"What? Lord Nobuhiro, the Kaozaki Family intends to break away from their liege and establish their own country?"
The aroma of tea in the quiet room had not yet dissipated. The two people in the room were both taken aback by such words.
Kaozaki Mitsuhiro's expression shifted, shocked by his father's ambition, yet secretly agreeing.
As deputies of the Tsugaru Ando Family, the Kaozaki Family served as Upper Country Guardians of the Ezo land, required to regularly pay tribute and comply with Tsugaru Ando Family's military demands. This vassal relationship constantly depleted the Kaozaki Family's finances and manpower, while limiting their expansion in the Ezo land.
