(PS: The map of Nishi Kinki has been posted to the book review area, author’s talk section)
At noon on February 25, the twelfth year of Tenmon (1543), Myoshinji Temple in the northwest of Kyoto.
Like Kenninji Temple, Myoshinji Temple is also a temple of the Rinzai sect. As the headquarters of the Rinzai Myoshinji sect, it is nicknamed "Shōhozan". It is said that its founder was Hanazono Hoshino.
When Imagawa Yoshimoto was young and Taiyuan Xuezhai was practicing in Kyoto, there were many other places besides Kennin Temple.
The one who stayed the longest was Miaoshinji. And the abbot of Miaoshinji, Daxiu Zongxiu, was full of praise for Imagawa Yoshimoto's talent, so he also interceded with Jōan Ryuuchong and Taiyuan Xuezhai on behalf of Imagawa Yoshimoto.
As an exception, he was allowed to practice on his behalf.
"Master Zongxiu." After Imagawa Yoshimoto saw Daxiu Zongxiu, he immediately bowed politely and thoughtfully, "Master, please forgive me for the long absence. Seeing that you are here and safe is better than anything else."
"Excuse me, Chengfang, I miss you." When Zongxiu saw his beloved disciple after so many years, his old face immediately burst into laughter.
"The handsome young man back then,
In a blink of an eye, I am already the head of the family. Time flies so fast."
"Master, he doesn't look old at all." Imagawa Yoshimoto noticed that Daxiu Zongxiu's man was more gray than a few years ago, but he still said it optimistically and politely.
"Nonsense, monks don't tell lies, I'm too old to be honest." Daxiu Zongxiu sighed and stroked his gray beard with his hand, "Old, old, this abbot of Miaoxin Temple is too old.
It’s so exhausting, I already want to abdicate in favor of others and stay away from this chaotic place in Kyoto.”
"If you don't mind Master Zongxiu, why don't you come to Suruga after you retire?" Imagawa Yoshimoto enthusiastically extended the invitation, "Master Xuezai and Master Lengquan often talk about you."
"Haha, it's hard to say, Master Lengquan. That old guy Xuezhai must have bad intentions. He wants me to go to your place to open a mountain for Suruga's Linji Temple." Daxiu Zongxiu keenly saw through Taiyuan Xuezhai's plan.
trick,
But then he laughed with relief,
"This is because he doesn't want me to have a free day. Let him come and invite me in person.
Don't expect to send Chengfang to do the counting."
"Haha, it all depends on Master Zongxiu's advice." Imagawa Yoshimoto smiled and performed a Buddhist salute.
"It won't delay the appointment of you juniors. You all came to the temple early in the morning. It's not just to see me, an old guy, right?" Daxiu Zongxiu was not too polite and made an "invite" gesture inward.
"They have arrived a long time ago and have prepared tea."
"Excuse me, Master Zongxiu."
He quickly came to the reception room, and he could hear the laughter and laughter inside even though he was far away. Imagawa Yoshimoto seemed to have suddenly returned to the carefree days of his youth. So much so that when the paper door was opened in front of him,
, he hasn’t reacted yet.
"Here we come, the child prodigy Chengfang!" The young man who opened the door laughed and clapped his hands, "We haven't seen you for many years, and the former Yue Chengfang is now His Highness Imagawa, the famous daimyo of Tokaido!"
"Ichijo, please stop making fun of me." Imagawa Yoshimoto also laughed, took off his shoes and walked indoors, "It's not like you don't know that I have no interest in this governor at all."
The young man called "Ichijo" by Imagawa Yoshimoto,
Named Ichijo Kanemasa,
He is the concubine of Lieutenant General Sakonoe Ichibobodichi, and he is from the same family as the Tosa Ichichi family (the famous "Okami" Kanesada Ichijo is from the Tosa Ichichi family). He is dressed in blue.
He has a handsome appearance, but because he was traveling privately, he rarely wore the white face and black teeth makeup - Imagawa Yoshimoto always felt that this official makeup really ruined his beauty.
"Chengfang." The other two people sitting in the room also stood up to welcome Imagawa Yoshimoto when they saw him coming.
The one on the left looks vaguely similar to Imagawa Yoshimoto, and his eyebrows are more delicate than Imagawa Yoshimoto. His name is Nakamikado Notsusuna, and he comes from the famous Fujiwara Kita family Kanshuji-ryu Nakamikado family.
The son of Nobuhide Mikado in Gon Dai's story, who is also the nephew of Shouguini, is related to Imagawa Yoshimoto.
The one on the right has a typical appearance of a minister, but his slightly tough outline tells his experience, and he is also slightly older than Imagawa Yoshimoto and others. His name is Yamashina Yantsugi, and he comes from the Yamashina family, a branch of the Shijo family of the Fujiwara Hoku family.
, has the noble character of the Habayashi family. His father Yamashina Yantsuna is the son-in-law of Nakamikado Xuanyin (the father of Shou Keini and the grandfather of Imagawa Yoshimoto), and he is considered a brother-in-law to the Imagawa family, so Yamashina Yantsugi and Imagawa Yoshimoto
, Nakamon Nobutsuna was also able to gain relatives. (Yamashina Yantsugi was also a well-known public minister during the Warring States Period, and had close relations with various famous families. His diary "Yanji Qingki" also recorded many experiences at that time.)
It is also because of this kinship that the Nakamikado family and the Yamashina family have always been regarded as the agents of the Imagawa family in the court. They will follow the instructions of Shougui Ni and Taiyuan Xuezai to manage the Imagawa family.
"Long time no see." Imagawa Yoshimoto greeted Nakamikado Tsuna and Yamashina Entsugi one by one, and said with emotion, "I almost don't recognize you all."
"I heard from my aunt, Chengfang, that you came to Kyoto once in the fifth year of Tianwen (1536)." Nobutsuna Nakamikado offered tea to Imagawa Yoshimoto with some complaints, "Why don't you come and stay with us for a while?
"
"That time I went to Luo in secret, and someone was chasing me. I was in a hurry to go back to suppress the rebellion. I came and went in a hurry." Imagawa Yoshimoto bowed and apologized to his companions, "I have free time this time, so why not
I will come to see you immediately."
"Is that the reason?" Kanamasa Ichijo came close to Imagawa Yoshimoto and tilted his head. The hat on his head was almost drooping on Imagawa Yoshimoto's shoulders. His slovenly and casual look didn't look like a minister at all, "Why should I?"
I heard that it was Chengfang who met a beautiful woman on your way to Luo last time and had fun all day and night, so you didn’t have time to see us?"
"It's groundless." Imagawa Yoshimoto's face turned red, but he still decisively refuted the rumor.
"It is also said that although you, Chengfang, are married to the daughter of the lord of Kai Kingdom, you still love that woman and hide her in a golden house in the maple forest on the north mountain of Imagawakan. You would often leave your real wife in the empty room and go to the maple forest to spend the night.
." Ichijo Kanemasa came up with another rumor. This time Imagawa Yoshimoto gave up completely and defended himself loudly: "It is empty talk to accuse someone of innocence. Instead of clarifying it for me, you are just making false accusations!"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "So that woman is indeed a real person?" Yamashina Yantsugi on the side also became interested, and asked with the corner of his mouth curled up, "Chengfang might as well give you an accurate confirmation?
Today’s diary has another topic to write about.”
"Forgive me. From now on, every time I go to Luo, I will come to your house to pay homage to you and apologize." Imagawa Yoshimoto clasped his hands together and bowed as if he was admitting defeat.
"Forget it, that means Chengfang owes us a favor." Ichijo Kanemasa accepted it and changed the topic lightly, "Should you do us a favor?"
"Huh?" Imagawa Yoshimoto was a little surprised when he heard this, "I thought you invited me to catch up on old times, but I didn't expect you had something to ask me for?"
"We are all adults now, how can we have any time for pure feelings?" Nobutsuna Nakamikado let out a long sigh and said to Imagawa Yoshimoto apologetically, "Chengfang, I wonder if I can let you meet someone?"
"What do you mean, cousin?" Imagawa Yoshimoto then became serious.
"The court is closed." Nakagomon Nobutsuna gestured behind him, and a somewhat frail middle-aged man slowly appeared from behind the screen - it was none other than Taisei Minister Konoe Ueie (the famous Konoe Maekyuyuki).
father).
"Konoe Prime Minister?" Imagawa Yoshimoto never expected that the Taizheng Minister, who was the most powerful person among the most powerful people but only one person among the old acquaintances, would suddenly appear at the gathering between his old acquaintances. He hurriedly took half a step back and knelt down to salute, "My Lord, Imagawa.
Yoshimoto, I have met Konoe Prime Minister. I did not inform you in advance and did not come to the residence to pay my respects. I am really ashamed and extremely rude. Please atone for your sins!"
If it were placed in the era of Sheguan politics, the Minister of Taizheng would have all the power in the government and the public. Even the leader of the Wu family would have to respect him. Even if you make an appointment half a month in advance, you may not have the chance to meet him. Ordinary five ministers.
You may not have the opportunity to meet the Taizheng Minister once in your life, and even if you encounter him on the road, you have to kneel down and give way, let alone a local samurai like Imagawa Yoshimoto who has no official position in the court.
But in today's troubled times, even the shogunate that has been supporting the imperial court is in turmoil, and the imperial court itself is even more miserable. There is not much left in the manor, and the annual income of the imperial court can only rely on the random contributions of local daimyo, so that nearly half
Ministers were sent out by the imperial court to visit various places, in order to allow them to meet their own daily needs and try their best to raise some funds for the imperial court.
However, a centipede will never die. Even if the imperial court is in peace, it still has the ability to bully chickens and dogs. A high-ranking official position is enough to win the support of many warriors and people in the local area. The imperial court has a long-term
The authority of the past has long been deeply ingrained in people's minds and has formed an inherent concept. Even if the imperial court itself has long since changed, the concept will not change easily. Although those powerful figures who have power over others know in their hearts that the imperial court is no longer good, there is nothing they can do about it.
The common people and the middle and lower class warriors fell into this trap, so they had no choice but to do what they wanted and buy official positions.
However, Konoe Ueie was the Taishei Minister of the current dynasty. He actually met Imagawa Yoshimoto, who was also wearing casual clothes, not at his own residence but in the temple without informing him of the meeting in advance.
- This is really a breakdown of etiquette. It has had an impact on Imagawa Yoshimoto, who is very observant of etiquette - to what extent has the imperial court fallen into such a state of decline that the minister of Taisheng would not even care about the slightest etiquette? Yes.
What's important?
"His Majesty Imagawa, I'm sorry to say that I can't go to my house anymore, and there are people watching me everywhere. If I want to have some freedom, I have no choice but to hide in this temple." Konoe Uehan sighed longly.
He said, "Please straighten yourself."
"I would like to share the worries of the Prime Minister." Seeing that the Konoe Ue family had already mentioned this, Imagawa Yoshimoto had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept this development.
"Kizawa Nagamasa, a treacherous minister." Konoe Ueie took a deep breath, but still couldn't control his emotions. He gradually became excited and almost gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Collude with courtiers, collude with internal and external forces, and deceive the emperor.
No matter what, everyone will get it and kill him!"
