Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

[In the Gengchen month, on the Jiayin day, water is abundant and brings prosperity. The dragon must follow the clouds into the abyss. The dragon cannot hide in the water, for then it is powerless to act...]

After carefully finishing writing the characters at his desk, Kyosuke Kosaka fell into deep thought.

If you pretend to be a pig for too long, you'll actually become one.

This is not without reason.

"We have a guest," Kousaka Kyosuke said softly.

The girls who were reading quickly stood up and immediately stood at the edge of the room.

Yukino hesitated before saying, "...Should I go to greet them?"

"Need not."

Kyosuke Kosaka tossed down a talisman to summon a spirit, which floated over.

Nino was slightly taken aback when she saw this scene for the first time, but she quickly composed herself.

About two minutes later.

Fu Ling approached with a handsome young man wearing a black hat and a light purple shirt.

The young man wore a warm smile and exuded charm.

"Master Xingcheng, it's been a long time."

"Oh? Didn't I just see you a few days ago? You were walking very fast."

"Look at my memory."

Kyosuke Kosaka chuckled and conjured a flask of sake out of thin air, pouring the sake into a vessel.

Pour it full and hand it over.

Fujiwara Yukinari smiled, took the drink, and began to drink it, his brows relaxing.

"You kept it a secret quite well. I thought you were just an ordinary imperial calendar doctor."

"It's just that Lord Xingcheng didn't ask. If he had, I would have told him everything."

"I'll believe you for now. Alright, I'm here on the orders of the Right Capital Grand Master Dao Da to transfer you to the position of Vice Minister of the Bureau of Investigation and Punishment. Do you have any objections?"

"Hmm... if that's what you say, I won't dare to object."

After a moment of contemplation, Kousaka Kyosuke spoke earnestly to Fujiwara Yukinari.

Fujiwara Yukinari laughed, though it was hard to tell whether it was a laugh of anger or a laugh of amusement: "I'm talking to you about serious matters, and you're joking with me?"

Kousaka Kyosuke shook his head and smiled:

"I wouldn't dare. The position of Vice-Minister of Justice is a good one, where one can act tyrannically and prey on the people. I am very happy that Lord Dao thinks highly of me. If he asks me about it later, just say that I was moved to tears."

"Alright, I'll say it—Kyosuke-sama told me to say he was moved to tears."

"Okay, I was wrong. I'll go to the dormitory to report in a bit."

Kousaka Kyosuke took the vessel handed to him by Fujiwara Yukinari and poured him another glass of wine.

Then he started drinking it himself.

After sipping for a while, the surroundings were quiet.

I do not know how long it has been.

Fujiwara Yukinari asked curiously, "Do you really intend to act tyrannically and prey on the people?"

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and said, "I prefer to be domineering and tyrannical."

"Ha ha……"

Fujiwara Yukinari laughed.

After chatting for a while, the person left.

Kyosuke Kosaka rested his chin on his hand in front of his desk and began to write.

The girls on the side of the room looked at each other in bewilderment.

Master Dao must be Fujiwara no Michinaga...

14. Flood Season Work Log / Penguin Comparison / Uncle's Salesmanship

Fujiwara no Michinaga.

Anyone who has studied history even a little knows this famous official from the Heian period.

"This world is my world, as full and without waning as the moon."

The monk who composed this waka poem was none other than a powerful minister who reached the pinnacle of Japanese history!

The four girls probably never imagined that after transmigrating to this world, they would be so close to this famous and powerful minister.

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was entrusted with responsibilities, was now closer to them.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't think that far ahead.

Having gained knowledge of history and acquired a wealth of intelligence from the library, he now possesses a preliminary ability to analyze the situation.

Take, for example, the Taoist priest's left-hand physician.

That falls under the category of "concurrent appointment".

Generally speaking, there is only a title.

But to say that they have no power is also incorrect.

When needed, this title can still be used to mobilize manpower.

His appointment today stems from the Taoist priest's position and power.

To be honest, Kyosuke Kosaka was quite curious about the Taoist priest he had never met before.

This guy should at least meet him once before he can recruit him, right?

But thinking about these things is useless.

After speaking with Fujiwara Yukinari, Kousaka Kyosuke understood that the Taoist priest wanted him to clean up Ukyo's mess.

Although I really want to continue having more free time, one can't be too lazy.

"Don't go out unless you have something to do."

Slowly putting down his pen, Kyosuke Kosaka suddenly spoke.

Yukino asked, "Has Kyosuke-sama not returned these past few days?"

"About."

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded, flicked his sleeve to gather the papers on the desk, and stood up.

The girls all stood up at the same time.

A moment later, Kyosuke Kosaka, wearing a raincoat and a straw hat, walked out and disappeared into the rain.

The girls watched silently, remaining silent for a long time, the only sound the rain...

After going out.

Kousaka Kyosuke quickly went to the government office and obtained his official robes and seal.

After changing into a light purple shirt and official robe, he set off with his entourage.

It must be mentioned that the Taoist priest still had some conscience.

They didn't let him start the job in complete darkness, without even the manpower he wanted to use.

A fierce wind, mixed with torrential rain, lashed at our faces; the daytime sky remained as gloomy and overcast as it had been for the past few days.

"The corpses of the victims emit an aura of death and filth; dispose of them immediately!"

"When encountering residents, first register them temporarily, ascertain their situation, and then manage them centrally!"

"It is strictly forbidden for anyone to accidentally drink the river water teeming with plague and miasma..."

Orders were being issued at an extremely rapid pace.

Kyosuke Kosaka first directed the "freed men" who had been brought in as temporary workers from the government office to move the corpses.

The term "release" refers to the release of a person with a criminal record after serving their full sentence.

They are usually used when there is something to do.

It's much more convenient than temporary work in the modern world.

Because they weren't paid wages, they could be used as disposable items at any time!

"Hurry up! Don't dawdle!"

Some of his subordinates roughly drove away those who had not yet died, whom they had picked up on the road.

Kousaka Kyosuke reminded quietly:

"Didn't I say before that we should be more amiable? If there aren't many people doing the trivial tasks, then you can take their place later."