Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Alien Colonization

On May 16th of the third year of Qingcho, Toyotomi Hideyoshi was seriously ill.He could no longer eat, and the imperial doctor said that the lump in his chest was getting worse.The Beizheng Office came from Osaka and stayed by the pillow for a moment.In Fushimi Castle, even the women are convinced that Hideyoshi's time is numbered. Hideyoshi wakes up from time to time.If he had a high fever, he would always call out to Xiu Lai in a daze, as if he was talking in his sleep.Once he got better, he called Wu Fengxing, Wu Tailao, and others to him, and asked them to swear allegiance to Hideyori.He also asked the elders to submit an oath to Fengxing, and Wu Fengxing to submit an oath to the five elders... He has completely lost trust in people and has become an extremely sad old man and a lunatic.No matter who he saw, he would hold the other person's hand, repeating the phrase "I'll leave Hideyori to you" and "I'll leave it to you, the young master", and then burst into tears.Not only that, but when meeting alone with people, what he said was inconsistent.If the other party is an old man, he can still understand; if it is a young man who doesn't understand things well, he may think secretly, make wild guesses, and act on the belief that it is true, causing chaos that is difficult to deal with.It was because of these concerns that the Beizheng Office did not dare to leave his side.

On June 27, in order to pray for Hideyoshi's recovery, the imperial court held an Okagura Assembly.On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, Master Xiaozang was sent by the Beizheng Office to Sanbaoyuan to present ten gold ingots and let the monks pray for Hideyoshi's speedy recovery. At the same time that Hideyoshi was seriously ill, Suzaemon Luzon was building a luxurious villa beside the moat of Daan Temple in Sakai Port, and an unexpected guest came to his house.Suzaemon was not at home that day, so he went out to invite craftsmen.He invited many craftsmen, from carpenters, masons, lacquers to painters, engravers, Noh performers, Kyogen performers, etc., all of them were invited to Sakai Port and sent to the ship in person.

These craftsmen are all first-class in the world, and have participated in the construction of Juledi and Fushimi Castle.Therefore, Suzaemon spared no expense to build Beien Garden, which completely copied the entire palace of Fushimi Castle, which can be described as magnificent and extravagant.All the pillars of the palace are exquisitely carved, and the paint colors are vermilion, black and gold. The gold and silver rivets and decorations used to cover the nail caps are also glittering and eye-catching.From the murals to the rooms with sliding doors, they are all exactly the same as those in Fushimi Castle, which amazed the wealthy businessmen in Sakai and Hong Kong who have always been known for their boldness.

"Suzaemon, does he want to invite Taiko here? I don't know what tricks he is playing again." Just relying on a few Luzon pots, Zuzaemon made a lot of Taiko's gold.Although there were many rumors and rumors, the woman who came to Zuzaemon's new house did not show any surprise.She told the servants that she could wait for Suzaemon to come back, and then went to the palace where people were talking about it. In fact, she was Mu Shi who had just visited her father at the nearby Rushou Palace. Mu Shi leisurely watched the palace filled with the fragrance of lacquer and wood, neither praised nor surprised.The clerk of Zuo Zuo told her that the master would personally send all the craftsmen he invited to the Yamato Bridge Wharf before returning.The man also said that the boat was filled with fine wine for the owner to drink while enjoying the cool air on the way to Fushimi Castle.Not only that, even the fine wine for the servants to drink was prepared.

"My little ones have also persuaded the master that Mr. Taige's condition is not optimistic now, and it is better to avoid the limelight. But, you also know the master's temper. He will go no matter what, and said it is for Taige. He prayed for recovery, and even had people move the big drums and small drums up." Hearing what the man said, Mu Shi didn't react much, she came here on purpose today.She walked around the room dully, then turned her eyes to the courtyard in boredom.The yard is full of phoenix pines, betel nuts, coconuts and plantains that Suzaemon likes. Under the palm tree on the right, two peacocks lie there, curled up leisurely, motionless.

For first-timers, the scenery is jaw-dropping enough.But Mu Shi didn't seem to have the slightest interest in it, she just squinted her eyes and looked at the shining silica mixed in the white sand. About half a minute later, Suzaemon returned. "Sorry for keeping the guest waiting for so long. I didn't expect Miss Mushi to come." He was darker than before, and he looked stronger and stronger. In addition, he was wearing a pure white high-quality sackcloth, like a black man . "What are you doing in Sakai Port this time, are you shopping?" Kino looked at Suzaemon with pity, "Your taste is really peculiar. I'm talking about your house."

"That goes without saying! It's not wrong for merchants to live in Taige-style palaces. Of course, my house is very useful, so you don't have to worry." "Mr. Zhuzuo, I think your wishful thinking is wrong this time." "Hmph, why do you utter bad words as soon as we meet?" "You are too careless, help Mr. Zuo." "Don't talk about it. My Luzon house has its own calculations, and I won't lose money no matter what. Mushi, if you like men, you just say it clearly. If you don't say it, you can show it with your eyes and body."

As he said that, Suzaemon was about to lean forward, but was stopped by Kinoko with raised eyebrows: "Do you think I came because I was infatuated with you? Hmph!" "Don't you have other plans?" "You still don't know anything—Master Taige's days are numbered." "How can I not know these little things? Hey, my original plan was to invite Taige here so that I could teach him some wisdom to rule the world. This is my sincere words. But now I can't... Even so , I can't stand by, I am such a person, Suzaemon? What I do will be even bigger." Suzaemon asserted with confidence.

"Your so-called big event is gone now, don't you know?" Mu Shi retorted, turning his eyes away with disdain. "What nonsense are you talking about, Mushi?" Suzaemon knew that the person in front of him was an extraordinary talented woman, and was startled, "What is your intention?" Mu Shi remained silent, seeming to make people anxious on purpose. "You want to tease me again? I won't accept your tricks! Luzon's talents to help Zaemon are as endless as the sea." "Do you think Taige can live for you for another year or a half?"

"Even if Taige is dead, it doesn't matter to me." "Mr. Zuo, even a wise man like Taige will inevitably be confused before he dies. Have you thought about this?" "Scary! Taige's confusion started long before his illness. That's why he regarded North Korea and Ming Dynasty as opponents. I bluffed and deliberately built this pavilion to make the world think that I am short-sighted. Once the country is settled down, those who only Warriors who know how to kill and cause trouble have nothing to do. For those poor bastards..." "I know!" Mu Shi interrupted him sharply, "I know what you are going to say. You want those idle warriors to turn their attention to the south and let them do something more useful than fighting? You just imitated Fu Seeing the city, building luxurious palaces and pavilions, trying to frighten those barbaric warriors? Huh! I have read your mind from the very beginning. There is nothing wrong with doing this. But you have overlooked one important thing."

"Playing smart again. What do you think I overlooked?" "Have you thought about what the Taige's close ministers will do?" "A close minister?" "Yes. For those close ministers, you who have clearly seen the truth of the Taige's negotiations with North Korea and the Ming Dynasty have become a thorn in their side." "Ah?" Suzaemon couldn't help but gasped, "So, what's the plot of those traitors?" "Hey, look at your flaws... because you and I have known each other since childhood, I came here to tell you in secret." "Thank you." "After the death of Layman Lixiu and Zeng Luli, the Taige seemed to regard you as his think tank. But he is already terminally ill... In this way, the near ministers will use Taige's order to act recklessly." "So, so to speak, someone has taken advantage of Taige's order to act in disorder?" "Hmph." Mu Shi nodded lightly, "The Bieyuan you built to scare the warriors has become evidence of bullying. Also, from the very beginning, you were regarded by them as colluding with Guan Baixiuci and intending to The accomplices of rebellion are just like Ishikawa Goemon... Do you also want to taste the taste of the frying pan?" Suzaemon froze on the spot.He was indeed negligent.He always wanted to contribute to the aftermath of the war, and he completely regarded Taige as his own.He also firmly believed that as long as he opened his mouth, Taige would immediately understand what he meant, and he never thought about those villains around Taige.Of course, as long as Taige is close to him, those villains dare not express their disgust openly.But once Taige really couldn't afford to be ill, the problem would come.When presenting the Luzon pot to the Taiko, Suzaemon unabashedly satirized those villains.Even the Taige personally sold teapots for him, making those close ministers who were stalking the power secretly complaining... "Jibu is the one to take the lead this time, right?" Suzaemon murmured.But Mushi didn't answer him. Those close ministers must also want to frame Jiaoan.After all, Kejiaoan has never been in the limelight.But Zuzaemon was different. As a businessman, he blatantly built towers that surpassed Fushimi Castle, which gave the villain an excuse to despise Taiko. "How can those guys understand my lofty ambitions. I am the greatest helper to the hero who created this peaceful and prosperous world." "What are you going to do?" "It's really urgent." "Once you are caught, there is no way out for you." "It seems that there will be an accident today and tomorrow." Suzaemon said to himself, "It should be right. Otherwise, why would you be so flustered and come to inform me?" "Now that you understand, what are your plans?" "Of course I have a solution. You see, my boat has already docked at the pier, and I have already found the owner of this palace." "Owner?" "Yes. Think about what kind of person I am. I know how wide the sea is, and I also understand how deep the artistic conception of the tea ceremony is. How can Suzaemon, who has always been known for his unexpected tricks, be content to live in this Buddhist altar for a long time? In the same house? Wouldn’t it be too solemn for a sailor to live in such a house? Anyway, it will be handed over to the nearby Bodhi Temple in the future..." After finishing these words in one breath, Zuzaemon stared at Kinoshi, leaned his body closer Go up, "Better act as soon as possible, Mushi." "Have you already thought about it?" "Yes. Have you thought it all over?" "What do you mean?" "In order to deal with the ever-changing situation, I am ready at any time. You can see the sea. Whether it is the Luzon or the Tokyo, the hulls are deeply sucked into the water. The dangerous season is coming soon Arrival, if you act quickly, you can still avoid the strong wind. I have already decided on the destination, which is Siam. Have you thought about it? Even the rouge and the dressing table are prepared for you on board." Because of the sudden incident, Mu Shi was a little dazed.She is well aware of Suzaemon's temper, and once she becomes stubborn, she will not change her mind even if she dies.On this point, like Jiaoan, he is not afraid of death by nature.Even so, Mu Shi never dreamed that he would take Zaemon away when he helped Zaemon escape. "Why, you haven't figured it out yet? The sailors and boatmen have already gathered at the Luzon House." "Mr. Zuo, do you really want to do this?" "There is both sincerity and whim. Since the enemy is going to catch me, I have no choice but to use thirty-six tactics..." "Having said that, but this is your business, what has it to do with me?" "You are too unfeeling. But you really want to be wrong." "Ok?" "If I were to celebrate the completion of the main hall, I would call all the craftsmen, donate the pavilion to the temple in front of everyone, and then disappear into the sky. Do you think that in this way, Jibu Shaosuke and his ilk will Let it go? They will definitely find out who leaked the news to me? Hey, you will also become famous. They will go to find you, or arrest your father, and even find the Tokugawa family... In short, They won't let you go. I'm sure you don't understand these stakes." "But why would I go with you..." "I will leave a note on the wall of the palace: Luzon Zuzaemon was actually discovered by the restless woman Mu Shi who had the secret of dealing with overseas companies. For fear of getting involved in a lawsuit, she is now kidnapped... In this way, they will have nothing to do with your father and your master.” As he spoke, Suzaemon moved forward again, staring straight at Kinoki with bright eyes, and said cheekily, “Who made you You're infatuated with me." Mushi's whole body trembled.This time, she didn't want to leave Suzaemon alone, and she didn't want him to be imprisoned, so she came here on purpose, but she never thought of traveling across the ocean.She was also vaguely uneasy, what would happen if someone found out that it was her who came to inform? "It seems that you still can't make up your mind." "If I can't make up my mind, what will you do?" "It goes without saying that I will kidnap you directly." "Do you want to use force?" "A mere girl..." Suzaemon lowered his voice.He seems to have decided that there is no other way to clear Jiaoan and Ieyasu apart from kidnapping Mushi. Mu Shi felt like she was standing on the edge of a cliff, and she didn't even know if she liked to help Zuo. "I'm going to sea tonight. After all, we all have merits in Japan. I will take you away without hesitation." Suzaemon's thick palm fell on Mushi's shoulder. "Wait!" Kishi suddenly threw Suzaemon away forcefully. Suzaemon is truly worthy of being a man who has seen the world. The palace he built with great difficulty was donated to the temple for free. Before Ishida Mitsunari and others are surprised, he will go away on a boat tonight... His decision is really amazing Breathtaking. "What are you waiting for! Do you want me to fight to the death with Shaosuke Jibu?" "I did not mean that……" "It doesn't mean that, there is only one way...you taught me this. Although this is not a war, but if you take a step later, you will lose everything. No matter what Taige Zhibu, tomorrow I will be at sea. " "That being said, as a woman, I suddenly have to leave the homeland where I was born and raised, and I haven't even met my father..." "It's not like being so procrastinating. It's also for your father's sake." "But it would be too..." "It's not disappearing!" Suzaemon said with a haughty smile, "If Taiko, Jibu and others think about it, the world will never be peaceful. But I, Suzaemon, will do it to show them. Not long after, Many people in Japan will be aware of this too." "If no one realizes, we will never return to our homeland?" "Mushi!" Suzaemon squeezed Mushi's wrist and lowered his voice, "You are smarter than men, so I might as well tell you. Whether it's Annan or Siam, I have sent people there. Yes. The Japanese city is also under construction. When I get there, I will encourage the local king to open up a sea route for trade with Japan. If it is fast, it will only take four or five years. Even if it is slower, it will take ten years at most. I will open up again A brand new maritime trade route... If I can't even think of that, I won't snatch you there. I seem to escape from Japan, but I am actually building another brand new Japan outside. This is my Great art of war. I am not like Taige, who will be bullied as soon as I fall ill." "Leave like this without seeing anyone?" "That's needless to say! It suits your taste, and it also has the taste that I like in Luzon's house... There is also a benevolence that Master Tokugawa and your father can't understand." Mu Shi finally resigned to his fate.She knew that since this man had spoken out, he would not back down no matter what.Besides, she has already accepted it in her heart.Two ships, one with a thousand shi and one with seven hundred shi, arrived at their destination, and everything was enough.According to Zuo Zuo, everything is ready there.What made her deeply regretful was that this was just a plan to help Zaemon, and neither Taiko nor his father knew anything about it.It's really not the right time for Taige to be ill... "Have you finally figured it out? Alright, I'm going to pack up the shop, you wait for me for an hour." Suzaemon then let go of his hand. In fact, Kishi's thoughts are similar to Suzaemon's. She also feels that in the past two or three days, Suzaemon will be in danger.Of course, pretending to be nothing, it was Ieyasu who disclosed the matter to her... As soon as Ieyasu and Beizhengsuo left Taiko's sickbed, the so-called Taiko's last words and so on, came out one after another. "Once Taige loses his mind... Although that kind of thing is unlikely to happen, but," Ieyasu sighed, he continued, "I heard that Luzon House built a palace, and everyone is staring at it, so we must guard against it." Ah." He seemed to be muttering to himself.Mushi understood it as a hint. Not only in Sakai Port, but also people in the capital and Fushimi are talking about it: No matter what Lu Song Zuzaemon does, Naya Shoan will instigate him behind his back... While Ieyasu is talking to himself, Mu Shi beats around the bush and tries to tell the truth : "Mushi wants to visit my father." Ieyasu acquiesced.Before departing from Fushimi, Kishimoto wanted to pay a special visit to the tea house Shiro Jiro, intending to ask about the details before leaving.But time was running out, so she changed her mind temporarily and went directly to Sakai Port.Thinking about it now, it's a joy to do so, but also a little bit regretful. Hideyoshi's illness shows no signs of recovery, and Daigo flower viewing may be his last farewell to this world.And Mushi often has a feeling that the flower viewing party that day may be the last time he appreciates the beauty of Japan.Thinking about it, Mu Shi suddenly covered his face and wept, not because of extreme sadness, but because he was going to an unknown world suddenly, how could he not be very sad? "Father..." Mu Shi called out in a low voice, tears could no longer be held back, gushing out like a flood breaking a bank.She felt that this matter had to be discussed with her father at least.If my father knew that she was going to go to a foreign country, he would definitely encourage the new ruler after Taige's death, and keep sending Zhuyin boats to get in touch with her.But doing that is too dangerous, as Suzaemon said, if his father learns the truth about her being taken away, he will very likely say it calmly and be arrested on the spot when the government investigates in the future.It's safer not to see my father, but to go directly. "You are really obedient and have been waiting for me obediently. Sure enough, I read correctly." Sure enough, Suzaemon rushed back an hour later, sweating profusely, "Everything is packed, the people who took away and those who stayed It's all settled... I opened the vault and gave those who remained enough money to trade for several lifetimes. Look! The barges are constantly coming and going." If Zuzaemon is really a general, he will be the main attacker, and he will be on par with Taiko.He didn't seem to notice that Mu Shi was crying, he grabbed her hand and walked outside the palace, boarded the watchtower on the west side of the courtyard where he could have a panoramic view of the seashore.Looking around, you can see the roof of Fengyuechang, Qitang Beach, Rong Island, and the stone embankment on the right.In front of you, there are rows of slight white waves in the blue sea. "Look! Those busy barges, no matter which one is riding the wind and waves, are so excited that they want to surprise Taiko and Jibu. The first barge is full of gold, silver and copper. Look, one of them has arrived on the big ship Luzon!" At this time, Kinoki also became excited with Suzaemon, and completely entered the dream.But the more excited she was, the more clearly the voices and smiles of Ieyasu, Hidetada, Chaya Shirojiro and others from Fushimi Castle appeared in front of her eyes, and she might never see these people again.There are also the figures of Beizhengsuo, Mrs. Nishimaru, Mrs. Matsumaru, and Hideyori, who is playing with toys surrounded by a group of women, whose future is uncertain... I don’t know where Ayin, the daughter of a layman, is now, and what is she doing?I don't know if Hosokawa's wife is happy now... "Look, the next boat is full of muskets and Japanese swords." Suzaemon didn't seem to notice Kino's sadness, he turned into a boatman completely, "There are 150 guards in total, Choose carefully. As long as you have these, you can quickly get in touch with the local king after landing. It is the same everywhere, and you need elite guards. Under the protection of these guards, I will continue to conduct transactions. This small island country will fight for every inch The days of my life are over. Do you understand?" "I understand, it's just..." "Shortly after, Lu Song Zuoemon became the king of the South China Sea. After Taiko was canonized as the king of Japan by the Ming Emperor, he was furious. Compared with him, my feeling must be different..." Said, Zuo Zuo Weimon didn't know what to think of, suddenly smiled and lowered his voice, "There are elephants there, Mu Shi." "Is it an elephant that can take ivory?" "Yes, and crocodiles." "If it's a small crocodile, I've seen it too." "There are also large lizards and giant pythons." "It's all these messy things, how can people feel at ease?" "There is also a rhinoceros. It is the kind of big rhinoceros that can obtain the black rhinoceros horn of precious medicinal materials, and there are also leopards and tigers..." "Why are they all beasts..." "Hey, I can have tiger and leopard skins spread on the back of a giant elephant, and make a western-style saddle out of woolen cloth for you to ride on. Ha, I will ride on it too. It's okay to be the king of men Meaning, I want to be the king of beasts. Hahahaha." Mu Shi felt out of breath, and it wasn't until then that she had a deeper understanding of Zuo Zuo...