Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Ji Ji hit a wall

In the seventeenth year of Tensho, the envoys of Odawara Hojo and Toyotomi Hideyoshi came to Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sumfu one after the other.The emissary sent directly by the clan is Odawara veteran Matsudao Zhang Shouxianxiu.Xianxiu came to Jiakang and said tentatively: "My lord said that if the Lord agrees to mediate, he is willing to consider going to Beijing." Ieyasu looked at the icicles in the courtyard, "Oh, it would be great if he could have said that two months earlier." The Hojo family had already missed the opportunity.Toyotomi Hideyoshi decided to attack Hojo in early September.This summer, he sent Uesugi Kagekatsu and Satake Yoshishige to crusade against Date Masamune, which gave birth to this idea.For Hideyoshi, the country of Japan was too narrow, and there was not enough land to entrust the heroes.When he is helpless, he will have a fighting spirit in order to get more land.At the beginning of September, Higashita's wife, the lord of the castle Taga Shigetsu, and the lord of the Shimodate castle, Mizutani Katsutoshi, sent people to send a letter to Hideyoshi: "Please be sure to march eastward."

"What should I do? After hearing your lord's opinion, I have already reported it to my lord." Matsuda Kenhide said. Jiakang sighed: "At the beginning of September, Master Guan Bai already decided to go east." "This, I have also heard..." "He said that he would never forgive Hojo again, and summoned all the daimyo's wives to Kyoto. As you probably know, my wife has also been sent to Juledi." "Yes. But, is there still room for negotiation?" "That's right, it's not hopeless. I don't have any other intentions. Can you make the decision to let the Hojo family enter Beijing immediately."

"Regarding this matter, Hojo's internal opinions have not yet agreed." "I know. Guan Bai seems to have made up his mind and sent people to Owari, Sanhe, and Junfu to purchase food and grass." "Oh, once the war starts..." "No one can see through Guan Bai. However, he told me not to try to mediate it." "What does your lord mean, Guan Bai is determined to send troops, and there is nothing to change?" Ieyasu was silent.He couldn't say that Hideyoshi wanted to occupy Sekibashu in order to redistribute the territories of the Daimyo.

"In short, there is nothing I can do. But the Hojo family is not waiting to die. You old ministers, discuss it carefully." On the second day after Xianxiu returned, Hideyoshi's emissary Otani Yoshitsugu rushed to Junfu from the capital.Otani Yoshitsugu has a woman's skin, which is so white and transparent that it is scary.His eyes seemed to be golden, he turned straight, and said to Jiakang: "Master Da Nayan, Master Guan Bai has made up his mind." "Oh? What is your decision?" "Of course it's the crusade against Hojo. You should also know that everything is expected."

Ieyasu avoided Otani Kichitsugu's sight. "There is no other way." Ji Ji smiled lightly.He thought that Ieyasu not only knew about this, but also agreed in his heart, "It's better as soon as possible. Otherwise, Date and Satake will collude with Hojo." "It's not impossible." "Guan Bai has already erected a large stone bridge in Sanjo in central Beijing. Next," Ji Ji looked at Ieyasu and continued, "Guan Bai hopes that your lord will cut off contact with Hojo in the future and enter Beijing as soon as possible." "Of course."

"I don't know when your lord is planning to enter Beijing?" "This... I still have some things to deal with, probably in early December." "Si Shi will bring Changsong Maru... Oh, no, will Mr. Xiuzhong go to Beijing together?" "Oh?" Ieyasu seemed taken aback, holding his breath, "Is that what your lord said?" "No, my lord didn't say that." "Oh." "It's the wife of Ju Ledi who said: If your lord goes to Beijing, please be sure to bring Mr. Xiuzhong with you." The other party didn't say "hostage", but raised the matter in the name of Mrs. Asahi, which is indeed a good excuse.Ieyasu shook his head slowly.

"My lord is saying... no?" "I'm afraid not." "Why?" "It's time to go to the capital together, but there must be someone staying in the Junfu. And I plan to let Xiuzhong participate in military and political affairs during the period of going to Beijing. After I come back, I will let him go to Beijing. Please tell Madam: The war is imminent, and everything must be careful For yes." Otani Yoshitsugu let out a "hmm" and looked at Ieyasu.Hideyoshi's subordinate seemed to think he understood Ieyasu's meaning. "I have nothing else to say, just pass on your lord's words to Guan Bai... No, report back to Madam."

"Master Otani, how is Master Shemaru?" "This..." Ji Ji leaned forward as if he was a different person, "Young master is really cute. If you have time, please go to Diancheng to have a look." Ieyasu wanted to find out about Hideyoshi, Chachahime and their children in Osaka from Yoshitsuji.Not long after Cha Cha Ji was summoned to the capital, she became pregnant, and Hideyoshi immediately built Diancheng for the mother and son.Cha Cha Ji, who was once called Yodo or Yodo's wife by Hideyoshi, is now revered as Yodo's wife.Mrs. Dian gave birth to a baby boy on May 27th of this year, named Rihe Songwan, also known as Shewan, which means that she has given up once and hopes to grow up safely.In short, Hideyoshi accidentally became a father at the age of fifty-four.

Hideyoshi said to everyone: "I am also a father! It seems that I have returned to my youth, and I want to do a big thing for Japan." He was afraid of his wife, but when he had time, he ran to Diancheng to coax Hesong, "This son must She has to be raised by the Beizheng Office in Osaka City. But...she has no milk." Hideyoshi became a father at the age of fifty-four—how would this extraordinary event change the world for this hero?Some people say that he will make a big difference in the way of the world, but some people don't think so.But he did seem to have regained his youthful dominance, often berating his valet.Judging by his appearance, maybe he really wants to hit Daming and Tianzhu.Now Hideyoshi seems to be rejuvenated, and his sharpness is unmatched.

In this regard, Ieyasu has his own thoughts, and he feels that there may be some changes in Hideyoshi.Therefore, he wanted to hear the opinion of Otani Yoshitsugu, who was known as a scholar among Hideyoshi's staff. Ji Ji seemed to be very interested in this topic. He leaned forward and said in a low voice: "In Diancheng, even the maids and nurses are kept far away, and there are only three of them... even sleeping together, just sleeping together. Just like a couple in a poor and lowly family. Your lord has really become younger, I don’t know what will happen, and the young guards are all worried."

"Oh." Ieyasu narrowed his eyes and smiled.But what he wants to ask is not how close Hideyoshi's family is, but the impact of having a son on his daily life, "So, the current Mr. Shamaru will not go to Osaka for a while?" "Guan Bai seems to want to..." "Next year's summer... Is it because you want the young master to celebrate his first birthday?" Ji Ji laughed loudly, "My lord is a sensible person. At that time he was in the formation of Odawara... Send the young master to the Beizheng office in Osaka, and then take Mrs. Dian into the formation... In this way, there will be no complaints from both sides... …Guan Bai is worthy of a generation of heroes.” Ieyasu's smile froze suddenly.This battle will determine the rise and fall of Odawara, but for Hideyoshi, it is just to send Tsurumatsumaru from his victorious biological mother to the equally victorious Beizheng to avoid internal court disputes.Fear of this idea is one of the important reasons why he decided to go to war. "After sending Mr. Shemaru to Osaka, is Guan Bai going to send troops?" "No, troops will be dispatched before." "Why is that?" "Based on Guan Baizhi's understanding, he didn't want to issue such an order in front of the Beizheng Office and Mrs. Dian. Therefore, he went out first and then issued the order in the battle. In this way, the Beizheng Office cannot violate it, and it can also avoid quarrels." "Hahaha, good!" "Master Guan Bai will send someone in the formation to tell Madam Dian that it is very lonely without her by her side. Since the young master has gone to Daban City, please ask Madam to go to the formation immediately." "Oh." "Then, Lord Guan Bai told Beizheng again that the young master will be entrusted to her when he goes out to fight. If the war lasts, Mrs. Dian must be called to take care of her. In this way, both parties can be convinced." , said, "Guan Bailian can take into account such trivial details, so if adults refuse casually, they may regret it in the future." "So, Guan Bai plans to send troops in spring?" Ieyasu nodded lightly, trying not to laugh. Ji Ji is surprisingly rapping.But thinking about it, he seems to have plans.He thinks that Hideyoshi cares about Ieyasu so much, and Ieyasu should not violate Hideyoshi's wishes, and he will obey. "Maybe after the completion of the stone bridges on the three river banks. If we follow the precedent of conquering Kyushu, the festival sword should be awarded in the palace on the first day of March, and then cross the new bridge to go to the battle... I think it should be so." Ieyasu had no choice but to nod, "The first day of March...before then, he would probably be in the palace too." "At that time, the cherry blossoms should be in bloom, and you can also enjoy the flowers on the way." "Mr. Otani, Hojo and his son will live and die in a single battle." "Yeah, they are too overconfident." "Although the expedition to Kyushu was also for viewing flowers, but this time I have to send Mr. Shemaru to the wife of the Beizheng Office..." "Master Da Nayan, this is probably luck. The very popular Guan Bai Taizheng thought he would have no more children, but he is happy to have a son. A person like this, even ghosts and gods dare not be enemies. Haha." Ieyasu was very fortunate that Kenhide Matsuda was not allowed to go back with hope.It's a bit late now.Hideyoshi has even considered the time of the war, the tactics, and how to deal with trivial matters at home.Otani Yoshitsugu said that Hideyoshi wanted to call Mrs. Yodo into the battle. From this point of view, he was more calm than the expedition to Kyushu in the past-if Hideyoshi did not hit Ou, he would not give up. Who is the next opponent?Ieyasu felt that he was about to become the target of Hideyoshi's conquest.But he has no intention of fighting Hideyoshi.He regards the unification of the world as the supreme mission, and assists Hideyoshi for this without any doubts.As for how Hideyoshi sees Ieyasu, that's another matter.Moreover, the birth of Tsurumatsu Maru had a great impact on Hideyoshi. In today's world, who else believes in his own good luck more than Hideyoshi?The son of a farmer in Owari Nakamura became the minister of Guanbai Taizheng who ruled the world, which is unique in history.He was at the pinnacle of his life, and when he was lamenting that manpower was not enough, God even gave him an heir!Will this make him have some kind of illusion: How lucky can I, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, be? Hideyoshi re-examines Ieyasu at this time, what will happen if he finds even a flaw?Hideyoshi could neither defeat Ieyasu nor make him submit, so he had no choice but to appoint him. Tokugawa Ieyasu was his first thorn in the side and a thorn in his flesh. If he found a flaw in Ieyasu, he would definitely take the opportunity to eradicate him.At this time, Ieyasu had to support Hideyoshi, and he couldn't show any flaws, and he was even more trembling. "Oh, I've said so much, I haven't eaten yet. Come here, light the lamp, and serve the food." After Ieyasu gave his orders, he chatted with Otani Kichitsu for a few more words, and suddenly remembered something, clapped his hands, and stood in the distance The servants of the office called over again, "It's rare that Mr. Otani came this time. In addition to Honda Masanobu who was in charge of the reception, he asked the important ministers to come and drink together." After the servants retreated, Jiakang narrowed his eyes and said to Ji Ji: "Mr. Otani, sons and daughters are really unbelievable. When people are old, they especially feel that children are lovely. I don't know if you have seen them today. Besides Xiuzhong, I also Three sons, and three daughters under the Duchess." Ji Ji immediately said: "Although Guan Bai's love for his children is not as good as that of an adult, he has seriously thought about it and wants to rescue the daughter who married into the Hojo family." "Oh? Guan Bai even considered Ieyasu's family affairs?" Ieyasu widened his eyes in surprise. Ji Ji happily continued: "Master Guan Bai still wants to give you a better gift than this." "Gift?" "Don't you know, my lord? I'm talking too much." "Don't tease me, what kind of gift is it?" "Hahaha." Ji Ji narrowed his eyes jokingly, and said, "Master Da Nayan, did Guan Bai tell you... that Guan Bazhou will be handed over to you in the future?" Ieyasu looked at Kichitsu as if nothing had happened, but was shocked.But he didn't know Ji Ji's thoughts. "Although my lord has already obtained Jia and Xin, Guanbai is planning to entrust the innumerable large tracts of land such as Sagami, Musashi, Ueno, Xiaye, Shangzong, and Xiazong to my lord. This is just my guess. I think your lord's this time Going to Beijing, Guan Bai may talk about this matter with the adults, and he slipped his mouth before he knew it. Let the adults just listen." Ieyasu barely maintained a smile on his face.What Xixiang Bureau had foreseen before his death was finally approaching.Ji Jiding was ordered by Hideyoshi to test his own words.Ieyasu felt that the other party was thinking about him, and said, "Ah, this is really surprising!" "Your Excellency surprised?" "It's unbelievable. In addition to A and Nobu, I also own Mikawa, Toe, and Suruga. If I add Seki Yashu, wouldn't I have half of Japan?" Ji Ji curled his lips lightly, he didn't expect Ieyasu to answer so tactfully.What a wonderful thing it would be to add Guan Yashu to the old collars of Sanhe, Yuanjiang and Suruga!Of course, Guanbashu is the land that was seized... But Kichitsu said just now that he had slipped up, so he couldn't say to his face that Ieyasu had misunderstood. "Master Otani, after you return to Beijing, please tell Master Guanbai that Ieyasu is very grateful for his generous reward. However, considering that the Tokugawa family's main purpose is frugality, the current territory is enough to support everyone, and there is no extravagance." As expected, Ieyasu had the upper hand.Embarrassment appeared in Otani Yoshitsuji's eyes, and he blinked uneasily. Hideyoshi decided to tell Ieyasu about the transfer of the Kanto, so that he would immediately agree to go to Beijing, so he ordered Jiji to say so.However, Ieyasu seized the loophole in the other party's words and cleverly refused.And, as if to stop this topic from continuing, the candle holders, the servants who set the meal, and the important ministers all came in one after another. When Ji Ji was puzzled, Ben Duo was convinced and said: "It is rumored that Master Guan Bai is planning to conquer the Ming Dynasty in order to celebrate the birth of the young master. Is this true?" Honda Masanobu, who considers himself the number one counselor of Junfu, raised this question rashly. Ji Ji frowned and said, "Well, I only know about the conquest of Odawara..." "Odawara is fine, but the Ming Dynasty is too far away." "If the rumors are true, what does the Tokugawa family plan to do?" "As long as Guan Bai has orders, we will do what a dog can do. But the Ming Dynasty has muskets." "I don't know about this, and they will not send troops to the Ming Dynasty yet." "Yeah, come on, let's have a drink!" But Honda Saemon, who had brought Yoshitsugu from Okazaki, sat there like a weather-beaten iron lion, grunting from time to time, and curling his lips ironically.Ieyasu was afraid of Hideyoshi and treated Kichitsugu very much, but the veterans felt neglected. "Come on, come on, let's all have a drink. Let us drink more too. If it weren't for you, we wouldn't be able to drink such good wine." "I've had enough." Ji Ji pushed. "You really don't give face, the samurai have to take care of each other, let's have another drink." Ji Ji was wondering why Zuo Zuo said that, someone deliberately raised his wine glass and asked, "I heard that women in Kyoto paint their toes red." "This... I have never known anything about women." "How could it be? Otani-sama is a handsome man, but it seems that no man has deliberately painted his toes red." Ieyasu was expressionless, indifferent to the words and actions of his retainers, he just shrunk his fat body and ate quickly.Jiji gradually felt the atmosphere was abnormal and a little restless: did they do it on purpose, or was it just like the style of the warrior of Mihe?He couldn't help knocking down the wine glass heavily, and said loudly, "The wine is enough." Honda Zhengxin is now a five-rank Sado guardian.He had participated in the Mikawa Ichitozong riots that year, and then wandered in Kinki, Hokuriku and other places, but was recalled after the Honnoji Incident. Since then, he has been serving Ieyasu by his side. "Honta Shoshin is an old and cunning guy." Hideyoshi once reminded Yoshitsugu when he was leaving, "Observe him carefully, and you can know Ieyasu's mind." However, Zhengxin is like a farmer who refuses to eat hard and soft. "Although the Tokugawa family has many brave people, in terms of agility, there are still a lot of righteous people. There are few people in the world who dare not underestimate them." Because of Hideyoshi's evaluation of him, Ji Ji felt that Not easy to deal with.But when he asked Daming if he had muskets, he was clearly pretending to be stupid. Kichitsu insisted on knocking down the wine glass, and Hondasakuzaemon, who was sitting on the left, sneered twice. "Old man, what did you just say?" Ji Ji said. "It's nothing. I saw you took down the wine glass, so I thought you should finish your meal quickly and go back to rest." "Old man, I am not used to the atmosphere here, did I say something that made you dissatisfied?" "What we are dissatisfied with is not Master Dagu, but Guan Bai." This remark was so sudden that Ji Ji was speechless for a moment: Tokugawa's chief minister was so nonchalant about talking about Guan Bai!After a long time, Ji Jifang said: "Oh? Why did Guan Bai make you dissatisfied?" "Huh!" The old man finished drinking the wine in the glass, knocking down the wine glass with a voice louder than Ji Ji, "This... If you want to say it, you are not satisfied with it!" "You mean you are very dissatisfied with Guan Bai?" "Yes. Master Dagu, you can also see that my lord is also very dissatisfied with us, which is not surprising..." Ji Ji could no longer talk to the old man, otherwise he might be fooled by him again.They seem to be close, but they both hide a bunch of weapons in their hearts.The same is true for Hideyoshi and Ieyasu, and both of them know each other well, but when they have nothing to do with each other, they pretend to be friendly.Otani Yoshitsugu was already thinking about how to report today's situation to Hideyoshi.Even if Ieyasu would obey Hideyoshi's orders, his retainers would not.If this dissatisfaction can be eliminated, Hideyoshi will be able to conquer Odawara without worry...