Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"The Four Gods Barrier is malfunctioning. These people are useless; they can only cause trouble. What do you suggest we do?"

When a captain from the Sakagami family asked him with difficulty, Kousaka Kyosuke simply smiled and asked in return.

Those who wanted to come over immediately stopped in their tracks.

The Four Gods Barrier is the largest barrier in Kyoto.

Kyosuke Kosaka, as someone who works in the Yin-Yang Bureau, is the most qualified to speak on this matter.

But eventually, someone couldn't help but ask:

"Lord Kyosuke, dismissing so many fire soldiers at once will keep you very busy."

"If anyone in the clan has a relative, they can make a recommendation for this matter."

As soon as Kousaka Kyosuke spoke, the surroundings fell silent.

He could vaguely hear some people breathing a little faster.

Kyosuke Kousaka knew it very well.

The Fireman class is still quite interesting.

At the very least, it would be good to use it to do a favor for the clan.

"A recommendation is all it takes to take office, but if someone makes a serious mistake, I will also record the name of the person who recommended them. Please submit a list of those who have recommendations to me later."

Kyosuke Kosaka said another sentence in a low voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, the slightly enthusiastic atmosphere around them cooled down again.

Today, he is preparing to sacrifice some ordinary fire soldiers in preparation for the arrival of the Qin family members.

Even if a bunch of salted fish keep stirring, that's all they can do.

Since they won't step down, the only option is to eliminate them.

At noon, Kyosuke Kosaka ordered batches of fire soldiers to be stationed at various barrier locations.

I was also stationed at one of the four main roads.

Unexpectedly, they ran into an acquaintance—Fujiwara Yukinari.

He was dressed in a white silk evening gown with colorful patterns that shimmered softly, and he was exceptionally handsome.

His dashing demeanor drew frequent glances from men and women on the roadside.

"Kyosuke, I'm going to your wedding tonight."

"Okay, is there a gift?"

"No, just remember to prepare some wine for me," Fujiwara Yukinari said with a smile.

Kousaka Kyosuke laughed.

The two chatted.

Before we knew it, the conversation had drifted to other things.

"Lady Akiko is preparing to go inside."

"Oh? The dressing ceremony probably hasn't taken place yet."

"Haha, Kyosuke, so you also admire noble ladies like Lady Akiko!"

Fujiwara Yukito discovered something extraordinary.

Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head: "Don't talk nonsense, I've only heard about it."

Upon closer inspection, Fujiwara Yukinari immediately became bored.

"Without a bit of refined taste, it's just boring."

"So I look for women who like men like me."

"Alright, alright, I can't out-talk you. Just be careful tomorrow, because Lady Akiko, who was wearing the same clothes yesterday, is going in."

"It's so fast."

"...Because Lady Teishi is already pregnant."

By the end, Fujiwara Yukinari's words had become somewhat soft.

Kousaka Kyosuke had a realization.

During the Heian period, interference in politics by the emperor's relatives was not a taboo, but rather a basic practice!

For example, the most famous term is "Regent's Regent".

"Regent" was a position obtained by assisting a young emperor.

He can be said to be the most powerful official.

For example.

For example, Michikane Michinobu's father, Fujiwara no Kenie.

He was the previous regent, Kanpaku.

He devised a scheme to have his son guide the previous emperor to become a monk and then a retired emperor.

He then assisted the then-young Emperor Ichijo in becoming the ruler.

Power had almost reached its zenith!

The Taoist priest is clearly worried that the Empress will give birth to a son.

Teishi's brother, Ichiju, began his career as regency.

If we analyze it using a logical and reasonable way of thinking, it's not entirely impossible.

The interference of maternal relatives in politics had almost become a tradition in the imperial court.

This is a rule that even the Taoist priest cannot change.

Unless you want to overturn this rule.

The problem is that Daozhang isn't foolish enough to break the traditions that the Fujiwara family has established over many years.

Because he himself wanted to become the Kanpaku (chief advisor to the emperor).

To be precise, he was the Regent/Kanpaku.

Yes, the Taoist priest clearly thought that he should just throw the Emperor aside.

How difficult is it to raise an obedient grandson who always listens to your opinions?

It's something that any normal person could easily do, right?

"It must have been a very grand occasion," Kousaka Kyosuke remarked.

Fujiwara Yukinari was speechless: "That's all you could think of?"

“If you mean protection, I don’t think the Fujiwara family’s Onmyoji are any worse than me.”

"But at this moment, you are undoubtedly the strongest among them."

"That's well said. I will keep order in secret."

"...We won't leave until we're drunk tonight."

Fujiwara Yukinari shook his head and left, intending to vent his frustration at the wedding banquet that evening.

I thought to myself, sometimes this person can be quite shameless.

Perhaps that's why I always think of this person from time to time.

Kyosuke Kosaka didn't think that much about it.

From those few words, he knew that the Taoist priest had not instructed him to do this.

I think I've made all the necessary preparations.

We don't need one more irrelevant person like him.

Anyway, I'll go join the fun tomorrow.

At 9:00 AM, the sun is at its zenith.

Some of the fire soldiers were killed by small monsters that entered through the barrier of the Four Gods.

Kyosuke Kosaka calmly allowed the hired inhumans to dispose of their bodies.

"You need to be careful in the days to come."

He only gave the others a few words of advice before leaving.

He didn't release the monster on purpose; it just happened to come in.

Unfortunately, the fire soldiers were not strong enough to fight back.

They weren't even fast enough to escape.

This is something Kyosuke Kousaka cannot solve.

Fortunately, these little monsters all appeared in the area south of the four main roads.

Furthermore, due to the presence of a hidden barrier deep within Kyoto.