Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1928 Return to Japan ([-]) Ishida visits Tokugawa Prefecture

On August [-]th of the third year of Keicho, Tokugawa Ieyasu learned the news of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's death, an hour after Hideyoshi passed away.Although Ieyasu knew that Hideyoshi's death was only a matter of time, what surprised him was that the person who came to inform him of the death was actually Ishida Jibu Shaosuke Mitsunari, who was obviously hostile to him.

That morning, Ieyasu was washing his face under Mrs. Agui, when Honda Masanobu rushed in in a panic: "Your Highness, an unexpected guest has arrived."

"An unexpected visitor? Is it from Misaki, or from Edo?"

"No, the person who came is the owner of Shitian Mansion."

"Thirty percent is here?"

"Yes. He came alone and said that he had a top-secret matter to discuss with His Highness."

Upon hearing this, Ieyasu immediately thought, has the Taige gone?But why did Sancheng come to inform him?According to his prediction, if Hideyoshi died, Sancheng would keep it secret first, and then plan North Korea's withdrawal, and pretend to say: "This is an order from His Highness."

He has always been fond of playing tricks and is self-righteous. After Taige's death, he will be so domineering and impose his will on the old man.

"Thirty percent come here...I see, please invite him into the hall." Ieyasu, who was getting fatter and fatter, invited thirty percent in first, and hurriedly changed his clothes.Because his stomach is too big, he can't even tie the belt by himself. With the help of A Gui, after a fuss, he finally changed his clothes.

At this time, the window paper has just turned white, and the birds have not yet woken up.

"Gui, the Taige is probably dead." Ieyasu felt his voice was in a trance: "From now on, Japan will be in trouble for a while."

As soon as Ieyasu got dressed, Torii Shintaro rushed over.Jiakang waved his hand lightly to him, and said, "We have a confidential matter to discuss, you should stay on the porch and watch out, don't come in." After leaving these words, he left the bedroom.

The arrogant and unruly Ishida Mitsunari actually came in person... Ieyasu was still wondering as he walked through the cold corridor.Sancheng didn't even take off his turban in front of himself, and he was even more unrestrained in front of the daimyo, making no secret of his hostility towards the Tokugawa clan, which made Asano Nagamasa and others sweat.

Such a [-]% would compromise with me after Taige passed away?It seems like it shouldn't be, but if so, how should I deal with it?

When Ieyasu walked into the living room, Sancheng bowed his head for the first time, and smiled at him.

Honda Masanobu also seemed to have a premonition. As soon as Ieyasu entered, he left a meaningful sentence: "Since this is a secret conversation, I forgive you for my resignation." Then he walked out.

Although others went out, they did not lift their guard against Sancheng.For the treacherous and self-willed Sancheng, Zhengxin is even more disgusted than Ieyasu.

Back in Fushimi Castle, Masanobu was very dissatisfied with the address of the Tokugawa residence.At that time, the person in charge of selecting the site was none other than Matsunari, who allocated a low-lying land in the east of Fushimi Castle to Ieyasu.The west side across a road was given to him.To the north and south are his confidantes Miyabe Yuzen and Fukuhara Nagataka.

As a result, the Tokugawa mansion is under their close surveillance.If a few more gun towers were built on the three mansions, and a few Jinghua cannons purchased from the Maritime Trade Alliance were placed, as long as they fired all the cannons, the Tokugawa Mansion would be wiped out in an instant.

This incident not only made the Tokugawa family furious, even Asano, Masuda, Otani and others couldn't stand it any longer, they frowned and said, "Shaosuke Jibu's hostility is too blatant."

Of course, [-]% of them dared to do this because they had Taige's backing behind them. Once Taige passed away, this situation would of course be broken.If Jiakang is a timid and quick-tempered person, living here, he must toss and turn every day, restless, restless, and may even lead to unexpected disputes if things go on like this.

Because Misunari, who has ulterior motives in the eyes of the Tokugawa retainers, is becoming more and more rebellious, Masanobu Honda and Shintaro Torii are suspicious of Misunari's visit.

"Ishida Jibu came to the humble house early in the morning. I don't know what to do?" Ieyasu sat down and asked.

Sancheng said with a serious face: "In another hour, Asano Nagamasa will send a big carp caught in the Yodo River to your mansion."

This is too unexpected.Ieyasu raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked, "Did Asano go fishing in the Yodo River?"

"Yes. He said he would dedicate one of them to His Royal Highness Zuofu, so that everyone can try it. Of course, everyone in the city will receive his carp."

Ieyasu nodded, and immediately said: "Before Asano sent the carp, you came to the humble house... So, it is false to ask me to eat fish, but it is true to ask me to fast? Thank you for your advice."

After hearing this, Sancheng's eyes lit up, but Ieyasu didn't look at him, but continued: "I don't need your advice, and Ieyasu will not eat carp during Taiko's funeral. Since you are here, I will naturally be stricter." Fast."

Thirty percent of what he said was speechless.

Ieyasu smiled ambiguously, and asked, "When did Taige die?"

"His Royal Highness Zuo Fu, please don't say the word dead lightly."

"I know it's a pain in the ass to know that the funeral has to be kept secret until the troops are withdrawn from North Korea."

Ieyasu was so calm that Sancheng felt a little overwhelmed.According to Sancheng's thinking, once Taige returns to heaven, the Zuofu, who had been "honest and upright" before, will immediately take off his mask and use his strength to oppress him, so he put on an air of arrogance throughout the morning.

"His Royal Highness Taige died at Yinshi." Sancheng said, "At that time, there were Qu Zhise Xuan Shuo and other imperial physicians, young master, Mrs. Dian, my servant, Asano Nagamasa, and Maeda Genyi were all there. When His Highness left, he was very calm, which can be regarded as End of life."

Ieyasu didn't listen to half of what he said, so he stopped listening.Compared with Hideyoshi's death, he is more concerned about Sancheng's real intention: what is his intention when he comes to inform Taige of Taiko's death in person?This is really suspicious.Of course, the funeral should be held in secret, but Sancheng deliberately kept it secret. If Kato Kiyomasa knew about his despicable deeds, he would definitely be deeply disgusted...

At this time, Jiakang seemed to have thought of something again, and frowned, "Isn't the Beizheng Office beside the Taige couch?"

Ieyasu was most concerned about the Beizheng Office.In his opinion, the only person who can take care of Hideyoshi in his clothes is Beizhengsuo who came from Osaka Castle.

No wonder, Hiderai was only six years old, and was just a naughty child who didn't know how to mourn his father's death at all.Mrs. Dian was worried about her future.

However, Sancheng, who has always cared for Hideyoshi and felt the most sorrowful Beizhengsuo, didn't say a word.Perhaps, Taige died when Ningning was extremely tired and went back to the room to take a rest?Ieyasu was worried that the so-called "end of life" was probably covering up something.

Three days ago, when Hideyoshi was sober, he called Ieyasu and Maeda Genichi to his pillow and asked: Ieyasu will be entrusted with major affairs in the world, and the task of assisting Hideyori will be entrusted to Toshiie... This is Hideyoshi's last order.That evening, he couldn't speak a word, and couldn't hear other people's words clearly, just like a living dead.

Jiakang didn't deliberately blame Sancheng, but said: "Since he has passed away, it means that Taige was very relieved when he went. Does Taige have a clear statement on what will happen behind him?"

Of course, Hideyoshi will not express anything, if there is, it must be Sancheng's will.Ieyasu knew this, but he wanted to ask.

Sancheng finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes."

"Ieyasu is all ears."

"The army withdrew from North Korea, and Taige's life and death must be kept absolutely secret."

"That's natural."

"The remains of Taige can be secretly buried in Amitabha Peak in Luodong with the help of Master Mushi of Koya Mountain." Having said this, Sancheng lowered his voice and said: "However, His Highness said in his last words that this matter can only be buried Five practice knowing."

Ieyasu ignored the doubts about him or the five elders in the so-called "Taiko's last words", but asked with a burning gaze: "Your Highness Zhibu, so you violated the Taiko's last words and reported the news to Ieyasu?"

A smile appeared on the corner of Sancheng's mouth, and he said, "That's right. After discussing with other officials, it was decided that only Mu Shiyingqi and Maeda Xuanyi should secretly send the remains to the burial place."

"Aren't you afraid of being blamed by the world?"

"About this matter, of course we have also considered it... For the common people, we will start quietly to build temples and mausoleums in the name of sculpting a giant Buddha."

"Sure enough, you are very thoughtful. That's why you played the big carp in Yodogawa."

"Yes. Therefore, Asano Nagamasa brought a batch of big carp. When it is delivered to His Royal Highness Zuo Fu's residence, His Highness must pretend to be ignorant and taste the delicacy of carp."

This plan is really clumsy... Although Jiakang was quite dissatisfied in his heart, once he blamed him, the situation would be difficult to deal with, so he said: "So, you also want to eat those carp?"

"It's over, and there's nothing we can do."

"His Majesty Jibu, we don't care about these things. According to what you said, you not only disobeyed Taiko's last words and came to inform me of Taiko's death, but you also betrayed Asano and Maeda, revealing the secret of carp to me."

Although Ieyasu's tone was gentle, there was no more profound sarcasm and irony than this.As expected, Sancheng's face turned pale upon hearing this.

"It happened for a reason."

"What's the reason? Ieyasu is all ears."

"You might as well tell His Highness the Zuo Mansion that this is actually an instruction from the wife of the Beizheng Office."

"Oh, that is to say, the Beizheng Office violated the Taige's last words?"

"When the Taige was dying, the Beizheng Office was not around, so I immediately went to report to my wife and begged her."

"You mean, the Beizheng Office was not there at the time, and you went to see her because you wanted something from her?"

"Although the Beizheng Office was not there at the time, we naturally couldn't hide the madam, so when the people in the city ate carp to hide the funeral, if the madam wanted to lose her hair—His Royal Highness Zuo Fu, if she lost even a strand of hair, then everyone All my hard work will be in vain... that's what I'm asking for.

Unexpectedly, the madam said that this matter will only be handled by a few officials, she is not at ease, so she wants me to report to His Highness immediately, hoping that His Highness will cooperate.The wife even threatened that if I didn't agree, she would cut off her hair on the spot. "

Ieyasu couldn't help being surprised.It turns out that Sancheng didn't come here on his own initiative to get close, but was entrusted by the Beizheng Office.Was it because Hideyoshi was not present at the time of his death that the Beizhengsuo's rhetoric was so fierce, or was it because he couldn't bear the carp-eating trick of his neighbors?But, was the Beizheng Office really not there at the time?

"Oh, for such a big event, Ieyasu should cooperate with all his strength. Besides, what is Taiko's last wish?" When he said these words, Ieyasu suddenly felt powerless.

I don't know if Hideyoshi thought that he would be fooled by this person after his death?As the saying goes, there is no proof of death, Sancheng and others pretended to rely on Taige's last words, and acted so recklessly, let alone the Beizheng Office, others would be furious.

When Taige was dying, of course it was impossible to speak. As long as [-]% still had a little respect for the deceased, he should inform the five elders and other important ministers of the death early, and discuss the aftermath together, which is in accordance with etiquette.

At that time, of course, everything had to be decided by Ieyasu, so how could there be farce like the big carp in the Yodogawa River?What Sancheng is doing now will of course arouse the resentment of the Beizheng Institute. This is a very sad and righteous condemnation of Sancheng by the Beizheng Institute.

It's just... Am I not responsible for this matter?Ieyasu suddenly felt ashamed of Hideyoshi.Of course, Sancheng cannot compare with Hideyoshi in terms of tolerance or talent.

Because of this, Ieyasu felt depressed, and didn't even have the energy to reprimand Sancheng.He also needs to listen to what kind of "last words" Sancheng will say, just like coaxing a child.

Hearing Ieyasu's question, Sancheng moved forward—maybe he mistook Ieyasu's question for a compromise with himself.

"His Royal Highness, the Beizheng Office's words are reasonable, and I cannot refute them."

Ieyasu held back his unhappiness, and emphasized slowly but firmly: "What I'm asking is what last words Taige left behind."

"The funeral must be kept secret, so that the ruling army can withdraw safely. But the opinion of the wife of the Beizheng Office is that it is not enough to have the signature of the executive and the supervising army on the withdrawal order." Sancheng cleared his throat.

"So, the Beizheng Institute has objections to the last words?"

"No, it's not that there is any objection. Ma'am is just worried that if the letter of the Taige's death is leaked to North Korea after the withdrawal order is issued, riots will be inevitable."

"I think this statement is justified, at least Kato and Xiaoxi are not on good terms."

"Madam also said that the order to withdraw the troops must be agreed by the five elders no matter what. In order not to delay the opportunity, I will take the first step to explain the truth to His Royal Highness Zuofu. I also feel that it is the best policy to discuss with His Royal Highness Zuofu before making a decision. .”

Ieyasu nodded slightly and listened to him.At this point, Ieyasu gradually understood Sancheng's true intentions.In fact, he didn't intend to visit on his own initiative, but felt that the opinions of the Beijing Institute of Political Science were impeccable, so he abandoned his previous decision.

"Zuo Fu, Mrs. Bei Zhengsuo's words, I really can't understand some parts." Sancheng lowered his voice, leaned forward and said, "After all, Bei Zhengsuo regards Zuo Fu as one of our own from the bottom of my heart, so I let you sincerely come to Zuo Do you want to help the government, or do you just want to use the power of the Zuo government to safely withdraw the troops? This mystery, no matter what, I will not be able to solve it."

After hearing this, Ieyasu began to seriously examine Sancheng—this man's city residence was indeed unusual.The anger in Ieyasu's heart was burning again.

When sending troops to North Korea for the second time, the Beizheng Office has always strongly supported Kiyomasa Kato, and let Governor Konishi and Kiyomasa compete for the first battle, which made [-]% unhappy.

Beizheng is supporting Kato, Fukushima, Kuroda, Asano, Hosokawa and others who have followed Hideyoshi since childhood, and they are a big obstacle in front of Ishida and Konishi.

But now the Beizheng Office has asked Ishida Mitsunari to discuss with Ieyasu, what is her intention?The implication of what Sancheng said just now is that if Ieyasu gets close to Kato and the others and joins forces with the Beizheng Office to deal with him, he is not afraid.
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PS: Today, due to an unexpected incident in an island country, I turned around to study the current political situation of the faction in the country, and the update time was delayed, so that it was more than 20 minutes late. Sorry, sorry.

By the way, I wrote Toyotomi Hideyoshi to death yesterday, but today... Cough, it’s a coincidence.

(End of this chapter)