Inari wants to live in peace

Diplomat of Edo Shogunate

In the spring of the eleventh year of Yongroku, the Inari God ordered me to lead the convoy to the negotiation of Eurai.

They are separated by vast seas, not by land.But it is not a land that has never been seen before.

In the first place, I am the general of an army sent to fight against Egyptians.

It has never been common sense to receive a direct order to be friendly and open national communications this time.

God Inari is truly an out-of-standard person.

She has set new rules for abolishing past customs.

Normally, I was confused about whether it would be a great rebellion, but it was only at the beginning.

Once I got used to it, they all made sense, but rather, I fell into self-aversion as to why I had continued my bad habits until now.

Then if you explain the details, the people would not be confused, but unfortunately, Inari God often breaks the explanation.

But that's a short-circuit idea.

She never broke her explanation because she never knew the theory or was troublesome.

If we do not gain experience and derive answers individually, the development of knowledge and technology will be overwhelming and not convincing in its true sense.

One-generation prosperity would still be good.

But God Inari is looking beyond decades to the future of this country, more than a hundred years away.

It was not difficult to imagine that there were deeper thoughts than the sea about building friendly relationships with Ezo this time.

Looking back at the past, he stands on the deck and looks at the faraway landscape.

I am, but another official who was chosen by the representatives of the diplomatic corps and boarded the same ship raised a question.

"Katsumoto, shouldn't it be easier to send an army to rule over Ezo?"

On the other hand, since it is an anticipated question, it is easy to prepare answers and I will start explaining immediately.

"Inari God does not like to fight or sacrifice."

She suffers from all kinds of casualties, not just battles, but injuries and illnesses, hunger and cold.

Try to protect not only your allies but also the hostile forces from those threats.

It is a famous story that even in the process of reunifying the heavens and the earth, Hieisan Enryakuji Temple and other famous people throughout Japan were laid to rest without being attacked or destroyed by force.

Even with those achievements alone, it can be seen that the supreme ruler of Japan with a new spiritual experience is not Date.

The official who asked me the question convinced me, and now he waved from me.

"First of all, shrimp is the land to be tried."

He tried to find meaning from my words, but he surrendered immediately and asked if he had any idea.

"What does that mean, Katsumoto?"

"Well, it's a cold like no other in Honshu, and it means a harsh earth for people to live in."

Are the aboriginals accustomed to the cold or struggling with life?

But even the northernmost inhabitants of Honshu affirm that once they cross the sea, it is a harsh land.

That is why God Inari must not attack by force, even if it is wrong.Because more sacrifices are made from natural threats than being killed by enemies.

Originally a gentle character who doesn't like to fight, he was ordered to send a negotiator to build friendly relationships with local residents no matter how long it takes.

Like me, who organizes his thoughts, officials have arrived at the exact same answer.

Therefore, there were no further questions.

"Well, our responsibility is serious."

"That's right. I'll borrow an interpreter from the Inari gods, the wolves, and the Matsumae clan, but I won't go to the boulders overnight."

The wolves whom Inari God treats as his family are all very clever and understand the language of man.

They are still on the same boat as us, but they are gathered in the corner of the deck so as not to get in the way, each of them lying down appropriately and resting.

It seems like a well-disciplined loyal dog, but its ancestors were wolves.

Then it might not be a mistake.

"Katsumoto, it's time to go to the port of Ayeyah."

The ship's speed slowed as we approached the port of Eyrie, so it's time to prepare for landing, as my partner said.

So I give the command out loud.

All hands, prepare for landing!

Then, before the crew reacted, the wolves who had rested in the corner of the deck all stood up and stretched.

The witness was surprised at the behavior that could not be done without fully understanding the language, and said that Inari God's use seemed not to be Date, and all the witnesses had a magical expression.

The diplomatic corps landed at a port in the southern part of the Watanabe Peninsula.

And now, I will receive a welcome from His Highness Keihiro Matsumae, who has control over the area.

Regardless, understanding the status quo is paramount.

First, we decide on a policy of having him take the lead, frequent deals, and referrals from friendly aboriginal settlements in turn.

Languages and cultures are unique to us in the first place.

It is difficult to have a proper conversation, and Matsumae seems to be able to speak at all times, but I always bring an interpreter with me just in case.

Everyone is now riding a horse and going north on the street, but I am worried that we will finally be able to establish friendship.

But anyway, a thousand miles of road is one step away.I was tempted by one or two failures.

Surrounded by trees and flowers rarely seen in Honshu, the diplomatic corps and the Matsumae clan gather to head north on the narrow and steep streets.

After running a horse for about an hour, I finally saw a small settlement in the distance.

They live in wooden houses similar to ours, but the atmosphere and outfit were very different.

Again, I recognise that Ezo is an exotic country that separates the sea.

But first of all, Matsumae was at the forefront of the conversation and created a negotiating arrangement.

We move on and enter the settlement.

And he looked around appropriately, and barely called out to the inhabitants who happened to be walking nearby.

"Excuse me for being busy. Is the Mayor at home?"

"This is Mr. Matsumae. The village chief will be at home.

By the way, who are the people behind you? "

I was listening to a conversation between a middle-aged man from the village and Matsumae, but I did find it difficult to understand the language.

In the stream, Matsumae will introduce us, and the diplomats will respond with a smile.

"The latter are the diplomatic missions of the newly appointed General Kaisei."

Matsumae explained our role, but the villagers who were listening were somewhere else in HR.

"What is a diplomatic mission? Hmm, I see.

Did you go all the way across the ocean to tell them what to do instead?Thank you very much. "

Since Japan is separated from the sea, there is no doubt that it does not concern us.

In addition, it can be seen that villagers who are introduced by diplomats one by one from Matsumae Temple gradually lose interest.

Even though General Kanagi has given him control, Ezo does not obey honestly, and this is still the case at first.

I'm not much discouraged, and I start sorting out in my head what I'm going to do next.

In the middle of the conversation, he seems to have completely gotten better.

While listening properly, I wandered my gaze and found something that turned into a very surprising expression.

"Um! Matsumae-sama! Oh, where are your wolves!?"

Matsumae then laughed provocatively and explained the wolf to him.

"Those wolves are the new Great Warlords of Conquest.In other words, it is the work of the Inari God. "

"Ah, God's use!?"

Seeing the wolves in an undisturbed arrangement and sitting still without moving, I know how surprised I feel.

We are used to it, but the shock is too great for the first time.

Anyway, now that I've decided it's a great opportunity, I'll take out the Inari God doll that I have prepared as proof of rapprochement.

It is a sign of friendship to the inhabitants of the village.If you don't mind, I'll give it to you.

"It is a wooden statue that followed the great shogun Inari."

"Fox ears and tails!? No way... really!"

Matsumae Temple handed it to the villagers while interpreting.

In fact, I wanted to carry an equal size idol all the way through the distance to get rid of the villagers' livelihood, but I had to prepare a number to scatter in each settlement.

Receiving a small wooden statue that fits in both hands, I reply gently to the villagers who are even more upset.

"If you have any doubts, why don't we gather the representatives of each settlement and ask General Koichi to take a look?I'll get you a boat. "

"No, no! I doubt it! There is no disillusionment!"

I have no choice but to believe that the wolves started howling sequentially in a controlled movement.

Smart enough to act optimally without human instruction.

Even Matsumae Temple, which I told you about beforehand, is stunned, and all the villagers who gathered to hear the noise react in the same way.

The diplomatic corps felt as if they were looking back on the path they had already passed, and nothing was going to happen.

We'll talk about it at a later date, but I didn't go to the village chief's house.I heard the noise in the front and the person came.

Therefore, I will also give him a wooden statue of Inari God and explain the new Great General Kaisei.

After we finished talking, we decided to naturalize to Japan.

They believe that the Ainu people are bears when God shows up in the human world with flesh and fur.

In addition, because they cherish and perform rituals in the settlement, they went well with the wolf, the servant of the Inari god.

Inari gods also produced fox ears and tails, which proved to be a true god and was no longer in doubt.

For the natives of Egyptia, the object of faith was transformed into the same human form as themselves, not bears, and appeared in the real world.

If she stretches out her hand to get along, it is neither possible nor impossible for her to jump with joy.

This time, only one of the Ezo settlements declared naturalization, but it seems that it will spread rapidly.

Even if you have another religion, culture, or value, you cannot be an obstacle.This is because if you mix it with the vermilion, it becomes red.

Although the surrounding settlements have become part of Japan and thrive, only the non-naturalized tribes will find themselves in a difficult and difficult situation.

In such extreme conditions, the mind and body will not be able to endure forever, and the fox-colored flag will rise freely everywhere in eucalyptus soon.

At a later date, the same spiritual faith flourished in southern Hayata Lalia (Australia), which became a similar situation to Ewa and declared its naturalization to Japan.

But the Inari God refuses if he has too much land in his own hands.

The Australians who heard this were deeply disappointed, but it was another story.