Chapter 12 Quiet Night Sao

"Thank you so much." Channi thanked Yousong from the bottom of his heart, and said with joy, "It is simply a vivid portrayal of my brother. The painting is so good, I am afraid that I will be reluctant to take it to Miaoxin Temple and want to keep it there forever. This hermitage is always by my side." Hanbei Shigeharu died in June of the seventh year of Tensho, and this year happened to be the seventh anniversary of his death. He wanted to take this opportunity to mount a portrait for his brother, and take it to Miaoshin Temple to make offerings in summer.It just so happened that Haibei Yousong traveled here, and once he expressed his heartfelt feelings, he asked him to paint with a pen.

"Where, instead of offering it in the temple, it is better to put it by your side. I will miss it day and night. I believe that the deceased will feel very gratified. As a painter, I will also feel extremely honored." Tomomatsu continued: "This is just a drawing, which can be revised. If you have any comments or dissatisfaction, please feel free to point it out." After asking so many times, Tomomatsu rolled up the drawing and said that he would use this as the basis for drawing, and then he was ready to return. "It's already evening." Channi and Atongwan stayed behind, "Although there is nothing to entertain..." As they spoke, one of them hurried into the kitchen, and the other lit the lamp. You Song asked to leave before he was free, and the dinner was served.

The two even brought up wine, entertained Yousong warmly, and exchanged pleasantries, "It's all made with things sent by others", "The hospitality is not good" and so on.For Tomomatsu who accepts his unilateral entrustment but paints with such care, Zeni feels that such hospitality is still not enough, and in the face of Zenni's kindness, Tomomatsu also keeps drinking. You Songben is good at wine, and even if you go back to the homes of the people in the tall grass where you live, there is no one to talk to every night, so you simply sit down and say: "Drinking in the nunnery may cause many people in the village to criticize, but the kindness If it’s difficult, I won’t be polite.” Then he took the wine glass and brought it to his mouth.The season is suitable, the plum fragrance is faint at night, and Tomomatsu once again tasted the pleasure of being slightly drunk.

"You don't need to pay attention to the words of the people in the village." Channi held the wine bottle and said, "We monks don't need to care about the words of the world. Sir, you are also a high-level painter who does not serve the powerful and is a friend of Baiyun. Why? How else can I say that?" "Hahaha. Master Zeni really knows how to get to the point. I don't care about gossip, but I suddenly think that it will add trouble to you." "Nowhere, no way at all." "But I, Yumatsu, are wanted, do you know that?" "Wanted body?"

"After the Battle of Yamazaki the year before last, there were two people who stole the heads of the three rivers in Kyoto. At that time, the wise side suffered a crushing defeat, and the heads of the dead were constantly being discarded on the rivers in Kyoto, right?" "It's been a long time since there was a bloody incident in the world, but there are rumors." "In the beginning, the head of Mitsuhide-sama, who was killed by the people of Ogurisu, was stolen by someone in the middle of the night. A few days later, the head of Saito Neizosuke, the veteran general of the wise people, also disappeared. The commotion is abnormal, hahahaha!"

"Is it Mr. Tomomatsu who did it?" "At that time, this incident attracted a lot of attention, and it was a sensation!" Tomomatsu just smiled, neither denying nor affirming.He has not been on the battlefield for a long time since he gave up the life of a general and lived among the unfettered mountains and rivers, but in the depths of his heroic laughter, there still remains the echo of the emptiness of the battlefield. Looking back at his life, Tomomatsu, Takenaka Hanbei, and Atong's father Masahide Ono, etc. were once listed as retainers of Inabasan Saito Yoshiryu in the Mino congregation. In the sixth year of Yonglu, Saito was destroyed by Nobunaga Taking this as a turning point, the Takenaka clan, Atong's father, and Kaibei Yumatsu scatter towards their different destinies.

In other words, the three people who were originally from the same hometown and scattered on the same tree met again under the lamp tonight after many years.Although not explicitly stated, I believe that the three of them have this feeling in their hearts. It is precisely because of this connection that when Takenaka Hanbei died in the seventh year, when he was accidentally entrusted by his blood relatives for his portrait, Tomomatsu also poured extraordinary efforts into his brushwork.After Hanbei retired to Kurihara Mountain, and then was recruited by Hideyoshi, the two never met each other in the end, but they met several times cordially with Hanbei when they were weak.But he didn't expect these memories to help him become a stroke in that drawing.

"What a pity, anyway." Even Tomomatsu also recalled the past, presumably Zeni tonight also recalled the spring night on Mount Kurihara when he served his elder brother.I don't know if this is true, Zeni suddenly said very rarely: "There is really nothing to entertain guests, so at least listen to the poor nun's piano first." "Well, good!" Ah Tong also became interested when he heard this, and hurried over with a piano in his arms. "Master Zeni's piano skills are quite superb, and he has practiced the secret song to the extreme! But no matter who begged, Master Zeni never played it. It seems that the thoughts tonight are high, which is unusual!"

Ah Tong explained to Yousong that she herself seemed to have encountered an unexpected surprise, sitting sideways and wholeheartedly waiting for the secret song to be played. Sonchini plucked the strings in front of him and said, "My late brother's piano skills are better than mine. When I lived in Mt. Kurihara, my brother played alternately with me, and I didn't even notice that the moonlit night was getting darker." .” Between the eyelids, he seemed to have seen his elder brother was still there. The strings began to sing.The mysterious and wonderful scale interweaves with the thirteen strings to produce infinite changes, and sometimes they are unified into a sound, which suddenly collapses, scattered, approaches, and distances; sometimes it makes the person sitting feel surrounded by waves and is about to sink into it Suddenly came to the glorious and bright paradise, and my heart was bright.

The long and endless cultural changes, the rise and fall of several times, and when facing the fate of sometimes ups and downs, the laments, joys, and games and battles of all beings have become scales; the sound of rain and wind, birds and insects, in nature Some sounds are also included.Ah, that's incredible... Yousong didn't know what the secret song was, because he had no knowledge of music.But as soon as he closed his eyes, the vicissitudes of the world he felt shuttled through his mind like hallucinations. At this time, as if to wake up the dreamer, there was a sound of people outside the chaiyuan of the nunnery, obviously accompanied by the sound of horseshoes stopping.Immediately afterwards, there was a voice from the direction of the gate that seemed to be a warrior coming to ask for an audience: "Excuse me, excuse me! Is this the residence of Mr. Songqinni?"

"There seems to be someone outside the door..." Yumatsu murmured softly, trying to get Zeny's attention, but Zeny continued to play without paying attention.Finally playing to the end of the song, he slowly said to Atong: "Who will come in the middle of the night? You go and see." "yes." After a while, A Tong came back to report: "People outside said that there seemed to be outsiders in the nunnery, so I can't disclose their names. I only said that Mr. Zeni knew it when he saw it. He looked like a member of the martial arts family in the capital, and there were three attendants leading him. Two horses are standing outside the house." Channi shook his head unexpectedly and seriously, and said, "I don't meet people who don't even tell their names at night. This is a nunnery. You tell them to go elsewhere if they want to stay." "Yes." Atong got up and went to the door again.It took a lot of time this time, and it may be that the two sides had some disputes. Yousong left the dining table and said goodbye to Channi: "I have been here for so long without realizing it. Since it is a samurai family in the capital, it will be troublesome, and the wanted ones should escape first... It is really pleasant to spend half a day with you. " "Hey, what's the matter, it's okay." "No, dim and slightly drunk, just watching the plum blossoms at night and going home to bed." "Alright." Saying that, he personally sent Tomomatsu out. At this time, a forty-year-old martial artist dressed as a serious walker was blocking the door, arguing with A-Tong about whether to pass the pass.Seeing a slightly drunk man coming out, the warrior looked at him strangely, then looked at Zeni, couldn't hide the surprise on his face, and stared straight at Yumatsu leaving. After Tomomatsu's back disappeared outside Shibagaki, the warrior saluted the Zen nun and said, "I think you don't remember, Shimohashiba's retainer Muto Kiyozaemon. Besides, this..." He pointed to the standing behind him A monk, "This is the master monk Jianzang of the Tatou Daxinyuan of Miaoxin Temple." "Really, please come in." Zeni didn't treat him like a stranger, and let the group of people enter the inner room with a generous manner. It was too late to clean up the dinner and the piano, so they were all placed in the corner of the room.Master Zenzo, as if it was a disgrace to himself, gave his companion a contemptuous wink. "I don't know what's important?" Channi said. Fortunately, the other party asked first, and Muto Kiyozaemon pretended to forget the etiquette and replied immediately: "To be honest, I will come here from Osaka Castle when I receive an important secret order to go to Kuroda Castle near the Kiso River. Bodhi Mountain is not far from the road, so Hideyoshi-sama asked me to come and ask for your latest news. So we made a special trip to come here without breaking the path." "That's really hard work for everyone." Channi said as if it had nothing to do with him. Muto asked his attendants to unload the items on the horse and presented them to Zenni.They were all gifts from Hideyoshi, including several bolts of silk, double boxes containing tea utensils, and other things, even if they were exchanged for gold and silver, the amount was quite a lot. Songqinni didn't pay attention to the gift, but he saw Hideyoshi's friendship.After many years, the man still did not forget himself. Even though he had already become a monk, Channi still felt a burst of joy in his heart. "Even if it's not out of love between a man and a woman, the love between people is still pure. Hideyoshi's heart must be the same, no, it must be like this. Although these gifts are useless to me now, this heart is still Thank you very much." Zeni thought so, and after thanking him solemnly, he entrusted the two messengers with a message: "My lord, please tell me when you return to Osaka Castle. As you can see, the poor nun lives very peacefully every day. .” "I will convey the truth." Kiyozaemon replied hastily. "The woman who used to be the lord's own heart should have been more courteous, but just now I saw a strange man at the door, and played music without fear in the serious nunnery. In addition, I witnessed the mess of the banquet. There is nothing I can do to lose respect." Kiyozaemon explained to himself, deliberately putting on a rude attitude. However, Zeni never showed a good face to displeased guests, so no matter whether Kiyozaemon was rude or not, Zeni didn't need to ask. Sonkini turned to Atong who was tidying up his surroundings and started laughing, while Kiyozaemon also whispered to the accompanying Master Kashizo.After a while, Master Jianzang said to Channi: "I have some important matters to discuss, can I ask that young woman to step down for now?" Such a trivial matter is just a matter of little effort, Zeni motioned to Atong, and Atong stepped back, Seizaemon changed his expression, and began to speak solemnly. The so-called secret talk is actually such a thing. Now the development of the situation is inevitable, and all the things so far are just the prerequisites for the start of this war, which is the key to truly dividing the world.And now the smoke is starting to rise in Ise and elsewhere.Kitabata Nobuo suddenly began to actively appeal to powerful samurai from all over the world, especially to form a comprehensive offensive and defensive alliance with Tokugawa Ieyasu in the East China Sea, and Ieyasu finally started to act, making his original intentions clear to the world. According to reports from the spies, Nobuo moved to Qingzhou before mid-March this year, and Ieyasu also set off from Okazaki. of the combined army. If this is the case, then the decisive battle of the Great War must be in the Ono mountain area with Ise, Mino, and Mikawa as the outline and the Kiso River as the center.It can be said that Hideyoshi's consideration on this point cannot be negligent. The construction of Osaka Castle has been completed, and the public security organization in Kyoto has been roughly established. Hideyoshi will naturally not sit back and watch the opponent's troops step into this new territory, the capital of this emerging force, and will definitely go eastward to join forces with Tokugawa Kitabata's coalition forces. war. And the secret talk is about that. Among the strategic locations near the Kisogawa River is Kuroda Castle. The lord of the castle is Sawai Saemon Yushige. This castle guards the trail leading to the Owari Territory, so it is highly valued by Lieutenant General Kitabata Nobuo.Although it was very difficult, if he could be persuaded to join his side, not only would it be convenient to enter the Kisogawa River, but he would also have a 70% advantage in the overall strategy. He could easily attack Owari and Mikawa, which would become an absolute advantage for the coalition forces to enter and exit. No matter what, Sawai had to be persuaded.If you want to benefit, you must not be stingy, and all conditions are as he wishes, and you must persuade him at all costs. That's what Hideyoshi ordered.It seemed that it was not enough to send Muto Kiyozaemon alone as an envoy, so he asked the eloquent Oshinin Zenzo master monk to set off from Osaka together. When leaving, Hideyoshi begged again: "After seven years of separation, I don't know that Hanbei's younger sister, Axi, is safe now. You can stop by and pay a visit on the way, and say hello on your behalf." The protagonist is affectionate, and always cares for the women after parting.Kiyozaemon took the order and set off, but for the envoy who was about to risk his life to go to the enemy's camp for countermeasures, it was a pleasure to visit along the way.But on the way, he discussed with Lord Jianzang, and this matter was unexpectedly lucky.The place where Axi-sama is located is only twelve or thirteen miles away from the destination Sawaizaemon's castle. If you go directly to Kuroda Castle rashly, there are many dangers and you may fail.It's better to settle down at the bottom of Bodhi Mountain first, agree on a plan, change your luggage, and get in touch with the inside, hoping to be safe before sneaking into Kuroda.Thinking about it, this is the best stepping stone you could ever ask for. Lord Jianzang also thinks this is the best policy.If there is a mistake in this errand, neither of them can survive, so they must use their wisdom. "Although fame is always accompanied by danger, if you die, nothing is useless." Both of them thought this in their hearts. But Muto Kiyozaemon didn't tell Zenn everything truthfully, only told a part of it, pretending that his thoughts were Hideyoshi's order, and asked: "I'm sorry to disturb your Qingxiu, but please let me know today." Waiting to stay here. Waiting until tomorrow, I have to come to you to ask for your favor, and go to Kuroda City with us." Songqinni quietly heard Zaemon's ups and downs, and asked expressionlessly, as if it had nothing to do with him: "Oh, why, the poor nun must go to Kuroda?" Facing the calmness of the other party, Kiyozaemon said impatiently: "This is the order of the lord! First, please ask Mr. Zenni to enter Kuroda Castle quietly to inquire about Sawai's wishes, and then you will introduce us. This can also deceive people. It is a good strategy .” "It bothers me a lot." "Why?" Kiyozaemon said sharply. "You ask why, as you can see, the poor nun is a disciple of the Buddhist school, an idler, not useful for war." "No, no, it is because of your status as a Zen nun that it is beneficial to act. This is an order from Osaka Castle, and you cannot refuse." "No matter who ordered it, getting involved with such things will make the dead brother sad. My brother was born in a martial arts family, but he has seen through the fate of the people in the martial arts. And Hideyoshi, who forced my brother to join his army camp, is naturally in front of my brother. In life, great and extraordinary... The elder brother has been walking down Kurihara Mountain until he died of illness and died in Hirai Mountain. He often laughed at himself: "Knowing that walking like this will end like this, but still coming here, it is really stupid. My sister, you should be strong and live." That's why the poor nun resigned and became a monk until now. My lord messenger, please learn from me." "..." Hearing this, Kiyozaemon couldn't refute for a moment.However, Master Jianzang, the eloquent debater, laughed. "That sounds good, Mr. Channi, is this really the case?" Master Jianzang began to curse: "What happened to the man who just sneaked out just now? It is understandable to play the piano in the nunnery, but it is not considered to let a man enter and hold a banquet." What? Recently, taking advantage of the turmoil in the world, the behavior of monks has become more and more excessive, especially for female nuns. I also heard that in Kyoto, men who like rare things say that they can’t talk about sex if they don’t know how to buy nuns. Thinking that this kind of lewdness is prevalent in this remote mountain! No matter how lonely you are now, but thinking about the past, don’t you feel ashamed? It’s a shame to Hideyoshi! How can such a nun entrust such a big thing! Muto-sama, stay here forever It's useless! Let's go!" Originally, the Zen monk's mouth was not clean, especially the master Jianzang was still chewing his tongue, which was really unbearable. However, Songqinni just smiled and didn't hold back. He looked at the two and said, "Are you leaving? Then hurry up." Kiyozaemon's expression changed. "Where should we go from here? Lord Jianzang said a bit too much. There is no hotel in the mountains, and there are five people including the entourage. If they wander around the village, it will definitely cause rumors. We should not care about small things, big things The most important thing." Thinking of this, Kiyozaemon hastily apologized, and comforted the nonchalant Zeni, saying, "No, no, Master Zeni, please don't mind! The Tibetan Lord is notorious for his poisonous tongue, besides what he said It's not from the bottom of my heart! Please forgive me!" Soncini felt extremely funny and laughed out loud.Kiyozaemon summoned his entourage, and after deciding to stay, he asked Otong where the horses were tied, and he himself began to unload his luggage. "It is indeed ruthless to drive everyone out in the middle of the night, please feel free to do so." Zenny walked through the narrow corridor, stealthily entering the small room opposite.Muto's entourage was led by Atong to the kitchen and began to prepare dinner, causing a commotion.The dry food was carried all the way on horseback, and because the local wine was said not to be drunk, even the wine from Kyoto was brought along. "Oh, what a failure. What a failure tonight!" Lord Zenzo was speechless, blushing and shaking his head.It seems that the group of people are all strong drinkers, and they cannot sleep without drinking during the journey. "What defeat do you mean?" Kiyozaemon asked strangely. "The cursing just now is a good trick of the Zen monk to seize the edge. Who would have thought that the Zen monk would not be moved by it." "As expected of Hanbei Shigeharu's younger sister, she is really amazing. If she is allowed to go to Kuroda Castle, she will definitely be able to lead the way for us." "But she has made it clear that she won't go." "Go and ask again tomorrow morning. If it still doesn't work, you have to give up." "I'm afraid you won't listen to her tone." "Well, I won't listen. Recently, I have also met extraordinary nuns. An outstanding nun is beyond the reach of even male monks." "Are you also amazed by it?" "Just like the rumored Hui Chunni." "Who is Hui Chunni?" "In the Kamakura period, a beautiful woman who was born in Sagami Valley, became a monk after the age of thirty, leaving countless lovers at a loss. But she still hangs out with monks, young and old, after entering Buddhism." "It seems that there were many Zen monks like you in the Kamakura period!" "Hahahahaha, um, that's true. Among them was a very passionate monk who loved the nun ecstatically. One night, the monk's blood surged up, and he forced him with his wrists, trying to satisfy his lust and release his heart. The burning pain. At this time, Hui Chunni said: "It's just a small matter. But since the Zen monk and I are both monks, we should choose a place that is not contaminated with vulgarity to meet and have fun." Then she emphasized: "But I will not ask the Zen monk to have Go there.'” "I see, then?" "The young monk who was in love with each other agreed without hesitation, vowing that as long as Hui Chunni can fulfill his wish, he will go through fire and water. A few days later, everyone on the mountain gathered in the lobby of the temple. A nun was naked like a naked Guanyin, Standing awe-inspiring on the steps, he said to the public with an ethereal and subtle voice: "Master Zen monk who sneaked into the poor nun's room the night before, today the poor nun came here to meet you as promised. Come quickly, let me satisfy your wishes as you wish." Lust!'" "It's amazing! The monks in the mountain are also stunned!" "It is said that the young monk involved has escaped." "Oh, how pitiful! In this way, I have to sympathize with that young monk." "There's no need for that. Wouldn't it be fine if you didn't become a monk?" "That's true. Is that Hui Chunni really such an outstanding beauty? It's a pity to hear you say that." "There are even more shocking rumors about Hui Chunni... Forget it, let's not talk about it." "Why, why don't you continue?" "In front of a beautiful young girl, it's a bit hard for me to say anything about it." Hearing this, Kiyozaemon noticed that Atong had come here and sat down at some point.His slightly pale face was reflected in the flickering lights, and facing Lord Zenzang's explicit words were as peaceful as a windless flower branch. "Ah, there is also a Huichuni here." Kiyozaemon said as if he was really surprised.