When Tora Chiyo inquired from Tai Lian Mencha about the spiritual power of the rice rope, Tai Lian Men Cha smiled slightly and stared at him with eyes that seemed to see through everything in the world. It was not until Tora Chiyo became unable to resist that he spoke softly.
: "The poor monk is indeed very familiar with the power of Iizawa Gongen. In fact, this Iizawa authority is the Fudo Myooh who is the incarnation of the Great Sun Tathagata. He came to the Iizawa Mountain in Shinano Province and transformed into the image we see again."
From Tai Lian Mencha's description, he knew for the first time that this rice rope Gongen was actually the Buddha, and his admiration in his heart reached a higher level. From Tai Lian Mencha's mouth, he learned about Togakushi, Kosuge and other places.
Iizawa Gongen's magical power is boundless, and various descriptions make Torachiyo so mesmerized that his eyes light up, especially the fact that this Iizawa Gongen is descending on Iizawa Mountain, which is just across the mountain from Mt. Myoko.
One thing can be said to be particularly touching torachiyo.
According to legend, the founder of Mount Iizawa was the lord of Hagino Castle in the Kamakura period, Ito Chunō. This Itochu Nōsaku himself was a very powerful Shugendo master. Later, he promoted Iinō Gongen under the name Sennicitao.
It is famous for its reputation, and there are still remains of the Sennicitafu Yashiki on the way to the southern hiking trail of Mt. Iinawa.
Kira Yoshitoki was still confused after listening to it for a while. It wasn't until he saw the portrait of Iizawa Goshi collected by Masatora Uesugi that he understood what was going on. The so-called Japanese gods, especially the god called Gongen, are usually represented by
The image of several gods and Buddhas is merged, among which the rice rope Gon appears is more complex. It can be said that on the basis of the local Fudo Myooh, Garuda Tengu (Crow Tengu) and Tazuni Ten's mount are added.
(Fox), Uga God (wound with snakes) and other images, this is clearly shown in his portraits.
A Garuda Ten holding a sword and a silk rope like Fudo Myooh is riding on the back of the fox. The fox's limbs are entangled with snakes. Iisho Gon will also transform into Marishiten according to the situation.
The victorious Ksitigarbha, the Three Treasures Aragami, etc. have shown great power in their various magical powers, especially in terms of victory, so they are popular in this era.
What the young Tora Chiyo most urgently needs is peace and stability, to restore order in Echigo and maintain the political status of the Nagao family in Fuchu. All of this is inseparable from the power of the powerful. His father is so powerful because he lost his allies.
Supporting the difficult victory at one-third of the original level, as long as he can become an invincible samurai, he can regain the glory created by his father. This is the fundamental reason why Uesugi Masatora believes in Iinawa authority.
In fact, Takeda Shingen had an Iizawa hall for spiritual practice in Tsuzakikan. In addition, the offerings he made to Mount Koya included an image of Iizawa's authority and a "Book of Iizawa Dharma Steps" for practice.
Books, and in addition, there was a monk named Jungen in Kanto who was moved by the appearance of Iizawa Gon in Mount Takao, so Hojo Ujiyasuya protected the Takao Mountain Yakuo Hall.
However, the beliefs of both of them are half-truths and half-falsities. It is better to believe them than to believe them. At that time, Uesugi Masatora's beliefs were very pious and serious. Among them, there was a "Iishang" among the cultivation valves under Iizawa's authority.
"Users", the practitioners of Iizawa seal the monsters called "Iigo" or "Guanhu" in bamboo tubes, carry them with them and whisper to them to do things. It is said that Hosokawa Masamoto practices this method and can stand in the air.
He used all kinds of "magic". However, his "magic" could not save his own life, and he cultivated himself to death in the end.
Tora Chiyo did not encounter such a situation at the time. Tai Lian Mencha was not one of those favored men around Hosokawa Masamoto. Although he encouraged the young Tora Chiyo to establish a devout belief, he was faced with the problem of obsession and sobriety.
On the article, he still warned seriously: "Even in Zen, there is a kind of Zen disease. Sometimes you will see strange illusions, and sometimes you will be possessed by something, thinking that you have obtained the true magic. In fact, those people are far from the true understanding.
Far away, so if you are not careful with this kind of secret method, people will stray into the evil ways. Please be careful to deal with the evil ways like Fan Gangzhi and others."
It was precisely because of Tai Lian Mencha's timely notification that Tora Chiyo, who was still young at that time, did not fall into the wrong path. Under his guidance, he only focused on meditating and reciting mantras to strengthen his firm will, and he was determined to deal with all kinds of suffering.
Only by abandoning the practice methods and the evil ways and evil ways can he achieve the achievement he has entered.
When it comes to this paragraph, Masatora Uesugi will inevitably boast about it. He attributes his keenness and determination to his invincibility in battles due to his faith, piety and strong will. If it were just this, it would not matter, but there are no restrictions on practicing other precepts of this school, except for one
However, just like the precepts of the Zen sect, one must abstain from sex, otherwise the power of the rice rope authority will not be effective.
Kira Yoshishi frowned and said, "So, brother, do you want to make a rule that you will not break in your life?"
"Yes, all contact with women must be avoided. In the 21st year of Astronomy, I went to Luo. After meeting you in Kyoto, I traveled to Kinei. Once when I visited Yamashina to enjoy the scenery, I met a young aristocratic woman who stopped me.
On my way there, I said she wanted to talk to a nearby monastery because she admired my style. I saw her frivolous behavior and refused sternly. I have always adhered to the precepts that I did not break. Among the five precepts, except for the precept of killing, I had to break it. I still adhere to the other four precepts.
, drinking has also been given up.”
Listening to Masatora Uesugi talking about what happened when he first entered Rinsenji Temple, he once bumped into a guest who was staying overnight in the temple, Yuanyu Yamabushi, drinking secretly. Faced with the questioning of the still young Tora Chiyo, the dirty Yuanyu Yamabushi shamelessly shook his empty wine.
Bottle, belching wine, he said: "Drinking is actually not a big deal. Women are the most terrifying things in the world. Do you understand, little novice?"
Tora Chiyo shook his head in confusion. He had a mother and a sister and didn't understand what was so scary. Na Yunyou Shanfu staggered over and said with a big smile: "The poor monk doesn't understand even if he wants to come to the young novice. The young novice doesn't understand yet."
Go back to sleep? Forget it, I’ll tell you because you are such a persistent adopted son! The most terrifying thing about women is that they affect the minds of outsiders like us. It is said that each of them is like a Bodhisattva on the outside and a Yaksha evil ghost on the inside. Even the poor
The monk's master was also very afraid when he mentioned them! It is said that each of them has a magic that can melt the hearts of tough men."
At that time, Tora Chiyo regarded him as a crazy monk and forgot all these strange theories. He only vaguely remembered the words "melting heart", so that whenever he met a woman, he would always think of it.
This incident will be unforgettable for a long time. When Kira Yoshi heard this theory, he couldn't help but laugh. Is this the Japanese Warring States version of "women are tigers"? I guess that crazy Yamabushi monk has never touched a woman. That's why he passed on the legend of his master.
What came down was regarded as a guide, but it accidentally left some traces on Masatora Uesugi's childhood.
Kira Yoshishi didn't believe that this little psychological shadow would cause him to change his mentality, so he asked: "If it's just like this, my brother won't be so persistent, right?"
"Absolutely not. There is another thing that has a great impact on me. I remember that it was after I returned to the common name of Nagao Heizan Kagetora and went to Tochio Castle to serve as the lord. The first month of the 16th year of Astronomy happened to be the day when I took the title of lord of Tochio Castle.
I returned to Kasugayama Castle to visit my brother Harukage. I was only seventeen years old at the time, and one day when I was visiting my brother, I happened to encounter him hanging out with his concubine, so I decided to retreat..." Masatora Uesugi was a little unhappy when he said this.
It turned out that he had an audience with Nagao Harukei at Kasugayama Castle, but when he came to the castle tower, he saw Nagao Harukei doing that kind of thing with the side room. When he came in, he not only did not restrain himself, but even pulled the side room in front of him.
Turning out from under the quilt, he stretched out his hand to caress the plump peaks on his chest, while speaking frivolous words to Nagao Kagetora.
The side room actually felt proud instead of being ashamed. He chuckled and glanced at the stunned Nagao Kagetora, twisting his body and ogling him non-stop. He also put his lips close to Nagao Kagetora's mouth.
Kissing each other, the two laughed and laughed, which completely aroused Nagao Kagetora's anger. He had never seen such a shameless, self-respecting woman, so he didn't care what Nagao Harukage said, and waved his sleeves with anger.
Leaving in a hurry.
That night, Nagao Kagetora was so drunk that he faced the cold moonlight and thought about the wandering monk he met several years ago. The alarmist words he once said resurfaced again, and he recalled that his brother was with the side room.
The frivolous words and deeds when doing things between men and women, but actually doing such things in front of him, his words and actions can really melt the heart.
Who would have thought that Nagao Harukage, who was not in good health, would waste so much of the world on the bed. As his father’s eldest son, he would behave in such a self-destructive and demeaning manner. Looking back at Nagao Harukage
Seeing the scene, he couldn't help but put on his eyes with compassion. There was a lingering gloominess on Nagao Harukage's pale and swollen face.
"At that time, I felt that women are such an elusive thing! There are such despicable women who can do such things in front of outsiders and still wink at outsiders. I really can't imagine that all the women in the world will be like my brother's concubine.
Would a loving mother and a dignified sister behave like that? No! They would definitely not behave like this! But if Alang and I behave like this, would she mind doing such a thing? What if she does the same thing?
I'm really afraid that I won't be able to bear it mentally... Since the gods and Buddhas have established the Five Precepts and the rules prohibit sexual intercourse with women, then I will simply ban him and not touch them!"
Masatora Uesugi picked up the rosary and softly recited the name of the Buddha. His solemn and solemn expression showed that he really thought so. Yoshitoki Kira finally understood what happened to his brother. It turned out that there were too many shadows left behind when he was young. In addition,
He is also a paranoid fanatic, so he simply persists.
After staring at Masatora Uesugi and reciting sutras for a long time, Kira Yoshi sighed and said: "Brother, you are wrong to think so. Sexual intercourse between men and women is a courtesy of human relations. Without this courtesy, there will be no heirs to reproduce. Brother, I think there is a yin and yang between heaven and earth."
Economy, animals must mate and produce offspring, plants must bloom beautiful and fragrant flowers, spread pollen and produce seeds, we humans are the spirit of all things, and so are the growth of all things.”
"Since the desire of human relations is only for the continuation of the family line, why is my brother still addicted to it? I don't care about the crisis of my Nagao family's family business and do such dirty things all day long. There is no one around my brother.
A decent and good woman, who doesn’t know how to respect herself and doesn’t understand that a woman from the samurai family should always be admonished, yet she made a disgusting expression at me. I have never seen such a despicable woman! Huh!" The evil spirit in Masatora Uesugi’s chest finally came to an end.
To express it, he has never told anyone his inner thoughts for so many years. It’s not that he is closed-minded, it’s just that it’s not convenient for him to say these words. People who are qualified to listen cannot speak, and people who can listen are not qualified to listen to his words.
If it hadn't been for Kira Yoshitoki, who had the same level of military and strategic skills as himself, whose vision and means of political strategy were far beyond his imagination, and who was also his sister-in-law's best friend and the complicated relationship between his lord and his subordinates, he would never have opened his heart.
It's like pouring out all these thoughts that have been sealed for many years.
Kira Yoshitsune understood what he was thinking, but he had to continue to persuade him when the matter came to pass. He said patiently: "It is not advisable to be obsessed with sexual intercourse and abandon the obligation of being a household supervisor. But we cannot be biased in thinking that such disgusting behavior between men and women is not possible. Qingyanyuan
My sister and I will definitely be sad if I know you think this way."
"So I never mentioned it in front of my mother and sister. After all, I am no longer the Tora Chiyo I used to be. I don't want them to worry about this anymore..." Masatora Uesugi turned to him and said: "Today we will only talk about family matters.
I'll be more generous and still call you righteous! I hope you don't tell anyone these words. I will try my best to deal with Alang's matter. Originally, I liked her to be paired with Chaoxin, but Chaoxin only has to marry her.
I can give it up."
Knowing that his brother-in-law had already said this, if he wanted to force the match, he would not write well. Just thinking of Torahime's sigh and Alang's leaving figure, Kira Yoshiki decided to persuade him one last time.
, tried hard to persuade him and said: "Brother, haven't you ever thought about leaving a son and a half to carry on the family line? I know there is a way to get a child without letting my brother break the precepts."
Masatora Uesugi's face changed when he heard this, thinking that he was trying to persuade him to use a "magic" method similar to that used by Masamoto Hosokawa, so he persuaded him earnestly: "I have never heard of a method to produce children without being intimate with women, so this
The method must be related to evil ways. As a member of the famous shogunate, you must not get involved in such evil ways!"
"Uh...how could I touch those evil spells? It's just this one." Kira Yoshihi shrugged helplessly to show his innocence.
"Regardless of whether this method is true or false, I will not try it. There is no need to repeat this matter." Masatora Uesugi closed his eyes and recited Buddhist scriptures. Kira Yoshitsune sometimes tried to persuade him, but he was still asking for trouble. He was about to get up.
When I left, I was stopped by him and said: "My mentor has passed away. The ninth master of the Chexiu Sect who gave me the ordination and the title of Dharma has also passed away. I have no worries anymore and am determined to go to Luo to Mount Koya one day to concentrate on seeking blessings."
With the blessings of the Samantabhadra, bless me Echigo, bless the Ashikaga family of the Lord, be invincible in battle, and have a long-lasting military fortune!"
"Bishamonten, are you going to convert to the Shingon sect, brother?" Kira Yoshitsune frowned deeply, and then said with a smile: "I understand, so I asked him to write a letter to the Kyoto King Gokokuji Temple to invite him.
The eminent monk has committed suicide for my brother, and please invite some Bishamonten from Koyasan Kongobu Temple! The war is urgent and it is not appropriate for my brother to leave for Kyoto, and Miyoshi Chokei will certainly not allow my brother to cross the border safely."
Masatora Uesugi didn't expect his attitude, and asked in surprise: "With Jingping in charge now, it should be a time to diligently repair government affairs and appease the people of the country. How come there are new actions this year?"
"To appease the people of the country, we can start a war at the same time by diligently repairing internal affairs. The troubled times have not yet ended, and we cannot settle for temporary wealth." Kira Yoshihide stood up and walked to the terrace and opened the paper door, and the cold wind slipped in through the crack in the door.
, looking at the desolate and white winter scenery below the city, he said calmly: "Some things have to be done sooner or later. It is also time for my brother to handle his position as the leader of Kanto. The Uesugi family's family property in Kanto still needs my brother to take it back."
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At the end of the winter of this year, Katsuhime's letter was delivered to Kasugayama Castle. The familiar Juanxiu handwriting was like cheerful notes, representing the joy in the heart of the owner of the letter. She happily told Kiragi in the letter that she would soon be promoted.
Becoming an uncle, when she wrote the letter, it was still the beginning of the first lunar month, and the little life in her belly was almost seven months old. She also congratulated Kira Yoshi for the birth of her legitimate son, and happily expressed that she was also an aunt.
Also included in the letter was a handwritten letter from Konoe's predecessor. He wrote in a straight and straight regular script, which resembled a king's body but had a distinctive style. He had the demeanor of a great master. Yoshitoki Kira had great respect for these professional ministers.
The intellectuals admired them very much. Although they had made great achievements in practicing calligraphy diligently, they were worse than the ministers who just splashed out calligraphy all day long.
In his letter, Konoe Senji talked about major events at court, including an example of admonishing Ashikaga Yoshiteru to be cautious and patient. He said that when the shogunate was revitalized, it was the time to continue to be prestige and benevolent to the great names of various countries, such as the repair doctor Miyoshi.
The powerful people can be allowed to take charge of the leadership, recruit high-ranking officials in Kyoto and promise generous salaries to win over people's hearts.
His Highness Gongfang shows his favor. It would be a good thing if Dr. Sanhao accepts the offer and enters Luo Fenggong. If he has ulterior motives and does not want to enter Luo Fenggong, he will lose the excuse to control Kyoto. Next time, he will plan to go to Luo to control Kyoto.
, I'm afraid I have to make new plans and wait for the opportunity, which can give the shogunate a few more years of breathing space.
However, Ashikaga Yoshiteru was very dissatisfied with Konoe Senji's view. He felt that this view was too weak and unrealistic. He bluntly said that his eight thousand tiger soldiers were guarding Kyōro. There were tens of thousands of Omi's troops outside at any time. Miyoshi repair doctor and several
If the army does not come, then if he dares to come and keep it, he will never come back. In his words, it seems that Kira Yoshi's achievements during the time are attributed to him, which is the reason why he is a wise and powerful person who can see everything in all directions.
Not only did Konoe Senji's persuasion fail, but he was persuaded by Ashikaga Yoshiki, telling him that now that the Miyoshi repairman had been defeated by the shogunate twice, he was already frightened. If you look closely, the Miyoshi family defeated the Hatakeyama family and still did not dare to go to Luo.
Knowing that Dr. Miyoshi's fear of the shogunate has been deeply rooted in his bones, the reputation of the shogunate is so powerful now. All he needs to do is guard the mountain castle.
Konoe was very disappointed with the attitude of the shogunate and Ashikaga Yoshiteru. He lamented that the shogunate was in the ascendant but the prince fell into complacency. It is said that he once compared himself with Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the Nijō Imperial Palace. During the period when the shogunate was the most powerful, he was worthy of being entrusted to the public.
There are only more than 10,000 people, and now there are more than 8,000 soldiers directly under the Nijo Imperial Palace. He is not far away from the goal of Rokuonin. Hearing this news, Konoe Senji further increased his pessimism about the shogunate.
manner.
Kira Yoshi smiled softly and taunted in a low voice: "Oh? Half of the eight thousand tigers are ronin in Kyoto who are looking for a living, and the other half are gang members of the thirty-six families in the Yamacheng Kingdom. These people are used to resist the elite divisions of Sanzhu.
Really? His Highness Kōkata really has lofty ambitions. In comparison, Yu worked hard for several months on Kawanaka Island to defeat the Takeda Army, but it was much worse. Fortunately, His Highness Kōkata did not set out to conquer the mountain city and seize the greatness of Settsu Country.
Ambition, otherwise I will really be embarrassed."
He still remembers the blow from the strong-willed general. Over the years, he occasionally thinks back and seems to feel the pain in his forehead. He has never received a single scratch since he was a child, even during the attack on Kawanakajima. Only that
The pride in my heart was shattered by the vase at Nijo Imperial Palace for the first time. His oath, his support, and his loyalty were so cheap at that moment. The general's ruthlessness and unrighteousness were completely exposed at this moment. How could such a method not make people feel chilling.
Thanks to that blow, he woke up. If he was still struggling with whether to be a loyal minister or a monarch before that, then there was no hesitation from then on. The kindness between him and Ashikaga Yoshiki was all repaid.
Qing, he does not owe anything to the shogunate or Ashikaga Yoshiki. He respectfully presents gold, silver and copper coins every year just to buy a good reputation. As for getting close to the shogunate, it is not necessary. Otherwise, how could he not return to Kyoto in six years?
Woolen cloth?
The laments written by Konoe's predecessor are really regrettable. A clear-headed and lofty minister, Guan Baizuo, happened to meet a shogunate who was ambitious and talented, and the two of them were sworn brothers who were married to each other for two generations.
Because of the relationship, Konoe Senji wanted to do something for the shogunate, but Ashikaga Yoshiteru still didn't understand him. He always thought that the minister was incapable of strategy, but how did he know that he was smarter than others?
"But this is just right! Doesn't His Majesty's actions in this way eliminate my hesitation? The Miyoshi family's choice to attack the Hatakeyama family in Kawachi was probably premeditated. Conquering the Kawachi Kingdom can not only eliminate a powerful enemy in Kinei, but also
As a military exercise before going to Luo, such an obvious signal can be ignored by His Highness the Shogunate. How should I say this? It’s okay not to mention it!"
Kira Yoshitoki had been planning for a long time and then issued an order to Omi Sakamoto, ordering Nakajo Tokihide and other generals to intensify military training, which would be put into use soon. Matsui Masayuki, Odate Harutada and other followers stepped up their penetration of Ritai County to ensure that
Xinjun's operation will be rock solid within two to three years, and it must not be allowed to be coveted by the Rokkaku family or other famous names.
Behind this order was a secret order passed through the Ninja Army to the Hattori Warden, and then to Nakajo Tokihide, asking him to carefully deal with the changes in the Kinai. If the shogunate recruited him, he could be ordered to go to Fushimi Mountain to garrison, and then proceed again according to the war situation.
Make a corresponding judgment. There are no hard requirements for this. There is only one that must protect Omi's main force from serious damage.
Ever since the appearance of Kira Yoshitsune caused Miyoshi Nagakei to suffer the secret loss of underestimating the enemy twice in a row, the Miyoshi repairman had endured for six years and refused to touch the fat man in Kyoto. He would rather be ridiculed by the world than to endure it.
Fa, this mind is the best in the world. He spent six years in the world to re-establish the military service account, establish the law of dividing the country and initially integrate the Miyoshi family into the Warring States Daimyo. His legitimate son Miyoshi Yoshihiro has grown up, and now he has reorganized a family.
He is an elite division. When he shows his sharp fangs again, the war in Kinei will slowly begin again. (To be continued...)
ps: Some anecdotes about JJ say this, so don’t listen to it.
