I am practicing in the Nianghua Warring States Period

"It's that simple. The battle on the border has just ended. Several samurai I know live in the south (the Imagawa family line). How about I ask Sassa Narimasa to send two people to pick up your sister personally?" Beidou Xinwei felt that this matter was simple.

"Hayi, thank you, Avi! You... are so nice." Kikyo was fooled in an instant.

"Don't say that, you..."

"Arnold~~Excuse me." Suddenly, when Beidou Xinwei and Kikyo were having a pleasant conversation, a small voice of inquiry came from behind them.

"Excuse me, are you Lord Beidou Xinwei?" A girl who looked weak but seemed... to have a hint of weirdness in her temperament gently tugged at the corner of Beidou Xinwei's clothes.

Theoretically, speaking to a samurai master like that might be fine in this feudal era, but physical contact would be a recipe for death. A single touch of a samurai's sword could easily lead to a real-life PK, but the girl gently tugged at the edge of his clothes, questioning in a soft voice—ordinary samurai are human too, and in their right minds wouldn't go on a killing spree. Especially since this girl had already investigated Beidou Xinwei.

"?" Beidou Xinwei was stunned for a moment as he looked at the girl in her early twenties in front of him. Few people dared approach him these days, given his recent reputation for violence. "Yes, I am. What's going on?"

"Oh, that's great! I thought it would take a long time. Oh, excuse me, nice to meet you. My name is Yoshino Ikoma. Please take care of me."

"Oh?" She has a surname? So she doesn't look like an ordinary girl. "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Hayi, it was Princess Xinji who asked me to come here." The girl smiled sweetly and said, "I am a maid sent by Princess Xinji to serve you. Please don't despise me, please."

"...? Oh?" ​​Beidou Xinwei didn't know much about this girl he had never met. He had heard that Oda Nobuhime was going to give him a group of servants, but he had just told her that he wanted to be free in love, and she suddenly gave him her first beautiful maid.

During Japan's Warring States Period, maids were literally sent back and forth. Not just maids, but even concubines were sent back and forth. If you're curious about the darker side, you'll even see wives being used to entertain distinguished guests. The folk practices of "night crawling" and "seedling" were rampant, but during times of turmoil, people generally took these practices lightly.

"...What's going on?" Beidou Xinwei asked Ikoma Yoshino to follow him, and gestured for Kikyo to follow: "Let's... go home first. I'm hungry. Let's talk while we eat."

"Hayi! My Lord, I'm a good cook." Ikoma Yoshino struck a powerful pose, and the maid in Wufu looked confident: "I'll go back and cook for you..."

"Haha." Beidou Xinwei suddenly laughed and said, "I'm not trying to discourage you. I'm just afraid that you'll lose confidence."

Chapter 39: Are you using lobbyists to test cadres? (Fourth update)

[Cooking Skills] Over the past few months, Beidou Xinwei has prepared all of our meals. Initially, we only cooked noodles, but later, we decided to maintain a balanced diet. Beidou Xinwei personally cooked many groundbreaking dishes.

Three meals a day gave 30 experience points each. Except for combat time, Beidou Xinwei and Kikyo always ate together. Even when training soldiers, he never neglected his cooking skills—after all, it was one of the few pleasures in this era. His cooking skill had already been upgraded to level 12.

In addition to the classic braised beef flavor, there are also chicken stewed with mushrooms, pickled mustard greens, spicy beef, and pork bone soup. Level 10 even unlocks the most terrifying existence of this era:

Authentic Northeastern Sichuan Malatang flavor. (Sichuanese say they've never seen anything like it, Koreans say we invented it, and Northeasterners say, "Huh? Wasn't it invented by Sichuanese?")

This spice-filled aroma was enough to draw the attention of war-torn Japan, which needed to import spices in large quantities. The landlords didn't have any surplus food either.

But just eating noodles wouldn't do, because Beidou Xinwei's cooking only achieved this flavor. So, he'd basically try to create some real "dishes" in a different way—oddly enough. To create the flavor of braised beef, after all the meat ingredients were in place, the spices needed to be conjured by the system—otherwise, without these subdimensional spices, the flavor wouldn't be there.

Beidou Xinwei led the two girls back to his newly enfeoffed warrior villa outside the city. He could now be considered to be living in a "cadre villa." He cooked a braised pork dish with the flavor of braised beef in just three minutes. The wild boar he had hunted two days earlier had a strong fishy smell, but the dish he cooked was completely free of that smell.

"Awoo, awoo, awoo... woo, awoo... My pride as a woman, my pride... is over. The meaning of my existence has been trampled underfoot. I'm going to become an idle sow..."

Yoshino Ikoma ate her pork rice with the flavor of braised beef while making cute murmurs—though the words she said were a bit lewd.

"Wait, wait, don't say anything that's detrimental to unity. What's with the sow thing? Women don't live just to cook."

We could also do something else. Beidou Xinwei made a gesture of invitation: "This is Kikyo - one of the people I trust the most. Please introduce yourself, young lady I just met today."

"Hayi, I will work hard to earn your trust." This is the self-cultivation of a newly promoted "servant," one who will never indulge in self-pity or feel looked down upon by their superiors. It's understandable that my superiors didn't trust me initially; I must strive to earn their respect through my own efforts. Ikoma Yoshino knelt on the tatami, bowing her head to the ground and even bowing to Kikyo. "My name is Ikoma Yoshino, daughter of Ikoma Iemoto. You may not know my father, as he died in battle long before your father."

I was later engaged to marry Tsuchida Yaheiji, but unfortunately, on my way to the wedding, the Battle of Nagaragawa broke out. Tsuchida Yaheiji was killed in a surprise attack by the Saito clan in Mino. I... became an unmarried widow, and with no means of support, Nobuhime-sama made me her maid. Actually, I've met you once before, but it's a pity you didn't notice me.

Now, Your Highness Xinji has assigned me to be your maid. It is truly my honor."

Okay, if you’ve been married, even if you’re a virgin widow, it basically means you’re not qualified to enter the harem of a contemporary internet male protagonist.

"... Isn't it good to follow Xin Ji?" Beidou Xinwei looked at him puzzledly. Which one is more promising, following the CEO of the headquarters or following the branch manager? Do I need to tell you? "You are here to be a servant too..."

"Hayi, I am very happy to serve Master Avi." You see, this way of addressing him is more familiar. Ikoma Yoshino said: "You are the best general of our family! I..."

"Stop, stop—no need for flattery. Look at my family, there are only me and Kikyo. Kikyo is usually very busy, preparing medicine and doing laundry. I'm responsible for cooking, but Kikyo is also very tired... Since you're here, let me, the big animal in the family, rest. You don't need to do anything else, just wash the clothes, fold the quilts, and serve Kikyo well. Any questions?"

"Yes!" The newcomer showed no dissatisfaction with being a slave. She was very calm about her role as a maid. Ikoma Yoshino smiled and said, "I am very happy to..."

"Okay, go wash the dishes after you finish eating. Oh, by the way, Kikyo is short of help recently. You can go and help your sister Kikyo when there is no work at home."

"Hayi!"

Platycodon, 18 years old this year.

Ikoma Yoshino, this year is 20. But Kikyo entered the house earlier, Kikyo is not like that, you will be concubines after all.

"The wages are negotiable, 500 wen per month."

“…!?!?!? Huh?! Really?! My Lord, you are so handsome!”

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Beidou Xinwei has become the boss, the tyrannical feudal lord who rides on the people's backs to boost domestic economic demand. After fighting for so many days, can't he just enjoy himself?

"Master!" Ikoma Yoshino was busy cleaning the house, washing clothes, folding quilts, washing dishes, and sweeping and mopping the floor. But after only twenty minutes, Beidou Xinwei heard her urgent call -

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Yes, there are several mysterious men standing at our door." Ikoma Yoshino ran to Kitado Nobuo in a panic.

"?! Come here quickly."

Ikoma Yoshino wasn't on Nobuyoshi Hokuto's list of "retainers," so there was no special protection! Nobuyoshi pulled her behind him for protection. Fortunately, Kikyo had already gone to work at a pharmacy with designated security, otherwise Nobuyoshi would have been a little worried that he wouldn't be able to protect both girls at the same time.

"Ah, Master~~~" the girl called the 14-year-old boy "Master" and immediately said shyly: "There are outsiders watching..."

"?! Didn't you say a few mysterious men?" Beidou Xinwei was confused. What's with that lustful look on your face? "I told you I've been assassinated more than once or twice..."

"I'm not a useless girl. Although I'm not as skilled as you, I'm also the daughter of a samurai family. I've been practicing with my naginata since I was a child, and I haven't fallen behind since I got married." Ikoma Yoshino was standing behind Hokuto Nobuyoshi, feeling the broad arms and strong waist of the beautiful boy in front of her. Of course, she felt a little aroused.

"My apologies—Excuse me, is His Highness Beidou here? I have something to discuss—"

The lobbyist is here!

The author says:

Author's words: Four more

Chapter 40: What cadre cannot withstand such a test? (5th update)

The visitor looked to be about 1.4 meters tall, and had the air of an intellectual who often exercised in Beidou Xinwei's previous life society - he was very energetic, but had a restrained sense of power.

The only pity is that he is a bit short. He has a regular appearance, but he always hunches over when he speaks, making him look like he has a hunchback. But in fact, it is simply because Beidou Xinwei himself has a bad reputation.

This kind of bad reputation is not something that ordinary people can withstand, especially when they come here to participate in secret meetings.

"I apologize for the intrusion. My name is Motomitsu Maeda, and it's an honor to meet you."

He waited obediently at the door, and when he saw Beidou Xinwei, he bowed to him neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Maeda Motomitsu?" Beidou Xinwei was a little confused.

Who is it? Maeda... Maeda...

"Who is Maeda Toshiie to you?"

"Oh, it's Ah Quan." The middle-aged man smiled and quickly tried to claim kinship with him: "He's my nephew. Maeda Toshimasa and I are cousins."

"Okay, um." Beidou Xinwei looked at the other party's health bar and saw that it didn't show up, and his name didn't turn red. He nodded and agreed to let the other party go home first: "Please come in and have a cup of tea."

The maid beside her hurried to prepare refreshments.

After both parties sat down, Beidou Xinwei asked directly, "I wonder what brings you here, Master Maeda?"

"Yes, thank you very much for your hospitality. I am overwhelmed." With a touch of Japanese affectation, the other party respectfully handed over a packet of tea leaves: "This is just a small token of my appreciation, not a token of respect."

"?" Oh, what cadre couldn't withstand such a test? Besides, Japanese tea is just tea, which is understandable. This is all tea powder. I really can't get used to it.

But there was actually such a gift… Beidou Xinwei was instantly elated. This was the first time someone had given me a gift since crossing over. Life as a teacher before that was a struggle. Gifts? What the hell! WeChat transfers are easily screenshotted by parents. If I accepted a gift from a parent, the student wouldn't be a student anymore, and I wouldn't be a teacher anymore. That was my grandfather, who needed my care. I was just a grandson's caregiver!

"Yeah." Beidou Xinwei nodded. No matter what, someone gave him a gift! If you have something to say, please speak up! "You're welcome, sir, you are thoughtful."

I'm a feudal lord, so is my corruption considered corruption? I'm developing the productivity of my territory! I'm a feudal lord, so don't tell me about the Eight Points!

"Yes." Maeda Motomitsu finally felt less anxious when he saw Hokuto Nobuyoshi accept the gift. According to Japanese Warring States diplomatic etiquette, "Your acceptance of the gift means we can continue our conversation." "To be honest, I came here specifically for your future, Lord Nobuyoshi."

"...Hmm?" This part sounds familiar.

"The Book of Han says: 'Heaven's ways are constant; it does not rise with the rise of Yao, nor fall with the fall of Jie.' Even when someone like Oda Nobuhime, a figure hated by heaven and man, stole the great treasure, she was assisted by loyal and righteous men like you, Lord Beidou."

The Japanese refer to all Chinese books as "Hanshu," not specifically the historical text. Maeda Motomitsu was referring to Chinese people, not necessarily Chinese books. He first commended Hokuto Nobuyoshi's actions, then explained his dishonorable behavior with Oda Nobuhime. He concluded, "To be honest, I have come here with a letter from Lord Oda Nobuyuki, advising him to repent and return to the right path."

"...Hmm?" Beidou Xinwei looked at the letter handed over by the other party.

A piece of Chinese language and literature.

Honestly, the handwriting is really good. This handwriting is more Chinese than some Chinese people in later generations. And then look at the word choice and sentence structure...

The ancient East Asian cultural sphere generally followed a Sinicized contempt hierarchy: the Chinese looked down on Koreans for not being able to speak Chinese, Koreans looked down on Vietnamese for not being able to speak Chinese, and Vietnamese looked down on Japanese for not being able to speak Chinese. Of course, there are other countries in the middle of this contempt hierarchy, but we won't discuss them here. Anyway, these two semi-cultural sons have now completely reversed. However, it shows that the Japanese did put some effort into learning the Chinese language.

There is some effort, but not much.

"Oda Nobuyuki pays homage to Lord Hokuto Nobuyoshi, and bows again:

I hope the general is well, so that I can repay my humble gratitude.

It's been said that a wise bird chooses its tree to roost in, and a virtuous minister chooses his master to serve. Haven't you heard the ancient saying: Those who follow Heaven's will prosper, those who defy it perish? Lord Xinwei, looking across the four seas, is the most courageous and valiant man in the world, unrivaled! The general's bravery is unrivaled among the three armies, and his talent is rare in the world. Why do you live in a cave, walking under a low eaves?

I pray that you will abandon your petty ambitions and aspire to soar high like the swan! In the past, Weizi left Yin and preserved its ancestral temples; Han Xin returned to Han and established himself as a king; Zixu left the border, and the world was awed. Your ambition, then, is surely not to dwell on grass. I implore you to console the people and punish the guilty, to honor the city of Kune. If you do not change, then you will consider my words. I have briefly expressed my past thoughts, and you will consider them carefully. Oda Nobuyuki bows his head.

“…” Beidou Xinwei read the letter for a long time, even longer because there were no punctuation marks.

The article is well written, but some of it is difficult to understand. But basically, this is a letter from Oda Nobuyuki asking for surrender.

"Your Excellency is very perceptive." Maeda Motomitsu kowtowed again and said, "Sir Nobuyuki once said: I am willing to give you 50,000 koku south of Narumi Castle. If you take anything, it will all belong to you!"

"Heh." Beidou Xinwei took the letter in his hand and shook it gently, saying in a tone that said, "What cadre couldn't withstand such a test?" "That's it?"

"Of course not only that." Maeda Motomitsu's face turned stern, and he said, "I am willing to pay half of the taxes from Tsu Port and Atsuta to support your army. If you agree, I will give you 4,000 kan to support you!"

“…” This price is very high, and generally speaking, everyone agrees to it.

"Lord Nobuyuki has a beloved sister, a treasure of the Oda family, named Ichihime! — I wish to establish a lasting friendship with you, Lord, and unite you forever! So that you may become a member of the Oda clan!"

"Oh?" Beidou Xinwei was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head to think for a moment, and finally was shocked: "Princess Aichi? Isn't she only 12 years old?"

Oda Nobuhime said she had a beautiful sister, the kind that would make you say, "It's not all the principal's fault." Some girls do develop relatively early, but what was acceptable in feudal times would be punishable by a five-minute execution in the future.

"Yes, it is the prime of life."

"..." You're still "formal" at your age? "The princess is young, so it's not suitable..."

"I remember Lord Beidou Xinwei, you are only 14 years old this year, right?"

Oh, right! Even though she's 12, I'm only 14? — No, that's certainly not the problem! This book doesn't contain any underage literature; all the women are adults and consenting.

The author says:

Author's words: PS: Five more

Chapter 41: Mother-in-law's angry tears fell from the corners of her mouth. Unexpectedly, it was AOE damage.

So, it's impossible for Ah Shi to have sex before she came of age. (The country has regulations that 18 is the age of majority and 14 is the age of sexual consent. I didn't even know there was an age of sexual consent before, which is really strange.)

"I will pretend that what happened today never happened. When two countries are at war, envoys should not be killed." Beidou Xinwei waved his hand and made a gesture of invitation: "I will not keep Master Maeda."

"Ah?! Master Beidou, if there's anything we can discuss, we can talk it over." The other party seemed anxious, anxious and anxious! He immediately asked, "Master, is there anything you're not satisfied with? Please point it out, and we can go back and make changes."

"A loyal minister cannot serve two masters!" This sentence AOEs the entire samurai ecosystem of the Japanese Warring States Period. Beidou Xinwei immediately sneered and said in a sarcastic tone: "Even if there are 50,000 stones, what's the use of sending them to Aichi? Why not send them to Tsuchida Gozen? - Come on, show them away!"

That’s what Beidou Xinwei said.

People take it seriously.

【Ding! 】

[Eloquence (Lv.04) (200/250) Activate - It is easier for people to believe what you say, activation probability is 4%. ]

Oh, the other party won’t come again in the future, right?

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"What what?" Oda Nobuyuki became furious instantly after hearing this. What the hell is this?

After all, he is only 17 years old, and young people tend to be hot-tempered. This statement is simply incomprehensible. Are you sick?

In fact, Beidou Xinwei's meaning is very simple, it is just a beautiful Chinese saying: I C you M! (@刘海竹)

If you ask how good his eloquence is, you'd have to say it's like having parents for eight years in Zuan! ——But Beidou Xinwei's subtle words actually made the Japanese people a little confused.

"Why? He didn't ask for Aichi?" Oda Nobuyuki was completely confused after hearing this: "He asked for Mother?"