In the twenty-seventh year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty, the fourth year of Japan's celebration. At the turn of spring and summer, the sun was burning like fire. Motoami Koyue was in a hurry, just on his way. This time he was pressed for time and had to take Yodoya's boat back to Fushimi from Osaka.
When he passed the door of his house, he didn't even go in, so he went straight to Chaya Shirojiro's house in Tsuide Minishikata Town.
It has been three months since Ishida Mitsunari stopped taking charge. Although the sun was high, there was a cool breeze blowing on the streets of the capital. However, Guangyue's forehead was dripping with sweat. Even if he met an acquaintance, he would pretend not to have seen him and just rush on his way.
It's strange that he, Japan's top art master, has always been impulsive and eager when things happen, but today it seems even more unusual, he is obviously furious.
As soon as he arrived at the teahouse, Guangyue ran straight in and said to the doorman out of breath: "Hurry up and inform your master that Guangyue has something important to ask for and needs to be interviewed - no, it is a confidential conversation. All other people will be turned away.
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Master Guangyue was a frequent visitor to the tea house. The disciples knew Guangyue's temperament well and immediately led him to the door and said: "Please, the shopkeeper is in the room." After saying that, he left.
Although Koetsu was anxious, he still took off his shoes as a courtesy. As a Nichiren sect believer, Koetsu has always followed the rules. Today's matter was urgent and it was too late to pay any attention to it, but he never forgot this ritual.
"Ah, it's Mr. Motoami, long time no see." As soon as Chaya saw him, he immediately went out to greet him.
"Yes. You are always kind... Today's matter is urgent and there is no time to greet you. I came here today to discuss some secret matters." Chaya couldn't help but be stunned. Seeing Guangyue's expression, something serious had indeed happened, and then said: "Where did you come from?
Where to come?”
"After leaving Osaka Castle Maeda House, I stopped by Yodoya and heard something big."
"What's the matter?"
"It is said that Zuofu will move into Osaka Castle soon... Of course, I have heard about this before."
"oh?"
"It is just right for the Zuofu to move to Osaka. For no other reason than the strength of the Zuofu, the world is barely at peace. Therefore, it is natural for the Zuofu to move. At Maeda Fu, I also met with Hizen Mori Naga (Maeda Toshinaga)
Talking about this. But the rumor I heard at Yodoya was really strange."
"Mr. Guangetsu, can you please make it clearer? What rumors did you hear at Yodoya's house?"
"If Zuofu moves to Osaka, it will be too dangerous! What I mean is that someone wants to take advantage of Zuofu when he enters the city... Everything has been planned."
"Is this serious?"
"What, sir, can't you trust me? Why would I lie to you? What's even more surprising is that it is said that the mastermind is actually Maeda Hizen Mamoru." Kouetsu was frightened to himself. As he spoke, he wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Chaya's expression changed drastically.
Chaya is one of Japan's wealthy businessmen with a long history, but its real rise is basically accompanied by the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu's power. If you want to understand it simply, it can be seen as the relationship between Zuo Zongtang and Hu Xueyan. This is also
In other words, the rise of teahouses actually only took one or two generations.
The owners of teahouses are all called "Chaya Shirojiro", and the man in front of him is the second generation of Teahouse Shirojiro, whose real name is Kiyotada. He took over the position of the teahouse master from his deceased father Kiyonobu three years ago. Now he has taken over
The tea house is still serving the Tokugawa family.
Koetsu has always been known to him as someone who loves Ieyasu, and Chaya believes that Koetsu admires Ieyasu as much as he does. The difference is that Chaya Shirojiro was originally Ieyasu's retainer, but Koetsu's reasons for admiring Ieyasu are quite different.
Koetsu resolutely supported the idea of establishing an independent country, but his temperament was incompatible with Toyotomi Hideyoshi's boldness and boldness. When Hideyoshi was still alive, Koetsu brazenly and unscrupulously commented: "He behaves perversely and governs the world based entirely on his interests.
Leading to the disorder of the 'Tao'. Therefore, once he passes away, riots will immediately break out in the world. There is not a single lie from the Patriarch." And now, facts seem to be confirming his prediction step by step.
Therefore, it can be said that Koetsu's admiration for Ieyasu is more due to his beliefs and aversion to Hideyoshi. At the same time, Koetsu is also a loyal supporter of Maeda Toshiie and Toshinaga and his son. He once said: "Although we have different beliefs,
The eldest son of Danayan is as pure and selfless in his heart as a clear spring, and he pursues the beautiful things in the world diligently. I respect him from the bottom of my heart."
However, today, Kouetsu met with Toshinaga and both praised Ieyasu, but when he turned around, he heard completely opposite rumors at Yodoya's house.
"The person behind the attempt to kill Zuofu is Maeda... Is Yodoya saying this?"
"Yes, that's why Guangyue was shocked. Guangyue was still thinking that Mr. Chaya might have heard similar rumors, and he just rushed here with random thoughts all the way."
"Guangyue, what do you think about these rumors?" Chaya leaned forward and asked.
Guangetsu frowned and muttered: "Mr. Chaya, how could such a thing happen? Others dare not say it, but I dare to guarantee that Hizen Mamoru would never do such a thing...provoke trouble and deliberately destroy the peace.
Hizen Shudan would never do such a thing!"
"In that case, someone must have deliberately created rumors in an attempt to drive a wedge between Zuofu and Hizen. What do you think?"
"Yes, but this is not a trivial matter. What do you think, sir?"
"It is indeed no small matter." Chaya nodded, but did not answer "What should I do?"
"Someone wants to bring chaos to the world." The more Koetsu spoke, the angrier he became, his eyes blazing with light. Chaya Shirojiro lowered his head and fell into deep thought - in this situation, one must remain calm and discern the truth, and must not be like Koetsu
Losing dimension.
After a long while, Chaya smiled calmly and said: "Haha, I see, there is no need to worry so much." He deliberately picked up the cigarette bag calmly.
"Don't worry? How can you not worry?" Guangyue was puzzled.
"Since you think there is nothing wrong with Maeda, what are you worried about? However, I will secretly convey this matter to Zuofu."
"Chaya, Guangetsu is not joking. Have you ever thought that if this kind of unfounded rumor spreads, it means that someone is trying to use it to drive a wedge between Zuofu and Maeda. Regarding this judgment, do you think I am right?
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Chaya Shirojiro said calmly: "Guangetsu, do you even know the mastermind who spreads these rumors?"
"Of course I know." Guangetsu nodded solemnly, "These rumors did not come from other people's mouths, but were spread by the Nagasuke Masa family, Masuda Nagamori and others. Yodoya has already made it clear to me that these rumors came from the two of them.
Come."
"Oh, you two would actually say such things?"
"It's really unexpected. Rumors also say that the mastermind is Maeda, and the accomplice is Asano Danmasa Shobute Nagamasa (Asano Nagamasa)..."
"Oh, it seems like this is indeed not an ordinary rumor."
"These two people have always had a harmonious relationship with the Zuofu. Not only I, Koyue, but Mr. Chaya must also be very aware of it. Hijikata Kawachi, Ohno Osamu and others have always been enemies of the Zuofu. This may be a fact, but how could Maeda, Asano and others do this?
An attempt to harm Zuofu? This is absolutely impossible.
From this point of view, someone must have deliberately created doubts, not only to create a rift, but also to cause turmoil... This is definitely not Guangyue's imagination. If not, these rumors would never have reached Guangyue's ears, so
Guang Yue came over quickly and asked Mr. Chaya for help."
"Listening to what you said, it seems like this is really the case. You said you came to beg me, but why?"
"Please Mr. Chaya, please report this matter to the Zuofu immediately. If Zuofu really has doubts about Maeda Hizen, please ask the Zuofu to send me to the Hizen Guards immediately so that I can act accordingly. I will come to Mr. Chaya for this matter."
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At this point, Chaya Shirojiro breathed a sigh of relief - Koetsu was actually worried that Maeda would arouse Ieyasu's suspicion due to the rumors. He smiled and said: "Okay, I understand. This matter really needs to be reported to Zuofu carefully.
...Guangyue, of course I know that what you said is true, but I still want to ask you, who do you think is the culprit behind the attempt to drive a wedge between Zuofu, Maeda, and Asano?"
"Of course it goes without saying that it's Shaofu Ishida Jibu!" Guangyue raised his eyebrows and replied without hesitation: "There have been rumors outside that the last time Shaofu Ishida Jibu was humble in front of Zuofu in order to seek blessing from Zuofu,
His face was completely lost. He was a very decent-looking person, and he had been at odds with the Zuo Mansion for many years—no, he had been unilaterally hostile to the Zuo Mansion for many years. With old worries lingering and new hatred added, he naturally had to find a way to deal with Zuo Mansion.
Isn’t this the habit of a self-proclaimed wise man like him?"
Koetsu's problem lies in impulsiveness and jumping to conclusions. Because he knows this, Chaya Shirojiro has to be more careful: "Is there any evidence?"
"The so-called empty talk, unless Ishida Harubu is stupid enough to write a warrant or something, how can we easily get evidence for this kind of thing?" Guangetsu became more and more passionate as he spoke, and added: "But Mr. Chaya, with his little point
With so much dignity, what else can't you do after losing so much face? Something big must have happened. In addition, looking back, I was also very puzzled when Ishida took refuge in Zuofu this spring. I always felt that it was a complete and utter mistake.
conspiracy."
"Oh, conspiracy?"
"Isn't it? He was forced into desperation by the generals who had followed Taige since childhood. He had nowhere to live in Osaka. He had no choice but to defect to the Zuofu and use the power of the Zuofu to return to the territory safely. Logically speaking, he should owe
I have done a great favor to Zuofu, and I should do my best to repay it.
But, look at what he did after that. What he did, Guangyue could only understand. First, he overhauled the city; second, he summoned rogues; third, he won over the big names; fourth, he frequently used alienation tactics, in Zuo
It's not good for the government. If I were in charge of the ministry, how could I do this unless I wanted to cheat and refuse to acknowledge the Zuo government's care for him?"
Chaya Shirojiro nodded vigorously and said with a smile: "So, Zuofu was tricked by Ishida?"
Guangyue shook his head and said, "What are you talking about! How could the Zuofu be fooled by Ishida so easily? I guess the Zuofu must have deliberately let him live after seeing through Ishida's trick."
"Oh! This is the first time I have heard this in my life. Are you saying that the Zuofu knew that he would rebel sooner or later, but still specially arranged for Mr. Horio and Mr. Hideyasu Yuki to escort him back to Omi?"
"Hahaha, yes, that's what I meant!" Guangyue smiled without any scruples and said, "This is the difference between mediocrity and sage. Guangyue's judgments are all based on the clear instructions of the Lotus Sutra.
Come, there will be no mistake. Guangyue believes that even though the Zuofu has understood Zhibu's intention to rebel, they still want to do their best to protect him. As for why? Naturally, it is because the Zuofu knows that the time is far from mature."
"Speaking like this, it reminds me of a story in the history of the Tang Dynasty: Zheng Boke Duan Yu Yan." Chawu said with a smile.
"I didn't expect Mr. Chaya to be familiar with the history of the Tang Dynasty?" Guangyue was quite surprised. He also knew this story, but he didn't expect that Chaya, a merchant, also had such knowledge.
However, Guangyue did not intend to talk about literature and ink now, so he changed the topic back: "It would be fine if Sancheng knew some self-reflection, but when he returned to the territory, he wanted to win over those who had rifts with Zuofu in an attempt to make trouble.
.When the time comes, Zuofu will catch all those fools in one fell swoop...
Zuofu did this not as a temporary expedient, but to show the world the righteous law of heaven and earth. Of course, despite this, I couldn't just watch Zuofu and his allies being alienated and teased, so I came here in a hurry
Please sir..."
When Koetsu was talking about this, Chaya Shirojiro suddenly raised his hand and interrupted him. Chaya did not think that Koetsu's judgment was wrong, but he was worried that Koetsu's forthrightness might be detrimental to him.
As the saying goes: Diseases come in from the mouth, and misfortunes come out from the mouth. If Guangyue speaks so openly, he may be in serious trouble. Chaya admires Guangyue very much, because Guangyue has a courage and sharpness that he does not have, and he acts vigorously and resolutely. But because of this, Guangyue
It is more necessary to be more reserved and restrained, and to become steady and sophisticated.
Chaya said softly: "I understand, there is no need to say any more."
"Sir, do you understand?"
"Ishida is still hostile to Zuofu and is carrying out the conspiracy in an orderly manner. This time, taking advantage of Zuofu's move to Osaka, he has evil intentions again. As for whether the mastermind is Maeda Hizen Mamoru or Asano Danmasa, it is completely fabricated.
The purpose is to create some doubts around Zuofu through these rumors... Am I right?"
"Not bad at all!" Guangyue nodded excitedly, "The administration's thinking is: Zuofu is heavily guarded and they have no chance to succeed, but it would be good to create some discord between Maeda, Asano and Zuofu first. Wan
If Kazuma can make the Zuofu punish Maeda and Asano, it will be tantamount to pushing them to the enemy of the Zuofu, which is his Ishida side."
"I also agree with your view, and we must never let him succeed. Of course, Maeda has no intention of betraying the Zuofu - Honami Koue, who puts the world first, has guaranteed this, so what else can I doubt? Hahaha,
I understand, I understand everything. I will rush to Fushimi immediately and inform Zuofu of this."
"Haha, sir, it's funny. The reason why I did this is because I don't want the peaceful world created by Youfu [Note: Youfu refers to Oda Nobunaga.] and Taige to work hard to fall into chaos again. Anyone who has a heart will have it in his heart.
With a bright mirror, everyone knows that the next person in the world is none other than Tokugawa Zuofu. This is also in compliance with God's will... In short, Mr. Chaya must convey Guangetsu's wishes to Zuofu, please."
Koetsu and Chaya chatted for a while, talking about the Chojiro pottery that he was obsessed with recently, and then left. As soon as Koetsu left, Chaya Shirojiro immediately asked someone to prepare a sedan and went straight to... where Tokugawa Ieyasu was not.
Fushimi Castle is a suburb of Kyoto, but it is Sakai Port not far from Osaka.
Sakai Port where Kaihime is located.
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