Chapter 24 Chapter 24 The last hurdle

In Nijo Castle, Tokugawa Ieyasu took off the Jinhaori that he had been wearing for a long time, and ushered in the twenty-year New Year of Keicho.One of his wishes has been fulfilled, and he can finally breathe a sigh of relief, but his heart is still uncertain. Last autumn, when Ieyasu set off from Junfu, he thought "we must live until the next New Year". If he can live to the next New Year, he will definitely solve the Osaka problem satisfactorily, turn disaster into blessing, and save the preciousness and peace of peace. The brand new shogunate is shown to the world.He has been calculating so conceitedly, and, in order to avoid driving Osaka into a desperate situation, he has always opened a door of negotiation for him, allowing Osaka to observe the current situation and self-reflection through this door.

As a result, Ieyasu's wish was largely fulfilled, the peace agreement was concluded, and the haori was also taken off.However, the famous people in the world, and those ronin who gather around Hideyori, can they really understand the hard-won peace?Things are by no means fully resolved.When he thought of this, he couldn't rest assured. The one who was most dissatisfied with the negotiation seemed to be General Xiuzhong.Since even Xiuzhong's dissatisfaction can be seen, Pudai's cronies must also think that Ieyasu's treatment is too gentle.What about Shurai?Thinking of this, Ieyasu couldn't relax anymore.He thought that by doing so, Hideyori could fully realize the meaninglessness of the war, so he concluded the peace treaty without losing the opportunity, but things didn't seem to be as he thought.Hideyori thinks he is the defeated one.

In the eyes of some people, Ieyasu has become a helpless old man who cannot stand loneliness.He pointed Jiangshan, but why did he have to make trouble with a child? In fact, this peace without fighting is a sincere instruction for young people such as Hideyori who were born in a peaceful world. The huge expense for this is really shocking.If Hideyori really learned what he should learn from this "war game", he should donate all the gold left by the late Taiko, apologize to the gathered ronin, admit that he was confused for a while, and order them to disband.In this way, the city of Osaka, which has been buried and has completely lost its combat effectiveness, will no longer ignite the thoughts of unreasonable things among ambitious people, and Osaka will no longer be a city of right and wrong. last forever.But Xiu Lai was confused to the end, and repeatedly complained to Zheng Chun, Naoji, Zhengcheng and others, which aroused the resentment of the public.

Could it be that no one in this world can understand my intentions?At this time, Ieyasu, who was suffering from many illnesses, felt unspeakable loneliness, anxiety and pain in his heart. Neither Hidetada nor Hideyori knew my true heart—even though this burden of anxiety was overwhelming, Ieyasu did not despair.However, as Date Masamune and Todo Takatora said, if the peace that was painstakingly concluded only brought a momentary truce, it cannot be laughed off.Ieyasu thought that this might be the final test of the gods and Buddhas in his life. Ieyasu believes that gods and Buddhas have two meanings.First, a person's life is not "perfect".It can be said that "perfect" is the most perfect "great good".Because Ieyasu wanted too much "great goodness", the gods and Buddhas admonished him from a high place: too much is too late.Another meaning of Shenfo is to ask Ieyasu to regard the Osaka Winter War as his failure, so as to conduct stricter and deeper self-reflection. "Naive thinking is hard to achieve, and it needs to be tempered." In this way, the gods and Buddhas have to let Ieyasu live for another year or two, let him think thoroughly, and make the world completely peaceful.

"The winter in Kyoto is cold, it's too cold." Not long after returning to Nijo Castle, Ieyasu said to himself.At this point, he has made a decision.Even the gods and Buddhas blamed him for being too greedy for perfection, and urged him to think again, so that he would stay away from right and wrong.He then secretly decided that before welcoming the new year, he would first pay homage to the imperial court and then return to Junfu. For Xiuzhong, Ieyasu had already sent a sentence: "Kyoto is too cold in winter, so go back early after the Chinese New Year." Of course Xiuzhong couldn't object.But now, with a different idea from Ieyasu's, he is demolishing all the Erdaocheng and Sandaocheng in Osaka Castle.If his father wasn't by his side, Xiuzhong and his subordinates would have had a much easier time doing things.Knowing this, Ieyasu felt even more painful and lonely.Perhaps, even Hideyoshi sighed: You can't speak freely here.

Ieyasu's heart is unknown to the world. It is not only his own pain, but also the pain of the world.Forget it, why not leave this vortex temporarily and wait and see how the situation changes. Personal wisdom is always limited. The so-called true wise man must be good at listening to others and choose the good for his own use.Therefore, the wisdom of a truly wise man will never stagnate.Ieyasu ushered in his seventy-fourth birthday while thinking. The plan for a year lies in spring.Ieyasu respects customs and family traditions more than ordinary people.However, the red tape and extravagance of the vain etiquette did not match his temperament.

Although he hates unnecessary waste, once its origin is identified and made into a family rule, Ieyasu will never allow it to be changed.On New Year's Eve, he personally inspected the cranes presented to the palace, and then went to bed amidst the bells of all the temples ringing together to remove the hundred and eight troubles. Before the ringing of the bell stopped, Ieyasu once again had to strictly reflect on himself who was about to leave this non-whirlpool and set off for Shunfu.Of course he would think about life again.In the nineteenth year of Qingchang, he had two near-misses. Now, can he live another year without incident?He, who had always entrusted his life and death to the Buddha, didn't think much about this issue.What he was thinking about was how to live sincerely and worthy of heaven and earth every day before he died.

At four o'clock, Ieyasu got up, washed up, and asked if the traditional Chinese New Year's rabbit stew was ready. "It was the land where my ancestors abandoned their hometown, Shangzhou Tokugawa. When father and son were wandering in various places, they were rescued by a family in Shinshu. They survived after eating such a big meal. This is its origin. It taught us not to Forgetting poverty, never being ungrateful, it is also a delicacy that can strengthen the body. It must be passed on.” Since the fourteen-year-old Changfukumaru was following him, Ieyasu explained this deliberately, and then prepared Worship the gods and pray for blessings from all directions.

Changfukumaru probably also noticed that his father offered cranes to the palace, but his family only enjoyed rabbits, so he had doubts.After worshiping and coming to the Buddha Hall, Chang Fukumaru said: "It must have been very hard for the ancestors and father to wander around." "Yes. It's the same as you and me now. On the bone-chilling New Year's Eve, the father and son wandered in the mountains of Shinano. Just when they were almost frozen, they finally found a house and got a steaming meal. The rabbit miscellaneous boiled. Without ancestors, there would be no us. This is the grace of Amitabha Buddha."

Changfukumaru didn't know what he was thinking, so he let out a loud "meet".It was father and son back then, and now it is father and son. He must have had the unique feelings of a teenager about this. Since the samurai family congratulated the palace, for example, on the third day of the first lunar month, Ieyasu only presented cranes to the palace on the first day of the new year, and decided to order Osawa Kisuke to enter the palace again on the third day. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, from the time of enjoying the customary meals, all the big names and monks came in an endless stream, filling the hall, and the names of the congratulators were reported one by one.

"The envoy of the right minister Toyotomi Hideyori-sama, Ito Tango Shouji, came from Osaka to celebrate the new year." Ieyasu couldn't help putting down the chopsticks in his hand, and for a moment, a look of joy flashed on his face, "Youfu-sama's congratulatory envoy?" Ieyasu originally thought that there would never be a new year in this world.But before he left Kyoto, Hideyori, who he was most worried about, sent an envoy and arrived at Nijo Castle early in the morning of the new year.It seems that Hideyori must have been thinking about this matter since last night, and sent envoys here early. "The congratulatory envoy from Youfu has arrived? Well, there must be a lot of people crowded in the hall. I'll have someone clean up the dining table right now, and you invite the envoy here immediately." Ieyasu hurriedly ordered, and then looked back at General Lai ( Lai Xuan) "Chang Fu Wan, you can also sit at the same table. However, you have to hold the sword for the father." "Obey!" His father's joy was more gratifying than anything else, Lai Jiang clapped his hands and called the attendant.He put down the chopsticks first, rubbed his swollen belly, and said, "My son will hold the knife for father now." After ordering his servants to put down the meal, General Lai immediately walked up to the servant boy, gave a salute, and took the ceremonial sword.The blade is gold-plated, dazzling.General Lai moved swiftly, standing behind Jiakang, he was truly heroic. At this time, the gorgeously dressed Ito Tango was invited in for the first time.Among Hideyori's close attendants, he and the head of the village, Monshou Shigesari, were both hailed as beautiful husbands, and they were born with a dignified appearance.When he came in, more than a dozen men and women present also divided into two rows on the left and right, knelt down together, and paid respects to the envoy of the minister on the right, Hideyori. "The envoy came from a long way, it's been hard work, please go inside quickly." Jiakang said. Ito Choji, however, showed a restrained look, and did not come to Ieyasu immediately, but wished from a distance: "Ito Dango Defender Choji was ordered by the right minister, Toyotomi Hideyori, to wish the Great Imperial Palace a happy new year. .” Jiakang's heart suddenly felt uneasy: Could it be that he came to sue Chenghao for the landfill dispute by taking advantage of the New Year's celebration?He was startled suddenly. "Thanks for your hard work. As you have seen, Ieyasu is safe and sound and has ushered in the spring day of the seventy-fourth year. Report to the right minister, please rest assured." After receiving the New Year's greetings, Ieyasu hurriedly leaned forward and said, "How is the right mansion? Here In the auspicious new year, is Mrs. Dian still in good health?" There is something in Jiakang's words: under today's festival, if you come to complain, you must be careful. "Yes. You Fu and Madam are very healthy, please rest assured." Changji's posture and expression were still unnatural, and his voice became more and more tense.Just listen to him continue: "Youfu ordered the villain to bring a message to the Imperial Palace." "Oh, there is still a message? Say it louder. Recently, my ears are getting weaker and weaker." Ieyasu was a little disappointed. He covered his right ear with his hand and leaned out. Father turned from joy to worry, but Lai Jiang didn't notice these changes, he stared with his sword as if he was competing with the messenger. At this time, Changji suddenly put his hands on the ground, "Please forgive me for my blunt message." "Speak up, louder." "Yes. My young master said that if the Great Imperial Palace returned to Junfu like this, he would regret it for the rest of his life..." "I regret it all my life, what is he referring to?" "It's offensive to say that I was too naive before, and I didn't appreciate the benevolence of the Great Imperial Palace." Jiakang's heart became hot, "What, You Fu said so himself?" "Yes. Youfu said with red eyes, please forgive him for his childishness. I heard that the Lord of the Imperial Palace will return to Junfu after the Chinese New Year. If he doesn't say these words before then, he will not be able to bear the pain in his heart." Condemnation and guilt. In addition, he told the villain not to embellish his words too much, but to directly tell the big imperial palace what he said, and he sent the little one here in a hurry just because he wanted to convey this message." Ieyasu stayed there, feeling his heart ebb and flow.Xiulai's message made him suddenly think of Xinkang, and the figure of Xinkang when he rushed from Ohama to Okazaki, apologizing for his ignorance.Why are young people always so heartbreaking?Xiu Lairuo understood this statement half a year ago, so there is nothing wrong with it? "Oh, that's what You Fu said..." "Also, this year's New Year, the Young Master will spend a happy and peaceful New Year with the Young Madam, please rest assured, my lord." "Oh." "Everything comes from the kindness of the Great Imperial Palace. As long as the Great Imperial Palace is willing, not to mention Anfang, Shangzong, even to the ends of the earth, Xiu Lai will be happy to move." "Oh, even the removal of the title..." Ieyasu stopped in a hurry as soon as he finished speaking - there were too many eyes and ears around him.Xiu Lai is willing to accept the transfer of title frankly, and it is not too late.When Xinkang realized his youth and ignorance, he had completely fallen into the gate of sin and was hopeless.Hideyoshi hasn't gotten there yet.I am definitely not Mr. Nobunaga, I am the grandfather of Youfu and Aqian... Ieyasu's heart suddenly became hot, his eyes suddenly blurred, and old tears welled up in his eyes. "Oh. That's what I said. Well, well, Ieyasu lived to seventy-four, and it was the New Year this year that he experienced the joy of life for the first time. It's really... really auspicious New Year. I will leave Kyoto with peace of mind, Return to Junfu. After you go back, tell Youfu to live a good life, and hope to hear the news that he has given birth to an heir in my lifetime." At this point, Ieyasu realized that his face was full of tears and hurriedly ordered Prepare a banquet. After Ieyasu accepted Hideyori's New Year's greetings, he went out to the lobby, looking in a good mood, which surprised everyone.He smiled at the young man and said, "Next year's New Year, I'll still be here, accepting everyone's New Year's blessings like this. Hey, maybe it's not possible anymore. The days go by, and those who come come, I hope everyone cherishes every day." One day, live every day well." Ieyasu calmly said these few words that surprised everyone, and gave him wine as usual. For these words, some young people didn't realize it, and some were teary, and the latter probably heard that these were probably Ieyasu's last words. On the first day of junior high school, Ieyasu was greeted by nearly a hundred congratulations. On the second day of junior high school, an imperial envoy was unexpectedly welcomed, not only the imperial envoy, but also the court envoy.The palace must also have heard that Ieyasu will leave Erjo Castle on the third day of the junior high school, and he came to congratulate him before Osawa Kisuke entered the palace to pay his respects. Ieyasu greeted the two envoys with great fear and sincerity.This peace negotiation not only made Xiu Lai feel grateful, but also the court had a deep understanding.Ieyasu was so moved beyond words, but also extremely satisfied. The imperial envoys were Da Nayan Hirohashi Jiansheng and Da Nayan Sanjo Xishijo, and the court envoy was Qiu Xiao Dabi.It seems that the gods and Buddhas have understood everything.It was not only the people in Kyoto and Osaka who cheered and welcomed the peace, but even the court was enjoying the joy. After the emissary returned, Ieyasu was still a little dazed and uneasy. There is neither life nor death in the eyes, this is the state of mind of a master; but after death, one can no longer be with the living, this is the reality of ordinary fools.Before I disappear, when my figure can still appear before the eyes of the world, is there any important thing that I have not forgotten to do?This is between Ieyasu, who unexpectedly received an imperial envoy, and his conscience who wanted to repay the gift. In the evening, Ieyasu called Matsudaira Koan, Mizuno Minaga, and Matsudaira Katsutaka to him, "I called you here for no other reason. Tomorrow, I will let Osawa Kyosuke go to the palace to congratulate, and then set off, where we will rest Xu is at the restaurant in Jinjiang." Having said that, Songping Kang'an thought that Ieyasu would let him be responsible for the guards along the way, so he said loudly: "Please rest assured, my lord, the things on the road have already been prepared." Ieyasu laughed, "Who said anything about the road? What I want to say is that before I set off from Kyoto, the three of you took your troops and set off for Yamato Koriyama." "Go to Yamato Koriyama, is there chaos there?" Ieyasu let out a low laugh deep in his throat, "Although you three are young, you have a lot of experience, so I sent you there. Why did you send you there, do you understand?" After speaking, he He narrowed his eyes and took a sip of his tea.Songping Kang'an raised his shoulders to look at Shenglong and Fenchang, both of them bowed their heads in silence.From Kizhou to Yamato area, there were riots among the people, but now they have all subsided, and they have not heard any rumors of riots in their ears. "Haha." Ieyasu continued happily, "Now Osaka is filling up the city and demolishing the city, right?" "yes." "If it is only destroyed, it can only harm the world, and it must be followed by better construction. Do you understand this truth?" "clear." Although Kang An made it clear, his eyes were still confused.The Great Imperial Palace wanted to build a better Osaka Castle after demolishing it, so he explained it in his heart. "I spent my whole life trying to build better things... to correct the old evils. Now, this kind of thinking seems to have finally connected with Youfu. Therefore, Youfu specially sent an envoy. If this is the case, I can't help it. Don't think about it." "what?" "It's for the sake of the world to make people bury the city. Now that he understands it, I have to think about it for the Youfu." "So, my lord is going to move the You Mansion to Yamato County Mountain?" "Exactly. Since the Youfu no longer refuses to transfer the title, I want to move him there. Kang'an, you go to promote the folk customs and make Junshan a city suitable for the Youfu as a public house. Your main The task is to reconcile the hearts of the people." "yes." "Minister, you go to declare your force, and strictly prevent those who don't succeed from causing chaos." "yes." "Shenglong, go build the old city and see how large the city is suitable for Youfu. How much it will cost, calculate it carefully, and then report it to Junfu. Of course, you have to discuss with Nara, the total output of Yamato, The discrepancy between the published figures and the actual income needs to be well investigated. In short, it is necessary to ensure that the salary of Youfu is comparable to that of Osaka.” "As ordered." The three of them looked at each other, and finally understood what Ieyasu was thinking. "Since he already understands the misery in the world, I would be sorry if I didn't build another city for him. The three of you are preparing for this. People's hearts must be united, martial arts must be strict, and calculations must be meticulous." Then, Ieyasu explained some important matters to the three of them in detail, and on the second day, he left Nijo Castle as planned and headed for Junfu. On the way home, the faces of the people around me were almost the same as those on the expedition. Jiakang called Lin Daochun to the side of the sedan chair, and asked him the meaning of some chapters and sentences from time to time. Even though the road is still surrounded by winter scenery with howling cold winds, it still moves Ieyasu with great power, and he never tires of watching it.This may be a farewell trip—this kind of emotion has been lingering in Ieyasu's mind.Sometimes, he suddenly thought of the "one period and one meeting" of the tea ceremony, and his mother's voice and smile suddenly appeared in front of his eyes: It seems that I am going to see my mother too. On the night of the third day of junior high school, Ieyasu stayed in a boarding house, and on the fourth day of junior high school, he took a boat across Lake Biwa to Yashi Bridge.It was getting colder on the lake. Looking at the opposite Mount Hiei from the gap of the tent to keep out the cold wind, I couldn't help but feel mixed feelings and almost cry.The situation when he and Nobunaga echoed back and forth and first entered Beijing was like yesterday.At that time, the surroundings were cold and there was no smiling face.Now, as soon as the boat arrives at Yaqiao, the two sides are crowded with people kneeling down to greet them. People like peace.Every face is no longer as evil as before, but has become kind.People come and go, few and old, but the mountains and rivers remain the same. On the same day, I arrived at Shuikou from Yaqiao, rested overnight, and stayed at Kameyama in Ise the next day, and arrived at Kuwana on the sixth day.For seven or eight days, I lived in Nagoya, which is famous for its golden killer whale.In Nagoya, Ieyasu received a report on the progress of the landfill in Osaka from an envoy sent by Hidetada, who stayed at Fushimi Castle.The envoy said that the landfill project was proceeding as scheduled, and that the Ronin's riots were not a serious problem. The general planned to send people to stay behind at Fushimi and Nijo Castle after 20 days, and then returned east in triumph. Ieyasu was very satisfied and asked Yoshinaka to talk with him. He set off on the ninth day of the lunar new year and arrived in Okazaki not long after. In Okazaki, Ieyasu was filled with emotions.There is not only the shadow of his father, but also the infinite memories of his grandmother, mother, and great-aunt. However, none of Ieyasu's relatives and important officials who were dormant around him at this time are gone. The days are like rivers, and the mountains and rivers remain the same. Man's recklessness and prudence, wit and intrigue, are all gone with the wind.In the near future, Ieyasu will also join the ranks of the "past".Thinking of this, Ieyasu was reluctant to leave for a long time.He went to the Dashu Temple to pay homage to the graves of his ancestors, compared the amount of cultivated land between the past and the present, and chatted heartily with the family of the current city lord, Honda Yasuki, and before he knew it, more than ten days had passed. The land where I was born is not the land where I am buried.It seems that I will be buried in a land different from that of my parents.With this in mind, Ieyasu was even more reluctant to part.When he came back to his senses, he found that Xiu Zhong had almost caught up, so he made up his mind to leave Okazaki on the 19th. At this time, the envoys sent by Xiu Lai arrived. Ieyasu was immersed in satisfaction and happiness for more than 20 days, from the New Year's Day when he received the New Year's greetings from Hideyori's envoy to Yuanjiang Zhongquan. Not long after setting off from Okazaki, Ieyasu received the envoy of Hideyori who was chasing him, and he was not very happy.The emissary was also Ito Danhou Shouchangji.Because the flying horse chased after him for a long time, Ieyasu went to Kira in Mikawa and decided to rest for the night. This time is still the same as last time, and Jiakang is suddenly worried that there will be a dispute over the matter of burying Chenghao.This is not the case, the messenger still came to comfort Ieyasu.Moreover, there were three cotton-padded jackets in the small box delivered by Changci.One of them was the fabric with the pattern of fallen leaves and sycamores selected by Hideyori himself, and Chihime sewed it by herself. "Okay... that's great..." Seeing the padded jacket, Ieyasu burst into tears.He was so choked up that he couldn't speak, and after crying for a long time, Fang said, "Please go back and tell Youfu that Edo's grandfather can die with peace of mind and no regrets. By the way, tell Aqian that grandpa... burst into tears with joy... ..." At this time, Ieyasu was neither a fierce general who galloped among thousands of troops, nor an unworldly hero who created peace. He was just an ordinary and kind old man, expressing his joy unabashedly. Ito Choji also burst into tears.He didn't expect that people like Mr. Jiakang would laugh and cry alternately like a child. That night, Ieyasu made a toast to Changji again and again to comfort him for his hardships.The next day, he suddenly changed his original intention and wanted to wait for Xiuzhong in Sanhe.Hideyori and Chihime are so lovable, we should tell Hidechu first about this matter... However, on the 23rd, Ieyasu set off from Kira again, and entered Yoshida Castle on the 27th.He probably felt that Kira City was too small to wait for the general. Xiuzhong entered Erjo Castle from Fushimi Castle on the 24th. After receiving the greetings from the princes, he rectified his army and set foot on his way home.Xiuzhong also had a lot of things he wanted to say to his father, so he ordered Doi Toshikatsu to go ahead and ask him to convey his thoughts to his father. In fact, the landfill project did not go as smoothly as Xiuzhong expected.He handed over the rest of the team to Honda Masakazu and Ando Shigenobu, and after earnestly instructing him, Fang hurriedly chased after his father. Xiuzhong's view is completely different from that of Ieyasu.Most of the daimyo have been brought back inside.Seeing that the defense has become weak, the ronin in Osaka Castle are ready to move again. After the peace talks, Xiu Lai's state of mind changed a lot, but Xiu Zhong didn't know about it at all.All he heard was Xiu Lai and the young people around him fighting hard against the peace talks.Ronin embraces Sanada Yukimura and Goto Matabei Kiji.Therefore, the instability after the peace negotiation must also come from these two people.Since Xiuzhong came to this judgment, he naturally felt that Ieyasu's previous treatment was too soft and he couldn't bear it. Xiuzhong definitely didn't think that his father was old and confused, but he always felt that his father's softness was only due to his doting on Qianji.Everyone in the world says that grandsons are cuter than sons on blind dates, but one must not miss important events in the world because of private affairs.This is definitely not Xiuzhong's idea alone.Ieyasu said this by himself, and Xiuzhong just used it to strictly discipline himself.Absolutely not to leave regrets for his father's final life because of Aqian. This is the true thought of the loyal and honest filial son Xiuzhong.Therefore, he sent Toshikatsu Doi to catch up with Ieyasu and demand a secret talk. Ieyasu met Toshikatsu Doi at Nakaizumi Gyoen, which is only sixteen miles away from Hamamatsu.Zhongquan is located in the south of Jianfu, and was the seat of Yuanjiang in ancient times. Jiakang built Xingyuan here for the sixth year of Tianzheng.During those years in Hamamatsu Castle, Ieyasu often came here to rest and hunt.Later, this Xingyuan gradually became Zhongquan Temple, with constant fireworks. Ieyasu was in a good mood. After entering the garden, he immediately called Doi Lisheng in and took the initiative to make the idlers retreat. "Da Cook, I also have something I want you to tell the general immediately." After hearing this, Doi Toshikatsu quickly lowered his head, he already guessed what Ieyasu was going to say. "Youfu specially sent envoys to offer condolences, and I met with the envoys in Kira. Guess what gift they gave at that time?" "I really don't know." "It's a cotton-padded jacket. However, it's an unusual cotton-padded jacket. It's a fabric dyed by You Fu himself. Ah Qian sewed it himself. I'll let you take a look later." Doi Lisheng became embarrassed, "Let's put this matter aside for now, I want to tell you something important first." "Let it go first?" "Yes. The general has persuaded Madam Youfu to commit suicide. In this way, this padded jacket may become...a farewell gift." Li Sheng gritted his teeth and hurriedly lowered his head. It's really like the tree wants to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop!Ieyasu suddenly leaned out from the support table, and hastily straightened his posture.Li Sheng's words were too surprising, he had nothing to say for a moment, "Da Cook..." "Your Excellency must be very surprised, but this is the fact. The general has persuaded the young lady to commit suicide through Ah Xiao. Although there is no reply, the matter has..." Just hearing this, Ieyasu waved vigorously and said, "Why? Why didn't you stop me?" "I persuaded him, but the general didn't listen." "idiot!" "I am ashamed." "Ah Qian... I just realized the happiness of a woman in this world." "I think so too." "Da Cook, do you understand that people will mess around when they are young and energetic. But as they grow older, their blood will gradually converge. If there is no forgiveness, blood will flow like a river. The blood of Youfu is shrinking, and we I saw it very clearly. However, at this time, the general ordered Ah Qian to commit suicide without consulting me. Is the general crazy?" Ieyasu reprimanded loudly, but Xuan fell silent again.He suddenly discovered that Xiuzhong made such a decision, which was completely different from usual.To Xiuzhong, Qianji was also a poor, loving daughter...why did such a loving daughter have to be forced to commit suicide?If you don't even ask, just scolding Xiuzhong blindly, it is definitely not the way to deal with things. "Big cooking." "grown ups." "The general said that he must attack Osaka?" "Yes. If the cancer is not cured, there will be no peace in the body; if the wanderer does not go away, there will be no peace in the sky. If you don't squeeze out all the pus inside, the peace and prosperity will be nothing!" "So, if poor Ah Qian is still in the city, the general can't make up his mind to attack the city?" "Please forgive me for speaking bluntly. I think that the general's considerations seem to be more than that." "And that's not all?" "The general also loves Ah Qian very much. If you discuss it with your lord, your lord will definitely not agree. Therefore, you can only fulfill your filial piety by acting arbitrarily. This is my feeling." "not enough!" "Oh?" "It's just like this, how can you rule the world? If you are a true loyal minister, you should make an admonition at this time. Ah, what is this? Small belly! Short-sighted!" Cursing and cursing, Ieyasu's eyes dimmed. A few days ago, Ieyasu was really relieved, but now he is hit hard.For ronin, Ieyasu is not as sensitive as Hidetada.He believes that moving the seal is the key to solving all problems.It is precisely because Taige once lived in Osaka City, where he commanded the world, that Ronin's ambitions will expand.However, if the Toyotomi family moved to Yamato Koriyama, the situation would be completely different.Hideyori will also disperse the remaining wealth.Those ronin who have both military exploits and integrity can be taken in by the daimyo under the order of the shogunate, so many people can find new masters.The rest will also abandon the city.In this way, Toyotomi's burden was much lighter.If the Toyotomi family were allowed to cultivate fields like Tosa and Satsuma, they would have enough food and clothing.As long as the method is right, the samurai can still maintain his strong bones. But Toshikatsu Doi was not aware of Ieyasu's thoughts. "The general ordered me to chase after me. In fact, I ordered him to convey his meaning to your lord secretly. If this continues, the chaos in Osaka will definitely not be quelled. The most important thing is that not everyone in the city of Osaka can understand Your Excellency’s true intention to discuss peace, so the riots can only get bigger and bigger. From the city to the capital, ronin are already recruiting colleagues frequently.” Ieyasu nodded feebly and sighed, "Is this how the general sees it?" "Yes. The city is buried and the city walls are demolished. Faced with this unfavorable situation, no matter how angry the people are, they will not be able to fight against the Kanto. It would be great if they could see this clearly. But sadly, most of the ronin Most of them are in a daze, they only know anger, and the atmosphere is becoming more and more tense. They may take Mrs. Dian, Youfu, and Miss Qianji as hostages in the city, and then use Miss Aqian as a bargaining chip to make things difficult for us. Now, some people even quote Takeda Shingen’s words, saying that a man is a city, a man is a city, and Chihime will be a city in the future! Even if the city of Osaka can be buried, the city of Chihime can never be filled! Therefore, the general also It was with tears in my eyes that I contacted Ah Xiao." Ieyasu stared blankly at the sky.Things went wrong, his mind went blank, and he became a dazed old man. Toshikatsu Doi also felt that Ieyasu was very pitiful, but he had to say these words.He continued to seriously say: "This is not just the general...the idea. Everyone sees Osaka Castle as trouble...Narase, Ando, ​​Honda and his son, and Itakura Katsushige, all have the same meaning. The problem is really tough." After a while, Ieyasu ordered Doi Toshikatsu to retreat.He never thought that the situation would become so urgent that Xiu Zhong wanted Qian Ji to commit suicide, but if it wasn't for this, Mrs. Dian, Xiu Lai, and Qian Ji would all be locked up in the city together and become bargaining chips in the hands of Ronin. The sun is still high.The weather in Yuanjiang is very different from that in Kyoto. The paper door facing south is full of bright sunshine. Open the door and you can enjoy the chair flowers.But how could Ieyasu be so leisurely? Don't let them kill Qianji! With determined eyes, Ieyasu gnawed on his nails with his dentures, fearing that even he himself hadn't noticed this habit that he had maintained all his life. "What's the matter? There is still trouble waiting for me..." He muttered alone, "The Youfu managed to understand my mind, and this time the general came to embarrass me again!" However, Xiuzhong and Lisheng are by no means reckless people.Li Sheng has made it clear that Naruse, Ando, ​​and Itakura father and son all hold the same opinion as Hidetada.There can't be a trace of lies and tricks in it. If Ieyasu is the only one who insists on his own opinion, it would be too reluctant.In fact, Ieyasu really wanted to scold Hidetada and Toshikatsu, as well as Naruse, Ando, ​​and Itakura!Now the city of Osaka is full of foolish people, and the governor is no more than Mrs. Yodo's best friend, so what is it? Must try again.No matter how difficult it is, the general must be persuaded.When I was old and dizzy, I was given such a test. If it wasn't a god or Buddha who made me encounter another difficulty, what was it? In the evening, Ieyasu finally made up his mind, "I'm going to wait for the general here." Yagyu Mataemon Zongmo will definitely follow, but Mataemon must return to Osaka immediately, first to prevent Chihime from committing suicide, and then to discuss ways to appease Ronin Method. On the way, Honda Uenosuke Masazumi, who overtook Shogun Hidetada, also rushed to Nakaizumi.He had met with Xiuzhong, and came here on a galloping horse after discussing it. Masamune threw down the sweaty horse and ran straight to the guest hall where Ieyasu was.If he knew that Doi Lisheng had arrived first, he was afraid that he would meet with Lisheng first. Once in front of Jiakang, Zhengchun said anxiously: "Things are exactly as you expected." "As I expected?" Ieyasu's heart was beating wildly. "Yes!" Zhengchun nodded vigorously and wiped the sweat from his forehead, "My lord once warned us that if Osaka is ungrateful, he will surely perish himself. God will never protect the unjust." "What's going on?" "Osaka forgets kindness and acts unrighteously." Ieyasu frowned in disappointment, "Zhengchun, did you come here to say these things?" "Yes. Your Excellency also knows that we once promised Takeda's survivor, Xiaoban Jingxian, to live in Kyoto. But, just four days ago, he received a secret letter." "Confidential letter? Who sent it?" "Osaka." Zhengchun replied firmly, "It seems that the ronin has made up his mind and wants to recruit more followers. He just wants to hold on to the city again and raise the rebellion flag." "..." "Not only recruited ronin from the market, but in order to dig up the buried castle and rebuild the demolished watchtower, they even went to Kyoto to transport the remaining materials for the construction of the Great Buddha Hall back to Osaka. Moreover, the one who gave the order was Masaru Ono, who has been threatened by ronin! After discussing with Itakura-sama, he decided to write these reports to him first, and then he rushed after him." This is really like a bolt from the blue!Ieyasu closed his eyes again and remained silent. "At present, there are a lot of ronin lurking in various places. We have also received invitations from Shingu Gyozao, who was stationed in Sumiyoshi Kumano, and Yoshimura Gonemon from Sakai Port. In addition, since timber and the like have been strictly prohibited from being traded by merchants along the river, they They deliberately transported away the remaining materials of the Great Buddha Hall. Now, the buried moats may have been dug up again.” "Zhengchun! Does the right government know these things?" Zhengchun shook his head bluntly, "I'm afraid I don't know." "Is this not an order from the Right Mansion?" "Forgive me for speaking bluntly, the Youfu is no longer in effect." "shut up!" "yes……" "What is the purpose of this conspiracy...? They couldn't bear to see the decline of the Toyotomi family, so they concentrated on the uprising? What is their intention?" "I'm terrified, honesty is just stating the facts, no... their original intentions have long been forgotten, so I say that they are doing many unrighteous acts and bringing about their own destruction. However, if you ignore them, you may die." Chaos. I implore your lord to discuss carefully with the general who will arrive soon." Zhengchun's cheeks were flushed with enthusiasm. Ieyasu originally hoped that this would be a farewell journey in a long life, but when the bad news came, this good wish collapsed. "The general also said he was going to Zhongquan?" "Yes. The matter has come to this point, and there is no hesitation for a moment. Having said that, issuing military orders to the world's famous names on the road seems to damage the general's majesty. The general wants to discuss with the adults first, and then rush back to Edo quickly, and then call the army again. " Zheng Chun's answer was sonorous and forceful, and he sounded very convinced that the ronin would cause trouble again.It seems that Xiuzhong and the people around him have made up their minds, and they will never let go unless they quell the turmoil of the ronin. "Zhengchun, where did you meet the general?" "Yoshida. The general will probably arrive here after noon tomorrow. From my point of view, the general will not stay here after he has reported the details to your lord. Instead, he will hurry back to Edo. In short, if If you don't hurry up, Mrs. Dian and Lord Youfu may be imprisoned in the city by ronin." "Let me ask you again, what does Zhengxin think about this matter?" "My father said that he really admired the lord's vision. It was Daban himself who killed Daban, and it was definitely not the shogunate, nor was it a famous name in the world. What the lord couldn't bear, and what he waited patiently, seemed to be this moment. This lesson ，后世亦当切记……” “够了！”家康打断了正纯。正信虽为当世无双的谋臣，有时却无法窥探到家康的内心。“就连正信都这般说，高虎亦是一样了。众人都以为我早就预料到这一日了，唉！都以为我正指望这一日啊！” 家康这话真假参半。所以这般说，只因本多正信和藤堂高虎等人以为，早就看透了家康的心思，连伊达政宗也以为已看清。他们对家康先前的怀柔之法心有不满，总是以为家康想讨伐大坂。 “好了，你退下歇着。将军就算追到这里来，也要回江户……土井利胜正在别间歇息，你最好去见见他。”刚说完这些，家康便觉全身瘫软，眼前一阵发黑。每当体衰力弱之时，他后背就一阵阵发冷，此为伤了风寒的兆头。 家康打着哆嗦坐起。他知，此时只要丹田没了气力，他立时就会变成卧床不起的病夫。 德川家康啊，你纵横一世，金戈铁马六十年，最后一个坎，岂有过不去之理？ 家康一面给自己鼓劲，一面猛吸了一口气……