The Minamoto brothers were arrested by the Taira family, Onimumaru Minamoto Yoritomo was exiled to Hirudo Island, and Ushiwakamaru Minamoto Yoshitsune was fostered in Anshan Temple.
The brothers, who had eaten a bunch of glutinous rice balls together in a wild temple, were now separated and would never see each other again.
At the end of the Heian period, Japan was completely controlled by the Taira family.
Logically speaking, they should never succeed again. But in such an environment, both Yuan brothers showed their extraordinary talents, and each started a magnificent and legendary life in that era.
Ushiwakamaru has been living in Anshan Temple since he was seven years old. By chance, he met the great demon "Anshan Tengu" one night in Sensheng Valley.
But instead of killing Ushiwakamaru, the Anshan Tengu accepted him as his disciple and taught him martial arts.
Later, he often escaped to Tengu at night to learn martial arts. Not only did he escape at night to practice martial arts, but he also plotted to overthrow the Taira family.
Ushiwakamaru is a true disciple of Kishin.
The inheritance from ghosts and gods made his strength soar. It is said that when Ushiwaka was 11 years old, on his way back to the temple from night training, he met a brave monk named Musashibo Benkei blocking the way while passing Gojo Ohashi.
Benkei was going on a "sword hunt" at the time. Whenever he saw the tachi on the samurai's body, he would ask for a duel. Before he met Ushiwakamaru, he had already snatched 999 tachi.
The monk fell in love with Ushiwakamaru's sword and repeated his old skills. Unexpectedly, Ushiwakamaru was very powerful in martial arts and as light as a swallow. Although Benkei was brave and brave, he was restrained everywhere and suffered repeated setbacks. Ushiwakamaru, who used softness to overcome strength, let his physical strength
Benkei, who was extraordinary and always relied on bravery, was convinced by the defeat. From then on, Benkei followed Ushiwaka around, riding for him.
This "Ichidashi (one-on-one duel)" that took place on the Gojo Bridge is still sung by future generations.
At only 11 years old, he was able to challenge the mighty Han warrior monks. You can only imagine how strong Ushiwakamaru, who was trained as a ghost and god, was.
Five more years later, Ushiwakamaru, who was growing rapidly, said goodbye to his mentor, the Anshan Tengu, and completely got rid of the control of Anshan Temple. He fled to Oshu and joined the Fujiwara clan.
The Fujiwara clan and the Minamoto clan are in-laws.
Ushiwakamaru's eldest mother was the wife of his father, Minamoto Yoshitomo, and his third brother, Minamoto Yoritomo's biological mother, Yura Gozen, was from the Fujiwara family.
Although Ushiwakamaru was a bastard born by a concubine, this did not hinder his relationship with the Fujiwara clan.
The head of the Fujiwara family, Fujiwara Hidehiro, appreciated this junior very much and provided him with adequate protection.
Moreover, it is said that Fujiwara Hidehiro dreamed of a golden dove flying in a few days before Ushiwakamaru arrived, and the dove was the messenger of the Genji God Hachiman, so he regarded it as a great good omen, and he was even more convinced that Ushiwakamaru would achieve great things.
Because he was fostered in a Buddhist temple and was forced to become a monk, Ushiwakamaru had no secular identity before. Under the witness of the Fujiwara clan of the Qi clan, he recognized his ancestors and returned to the clan. He officially changed his surname back to Minamoto and changed his name to Minamotokuro Yoshitsune.
At that time, it was the end of the Heian period, and Japan was still an era where humans and monsters coexisted. With the support of the Fujiwara family, Minamoto Yoshitsune was fighting against evil spirits while accumulating strength, gathering together with his extraordinary abilities and extraordinary personal charm.
A bunch of talented people.
Many legends about bewitching monsters have also been left behind.
Another "Genji" who lived in the spirit-killing world more than a hundred years ago, that is, Minamoto Yorimitsu, the holder of the legendary spirit-killing weapon "Onikiri", was also called "the second source".
So another six years passed.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who was active in the Oshu area, received news from Izu Hirudo Island, concerning his third brother Minamoto Yoritomo.
The brother he loved and admired the most since he was a child, the brother who stole a bunch of glutinous rice balls and gave them to him on the way to escape more than ten years ago, is also not an ordinary person.
For more than ten years, Minamoto Yoritomo worked hard on the remote Hirudo Island, never forgetting his family's feud, and silently accumulating strength.
As a victim of the struggle between the two heroes, the Heiji Rebellion threw him far away from the political whirlpool. He was exiled to the politically and economically backward Izu Peninsula, where he lived a cold and lonely life for a long time. But the life in the wild land nourished him.
It became his tenacity and strong spirit of revenge.
Unlike his brother Minamoto Yoshitsune who is brave and unstoppable, Minamoto Yoritomo's ability is reflected in his machinations and winning over people's hearts.
Hojo Tokimasa, a local tycoon from Izu who originally worked for the Taira family and was responsible for supervising Minamoto Yoritomo's words and deeds, was unexpectedly won over by him and became his loyal brother.
Later, Hojo Tokimasa betrothed his daughter Hojo Masako to Yoritomo, turning him from his brother into his father-in-law.
In Izu, Yoritomo Minamoto saw very clearly the widespread dissatisfaction with the Taira clan in society, and he also deeply understood the lack of people's power and the hunger of the people, as well as the difficulties and desires of the local samurai. He seemed to be entrenched in the wilderness.
The wild wolf of Ara paid close attention to the movements of the Taira clan, analyzed the situation calmly and carefully, and with the support of the Hojo family, he quickly gathered people who were loyal to him.
When he felt that the Taira regime was about to collapse, Minamoto Yoritomo raised his arms and shouted——
"In these two or three years, that Zen sect and its descendants can defeat them!"
Minamoto no Yoritomo raised an army to rebel against the Taira family.
Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was located in Oshu, immediately discussed with the Fujiwara family who protected him, and quickly gathered manpower to respond to his third brother.
Attack the Ping clan and kill their enemies.
"Ping Qingsheng can hold the position of a powerful official in the imperial court, but my third brother cannot?"
Even in the heart of Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was young and energetic at that time and remembered his brother's kindness, he dared to unseat even the emperor, let alone the powerful minister of the Taira family.
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The scenery in the sea of ​​flowers on the other side flickers like a revolving lantern.
Playing back and forth the deeds of the Yuan family brothers who staged a revenge drama——
Battle of Fujigawa, brothers reunited.
"I have never forgotten the revenge of Kiyomori for killing my father and taking my mother. I am willing to work with my brother to destroy my father's enemies!"
Battle of Uji River.
"I am willing to sacrifice my life for my brother! Kuro Yoshitsune, go and behead Minamoto Yoshinaka now, then march westward to annihilate the Taira family!"
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"My Lord Kuro Yoshitsune, once I go into battle, I will be invincible!"
Minamoto Yoshitsune is a natural-born general and possesses the skills of ghosts and gods. Whether he is crusading against the Taira family or helping his brother clear out other anti-peace forces fighting for the world, he is almost invincible.
His retainers such as Musashibo Benkei, who also have ghost-slaying abilities, are not to be underestimated in battlefield prowess.
With Minamoto Yoshitsune active, Minamoto Yoritomo's family was the dominant one among the peace-fighting forces in the world. After the Battle of Yashima, the entire Seto Inland Sea originally controlled by the Taira family was handed over to the samurai of the Genji, Shikoku and other places.
The group also bowed to Genji one by one.
Only five years after the Minamoto brothers started their war, the originally powerful Taira family was already facing the end of their rope.
Soon, the battle advanced to the decisive battle of Genpei.
Before the decisive battle, the Yuan family brothers parted ways.
Minamoto Yoshitsune knelt down next to his brother, and his tone could not conceal his excitement and enthusiasm: "I am about to lead my troops to fight against the Taira family."
Minamoto Yoritomo saw that his younger brother, who could only cry when he was in exile, had transformed from an ignorant child into a majestic general, and he felt naturally moved and happy.
However, Minamoto Yoritomo is now a tycoon in troubled times and the leader of a force. The world is at his fingertips. As long as he wants, there is almost nothing he can't get. He is no longer the guy who wants a bunch of glutinous rice balls.
A down-and-out young man who relies on stealing to get beaten.
Minamoto no Yori looked at his younger brother, and other emotions that were not clear enough flashed in his eyes.
So far, my younger brother's military exploits have been too dazzling.
After pondering for a moment, Minamoto no Yoritomo took off a small, heavy token made of copper from his waist: "Behave well. You are the most proud descendant of the Minamoto family, and your father's spirit in heaven will bless you."
Minamoto Yoshitsune took the token and put it on his waist happily: "For my brother and my father, I will devote myself to this battle!"
Minamoto Yoritomo no longer looked at his younger brother, but looked at the troop of soldiers setting off in the distance.
"Kuroro. When you come back from the war and the world is peaceful, the two of us can talk all night long."
"I will first dream of the day when my brother and I can talk all night long!"
Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was on horseback, was in high spirits, laughed wildly and wildly, and walked away with his whip raised.
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Only one month has passed since the Battle of Yashima.
This defeat not only lost the territory for the Heike, but also the hozens were scattered. The families that had relied on them and provided them with funds and soldiers all left the Heike. The Heike, who were alone and unable to support themselves, fled to Hikoshima in Nagato like a bereaved dog.
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Minamoto Yoshitsune pressed forward step by step, leading the naval forces of Kumano, Harima, and Iyo, and organized the naval forces from various places who had surrendered to the samurai groups. They moved all the way west to Hiko Island, the last base of the Taira family, and led 800 ships.
At this time, the head of the Taira family, Taira Munemori, knew that there was no other way out of this battle except victory.
Only by winning this battle can the Heike gain a breathing space, and can the defecting samurai group fear the power of the Heike again, kneel at his feet with trembling fear, and offer their wealth with trembling hands.
Ping Zongsheng dug out his old base and sent 500 warships to fight.
The two sides faced each other at Danoura.
To be continued...