In the name of visiting, the missionaries of various sects of foreign religions quietly sent believers to Echigo Matsudaira Tadaki's place, not long after the death of Okubo Chang'an. Zhonghui warmly entertained the believers.For him who is energetic but bored, the anecdotes brought by the visitors seem to open a spacious and bright window for him to blow in the "Western wind". In addition, believers will also bring medicines and spices from the West , and even ornaments related to foreign religions were given to Zhonghui one after another, which made him fantasize immediately.

At the same time, Zhonghui's father-in-law Date Masamune continued to send letters from Sendai.At first, Zhonghui had no interest in his father-in-law.What this marriage meant, he knew quite well from the very beginning; it's just that he was too young to see through Masamune.However, since Sodero arrived in Sendai, Masamune has changed drastically, making people approachable, and Zhonghui's heart has been deeply touched. After rescuing Sodero, Masamune wanted to build a gigantic ship five and a half rooms wide and eighteen rooms long to show off Europa. Such an idea cannot but be impressive.The plans for the ship have been sent, with two masts.The main mast is more than sixteen bays long, and the secondary mast is nearly ten bays.Zhonghui immediately asked people to make a model of the ship in Fukushima Castle. Although it was a model, it was the same size as the real thing.Regrettably, he failed to find the material of the sixteen-room mainmast in the collar, so he had to splice it together in desperation.But when the project was about to be completed, a wave of dissatisfaction surged into his heart: I am so excited that I have built a big ship that cannot sail on the sea. Isn’t it a child’s act?Could it be that riding on the back of a wooden horse can command an army?Alas, am I an adult, or a child?

A long time ago, when Zhonghui was introspective, he would immediately think of Toyotomi Hideyori in Osaka Castle. This place became his habit, and this time was no exception.Hideyori's figure appeared in front of Zhonghui's eyes, and he got off the model boat lonely.Would Shurai also do such boring things? Behind Hideyori is the towering nine-story castle tower of Osaka Castle... Compared with its majesty, Fukushima Castle where Zhonghui lives is so poor and shabby!What's more, Xiu Lai only received a salary of more than 600,000 shi, but there is such a luxurious city. I, Matsudaira Zhonghui, received 700,000 shi, far surpassing Xiu Lai!Although it is not appropriate to care about it like this, once you get into the horns, it will be difficult to dispel dissatisfaction.

Hideyori is Qianji's husband-in-law, isn't he my niece and son-in-law?Thinking of this, Zhonghui felt even more unhappy. Then, in Zhonghui's mind, praise for Mrs. Agui's son Yoshinao lived in Nagoya Castle.The scale of Nagoya Castle may not be comparable to that of Osaka. Although Zhonghui has never experienced it himself, everyone who has seen it praises it, saying that the pair of golden killer whales on the Nagoya Castle Tower is unprecedented and the best in the world.Yizhi is Zhonghui's younger brother, and the city he lives in is so luxurious, which makes Zhonghui unhappy.

Once the bud of dissatisfaction has sprouted, it is not easy to get rid of.Zhonghui naturally thought of Okubo Changan again.Okubo hid a large amount of gold, but was confiscated by the general Tokugawa Hidetada. However, Chang'an did not do it for his own self-interest, and there must be a plan for Zhonghui's future, which Zhonghui knows well. I am the general's brother, and now I am not a child.Because of this, my father had to give me a generous salary of 700,000 shi.Okubo Changan is my family elder, even if he finds out that he is heinous, he should first ask me what Zhonghui means, why did he settle the matter without saying anything?

Thinking of this, Zhonghui angrily walked into the house in the city, and handed the knife to Wulang Baji who came out to greet him, suppressing his hurried breath, and said as soon as he entered the door: "So that's the case, hmph!" "What's the matter? My lord's face is so pale." "Hmph! Let me tell you, the mystery I've been thinking about has finally been solved." Goro Baji stared at her husband's face worriedly, but Zhonghui didn't say any more.He couldn't get all the thoughts out of his mind. I wholeheartedly assist the general brother, but my brother holds a grudge against my younger brother.Even if he doesn't hold any grudges, he is still very wary, otherwise, how could he confiscate the gold that Chang'an hid for me without reason?Also because he was wary, he couldn't help asking people to search Chang'an's house and use the gold that belonged to me as evidence for conviction.These ruthless moves must not have been thought up by my elder brother alone, but must have been planned jointly with Honda and his son, Doi Toshikatsu and others.That being the case, how could I, Zhonghui, be willing to retreat silently to the backcountry of Echigo?

Zhonghui picked up the tea that Wulang Baji handed over, and drank it down in one gulp.He decided to go to Junfu. The flame of dissatisfaction burned the young and energetic Zhonghui.In his opinion, Xiuzhong City Mansion is deep and sinister like a wolf. On the surface, he obeys his father in everything, but in fact, he is completely obedient and disobedient, and handles things according to his own likes and dislikes.Once there is a conflict of interest with him, he will never give way to his opponent.He always set up nets quietly, but he did not forget to pretend to be a proper elder.The punishment of Okubo Chang'an and the handling of the Sodero incident are clear evidence.Regarding Sodero's matter, Hidetaka finally gave Date some face and was merciful, but he was cold and insidious towards Echizen's Hideyasu.

Xiukang died in Beizhuang City on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month in the twelfth year of Qingchang.At that time, there were rumors that Xiukang was poisoned.This rumor may have originated from the saying that "Xiuzhong is insidious". Because Xiukang had converted to Zen Buddhism during his lifetime, his remains were initially buried in Xiaoxian Temple of Caodong sect. But not long after, Xiuzhong claimed that his father had ordered him to rebury Xiukang in Yunzheng Temple of the Pure Land Sect, and even his posthumous title was changed from "Xiaoxian Temple Chu Maoyueshan" to "Jingguangyuan Senyan Daowei" .

"The Songping clan should convert to the Pure Land sect." Zhonghui didn't take it seriously when he was told that his father had ordered this, but now that he thought about it, he felt that Xiuzhong might have ulterior motives. "Even if Xiukang is the elder brother, he is also a retainer of the general." In order to exert such invisible coercion, Xiuzhong even interfered in everything after Xiukang's death. Isn't this a contempt for faith? The more Zhonghui thought about it, the more he felt that his mind was uneasy: If he wanted to join a foreign religion, Xiuzhong would interfere unreasonably at that time, so would he also silently obey?

Zhonghui felt that he had to go and tell his father about the situation!In any case, it is no longer the time to intimidate the big names arbitrarily.Even my father encouraged trading, allowing nearly 200 Zhuyin boats to travel around the world. From Luzon to Annan, Siam, Java and other places, towns inhabited by Japanese people continued to rise.Okubo Changan also made various preparations for this goal.And right now, his father-in-law Date Masamune has also started his campaign to conquer Europa.Can Brother General be called a person who follows the trend?After much deliberation, Zhonghui decided to tell his father all his dissatisfaction, so he first sent the important minister Oguri Tadomasa to Junfu, and asked him to find out what his father meant first.But Jiakang said that he was very busy at the moment and had no time to see him, and he said that anyway, he would go to Edo sooner or later, and he would wait for a while.This aroused Zhonghui's great dissatisfaction: the general must have pre-empted the attack and played tricks behind his back to prevent my father from meeting me. Wouldn't it make me follow in the footsteps of my elder brother Xiukang?In this way, Zhonghui's dissatisfaction intensified.

Young people's dissatisfaction is always frivolous and violent, and once it is seized by this emotion, the person will be blinded from the forest. "Ba Ji, I found a reason to talk to my father." After a long silence, Zhonghui suddenly spoke. Goro Baji let out an "ah" and raised her head in surprise. "I'm going to Edo, and I'll wait for my father in Edo." Zhonghui had a stubborn face, and then laughed again. "What do you want to negotiate with Father?" "What are you negotiating with? How about this, you have the right to pretend to be your father." "Then, the concubine regards herself as a big palace?" "Yes. If you can't answer the question, it means that your father is unreasonable. Then let's start. Father, is Zhonghui the general's brother?" "Yes." "Then, what about Yoshizuo? The Yoshizuo who hung the golden killer whale over Nagoya Castle is also Zhonghui's brother?" "certainly." "The elder brother is the general, and the younger brother is already the famous Nagoya city lord, but Zhonghui lives in the remote Fukushima city. Does father think it is fair?" "This..." "Hahaha, Zhonghui is not making trouble for no reason, he just wants a city that fits his status - don't go anywhere else, it is Daban City built by the Taige." Goro Baji opened her eyes wide, staring blankly at Maharaja. "Is this request too much? My lord father. Only Osaka Castle does not live under Nagoya. Does father think that Zhonghui is unworthy and unworthy of that city?" "This……" "Hahahaha, father, please don't be evasive, my child, please answer sincerely." "Alas... Toyotomi Hideyori, the right minister of the left orphan of Taiko, has already appeared in Osaka Castle." "Isn't it enough to let him move out? Okubo Sagami and the late Ishi Jianshou have also said many times that Hideyori does not want to be a general, but wants to live as a public servant. In this case, find a house for him in the capital. It is also possible to move him to the ancient capital Nara. Of course, it is inconvenient for children to intervene in these matters. Where to build a mansion in line with Toyotomi's status is a matter for father and brother." "..." "In short, Zhonghui just wants Daban City. Staying in that city, he can assist the general while considering overseas development. This is Zhonghui's wish. Father, please think carefully and give the child a reply." , Zhonghui laughed out loud again. "Well, if I say this, I'm afraid even my father will have nothing to say. I have thought about it a long time ago. I don't want to beg my brother after my father's death. I want to wait for my father in Edo, just like I did just now. Negotiate with your father, you'd better pack up too." At the beginning, Goro Baji just smiled and agreed with Zhonghui, but once she realized that her husband's words were not just a whim, her uneasiness deepened greatly.Zhonghui seems to really want Osaka Castle.If it's an empty city, it's a different matter, but it's the residence of the Taige orphans, and everyone in the world pays attention to it!Of course, wanting a city does not mean wanting to seize the world, but what he wants is the residence of a man who was once an extremely powerful minister and commanded the world. It is a private city that symbolizes Taige's power to see the world. "Zhonghui wants Osaka City!" Once the world hears this, they will definitely have the illusion that "Zhonghui wants to seize the world". "Will Father blame me for having extravagant thoughts?" "grown ups……" "What's the matter? Don't you think Hideyori can't be moved elsewhere?" Zhonghui seemed to be joking, but Baji was very frightened, "Your Excellency, be careful what you say." "Be careful? Hmph, I'm going to start from now on in this negotiation, but I'm not trying to force my father." "My lord, why don't you say that you want to rebuild Fukushima Castle, isn't it more reasonable?" "reconstruction?" "Yes. My father said that this place is actually not suitable for building a city. It is better to circle a piece of land around Gaotian and rebuild a city that fits the status of an adult." "Haha, it seems that you are still a woman after all, you are short-sighted! Ishimi Shouchang said that in the future, Japan will use the world as its opponent. How can a person who wants to use the world as his opponent curl up in this icy and snowy wild place? Flying high? For those with great ambitions, it is better to live in Osaka Castle, and the Sakai Port Wharf can be used as the gate..." "My lord, you can't say such words indiscriminately, I'm afraid that misfortune will come out of your mouth and cause people to misunderstand." "Misunderstand what? I've already said it, this is just an excuse to talk to my father!" "But what if the Great Imperial Palace refuses to agree?" "Haha, at that time, Yizhou and Kizhou can also be proposed. If I discuss with my brother, I might give me Hakata or Nagasaki in Kyushu. I just want them to remember that Zhonghui is the general's brother, Yoshinao's elder brother and Hideyori's uncle." Zhonghui laughed wildly, then lowered his head again, "That being said, Hakata or Nagasaki will never work." "what?" "Osaka is the best. My brother is the general, and I have to travel around the world to compete with Emperor Philip and King James. In this way, the door is very important, and the city's bearing is especially important... Hmph, not Osaka No!" Human ambition always expands in unimaginable places and along the unimaginable road.What Zhonghui harbored at first was only dissatisfaction with his father and elder brother.He compared his younger brother Yoshinao's Nagoya Castle with Fukushima Castle, a shabby place in the northern country. Only because he occasionally remembered the majesty of Osaka Castle, he had a dream that he had never had before. Of course, this kind of temperament was not developed overnight. It was not only influenced by Okubo Changan, but also lured by Sodero and Date Masamune. More importantly, it was because Zhonghui was the son of Ieyasu and younger brother of Hidetada, and his status was unusual. The final stimulus to Zhonghui came from the letter from Hasekura Changchang to the sea and his father-in-law Masamune.Despite Goro Baji's repeated reminders, Zhonghui still wanted to rush to Edo immediately.At this time, his ambition was still expanding, which surprised even himself. On the way to Edo, Zhonghui was only thinking about this matter: "Since this is the case, I, Zhonghui, must go overseas to see the scenery, otherwise I will be like an ordinary person?" But he forgot one thing: Hasekura Changchang and his party How long will it take to reach the country of Mexico, then cross the ocean to reach the country, and then sail to Rome? "After his ship comes back, I will be the next one to go on a long voyage. Hey, I'm going to see England as well as the Netherlands. Otherwise, I'll be left behind." Zhonghui couldn't help saying these things Tell Goro Baji repeatedly.After arriving in Edo, he did not stop for a moment, and immediately visited Xiyuan to tell his father these thoughts. Ieyasu, whom I haven't seen for a long time, has obviously aged.When Zhonghui saw him, Ieyasu put two braziers in front of him, sat on a thick mattress, and leaned on a table. "Oh, Mr. Chief Executive." His voice sounded very kind, which made people a little surprised.Perhaps it was because of this that Zhonghui perked up instead, and after a few casual greetings, he suddenly mentioned the importance of overseas voyages to Jiakang. "Father, my child thinks that it was a mistake to let Hasekura Changcho and others go to sea. Your son, the general's brother Tadaki, should go." "Oh." At this time, Ieyasu seemed very relieved.At least in his eyes, his sixth son Zhonghui, who was still a child until yesterday, is now concerned about state affairs. "Date's vassal, Hasekura Changcho, and the general's brother, Matsudaira Kamishosuke, give people a very different feeling. When his ship returns, Zhonghui wants to go to sea immediately." "It seems that if you don't stand in front of the battle, you can't experience the taste of victory." "Yes. Overseas, Zhonghui will show off his majesty on behalf of the general. Also, please be sure to agree to the child." Zhonghui said in a high voice, and took a few steps forward. Ieyasu still smiled, "What do you promise?" Zhonghui wanted to go to sea on behalf of the general - Ieyasu didn't seem to hear any other meaning from this sentence, but he immediately raised his eyebrows after hearing the next sentence. "Father, please give Zhonghui the city of Osaka." This is something Ieyasu has never thought about, "Osaka Castle?" "Yes. I heard that Yoshinao's Nagoya Castle is majestic, and its golden killer whale is unparalleled in the world. If the general sailed overseas, if people knew that the boy was just a poor Fukushima castellan, they would laugh at him, so Zhonghui thought. To Osaka Castle." Ieyasu hurriedly glanced around the room.Although Zhonghui's birth mother Cha Aju and Honda Zhengchun were not there, Zhengxin was on the sidelines. He shook his snow-white eyebrows and turned his gaze to the side hurriedly.In the outer room a little further away, Yagyu Mataemon was waiting with his back to them, so he must have heard Tadaki's words.The young and energetic Zhonghui has such a powerful voice. "Father!" Zhonghui continued without noticing the change in his father's expression, "As the lord of Osaka City, Zhonghui wants to meet Emperor Philip and King James. If that city belongs to me, they Even the envoys dare not underestimate Zhonghui." "Shut up!" Ieyasu sternly stopped him, "Who taught you to say that? Such a thing, even if it is your own idea, you should discuss it with the important ministers first, and then ask the general what he means. For the right way. You don’t want to say it!” Zhonghui froze for a moment, glanced at Ben Duo Zhengxin, his face flushed immediately, and then he let out a long sigh of relief, as if he understood that everything was because of Zhengxin... Zhengxin slowly turned to Zhonghui, "Master Shang Zongjie, what you said just now was a bit mean." "rash?" "Exactly. Daban City is not a city without an owner. Master Youfu, the orphan of Taige, is living there. Therefore, the words just now cannot be said lightly." "So what? Hmph! If I'm at the same table with others, I will naturally be cautious, but isn't it just you and your father here, old man? That's why I ask my father, why not?" "Shut up!" Ieyasu sternly reprimanded again, "Sado Mori is an important minister of the general, not your retainer. How could you mess up the etiquette?" The young Zhonghui saw the veins on his forehead throbbing violently. Although father and son haven't met each other for a long time, Zhonghui is really naive.He originally thought that even if Ieyasu could not accept his request, he would at least explain it gently, but his father scolded him.In fact, Ieyasu's heart is already overwhelmed, and he even needs Zhonghui's comfort. "Retire first. You are not allowed to say that kind of thing again!" Ieyasu reprimanded Zhonghui angrily, with a worried expression on his face, "I will let Xiaoli have a good education on you sooner or later. Retire!" After the reprimand, Ieyasu no longer Take a look at Zhonghui. Zhonghui gritted his teeth loudly.He stared at Zhengxin with his fire-breathing eyes, said "My child is wrong", and then retreated. "Mataemon, come here." Zhonghui stepped back for a moment, and Ieyasu called in Yagyu Mataemon Muneto, who was waiting outside, "You probably heard it too, but just now, Mr. Pretend you didn't hear it." "Yes." Mataemon nodded.But Ieyasu sighed again, and said, "It's really troublesome." It sounds like this sigh is neither Yaemon nor Taishoshin, "It's not just foreign believers and ronin who are eyeing Osaka Castle." "But you don't need to be so worried." Masanobu Honda comforted, "Sousuke Kami doesn't know Takada's idea of ​​building the castle yet, so let me tell him the reason in detail." But Ieyasu did not follow Masanobu's words: "Tadaki is not the only one who is eyeing the Osaka Castle. Once I pass away, there will be endless people who covet the Osaka Castle. What do you think, Maemon?" Mataemon didn't make a sound, just silently lowered his head. "Changfukumaru and Tsuruchiyo are still young, once they grow up, who will guarantee that they won't be greedy?" "But this matter..." "Oh! I also have omissions. When I heard that Biss was talking nonsense in that Osaka Castle, I had to pay attention. That city..." Having said this, Ieyasu sighed deeply again, "Osaka Castle seems to be Loudly challenge those who are tempted: come here, this is the city of gold and soup that cannot be broken!" Honda Masanobu seemed to be dozing off, Yagyu Mataemon seemed to be moved by Ieyasu, and said, "My lord, I'm afraid we'll have to stay up until late at night to discuss matters tonight. Why don't you take a nap first while you're free?" But Ieyasu didn't seem to hear...