Yiyin sat in a quiet room, closing his eyes and relaxing.
Today, he was able to learn about the Enryaku Temple cult. These noble-born nuns are truly examples of power inbreeding, arrogant and stupid.
The Tiantai Sect is close to Kyoto, and most of the high-ranking monks in the past dynasties are descendants of powerful people in Kyoto. The Wu family has a family status and a sect has a sect, which are the thresholds used to distinguish the noble from the humble.
The Enryaku Temple on Mount Hiei, which has lasted for eight hundred years, has degraded to an outrageous level in terms of religious authority, political wisdom, and the martial arts of Master Yama.
And in the hands of these stupid guys, they still guard the wealth accumulated by the Tiantai Sect in the past thousand years. No wonder Oda Nobunaga never forgot about it after attending a Buddhist meeting on Mount Hiei.
As the saying goes, poverty breeds cowardice.
Oda Nobunaga was a daimyo worth two million koku, but she was determined to spread military power over the world and resorted to military means. She was probably the most money-hungry person in the world.
Black eyes can't see Bai Yinzi. How much of this mountain siege is directed at the Asai and Asakura coalition forces? How much is it for the dead man Sen Kecheng? Or are you tempted by wealth and can't help but be angry?
Those bald donkeys of Tiantai Sect, when disaster strikes, they still hold their pockets tightly and stingy with those few copper coins. They really don't know how to live or die.
A few sensible people like Master Kyoshu cannot lead the entire sect of idiots. If Mount Hiei Enryakuji Temple continues to be stupid like this, even if it can pass the current level, something will happen sooner or later in the future.
In fact, Yiyin doesn't care how the Tiantai Sect dies in the future. He came this time not because he was willing to protect these old nuns who had no vision, but because of his own interests.
Tomorrow, if Master Kakushu still cannot unify the opinions within Enryaku Temple, Yoshihiro will go down the mountain without hesitation.
Anyway, he has reached an agreement with Oda Nobunaga and Asai Nagamasa. As long as Asai and Asakura's coalition forces retreat, the pressure on Enryaku Temple will be greater than it is now, and it will not be possible to solve the problem with 50,000 guan.
Don't think that Oda Nobunaga is the only one who hates this group of ignorant nuns. The Yamasa Master Asai Nagamasa spent so much money to hire is of no use at all, and she is also very angry.
Don't be afraid of spending too much, just be afraid of spending money in vain. Spending money and not getting something done is the most uncomfortable thing. How did Master Shan, who was so powerful in recent times, end up like this? Asai Nagamasa is so disgusting.
Just as Yi Gin was thinking about something, the door was gently opened, and Kamaojigo bowed and said.
"Jin Duo Hall, Master Jueshu is here to visit."
Yiyin raised his head and glanced at the sky. The sun had just passed noon. It had only been an hour since he walked away from the main hall. Master Jueshu's movements were faster than he thought.
"Invite her in."
"Hi!"
After a while, Pu Sheng's village respectfully ushered in a person, it was the kind-faced and kind-hearted Master Jueshu.
As soon as she entered the room, she put her hands together and bowed, and said.
"The mountain is poor and the Zen room is simple and crude. I have made many mistakes. Please forgive me for this."
Yiyin glanced at the duplex tatami at his feet, looked up at the red lacquered solid wood beams, turned the blue and white porcelain tea cup in his hand, and said with a smile.
"Master Jueshu is too polite. If you come here now, what do you want to teach me?"
Master Jueshu lowered his head and said.
"Tsudaden is compassionate and cares about all the people in the world, so he worked tirelessly to return to Koki and work for Mount Hiei for tens of thousands of people.
Just now in the Nedo Hall, Kojoin was unable to understand your kindness for a moment, so he spoke rudely and brought shame to Enryakuji Temple.
Now, she has understood Tsudoden's good intentions, and is very ashamed and regretful. "
Yiyin said calmly.
"Really? I didn't expect that there would be such a stupid person in Enryaku Temple. I don't want to see her again."
Master Jueshu looked sad and sighed.
"It's true that I can't see her anymore in Tsudo-den. I feel so ashamed that I can't help myself. She passed away in the Nedo Hall just now."
Yiyin was surprised to see that the old nun was so cruel, but she said, "Excuse me."
"I didn't expect that a few random words of mine would cause a generation of Gao Ni to pass away. I feel uneasy."
Master Jueshu shook his head and made a pun.
“This is your own choice to awaken to your feelings, and it has nothing to do with Jindo Hall, so don’t take it to heart.
In Buddhism practice, this stinky skin is also a burden. Only by throwing this body away can you achieve true results. Only by giving up can you gain. "
Yiyin nodded.
"The Master's Dharma is profound and I would like to accept your teachings."
Master Jueshu said with a smile.
"When I awaken to the west and go to Lingshan Mountain, the master of Jokoyō-in is vacant. Tsudo-den is willing to accompany me to Jokoyō-in to commemorate the deceased's journey to the pure land."
Yiyin was a little confused. Enlightenment was dead and the obstacles to the negotiation had been removed. What was the point of inviting him to go sightseeing if Master Jueshu didn't continue the negotiation with him?
But his face remained calm and he smiled.
"I have long heard that Joko-in Temple is the temple of Master Saicho, and it is a view of the temple from the east tower of Enryaku Temple. Today I am lucky enough to accompany the Master on a tour. I am very happy."
Master Jueshu smiled slightly.
"As long as you are happy, I would like to ask Jindoden to condescend to move."
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Jingguangyuan was built after the Zhulin Temple in Mount Wutai in the Tang Dynasty. Master Saicheng sent him to the Tang Dynasty to seek Dharma, and the place of cultivation was Mount Wutai.
Yiyin followed Master Jueshu, with a group of Ji warriors and nuns hanging far behind him, deliberately keeping the distance between them to allow the two superiors to chat privately.
Guangjingyuan has a good reputation, but its lintel is unexpectedly simple. The solid wooden door opens to the mountain path, and hundreds of red-leaf trees are planted on both sides. It is now late autumn, with bright red leaves everywhere and an elegant and quiet scenery.
Yiyin couldn't help but sigh.
"What a great red leaf hunt."
Master Jueshu smiled.
“Jingguangyuan was built in imitation of a place where people practiced mountain cultivation in the Tang Dynasty. It seems simple, but in fact it is full of learning.
A hundred steps ahead of this Hongye Mountain Road is the Treasure Pavilion. The storage of treasures in the pavilion is an eye-opener for Tsudoden. "
Yiyin smiled and said nothing. He somewhat understood the purpose of Master Jueshu bringing him here.
Enryaku-ji Temple had severely offended Yoshigoshi, an elder of the Genji family whose reputation was growing among the samurai family, because of Kojo-in's arrogant words before.
Those present at that time were not only the nuns of the Enryakuji Order, but also two shogunate samurai, Takeda Nobutora and Takaoka Keitomo. This matter had probably been reported back to Kyoto.
If this matter makes Yiyin jealous and makes the martial arts disgusted, it will not be a good thing for Tiantai Sect. Master Jueshu must find a way to remedy it.
The Tiantai Sect is not always strong. There are always times when you pretend to be a grandson when you go out to hang out. Especially in the long history of 800 years, the grandson really has not been less pretentious. The successive generations of sect leaders have great experience.
When he was the most powerful third, fourth and fifth generation shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate, Hieizan pretended to be a grandson and was severely punished. The main hall was even burned down once because of offending the shogun.
Now that Master Shan is defeated and Mount Hiei is besieged, Lord Kakushu has to be even more careful.
Therefore, before resuming negotiations, she had to compensate Yiyin first and let Yiyin calm down. After coming to the Jingguang Temple to view the scenery, she would probably offer treasures.
Yiyin is very interested in this.
Who knows how many good things are hidden in Enryakuji Temple, a thousand-year-old ancient temple. Yiyin has no psychological barriers to taking these things from the bald tycoon and will not accept them for free.
Yiyin is very interested in broadening his horizons. He is now considered one of the most powerful people in this island country, and he has experience in his previous life to support his horizons.
Master Jueshu seems to be confident. What on earth makes her so confident? She thinks it will surprise Yiyin.
Facts have proved that Yiyin is still superficial. These nuns are really rich in taste, height, and imagination.
Looking at the nine sets of armors of different colors in front of him, Yiyin's eyes widened.
This treasure pavilion in the mountain looks like a Buddhist hall. Yiyin and Master Jueshu walked into the hall together, while the others stayed outside.
Displayed in the main hall above is a large set of fiery red armors, gorgeous in style and fully equipped. There are also four sets of large armors on the left and right sides, for a total of nine sets.
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, gray and black, the nine colors of the armor were beyond Yi Yin's imagination. Even if the industry was developed in his previous life, he had never seen such valuables. It really looked like armor from an anime.
Yiyin couldn't help but stepped forward and stretched out his hand. He stopped in mid-air and turned to look at Master Jueshu in embarrassment.
Master Jueshu said with a smile on his face.
"You can taste it at Tsutado Hall as you like."
Yiyin sighed.
"The Wu family can't bear to see such precious armor, making the Master laugh."
After finishing speaking, Yiyin stepped forward and touched the large red armor in the middle. It was made of layers of iron plates. It looked heavy, full of metal, visually thick and powerful, and extraordinary in its momentum.
The most surprising thing is that the iron sheet was dyed somehow. The paint color is pure red and has a metallic reflection without any rust spots.
Master Jueshu behind him seemed to understand Yiyin's thoughts and explained.
"The armor plates of these nine pieces of armor are made of Celestial Thousand Forged Steel, and the special paint on them is specially used for makeup on Buddha statues. The nine colors are solid, radiant, and have no rust marks."
After carefully observing the armor, Yiyin shook his head subconsciously.
Although the style of this large armor is eye-catching, it is too flashy to be used in actual combat. Because the war mode suitable for these large armors is too ancient.
During the Kamakura shogunate period, the way the samurai fought was still with a Hime samurai leading Sango and Shichihachiro party, riding horses and carrying bows into battle.
Ji warriors from both sides would often call for a duel, and half an hour would be wasted just by telling each other the names of their ancestors.
The mainstream tactic at that time was Yabusame. A one-on-one duel started with riding a horse and shooting arrows, and ended with dismounting and hacking the opponent to death. The large armor was the most suitable armor for bow and arrow shooting.
This classical and romantic way of war ended with the invasion of Mongolia.
In order to resist the incoming Mongolian army, the Kamakura shogunate mobilized a large number of Hime warriors to fight on Kyushu Island. With the help of kamikaze, they finally repelled the Mongolian attack.
The attack of the Mongols brought two important changes to the Wu family.
First, the Kamakura shogunate collapsed.
The royal family system during the Kamakura shogunate period was a rather simple contract of reward for the public. The Hime samurai fought for the public and the shogunate rewarded the land.
The shogunate has always been very restrained in mobilizing imperial family members to serve the government. Because the shogunate does not have much land in its hands, it has always been asking for rewards.
But the Mongols were too powerful, and the Kamakura shogunate no longer cared about how to reward them after mobilizing a large number of warriors.
If the Mongols are not pushed back, the Kamakura shogunate will be gone. Who cares about the consequences.
As a result, the Mongols were repelled, and the Kamakura shogunate soon disappeared. It was because they could not afford the reward and were overthrown by the angry Hime warriors.
This is also a major reason why the Ashikaga shoguns actively abandoned the imperial family system and switched to the guardian system after the establishment of the Ashikaga Shogunate.
If you can't afford to raise too many royal family members, then just don't raise them at all. The local imperial family was left in charge of guarding the daimyo, and the Ashikaga shogunate only paid salaries to the central imperial family to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.
It was pretty good at first. Ashikaga Shogun owned more than 200 imperial palaces in the world, and the local guardian daimyo helped take care of them. Ashikaga Shogun only collected money and ignored local expenditures. After a few years, he lived a good life.
But as time went on, things became more and more wrong. Local power expanded, and over the past two hundred years, it slowly swallowed up the Ashikaga family's imperial palace.
To this day, Ashikaga Yoshiaki of Nijo Castle cannot even pay the wages of the Ashikaga Hui members, and is ridiculed as a poor public servant.
Sure enough, if you go out to hang out, you will have to pay it back sooner or later. How great it was then, how miserable it is now.
Second, the innovation of the Wu family’s war model.
The Mongols were the evil stars of that era, a terrifying military group that killed the entire Eurasian continent. They would not play any kind of duel with the island country's Ji warriors.
Warrior Ji ran to the front of the formation and asked for a ride, but he was often stabbed into a hedgehog by a hail of arrows, and received a stupid conclusion.
The martial art of war quickly matured in this anti-Yuan war. From then on, the war mode of a Ji warrior riding a horse, carrying a bow and taking a dozen followers like an outing, slowly disappeared.
The Buddhist nuns regiment, which continued to maintain a one-on-one style of fighting, was also left far behind by the Wu family.
In addition to the organizational strength that has always been outstanding, the Wu family now has Master Diaoshan and Master Nara. The two military regiments that were once the most powerful in recent years have completely become novices in the war and are not worth mentioning.
At that time, the large armor suitable for archery was gradually replaced by armor that was more defensive against spears, bows and arrows, iron cannons and other weapons, until the Wu family's armor was at its peak.
But having said that, the large armor is probably the most elegant armor with Japanese aesthetics.
A large number of various decorations used by the martial arts to express themselves were added to the wide pocket, making the armor as beautiful as a peacock in full bloom.
Because the wars at that time were more about Ji Ji warriors showing off their martial prowess. Whether the armor's defense was strong or not was not as important as showing off one's heroic posture in battle.
Unlike the various tools used in battle formations in later generations, the pursuit is defensive power, light and durable, and conducive to long-term combat. How good-looking can that thing be?
Touching the handsome reflective red armor again, Yiyin sighed and withdrew his hand.
He is someone who has fought in a war, so of course he knows that these nine sets of nine-color armor are just the same, but they look really expensive.
"It's a precious treasure, but it's a pity that I can't go into battle."
Master Jueshu behind him observed his words and was very proud to see that Yiyin really liked these large armors.
Sure enough, men just like gorgeous things, even the most extraordinary men are not exempt from vulgarity. It seems that I made the right gift this time.
Master Jueshu said with a smile.
"Jin Duo Hall, these are ritual vessels. They are not originally used in battles and are not convenient for seeing blood. They are only used for ceremonial purposes.
Look carefully. Is there anything special about the center armor of this armor? "
Yiyin observed carefully and found that some of the layers of iron pieces were light in color, and these light red iron pieces faintly formed a word.
"Benevolence?"
Master Jueshu said proudly.
"Yes, it is indeed a word of benevolence.
There is a word in the middle of these nine sets of armor, which are benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trust, loyalty, filial piety, brotherhood and forbearance.
The combination of these nine sets of ritual utensils is the treasure of Jingguang-in, the nine bright virtues. "
Yiyin looked around in astonishment. Indeed, every piece of armor had a word on the chest. He couldn't help but secretly complain.
It turned out to be a ritual vessel enshrined in a Buddhist temple, so it’s no wonder that it is not useful but beautiful. Nine bright virtues? It sounds so good, why not call it Emperor of Light?
