different warring states of japan

Chapter 2102: The Successful Transformation of the Takata Family

Yiyin rubbed his waist and felt the tingling sensation disappear, so he stepped onto the stairs again.

Sure enough, after walking a short distance, I could see the torii gate clearly. It had obviously just been painted a bright vermilion red.

After passing through the Torii gate and walking up the main approach to the building, they saw two bronze foxes guarding the gate from afar. Yiyin pointed at the bronze foxes and said with a smile.

"Aren't these two little foxes, Yang No and Xue No?"

Yang Nai covered her mouth and chuckled.

"In this shrine, I have placed many bronze statues of foxes, enough for the saint to deal with all the fox spirits in his mind one by one."

Yiyin shook his head. Yang Nai was still so jealous and it hadn’t faded after all these years.

The island nation has believed since ancient times that foxes are spiritual. Shrines have fox statues with keys, rice, jade and other objects in their mouths, which symbolize various good expectations such as fulfillment of wishes and a good harvest.

But there are not many people who are as carefree as Takada Haruno and dare to place a bronze statue of a fox at their door.

  Now is a time of chaos, with bandits running rampant. Placing copper in front of your house is no different from inviting thieves to come and rob you.

In other words, Takada Haruno had spent ten years in Sakai Port amassing wealth and squandering it, and had developed a flamboyant personality that loved to show off his wealth, and he probably wouldn't be able to change that in his lifetime.

But Yoshigin was not worried about the safety of the shrine, because the Shinsengumi under Yukino, that group of cold-blooded Mibui Wolves, had all been reorganized into the Divine Guards.

If any thief dares to threaten the safety of the Shinto shrine, this group of Mibu Wolves will kill the thief and his entire family by sky and sea.

I am not afraid of religious fanaticism, but I am afraid of religions that are rich and powerful and no one can afford to offend them.

When he arrived at the main hall, Yiyin looked up at the magnificent golden statue of Bishamonten and could not help but be amazed.

He is also the most powerful ruler of the island country, without a doubt, but when it comes to spending money to show off wealth, compared with Takada Haruno, he is just a bumpkin.

Yiyin looked back at Yang Nai and asked calmly.

"Didn't the Takata family focus on Shintoism and no longer do business? Where did you get so much money?"

Yang Nai smiled slightly.

"The Takata family stopped doing business and donated all their properties to Shintoism to worship Bishamonten.

The funds currently used to maintain the operation of the school come from the dividends from the Takata family's donated properties on the one hand, and from donations from other military families on the other.

In addition, due to their loyal belief in Bishamonten, the five major magistrates all gave certain policy preferences, making the establishment and maintenance of shrines in various places less troublesome."

Yiyin shook his head. He was just worrying about other people's business. How could Takada Haruno, the old businessman, let him find any handle on him? He must have done everything in a comprehensive way so that he would have nothing to say.

Although the Takata family has withdrawn from the business circle, Shintoism still has religious assets, so of course they still have to make the money they deserve.

No matter how poor you are, you cannot be poor in teaching affairs; no matter how hard you are, you cannot make the gods suffer.

Although Takata Haruno had a background in the Sasaki family, he was actually just a government-run merchant.

To the samurai who valued military achievements, Takada Haruno was just a lucky retainer of the saint. Even though she had some success in business, the female samurai still looked down on Takada Haruno in their hearts.

But now, the situation is very different.

It is said in the Celestial Empire that the most important affairs of a country are war and sacrifice.

For a feudal regime, the most important things are military and sacrifice, both of which are the most important cornerstones for maintaining a regime.

The Takata family focused on New Shintoism and took on the cultural propaganda position of the Sasaki Group, which was an important tool for uniting the ruling class and maintaining theocracy.

Therefore, the entire Sōma government would subconsciously assist Takata Yono's business activities in the name of maintaining the operation of Shintoism.

How could Takata Haruno be so glorious in the past? With the full support of the five great magistrates, everything she does can be done twice as efficiently as before.

So when it comes to high-end gameplay, don’t talk about money. Talking about money is vulgar. If you want to talk, talk about patriotism.

Yiyin shook his head and could only sigh that the Takata family knew how to have fun and their level was different now.

The Takata sisters were leading people there to worship Bishamonten, but Yoshigin couldn't worship himself, so he waited on the side and watched them perform the ceremony reverently.

Afterwards, the Takata sisters led Yoshigin to a side hall and dismissed his attendants.

Yiyin took a sip of the shrine's tea and said, "The restoration of Inari Taisha Shrine is very good. You have put a lot of effort into it."

Takada Yono smiled.

"Kyoto is a city of great cultural heritage, and this branch is the second most prestigious branch of Shintoism after the main gate of Tamonyama Castle. How could I not pay attention to it?"

Yiyin sighed and asked.

"Tell me, what happened again?"

Yang Nai was stunned and asked with an embarrassed smile.

"Why did the saint say this?"

Yiyin scoffed.

"You tormented me all night yesterday, and dragged me to the shrine early this morning, and you insisted on beating me until my bones were broken, and you still say you have no intention?

Okay, just tell the truth.

There is nothing to hide about the relationship between the three of us. If anything happens, I will not stand on your side.

Also, next time you come, remember to bring your children with you. You’ve been busy with teaching affairs all day. Who’s taking care of them?

She is only one year old and needs her mother's care. When the relationship between mother and daughter grows distant and she is no longer close to you, I will see how you will regret it."

Yang Nai's face turned red with anger because of Yiyin's endless complaints, and she said aggrievedly.

"I am doing this for the great cause of the saint, and for the future of Harumi..."

Yiyin sighed.

"I know it's not easy for you, never mind, I was too harsh.

Oregairu is still young, and it's not easy for her to travel long distances. I'll go to Sakai Port to see her when I have time."

After comforting Yang No with a few words, Yiyin turned his gaze to Yukino with a questioning look.

Yukino said calmly.

"Some people are so annoying. I want to kill them, but my sister won't let me."

Yiyin took a breath, his tooth started to hurt again, and he sighed helplessly.

"What happened again? Who offended you again?"

Yukino glanced at her sister and Yangno sighed.

"The sudden rise of the new Shinto religion and my intention to enter Kyoto have caused unrest among the Buddhist sects."

Yiyin nodded.

"This is normal."

In a society or an ethnic group, there must be various ecological niches. Some are responsible for nobility, some are responsible for lowliness, and even thieves are indispensable.

If all thieves are forcibly caught and thrown out of the group, new thieves will appear in the group soon and occupy this ecological niche.

In order to completely eradicate the influence of the imperial court, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu completely destroyed Shintoism, which had a close relationship with the emperor.

Originally, the culture of the island nation was composed of Shintoism and Buddhism, which competed with each other, restrained each other and learned from each other. For example, Hachiman Daibosatsu is a fusion of the island nation's Hachiman God and Buddhist theory.

However, due to the violent demolition by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the various religious sects completely took control of the ecological niche of the island nation's culture and dominated the market for two hundred years.

The Takata sisters are reviving Shintoism and cheering for Sasaki Yoshigin, but they are actually trying to seize Buddhism's cultural position and the right to interpret religion.

This was a threat to all Buddhist sects, so it would be strange if the nuns did not react violently.