Chapter 26 Chapter 26: Inner House Iron Intestine

In the first month of the fourth year of Qingcho, Toyotomi Hideyori moved into Osaka as scheduled.The Beizheng Office, who had been living in the city before, moved to Xiyuan, and Mrs. Yodo lived in the inner courtyard of the city with Hideyori, who was seven years old, and became the veritable master of Osaka Castle.Maeda Toshiie, as the auxiliary minister, naturally moved into the castle.Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was in charge of government affairs, sent Hideyori to Osaka and then returned to Fushimi. Everything seems to be safe and sound, but after the relocation, there are suddenly unusual rumors in the world, saying that those who are devoted to Ieyasu and those who follow the five practices headed by the three leaders are completely divided into two factions and are active frequently.As if to confirm these rumors, on the nineteenth day of the first lunar month, as the special envoys of the elders, the elders, and the five priests, Ikoma Gagaku Touqinzheng, the head of the tower of the Xiangguo Temple-the acceptance of the Toyoko Temple, etc., went to Fushimi to reprimand Ieyasu.

The afternoon before, Ieyasu and Ii Naomasa were talking and laughing happily in the bright and clean academy. "You just said that Horio Yoshiharu is here, and now you're going back?" "I'm going back. He said that he won't see you today, and he will go back after talking with you." "The envoys who came to reprimand me are coming soon?" "I heard it's coming tomorrow." "Who do you think they'll send?" "Ikoma Gagaku head and monk acceptance." "Well, it seems that Kaga Dana finally can't stand 30% of the incitement."

"My lord, should we just sit and wait for death like this?" "Even if we stop them, they will still come, we can't imagine." "No, I'm not talking about the envoy. I heard that Da Nayan's army and the young master's soldiers have entered Osaka Castle." "There is no need to worry about this at all. There is Ma Xuanfan in Huancheng, and Kanbara Komasa is also coming with his own soldiers. As long as the troops are not seriously out of balance, Maeda will not be so confused as to confront me." "However, if something happens before Kang Zheng arrives..."

"I won't allow anything to happen." "Tomorrow's messenger, how should we deal with it?" "Don't worry, I've already thought of a countermeasure." Ieyasu laughed loudly, "Horio Yoshiharu and Nakamura Kazushi are not the kind of people who don't know anything. As long as we don't take the initiative to provoke trouble, it is not difficult to deal with them." Hearing Ieyasu's words, Ii Naomasa smiled and said, "My lord is ashamed of his courage. I don't know what your lord will say when the messenger comes."

"Haha, before they come, we'd better not make unnecessary guesses. The more sharp-edged they are, the less capable they will appear. What I am worried about is actually the issue of withdrawing troops. No matter how much it costs, everyone must be safe Withdrawing, otherwise it would be a great shame for Japan. Now, the withdrawal of troops has been successfully concluded, and Hideyori's mother and son have moved into Osaka Castle safely, and the matter is over." Seeing that Naomasa Ii was still a little worried, Ieyasu smiled again, "Tell Hideyori The mother and son put aside and challenged me, Daisuke Bingbu, do you think there are such stupid people in the world?"

Naomasa also laughed, "Of course not. But just in case someone..." "With you and Torii and his son here, Yasumasa will also come. In case of accidents, Yuuki Hideyasu will never stand idly by. And..." Ieyasu lowered his voice, "In case something happens, Hosokawa Tadako will Will dissuade Maeda. Don't worry." "Yes, and Master Hosokawa." Naomasa nodded vigorously.Senshihime, the sixth daughter of the Maeda Toshiie, married Tadataka Ichiro, the first son of Tadako Hosokawa.Senshiji and her elder brother Toshicho were born to the same mother. Toshicho and Hosokawa Tadauki are about the same age and are still best friends.

"I didn't feel any kindness to him, but Hosokawa always felt that he owed me a lot in Guan Baixiu's case. Although our relationship is easy to attract attention recently and we have to guard against it, he has long ago secretly promised , if something happens, I will definitely help you." When Xiuci was in trouble, the Hosokawa family was urged to repay the 200 ingots of gold they had borrowed. The Hosokawa family was financially strapped and could not repay for a while.At that time, Matsui Sado, the elder of the Hosokawa family, rushed to Honda Masanobu with a pale face.Once the close relationship between the Hosokawa family and Sekibaku Hideji is revealed, Hosokawa Tadakashi will be executed as Hideji's accomplice, which is a major event related to the ups and downs of the Hosokawa family's fate.After Masanobu Honda heard the truth told by Matsui Sado, he immediately reported to Ieyasu.At that time, Ieyasu sent everyone away, and said relaxedly: "Everyone has a time when they don't have a lot of money. Zhengxin, you pick up my armor box and carry it here."

After the box was lifted, it was opened in front of Matsui Sado, and there were exactly 200 ingots of gold under the armor. "Look at the date the box was sealed." "Ah, twenty-one years ago?" Matsui asked in surprise. "Haha, this is the private money I hid just in case, and I didn't even tell the gold and silver officials. Hurry up and take it for emergency!" Matsui Sado went back with red eyes.I am afraid that Zhongxing has never forgotten the kindness of saving his life that day, and he is still in close contact with Ieyasu.Naomasa Ii was relieved, but he still reminded Ieyasu to send a special envoy to urge Kanbara Yasumasa to enter Beijing as soon as possible, and then retreated.

Ieyasu didn't take Naomasa's words very seriously.In his eyes, the "enemy" is gone.Although 30% is a little worrying, it does not hinder the overall situation.I have a chance to win. From Ieyasu's point of view, there are indeed many problems with the withdrawal of troops from North Korea.Once the entanglements left over on the battlefield make the generals turn against each other and further develop into disputes, the situation will be difficult to deal with, and it may even lead the Ming Dynasty army to Japan... The troubling withdrawal of troops has successfully ended, and everyone has returned to their respective territories .After fighting for seven consecutive years, the hardships of the big names can be imagined, and they are naturally extremely war-weary.All the generals became victims of Taige's ambition.Taige's goal is not just North Korea, he also wants to invade the Ming Dynasty and wantonly plunder the land.However, his dream came to naught.

What Ieyasu was worried about was not war, but the disputes among the daimyos.In the general's home, facing this difficult situation, disputes between those who returned from the expedition and those who stayed behind were unavoidable.Therefore, after Ieyasu left the withdrawal of troops to Sancheng, he made a special visit to Shimadzu, Arima, Nagasogabu and Hosokawa Yusai. The exhaustion in the territory and the disputes after the withdrawal of troops will undoubtedly cause chaos, and there will also be friction with neighboring countries. Therefore, countermeasures must be devised to prevent conflicts from happening.After the dream of making a fortune through war is shattered, the generals must be very frustrated. We must try our best to cheer them up and encourage them to rely on their own efforts to revive the territory.These are the responsibilities of being a ruler.Of course, if Taige is still alive, he will definitely do the same.

But in Sancheng's eyes, Ieyasu has other plans.He believes that Ieyasu regards Hideyoshi's death as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and taking the opportunity to win over the big names and challenge the Toyotomi family is an extremely dangerous generation of traitors.Of course, Ieyasu was also aware of Sancheng's prejudice, so he was very distressed.Proposing marriage to the Fukushima and Hachisuka families is not without the intention of testing 30%. Ieyasu wanted to welcome Date Masamune's daughter as Tadaki's wife out of two considerations: first, of course, to seek Antai in Edo; Contact with the elders of Hideyoshi.If he can realize that it is meaningless to be hostile to Ieyasu, then he should feel relieved whether it is for himself or for the Toyotomi clan; if he does not restrain his rebellious attitude, the struggle between the Wu faction and the Wen faction will never be over. stop.If he is narrow-minded and persists in obsession, he will definitely encounter accidents in the near future. Ieyasu wanted to test Sancheng's fools with this.Unexpectedly, Maeda Toshiie was also involved.Even so, Ieyasu was prepared for whatever happened. At noon on the 19th, Ikoma Kisho and Monk Chengdou will visit Tokugawa Prefecture as the special envoys of the four elders besides Ieyasu.Ieyasu asked people to open all the windows on purpose, so that the neighboring Fukuhara House could see everything here, and then went to greet the special envoy with a smile. "Ah, you guys came just in time. The weather has been warm for the past two days, and the plum blossoms are all in bloom. I was fascinated just now." Jiakang greeted.Behind him, Torii Shintaro looks serious, holding a big sword. Acceptance said with a twist: "That...Actually, I am here today as the special envoy of the elder of Daban City to reprimand the Inner Palace." "Boss?" "Before Tian Da Nayan was headed, there were Mori-sama, Ukita-sama, and Uesugi-sama, and the Five Pursuits also had this meaning, and it was also the result of repeated discussions among everyone." Ieyasu let out an "oh", and turned his attention to Ikoma Kisama, "Since it's a reprimand, it's naturally not so easy. Is there anything inappropriate about Ieyasu's behavior?" Ikoma-san turned his face away abruptly, and lightly threw the difficult problem to Acceptance, "Master Acceptance, you speak first." The acceptance became even more nervous, "Since Taige passed away, Lord Tokugawa has been a little reckless. And..." "And what?" "There was an order from the Taige for intermarriage with the Date, Fukushima, and Hachisuga clans, but the inner government decided on its own. What does this mean? If your lord's answer is unsatisfactory, you must let go of the elders. Bit... In short, such punishment is inevitable." Ieyasu wanted to laugh a few times—if it was a reprimand, the words of acceptance were respectful, his expression was gentle and peaceful, and his tone was quite restrained, which made the listeners feel too humble. "This is a strange statement. After Taige's death, I don't care whether Ieyasu has acted recklessly or not. Regarding marriage, it is really unreasonable to say that I make my own decisions!" "My lord means..." "In fact, since there is a matchmaker, all parties have already known about it. How can it be said that I am making claims?" Acceptance was stunned for a moment, he stared blankly at Qin Zheng, and let out a hard breath.Ieyasu's unexpected answer seemed to reassure him.Perhaps before coming here, Sancheng gave him various ideas and imagined various situations. "Since that's the case, the poor monk will immediately report your lord's intentions. Maybe you need to ask the matchmaker face to face." "That's the best. The matchmaker is Zong Xun from Sakai Port. It's really hard for him." Ieyasu said nonchalantly, with a smile on his face. "How is Da Nayan's condition, is he recovering?" Ieyasu easily changed the subject.For this reprimand, Osaka must have painstakingly discussed it for several days, but after a while, it was refuted back. "It seems that there is no improvement." Qin Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly replied, "Oh, it's really worrying." Ieyasu seemed to have completely forgotten the reprimand, and turned to Ikoma and said, "Master Ikoma has a close relationship with Oda. There are not many people in the world who are closely related to the late Lord Nobunaga, right?" "yes……" "In retrospect, Maeda-sama was Nobunaga-sama's personal attendant back then, and I was like Nobunaga's brother. Now that the Taiko has passed away, the burden of peace in the world still needs to be shared by everyone...I really feel a lot of emotion when I think about it. .” Qin Zheng seemed to be completely moved by Jiakang, and said: "Yes, it's so fast, the so-called sun and moon fly by like a shuttle." "Yes. Therefore, I beg Maeda-sama to cherish it. There are not many people who can understand Nobunaga's lifelong ambition and Taiko's lifelong ambition, and Maeda-sama is one of the few people." "What the inner government said is very true." "Master Acceptance, you have to keep this in mind." Ieyasu kept his expression on, looking at Acceptance, "I don't need to say more, Lord Nobunaga hopes that the unified Japan can become prosperous and strong. In order to inherit this will, Taiko bet As the followers of Lord Nobunaga, what we must do is very clear: no matter what, the foundation of the peaceful and prosperous world created by Taiko must not be shaken. Maeda Dai Nayan has always taken this as his own responsibility Benevolent people. At this critical moment, be sure to ask Da Nayan to take care of your health... You must convey these words to Da Nayan." "Obey!" "Recently, affairs have been complicated. Taiko's funeral and folk rumors are all worrying. Fushimi, Ieyasu has not dared to slack off at all, and Osaka is all entrusted to Maeda Dai Nayan. You must take these words to heart. Pass it on to Da Nayan." "We have written them all down, please rest assured, my lord." "Also, I heard that Maeda-sama is going to mobilize more than 5,000 horsemen from Kaga. I wonder if things are going well?" Hearing this, Qin Zheng trembled in fright, put his hands on his knees and said: "It should be relatively smooth..." "It should be so. I don't think Maeda-sama will be negligent about these matters. I am also relieved... You have come from a long way, you have worked hard, let's have some light meals here. Come and serve." The waiter who had been waiting outside came in.Qinzheng and Chengcheng looked at each other in blank dismay, they always thought that Jiakang would raise 30%.The two also planned to reveal to Jiakang quietly that the central figure initiating this operation was not Li Jia, but Sancheng.But Ieyasu never mentioned a word. Soon, the maid came in with the meal, and they looked at each other anxiously.This mission was actually extremely dangerous. Once Ieyasu took a tough attitude, the outcome would be unpredictable. Maeda and Tokugawa are indistinguishable in strength.But once the daimyos were involved, the result became clear, so the two envoys were always worried.Unexpectedly, Ieyasu not only diverted the topic effortlessly, but also acted righteously and pressed each other step by step.In this way, how to report after returning to Osaka has become a problem.But the facts are indeed as Ieyasu said, the person who can understand the essence of Nobunaga and Taiko's ambition is none other than Maeda Toshiie.As long as the Li family and Jiakang are in harmony, the world will naturally be safe and sound.But as an envoy, going back like this always feels a little awkward.The two were sitting on pins and needles at this time, even trembling. "I'm ignoring you two. I only have some fish from Wakasa. Please eat enough before you go." Ieyasu said with a smile, "Oh, sorry, I mentioned meaty things in front of the master. This is a leaf, a leaf, it is Wakasa The leaves produced. Haha..." The two looked at each other and picked up their chopsticks.Ieyasu still had a good appetite, and he ate big mouthfuls, but the two envoys couldn't eat any more, and their worries tightly entangled them. At this size, Naomasa Ii walked in, "My lord, sorry to bother you. Something urgent has happened." Ieyasu chewed the fish and said, "What's the matter? Let's talk about it here." "Yes. Daisuke Komasa of Kanbara Shikibu has entered Omi." "Kang Zheng is so fast. So what?" "We heard some rumors along the way, and everyone was very angry." "He led his troops here?" "Yes. There are a little too many people." "How many people did he bring?" "I heard that there are more than 40,000 people, and they are going mighty..." "forty thousand?" "Yes. If they all enter the capital, I'm afraid they won't even have enough food." "Let them stop advancing in the Omi area. I heard that Maeda's troops are about to enter Osaka, so there is no need to worry about the security in Kinai. Tell them, don't be impatient, and let them immediately raise food and grass. Now that they have come out, they can't let The soldiers are hungry." Ieyasu dismissed Naomasa with a few words, and muttered while holding up his chopsticks, "You all heard, you don't have to worry about the area from the capital to Fushimi. After you go back, report carefully to Dai Nayan. " Hearing this, the chopsticks of the two almost didn't fall off, and they hurriedly straightened their sitting postures.Ieyasu seems to still only care about satisfying his appetite, chewing big mouthfuls. The 40,000 troops may be false, but it is true that Kanbara Yasumasa is leading a large group of troops to the capital. "I didn't expect to bother you for so long. Let's take our leave first." Hearing what Cheng Cheng said, Ikoma-san was busy pushing away the food table.The two knew that in the Maeda mansion in Fushimi at this time, the Toshi family retainers from Osaka, Murai Bungo Moricho Yori, Okumura Iyomori Nagafuku, and Tokuyama Gohei must be anxiously waiting for the result. The two urged each other to get up and leave the table. Ieyasu suddenly remembered something and stopped them again: "Oh, just now you two said that you want to remove Iayasu from the five elders. I don't think this is what you two mean. It's not Maeda-sama's idea either." "This, but..." Acceptance was tongue-tied and at a loss. "Don't misunderstand me. I'm not trying to catch you. But I have to say this. If Ieyasu steps down, it will really violate Taige's will. When you go back, you have to convey it to them so that they can stop talking nonsense in the future. Lying." After speaking solemnly, Ieyasu said hard work again.In the end, they were hit hard by this, and the two of them completely lost the courage to answer. After the two were sent away by Naomasa Ii, Ieyasu said with a stern face, "Close the doors and windows." Then he ordered Torii Shintaro, "Let's go to Hoin Arima's house, and almost forgot that Hoin invited me to watch the apes. " Shintaro couldn't help laughing, and answered "Yes" again solemnly. Ieyasu pretended to be confused, "Shintaro, what are you laughing at?" "Don't dare." "Today, Ma Fayin's family gathered many generals, do you know about this?" "yes." "Just as you think, go there to watch Yuanle and observe people's hearts. You have to remember it well, so that there will be no friction." "Yes." While speaking, Shintaro closed all the sash windows, "Did Kanbara-sama really go to Omi?" "How can it be so fast? It's probably only in the Owari area. This is Naomasa's idea." While talking, Ieyasu clapped his hands and called the maid, "Get ready to change." At this moment, Naomasa Ii came back, "Master Kato came to see you." "Qingzheng?" "Yes. He said that there is a confidential and important matter to be interviewed with the adults." Naomasa Ii was a little puzzled. Hearing this, Ieyasu's eyes sharpened suddenly, and then disappeared in a flash. "Hmm. Sure enough, something happened. Don't worry about changing clothes just yet... Naomasa, bring me the armor box for Komaki's Battle." Not knowing what Ieyasu was thinking, he went back to his seat and sat down, "Take that Bring me a pair of armor, and bring Qingzheng in." Ii Naomasa obeyed and asked the handyman to bring the box. "Take out the armor inside." Ieyasu asked Shintaro to take out the armor and wipe it lightly with a pocket paper.No one knows why Ieyasu took this thing out.This pair of white leather armor, which was strung together with black silk, had turned gray, very dim. At this time, Kato Kiyoshi arrived under the guidance of Jing Yi Naomasa.When he saw the armor, he couldn't help but startled, thinking that Ieyasu was checking the armaments for the expedition. "Administrator, aren't you in Osaka, when did you come to Fushimi?" "Stop by the way to greet the inner palace, and leave immediately." Jiakang seemed to listen but didn't listen, and devoted himself to taking care of the armor he loved, "Master, doesn't this armor look familiar to you?" "This... pardon my blindness." "This is the armor I wore during the battle of Komaki." Ieyasu said nonchalantly, while Shintaro and Naomasa were stunned.The two of them are very clear about Ieyasu's determination to never fight again, but they don't understand that it is also Ieyasu's strategy to serve armor at this time. "Why did your lord take out such a dangerous thing?" Qing Zheng smiled lightly. "The armor is dangerous?" "Haha, is there still someone in the world today who wants to make the inner government wear this thing again and let the world flow into rivers of blood? Please put it away quickly, my lord." With a firm tone, Xiang Jiakang leaned in, "Although I don't think so. There will be commotion, but I still want to guard the Inner Palace from tonight." "You want to protect me?" "Only the next person, I'm afraid it will arouse the resentment of the eunuchs. Just in case, I want to let Dr. Fukushima Zaemon, Kuroda and his son, Fujido and Izumi Mori, Dr. Mori Ukon and others guard here first." Ieyasu was taken aback.In fact, Todo Takatora and Mori Tadamasa had already told him about this in secret, but he was very surprised that Kiyomasa would take the initiative to mention it.Probably Kiyomasa's move was also due to his aversion to Sancheng, but because of this, it is really unlikely that Kuroda and his son and even Masanori Fukushima will be brought over to actively support Ieyasu. "Chief accountant, have you seen Mrs. Beizheng Office in Osaka?" "I see. I just went to pay my respects yesterday." "Is it a secret order from the Beizheng Office to protect Yu Jiakang?" Qingzheng's expression was a little stiff, and he said in a low voice, "If your lord thinks so, I have nothing to say." From Qingzheng's heavy face, Ieyasu saw his deep worry, and he couldn't help feeling hot: on one side was the 30% faction who couldn't see the reality clearly and only acted on their own likes and dislikes; People... Beizheng's love for Hideyori and worries about the future of the Toyotomi family are absolutely different from Mrs. Yodo.She and Kiyomasa are worried that if Ieyasu fights Maeda Toshiie, who is encouraged by the eunuchs, Hideyori, who is at the center of the vortex, will be wiped out.Ieyasu once made an oath that he would never fight against the Toyotomi clan again.Qingzheng trusted Ieyasu and came to protect him. Thinking of this, Ieyasu nodded in admiration: "In this case, I will put away the armor. Shintaro, put away the armor." Then, with a smile on his face, he turned to Qingzheng: "The world is not peaceful, chief planner. Mrs. Before the bones of the pavilion are cold, disputes will arise, which makes people anxious." Qingzheng said: "Not only the people I mentioned to the Inner Mansion just now, I also heard that Shao Fu of the Otani Criminal Department also said that if anyone dares to covet the Inner Mansion, he will come to protect it at any time, and his retainers are ready to prepare and stand by at any time. " "Otani Kichitsu?" "Yes. He is not like a villain like Zhibu. He knows very well which ones are really for the sake of the young master and which ones are plotting against the law." "For the young master?" "Yes, for the sake of the young master. Let the inner government and Da Nayan fight, what good is there? Probably..." Qingzheng straightened his sitting posture, "Bei Zheng feared that he also secretly sent a message to Da Nayan. We will work together Let's work together to guard the inner government and try our best not to let them cause trouble." "I understand, Chief Accountant. Ieyasu understands your intentions and those of the Beizheng Office. Ieyasu has also seen for a long time that the reprimand was definitely not from Kaga Danayan's heart." "Your Excellency has seen through?" "What's the benefit of making a fuss? That's why I didn't intentionally make things difficult for the envoy today. I didn't mean to launch a war. Even if the retainers did something, it was just in case." "Since the inner government said so, I feel at ease... Then, from tonight, Fukushima, Kuroda, Fujido, Mori, Arima, Oda Yurakusai, Shinjo Suruga Mori and others will come to guard your residence. Yes. I heard that the Lord of the Inner Palace is going out, so don’t bother me, let’s take my leave first.” Ieyasu nodded vigorously, got up and sent Kiyomasa to the corridor. After Kiyomasa left, Ieyasu immediately prepared to leave.Today, Masamune Date, Yoshimitsu Mogami, Kochi Brothers Kyogoku, Tomita Nobutaka, Hori Hidemasa, Gamo Hideyuki, Tanaka Yoshimasa and others were invited to enjoy Sarugaku in Arima Hoinfu.Ieyasu has already made arrangements with Arima Hoin and Todo Takatora, talking with everyone while watching monkey music, so as to find out the details of everyone.But judging from Cai Qingzheng's words just now, most people's affiliation is already very clear.It seems that there are still many sensible people in this world! Ieyasu's heart opened up a lot, but when he thought about Qingzheng and Beizheng's thoughts, he felt very depressed.It was the Toyotomi clan's sorrow that there was no generation of retainers. Moreover, in his later years, Hideyoshi caused many former comrades-in-arms to suffer enough and die.It was as if he had broken down the door of a cage in which a wild beast was kept.Those who followed him since he was a child are now divided into two factions, vying for the little bait in the first place.And in this way, ferocious beasts such as Date, Uesugi, Mori, and Shimadzu will make trouble again and covet the world.It's just that they are still somewhat exhausted and haven't slowed down. If they can't act decisively in time and repair the cage door as soon as possible, the dream of unification of the world that Nobunaga, Taiko, and Ieyasu have been pursuing so hard will come to naught. Ieyasu took only a few followers, and went straight to Arima Hoin's residence in Kyobashi.Along the way, he was thinking about Beizheng and Qingzheng, secretly admiring their foresight, but at the same time feeling extremely sad: the behavior of Beizheng, Qingzheng and others, in the eyes of Sancheng, must be betrayal. The Beizheng Institute has personally experienced the flames of war in troubled times.Back then when Nobunaga was forced by Mitsuhide and finally threw himself into the Honnoji Temple, Hideyoshi used the name of "revenge for the Lord" to gather the beasts under his command, and relied on his strength to push Nobunaga's sons out of the stage of power.Of course, Hideyoshi was by no means an evil person, because the descendants of Lord Nobunaga did not have the ability to tame the beasts in troubled times at that time.Hideyoshi, who initially pacified the world, passed away with hatred before the Korean War ended, and the same crisis as when Nobunaga died suddenly came again.Moreover, Hideyoshi's orphan is far more childish than Nobunaga.That being the case, Japan can only hope that the second Hideyoshi will clean up the mess.Who is this second person?It can only be Ieyasu!After thinking about it, the Beizheng Office ordered Qingzheng and others to guard Ieyasu. Behind this order lay her tragic determination and desolate helplessness.Of course, they did this because they wanted to join forces with Ieyasu to seek the safety of the Toyotomi family.Sancheng and Qingzheng, who is the loyal minister and who is the traitor? Ieyasu and others arrived in front of Arima Hoin's mansion, and the breeze carried the sound of small drums from the mansion.On the surface, this is an ordinary ape play, but the atmosphere is very abnormal.In front of the gate, all the entourages of the famous names were fully armed, looking tense and ready to fight, and some errand runners came in and out in a panic.They must all be worried about the safety of their master, they kept bringing news from Osaka, and they immediately accepted orders to return.When these people saw Ieyasu, they all fell silent and saluted respectfully. The hosts, Ma Fayin and Todo Takatora, came out together.Ieyasu nodded slightly to them, walked in, and said, "Has it already started?" "Yes. My lord came late today, did something happen? Everyone is very worried." Fujido Takahu asked quietly. Ieyasu had no expression on his face, and replied coldly: "It's impossible. Besides, I will never allow anything to happen!" Arima Hoin was very surprised.Jiakang said again: "Let's go in first." "Your Excellency, I am deeply honored. After taking a nap, I will invite you to enjoy the ape music." "Master Lao Todo will serve tea." Fa Yin still received guests, while Todo Gaohu had a private conversation with Ieyasu in another room. Jiakang heard the sound of small drums and flutes, as well as the sound of boiling tea in the tea kettle. "I heard that the envoy has gone back." Gao Hu said nonchalantly while bending over to look at the tea kettle, "But the matter is far from over." Ieyasu didn't answer, just glanced at Gao Hu quickly, and sat down. "Even though Sancheng is aware of his disadvantages, but this time, the military generals headed by the chief accountant are unwilling to let it go. They seem to have realized that the root cause of the riots lies in Sancheng, and they will never give up. Alas, Sancheng's suspicion is too heavy gone." "I won't let them riot. Riots are not allowed now." Ieyasu repeated what he had just said. "The funeral has not yet been held." "My lord, Matsui Sado, the elder of the Hosokawa family, is not without worries. He said that if these situations are ignored, everyone will be detrimental to Maeda under Sancheng's instigation." "good." "Hosokawa Koshichu-shou seems to have taken action. There must be the reclusive Hosokawa Fujitaka at work." As he spoke, Gao Hu held the tea in front of Ieyasu, "I don't know how Maeda Danagon will react. He sometimes really Stubborn. But even though Da Nayan is as stable as Mount Tai, civil servants and military generals still hate each other..." Not knowing if Ieyasu was listening, he casually picked up the tea bowl and sipped loudly. "If Da Nayan and the Neifu can have a heart-to-heart talk, the problem will be solved... Matsui and others think so too." While Ieyasu was drinking tea, Gao Hu continued, his tone calm and peaceful, "Gao Hu also thought so at the beginning. Ruonei If the government and Master Maeda can work together, no one will dare to covet the world anymore. Everyone will obediently hide their claws and stay away. But the world is unpredictable, and it is difficult to do what you want." After finishing speaking, he picked up Ieyasu Putting down the bowl, he asked, "How about another bowl?" "No." "Nowadays, those people are ambitious and trying to usurp the world..." Gao Hu wiped his tea bowl quietly, and said with a smile, "Master Maeda didn't like 30% in the first place, so you can win him over as long as you lobby. In this way, Da Nayan and the Neifu drove Sancheng into a dead end. If he retreats in spite of the difficulties, it's okay; once he is cornered...I'm very worried." "indeed." "In addition, besides Da Nayan and the Neifu, there are three other elders. This can easily give people the illusion that Sancheng and others have the upper hand." Ieyasu smiled wryly, "Todo, you don't have to worry." "I'm not worried, it's just..." "I have the odds of winning." "how do I say this?" "Thirty percent of the people are my opponents? What I am facing is how to inherit the legacy of Lord Nobunaga and Taiko, and how to strive to create a peaceful and prosperous world? This is the most important thing. To realize this wish, I must do my best Prevent chaos from happening, carefully make up for the shortcomings, and let those who don't know the reason understand my difficulties." "My lord knows." "However, there is no need to rush this matter. Urgency can lead to chaos. Therefore, I would like to ask you to convey my thoughts to the generals, so that they should not act rashly. Remember, it is not a few ambitious thieves who can stir up chaos in the world. We should have a heart of forgiveness like gods and Buddhas, and impress them with sincerity...I want Sancheng to understand my heart." Ieyasu patted his chest and smiled, "In case of accidents, I will not be afraid. The battle of Komaki However, the Taige did not gain the upper hand. But fighting blindly cannot create peace, and it is necessary to make people do their best. I have already made up my mind about this, otherwise how can I rule the world? Why talk about a peaceful and prosperous world? Nobunaga and Taige let me Understand these principles." Gao Hu, who had been listening intently, raised his eyes and teased, "So, the Inner Palace also wants Sancheng to show its strengths?" "Exactly." Ieyasu nodded vigorously, "One cannot live a life in vain. My ambition will never be changed because of my opponent." "I can't live my whole life in vain..." Gao Hu said it again, and then asked with a smile, "That's true. It seems that no matter what, 30% of the life must be lived in vain." Ieyasu didn't answer, but from Gao Hu's smile, he knew that he understood his words too superficially.Gao Hu must have thought that Jiakang continued to let Sancheng jump, but it was actually for his own benefit.No matter how much you preach, the gap in thinking cannot be shortened in a short period of time, and the opportunity to persuade the other party is far from ripe——Thinking of this, Ieyasu stopped talking. Gao Hu leaned forward lightly, and said in a low voice, "Your Excellency has learned from you. It seems that I am very shallow and dull. Right now, it may be wise to indulge 30%." Ieyasu was taken aback. "My lord, think about it, the more reckless this person is, the more the big names will be alienated from him. It's wonderful, it's more useful to keep him." Ieyasu smiled wryly and waved his hands, "Forget it, let's not talk about these things. We must always be prepared to deal with sudden changes. Of course, self-respect is also very important, as the saying goes. Do your best and obey the destiny. As long as you have a righteous heart, you will not be reckless, nor will you regret it. Patience is born from this, and it will soon benefit you." At this moment, the master Arima Fayin walked in. "Guests can't wait." Fayin said with a smile on his face, "Inner House, there is nothing to worry about. On the way from the humble house to your house, there will be Dr. Mori Youkon guarding him. Before evening, Chief Accountant Kato and others will also go together Your house." Ieyasu gently closed his eyes, feeling both funny and sad.It seems that Fayin also regards the actions of those people as being intimidated by Jiakang's power, and only Jiakang followed suit.Relying on such a person, how can a great cause be achieved?If you want to live up to the grace of gods and Buddhas and accomplish the great cause of reunification, you must have a sincere heart and be full of self-confidence at all times.The opponent in Ieyasu's heart is "fate" manipulated by God's will.