Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!

Chapter 2176 - 1571: When the Stars Shine, Shogunate, Selling Official Positions and Titles! (Part 3)

And this law among the various Japanese clans formally dressed the Kingdom in the guise of the "Shiba Clan," no longer the barbaric Shandan Ezo, no longer to be attacked by every Japanese clan in the Northern Region. From this moment, the Kingdom truly took root among the Japanese tribes, like the roots of a potato penetrating the soil of Ezo, possessing broader growth potential!"Ezo Guardian! Ezo Shiba Clan, pioneering and building fortresses in Ezo land, establishing roots... No! With the house status of the Shiba Clan, we can completely take a step further, become the Ezo Governor, turn into the Northern State Shiba Clan! Thereafter, relying on the Kingdom’s gold and Shandan’s armored troops, advancing southward into the Northern Continent, coveting the fertile lands of the Nanbu clan, even further south, further south!... Chief Divine bless! Chief Divine bless!!..."

At this moment, the chaotic and boundless future churned in Ryuzoji Temple Jia Hong’s mind. His face turned red, and his breath quickened, eager to tuck this "Imperial Teaching Book" into his bosom. But Juehui the Great Monk suddenly reached out, pressing the Enfeoffment Document on the tea table. Then, with a face full of compassion, he smiled and spoke.

"Mr. Jia Hong! Do not rush. Besides this ’Imperial Teaching Book,’ there are a thousand pounds of saltpetre, a thousand stones of rice grain, several families collected from Omi of Shiba subjects, and a few craftsmen who know how to build halls on my three ships..."

"Namo Great Wisdom Manjushri! This agreed big business, I originally intended to do personally with Mr. Zu. But since Mr. Zu is not here, it’s also excellent for you to take full charge... I see that between you and me, this fate is indeed significant! The future is promising, the future is promising..."

"Hahaha! You’re right! How can Junior Brother Sen compare to me? What I can sell, he cannot... Alright! A man of the monastic order reveals his heart and nature, does not speak false words. I will lay it bare..."

"Bring 300 pounds of gold! This Enfeoffment Document and the ship’s goods will all be yours!..."

"Chief Divine! 300 pounds of gold... 300 pounds!... This is indeed the first time I fully handle such a huge transaction!..."

Hearing this agreed payment, Ryuzoji Temple Jia Hong’s eyes flickered, opened his mouth slightly, and looked toward the western sunset.

The daylight in October’s Ezo land is brief, afternoon already dusk, evening instant freeze. And when the sun sets, stars will rise from the horizon, shining above the vast Heavenly River. And this scene, isn’t it just like the chaotic change and authority decline of the Shogunate’s dusk? When the Shogunate’s sun sets, among these stars of the Heavenly River, which one is the Shiba Clan, and which one belongs to my Ryuzoji Temple? Perhaps, this Juehui the Great Monk is truly a rare fate, able to provide critical help for his return to Kyushu Island in the not-too-distant future...

"Good! 300 pounds of gold, then 300 pounds! One hand pays, the other delivers... I will now invite the Shandan Samurai ashore to bring up the prepared gold!"

After a moment of silence, Ryuzoji Temple Jia Hong displayed a smile, finally revealing the bearing of a legitimate Martial Family’s heir. He joined his hands in prayer, bowing to Juehui the Great Monk, and solemnly recited in the evening glow of the Sea of Ezo.

"Just like gold, buried in the earth, its nature remains intact; so is the Buddha nature, although residing in all beings, it never perishes..."

"Chief Divine bless! Juehui Monk Master, our gold trade is imbued with Buddha nature. This subsequent trade is yet long to come! Next year’s gold trade will still be under my charge. The rice, grain, salt, iron, craftsmen, and farmers in your hands can be prepared early! Come May when spring begins, we will still be here, sharing a piece of good karma!..."

"Indeed! Indeed! Praise be to Great Buddha Huitzilopo, wise and perceptive Great Arhat... Namo East Sea Buddha!..."