Jinyi Night Walk

Kyoto was built in imitation of Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty in the Zhaojin Kingdom, and it was named Changlijing (the capital of peace and tranquility). It has a history of more than 600 years, but the whole of Kyoto has so far looked more solemn and luxurious. , still only the emperor's palace and noble mansions, as well as temples.The most here are temples, "three steps, one temple, seven steps, one shrine...", these buildings constitute the main body of Kyoto, Xia Xun entered a temple, but among the thousands of temples and shrines in Kyoto, it is relatively Small one.

Fortunately, although the temple is small, it is well-equipped with all internal organs, and the gate is also spacious. In terms of the momentum of the building, it is still as much as possible to imitate the Tang system.This style will never be seen in later generations, because during the "Onin Rebellion", the entire Kyoto was burned to a wasteland, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi rebuilt Kyoto after he unified Japan. Taxes are based on width and narrowness, and as a result, the gates of later buildings are relatively small.

Xia Xun put on a look of excitement and casual browsing. He has already entered seven temples in this way, and this is the eighth one.After wandering around in the courtyard for a while, the guards hinted to him that no one was following him, and Xia Xun suddenly went around to the back temple.

In the temple, a little novice came up to meet him at the right time. Without saying anything, he just bowed slightly to him, and then led him to walk back. Xia Xun didn't ask any more questions. When he arrived in front of a meditation room, the little novice gently Opening the barrier door and bowing slightly to Xia Xun, Xia Xun walked in. The little novice closed the barrier door, put his hands together, and walked away as if nothing had happened.

This is a well-defined bedroom with tatami mats on the floor. There is a small table next to it with tea on it. Behind the table sits a woman cross-legged. She is dressed gracefully and is a Japanese aristocratic woman. The "shallow dew" in the modern style, the silk-net-like black gauze hanging down is covering the chin, revealing a white, delicate, round and slender chin.

Xia Xun gave her a slight salute and sat cross-legged across from her.

The woman raised her hands, and gently took off the "shallow dew" on her head. Although her hair style and attire looked like Japanese aristocrats, Xia Xun naturally recognized her charming face. It's Mrs. Xizhu.

"Xu'er met her foster mother!"

Mrs. Xizhu is Xie Yufei's godmother and treats her like her own daughter. Now that Xie Yufei is married to Xia Xun, Xia Yi follows Xie Yufei and calls her foster mother.Mrs. Xizhu smiled slightly and said, "Yufei is going to give birth soon?"

Xia Xun said: "Yes, it's time to give birth in a month or so, but... the state affairs are busy, but I can't take care of them by my side."

Xia Xun paused, and then said: "Brother Gao Sheng has already dealt with it. From then on, in the secret files of the Jinyiwei, nothing about his every move will be found again."

Mrs. Xizhu nodded happily. Her precious daughter married Ximen Qing. Mrs. Xizhu naturally hoped that her son-in-law would be peaceful and not to have an order descend from the sky at any time to disturb his life.Xia Xun then completely erased Ximen Qing's information from the secret file. From then on, he was a free man, and there would no longer be a secret identity to restrain him.

"Madam, how is the love affair here?"

Mrs. Xizhu said: "Fortunately, everyone in the clan in Japan has traces to follow. It is impossible to pretend to be a clan. I am still pretending to be a businessman. I made a fortune through doing business, but I have not A businessman with power and status, this identity has gained his trust, and I have successively donated large sums of money."

When Master Xi Zhu said this, Dai Mei frowned slightly: "Is such a trip worth it?"

"worth!"

Xia Xun said affirmatively: "Sometimes, benefits cannot be measured by money. Ganniang is an independent line in Japan, and the people in Qianlong don't know the people on your line, and they don't know what you are doing. , you still have to maintain your independence. Now, I don’t need my godmother to do anything. You just need to do a good job in business, earn more money, have a place in Kyoto, and donate some money to Dajue Temple from time to time. , this investment will always pay off.”

Xia Xun thought for a while, and then asked: "This abbot of Dajue Temple, is there any move?"

Mrs. Xizhu said: "Master Nan resigned his honorary title and military service five years ago, and now he is surrounded only by Aye Shiwei, Gongwei, his father and son, and Liutiao Shixi and other close officials, and Yoshida Kanxi, and his father and son. Tell him the way of God, other than that, don't do anything!"

Xia Xun smiled and said: "There is no abnormality, so it is suspicious. Just wait, he will explode one day, and what we have to do is to increase his strength as much as possible, so that when he explodes, there is not enough the power of!"

If a Japanese person is standing by now, he will know what they are talking about.The abbot of Dajue Temple mentioned by Xia Xun and the Nanzhu mentioned by Mrs. Xizhu are the same person, that is, he accepted the conditions of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, gave up the title of emperor, and handed over the three artifacts. After the reunification of the North and the South, he lived in Daikakuji Temple in Kyoto, and was honored by the Northern Emperor as the "Emperor of the Undying" and "Emperor Supreme".

Five years ago, Hou Kameyama resigned his honorary title and military battle. The Queen of Beitian Komatsu and Taizheng Minister Ashikaga Yoshimitsu did not refuse. Since then, Kameyama has officially become a monk, named Jin Bingxin, and lived in Dajue Temple lived a life of seclusion.

But Xia Xun did not forget about this outdated emperor. Among the daimyos and guardians of the former Southern Dynasty ruled area, Hou Guishan still had great influence.One of the conditions for him to agree to give up the title and power of the emperor is that the throne of the emperor will be inherited by the northern and southern dynasties in turn, but will Beixin really agree?

Now Emperor Gokomatsu of the Northern Dynasty is in power. According to the agreement of taking turns in power, after Komatsu of the Southern Dynasty, the heirs of Emperor Gokomatsu of the Southern Dynasty should be on the throne. The throne was handed over to the Southern Dynasty. By that time, Hou Guishan, who had already given up the throne, would never give up.

I am afraid that Hou Kameyama has already realized this point. He is just waiting for Emperor Komatsu to make a clear attitude so that his teacher can be famous.

Xia Xun has always been curious about that young monk Yixiu, and specially ordered someone to inquire about his news. Only then did he know that Yixiu is the son of the current Japanese Empress Komatsu. The reason why he became a monk was because his mother was a powerful official in the Southern Dynasty. The daughter of the Fujiwara family, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu worried that this dual identity would be detrimental to the rule of the Northern Dynasty, so after persecution, Emperor Komatsu expelled the son from the court.He became a monk at the Anguo Temple in Kyoto... and has always sent samurai to monitor him secretly.

Just imagine, if they are so afraid of the son of the current emperor who has a little connection with the Southern Dynasty, they will give up the throne to the heir of the Southern Dynasty emperor one day?Xia Xun saw this for sure, and also expected that Emperor Hou Guishan (because he had already become a monk and the emperor became emperor) would not give up when the time came, so he made some investments in advance.

This is not a gentleman, but anyone who wants to be a gentleman in politics is an idiot.History has long proved that there are only permanent interests between countries, and there are no permanent friends. Today's good honey is mixed with oil, but tomorrow's interests are not right, and tomorrow they will immediately turn their faces into enemies.Our "big brother" Su, our "eternal brother" Yin, and our "little brother plus comrade" Yue, who has never met in battle?

Therefore, Xia Xun didn't get into a rage because of Shiba Yoshimitsu's hostility, nor did he confided in his heart because of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's obedience and closeness. Everything he did was to protect the interests of his own nation and country.Eggs can't be put in one basket. Xia Xun didn't fully rely on Ashikaga Yoshichi and Ashikaga Yoshitsuji's brothers to fight against each other. The battle between the two emperors will undoubtedly cause even bigger waves.

Xia Xun didn't stay in this temple for too long, it took about the same time to visit other temples, He Tianyang knocked on the door on time, and Xia Xun left with him.

Xia Xun continued to wander and visit two temples, and then set foot on the return journey, passing through a street and entering the area of ​​the mansion of the clan's surname. The number of pedestrians on the road decreased obviously. Suddenly, the "female imperial chariot" came over and was carried by four stout bearers. There were two girls in kimono beside the sedan chair. It was a noble woman who was riding the sedan chair.

Japanese sedan chairs are almost the same, whether they are the "nomemo" used by women or the "carriers" used by generals, daimyo, and high-ranking samurai.This "female Yumu" is decorated with large golden patterns on the outside, and even the two handles are golden, very gorgeous.

Xia Xun is very difficult to understand. Judging from the Japanese people's decoration on the sedan chair, their nobles can't afford to ride in a spacious and comfortable Chinese-style sedan chair. Why do they have to design the sedan chair so small, with only one side? Pull the shoji door, people sit inside, don't you feel bored?

Xia Xun just glanced curiously. When the sedan chair came to him, a girl in kimono suddenly said in a low voice, "Your Excellency, Minister Ming, please get on the sedan chair!"

"What?" Xia Xun was a little dazed. At this time they were walking in a long alley, the trees on both sides were silent, and there was no one in front or behind, especially the address of the other party. The door suddenly opened, and a young woman with hanging hair and gorgeous kimono protruded from the inside, and nodded hurriedly to him: "Your Excellency, Minister Daque, please get on the sedan chair. I have something very important to do. Ask Your Excellency for advice!"

When Xia Xun saw her appearance, she was the young woman Dangju had seen in the garden of the Hana Palace, the birth mother of Ashikaga Yoshinori. Xia Xun suddenly understood something, "See? Meeting like this? If someone See, throwing it into the East China Sea won't wash it away. However, if it wasn't for the female family of General Ashikaga, it would be difficult to find a suitable opportunity and place to meet.

Xia Xun quickly made up his mind. He glanced back and forth quickly. Seeing that no one was following, he immediately bent down and got into the sedan chair.As soon as Xia Xun went in, the four bearers immediately struggled. Fortunately, the Yu Mou used parallel bars, so it wouldn't swing left and right, making the people in the car sad.

The sedan chair was very narrow, although the young woman shrank back quickly to make room for him, but such a big man got in, and there was no room to sit cross-legged, Xia Xun could only follow the Japanese rules Kneeling and sitting in the sedan chair, knee to knee with her, facing each other like worshiping a church.

Xia Xun leaned back slightly, and said helplessly, "Do we have to meet like this? It seems too crowded."

The young woman in kimono smiled shyly, bowed and apologized to him: "I'm sorry, Kasuga Bureau is having a hard time finding a suitable opportunity to meet with you, so I'm really bothering you."

The place was already narrow, and when she bowed again, her head was about to touch Xia Xun's chest.Xia Xun hurriedly said with a wry smile: "Ma'am, don't need so much etiquette. Please speak quickly if you have something to say. I'm afraid I'll sit like this... I won't be able to hold on to know more..."