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Chapter 19 after mount fuji

Harunobu wanted to accept Mrs. Suwa as a concubine, but the senior officials of the Takeda family opposed it and solemnly advised: "Although she is a woman, she has the blood of the Suwa family after all, so there is no need to take her close. Even if the other party is a weak woman, But I am afraid that the Suwa family's survivors will use her to plot evil." However, Kansuke Yamamoto, who is good at formations and valued by veteran officials, opposed all opinions and supported Harunobu.Because he thinks that Harunobu is a military commander with excellent civil and military skills, wise and wise, even if he keeps the enemy's daughter by his side, it may not be a disease, Harunobu should have such confidence.

Yamamoto persuaded: "Ah, everyone thinks so, it is wrong. If the lord is a mediocre general, he may be designed by the survivors of the Suwa family, but our lord is a very good general. I have seen many of them when I was young. He is a daimyo, but there is no one who is as wise as the lord, and the lord must be an unrivaled general in Japan in the future. Because the lord is such a talent, it is not so much that the survivors of the Suwa family are trying to do something wrong, it is better to say that they are afraid in their hearts. But It is necessary to pay attention to the psychology of fear, just like a mouse that is cornered will bite a cat to fight back. People are so scared that they don’t know what action they will take. On the other hand, if the lord wants to take Mrs. Suwa as his concubine, believe that the Suwa region The people on the street will say: "If the lady gives birth to a son, the Suwa family will be able to rejuvenate", and feel at ease. When the lady's son grows up to serve as a retainer of the Takeda family, they will be loyal to their duties. This is the way to turn evil into good fortune , It is also the way for the Takeda family to be safe and prosperous."

After listening to Yamamoto's remarks, the veterans couldn't help nodding their heads in agreement, restraining their objections.This theory is recorded in "Jiayang Military Supervisor".This book was written in the spring of the twelfth year of Tianwen.However, Kansuke took office in the Takeda family in the following year after the above-mentioned discussion, and Kansuke had not yet joined the Takeda family at the time of the discussion, which shows that it is a fabrication.This must be Harunobu's own reasoning to persuade the old minister.Harunobu's extermination of the Suwa family took place three years before Jinghu and others entered Shinshu via Hida.


Jinghu has heard a little about Takeda Harunobu.When he was in Echigo, he had already heard that Harunobu only led three hundred elite soldiers, and immediately captured Uninoguchi Castle, which his father Nobutora's eight thousand troops could not conquer for a long time, killed the famous castle general Hiraga Genshin, and exiled him again. Father, self-reliance, and the destruction of the Suwa clan. Most people admire Harunobu for his wisdom and bravery, but they have little to say about his way of exterminating his father and relatives.However, Jing Hu has a different view.He thought: "A lot of things have to be experienced to know what is right and what is wrong. It is not easy to exile father. There must be complicated inside stories that outsiders don't know and there is no other way; the Suwa family may also be destroyed because of the Suwa family. If there are objections to his expelling his father, and an attempt to conspire to send troops, it is a last resort to strike first!"

The reason why Jing Hu thinks this way is because he himself is in the position that his father doesn't love him, and he is dissatisfied with his eldest brother Qingjing. Perhaps in his heart, he may also have a subconscious mind to drive Qingjing away and replace him.He used to have sympathy for Harunobu, but when he entered Xinzhou Road and heard what the locals said along the way, his perception of Harunobu seemed to have changed. At this time, Matsumoto Taira was under the control of Nagashi Ogasawara, who lived in Fukashi (Matsumoto), and Jinghu and others only stayed here for two days. On the third day, they crossed the Shiojiri Ridge and marched towards Suwa.

At this time, Suwa County was managed by the Takeda family general Itagaki Nobugata. There was a village of Ogasawara on the ridge, and checkpoints were set up on the streets to strictly check the passing people and vehicles.Jinghu and the others claim to be practitioners traveling around the world. They came here from Echigo via Etsuchu, Hida, Shinshu, and Koshu. Not far from passing the checkpoint, it is a place overlooking Lake Suwa.The lake is sandwiched between steep green mountains, and the north and south sides are plains. There are not many ridges in the fields, and the golden waves in the fields undulate.

A group of people sat on the grass and rested. Xinbingwei said in a low voice: "Taking Suwa by the Takeda family is just the first step to manage Shinshu. The next step is probably Matsumoto Taira. Ogasawara probably didn't dare to take it lightly, so he built a fortress on the mountain and set up checkpoints, but this Shiojiri Ridge is not a steep terrain, I don't think it will be able to defend in the future." Togura and Hachiro replied: "If the Takeda family has this intention, they can't keep it, but do the Takeda family really have this plan? This Shiojiri Ridge is the only pass to Matsumoto, and Takeda has no defenses. I think Takeda My family seems to be more interested in Ina in the south than Matsumoto Taira. First, Ina is the territory of the Suwa clan. Takeda destroyed Suwa the year before last, and then seized the territory of Suwa's rebel general Yoshitsuji Takato, leaving only the city of Takato to him .I think the immediate goal of the Takeda family is to take over all the territory of the Suwa clan!"

Others agree with Tokura and Hachiro.Takato Yoshitsugu helped the Takeda clan destroy the Suwa clan because of collaborating with the enemy before the battle, and obtained the territory west of Miyagawa. However, he was not satisfied with this reward, so he sent troops to drive away the Takeda guards and occupied the upper and lower shrines.Harunobu was furious and sent troops to fight back. He was defeated and fled back to Gaoyuan, harassing the nearby villages, but then sent troops to Ina frequently. Xinbingwei said with a smile: "Really? Let's listen to Master Jinghu's opinion?"

Everyone was in favor of it, because Lu Jinghu's military insight was admired by everyone. Jinghu looked very serious, stared at everyone and said: "He is planning to attack Ina now, and there will be progress soon. If there is no progress, he will probably cross this mountain and enter Matsumoto flat! Although Ogasawara's side is tight on this mountain. On the other hand, Takeda was unprepared. On the one hand, he had no plans to proceed immediately, and on the other hand, he wanted to let Ogasawara take his guard lightly and neglect his defenses. In my opinion, the Takeda family was just waiting for Ogasawara to get used to being stable, without knowing it. Let your guard down! Poor! Although Ogasawara Choji is a brave general, he lost to the Kai man after all!"

His reasoning was simple and clear, but when I listened to it, I found that his tone was not as usual. Suddenly, he said through gritted teeth: "I hate that Harunobu!" Everyone was shocked and stared blankly at Jinghu. Jing Hu looked at everyone one by one and said: "Whether he exiled his father or killed his sister-in-law, there is nothing wrong with it in this Warring States period, but how is it proper for him to take his niece as a concubine?! Even if it is to appease the survivors of the Suwa family The method is too unethical and dirty. I don't like it, even if he wins the world, I will not respect him!"

Everyone held their breath and kept silent, not daring to answer.His plump cheeks were flushed with excitement, and his piercing eyes shone brightly.Although this kind of cleanliness is common among children and they get used to it when they grow up, they still feel that Jing Hu's behavior is unusual, and Jing Hu's occasional display of such sentiments makes them know that the master in front of him will be different from other generals in the future. What they feel at this time is not so much a kind of dependence as a kind of fear, just like the unreasonable fear when seeing an abyss that is too clear, or looking up at an unstained snow-capped mountain.
A group of people descended the slope, first went to Shimosuwa to pay homage to the lower shrine, and then went around to Kamisuwa to pay homage to the upper shrine. Three years have passed since the First World War in Suwa, and the deserted land has gradually returned to its old appearance. In front of the scenery of the lake, the town is full of smog. I don't know who said: "When the war broke out, the actions of human beings made people feel deeply impermanent, but after the war disappeared, and saw the speed of human recovery, I was amazed at the magnificence of human beings! The world is such an endless cycle." Everyone feels the same way. Soon, they arrived at Shangshe.The golden lacquer main hall is set against the giant cedar and the gloomy and lush mountain scenery, presenting a strange landscape, magnificent and solemn, which makes people feel awe. Outside the torii is a straight road facing northeast, and you can see Uehara Castle on the opposite mountain.Uehara Castle is the residence of the Suwa clan for generations, and it is currently managed by Itagaki Nobugata. This group of people all have the experience of losing their home city to the enemy.The Nagao family was able to regain Kasugayama Castle quickly, but the Suwa family has not regained it for three years, and there is no hope of regaining it.Everyone couldn't help feeling: "Suwa's old ministers are all depressed and hard to express!" That night, they stayed overnight at the club, and shortly after nightfall, Yataro Oni Kojima arrived and briefly reported what had happened to Jinghu. Afterwards, someone jokingly asked him: "How is your marriage? Let's hear it!" Yataro replied proudly: "Not yet, the young master just agrees to our husband and wife agreement, how can he act without authorization?!" "Isn't that hard work? The two of you just spent the night staring at each other and pressing your desires? I think you should do it! Isn't it?" Yataro was embarrassed and angry: "What are you talking about! I am a man, how could I lie?" "I didn't say you were lying! I just want you to tell the truth!" "You idiots, don't make fun of me, shut up!" Yataro roared, and everyone cheered. Only Jing Hu didn't laugh along with him.He was carrying everyone on his back, sleeping with his arms on his pillow, his short body drew a stiff curve.The love and desire between men and women is still at a loss for him, and he still feels very unhappy.
A group of people entered Koshu, saw Kofukan, and visited nearby shrines and temples, then took Kamakura Street and crossed Misaka Ridge.At the foot of the mountain, it is still the season of cool breeze in the morning and evening, but on the mountain road at an altitude of 1,525 meters, the wind at noon is as cool as the autumn wind. Looking up at Mount Fuji in front of them, they walked down the steep slope. When they reached a slightly flat place, a group of three or four women on horseback and guarding samurai came in front of them.These women are probably very noble ladies and wives!There are five warriors alone, and twelve or three other servants. It seems unlikely that this group of people should appear in this narrow path deep in the mountains.The women are all wearing smocks and doushi women's hats. The smocks and the skirts exposed at the hem are beautiful and elegant, especially the dress of the woman in the middle is even more dazzling.In the green shade of the mountains, the rustling wind, and the chirping of grasshoppers, it looks like a mirage. They whispered. "Who are these people?" "Where did you come from? Where are you going?" Just as they stood there in a daze, Wu Shang, who was leading the team, galloped up and shouted, "Back off! Back off! Take off the bamboo hat! Our wife wants to pass!" The six of them were about to kneel on the left side of the narrow path, and the warrior cursed again: "Back up a little more!" "Yes Yes." Everyone had to retreat to the grass beside the road and kneel. The group of people passed in front of them, everyone pretended to be terrified, but secretly looked at them.The woman in the center of the team is about sixteen or seventeen years old, her plump face still has the childishness of a little girl, but she is so beautiful.Her eyes were especially beautiful, she held the reins lightly and stared straight ahead, half-closed under her long lashes.But once in a while, when I look this way, my eyes are wide open as if in surprise, it is dark and clear, watery, as soft as velvet.
When the team was far away and they turned a corner and couldn't see it, someone said, "It's so beautiful, who is it?" They went down the ramp and saw three farmers chatting on the field, so they sent Tokura and Hachiro to inquire. "Excuse me, may I ask, where is that noble lady from just now? She is very beautiful!" "Oh, have you seen it too? She is indeed as beautiful as a fairy. She is Mrs. Suwa. She used to be the daughter of the Suwa family, but now she is Harunobu's concubine. Harunobu went hunting in this area three days ago, and she was reluctant to stay. She is in the city alone, and she brought her companions, she is so beautiful, it's no wonder Harunobu-gong is reluctant to part with her." "I see, thank you for letting me know." Tokura and Hachiro came back after inquiring and told everyone. "Is it her?" Everyone looked at the direction where the people and horses were going just now, and sighed in their hearts, what a deep sorrow was hidden under that innocent beauty like a little girl! "Damn guy!" Jing Hu said through gritted teeth. Although everyone felt the same way, they were surprised by his violent reaction.Jing Hu stared at the top of Mount Fuji in front of him, and walked forward with his lips pressed together. After walking forward for about five or six hundred meters, another group of people came head-on.The party was all men, ten on horseback and twenty on foot, most of them in light armor.Reflecting the sunlight around two o'clock in the afternoon, the armor was shiny, looking like an insect with a hard shell. Jing Hu and his party saw an eagle perched on the left fist of the man on the horse in the center of the procession, so they immediately ducked to the side of the road and knelt down knowingly. Harunobu was wearing a hunting suit, with an eagle tied to his left fist, and he was riding a sturdy black horse.He was twenty-four years old at the time, with fair complexion and a long face, and he was a handsome young man.With those sharp eyes, he watched a group of monks kneeling by the road approaching. When he approached, the little monk on the far side suddenly raised his face, and the two looked at each other. "Ah!" Haruyuki was secretly startled.I don't know whether it's the surprise that he is too young, or the bold eyes that don't match his bulging cheeks.But in an instant, the boy's eyes dropped, and Harunobi just rode by. Harunobu immediately forgot about it, and thought that there was nothing strange about the streets of Kamakura with all kinds of people coming and going.Then his thoughts turned, and he returned to Mrs. Suwa who had just gone ahead of him. Harunobu knew that Suwa Yorishige had a daughter before the destruction of Suwa's family, but of course it was not his younger sister.He didn't intend to seize this woman, but because he wanted to manage Shinshu, taking the Suwaguchi was the best strategy. It happened that there was someone in Suwa's family who responded, so Suwa was successfully eliminated. However, after seeing Suwa's daughter, he couldn't help being moved by her beauty, and couldn't help keeping her by his side.Although he also thought that this woman is the daughter of the enemy, to her, I have the hatred of subjugating the country and killing my father, I am afraid that the resentment is too deep, and it is not appropriate to stay by my side.But he just couldn't let go, and persuaded all his retainers to finally accept her as a concubine. In the past two years, Harunobu has been deeply in love with Mrs. Suwa, and she has also fallen in love with Harunobu.At first, she just endured the humiliation and had fun, but as time passed, she not only fell in love with Harunobu, but even respected him.I don't know whether it's Harunobu's gentle feelings that melted the ice of resentment in her chest, or whether she has grown up and realized the value of true love between men and women. Anyway, when Harunobu visits her, she is happy, but when Harunobu visits her less often, she feels sad and lonely. His heart was completely tied to Harunobu.As a result, Haruno loved her even more, and couldn't bear to leave even for a moment, even taking her with her when hunting. Harunobu hurried to the resting place, her mind was full of her beautiful figure.Thinking of whispering and lingering feelings beside the pillow at night, the corners of her tightly pursed lips raised slightly.But he also reflected on it. "My father and I have completely different personalities. I know myself very well. Although both father and son like to indulge in the things we like, I know how to measure it. I believe that everything, no matter whether it is good or bad, if it is excessive, it will bring disaster..."
Harunobu designated to stay overnight at a temple overlooking the Jinchuan stream.As soon as Harunobu arrived, Mrs. Suwa went out to greet her at the door of the back guest room. She had re-made her makeup and changed her clothes, and her face was full of fresh blood from playing in the wild all day long. "you're tired right?" "No." She held the saber that Harunobu had untied, revealing two lovely dimples. "Today there are a lot of prey, I am very happy, but this is not very interesting for you women!" "Where, I also find it interesting, but it seems that they are very pitiful." "Haha, do you feel sorry for the prey caught by the eagle?" Harunobu smiled, but suddenly sullenly went to the porch, staring at the clear sky. Mrs. Suwa was at a loss for the sudden change in Harunobu's attitude, and remained silent while holding the saber. Qingxin immediately noticed it, looked at her with a smile, and called out loudly: "Come here!" The lightly armed warriors outside rushed in immediately, kneeling in the moss-covered courtyard. "I met a group of wandering monks at Misaka Ridge just now, didn't you?" "yes!" "Those people are very suspicious, go and bring them! If they refuse, they will be arrested. If they dare to resist, they will be killed on the spot! Don't let them escape!" "yes!" The samurai got up and ran out of the hospital, greeted his peers, and immediately packed up and set off.Five samurai on horseback, followed by ten servants on foot, rushed along Tanigawa Road towards Misaka Ridge like the wind. on the other hand-- When Qingxin's men and horses passed by, Jing Hu suddenly felt bad, "Hurry up, maybe that pervert will send someone to chase us." "Would it? You can't see it at all!" Ghost Kojima Yataro said. But Jing Hu ignored him, "It's our luck if we don't chase, but if we chase, we will have nowhere to escape, no matter what, it's better to go fast." After speaking, he took the lead and rushed forward, and the others had to follow behind.They came to the shore of Lake Kawaguchi. If they crossed the lake, they could reach the foot of Mt. Fuji, but Jinghu still refused to slow down, and said: "This road can't be taken, let's turn to the side road!" He didn't give everyone a chance to complain, and climbed up the steep slope of Maoshan.After walking like this for an hour, the sun was setting in the west, but Jing Hu still hadn't let up. "Let's go! You can't feel at ease before dark!" After speaking, he hurried forward again.Soon, the sun had set, and the afterglow of the setting sun reflected on the clear Mt. Fuji, making the surroundings light. Someone muttered: "It's not so good when Mount Fuji is clear at this time!" At this time, I heard a faint "Hello" call from behind. Looking back, fifteen or six well-dressed warriors were waving at the top of Caoshan Mountain. "Look, it's chasing soldiers! Run! It will be dark in a while, and it doesn't matter once it gets dark." Without waiting for Jing Hu's instructions, everyone ran away in fright.They raced with the pursuers on the mountain for a while, and the afterglow of Fuji gradually shrank to the top of the mountain and gradually faded. At the same time, the foot of the mountain began to darken. It didn't take long for the mountain to be completely dark.
After going to Odawara to observe the situation of the Hojo Clan, and seeing Kita Kanto and Dewa, Jinghu and his party returned to Biwa Island, and it was mid-autumn. Since Jinghu decided to tour various countries without authorization, Usami was prepared to persuade him, but after the meeting, Usami only said: "It was my fault to stop you at the beginning. It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. , Traveling is knowledge, and it should be taken. However, fortunately, this time there was no accident, which is considered a fluke. However, it is a shame for a famous general to take chances in everything. I hope you will act cautiously in the future." Then, Usami said: "During your absence, I have observed the domestic situation and thought about it carefully. Today's Echigo is confronted by four major forces, temporarily maintaining a well-off state. These four forces are Kasugama's. Qing Jinggong, Jun Jinggong of Sanjo, Akita Hitachi of Kambara, and Biwa Island's subordinates. Since the subordinates are leaning toward Kasugayama, and Akita is leaning toward Junjinggong, generally speaking, the two forces are confronting each other. As long as the current situation is maintained The situation, these four families will always be independent forces. Qing Jinggong, who is supposed to crusade against the rebels and unify Echigo, seems to be satisfied with this well-off situation, and has no intention of working hard. Although I try to motivate Qing Jinggong, the general advice Words don't seem to be able to impress him, the only solution now is to break the current well-off situation." "break in?" "I want you to raise your troops to revolt. In this way, the Santiao side will not just sit back and watch, and will definitely send troops. This will destroy the balance of power. In this way, Lord Qingjing will not be able to indulge in sex games all the time. What do you think?" "Okay, I'm already getting impatient." As a result of further detailed discussions, Honjo Keihide of Tochio was notified to start the restoration of Tochio Ancient Castle. Tochio is a small basin surrounded by mountains, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack. In addition, it is only five miles away from Sanjo.To raise troops here, to Junjing, he must feel that his opponent is in front of him, and he has to stand up and respond.It is risky to do so, but it is useless to do otherwise. Jinghu and Usami immediately called for Honjo Qingxiu, Qingxiu happily agreed, and said with tears: "Although I have a small force, I hope to use my modest strength to revitalize the righteous teacher." The ancient city of Tochigao was built more than 200 years ago. Although it has been deserted for a long time, the city wall and the remains of the city wall are still there. The city wall can be filled with water from the Kariyata River.However, the city is located on a piece of wilderness, and the terrain is not ideal, but at this moment, I can't take care of so much. It is better to build the city quickly, the sooner the better.In addition to the Honjo clan and its leaders, Jinghu, Xinbingwei and others, as well as Usami's servants and leaders, were also dispatched, desperately rushing to work.Digging and building the wall was completed in a few days. When deciding to raise troops, Yataro's friends said to him: "Look, it's finally time for you to look forward to it, go and welcome Matsue!" Yataro was very embarrassed, "There is no need for that, anyway, she will come by herself when she hears the news." But those people didn't give up, "How did the news spread to that remote mountain and wild place, you have to pick her up no matter what!" "Why must I go? There are many people who can inform her." But Jing Hu also felt that he should go, "If we have Songjiang in our army, we can defeat one or two hundred cavalry, so go and pick her up!" Yataro set off reluctantly, and brought it back to Songjiang ten days later.Everyone congratulated Song Jiang and asked them to get married immediately, but Song Jiang refused. "I don't want it. When people get married, they have to wear makeup on their hair. How can I put makeup on when I look like this? Let's talk about it when my hair grows! Now let me go!" She caressed her head with vertical hair with both hands, shrinking her body, full of femininity.
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