Chapter 529 29. Yamauchi Taro Shares Rice Cakes

At the end of the class, several children, big and small, politely bowed to the old monk Kuaichuan Shaoxi and left.

"Master, we have new rice cakes at home, and the tea from Kakegawa this year is also excellent."

"Since I've invited you, I'll go with you, humble monk." Kuaichuan Shaoxi seemed to have guessed something.

"Your Highness, I will send someone to report to Xiu Zhi Ni Palace."

"Then I'll bother uncle." Yamauchi Taro was all right. Anyway, he had no government affairs to deal with. He came to study in the morning and basically had nothing to do in the afternoon.

Xiaopingta made a gesture of invitation, and several children also asked Kuaichuan Shaoxi to leave first. After all, he is a "national master" and a teacher. He was invited by Yamauchi Yoshiharu on the basis of his reputation as a disciple. There are tens of thousands of followers, so he must be respected enough.

The young novice gave the old monk a bamboo hat. The old monk was also a simple man and still wore straw sandals. You must know that in the first three days of his arrival, he received thousands of offerings. Even if he used gold and silver threads to weave shoes, it would be too much.

"The master's frugality and self-control are admirable."

"Monks have no desires or pursuits. They specialize in practicing Buddhism. Everything else is external."

Of course Xiao Pingtai knew that the old monk had accumulated all those thousands of offerings. Cook porridge for believers in spring famine, and buy firewood for believers in cold winter. Words and deeds are consistent.

Like Father William, he wears monk's robes made by believers, eats food donated by believers, and has no money left.

Probably the only place where he spends money is on scriptures. This seems inevitable.

"His Royal Highness, Tailang, is so diligent in his knowledge that the master has contributed a lot to it."

"Your Highness is indeed extremely intelligent, and it is not the result of a humble monk."

"That's because the master taught me well."

"Teaching students according to their aptitude is the best principle."

The two old treacherous men were quarreling with each other, but Xiao Heita actually didn't ask the old monk a useful word about Taro Yamauchi's study situation. If the old monk was the head of the Toki family, he might not know who owned the Meino Kingdom now.

The group arrived at Xiaoheita's house. Aji came back in advance to inform them that Yamauchi Taro was coming for dinner. The glutinous rice had been steamed in advance and the red beans had been cooked for two hours.

Moreover, Uncle Tsunaro, who had not returned to Futamata, and his old father-in-law, Harumiya Hosokawa, both lived next door to Koheita's house. When they heard the news, they all came over.

Everyone pushed, Yamauchi Taro was the oldest, and sat on the hand. Kuaichuan Shaoxi, who had a distinguished status, sat under him, and then Hosokawa Harumiya, Uncle Tsunaro, and Kodaira Taiyi sat down.

The children can only sit at the bottom, but there are big guys in front of them. As children of the Wu family, they all understand.

Lunch would still take some time, but the rice cakes were almost ready. After all, Yamauchi Taro couldn't restrain his curiosity and stood on the porch to watch Aji and Chensan playing rice cakes with "Hey! Hey!"

The aroma of steamed glutinous rice has come out, and the soup and water from breakfast have almost been digested. Everyone is a little hungry.

Xiaonai brought a pot of red beans, added sugar and honey, which were very sweet, and prepared to pour them on the rice cakes.

Xiao Pingtai rolled up his sleeves, took out the rice cake, cut it with a knife while it was hot, and divided it into pieces. A Ling stood aside and beat her hands.

Soon, a plate of two red bean rice cakes was brought to Yamauchi Taro. He took it in his hand, thought about it, and refrained from eating it himself. Instead, he turned around and handed it to Kuaichuan Shaoxi, who was sitting there, for his teacher to eat.

The old monk took it calmly and thanked Taro Yamauchi for his kindness.

After the first disc was handed over to the old monk, the next twenty or so were also finished. Put it on a wooden plate and serve it.

Yamauchi Taro could completely act pretentious now, but his friends all looked at him eagerly, and even swallowed from time to time. The appeal of sweets to children has been strong since ancient times.

The adults now realized that Heita was watching how Yamauchi Taro distributed the red bean rice cakes.

Whether he eats or not is secondary, watching Taro Yamauchi is the key.

"Your Highness, you have six companions and there are twenty-six rice cakes. How do you share them with everyone?" Xiao Pingtai sat down.

After hearing the question, Yamauchi Taro stretched his little hand forward, then retracted it, and began to think about it.

"Uncle Chashinmaru should get one. It rained the day before yesterday, so it was you who held the umbrella for me."

"Taro (Asahina Taro's adopted daughter and uncle of Yamauchi Yoshiharu) should also get one. You once carried me to the city on your back."

"The same goes for Husong. Last time the master gave a lecture, Husong taught me the word "Fujiwara"."

"Xing Matsumaru will play hut with me whenever I call him, and he often lets me down on purpose."

"Although Ueda is Chashinmaru's attendant, he never complains when he serves me tea and water."

All five children got red bean rice cakes. Some looked proud, some had indifferent expressions, some were grateful, and some couldn't wait to stuff it into their mouths and almost choked.

No, there are six companions. Where is the other one?

"Only Gensuke should get two!"

Um? Who is Gensuke?

Even Xiaoping Tai was stunned for a moment. This child should be the weakest among the six. It seems that he is the child of Yamauchi Taro's wet nurse, his wet nurse.

"Gensuke neither taught me knowledge nor trained me in martial arts."

After Yamauchi Taro finished speaking, he looked at his friends, as if asking them if they were right.

“But it’s Gensuke who wakes me up on time every day, it’s Gensuke who gets me some fine salt for mouthwash, it’s Gensuke who hands me the cotton cloth to wipe my face, and it’s Gensuke who opens the barrier door for me in advance every time. "

When everyone took a look, there was no one in the corner where Gensuke should belong, but this child was actually kneeling next to Yamauchi Taro, waving a fan for him.

"The one who serves me most diligently is the one who serves the country most loyally."

"So Gensuke should get the most rice cakes!"

Rewards must be given for meritorious service. All the merits of the ministers should be remembered and given appropriate rewards and praises.

The appearance of a ruler has begun to emerge!

Kaikawa Shoki, Hosokawa Harumiya, and Uncle Tsunayoshi were very pleased to hear this. They felt deeply that Yamauchi Taro was smart and was really a blessing for the Yamauchi family.

Kobayata did not expect that Yamauchi Taro was really so intelligent. As the saying goes, you can tell a person's future from the age of three. And Yamauchi Taro's current performance will definitely make him a wise lord in the future.

Fair and just!

Comprehensive and well-reasoned!

"Gensuke, this is yours!" Yamauchi Taro handed the rice cake to Gensuke.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Gensuke put down his fan, bowed his head respectfully, and then took it.

Kobayata was also ready to reward this simple child. Before he spoke, Uncle Tsunayoshi spoke first.

"Gensuke, how is your father these days?"

"He is very good recently. I will tell my father about your regards."

"Well, Fujijuro is loyal and brave, and he has a good son!" Hosokawa Harumiya also nodded.

Gensuke's nickname is Kasuga, Kasuga Fujijuro!

"But he is the last descendant of Shigeno Saburo, the descendant of Mochizuki Kotaro, the Kasuga Saobu clan, Kasuga Zuobeiwei Fujijuro Motoshige?" Kobayata blurted out. (Fake!)

"That's right!" Gensuke answered loudly.

The Gensuke in front of him! Isn't he one of the leaders of the Aizu domain in the future, known as the "pillar of the Naoes who were given official positions", who still enjoyed 500 koku even when his fiefdom was reduced to 150,000 koku in Yonezawa, and assisted Naoe Kanetsugu, the first vassal in the world, in governing the huge territory of Aizu with 1.2 million koku!

Kasuga Mototada!