Chapter 21 Chapter 21 The Woman in Charge

Sanadazaemon Sayukimura was completely regarded as a heretic in Osaka Castle. Yukimura did not know how much deliberation he had to enter the city, and no one knew his troubles.However, there is only one thing, everyone can feel that Yukimura never agrees to negotiate a peace.If you discuss it with him, he will definitely object, saying that Ieyasu has entered an octogenarian age and will die sooner or later.In the eyes of everyone, he is really ridiculous.Even the young Hideyori didn't know when he would be hit by an arrow or a stray bullet--the prospect of a war and the fate of people are really unpredictable.

However, in the current situation, what else can Yukimura do?Should he pass through Maedabe from Sanada Garden and go straight to Hidetada's headquarters, or should he silently obey Yihe?If he chooses the former, his entire army will be wiped out before he reaches Xiuzhong's camp; if he chooses the latter, what's the point of his entering the city? Yukimura released Yukihei with a smile, and sat in a daze until dawn. At dawn, the fire in Sakai Port had weakened, and after dawn, it turned into a few faint plumes of smoke.From afar, the enemy banners from Chamo Mountain to Tianwang Temple are still as prosperous as yesterday.

The cannons from last night seemed to be fired from Maeda's position, and the camps of Tadanao Matsudaira in Echizen and Toshisune Maeda also seemed to be the most active. At dawn, Yukimura asked, is there any sign of a general offensive in the castle? If the Osaka side launches a general attack, it means that the peace agreement has broken down; otherwise, it means that after the quarrel last night, Hideyori finally succumbed to her mother's feet.But Yukimura already feels that the peace will be successful.Because of this, as soon as his son Daisuke came back, he went back to sleep in the tent.

Sleeping after dawn has become Yukimura's habit, and he doesn't need to care about the noise around him.When he opened his eyes after sleeping for a full hour and a half, Iki Shichiroemon was already waiting beside him. "It is estimated that in the near future, the Youfu will send envoys to summon, and the peace negotiation seems to have been decided." Iki Shichiroemon deliberately ignored Yukimura, and opened the food brought by the soldiers.Yukimura sat silently on the bed table, took a sip of barley tea, and raised his chopsticks. "I heard that after today's discussion, the sons of Oda-sama and Ono-sama will be sent to Mount Chamo as hostages."

"Even this is settled?" "Yes. I heard that last night when the Chang Gao Court and the Acha Bureau were negotiating with Kyogoku Tadaka's camp, there was a commotion. Therefore, Mrs. Yodo was very angry." "The peace negotiation was between the Chang Gao Court and the Ah Cha Bureau..." "This world has really changed. Recently, women have become tough." Yukimura put down his chopsticks, looked into the distance, and immediately looked away, looking at the food, "Yes, the women have come out." He regarded this battle as a "men's honor" fight, and this wish has become a joke.

Ieyasu is really scary. While he inspires the morale of the army, he shakes the men behind his back, and at the same time he doesn't forget to use women. Women have nothing to do with war. I don't know when people in the world have such a view.Now it seems that this is really ridiculous.Watanabe Neizosuke has Masakani, and Ono Zhichang also has the Dazang Bureau.The two old women shook Mrs. Dian, and then, Changgaoyuan, Acha Bureau and others worked together to form an extraordinary force.Ieyasu is well versed in the power of women, but Yukimura just ignores it. Yukimura's mother is the daughter of Dainagon Idegawa Haruki. If she is still alive, she will definitely help her children and grandchildren, and will not stand by.Ieyasu's superhuman vision of making use of women to get Ah Cha to come out to socialize, should he be called cunning or wise?

Achaju is not Zhonghui's birth mother Tea Aju, she is the daughter of Koshu samurai Iida Kuzaemon. Wife, after her husband died.When Ieyasu attacked Koshu, he took a fancy to this talented woman and took her as a concubine.Later, when Xiuzhong's daughter Hezi entered the palace, she entered the palace on behalf of Hezi's mother and was granted the title of first-rank wife.Ieyasu's vision is really not bad. "I heard that Acha Bureau accompanied Changgaoyuan into the city quietly and met with Mrs. Yodo." Iki Shichiroemon continued while eating his meal as if nothing had happened, "At that time, Mrs. planned to go to Kanto as a hostage, and had sent this kind of The idea is regarded as the opinion of the Right Mansion. But the Right Mansion refuses to agree. In order to save the face of the Great Imperial Palace who personally participated in the battle, Osaka offered to demolish the Erdao City and the Sando City."

"Destroy the city?" "Yes. As compensation, the Kanto side no longer asks the wife as a hostage, but the sons of Ono Xiu and Oda Yuraku as hostages." "Well." "All the officers and men in the city will be exempted from punishment. I hope that the Imperial Palace can agree to this only request. Hey, the Imperial Imperial Palace has agreed. It is estimated that it will be announced to the world within a day or two, and then the oath will be exchanged. After such a decision, the Youfu seems to be I'm also tempted." After finishing speaking, Shichiroemon suddenly added another sentence: "Destroy the second and third castles, scare, the moat and the outer moat are all gone."

Yukimura was taken aback, raised his head, and stared blankly at Shichiroemon, "You mean, if you want to fight again, you have to take advantage of the present?" "No. What the villain means is that after peace is negotiated, there will be no more wars." "Oh. You Mansion promised to demolish Erdao City and Sandao City?" A cold wind blew through Yukimura's heart.He was very clear about Hideyori and Mrs. Yodo's intention of ordering the demolition of the city: as long as Hideyori's life can be guaranteed and the old collar remains unchanged, the retainers will not be punished.One's own side must have offered such a condition to show sincerity.This is a decision made to save Hideyori and maintain the Toyotomi clan under extremely unfavorable conditions, and it is understandable.However, things may not be so simple, there is a huge crisis hidden in it.Destroy the city and give up resistance forever. Even if the old collar of 600,000 shi remains unchanged, Osaka will not be able to support the huge army of 100,000.After all, this is a woman's opinion!

Even if only the main city is left, the cost of the city is no less than 400,000 shi.In this way, dividing the remaining money is not enough to live on. "It's really seeking skin from a tiger." Yukimura raised his chopsticks again. "However, the peace negotiation has already been decided." "The Kanto side probably accepted the conditions." "The villain thinks that there are two factions inside the Kanto." "Two factions?" "Yes. One faction is overjoyed. Because in this way, Osaka is digging his own grave." "What about the other faction?"

"First, let's see how many of the ronin who have gathered will disperse automatically, and then propose to transfer the title again, at least to allow the Toyotomi clan to survive." "Hmm. I'm afraid the only person who holds this kind of thinking is the Great Imperial Palace." Shichiroyouemon did not answer, but said: "I hope that Youfu will also come to today's meeting after thinking about it, and let everyone disperse as soon as possible, or..." "Is there another way?" "No, no, it's the little one talking too much. Please forgive me, my lord." Yukimura didn't say anything more, after eating, he went straight outside the camp.It was frosty outside, and the bright morning sun illuminated the surroundings. The war has not yet started, and the peace has been discussed!Feeling bewildered suddenly, Yukimura put his hand on his forehead and looked towards the camp of the Sanada brothers across the Nekoma River.There, his elder brother's second son camped side by side with Yoshinobu Satake. "It's too dazzling, I can't see clearly." Yukimura suddenly muttered and smiled wryly.The two brothers faced each other with swords, but no matter which side won, Sanada's descendants would survive.Yukimura suddenly thought of his father who passed away with such thoughts. At this moment, Daisuke ran over with a blushing face.It seems that someone in the city is coming. "Father, there are people coming from the city." Daisuke was thinking about something, and he was a little elated. He was obviously more enthusiastic than usual, "You Fu said, let the child be the last seat. It seems that the Kanto side has already proposed a peace negotiation." "Oh, let's go together then." "My son will go with my father." Daisuke replied loudly, turned on the horse led by the soldiers, and walked side by side with his father. "Dasuke finally understands what my father meant. During the battle on the fourth day of junior high school, my father praised Echizen's son, Naomasa, who was the same age as me, for his excellence, and had no intention of killing him. My son finally understood the reason." Yukimura just chuckled and continued to push the horse forward.What Daisuke said was that in a battle of repeated attacks, the 15-year-old Naomasa Matsudaira did not retreat a single step even though he was in a hard fight.Seeing his appearance, Yukimura praised: "As expected of the grandson of the Great Imperial Palace. His bravery is outstanding and admirable. Yukimura will give this to you." Then, he stopped his subordinates who were about to move forward with guns, Throwing the military fan painted with the red sun to Naozheng, and then withdrawing troops. "Even in melee, there is still the calmness of respecting the opponent. This is the real samurai." Yukimura didn't answer.At that time, he did not intend to kill Naomasa because the figures of Daisuke and his nephews appeared in his mind, and the cruelty of the war moved him to feel compassion. "Father, if the conditions are right for this peace talk, will you agree?" "Dasuke, these are all decided by the Youfu. After the Youfu decides, everyone should stop talking. This is also the way of a samurai." "Yes. Youfu is much braver than I imagined. If he makes a decision, I will obey." When Xingcun arrived in the city, most of the generals gathered in the hall where the couch had been removed.Yukimura led Daisuke through the corridor, stepping on the rough reed mat with his muddy feet, praying inwardly.He only asked that the women headed by Mrs. Dian not show up at today's banquet. A man promises to pay a lot of money, but a woman is easy to be emotional.What's more, women only care about life and death.Once the ronin who gather in Osaka want to make trouble, I don't know what kind of trouble will happen. But the moment Yukimura stepped into the hall, he couldn't help sighing in his heart—there was no sign of Hideyori, but the one sitting on the left of the upper seat was the one who was leading Chihime and the old women, his face was pale and frozen Mrs. Dian? Those who were summoned included the guards of this city, Erdao City, and Sandao City, as well as eleven generals who built fences outside the city.Hajime, Mainho, the head of the bodyguards, and the valet were seated on the right side in turn, and on the left side were the ten members of the evaluation team under Goto Matahe Keiji, who were seated separately. On the front of the table, Ono Jichang and Oda Yurakusai sat, while the seats next to them were empty. "Master Sanada, please come this way." Zhichang said.Youle still ignores people as usual, just curiously looking up at the picture of flowers painted on the checkered roof. Yukimura sat down far away from Daisuke and looked around at the crowd.Sengoku Toyozen Rendou Zongya, Akashi Sobe Sukumori, Yuasa Ukon Masaki, Nagasogabe Morikin, Mori Toyozen Mori Katsunaga, Hayami Kai Moriku... Everyone's face is so ugly, it must be because they didn't sleep well last night it is good.However, they did not show a particularly angry attitude, which is really sad.Maybe everyone had already discussed it before taking the seat and planned to give up.If so, no matter. Mrs. Yodo has incited Hideyori to make a decision.That being the case, even if the enemy is in the face of the fight, the result will not be changed in any way.We can reconcile first, and let Edo retreat after we talk about it. While thinking, Yukimura shifted his gaze to Mrs. Yodo and Chihime at the table.At this time, I heard someone sitting down. Mrs. Dian couldn't help being startled, and straightened her sitting posture, while Qianji rubbed her hands helplessly. Hideyori brought in the gatekeeper Kimura and his attendants Suzuki Masao, Hirai Yasunobe and Hirai Yasunobe, all five of them were dressed in armor and sat cross-legged. "Everyone has worked hard." After sitting down, Hideyori said.After saying this, he closed his mouth and closed his eyes forcefully, tears welled up from his eyes, leaving a few tear stains on his cheeks due to the light. For a while, the whole house was silent.Everyone wanted to hear what Xiu Lai had to say, but all they heard was mournful sobs. "I speak on behalf of the adults." Kimura Shigenari took a step forward from behind Hideyori, "Everyone is very brave, and the Toyotomi family will never forget. However, for long-term considerations, we have decided to negotiate a temporary peace now. I hope you can understand .” He seemed to want to avoid the comments, forcing everyone to accept it in the form of an order. "Ah!" Xiu Lai interrupted suddenly, "But... the Imperial Palace is old. Let him retreat for the time being, and then plan another plan. I hope you will not be surprised..." Yukimura couldn't help feeling: This is not the words of a fierce general, but it moved everyone with its undisguised truth... The truth always has powerful power, and the generals have no objection.Yukimura was expecting this, but things were beyond his surprise. "Ah!" Hideorai couldn't hold back her emotion any longer, and let out a sharp whimper.He suddenly turned to Mrs. Dian who was sitting there stiffly.Mrs. Dian couldn't help being surprised. "Master, you should be satisfied, right? This is the peace that mother hopes for... the peace that mother hopes for... this remorse! this humiliation..." "Young master!" Yukimura panicked.Ono Jichang was even more taken aback, and couldn't help raising his hands to block, but it stimulated Hideyori instead. "Repair, it's none of your business!" Xiu Lai pushed the chief away and shouted loudly, "I... want to die with everyone! But, I can't make the decision! I'm cowardly, I can't... I can't convince my mother. Please Forgive me!" He was completely confused and wept bitterly. Xiu Lai can be moved with emotion, but can he understand it with reason?Just as Yukimura thought of this, another voice suddenly sounded: "Is that all what your lord said?" Mrs. Yodo spoke, which was what Yukimura was most worried about. "Have you heard clearly?" Mrs. Dian's voice carried a strange majesty, "As You Fu said, I am in charge of this peace negotiation." Of course she was defending her son who had lost his will, but As a woman, this is a bit too much. "My lord is easy to be emotional, that's why he said that he wants to die with everyone. But this true love for everyone will actually hurt you. The reason why you entered the city to fight is to let your lord, as the son of the Taige, live dignifiedly, eh? "As she said, Madam Dian's eyes turned red, and her voice became more and more high-pitched, "If... if you forget this village, it's a common man's act to be eager to die! That's why I, a mother, want to make peace. Listen. Everyone, please remember, the adults said that Kanto has no mercy, but I don’t think so. If I misread, I, the mother, will be the first to die when the time comes. So, please support this Second negotiation." This is much more powerful than Xiu Lai's emotion. "Listen, the Kanto side said that if you don't change the territory and don't take me as a hostage, the retainers will not blame you. Everyone has seen that Qianji is still in this city. Do you have any objections? The negotiation brought losses to Osaka, so you should kill me first! I am also a dignified and decent woman..." Yukimura couldn't bear to listen any more.What Mrs. Yodo said was true. In order to save Hideyori's life, she lost her normalcy.But in the final analysis, this is just her own calculation, not everyone's will.What people think is, can "Xiu Lai alone" really be "safe and sound"?Is it really that simple?Hideyori clearly felt that things would not be so simple, so she said she was willing to die.Who is right and who is wrong? "I am very clear about the thoughts of the Great Imperial Palace. It can be said that as long as I am alive, the shogunate will definitely not treat Osaka badly. Please believe me. Everyone knows that the general's wife is a younger sister, and Qianji has a younger brother..." Dyo Madame was more intense. Yukimura tugged Yule's sleeve quietly.At this time, apart from You Le, there is no one else who can end this chaotic situation.Mrs. Ono is helpless, and now Mrs. Yodo sees it.He is not worth mentioning at all. Youle always closed his eyes and listened. When Yukimura grabbed him, he understood, "Ma'am, it's done." "Oh?" "The order has been conveyed to everyone, and the Youfu also agreed. Dazang Bureau, please go down and rest." Youle raised his voice, "I think everyone is clear about the peace negotiation. Therefore, after the two parties sign the contract , How to withdraw troops, how not to leave an opportunity for the Kanto, this is what everyone must be more careful about. Therefore, let’s discuss next, how to deal with the aftermath? Please retreat and rest.” Youle winked, and Kimura Shigenari and other attendants got up to help Hideyori.At this time, Hideyoshi no longer cried, and once the storm was over, all that was left was depression and bewilderment. The Dazang Bureau also urged Mrs. Dian and Qian Ji: "Madam, please go down and have a rest." Mrs. Dian scanned the crowd with her unusually excited eyes before leaving in peace. "Hmph!" Suddenly, Youle snorted in Yukimura's ear, "What a silly joke." But Yukimura shook his head, how is this a joke?This is the reality of life.In one's life, what exactly is one going to grasp, what is one's goal, and why is one constantly forging ahead? The crowd suddenly became noisy.The rest were all generals, and they didn't quarrel for any purpose, but the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time burst out.The reason why everyone doesn't fight is because there is no time for their own small calculations right now.Two days later, it is estimated that there will be a lot of noise.At that time, who can appease everyone? "I have something to tell you all." Only then did Ono Jichang come back to his senses, and turned around to face the crowd. The governor briefly introduced the process of peace negotiation and various conditions.In fact, on the eve of the peace talks, Hideyori thought that the territory could be changed, and if possible, he wanted to transfer it to Kaido.As a result, Ieyasu replied: "It's too far from the sea, and I want to give Anfang and Shangzong two places."But Zhichang and Xiu Lai did not agree.An Fang and Shang Zong are very close to Edo. If something happens, Tokugawa will slap him as soon as he stretches out his hand.He didn't want to be near Edo, and he seemed to have betrayed his mind unintentionally.But did the chief realize this?In short, the Toyotomi family decided to stay in Osaka Castle in the end. Although it was not written in the oath, in order to save the face of the elderly Ieyasu who went out in person, he proposed the conditions of filling the moat of Osaka Castle and reducing the scale of the city defense. The parties finally reached the following agreement: One, don't embarrass the ronin who defended the city this time. Second, Xiu Lai's territory remains the same as before and will not be changed. Third, Mrs. Yodo will not go to Edo. Fourth, if Osaka opens the city, no matter which country can give it to Hideyori as it wishes. Fifth, Hideyori's family business will not be in name only. The agreement will be signed on the 22nd and 23rd.Hearing this, Goto Matabei, who was silent before, couldn't help but said: "Judging from Mr. Xiu's words, it seems that the difficulty of this negotiation is extraordinary. So, who is going to talk about it?" "This..." The governor paused for a moment, and said proudly, "Jingji's widow, Chang Gaoyuan, has made great achievements through hard work." "Oh, so, so many big men are staying out of the matter?" "Yes. Fortunately, the Chang Gao Court was in the city, so I begged her to invite Ah Cha Bureau, and an agreement was reached on the spot." "Is there no man around the woman?" "No. Except Mrs. Dian and Changgaoyuan, Youfu, Zhichang, and Youlezhai are all there." "So, there is only Acha Bureau in Kanto?" "No. I'm following someone else, Namoto Uenosuke." Hearing this, Yubei smiled wryly, while slowly looking at all the people present, "So, Mr. Xiu Xiu and Mr. Youlezhai persuaded the Youfu to invite Honda Uenosuke to come to the city to negotiate. All the women were also present. Well, since that's the case, I don't have anything to say, I'm already a fish on top, so I can only resign myself to fate." Matabei's sarcasm clearly reveals the grievances of the wanderers.Yukimura was taken aback, and suddenly felt a chill down his spine. Ono Zhichang was powerless to persuade Ronin.From the start, this expectation was unrealistic.He couldn't even persuade Xiu Lai to contradict his mother like that in full view.Thinking of this, Yukimura's uneasiness gradually intensified: Can the terms of the peace be negotiated?If a peace agreement is reached for the time being and everyone who should go is allowed to disperse, that's fine.However, when the ronin finds it difficult to make ends meet, and chaos ensues, all the thoughts will be in vain. Yukimura has a grudge against Uenosuke Honda, who has been involved in the negotiations from the very beginning.I'm afraid that if the peace negotiation fails, Honda has already thought of the troubles in the waves of life.That's really the case, they only need to nod for any conditions of the Toyotomi family.Soon after, the ronin found that the old collar could not make ends meet, and there would be another riot.Edo can take this opportunity to flatten Osaka in one fell swoop... Even if Ieyasu had no such intentions, how could it be concluded that Honda and Uenosuke had no such calculations? "Tomorrow, Acha Bureau and Itakura Shigemasa will enter the city as envoys of the Great Imperial Palace, and Abe Shoji will also come as an envoy of the general. At that time, we will hand over the oath to them. After thinking about it, I will show the oath to everyone here first." Immediately, Zhichang read aloud. One, in the future, Hideyori will never conspire against the Imperial Palace. Second, the aftermath of the war can only be dealt with after consulting the Great Imperial Office for advice. Three, everything is done according to the above items. "Only these?" Yukimura couldn't help becoming anxious. "Yes... The Great Imperial Palace originally regarded Youfu as his own son, so all matters can be resolved by discussing them. The Great Imperial Palace also said that it needs to help. In my opinion, this oath is just to keep everyone. face." Yukimura doesn't want to expose Chisho - if Ieyasu is so friendly, why did you encourage Hideyori to raise his troops? Everyone was at a loss, and when they were about to leave, Yukimura called out again: "Everyone, I have something to remind everyone." "Oh?" "Although a peace has been negotiated, no matter what, the enemy will always be the enemy. Once there is a flaw, the enemy may not take advantage of it. Therefore, today and tomorrow, I hope you will be more careful than usual." "Understood." Sending everyone to the gate, Yukimura stopped.He felt uneasy, and always felt that he had forgotten something: A man like me, Sanada Yukimura, could it be that he is so inactive? At least, Xingcun didn't go down to Mount Jiudu just to stand out in the eyes of ordinary people.If it is for glory and wealth, he only needs to follow the advice of his elder brother and Matsukura Toumori and serve Ieyasu.He rebelled against his elder brother's kind voice, disregarded his uncle's decency and the good intentions of his relatives and friends, and resolutely entered the dangerous place. What was the reason for it? After returning to the camp that day, Yukimura ordered to be on stricter precautions than before, and then he meditated alone. Daisuke was very dissatisfied with his father's performance in the lobby. After hearing his father's order to take precautions, he deliberately reprimanded his subordinates loudly, saying "the war is far from over", and then he got out angrily. Yukimura quietly thought about the war and the negotiation from beginning to end.It was definitely not Hideyori's will to negotiate a peace, but he was forced to conclude a peace treaty that could not solve the problem at all.Now that Hideyori raised the flag against Ieyasu and assembled a large army to fight, no matter how lenient Ieyasu was and how much he loved Hideyori, he would not give him a title again, so that the Toyotomi family, which had so many ronin, could survive without incident.Even if Ieyasu intends to protect him, the Daimyo of the Tokugawa family will not tolerate it.If it was in a chaotic world full of wars and smoke, the Toyotomi family might still be able to survive by plundering their neighbors.But now that the order is strict, it is no longer possible to rely on force to occupy an inch of other people's territory. Could this be the end of the Toyotomi family?There are only two questions left: whether to abandon all honor and decency, and continue to seek the continuation of Taige's bloodline; It was dusk when the news of the exchange of oaths came. It is widely rumored that on this day, Kimura Shigenari rushed to Tokugawa Camp to hand in the affidavit, and asked Ieyasu to press his fingerprints on it.In fact, Kimura Shigenari's envoy was Hidetada Honjin, and the one who went to Ieyasu Honjin was the envoy of Yule and Jichang. "Look, how quiet the enemy's position is today." Iki Shichiroemon, who came to inform that the oath had been exchanged, invited Yukimura to the watchtower, and said with emotion, "Although everyone is shouting and killing, it is actually not Tired of war. Every camp today is smoking with peace of mind." Yukimura nodded silently, looked at the river and the market full of sunset, and said: "There were originally so many military ships on the river, but they also decreased all of a sudden." "Yes. As soon as the peace agreement was reached yesterday, before the exchange of oaths, the Imperial Palace ordered that the soldiers from Satsuma, Buzen, Chikuzen, and Higo who had just arrived and had not yet had time to disembark should withdraw early without landing." Hearing this, Yukimura's eyes suddenly sparkled, "It's ridiculous. I dare not lift my guard as if I were facing an enemy, but the Imperial Palace has already sent back all the powerful Satsuma soldiers who came from afar. Ha, someone must be dissatisfied. Once landed, military pay and rewards are indispensable. Ieyasu is really stingy, even these are saved." Iki Shichiroemon still didn't notice the change in Yukimura's expression.From about this time, Yukimura's gaze became more and more terrifying. "Let's lift the alert too. The sergeant has barely closed his eyes since last night," Shichiroemon said. Yukimura remained silent for a long time, and suddenly said: "Dasuke! Is Daisuke here?" He shouted loudly, while running to the end of the lookout tower, "Dasuke, hurry to the city, and ask the village head to guard you. Said that I have an urgent matter to discuss with him in secret. Instead of going to the right mansion, go to his camp, you have to tell him solemnly. I will rush to the Nagato formation immediately." After finishing speaking, he turned his head and glanced at Qilang Youwei Door: "Don't lift the alert. Once the alert is lifted, fatigue will hit. Let the soldiers take turns and continue to take precautions for tonight. Tonight is especially important." Shichiroemon was taken aback, "So, it's a fraud to let the military ship withdraw?" Yukimura nodded proudly without saying a word, and went straight down the observation tower.He hurried back to the tent, covered the proud Yunlong Formation feather fabric over the armor, ran out of the tent, and got on his horse. Iki Shichiroemon felt nervous for a while, and ran down the watchtower, but he couldn't speak to Yukimura in the end. "I'll leave it to you to stay behind!" Yukimura said loudly, and urged the horse to go straight to the city. The gatekeeper of Mucun Village in Honjo City is in Chongcheng's camp. Because Daisuke informed him in advance, Zhecheng has already set up the bonfire beside the campfire. Chongcheng didn't even change the clothes he wore when he went to Xiuzhong's camp, just waiting for Yukimura to come. It was already dark on all sides, and the color of the flames gradually turned red. "I heard that your lord is in a hurry, so I left You Mansion secretly and rushed over." On the other hand, Yukimura showed a rare passionate attitude, and even avoided the usual greetings, "Master Nagato, there is something that Yukimura can only discuss with you." "What's the matter, so solemn?" "If Yukimura asks you to die, will you agree?" For a moment, Kimura Chief Gatekeeper Shigetsu's straight and slightly broad face froze, "Since it's Sanada-sama's intention...for the Toyotomi clan and the Youfu, if necessary, Shigecheng is obliged to do so!" "Since you say that, Yukimura is relieved. Lord Nagato, it is tonight! Tonight is the key to the fate of the Toyotomi clan!" Perhaps it was because Yukimura was too aggressive, after throwing out the enigmatic words, he couldn't speak for a moment, he just panted heavily.The young Shigenari froze there, he had never seen Yukimura like this before, he waited for the next one. "Before," Yukimura's voice was hoarse, "we lost the favor of women and forgot how men should live." "Oh?" "A man's way of life is like a Shura field, Nagato guards the adults." "Yes, cruel and harsh." "Women live to have children, and men die to kill. This nature has never changed since ancient times. We must fight bloody! Unfortunately, many people have forgotten this." Chong Cheng's eyes widened, "So, Sanada-sama feels that the affidavit exchanged by the envoy today is a woman's wish, so it cannot be accepted, right?" "Exactly! Tonight is the only time we want to win!" Yukimura finally calmed down, and said, "Master Nagato must have noticed it too. The Great Imperial Palace has already seen that today's peace talks must be successfully completed, so from last night, we will Order the military ships of Satsuma, Buzen, Chikuzen, and Higo to withdraw." "Yes. After hearing this, Youfu finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that the Great Imperial Palace really has no intention of fighting." "Let's ignore the right mansion for now." Yukimura stared straight at Shigecheng, "The enemy is also happy for the peace talks, no matter which camp, there is a peaceful smoke." "..." "They'll be drinking tonight, every battalion..." "Then...then, Sanada-sama's meaning..." "Let's listen to Yukimura first. Human minds are limited. In the past two days, the enemy has hardly closed his eyes. He hasn't eaten for a long time, and drinking alcohol, so once he falls asleep, he will be like a dead person." Kimura Shigenari looked away suspiciously, he had guessed what Yukimura was thinking - Yukimura definitely wanted to launch a night attack, but even if he could win the battle tonight with a few people, what would the result be? "I want 10,000 people!" Yukimura's tone was so strong that no one could refute, "I want the head of Kimura Shigeunari, the assistant of Naizo Watanabe, and the assistant of Sabu Akashi to guard Shige's various ministries!" "However, if it's just one party, even Maeda Toshitsune's 12,000 people..." "Surprise attack!" Yukimura interrupted Shigenari, "The soldiers split into two groups and passed through the sleeping Kwantung army. There were only two places to attack, one was Chamo Mountain and the other was Okayama Mountain. Withdraw. Apart from this, is there any way out? Except tonight when they are all disarmed and sleeping like dead pigs, there will be no such opportunity in a hundred years!" What an amazing idea!Chong Cheng was a little dazed.However, this is not a dream.A torrent of admiration and horror slams into a young heart. "Shige, do you understand Yukimura's thoughts? What is the significance of today's peace talks? At most, it will delay the defeat of the Toyotomi family by two or three months. If this is the case, it is better to be honest from the beginning "Xingcun is still trying his best to persuade Shigecheng, "Unfortunately, all our hopes will be in vain. What kind of big palace is old and weak, and it will die sooner or later, it is all nonsense! If you don't believe that after the death of the big palace, look at those around the general. Banner, I will tear up the oath immediately and let the horse come over. There is no doubt about it. Not only that, before that, there may be internal strife in Osaka. Everyone shares Lumi and shares peace. The Toyotomi family no longer has such strength. Taiping It has become a dream that Toyotomi cannot realize. Yukimura is not crazy! It is a dream of nothingness. Didn’t your lord also go to Okayama today to see the bloody handprint of the Great Imperial Palace? You think everything will be all right? Nagato Mori-sama!” Chongcheng's body began to tremble, "Master Sanada really decides to sneak attack tonight and treat death like home?" "Yukimura only hates his humiliating death two or three months later." "Well." "Master Nagato, Yukimura has at least an eight-point chance of winning. Quietly pass between Maedabe and Yububu who are disarmed and asleep, and attack Okayama first. If the general can be captured alive, it will be enough to ensure that we will not lose Then bypass Linsi Village from the Relic Temple in the rear, raid Chamo Mountain from behind, and capture the Great Imperial Palace alive! When the sleeping people are about to open their eyes, they will rush to Iibe at the entrance of Hachimachi." "..." "After distracting Iibe's attention, I took the opportunity to pass through Furuta Shigeharu's position on the left wing of Maedabe and retreat into the city. Furuta Shigeharu will definitely let us go. Finally, use arrows to inform the other party that the father and son of the Ogosho have been captured alive. Hmph! The war is over! " Chongcheng trembled more and more.This is by no means the courage of ordinary people... In this way, the exchange of oaths during the day has become a terrible strategy: the own side even has to monitor the blood mark, so that the enemy will have the illusion that Osaka is determined to negotiate peace, and thus disarm. Sleeping, but I took the opportunity to attack in one fell swoop.Soldiers who, deception also.Once you win, what can't be done?But in addition to this youthful passion, Chongcheng also has a noble style.Today he told the general that as a token of gratitude to Osaka for peace, when Ieyasu and Hidetada meet at the Chamoyama Honjin tomorrow, he would like to give Oda Yurakusai, Ono Jichang, and Mrs. Yodo the imperial court’s gift of gratitude. Present the dress of the season, and the record of the famous sword presented by the leader of the Seven Hands Group.Of course Xiuzhong readily agreed.But in this way, all of this will become a conspiracy? The general admired Kimura Shigenari's demeanor very much.Although he has always been reticent, he still praised Zhongcheng in a good mood, saying that as the envoy of the defeated army, he was neither humble nor arrogant, and he did not disgrace his master's order, but he was a dignified warrior.But what if all of this turns into a night attack strategy? "Master Nagato, could it be that Xingcun's plan is wrong?" Xingmura approached, "War is a gamble of life and death. When you see that there is a seven-point chance of winning, you will conclude that you have won the gamble. Act quietly. But you must get the approval of the right man." "You House?" "Of course. Without the approval of the Right Mansion, it would be acting without permission. At this time, even if the two men, the Imperial Palace and the General, were captured alive, they would not be able to negotiate normally. Wang Qianqian reported to the Right Mansion first. As for the detailed marching formation, Yukimura himself It will be arranged properly." Chong Cheng breathed a sigh of relief.Before that, he always thought that Yukimura wanted to launch a night attack without Hideyori's permission... At this point, Shigenari was relieved, he had given his life to Hideyori. "Understood." Chongcheng replied loudly, "If there is a ruling from the Youfu, Chongcheng will gladly obey." "Thank you! Once the enemy finds out, the opportunity to fight will be lost, so you have to tell You Mansion yourself." "clear!" The two went out of the big tent together to observe the enemy situation on the other side of the moat. It was dark all around, and meteors streaked across the sky from time to time.The Kato, Nakagawa, and Ikeda departments across the Tenmangawa River seem to have finished their dinner.There were only a few guards left by the bonfire, and there was a completely different quiet atmosphere from last night. "Yeah, almost all of them are unarmed." Shigenari was only now surprised by Yukimura's careful consideration, "However, Sanada-sama is really scary." "Where there is. People are sometimes stupid, sometimes righteous, and sometimes become terrible ghosts." "Yes, everything is for the Toyotomi family. We might as well take a brief look at the enemy situation at the Tanimachiguchi and Hachimachiguchi first, and then report to your lord quietly. Youfu will be overjoyed." The two rode forward in the dark, circled the outer moat, and then headed for the city.The academies and main halls of the city have already covered couches. This is to show it to the Acha Bureau, Itakura Shigemasa, Abe Shoji and others who came to accept the affidavit. 二人杷马拴在院中的栅门上，重成先走向秀赖的房间。他要先得秀赖同意后，再把幸村领进。 幸村独自留在院中，向值守的士卒燃起的火堆走去。正在这时，一阵久违的小鼓声从里间传来。 幸村解开草鞋带，等着重成，此时，他的眼神变得柔和起来。许久未听过的小鼓，那清纯的音色滋润着他干渴的心田。突然，他大惊失色，慌忙离开了火堆：莫非这次又败给了女人？ 不安如疾风一般吹打着幸村的心。他严禁众将士解除武装，但对淀夫人及其身边的女人，他却无可奈何。 “唉！”幸村不禁脱口而出，悔恨地拍打着腿甲。小鼓的声音分明从秀赖房中传出。莫非他也解除了武装，又开始了一度有所节制的花天酒地？ 幸村连自己是如何闯进走廊都记不清了。走到一半的时候，他还穿着草鞋。当穿过夜灯微弱的灯影时，他两次受到值夜人的盘问。“真田左卫门佐。”每次他都一面通报姓名一面往里闯，值夜人自然会吃惊地再问几句，可他早巳听而不闻。他是一个沉着的用兵之人，一个大家信赖的人。见此情景，值夜人还惊慌地以为发生了大事。 幸村一口气奔过长廊，来到灯火通明的大书院，几欲瘫坐在地。 赫然映入眼帘的光景，比他想象的还华丽，还令他绝望。七两重的大蜡烛排成一排，其间散坐着男人女人，还有朱红的酒杯……司小鼓的为二位局，上席则为淀夫人、大藏局、正荣尼、飨庭局、常高院等并排而坐。让幸村彻底绝望的，则是在淀夫人身旁，秀赖已然喝得烂醉。他拥着两个侧室，身子摇晃，双目黯然失神，能坐着不倒已是不易。秀赖左侧，坐着脸上依然毫无表情的千姬。 在秀赖和千姬前面，两个女人正抱着两个尚未元服的少年痛哭不已。幸村一眼就认出，那两个女人，一个乃大野治长正室，另一为织田有乐的小妾。她们乃是在和明日就要被送往关东为质的有乐之子尚长和治长之子治德告别。木村重成则无奈地坐在这两对母子身后。 “休要再哭了！”忽然，秀赖甩开侧室们的手，敲打着扶几。他已经除了戎装，肥胖的身子差点要从那白绫的棉袄里挤出，丑态毕露。“又不是去了关东就一定会死。大家都不愿去死……都害怕战争，才缔结了和约，救了你们。哭什么哭！” “是，请少君见谅。” “让少君见笑了。” “小鼓停下！”秀赖再次嚷道，“听着，跟你们这些女人说在前头。今后，秀赖对大御所绝不会有任何野心。你们，若不听秀赖，我就立刻禀报大御所。不管什么事，秀赖都会和江户爷爷商议。当然要商议。我说了，要商议……我都对着神明发誓，按血手印了！” “大人！”淀夫人忍不住，插嘴进来，“正因为大家都希望大人平安无事，才希望议和。” “多亏了你们，战事才结束了。哈哈哈，喝！可喜可贺。大家都喝，都喝……不醉不休！” “是。快，你们二人笑笑，别哭了。有什么好担心的。尚长和治德，你们好生求求少君，让少君给你们带些进献的礼物，省得到那边吃亏。” “多谢夫人。” “母亲的心情我明白。快擦擦眼睛，让少君各赐你们一杯酒。与孩子分别的心情，只有做母亲的才能体会到。少君莫斥责她们。”淀夫人道。 “哦，我怎会斥责她们呢？快，喝！”说着，秀赖便把酒杯推到已放下小鼓的二位局面前，二位局连忙把酒递到那两个女人手里。满座又不约而同一片啜泣声。 淀夫人、大藏局、正荣尼、右京太夫局诸人的孩子，都参加了这场战争，正因如此，其感慨也非比寻常。 “唉！说不哭，我自己竟先哭了起来……”还没说完，淀夫人声音就颤抖起来，她连忙遮住眼角，“再对峙下去，恐怕今晚那个叫什么'国崩'的大炮，就会把我们所有人都炸成碎片了。幸而没事，大家都看到了，少君不是好好在这里吗？” “真是庆幸啊，对吧，正荣尼？” “是啊，真是恍如梦境啊。”木村重成一面偷看着母亲，一面悄悄站了起来。就在这一瞬间，秀赖探出身子来，“长门守，你往哪儿逃！你也喝！你母亲也甚是高兴。对了，给我舞一个。我要看你跳舞。好，小鼓打起来。打！打！长门啊，你是今日的大功臣。听说连将军都羡慕不已，说右府有一个好家臣。” 此时，谁也未发现门外的幸村。幸村不忍再看下去，膝行着一步一步向隔扇的阴影里退去。 重成困惑之极，甚是苦恼。 “快，女人们，把这杯酒给长门。你们早就想与长门眉目传情了吧。哈哈哈，长门，为了庆祝议和，你舞一段给大家看看。奏乐！” 幸村悄悄起身。是如何走过走廊的，他浑然无觉。再次回到星空下的庭院，他茫然站在那里。 “休要把篝火熄灭了！”幸村向坐着打盹的值夜士卒吆喝一声，心冷如冰。“怎样，每座敌营都很安静吧？” 士卒并未认出他来，一面漫不经心添着柴火，一面道，“几乎看不见一点火光。当然，除了茶磨山和冈山的本阵。” “哦，茶磨山和冈山还未歇啊。”在小杌子上坐下之后，幸村这才感到疲倦袭遍全身，接连打起呵欠来。 木村重成带着一脸愤慨出来，已是两刻钟之后了，“真田大人，我现在才明白服侍杀生关白的父亲，最后在妙心寺切腹自尽时的悲哀。” “你的意思，最痛苦的事情便是武士奉公了？”重成异常愤慨，加霞语气，“无右府的允许，今晚的计划就放弃了？” “你的意思呢？” “哪怕只有你我二人，也要吓敌人一跳……” 幸村慌忙摆了摆手，阻止了重成，“长门守大人！” "how?" “已经迟了。我们输了……” “不，怎会输？死且不惧，何输之有？” 幸村忙再一次摇头，摆摆手，“幸村说的非是作战。我们不是输给了敌人，而是输给了女人。” "woman?" 幸村缓缓点了点头。以前他自以为对战争万般精通，现在看来，实在差得太远。 “真田大人胆怯了？” “非是胆怯，是不明白对手。或许，这世上的战争永远只是男人与女人的争斗。种植、生育、收成……女人只会为这些奔命，男人们则只知红着眼睛杀戮、抢夺、渔猎……唉！幸村竟连这些都一概不知。连这些都不知，何以为战……”说着说着，幸村大哭。 看到幸村的样子，重成亦叹息不已，围绕着火堆踱起步来……