August 3, the twelfth year of Astronomy (1543), Sengen Taisha Shrine, Fuji County, Suruga Province.
When revising the "Imagawa Kana Catalog" a few days ago, Imagawa Yoshimoto suddenly decided to use the fines of those who maliciously delayed the judgment as the cost of repairing Sengen Shrine. I couldn't stop thinking about it, so Imagawa Yoshimoto decided to go to Sengen Shrine in the name of "privately visiting and inspecting the territory". He took Yutaka Furuno, Ujitoshi Sena and Nao Hayasaka to set out early in the morning, dressed in casual clothes, and headed east of Suruga - but this time there was more Ginkgo in the team.
"As the matron of the Wu family, aren't you here to assist your husband in handling official duties?" Ginkgo tied her hair behind her head, wore light and comfortable clothes, smiled and tilted her head to Imagawa Yoshimoto on horseback, " After you return home, sir, remember to praise me to your mother, saying that I have finally fulfilled my responsibilities as a daughter of the Wu family."
"Why didn't you come when we were dealing with various lawsuits in the territory before?" Imagawa Yoshimoto asked with strong resentment and knowingly.
"I'm so tired. Who wants to read those files? Besides, I'm tired of walking around Imagawakan. What's there to see? How can it be compared with traveling far away? I haven't been to Sengen Shrine yet!" Ginkgo said confidently. He maintained a sweet smile, but when he smiled, he also became filled with resentment: "When I was in Mount Kai, my damn father often mentioned Sengen Shrine and said that he had done too many evil things, so he would often go there secretly. Repent and pray at the shrine, hoping to be forgiven by the gods and Buddhas. Haha, let’s dream, are gods and Buddhas so easy to fool? A thunder from the sky will strike him to death.”
"A daughter is her father's little cotton-padded jacket..." Imagawa Yoshimoto did not know how many times he felt sincerely about the "father-daughter love" of the Takeda family.
"Who wants to wear a cotton-padded jacket on such a hot day?" Ginkgo raised her head, complained about the scorching sun, and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "It's more refreshing and refreshing to come to the Sky Thunder Crack."
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Fujiyama Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine is the head shrine of Sengen Shrine nationwide and one of the earliest shrines recorded in Japanese history. According to legend, it was built in 806 AD by Sakanoue Tamuramaro on the order of Emperor Heijō. Asama Taisha Shrine enshrines the god Asama Daisha (Konohana no Sakuya Bise no Mikoto) who symbolizes Mount Fuji. It was originally a god of blessings and kindness, but due to the frequent volcanoes during the Nara period, people later worshiped it as a volcano god.
"It always feels so peaceful..." Being in the boundless deep forest, even the always lively Ginkgo began to pay attention to the volume of her words, as if she was worried about waking up the gods taking a nap in the forest. She held Imagawa Yoshimoto's hand and carefully controlled the sound of her footsteps, but the soft sound of wooden shoes on fallen leaves still became the main theme in the forest.
"Yes." Imagawa Yoshimoto walked on the road paved with bluestones, listening to the sweet chirping of cicadas, surrounded by endless green. The main palace of Sengen Taisha Shrine is located in this quiet dense forest.
"It will look better in winter." Imagawa Yoshimoto looked around, the fragrant air was refreshing, "The trees were covered with snow, and the ground was also covered with snow. The sight was completely white, as if the whole world was the only color left."
Ginkgo nodded and walked deeper into the forest along the path.
"Wow..." Not long after, Ginkgo walked to the entrance but couldn't help but exclaimed in a low voice. She raised her head and stood there in shock, "It's such a high torii gate..."
Standing in front of everyone's eyes is a bright red torii gate that is several people tall. The paint color is a majestic red, without any impurities, and is incompatible with all the filthy and frivolous colors of the world.
"Further inside, there is the residence of the gods. You must not say any more blasphemous words." Imagawa Yoshimoto showed a gentle smile to Ginkgo, stretched out a finger to Ginkgo's lips, and made a silent gesture. gesture. As if infected by this environment, Ginkgo's expression showed a rare hint of awe, and she blinked in understanding.
After passing the torii gate, walk slowly forward along the moss-covered stone steps. On both sides are Buddhist niches placed on white stone pillars. The color of the stone pillars is already mottled, and cracked stones on the underlying layer can be seen everywhere, telling the story of the weather and weather in history.
After bypassing the last forest, the main palace of Asama Taisha Shrine comes into view. The witches waiting in front arrived in style and ushered in everyone. The courtyard in front of the shrine was paved with stone slabs and was kept spotless, with not even a few fallen leaves to be found. Around the courtyard, the bright red palace pavilions are equally eye-catching. Imagawa Yoshimoto took a few steps forward and looked at the doorposts of the side hall - the paint was evenly painted, with no paint chipping or fading, even at high places - it looked like someone was working day and night Work hard up and down to check and maintain.
"Dear guests." After seeing Imagawa Yoshimoto and his party, the chief minister of Asama Taisha Shrine also came to greet them personally. He was wearing a purple hakama base, with a thick blue robe on top. The collar was tied tightly and neatly, and the crown on his head was also worn neatly. Although the weather in August is not as torturous as the scorching heat, it is still unbearably hot. The sun was shining brightly, and Imagawa Yoshimoto was wearing a light haori, and he could only feel the sweat on his back, let alone the palace minister in front of him who was wearing a heavy priest's uniform.
But even so, the palace minister still carried out his accusations meticulously, holding a bamboo wat in his hand and bowing respectfully: "I, the palace minister of Asama Taisha Shrine, the son of Tomi Sentada (Fuji Nobutada), Fuji Shintsu, may I ask what your guest is? What advice?"
"I don't dare, I just came to visit, thank you." Imagawa Yoshimoto also returned the favor to Fujitsu. After all, it was a private visit incognito. There was no need to put on any airs, just behave like an ordinary samurai disciple. The palace minister in front of me turned out to be the son of Fuji Nobutada. He seemed to have just entered the Yuan Dynasty and had never been to Imagawakan. No wonder he couldn't recognize Imagawa Yoshimoto.
"Then I will be on the case for you." Fuji Xentong bowed again, and then led Imagawa Yoshimoto and others to visit various scenic spots around the shrine hall under the scorching sun. Walking along the shrine, Imagawa Yoshimoto was a little surprised to find that the trees and shrubs on both sides were very neatly trimmed. Thinking of the meticulous red paint on the pillars of various shrine halls, Imagawa Yoshimoto couldn't help but sigh:
"Prince, please take the trouble. Everywhere in this palace is meticulously maintained."
"After all, this palace was entrusted to me by my family, how can I dare to neglect it for a moment?" Fuji Shintsu carried his clothes and maintained the etiquette of walking. Even if the sweat flowed down his forehead and entered his eyes, he had no time to go. wipe.
After walking, we came to a relatively open flat land. There were no shrine buildings around, but it seemed a bit desolate.
"What kind of place is this?" Ginkgo asked in confusion, "Has it left the scope of the shrine?"
"This guest is joking, this is the number one attraction of this palace." Fuji Nobuyoshi shook his head and bowed to the center of the wasteland: "Back then, Kamakura-den (Minamoto Yoritomo) was hunting on the banks of the Fuji River. , I once came to this shrine to worship the Yabusame, and the venue was right here."
"Kamakura-den?" Ginkgo was stunned for a moment before realizing that she was talking about Minamoto Yoritomo - her history has never been very good. Then she turned to Imagawa Yoshimoto and smiled: "What? The history of Sengen Taisha Shrine is important. It’s longer than the Imagawa family.”
"Yes, most of the leaders of Asama Taisha Shrine today, except those from the Kamakura period, were donated by the first Kōkata (Ashikaga Takauji) and his younger brother (Ashikaga Naoyoshi). There was no Imagawa clan at that time. Since the founding of Sengen Taisha Shrine, the Fuji family has been the palace secretary of Sengen Taisha Shrine for generations." Imagawa Yoshimoto nodded matter-of-factly and explained the origin of Sengen Taisha Shrine and the Imagawa family for the purpose of popularizing ginkgo science. "It was in the fourth century. During the Daime (Imagawa Nori clan) and the Fifth Daime (Imagawa Taishin) periods, the Sengen Taisha Shrine became attached to the Imagawa clan, and the Imagawa clan also granted the Imagawa family its leader, exempting the Fuji clan from all the wars."
"It is Fuji's honor to serve the Imagawa family wholeheartedly." Although he did not know the true identity of the person in front of him, Fujitsu still sighed from the bottom of his heart:
"A few years ago, when I was still young, the Imagawa family was in the middle of a battle over the governor. The Hojo family took advantage of the chaos and invaded, and Kato couldn't help it. Although Iatemu wanted to fight to the death as a retainer of the Imagawa family, there was a huge disparity between us and the enemy, and he knew that he was outmatched. , and I am afraid that the war will damage Senma Taisha Shrine, which has been protected for generations, and I am ashamed of my ancestors."
"Under the dilemma, Iayan wrote to the Imagawa family, requesting temporary surrender to save the family and the big society. This was an extremely humiliating thing, and it would not be surprising even if the master gave me a scolding, but the Imagawa family not only allowed us Even so, the Fuji family was entrusted with important responsibilities after their return, which is really touching. The Fuji family was deeply moved by the generosity and kindness of the family governor."
Fuji Shintsu sighed, glanced at Imagawa Yoshimoto and others, and then continued: "You must also be samurai of the Imagawa family. How do you feel about the family governor's hall? A few days ago, many wealthy families in Toe and Mikawa rebelled. In my eyes, they are really stupid. They don’t understand the conduct of the House Governor’s Hall at all, and they do the wrong things just for some petty gains, which is regrettable.”
"It's not necessary to be wrong." Imagawa Yoshimoto wanted to say "That's ridiculous," but almost exposed his identity, so he quickly came back: "Although the family governor is a good person, his so-called "generousness and kindness", It may not be a good thing in troubled times. "
"Many people have told me the same truth, but I still can't understand it. Maybe it's because I'm still young." Fujitsu didn't mean to be self-righteous at all, and took a step back very humbly: "But I have always said I feel that people should have a nobler spirit than the so-called interests of the samurai family. In order to repay the trust and kindness shown to the Fuji family by the House Governor, the Fuji family will not hesitate to die."
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In the original history, the Takeda family tore up their alliance with the Imagawa family in the eleventh year of Eiroku (1568) and invaded Suruga. The Imagawa family really led an army to attack, but was defeated and lost. Even Sunfu Castle (Imagawakan) All fell. Seeing that the situation was over, a large number of Kadong wealthy families turned to surrender to the Takeda family, but the Fuji family still stayed in the Imagawa camp and persisted in resisting, like a lonely boat in the vast ocean.
Even after the Imagawa family was destroyed, the Fuji family still stood firm in Fuji Castle and confronted the Takeda family. It was not until 3 years after the Imagawa family's fall (1571) that the Imagawa family took the initiative to send a sentiment to Fuji Shintsutsu, the governor of the family at the time, which wrote, "Where are the things and where can the advance and retreat be determined according to the original intention?" Taking the initiative to ask him to leave the Imagawa family and surrender, the Fuji family just stopped fighting.
People at that time praised him and said, "He is extremely loyal and trustworthy."
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