Chapter 27 Chapter Twenty-Seven

Tokugawa Ieyasu resigned as a general on April 16th in the 10th year of Qingcho.Ieyasu was born on the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month in the 11th year of Tianwen, and it has been 60 years and more than 200 days.It is said that Hideyoshi was born on the first day of the first lunar month. If this is true, he died on August 18th in the third year of Qingchang, and he lived in this world for more than 230 days in 62 years.Computing the two compartments, the difference is only more than one hundred and twenty days.What was Ieyasu thinking in his heart when he wanted to give up the position of general at the age before Hideyoshi passed away?

After that, Ieyasu, as the Great Imperial Palace, did not show the slightest sign of aging.But the birthday is fixed, and no one can predict it. For Ieyasu, it can be called "the rest of his life".He wants to use the rest of his life to start a new life under the New Deal.But for such an Ieyasu, what kind of vortex will the wind blowing around him create in the world? There are always winners and losers in the world, and there is also a cycle of luck and misfortune.Great rivers are constantly rushing, and small streams may overflow.It was Osaka who first set off the storm, but not just Osaka.After Tokugawa Hidetada's team, known as an army of 160,000, entered Owari, some people fled.For them who are not yet accustomed to the peaceful and prosperous times, the 160,000 troops must launch a war.

The reason for this is not only untrue gossip, but also suspicion and evil intentions that are enough to cause trouble. Needless to say, the source is those homeless wanderers.They all want to find a place to use them through war again.Once the hope was broken, they spread some out-of-the-box rumors: "It must be focused on attacking Osaka Castle. If not, how could so many troops be gathered?" They spread rumors that the shogunate had set up camps from Hikone to Mijing Temple. Then it will enter Osaka City. Followed by the Old Christians.They also linked the army with the war, creating inexplicable momentum: "The conspiracy of Miura's acupuncture has surfaced. If we don't cheer up, Catholicism will be driven out of Japan." They believe that William Adams, who was born in England, Winning the trust of Ieyasu will definitely attack the rights and interests of the old religious countries in Japan.

Women inside and outside of Daban City were also very worried.At this time, there was a shortage of women in Edo, so there was immediately a groundless rumor that the army was madly taking women. Mrs. Dian also heard about these rumors, so she called Mrs. Ono on April 17th.At this time, Toyotomi Hideyori had been promoted to the right minister, and Tokugawa Hidetada had also been canonized as the general who conquered Yi.It's just that Mrs. Dian is not very clear about the canonization of the general. "Xiu, are those rumors of an impending war true or false?" Because the only person present was the mother's Dazang Bureau, the governor laughed loudly without any scruples: "It's all nonsense! How is it possible!"

"Why are you so sure? Akashi looked worried when he came over." "Haha! The reason why the Sobu is worried is because he saw that the general favored Miura's acupuncture, and he was worried that he would suffer." "Didn't it mean that many people among the people have already fled?" "Master Katagiri and others have gone to appease, and it will be quiet after a while." "That's good, anyway, with the current Toyotomi clan's strength..." "Ma'am, please don't say such things again. No matter how cruel Tokugawa Ieyasu is, he will not immediately attack Osaka Castle just after raising the young master as the right minister. This is like breaking a baby's arm. If you do such a cruel thing, you will only be ridiculed by the world."

"Break the baby's arm?" "Yes. In today's Osaka, even if all the soldiers are mobilized, it is less than one-tenth of the 160,000 army." "Repair, you are too heartless!" "ruthless?" "Hmph! Tokugawa and Toyotomi's retainers have the same status, but you said that he attacked Osaka, like breaking a baby's arm." "Haha, I dare not. I wanted to say that you don't need to worry at all." "Okay, I know, Toyotomi has become the baby's arm." At this moment, Watanabe Neizosuke's mother, Masakani, came to report that Katagiri Kemoto asked to see her.The conversation with Chief Zhi was not so dull, Mrs. Dian might not see Qi Yuan, but because the two of them were not congenial, she immediately said as if she was saved: "I want to see him, let him come." Usually, Mrs. Dian does not Xi Zhichang and Qi Yuan live together, mostly because Zhi Chang often loses his sense of proportion in front of Qi Yuan.

"Mayor, have the people calmed down?" "Yes." Qi Yuan bowed to Mrs. Dian quite solemnly, and Fang said, "I explained to them patiently that it is impossible to fight at all. The young master was favored by the general and was promoted to the right minister. No matter how many people there are in the Tokugawa team , not for war. Generals don't wring out babies' arms." Mrs. Dian frowned, turned her face away, and the corners of her lips trembled violently. "Haha!" Chief Zhi hurriedly laughed and made a relief, "Look, isn't the city the same as me? The general has absolutely no hostility towards Toyotomi when he goes to Luo this time."

"Then. Why did you come to Beijing?" "Of course it's to show the world the glory and majesty of the general. This is all learned from Raichao." "Oh, Hideyori really has a group of good retainers." Mrs. Yodo laughed wildly, "The glory and prestige of Tokugawa! The repair and the city seem to be very happy. If the world sees it, it will definitely praise you. Great loyal minister!" "Where did you say that?" Qi Yuan smiled and waved his hands, "Gong Tian Tian skillfully merged Toyotomi Tokugawa into one before he was alive. It's ridiculous to think Tokugawa is an outsider now."

"Oh? Tell me about it." "Haha! The new general Hidetada is the adopted son of Mrs. Asahi, the sister of Tianxiagong. Because of this, even though he is the third son in the Tokugawa family, he is the heir. Therefore, Xiuzhong used the word 'Xiu' in the taboo of Tianxiagong's name, but did not inherit his father's name." "so what?" "My wife and the general's wife are sisters from the same country. The children of both sides are now married and live in the city of Osaka. The Lord of the World used to say that if Ruohide and Chihime gave birth to a child, it would be his grandson and Ieyasu's great-grandson. Toyotomi Tokugawa became a complete family."

"Ma'am," the governor also said, "madam, you can cultivate your body and mind at ease. During the Suifeng National Festival last year, the hostility between the two families has completely disappeared, and they are happy..." "Repair!" Mrs. Dian snapped before Zhi Chang finished speaking, "Presumptuous! What did you say just now! Even Tianxia Gong has never been so rude to me." "I don't dare. I just want to comfort Madam, so I say that." Mrs. Dian turned to Qi Yuan: "Shizheng, what are you doing here?" "Actually..." Qi Yuan glanced around, seemingly worried, but quickly calmed down, "Actually, the lady of Gaotaiyuan in the capital sent an envoy."

When she was in a bad mood, Mrs. Dian was never happy to hear the words "Gaotaiyuan".As expected, Mrs. Dian turned her head to one side, "What did she send for?" "About the first ten days of May, the new general received congratulations from the daimyo at Fushimi Castle." "What does this have to do with me?" "Of course it has nothing to do with Madam. Madam Gaotaiyuan wants to invite Shaojun to Beijing." Katagiri Kamoto stared closely at Madam Dian.In addition to Kodaiin, Itakura Katsushige also contacted him to discuss the details.He had also met Hideyoshi and told him about it.Even if Mrs. Dian was in a bad mood, she had to explain this matter clearly. "So, she wants Xiu Lai to come to Beijing to congratulate the new general?" "No, it was Weng and his son-in-law who accepted the congratulations together, and I think that's what it means." "It's Xiu Zhong who became a general, what can Xiu Lai do to congratulate?" "Shaojun has also been promoted to the right minister. It is reasonable and reasonable for the right minister to accept the congratulations from the great names." "Shizheng, you have no dissatisfaction with the fact that the position of general was taken away by Xiu Zhong? What is the right minister! I want to give this position back!" "That's wrong. Lord Nobunaga finally became the right minister. This is also the position that Ieyasu held concurrently after he was appointed general. The weight is definitely not light. Shaojun became the right minister at the age of thirteen, and soon he will be the same as Taiko before his death. Promoted to Guan Bai. I think it's really gratifying and congratulatory." Qi Yuan said while taking a step forward, "Young Lord also knows about this matter, and You Le Zhai also said happily: In this way, Feng Chen's family can ensure that no Yu." "Has Hideyori replied to this matter?" "Yes. Kato Kiyomasa had expected this to happen a long time ago, so he went to Fushimi on March 19 after Mr. Ieyasu entered Beijing. He thought it was a guard, but he wanted to be safe. The young master also readily agreed, saying that he wanted to go Look at Edo's grandfather." "Ichimasa, did you discuss it with Qingzheng first, then inform Youlezhai, and then persuade Hideyori, and finally tell me about it?" "Yes. For the matter of entering Beijing, we must make full preparations, and there must be no omissions." "Xiu, you also heard about the competition from the mayor?" "Yes. I know that Mrs. Gaotaiyuan invited Shaojun to Beijing." "Then why have you never told me about it?" Lord Yodo, who was calm before, suddenly became quite high-pitched, "No! No matter what anyone says, I will never let Hideyori come to Beijing!" Mrs. Dian's piercing voice is not uncommon these days. People call it "the widow's voice" behind her back, with contempt, but also pity and sympathy.As a woman, Mrs. Dian is indeed worthy of sympathy, she is always insatiable. Kodaiin and Hideyoshi are a married couple, and they have been very harmonious since they were young.Mrs. Dian was different. She was conquered at the beginning, and then she finally got rid of the shackles, but found that she was in her prime, but Hideyoshi was getting old day by day.This was a big worry for Hideyoshi, and it was even more unbearable for Mrs. Dian.Out of dissatisfaction, Hideyoshi was born. At the beginning, she doted on Hideyori and tried to forget her dissatisfaction, but Hideyori failed her expectations and became a wayward man.The younger sister Ajiang and Yu successfully tamed Hidetada and gave birth to many children. Not long ago, she gave birth to Takechiyo who will become the third general.Mrs. Dian has only one Hideyoshi, and the distance between mother and child is getting farther and farther. Now he doesn't even ask his mother's intentions, and decides important matters by himself. Katagiri Kamoto and Ono Zhichang quite understand the loneliness in Mrs. Yodo's heart.After Mrs. Dian yelled, Qi Yuan glanced secretly at Chief Zhi and stopped talking.Chief Zhi understood the meaning of this look very well, that is: "I'll leave the rest to you, fix it." Mrs. Dian's loud screams were just helpless and unreasonable cries. "Ma'am." Only Osamu Ono could calm her down.She would bury her head in his arms and cry. At that time, Mrs. Dian had completely turned into a poor, submissive, helpless woman.Chief Zhi said softly: "If you feel uncomfortable, you don't have to make a decision right away." "You... what do you mean?" "The city official said that Shaojun will enter Beijing in the first ten days of May, and there is still a long time to go." "no!" "However, if the young master intends to enter the capital, you can't stop it. Besides, the Gaotaiyuan who raised this matter... In terms of status, the Gaotaiyuan is also the young master's mother." The governor was not polite, deliberately emphasizing the last sentence. The Chief Zhi knew very well that there were two ways to calm Mrs. Dian: either gently coaxing her or severely reprimanding her.The governor saw that Mrs. Dian was very angry today, so he chose the latter. In fact, it is unreasonable for Mrs. Yodo to intervene in various government affairs and give pointers to retainers in Osaka City.Gaotaiyuan is the main room of Mrs. Cong Yipin and Taige, and Mrs. Dian is just one of the side rooms.Therefore, it should be that the main family Gaotaiyuan lived in the city, and Mrs. Dian went to a certain place to become a nun and live in seclusion.Moreover, if Katagiri Katmoto or Koide Hidemasa and others are more sensible, it is not appropriate for Mrs. Yodo to intervene in political affairs from the beginning. Zhichang is not satisfied with Qiyuan.It's just that his own situation is a bit embarrassing. He is not Mrs. Dian's retainer, but a plaything for women. The daimyo ordered the maid to go to bed. The maid was afraid that it would be difficult to refuse, and the governor also had the same illusion that he could not refuse.As a result, he continued to cut things and messed up. In name, he was a retainer of the Toyotomi family, but his body had to obey Mrs. Dian's orders. But this time we must not stick to it and hesitate.After Ieyasu entered Beijing, Xiuzhong led an army of 160,000 to arrive and accepted the title of general.At this time, if Xiu Lai refuses to go to Fushimi, a war may ignite.During the Sekihara battle, Ieyasu even deliberately sent Zhichang back to Mrs. Yodo from Otsu, just to reassure her.But things have turned into what they are today, and Ieyasu's kindness back then... "Ma'am, there are big and small things. Now it's the young master's mother—the lady from Yipin Beizheng Office who urges the young master to come to Beijing. Besides, the young master is definitely not going to act as a courtier's gift, but to accept congratulations from all the great names together with the new general. If you refuse, it is not Madam's turn, you have to go through discussions with all the important ministers, please ask the young master to make a judgment in person, and then formally send an envoy to the Gaotai Court. Do you understand, Madam?" Zhi Chang said. Mrs. Dian trembled violently when she heard such harsh words.Her eyes were red and seemed about to burst into flames. "This is a major event related to the rise and fall of the Toyotomi family. There is no reason to refuse, otherwise it will be a violation of filial piety." Zhichang continued. Katagiri Kasumi sat there stiffly with his eyes closed, his eyes closed, while the Dazang Bureau and the maids were all stiff and prostrate on the ground. "Think about it, madam, why did Duke Xiuzhong lead a crowd of 160,000 people to Beijing? This is not only relying on the old rules of the court, but also to deter the world's famous names. However, this may be the negligence of Edo, they certainly did not expect it The Toyotomi family would stand in the front and block the way. In front of the new general who led an army of 160,000 troops to Beijing, the Toyotomi family stretched out their hands to block the way, and shouted loudly: Don't go to Fushimi, the Toyotomi family will not be ordered by the general. Something happened, the general came to Osaka... If this is the case, those who were once intimidated by the general's prestige will definitely be ready to move because of it. Whether the name will be shaken is another matter, Ieyasu and his son will be disgraced. Even Chihime will be taken as a hostage When they were sent to Osaka, the Toyotomi clan insulted Tokugawa in front of the world! People are not sages, so who can do nothing wrong? The world is watching. When Tokugawa set off in Edo, he believed that the Toyotomi clan was his own, but the fact is It was completely unexpected, did Edo really dare not take down Osaka Castle in one fell swoop? Madam, what should we do at that time? The Toyotomi clan is not prepared for the battle, and the soldiers are approaching the castle at that time, so what should we do?" Mrs. Dian cried out and fell to the ground. When the interruptions continue, there will be chaos. Ono Zhichang is in a hand-to-hand contest with Mrs. Dian.He decided to continue with a heartless heart: "Cry as you please. But the Toyotomi family must not be defeated by your wife's tears. After you have finished crying, you have cried enough, and you have to agree to Kodaiin's orders. Kodaiin is also for the Toyotomi family, That’s why this request was made.” Mrs. Dian stopped suddenly. After all, there is still a bit of sanity?Thinking of this, the Chief Zhi suddenly felt very distressed.He knew very well that Mrs. Dian was as stubborn as iron, so it was really pitiful at this moment. "Repair, I understand." Mrs. Dian straightened up suddenly, her face covered with tears. Chief Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, and Yuan's heart fell to the ground.Mrs. Dian's eyes were unbearable to look directly at, and Yuan Kanzhi took a long look, bowed his head and remained silent.Chief Zhi felt disgusted, and Yuan Yuan seemed to want to let him speak alone, so he said: "Shizheng, you also talk about it, it seems that Madam has understood." "Issei," Mrs. Yodo said, "bring Hideyori here." "Master?" "Speak to his face." "Very good." Chief Zhi readily took up the conversation, "Make everything settled. Yes, it's best to let You Le Zhai come too." Qi Yuan glanced at Mrs. Dian, then at Chief Zhi, who certainly didn't want to miss this opportunity. "Understood." Qi Yuan made a sudden decision and stood up.Zhichang and Qiyuan didn't notice at all that there was a storm hidden behind Mrs. Dian's pale face. Not long after, Qi Yuan led Xiu Lai in, and returned to Mrs. Dian and said, "I've sent someone to invite You Le Zhai." Seeing Mrs. Dian's appearance, Xiu Lai seemed very surprised, he strode towards her and said, "Master, why are you crying?" Before he finished speaking, Mrs. Dian hugged him vigorously from the side. "Ah!" the Dazang Bureau screamed, "Madam has a dagger in her hand!" Zhichang and Qieyuan were startled and wanted to stand up. "Don't move!" Mrs. Yodo shouted loudly, "If you move around, I'll kill Hideyori and then commit suicide...Don't move!" Mrs. Yodo tightly wrapped her arms around Hideyori's shoulder with her right hand, pointing the dagger at him flank.Both Yuan and Zhichang were at a loss, so they had to stay where they were. "Master, what happened?" "Haha!" Mrs. Dian seemed to be going crazy, "Xiu Lai, listen carefully. These people are working together and want to insult our mother and son." "Such stupid words..." Chief Zhi waved his hands anxiously. "Shut up!" Mrs. Dian sternly stopped Zhichang, and whispered in Xiu Lai's ear, "These bastards want you to congratulate Xiu Zhong. They want to say that Xiu Lai is already a retainer of Tokugawa. ..." Mrs. Dian's move was beyond everyone's expectations.They all thought that Madam had controlled her excitement and returned to normal.But the moment she saw Xiu Lai, she suddenly lost her composure.Seeing that she seemed to be crazy, everyone dared not be reckless and was at a loss for a while. Qiyuan and Zhichang both feel compassion when you look at me and I look at you. "Ma'am." In this case, it is more appropriate for the Chief Zhi to speak.Chief Zhi strengthened his courage and took a step forward, "Madam, since you said that, we have nothing to say. Why don't we ask Shaojun what he means. Let him go first." "No!" Mrs. Dian shouted, "Hideyori, don't listen to repairs! They just want to humiliate our mother and son. They have abandoned us and have had an affair with Edo!" "Mother." Xiu Lai's face gradually became pale and abnormal, and his expression slowly became stiff, "If mother does not let Xiu Lai go, then Xiu Lai will not go. It is uncomfortable, let go..." "Don't let go! If they don't swear to reject Gaotaiyuan, I will never let go!" "lady!" "Shut up! I'm talking to Shaojun—son, Ieyasu swore to your father that he would return the world to you when you were sixteen years old. But he trampled on his promise, and when you were ten Before I was six years old, I gave up the world to Xiuzhong. It is just a way to deceive us by electing you as the right minister." "Ah, I'm sorry... cheated?" "Obviously, they want you to be called to Fushimi Castle, or poisoned, or assassinated... But at this time, Xiuhe Qiyuan wants to let you go, and my mother will never agree! If they force you to go, I will first Kill you, then kill yourself." "Mother!" Xiu Lai was trembling all over, he didn't have the ability to distinguish carefully what his mother said, "I finally understand. I know why mother is angry. I feel uncomfortable, mother let go first." Mrs. Dian suddenly laughed out loud Arise, she cheered her victory. Zhichang and Qieyuan felt powerless, and the situation was beyond their control. "Xiu Lai, do you understand?" "Understood." "They all bullied us, orphans and widows, and wanted to sell us to Edo." "We can't stand it. I listen to my mother." "Did you hear that? Repair it, Mayor!" "There's no such thing!" This time it was Chiyuan who spoke, but Mrs. Dian also sternly said, "Shut up! Shurai said that he would never listen to Gaotaiyuan who had an affair with Ieyasu. He said, if you force him to obey your decision, he will commit suicide together with me. Do you want to watch our mother and child die?" Zhichang didn't even have the strength to express surprise.She thought that as long as she could convince Madam, she would regain her sanity, but she thought that she would become so crazy.He had no choice but to say softly, "Let Shaojun go first." "So, you listen to me?" "Listen, how can you not listen? We are Toyotomi's retainers." "You swear to me." "swear?" "I heard that Hideyori was allowed to enter the capital. I was really surprised. Tokugawa was originally a retainer of Toyotomi. If they have something to do, they should come to Osaka in person. No, it's not enough. They should be severely criticized. Why don't you come to greet Hideyori?" "Ma'am, do you want us to say that?" Chief Zhi glanced at Qi Yuan and asked him for help, but Qi Yuan just hung his head in pain, tears falling down. "Then, we swear." The governor sighed helplessly, "I will reply to Mrs. Gaotaiyuan about Xiu Lai's entry to Beijing, and I will not obey my orders." "That's not enough. Let them come and say hello." "Say this to the High Courtyard..." "No! Kodaiin is no longer from Toyotomi! She is a dog, a dog from Edo!" "Madam actually said such exaggerated words?" "Chief Governor, am I going too far? The one who abandoned the city and fled from Yipin Beizheng Office, haha! That lowly woman flinched because the castle tower left by Lord Tianxia was too heavy, so she fled. Why should I want this kind of woman?" Listen to her order?" "lady." "you swear!" "yes." "Xiu Lai, did you hear that too? Repair and Qiyuan must follow my instructions and let the Tokugawa father and son come to say hello. Haha!" Only then did Madam Dian let go of Hideyori and laughed out loud.Xiu Lai hurriedly left Mrs. Dian, heaved a sigh of relief, and turned to Qi Yuan: "Shizheng, did you understand what mother said?" Shizheng hurriedly wiped the tears from his face and raised his head.He originally thought that at least Xiu Lai could understand their difficulties to some extent, but that turned out to be an extravagant hope. "Are you still dissatisfied with your mother? I also cancel what I promised earlier. I don't want to go all the way to Fushimi and let people take their lives. Do you understand yourself?" Xiu Lai asked again. "clear." "Understood and still crying? Are you afraid of Grandpa Edo's scolding?" "My lord!" Qie Yuan choked up. "Look, I'm crying again." "Katagiri Kazumoto is not an Edo vassal, but a Toyotomi vassal who grew up with Tianxiagong from a young age and was brought up by Tianxiagong." "Then..." Xiu Lai looked at Mrs. Dian with some unease, "Master, is this okay? Qi Yuan and Xiu will definitely refuse." With a contented smile on her face, Mrs. Dian put the dagger into the scabbard, "You don't need to worry about this matter. Since it was proposed by Gaotaiyuan, I will send an envoy to Gaotaiyuan." "My lord, are you refusing for me?" "Yes, let the Dazang Bureau go. Hey, Dazang!" The Dazang Bureau knelt there stiffly, took a peek at his son Zhichang, and put his hands on the ground. "Did you hear what you said just now?" "yes." "You go to her place and tell her that if she dares to intervene again about Xiu Lai's going to Beijing, our mother and son will kill themselves." "But..." Probably thinking that this would embarrass his mother, Zhizhang wanted to intervene, but Mrs. Dian sternly cut her off: "Stop talking too much! Repair, if Dazang can't complete the task, I will drive her away. Dazang, you go ?" "Of order." The Dazang Bureau did not dare to refute easily.I am afraid that it is the worry and cowardice of the people around that make Mrs. Dian more and more crazy. "Haha, that's good. You don't need to go through the city and make repairs, and you can get things done. Dazang, when you see Kodaiin, tell her: She is trying to please Ieyasu in order to build a temple. We don't care, but if Xiu Lai If you get involved, it will cause us a lot of trouble, Xiu Lai is the only son of Lord Tianxia." The Dazang Bureau lowered its head and remained silent. Zhichang and Qiyuan didn't even have the energy to look at each other, and they also bowed their heads in silence.