Chapter 7 Chapter Seven: The Way to Get Out

Accompanied by Sekibaku Hideyoshi, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his party visited Yoshino, and on the third day of March in the third year of Bunroku, they rushed from Yoshino to Koyasan Qingyan Temple to pay homage to Hideyoshi's grandmother. Taiko and Guanbai's visit to Yoshino was not satisfactory.Compared with the magnificence of the queue and the magnificence of the banquet, the two seemed out of harmony and always felt a little indifferent.The weather doesn’t seem to be beautiful, the cold spring rain ruthlessly beats the flowers all over the mountain, disturbing everyone’s mood, so the group of people had to stay in the room for the past two days, enjoying the tea ceremony and watching Noh plays, the atmosphere is naturally unavoidable A little dull.Although Hideyoshi was quite enthusiastic and called "Guan Bai" without saying a word, Hideyoshi made no secret of his wariness.

"Am I really that scary?" "That goes without saying. I have been reprimanded by my uncle since I was a child, and you have always been very strict." "But Guan Bai often ran into my arms and acted like a baby. I was so happy when I held you." "But now you have A Shi." In this way, the father and son rushed to Koyasan without any barriers.There, Hideyoshi donated a large amount of property to various temples, and also promised to build twenty-five garan for Koyasan, which surprised the monks all over the mountain. "This is a little thought from our father and son, isn't it, Kanbai? I think it's a little bit." After saying this, Hideyoshi hurried down the mountain and returned to Osaka via Hyogo.

Since then, Hideyoshi's appetite has become increasingly poor, and he often complains of headaches.The Fushimi fortification, the negotiations with Ming and North Korea, and the temple construction promised by Yoshino and Takano when they visited this time are enough to make people upset, plus the unspeakable pain brought by Hideji and Ashi, they are ruthlessly chewing Devouring Hideyoshi's body. Back in the capital, on the second day of April, Hideyoshi and Hideyoshi met again at Shiyaoyuan; on April 11th, Hideyoshi gave Hideyoshi a crane; on April 28th, Hideyoshi and Ashi were arranged to meet again in Osaka City; On the 29th, Hideyoshi rushed to Arima Hot Spring to recuperate due to unbearable fatigue.However, the closer Taige and Guan Bai got closer, the more rumors in the world.Everyone in the world thinks that the conflict between the two has become difficult to resolve, which is really incredible.

"In order to reconcile with Guan Bai, my lord has finally come this far, but why are there still people spreading hateful rumors." Beizheng Institute is worried. Diancheng, which was built specially for Chacha, was demolished, because Mrs. Nishimaru, who gave birth to Ashi, no longer had the need to return to Diancheng.She will move to the newly built Fushimi Castle with Ashi and live with Taiko.In the near future, I am afraid that even Guan Bai's Juledi will be demolished. One day at the end of July, in Juledi Tokugawa Mansion, Ieyasu, Hidetada, Chaya Shirojiro, and Mushi were enjoying tea leisurely.As a spy, even if Ieyasu is not around, Chaya has been inquiring about all kinds of news for Xiuzhong in Beijing, and at the same time, he often mediates the relationship between various families.Today, he came here specially to report a piece of news to Ieyasu: Honda Zuzaemon, who was taking care of Koiso in Kamiso, passed away.Sakuzaemon had been serving Ieyasu's son Hideyasu during his lifetime—he had adopted Hideyoshi as his adopted son.There are many rumors in the world that Zaemon was gradually alienated by Ieyasu because of his stubbornness, and in the end he couldn't even get a daimyo status.But the opposite is true.

"You served Ieyasu in order to become a daimyo, right?" Zuo Zuo hated people asking him like that.No matter who he is in front of, he will proudly retort: ​​"I am not out for fame and fortune. I admire Lord Jiakang. A man dies for his confidant. A man should not care about gains and losses." Not long before his death, Sakuzaemon still scolded Taiko whenever he mentioned Taiko.He hates Hideyoshi, hates Hideyoshi.In this world where even Ieyasu has to compromise and support Hideyoshi, as long as he keeps cursing Hideyoshi, he will never become a daimyo. "Even the old man Ishikawa has become the lord of Shinshu Matsumoto. There are very few real husbands in the world!"

For Sazaemon's feelings, Chaya understood very well, "The old man has been secretly competing with Ishikawa for integrity." After hearing this, Ieyasu nodded vigorously, and winked at the tea house, signaling him not to talk about it any more.Ieyasu never told Xiuzhong that there was a tacit understanding between himself and Shuzheng, and he never mentioned the contest between Zuozuo and Shuzheng.He felt that there was no need to tell his son about this, all of this was just the grievances and grievances of the previous generation who had turned into dust. "Did you go to the left?" Ieyasu just asked softly.

"Yes. It seems that there will never be a honest person like him in the world." "Yeah. He really does his own way." "I really admire him. He can say whatever he wants, he has been outspoken all his life, and he also likes to satirize those secular people. He has been like this all his life." Ieyasu took a sip of tea and gently closed his eyes.He couldn't help but pray for Zuo Zuo. "Mr. Ieyasu is a man I admire." Zuo Zuo always said this sentence, but could he be worthy of Zuo Zuo's trust?Zuo Zuo kept flogging him. Since Sakuzaemon always hated Hideyoshi, Ieyasu simply let him accompany Hideyoshi.But Zuo Zuo didn't even meet Xiukang a few times.It seems that Ugimaru, who has received rigorous training since childhood, can never become a "man whom Zaemon admires" even though he has grown up.

Zuo must have been very lonely in his later years. Thinking of this, Ieyasu felt hot and sighed.Both the stubborn and opinionated and the coy will die alike.Therefore, it is only meaningful for people to live in the world, and there seems to be nothing worth pursuing in life except getting ahead.For those who live in the world, pondering the life and death of others seems to have infinite meaning. "In my opinion, when it comes to tea ceremony, Rikyu is the leader; when it comes to Bushido, it's Saemon Motota... They are strange people." Chaya put down the tea bowl and said with emotion.

"Yes. They are all persistent people." Ieyasu stared into the distance, "Behind their persistence, there is an insight into the impermanence of life...Shiro Jiro, you have reached the age where you should think about the meaning of life, right? " "Yes. Although the villain is far from mature, he has been telling himself in his heart: this life must be without complaint or regret." "Then what about Guan Bai right now?" "He also needs to seriously think about his life." Chaya glanced at Xiuzhong and continued, "The villain thinks that Lieutenant General should be more modest in the future, and don't get too close to Guan Bai."

For their conversation, Mu Shi seemed indifferent, just playing with the tea bowl in his hand. "Is Guan Bai still addicted to wine and sex?" "Yes. And he got more and more mischievous after drinking. It's really hard for him, the ministers are all confusing him." "Oh." "On the one hand, they forced Guan Bai to continue to anger the Taige, and on the other hand, they secretly provoked, saying that Guan Bai conspired against him." "Well." "Among these people, there are old and important officials who use Guan Bai to get ahead, and there are also rebels who secretly inform the government. No matter how assertive people are, they will be confused by them."

Jiakang nodded vigorously, and said to Xiuzhong: "Lieutenant General, please listen carefully. Once the hearts of the people are scattered, the master will never have peace." "Yes. My child will remember it in my heart." "I heard that recently..." Chaya interrupted the conversation between the two, "The wife of a craftsman who lived in Kamaza was passed on to the city and never returned. It is said that the woman is seven or eight months pregnant." "What the hell did he do?" "It is said that the pregnant woman was disemboweled, and the fetus was taken out to drink for fun. Didn't Ah Shi stay in his mother's stomach like this? If he dug it out then, he would be even happier." Chaya couldn't help shaking his head. "He really said that?" "Ah!" The tea house looked embarrassed, and quickly waved his hands, "It is impossible for Guan Bai to say such a thing even if he is drunk. But it seems to be true, and it immediately spread inside and outside the capital. Lieutenant General, you See what is the reason for this?" Ieyasu also looked at Xiuzhong.Xiuzhong put his hands on his knees and straightened his body. "Lieutenant General, do you understand what Chaya said just now?" "The child understands." "Let me ask you, how do you understand this matter?" "Yes." Xiuzhong raised his slender eyes and replied solemnly, "My child thought that the rumors that did not match the facts quickly spread throughout the capital, and there must be someone behind the scenes playing a conspiracy, trying to get into a desperate situation." "Who is playing tricks?" "These people, I don't want to talk nonsense on this occasion." Ieyasu and Chaya looked at each other and nodded.From these words, Xiuzhong's loyal and upright disposition can be clearly seen.He must be very careful not to mention Taige, Sancheng, Chacha and others rashly. "So, you already understood the reason, but you just don't want to say it, right?" "Yes, my child thinks that this matter is not enough to confuse the public." "That's good. It's okay not to mention those people's names, but in such a storm, how should the lieutenant general deal with it? At this critical moment, it's impossible to be unprepared. In the view of the lieutenant general, Taige-sama and What will happen to Guan Bai?" "My son thinks that the relationship between their father and son is almost broken." Xiuzhong replied calmly, which made Ieyasu's eyes widen.Although he knew that Xiuzhong was honest and honest, he did not expect him to have such profound insights. "What is your basis?" "The big names who borrowed money from Guan Bai are busy raising money now, and they seem to want to pay off Guan Bai's loan as soon as possible... Doesn't this mean that they think that the Taige father and son will turn against each other soon?" "Hmm." Ieyasu glanced at the Chaya again.Chaya blushed suddenly, looking a little embarrassed.Of course Ieyasu knew the reason for his panic. Ieyasu has also seen for a long time that the relationship between Taiko and his son is on the verge of collapse. The reason is not Chacha and Sancheng and others, but Hideyoshi himself.Since Hideyoshi went to Arima to recuperate, his mind has changed drastically.During the trip to Yoshino and Takano, Hideyoshi hadn't completely given up on Hideji; but after returning from the mountain tour, since the time of his illness, his heart has completely turned to Shi. In order to cope with the unexpected, Ieyasu is considering whether to accept Chaya's suggestion that Hosokawa, Date, Kato and others who have borrowed money from Guanbai due to military expenses should be subsidized.If Hideyoshi and his son were completely at odds, Taige would become suspicious of all the daimyos borrowing money from Guan Bai.But Xiuzhong, who has always been honest and upright, is aware of this, how can the teahouse not panic? "Lieutenant General, have all the great names been completely disappointed in Guan Bai?" "Yes. Hai'er has another piece of evidence: Guan Bai is now getting close to Hai'er because of his deep predicament." "How are you going to deal with it?" "Although I can't bear it, it is the best policy to gradually alienate him." "Oh, I didn't expect you to be so cruel and unreasonable." "It's a bit cruel. But a little intolerance will lead to chaos and big plans. Everything should be done with the world in mind." "If Guan Bai tells you directly that the relationship between their father and son has broken down and asks you to send troops to help, how will you respond?" "I will flatly refuse." "Presumably Guan Bai will not let you go easily. Once you are forced to submit by force, if you say no, you will be killed on the spot... What else can you do?" As soon as Ieyasu said this, he turned his back to them Mu Shi, who was packing the tea set, was taken aback.She is also very interested in it. "Father, once this happens, don't blame Xiuzhong for breaking his promise." "Not keeping promises?" "Yes. Xiuzhong will agree to Guan Bai. But I will tell him that even if I agree alone, it is still a drop in the bucket. Therefore, the child must discuss it with his father." "What can you do when you come back? Of course, my father will not agree to you." "At that time, I will ask my father to kill me, and then quickly report to Taige, and discuss with him how to deal with it." "kill you?" "Yes. Only in this way can the father be cleared of his suspicions. If the child is secretly beheaded at Guan Bai, the father must not be able to get rid of the responsibility." Mu Shi suddenly turned around, "My lord, please allow Mu Shi to interject: Lieutenant General's courage is indeed admirable. But I also have some opinions." "What do you think." "Once Guan Bai really wants to make trouble, he will definitely plan like this: He will invite Sir Lieutenant General to drink tea or play chess, and then hold him as a hostage to force Lord Nayan." "Well, that makes sense." "Master Taige and his close ministers may have such intentions, and the lieutenant general must be more careful." Chaya looked at Mu Shi in surprise.Everyone knows that Guan Bai is trying his best to win over Xiuzhong.But the courtiers of the Taige wanted to make a big fuss about it, but the teahouse couldn't understand it. "Why do the ministers of the Taige have such an attempt?" Chaya asked, stretching his neck.But Mu Shi ignored him, and continued: "The person most worried about by the ministers of the Taige, besides Guan Bai, is Lord Da Nayan... If so, if we can cut off both Guan Bai and Da Nayan at the same time, wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone? " "Mushi!" Ieyasu reproached slightly, "What proof do you have that you dare to make such a false statement?" "Yes. I often visit Jibu-sama." Hidetaka's eyebrows trembled slightly, Chaya also opened his eyes wide in surprise, only Ieyasu was still calm, "What did Jibu reveal to you?" "No, Jibu never revealed anything to me. Just my feeling." "It's a bluff. After Guan Bai takes the Lieutenant General as a hostage, what will the Taige's close ministers do to me?" "I'm afraid I'll imprison you in Fushimi." "and then?" "Investigate the relationship between the daimyos who borrowed from Guan Bai and the adults, and let out the word that Da Na Yan and his son are related to Guan Bai's conspiracy. Within a day or two, rumors will spread in Beijing again." Jiakang smiled wryly and said, "What do you mean, I must never lend money to those big names?" "Yes. It is enough to get the loan through the hands of Naya Suzaemon. Suzaemon's merchant ship has returned to Sakai Port. More importantly, the Vice Admiral must not be a hostage." Ieyasu secretly glanced at Xiuzhong, who looked confused. "If the lieutenant general goes to Guan Bai's mansion for a banquet with all the great names, it's hard to predict what the outcome will be, but once Guan Bai is summoned alone, the lieutenant general must not go." "But if you don't go to the banquet, you might be blamed by Guan Bai." Ieyasu said. "There are countermeasures." "How to deal with it? Tell me!" "If Guan Bai takes the initiative to invite the lieutenant general, please reply and say that you have already made an appointment, and you will go to visit in the future." "Appointment first? Do you think this can turn down Guan Bai's invitation?" "If the other party is..." "Who?" "Master Taiko. It is said that Taiko invited you to the tea party. Now I am going to go on the road. I will pay homage to you when I come back. Please Guan Bai handle it according to his discretion, and then go straight to Fushimi Castle to meet with Lord Dai Nayan. Only in this way can we avoid In the middle of the trap..." What he said made Xiuzhong dumbfounded, staring at Mu Shi in a daze.Ieyasu smiled enigmatically and looked at the tea house.Mu Shi has already made it clear: the relationship between Hideyoshi and Hideji has broken down. No matter who mediates, it will not help.In the beginning, both parties still intended to restore it, but now they are getting more and more deviated from the normal track, which is really unreasonable.Hideyoshi's preference for Ashi is deepening day by day, Hideyoshi also deeply feels that he has been completely abandoned, and he is more and more anxious to jump the wall. Coupled with Hideyoshi's close ministers and Sancheng's ambition, things finally get out of hand.Kishi's insight even surpassed that of Chaya, which is terrifying. "Sakai Bureau, you mean that the lieutenant general can no longer approach Guanbai alone, right?" Ieyasu turned around, "According to what you mean, the Jibu is also casting a fog on me?" Mu Shi moved forward and took a step, "Master Zhibu is an extremely loyal person." "Oh?" "He has penetrated all of Taige's thoughts. For Taige, he would rather go through fire and water and devote himself to death." "Oh." "The Taige doesn't know the real situation of the Ming Dynasty, and it may have something to do with the Ministry of governance." "Stop joking. The Lieutenant General has confused you." "No, this is not a joke. In order to satisfy Taige, he is willing to do anything. This is Zhibu." "It sounds like Taige wants to alienate me..." "Isn't the recent marriage proposal to the lieutenant general the evidence?" "Could it be that the Ministry of governance is also involved in this matter?" "Yes. Although Taige didn't personally order it." "This is the first time I've heard of it. It seems that the lieutenant general is in trouble. Whose daughter is the other party?" "Asai Nagamasa's beloved daughter, and now Taiko's adopted daughter." "Nagamasa Asai? Isn't that the sister of Mrs. Nishimaru... isn't she married and has children?" Mu Shi nodded solemnly, "But the youngest daughter of the Asai family just died of her third husband." "You mean Ducky?" "Yes. She was married to Zuo Zhi Kasun at first, and later she married Nobunaga's son Xiu Sheng, and Xiu Sheng died of illness, so she remarried to Fang Qing of Jiutiao Zuofu Road." Hearing Mu Shi's soundness, Jia Kang couldn't help feeling a little panicked.Daji has a long life, Xiuzhong, and has several children of different fathers. Hideyoshi wants to marry such a woman to Xiuzhong as his wife!He couldn't help thinking of the unbearable marriage between himself and Asahi Ji, and murmured: "This... is this true?" Mu Shi bit his lip and nodded, "This sounds really absurd. But it is estimated that the Taige people will propose marriage to the adults in person." Ieyasu glanced into the yard, "I actually want to marry a woman who has been married three times..." "Your Excellency must also understand that this is the last move of Lord Taige's helplessness." "I know, you don't need to say any more." Considering Xiuzhong's mood, Ieyasu told Mushi to shut up quickly. In fact, there is no need to tell the truth, Ieyasu is also very aware of Hideyoshi's distress and impatience.In the past, Hideyoshi forced Asahi Hime to Ieyasu.For his predicament at that time, Ieyasu knew better than anyone else.Hideyoshi tried his best to separate the 40-year-old Asahi Hime from Saji Hinata Mamoru, and forced him to be Ieyasu's wife. Unexpectedly, he wanted to repeat the same trick this time.Through his marriage to Asahi Hime, Ieyasu was forced to be Hideyoshi's inner brother.But this time, Hideyoshi wanted to force Ashi's aunt into Ling Xiuzhong, in an attempt to bind Xiuzhong and Ashi together.In this way, wouldn't it be that Ieyasu and his son Xiuzhong wanted a woman of the same generation? Now that Hideyoshi has come to this point, such painstaking efforts can only show that he has made up his mind and is worried that the execution of Hideyoshi will cause turmoil.The important ministers around Xiuci must also do everything possible to find countermeasures. "Sakai Bureau, you avoid it for now, go and call Honda Sado and Toshikatsu Doi." Mu Shi quickly glanced at the tea house.They wanted to send her away on purpose, and then they would have secret talks and make important decisions, and she was a little dissatisfied.Chaya put his hands on his knees and paid no attention to Mu Shi, he must still be terrified. Sado Honda came to Beijing to report the situation in Edo to Ieyasu; Toshikatsu Doi has always been Hidetada's think tank and his right-hand man. Not long after Mushi left, Doi Toshikatsu and Honda Sado came together and sat down quietly.Ieyasu didn't speak immediately, but was still in deep thought. After about a quarter of an hour, he finally said, "Li Sheng, I want to withdraw to Edo." "Oh? Fushimi's fortification has just begun, and the negotiations with the Ming Dynasty, as well as the entanglements between the Taige and Guan Bai, coincide with this troubled time..." "Because there are too many things, I want to stay away from the place of right and wrong. A person in the vortex will not be able to see the situation around him clearly, and naturally he will not be able to move forward." Toshikatsu Doi hastily moved forward.He knew that once Ieyasu returned, many affairs of the Tokugawa clan in the capital would fall on his shoulders. "After my lord returns to Edo, please give me more advice there." "Li Sheng...Xiu Zhong also listened carefully: After I go back, I will try not to give you any orders. In the past, you all fulfilled my orders very well. From now on, you must rely entirely on yourself, and you must develop such an attitude." Habit." "Yes. But..." "If you want to handle affairs without any mistakes, you need reliable information. Therefore, let me tell you about the negotiation with the Ming Dynasty first." "Yes, my son is all ears." Xiuzhong answered first.He is still young and wants to take on more responsibilities than Li Sheng. "Negotiations with the Ming Dynasty will not be successful, first of all because Xiaoxi Xingchang and his son are confused and superficial." "Xiaoxi is confused and superficial?" "Exactly. During the many meetings with Ming envoy Shen Weijing, the president's superficiality has long been seen through by his opponent. He doesn't even know what is going on with the canonized envoy of the Ming Dynasty." This remark surprised everyone, even Honda Sado held his breath and remained motionless. "He thought that the so-called canonized envoy was the envoy who announced the abdication of the Ming emperor and handed over the throne to the Taige. After learning about this, Shen Weijing also seemed to deliberately conceal the truth. Think about it, even President Xiaoxi looks like this, Taiko didn't understand the truth even more, he was completely deceived by Xiaoxi. Of course, Xiaoxi also realized this later, but it was too late. This negotiation was purely a joke, and Kato's chief planner also saw the truth. In short, this war We fought very reluctantly from the very beginning. The longer it takes, the more we will pay. Konishi Governor wanted to save the face of Emperor Ming and Taige, and concealed the truth. Agreed. In fact, Taiko may regret it very much now...Xiaoxi is confused, Taiko is deceived, this is the root of the disaster. It is estimated that Kato's chief accountant will be recalled soon-Xiaoxi and others are afraid that he will stay there It will hinder the negotiations. It is too sad that the most loyal person is reprimanded by the Taige. Now, although Xiao Xiruan has gone to Beijing, if he is in cahoots with his son, the president, he will also cover up the truth... I Telling these words to the lieutenant general, I hope you will be diligent and studious. Do you understand everything?" "clear." "If there is a slight mistake, the negotiation will fail... When Xiaoxi and Shen Weijing's tricks are exposed, it will be the day of the accident. The conflict between Xiaoxi Jinchen and Kato's general will also intensify, and Guan Bai is so confused." After finishing speaking. , Ieyasu waved to Doi Lisheng, "Lisheng, you remember. Guan Bai will definitely donate money to the court next time. That will be the time when father and son will turn against each other." Doi Lisheng listened, and fell on the ground in a regular manner, not daring to breathe.The tea house was even more shocking.He knew that the only ones who brought news to Ieyasu were himself and the Sakai Bureau, but they were only scratches and claws.Ieyasu often follows Taige around and participates in confidential events. The information he obtains is incomparable to them. "Guan Bai still wants to donate money to the palace?" General Xiuzhong questioned. Ieyasu nodded vigorously: "This is the weakness of human beings. In order to survive, he must continue to fight with Taige and continue to curry favor with the palace. To be precise, it is Taige's close ministers who are eagerly waiting for Guan Bai to conspire against him. When Bai donated money to the court again, that is the time when the lieutenant general can no longer approach Guan Bai." After speaking quietly, Ieyasu seemed to suddenly remember something, and beat his knee with his fan vigorously, "Do you understand? This is not We have to decide whether our father and son will support Taige or Guanbai. In order to prevent the world from falling into turmoil, we must not support either side. Therefore, the father must leave the capital for a while and return to Edo to take refuge." "Yes. Baby understands." "Just now the Sakai Bureau mentioned that if Guan Bai invites you, you should presume that Taiko summoned you, and you will meet up with your father at Fushimi. But your father will not go to Fushimi. Therefore, after you arrive at Fushimi, it is best to discuss with Li Sheng , follow Taige’s arrangement.” "Kids keep it in mind." "Li Sheng, don't think that only Guan Bai will reach out to you." "My lord means..." "There must be similar moves from the Taige." "Taige?" "That's right. Since the Battle of Komaki, the Tokugawa Clan has been an important force in determining the general situation of the world. Therefore, whenever something happens, people will come to intimidate and lure you. At this time, we can only put the world first." "yes." "The Taige must come to propose marriage to the lieutenant general." "yes." "The lieutenant general seems very unhappy. The woman is a bit older." "Who is she?" "Mrs. Nishimaru's younger sister, Ah Jiang and his wife whose baby name is Da Ji." "Didn't she have a husband who died recently...or is she the widow of Jiu Tiao Zuo Mansion?" "Li Sheng!" Jia Kang sternly said, "If Taige really proposes marriage, you must happily agree to it, you know? We must make that unfortunate woman happy in my family." As soon as he finished speaking, Xiuzhong's face turned pale.It was the first time that he was so open about his dissatisfaction. "Father, please allow the child to think about this matter again." When he spoke, his voice and hands were shaking. Ieyasu glared at his son, and his voice was even more severe: "You don't want to, lieutenant general?" "No... I just want to think about it, baby." "Don't think about it!" "what?" "I said don't think about it. Don't you understand, lieutenant general?" "She is a woman who has married three men, and those children..." "So what?" Ieyasu said angrily, "Have you forgotten the ambitions of our father and son? The peace of the world is closely related to the stability of my Tokugawa clan... I just said so much, where did you hear it!" "..." "If you think that way, the Tokugawa family will have no successors! As a general, you should forget yourself at the time and be patient everywhere. Although she is a woman who has changed her husband several times, she is also a little older. But Taige personally Come forward...Of course, Taige is indeed inappropriate." "The child is worried about the rumors in the world." "You are wrong, lieutenant general. The eyes of the world are discerning. If you accept Taige's unreasonable request and regard all this as for the safety of the world...you will defeat Taige." "..." "Patience is the key to determine who is more qualified to win the world. The Taige never wants us to be Guan Bai's helpers. You accept this marriage for the sake of the world's peace. In your life, is there anything more glorious than this about it? What do you think, Li Sheng?" Li Sheng hurriedly fell on the ground, "Your Excellency, you really have far-sighted ideas." "This is not foresight, but compassion. Taige's marriage of his concubine's younger sister is an unacceptable strategic marriage... This time, he wants to marry this unfortunate woman into my family again. Let us Come to soothe her pain... In this case, she must repay. This is the marriage." Chaya quietly raised his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes.His colleague in the capital, Yan Jinwu Zongbai who often came and went to Jiutiao's house, also told him about Daji's misfortune, and he couldn't help but shed tears. Daji once begged Taige with great grief to let her become a monk, but she was refused every time.Zong Bai once said that Taige probably wanted to marry her off.Now it seems that the person she remarries must be Xiuzhong.If Da Ji could hear what Ieyasu said just now, he would be very grateful. "Do you understand now, lieutenant general?" Ieyasu stared at Xiuzhong and asked again. Xiuzhong was speechless for a long time.It's no wonder that when it comes to interacting with women, he has always been very self-respecting and has been suppressing his desires.Of course, it was also because of her stepmother Asahiji's dying words: "I want to choose a bride for Xiuzhong myself, and she must be the most pure and virtuous girl in the world." That day when Xiuzhong put on gorgeous clothes, Asahiji stared in a daze.In her heart, Xiuzhong's stamina must be no worse than any prince or prince in the capital.Xiuzhong has also been secretly imagining what kind of woman his future wife will be - she must be the most pure and virtuous girl in the world... His good wishes are about to be ruthlessly destroyed by Taige's ruthless hands.Daji changed her husband three times and had four children, which made the simple Xiuzhong feel unclean.He fully understood what his father meant, but it was really hard for him to accept such a woman. "Li Sheng." Ieyasu had been staring at the silent Hidetada, and after a lot of effort, he said to Doi Li Sheng, "The lieutenant general doesn't understand women too much." "..." "As a man, it's not enough to be strong, one should also understand women." "Yes." Li Sheng said carefully. "Even you don't understand? Knowing and controlling women is also the secret to harmony in the family. Lieutenant General, I don't think you will disobey me. If I am not here, Taige will come to propose marriage. I hope you will accept it." "yes." "That's it." Ieyasu glanced at the tea house and stood up, "When I come back from Fushimi, I will stop by your house. If something happens...I will entrust you with something." "Your Excellency, just give orders." "Li Sheng, the lieutenant general will leave it to you." "yes." "Chaya, come with me." The tea house hurriedly stood up, and followed Ieyasu to the corridor. Ieyasu whispered: "For those daimyos who borrowed money from Guan Bai...you have to find a way to help them as much as possible. It would be ridiculous if troubles arise because of these. " "Maybe let the Sakai Bureau ask Lu Song to help Zaemon..." "You arrange these things. I only entrust them to you." "The villain knows what to do." After Ieyasu left, Doi Toshikatsu immediately called Mushi in.About Xiuzhong's marriage, it was Mu Shi who first mentioned it.Li Sheng said: "Sakai Bureau, why didn't you say hello to me in advance when you heard about Lieutenant General's marriage? I was almost reprimanded by the lord just now." "Forgive me, I didn't think carefully." Mu Shi bowed respectfully, "Tai Ge really proposes marriage, we have to think of countermeasures first, so as not to be in a hurry." "I just asked you to tell me in advance, so that I can persuade the Lieutenant General." "So, the Lieutenant General is unwilling?" "Sakai Bureau, you are going too far. The lieutenant general is a young man who has never touched a woman, and suddenly he is given an old woman who has been married several times... How can he accept it all at once." "Forget it, Li Sheng, don't mention it." Xiu Zhong interrupted Li Sheng, his face still angry, "I figured it out. This can be regarded as a filial piety to my father." "You agreed?" "It's really helpless for her to kill three men. But even if I am killed by her, there is no way. This is life!" "Life?" "Yes. If I am also killed by that woman, it only means that my fate is not good." Mushi couldn't help bursting out laughing, but when she saw the tears in Xiuzhong's eyes, she hurriedly straightened her body, "Lord Lieutenant General, you don't have to worry so much. I heard that Lord Asai's youngest daughter is a virtuous woman. A sensible woman will be able to serve you well." Despite Mushi's repeated persuasion, Xiuzhong still had tears in his eyes and frowning.This is really unbelievable, the dispute between Taige and Guan Bai should decide who Xiuzhong's wife is... Mushi always thinks that this is not a bad thing.In the eyes of Taiko, whose martial fortune is declining day by day, Tokugawa Ieyasu, who helps him protect the world, obeys everything, and takes the opportunity to speak out, is trustworthy. It goes without saying that Ieyasu has a bright future. "Lord Lieutenant General, this is an incredible marriage." "happy match?" "Master Taige and Guan Bai are not at peace, but the Lord Lieutenant General and Mrs. Nishimaru are married. In this way, the future children of Master Ashi and Lord Lieutenant General will become cousins. This is the great fortune of Lord Lieutenant General. .” "..." "Everything has two sides. Master Tokugawa has seen everything clearly." However, Xiuzhong still had tears in his eyes and didn't say a word.