Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1815

When Tokugawa Ieyasu finished talking with Honda Masanobu, the famous Sekigahara God of War Hideaki Kobayakawa was also worried about the discord between Taiko and Kanbaku.

Kobayakawa Hideaki is not his real name, he is actually Toyotomi Hidetoshi's younger brother, formerly known as Toyotomi Hidetoshi.Since Takakage Kobayakawa had no children, he returned to Japan after the war ended last year and reached a temporary peace agreement with the Ming army. Not long after, he received a request from Hideyoshi Toyotomi, ordering him to adopt Hidetoshi Toyotomi as his adopted son.

Japan's adopted son has complete inheritance rights. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's approach is actually to let Toyotomi's blood annex the Kobayakawa family. As we all know, the Kobayakawa family is a pillar of the "Maori two rivers" system, so it means that the power of the Maori family is greater than that of the Maori family. Weakened by the ebb and flow of the Toyotomi family.

However, Takakage Kobayakawa had to accept it, otherwise it would be very likely to hurt the Maori family, so Toyotomi Hidetoshi was adopted by Takakage Kobayakawa and changed his name to Hideaki Kobayakawa, and Takakage was called his father from then on.

Since he is Xiuji's younger brother, Xiuqiu is also deeply worried about his elder brother, so today he asked Kobayakawa Takakage: "Father, my elder brother, His Highness Guanbai, has never had the intention of fighting for fame and fortune, or greedy for Guanbai's power. Sensitive, but His Highness Taige doesn't know his brother's intentions. If things go on like this, I am worried that tragedy will happen. My father is deeply trusted by His Highness Taige. I wonder if I can speak a few words of kindness for my brother in front of His Highness Taige? Please You."

Kobayakawa Takakage has always been cautious in doing things, so he was naturally reluctant to speak easily, and said: "Taige family affairs should not be discussed lightly, no matter what small matter is here, it is by no means a small matter. If you are a little careless, not only will it hurt His Highness Guan Bai, even Both Kobayakawa and the Mori family will be implicated.

My son Xiuqiu, you should know that this matter is related to the succession of Toyotomi's public instrument, that is to say, it is related to the world. Haven't you seen that all the daimyos have not made a public statement about this? "

Kobayakawa Hideaki asked again: "Yes, my son knows, but I ask my father to be concerned about my brother's safety."

Longjing Kobayakawa sighed, and could only say in relief: "I will choose the right time to speak for His Highness Guan Bai, just in case. In fact, Taiko and I let you into Kobayakawa's house is also a kind of protection, and now I have decided to make you your Heir, who will inherit Kobayakawa's family in the future.

You also have to protect yourself, and contribute to Kobayakawa, Mori, Toyotomi, and the world.You miss your brother so much, go to his side to help him first, His Highness Guan Bai really needs help now, and I will call you back when needed. "

Longjing's words sounded sincere, especially when he promised Li Xiuqiu to be his heir, which was considered to be a confirmation of the right of inheritance. Kobayakawa Xiuqiu couldn't help but appreciate it, so he respectfully accepted the order.

After Kobayakawa Hideaki left, Kobayakawa Takakage invited Mori Terumoto and Yoshikawa Hiroka.Mao Li Huiyuan hurriedly asked: "Uncle, is the rumor true that His Highness Taige will attack His Highness Guan Bai? Was it really caused by Shi's birth?"

Kobayakawa Takakage said softly: "It's not clear yet, and it's still nonsense from the current point of view, but it must be true that Taige and His Highness Guan Bai have suspicions about each other, and this situation may intensify as Shi grows up. I also hope that His Highness Taige and His Highness Guan Bai will live in peace in the end, but..."

The Yoshikawa Hiroka was worried about whether this matter would eventually implicate the Mori family, and asked repeatedly: "Brother, if this unfortunately happens, will my Maori family be safe? And your adopted son Hideaki Kobayakawa is also concerned. Younger brother of His Highness Bai, if something happens to Guan Bai, you won’t be implicated, right?”

Kobayakawa Takakage calmly motioned the two of them not to be nervous, and then said: "Maori's family will be fine, and His Royal Highness Taige will not let Kobayakawa die. Even if Xiuqiu and Guan Bai are too close, as long as I control it properly, I will not let Xiuqiu die." Participate too much, and you will end up with a little punishment."

Mori Terumoto said: "That's good, that's good. But uncle, what should we do between Taige and Guanbai now? You and I are in high positions now and play an important role in Toyotomi's family. We are bound to be caught between Taige and Guan Bai. If there is no charter between the pavilion and Guan Bai, it will be difficult to act."

Mori Terumoto's so-called "you and I are in high positions now" is not nonsense. Right now he and his uncle Takakage Kobayakawa are one of the five big bosses of Toyotomi, and Kekatsu Uesugi will have to wait for Takakage's death to fill in.In other words, among the five big bosses of Toyotomi, the Mori family accounted for two. Naturally, every move attracted attention, and there was nothing wrong with it.

Takakage Kobayakawa warned: "Our attitude is not to participate in any party. Except for state affairs, other affairs will be ignored, and we will wait for the final result. And if my guess is not bad, His Royal Highness Taige will not take this matter lightly. Let us participate in it. If there is anyone who can resolve the suspicion between Taige and His Highness Guan Bai, it will definitely not be any one of us."

That's true, after all, this is Toyotomi's family affairs. Although "Mori Ryokawa" had demoted Hideyoshi early, they were not his direct confidants after all, and it was impossible for Hideyoshi to allow them to deeply participate in his housework. Therefore, both Mori Terumoto and Yoshikawa Hiroka deeply agreed with Takakage's words.

The important daimyos were all discussing countermeasures, and it was naturally more urgent for Sekibaku Toyotomi Hideji, who was in the center of the vortex, so he also invited Kanbei Kuroda at this time to ask him for advice.

Xiuci said: "Your Highness Kuroda, you were once His Royal Highness Taige's military adviser, you are a leading think tank, and you know His Highness Taige's temperament and thinking like the back of your hand. I am stupid and incompetent, and I don't know how to resolve the gap with His Highness Taige, so that he no longer I have suspicions, so I have no choice but to ask you to come and give me advice, and I hope His Highness Kuroda will give you some advice."

Kuroda Rushui smiled and said, "Why is Your Highness Guanbai so self-deprecating? Your talent is obvious to all, and you and I have fought together. Didn't you still work very hard until the crusade against Odawara and Ou?
And your development of Hachiman Mountain City, whether it is delineating the layout, prospering agriculture and commerce, dredging waterways, and rebuilding livelihoods, these things are widely read.And since you became Guan Bai, the world has also received more favors, literature and art have flourished day by day, and many big names, ministers, and even His Majesty the Emperor have taken care of you... Your achievements are very dazzling in the eyes of the world. "

Xiuci smiled wryly: "Thank you for your compliment, it's just His Royal Highness... I really don't know what to do?"

Kuroda did not change his face like water, and asked: "Your Highness Guan Bai, haven't you tried talking directly with His Highness Taige?"

Xiuci was full of shame and said: "I tried it before, but it always caused new suspicions if I couldn't say a few words, and it was difficult for me to fully express what I thought in my heart during the conversation. Very embarrassing."

Kuroda Rushui nodded to express his understanding, and then said: "I can't fully grasp His Highness Taige's temperament, otherwise, how could I shave my hair and make atonement? As for the cause of these things between you and His Highness Taige, Undoubtedly it was because of the birth of Shaojun.

In fact, this kind of thing is easy to solve, but if it happens to Taige and you, it is very difficult to handle, because you and His Highness Taige are the masters of the world.And in terms of how you two handle things, it is also very different, so it is difficult for you and His Highness Taige to communicate.

Affected by this, your actions will always make His Highness Taige suspicious, and His every move will make you fearful. At this time, it is most likely to be used by traitors, so as to separate you and Taige to the greatest extent. Your Highness Guan Bai must be careful about the fragile trust between His Highnesses. "

Toyotomi Hideji saw that Kuroda Rushui's words hit his heart, and hurriedly asked for advice: "You are very reasonable. I admire and admire His Highness Taiko very much, and I also want to stand up to the sky like Taiko. At the same time, I am really afraid. He always felt that many things he did not fully satisfy His Highness Taige.

But no matter what, I have to say that I am absolutely loyal to Taige, and I am also loyal to Guan Bai in the future.Your Highness Kuroda, please teach me, what should I do? "

Kuroda Rushui sighed, and said: "This is very difficult. In fact, there are only two people who can save His Highness Guan Bai right now. One is the Beizheng Office, and the other is yourself. I spare no effort to speak for you, I only hope that His Highness Taige can listen to every word of the Beizheng Office, that would be a great thing.

As for Your Highness Guan Bai and you yourself, the most important thing right now is to be cautious in your words and deeds, and then wait for some time, during which you must not be reckless, and do not do things that may deepen the misunderstanding.Perhaps His Highness Guan Bai can go to relax during this period and try not to participate in the decision-making of major affairs. "Xiuci thank you.

Afterwards, Hideji was still depressed, but when Hideaki Kobayakawa arrived, Hideji still showed a long-lost smile.Xiuqiu accompanied Xiuci and brought several attendants out to relax. The two brothers came to live in Mount Hiei for a short time. They chatted and drank like they did in the early years, discussed Buddhism with monks of the Tendai sect, and visited the scenery to soothe the body and mind.

A few days later, one night, Xiuci was walking in the mountains, looking at the bright moon in the mountains and forests, suddenly thoughtful, and reminded himself to cheer up.At this time, Xiuci had a whim, and ordered his servants to fetch bows and arrows, and shot several arrows into the forest to cheer him up, but who knew that one of the arrows hit something, and he heard wailing.

Xiuci was quite surprised, and hastily brought people to investigate. It turned out that an arrow hit the ground in the neck of a mountain deer, and there was a puddle of blood around it.At this time, the mountain deer was still twitching and whining, but it was obviously dying.

Mount Hiei is a sacred place of Buddhism, where killing has always been forbidden. This unexpected turn of events made Xiuci at a loss. What's more, this scene happened to be discovered by a passing monk. Xiuci suddenly felt that something was wrong, so he had to take Xiuqiu and his attendants down the mountain overnight and return to Kyoto.

After returning to Kyoto, in addition to handling daily official duties, Xiuci was always worried that the accidental killing that night would be severely punished by the Taige, so he often drank and sang songs to relieve his depression.

This led to another incident. One day, Xiuci rode out of Beijing after drinking, but accidentally ran into a pedestrian. Xiuci dismounted and wanted to make a compensation, but Xiaomin did not dare to accept it. , is like a god to ordinary people, so scared that he dare not even say it.

When Xiuci was drunk, his consciousness gradually became blurred. Seeing that he didn't know what to do, he suddenly couldn't control his emotions, became angry, and suddenly drew his knife to kill him.The attendants stopped Xiuci's atrocities one after another, and it happened that Hideaki Kobayakawa came to take Xiuci back to Juledi to recuperate.

After Xiuci woke up and learned about this, she knew that she had made a big mistake and would leave someone to talk about it, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi would definitely commit the crime.Every time I think of this, I become more and more frightened, and finally make up my mind to voluntarily give up Guan Bai's position.

So disheartened, he didn't negotiate with his retainers, avoided his attendants and left Juledi quietly, but he didn't know where to go.

At this time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's confidant General Masanori Fukushima quickly learned of Hideji's killing behavior in Mount Hiei and Kyoto.Fukushima Zhengzhi and Toyotomi Hideji have always been at odds, and have long hated each other. Zhengzheng is also extremely worried that Xiuci will be unfavorable to him when he truly becomes the lord of the world in the future, so he also placed eyeliner beside Xiuci, always waiting for the opportunity.

At this time, he happened to learn about the killing, and Fukushima Masaru knew that the opportunity had come, so he began to deploy to the attendants.

Masayoshi Fukushima sneered and said: "That guy Hideji has always disliked me, and I also dislike him. This kid became even more defiant after he became Kanbaro. Once His Royal Highness passed away, if Hideji is still Kanbaro, then I will Time is running out. It just so happens that Xiuci and His Highness Taige are suspicious of each other, and this time they have committed such a big mistake, it is a great opportunity to get rid of him."

The attendant then asked: "Master, but your opponents are Kato Kiyomasa and Ishida Mitsunari and others, what should they do? Besides, Hideji is His Highness Guanbai after all, is it wrong to target Guanbai?"

Seeing that the time has come for Guan Bai, Fukushima Masaru would not give up lightly, stood up enthusiastically, and said excitedly: "Kato and Ishida are nothing to worry about, the real danger is Hideji, after all his surname is Toyotomi!

However, so what if he is Guan Bai?Now Taiko only wants to pave the way for Shaojun. Xiuci is just an eyesore to Taiko now. Taiko needs some reasons to convict Xiuci and eventually remove Xiuci.

Regarding the current matter, I don't need to impeach him positively, I just need to spread the news and exaggerate the killing of Xiuci.Those little people are ignorant and ignorant, and they will definitely spread rumors, so it won't take long for Guan Bai's notoriety to spread all over the world.

Hmph, when His Royal Highness Taige finds out, Xiuci will not be far from being dismissed.And as long as that kid Xiuci is no longer Guan Bai, then he will no longer be a threat to me. " Seeing that the lord has a plan in mind, the attendant gladly accepts the order.

Sure enough, just as Fukushima Masamori thought, the speed of folk dissemination of news is extremely fast, and the facts are becoming more and more exaggerated, from the wanton killing of Mt. Pregnant women, caesarean sections, killing creatures, etc., all kinds of rumors emerge in endlessly.

As a result, the folks began to spread the notoriety of "killing Guanbai", and it just so happened that Xiuci is still inexplicably missing, so the situation deteriorated rapidly, and it has reached the verge of losing control completely.
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