When the surface of the Akami Naokai shakes

Mid-February (1588), Mid-February, Hachigi Castle, Hachigi Town, Hachigi Township, Fusheng County, Omi

"Well, some of the lawsuits were about returning the land and making amends because they caused the damage."

When I said, boy, the priests said, "I'm on your left," and "How long have you heard from me?" There are delightful colors. And the congenitals have a sinister look. Until this point, there is nothing punishing like punishment. I guess we both thought it was the real deal from here.

"Is there a judgment, or something similar, that Floyce, the person who owns the land, etc., admits to it?

Floyce is confused. So is Organtino. Lorenzo Tasai, who was beside him, began explaining the verdict. The look on their faces changed from confusing to sinister. A verdict is a document issued by a general, patron, or warring country. Refers precisely to those with flower deposits. In short, it is an official document, but it has the highest format as an official document issued by the great names of the warring countries. Well, there will be no such thing. Maybe Arima, Omura, and Otomo took the liberty of destroying the temple and building it there.

"There is no such thing"

Floyce replied reluctantly.

"Then the land used by such persons cannot be recognized as belonging to such persons. So you're occupying it unjustly."

Boys, the gods raised their voices of joy. You know, it's not too early to be happy.

"What about them?

Boy, when I spoke to the gods, I looked at each other.

He said, "Do you have any documents to prove that the land belongs to them?"

Confused. Apparently not.

"But we've been here a long time..."

"Stop it, good constitution. If not, it would have been unjustly occupied for a long time. It cannot be recognized as their land."

……

Oh, my God, I'm so quiet. But hey, this must be normal.

"There is a document authorizing the ownership of the land on the side of the temple, and in the absence of it on the side of the congenial league, we order the congenial leagues to return the land and pay compensation. Submit it to Sakichi Ishida. Sakichi will return the land to the Emperors after confirming it. Compensation shall be paid for the entire cost of demolition of existing buildings and half of the cost of construction of new temples."

Sakichi feared “ha”.

Neither the Temple nor the Accompanying Heavenly Leagues seem to be willing to do so. The temple side will think it's a vote against us in one way or another. Even if there is no verdict, it is likely that it has been lost. But if there is, the congenial side will bear a tremendous cost. I guess they're both worried.

"It should be noted that those who do not have a verdict or similar document at this time are ordered to ask Sakichi Ishida to deliver it as soon as possible. Also, as the person with the document again wishes to deliver the document. A year later, an undocumented temple admitting land ownership, the building of the Accompanying Leagues, causes this to be destroyed. This will be announced not only to them, but to all of Kyushu. Left-handed."

“Ha," everyone feared. Let's make the announcement on March 1st.

"Zogi."

"Ha."

"As my deputy, that person shall indulge in a letter of wish and issue a letter of forgiveness. I order you to return anything you think is inappropriate for a reason."

"Ha."

Sakichi was in awe. My face is in a red tide.

"Not enough people. I'll send some people from here, but you can ask for people in Kyushu. Create an adequate system."

"Ha."

It's a tough job, but I love my job. A human Sakichi would be fine. Now I can manage the temple in Kyushu. After that, let Shikoku and China deploy as well. Kichinai, Hokuriku was tough, but Shikoku and China were loose. Let's tighten it up again.

That concludes the ruling, but there's something I'd like to ask you.

The companions made a move. I guess I had a bad feeling about it. The boys look at the Accompanying Leagues with a mean looking eye.

"I hear that Portuguese merchants in Nagasaki are buying the Japanese as slaves and transporting them abroad. You know them, too."

The face of the companions was stretched.

"We have nothing to do with that."

Floyce's voice is tense. I think it's an awkward problem. “Don't be ridiculous," I dared whisper.

"Those people have a lot of influence over merchants. You said you couldn't make a deal without acknowledging preaching."

"It's..."

Floyce was out of line. Boy, the priests just said "I can't forgive you!" or “Yes” here.

"Are you Japanese believers, or are you trading them as slaves?

"We really don't matter! And in Portugal, by order of the King, it is forbidden to trade Japanese."

"True, we have nothing to do with this."

Floyce, I solicited that Organtino was desperately irrelevant.

"It is forbidden to buy or sell Japanese in Portugal, or the merchants are against national law. Why aren't you punished?

"It's..."

"Why would they miss it? Why allow criminals to come to Japan?

……

Boy, the priests denounced the Accompaniments as “yes" and “yes”.

"The Portuguese merchants are buying a large number of Japanese as slaves and taking them away to their country, but this is an unforgivable act. Therefore, bring all Japanese slaves back to Japan."

……

"Don't worry, I'm not forbidding preaching"

The Accompanying Leagues gave a horrible look, and the boy, the clerics, gave a disgruntled look.

"But I will inform the whole of Japan that they are closely involved in the slave trade."

"It's..."

"Those, etc. may deny it. But it is also true that the merchants of Nanban are buying Japanese as slaves and taking them away from the country in violation of the national laws of Nanban, and that they have an extremely strong influence over the merchants, and they are missing out on the slave trade. I'm not saying it's irrelevant."

You look pale, Floyce, Organtino. The boys are thrilled. In the future, I would say that Chechydan came to grab the Japanese.

"It is untold to acquiesce to the slave trade while preaching in this country. Not least if the merchants are against the law. Again, bring all Japanese slaves back to Japan as soon as possible."

……

“Thank you for your hard work, go home with care, but be good," he said, looking at the quiet Accompanying Leagues.

Mid February (1588) Mitsune Ishida, Hachima-cho, Hachima-cho, Fusheng County, Omijiang

When the ruling was over, the Great Hall called me to my private room. I thought the counselors would be present, but there was no one there. Just the two of us. It became a conversation sipping hot brown rice tea.

"Thank you, Saji."

"Gonna be awed"

It's been a long time since I've seen the Great Hall, but it hasn't changed a bit. Forty years old this year, he was bewildered, but he looks somewhat younger. It would still be because of the thin beard.

"What did you think of the earlier ruling?

"Yes, I took advantage of this to see if you wanted to put the temple under your control."

The Great Hall was nodded.

"The decaying tree grew rapidly. I can't say enough control over the temple because of that."

"Ha."

"You can't forgive the presence of the Mountain of Taste or the Temple of Hondo."

The tone of the Great Hall was bitter when I said "Mountain" and "Main Wish Temple". In short, someone who has power and tries to get involved in politics.

"Well, the boys are good. Those people knew enough about the fear of the Wujia at the Honganji Temple, Mount Takeyama. We should be adults for a while. The problem is congenial."

"Shall we grow up a little bit with this ruling?

The Great Hall shook his head to the side as he said it was "difficult."

"Behind them lies Ispania and Portugal. Both countries are big countries. I use that power to do things I'm very proud of. I don't want you to grow up as much as I blamed you. We need to be very careful."

"So what about the slaves?

"I guess it won't be easy to go back"

The Great Hall was sipped a sip of tea. Pale.

"... May I?

If the life of the Great Hall is ignored, its authority will be scratched... The Great Hall was slightly smiled at.

"Sakichi, I will not allow you to issue permission for a letter of wish from the Accompanying Leagues until the slaves are brought back to Japan. Left-handed."

"Ha!"

"A year from now, when the slaves don't return, destroy the temples of the Emperors."

"True."

"In doing so, reward everyone for not returning my slaves to disobedience."

"Ha."

I see, does it take the form that non is in the congenial league...

"How about being forbidden to preach?

The Great Hall shook its head to the side.

"It is easy to prohibit the preaching of congenitals. But then there will be no less believers. Many followers would think I would do that because I feared the forces of Chechnya."

……

"Especially since a kid has a good mouth, people get fooled right away. If you die, there's a boy who drove the gatekeepers into battle, but he's never died, and it's ridiculous to preach the afterlife."

The Great Hall laughed.

"So let's just say that it's only in the congenial league. And when the believers were made to think that there was a place in the teachings of the Tenlians, the believers ceased to be in Chechnya. The congenitals will think about it a little bit."

I see. Do you intend to encourage reflection on the companions by reducing the number of believers?

"Then shall we bring the slaves back?

"I don't know, maybe use force."

……

"I'm going to Kanto. The people of Kyushu and Maori cannot be mobilized for this Kanto expedition. Do you understand?"

"Ha."

Just in case... No, the expedition itself could be an invitation to show the gaps.

"The danger would be pre-fattening. I have Nagasaki. Write sentences on Kyugi, Maida, Tachibana, Takahashi, Oyamada, Sakai, Okubo, and Maori. If something happens, evacuate the residents immediately. And restrain the congenitals."

"Understood."

Is it still an invitation?

"I won't move Isono, Machida or Kasayama after Toyoko. There are Otomo and many believers there. Leave it as a suppression."

"I think that's a good idea, too"

Agreeing, the Great Hall nodded.

"Just in case, the soldiers of the city guard and Hikochiro will also be strengthened. Two thousand more each."

"Thank you."

Four thousand at a time, eight thousand at a time, including soldiers led by the former? Enough force. However, the names of the people of southern Kyushu were not given...

"You didn't seem to be here this time, but watch out for a man named Coelio."

"Yes, I don't think we can be alarmed."

The Great Hall was nodded. Coelio claimed to attack Nagasaki. He's a boy but he doesn't hate fighting. He would be the kid the Great Hall hates the most.

"In some cases, we'll be dealing with Portugal and Ispania. We must hurry for domestic reunification. Since Ryukyu has been subordinated, I also need to take care of you. You're busy, Sakichi."

The Great Hall laughed. It's a mild laugh. I could see that it was not felt by the burden. And in the southern Kyushu, are the people of that land in charge of Ryukyu? This time we're ready just in case. This invitation, the congenials aren't the only ones looking for it. The Great Hall may have decided to fight Portugal and Ispania. Perhaps that's why we let the Igas look for the Philippines......

Early March (1588), Hachigi Castle, Hachima-cho, Hachima-cho, Hachima-chon, Kogae

There is a merchant in front of me. I'm not Japanese, I'm a wise man. A man with a sunburn and a successful body. When I was in my early fifties, I would be about fifteen years older than me. His name is Li Dan. I have the impression that I am sipping tea round my back, but I can't eat it whether it is boiled or baked with a puffy feeling. Well, I can't help it, if you know what this man is, you'll all be convinced.

Li Dan has a past of being a coyote. During the Warring States, the Kuo was called the Late Kuo, but the late Kuo was characterized by the fact that its constituent subjects were Chinese, and the scope of its activities seemed to extend from East Asia to Southeast Asia. Well, Ming had a ban on the sea, so it's a good idea to call it a pirate and secret trade group. Both are fine criminals. And I wonder why he's a jerk. The subject is Chinese, so I wish I gave him a name other than Kuo.

In famous places, there are Lin Dao Qian, Wang Zhi and Xuhai, but Li Dan is Wang Zhi's subordinate. Wang Zheng was also involved in the tradition of artillery to Japan. He acted like a pirate and a merchant. Specifically, you were asked as a pirate in Ming, but you were treated as a merchant in Japan. Later in life, he surrendered and was cut off. If I had been in Japan, I would have been safe.

After Wang Zhi's death, Li Dan inherited his built trade route and developed it. Now he also deals with decaying trees. A mansion is also set up in Osamura. It's good to say a man with no loose ends.

"Japan is cold, isn't it?

Li Dan narrowed his eyes and said yes. Speak Japanese fluently. I appreciate being able to speak without an interpreter.

"How's Ming?

"It looks like it's time to finish building the tomb."

"Well, how many years did it take?

"How about six years?"

It took six years to build a tomb. Well, you can't do it when you're dead, and it's natural to build it while you're alive.

"Seems like you spent a lot of money on it, but it's a lot of money."

Li Dan is drinking tea with no expression. I didn't say anything sarcastic. I'm just impressed. I would have spent roughly 8 to 10 million silver. It's more than two years of the state budget. I have only been told that boulders will perish in the Ten Thousand Calendar Emperor and Ming in the Ten Thousand Calendar.

"The people are suffering."

It was a pompous tone. I regretted it a little. I might have said something stupid about being a luxurious object. I guess the tax take-up is tough.

"It seems there are some who abandon their homes and flee."

"Right."

Abandon the house and escape. Might just drift as a displaced at first. But you have to eat it to live. If you can't just live by drifting, you'll try to live even if you sin. Whoever is close to the sea becomes a pirate, and whoever is close to the mountain becomes a bandit. Others will also live as criminals, such as strippers, robbers, etc.

The fact that people flee also means fewer people pay taxes. Naturally, the tax burden per person becomes heavy. The more people flee, the heavier the tax burden will be. That will further increase the number of escapees. That's a vicious circle. And out of that vicious circle comes a man who destroys the light...