Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1810 Pingwo ([-]) Taige and Guanbai

Both Ming and North Korea have a lot of internal conflicts. Can Japan be the only one that is beautiful outside?Of course not, the contradictions within Japan suddenly reappeared with the occurrence of one incident.

It has been said many times before that Toyotomi Hideyoshi had two sons at first, but they both died young in the end. As a last resort, Toyotomi Hideji obtained the status of heir and became Japan's Kanbai.

However, Hideyoshi's concubine Chacha actually gave birth to a son again in the second year of Japan's Wenlu, that is, in August of the 21st year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty. Hideyoshi was very excited about this, and his love for him and Chacha almost reached its peak.

As mentioned before, the Japanese samurai family name is more important than blood, while Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as a person from an ordinary family, pays more attention to his blood inheritance.

Therefore, in consideration of the future safety of the bloodline heir, Hideyoshi gradually became uneasy and suspicious of his adopted son and nephew who was originally designated as the heir, and the current Japanese Kanbai Toyotomi Hideji. The point of awareness.

Soon, Hideyoshi returned to Osaka from Nagoya in northern Kyushu to summon Maeda Toshiie, and said, "Toshiie, I plan to select some capable personnel from around me to serve Guan Bai. What do you think?"

Maeda Toshiie, as Hideyoshi's most trusted boss, replied quite straightforwardly: "Your Highness Taiko, these people are still studying with His Highness Taiko, but now they are sent to serve His Highness Guanbai. Could it be that they want to monitor Guanbai?" Is it?"

Hideyoshi shook his head and said: "It's not surveillance. I'm already a hermit, and they have nothing to learn by staying with me. People in the world may think that I want to alienate and isolate Hideji because I'm happy with a son... Although I It's not that there is no meaning at all, but before that, Sun Qilang was still my cutest nephew after all.

In fact, being Guan Bai is a very hard job, and I still want to do something for him.Lijia, I think you should also go to Kyoto to see if Sun Qilang needs any help, please let me know. "

The "please" in the population of the world is of course not a request, but an order, so Maeda Toshiie can only accept orders.

After arriving in Kyoto, Maeda Toshiie went to Jurakudi to meet Toyotomi Hideji, and Hidetoshi led his younger brothers Hideho and Hidetoshi to meet him: "I am very happy that His Highness Maeda can come, since it is my uncle who sent me to help me. Please convey my gratitude to Taige."

Maeda Toshiie responded with a comprehensive courtesy, and said politely: "I don't know if these people can help. His Highness Guan Bai said so, it really makes me panic."

Xiuci suddenly frowned, showing anxiety, and asked with a sigh: "Please tell me the truth, how does uncle treat me now?" Li Jia naturally replied that he was very trusting.Xiuci was noncommittal, but continued to ask: "Did you feel regretful for letting me be Guan Bai?" The Li family was relieved again, saying that Xiuci was worrying too much, and His Royal Highness Taige did not reveal this intention at all.

Xiuci asked again: "Actually, in the final analysis, I just took up the position of Guanbai temporarily before Shaojun Yuanfu. Has His Highness Maeda conveyed my intention to Uncle?"

Maeda Toshiie replied: "If His Highness Guanbai has such concerns, why not go and express your feelings directly to His Highness Taiko in person, wouldn't it be better to make a statement in person? After all, you and His Highness Guanbai have a deep relationship. If there is any misunderstanding, it is better to explain it as soon as possible. Alright." Hideji felt that it made sense, and immediately thanked Toshiie Maeda for the reminder.

Toyotomi Hideji set off as expected, but like many people, he first met Hideyoshi's official wife, Ning Ning.

When the Beizheng Institute heard that Xiuci was coming, he immediately greeted him personally. Xiuci hurriedly stepped forward to greet him and said, "Auntie, you are safe here. I am busy with business on weekdays. I have not been able to visit for a long time. It is really rude."

The Beizheng Institute liked him very much, so naturally they didn't mind these things, but asked him how it felt to be Guan Bai?
Xiuci smiled and said: "I can only go all out every day, and I can't even talk about feeling. By the way, aunt, my nephew has already involved all ten stickers of the Tale of Genji Uji."

The Beizheng Office was very happy, and hurriedly said: "Oh, is it the story of the three daughters of Prince Uji? I also want to read it as soon as possible, Sun Qilang, but don't forget to give a copy to my aunt."

Xiuci said: "That's natural, I will send someone to send it to my aunt. Hmm... I wonder if it is suitable to visit my uncle today?"

The Beizheng Institute smiled and said: "What are you worried about? Since the birth of the child, your uncle is so happy that he can't keep his mouth shut every day. Any time is suitable for visiting." The Beizheng Institute really likes Xiuci very much. Personally lead Xiuci to meet Hideyoshi.

At this time, Hideyoshi was with Chacha's mother and son, when he saw Xiuci led by Beizheng Office, he quickly greeted him and took a seat.After each sat down, Hideyoshi introduced: "This child is named Shi. I thought I would have no more children in this life. This child seems to be picked up from the sky. It is said that the child picked up will grow up strong."

At this time, the attendant happened to be calling "Master Ashi", but Hideyoshi changed his face and stopped him.Hideyoshi ordered not to call the word "A" to avoid accidents.After reprimanding the attendant, Hideyoshi turned his head and saw his son staring at him intently. He was overjoyed and stepped forward to tease him.

Chacha said with a smile that it must be because Hideyoshi's face is too funny, so the child pays special attention to Hideyoshi.Chacha is very favored, and Hideyoshi is not angry at all when he heard this, so Beizhengsuo, Chacha and Hideyoshi took turns hugging the future Hideyoshi to amuse them, and the scene was very warm.

Seeing this, Xiuci took advantage of Hideyoshi's overjoyed opportunity and said: "His Royal Highness, until I pick up the young master's uniform and become the next Guan Bai, I will do my best to support you."

As soon as Hideyoshi heard this, he asked Hideyoshi to accompany him out for a walk.The two went outside the house, Hideyoshi and Hideji sat on the ground in the sun, Hideji sighed and said, Master Shi seems to have grown up a lot.

Hideyoshi did not respond to this, but just looked at the horizon and said: "Sun Qilang, sit down. I have something to discuss with you. I want to divide Japan into five parts next year. You will be in charge of four parts, leaving only one part for Shi, do you think it’s okay? Just need Kyushu, how about it?”

Xiuci looked nervous, eager to show that he had no intention of coveting Guan Bai's position, and said: "His Royal Highness, when the young master becomes Guan Bai, let alone one, all Japan will be under his jurisdiction, and then..."

Before Xiuci finished speaking, Hideyoshi interrupted directly, saying: "No, I am not talking about something so far away. If I am old enough to understand what I said, I just want to tell him that Kyushu is your country. That's all." After finishing speaking, he continued to look at Hideji.

Seeing that Hideji hesitated for a moment, Hideyoshi immediately said that he hoped that Hideyoshi would keep what he said just now in his memory, and then walked away.Only Xiuji was left at a loss, regretting his slow response and causing Hideyoshi's displeasure.

After Hideji returned to Kyoto, he shared his doubts with Hideyoshi and Hidetoshi. They both thought that Hideyoshi still trusted Hideyoshi very much, but Hideyoshi did not think that Hideyoshi's words and deeds contained trust.

He said: "If it is trustworthy, then why did you say that you should hand over Kyushu first? This is clearly a pre-emptive strategy to prevent the young master from being wiped out by me one day. I had no intention of harming the young master at all, but uncle If you have this thought, it will definitely plant the root of disaster."

Xiuci has always been deeply disturbed by this, and went to Atami Hot Spring to recuperate under the upset.While recuperating, he received a letter from Hideyoshi. Hideyoshi hoped to marry Hideyoshi's daughter to Hideyoshi in the future, and his retainers congratulated him.

However, Xiuci shouted and asked: "What is there to congratulate! Why is such an important decision so random! If I disobey, the Taige will definitely punish me. If I agree, I will wrong my daughter. What should I do?"

Xiujun suggested: "Your Highness Taiko always likes Noh, why not practice Noh? Bridging the gap may be the best strategy. If you can perform Noh in front of His Highness Taiko, His Highness Taiko will be very happy. I heard that His Highness Ukita Hideka is a famous Noh artist, and now that the Korean side has temporarily ceased fighting, he no longer needs to be a general, so you can ask His Highness Ukita to come back and guide you."

This seems to be possible, so Toyotomi Hideji invited Ukita Hideo's home to teach him Noh as Kanbai. When you get to another self, even if you look straight ahead, you must put your heart behind. I, Ukita Hideo, are known for being meticulous in everything, whether in battle or in Noh performances. To please His Majesty Taiko, Please prepare carefully, Your Highness Guan Bai."

So Ukita Hideka began to practice Noh from lifting his feet, waist, and abdomen. He tried his best to teach, but Hideji found that Toyotomi Hidetoshi was actually absent-minded.

After Hideji's questioning, I learned that His Highness Taiko had ordered Toyotomi Hidetoshi to be the adopted son of Kobayakawa Takakage from the Mori family, and renamed Kobayakawa Hideaki.

Upon hearing this, Xiuji finally couldn't help sighing: "It's started, His Highness Taige has already begun to cut off those who get in the way. From now on, you will no longer belong to the Toyotomi family, and after you, the next one will not belong to Toyotomi's family." It should be my turn at home."

Seeing Toyotomi Hideji's slump, Ukita Hide's family was immediately displeased with Toyotomi Hideyoshi's suspicion, and persuaded him from the sidelines: "Your Highness Kanbai, I have something to ask myself. Although there is no one from Toyotomi's family However, I have always worshiped and admired His Highness the Taige as a father. Even if the Taige ordered me to go to hell, I would go there willingly!

Just because of His Highness's words, I am suddenly happy and sad, I really don't understand your thoughts.I live and die for Your Highness, and I only exist in this world for Your Highness—may I ask His Highness Guan Bai to continue practicing? "

No one can deny the loyalty of Ukita Hideyoshi to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Hideji has nothing to say, so he has to continue to ask Ukita Hideyoshi to teach him with his heart.

Ukita Hideo’s family sang: “Flowers bloom for a while, and the flowers that bloom frequently are not real flowers...” In this way, under the guidance of Ukita Hideo’s family, Toyotomi Hideji’s Noh performance has really improved greatly. improvement.

Soon after, Toyotomi Hideyoshi held Yoshino Hanami at Yoshino Yoshisuiin.This time, the scale of Yoshino flowers is very large, and there are more than [-] flower plants, which are very splendid.In addition to Kanbai Toyotomi Hideji who must come to participate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Maeda Toshiie, Oda Nobuo, Ukita Hideke, Mori Terumoto, Kobayakawa Takakage, Shimadzu Yoshihiro, Date Masamune and many other prominent names, as well as worshipers and seven guns Many retainers of the Toyotomi family and even some ministers were invited to participate in this flower viewing event.

The most eye-catching thing here is naturally the sedan chair team of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Beizhengsuo and Yododen. They are full of magnificence, and thousands of people cheer.After Toyotomi Hideyoshi took the seat, the flower viewing officially began.

Hanami is divided into three parts: tea party, poetry party, and Noh music. During the poetry party, everyone expresses their poetic sentiments. Hideji also wrote a waka "Zhu Qing" to praise the cherry blossoms: the shape of ruling the world, and the cherry blossoms of Yoshino. The money is affectionate.It was well received by the audience. When it came to the Noh part, Ukita Hideka and Toyotomi Hideji performed Noh for Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but Toyotomi Hideyoshi was not happy after watching it.

After the performance, Hideyoshi nodded and said, "It seems that you have been practicing Noh for a long time."

Hearing this, Xiuji thought that Hideyoshi was very happy to comfort him again, and Ukita Hideka even claimed that Xiuci was very talented.

Unexpectedly, Hideyoshi suddenly yelled: "Sun Qilang! What are you doing! As Guanbai, who is in charge of state affairs, he has a lot of affairs but devotes himself to practicing Noh? You will only be ridiculed by the public! I don't want to see These are the reasons why you are the one to do Guan Bai! What are you people thinking, and you keep praising, have you all gone crazy!"

Hideyoshi's sudden outburst surprised all daimyos and ministers present, but no one dared to speak out under the awe of the "people of the world", and the banquet fell into embarrassment.Hideyoshi was expressionless, and waved his hand to make Toyotomi Hideji step back immediately, and then continued with the Hanami event.

After Toyotomi Hideji exited, he was alone in a room, looking at his Noh mask, feeling extremely depressed, and at the same time, there was an uncontrollable anger in his heart that could not be released.

He was reprimanded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of many daimyos, ministers, and retainers at the Hanami Festival, which made him feel ashamed, as if his loincloth was pulled off on the spot.

At this time, the Beizheng Office came to comfort, and the Beizheng Office gently persuaded: "Sun Qilang, your uncle does not hate you by any means, but just wants to cheer you up. You are the one who will lead the future of the Toyotomi family. Don't be depressed. You have to have more confidence in yourself.”

Toyotomi Hideji was full of shame: "My nephew is not good at fighting, and his political achievements have not made any achievements. It is hard to have confidence in his heart."

The Beizheng Institute waved his hand and said, "How can such a thing happen? Since you became Guan Bai, everything in the country is in order. My aunt has also felt the efforts you have made for art. Even if you think you have nothing to achieve, then do it." A few things to build your self-confidence. If you keep avoiding it, you will always be depressed, how can it be like this?"

Xiuci then asked what to do, but the Beizheng Institute only let him think about it.If Xiuji thought about it, would he need to be depressed?So once again I implore the Beizheng Institute for suggestions.

The Beizheng Office said: "Your uncle, as long as Sun Qilang is upright, you also know that he is a shrewd person. There is no need for you to please and cover up. You have to be able to be your true self. "Hearing this, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's heart became much more stable, and Beizhengshou was very happy to see that Hideyoshi's heart knot was gradually opened up.

But, will things really go so smoothly? ——
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