Chapter 281 The Return of the Japanese (Twenty-four) The Death of Hideyoshi (Part 1)
Whether it is Gao Pragmatic's strategy of luring the snake out of its hole, or Kaiji's previous proposal for a long-term siege, the focus is on the current actual war situation, and it is impossible to foresee some unexpected situations.
Although Gao Pragmatic knows history, because many things in history have been affected or changed by him, he now dares not to make "divine judgments" on some specific events, and can only make corresponding research and judgments on the larger historical trends.
Therefore, although there is one thing that he has a hidden expectation in his heart, he never seriously considers it when making specific plans.
For example, Toyotomi Hideyoshi is really dead.
Regarding Toyotomi Hideyoshi's physical condition, Gao Jingshi has a source of information. Among the spies he sent to Japan in the past few years, the largest number of spies were under Hideyoshi's command. Some were even close to Hideyoshi himself, not far from Hideyoshi's core ministers.
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To be precise, Gao Pragmatic did not dare to determine when exactly Toyotomi Hideyoshi would die, but the fact that he would die soon was within the scope of his knowledge.
It is precisely because of this that Gao Pragmatic chose to personally take command in North Korea at the beginning of the year. To some extent, this was to add a heavy weight to Hideyoshi's death.
There is no doubt that when Marshal Wen, the most prominent military exploiter of the Ming Dynasty, takes action in person, Hideyoshi's heartache will be even more serious. And once he is pragmatic and achieves tangible results in Korea, Hideyoshi's mentality will collapse even more. This is for a checkmate.
For an old man, it might be a reminder of his life.
It is precisely because of this mentality that Gao Pragmatic did not choose to land in central Korea, but inserted directly into the rear of the Japanese army. Once he landed, he would pose a threat to the key points of Busan. However, he refused to attack Busan immediately, but wanted to
This action, which may have caused severe psychological pressure on Toyotomi Hideyoshi, was artificially delayed longer, so instead he began to regain the lost territory in North Korea in the south.
At the same time, they used the strategy of surrounding Wei to rescue Zhao and diverting the tigers away from the mountains to force the main force of the Japanese army to withdraw southward. After recapturing Hanyang, they ordered Ma Gui to send Li Rumei and his cavalry to pursue the enemy in hot pursuit - but without a major fight.
All of this, the full effect cannot be seen in North Korea, but it really accelerated Hideyoshi's death to a great extent.
However, since we want to talk about Hideyoshi's death at this time, we must first turn the time back to the beginning of last year (the perspective of the following two chapters shifts to Japan, so the description of the era name is changed to the Japanese era name). Due to the changes in Japan's era names
, Judging from the calendar, there are only four days in the first year of Qingchang, and the fifth day is the first day of the first lunar month in the second year of Qingchang.
It was on the first day of the first lunar month that Toyotomi Hideyoshi announced that he would appoint Ukita Hideie and Mouri Hidemoto as generals on the left and right respectively, and send troops to Korea again. At the same time, Yukinaga Konishi and Kato Kiyomasa rushed to Nagoya.
The day they left Japan from Nagoya was the thirteenth day of the first lunar month.
Kato Kiyomasa repaired the old fortress of Takeshima on the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, then let the garrison left in Busan occupy Gijang, then conquered Yangshan and entered Seisaengpo.
After Hideyoshi received this news, he began to let the daimyo who stayed in Japan build and rebuild Fushimi Castle. On the first day of February, Konishi Yukinagabu restored the old barracks in Busan and began preparations for a long-term occupation. It can be seen that this time
Kato Kiyomasa and Konishi Yukinaga came to North Korea only after they had a good understanding of Hideyoshi's original intention.
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On February 21st, Hideyoshi decided on the deployment of the army and began mobilization. This deployment was not much changed from what was previously revealed to Governor Konishi. At that time, Shen Weijing returned to the capital and reported Hideyoshi to Zhu Yijun
When he happily received the title and crown, the Japanese army's camp in southern Korea had actually been re-consolidated.
This time, Hideyoshi did not call for crossing the sea with great fanfare like last time. Instead, he publicly declared that he would go to see the cherry blossoms in high spirits.
But this time, the Daigo flower viewing in the second year of Qingchang was not as famous as in history. During the flower viewing season of the previous year, Japan's long-term attempt to occupy the four southern provinces of Korea was still in progress, but it did not really succeed.
Send troops.
Of course, they probably did not expect at this moment that this battle would turn into a series of defeats due to the Ming army's attack again, until the bitter battle in Ulsan.
However, the famous flower viewing in history was originally held in the third year of Qingchang. So why did Taige delay the sea-crossing campaign for a whole year and did not launch it until the third year of Qingchang?
There is no doubt that the mother was opposed by the five ministers or the court for the apparent reason of health. During this period, Hideyoshi was actually extremely depressed.
However, no one in the country knew his original intention, because Kato Kiyomasa and Konishi Yukinaga quietly went to North Korea twice this year. They came to strengthen various defenses in the area that was still in Japanese hands, and secondly, they also conducted research on the spot.
How will this next expedition be carried out?
In short, there were some things that Hideyoshi could not say to the people around him, especially the biggest impulse in his heart - to personally command the Japanese army's war against Korea and even the Ming Dynasty!
If anyone else knew about it in advance, that person could only be Mrs. Hokusei Shoso who lived in Nishimaru, Osaka Castle.
However, even if she found out, she would never tell anyone else, because she knew Hideyoshi's character and life experience very well. From this point of view, Hokusei knew how to be a good wife: as long as there was nothing serious
If you don't have any worries, you might as well actively agree with Hideyoshi's idea and take the initiative to help him - because it is difficult to persuade him to change his mind anyway.
In any case, if Kato Kiyomasa or Konishi Yukinagawa were present and participated in formulating the flower viewing plan, they would probably burst into tears.
Because they should know that the flower viewing held on March 15th in the third year of Keicho will be engraved in the memory of Toyotomi Taikaku throughout his life, and it will be a farewell banquet with the Japan he fell in love with. It can even be said to be Toyotomi Taiko's farewell party.
The funeral of Chen Taige when he was alive.
At this time, Taiko ordered the right army general Mouri Hidemoto to build the "Royal Ship" for him to cross the sea. In the Battle of Bunroku, the construction of the Imperial Ship was just a strategic order that deceived himself and others, and it played a role in the Battle of Keicho
It's just the opposite.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! In a sense, it was originally a coffin boat for funerals related to Daigo's farewell feast. However, no one in Japan knew this fact at the time.
Hideyoshi laughed heartily under the blooming cherry blossom trees, trying to disappear like a shooting star in a free and humorous manner. This mentality is natural for him, a man of the world. After all, he admires Oda Nobunaga, and
Nobunaga's rise and death were like meteors.
Hideyoshi's actions for Daigo to enjoy the flowers, the pragmatic dispatch of troops to the south by Takako, the bitter battle caused by Kato Kiyoshi being secretly betrayed by Shimazu Yoshihiro in Hanyang, and Ukita Hideie, Mori Hidemoto, Kuroda Nagamasa, Kato Yoshiaki, and Hazusu
The arduous march southward by He Kasei, Nabeshima Naoshige, Ikoma Kazunari and others, and the simultaneous efforts of the Ming army from the north to the south happened at the same time.
On February 4, the third year of Keicho's reign, the Japanese army had already begun to attack, and the Korean army once again made great strides...to retreat. Perhaps when Hideyoshi received this news, he once again felt painful that he should not stay in Japan.
Sanho-in Temple in Shimodaigo became the head temple of the ancient Yi sect of the Shingon sect, known as Kongo King Rin-in Temple.
On this day, Hideyoshi strolled to Orin-in, where the master's charity performance was held. The charity performance had prayed for the wife and his younger brother Hideyoshi when they were ill, so the two met.
Hideyoshi was still able to cheer up at this time. When he saw the charity performance, he said: "How about making this temple the number one flower viewing spot in Japan?"
"Number one in Japan...what does this mean?"
"That's it. Let's start with the restoration of the Vajra King Wheel Courtyard starting from the palace hall, otherwise it will be too unsightly. Oh no, not only here, I think they were all destroyed by the earthquake. So the buildings in the library courtyard must also be separated.
Fix it so it makes sense."
"Then... should His Majesty Taige do it?"
"I'm very busy right now and can't go to Yoshino, so I want to hold a flower-viewing party here that will last forever. Restoring the temple is the preparation for the flower-viewing. Therefore, it is necessary to build a garden and a tower that are unique in Japan."
Yiyan looked at Hideyoshi blankly.
Speaking of this year's cherry blossom viewing, there are still about a month or two. During this period, we need to build a unique garden in Japan and make the cherry blossoms bloom like Yoshino's. Whether this can be done must be carefully considered.
Even when facing His Highness Taige, Yiyan wanted to say bluntly: This can't be done. However, the words were difficult to say. However, Hideyoshi was sensitive to it.
"What others can't do, Taikaku can always do it. How about it? This is the most important Three Jewels in Buddhism. Do you want to change this Vajra King Wheel Temple to the Three Jewels Temple, making it as beautiful as Yoshino
A cherry blossom resort to comfort the wronged souls in the world and provide support for generations to come?"
"Changed to Sanbao Yuan...? Wrong souls in the world?" It was hard to avoid being moved during the charity performance.
"If you have this plan, then start it now. The first thing is this garden... It is too late to look for strange trees and rocks everywhere. Therefore, Japan's famous nine mountains and eight seas of stone trees are removed from the ruins of Juleti
Just move here."
Yiyan was really surprised when he heard this. He thought to himself: His Highness Taige seems to want to support Guan Baixiuji and his family...
"This is Taikaku's wish." Toyotomi Hideyoshi saw that the charity performance did not immediately agree, so he emphasized again, and emphasized the word "Taige", and then added: "In this way, if a tower is needed, build a tower.
If you need cherry blossoms, plant a tree...if you transplant the tree here at this time, it will definitely bloom."
This actually makes some sense, because it is definitely too late to start carving designs now, and it is easier to move the ready-made things. However, it is really difficult for anyone but Hideyoshi to just move these famous objects from other places.
Can't do it either.
"Actually, fighting is still going on in North Korea. I have strictly ordered the Gyeongsang, Jeolla, and Chungcheong provinces in southern North Korea to stand firm (at this time, Gao Pangshi had already gone on an expedition, and the Ming army began to counterattack)."
"Your Highness Taige is wise, and this is the right thing to do..."
"Therefore, those generals who have not gone to the battlefield should not play leisurely in the country. In addition, Wu Fengxing is also a bit bored this time.
Therefore, while repairing the city, we are considering building a flower-viewing resort in Daigo. Do you have any objections to Sanho-in, the gift that Taiko plans to leave to the world?"
"How can the poor monk have any different opinions? But it is a pity to move the strange trees and rocks in Juleti here intact... Of course, the poor monk is still very happy to help you."
"Okay, that's it! Let the specific arrangements be decided by the implementation staff, and then we will start work today, and you will be on site to supervise!"
This incident was dubbed "Taiko's obsession with Daigo Hanami" and was widely spread outside Lonero. Of course, no one was aware of Taiko's original intention. As for the rumors behind it, it was just the opposite.
"I heard the battle in Korea was quite difficult!"
"No! Even Kato Kiyomasa was defeated by the Ming army outside Hanyang City. Now his life or death is uncertain!"
"Yes, His Highness Taige was completely tired of fighting because of this, so he became obsessed with Daigo's flower viewing. This is the most powerful evidence."
"If you put it this way, he is already sixty-three years old this year, and the long-term war should be over."
These rumors were actually secretly spread by Ishida Mitsunari and other five people. They did not want Hideyoshi to go to southern Korea where the fighting was fierce. So they first spread the rumors, saying that Hideyoshi was tired of the war and planned to use this to take advantage of public opinion.
The pressure stopped him.
Hideyoshi originally wanted to conquer the country in person and recapture the four roads in southern Korea. However, Wu Fengxing believed that since the strongest commander of the Ming army had already gone to battle in person, and the commander was only in his thirties, it was the time when a person was most enterprising.
, so if His Highness Taige goes to fight with him, it may be difficult to get any benefits, and if he fails, the impact will be too serious.
Needless to say, Hideyoshi had already felt this assessment of his close associates. Therefore, he pretended to be very tired of the war and wanted to turn his flower-viewing into a gorgeous flower arrangement art that would disappear. It can be seen that Hideyoshi's life has always been
A strange life that is inseparable from strategy.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! During the Battle of Wenlu, he repeatedly shouted to cross the sea, cross the sea. To this end, he encouraged the generals and brought down the group of upright military generals led by Kato Kiyomasa.
They were all deceived. But this time he casually used the rumor that he was "tired of fighting" to try to hide it from the five followers, headed by Sancheng.
The imperial ship has been built, so we just have to ask Hidemoto Mouri to sail the ship around to Osaka Castle.
"I am determined to cross the sea!" Toyotomi Hideyoshi thought that if he really said this, then no one could object. Anyway, if it is dangerous to cross the sea, if it is dangerous to take all four ways, then it is better to keep one way.
A solid base can be established.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi believed that even if he closed his eyes there, his ambition and ambition would be engraved in the hearts of all Japanese people in the future together with his past experience of pacifying Japan...
In addition, if southern Korea is not firmly controlled by the daimyos of Kyushu, then these people cannot be moved there. Then Kyushu and China (Sanin Sanyang) will be in danger at some point. Besides, they will not move the seal.
By going to Korea, the Toyotomi family would not be able to have stricter control over Japan's main foreign trade routes.
The enthusiasm for flower viewing preparations based on this consideration is unusual.
"Why isn't it finished yet?"
In this mood, he not only asked the five followers to speed up, but after setting the date of flower viewing as March 15th, he also personally went to do the preparatory work three times on February 25th, March 3rd, and March 11th.
examine.
As a result, the discussion that "Taiko is tired of fighting" spread in the streets and alleys, and also had a considerable impact on the battlefield. Because on March 13, two days before the cherry blossom viewing, Ukita
Xiujia sent a submission requesting the entire army to retreat to Busan. He believed that after the failure of the sneak attack on Sichuan, it was the best policy for the entire army to withdraw to Busan and join forces.
At this time, Mrs. Hokuseisho, who came to enjoy the flowers, had arrived at Fushimi Castle. She happened to see Hideyoshi throwing the document to the ground in anger.
"This coward! You are still saying this today. Zhengjia! Send people there immediately and never allow retreat from Ulsan, Yangsan and other places! Has he forgotten the order to stick to the three roads? Now there are so few
We don’t dare to defend several cities! In addition, order the Maori family to bring the throne ship immediately, I will go to North Korea immediately!"
It was rare for even his wife to see Hideyoshi in such an angry state. His whole body convulsed, his eyes were dazed, and he could not speak.
Hideyoshi, on the other hand, hurried to Sanhoin for a final pre-inspection. When he saw that the five-story tower that had to be completed no matter what, was already standing there magnificently, he felt relieved.
"Ning Ning, don't stop me this time. I will set off after appreciating the flowers. It seems that I have to personally handle such a big event. I can no longer rely on those cowards."
However, Ning Ning had already seen through her husband's thoughts and could only nod her head.
The day before the flower viewing, that is, on the 14th, there was an extremely violent storm. Under such bad weather, if you still want to hold tomorrow's flower viewing... let's give it a try. God seems to have sent Hideyoshi a message
challenge.
"In this case, wouldn't the newly transplanted trees be about to fall?" Facing the question from Mitsunari's nephew Ishida Shuimasa, Hideyoshi sternly reprimanded: "Idiot! Why didn't you prevent it when you saw it was about to fall? You are the same way.
unreliable!"
After saying that, Hideyoshi turned to look at Ning Ning, gritted his teeth in anger, and swore: "I will make the sky clear tomorrow, and God will not go against my will! Tell the women not to delay flower viewing because of the storm.
Prepare!”
"Understood." Beizhengsuo replied calmly, and then conveyed his will to the young side chambers again.
On this day, headed by Mrs. Yodo and Hideyori, who are smarter than others, Matsunomaru, the daughter of Kyogoku Takayoshi, who has a strong foundation, Sanjo, the sister of Kamao clan, and Kaga, the daughter of Maeda Toshiie, are all dressed up beautifully.
They came to comfort Taige who was "tired of the war", but they were all stunned by the storm on the 14th.
"Tai Ge said that the weather will clear up tomorrow. God can't do anything about it, so the fallen trees are too strictly guarded. As the saying goes: if the old ones don't go, the new ones won't come. Let's not delay the preparations for tomorrow.
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After the Beizheng Office issued the instruction, the young side chambers said, "I understand," while deliberately letting others hear their disappointment: "Even His Highness the Grand Pavilion has nothing to do about the storm."
After hearing such words, the Beizheng Institute couldn't help but feel sad for her husband. Taige's prestige was still quite strong outside, but the more it was among his cronies, the more it wavered. Among the women around him, it almost disappeared. For this reason,
, she prayed thoroughly in front of the prayer cards of Sanboin in her living room.
Surprisingly, the storm stopped suddenly before dawn the next day. March 15th, as described in many records of later generations, was a sunny day like autumn.
"Look, it's so beautiful this time!" The countless transplanted cherry blossoms took root due to the rain. Although they were not in full bloom, the buds bloomed all of a sudden, and the cherry blossom trees lined the ten streets for a mile,
It adds a lot of flavor as if congratulating Taige for his will.
The spring-like storm greatly helped Hideyoshi, so one can imagine Hideyoshi's joy. All the princes in Beijing came with their main families and side chambers to attend this feast.
There are many stalls with red carpets, and it is even more gorgeous and luxurious than Kitano’s Grand Tea Party and Yoshino’s Flower Viewing Party. For this reason alone, it seems that this flower viewing will be passed down in Japan for generations to come.
Hideyoshi was held by Hokusei, Hideyori, and Mrs. Yodo by the hand, and walked among the people. However, in the eyes of the benefit performers, Hideyoshi lacked a bit of the humor he used to have.
On this day, Ieyasu dressed up as a pen seller and went around selling writing brushes and poetry paper. When he saw Ieyasu, Hideyoshi looked very embarrassed, but he still wanted to buy his poetry paper.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Your Highness, please be casual! Ah, what's wrong with you?" The charity actor who walked over with him whispered hello, but Hideyoshi quickly shook his head to stop it.
"Nothing, I'm just surprised. Selling writing brushes and poetry paper on such an occasion... Zuofu, I'm such a detestable man!" He felt in his heart,
It was as if Ieyasu had seen through everything, so he asked for a death poem from him.
However, he immediately said to Yiyan: "Master, it's rare for the Edo Zufu to be so interested. No matter what, I will leave a legacy for Sanhoin!"
"This is an unexpected good thing, it's such an honor!" Although it was only for a moment, Hideyoshi's expression turned the color of a deep pool, and he looked at the cherry blossoms above his head wordlessly.
This is the unique expression of a lonely old man... After thinking this, Mrs. Beizhengsuo never dared to look at her husband again.
Hideyoshi's Chinese writing skills were insufficient, so he picked up the pen and swiped a few times, then wrote a poem in pseudonymous words and gave it to the charity performance.
Charity Yan took it respectfully and read in a loud voice: "Unknown cherry blossoms are blooming in the temple. I will never forget the scenery of these cherry blossoms."
The appearance of the cherry blossoms at this moment will undoubtedly be the same as that of the forgotten Hideyoshi.
When Beizheng thought of this, he couldn't help but feel a stab of pain in his heart, and hurriedly walked forward. No one in the side room noticed this. On the contrary, they had no interest in this impromptu poem, so they seemed very happy.
This feast was very successful, and it also allowed more people to see Taikaku's last appearance. After that, Mrs. Hokusei returned to Osaka for a time, but was soon called to Fushimi Castle because Hideyoshi fell ill again.
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The reason for falling ill was actually due to excessive fatigue while admiring flowers.
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