Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Previously, the Anti-Illegal Activities Bureau was in this situation, and officials who had procrastination issues and failed to rectify them either retired early or heroically sacrificed their lives.

After all, Kyosuke Kousaka doesn't have the temperament to indulge people.

"These envoys are all cultivators who strive to become immortals, right?" Fujiwara no Michitsuna asked again.

"What's wrong? Are you curious too?"

"I'm not curious, I just wish they had more patience."

"Don't worry, I will try my best to explain to them. For example, I will briefly talk to them about the issues that have not been resolved to this day by the previous envoys from Tang."

Kousaka Kyosuke said calmly.

Look, this is the work efficiency of the current officials.

"Whatever. One thing after another is happening, catching me off guard. I don't have the energy to deal with these cultivators—they're probably not even as good as ordinary Onmyoji right now, are they?"

"Not quite. Some excellent cultivators can still use some simple spells."

Kousaka Kyosuke was not surprised that Fujiwara no Michitsuna knew that Tang Dynasty monks could not adapt to the Japanese environment.

Since they are backed by the Fujiwara clan, they must know some secret information.

“Heh,” Fujiwara no Michitsuna shook his head and let out a strange laugh, “Not only did he ask for trouble, but he also came at the worst possible time.”

Kyosuke Kosaka sensed the implication and said, "Don't worry about that, I'll keep an eye on them. Those people are actually quite well-behaved. When they come to my place, they just sit quietly in their rooms and behave as well as children."

"You can tell them what you've described."

"Stop being silly. Just remember to reimburse me. I don't understand why there are more and more strange people around me."

"Then you need to ask who you've let in."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna looked amused.

Although even the sect leader wouldn't arbitrarily interfere in the affairs of his subordinates' territories, if the impact is too great, it will ultimately be a headache.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna was well aware that Kousaka Kyosuke allowed some yokai to freely enter and leave his manor.

"Things have become like this since the battle of Suzuka Mountain. Let's get through this difficult time first," Kousaka Kyosuke said dismissively.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna sighed, "I hope you'll achieve that one day."

Compared to the more pressing matters, this little thing that Kousaka Kyosuke is doing is really nothing.

"Then I'm going back to the manor. Call me if you need anything."

"Oh... wait a minute."

"What? Is something important? I'm fully recovered now, there's nothing serious."

Kyosuke Kosaka rarely showed such a serious expression.

In his view, it is time to be proactive and contribute as much as possible.

However, Fujiwara no Michitsuna gradually revealed his embarrassment.

"Is there no Buddhist temple at your manor...?"

Kakakka~

Kyosuke Kosaka clenched his fist so tightly it almost burst! He felt like a giant about to swell up!

He rarely talks about serious matters, and as a result, others have no idea what he's talking about!

"If you understand the situation in the court a few years ago, then you should also know the role of Buddhism."

"I know, but why are you bringing this up with me now?"

Seeing Fujiwara Michitsuna's serious explanation, Kousaka Kyosuke could only quickly suppress his temper.

Now that it seems like we're talking about serious matters, he certainly has no reason to be angry.

As for the relationship between the Fujiwara clan and Buddhism?

It's really just a simple and crude tool.

The Fujiwara clan was not very powerful at first; they used Buddhism to seize power. They often used the example of several emperors who were devout Buddhists becoming monks to persuade emperors with independent thoughts to ignore politics, retire from the world, and thus seize real power.

The current situation must also involve the methods of the Fujiwara clan chief, Michinaga.

"What do you think is going on? You probably guessed it—someone said you don't believe in Buddhism. Although I also think it's outrageous, you still have to pretend to be one."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna said with a helpless expression.

If the situation hadn't been so tense, he would have almost cursed that bastard who was spouting nonsense to death!

"Okay, I know what to do. Then invite some nice monks over, and I'll treat them to good food and drink."

Kyosuke Kosaka was too lazy to waste words; as a nobleman, he already had a lot of trivial matters to deal with.

If nothing is wrong, then someone must be carrying the burden for him.

Without a doubt, it was Fujiwara no Michitsuna who had been carrying the burden for Kousaka Kyosuke all along, so what else could he possibly say?

Being sensible is better for everyone. At this time, try to keep all the messy things simple. It's not too late to deal with people later when things are done.

“A nun is fine, but to be on the safe side, you should recruit a princess of some status. That way, you won’t have any worries, and even if any problems arise, those nobles won’t stir up trouble.”

Why is it necessary to assume that "something has happened" as a prerequisite?

Kyosuke Kousaka rolled his eyes, but couldn't help but complain.

Then, Kyosuke Kosaka immediately added, "Can't it be a princess? They're just a nuisance, aren't they?"

Fujiwara no Michitsuna said, "Just bear with it for now. The princess I introduced has already become a nun, and she is known for her upright and honest character. No one will be able to gossip about her."

So it turns out they really didn't want monks...

"Upright and dutiful?"

Kousaka Kyosuke repeated the sentence, his expression slightly taken aback. He reflexively thought of a princess who was strict with herself and lenient with others.

Fujiwara no Michitsuna smiled and said, "That's right, it's the Horie-dono you know. The place where she trains hasn't been decided yet, but it's just right for you."

"Don't spend all your time digging into other people's privacy."

"I saw it by chance; I don't have a penchant for prying into your privacy."

"That's settled then. I'll get back to work now. I'll leave the rest to you. I'd like to do some research on sweet potatoes..."

"it is good."

Fujiwara nods solemnly, watching Kousaka Kyosuke leave.

He knew that sweet potatoes were more important than corn.

Sweet potatoes have a much higher yield than corn, and corn has a yield many times higher than ordinary rice and millet. Therefore, having sweet potatoes as a last resort for survival would make future logistics much easier.

If the matter of the Orochi is resolved, the entire country will surely usher in a golden age.

Of course, this so-called "prosperous age" is nothing more than people not starving to death...

Fujiwara no Michitsuna chuckled and shook his head, continuing to handle his affairs.

His most important task at this time was to ensure that top Onmyoji such as Kousaka Kyosuke, Seimei, and Minamoto no Yorimitsu could fight without any worries during the war, so he needed to do his best to avoid conflicts in all aspects.

Whether it's the conflict between the imperial family and the Fujiwara clan, or between the Minamoto, Fujiwara, and Kamo clans, or the internal conflicts within the Fujiwara clan, he had to work hard to prevent the conflicts from escalating. This was no small undertaking.

Unfortunately, not many people take such trivial matters to heart. Those who do take them seriously simply hand them over directly. That's really...

the other side.

After bidding farewell to Fujiwara no Michitsuna, Kousaka Kyosuke quickly headed towards the manor with Kagura and Pochi-chan.

The intimate time with his wives couldn't be extended, so the most meaningful thing for him now was to help Shizuko, Chitanda, and others figure out how to develop a fixed variety of sweet potato.

Put aside everything else, like monks, nuns, Buddhism, the ghost realm of the Tang Dynasty, the Central Plains, and the underworld!

"Lord Kyosuke, we're almost at the manor..."

Boqi-chan whispered a reminder, and her eyes, which had been darting around, suddenly cleared up in an instant.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll put you down."

Yes, he's carrying Boqi-chan on his back right now.

Originally, he was carrying Kagura on his back. While walking down the street, he noticed that Pochi seemed a little envious, so he decided to carry her on his back as well, just to get closer to her and make sure his friend wouldn't be too resistant to him.

Fortunately, everything went smoothly.

“…Thank you, Kyosuke-sama.” Pochi-chan said softly as she got off Kyosuke, glancing up at him every now and then.

Kyosuke Kosaka smiled, patted Pochi-chan's head, and said nothing more.

After dropping off Bochi-chan at the band's usual meeting place, Kousaka Kyosuke took Kagura to the research lab where Shizuko and Chitanda were, but Susho went to find them first.

"Lord Kyosuke, the people from the Qionghua Sect seem to be ill. The doctors don't know what's wrong. Could you please take a look—"

"Walk."

Kyosuke Kosaka reached out and ruffled Su Chang's hair, then quickly walked forward.

Kagura followed closely behind Sushang.

On the way, the curious Kagura inquired about the specific situation, and Su Chang described it as "having a side stitch in her breathing," which almost made Kousaka Kyosuke burst out laughing.

Upon arriving at the location, Kousaka Kyosuke first spoke with Murong Ziying, the leader of the Qionghua faction team, a handsome young man with a cool and aloof demeanor.