Chapter 80 Aoto, Goro Furumaki: Let’s go to the largest geisha district in Kyoto! [5000]

From the perspective of the shogunate, Ogata Issei was a heinous maniac.

But from the perspective of the people, he is not only not a wolf, but a righteous man who resists tyranny!

The world has been suffering from the shogunate for a long time.

The reason why Ogata Issei can achieve his current lofty status is due to both his personal factors and the background of the times.

In the dark and difficult life with no future in sight, the people urgently need a spiritual sustenance and long for a hero.

The Kansei period 70 years ago—the time when Ogata Issei emerged on the stage of history—was a dark moment that had rarely been seen in Japan in decades.

At that time, since the founding of the Tokugawa Empire, the scope of damage was all over the country, the number of victims was incalculable, and the largest famine: the "Tenmei Great Famine" had just passed.

Thousands of industries are in ruins, and hundreds of wastes are waiting to be revived.

The corruption and inaction of the shogunate has greatly disappointed the people of the world.

At such a juncture, there appeared a righteous man who killed the tyrant, resisted the shogunate army, and single-handedly trampled the authority of the shogunate under his feet. How could the people not be happy? How could they not applaud?

Therefore, when Ogata became famous, kabuki plays and storytellers based on his deeds sprung up like mushrooms after a rain.

At first, the shogunate was wary of the influence of Ogata Isse, fearing that these works praising Ogata Isse would cause people to think of overthrowing the emperor, so they issued a strict order: all literary, artistic and entertainment works related to Ogata Isse were banned!

However, Ogata Issei's reputation in the hearts of the people is too high.

The shogunate's brutal ban caused a huge backlash and almost broke out.

[Note·Yikui: Originally a Chinese word, the literal interpretation is "unity", and later it was extended to uprising for unity. The vernacular term is civil uprising, civil unrest. 】

The people's violent reaction shocked and frightened the shogunate.

Even the tyrannical shogunate did not dare to go against public opinion when the disastrous impact of the "Tianmei Great Famine" had only slightly dissipated, so it could only submissive in disguise and gradually relax the "Ogata Ban"

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To this day, if you walk into any Shibaju hut, you can always see someone performing the story of Ogata Isse; if you walk into any busy street, you can always hear someone singing the legend of Ogata Isse.

Qingdeng stared straight at the knife mark that spanned more than 70 years and murmured:

"Why did Ogata Ittousai risk his own life to attack Nijo Castle...?"

Until now, people still don't know the reason why Ogata Issei can't get along with Nijo Castle.

The most widely circulated theory at present is that Ogata was dissatisfied with the rule of the shogunate, so he faced the shogunate in his face.

Although Nijo Castle was the shogun's residence that had been idle for a long time and was simply a hotel, it was ultimately a fortress built by the shogunate with a lot of money. It represented the symbol of the shogunate's authority and was the face of the shogunate.

In order to show the majesty and at the same time to guard against the harassment and destruction of Xiaoxiao, soldiers with helmets and armors can always be seen patrolling and on guard inside and outside Nijo Castle all year round, regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter.

In addition to being heavily guarded by soldiers, Nijo Castle also has walls, moats, castle towers, and other defensive facilities that a city should have.

Single-handedly attacking such a heavily guarded fortress... Such a thing is beyond the reach of normal people.

Komu Goro curled up his lips and joked:

"Who knows, maybe it's to save the woman he loves. There are only a few reasons that can make a man fight desperately."

Hearing this, Sanazi couldn't help but ask:

"My beloved woman? Does Ogata Ittosai have a wife?"

People are always infinitely curious about the personal affairs of celebrities.

Does the world-famous Issei Ogata have a wife?

On this issue, there are various opinions among the people.

Some people say that Ogata Issei married a short girl who is poor in other aspects except for her cute face and great ass.

Some people say that Ogata Issei is with a beautiful girl from a large tribe in Ezo.

Others say that Ogata's influence was combined with the fact that he was born in a famous family in Osaka.

"Well... as far as I know, he seems to have married the most beautiful woman in the world."

"...Pfft."

I couldn't help but laugh at the suddenness.

As soon as Komaki Goro finished speaking, A-Machi, who was standing next to him, suddenly burst into laughter. Although he tried his best to hold it back, the laughter still escaped from his lips and teeth.

Not only Amachi, but Aoto and Sanako also laughed.

Qingden said:

"This should just be fabricated by future generations, right? All kinds of beautiful imaginations were imposed on Ogata Issei. He not only accomplished unprecedented great achievements, but also started a family with the most beautiful woman in the world... How can such a thing happen?

What a great thing? No storyteller would dare to make it up like this."

Goro Komaki spread his hands disapprovingly:

"There is nothing impossible for a man like Ogata Issei to marry a beautiful lady who will conquer the entire country. After all, Ogata Ittosai is a handsome guy with both talent and appearance."

"...Pfft!"

A-Machi couldn't help but laugh again.

This time the laughter was bigger and more joyful than before.

Sanako blinked her beautiful eyes with a blank expression.

"Eh? Is that so? But I heard that Ogata Ittousai's appearance is very ordinary. Although he is not ugly, he is not very handsome either."

"That's wrong!"

Komugoro suddenly raised his face, his expression extremely solemn.

"These are all rumors made up by the shogunate to discredit Ogata's power!"

"In fact, Ogata Ittousai's appearance is very handsome."

"In order to disparage Ogata's influence, the shogunate even deliberately made his wanted notice look ugly."

Hearing this, Sanako couldn't help but complained:

"Mr. Gu Mu, this kind of thing is unlikely, right? Let's forget about making up rumors for now, but if the portrait on the wanted poster is false, how can we arrest the person?"

Immediately afterwards, Qingdeng also said in a helpless tone:

"Mr. Komaki, you sound like you have seen Ogata Ittosai with your own eyes."

Komaki Goro is about 30 to 40 years old. He was not even born when Ogata Ittousai was active in the world. How could he have seen Ogata Ittousai with his own eyes?

Aoto can understand Goro Komaki's behavior of trying to protect Ogata Ittousai.

After all, he just said it himself: he is an admirer of Ogata Issei.

Since he is a fan, it is inevitable to "protect him loyally".

"Although I have never met Ogata Ittosai with my own eyes, everyone around me, including the elderly who were born during the Kansei period, all say that Ogata Ittosai is a handsome guy."

After saying that, Goro Komaki turned his head and looked at A-Machi.

"A-Machi, you think so?"

"Well... well..."

A-Machi tilted his head, thinking.

For a moment, she leaned her upper body towards Goro Komaki, her eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of her mouth curved into a cat-like arc:

"If Ogata Issei looks like you, then he will undoubtedly be the most handsome man in the world!"

"..."

Goro Komaki stopped talking.

He silently withdrew his gaze and looked straight ahead, no longer looking at A-Machi.

Because of the restricted viewing angle, Qingdeng could not see his carved expression.

Omachi chuckled a few times "hehehe", and then took advantage of the situation and hugged Goro Komaki's right arm.

Qingdeng, who had witnessed the entire loving interaction, felt the corner of his mouth twitching.

——This old couple loves to show off too much...!

Komaki Goro and Omachi have been showing affection intentionally or unintentionally.

I keep drying it before I go out, and I keep drying it after I go out, and it never stops.

However, although he felt tired, Qingdeng also felt vaguely envious.

Expressing their love for each other so naturally and without any pretense... The friendship between Gu Mu and his wife is so deep that it can be seen with the naked eye.

After chatting for a while, the four of them were speechless.

Gu Mu and his wife stared thoughtfully at the Tangmen in front of them.

Sanako's attention was taken away by Tang Pofeng, who had a majestic style and exquisite patterns.

As for Aomori... As early as just now, he had been quietly squinting his eyes, secretly looking at the guards who were guarding Nijo Castle.
To be continued...