Chapter 28 Chapter 28

West Garden of Osaka Castle. In the courtyard, the white plums that Toyotomi Hideyoshi loved during his lifetime bloomed a little bit, reporting the letter of Haruhi.The sky is blue, the sun is shining brightly, and the wind is blowing everywhere, and the song of the oriole will soon be heard. Ning Ning of the Beizheng Office stared blankly at everything in the courtyard, but his ears were listening to Kato Toranosuke Kiyomasa's report.Right now, Ningning's greatest hope is to leave Yanhan quickly and hold a grand funeral for Taige safely.The pace of spring is too slow, it is best not to have something ominous that hinders the funeral...

Just as she was praying silently, something happened to reprimand Ieyasu.When Ning Ning found out about this, Cheng Dui and Ikoma Qinzheng had been selected as envoys.Ning Ning immediately panicked.In fact, before Hideyoshi was alive, she had been paying attention to the ownership of the world behind Taige.She even thought about Toyotomi's future position and the maximum limit she could endure.In terms of strength, after Hideyoshi's death, the power will naturally fall into the hands of Tokugawa Ieyasu, which is more natural than when the power was transferred from Nobunaga to Hideyoshi.At that time, Hideyoshi had to put his wife and mother to death in a desperate fight, but now Ieyasu has no need for it.In Ning Ning's view, Hideyoshi was worried about putting Ieyasu in the Tokaido, so he drove him to Kanto, which was actually a big mistake.Iekang resisted the objections of all his retainers, obediently moved to Kanto, and in the name of developing a new collar, cleverly escaped the responsibility of going to North Korea, and finally grew strong and unshakable in Guanbazhou.

Ning Ning has no idea how big Guan Bazhou is.However, whenever she heard the huge amount of income from the generals, she couldn't help calculating how many people these incomes could support.As the wife of Hideyoshi who grew up in troubled times, she has always had this calculation. Three million shi is a huge number. If 10,000 shi can feed 250 nobles, three million can feed 75,000 people.Moreover, unlike Hideyoshi, Ieyasu also has genealogical daimyos who share his heart and mind and have been loyal to the Tokugawa clan for generations.Therefore, Ieyasu's strength is astonishing. General Banner alone has 80,000 riders... Ning Ning, who has lived with Hideyoshi since the age of fourteen, knows the horror of this number.Needless to say, the big names in the world are well aware of the power of this number.Therefore, as long as there is news about Ieyasu, most of the daimyo will join him.In contrast, the veterans who followed Hideyoshi since childhood, all their main forces were mobilized by Hideyoshi to North Korea. After years of fighting, they were extremely exhausted, and now they might not even be able to wield their swords.

Ningning is most worried about what to do if Ieyasu is as domineering as Hideyoshi when Nobunaga passed away.If this is the case, the Toyotomi family will be wiped out in the blink of an eye... Because of these worries, Ning Ning deliberately asked Kiyomasa and others to go to Fushimi and stay by Ieyasu's side. "At the beginning, Dai Nayan was hesitant, and Master Hosokawa also reneged on his words." Qingzheng said. Ning Ning's eyes still stayed in the courtyard, but she didn't miss a single word.Qingzheng was very clear about this point, and continued: "Lord Hosokawa has left Maeda House, and it seems that this time he has persuaded Da Nayan through Toshicho. Right now, once Maeda and Tokugawa start fighting, the world will be in chaos." Divided into two. Although reluctant, I still hope that the two families will reconcile. Otherwise, not only the Maeda family, but also the Toyotomi family will be in disaster..."

Ning Ning nodded lightly from time to time while listening.If she interjected, it might hinder honest and upright speech, so she simply kept silent. "The most important thing is that before Taige died, he hurriedly settled the marriage of the young master. Why? If you understand it carefully, you will understand Taige's good intentions: never make an enemy of Tokugawa. Otherwise , the Toyotomi family will be in danger. Of course, these things cannot be clearly stated, so Taige forced the young master's marriage agreement, and then left with peace of mind." Speaking of this, Qing Zheng quietly wiped the corners of his eyes.It turned out that when he was talking, he suddenly found that Ning Ning's eyes were already wet, and he also felt uncomfortable in his heart, and tears welled up in his eyes. "It seems that this matter finally moved Da Nayan's heart. The Taiko married the young master and Xiuzhong's daughter in order to make Tokugawa and Toyotomi a family. In this way, there will be no inner government and Toyotomi. We can only select the people of the world based on virtue and ability. Taiko has already seen through it, and wants to seek peace in the world behind him. Instead, it is a betrayal of the Taige. Richang seems to be admonishing Da Nayan in this way."

After Qingzheng finished speaking, Ningning turned to him, "I often say that to Ah Song as well." "Mrs. Asson?" Ning Ning nodded lightly, "A-Song and Li Chang's mother and son are connected, which is really enviable." "I understand. It was because of Toshinaga that Da Nagon burst into tears and changed his mind. As expected of Da Nagon, once he changed his mind, he acted vigorously. Before exchanging oaths with Tokugawa-sama, Da Nagon First go to Fushimi to pay a visit to the inner palace. In this way, all the barriers will disappear." "Da Nayan go in person?"

"Yes. Although Danagyan is suffering from illness... Therefore, even Toshinaga was surprised and had to stop it. It's no wonder. As for how the inner government reacted, let's not say for the time being, those generals of the Tokugawa family have already The sword is out of its sheath, impassioned, murderous..." Ning Ning leaned forward forgetfully and said, "Then... how will Master Da Nayan answer?" Qingzheng wiped away another tear, "Master Dai Nayan blamed Richang." "Why is that?" "Da Nayan reprimanded: He has three sons. But Taige only has one young master, and there are people in the world who risk their lives to protect orphans. He understands his son's feelings, but even if he is assassinated in Fushimi, he will never Regret. As long as it is for the young master, no matter how dangerous it is, he will go, without any scruples..."

"The Li family is so loyal!" "Yes, he also said that if you stop him again, you will not know his loyalty. If he is assassinated in Fushimi, the brothers will either fight Tokugawa to the death, or withdraw to their hometown, and let them make their own choices." Ning Ning was speechless for a long time.She knew Toshiya who was also called Inuchiyo.Because of this, she was a little ashamed.Because before that, she often doubted Li Jia: Does Taige really trust this former friend so much?Perhaps it was because when Taige was dying, there was really no one worthy of entrustment, so he had to designate the Li family as an old minister of Tuogu.But she never expected that the Li family would die without fear for the sake of faith.He must have had a premonition that there was not much time left, so he wanted to be loyal to the end.

"Taige really made a good friend." Ning Ning sighed. "yes." "Thirty percent if you can benefit half of the family's wishes, you will be able to live in peace with the inner government." Hearing that Sancheng was mentioned, Kiyomasa hastily changed the topic: "The matter of Dai Nagen's visit to Fushimi has been decided, and the main idea has been conveyed to the Inner Palace through Master Horio." "When will Da Nayan leave?" "He wants to eliminate the atmosphere of panic in the world as soon as possible, otherwise we don't know what will happen...we will start on the twenty-ninth day of the first lunar month."

"Twenty-nine?" "Yes. After the two sides reconcile, the three elders, Horio, Nakamura, and Ikoma, will mediate between the four elders and Gohoshin, so that the two sides can exchange affidavits to calm the situation... Otherwise, Taiko's funeral will not be possible. It will be held in February. This is also the original words of Da Nayan." "Is he all right?" "Danayan said that even if you die on the way, it doesn't matter, what must be done must be done!" Qingzheng's tone was very serious, "I still have to ask Madam about this matter."

"As long as I can do it, you can say it." "Danayan rushed to Fushimi, and I hope that my wife will allow me to accompany you, Asano Yukunaga and Hosokawa Tadake." "Want you to accompany me?" "If Maeda's retainers were to accompany me, I would be really sorry. If the three of us go with us, no matter how much trouble the Tokugawa retainers make, they will never let them start a fight. Besides, there is another more important reason. "Speaking, Qingzheng looked around very vigilantly.Of course, all the maids have been sent out of this room.The only one sitting nearby was the half-asleep, respectful old Nun Xiaozang. "What's the reason?" Ning Ning was a little puzzled, "I don't understand." "In addition to acting bravely for Da Nai's words, there is also the meaning of containment." "contain?" "Yes. I don't care if I don't mention this person. Around the young master, there are always people who want to instigate the Great Nayan, stir up troubles, and then use the name of Taige to incite and win over the world's famous names, and initiate disputes." "I know a thing or two about this." "Once this treacherous man learns that Da Nayan is accompanied by only Maeda's retainers, he may play tricks. But if the three of us are accompanied by his wife's order, he will not dare to act rashly. Therefore, the three of us are not out Out of personal considerations, but for the great cause of the Toyotomi Clan, I went under Madam's order. I hope Madam can understand." Hearing what Qingzheng said, Ning Ning was very pleased: "I understand. Otherwise, the good intentions of the three of you will be misunderstood, and even smeared as collusion. Nayan is going to Fushimi together, in order not to disappoint Lord Nayan's deep sense of righteousness, you must take good care of him." "yes." "Also, chief accountant, can you go to see the inner palace alone?" "But at Madam's orders." "Neifu and Toshiya are the backbone of Fushimi and Osaka respectively." "Madam Mingjian." "One of the parties takes the initiative to visit the other party, and the other party should return the visit, what do you think? Of course, I don't mean that they should visit each other when they are facing each other. But if the inner government also goes to Osaka to pay respects, it can be regarded as worthy of the Li family. I've been painstaking." "This, but..." "You mean, Tokugawa retainers won't agree?" "Yes, the world is buzzing about this..." "That's why you have a heavy responsibility. In any case, there is only one grand ambition of the Taige, which is the peace of the world. Therefore, I hope that the two of them will completely reconcile because of this... Can you tell the inner government that it is my request?" Kiyoshi didn't answer.He was very clear about Ningning's mood, but felt that if he really did that, it would cause commotion.If Sancheng sends people to attack Ieyasu on the road, it will become the source of war. Seeing that Qingzheng was silent, Ning Ning continued: "Since Li's family has dragged their sick bodies to visit, if the Inner Palace doesn't respond, the world will think that Li's family has surrendered to the Inner Palace. This is a matter of the two adults Qingyu. , It is also related to the Toyotomi family." Qingzheng straightened his sitting posture and closed his eyes.It's about the Toyotomi family... He couldn't help but feel tight when he heard what the Beizheng Office said. "That's right, Da Nayan went to Fushimi to pay a visit. If the inner government accepts it calmly, in the eyes of outsiders, Da Nayan really seems to have succumbed to the inner government..." "Exactly." Ning Ning moved forward, "The honest and upright Li family, in order to be loyal, has no scruples about the world's reputation. It's not too much for me to say that. However, the world doesn't see it that way. People just think that the Li Family has finally surrendered to the Inner Palace. In this way, people will fall to the Inner Palace one after another, and the Toyotomi Clan will gradually decline." "Well." "I don't know if the Zhibu is aware of this. The ministers around the young master are becoming more and more resentful towards the inner government... If this kind of resentment eventually leads to chaos, it will violate the will of the Taige." "..." "Boss, if Toyotomi had the strength to defeat the inner government, I wouldn't say that; if he had the strength, I would have gone to reprimand him... So, you must think carefully." "yes." "Even when Taige was in full swing, he couldn't get rid of the inner government. What else can we do with him?" "Don't talk about this anymore..." "No, we must not ignore this point. This is the key. He is the inner government that the Taige can't do anything about, and he has been relocated to Kanto, and his strength has increased several times. The Taige has cultivated his opponents so powerful, But I went first, and my cronies were exhausted in the Korean War. In this situation, what else can we do? If we don’t know ourselves, we will make a big mistake.” "yes." "Danayan also knew this very well, so he rushed to Fushimi in person. The only way Toyotomi can thank Dainagon is to ask the inner court to return the gift." Ning Ning couldn't help biting her lips, crying uncontrollably.Qingzheng also had tears in his eyes. "Therefore, you must tell the inner government this: I hope that Taige's last wish can be followed, so that the Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans can coexist peacefully forever. For the sake of peace in the world, the two families must unite as one, with one heart and one mind...Ning Ning therefore repeated Request. If the Inner Palace responds to Da Nayan, it will be tantamount to announcing to the world that the two families are reconciled, so those messy rumors will naturally disappear. You must tell the Inner Palace and say that I am begging him." "I understand!" Qingzheng was deeply moved, and fell on the ground, "I understand... this, this is Taige's real will." Ning Ning suddenly covered his face with his hands, and his whole body trembled violently.She wept heartily for a while, with a calm smile on her face, "Boss, when the Taige sent the Dazheng Office to Okazaki as a hostage, I ridiculed him for being spineless and cowardly." "Madam was joking." "I'm telling the truth. For the sake of the world, he will not hesitate to use any means. For this person, I have been trembling all my life and treat him with sincerity." "..." "Now, I am surprised to find that this is the extraordinary thing about Taige. There are no children who don't miss their parents, and there are no parents who don't love their children." "What the lady said is very true." "Even so, Taige gritted his teeth and sent his mother as a hostage to the Inner Palace, and even married Asahiji to Sanhe... This is beyond the reach of ordinary people." "yes." "Taige endured so much for nothing more than to create a peaceful and prosperous world. If you can't destroy it, put him there, endure and obey... This is the way Taige can't sleep at night and go through all the suffering. From then on From then on, the Taige no longer regarded the Inner Palace as an enemy, but regarded him as a relative, capable right-hand man... Do you understand, master planner?" "yes." "Think about Taige's painful forbearance in the past, what is it now? Compared with sending his biological mother as a hostage, what is this?" "Madam, don't say any more! Qingzheng will pass on Taige's will to the inner government." "Then please. For the sake of peace in the world, even the Taige has been so tolerant. It can be said that this time it is the turn of the inner court. You tell the inner court that these words are from my own mouth... Tell him too Therefore, the descendants of Toyotomi who inherited Taige's will will not act rashly and cause chaos in the world." Qing Zheng stared at Ning Ning.Tears still remained in the corners of her eyes, but that gentle smile and firm words made Qingzheng seem to hear Taige's voice again, kind and at ease.Madam's keen eyes see through the world, what should be said, she is categorical and endless, fearing that even Taige will feel ashamed. "Ma'am, Qingzheng has also made up his mind to negotiate with the inner court with his head held high." "Okay. From now on, I won't interfere in anything." "It's really embarrassing for Madam. In the future, I will do my best." "Bury Taige as soon as possible. I will shave after Taige's funeral. I will ignore everything and concentrate on praying for Taige." After finishing speaking, Ning Ning suddenly turned his face to the yard. Although there was a smile on his face, behind his back Hidden endless sorrow. Ning Ning's sincere words swept away the haze in Qing Zheng's heart.He was very ashamed.As a man, he should give encouragement and comfort to his wife who is struggling in perplexity, but he let this woman inspire him... As Madam said, if you think carefully about Taiko's will, it is not difficult to understand the hardships of Taiko and Ieyasu's cooperation after the Komaki War, and then suddenly discovered that Taiko tried his best to promote the cooperation between the two parties, and his greatest ambition was hidden in it. Toyotomi In fact, they and Tokugawa have already arrived at the same goal by different routes! After the death of Taige, Ieyasu was in power.Ieyasu will inherit Taiko's behest and select those capable and talented people to govern the world... Of course, whether the successor will be Ieyasu's son Hidetada or Taiko's orphan Hideyori depends on the virtues and talents of the two. It's not unrelated, Xiu Zhong is the adopted son of Asahi Hime, and his eldest daughter is married to Xiu Lai.Taiko had already considered these things, and left with his eyes closed after finalizing Hideyori and Chihime's marriage... After understanding this, he will understand Taiko's good intentions and know that he must never fight Ieyasu. "I already understand what to do. Listening to my wife's words is better than reading ten years of books. I feel like waking up from a dream, and my heart is clear." Qingzheng said, "What we have to do in the future is to find ways to train the young master to be the most powerful in the world. A man of virtue and talent." "Yes, that's why I asked Ieyasu to return the gift." "Qingzheng understands. If the Neifu is worried about his safety, the three of us will 'escort' the Neifu to Daban City." "That would be great." "Then, let me take my leave first, and quickly convey Madam's intentions to Asano and Hosokawa." "You have to make it clear, lest they misunderstand." "I obey. I take my leave." Qingzheng saluted and stood up.Master Xiaozang, who had been dozing beside him, stood up quietly and sent him out. As soon as Qingzheng left, the room became deserted and cold.Ningning was the only one left in the hall, she let out a long sigh of relief and closed her eyes.She was very aware of Ieyasu's open-minded demeanor.If Toshika came to visit with a sick body, Ieyasu would never refuse to return the courtesy, he is not that kind of little robot.Only by doing so, Hideyori will establish prestige in the eyes of the daimyo... Before Master Xiao Zang came back, Ning Ning had been sitting there, quietly counting the beads. Xiu Lai moved here from Fushimi, and Ning Ning immediately moved to Xiyuan quickly, and quite happily gave up the inner courtyard of the city to Mrs. Dian.The reason why she did this was of course not because she was afraid of Mrs. Yodo, but because she wanted to add dignity to Hideyori. Hideyori, just seven years old, doesn't know much about the world.Katagiri Kasumi, who often comes here, said that although Hideyori is not dull by nature, he also does not possess impressive intelligence.In this way, it is even more necessary to make friends with Tokugawa.Even if Hideyori doesn't enter the Ie Kang Fayan, at least he is the lord of Toyotomi, the son-in-law of the Tokugawa family, at least he can keep safe.If you are not satisfied and act rashly under the control of greed, you will not only lead to chaos in the world, but you will even bring about your own ruin. Master Xiaozang came back and sat gently in front of Ningning.Ning Ning is still in deep contemplation. Ever since she moved to Xiyuan, she has made up her mind not to care about any mundane affairs anymore, but now she no longer cares about her promises. "Ma'am." Master Kenzo respectfully pushed the hand stove in front of Ningning, "It seems that the inner court of this city has sent an envoy to Qiantian Mansion." Ning Ning opened her eyes, a little puzzled. "But it's not to stop Dai Nayan's trip to Fushimi." "Oh, what are you doing?" "Master Maeda even dragged his sick body to visit Fushimi for the sake of the young master. The messenger seems to be going to reward Lord Maeda." "Oh!" Ning Ning couldn't help praising, "As expected of Mrs. Dian, it's really time to go. Where did you hear that?" "It's a message from Katagiri, let me tell Madam quietly." Ning Ning nodded her head vigorously. It's really heart-warming good news. It seems that there are still people in the Toyotomi family! "Did Madam Dian send an envoy to comfort her? It's great, great..." She gently put the rosary in her hand on her forehead and smiled, "Master, I really want to leave the city earlier. It seems that the funeral There will be no mistakes." This is Ning Ning's sincere wish.She wanted to tell the world clearly by her act of abandoning the city: As the wife of the Taige, she devoted herself to everything and would never let down the Taige's last wish...