Rise From the Humble

"I am a soldier, from the common people, bathed in the emperor's kindness." When the military song of the Peach Blossom Gathering was blaring, in the far east, on the other side of the sea, the Matsuura family of the Hizen State of Japan was decorated with lanterns and festoons, and the family school was built. There are ten arenas, and on each arena there are two short, naked warriors fighting with Japanese swords. The red blood on the arena flows gurgling to the bottom of the arena.

A viewing platform was also set up in the school grounds. Governor Matsuura knelt down on the second seat and diligently poured tea and wine to greet a young man with a sinister and cunning look on his face and a body as fat as a bear. The young man was only in his twenties, but he calmly sat at the front of the Matsuura family's seat, enjoying the warm hospitality of the Matsuura family governor. This is a reflection of his strength. This young man is none other than Ryuzoji Takanobu, the current guardian of Hizen Country.

The young name of Takanobu of Ryuzoji Temple was Cho Hoshimaru, nicknamed Hizen no Kuma. He was the legitimate son of the Longzao Temple Zhou family of the Shuijiang branch of the Longzao Temple family. When he was nineteen years old, the Longzao Temple family died out, and Longzao Temple Yinxin married Yinrong's widow and inherited the Longzao Temple family. He inherited the family as a branch lineage son, which naturally caused dissatisfaction among many retainers of the family. However, with the support of Ouchi Yoshitaka, the most powerful daimyo in the Western Kingdom of Japan, Ryuzoji Takanobu successfully suppressed the opposition of his retainers and became Ryuzoji Temple. Governor House.

The year before last, Ouchi Yoshitaka, who supported Ryuzoji Takanobu, was killed by his retainer Tao Qingxian. Ryuzoji family's retainer Dohashi Eiichi and others seized this opportunity, united everyone to seize the opportunity to start a rebellion, raided and besieged Ryuzoji Takanobu, and supported the establishment of the Ryuzoji family. He is also the supervisor of Longzao Temple.

Takanobu was forced to flee to Chikugo Province, and with the support of Kamaike Kanmori, he successfully returned to Hizen with troops, defeated the rebel retainer Dohashi Eiichi and other coalition forces, exiled Ryuzoji Temple Superintendent Kane, and established absolute control over the Ryuzoji family. right.

With the efforts and promotion of Ryuzouji Takanobu, the Ryuzouji family, which was originally unknown in Kyushu, Japan, and was weak due to family divisions, flourished, grew wildly, and became a powerful and prosperous family. The great names of Gotomo and Satsuma Shimazu Namyu. In the land of Hizen Country, the Ryuzoji family is the uncrowned king!

The Ryuzoji family is the uncrowned king of Hizen country, while the Matsuura family is only a wealthy family in the southern and northern Matsuura counties of Hizen country, and cannot be compared with the Ryuzoji family. In addition, because the Matsuura family is located in a very advantageous location, close to the sea and owns Hirado, a famous trading port in Japan, the economic strength is very strong. Because of this, the Matsuura family, like a piece of fat, has always been coveted by powerful lords such as the nearby Arima family and Omura family. In order to protect themselves, the Matsuura family decisively surrendered to the Ryuzoji family, the protector of Hizen Kingdom, for protection.

Ryuzoji Takanobu is the founder of the rise of the Ryuzoji family. He is known as the Bear of Hizen. His ability is extraordinary and majestic.

Therefore, the governor of the Matsuura family was willing to take the second seat and entertain him attentively.

Ryuzoji Takanobu arrived at the Matsuura family yesterday at the invitation of the Matsuura family governor. In order to properly entertain Ryuzoji Takanobu, the Matsuura family governor even sent his concubine, who was well-known in Hizen country, to serve in Ryuzoji Takanobu's dormitory last night. In the morning, Governor Matsuura heard from his concubine that Ryuzoji Takanobu had rained three times last night. He was overjoyed and rewarded his concubine with a hundred taels of gold so that he could have a good rest. He will continue to work hard tonight to serve Ryuzoji Takanobu well.

"Xingxi, Lord Matsuura, the warrior on the right in the ring is very skilled, and there is no one who can defeat him under his sword."

Ryuzoji Takanobu drank a glass of wine, reached out and tapped the warrior on the ring to his right, and said to the Matsuura family governor.

At this time, the samurai in the ring had already sheathed his sword, and his opponent was already lying dead on the ring. This was already the second opponent to be laid dead in the ring today.

"Your Highness, he is my nephew. His name is Matsuura Sanbanro. He is the sharpest sword of our Matsuura family. The knife in his hand is the famous ancestral blade of our Matsuura family. It is called Matsuura Kikyo Kiri. I am Matsuura." It has been passed down orally from generation to generation that my ancestor Matsuura Maru once used this blade to kill a ghost dragon in the sea, hence the name." The Matsuura family governor diligently poured wine for Ryuzouji Takanobu and explained in detail.

"Matsuura Kikyoki" Ryuzoji Takanobu read it lightly, seeming to be somewhat interested.

"There is a famous saying in the Ming Dynasty: A sword is worthy of a hero. Matsuura Sanbanro is not worthy of Matsuura Kikyōkiri, and no one in my Matsuura family is worthy of Matsuura Kikyōkiri. Only in the hands of His Highness can Matsuura Kikyōri show his full glory. Please give me a favor, Your Highness. Don’t take it personally.”

When the Matsuura family governor saw that Ryuzoji Takanobu was interested in Matsuura Kikyōri, he diligently offered his sword.

"Haha, thank you Matsuura-sama for your kindness, but this is Matsuura-sama's ancestral famous sword. How can I win the love of others."

Ryuzoji Takanobu chuckled.

"Your Highness, Matsuura Kikyo Kiri has shown his full glory in the hands of Your Highness and spread his name throughout the world. This is the greatest honor of my Matsuura family. The ancestors of my Matsuura family can also smile and rejoice under Jiuquan."

Governor Matsuura insisted.

"Haha, thank you Matsuura-sama for your kindness, but I already have the famous ancestral sword of our Ryuzoji family in my hand." Ryuzoji Takanobu said with a smile.

"Alas" Governor Matsuura was filled with regret upon hearing this.

"Matsuura-sama, there is no need to be sorry. Your nephew Matsuura Sanbanro is a very good person and I love him very much. After he returns from his trip to the Ming Dynasty, he can be sent to the Ryuzouji family to follow me and help me unify." Hizen and Bu Wu are all over the world. In this way, the Matsuura ghost dragon can be cut in his hands and his reputation will be spread all over the world."

Ryuzoji Takanobu held a wine glass in his hand, looked at the Matsuura Family Governor with a pair of snake eyes, and said slowly.

In the eyes of Ryuzoji Takanobu, the Matsuura family governor was overjoyed and bowed to express his gratitude, "I would like to thank Your Highness on behalf of Sanbanrou!"

Seeing this, Ryuzoji Takanobu narrowed his eyes slightly, smiled and helped the Matsuura family governor, "Matsuura-sama, you are so polite."

"My lord, the 'Assassination Ming' arena has ended. A total of 560 warriors participated. One hundred and twenty people died and 180 were injured in the arena. In the end, one hundred warriors stood at the end."

At this moment, a samurai from the Matsuura family in the audience knelt in front of the viewing platform and reported to the Matsuura family governor.

In the arena match of 560 people, 120 people died and 180 people were in the house. Such a casualty ratio shows how cruel this arena match is. The 100 warriors who won in the end must all be very skilled. A ruthless character.

"Your Highness, look" Governor Matsuura looked at Ryuzoji Takanobu.

"Lord Matsuura, why don't you come closer and let me take a good look at these one hundred victorious tiger warriors."

Ryuzoji Takanobu said with a smile.

"Good! Call Sanbanro and others over quickly, and ask His Highness to review and lecture you." Governor Matsuura nodded in agreement, then turned to order to the retainers.

"As you command!"

The retainer samurai of the Matsuura family followed the order and left.

Soon, Matsuura Sanbanro and one hundred other victorious samurai came to the viewing platform with sabers and belts. They knelt on the ground respectfully and kowtowed to Ryuzoji Takanobu and Matsuura Family Governor on the viewing platform.