Chapter 284 Zong Baikui () is so sensible that he becomes ruthless
Seeing that the war is about to begin, all the famous figures in Japan have very complicated emotions. Looking back on Japan for forty years, they can't say whether they hope for more civil strife to reoccur, or whether they hope that Taige's general peace order will still be in effect.
Forty years ago, Imagawa Yoshimoto, the "first archer in the East China Sea", died in Okehazama on the way to Luo, which led to Oda Nobunaga becoming famous in the first battle and then becoming bigger. Twenty-two years later, Nobunaga, who had broken the siege network several times
He suddenly died in the Honnoji Incident when he was almost completing his ambition of "distributing weapons to the world", and the "people of the world" were destroyed.
After the Incident at Honnoji Temple, Hashiba Hideyoshi immediately carried out an ingenious "China Return" plan under Kuroda Kanbei's plan, killing the traitor Akechi Mitsuhide of the Oda family with lightning speed, and burying his deceased in a grand ceremony first.
The leader, Oda Nobunaga, then presided over the Qingzhou Conference, which kicked off the power struggle within the Oda Group.
By defeating the Oda family's biggest rival, Shibata Katsuie, and drawing Tokugawa Ieyasu in the battle of Komaki Nagakute, Hashiba Hideyoshi finally became the leader of the "Original-German Alliance" and began to assume the power of a "people of the world". What followed was
The conquest of the four countries, the conquest of Kyushu, the conquest of Kanto, and at the end of the Odawara conquest, the whole world finally surrendered.
Hashiba Hideyoshi, or Toyotomi Hideyoshi, finally inherited the legacy of Oda Nobunaga and unified the entire Japan. Although there are still careerists who are just cautiously dormant, at least in name, all the major names in Japan have submitted oaths of allegiance to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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However, Hideyoshi's background prevented him from becoming a general who conquered the barbarians, so he had to adapt a "public and military" Toyotomi Gongyi. Indeed, no one dared to question this system when Hideyoshi himself was alive, and even when he trained Toyotomi Hideji to become
When it was closed, no one thought there was any hidden danger.
However, the birth of Hideyoshi's son finally ruined the situation. During the imperial conquest, Hideyoshi forced to kill Hidetsu, the heir recognized by all the daimyo, but hoped that his infant son would grow up.
If he could live for another twenty years, there might not be a big mess. Unfortunately, things didn't work out as he wished, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi was hit hard by the successive failures in the Conquest War, and he finally died of illness when Hideyori was only six years old.
Fushimi Castle.
Zhu Shaoguo suspected that although the Toyotomi regime had the "five elders and five loyalists" auxiliary system established before Hideyoshi's death, the conflicts between the dogmatist and observant factions had lost Hideyoshi as the final judge, and the conflicts between the two sides were simply irreconcilable.
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Therefore, the dogmatist faction selected Tokugawa Ieyasu, the nominal "chief assistant", as the signature of their faction under the totality of the "seven generals"; the observant faction, under the overt and covert promotion and control of Ishida Mitsunari, started to fight for the loyalty of the youth.
The banner of the Lord is nominally united around Yododen in Osaka.
Therefore, thirteen years after Toyotomi Hideyoshi's "Nothing to Do" was issued, the world once again entered a period of turmoil. As Uesugi Keigatsu repeatedly refused to return to the capital, Tokugawa Ieyasu launched a crusade in the name of the Toyotomi regime.
The arrow has to be fired when it is on the string.
However, have all the big names in the world really taken sides at this time? No. Except for the dozen or so big names who are the core of the dogmatic and observant factions, almost all the other big names tend to wait and see the situation first.
Yamauchi Kazutoyo, the lord of Kakegawa Castle in Enshu, also took a wait-and-see attitude. On this day, as soon as he arrived at the gate of Xiyuan, he said to Otani Yoshitsugi behind him: "Master Shaofu of the Criminal Ministry, the Zuofu has decided to attack Uesugi.
There must be other reasons besides those rhetoric, right?"
Among the four missions, only the sick Otani Yoshitsugi was ordered to go on the expedition. How Otani Yoshitsugi felt about this matter was undoubtedly of great significance to Yamauchi Kazutoyo.
"The Zuofu seems to have far-reaching considerations." Leper Otani Yoshitsugi's face wrapped in bandages smiled slightly and replied softly.
"What are the considerations?"
"Perhaps Zuofu wants to kill one person as a warning to others. Once there is rebellion, they will quickly send troops to exterminate them."
"But even so, there is absolutely no need to rebuke the supervisor. I always feel that this matter is unusual."
"It's not because he is angry. Once he gets angry, he becomes fearful and terrifying... Some people are like this. They rarely get angry, just like a Maitreya, but once they get angry, they are thunderous."
"Do you, Master of the Punishment Department, want to go on an expedition with the Zuofu?"
"Of course. The Zuofu went to great lengths to conquer Aizu in person, and even the palace and the young master sent envoys to express their condolences. If I didn't go along, wouldn't it be a traitor? I think the Zuofu's determination is unshakable."
After hearing this, Yamauchi Yitong solemnly bowed to Ji Ji, turned around and left.
The time seemed to be ripe. Ieyasu, relying on his years of achievements and prestige, put tremendous pressure on the generals with an angry shout. In this situation, who else dared to say no? Osaka, Fushimi, Kyoto,
Everything is shrouded in the thick cloud of war.
On the second day of the eighth month, Gon Dai asked Seitoyo to repair the temple and came to Osaka as an emissary. He expressed condolences to Ieyasu and gave him a hundred pieces of bleached cloth. After seeing off the emissary, Ieyasu immediately gathered his troops. By the 15th, everything was over.
After the preparations were completed, he went to see Hideyori and bid farewell to him.
"I heard that Grandpa Edo is going on an expedition to Oshu?"
Hearing Hideyori's question, Ieyasu smiled and maintained his usual kindness in front of the young master, and at the same time replied: "Yes. The late Taikaku's last wish was to realize the unification of the world. Now someone dares to violate Taikou's last wish, so no matter what he is doing,
I will never forgive you anywhere."
"Oshu is far away. Grandpa, thank you for your hard work."
Under Katagiri Kagemoto's hint, the rewards given by Hideyori were piled in front of Ieyasu. The gift list was clearly written: an authentic short sword, a number of tea utensils, twenty thousand taels of gold, and twenty thousand koku of rice.
Mrs. Yodo stood next to Hideyori with a stiff expression. I remember that at the time, there were widespread rumors inside and outside Osaka that Mrs. Yodo was having an affair with Ieyasu. It was said that when Ieyasu showed his kindness to Mrs. Yodo, Mrs. Yodo was pregnant with Ohno's beautiful flesh and blood [Note: "Repairing"
"Ryo" is an official position, here refers to the Chief Ohno], so he had to decline quietly. Later, Mrs. Yodo turned to Ieyasu, but at this time Ieyasu already had a young concubine, Mrs. Agui, so the competitive Mrs. Yodo turned against Ieyasu.
Become distant...
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "It's nonsense! How could such a thing happen? If you spread some false rumors again, I will never forgive you!" Katagiri Shigen was furious after hearing the rumors, and this happened again
It has become a new talking point in the market.
Facing the reward nominally provided in the name of Hideyori, Ieyasu smiled and said: "Don't worry, young master, Grandpa Edo is invincible and invincible, and he will return in triumph this time. You are lucky enough to stay at home with your mother.
Just wait with peace of mind.”
Hideyori nodded easily.
He is a young master in name, but in fact he is too young and does not understand anything at all. He is just a parrot trained by Tsumoto and Mrs. Yodo and repeats what they taught him. How should Ieyasu answer this sentence?
He didn't know, so he just nodded.
After a relaxed farewell to Hideyori, Ieyasu withdrew from the city and returned to Saien. He invited Maeda Genki, Masuda Nagamori, Nagasuke Masaie and Sano Tsunamasa to convey Hideyori's order.
After Ieyasu left, Mito took over the acting government affairs, while Sano Tsunamasanori led a team of 500 people who were not under the control of Hideyori's seven generals to guard Saiyuan.
After arranging everything, on June 16, the fifth year of Keicho, Ieyasu led three thousand soldiers and set out from Osaka Castle to Fushimi. His followers were all Tokugawa elites who had shared life and death with him, including Naomasa Arii and Tadakatsu Honda.
Of course, there are also a few high-pragmatic upstarts secretly sent to the Tokugawa family, such as Shingu Yoshikatsu and others.
In addition, Ieyasu also ordered forty-five daimyo, including Asano, Fukushima, Kuroda, Hachisuka, Ikeda, and Hosokawa, to lead their troops to concentrate on Edo, with a total of fifty-six thousand men and horses.
There is no bolder decision than this - gather all friendly forces together, set off in a mighty manner, and turn Osaka into an empty city...
Even Ishida Mitsunari sent Sumito Gonroku as an envoy, saying to Ieyasu: "I originally wanted to go with Zuofu, but I am regretting it, so I ask for permission to let Inuko Hayato Masashigee lead the troops and go with Otani Yoshitsugi.
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Ieyasu knew Ishida Mitsunari's intention and agreed with a smile.
When Ieyasu led a large group of troops to arrive at Fushimi Castle, Torii Hikoemon, who was in charge of staying at Fushimi, had already made a mountain of peony cakes, cut them into large pieces and piled them locally, and also prepared sencha tea.
Reward the three armies.
Seeing this scene, those drunkards frowned: "Hikoemon, why did you only make some peony cakes?"
Torii Motochu also seemed to get angry and replied: "I prepare this specially for people who love to eat." After saying that, he bowed deeply to those who ate with gusto, and did not forget to ask people to wrap more bags.
Walk.
"There is still a lot left at home. If you think it's good, just take some more and save them for the road. Eat well and drink well." Torii Motochu has been following Ieyasu since he was thirteen years old. He is now sixty-two this year.
Ieyasu is three years older, but standing side by side now, he seems to be more than ten years older than Ieyasu.
Although his limp has often been in pain recently, he still uses crutches to command in the castle. In addition to Motoda, Naito Yajiemon's head, Matsudaira's assistant Ietada, and Matsudaira Gozaemon Konmasa also stayed in Fushimi Castle.
, responsible for the defense.
The main castle is guarded by Hikoemon Mototada, the Saien Garden is guarded by the Naito family, the main gate is guarded by Matsudaira Ietada and Konmasa, the Nago Estate is Iwama Hyogo, the Administrative Department Shaosuke Mansion is guarded by Komai Inosuke, and Matsuen is guarded by
The residences of Fukao Seijuurō, Kōkazu, and Uemon are guarded by lower-ranking soldiers...
Ieyasu quickly completed the arrangement, causing everyone to retreat. Only Ieyasu and Motoda were left in the main hall. Ieyasu asked distressedly: "Hikoemon, does your foot still hurt?"
With just these words, their hearts became close. When Ieyasu was sent to Sunfu as a hostage when he was a child, the two were inseparable. Fifty years have passed, and although they are different masters and servants, they are even closer than brothers.
"As you grow older, you become more and more like Mr. Iga."
Yuan Zhong did not reply to this, but said: "My lord, you have finally made a decision." Under his half-white eyelashes, his eyes were like needles piercing Ieyasu. After a long time, he sighed again: "The arrow is on the string, and I have to shoot it."
Ah... But if the arrow misses this time, half of my hard work will be in vain."
"You mean I'm a bit reluctant, Hikoemon?"
Yuan Zada chuckled: "I am saying that such a decision is really rare for the lord. During the battle of Komaki Nagakute, although he won a great victory, the lord still avoided the decisive battle with Taige. But now,
You actually took the initiative to initiate a war that will determine the general trend of the world. In my humble opinion, there may be some inside information that others don’t know, is that right, my lord?"
Ieyasu wanted to laugh, but couldn't. As expected of Mototada, he saw through his mind at a glance. He said: "That's because the decisive battle will be held at that time, and no matter who wins or loses, the world will only fall into chaos."
"But this time is no exception. Once defeated, the situation will be unmanageable. Once civil strife breaks out in Japan, Ming Dynasty may not turn a blind eye to it..." Yuanzhong murmured to himself, suddenly stood up and said: "My lord! Stay here.
I am enough for the castle. Please bring Yajiemon and the main assistant with you." His expression was serious and his eyes were shining.
Ieyasu couldn't help but shudder. Even Torii Motoda, Ieyasu did not dare to tell him: "It's not that 'the Ming Dynasty may not ignore it indifferently', but that this battle is what the Ming Dynasty requires me to fight."
Mototada was clearly worried that this would be the last time the two of them would meet. Although his mind was as clear as a mirror, Ieyasu could only pretend to be confused, interrupting and asking: "How can you defend this city with your own strength?"
"Lord!"
"Why, are you worried?"
"I guess this battle was not your intention?" Ieyasu didn't expect that Torii Motoada was still determined to understand this.
"It's not my intention, what is it?"
Perhaps realizing that his tone was too extreme, Yuanzhong smiled with emotion: "In my lord's life, this is the second big gamble. The first time was the battle of Mikatahara. At that time, my lord was young and impulsive and wanted to prove himself in front of Lord Nobunaga.
As a result, the Takeda family suffered a huge loss, and this time they used the world as a bet... No matter what the reason is, I will not stop my lord."
"Do you regard this expedition as a gamble?"
"God is also watching you. If my lord does not act, the world will fall into chaos again."
"You're right, Hikoemon. If I just sit there and wait for death, the world will fall apart within half a year. However, I don't regard this as a gamble - how can there be a gamble that is 100% sure in the world?"
"My lord, do you have such a chance of winning?"
"Yes."
"That being the case, I am enough for this city. My lord, please bring Naito Yajiemon and the Lord's assistant. If you are here, you can only die with me. At this critical time, it would be too much to die like this."
Pity."
This was Motoada's words from the bottom of his heart, and Ieyasu couldn't help but tremble: "Hikoemon! Do you think that after I set out, this city will be surrounded by a large army sooner or later?"
"My lord, haven't you seen it through already? It's written clearly on your face."
"Now that you have seen it, I will no longer hide it. Yes, this city will be the first to be surrounded."
"Please don't say it. Hikoemon will let them see what kind of men we Mikawa samurai are after he dies! In short, I will go first. My death will definitely divide the world into two, and then you, sir, will
Unify the country quickly and happily!
Hahaha... In order not to leave any regrets, you see, I made all the rice into peony cakes, and also performed rituals for those who ate them." As he said that, Motochu grabbed a peony cake and held it in front of Ieyasu.
Chew the noodles.
Ieyasu also laughed. While laughing, he stretched out his hand and picked up a peony cake, but at this moment, his eyes were blurred and he could not even see the cake in his hand clearly.
"Hikoemon, I think you are becoming more and more like Iga-san. At that time, Iga-san always scolded me and always loved to teach me. Ieyasu finally heard the voices of gods and Buddhas, and finally became what you call
People who can engage in big gambling. You should bring Yajiemon and the main palace assistant. These are the people I gave you to be buried. You can take them to the underworld so that they can be your talking companions.
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"That's such a waste." Motoada continued to insist: "As long as Matsudaira Gozaemon and Konmasa alone are enough, I will be responsible for the main city and Gozaemon will be responsible for guarding the outer city. And you take away Yajiemon and
If the main hall helps the two of them, it will definitely be of greater use!"
After saying that, he was filled with emotion and laughed: "My lord is going to Aizu. If the situation does not change, Gozaemon and I can stay behind. If something unexpected happens after you go east, this city will be surrounded by the enemy sooner or later.
, and there is no rescuer nearby. Therefore, even if you leave five or ten times as many troops, the result will be the same, but it will result in unnecessary sacrifices."
"It's definitely not a unnecessary sacrifice!" Ieyasu finally shed tears and choked up: "Yes, there is indeed no reserve team nearby, and there are no people who can come to the rescue. But if Fushimi Castle's defense is strong, it will be enough to contain those who take advantage of the situation.
The most important thing is that even if I only leave you alone and take away the other two people, they will never agree.
No one would fight a fatal battle. Even for the only hope of survival, Ieyasu always tried his best to arrange everything. Otherwise, future generations will scold Tokugawa Ieyasu for being unjust. Don't force this matter anymore.
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Motochu turned his face away and listened quietly to Ieyasu's words. He no longer forced himself and nodded happily in agreement: "My lord, it is not unreasonable to think so."
"Do you understand what I mean?"
"No, my understanding may be different from that of my lord. My lord wants to win and unify the world. For this purpose, my lord has put Yuan Zhong to death from the beginning. You are so sane and cruel... But to be honest with my lord, this is the right thing to do.
This is the reason why I am willing to follow you to the death!
However, if everyone in the world has this understanding, it will not be Yuan Zhong’s original intention. Therefore, I will obey the lord’s arrangement.”
Tokugawa Ieyasu trembled slightly and said: "Hikoemon, I remember when I was young, I raised a little tongue and asked it to imitate an eagle, but you taught me a lesson."
"Hahahaha. Yuan Zhong was indeed very angry at that time. He was even kicked down the corridor by the lord at that time. He was very frightened."
"Thanks to you, Ieyasu became an eagle."
"I understand this deeply. But it is not enough to be an eagle of Edo. My lord, please pass this war and become an eagle in the world."
"Yuanzhong, can you and I get drunk tonight?"
"Yuanzhong is extremely honored to be honored by my lord."
That night, the two of them drank until late at night. They toasted frequently and indulged in reminiscing about the past.
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