I am practicing in the Nianghua Warring States Period

The experience of failure.

"I've heard of your name a long time ago," Ashikaga Yoshiteru said, looking at Hokuto Nobuyuki with great curiosity. "Not long ago, many swordsmen from the Kyoto region went to Owari in search of you. But along the way, they heard... that Master Tsukahara Bokuden seemed to have been defeated in your duel?"

"No, they're all rumors." Beidou Xinwei began softly, "It's just that my apprentice had a few sparring matches with the other disciples of Master Tsukahara Bokuden. Thankfully, the sword masters showed their love for the younger generation and didn't bother with my apprentice. That's why my disciple Kenshin won by a slight margin... one move each."

"Oh?" Ashikaga Yoshiteru was also a swordsman. Besides being a strong-willed shogun, he was also known as the Swordsman General! He was particularly interested in swordsmanship. "I've heard that His Highness Hokuto is a master swordsman... could you demonstrate your skills in front of the Emperor? Did you really defeat Lord Tsukahara Bokuden?"

"No, I explained a few things about swordsmanship to him and let him make his own judgment. He decided to follow my path and go to Ming to seek more of the true meaning of swordsmanship." Beidou Xinwei tricked the old man into leaving, but if he had to find an excuse, it was that a group of people came to block his door. He really wasn't too conceited. "Of course, a swordsmanship demonstration is no problem. But... today?"

"...Not today." Ashikaga Yoshiteru, who had already finished eating, patted his head with a fan, looking like he had a headache. "Your Majesty and the Chancellor are still having their meal... But besides your swordsmanship, I have heard a few other things about you."

Beidou Xinwei knows that there is a price to pay for commercial mutual praise.

Sure enough, after praising Beidou Xinwei's combat capabilities and excellent siege capabilities, Ashikaga Yoshiteru wanted to ask something else.

Official positions were granted by the imperial court, the emperor. The regent, the samurai, the ministers in between, and the emperor himself all took kickbacks—those who weren't greedy would starve to death. And with the imperial court in such a state, why would they still be afraid of so-called corruption?

But what Ashikaga Yoshiteru can give you is the position of xx guardian, which is equivalent to the recognition of the samurai family - not long ago, Ashikaga Yoshiteru just gave Takeda Shingen the position of Shinano guardian.

Five hundred kan, because the Takeda family was rich! The country bumpkin agreed without even a bargain, and Ashikaga Yoshiteru felt that he had asked for too little!

"This general has been feeling unwell. I beg Your Highness Beidou to forgive me. Next, shall I ask His Excellency to entertain you... and Lord Qianxin?" Seeing that the situation was almost heated, the old habit of leaders leaving their sentences unfinished was completely eradicated. Furthermore, the superiors couldn't get their hands dirty; otherwise, why would they have white gloves?

Although the general's family had indeed fallen on hard times, they had not abandoned their family tradition of learning. Matters like asking for money had to go through the hands of the military family.

"Since the general is not feeling well, he should naturally rest first." Beidou Xinwei nodded slightly, then pulled Sister Uesugi who was still eating beside him.

Eat, eat, eat! Just eat!

"Ah?" A trace of confusion flashed across the girl's face.

Command value is 100, charm value is 100, military value is 90, internal affairs ability is 40, and diplomatic ability is 0.

If you break it down, the numbers are pretty much like this—Uesugi Kenshin's diplomatic ability shouldn't be 0, it should be negative! He played a good hand badly, relying entirely on his personal strength to hold on! After Uesugi was killed, the Battle of the Palace around his own castle tower left the Uesugi family devastated.

At this moment, she was eating like a happy hamster.

"...Join me in thanking the General for his hospitality!"

"Oh!" Sister Uesugi had a mouth full of food.

With a gulp, his throat felt like it had the power of the Gum-Gum Fruit, and he swallowed the entire mouthful of food! — He didn't even drink any water, so he just swallowed it like that?

Beidou Xinwei looked at the other person's white and slender neck and saw that she could eat so much... He wanted to marry her home, but the other person was a famous...

"Thank you, General, for your kindness."

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The next day, Beidou Xinwei took his sister Uesugi, who looked like she could sell herself at any time and help others count money, and went to meet the military governor together.

I always feel like I'm very familiar with cleaning up her mess.

The Wu family reported that the "bare-boned" man named Ying Si Qingli, wearing a patched work suit called "hunting clothes", met with Beidou Xinwei.

There are people in this world who have distorted values, but these nobles who have to live by the wishes of others will not be like this - even if they are bound by ties and look down on these country bumpkins, they must still put on a cheerful face.

Especially the eunuch beside him trembled as he read a passage. Don't look at this eunuch as he is just a supporting role, his ancestors also followed Xu Fu into the customs!

"Your Highness, Hokuto Settsu no Kami Nobuo, respectfully presents 50 kan..."

"To His Highness Kenshin Uesugi, the guardian of Echigo, I offer you 50 kan..."

"Long time no see, my lords." Ying Siqingli, grinning almost to the point of looking utterly limp, looked at the prizes he could profit from, knowing full well that the big payout would come after negotiations. He nodded and said, "We've been fighting all the way here. Did you two encounter any obstacles on your journey to Luoyang?"

"All obstacles have been eliminated!" x2!

Beidou Xinwei and Sister Uesugi beside him were stunned when they said the same thing.

Then, they smiled at each other.

The author says:

Author's words: PS: Hello dear audience friends, I have a small announcement: severe depression

PS2: ...I don’t feel anything, maybe it’s a quack doctor

PS3: I was tired yesterday, I will continue to update today, it shouldn’t be affected.

ps4: ...Don't tell me, don't tell me! This medicine seems to be working.

P.S. Others might have their reasons, but I'm probably just being a bitch and being pretentious. Don't worry—I paid 400 yuan for a psychology test. Seriously... I thought it was some kind of headgear to measure my brainwaves. That's it?

Chapter 180 The Military God Girl is so stupid

Takagi Haruri had no idea how the two guys in front of her could laugh so loudly. Samurai were indeed the biggest source of trouble in the world. She really missed the two years when she had oppressed the peasants. It was much more noble and just than the two years when the samurai had oppressed the peasants.

The match level of the handsome man and beautiful woman in front of her was obviously not something that Haruri Takagi could try to extort money from, but as long as the other party could pay, everything would be fine.

50 strings of cash? 50 strings of cash is actually quite a bit, enough to support 10 armed personnel – these starving guys mainly have a large network of relatives to support.

"Yes, yes, yes, good, good..." After years of begging under imperial orders, Ying Siqingli calmed himself down and let out a few sharp, artificial laughs, then patted the broken fan in his hand, which could no longer be opened, and said, "You are indeed two heroes known throughout the world! You are indeed not something that low-ranking people can approach. Ah, if the world were filled with heroes like you, who would support the country and bring peace to the people, then the court would be able to escape danger and peace would return to the world. His Majesty also told me that you two are truly talented in practical strategies. Only with you, His Majesty, can he dare to rule the country."

Hey, do you think he doesn't want to hold real power? He has no choice but to rule from the sidelines. However, the words were so pitiful that Beidou Xinwei was too lazy to say anything to the other party.

"I am deeply humbled and honored!" Sister Uesugi said, her expression extremely respectful, perhaps reflecting on this thought. The young woman's face was filled with a matter-of-fact expression, a burning fire of justice burning within her: "For the sake of world peace, I will always do my utmost, fulfill my duties, and even die!"

That's all I need to say, but can Uesugi-san's train of thought be anything but ordinary? "May Your Majesty bear with the pain for a while! Over the next few days, I will discuss this with His Majesty Hokuto! I will fight in Kanto, while Your Majesty will lead the Oda in the battles of Kansai! When the world is at peace, it will be the day for Your Majesty to return to power!"

Anyway, no matter who comes, it will be a figurehead. It doesn’t mean that everything will be fine if the world is really peaceful.

For the next 50 years, the best years for the Tennaohokari family were likely the two years during Oda Nobuhime's visit to Kyoto. While threats like the Miyoshi clan and Honganji remained, and Kyoto could be captured at any moment, Oda Nobuhime was willing to spend money to win over the court officials. Unlike later, when the Tokugawa family gained power, the Tennaohokari family's fortunes grew increasingly gloomy, becoming increasingly worse with each passing day. It could be argued that Tokugawa's conquest of the empire was a complete historical reversal, making life difficult for everyone and oppressing everyone equally. This ultimately led to his downfall, leaving even his own vassal nostalgia worse than that of the Qing dynasty.

"Yeah, okay." Takagi Haruri had never seen this kind of person before. He'd already figured out how to divide the empire? You two should get married. "That's really touching... For centuries, the imperial court has longed for heroes like you two! I wonder... how you two heroes can help alleviate the court's worries? Is there anything the court should understand? The general feels the same way."

I've sent the message in clear code. Hurry and finish your get off work! 50 strings of cash isn't enough. How much more will you give me to help the court? The only thing the court can offer you is an official position, nothing else. Generals need money too! ——Same as above. I can only give you a guard.

"Yes, sir, your compliment is great." Beidou Xinwei quickly stopped the girl who was almost fully awakened by the light of justice. Her gaze was truly terrifying. The Justice Team had to stand aside when they arrived. "Loyalty to the emperor and patriotism are the most important duties of a gentleman and the foundation of a samurai."

Although, it is normal for the lower class to overthrow the upper class.

"However, I am powerless." Hokuto Nobumiya pulled Sister Uesugi aside, thinking of his wife. "Oda Josuke is surrounded by enemies! In the south, there are evil monks and bandits in Ise, and in the north, there are people who kill their king and their father. East and west are all powerful enemies, and internal rebellion is constant. Even if I have the heart to serve my country, I don't have the means to do so. The sage said, if the name is not right, the words will not flow, and if the words are not flowing, the things will not be accomplished. It is difficult to govern without the right position..."

Beidou Xinwei couldn't even cry, and could only dryly wipe away his tears: "I have the will but not the strength, and my words are often insignificant. I often lament to those around me that I can't immediately work for Tiannao Heika. Every time this happens, I feel heartbroken!"

Indeed, Oda Nobuhime had repeatedly called the imperial court a bunch of fools, people who had a golden job but didn't know what to do. Such a great opportunity in troubled times, and the emperor himself took the blame! The worst that could happen is death, and even if you die, your mother will still give birth to another! Frankly speaking, his family is not doing well.

“…” Ying Si Qingli glanced at Beidou Xinwei.

You acted well, young man. It seems that I underestimated you before and thought you were just a soldier - a beautiful young soldier is still a soldier!

"It's truly a pity that the Oda family is facing so many difficulties. Fortunately, Oda Kamisuke is young and promising, and the court will undoubtedly support her with all its might. However... Tiannao Heika and the Shogun prioritize the court, but when it comes to... sigh..."

Okay, how much do you want?

"Although I have tried my best and am in dire straits, I will not give up any opportunity to serve the court!" Beidou Xinwei said softly, "I would like to offer a salary of 500 strings of cash to Your Majesty and the General! I pray that Your Majesty takes good care of himself, and that the General will work hard to govern the country!"

"Okay, okay." Ying Siqingli's eyes were filled with two words - greed; if converted into four words, it would be Yongle Tongbao. Turning around, Ying Siqingli looked at the young military god beside her.

This is a heavyweight "heavy girl", her eyes are almost on fire!

At the banquet a few days ago, Takagi Haruri got to know the girl in front of him a little bit - if she said that others were pretending to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic.

This loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is genuine! The content might be slightly different, though. In the eyes of this military goddess, the emperor should work hard every day to ensure a good life for the people, the generals should work hard to ensure peace in the world, and everyone should work hard! — and rule with ease. Anyone who doesn't do this is a traitor, punishable by all.

That’s too idealistic. I’m already an oppressor, so who cares about the lives of farmers?

"So... Echigo-no-Kami, do you have any needs?" With this kind of person, there's no beating around the bush. Just say what you have to say. "The imperial court is having difficulties, but does Echigo-no-Kami also have difficulties..."

"I'm not in trouble!" Sister Uesugi raised her head, and her eyes instantly shone brightly! It was so dazzling that the people around her could hardly open their eyes - where did this idiot come from?

"I humbly wish Your Majesty good health, and the General good health! - This time I went to Kyoto, I saw the pure kindness of the Emperor! Even in adversity, he is still 'knowing benevolence'! This is the Emperor I admire in my heart, and I am very satisfied!" Sister Uesugi's meaning was simple. The Emperor was in the best condition when he saw this retired old man who went out for a stroll and sold his own paintings: "The General will work hard to govern the country, and he will surely revive the shogunate in the future! I am a minister of the shogunate, and I will decide Kanto for the General! Your Highness Hokuto is a minister of the shogunate, and I will decide Kansai for the General! The world will be unified again, and peace will prevail in the country! - I have no other wishes!"

As she spoke, Sister Uesugi took out...

"Dangdang!"

A big bag of gold!

"This is five hundred kan. How much does General need for the Hetian Nao black card? If it's not enough, just add more!" Sister Uesugi looked like a big brother on the road saving his younger brother.

Takagi Haruri was almost in tears—it was rare to see such a fool. You really didn't ask for anything? ...Even if you don't touch me, you still have to pay.

Beidou Xinwei was practically crying. He didn't know why this feeling of wiping someone's butt felt so familiar—don't you, old man, know the rules of the game? Pay later, pay later! Even for prostitution, you have to pay later! No one would do anything for you if you paid first!

Chapter 181 He is a relative of the Emperor

The Imperial Family had long ago abandoned their reputation, but the Generals still had to. It wasn't that the Generals no longer wanted to make money, but more importantly... the Imperial Family had long since lost power, but the Generals still had to maintain a structure and authority.

The guardianship of each region is the foundation laid by our ancestors. If it is given out arbitrarily, it will suppress the authority of the shogunate. Your Ashikaga family's world is supported by a group of retainers below - although these retainers are disobedient and act independently. But the laws of our ancestors cannot be changed -

Today, Kitado Nobuyuki and the Uesugi sisters were formally summoned by Ashikaga Yoshiteru. The last time it was an informal meeting where people did not wear ties, this time it was a formal national-level meeting where people had to wear ties.

The man who led the way was Hosokawa Fujitaka. Ever since the Hosokawas and the Shoguns fell out, the MVP screen had generally settled with the Hosokawas winning. However, in the subsequent clashes between the Hosokawas and the Miyoshis, the Hosokawas were never victorious.

As the adopted son of the Hosokawa family, Hosokawa Fujitaka now works for Ashikaga Yoshiteru.

"Lord Qianshin, His Highness Beidou, please come this way."

To Uesugi-sama, he is Lord Kenshin, and to Hokuto Nobuyoshi, he is just His Highness. It seems that the fame earned by the military goddess girl is still a little more impressive than that of Hokuto Nobuyoshi.

Hosokawa Fujitaka was about 1.5 meters tall and wore a kamikaze robe, the equivalent of a court robe. Uesugi-san also wore one, while Hokuto Nobuo had one made for him, but his height and weight weren't up to standard.

"Thank you." Uesugi nodded. The hunting robes she and Beidou Nobuyoshi wore were quite different from those worn by Hosokawa Fujitaka, a "half-noble." Both wore swords to mark their samurai status.

After twisting and turning, Nijo Castle, the so-called summit of the samurai clan, seemed to have been slightly decorated compared to when I came a few days ago. After all, it wasn't much bigger after the reconstruction. After entering a room, Hosokawa Fujitaka pointed at a few people in the room and introduced them.

"Please take a seat, I'll introduce myself to you two." Hosokawa Fujitaka sat down with a few people who had been waiting in the room for a long time. They all looked like the general's attendants.

Both Uesugi-san and Kitado Nobuo were sitting cross-legged, and it seemed that they didn't like these two ruthless guys kneeling.

"This is Kyogoku Takayoshi." A powerful figure who had held the title of "Tarokoshi" for three hundred years and two dynasties—now a mere figurehead, nothing more—he'd come to Kyoto to beg for food. He was probably in his fifties, his hair almost gone, and he looked unfazed.

The "This is Isshiki Yoshimichi" family is still the powerful faction, but he himself is not.

"This is Hatakeyama..."

"This is Kira..."

“???Oh, long time no see.” Beidou Xinwei waved to one of them.

Among a group of chickens and dogs, Beidou Xinwei actually ran into an acquaintance.

"..." Kira Yoshiaki and his friend Sasaki Yoshikane had agreed to attack one of the Oda clan's most powerful men. Hokuto Nobuyoshi also captured this lord, but at the time, he had no idea what to do and released him after the Imagawa clan paid a ransom.

Later, it was discovered that the Imagawa family had not paid him the ransom in vain, and his territory was directly confiscated by the Imagawa family. So, Kira Yoshiaki ran to Kyoto to beg for food, because his status was too noble, so... Brothers! It's time to eat again!

"Long time...no see." Kira Yoshiaki's eyes wandered, not daring to meet Hokuto Nobuyuki's gaze. But it didn't matter. He had been invited here today to serve as a witness.

All the people here today, such as Hatakeyama, Kira, and it would be even more perfect if we add Sasaki - they are simply the rulers of the world before the Onin War. Unfortunately, their ancestors did not accumulate virtue, and now their descendants are living a worse life than the other.

"These two need no introduction." Seeing the awkward atmosphere, the skilled Hosokawa Fujitaka quickly stepped forward to offer a few words: "This is the rising star of recent years, Hokuto Settsu no Kami Nobuyoshi. This is Echigo's guardian, Lord Kamiyama Kenshin."

"I have admired you for a long time..."

Perhaps they really had heard of each other for a long time, so everyone bowed to each other in respect.

After all the introductions, the young man at the side saw that everyone was familiar with each other. He knocked the tatami with the handle of his sword and said, "General, here I am!"

I don’t know whether the general said this after he arrived at Xiaoxing’s house, or whether the general could only come after Xiaoxing gave the signal.

"Your Highnesses, it's been a while." Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the samurai leader, walked in from the side door, holding a folding fan. He looked well today, probably because he had made some money and was in a good mood. "I wonder if you've been comfortable in Kyoto these past few days?"

Basin, basin! Basin! You made this your capital... Warm summers and cool winters, permeated with humidity. It's said that those who practice traditional Chinese medicine here, specializing in treating chronic cold legs, have become very successful.

"Yes!" Sister Uesugi said with a look of happiness, "I have long admired Kyoto! I hope that the general will restore order in the shogunate so that His Highness Nobuyoshi and I can live in peace here soon!"

"Hmm." Ashikaga Yoshiteru felt a little emotional. He didn't expect that there are still people who hope to reopen the shogunate these days... But then again, you have such high expectations of me, I am really under a lot of pressure myself: "Lord Kenshin's words, I will remember them. I am also looking forward to this day, and it will come soon-"

After a few pleasantries, Hokuto Nobuyoshi asked Oda Nobuhime for the position of Owari guardian.

The Shiba family is completely kicked out of the game, unless one day Shiba Yoshigin spawns a million Martian soldiers. Forget about being the guardian of Owari, you can even be the guardian of Asia!

Uesugi-san repeatedly refused to accept anything—and Ashikaga Yoshiteru, feeling deeply sorry for her, gave her the character "hui." Uesugi-san's original surname was Nagao, and her original name was rather tigress—Nagao Kagetora, referring to her Buddhist name, Kenshin. Her lay name was still Kagetora, but from that point on, Uesugi-san adopted the more formidable name: Uesugi Kagetora.

"Tian Nao Hei Ka also senses your sincerity. Lord Kenshin is truly a rare hero and righteous man in troubled times." Such a silly woman, how could her martial arts stats be so high? Her command stats are ridiculously high! Ashikaga Yoshiteru sighed and revealed inside information: "Tian Nao Hei Ka will soon issue an imperial decree, bestowing upon you the Holy Grail and Holy Sword, to crush the rebellious! May you soon ascend to Kyoto and enter the capital to defend the king."

"Hayi! Your Majesty, I respectfully greet you! Thank you for your grace." Sister Uesugi remained unfazed by praise or criticism, but she truly took this as an imperial decree: "This time I return, I will immediately march to Kanto! Wipe out the disloyalty and annihilate the Hojo clan! Then, I will sweep away the evil Takeda clans of Kazuo and Shin! —Meet up with the Oda clan in Mino! And march to the capital to defend the king!"

...Well, try hard.

Historically, you had to fight the tiger for at least another ten years - these were the ten years when Oda Nobuhime won easily, and also the ten years when the relationship between the Takeda and Oda families was the best.

"By the way, Your Highness Hokuto," Ashikaga Yoshiteru suddenly revealed a strange expression and said, "I... went to check the family tree a few days ago. I was shocked to find that... you seem to be related to me. It seems... your Settsu no Kami is real. Could your ancestors be..."