Many years ago, he once made fun of Ashikaga Yoshiki's calligraphy, which is not about writing but about using a tachi to cut people. At first glance, the sharpness of the font makes people feel refreshing and shocking. After looking at it for a long time, you will feel that the writing of this character is somewhat a bit awkward.
The meaning of "hard, steep and urgent" definitely cannot be regarded as a masterpiece of calligraphy masters, but just an amateur who is usually good at writing.
I didn't have the intention to appreciate his handwriting. I looked at it carefully and chuckled after a while: "His Royal Highness the General really agreed!"
Namioka Tōfō was keenly aware of the change in Kiragi's title, and asked hurriedly: "What does Mr. Kōkata mean?"
Kira Yoshitoki stood up slowly, looked down at the retainers in the large room, raised the royal book and read loudly: "I hereby order Ashikaga Kamisuzaburo Saburo Yoshitoki to ascend the throne of Ashikaga Rianjizhong, and to be called the successor of the Kanto Ashikaga clan with the name Ashikaga Miao.
Sozuo, for the sake of the shogunate to guard the Hirabu domain of the Eastern Kingdom, must not neglect the feudal lord, and continue to take charge of all affairs in Kanto. The conditions must not be violated. It remains as it is. On October 24, the fourth year of Eiroku, Ashikaga Minister of Internal Affairs Yoshiki."
Suddenly, there was a dull thunder, and the rumbling thunder seemed to be a decree from Takamagahara, which happened to suppress Kiragi's words. The cold wind blew into the vast space, and the samurai who was sitting upright couldn't help but shudder.
People suddenly realized that the sky had become dark without knowing it, and the north wind was howling, mixed with endless chill and little snowflakes, bringing the chill of winter.
"Boom!"
A bright bolt of lightning fell and illuminated the gloomy sky. Dots of crystal snowflakes fell with the icy wind. Many ministers in the large room looked at Kira Yoshitsune with fear and stood in the middle of the room holding the imperial book high, with expressions on their faces.
She looked at him in shock and disbelief, her eyes looking at him as if she was doubting whether he was a human or not at all.
"Kongfang stands, winter thunder falls, this is the decree of the gods and Buddhas to Kantō! A co-lord is born in Kantō!" Honda Tokimasa suddenly stood up and shouted: "Everyone, please pay your respects to His Highness Kōkō at once!
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"Ah!" The samurai stood up in panic, waving their sleeves and bowing: "I'll wait to see His Highness Kokata! I wish the Ashikaga family a long military fortune!"
Akechi Mitsuhide didn't expect that he could have the effect of following his words. He was frightened by the thunder and hurriedly bowed and saluted. Ancient people in the Middle Ages, both at home and abroad, had a bit of superstition. For example, when ancient Chinese monarchs were born, they were either red light or purple mist.
There is a similar saying in ancient Japan. For example, two tits fell down from Ashikaga Takauji's oil, one landed on his shoulder, and the other landed on the handle of the ladle and stopped.
This is a superstitious era that worships gods and Buddhas. It is believed that the person destined by destiny can save the troubled times and calm the world. The birth of the Ashikaga family is exactly in line with people's good vision of praying for peace in troubled times. The words and deeds of the town master and even his personal
The hobby has quietly become a samurai style. The samurai in Kanto regard this as the embodiment of Kyoto culture to a certain extent.
So when the winter thunder, which had not been seen for decades, suddenly exploded, it happened to appear just as he finished speaking. If people didn't think of it as some mysterious force at work, then there would be something wrong. Needless to say,
The Kanto warriors present had no doubts about the miraculous power of Lord Jinfu, and even Akechi Mitsuhide and the accompanying shogunate envoys also believed that this must be the will of gods and Buddhas.
Langang Toutang stood up and encouraged excitedly: "The thunder that was heard just now was the will of the gods and Buddhas. It was the order of the general. It was also the destiny of heaven! Please cheer up and offer your loyalty as a minister to His Highness.
heart!"
Kira Yoshi held the royal book in his hand and stared at the thick clouds outside Ohiroma in a daze. This was the first snowfall since the beginning of winter in Edo Castle. The muffled thunder on the horizon suddenly appeared and then disappeared until the sound of congratulations gradually faded away.
He was silent for a moment and sighed secretly: "Is this the fate of God or... is it really the fate of God that He Guandong has been responsible for hundreds of millions of years?"
The news that Ashikaga Yoshiteru once again raised his family status for Kira Yoshitoki and officially added the Ashikaga family to the Ashikaga Shogun family and the family members overnight spread throughout Kanto. Along with this news, there was a sudden winter thunderstorm that day.
The peasants who were busy outside Edo Castle knew very well about the rumor that the words had been released, and when they heard that it was the official's words, they all left their servants behind and knelt down with their hands clasped together to pray to the gods and Buddhas.
I hope that His Royal Highness can put an end to the war in Kanto that has lasted for more than 150 years.
This news was like a thunderbolt from the blue for the samurai family who still stubbornly resisted the Kira family. Ashikaga Fujimasa was captured and imprisoned on Sado Island, which had already caused them to lose their rightful name. The transformation of the Kira family into the Ashikaga family meant that the shogunate supported his actions in Kanto. Now,
The options available to the Kanto samurai became even narrower. Many samurai began to doubt the meaning of their persistence.
The grand hall of Hitachi Kingdom's Ota Castle was solemn and solemn. The family members sitting in rows all looked as if they were mourning for their heirs, and they were as listless as eggplants beaten by frost. Yoshiaki Satake said in frustration: "Change the Miao name to Ashikaga, and three months later in Kamama
The enthronement ceremony was held at Kuratsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine... It seems that my family made the wrong bet! The father-in-law, who cannot afford to support me, has put my Satake family in a dilemma."
The corners of Wada Akiwei's lips were slightly raised, and he said with a grin that was not a smile: "My lord, it is not too late to take the opportunity to change your past mistakes. For the present, we should rein in your plans. It is best to go to Edo to see His Highness the Lord to ask for forgiveness, so as not to wait until the Lord."
After His Highness Fang ascends the throne, if he attacks our Satake family, there will be a danger of annihilation! My lord must not want to be the last generation governor of the Satake family!"
"How dare you sweep up the ministers! Is it the duty of a minister to make irresponsible remarks about the governor of the house?" The young Satake Yoshizhong, who is not tall but powerful, opened his eyes and scolded Wada Akiwei, the elder of the family who has a strong voice, for actually saying this
A veteran minister who had been tested for a long time did not dare to raise his head after being scolded. A talented family minister who was able to control the arrogance at a young age has quite a bit of the temperament of a tiger general from the Eastern Kingdom.
Now it is just the first roar of the tiger, and it cannot be said to have much deterrence. At least it cannot threaten the will of several important ministers. Seeing Wada Akira's angry behavior, he hurriedly smiled and smoothed things over: "Sweep the department.
Suke's original intention is not to be disrespectful to the lord. Our Satake family is prospering day by day under the governance of our lord. However, sometimes we still need to make adjustments. For example, the current situation is very unfavorable to our Satake family. His Highness the Shogunate has given his acquiescence and full strength.
You must understand the difference in support!"
"That's right! Don't forget the lessons learned from the Yuki War a hundred and twenty years ago, and the Yuki War that just ended. It's an important revelation!" Wada Akira was not too embarrassed to groan.
He was happy. If other samurai were scolded like this in front of their faces, they might have left the table and gone home to prepare for the serious matter of rebellion. The main reason why he could endure it was because the task assigned to him by the Ashikaga family was very important.
Satake Yoshitaka said dissatisfiedly: "The Battle of Yuki! Why are you mentioning him again! Isn't that the old almanac from more than a hundred years ago? Why are you mentioning him..."
"Hey! It's wrong for you to say that, Young Master. I, the Kanto samurai, are not people who have forgotten their ancestors. There is a famous saying in the Ming Dynasty, a teacher who never forgets his past and his future, which means he cannot forget the past." Satake Nemoto interrupted. It was Yoshigeage's complaints that made the young samurai come out of his complacent circle.
Satake Yoshishige keenly discovered that the clan retainers were very disapproving of his statement. He was still young and did not understand how much impact the Ekyo Rebellion and the Yuki War had on the Kanto samurai family. This impact almost changed the entire Kanto samurai family. The collective will of the group has indirectly influenced the unique development direction of the current Kanto political situation.
The Eternal Rebellion is a thorn deeply rooted in the heart of every Kanto samurai. The Ashikaga Mochi clan is the co-lord of Kanto and has a high prestige. He is also the adopted son of Ashikaga Yoshinori and was promised to be a strong candidate for the general to conquer the barbarians. It can be said that He was a strong monarch who wanted to win wind and rain, but such a strong prince was strangled to death by the shogunate's army just because of an unfounded charge of treason.
The Kanto samurai have deeply hated the shogunate since then. The unkind Ashikaga Shogun family raised the butcher knife against Kanto again and again. The essential reason for the recurrence of the Kyouto Rebellion and the Eternal Rebellion is the shogunate's treatment of the Kanto samurai family. His prejudice, especially his malice towards the Ashikaga Shigei clan, is not reduced by half. Of course, Furukawa also hates the Shogunate.
Before the Ekei Rebellion, it was an attempt by the Kamakura Duke to compete for the position of shogun. No matter how deeply the Ashikaga Mochi clan resented the Muromachi shogunate, they never thought of raising a rebellion. They just sulked like a child and replaced it for their son. Ashikaga Yoshihisa, and gave him the title of Hachiman Taro when he was in the original server, just to deal with his own family leader Uesugi Kenmi.
The Battle of Yuki one hundred and twenty years ago made the Kanto samurai realize that the shogunate was unstoppable. From then on, the Kanto samurai family never thought of supporting Koga Furukawa to compete for the shogunate. One hundred and twenty years ago, exactly two months apart. , another battle at Yuki ended with the shogunate's Ashikaga Kamisaki Saburo Yoshitoki crushing and winning, once again revealing a truth to the Kanto samurai, the shogunate was not something that the Kanto samurai could resist.
The significance of Ashikaga Yoshitoki's imminent ascendance to the throne of the Kanto Kōkō is extraordinary. This in itself is sending a friendly signal to the Kanto samurai, using actions to tell the Kanto samurai that they have no plans to completely break up. Kanto is still the Kanto of the Kanto samurai. , Kanto Kōkō is still the Kanto Kōkō of the Ashikaga family, the rules remain unchanged and the relationship remains unchanged, but the allegiance is changed from Ashikaga Fujimasa to Ashikaga Yoshitoki.
This is a step and an olive branch, building a fast passage to Kamakura for the Kanto samurai family. As long as you come to Kamakura to see him attend his inauguration ceremony of the Kanto Duke, the status of monarch and minister will be established in a silent tacit understanding. , if you send another oath, the Kanto samurai will still be in charge of their own Kanto.
As for whether Ashikaga Yoshitoki was a Kanto samurai or not, it doesn't matter at all. Ashikaga Motoji, the second son of Ashikaga Takauji, was the first Kamakura Kōkō. He himself was a samurai who was born and raised in Kyoto. I didn't see the Kanto samurai because Ashikaga Motoji was not from Kanto. What made things worse was that after the Southern Dynasty general Nitta Yoshihiro was killed in battle, he quickly joined the Ashikaga Moto family and became a hawk dog.
If you study more closely, you will find that the Seiwa Genji and the Kanbu Taira, the ancestors of the samurai family, were also patrons of the emperor in Kyoto and spread to Kinai, Kanto and the entire world.
The party and other samurai families all came from Kyoto. The samurai who were purely from Kanto had long been eliminated and assimilated by these conquerors. What right did they have to question whether Ashikaga Yoshitoki was from Kanto samurai?