Chapter 16 Chapter Sixteen: The Voice of the Young Phoenix

Who bestows human talents?Is it blood, gods and Buddhas, or hardships?Motoami Koetsu walked out of Kodaiin residence in Mippongi, feeling quite happy.Before he took Ami into the mansion, he felt uneasy.Ami, the granddaughter of Nawujiaoan, came to Osaka Castle as Chihime's maid, but unexpectedly she had an affair with Hideyori and became pregnant.Ami wants to see Gaotaiyuan, and then decides her own life and death.Therefore, Guangyue decided to take her to the capital to meet Gaotaiyuan.Unexpectedly, Chaya Qingji could easily get rid of Ami's distress, and didn't even ask her to say a word.

Chaya Kiyoji was only in his early twenties, and was appointed by Ieyasu as the head of the upper management at a young age.Although Guangyue knew that Qingji was also a talented person, he never thought that Chaya could handle problems that were difficult even for him. "It's so pleasing! It's so pleasing!" Guangyue exclaimed all the way, and got into the sedan chair waiting at the door. Ami is worthy of being the granddaughter of Naya Shoan. When she heard that Chaya Seiji said that she would risk her life and devote herself to the manufacture of Zhuyin boats, she suddenly realized that she was narrow-minded, probably because she saw the deep affection that Seiji showed for herself. , was extremely surprised.In any case, she decided to live a good life with the fetus in her womb.

"Uncle Shi, my nephew is just sending Miss Ami back, and I'm causing you trouble." Hearing what Ci said, Guangyue felt relieved, and left. "Take me to the intersection of Honami." Guangyue bent over and sat in the sedan chair, muttering in her mouth, "It really is the peace and morals that make the virtuous." In troubled times, people did their best to survive; but now that there is no war, talents that were previously unavailable can be used to their full potential.Chaya Kiyoji is the best example. In the past, martial arts were the most important.If you can't wield knives and guns, you won't be successful.But no matter how you practice, how superb your martial arts are, in the end you just acquire the ability to hurt people.Now that we have come to the peaceful world, the judgment of people has also changed a lot.

Lay Rikyu left the tea ceremony, Chojiro left the tea bowl, what can I leave behind?Perhaps Chaya Kiyoji and others will be known as the pioneers of overseas transactions in the future.Guangyue thought all the way, and before she knew it, the sedan chair had arrived in front of her house. "Thank you." He happily got off the sedan chair and opened the door. As soon as his mother Miaoxiu saw him, she said, "That man is really interesting and can talk. Although I don't like that kind of person, Ah Xing from my natal family seems to have a good relationship with him, so I let her talk with him." When she spoke, her voice was very loud. Small, as if afraid of being heard by people inside.After saying these words, the mother will turn around and go back to the kitchen.Guangyue quickly stopped her: "Mother, you haven't finished yet. Who is the guest?"

"Oops, I forgot to tell you. I was busy making umeboshi and asked the girls to help. By the way, it is a Mr. Okubo Changan." "Master Okubo?" "I hit it off with Ah Xing very much." The so-called Ah Xing is the daughter of Guangyue's uncle, Ben Ami Guangsha, who has been cut off from her husband's family a few days ago and returned to her mother's family.For Guangyue, she is both wife and sister and cousin. Guangyue's mother is nearly sixty years old, and she is an unusual person. It is said that once thieves broke into the house, she even made tea for them.To this day, she has never worn silk or satin.People sent all kinds of brocades, and she distributed them to the family, and added some gold and silver.She is a devout Nichiren sect believer, and she is a person of integrity who will never allow the slightest waste.Guangyue's younger brother Zongzhi was kicked out of the house for extravagance and has not returned yet.

"Mother, you are still the same." Guangyue sighed.There are rumors in the world that Guangyue's temperament is exactly the same as Miaoxiu's.But Guangyue found that his mother often made him helpless. Guangyue walked through the long corridor with a wry smile and came to the inner hall.Okubo Changan and Axing were talking and laughing as expected. "Oh my god, when did your lord come?" Guangyue bowed solemnly.Chang An immediately interjected: "Sir, you are very free." His tone was exaggerated, "The seventh anniversary of Taige's death is only a few days away, and Edo gave birth to a son. On this happy day, I have nothing to do all day long." There's nothing to do. Gold is nothing more than a rock, can't you think of ways to use it?"

Guangyue doesn't say anything, Chang'an really isn't the person mother likes.Thinking of this, Ah Xing laughed out loud. "Although Mr. Chaya is the head of commercial affairs above, he is too young. Although you are with me, I am still a little worried..." Changan was still chattering, but Guangyue suddenly interrupted him: "Master Okubo, what advice do you have here? ?” "I mean Sado mined too much gold, which made me feel embarrassed." Okubo laughed loudly, "Guang Yue, do you know that Edo gave birth to a son." "I've heard about this, and I'm glad to congratulate you."

"Oh?" "Oh?" "Of course it's gratifying. But some people may be very disappointed." "yes." "For example, Mrs. Yodo in Osaka, perhaps she has been counting on Hideyori to become the third general. In short, don't you think that a grand seven-year festival should be held for Taiko at this time?" Guangyue didn't say anything, just glanced at Chang'an.This person has outstanding talents, quick-witted mind, and is better than ordinary people, but every time he sees him and sees his arrogant appearance, not only his mother, but even Guangyue feel very displeased.

The former tezuru musician Juhei is now Okubo Ishimi in charge of Chang'an. He is not only Ieyasu's Jinshan and Gomono, but also Zhonghui's family elder. He assists in the management of Zhonghui's territory.The Eighth Prince of Wuzhou has no residence, but he has a magnificent house.Guangyue is also reflecting on herself, she can't be contemptuous of others because of their low status in the past, otherwise it can only be said to be jealous, maybe this person is the virtuous person that the peaceful world needs. "Haha, sir, you know everything, are you trying to test me?"

"How dare you dare." "No, no, you must know. The government depends on the law, and the law should be strict. Even if there is no birth of the young master, the sun should hold a grand seven-year sacrifice for the Taige." "My lord is right." "Through this grand sacrifice, first of all, people's hearts will be renewed. Second, everyone in Osaka City will be grateful. Third, the Osaka side is grateful, and this sacrifice can become a ceremony to consolidate the foundation of the world. One advantage is that through this sacrifice, the curse on the young master can also be lifted. I think that this matter should be mentioned to the general, and it must be done grandly. What do you mean, sir?"

"Wait." Guang Yue hurriedly said, "My lord just said, the curse on the young master?" "Sir, don't you know? Mrs. Yodo keeps going to the shrine and Buddhist pavilion to pray, hoping that Hideyori can become the third generation general. Therefore, the young master who was born at this time must bear a curse." Guangyue couldn't immediately understand what Chang'an meant.But when he understood it, he was dumbfounded.This person can really think of things that others can't think of... Before this, Guangyue had never thought of such a thing.Mrs. Dian prayed to the gods and Buddhas, cursing Edo not to give birth to a son. Thinking about it carefully, this is not impossible.But this kind of imagination is really creepy.Has Chang'an ever thought about what would happen if Ah Jiang and his wife knew about this matter?Although they are sisters from the same country, Mrs. Dian and Ah Jiang will confront Mrs. T for tat. If Xiuzhong had no heirs, Xiulai, as Qianji's husband, would inherit the position of general as a matter of course.But Ah Jiang and his wife very much hope to have a boy.After the death of her first boy, she suspected that her grandfather and father died unexpectedly, and the spirits of the undead were responsible, so she specially held a grand ceremony for Asai Hisamasa and Nagamasa father and son.This time she gave birth to another boy, whom Ie Kante named Takechiyo.And at this time, if A Jiang and his wife's sister are cursing that young life...the curse, believe it or not, it is invisible, but once you hear it, it may leave a shadow in your heart, follow lifetime. Chang An laughed again.He sensitively thought that Guangyue cared about what he just said. "Haha, I made a slip of the tongue. There is no evidence of the curse. But even if there is no such thing, the son of Edo is born, and Osaka's dream will be shattered. Therefore, it is also a good idea to hold a grand sacrifice at this time to enshrine the dead soul of Taige. What do you think of the young master's wishes?" Chang An leaned forward vigorously.Ayuki, who likes to be lively, immediately interjected: "Master Okubo said that a grand ceremony will be held in the capital." "You just stay here!" Guangyue stopped her, and then said to Chang'an, "I never thought of this." "What's your idea?" "It's a good opinion, it's better to say, it has to be like this." "Haha, it really is Guangyue. This is your temperament. The Taige and the general were originally brothers who cherish each other. People often say that with the Taige, there will be a general, and with the general, there will be peace. You should hold a grand sacrifice decisively." , let the world understand that the prosperity of this world has surpassed that of the Taige." "Okubo-sama, I understand what you mean. Then why are you looking for me today?" "Master General must blame Chang'an for meddling in his own business. I want you to persuade him through Mr. Chaya and Itakura-sama. Chang'an has always thought that Mister is good at this, so I don't know how to respect it? Hahaha." Guangyue straightened her posture solemnly.You can't not listen to the opinions that you should listen to because this person is not likable. How can you be worthy of Nichiren Daishonin?After thinking about it, Guangyue bowed solemnly to Chang'an, "I understand. It is Mr. Okubo who is thoughtful, and Guangyue will definitely bring this matter up to Mr. Suosi as soon as possible." "It's good that you understand." Changan said triumphantly, "If I bring up this matter, people will definitely envy them and call it a show of bravado. But this matter has to be done." "My lord said so. I think so too." "There is a saying that kills two birds with one stone. This matter can be said to kill multiple birds with one stone. This is the way of politics." Guangyue suppressed her disgust towards Chang'an, but at the same time felt that Chang'an was not always so arrogant. "My lord general still insists that frugality is the highest virtue. But sir, everyone in the world is frugal, and this world will surely be lifeless." "Oh?" "In the years of continuous war, it is a sin to waste. But the times are different, and the people all over the world are working vigorously and creating wealth." "This... this is because I was born in a peaceful world." "The year before last, when I went to Osaka Castle, I was lucky enough to see the gold left by Taiko. I was shocked at the time." "I've heard adults mention it before." "But now that little gold is not surprising. I can dig out more gold, in Sado, Ueno, Izu... No, maybe there is gold everywhere in the world. The situation has changed, and the habits should be changed." Guangyue glanced at A Xing, and said, "It's time to eat, let's prepare the meal." He felt that these words might cause trouble for A Xing, who likes extravagance by nature.After finishing the order, he pretended to agree with Chang An and said, "Indeed, maybe it is so." "Although you say that, you don't necessarily think so in your heart. For example, you may feel that gold is not everywhere now..." "Exactly. There are still many beggars in the market, and thieves have been banned repeatedly." "That's why we need to let the people know that as long as we work hard, we can live a prosperous life, so that we can give them hope." Guangyue didn't want to say any more.There are talented people, there are good attackers, and there are good defenders.Because Okubo Chang'an discovered Jinshan, he was a little bit ecstatic.But regarding Taige Sacrifice, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Chang'an was justified, and the matter was imminent. When Chang'an pulled the shredded tobacco tray, Guangyue suddenly thought that she should go to Suo Sidai's mansion as soon as possible.After Chaya Kiyonobe passed away, the relationship between Itakura Katsushige and Koetsu became more and more intimate.If Chang'an had a meeting with the representative of the department, the matter would be resolved immediately. "Okubo-sama." At this moment, Xing, who had just left, trotted back all the way, and said, "Cousin, there is a rare visitor here." After hearing this, Guangyue and Okubo Changan asked in unison, "Who is it?" "It's... Chaya-san." "What, he was still..." Just as I was talking, Qingci had arrived. "I heard that Okubo-sama is visiting, and the villain came in without permission. I'm sorry for being rude." "Tea house, where's Ami?" Guangyue asked. "Master Katagiri was worried, so he came to pick her up. I asked Master Katagiri, and I came to Shi Bo." "It's no wonder. Come, sit here." Guangyue got up and fetched a cushion, "I just heard what Okubo-sama said, and I'm going to visit Soshidai's mansion." "Then, my nephew is in the way..." "It's okay. I need your help with this matter..." Before Guangyue finished speaking, Chang'an interjected, "Chawu, you have become the head of commercial affairs at a young age, you must be very busy, but no matter how busy you are, you can't forget your responsibilities." "The villain understands. The villain has little knowledge. If there is something wrong, please give me advice." "You came to see Guangyue today, what's the hurry?" "I want to ask Uncle Shi for advice on something, because Uncle Shi has just been to Daban." Chang'an nodded, somewhat like an elder: "Then please tell me first. I have finished my words." "Actually, the villain also wants to hear what Okubo-sama means." "Oh, if I can be of help, just ask." Chaya Qingji bowed solemnly and turned to Guangyue: "Shi Bo, my nephew wants to hold a grand sacrifice in the capital on August 18th." "What did you say, August 18th?" Guangyue couldn't help but exchanged glances with Chang An, and said, "August 18th is the death day of the late Taige, you mean to hold Fengguo Sacrifice?" "Exactly. Don't need to say too much, my nephew. Although the current world of peace has been created by the general, if it were not for the late Taige, we would not be where we are today. Therefore, we have to choose this day to hold a grand sacrifice. Express thankfulness." "Tea house!" Guangyue couldn't help but raise her voice, and said, "But I think, this matter must first be approved by the general." "The general has already agreed." Chaya Qingji replied very simply, "The general said that he also wanted to raise this matter, but he was hesitating. Only when the people really want to hold this sacrifice can the real peace be. He wants me and Lord Itakura discusses, beware of mobs, the bigger the better." Guangyue couldn't bear to look at Chang'an anymore. Chaya Seiji, who was only in his early twenties, could also think of what Okubo Changan thought of.Moreover, he has obtained permission from Ieyasu.Guangyue felt that she should re-examine them. "Have you obtained the general's permission?" Okubo Chang'an, who was extremely embarrassed, suddenly patted his knees vigorously, leaned forward and said, "Okay! Your lord's vision is really good. Chaya, why do you have to hold the Fengguo Festival? Chang'an wants to hear what you mean. " Chaya Qingji was a little surprised, looked at Chang'an, then at Guangyue. "Haha." Guangyue laughed loudly, "Actually, what Okubo-sama and I just said is exactly about this." "Oh, this... I am very greedy. I want to achieve the goal of killing several birds with one stone through this event, so I strongly advocate holding it." "Oh?" Chang An's eyes widened in surprise, "I want to hear, how much?" "First, it can appease the hearts of the people in the capital. This is because there are still rumors that Kanto and Osaka are peaceful on the surface, but secretly fighting." Changan looked at Guangyue with a smile, his smile was somewhat uncomfortable, and he said: "Yeah, it's really a good idea to eliminate those rumors. What about the second one?" "It's related to my responsibilities. I want to use this grand festival to build good relations with big merchants in Beijing, Osaka, and Sakai Port." "Oh, very good. That way, you can more easily get those big merchants to devote themselves to shipbuilding." "So I call it greedy." "What about the third one?" "Taiping can take root firmly in Japan." "Do you want to show it to all the people in the world?" "No." Qingji shook his head bluntly, "I want to show it to foreign believers." "For foreign believers to see?" "The 770,000 believers will pass on the transcripts orally and publicize it. In this way, we can sail the Zhuyin ship overseas with confidence, and foreigners' ships can also come to Japan." "Ah." Chang'an's echo has turned into moaning.He hadn't thought about it so far, "Show the world the peace of Japan!" He sighed, "How, Guangyue, the world has changed!" Half proud, half embarrassed, he shrugged and sighed tone. "Very good, very good. What about the fourth and fifth? Chaya, you continue to talk." Changan's eyes widened, urging Qingji. Qingji was a little puzzled.He didn't know what kind of conversation the two had before he came here, and he didn't know why Chang'an was so pale. "The fourth is to appease Mrs. Yodo in Osaka. If Mrs. Yodo can be lenient, not to mention the former officials of the Toyotomi Clan, Shaojun and Miss Qianji can also breathe a sigh of relief." "Yeah, it's a favor. What about the fifth?" Guangyue stared at Qingji closely, but she was thinking about other things in her heart.When Qingji's father passed away, he entrusted Qingji and others to Guangyue to take good care of them.However, here has grown up.His bearing and intelligence have far surpassed Guangyue.While Guangyue was happy for Qingji, she also felt desolate. "This is the fifth..." Qingji's voice was still quite innocent, "I would like to ask someone to paint this festival into a picture, so that it can record the grand occasion." "Want to make a picture?" Chang An asked immediately. "Yes. If it can be painted into a painting, it can be shown to foreigners and left a lasting impression on future generations. In fact, this is exactly why I want to discuss with Shibo, no, I want to ask Shibo." Only then did Guangyue come back to her senses: "Draw the scene of the sacrifice into the painting?" "Yes. But my nephew couldn't find a suitable painter. Most people are good at paintings with fixed themes. But this time it is not about painting one or two people or one or two flowers and birds, but about the grand occasions of Shangjing, Zhongjing, Xiajing and those who came to watch. Tens of thousands of people painted it truthfully. My nephew wants to find such a painter. Foreigners will come to watch, black people will come, and even these people must be lifelike. But is there such a painter? Or..." Chang An shook his head and picked up a piece of snack, he was probably laughing at Qingji's childishness.But Guangyue didn't think so, which just reflected Qingji's youth and persistence.People will age and die, but some things will last forever. Isn't painting one of them? "Shibo is well-informed and has a wide range of contacts. Even if you can't find a suitable painter in the capital, there will always be one or two people in the world who can understand my nephew's heart. Japan has ushered in peace, and my nephew wants to describe this joy to Come out. Does Shibo have a suitable person?" Guangyue didn't reply immediately.He was not thinking about the painter Seiji mentioned, but was amazed at the huge difference between Seiji and his own generation.Okubo Changan came here to tell Guangyue that the Toyokoku Festival must be held.But the young Chaya Seiji already had a plan. Not only did he get Ieyasu's permission, he even wanted to pass on this grand occasion to future generations.In fact, Seiji's real purpose is not just to pass on the Toyokuni Festival to future generations, but to show it to foreign businessmen who will follow in the future, and let the world know the strength of Japan.So far, painting has only been used as a kind of cultivation and taste, but Seiji uses painting to record and promote.It's like the waves behind push the waves ahead!Guangyue was amazed. Guangyue remembers that when she was young, she did something that surprised and pleased her mother.At that time, Layman Rikyu was still alive, and Guangyue was obsessed with the tea ceremony at that time. He spent thirty ingots of gold to buy a teapot in the Kosodeya Zongshi collection.Of course, he didn't have enough money at that time, so he sold the other garden on Shinmachi Avenue, gathered ten ingots of gold, and went around, borrowing twenty ingots.Xiaoxiuwu Zong knew about this, felt pity in his heart, and decided to sell it to him at a cheaper price.But Guangyue said: "If you let me buy the teapot which is worth 30 ingots of gold, it is not what I like." In the end, he spent 30 ingots of gold to buy the teapot and took it to his father's house. Benefactor Toshi Maeda offered tea made by himself.Li Chang was very happy, and wanted to give him three hundred silver ingots, but Guang Yue declined, thinking that if he accepted Xie Yi, it would hurt the tea man's face.Because of this matter, Guangyue thought he would be scolded by two people, but they both praised him, and Guangyue felt very proud.One of them is Ieyasu who is known for his diligence and thrift, and the other is his mother who never touches brocade.But now Chaya Kiyoji is definitely much smarter than him.This sacrifice is of great significance to the future of Japan. "I understand! I will go to the painter, you just need to concentrate on planning this sacrifice. What do you think, Okubo-sama?" Only then did Chang An regain his senses, and said with a smile, "That's right. Tell the big merchants above that if you don't forget Lord Taige's grace and feel happy for Taiping, you should actively contribute and don't be stingy with gold and silver!" "No, no, gold can't be wasted!" Everyone turned their heads and saw that it was Guangyue's mother, Miaoxiu, who was standing on the ground with a smile on her face, holding food and wine together. "Oh, old lady, you have really good ears." "Hehe, if you hear that you don't cherish gold... Look, it's like this. When we grill salted fish, we don't use sea bream, but scorpion. Even so, this is also a delicacy when entertaining guests. Please forgive me. " A Xing followed behind his aunt with his face flushed, and put the food and wine in front of Chang An.She seemed ashamed of her aunt's frugality. When the food and wine were served, everyone changed the subject. "There are two kinds of people in this world." Chang'an held up his chopsticks and said, "One kind of people is always thinking about frugality, and regards things outside of the body as extremely important; more efficient use." Miaoxiu immediately counterattacked: "No, there is another kind of person." "There is another kind?" "Yes. They are people who like to relax and work hard all day. In fact, there are the most people like this. Hehe." After all the food was served, Miaoxiu asked Ah Xing to stay and serve, and went back to the kitchen by herself.She also seemed to realize that she was speaking too bluntly. "Come on, try this, the sake is brewed at home, that's all..." After the aunt left, Axing immediately talked more, "Master Okubo, did you just come back from Iwami?" "Yes, because there is too much gold and silver excavated, I am very embarrassed, and I want to go to Fushimi to report to the general." "Oh, I feel embarrassed because there is so much gold and silver. The little girl also wants to see the gold mountain." "You want to go to the mountains?" "Yes. The little girl is always in the way at home. Anyway, one day she will be thrown to the abandoned mountain. It's better to go to the mountain to practice earlier. It's also for the good of everyone. Can you take Ah Xing there once?" Ah Xing became serious . Guangyue felt annoyed and pitiful, so she stopped her and said, "Xing, pour wine for Mr. Chaya." "Yes." Axing secretly cast a wink at Changan, then turned to Qingji. Chang'an also became serious, and said, "Chaya, that Adams, does the General often pass him to Fushimi Castle?" "Yes, William Adams, recently granted the title of 250 shi in Miura County, Xiangzhou, and took a Japanese name, Miura Yasuke, and has gone to the territory." "Miura's acupuncture? He is really lucky. Mr. Chaya, how about the acupuncture?" "It's true to its name. He is a very upright person, so he can be trusted by the General." "I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about ability. Is he useful?" "This... About this, I can't..." "Yes, although he is also a foreigner, it is said that he was born in the country of red-haired people." "Yes. He was born in the country of England. As a navigator, he sailed in the ocean with the expedition fleet of the Netherlands. He went north and south for a few turns. The ship was shipwrecked on Molucca Island and drifted here." Qingji breathed a sigh of relief. After finishing speaking, Chang An couldn't help moaning in a low voice, he felt painfully that the world had indeed changed.For him, both English and Moluccas are so strange. "It's amazing! Mr. Chaya has a map of the world in his head. Where exactly is the Molucca island you mentioned?" Chang'an was a little jealous. "It is said that foreigners believe that our land is like a big ball. Those who sail eastward from Portugal and those who sail westward meet each other on an island in the south of the ocean. That island is the Moluccas." "That Miura wanted to go to that island, but he was shipwrecked off the coast of Bungo, that is to say, his navigation skills are immature." Chang'an said. "But we can also understand that this is the age of adventure, and the brave are invincible. But Okubo-sama, do you know why the southern barbarians are so keen on coming to our country?" Chang'an choked.Guangyue is impressed by Qingji.But Chang'an still wanted to compare the superiority and inferiority in his heart. He managed to get ahead, and like Qingji, he worked under Ieyasu. "Mr. Chaya seems to know only recent events. During the war against the Yuan invaders, a Southern barbarian named Marco Polo went to Yuan Dadu. After returning to China, he wrote a book. In the book, Japan was mentioned and gold was everywhere. Even the eaves are made of gold. That's why I thought, since Japan is described like this, there must be gold underground, so I started digging." "I'm ashamed." Qingji was surprised by Chang'an's words from the bottom of his heart, "I only heard about this from Miura recently. But he also told the next thing, that is, the Eastern Governor of Portugal is occupying Molu. In Kajima’s report, there are detailed records of my Japanese transactions in the Malay Peninsula.” Changan felt more and more humiliated when Qingci recited the names of these people and places by heart.But according to his temperament, he wanted to gain as much knowledge as possible from the other party. "Oh, Moluccas is south of Siam. He said what kind of business are our people doing there?" "He said that handsome men wear long knives and short knives on their waists, which look like Turkic scimitars, but are more slender. They exchange a lot of gold for local products. The amount is amazing." "Using gold?" "My subordinates believe that the gold may have been brought from the Ryukyu area, where there are gold mountains. They don't know where it is produced. When asked where it is from, they only say that it is from Gaolai. Gaolai is a snail. That is what people in the Ming Dynasty call Japanese pirates." Chang An remained silent.The Golden Island is not Japan as Marco Polo said, but Ryukyu.In that case, what face would he have?