Butterfly [The Great Austrian Woman Version]

Ji Zong went north this time, taking a boat against the current with the money and rice that he needed to pay homage to his successor general.Looking at the materials piled high on the ship, the newly filled warehouse was almost emptied, and the days of ample food and clothing seemed to be a long way to go.But when she thought about the one hundred thousand silver that her family owed the general, she regained her balance.Looking back at Masao Kano who was a few steps behind her, yes, this time, Madoka and Arima didn't follow, it was Masao Kano who came.Ah Yuan, that is, Kano Jiutong, when he knew about Ji Zong's decision, he calmed down his always smiling face, and bowed deeply, promising that he would take good care of the feudal lord's mansion.Ji Zong heaved a sigh of relief when he heard Ah Yuan's reply.Although Ah Yuan also said that she would not be impatient, there is always a gap between what she says and what she does. No matter what she thinks in her heart, Ji Zong is relieved if she can say that.I hope that she can understand my painstaking efforts to let her grow up quickly, and I hope that Madoka can truly challenge the affairs of the domain by herself.

With Tokugawa Mitsusada's death, Kano Masao should have been stationed at the temple, which was also her choice, but it was also her duty to obey orders when Yoshimune needed her.Gana Zhengzhi looked at the Fourth Miss who he had welcomed back from the temple. In just three years, she had already been promoted to the position of feudal lord.It would be great if the master was still alive, and he could give her some pointers, but in this position, he is absent after all.Thinking of Master Jingyuanyuan's kowtow when he left the temple this time, Kano Zhengzhi sighed in his heart.When the shogunate was in a precarious time, Ji Zong's path must be difficult.

When Ji Zong arrived in Edo this time, he lived in the Jiyi Temple in the "Second Ring" as a matter of course.There were no more than eight of them in total, and when they entered the Jiyi Hall, even the family members who stayed behind were surprised by their reduction.Ghana Zhengzhi looked at the six warriors brought this time and shook her head in her heart. Although she had carefully selected them, thinking about the meeting tomorrow, she still complained that she did not insist on the guard of honor.She naturally understood Ji Zong's thoughts, and felt that there was no need to do these superficial efforts, especially when the economy in the domain was tight.It's just that her method inevitably has a kind of innocence and innocence.In this world, people are often respected first and then others. Ji Zong's simplicity will bring her many troubles that she would not otherwise have.

Ji Zong didn't know Ghana's worries and troubles. At this time, she was sitting on the veranda facing the empty courtyard, watching the bamboo tube that automatically bounced back after being filled with a tube of water, making a crisp clicking sound.Thinking about it, I don't know what my mother will think when she sits here.When they arrived, it was already evening, and Ji Zong wanted to go to the street, but was told that because of the succession of the new general, martial law was imposed on the road, and he could only wait for the official audience tomorrow.

The next day, when it was still dark, Ji Zong was called out by the Ghanaian government. After simply washing and eating, someone came to dress Ji Zong.Thinking about it, the weather was not completely cool yet, so it had to be a little cool in the morning and evening, and then look at the twelve-layer gown, which would make Ji Zong's head grow big after wearing it for a whole day. "I won't wear this, get me some light clothes."

"Lord feudal lord, pardon the villain's rudeness. You have no right to choose! You are not a high-ranking person, and you have no light qualifications!" It is the succession ceremony of the General.Ghana Zhengzhi sat upright, with his hands facing each other, persuading him.Ji Zong felt that the food he had just eaten stuck in his throat.She took a deep breath and said, "Choose me a set with a lighter color."

Gana Zhengzhi looked at the yellow-backed pink dress that was full of youthful atmosphere on the hanger, then looked at Ji Zong's stern face, and looked dissatisfied at the servant who brought the dress.The man shook his body and lowered his head. "Yes, my lord." Ghana Zheng said straight, without even looking at him, that person hurriedly removed the dress and racks with the other one, and another group of people came in one after another, carrying the matching jewelry go down.Ghana Zhengzhi also went along worriedly, and personally joined the ranks of choosing clothes for Jizong.If I had known earlier, she should have been selected for Ji Zong to have a look at last night, but she would have dared to do so when meeting the general.

The Ghanaian Zhengzhi Emergency Rescue Field has a set, and after a while, they came back with a group of people.The two women behind her were wearing gray and white-striped regular dresses on the hangers, with twelve layers inside and out.Ji Zong looked at it, closed his eyes, and acquiesced.Gana Zhengzhi hurriedly directed the crowd to put on Ji Zong's makeup and hair first, and to burn the clothes he had just brought.Ji Zong was used to being loose, but now her scalp hurts from being pulled by a hair comber. She kept her eyes closed, her lips tightly pressed, and let others do what she wanted.After combing her hair, she stood up and stretched her arms again, and someone helped her dress.Ji Zong had always been simple and simple, and so were the people around her. Only now did she know that it was not because the ancients were inactive that they were served by people to wear clothes, but that it was an impossible task to wear them by themselves.

The arm-wide belt was completely tightened from the bottom of the chest to the belly button. It was as long as a person and a half, and it was all wrapped around the waist, not to mention the decoration on the back.Ji Zong opened his eyes, and several servants held up the mirror, asking her to check and accept it. The gray coat was embroidered with white water ripples. Now that the light is normal, the ripples of the water ripples can still be seen. .The shirt was white on the outside and gray on the inside. If she walked around, the gray lining inside would be exposed from the knees, and it was actually embroidered with flowers.Fortunately, in order not to steal the style of her clothes, her hair was combed simply, and only a flower hairpin with silver tassels was inserted in front.Ji Zong looked at himself in the mirror with exquisite makeup, and closed his eyes weakly.I remember that she once traveled to an island in the south, where monkeys are a specialty, and they are raised in the original ecology.However, it is in such a place that there is a monkey show, and when tourists sit in the circular stands, monkeys from far and near will come to eat the food bought by nearby tourists and watch their companions being shouted at.There, Ji Zong felt a strange sense of discomfort for the first time, and that feeling has continued to this day.But now, she felt that she was one of those monkeys being whipped. What she wanted to please was not only her parents, but also her own kind.

After all the tossing, the sky was already bright, and the clothes inside were already soaked before Ji Zong went out.She finally knew why there were so many layers of clothes, because there were twelve layers, and after a day, the sweat would not be able to seep through.The only thing that comforts her is that because her waist is straight and her posture is well-trained, as long as she deliberately narrows her steps when walking, she still looks very stylish when she wears this dress and walks around.Ji Zong walked a few steps, Kano Masao nodded, and finally let go of her hanging heart. What made her even more amazed was that when Ji Zong walked upright, even the hairpin on his head would not shake too much. , the appearance and behavior are correct.God knows, Ji Zong was actually afraid of hearing the sound of jingle bells, because the sound reminded her of dog bells, so she paid special attention to how to walk without shaking them, that's all.

"Let's go." Ji Zong tried to breathe, but the tight belt was not inferior to the shapewear of the European medieval, and the air could not be breathed freely.Ghana Zhengzhi looked at the Wu suit with dark blue plain pattern on his body, okay, you don't need to change it, it's just right.Two of the six warriors were at the front and four at the back, and the group left the Jiyi Temple.Earlier in Edo, Yoshimune had witnessed the reception of the emperor's special envoy by the shogunate, and Yoshimune was also somewhat prepared, and this time the journey was short and there was not much to see.After a while, they arrived at the Otemon Gate, and the six samurai also stayed here, and only Masao Kano accompanied Yoshimune into the Sangomon Gate.Looking at the uniformly dressed ninjas, Ji Zong thought to himself, they are really solid soldiers.

When I walked to the "Daguang Room" where Ji Zong visited last time, it was already crowded with people. Just as Ji Zong wanted to find a place that was not eye-catching, he heard Gana Zhengzhi, who was one step behind her, reminded softly behind her, "Please keep going. .” Ji Zong paused for a moment and had no choice but to move on.If you want to talk about the Daguang Room, you can say it is a room, but it is more like an auditorium, and the daimyo inside have already gathered and knelt in groups.When Ji Zong and Gana Zhengzhi entered, others just looked up. In this era, after all, information is not developed, and it is very difficult to match names with people.However, Ji Zong passed them and walked straight forward, and the people behind slowly showed envious eyes.Discussions arose

"Hey, I don't know whose family this is. It looks like it's going to 'Liu Jian'."

"Hmph, at most it's just an outsider. The retainers of this generation of generals, this is how one person can ascend to heaven alone."

"Shh, you don't want to die, you dare to say that."

Ji Zong kept her eyes on the road and walked all the way. Since Gana Zhengzhi told her to go forward, she would naturally call for a stop when it came time to stop.However, she crossed the vast room of hundreds of people, and when she arrived at the "Liujian" that those people said, Ghana Zhengzhi still didn't call to stop.The interval here is just the gap of a sliding door. In fact, in Ji Zong's view, it is just a long hall with some partitions.But these sliding doors, in the eyes of others, are difficult to bridge gaps.

"My God, so young!"

"Her retainers look familiar."

"You have only met a few high-ranking people, and you have participated in this kind of scene a few times. They look familiar. Just pretend, you are."

When Ji Zong walked through several sliding doors in a row, the discussion behind became louder and louder, and the people in front saw her coming, and even gave way to her.Ghana Zhengzhi at the back finally spoke out, but he didn't ask her to stop. "The one in front is 'Dijianjian', the retainer of the generals of all dynasties." Ji Zong looked slightly sideways. She knew this. The retainers of the generals of all dynasties are not easy. , the territory is not inferior to Xiaofan, and there are even many kings and rising families with big surnames.

The number of people here is much less than the previous ones, it can be said to have dropped sharply.Their qualities are different, I don't know if it's because of their backgrounds or something else, when Ji Zong came over, they didn't discuss, they stepped aside and saluted respectfully.Ji Zong was puzzled, but seeing the fewer and fewer people in front of her, she understood a little bit.According to her eyesight, there are two sliding doors in front, and there is a small half-height stand, which should be the general's seat.She was only two sliding doors away from the general's seat.

"Please move on." Seeing Ji Zong slowing down in front of the sliding door of "Liujian", Kano Zhengzhi reminded, "This place is 'Liujian', and the characters here, please keep in mind the feudal lord! This is the real power class of the shogunate." Here They are all the old middle class and the privileged class. Each of them holds real power and is the real core group.

Ji Zong stepped lightly, there were only six people here, all dressed in different ages, and they all saluted respectfully when they saw Ji Zong.However, they all said in unison, "I have met His Highness Ji Zong, Lord Ji Yi!" Then they raised their heads and looked at Ji Zong with scrutinizing eyes.There is no such a coincidence in the world that a little man from a humble background and unknown name died three feudal lords in succession.Ji Zong glanced across everyone's face, but he didn't stare into their eyes, his eyes were lightly scattered one foot away from their faces, everyone was like this, no more and no less.After scanning the six people, she nodded slightly, as if she was praising or saluting, but also with a unique calmness.Several people were stunned. Regardless of the rumors, this 15-year-old girl is not easy.

"The front is the 'Dailangxia'. There are only four people here, the three royal families and the Maeda family of the Kaga domain. Besides you, Maeda Tsuna is 40 years old, and he is restrained and proficient in Confucian art; the Mito family should be the daughter of Tokugawa Tsuna Tiao, 22 years old, is easy-going and proficient in history; the Owari family has had conflicts with Kii in the past, and the feudal lord Tokugawa Yoshitsuki, 25 years old, is a publicity but also has a great reputation." Yoshimune's mind was spinning rapidly due to Kano Masao's words, mobilizing her Information about these people in our reserves.I have to say that it is really appropriate for Ghana Zhengzhi to choose to introduce now. If it was last night, she might be confused.But now, there are two people in their early twenties, and it is clear at a glance who is who.Even if she has never met Tokugawa Tsunejo, she can tell the difference clearly. The one on her left is Tokugawa Tsunejo, and the one on the right is Tokugawa Yoshitsu. One is easy-going and the other is flamboyant.

"Please be careful with the feudal lord." Gana Zhengzhi finally reminded him, then slipped to the position where the personal entourage stayed, and sat down on his knees.Seeing her reminding him of his seat, Ji Zong walked to the head of Tokugawa Gangjo and knelt down.She and Tokugawa Tsunajo nodded, and Tokugawa Tsunajo's light flashed, and she felt that this girl was a little familiar. Although she didn't think of it for a while, she nodded in a friendly way, "Your Highness Yoshimune." There will only be one new girl in the corridor today. The face, that is Tokugawa Yoshimune, the people who slipped in just now know it, and now the people in the corridor know it too.Yoshimune, as a newcomer, also nodded to Tokugawa Yoshitsu who was facing him. The other party "hummed" and swished, unfolded his fan, covered half of his face in disgust, and turned his head away from Yoshimune.Ji Zong raised his eyebrows slightly, and there was no more unnecessary movement.

After Ji Zong had gone through this experience, her identity was clear from top to bottom.Looking at it now, this ranking system is still very necessary, it is clear at a glance, and the hierarchy is clear.Ji Zong looked at the vacant position opposite him, it should be the position of the Maeda family, this position is the left head of the general, in this era, the left is respected, and the Maeda family is under this large corridor, with the highest status.

This Kaga domain is actually ranked in front of the Yusan family, which is a bit interesting, Yoshimune secretly looked at it.But a group of people came out from a deeper place.Could it be the general?Yoshimune secretly looked at the expressions of the two of them here, and seeing that neither of them moved, Tokugawa Yoshitsu even curled his lips, so she lowered her eyes and waited quietly.

"Hehe, how many people are here?" A woman in her 40s came in, coming in the opposite direction from Ji Zonglai.Simply put, Ji Zong walked from the base to the top of the tower, and this person came directly from the general.She has a kind attitude, but she always makes people feel contemptuous when facing the kneeling crowd.Tokugawa Tsunajo nodded, and saluted slightly. Yoshimune followed the principle that he was a newcomer and would not be surprised by many people, and everyone in the room not far away said, "Your Highness Tsunaki!"

This person also has a lot of entourages, Ji Zong looked at it, the three of them brought a total of three entourages, and this Maeda Tsunaki-sama brought three entourages alone!