Chapter One Thousand Three Hundred and Fourteen The golden light shines, Zuwaro’s “Buddhist Dharma”!
"Chief Shanta from the snowfields of the north! Meeting a good friend is like hearing the wonderful roar of deer in a house where you live! We smiled at each other and fell asleep peacefully... And at this moment today, when I see you, I feel like
Hearing the cry of the spiritual deer, I am looking forward to a peaceful night!…”
"Haha! Chief Kazuto from the southern coast! The reindeer is a companion of the tribe in migration, a messenger who clears the way in the cold winter, and a friend of the travelers. She came through the frost and snow, walked through the frozen strait, and came from a tribe
My dream has traveled to the heart of another tribe. And when you hear the roar of the deer, it proves that you have heard my voice and you are a good friend who can walk through the winter together!…"
The big ship was moored at the seaside. The warriors of the Kingdom were wearing armor and holding long bows, looking sharply at the opposite side. The warriors of the Kingdom set up their spears, followed by a row of bow warriors holding big bows, who were also extremely vigilant. And in
In the middle of the military formation where the two armies were facing each other were two armored and walking leaders. Each of them was accompanied by a few nervous guard warriors. Under the communication of the Ezo translator, they had a "friendly and cordial" exchange.
While chatting like this, Zuwaro and Uyizaki Yoshihiro were both surprised to find that they were of the same age, with the same level of education, rich experience, and a preference for poetry. It was easy to understand each other's communication, and they even talked about it.
It's a rare opportunity for speculation. Just like the following conversation...
"Ah! Chief Shantao! What you said is so consistent with Buddhist principles! Yes, when you and I meet, it is a dream-like relationship with Buddha!..."
"Haha! Yes, it is really the divine power exerted by the gods! It is the main god of the ocean, thunder and gold, who brought you and me here, through the ocean, thunder and gold, from the prophetic dream to the reality of the destined encounter!..."
"Hiss! It's true! All conditioned phenomena are like bubbles in a dream, like fog or lightning!"
"Yes! Blessed by the Lord God! He is so high that he swallowed up the Smoke Mirror, the Rain God and the Quetzalcoatl, and became the immortal sun!..."
The increasingly "friendly" exchange lasted for a full two-quarters of an hour. It wasn't until the family's boss, Masanobu Atsuya, coughed lightly that Uyizaki Yoshihiro came back to his senses. He glanced at the three large ships on the sea and vaguely saw them.
When the prisoner arrived, he looked solemn and talked about the topic of trade.
"Chief Shantao, I came here this time and brought enough sincerity! These goods behind, cattle, horses, poultry, craftsmen and young men... are all brought to redeem the captives and trade gold specialties with you!..."
"Oh? The quantity of these things, such as four-legged cows and horses... seems to be unable to meet the conditions I proposed?"
"Hi! Our family's strength is limited. Now we hope to exchange some parts first and reach an agreement with your department bit by bit! And the first priority is to redeem our family's elders first!..."
"Oh! You mean that old, white-haired leader! He received very good treatment on my flagship! He can eat half a catty of venison and two taels of deer meat in one meal. He is really strong.
It’s enviable!… However, in order to redeem him, the conditions I mentioned before must be exchanged for craftsmen.”
"Thank you for your hospitality! This is a craftsman created by our family! Although it cannot reach the level of a 'master craftsman', it is already excellent in the entire Ezo region!..."
Speaking of this, Yoshihiro Uyizaki made a gesture. His close friend, Kinichiro, brought a dozen Japanese craftsmen who looked frightened and a little nervous. Then, Kinichiro gestured while using unfamiliar words.
In Ainu language, we first introduce the blacksmith at the front.
"This is Matsushita Tesuke! He can forge sharp swords and has produced three good swords as his "karma"! He is proficient in the steel-penetrating method of Hundred Forgings and has already touched the secrets of jade steel. In fact, he is
The number one blacksmith in Matsumae in the entire Kazuto region, second only to my own Kento Otani!"
Although Zuwaro studied Ainu day and night and practiced three times as hard, he still couldn't understand the meaning of these words. He also didn't know much about blacksmithing skills and couldn't judge the level of the other person. He
He just kept a confident smile and said to Uyizaki Yoshihiro.
"Chief Heren, according to our agreement, please let him show off his blacksmith skills!"
Hearing this, Yoshihiro Uizaki gave some instructions. The lean and honest Matsushita Tesuke immediately took out several strange tools and several wires that had been forged in advance from the bamboo basket behind his back.
"My lord's strange order, show off the skills of the blacksmith, the preparations I ordered before!..."
Matsushita Tesuke thought about it seriously, and followed the young master's previous instructions. He used the tools in his hands to continuously bend the shape of the iron bars to make two complicated iron rings. Then, he said something to the carpenter next to him.
What? He took out the wood saw and wooden boards he had prepared, and very skillfully processed the octagonal wood blocks, made the mortise and tenon joints, and made the wooden frame based on the iron rings.
“Lord God! What is this?… Although I don’t know what they are doing, they look very skilled and powerful!…”
In this way, two Kazuto craftsmen, under Zuvalo's unwavering attention, gradually made a very strange iron and wood instrument that was as vertical as a tube. Then, the third craftsman also joined in, and he used
The slender strips prepared in advance were quickly woven into a fine mesh and placed around the iron and wood utensils. Finally, the fourth craftsman wrapped the entire utensil with a thin layer of Japanese paper.
…
The four craftsmen were obviously well prepared. They had prepared materials in advance, and their skills were astonishing. After about an hour or two, the octagonal long cylinder was completely formed. Until a bright candlelight, the iron-wood frame inside the long cylinder was revealed.
It was lit in the middle, and then through the gauze-like bamboo strip paper network, little radiating lights were reflected... Zuvalo opened his eyes in surprise and asked incredulously.
"Lord God! What is this? What kind of instrument is this? Is it used for lighting?..."
Yoshihiro Oyizaki secretly paid attention to Zuvalo's expression. When he saw the surprised look on the other person's face, which he had never seen before, he became more and more sure of his judgment. This guy came out of nowhere and had a firearm.
The powerful tribe of Gold indeed has nothing to do with the Tang people of the Ming Dynasty and the Koreans of the Joseon Dynasty! Therefore, the identity of the other party is clearly revealed...
After making a clearer judgment, Uyizaki Yoshihiro smiled and waved to the four craftsmen. The four people suddenly felt as if they had been granted amnesty and left from the savage-looking Chief Yamata. Then, Uyizaki Yoshihiro finally
Holding the luminous instrument made by the craftsmen, he handed it to Zuvarro's hand with a smile.
"Dear Chief Shanta, this is the octagonal lantern of Buddha! It is a precious carrier of our relationship with Buddha!..."
"As for the four craftsmen just now, in addition to the senior blacksmith Matsushita Tesuke, there are also the senior carpenter Kisaku Yoshiro, the senior bamboo stripper Ichiro Takeuchi, and the senior papermaker Su Shiro Eiichi. I don't know, these four senior craftsmen
,Are you satisfied?…”
It has to be said that Kazuto is very good at this kind of ingenious marketing. Through a combination of uncomplicated craftsmanship, he immediately raised the level of the craftsmen. And through an octagonal lantern, Uyizaki Yoshihiro not only tested the origin of Zuvaro,
The bamboo stripper maker and paper maker who were not originally on the list were also quietly added to the list.
"O God! What an exquisite lighting device! A lantern? A cage filled with lights? What a vivid metaphor!..."
At this moment, Zuvalo lowered his head and stared at the exquisitely glowing octagonal lantern in his hand, his eyes full of admiration. This is a handicraft that has never been seen in the Kingdom of the Lake, or even in the entire Mexica Alliance. This kind of octagonal "lantern"
"It looks magnificent, much more exquisite than the lighting torches and candles..."
After a while, Zuvalo came back to his senses. He pondered for a moment, and he was a little unsure about the skill level of these craftsmen. But no matter what, he would speak lower down first to test the other person's tone. Thinking of this
Now, Zuvalo glanced at the four anxious craftsmen and said with a confident smile.
"Chief Kazuto! Although the skills of these craftsmen are good and the utensils they make are beautiful...but their level is far from reaching the level of senior craftsmen! The craftsmen you brought out are really far from my original requirements.
A lot…”
"...Well...it's true. They are not yet experienced craftsmen. Sorry, there are too few craftsmen in Ezo, it's because I don't have enough experience..."
Yoshihiro Uyizaki narrowed his eyes and observed Zuwaro's confident expression. After a moment, he suddenly smiled, waved his hand, and gave instructions to his close confidant Kinichiro in proficient Ainu language.
"Ichiro, Chief Shantao doesn't like these craftsmen. Take them back now!..."
"Wait a minute!...Our tribe wants all these ordinary craftsmen!"
Zuvarro understood what Uyizaki Yoshihiro said and knew that it was meant for him. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. For the first time, he felt the image that Lu Shouhu had described when he reported back before.
"Kazuto's chief is indeed a barking fox in the snow! It's just that the fox, no matter how cunning, encountered a jaguar in the jungle..."
Thinking of this, Zuvalo glanced meaningfully at Uyizaki Yoshihiro. The other party bowed slightly and responded with a friendly and sincere smile. Then, his smile froze in an instant, and even his breathing became somewhat rapid.
"Ah this! This is? Chief Shantao, oh no, my friend of Buddha! What are you? All of this?..."
"Haha! That's right! Chief Kazuto, the first fruit that falls from the tree is worthy of a monkey's shaking!... I said that a senior craftsman has a golden talisman. And the first batch of craftsmen you took out,
Although it has not reached the level of a senior craftsman, it is still worthy of my heavy investment. This allows me to look forward to getting better craftsmen from you in the future!…”
Zuvaro smiled like a goose laying golden eggs, and directly took out four gold talismans of the main god weighing one kilogram from his arms.
Then, under the shocked gaze of the Houya family elders, under the infatuated coveting of Kinichiro, under the dazzling fascination of Uyizaki Yoshihiro, under the dull eyes of a group of Japanese craftsmen, a hundred young men, hundreds of samurai farmers...
He directly put the four strung amulets of the main god together on the neck of Yoshihiro Uyizaki, pressing the opponent so hard that he was forced to hold the golden amulet and could not lift his head at all.
"Haha! Chief Heren, my good friend of Lu Ming! These four gold talismans weighing one kilogram are my reward for you, in exchange for your four craftsmen, and to repay your careful arrangement for your kindness as a friend!..."
"Ahaha! My friend, I am looking forward to more, more! I have more to give you in return!..."
Zuvarro's heroic laughter echoed in the wilderness on the seaside. At this moment, in the eyes of all the people, he was like a Buddha possessed by the light, shining with golden light.