Chapter 10 Chapter 10: Tokugawa Founding

On October 18th of the eighth year of Keicho, Tokugawa Ieyasu left Fushimi as the general who conquered Yi and headed for Edo. It has been eight months since he was canonized as a general on February 12 of that year.During this period, Ieyasu has been thinking about opening the government.The most troublesome thing is not how to make the daimyos sincerely submit, but how to formulate a standard for the daimyos to govern their respective territories with laws to follow.When the daimyos lead the army to fight, they are all full of confidence in the battle formation, but they have no idea how to manage the territory.It seems simple to let people understand the progress of the world and the laws of governing the country, but it is actually extremely difficult.It is far from enough to strictly prohibit the killing of people indiscriminately and gambling.

Therefore, before returning to Edo, the shogunate system must be finalized as an unshakable law.Of course, Ieyasu set off with such confidence, and he resigned as the right minister the day before his departure.He decided to ask people to write "Zhu Zixin Notes" to express morality, and considered not allowing businessmen to intervene in political affairs.The combination of power and money has all kinds of harm but no benefit. This has huge implications.During the war, the daimyo's abilities needless to say, but when it comes to financial management, they are far inferior to the big businessmen.Therefore, if this matter is not clarified, the lord will be manipulated by the merchants in the near future, and in the near future, he will even become a famous name in name only.

Those in charge of government affairs were warriors, and then farmers, and merchants and workers lived under them.People who love money can gather money as they like, but they must never expect to use money to make others.This reflects Ieyasu's protection of daimyo, and at the same time, one of his ideas can be seen: what governs people can only be "morality". Considering the future of business affairs, a magistrate and a deputy official were set up in Nagasaki; considering the preliminary determination of the world, Yamada magistrate was set up in Yamada, Ise. Faint lords will not consider these, but they must be stabilized, and they must not be driven to a dead end, so as not to cause riots.What Ieyasu did at this time generally took the system of the Kamakura shogunate's initial period as a framework, and checked for omissions and filled in gaps on this basis.

If it is located in Edo, the construction of the Tokaido between Kyoto and Edo is the top priority.At the same time, the Beiguo and Dongshan Roads must be revised so that if there is a riot, it can be suppressed by force. Various ideas will be implemented one by one in Edo.Therefore, Ieyasu's trip can also be called the trip to Kaifu.After that, his life was complete. Shortly after Chihime and Hideyori's wedding, on the tenth day of the eighth lunar month, Ieyasu's son, Tsuruchiyo, was born. Seeing the children and grandchildren come to the world one by one and grow up, has Ieyasu's grand plan really come true?

Wealth should not be confused with government affairs. Those who are addicted to material desires should let them enjoy the joy of gathering money, while those who have realized that "everything is outside the body" and are willing to be poor should entrust "public finances" to him, so that He is involved in government affairs. Because force is the first priority, if force and financial resources collude to cause turmoil, it will be a major event.Ieyasu was thinking hard about this question.According to the previous habit, everything that is touched by force belongs to one's own family.Driven by this illusion, people often end up fighting for an inch of land.The land, like the sun and the moon, is not exclusive to any one person.We must cut off the idea that swords are big, otherwise we will not be able to cut off the source of turmoil.

This truth was realized by Ieyasu from Buddhism.I don't know if Nobunaga and Hideyoshi know it - the world is the world of the common people, not the world of warriors and swordsmen. Ieyasu ordered Chang'an to divide every eight miles into thirty-six towns, and build an earthen platform every eight miles.Going down the East China Sea Road this time, looking at those earthen platforms, he felt a lot of emotion in his heart. Every time you arrive at a place, someone will greet you. At the place where the sedan chair stopped, not only the lord, but also many citizens came to watch.In order to let the world know that "the world is the world of the common people", Ieyasu even wanted to tell those tyrannical lords: Tokugawa Ieyasu will not only strictly monitor and admonish you, but even change the lord if necessary!In this way, the world will be peaceful.The people worked hard to increase the harvest, and the lords also implemented benevolent policies to benefit the people entrusted to them.

"Chang'an, it's time for you to display your talents." When the team came to Okazaki, where they hadn't seen for a long time, Ieyasu turned around and looked at Okubo Chang'an who was following beside the sedan chair, and said, "Thanks to you, I am fully You can know it without leaving your home, it is five hundred miles from Edo, and three hundred miles from the capital." Ieyasu looked happy, as if he had forgotten the biting cold wind. Okubo Chang'an bowed his head when he heard Ieyasu's praise, but he was very proud in his heart, "Where, this is the general's wisdom, I am just a supervisor."

"Be humble. Things would not go so well without your advice." "My lord, thank you. I will complete the projects of Dongshan Road and Beiguo Road as soon as possible." "Chang'an, the excavation of Jinshan and the renovation of Zhonghui Xinling are going well, right?" "Yes. Kawanakajima is the key to Mr. Kamizusuke's territory. Moreover, Iiyama, Naganuma, Makinoshima, Haizu and some important fortresses have all been bounded by ropes." "Oh. You not only work for Zhonghui, but also for me. I decided to appoint you to do my job."

"Do what you do?" "It is equivalent to the military practice in wartime, and is in charge of all affairs to consolidate peace." "Thank you, General." "You said you visited Aqian in Osaka?" "Yes. I went with you during the wedding, so I want to see how the lady is doing there." But Ieyasu seemed to be thinking about other things, staring at the groups of carp and crucian carp in the pond, "Chang'an, what do you think? Can they understand me?" "Who?" "Osaka. Hideyori may be reluctant, but what about Koide and Katagiri?"

"This..." Chang An blinked his eyes a few times, and took out a piece of paper from his pocket, "This was written by a missionary of a foreign religion. I copied a copy below, please read it." "Foreign religion? Bring it, bring it!" "They will report the matter here to the main hall of their country after a period of time. It is said that this is a draft." Ieyasu took it, turned his back to the cold wind of early winter, and read it: "The general is sincere and wholeheartedly protects his child (so called according to Toyotomi Hideyoshi's order), the two masters of Lingxiu Lai and the governor of Osaka Town. Your Excellency took good care of him and put all his strength on guard in case the general was not in Osaka, and someone would commit poisonous crimes, and for this reason, the pharmacies in Osaka were strictly prohibited from buying and selling poisons..." Folding up the paper, Ieyasu put it in his arms, "How do they even know this? ?”

"That's right. Even Mrs. Dian didn't know. Sure enough, their god told them." What Chang'an was thinking in his heart was completely different from this.He was interested in Ieyasu's reaction to the missionary's notes.Even foreigners think so, Katagiri Kemoto, Koide Hidemasa and others will soon understand what Ieyasu has done and pass it on to Hideyori.It was out of this idea that Chang'an let Ieyasu read the notes, but Ieyasu's understanding was different. "Do you believe in Western religion?" Ieyasu's question made Chang'an at a loss: "No... I am definitely not a foreigner." "Then why do you have such a thing?" "Ah... I think of the peaceful world, business contacts are the top priority. I should know their situation well in case of emergencies, so I visit them once in a while..." Chang'an really didn't dare to go further.He has a thirsty side for knowledge, and at first he approached foreigners with a different purpose, but now he is gradually inclined to foreign religions.He did not dislike Zen Buddhism, but the life and practice of monks.In his opinion, the beliefs of foreign religions are simpler and more convincing to him.But he knew Ieyasu's beliefs, so he couldn't say these things.He was quite sure about becoming Zhonghui's family elder, but if he was blocked by the problem of his belief, he would be in vain.He regretted showing the things to Ieyasu. "Chang'an, you have the foresight." "what?" "In your opinion, can Tokugawa Ieyasu's dream come true?" "Of course!" Chang'an's voice changed when he heard that he no longer talked about foreign religions, "It will definitely! It will blossom and bear fruit smoothly!" Ieyasu turned his head to one side, he could hear the flattery in Chang'an's trembling voice, and said sharply: "I don't think so!" "What did your lord say?" "How can it bloom like this! It can't bloom, and it can't bear fruit!" "This... this is the end..." "Everyone's hearts are relaxed. Not enough hard work, not enough practice. I am the same, and you are the same!" "yes." Chang'an hurriedly put his hands on the ground, but Ieyasu stopped reprimanding him: "Okay, we must get to Okazaki before the sun goes down. Let's go." Chang An stood up in the cold wind and found that his back was already covered with sweat.Accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger, and you must not be negligent in the slightest.Among those who follow Jiakang, Chang'an is by no means the only one who thinks this way. Recently, Ieyasu's requirements for personal bodyguards have become stricter than those on the eve of the Sekigahara War.Not only did he himself not be negligent in his words and deeds, he even gave people a sense of coercion.The lord has a tense face all day long, is he feeling unwell?Ben Duo was so worried, but the doctor Yucheng said: "According to the diagnosis, the master is getting healthier." "Could this be what Sekigahara said during the Battle of Sekigahara, 'If you win a battle, you should be more cautious'?" Naruse Masanari, Ando Naoji and other young people said, "Every time I live in a place, my lord will talk about the samurai family. Anecdotes and anecdotes are more enjoyable than before.” But for Nagai, Honda, Okubo Tadane and Torii and other cronies, Ieyasu was stricter. In Okazaki Taiki Temple, Ieyasu worshiped his ancestors. From Hamamatsu to Shunfu, his attitude became milder.He decided to rest in Junfu, where he had a secret conversation with Todo Sado Morotaka, who was in charge of building the castle, for several hours. "Master Sado, that's really strange." When only Yagyu Somo, who came with him, was left in the academy, Ieyasu said to Gao Hu meaningfully, "The world has been entrusted to me, but when I think about it like this, my worries have deepened. " "The general will do the same?" "This is desire, Sado Mamoru. I have experienced most of the things when I was alive. Rai Chaogong, Takeda, Oda, and Taiko are all very good teachers. But there is one thing that no one has ever taught me." "What is it?" "What happens after death. It's not about going to hell or going to bliss, but after death, what to do in this world." "That's the bottom line." "Gentlemen's Sawa was killed in the third generation. Lai Chaogong's foundation has not passed through three generations, and Takeda was ruined in his son's generation. Needless to say, Oda and Taiko. Thinking of these, I feel uncomfortable." "Your Excellency is really troublesome." "Sado Mamoru, I want to give a gift to all those who follow me to create a peaceful and prosperous world. Only I can give this gift." "A gift that only a general can give?" "Yeah. It's a reward for not letting the peaceful and prosperous age disappear like a bubble after a few generations." Fujido Takatora didn't reply, and waited for Ieyasu's next words in puzzlement. "I can give everyone one or two territories, but I don't allow the land to be privately owned by a single family. In other words, I only lend it to them for use. If people work hard, they can actually own it forever." Gao Hu couldn't help but patted his knees: "Yes, this is what the general thinks!" Perhaps because of their similar age, Takatora Todo and Masanobu Honda have become the people who admire Ieyasu the most and are therefore the most trusted by Ieyasu.In other words, Gao Hu is already Ieyasu's most devout believer.When Ieyasu said something, he would listen and experience it wholeheartedly. "My thoughts, can you understand?" Fujido Takahu nodded vigorously: "Why don't you understand? The general is straightforward, and he will bluntly say that private ownership of land is not allowed. If it is Taige, even if he wants to take back the territory immediately, he will be generous with others, saying when the other party is happiest: These lands are entrusted to you, and if there is any mistake, I will take them back immediately. In fact, this is a reasonable and reasonable approach for the general." "You just need to understand. No matter whether it is land or gold, it is not owned by one person. What is owned by a person is just a momentary illusion. People come and go naked. This truth seems simple, but it is difficult for people to really understand. Therefore, the lord If you want to pass on the borrowed land and property to your children and grandchildren, you must understand this truth. As long as you keep this truth, my wish will surely come true. This is the purpose of my enactment." Fujido Takahu leaned forward and echoed, "The general has no selfish intentions. But no matter how hard you try to formulate the law, less than half of the people can understand it. This is a common situation in the world. If the general makes a decision after careful consideration , it should be implemented resolutely.” "Sado Mamoru seems to have some suggestions?" "Yes. Of course there will be some." "You might as well talk about it." "This……" "But it doesn't matter. I want to talk to you in private just for your advice." "Then I'm going to be bold. First, you must not be unreasonable." "Huh? Unreasonable?" "It's like scolding a child. If the general is patient with the daimyos, it will give the daimyos an illusion, and it will be difficult to carry out the great government. Therefore, the general should first put on the majesty of Nobunaga; then, like the late Taiko Go close to them, and after gaining their trust, immediately show them the law. In this way, they will obey. Those who obey will prosper for generations to come, so what doubts do they have?" "That makes sense. So what should I do first when I arrive in Edo?" "Naturally, it is the repair of the city. This is not a general's luxury, but to show the majesty of the warriors. The scale can only be larger than the capital and Osaka, and it must not be smaller. Therefore, my servant..." Gao Hu said, taking out the A blueprint, with a smug smile, "My lord, this is drawn by my own hands, I'm afraid you didn't expect it." "Oh." Ieyasu hesitated. For military commanders, Jucheng is not only a place for their families to settle down, but also a place for their lives.Handing over the design drawings of the city to others is tantamount to asking for death. "General, if you think I've done something wrong, please put away the blueprints and give Yagyu Sokiko a wink over there." "Oh." "Zong Ju killed Gao Hu with one blow. Gao Hu has no complaints or regrets." Ieyasu didn't answer. "Coincidentally, Gao Hu was in charge of designing extraordinary places several times. First, he was ordered by Taige to build a residence for the general at Juledi in the infield. At that time, Taige was worried that the general would be bad for him, so he ordered me to design a secret place. Passage, in order to kill you when there is a change. At that time, Gao Hu began to pay attention to every move of the adults, observed your character, and was gradually impressed by it. Later, he participated in the construction of Fushimi Castle, and now he is familiar with Junfu Castle So, the reconstruction of Edo has become a dream of Gao Hu. I know this is very rude, please put this away, and give Yagyu a wink." "Sado Mamoru, are you saying that you want to use this huge project to make the daimyo suffer?" "No. The late Taiko decided to build Fushimi Castle when he was fighting hard with North Korea. Compared with raising troops, this is really nothing. It was Taiko's whim, and Edo was created by the samurai. cornerstone and symbol.” "If the great names knew it was your idea, they would hate you." "Gao Hu has been prepared for a long time. Please think carefully, sir, and make sure everything goes smoothly. You will be forced to work according to the amount of salary. Everything is difficult at the beginning, and you must not let them say no." "I understand. But this project is too huge after all." Ieyasu looked down at the blueprints on the ground and admired Gao Hu's meticulousness.Of course, he also considered the reconstruction of the city.If it was his own city, he would still make do with it. The floor at the door of Fushimi's bedroom was remodeled with a ship plank.But as the shogun's mansion, it can't be so hasty.He understands this.But Gao Hu's design is much larger than he imagined. "Let them take charge of such a large-scale project together, and then formulate laws?" "I can find a time to summon Master Tianhai and others to discuss in detail." Gao Hu seemed to have a plan in mind. "Master Tianhai?" "Yes. In fact, Gao Hu has been thinking for a long time, who can really advise and advise you after your lord has settled down the world." Ieyasu saw inexplicable joy on Todo Takatora's face.Sometimes he also thinks: What is the purpose of this person?But Gao Hu completely dispelled his doubts today.Gao Hu, like the former Honda Sazaemon and the current Honda Masanobu, feels safe and satisfied because of Ieyasu.He had become the shadow of Ieyasu.If not, how dare he risk his life to take out the reconstruction map of Edo that he drew without authorization? "Okay, then I'll listen to you. Rebuild Edo and summon Kitain Tenkai. You want me to ask Tianhai about the etiquette system of various shrines and Buddhist pavilions and the current situation in Japan. I understand, but what you gave me Is that all the suggestion?" "One more thing is very important." "Oh, I have to hear that too. Tell me." "It is strictly forbidden for all the big names to build a city." "I build the city, but don't let others build it?" "Of course. Repairs can be allowed, but the construction of new cities must be explicitly prohibited." Ieyasu stared at Gao Hu quietly, and gradually understood why Gao Hu said that.Now that the world is peaceful, there is no need for so many cities.In case of an emergency, the shogunate can deploy soldiers and horses nearby for assistance, so there is no need to build a city.Gao Hu wants everyone to understand this meaning. "If the general thinks this is too ruthless, you can change it to: Do ​​not build without permission. If someone builds a city privately, he will be punished as a crime of treason, dismissed from his position, and confiscated." "Ok." "General, if you don't make such a decision, those rude names will not know that in times of peace and prosperity, neighboring countries should not be invaded. I believe that this is the key to prohibiting private fighting." Ieyasu didn't answer, and various thoughts gradually took hold in his mind: the general who conquered barbarians forbids armaments, private soldiers... Gao Hu is no longer Wuxia Amon, and he speaks clearly.If it is on the battlefield, Ieyasu will also use this trick.But in the world of peace, will this trick work?Ieyasu mused, "Sado Mamoru, are you trying to ruin my reputation? I am doing a lot of construction work in Edo, but I want to prohibit others from building cities and ponds, right?" "Exactly. Whether the general wants fame or eternal peace, you can only choose one of the two." "Even if I am hated by others, I want peace, right?" "Severe disease should be treated with strong medicine. The beacon tower has been around for a hundred years. If there is no thunderbolt at this time, how do they know that the world has changed?" "Oh." "This actually increases the burden on the general's shoulders." "My burden?" "Yes, in the future, they won't be able to count on it. If something unexpected happens, the general will send troops. Naturally, the construction of houses will not interfere, but the scale of the city cannot be changed without authorization." "I will think about it." Ieyasu didn't want to discuss this topic too much.If you get hot, jump into cold water and swim.Ieyasu often did this when he was young.But when used for government, one should be cautious! "General," Gao Hu smiled, "The general said that businesses are allowed to accumulate wealth at will?" "Yes. As long as they are not too extravagant, I will control them and prevent them from being too extravagant." "Haha. Even merchants want to control it, but they think that the waste of generals cannot be suppressed. I'm afraid it's unfair." "Back to the topic just now." "This is from one to the other. Your lord does not allow merchants to waste money, and they will quickly accumulate wealth. In this way, the accumulated wealth will become new wealth, and a prosperous age is just around the corner. If merchants use wealth to enrich their products, all people can If you make a profit, you can guarantee the eternal prosperity of the capital and Osaka." "I've thought about it carefully." "However, military generals have no such guarantee. If military generals compete to build a city, they will inevitably lack property. After that, they will have disputes with their neighbors. After troubles, they will be punished. Military generals are punished one by one and go to perish, while merchants It is becoming more and more prosperous. This is really unfair. Therefore, in order to maintain the survival of military commanders, we must draw from the bottom of the pot, this is the real love." Gao Hu seems to be more like the people of the world than Ieyasu. Ieyasu no longer wants to discuss this matter.In any case, nowadays, lawless robbery, murder and extortion have become commonplace in the world.The significance of this rebuilding of the law is extraordinary. Jiakang announced to the world that indiscriminate killing of people is strictly prohibited.But behind this announcement, there is actually a deeper meaning hidden, that is: Even the common people are not allowed to kill at will, let alone the warriors are not allowed to kill each other.It's just that no one realizes it yet. If the Edo daiko is rebuilt on the grounds of building a shogun's residence, and the world's famous names are taxed and labored, but they are not allowed to repair their own castles, no matter whether it is justified or not, it will definitely arouse public outrage.Robbery is the habit of warriors, which has been deeply rooted in their brains for hundreds of years. Therefore, implementing the New Deal is like walking on eggshells. "Hey." Gao Hu laughed, "The general is really troubled." "Of course. Benevolence is the foundation of politics." Ieyasu made a serious face on purpose. "The general strictly divides the people into four levels: scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants. This idea is really intriguing." "You really think so?" "Yes. It looks like a level distinction, but it is actually an industry difference." "Well, you understand." "If you don't understand, you can't comment. Scholars are not only responsible for defending the country, but also governing the people. Therefore, both martial arts and learning must not be neglected." "certainly." "Never be blinded by gold, nor be weary of law." "Oh." "But not everyone wants to be a soldier." Jiakang said with a smile, "Everyone has their own aspirations, and their abilities also vary." "Thus, those who don't like to be warriors can plow the fields quietly. Those who plow the fields quietly are second only to warriors, but not everyone likes farming." "Yes, some people like crafts, some support their families with lacquer dyeing, and some make a living as carpenters." "Therefore, below the peasants is the worker..." Gao Hu immediately took over the words, and smiled, "The general is really painstaking." "Oh." "If I were next, I might say scholars, workers, farmers, and merchants. However, if farmers are placed under workers, the harvest in the field will be insufficient. So they put farmers before workers. This kind of superficial praise, It is to keep the fields from being desolate, and so to speak, to prevent famine." Ieyasu said loudly: "Plausible. The depth of the water is thousands of feet, and you are affected by one foot. Sado guard." "Oh?" "Superficial. In that case, how dare you speak nonsense about the world?" "Oh...then, what is your lord's real intention? Gao Hu would like to hear more about it." Gao Hu bowed to Jiakang with a serious face. "If even you understand this way, peasant riots will definitely happen one after another. I'm here to prevent people from degenerating." Ieyasu leaned forward and said, "The peasants are the habitat of scholars who are tired of officialdom. People who cultivate , with the heaven and the earth as companions, plowing and reading in the rain. Talented people, if they are not eager to pursue fame and fortune, they can take advantage of this to cultivate their moral character. There are many prostitutes, and they can also make a living here. Therefore, scholars, workers, and farmers must not .” "Listening to an adult's words is better than reading ten years of books!" "Working, you can enjoy yourself. But farming, what you face is a changing world. Only in this way can you exercise your muscles and bones." Fujido Gaohu patted his knees and nodded: "I'm ashamed. Those who seek profit can go into business, but even if they have accumulated a lot of gold, they can't be extravagant and wasteful. In short, the world is already peaceful, and the number of ronin without belongings will increase year by year. , but this way, they can do what they want and get their own place." But Ieyasu immediately shook his head: "What you said is wrong." "Oh?" "People can do what they want to do. Hobbies and talents vary, and that's a given." "yes." "But if government affairs are controlled by personal preferences, it will definitely bring troubles to the common people. For example, I like to hunt hawks, so I order hunting across the country. How many fields will be destroyed? Those who seek profit can go for profit, and those who are craftsmen can enjoy it Fun. But those who value pleasure must not allow their generation to participate in political affairs." "yes." "A person in politics must first give up personal pleasure and put public affairs first." "yes." "I also won't allow the Lord of the Great Domain to participate in government affairs." Gao Hu is indeed a good listener.In fact, he clearly knew Ieyasu's thoughts in his belly, but he knew the reason: "It sounds like this, the more I feel that the general has a heart." "how you said that?" "Different from scholars, farmers, businessmen, and let the common people make the best use of each other. In this way, they can give full play to their abilities." Gao Hu admired. "This is the only way to govern!" Ieyasu said loudly with a straight face, not knowing whether he was joking. What Gao Hu couldn't stand the most was Ieyasu's stern face.In this world, there is nothing more uncomfortable than a person who doesn't know how to joke.At first, Gao Hu thought that Ieyasu was deliberately putting on a straight face to gag other people's mouths, but Ieyasu didn't seem to be the case.He was always serious.Even when he was chasing peacocks or rabbits, he was as serious as he was hunting tigers and lions.He will approve what should be praised, and he will be indifferent to what should be ignored.Others are bored and even confused about all kinds of things, but Ieyasu thinks about it with great enjoyment and enjoys thinking about it. The conversation between the two continued into the night.The calm Gao Hu talked eloquently at first, but later on, the audience gradually admired Ieyasu.For Jiakang, it seems to be a supreme pleasure. Gao Hu is just the assistant of the person who created the peaceful and prosperous world. He can only help Ieyasu, no matter whether it is beneficial or unfavorable to him.Not only him, but Munemo Yagyu who is beside him has also completely fallen for Ieyasu.Zong Ju, like his father and brother, believed that his family's art of war was the best in the world.But he told Gao Hu sincerely that his sword can only become the "sword of the world" if it is combined with Ieyasu. At dawn, Ieyasu called Yagyu Somo, and together they made rice with boiled water to satisfy their hunger. "Every grain of rice in this boiled rice is permeated with the sweat of the common people." After Ieyasu finished speaking, he muttered "Namo Amitabha" before picking up his chopsticks, as if this rice was better than any rice he ate at Hideyoshi. A feast is delicious. After the meal, Ieyasu's idea of ​​opening a mansion in Edo also entered Gao Hu's stomach along with the meal. Ieyasu will command the world from now on, and Gao Hu's task is to convince the big names to understand Ieyasu's painstaking efforts.After Gao Hu lobbied, the daimyo really understood, or just succumbed to Tokugawa's force, and let Yagyu Zongmo go to investigate, which was proposed by Zongji on his own initiative.He and his family went to the mansions of various daimyos in the name of teaching the art of war. Yagyu's visit was a windfall for Ieyasu. Ieyasu stayed in Junfu for five days, and at the beginning of November, he gradually approached Musashi via Sagami.When the group arrived in front of Hachiman Shrine in the Forest of Bells near Edo, they saw fifteen or sixteen young women in aprons welcoming them. Ieyasu suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but patted his legs. These women must be the ones that Ieyasu entertained the soldiers with tea when he went to Guanyuan in the fifth year of Qingchang.In order to remind Ieyasu of them, these women gathered in front of a tea house today, dressed in the same way.Yes, those women.Their boss seems to be a man named Shoji Shinnai.Jiakang made people live in the sedan chair.He happily put on his boots and got out of the sedan chair. "Have a sip of tea." He said to the entourage. Although the seaside is not very cold, it is winter after all.Through the pine forest, you can see the vast sea, deserted.The waves and pines are telling people that winter is coming.But Zhuang Si made them stand in the cold wind and wait, it was crazy. Ieyasu is naturally very clear about this person's purpose.He wanted to attract Ieyasu's attention so that he could get a piece of land under the city for him to open a brothel.It is said that he runs a Qingcheng House in Liuxiang.When Ieyasu got out of the sedan chair to look around, Shoji Jinnai was sitting under a pine tree. "Oh, you are here." "Yes. The children are all standing, but the villain can't greet them like that." "You see that Liu Lane is going to be demolished?" "Yes. But that's not the main thing. The villain wants the general to see what a promise-keeping person looks like." "Observe the contract?" "Yes. The general said that Willow Lane existed before you entered Edo, so even though it is right under the city, you will ignore it. Since the villain is the owner of Qingcheng House, you must act like a boss to protect them." "I said so?" "Yes. Please rest in a shelter from the wind and take a look at the children. The villain will be very honored." After finishing speaking, he called the women who had been standing there all the time and ordered them to kneel down and salute Ieyasu.The women have obviously been trained, and their movements are very neat.Ieyasu frowned, and sat down on a bench covered with scarlet felt.Ieyasu sat down, and the bodyguard immediately looked around.Although it is a reed shed, it can withstand the cold wind and is not very cold.When Ieyasu thought this way, he realized that there was a charcoal fire burning under the bench.The women stood up in unison again, went to another reed shed to bring tea, and offered it to the guards first. Interesting.Ieyasu looked around deliberately, but said nothing. Let the bodyguard taste the poison first, and then serve it to Ieyasu, which is the experience of a wild samurai. "You were a samurai before?" "The villain has never been an official, and my father was a junior samurai of the Hojo Clan." "Your name is Shoji Jinnai?" "Yes. But now it's Jinemon." "Why?" "In Edo, besides the villain, there are two other people called Jinnai. One is Muzaki Jinnai and the other is Torisawa Jinnai. Together with the villain, they are called 'Edo Sanjinnai'. But the villain is not I wished to be with those two, so I changed to Jinemon." "Haha. Are you saying that Sanjin makes you uncomfortable? Why is that?" "Those two are thugs who don't realize that the world is already peaceful. They are far from villains." "So, you know the situation has changed, and you can understand the change." "Yes. The general said that it's okay to open a brothel. But since you are the boss, you have to protect them. Since then, the villain has changed his nature." "This is the agreement you mentioned?" "Yes. My lord said that since Tianyanto, Japan has been a country where there is no dawn without women. No matter what era, prostitutes and prostitutes will never disappear. If they are ignored, mobs will definitely gather in one place and kill women. Therefore, we must protect it with all our heart.” "Did I say that?" "My lord has indeed said that the villain has been engraved in his heart. He thinks he is a parent to protect him, and sometimes he has to punish and expel the murderer for his daughters. Therefore, the villain is called a fierce man, and everyone says that the thug is guilty , just changed his name. In fact, apart from venting his anger for the children, the villain has never been rough with anyone, and there have been quarrels..." Ieyasu didn't smile because of his enthusiasm.At this time, a woman just came over with tea, and Ieyasu said, "When did you come to Shoji?" "The end of the year before last." "Did your parents sell you here?" "The little girl was an orphan. Her parents were killed by thieves." "how old?" "Seventeen." Ieyasu looked at the woman carefully.The seventeen-year-old woman is very watery, and she can see her thoughts clearly.Jiakang said: "How are you doing now? If you are not here anymore, what kind of life do you want to live?" This question is not easy to answer.But through the woman's answer, the authenticity of Shoji Jinemon's words and deeds can be discerned. The woman tilted her head slightly and said: "The little girl wants to marry someone and be a good daughter-in-law." "Is it Jiemon who helped you choose a husband?" "No, the little girl chooses herself." "Choose yourself?" "Yes. The little girl finds a good man from among the guests, and the boss will take care of the rest for the little girl. Women can choose husbands according to their own wishes, which is rare now." Ieyasu smiled wryly: "Did Kiemon tell you to say that? Then you should choose a good husband." He waved his hand to make the girl back down. Another girl came in with a snack.These women don't seem to hate Hiemon, thinking of this, Ieyasu stopped the girl: "Wait a minute." The girl's face was like a silver plate, her eyes were shining brightly, she looked very strong, she seemed to be a year or two younger than the girl just now. "Are you learning the tea ceremony?" "Yes. She also learns liange and snare drums." Although she is still young, her speech is more mature and sophisticated than that woman just now. Ieyasu suddenly felt evil in his heart. This woman seemed to be somewhat similar to someone—it was Mrs. Yodo when she was young. "You also want to get married soon and be a good wife?" "No, the little girl wants to go with a high-status samurai or daimyo." "Are there any samurai and daimyo among the guests?" "Yes. Thanks to the general, there will be more and more guests like this in the future. Everyone left their wives and children at home and came to Edo alone. We have to appease them..." "That's what Jiemon said, right?" "The little girl herself thinks so." "what's your name?" "Asheng." "Haha. Your name is written all over your face. Ah Sheng, do you ever cry because of the hard work you make?" "Had." "Didn't you think of running away then?" "I don't want to. If it was in another place, thieves, ruffians and the like would have to be received. That would be too scary." "But even here, don't you have to pick up some nasty guests?" A Sheng shook his head triumphantly, his eyes gleamed brightly: "At that time, the little girl will 'dump' the hateful guests, and naturally there are other people who like the slave family." "Oh?" Ieyasu couldn't help looking at Shoji Jinemon. The warm bench warmed Ieyasu's legs and feet, and he was reluctant to stand up.The girls' answers aroused Ieyasu's interest with a strange energy. "Jinemon, what's a 'jump'?" Without waiting for Jinemon to answer, Asheng replied first: "If you don't want to accept the guest, tell the truth and refuse him." "reject?" "Yes. This is respect for the guests. This is allowed by the boss. It is not even a rule in Beijing Liujo. The boss said that it is the method of New Edo." Ieyasu was puzzled, and cast a sharp glance at Jinemon.But Jinemon remained calm and waited beside him without blinking his eyes.He has discovered that Ieyasu seems to be testing his character through these women. "But guests tend to get irritable after being away from their wives and children for a long time. Wouldn't this cause riots?" "No, everyone may think so at first. But it's more interesting to play with a woman who doesn't agree with you than to have fun with a woman who shows her true thoughts. Therefore, the little girl thinks that 'dumping' is very reasonable." "Haha! You're right, flattery out of necessity is very boring." "My lord said that this kind of truth will make the girls of Edo proud." "Okay, you can retire now." Ieyasu wanted to say something, but seeing that it was getting late, he stood up with a smile, "Jinemon, you taught well." “多谢大人夸奖。”庄司甚右卫门好像等的就是这话，接着道，“大人若是允许小人辟地开青楼，小人会好好教导这些姑娘，让诸大名像在家乡一样在此休养生息。” “好，你写份文书即可。” “多谢将军。小人会将孩子们区分优劣，勉励鼓舞……” 甚右卫门话犹未完，家康已经点着头朝轿子去了。不管是在寺庙神社的门前，还是渡口城下，只要人多的地方，妓女便无法禁绝。而且，不将她们聚集到一个地方，反而会蔓延到良家，不仅会败坏风气，还会有不良之徒如蚁见蜜般围过去，汲取那些女子的血。不妨将她们聚集到一处。家康正是出于这个想法，才与庄司说了半天的话。家康看出，甚右卫门是个可靠之人。 队伍再次启程，却不知为何，家康竟把甚右卫门和秀忠比较起来。秀忠现已出城，从增上寺到高轮一带迎接。他们肩负职责各不相同，但其认真程度却甚相像。 天下之人，上至贵人，下至黎民，人皆有梦，难在将梦成真之途，家康似现在才明白这个理。