Like Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu also had a counselor who was able to open his heart.
This person lives in Changping Hong.
When encountering a problem that is difficult to solve and cannot find the right person to discuss it with, Tokugawa Iemitsu will think of this person.
This person is Lin Luoshan.
Tokugawa Ieyasu's trusted advisor was the monk Yoshishin Shoden, while Hayashi Razan was a Confucian.
Of course, Lin Luoshan once served as a monk.
In Japan, a Confucian who has never been a monk is not a good counselor.
It was with the help of Lin Luoshan that Tokugawa Iemitsu perfected the "Samurai Laws" and further consolidated the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate.
When a storm occurs and people's hearts become treacherous, if there is one person who can help Tokugawa Iemitsu figure out the direction, then it must be Lin Luoshan.
"Wind will not appear without reason, especially evil wind, which must be accompanied by ulterior motives. But wind is wind after all, and no matter how strong the wind is, it cannot shake the foundation of the big tree in the sky. The wind will eventually pass, and
The big tree in the sky is still the big tree in the sky.”
Tokugawa Iemitsu thought carefully.
"You mean, this evil wind won't turn into a hazard?"
Lin Luoshan shook his head.
"I still remember that Da'ao loved flying kites when he was little. How can I fly the kite higher?"
Tokugawa Iemitsu smiled slightly, knowing a lot.
"You need to let the line go. Let the kite take advantage of the wind so that it can fly higher."
Lin Luoshan brushed his beard and smiled.
"I believe Da'ao has realized it."
Tokugawa Iemitsu was slightly stunned, and then a flash of brightness flashed in his mind, and the dark clouds on his face dispersed.
"Thank you for your teaching."
On the way back to his residence from Changhei Hōkoku, the opinions of various feudal lords began to be conveyed to Tokugawa Iemitsu one after another.
After learning about the great changes in Korea, many daimyo were eager to try and tried their best to persuade Tokugawa Iemitsu to send troops to complete the great cause of occupying the mainland.
Tokugawa Iemitsu sat in the sedan chair and read the words of each feudal daimyo one by one.
It was not only the external daimyo who encouraged the dispatch of troops, but also many pedigree daimyo who tried their best to make war.
When he returned to his residence, the most important memorial was delivered to him.
"The deputy general sincerely requests to be the vanguard of the imperial conquest. If he fails, he will be benevolent."
Lao Zhong Doi Lisheng was worried, and faced with the excitement of the whole country, he did not show any joy.
Especially the petition from Mito Domain made him see the crisis.
Although Mito is a vassal state, its relationship with the shogunate is extremely different.
Because the Mito clan was not only a close clan, but also one of the three royal families.
The name of the Mito clan is Tokugawa Yoribo, the eleventh younger brother of Tokugawa Iemitsu.
Because Mito Domain is very close to Edo, it is very convenient for the feudal lords to travel. Tokugawa Yorifusa has always assisted Tokugawa Iemitsu in governing, so he is known as the deputy general.
Relying on these, the Mito clan has a higher status among the three imperial families than the other two.
But now that people as close as the Mito Clan have agreed to send troops, one can imagine how far the seemingly peaceful undercurrents have surged.
It's not that Doi Toshiki doesn't understand, it's that he doesn't dare to say it.
But Tokugawa Iemitsu did not take this into consideration.
He sneered and said: "People from the ghost sect are not allowed to be welcomed. It seems that the Mito clan wants to change this."
Because Mito Domain is located in the northeast of the Edo Shogunate, it is the location of the Oni Gate in terms of geomantic omen. Those who enter the Oni Gate are evil spirits, which will put the shogunate in danger of destruction.
Therefore, although Mito Domain has the closest relationship with the Edo Shogunate, people from Mito Domain cannot be introduced into the Shogunate and become shoguns.
In other words, once the head family of the Edo shogunate had no heirs, other people close to the feudal clan would have the opportunity, but the Mito clan did not.
Apparently Tokugawa Yorifusa was very dissatisfied with this reality.
Doi Toshikatsu reported again on the actions of the Satsuma Domain.
"Shimazu Mitsuhisa requested to return to Satsuma. His father was bedridden and could no longer be a director. Shimazu Mitsuhisa was worried that the situation in Korea would affect the Satsuma Domain and was restless."
Tokugawa Iemitsu once again saw through Shimazu Mitsuhisa's intentions.
"Does he want the dragon to return to the sea? In that case, I will make it happen for him."
"Daao..."
Doi Toshikatsu was shocked and wanted to dissuade him, but Tokugawa Iemitsu waved his hand to ask him to calm down.
"Now that ambition has been aroused, the only way to calm it down is to perish. Maybe this is another good opportunity to consolidate the position of the shogunate!"
Doi Toshikatsu closed his eyes and meditated, and gradually understood Tokugawa Iemitsu's thoughts.
On that day, Tokugawa Iemitsu personally issued the order.
In view of the large number of Japanese people living in Busan, in order to prevent them from being harmed in the war, the Satsuma Domain, Kumamoto Domain, Choshu Domain and other western vassal states were ordered to negotiate with the Xia Kingdom on behalf of the shogunate and ensure that the Japanese in Busan were protected no matter what.
People are safe.
This command is full of loopholes.
After receiving the order, Shimazu Mitsuhisa and Kato Chuhiro immediately found a place that could be used.
"Da'ao thinks he has everything under control, but he doesn't know that under the general situation, how can An egg be completely destroyed? Once something happens, it cannot be undone by human power."
On the way back to Satsuma Domain, Shimazu Mitsuhisa was in high spirits.
As a descendant of Shimazu, Mitsuhisa Shimazu naturally developed a strong ambition since he was born listening to the stories of his uncles.
If Toyotomi Hideyoshi hadn't intervened, our ancestors would have unified Kyushu long ago.
Now, maybe he can complete this unfinished feat.
As for North Korea across the sea, and the Xia Kingdom hidden under the fog, in his eyes they were just a further step.
Behind him, Tokugawa Iemitsu seemed to be aloof, but with a little thought, he might not be able to drag him down.
At that time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi suffered a big setback in Korea, and the Toyotomi family was wiped out, allowing Tokugawa Ieyasu to get a big advantage.
This time, I hope the Tokugawa family can follow in the footsteps of the Toyotomi family.
Perhaps the Shimazu family could not only unify Kyushu, but also take over Edo.
Shimazu Mitsuhisa had not yet returned to Satsuma Domain, and he began to exchange letters with the daimyo of each domain along the way.
Although he was young, he also knew that if the Satsuma clan wanted to escalate the situation, it would be beyond the power of the Satsuma clan alone. Only if he could recruit a few more allies would he be able to succeed.
His idea was supported by many foreign daimyo including the Choshu Domain and the Kumamoto Domain.
Shimazu Mitsuhisa seems to have seen the dawn of changes in the current situation.
After he returned to Satsuma, he immediately went to visit his father Shimazu Tadahashi.
Shimazu Tadahashi has been bedridden for many years. At the end of his life, his mind is far less astute as before.
After hearing Shimazu Mitsuhisa's plan, he had no inkling of the danger behind it, and also felt that this was an opportunity.
The only thing calmer than Shimazu Mitsuhisa is that he thinks a little more.
"If you want to start a war with the Ming people, you need to inform the Zheng family in advance to avoid making enemies on many sides."