In an instant, the store and outside were filled with happy air.

The old people couldn't help but smile.

Even A-Machi was covering his lips and smiling softly.

"Disclaimer in advance: I'm not talking nonsense."

Komakigoro spread his hands, making an innocent gesture.

"What I just said has precedent."

"Previously, wasn't Mr. Keitaro entangled by a group of rogues? He was frequently blackmailed and his family fortune was almost wiped out."

"Just when Mr. Keitaro was at his wits' end, the ronin who bullied him were killed by unidentified righteous men, leaving no one alive."

"It is reported that they were attacked while walking at night. This righteous man who was doing harm to the people was very skilled, and he killed them with one knife."

An old man mused thoughtfully:

"Ah, it seems that there is such a thing... Speaking of Keitaro, hasn't he always been a regular customer of this store? Why haven't you seen anyone else recently?"

Komaki Goro explained calmly:

"He moved. He said Kyoto is too dangerous now and not suitable for living at all."

"So after the gang of rogues who bullied him were killed by the righteous, he moved his family to Nara with the mood of 'surviving the disaster'. Before leaving, he even came to say goodbye to me.

"

"Kyoto is just a big mess right now."

"Good people, bad people, saints, bad people, weirdos... all kinds of people are pouring into Kyoto."

"God knows if there might be some kind-hearted master who just didn't like the Kusumu group, so he destroyed it."

Heigoro forced out an ugly forced smile:

"Mr. Gu Mu, just think about this kind of good thing like pie in the sky in your dreams."

"Even if a knight really appears to fight against injustice, what will happen?"

"Can he still destroy the Nanmu group?"

"Unorganized and disorderly rogues cannot be compared to the Kusunoki group."

His words seemed to resonate, and the old people all showed heavy expressions and started talking:

"The Kusunoki group is very strong now. Not only are they numerous, but they have also attracted many warriors with outstanding skills."

"Nowadays, capable warriors have no food to eat, so they can only devote themselves to Yakuza."

"It's a bad year. I have to find time to worship Buddha later."

"Alas... Shangfu has become deserted, but the temples have prospered. Hell is really getting more and more depressed."

[Note: Due to the prosperity of Buddhism in the Edo period, many people donated money to temples, thereby gaining the qualification to enter the Paradise of Paradise, which is similar to the "indulgence coupons" in the European Middle Ages, so there is a saying that fewer people "go to hell".

Hence the name "Hell's Depression"]

"The Kyoto Prefecture and the Kyoto Town are useless, and the guardianship of Kyoto is incompetent. We can only hope that the newly appointed governor of Gyeonggi Province can live up to expectations."

Qingdeng's brows raised slightly unconsciously.

"Speaking of which, what kind of work is the governor of Gyeonggi Province mainly responsible for?"

"I'm not very sure either..."

"As far as I know, the original intention of establishing the post of governor of Gyeonggi Town is to share the pressure of the guardianship of Kyoto."

Regarding this question, the man who gave the most authoritative answer suddenly said:

"You're right, that's exactly what it is."

"From now on, the guardian of Kyoto, Matsudaira Yoho, will only be responsible for guarding the palace and containing the Choshu and Satsuma clans."

"The governor of Gyeonggi Town, Ju Qingdeng, is responsible for maintaining public security in Gyeonggi and quelling unrest in Gyeonggi."

At the same time, he is also responsible for monitoring the movements of the Execution Party - Qingdeng secretly added in his heart.

In order to avoid causing panic among the public, and also because of the inherent Japanese tendency of "the train is out of control and about to fall off a cliff, but no one wants to become the "other" among the crowd" and refuses to take the initiative to step on the brakes, everyone on the train will

Influenced by the national character of "looking at each other and falling off a cliff together", the shogunate has not made the existence of the Judgment Party known to the public until now.

However, any force with a little bit of energy is already aware of the existence of this mysterious association with a long history and profound foundation.

"Sigh... that governor of Gyeonggi Town... I remember his name is Ju Qingdeng, right? He seems to be only 21 years old this year, so young... Is he able to subdue all the young men in Gyeonggi Province?"

"That's too far off topic. We old men don't need to worry about these important matters of family and country here. Let's first find a way to solve Heigoro's difficulties."

"Well...that's right. Let's just take care of our own three meals a day. Let the big shots take care of those big things."

"Heigoro, don't be discouraged. Although 200 taels of gold is not a small amount, if we work together, we can still get the money together."

Upon hearing this, Heigoro waved his hands hurriedly and said:

"How can that be done! Aren't you also very tight on money now? How can I borrow money from you?"

"It is precisely because we are all strapped for money now that we need to help each other even more!"

Hearty laughter came and went.

"Although the days at hand are very difficult, as long as we help each other and support each other, we can get through it!"

"That's right! I don't believe it anymore. That Kusumu group was so prestigious for a while, but will it last forever?"

…

The encouragement and help from his friends made Heigoro, an emotional old man, burst into tears again.

At the same time, Omachi brought several cups of hot tea - she let go of Goro Komaki at some point and released the "koala" state - and distributed the hot tea to everyone one by one.

That kid also had a share.

The old people looked at each other with confusion on their faces.

"Ms. Atachi, we didn't order tea?"

Ah Ding smiled sweetly:

"This tea is for you! Open it and drink it!"

"Oh! Then we will be disrespectful!"

"Hahaha, it's just a few cups of bad tea. It doesn't cost a lot of money. You don't have to be polite to me and my husband. Just drink it."

At this time, Komakigoro moved his body and sat closer to Heigoro.

"Heigoro, it's always right to stay optimistic."

"Maybe, there will really be a knight who fights against injustice and has extraordinary skills, and will kill all the Yakuza of the Kusunoki group."

After saying that, he raised the corners of his mouth, and an intriguing smile appeared on it.

…

…

Time passes.

When the hour hand on the clock crossed the number "9", the flow of passengers in and out of Wulangpu began to decrease sharply.

Heigoro and other old people also began to leave in twos and threes.

Finally, only Qingto, Sanako, and Komaki were left in the store.

"A-Machi, go and close the shop door and put up the 'Closed for Business' sign."

"good."

Atachi followed Komaki Goro's request, obeyed it faithfully and quickly, and then returned to him.

Aoto and Sanako, Komaki Goro and Atachi - two pairs of men and women, facing each other.

"Then... we can finally talk without any scruples. Mr. Ju, although I have known for a long time that you are not an ordinary person, I really didn't expect that after just over 3 years of not seeing you, you would already rise to the top. So, Tangtang

How could the governor of Gyeonggi Province show up in my little Japanese confectionery shop?"

Qingdeng smiled helplessly:

"To be honest, Sanako and I are here for a private visit in private."

He stated his plans for an in-depth investigation of the civil situation and social order in Kyoto in a concise and concise manner.

After hearing this, Gu Muwulang couldn't help but smile:

"That is to say, you and Miss Chiba wanted to visit privately incognito, but the first stop of the visit was my shop... It seems that we are indeed very destined."

Komaki Goro's accent is the same as Omachi's, both full of Omi accent.

However, the former is not as standard as the latter.

On some words, Goro Komaki's accent is more like a local Chinese accent.

[Note: China area: the area in Japan sandwiched between Kyushu Island and Kinki.]
To be continued...