Chapter 2121 A new generation replaces the old one
Ichijo Hideyoshi began another huge gamble in her life. The bet was that Yoshigan Shiba wanted to peacefully transform his samurai family and win without a fight.
She bet that the Shiba family would not backstab her when she went to conquer the peninsula. When Shiba Takura lent too much money and the interests were too great, they would not attack her, but would support her.
But Ichijo Hideyoshi didn't know that Yoshigage was a spiritual Celestial being, and no matter how much he suffered, he would stab him in the back at all costs in exchange for a ticket to the Celestial domain.
In Ichijo Hideyoshi's view, by taking away supplies from Shiba's territory and returning the interest, the Shiba family lacked the military resources and will to mobilize for a decisive battle, and a 30-50% certainty was enough for her to stake everything.
Taking over the world is a huge gamble in itself. Spo is strong and the other is weak. Only by taking the wrong approach can there be hope.
Ichijo Hideyoshi firmly believed that her strategy was correct. Just like every big gamble she made over the years, she would eventually make a lot of money.
But only this time, Ichijo Hideyoshi miscalculated.
There is a saying in the heaven that if you prosper by this, you will perish by it. This is the truth.
If you come out to fool around, you will have to pay it back sooner or later. As long as you are still gambling, no matter how much you win, you will eventually have to pay it back at the gambling table.
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Learn more about mountain cities.
On a warm winter day, Nagano Yamori carefully led the way. Behind her was none other than Date Masamune, one of the Shiba kami family members and the mother of the kami.
As New Shintoism and Buddhist sects reached a compromise, the divine value of Shiba's descendants was once again enhanced. At this time, the divine descendants could no longer be regarded as ordinary mortals, but the blood of gods.
The Ji warriors who gave birth to the saint's descendants and the families behind them received huge rewards that they had never imagined. Our family is a god.
The huge interests have made the Shiba Goddess group more and more united. Although the Shiba Fifteen family always has some discord in private, from the overall perspective on the table, it has reached an unbreakable alliance.
While Date Masamune was being led forward by Nagano Yamori, he was still leisurely looking at the scenery in the courtyard, feeling very relaxed.
Giving birth to the saint's child solidified the foundation of the Date family. Date Masamune's power in Ou was at its peak, unlike before when he was hesitant and could only kneel and flatter.
It's a pity that there is really nothing to see in the garden in this winter.
Glancing at Nagano Yamori, Date Masamune asked.
"I heard that Ii Naomasa and Tachibana Kanade are both pregnant? Who is serving the saint now?"
Nagano Yamori replied respectfully.
"In the summer and autumn, Lord Ii Naomasa selected elite students from the first batch of graduates of the Military Academy to serve as interns in the Tongxin Secretariat.
One of them was appointed by the saint and entered the house to serve him."
Date Masamune's eyes narrowed, and he suddenly felt wary.
Although she was talented and wise, she was born at the wrong time. She raised armies several times to unify Ou and conquer the world, but she was suppressed by the saint, and in the end she had to follow the path of flattery and favor.
Because of this, the warriors looked down on her behind their backs, thinking that she was looking down on herself and shameless regardless of her daimyo status.
Of course, now that a divine descendant has been born in the Date family, Date Masamune is as stable as a mountain in the Ou area. The samurai who once disdained her all praise her for her ability to bend and stretch, and to endure humiliation and bear the burden for the prosperity of the family business.
Therefore, Date Masamune was very aware of the advantage of first-come-first-served.
The world has begun to unify again. At this time, it is meaningless to continue to dominate the local area.
Nowadays, the Central Committee is remodeling, simplicity is in the Sacred Heart, and the way is king.
Successful people are most sensitive to latecomers copying their own success. Date Masamune rose to power by inviting favors and getting pregnant, so he naturally treats others by himself and is worried that someone will imitate him and take this shortcut.
After all, there are already fifteen Shiba Goddess families, and there is no room for more Ji warriors with evil intentions and vain attempts to take the shortcut to the south.
She asked pretending not to care.
"Oh? Appointed by the saint? This warrior Ji is very lucky. I wonder which elite family he belongs to?"
Nagano Yesheng smiled.
"Her name is Matsukami Sarei. She comes from a humble background, but she graduated as the chief of the first class of military academy students. She is endowed with both talent and appearance, as well as both civil and military skills."
Date Masamune narrowed his eyes, nodded and stopped talking.
Nagano Yamori continued to lead the way respectfully, but at a blind spot that Date Masamune couldn't see, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
The rise of the Xuebingzhong has given the elders of the Tongxinzhong a sense of crisis.
These newcomers are elites selected from thousands of people, and their abilities in all aspects are stronger than those of the old people, which makes the old people uneasy and afraid of being marginalized.
It is normal for the Wu family to huddle together on a hilltop to keep warm. Even within the same group, they are not monolithic. The transition between old and new is the most likely to cause friction.
It's just that the system of learning soldiers was promoted through the efforts of the dead Kamao clan leader, and Naomasa Ii resolutely implemented it to the end, and the old people did not dare to openly complain and obstruct it.
But when you see a newcomer climbing over you, or even climbing into the inner chamber of a saint, you always feel envious and jealous.
The old people all had the qualifications to follow the saint and fight through mountains of swords and seas of fire. Naomasa Ii and Kanade Tachibana were the first to charge forward and had outstanding military achievements. Everyone was convinced.
But who is Matsukami Sarei? What qualifications does she have to be favored by a saint?
The saint is willing to promote newcomers, and the old people who share the same heart have no choice but to do so, but this does not mean that the Divine Group is willing to watch the newcomers ascend to the holy bed.
No, Date Masamune, who was behind Nagano Yasimori, stopped talking, and his face became increasingly grim.
After the clever plan succeeded, Nagano Yamori stopped saying any superfluous words and just led the way honestly.
The two of them crossed the threshold of the inner courtyard one after another and bumped into someone head-on.
Nagano Yamori asked with a smile on his face.
"Matsugami-hime, why did you come out? Did the saint give you any orders?"
Date Masamune's eyebrows tightened and he looked at the pretty warrior who had just appeared. She was indeed a graceful and stunning beauty, and she was very young.
Date Masamune once boasted that he was the youngest and most beautiful among the mothers of gods, and he secretly laughed at how those old women in their early thirties who could be called old women had the nerve to still ask for favors from the saint.
But at this moment, she suddenly felt empathy with those old women. Their appearance is easy to age, but their youth is no longer there. Everyone has a day when they are not so young. Brother, don't laugh at the second brother.
Date Masamune was not a good man or woman to begin with. At this moment, he was dissatisfied with Matsukami Sarei in his heart, and naturally became even more indifferent on the outside.
Matsukami Sarei bowed respectfully to the two of them and said.
"Sir Nagano, the saint has asked His Highness Date to come in alone to see you, so you and I don't have to go in."
Nagano Yamori nodded, turned around and bowed.
"Your Highness Ida, please."
Date Masamune smiled slightly and walked into the courtyard. When he passed Matsukami Sarei, he suddenly said something.
"Are you Matsukami Sae?"
Matsukami Sarei was stunned and bowed deeply.
"Hi, my lord, Matsukami Sarei."
Date Masamune's smile became deeper and deeper.
"You are good, I remember you."
Looking at the back of Date Masamune disappearing into the courtyard, Matsukami Sarei and Nagano Yamori exchanged a few more words before leaving.
Nagano Yamori looked at the background of Matsukami Sarei leaving in a hurry, the smile on his face disappeared without a trace in an instant, and he spat in a low voice.
"Fortunate minister, once you succeed, let me see how long you can last."