A tour of Japan's Warring States Period

Ever since he missed Yamato Dainagon because of his bad name, Koichiro, Koheita became obsessed with names.

You know that Kasaka's Tansada is useless. You have to know that his former name was Kasuga Torasuna. You know that Baba Mino is useless. You have to know that his former name was Ishikage Masaru.

And Xiaoheita is recalling now, Nanosuke, this name seems familiar, but it seems not so familiar. It feels like it should be one of the eight hundred Taige character cards, but I'm not sure.

As for asking about the Chinese character Miao, I'm sorry, those big guys changed the Chinese characters for Miao like crazy dogs. Even Tokugawa Ieyasu changed four characters for Miao in his life. Do you think you can know a person by asking for Miao characters? nonexistent!

However, Xiaoping Tai really had no clue, and the way he was thinking hard there made Ping Liu and his wife very puzzled. Is there anything wrong with the name Nanosuke? The worthy Zixiao Lu Dan is bowing his head and thinking hard here?

"I would like to ask, who is Nanosuke's father?" Xiaoping thought for a while and asked him about his father first. It would be a clue after all.

"Nanosuke's father is Honda Kichizaemon." Heiroku had obviously asked before.

"Honda? Honda! Isn't it Heihachiro Honda?" A person suddenly popped into Xiao Heita's mind, with a thunderous reputation.

"Heihachiro Honda? That's Nanosuke's grandfather." It was Xiaoye who answered.

Xiaopingtai was now completely sure, who else could this child be? There couldn't be anyone else.

"I would like to take the liberty to ask, is Nanosuke's father called Honda Tadaka, and his grandfather called Honda Tadaka?" He said that if Kichizaemon and Heihachiro had the same name, Koheita finally confirmed it. one time.

"Yes, it is."

Now it’s confirmed! Dongguo Wushuang! Honda Heihachiro Tadakatsu is the eight-year-old boy in front of him!

Xiaoping laughed happily, "Hahahahaha, hahahahaha"

"Nanosuke, are you willing to be my apprentice?" Xiaoping couldn't hide his inner joy. This is an excellent seedling that cannot be missed.

Heiroku was promoted to the obeisance group, and Aji was promoted to the banner group. Xiao Heita was left with only Tatsumi who was waiting for daily life and Shichiki who was holding the flag, not even a capable follower.

Under normal circumstances, it was indeed outrageous. Koheita now came to the city without even a follower to take care of the horses or pack the hats and swords, which was incompatible with his status as a high-ranking samurai.

Therefore, it is indeed necessary to summon two more attendants to serve as his helpers. He works as a follower in peacetime, and also does chores and infantry during wartime.

Xiao Ping Tai asked for someone, which was a blessing from heaven for Ping Liu and his wife. It's the minimum to stay with Heita-chan and be well-fed and clothed. Then he can read and read with Heita-chan, and meet many high-ranking samurai and even daimyo lords.

During the war, he could follow Xiao Pingtai and learn to organize troops, arrange military camps, arrange food and grass, and distribute materials.

In addition, many of Koheita's talents are famous samurai who are skilled in martial arts, including Kanai Meigoro's tachi technique, Ogasawara Nagamasa's ryu dysprosium horsemanship, and even Iwase Motomasa's spear and club, and Shimizu Yoshizuna's boat maneuvering. Although these people will not teach these things to Nanosuke, if they watch more and learn more, they will benefit a lot.

It may be that the poor life has tempered Nanosuke. He was very happy when he heard that Koheta wanted to take him in as a trainee, and he pretended to be a little adult.

"As long as you show great love to me, I will do my best." It's not something a child of this age would say.

"Okay, okay, it's settled. You will come to me after the new year. Let's talk about it after you have settled in. Don't be in a hurry." Xiao Pingtai's unexpected surprise today was so great that she just reluctantly accepted it now. Live in a happy mood.

"Heiroku, you stay, I have something to say with you." Heiroku sent Xiao Ye and Nanosuke away. Fortunately, he is also a samurai of Baikan. He has a small courtyard in the mountain, which can be regarded as a home. .

The two then began to discuss miso. After all, Heiroku had worked as a waiter in a soy sauce shop and was very skilled in talking about this old trade.

First use some barley to make koji, then make bean cakes, then select slightly coarser sea salt and add it in proportion. There are also how to choose a good wooden barrel or a breathable pottery jar, which must be placed in a cool place, etc.

Although he has never made miso himself, he has learned how to make it.

The two of them estimated the approximate quantity that Shinano should produce under normal circumstances, as well as the scale of external sales. I initially checked the size of the entire soy miso stall and got a rough idea of ​​how big it was.

"Tamadashi can ask Sukezaemon to discuss it. When I return home, he will just leave from Ejiri and come to Yamauchi." Heiroku suggested that Heita directly ask Sukezaemon.

"Sukezaemon has also arrived in Yamauchi? Then go and invite him." "Tatsuzo, go out and buy some wine and some side dishes to go with the wine." Koheita ordered the two of them.

Chen San was familiar with the journey. He first made some sake, then bought some dried squid, vinegar-pickled black beans and dried taro. Then he skillfully raised a small charcoal stove, heated the water in a porcelain basin, and then put the wine into small bottles. He soaked the bottles in hot water and heated them to make it easier for Xiaopingtai to drink.

Then he took out the vinegar-pickled black beans from the wooden box, picked them up one by one with chopsticks and put them into the bowl to avoid pouring out too much juice.

Then turn down the fire of the small charcoal stove slightly (it's not an automatic switch, just take away a few pieces of charcoal.), replace with a wire braided grilling net, put the dried squid and taro separately on the charcoal stove, and bake them slightly , convenient to eat.

"It's been a long time, Dansho. I'm going to drink three drinks as a penalty first." Sukezaemon seemed to have just finished something and came in a hurry.

"Zaemon's business is booming. Sit down quickly." Koheita quickly asked him and Heiroku to sit down.

Sukezaemon drank a plate of hot wine and warmed his hands before they started talking.

He personally came to Yamauchi this time mainly for beans, but he was not for beans, he was for black beans and adzuki beans. The reason why black beans have been mentioned before is that they are a must-eat New Year food for Japanese people.

The best black beans are actually produced in the Shinoyama, Kunamine, and Ayabe areas of Tanba Province, but they are mainly supplied to wealthy consumers in Kyoto and Sakai. The second type of black beans are those produced in Shinano Plain and Hitachi Province Omiya. The black beans from these two places are also of good quality and have a wide market.

As for adzuki beans, it naturally refers to red adzuki beans and white adzuki beans, which are used to make bean paste, bean paste and soup. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the market demand is relatively large. So please help Zaemon, a busy man, to come to the mountain in person and buy in bulk.

"Sukezaemon, have you noticed that Shinano's soybean production has decreased a lot this year?"

Xiaopingtai held the wine plate, a bit like Grandma Wolf tricking Little Red Riding Hood, and started the routine.