Chapter 26 Chapter 26 General Shangluo

The saying that Tokugawa Ieyasu was going to resign from the post of General Who Conquered Yi spread throughout the world.Some people say that it was because Ieyasu had lost confidence in his body, and some said it was to usurp the Toyotomi clan's world.If Ieyasu elects Tokugawa Hidetada as the next general, the world will be completely owned by Tokugawa.Therefore, when Hidetaka enters Beijing to take the position of general, Osaka will definitely attack Nijo Castle and will not allow him to return to Edo alive. "Why take the risk of proposing to retire at this time?" "Of course I want to determine the pattern of the world before Xiu Lai is sixteen years old."

"If that's the case, it won't be too late to retire when Xiu Lai is sixteen years old. It has been less than two years since he was appointed general." "This is Lord Ieyasu's palace. If he is still alive, he will hand over the power to Xiuzhong to observe the situation in the world. If someone in Osaka dares to raise troops because of this, then launch another Sekigahara battle." The Tokugawa retainers also had different opinions on this matter. "It's not too late. When Hideyori fully understands that the Toyotomi Clan is no longer able to control the world, it won't be too late to retire."

"No, the general wants to hand over the government affairs to Dai Nayan-sama as soon as possible, and he sets his sights overseas. If not, he will fall behind others. It is Miura Anzhen who made the general think so." "The Miura Anzhen is also a difficult person. I heard that many people in Osaka hate him. If the general retires and joins Anzhen, it will irritate Osaka and cause unnecessary trouble. Therefore, if the general does not persist for a while, Things are going to get very troublesome.” The two parties have one thing in common, that is, they believe that doing so will cause confrontation between Tokugawa and Toyotomi.

For such a misunderstanding, Ieyasu was very surprised.He originally thought about how to turn the two families from confrontation into integration, and work together to maintain peace forever. Ieyasu finally made up his mind to start from Edo and go to Beijing to face the Holy Spirit. It was the ninth day of the first lunar month in the tenth year of Qingcho.Prior to this, Xiuzhong and his cronies had made careful arrangements.It can be seen that the opinions of Fujido Takatora and Tianhai did not play much role. On the way to Beijing, Ieyasu made a brief stop in Hakone, washed himself in the hot springs, and then arrived at Sumpu Castle. He planned to rest here for a while, observe the world's opinions and people's movements, and then went to Fushimi Castle. It was scheduled to be February 19th.At that time, he informed Xiuzhong of Edo, and Xiuzhong led the team ready to go, and set off from Edo.

What Ieyasu observed on the way to Beijing was not optimistic.Tianhai's opinion is not unreasonable, and some rumors came out of nowhere, which makes people very strange. Even last year's Fengguo Festival was seriously questioned. During the Toyokoku Festival, the streets and alleys of Kyoto were full of songs and dances. Even Emperor Goyosei walked out of the Zichen Hall to enjoy the dancing of the people with his family members. It was very gratifying and grand.However, the ceremony, which was supposed to show the friendship between Ieyasu and the late Taiko, was completely misunderstood.Some people whispered: It seems that the Taige is still as popular as before, and it is not all fantasy that the Toyotomi family once again controlled the world.Since then, Xiguo daimyo frequently went out to Osaka Castle.

Ieyasu was surprised by these rumors.He knew that it was not easy to be in politics, but he never thought that because of the ignorance of the world, his good intentions would become the bane of inciting ambition.He believed that Xiuzhong's team had to be rearranged. If there were only three to five thousand people, it might really give people an illusion and lead to chaos that shouldn't happen. Ieyasu's team is still very simple, not even as good as a 10,000 shi small feudal lord.Xiuzhong, who is going to be the next general, is just as Tianhai said, he must make people feel terrified at first glance, and dispel the idea of ​​treason.Therefore, Ieyasu sent an urgent mission from Hikone, hurried back to Edo, and ordered Hidetada to make careful preparations.

From this point of view, there are still gossips about Hideyori being elected as the right minister, so it is better to simply pass Hideyori and other daimyos to Fushimi Castle and ask them to congratulate Hidechu.But even so, Xiuzhong and Xiulai cannot meet each other with respect.Even if Xiuzhong accepted the title of general, he was still only the minister of the interior, and the official position of the minister of the right, Xiuyao, was still on it.Therefore, in Fushimi City, weng and son-in-law can sit side by side at the head and receive congratulations from all the great names.Then, let Xiuzhong announce to the world: Gongqing and the general will work together to build peace.In this way, everyone will be convinced.

When entering the capital to face the saints, there must be a spectacular team, which is enough to show the majesty of the military leadership.Ieyasu wanted to follow the old system of Yuan Lai Chaogong in ancient times, and led 160,000 people to Beijing.Banner soldiers 80,000 cavalry, plus Date, Uesugi, Satake and other daimyos north of the Kanto, totaled 160,000.As soon as such a mighty team moved around, those ambitions of trying to confront the shogunate disappeared. Ieyasu has been extremely simple all his life, but if he is ridiculed by the world because of this, he will have to make another plan.It is the nature of a samurai to kill like hemp and plunder, and all the generals have grown up under the influence of violence.For them, peace interrupts their dreams and is their great enemy.As long as they still have the ability to cause chaos, they will seize the opportunity and put all their eggs in one basket.

In order to get them to give up these ideas, Ieyasu carefully planned the Toyokoku Festival, but it had the opposite effect.Although peace is the hope of the common people in the world, there will still be heresies in it. Although they are a minority, they must not be ignored.In the eyes of these people, Ieyasu is an ambitious person. After Ieyasu ordered Hidetada to lead an army of 160,000 to set off from Edo, he immediately ordered people to go to Sanppongi to pick up Kodaiin, and specially sent Itakura Katsushige to bring the letter there.Sheng Zhong said: "Madam wants to build Gaotai Temple, because Mr. Quan Da Nayan is also going to Beijing, so Mr. General decided to let Doi Lisheng take charge of various affairs. Please move to Fushimi City to discuss with Mrs. Specific issues."

What Ieyasu wanted to discuss with Gaotaiyuan was not just about this matter.After Xiuzhong accepted the canonization of the general, Ieyasu wanted to pass Xiuyao from Osaka to the capital to meet him.Regarding this matter, he would like to seek the opinion of the Gaotai Yuan.Itakura Katsushige also has such a meaning in his words. Kodaiin responded quickly, and accompanied by Itakura Katsushige, he arrived at Fushimi Castle on February 28. This day was the day when Hidetada led an army of 160,000 troops from Edo. On this day, an envoy from North Korea, which has always had bad relations with each other, came to hope to restore diplomatic relations.The envoy lived in Fengguang Temple, and the acceptance of the reception had just been negotiated.

"Have you arrived at Kodai-in? Hurry up!" Ieyasu deliberately chose the academy instead of the hall for a relaxed conversation.Only his confidant Masakazu Honda and his concubine Masaaki were present, and Kodaiin was only accompanied by Keishunni, and Itakura Katsushige, who accompanied Kodaiin, avoided him. "Ah, good, Madam is still in good spirits. Come and sit here." "The general's complexion is getting better and better, the old man is very pleased." There is no barrier between the two.Although Gaotaiyuan is a female school, it can understand Dayou deeply. "I heard that my lord is going to hand over the position of general to Lord Nayan, are you retiring?" "Exactly. I have reached the age, over sixty-three years old." "Yes, Taige was born in the first month, and the general was born in the twelfth month." "Oh, madam, I even remember Ieyasu's birthday." Ieyasu said, pinching his fingers, "I was born on the twenty-sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, at the end of the year, and I will be the age when Taige died in July this year. Here Before that, I should prepare for my death. Otherwise, Tai Ge will definitely blame me for my short-sightedness." "Yes, my lord is sixty-four years old. Even so, you still look younger than Taige." "Ma'am, do you still remember the Daigo flower viewing party?" "How could I forget? That was the last time Master Taige played." "Exactly. For Ieyasu, now it's just like that time to appreciate flowers." Gao Tai Yuan counted with his fingers and said, "Yes, it was that time." "Ma'am, until now, I really understand why Taige held that grand event. I should also learn from Taige and play once." "play?" "My trip this time is not as elegant as Taige. I just dispatched 160,000 troops from Edo and marched towards the capital. In the eyes of interested people, what does this mean?" A trace of uneasiness flashed across Gao Taiyuan's eyes, and he glanced at Ieyasu, "Could it be that someone wants to rebel?" "No, it's a demonstration to dispel the delusions of those who are trying to plot rebellion." Gaotaiyuan didn't say anything, but she knew that Dajun was not referring to Daban. "The Taige held a magnificent flower viewing party back then. I may not understand Fengya, but I still think that it is a demonstration to the world." "Is that how your lord general sees it?" Gao Taiyuan paused, "I have something to ask the general." "It's about Osaka, about Hideyori?" "Exactly. In the eyes of the general, what kind of person can Hideyori become?" "Haha!" Jia Kang laughed loudly, "Before Xiu Zhong accepts the general canonization, I want to make Xiu Lai the right minister first." "Minister to the Right? So, it is Lord Nobunaga back then..." "Yes. Ieyasu served as the right minister when he accepted the canonization of the general, but I have resigned." "What about Xiuzhong?" "Minister of the Interior who is a little lower. I have one request: please come to Beijing, either at Nijo Castle or Fushimi Castle, and receive congratulations from all the daimyo together with Hidetada." "..." "It happened so suddenly, Madam may not be able to understand it for a while. Hidetaka is the head of the generals, the general who conquered the barbarians. Hideyori became the Minister of the Interior at the age of thirteen, and will soon take the post of Guan Bai. Toyotomi and Tokugawa work together to build eternal peace What does Madam think?" Kodaiin stared at Ieyasu with wide eyes in surprise. Perhaps no one has ever mentioned Ieyasu's thoughts to Kodaiin.Ieyasu originally thought that Kodaiin would immediately agree with her words, but instead her expression darkened.Ieyasu said again that Toyotomi's territory and salary remained intact.In case the general mismanages the administration, the head of the Toyotomi family can completely blame him.But Gao Taiyuan's frown did not unfold. "Madam, is there something else you don't understand?" Jiakang was a little anxious. Could it be that the Gaotai Court has other worries? "This is a strategy that Ieyasu came up with after careful consideration in order to live up to Taiko's expectations. If Madam is unclear, please speak up." After hesitating for a long time in Gaotaiyuan, Fang said cruelly: "The general thinks that Xiulai's talent is no worse than that of Mr. Xiuzhong?" "Ma'am, Ieyasu didn't compare the two talents, it's just that the Toyotomi family is no longer able to control the world..." Gao Taiyuan raised his hand: "I have to say, based on experience, being a public minister is actually more difficult than commanding all the big names." "Then, if there is no talent that surpasses Hidetada..." Ieyasu said. "I can't do it." Gao Taiyuan said decisively, and shook his head, "Even the Taige is not able to do it. I don't believe that I have this talent." "Taige..." "Don't you know? When Taige was Guan Bai, he had a detailed discussion with Juting and adopted many compromise measures. You also know that there is no precedent in history for the surname of Yuchai or Kinoshita to inherit a high position in a public family. Therefore, Taige He wanted to change his surname to Fujiwara, but he was unanimously opposed by the ministers, who said that if he forcibly changed his surname, he would add the name of rebellion to Taige, so he changed his surname to Toyotomi." "Oh……" "Your Excellency must have heard of it. This time there must be people who strongly oppose it. They must be suppressed forcibly and let them accept the facts. If they do not have extraordinary talents, it may be difficult to take on this great task." "Is Madam worried about this?" "This is different from other things. If you get involved in disputes, it will be the root of disaster if you bear the name of a traitor." Ieyasu felt suddenly slapped, and was speechless for a while.He had just been slapped by Tianhai, and the problem this time was more serious than last time.He looked at the High Courtyard, she was frowning, staring at him. The Gaotai Court believes that a minister who has served the royal family for thousands of years will not easily give way to a humble family who has ascended to the sky in one step.The Taira family eventually fell, and the Ashikaga family after Yoritomo also ebbed and flowed.Ieyasu should have a deep understanding of the ups and downs of the ups and downs.The reason why he wanted to open a mansion in Edo, which is far away from the capital, was to imitate Lai Chaogong's old affairs, in order to avoid the court's right and wrong.But in order to abide by Taige's legacy, did Ieyasu propose a path that would not work? There is no unparalleled road, Ieyasu also thought, the question is how powerful the shogunate is.As long as the generals in the world are firmly in their hands, no matter what the public is like, the imperial court will never be able to compete with the shogunate.The troubled times of the past were due to the dissemination of force in everyone's hands... "Ma'am, your words made Ieyasu wake up like a dream." "So, about Hideyoshi..." "Please leave this matter to Ieyasu. Madam will definitely invite Xiu Lai to Beijing." "However, the public will definitely turn against it." "We can give it a try, ma'am." Ieyasu resumed his smile and added, "If you don't try anything, you won't know if it will work. You just need to be careful." Gaotaiyuan sighed lightly.Seeing that Ieyasu was full of confidence, she couldn't stop it anymore, "Since the general said so, I am too old to stop him." "Ma'am, I want all the big names in the world to see Hidetaka Hideyori sitting together in harmony." "Yes, in this way, the doubts of the great names will be wiped away." "If the daimyo see that although Edo and Osaka are two families, they have the same mind, the government will have nothing to do. No matter how the government reacts, Ieyasu will deal with it. But what my wife said reminded me." Gao Taiyuan sighed again: "Calling Xiu Lai to the capital is probably the last thing I will do for the world." "Doi Toshikatsu will come here with Xiuzhong. I ordered Lisheng and Itakura Katsuki to rebuild Gaotai Temple and let them complete it quickly. From now on, Madam can devote herself wholeheartedly to the spirit of Master Taiko." Ieyasu glanced at Mrs. A Sheng and Honda Masanori, who were quietly listening to their conversation, and said, "A Sheng, prepare the meals. Zheng Chun called Sheng Zhong to come back. Sheng Zhong probably has plans in mind for the construction of Gaotai Temple." .” Ieyasu changed the subject as if nothing had happened. Not long after, Itakura Katsushige came up, and everyone never mentioned Hideyori, and the topic turned to Jiangaodai Temple.After Kwonda Nagon Hidetada's team arrives, Tadashi Sakai, Toshikatsu Doi and Katsushige Itakura will be in charge of building the temple. For the site of Kodaiji Temple, Katsushige has already made arrangements: the founder of Daitokuji Temple, Dadeng Guoshi Zongfeng Miaochao's training place, Yunju Temple, and Yanqi Temple, which enshrines the spiritual tablet of Hosokawa Manyuan, will be moved to him. At that place, Gaotai Temple was built there. After the completion, Kodai-in Temple, the temple town Kantoku Temple originally built for the birth mother Asahi Bureau, will also be moved here, and it will become a subordinate temple of Kodai-ji Temple.Four hundred stones for Gaotai Temple, one hundred stones for Kangde Temple, and five hundred stones for the people of the temples, so that they will never be abandoned. "Five hundred stones?" Ieyasu was a little puzzled because Gaotaiyuan's request was too small, so he asked. Gaotaiyuan said: "Enough is enough. Only thin water can flow long." She insisted on no more territories.However, Ieyasu had to say a few words: "At Madam's request, I will have people move all the buildings in Fushimi Castle and Osaka Castle that can remind Madam to the temple territory." Sheng Zhong said that arrangements have been made. Afterwards, everyone had a light meal together.After the meal, Kodaiin went back to Mippongi's residence accompanied by Itakura Katsushige, and Ieyasu had just ordered Toyokoji to come and see him. Ieyasu was still very concerned about Kodaiin's words, "Monk, tell me, if Toyotomi becomes the number one minister, will there be many obstacles?" Acceptance, who has a close relationship with the public, was vague and did not express his opinion clearly. .But this is enough for Ieyasu, "It seems to have to be reconsidered." After Ieyasu said, the topic turned to North Korea to make Sun Wen or the monk rule. Seeing that Ieyasu's New Deal was implemented, North Korea tried to restore diplomatic relations.If Xiuzhong and his party came and let the North Korean envoys witness the majestic grand occasion of the army, they would never dare to contempt again.Last year's Toyokoku Festival was like this, and this year Hidetada's visit to Beijing is the same, not only to demonstrate to the Japanese daimyo, but also to all countries in the world. "Acceptance, after Xiuzhong is successfully canonized as a general, my next step is to select some people from the daimyo and give them the seals for voyages to the West. What do you think?" "The poor monk is very much in favor of it." The acceptance of Toyotomi's question was ambiguous, but at this time he replied without hesitation, "If the new general gives the world the impression that he only fights for power and profit in the country, it's not easy. The new policy that can be implemented will definitely turn into dust. Issuing the red seal of the voyage to the Western Ocean is really an extraordinary insight, and the poor and the admirable admire it." Today's Fengguang Temple acceptance has also become the staff of the General's Mansion.All the seals issued by rich merchants have been passed through him, and all the big names who want to do business have made friends with him.Jiakang therefore asked this question. "If you agree, monk, then after the new general takes office, I will ask him to issue the Zhuyin certificate immediately. But no matter what, the daimyo has force. If someone sends troops to interfere because of my mishandling, it will be bad. First of all, send the Zhuyin certificate. Who is it appropriate to send to?" "The poor monk thinks that it should be issued first to those Western names who are familiar with the customs of the Tang people and the southern barbarians." "Be specific." "Matsuura, Arima, Nabeshima, Goto, etc." Jiakang was a little surprised that the people listed by Acceptance had long been engaged in business affairs in private. When the general changes, there must be a change of power, which hides various crises. Therefore, the bright road of "going overseas" is clearly proposed to let everyone understand that transactions are the pillars supporting the New Deal. If the world can work together, this is the common goal. Forge ahead, and the foundation of peace will be unbreakable.In this way, Ieyasu's life can be regarded as complete.Preventing disputes among daimyos, resolving ownership of the Toyotomi family, overseas transactions... Ieyasu ordered him to go after accepting the reception of the North Korean envoys and Zhu Yinpiao. There are two other things that cannot be missed.One of them is to supervise the engraving of "My Wife's Mirror".This is Ieyasu's favorite book, which records the establishment process of the Kamakura Shogunate.The other thing is to meet Lin Daochun, a disciple recommended by Fujiwara Shiwo.The purpose of promoting "My Wife's Mirror" is to let those rough generals know why the general who conquered barbarians must be above all the famous names. It can be said to be a book about the strategy of governing the country.The reason to meet Lin Daochun is because Lin Daochun is a talented person who can take on the important task of promoting Confucianism. Ieyasu wants to promote Confucianism by annotating "Zhu Zi" as soon as possible, and educate the world with strict ethics.Without these, his retirement seemed rash. In terms of determination, Ieyasu is not as good as Nobunaga; in terms of intelligence, Ieyasu is not as good as Hideyoshi.If you don't learn from the strengths of the two and temper them, the great cause will fail. After receiving Ieyasu's will, Xiuzhong led a 160,000-strong army, majestic and heroic, and entered Fushimi Castle on March 21, the tenth year of Qingchang. This is much more spectacular than the Daigo Flower Viewing Festival back then.Xiuzhong entered the palace to face the saint on March 29, and Ieyasu also played the saint on the seventh day of April, passing on the post of general to Xiuzhong. Then, Tokugawa Ieyasu, who entered Nijo Castle from Fushimi Castle, entered the palace on the 10th day of April, and appointed Toyotomi Hideyori as the right minister on the 12th.Four days later, on April 16th, Tokugawa Hidetada accepted the title of general...