The Minamoto brothers were arrested by the Heike, Onimumaru Minamoto Yoritomo was exiled to Hirudo Island, and Ushiwakamaru Minamoto Yoshitsune was fostered in Anshan Temple.
The brothers, who had eaten a bunch of glutinous rice balls together in a wild temple, were now separated and would never see each other again. At the end of the Heian period, Japan was completely controlled by the Taira family.
Logically speaking, they should never get ahead again. But in such an environment, both Yuan brothers showed their extraordinary talents, and each started a magnificent and legendary life in that era.
Ushiwakamaru has lived in Anshan Temple since he was seven years old. By chance, he met the great demon at that time in Sensheng Valley one night.
"Anshan Tengu". But instead of killing Ushiwakamaru, the Anshan Tengu accepted him as a disciple and taught him martial arts.
Later, he often escaped to Tengu at night to learn martial arts. Not only did he escape at night to practice martial arts, but he also plotted to overthrow the Taira family.
Ushiwakamaru is a true disciple of Kishin. The inheritance from ghosts and gods made his strength soar. It is said that when Ushiwaka was 11 years old, on his way back to the temple from night training, he met a brave monk named Musashibo Benkei blocking the way while passing Gojo Ohashi.
Benkei was in progress at the time
"Sword Hunter", whenever he sees the swords on the samurai, he will ask for a competition. Before meeting Ushiwakamaru, he has snatched 999 swords.
The monk took a fancy to Ushiwakamaru's sword and repeated his old trick. Unexpectedly, although Niu Ruo was strong in martial arts and as light as a swallow, Benkei was brave and powerful, but he was restrained at every turn and suffered repeated setbacks.
Ushiwaka Maru, who used softness to overcome strength, convinced Benkei, who had extraordinary physical strength and always relied on bravery. From then on, Benkei followed Ushiwaka, riding for him.
This happened on Wutiao Bridge
"One ride to fight" is still sung by later generations. At only 11 years old, he was able to challenge the mighty Han warrior monks. You can only imagine how strong Ushiwakamaru, who was taught by ghosts and gods, was.
Five more years later, Ushiwakamaru, who was growing rapidly, said goodbye to his mentor Anshan Tengu, and completely got rid of Anshan Temple's control over him. He fled to Oshu and joined the Fujiwara clan.
The Fujiwara clan and the Minamoto clan are in-laws. Ushiwakamaru's eldest mother was the wife of his father, Minamoto Yoshitomo, and his third brother, Minamoto Yoritomo's biological mother, Yura Gozen, was from the Fujiwara family.
Although Ushiwakamaru was a bastard born by a concubine, this did not hinder his relationship with the Fujiwara clan.
The head of the Fujiwara family, Fujiwara Hidehiro, appreciated this junior very much and provided him with sufficient protection.
Moreover, it is said that Fujiwara Hidehiro dreamed of a golden dove flying a few days before Ushiwakamaru arrived, and the dove was the messenger of the Genji God Hachiman, so he regarded it as a great good omen, and he was even more convinced that Ushiwakamaru would achieve great things.
Because he was fostered in a Buddhist temple and forced to become a monk, Ushiwakamaru had no secular identity before. Witnessed by the Fujiwara clan of the Qi clan, he recognized his ancestors and returned to the clan. He officially changed his surname back to Minamoto and his name was Minamotokuro Yoshitsune.
At that time, it was the end of the Heian period, and Japan was still an era where humans and monsters coexisted. With the support of the Fujiwara family, Minamoto Yoshitsune was fighting against evil spirits while accumulating strength, gathering together with his extraordinary abilities and extraordinary personal charm. A bunch of talented people.
There are also many legends and stories about bewitching monsters. Another person who lived in the spirit world more than a hundred years ago
"Genji", the legendary spiritual weapon
The holder of "Onikiri" Minamoto Yorimitsu is also known as
"Second source". So another six years passed. Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was active in the Oshu area, received news from Yindu Hirudo Island, and news related to his third brother Minamoto Yoritomo.
The brother he had loved and admired the most since he was a child, the brother who had stolen a bunch of glutinous rice balls and given them to him while on the run more than ten years ago, was also no ordinary person.
For more than ten years, Minamoto Yoritomo worked hard on the remote Hirudo Island, not forgetting the family feud for a moment, and also silently accumulating strength.
As a victim of the struggle between the two heroes, the Pingji Rebellion threw him far away from the political whirlpool. He was exiled to the politically and economically backward Yindu Peninsula, where he lived a lonely and lonely life for a long time.
But life in the wilderness developed his tenacity and strong spirit of revenge. Unlike his younger brother Minamoto Yoshitsune who is brave and unstoppable, Minamoto Yoritomo's ability is reflected in his machinations and winning over people's hearts.
The local tycoon Hojo Tokimasa, who originally worked for the Taira family and was responsible for supervising Minamoto Yoritomo's words and deeds, was suddenly won over by him and became his brother.
Later, Hojo Tokimasa betrothed his daughter Hojo Masako to Yoritomo, turning him from his brother to his father-in-law.
In Yin Dou, Minamoto Yoritomo clearly saw the widespread dissatisfaction with the Taira clan in society. He also deeply understood the lack of people's power and the hunger of the people, and he was well aware of the difficulties and desires of the local samurai.
He was like a wild wolf entrenched in the wilderness, closely watching the Taira clan's movements, analyzing the situation calmly and carefully, and with the support of the Hojo family, he quickly attracted people who were loyal to him.
When he felt that the Taira regime was about to collapse, Minamoto Yoritomo raised his arms and shouted——
"In these two or three years, the Zen sect and its descendants can defeat them!" Minamoto no Yoritomo raised troops to rebel against the Taira family. Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was located in Oshu, immediately discussed with the Fujiwara family who protected him, and quickly gathered people to respond to his third brother.
Attack the Ping clan and kill their enemies.
"The position of a powerful minister in the imperial court can be occupied by Taira Kiyomori, but my third brother cannot sit here?" Even in the heart of Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was young and energetic at that time and remembered his brother's kindness, he would not dare to hold the position of a powerful minister of the Taira family, even the emperor. Dismount.
...The scenery in the sea of flowers on the other side flickers like a revolving lantern. The deeds of the Minamoto brothers who staged a revenge drama were shown back and forth - the Battle of Fujigawa, and the brothers reunited.
"I have never forgotten Kiyomori's revenge for killing his father and taking his mother. I am willing to work with my brother to destroy my father's enemies!" Battle of Uji River.
"For my brother, I am willing to sacrifice my life! Kuro Yoshitsune, go and behead Minamoto Yoshinaka now, then march westward and annihilate the Taira family!" Battle of Yashima.
"My Lord Kuro Yoshitsune, once he goes into battle, he will be invincible!" Minamoto Yoshitsune is a natural-born general and possesses the skills of ghosts and gods. Whether he is crusading against the Taira family or clearing out other anti-peace forces fighting for the world for his brother, he has almost fought. Nothing can be overcome.
His retainers such as Musashibo Benkei, who also have ghost-slaying abilities, are not to be underestimated in battlefield prowess. With Minamoto Yoshitsune active, Minamoto Yoritomo's family is the dominant one among the peace-fighting forces in the world.
After the Battle of Yashima, the entire Seto Inland Sea originally controlled by the Heike was surrendered to the Genji, and the samurai groups from Shikoku and other places also bowed to the Genji one by one.
Only five years after the Minamoto brothers started their rebellion, the originally powerful Taira family was already facing the end of their rope.
Soon, the battle advanced to the decisive battle of Genpei. Before the decisive battle, the Yuan family brothers parted ways. Minamoto Yoshitsune knelt down next to his brother, and his tone could not hide his excitement and enthusiasm: "I am about to lead the troops to fight against the Taira family." Minamoto Yoritomo looked at his younger brother who could only cry when he was in exile, and he has turned into an ignorant child. Transformed into a majestic general, I was naturally happy and moved.
However, Minamoto Yoritomo is now a hero in troubled times, the leader of a force, and the world is at his fingertips.
As long as he wants, there is almost nothing he can't get. He is no longer the down-and-out young man who has to steal a bunch of glutinous rice balls.
Minamoto no Yori looked at his younger brother, and other emotions that were not clear enough flashed in his eyes. So far, my brother's military exploits have been too dazzling.
After pondering briefly, Minamoto no Yoritomo took off a small, heavy token made of copper from his waist: "Behave well. You are the most proud descendant of the Minamoto family, and your father's spirit in heaven will bless you." Minamoto. Yoshitsune took the token and put it on his waist happily: "For my brother and my father, I will devote myself to this battle!" Minamoto no Yoritomo no longer looked at his brother, but at A troop of soldiers marching in the distance.
"Kuroro. When you come back from the war and the world is peaceful, the two of us can talk all night long."
"I will first dream of the day when I can talk with my brother all night!" Immediately, Minamoto Yoshitsune was full of energy, smiled openly and wantonly, and walked away with his whip.
...Only one month has passed since the Battle of Yashima. This defeat not only lost the territory for the Heike, but also the hozens were scattered. The families that had been attached to them and provided them with funds and soldiers all left the Heike. The single-handed Heike fled to Hikoshima in Nagato like a bereaved dog. .
Minamoto Yoshitsune pressed forward step by step. He led the naval forces of Kumano, Harima, and Yoon Yu, and organized the naval forces from various places who had surrendered to the samurai groups. They moved all the way west to Hiko Island, the last base of the Taira family, and led 800 ships.
At this time, the head of the Taira family, Taira Munemori, knew that there was no other way out of this battle except victory.
Only by winning this battle can the Heike gain a breathing space, and can the defecting samurai group fear the power of the Heike again, kneel at his feet with trembling fear, and offer their wealth with trembling hands.
Ping Zongsheng dug out his old base and sent 500 warships to fight. The two sides faced each other at Danoura. In the early spring morning, the sea surface is very cold.
Chill filled the air, and the smell of weapons scared the waterfowl along the shore and flew away. The Heike's fleet opened to the west, covered in darkness, and the red flags on the ships
The word "ping" is still vaguely visible. The blood-red morning glow was gradually fading, and the Heike took the lead in launching an attack, relying on their proficiency in naval warfare.
"Kill!" Suddenly, the sound of killing shook the sky, and the Taira navy followed the current and rushed towards Genji's ship array. The Genji navy was swimming against the current and was slow to move, making it a living target for the Taira navy.
The hulls of the ships collided, arrows flew away, and blood spread on the hull and the water as the soldiers fell from the ship one by one.
The blood light reflected the bright red color of Dannoura at dawn, and the strong smell of blood filled the sea. As the general of the Minamoto family, Yoshitsune Minamoto stood on the bow of the ship wearing a red robe. He looked up to see the rising sun shining on the red sea. The dawn also looked miserable and desolate.
His side was in decline, and as a general he couldn't do nothing. Minamoto Yoshitsune took his longbow and aimed it. The arrow missed and shot out, hitting the unarmored rower on the Heike ship.
He shouted: "The enemy has taken the bait, don't hesitate, shoot the opponent's paddler first!"
"You can't kill the paddlers. The paddlers are not soldiers!" The deputy general on the side immediately stopped him.
"It doesn't matter!"
"Lord Yoshitsune, we will be laughed at by future generations!"
"Ha! Let them laugh!" Minamoto Yoshitsune waved his sword,
"Fire the arrows! Fire the arrows!" In Japan during the Heian period, there were rules in naval battles, and oarsmen and helmsmen who were civilians participating in the battle were not allowed to be killed.
If you do this, you will be insulted and ridiculed even if you win. But Minamoto Yoshitsune didn't take the lieutenant's dissuasion seriously at all. If the world and future generations want to laugh, just laugh. For the sake of his brother and the Minamoto family, he must win this battle.
No matter how despicable it is to win, there are no rules. In the face of war, victory is the rule. Under the fierce attack by the Genji army, the mobility of the Taira army began to decrease, and the soldiers gradually showed fatigue.
The bloody battle lasted from early morning to noon. It seems that even God is on Genji's side. At noon, the tide changed, and the Genji fleet, which was originally going against the current, gained an advantage.
Minamoto Yoshitsune was even more powerful. He ordered the ship to approach and ram the Heike's ship, taking the opportunity to board the ship and kill the enemy.
The maneuverability of the Heike's ship was greatly reduced due to the loss of sailors and helmsmen. At this time, the changing tide pulled the Heike into a deeper quagmire. The Heike's ship had no time to retreat. It can be said that the soldiers of the Minamoto family boarded the ship without any effort. Captured an enemy ship and engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat with the enemy on board.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune took the lead and rode in the lead. Yuzhi Xunxun, who was sheathed outside Dakai, was flying. The long knife in his hand was like a silver lightning, sweeping across the steel knives of more than a dozen people who met him, causing those blades to break and cracking the enemy's jaws.
The sword was swept out. Before Minamoto Yoshitsune could use up all his strength, the blade hit the Taira soldier's waist and chest hard, bringing down a piece of him!
This is the unreasonable and terrifying strength of Anshan Tengu disciples. He jumped on the Heike ship repeatedly, throwing off the encirclement of enemies at the rear while slashing at the enemies close up ahead.
The battlefield was turned upside down. One ship, two ships, three ships... Minamoto Yoshitsune flew past eight ships, one of them stood upright, and none of them were in harmony.
The long swords flew freely and horizontally, charging back and forth among tens of millions of people. When they advanced, the enemy soldiers retreated one after another, but when they retreated, they were as steady as a mountain.
At the end of the fight, no one dared to pursue him even half a step further.
"I am Judge Kuro Yoshitsune!" Minamoto Yoshitsune shouted wantonly, and the small copper token around his waist swayed with his movements, splattered with blood, and shimmered.
...In the battle of Danoura, the Minamoto family won in the end. Seeing that the situation was over, various Taira generals, including Taira Munemori, threw themselves into the sea and committed suicide.
Minamoto Yoshitsune fought to the rear of the Taira ship alone, covered in blood, like a Shura from hell. Taira Munemori should have known that this battle was a decisive battle, and was also afraid that Hikoshima would be raided by the Minamoto family. Even before the war started, they even boarded the ship with their family papers.
On board the last ship were the girls and boys of the Taira family. Among them is the one who is only 8 years old and whose mother is Taira Tokuko, who is of the Taira family lineage, Emperor Ande.
Minamoto Yoshitsune beheaded the Taira clan's soldiers and walked towards the remaining young and old of the Taira clan. With every step he took, the great sword on his body trembled, exuding the smell of blood.
Looking at the helpless and frightened faces, he thought of his own childhood.
I also thought about the string of glutinous rice balls that I got from my brother when I was in exile. They were sticky and tasteless because they were cold.
"Emperor." Minamoto Yoshitsune smiled, wiping the blood on his face, and the copper token around his waist shook. The Taira family made a big mistake by not killing the young Genji brothers.
Minamoto Yoshitsune would not make such a mistake. He threw a sword in front of Emperor Ender, and the bloody blade hit the deck with a clang.
"The world is going to change their surnames, so kill yourself." Naturally, the young emperor did not dare to commit suicide. In the end, he was held hostage by his grandmother Nissin, and under the indifferent gaze of Minamoto Yoshitsune, he was thrown into the rolling sea water of Dannoura drowned in it.
Minamoto Yoshitsune stood on the deck, with the red flag of the Taira family waving beside him.
"Father, brother..." I have done all the dirty things, and I have driven the emperor to death.
The world belongs to the Yuan family. Minamoto Yoshitsune raised the corners of his mouth. He raised his head to look at the sun hanging high above the sea. The scarlet sunlight blinded him.
