Shujiro... Hearing this name, Aoto couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Although they have never met each other yet, there is a wonderful bond between Ayoto and Soujiro.

Everyone knows the name of the Nioh - Ayoto's achievement is due to Sojiro's contribution.

And it’s a big credit.

Soujiro created a fascinating story based on Aoto's story.

After the publication of this storybook, paper became expensive in Luoyang for a while.

People who like to follow the news and people who like to listen to and read books - between the two, there is no doubt that the latter make up the overwhelming majority.

Therefore, most people only know about the existence of such a famous figure as "Tachibana Aoden" through the storybook written by Soujiro.

Even the name "Nioh" was created by Shujiro.

It can be said that without Soujiro, Aoshito would not be as popular as he is today.

Goro Ugaki said that Soujiro's talent can be compared to that of Kotei Maqin... Qingneng has never read the novels of these two people, so he will not comment on this.

But he personally thinks that praising Soujiro so highly... is probably a fallacy.

Even people like Qingden who don’t know much about Japanese classical literature know that Quqin Mating is to Japan what Luo Guanzhong and Shi Naian are to China.

When you talk about the music, the music comes.

As soon as Goro Ugaki finished speaking, out of the corner of his eye, Qingto suddenly caught a glimpse of a set of books stacked at his feet. There was a line of conspicuous large characters printed on the cover: "The Legend of the Eight Dogs Seen by Nanzong Sato".

"Mr. Ugaki, have you read "The Legend of the Eight Dogs by Satomi Minami"?"

"How could a person like me, who loves novels as much as I do, not read "The Legend of the Eight Dogs" by Satomi Nan?"

Goro Ugaki replied in a half-joking tone.

"That's true."

Qingden smiled and agreed.

"The Legend of the Eight Dogs Seen by Nan Zongli" - the work of Qu Qin and Ma Ting, and it is also his most famous work.

When this book was published, it came out as a serial. It was first published in the 11th year of Bunka (1814), and it was not completed until recently...that is, the 13th year of Tianbao (1842).

This is a masterpiece that took 28 years to complete.

During the writing period, the author Quqin Mating even suffered from the misfortune of blindness, but he still completed the entire work by dictating the notes of others.

The book has a total of 98 volumes, 106 volumes, and a total of more than 3 million words. It is the longest masterpiece in the history of Japanese classical literature.

Compared with the grand occasion when "The Legend of the Eight Dogs of Nanso Satomi" was published, Soujiro's "Aishōden Storybook" was only mediocre.

It is said that when "The Legend of the Eight Dogs Seen in Nan Zongli" came out, it can be said that "the calligraphers worked hard at the door every day, and when it was completed, they carved each paper and each article. Tens of thousands of copies were sold immediately, and people from far and near were eager to see it."

Although this book was completed only 18 years ago, many literati have already rated "The Legend of the Eight Dogs" as a representative work of samurai literature, along with "The Tale of Genji", a representative work of public literature.

The reason why "The Legend of the Eight Dogs Nanso Satomi" has such a lofty status is that the writing style and plot aside, the subject matter itself is quite groundbreaking.

Princess Fuki, the daughter of Lord Satomi Yomi, was cursed and combined with a dog demon. After learning that she was pregnant with a beast's child, Fuki committed suicide in shame. At the moment of her suicide, the child she was carrying was...

The form of "qi" flew away, combined with the eight beads worn by Fu Ji, flew high into the air and scattered in all directions. The scattered beads were eventually reincarnated into human forms. They are the eight dog warriors, half human and half demon, who are the protagonists of the story.

The eight-dog warriors rely on their skills far beyond ordinary people to show off everywhere - the above is the outline of the story of "The Legend of the Eight-Dog Master Nanzong Satomi".

According to legend, later works such as "Inuyasha" and "Dragon Ball" were inspired by "The Legend of the Eight Dogs".

In this era when most novelists and playwrights are working tirelessly to produce literary garbage such as "samurai chivalry", "father-in-law picking up ashes", "men and women eloping", Qu Ting Ma Qin actually wrote a magnificent piece

A magnificent fantasy novel with rich elements.

The story theme of "The Legend of the Eight Dogs" is not outdated even in the 21st century, let alone the 19th century when people's literacy and knowledge are generally low?

In this way, it is not difficult to understand why "The Legend of the Eight Dogs" was able to cause such a big sensation after it was released.

At the same time, it is not difficult to understand why Seito felt that Goro Ugaki said that Soujiro's talent was comparable to that of Kottei Maqin, which was an absurd compliment.

"Little brother, do you like reading?"

Abruptly, Ugaki Goro suddenly turned his head and asked Qingto.

"I quite like reading."

Qingden replied.

"Oh? What books do you usually read?"

Ugaki Goro raised his eyebrows and asked.

"Mainly based on history books."

Although Qingdeng possesses some abnormal talents such as "God Brain + 9" and "Gathering God", he is still a human being after all, not a machine.

Since we are human beings, there will always be times when we are tired and want to rest.

Therefore, while working and practicing martial arts, Qingden would also find ways to relax his body and mind.

However, compared to modern times where a hundred flowers bloom, entertainment activities in the Edo period were extremely expensive.

Ayoto, who had been influenced by modern culture, really couldn't appreciate theatrical performances such as Kabuki and Joruri Puppetry, as well as the storytellers and novels of this era.

In Ayoto's eyes, novels about the Edo period are not as interesting as history books.

At least there will always be exaggerated stories in history books that even novelists would not dare to make up.

As a result, reading...especially reading history books has become Qingdeng's greatest pleasure and one of his most important ways to rest.

Of course, Qingdeng’s reading of history books was “reading” in the true sense.

He read history books as if they were novels.

He never thought about studying the contents of history books in detail, nor did he consider that "reading history can tell the rise and fall" - he simply read stories and passed the time.

"History book? Oh~~ I didn't expect that you are not only a skilled swordsman, but also a scholar full of knowledge."

After sighing with emotion in a strange tone that he didn't know whether it was a compliment or a sinister tone, Goro Ugaki walked straight to a corner of the room, and then sat down in a dignified manner.

"Okay, let's... let's talk about the topic. You said you wanted to talk to me about Tachibana Takayuki, right?"

Qingden nodded slightly.

Looking at Aoto who nodded, Ugaki Goro's facial lines slowly became solemn.

"In that case, please take off your hat and let me see who you really are."

Qingdeng's eyes flashed slightly when he heard this.

"Do you have to take off my hat before you can be honest with me?"

"Of course."

Ugaki Goro said without hesitation:

"If you are talking to me about novels, women, or all kinds of irrelevant things, then forget it."

"But when it comes to Tachibana Takayuki...I can't have such a casual attitude."

"No matter who you are, I don't want to talk about Tachibana Takayuki with a stranger who hides his face and doesn't even dare to show his face."

"If you want to talk to me about Tachibana Takayuki, take off your hat and reveal your true face."

"Otherwise, please go back home."

Ugaki Goro's tone was very firm and tough, leaving no room for maneuver.

Saunako and Souji both raised their eyes and stared at Aoto - just like Ugaki Goro, they were waiting for Aoto's reply.

Aoto did not keep Ugaki Goro, Sonako, and the General Secretary waiting for long.

After only a moment, he whispered:

"...I understand, I can take off my hat. However, please keep it a secret for me and don't tell any outsiders that I have been here."

"oh?"

Goro Ugaki grinned. He leaned out his upper body in the direction of Aoto and looked at Aoto with interest.

"Little brother, is it possible that you are still a well-known celebrity?"

Facing Ugaki Goro's rhetorical question, Aoto smiled and said nothing.

"Okay! I promise you! Even if you are Tokugawa Iemo, I will not tell anyone that you have been to my place!"

“I can’t thank you enough.”

Qingdeng thanked him in a low voice in a calm tone.

Then, under Goro Ugaki's keen gaze, Qingto raised his hand and took off the low-rimmed hat on his head.

Looking at Aonto's face under the bamboo hat, Ugaki Goro looked puzzled at first.

Immediately afterwards, "doubt" turned into "sudden realization".

Finally, he put on a dumbfounded and shocked face.

Just when Ugaki Goro was in shock, Qingden said seriously:
To be continued...