Chapter 279 Ping Japanese (Twenty-Nine) Killing Guan Bai
When Tokugawa Ieyasu and Honda Masanobu finished talking, Kobayakawa Hideaki, the famous Sekigahara God of War in later generations, was also worried about the discord between Taikaku and Sekihaku.
Kobayakawa Hideaki is not his real surname. He is actually the younger brother of Toyotomi Hidetoshi. His original name was Toyotomi Hidetoshi. Since Kobayakawa Takakage had no children, he returned to Japan after the war ended last year and reached a temporary peace agreement with the Ming army. It didn’t take long for him to die.
After receiving a request from Toyotomi Hideyoshi, he was ordered to adopt Toyotomi Hidetoshi as his adopted son.
Japanese adopted sons have full inheritance rights. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's approach is actually to let the Toyotomi bloodline annex the Kobayakawa family. As we all know, the Kobayakawa family is a pillar in the "Maori two rivers" system, so it means that the strength of the Maori family must be
It was weakened by the fluctuations of the Toyotomi family.
However, Kobayakawa Takakage had to accept it, otherwise it would probably bring trouble to the Maori family, so Toyotomi Hidetoshi was adopted to Kobayakawa Takakage and renamed Kobayakawa Hideaki. From then on, he called Takakage his father.
Since he is Hideji's younger brother, Hideaki is naturally deeply worried about his brother, so today he asked Kobayakawa Takakage: "Father, my brother, His Highness Guan Bai, has never fought for fame and wealth. He is greedy for Guan Bai's power. Perhaps he is too much."
Sensitive, maybe, but His Highness Tai Ge doesn’t know what his brother is thinking. If things continue like this, I’m worried that a tragedy will happen. My father is deeply trusted by His Highness Tai Ge. I wonder if I can say a few kind words for my brother in front of His Highness Tai Ge? Please
You are welcome."
Kobayakawa Takakage has always been cautious in doing things, so naturally he was unwilling to speak easily, so he said: "Don't talk lightly about Taige family affairs, no matter how small it is, it is not a trivial matter here. If you are not careful, not only will it hurt His Highness Guan Bai, but also
Kobayakawa and Mori will be implicated.
My son Hideaki, you should know that this matter is related to the inheritance of Toyotomi Gongyi, that is, it is related to the world, haven't you seen that all the daimyo have not publicly spoken out about this?"
Kobayakawa Hideaki asked again: "Yes, my son knows, but I also ask my father to be concerned about my brother's safety."
Kobayakawa Takakage sighed, and could only say with relief: "I will choose the appropriate time to advise His Highness Guan Bai, just in case anything happens. In fact, it is also a kind of protection for Taige and me to let you into the Kobayakawa family. Now I have decided to make you the
The heir will inherit the Kobayakawa family in the future.
You must also protect yourself and do your best for Kobayakawa, Mori, Toyotomi, and the world. If you miss your brother so much, go to his side and help him first. His Highness Guan Bai really needs help now. I will help him when needed.
Call you back."
Takaki's words sounded sincere, especially since he agreed to establish Hideaki as his heir, which was considered as a confirmation of the inheritance rights. Kobayakawa Hideaki could not help but appreciate it, so he respectfully accepted the order.
After Kobayakawa Hideaki left, Kobayakawa Takakage invited Mouri Terumoto and Yoshikawa Hiroie. Mouri Terumoto hurriedly asked: "Uncle, are the rumors true, that His Highness Taikaku will do something to His Highness Guan Bai? Sure enough, it is because he lost it.
Is it caused by birth?”
Kobayakawa Takakage said softly: "It's not clear yet. From the current point of view, it is still nonsense, but it must be true that Taige and His Highness Guanbai are quite suspicious of each other, and this situation may become more and more intense as Shi grows up.
I also hope that His Highness Taige and His Highness Guan Bai will eventually get along well, but..."
Yoshikawa Hiroie was worried about whether this matter would eventually involve the Maori family, and asked repeatedly: "Brother, if this matter unfortunately comes true, will our Maori family be safe? Your adopted son Kobayakawa Hideaki is also concerned.
His Highness Bai's brother, if something happens to Guan Bai, will it involve you?"
Kobayakawa Takakage calmly signaled to the two of them not to be nervous, and then said: "The Maori family will be fine, and His Highness Taige will not let Kobayakawa die. Even if Hideaki and His Highness Guanbai are too close, as long as I control it properly, Hideaki will not be harmed."
If you participate too much, you will only be punished a little in the end."
Maori Huigen said: "That's good, that's good. But uncle, how should we act between Taige and Guanbai now? You and I are in high positions now and play an important role in Toyotomi's family, so we are bound to be caught between Taige and Guanbai.
If there is no agreement between the government and Guan Bai, it will be difficult to get things done."
Terumoto Mori's so-called "you and I are now in high positions" is not nonsense. At present, he and his uncle Takakage Kobayakawa are one of the five Toyotomi bosses. Uesugi Kagekatsu will have to wait for Takakage's death before Uesugi Kagekatsu can fill in. In other words, Toyotomi
Among the five big guys, the Maori family accounted for two, so naturally every move attracted attention, so there was no room for mistakes.
Kobayakawa Takakage warned: "Our attitude is not to get involved in any party. Except for state affairs, we will ignore other affairs and wait for the final result. And if my guess is correct, His Highness the Crown Prince will not take this matter lightly.
Let us participate in it. If there is anyone who can resolve the suspicion between Tai Ge and His Highness Guan Bai, this person will definitely not be any of us."
That's true, after all, this is a Toyotomi family matter. Although "Mouri Ryogawa" demoted Hideyoshi early, they are not his direct confidants after all. It is impossible for Hideyoshi to let them deeply participate in his housework. Therefore, for Takakage's words, Mouri Terumoto
Both Hiroyuki and Yoshikawa deeply agree.
The important daimyo were all discussing countermeasures, and it was naturally more urgent for Sekiba Toyotomi Hideji, who was at the center of the vortex, so he also invited Kuroda Kanbei to seek advice from him.
Hidetsu said: "Your Highness Kuroda, you were once the military advisor to His Highness Taikaku. You were a leading think tank and knew His Highness Taikaku's temperament and thoughts very well. I am stupid and incompetent and I don't know how to resolve the estrangement with His Highness Taikaku so that he will no longer
Since you are suspicious of me, I have no choice but to ask you to come and give me some advice, and I hope His Highness Kuroda will not hesitate to give you some advice."
Kuroda Ruishui smiled and said: "Why is Your Highness Guanbai so contemptuous of himself? Your talent is obvious to all. You and I have also fought together. Until the time of the crusade against Odawara and Ou, didn't you still work very hard?
Also, your development of Yawatayama Castle, whether it was planning the layout, prospering agriculture and commerce, dredging waterways, and improving livelihoods, all these things have been widely circulated. And since you became Guanbai, the world has also received many blessings, and literature and art have prospered day by day.
Many lords, ministers, and even His Majesty the Emperor have also taken care of you... Your achievements are very dazzling in the eyes of the world."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Xiuji smiled bitterly and said: "Thank you for your compliment, but His Highness Taige... I really don't know what to do?"
Kuroda's expression remained unchanged as the water surface, and asked: "Your Highness Guan Bai, haven't you ever tried to talk directly with His Highness Taige?"
Xiuji was full of shame and said: "I have tried it before, but it always arouses new suspicions after I can't say a few words, and it is difficult for me to fully express my thoughts during the conversation. In short... it all makes me confused."
Very embarrassing.”
Kuroda Rushui nodded to express his understanding, and then said: "I can't fully control His Highness Taige's temperament. Otherwise, how could I shave my head and become a monk to atone for my sins? As for the cause of these things between you and His Highness Taige,
Undoubtedly it was because of Shaojun’s birth.
In fact, this kind of thing could have been easily solved, but if it happened to Taige and you, it would be very difficult to handle, because you and His Highness Taige are both the masters of the world. And judging from the way you two treat people,
The words are also very different, so it is difficult for you to have a heart-to-heart relationship with His Highness Taige.
Affected by this, your actions will always arouse suspicion in His Highness Tai Ge, and every move of His Highness Tai Ge will make you fearful. At this time, it is most likely to be used by traitors to alienate you and Tai Ge to the greatest extent.
The trust between Your Highnesses is fragile, please be careful about this, Your Highness Guan Bai."
Toyotomi Hidetsu saw that what Kuroda said was right in his heart, and he hurriedly asked for advice: "What you said makes perfect sense. I admire and admire His Highness Taikaku very much, and in my heart I want to be as upright as Taikaku. At the same time, I am really afraid.
He always felt that he failed to fully satisfy His Highness in many things.
But no matter what, I have to say that I am absolutely loyal to Taige, and also loyal to Guan Bai in the future. Your Highness Kuroda, please teach me, what should I do?"
Kuroda Rushui sighed and said: "This is very difficult. In fact, there are only two people who can save His Highness Guan Bai at the moment, one is the Beizhengsuo, and the other is yourself. The Beizhengsuo is known to the world, and it will definitely
I spare no effort to advise you, and I only hope that His Highness Taige can listen to even a few words from the Beizheng Office. That would be a great thing.
As for Your Highness Guan Bai, the most important thing right now is to be cautious in your words and deeds, and then wait for some time. During this period, you must not be rash or do anything that may deepen the misunderstanding. Perhaps His Highness Guan Bai will be careful during this period.
You can go and relax first and try not to get involved in the decision-making of important matters." Xiuci thanked him.
After that, Xiuji was still depressed, but when Hideaki Kobayakawa arrived, Xiuji still showed a long-lost smile. Xiuqi accompanied Xiuji and several attendants to go out to relax. The two brothers came to Hiei Mountain to stay for a while, chatting, laughing and drinking as they did in the early years.
Discuss Buddhism with Tiantai monks and visit the sights to soothe your body and mind.
A few days later, one night, Hidetsu was walking in the mountains, looking at the bright moon in the forest. Suddenly he was thoughtful and warned himself to cheer up. At this time, Hidetsu had a sudden impulse and ordered his attendant to get a bow and arrow, and shoot a few arrows into the forest to cheer him up.
, who knew that one of the arrows hit something unknown, and a wailing sound was heard.
Hideji was quite surprised, and hurriedly led people to raise fire and rush to investigate. It turned out that an arrow had hit the ground on the neck of a mountain deer, and there was a pool of blood around it. At this time, the mountain deer was still twitching and whining, but it was obviously dying.
Mount Hiei is a sacred place for Buddhism, and killing has always been prohibited. This unexpected turn of events left Hideji at a loss. What was even more unfortunate was that this scene happened to be discovered by a passing monk. Hideji suddenly felt that something was wrong, so he could only take Hideaki and his attendants down the mountain overnight and return to Kyoto.
After returning to Kyoto, in addition to handling his daily official duties, Hideji was always worried that the accidental killing that night would be exposed and the Crown Prince would take the opportunity to severely punish him, so he often drank heavily and composed songs to relieve his worries.
This led to another incident. One day after drinking, Xiuji rode out of Beijing but accidentally bumped into a pedestrian. Xiuji dismounted and wanted to apologize for giving gifts and money, but the people did not dare to accept it. Xiuji apologized repeatedly, hoping to win the hearts of the people, but after all, he was Guan Bai. , to ordinary people, they are like gods, so frightened that they dare not even speak.
Hideji's consciousness gradually became blurred while he was drunk. Seeing that he was ungrateful, he suddenly couldn't control his emotions. He became angry and suddenly drew his sword and killed him. The attendants stopped Hideji from his violence. Kobayakawa Hideaki happened to arrive and took Hideji back to Jule. Recuperation.
After Hideji woke up and learned about this, he knew that he had made a big mistake, and someone would have to talk about it. Toyotomi Hideyoshi would definitely be punished. Every time he thought of this, he became more and more frightened, and finally secretly made up his mind to voluntarily give up the position of Guanbai.
So in despair, he did not negotiate with his retainers, avoided his retainers and quietly left Juleti, but he disappeared without a trace.
At this time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's trusted general Fukushima Masanori quickly learned of Hidetsu's killing behavior in Mount Hiei and Kyoto. Fukushima Masanori and Toyotomi Hideji had always been at odds with each other and had long hated each other. Masanori was also extremely worried about Hidetsu. It would be detrimental to him when he truly became the master of the world in the future, so he also placed an informant around Xiuji, always waiting for the opportunity.
At this time, he happened to learn about the killing, and Masanori Fukushima knew that the opportunity had come, so he began to make arrangements with his attendants.
Fukushima Masanori sneered: "That guy Hidetsu has always disliked me, and I also dislike him. This guy has become more and more arrogant after becoming Guan Bai. Once His Highness Taikaku dies, if Hideji is still Guan Bai, then I will Time is running out. It just so happens that Hidetsugi and His Highness Taikaku are suspicious of each other, and he has made such a big mistake this time. It is a good time to get rid of him."
The attendant then asked: "My lord, aren't your opponents also including Kato Kiyomasa, Ishida Mitsunari and others? What should they do? In addition, Xiuji is His Highness Guan Bai after all. Is it inappropriate to target Guan Bai...?"
Fukushima Masanori saw that the time to target Guan Bai had come, so how could he give up so easily? He stood up enthusiastically and said excitedly: "Kato, Ishida and others are nothing to worry about. The real danger is Hidetsu. After all, his surname is Toyotomi!
However, what if he is Guan Bai? Now Taige only wants to pave the way for Shaojun, and Xiuci is just an eyesore to Taige now. Taige needs some reasons to convict Xiuci and finally remove Xiuci. Woolen cloth.
Regarding the current matter, I don’t need to impeach me directly. I just need to spread the news to the outside world and exaggerate the killing incident. Those people are ignorant and will definitely spread rumors, so it won’t take long for it to spread all over the world. of bad reputation.
Hum, when His Highness Taige learns, Xiuji will be not far from being dismissed. And as long as Xiuji is no longer Guan Bai, then he will no longer be a threat to me." Seeing that his master was confident, the attendant happily accepted the order.
Sure enough, just as Fukushima Masanori thought, the speed of spreading news among the people is extremely fast, and the facts are becoming more and more exaggerated, from wanton killing on Mount Hiei, to drunken killings in the town every night, iron cannons shooting farmers, and even appearing out of thin air. There are endless rumors about cruelty to pregnant women, caesarean section to remove children, killing of living beings, etc.
As a result, the people began to spread the bad reputation of "killing people for free", and Xiuji happened to be missing inexplicably. As a result, the situation worsened rapidly and was on the verge of completely losing control.
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