Chapter 508 7. Suzy Is About to Give Birth

A Ling had no objection to Koyata's decision. She was not a frivolous person. Not only did she sell all of Koyata's belongings, but she also put a lot of her own dowry into it.

Anyway, when the pawnshop clerk entered Koyata's house, the nearby samurai families were shocked. Other families were short of money, how could Fujiwara Danmasa's family be short of money? You said that the Holy Emperor in Luojing was so poor that he couldn't even make ends meet, and the nobles sold their daughters, and people would believe it.

How could Koyata fall to such a state!

A Ling changed into a linen dress and directed the pawnshop clerk to move out the boxes one by one. The ladies and girls of other samurai families stood at the street corner and at the gate of their own courtyard, pointing and whispering.

Then Koyata summoned the shareholders of Persimmon Lacquer, explained the reasons, and moved them with reason and emotion, and they almost knelt down and kowtowed. Finally, they asked everyone to give one-third of the income of Persimmon Lacquer to the public.

The reason why it is one-third is that since the Yamanouchi want to express their opinions, you can donate all of them. The samurai are suffering so much, one-third is enough.

The centripetal force of the hereditary retainers is relatively strong. Many families have followed the Yamanouchi family since the time of their grandfathers and great-grandfathers, and have indeed received the favors of the Yamanouchi family. They agree with the rule of the Yamanouchi family and are willing to donate for the public good. Most of them do not have much objection or resistance.

During the era of Yamanouchi Yoshiharu, the territory expanded rapidly, and the newly promoted retainers had some objections as expected. Their salaries and rewards were fought on the battlefield, and the meaning of equal exchange was stronger.

But outside, the news came from the street that Kodaira Taishin sold his property to serve the public, and the original dissatisfaction disappeared.

Looking at Kodaira again, I found that he was indeed wearing an old cotton shirt, and even his socks had a small hole.

How much merit did Fujiwara Danjo make? What is Fujiwara Danjo's status? People have set an example. Moreover, Kodaira Tai was a kind and generous person who treated the wise and humble with respect. He was equally warm to the family elders and foot soldiers. When talking about Fujiwara Danmasa, all the Yamanouchi gave him a thumbs up.

If one is upright, he will act without being told. If one is not upright, he will not obey even if he is told.

Convinced!

A wooden board was also erected on the street in Fuchu Castle, on which was written the hope that everyone would work hard and save money together to overcome the difficulties.

There was some turmoil in the castle because of this incident. Everyone's life was just so-so to begin with. Now that the samurai class is serving the emperor, and the common people are also required to save money.

Countless people began to appreciate that when Yamanouchi Yoshiharu was in power, they could still survive despite years of fighting. Now that the prime minister has died, how come life has become difficult?

Kodaira Tai retreated from the castle and rode on his horse. Many people saluted along the way. The lower-level samurai foot soldiers also knew Kodaira Tai's noble character of breaking his family and overcoming difficulties, and they all knelt on one knee and bowed to Kodaira Tai.

"Tanzheng, I just heard people talking about how difficult the times are."

"Every day is difficult, even for me, let alone ordinary soldiers."

"How could that be? We can eat enough every day." Aji looked up at Kobayata. His arm injury had healed, and now he led the horse for Kobayata.

"Your salary of 130 kan is supplemented by 10 people's rice every year. Your father and sister can't finish it."

Aji was lucky that he had been helping Kobayata. In addition to eating the rice himself, the rest was given to Kobayata's iron cannons. His noble duty to expand the army was actually never fulfilled. Of course, he was the one who should provide the armored horseman, and it was completely fine for him. If there was a real war, his father would give him a foot soldier.

The main reason was that the salary was enough to cover the expenses. Ordinary samurai foot soldiers had low salaries, and they had to support a large family and livestock such as war horses and pack horses, so it was naturally difficult.

"Everyone is still talking about the noble character of Tansho." Chen San also joined in.

"Let's not talk about it, it's not a big deal." Xiao Pingtai glanced at the samurai who were saluting on the roadside.

"It is said that seeing Tansho nori selling his property, Chun Gong Lao Shi and Cai Nu Shi also started to pawn their belongings, and His Highness Shu Kei and His Highness Izumo did the same."

"Have they all started?"

Xiao Pingtai looked at the samurai mansion from a distance and felt it was very lively. Presumably, in addition to this, other families have also begun to show their support. Although it is impossible to really donate a lot of property like Xiao Pingtai, as a samurai in a high position, you should always have the proper attitude.

"I heard that His Highness Su Zhini took out all the 200 pieces of Cai Juan that she brought as a dowry."

It is natural for a mother to help her son, and her son will always be filial to her when he becomes successful in the future.

"That's great!" Xiao Pingtai nodded.

Chen San and the others were waiting for Xiao Pingtai at the door, and they had a lot of exchanges with the families of other samurai families, and all kinds of news.

As the men were talking, a horse galloped out of the city. Seeing Koyata's procession, he hurried over.

"Tanzheng, is there something going on in the city?"

The messenger jumped off his horse, half-knelt on the ground, and reported to Koyata.

"What's the matter?"

"Her Highness Sujini is about to give birth. Please ask Madam Tanzheng to come into the city to take care of her."

"Her Highness is about to give birth?" Koyata thought that it was right. Yamanouchi Yoshikatsu was pregnant before he left at the end of April or the beginning of May last year. Now it is mid-March, and the tenth month of pregnancy is this day.

"Tatsuzo, go home immediately and tell Madam to bring Arong (Nanagi's sister) and Ono (Aji's sister) into the city to serve."

Tatsuzo threw the umbrella to Nanaki. His long legs meant that he took big steps. One step was two steps of the other person, and he ran away in a few steps.

"How is Her Highness Sujini? Did the birth go smoothly?"

"The villain doesn't know!"

"Let's do it, Qigui Aji, you two are listening to the news below the city. If there is any situation, report it to me. I will be at home."

"Okay!"

At this time, Xiaoheita was left with the escort Honda Masashige and the two half-year-old children Nanosuke and Yu Kamemaru. He didn't care about the procession and went home quickly.

A'ya had already received the news and rushed out with her baggage, when she saw Xiao Pingtai coming in.

"The news was immediately passed on to Aji and Qigui. They are at the gate of the city."

"Okay, I understand." A-Ling nodded, and trotted into the city with her three maids. She didn't even take a sedan chair or anything, keeping everything simple and quick.

Xiaoheita stood at the door and found that his uncle Hosokawa Tsai's wife also ran into the city with two maids. Now the families of the high-ranking samurai in the city should have been summoned to the city to take turns attending Suzhini's delivery.

After all, a natural birth can sometimes take up to ten hours. Not only does the mother suffer, but the people waiting next to her are also tired. Two more people are ready to serve, and they can take turns.

Xiao Pingtai was sitting in the main hall, and Chen San made a cup of tea and stood at the door. The tea has become cold and has been changed three times, but there is no news at all.

"Chen San, how long has it been?"

"I'm afraid it won't be more than two hours, and it will be dark soon."

"Pregnant women giving birth are really..."

Xiaoping was too anxious to sit here.

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