Chapter 18 Chapter Eighteen

"The word emptiness is valued by the people of the tea ceremony and admonishes themselves. However, the secular people only pretend to be emptiness on the surface, and there is no emptiness in their hearts. The tea ceremony with the appearance of emptiness is a waste of countless, showing off its rarity. It's empty and quiet, don't worry about it." This passage in "Zen Tea Records" seems to have been written specifically to satirize Toyotomi Hideyoshi.Not only Qian Rikyu was disgusted by this, but his opponent Ishida Mitsunari also felt very troublesome.Thirty percent preached that Hideyoshi was a real husband.This rare hero can only be immortal as the son of the sun who saves troubled times only if he always performs outstandingly.Therefore, in Sancheng's eyes, Lixiu and the businessmen behind him are old, treacherous and cunning people.

The tea people brought the gray-black silver tea set named "Kuji" to enter Hideyoshi's luxurious world and fight against it.They are not aimless, but have ulterior motives, and want to take the opportunity to show off to people that inner qualities are more valuable.They bowed to Hideyoshi openly, but secretly betrayed them again and again, and continued to expand their power, just like their way of doing business. It is precisely because of Hideyoshi's luxury that there is "Kuji"; it is precisely because of Hideyoshi's reuse that Rikyu is famous all over the world.Therefore, he should be grateful to Hideyoshi, but he just made rude words.Because of the different tea ceremony, it is not what Lixiu expected, and it is also the tragedy of the world.

On the first day of September in the eighteenth year of Tianzheng, Hideyoshi returned to the capital triumphantly. He looked at the long line of courtiers who came to Yamashina to greet him, and turned his head to Ishida Mitsunari and said, "Jibu, we can be regarded as returning to the capital." The strangeness is not inferior to when we set out, but no one finds it ridiculous or strange.Hideyoshi's style completely dominated the times. "That's right. I kept the young master waiting for a long time." "He's grown up. I really want to see him sooner, but I can't go to Yodo City first. These worldly rules are really troublesome." Speaking of this, Hideyoshi seemed to think of something, "If Gamo can do things smoothly .It will be done."

Thirty percent are silent. "If I can't do it well, I will be laughed at by Rikyu." "My lord, you don't have to worry about layman matters." "That being said, they are all available. I always feel that I planted the seeds of conflict in Oshu by letting Date and Kamo territory be adjacent." "My lord," Sancheng looked up at the clear sky, and said in a nonchalant tone, "You have indulged the layman too much, which made him commit an unforgivable crime." This is not easy.Hideyoshi didn't speak again, but rode forward.There was a long waiting line behind, it was impossible to talk about this kind of topic at this time, and Hideyoshi was unwilling to talk about it.

When the procession reached the Sanjo Bridge, the people on both sides of the road were crowded with people who had finished the autumn harvest, which was not inferior to the Gion Festival.Everyone huddled together, wanting to see Hideyoshi's demeanor.Hideyoshi raised his hand to greet the crowd from time to time, but he kept thinking about Sancheng's words in his mind. Back in Juledi, Hideyoshi was busy accepting congratulations from the courtiers, unable to get away.It wasn't until he finished his bath and sat under the lamp that he had time to call Sancheng again to continue the previous topic: "Jibu, what do you mean by saying that the layman committed an unforgivable crime?"

"Ah?" Sancheng seemed to have forgotten about it, with a blank expression on his face. "I want to make Lixiu prepare for the tea party on the eighth day of this month, and then take the opportunity to ask him for something. But... let's not talk about this, tell me what crime Lixiu committed?" Sancheng seemed to remember it, nodded and said: "Actually, Master Maeda Xuanyi has mentioned it many times, saying that laymen seem to be a little arrogant because they are pampered and indulged recently." "Haha, he will be arrogant? I never thought about it. However, I can't ignore the crime you mentioned."

"I'm really sorry, this may be a rash word. Although I haven't seen it with my own eyes, I heard that the mountain gate of Dade Temple...is the Golden Hair Pavilion donated by the head of the singer..." "Oh, I heard it's very solemn." "I heard that on the gate tower, there is a wooden statue of a layman wearing snowshoes. I wonder if you have heard of it?" "The wooden statue of Rikyu?" "Yes, wearing snow boots and holding a wooden stick." "Oh, that's because Rikyu has a close relationship with the monks of Daitokuji Temple."

"If it's true what your lord said, you don't have to worry about it, but when he was seeing off Monk Guxi, he once gave Guxi the calligraphy of Shengdao Xutang that you deposited elsewhere without authorization. I think he was a little careless." "Ok." "If Dade Temple was an ordinary temple, it would be fine to laugh it off. But it is one of the five mountains, and imperial envoys and Lord Guan Bai would pass by. Putting his wooden statue at such a mountain gate, and wearing shoes, you can't take it lightly. " Sancheng tried his best to speak calmly, but it was extremely provocative.

"Yeah." Hideyoshi murmured.He was annoyed, but not irritated. "It may not be malicious." "This is not a malicious thing. I am worried that this matter will make the royal family suspicious of you, my lord." "Imperial family? What do you mean?" Hideyoshi was puzzled. He hurriedly shouted to the guards and maids in the room, "The matter is of great importance. You all stand down." Now, if you have something to say, just say it.” "I obey." This time, Sancheng took a step forward with an angry face, and said loudly, "I heard that there are already terrible rumors in the market."

"What kind of rumors?" "Forgive me for speaking bluntly. It means that Master Guan Bai came from a humble background, so he doesn't respect the royal family, and he doesn't know the value of the royal family. If the emperor visits Dade Temple and walks under the wooden statue of Rikyu wearing shoes, do you think it's okay?" "Born from a humble background?" Blood rushed to Hideyoshi's face. Sancheng calculated that this remark would definitely anger Hideyoshi.He said this not because of jealousy or conspiracy, but because he would never allow Rikyu to take away Hideyoshi's brilliance, and he planned to challenge Rikyu squarely.In fact, Mitsunari was indeed worried that if the matter was ignored, the Emperor would doubt Hideyoshi's loyalty.

Hideyoshi laughed suddenly: "Hahaha...strange." "Strange? The retainers acted inappropriately, which is due to the dereliction of duty. I believe that the matter should be properly handled before the rumors spread to the world, as a punishment." "Government, don't think so seriously. Laymen, Chunwu, Guxi, and Yufu monks of Dade Temple are quite aware of the dignity of the royal family. Don't worry, they are just decorating the Golden Hair Pavilion, not because they are addicted to the tea ceremony. Do this. Well, well, I will handle this matter properly, don't scare me." "My lord!" San Cheng couldn't control the words as soon as he uttered them, "Please don't forget that they got what they wanted only by relying on their lords." "I know, don't worry." "Your Excellency has finally unified the world... It is human nature to be critical, and I believe that it is very important to deal with it carefully in order to prevent others from speaking out." "Of course. That's why I said it should be handled properly." "I can't stay calm anymore." "You are too excited, Sancheng." "All of this is because I want your lord's dignity to be flawless. Once this matter arouses criticism, your lord must make a judgment that can be accepted by the world." "Jibu, do you want to say that you are the one to deal with laymen? This is not acceptable! The tea ceremony was approved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and it is part of my administration. I can't be ordered by you. I said don't worry, don't you understand? " Sancheng's expression changed.With piercing eyes, he took another step towards Fuji's knees. "Jibu, don't say any more." Hideyoshi stopped him again, "You are my right-hand man. Think about it, if you are asked to deal with the layman, what will the world say? They will say that Rikyu and Jibu are competing for favor and slandering each other. In that case, is there anything you can do? So..." As he spoke, Hideyoshi lowered his voice, "I accept your opinion, but I will always decide this matter, and you pretend to be ignorant. This is not for you Consider it?" Hideyoshi's words have come to this point, and Sancheng can't say anything more.Among the people close by, Sancheng's mind is the fastest, so tonight he intends to stop there: "My lord, forgive me." "Do you understand?" "Unforgettable." "Not just Rikyu, you can't conflict with anyone." "However, Rikyu, relying on being a master of the tea ceremony, even made irresponsible remarks to adults, this..." "I know. That's why I asked him to prepare the tea party for the eighth day of the eighth day as a test. Haha. This little thing can't trouble Hideyoshi. You just learn from it." But 30% seems to have achieved its goal.Because, since then, Hideyoshi has paid more and more attention to Rikyu. When he went to see Mrs. Yodo in Yodo Castle and the Emperor in the palace, he never forgot about it. The tea party on the eighth day was held in the academy as scheduled. The guests are the main seat of the ball and Zong Zhan. The names of the gods are hung on the decorative table. There are celadon incense burners and bronze vases on the table. There is a table next to it. board etc.A small plantain in a bronze vase.At first, all black tea bowls were placed, but later, considering that Hideyoshi does not like black, they were replaced with Seto tea bowls. At the beginning of the tea party, Hideyoshi said something to Rikyu in a seemingly casual manner, but it was not inadvertent.He planned to talk about it as if nothing had happened since he saw Ah Yin at the Beiye tea party and fell in love with her.Lixiu at the tea banquet suddenly heard this, how embarrassed would he be?For Hideyoshi who likes to joke, this is an extremely interesting plan.However, 30% had already heard about it beforehand, so they didn't feel particularly interesting. "Oh, Layman." Hideyoshi held the teacup in his hand, and his voice was so ragged that even he hated himself.Rikyu raised his head calmly.When he looked at Hideyoshi squarely, his eyes were always calm.Hideyoshi's voice became stiffer when he thought of this. "I have a request today." "It's an honor, what's the matter, sir?" Rikyu would have been a little nervous, but he was quite calm. "After all, I am a master of this way." Hideyoshi turned his head to look at Zong Zhan, as if a little embarrassed, "Listen, everyone. In fact, I have lived such a long life for nothing..." With a dry smile, he blushed. "Listen carefully, what your lord wants from the layman must be a famous product." Zong Zhan replied carefully putting down his cup. "It's not a tea set!" Hideyoshi hurriedly waved his hands, "At last year's Kitano Tea Party..." "Yes, at that time..." "I remember walking to Zong An's seat." "In front of Mr. Bandaiya's banquet, yes, yes, I remembered! A rope curtain hangs on the checkerboard lattice door, and it is also decorated with Murata's pearl-throwing turban tea pot. It's very interesting!" "No, I don't really care about such things." Under Zong Zhan's guidance, Hideyoshi was finally able to speak freely. "That Zong'an must be very regretful. He said that if your lord likes that teacup from the Yuan Dynasty, he will present it." "No no, I have too many famous items, but there is something I don't have at that table." Hideyoshi deliberately turned his head and asked Rikyu, "That... what is it, Layman Rikyu?" "Oh! I don't know next time." Lixiu finished speaking lightly and raised his chopsticks. "Layman! That's actually the widow of Zong An's younger brother Zong Quan!" "Ah! Ah Yin?" Zong Zhan's eyes widened.Of course Rikyu should also be taken aback, but he didn't seem to be moved at all. "I'm also very strange! At that time, Ah Yin just knelt on the ground in a regular manner and looked up at me. However, since that time, her appearance cannot be erased from my heart. I have Mrs. Dian, Mrs. Dian, Mrs. Matsumaru and others, they are all honorable. However, Ah Yin has what they don’t have, and is different from Zhongxing’s wife. She is soft and gentle, strong and elegant, luxurious and simple. I have never known such an extraordinary woman in the world... However, due to the war in Odawara, I have never had the opportunity to raise this matter. However, now that the world has been settled, I will propose it to the layman and send Ayin to me!" Hideyoshi said, gradually falling into the illusion of being infatuated with Ayin middle. If Hideyoshi really wants Ah Yin, he will do whatever it takes, but he wants to try Rikyu's heart.In this way, if Lixiu refuses, where should Guan Bai's face be put?Therefore, Hideyoshi's tone was tough, and Rikyu had to agree. "This is not a joke!" Hideyoshi said seriously, "At my age, I know what envy is, so I asked Zong An, and he said that Ah Yin has nothing to do with Bandai House. Although she is the widow of Bandai House, Zong An All are dead, she is only Rikyu's daughter, let me come and talk to the layman! Layman, I, Hideyoshi, really want...give me Ayin!" Rikyu was not surprised. "how?" "Obey! Next time I go back, I will tell my daughter about it." "So you agreed?" "no disagreement." "Okay, that's it. In this way, I can sleep soundly from tonight." "grown ups……" "There is no need to send it tomorrow. If she wishes, I will prepare a residence for her." "My lord, this is just my promise, the matter has not yet been settled." "You can't make up your mind?" "Yes, as your lord knows, she is not my own daughter, but the daughter of Jiannei Zongen and Matsunaga Tanmasa." "Now her father is you." "Yes. But she may not necessarily listen to me." "You have to discuss it with her before making a decision?" "I'm also a little worried..." "Afraid Ah Yin won't agree?" "If this is the case, please forgive me, my lord." "Lixiu, Xiu wants to coax me!" "certainly." "You said you have no objection, are you deliberately perfunctory?" "Don't dare! It's just that I have taught her too much tea ceremony... Otherwise, she will definitely be submissive to me. So I am worried..." "Lixiu, what you said is so strange. Could it be that she will reject me because she understands the tea ceremony?" "Yes! The tea ceremony rests on heaven and earth. Heaven and earth are gods and Buddhas, and gods and Buddhas are heaven and earth. The father who practices the tea ceremony sends his daughter out as a concubine in order to get ahead, which will make the world misunderstand and tarnish the tea ceremony. Therefore, if she wants to refuse, I will also There is nothing to say. This is what I worry about." Hideyoshi held his breath, sensitively aware of what Rikyu wanted to say, and immediately became nervous.Because Ah Yin understands the tea ceremony, maybe he will reject Guan Bai, which seems unreasonable!However, making a daughter a concubine would be misunderstood as an attempt to get ahead and tarnish the tea ceremony, but Rikyu's words were flawless. Lixiu continued: "I know the personality of the little girl, so I am worried. If she refuses, what should I do? Please teach me." If it wasn't for the tea banquet, Hideyoshi would have yelled angrily, and he hated Rikyu's calmness in such a situation.Hideyoshi has completely fallen into the trap set by the other party.The tea ceremony is to rest assured of the heaven and earth, isn't it just that Rikyu claims to be on the same level as the gods and Buddhas?From this point of view, of course he would ignore Hideyoshi's existence and decorate his own wooden statue on the gate of Daitokuji Temple as if nothing had happened.Hideyoshi tried his best to suppress the anger that was about to erupt. He intuitively felt that the more angry he was at this time, the more he would hurt himself.In addition, he really couldn't give up his trust in Rikyu immediately. But if Hideyoshi loses his temper now and Ah Yin agrees to be his concubine, it would be too shameful.It's not too late to listen to his daughter's answer first.Hideyoshi thought so, and smiled wryly: "Layman, people in the world don't often say that love cannot be treated with common sense. Well, let me think about it first, and you should try to persuade your daughter as well." Today's tea party, under Hideyoshi's concession, ended seemingly without incident.However, the grudge between Hideyoshi and Rikyu is getting deeper and deeper.While sending someone to investigate the situation at the gate of Dade Temple, he urged Ah Yin to give him an answer with malicious intentions.Rikyu always said: "Little girl, please think again, she is also the mother of two children, please give her some time to ask..." During the ingenious delay, Ou had an accident as Rikyu expected.Date Masamune secretly instigated the local people to rebel in Gamo Clan Township, and the relationship between Clan Township and Masamune became increasingly tense. In the blink of an eye, it was the winter of the eighteenth year of Tianzheng. It wasn't a happy winter for Hideyoshi.After that conversation, he felt that Rikyu who came to him every day seemed to be laughing at him, so he was very unhappy every day. At the beginning of the nineteenth year of Tianzheng, the affairs of Aozhou finally could no longer sit idly by.At this time, Hideyoshi suddenly thought of self-examination amidst the deepening hatred of Rikyu. The so-called Kasai-Osaki Rebellion and the Kudohe Rebellion continued. Asano Dan Masaobute Nagamasa and Hosokawa Tadakashi who stayed in Oshu stayed in Nihonmatsu to celebrate the New Year and worked together with Gamo clan to quell the riots.However, the passage between Nihonmatsu and Aizu was cut off, and they knew very well that Date Masamune was the instigator behind these thugs. This year, the capital was very warm, and the golden apples beside the spring were blooming with yellow flowers.The warm afternoon sun shines inside the door. "Rikyu has something to report to the adults alone." Rikyu said when he saw Hideyoshi that day. Finally, we're going to talk about Ah Yin!Hideyoshi thought so, and made the people around him retreat, saying: "What's the matter, Rikyu?" "I want to report the matter of Aozhou to my lord." "The matter of Ozhou? What does it have to do with you?" "There are my disciples in Oshu, such as Matsui Sado of the Hosokawa family, Furuta Oribe, etc., who are loyal in the snowstorm. They sent me a letter." This angered Hideyoshi.Not only Furuta Oribe and Matsui Yasuyuki, but also Asano Nagamasa, Gamo and Date, who stick to Nihonmatsu, are also said to be masters of tea ceremony. "So what! I don't allow you to be rude to my soldiers." "My lord's words surprised me. I never distinguish between friends and foes when interacting with others. Everyone is loyal and abides by their duties, that's all." "Oh, so the tea ceremony does not distinguish between the enemy and the enemy? What do you have to say?" "Whether you accept it or not, Rikyu has to say..." "I understand, let's talk. It's just that the matter has come to this, don't want to defend Masamune." "My lord, Rikyu has never defended Your Masamune Date. From the point of view of us tea people, Gamo cannot suppress Date Masamune, please don't be negligent." "Go on." "If this continues, the disputes in Oshu will become more intense. Therefore, please hurry up and order Mr. Naganogen Hideji from Kiyosu and Mr. Danageng Ieyasu from Edo to go to the expedition. Not only that, but after the snow melts in March, your lords will also need to go on their own. In this way Now, no matter how capable Ren Yida Masamune is, he can deal with him." Hideyoshi was horrified: Rikyu peeked into his heart!Rikyu also made him start to think, what is the so-called hatred?Hideyoshi has begun to hate Rikyu, and Rikyu knows Hideyoshi's reaction.Even so, Rikyu still offered advice to him as if nothing had happened, and his ideas coincided with Hideyoshi's!Hideyoshi wanted Ieyasu to send someone to Oshu, and he also wanted to send his younger brother Hidecho, so as not to feel dissatisfied with Ieyasu who was busy after the transfer of Edo, and Date Masamune had already revealed his embarrassment.Ke Xiuchang has been bedridden since last autumn, and now his condition is getting worse.Hideyoshi is still hesitating, but Rikyu has already proposed the name of Hideyoshi. Two people who hate each other have completely agreed on the matter of Aozhou.If Rikyu is a battle-tested general like Kuroda Takataka or Ieyasu, that's fine, but he is a tea master, but he has such insight!Even more annoying, his tea friends kept him well-informed.However, he did not forget the world, and he kept thinking for Hideyoshi.The mutual hatred between the two actually changed the world.Hideyoshi suddenly thought, maybe this is the way of husband and wife, each recognizes each other, even respects and loves each other in the bottom of their hearts, but the reason why they can't understand each other is that they are too demanding on each other. Of course, at this time, Hideyoshi couldn't honestly nod and say yes, but instead teased sarcastically: "You are such a great military adviser, if Kuroda listens, he will be convinced. However, don't think too much, the wrinkles will increase if you think too much !" He called his servants and guards to seal Lixiu's mouth. But soon two unpleasant things happened.On the twenty-third day of the first lunar month, Hideyoshi's younger brother Hidecho died of illness.The Shimai clan who came back from North Korea said in front of everyone: "Please don't send troops to North Korea." He detailed all kinds of personnel affairs there and strongly opposed sending troops. Hideyoshi was furious: "Who ordered you to say these words? Hmph! Just tell what you saw. Get out!" Hideyoshi later heard that the clan had had a secret conversation with Rikyu in Bushenan before reporting.This matter made him intolerable, and he repeated to himself several times: "I can't forgive Rikyu anymore." The nineteenth year of Tianzheng is a leap year. After two first months, after entering February, it is spring. Hideyoshi was so busy that besides taking care of the affairs of Oshu and Hidecho's funeral, he also had to meet the foreign missionaries who came with the letter from the king of Tianzhu, and arrange for the envoys to go to the West, so he had no time for tea for a while. Hideyoshi was annoyed by the Oshu incident, but he had no choice but to do what Rikyu said.After sending Hashiba Hideji and Tokugawa Ieyasu to urge Date Masamune to enter Beijing, he went to Kiyosu Castle in person, where he reprimanded Masamune, and returned to Beijing on the third day of February.During this period, Hideyoshi did not forget about Rikyu, and it was like a stick in his throat.This abomination has been twisted and twisted over time. A person like Hideyoshi would definitely not be able to bear the thought of confronting Rikyu, and must use a subtle method to give the opponent a blow.At this time, this "hatred" was lurking in Guan Bai's heart. Meanwhile, Rikyu became calmer.He is too aware of the weaknesses of the world, and has seen through the relationship between Hideyoshi and him.There is no absolute thing in the world, but people pursue it sadly.Hideyoshi considers himself absolutely lucky. Although he builds shrines and shrines, he has no faith; he talks and laughs to conquer others, but he never exerts any real influence.Therefore, Rikyu, who is extremely loyal to the tea ceremony, and Hideyoshi, who believes that he is the son of the sun, will conflict sooner or later.Now, the conflict has finally come. Due to the difference in thinking, the states of the two are very different.Rikyu seemed to be fully armed and dealt with it seriously; while Hideyoshi seemed to have not even tied his clothes and belts, and rushed to the battlefield with his bamboo sword raised. On February 12th, the 19th year of Tensho, Hideyoshi ordered the confiscation of the collars of Kimura Yoshiki and his son who made mistakes in the Oshu Incident, and called Rikyu to his room, angrily saying, "You are such a hopeless fool!" Also at the table were Ishida Jibu Shaosuke and Maeda Genichi, both of whom were Rikyu's opponents.Hideyoshi deliberately let them stand aside, suppressing Rikyu with power.Of course, he didn't intend to kill him, he just wanted to surprise and subdue Rikyu who was gradually opposing him. "Incurable? My lord means..." Lixiu tilted his head seriously, and asked in doubt, "Where did you make your lord angry?" "Stop pretending to be confused!" Hideyoshi shouted loudly, "You pretend you don't know anything about Ah Yin, what about Ah Yin's answer?" "Ayin? Isn't that an adult's joke?" "What did you say? If Ah Yin agreed, you should just happily give her to me!" "My lord! If that's not a joke, Rikyu has something to say." Rikyu sat upright and said, "This year is Nobunaga's ten-year taboo." Hideyoshi was stunned for a moment, the words were too sudden, he would feel uncomfortable for a while, "What... what? What is the relationship between the late You Fu and Ling Ai? Don't change the subject!" "No matter how strong it is, after ten years, there must be two years of bad luck. This is the law of heaven and earth." "What do you mean?" Hideyoshi couldn't guess what Rikyu wanted to say.San Cheng and Xuan Yi also looked at each other in blank dismay. Rikyu came prepared!Hideyoshi was stabbed by these unexpected words, and his heart shuddered. Lixiu seemed to have calculated it carefully, and continued in a steady voice: "No one can change the laws of heaven and earth. Just like the sun rises and sets at night, there are days and nights in a person's life. At that time, they will be defeated. The defeat of Mitsuhide and Singer is their bad luck. At that time, the adults were on the contrary, struggling in the quagmire of attacking China for several years, and finally ushered in the dawn. In the next ten years, God The Buddha has always been with you, and you will succeed in everything you do during this time. But now you will slowly enter the night, as evidenced by the loss of Da Nayan Hideo. In this year, if you indulge in women, what will happen? Therefore Your Excellency must be cautious and make some preparations for the coming day. Lord Zhibu and Lord Fayin also have this kind of mood and guard by your side." Hideyoshi was dumbfounded, unable to speak for a while.