It turns out that the North Government Office regards Zuofu as one of its own from the bottom of his heart - Ishida Mitsunari would definitely guess this.
If his own retainers were so rude and headstrong, Ieyasu would probably have scolded him with his head buried in his face, but 30% of them were not Ieyasu's retainers.
Not only that, he was also a close servant who had followed Hideyoshi since he was a child, and arrogantly believed that he would be responsible for the future of the Toyotomi clan. He had always been headstrong and thought of himself as a favored minister.
The most terrible thing is that Hideyoshi really looked at him like this when he was alive. Because of this, once things don't go his way, he resolutely refuses to accept it. He doesn't look like a mature minister at all, which is really a headache.
Mitsunari seemed to have noticed the fluctuations in Ieyasu's heart. Perhaps he originally wanted to anger Ieyasu first, and then wait for the opportunity to take action... Ieyasu was much older than Mitsunari, and Taikaku had praised him highly for his loyalty and integrity during his lifetime, and he was very popular among the people. But in Sancheng's eyes, he is a cunning and cunning person who is intolerable.
Seeing Ieyasu's expression change slightly, a sneer appeared on Mitsunari's lips - Just wait, I will take off your disguise right away and reveal your true colors!
"Does Madam regard Zuofu as one of her own, or is she wary?" Sancheng asked with a smile.
Ieyasu closed his mouth tightly and moved his jaw slightly, as if he was biting the surface of his upper lip. Those who are familiar with him will know that this is a sign that he is about to get angry.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid it's a combination of both."
Sancheng smiled slightly and said coldly: "So, Madam is also half-confident about Zuofu?"
"It's natural, and it should be. Your Highness, everyone wants to live with a clear distinction between love and hate, and everyone wants to completely trust others, but they are constantly doubting others. In this world, trust and hatred can be clearly distinguished. There are actually no people.”
"Zuofu is saying that Madam's true attitude is to be dubious? So, does Zuofu have the same attitude towards Sancheng?"
"It's best to ask yourself this!"
Ieyasu couldn't help but said sharply, but immediately he couldn't help but regret it - could he hear what he was saying? It's really abominable, this unruly guy actually dares to test me!
But then Ieyasu thought about it. Although he was very disrespectful to him, what would happen if he got angry too? In that case, wouldn't it become as ridiculous as 30%?
After some psychological construction, Ieyasu suppressed the anger in his heart and said: "Your Majesty, there is neither a spotless person nor an incorrigible person in the world. If the Northern Government Office has not made it clear whether Ieyasu is an enemy or one of our own, then It shows that she is a woman with knowledge and talent...Having a doubt is enough.
With half-belief and half-suspiciousness, she neither needs to be on guard nor makes any omissions. If she is right, everyone will be happy, but if she is wrong, it will not be irreversible. When you talk about things in this world, isn’t this the truth? "
Sancheng smiled and nodded: "Okay, Sancheng will keep the elder's teachings in mind."
"That would be the best." Ieyasu agreed casually, and added: "Now that the secret burial has been decided, the only thing left is to withdraw the troops."
Sancheng looked solemn and said: "Exactly... Regarding this matter, according to what Mrs. Beizhengsuo said, I would like to ask His Highness Zuofu for advice."
"Regarding this matter, after the funeral, we will immediately discuss it with the Maeda Dainagonito family, and then ask the elders to sign the withdrawal order. After that, you, Asano Nagamasa, and Mori Terumoto will rush there immediately with the order. Hakata.”
Ieyasu's anger slowly dissipated, and the retreat strategy that he had long considered came out like flowing clouds and flowing water. Even he himself felt that this was a bit too reciprocal.
However, this must be done at this time, and this is the only way to do it. Hideyoshi felt deeply humiliated by the sentence "proclaimed you as the King of Japan" in the Ming Dynasty's canonization imperial edict. He sent troops to save his face, but in the end he died in depression. But now, the withdrawal of troops has become a matter of life and death for Japan.
"After arriving in Hakata, you immediately select a few suitable people to recall the evacuated troops. Once the Ming army learns of Taige's death, it will be difficult to retreat, so you have to be more careful."
"Do you need me to go to Bodo in person?" Sancheng suddenly raised his voice. This was actually because he was worried about something unexpected happening in his absence.
On the contrary, Ieyasu was stunned and frowned: "Who else could I do with you? After I went to Hakata, I had to discuss more matters with the big names regarding the withdrawal of troops. Needless to say, this goes without saying. In addition, we must hold on to Mouri and Shimazu. Master Moli. , there will be no chaos in China; if Shimadzu is controlled, Kyushu will be stable.
Remember, this is the key. Of course, I will also immediately ask Hidetada to rush back to Edo and closely monitor the movements of Tokaido. As a result, the domestic situation is basically stable.
During this period, I often thought that Taige always seemed uneasy when he was on the sick bed. His lifelong ambition was to unify the world and create a peaceful and prosperous age... We must inherit Taige's legacy no matter what. "
After saying this, Ieyasu breathed a sigh of relief. Such earnest teaching has never happened even to Hidetaka. These words have gone beyond personal grudges and seem to be the sincerity of "the loyal and upright Zuofu" dedicated to Taige's spirit in heaven.
At this time, the surroundings gradually became brighter, the sky was already bright, and the dazzling morning sunlight shone through the window. Sancheng bit his lip, listened obediently, thought for a long time, and then lay down on the tatami.
It seems that he has figured it out and wants to salute me - Ieyasu thought, and a smile appeared on his lips.
Unexpectedly, Sancheng suddenly pulled out a hair on the tatami, his movements were stiff, and his tone was stiff: "Zuofu, the carp will be delivered soon, please excuse me first."
Ieyasu couldn't help but want to laugh loudly. Mitsunari, who was so arrogant in front of everyone yesterday, actually tied himself up and felt ashamed.
"Then, I'll leave it to His Highness Zhibu regarding the secret burial."
"Ah, that's right." Sancheng suddenly seemed to remember something and added: "Zuofu, the order from the wife of Beizhengsuo is exactly the same as Zuofu's view."
"how do I say this?"
"On the sickbed, Taige often showed uneasiness. His ambition was to unify the world and create a peaceful and prosperous age... These must not be forgotten. To be honest with Zuo Mansion, Madam also said these words, they are exactly the same."
With that, Sancheng stood up, said "goodbye", turned and left without looking back. Before Ieyasu could react, Mitsunari was already out of the corridor.
Ieyasu felt deeply unhappy and stood there blankly, as if someone had poured a basin of dirty water on his head.
When Mitsunari said that Ieyasu was exactly the same as what Homasa said, Ieyasu thought he had fully accepted his opinion. Seeing Sancheng's back angrily leaving, he realized that the opposite was true: Sancheng must have thought that the Beizheng Office had colluded with him, so he was full of suspicion and disgust. He must have felt that the Hoi Masato and I were of the same species and were the common enemy of the Toyotomi clan.
"My lord, what did you just say to Iebu? This guy almost fell down when he was giving the gift." When Honda Masanobu came back after delivering 30% and asked the question with a smile, Ieyasu was not even in the mood to answer.
Mitsunari, a person who relies entirely on so-called strategies to live his life, just thinks of me, Tokugawa Ieyasu, as a person with ulterior motives. It is incredible that I think the same thing about Hokusei.
Ieyasu thought that this situation may be due to his youth, or it may be related to the panic after losing the Taikoo. If this is the case, although he is annoying, he is also pitiful.
"Sato Mamoru, come in, I have something to tell you." Ieyasu slowly turned his fat body and returned to the room with Honda Masanobu. The room is facing Ishida's residence. Looking slightly to the left, the residence of Miyabe Yuzen comes into view.
Ieyasu deliberately looked away and said: "Zuo Dushou, someone in the opposite gate is tending to the trees in the courtyard."
When Zhengxin heard this, he couldn't help being startled. He walked to the eaves and took a look, and immediately stared there angrily.
"Stop staring, those people were deliberately sent by the administrative department to monitor us."
Zhengxin sneered: "There are no pruned branches on the ground, they are just scratching at the treetops. Now is not the time for craftsmen to come out to work. They are really a bunch of losers who can't even put on a show!"
"That's all, just pretend you didn't see it."
"Yes, I won't look at it. Although Tai Ge passed away at a healthy age, I can't help but be filled with emotion when I think of his body that was so emaciated that it lost its human form and is still in the city."
At this time, the chirping of the birds became louder, and the refreshing sunlight shone through the leaves. Masanobu pretended to appreciate the morning scenery while continuing: "I deeply admire my lord's foresight."
"what do you mean?"
"The matter of transferring the seal to eight states." Masanobu walked to Ieyasu who was standing under the eaves, and continued: "At that time, I felt that my lord seemed to be no match for Taikaku. The three old territories of Shun and Toyo, who had worked so hard, were taken away by Taikaku. He left, but transferred the lord to a desolate land, for fear that he would lose the foundation to fight for the world."
Ieyasu silently listened to the chirping of the birds.
"But now it seems that the transfer of seals actually helped my lord a lot. I calmed down and thought about it, and felt that the current situation has reversed, and smart people will understand this.
After several years of development during the war, the lord's actual annual income has reached 2.5 million dan... In order to suppress the lord, Taige specially supported the Uesugi clan, but its claimed annual income of 1.32 million dan actually did not even include half of it. None.
The gross profit under Uesugi is only 1.1 million koku at most, followed by Maeda's 770,000 koku, Shimazu's 630,000 koku, Yonda's 610,000 koku... all of these, No one can compare with His Highness. Ah, how amazing it is! "
"Zuo Dushou, what exactly do you want to say?"
"I think that in terms of strength, no one can compare with you, my lord. This truth is so simple, but Ishida still can't understand it. It's really annoying!"
"Zuo Dushou, what you said is wrong. The most important thing right now is the funeral of Tai Pavilion... When Asano Nagamasa sends carp here, I plan to receive him here."
"In this room?"
"Since the people in the house opposite specially climbed the tree to look here, don't let them down. Let Asano come here, express his gratitude, and then send him back. In this way, I have always suspected that Asano is also following my rule. Ministry, maybe it will temporarily relieve you."
"Lord, do you plan to treat Mitsunari like this from now on?" Masanobu raised his voice and looked up at Ieyasu. Ieyasu silently returned to the room and sat on the cushion prepared by Shintaro Torii.
"Sato Mamoru, do you think I'm trying to please Ichibu?" As soon as he sat down, Ieyasu took the tea from Shintaro and started to sip it.
Masanobu seemed a little puzzled, but he felt that his tone just now was inappropriate, so he explained: "What I mean is that even if the lord intends to avoid suspicion, Sancheng may not be able to understand such painstaking efforts."
"I don't think so."
"My lord, does he have other plans?"
"The administration department is also quite talented."
"I'm sorry for my stupidity. I don't dare to make such comments about my lord, but Masanobu will never think that person is trustworthy. I have long seen that, and I firmly believe that he will definitely prevent my lord from achieving his great cause." Honda Masanobu said firmly. After finishing, he looked up at Ieyasu.
But Ieyasu shook his head gently: "Zuo Dushou, you are wrong again."
"Wrong idea? Your Excellency, you think that 30% are not this kind of people?"
"No. You just said that I can take over the world...is that true?"
"I did say it. Regardless of strength or reputation, the next person in the world must be the Lord."
"you are wrong."
"Don't you want to take over the world, my lord?"
"Alas." Ieyasu put down his tea bowl with a look of helplessness, "In fact, if Japan is 'the world', then Ieyasu has already controlled the world."
Honda Masanobu couldn't help being stunned and his eyes widened. This was so unexpected that he didn't know how to reply.
"Zuo Dushou, I am the minister of the left. As for my strength and reputation, let alone Japan. Regarding this, the recently deceased Taige had a clear understanding of this, so he specially called me to his pillow and told the world Everything is entrusted to me. From the moment Taikaku entrusted me with the task, it was decided that after Taikō passes away, I, Tokugawa Ieyasu, will be the next person to take charge of the world."
These words made Zhengxin nod his head repeatedly.
"When you are confused, you will hesitate to act. This is where your hesitation comes from."
"Excuse me for being stupid."
"Tai Ge has closed his eyes. According to Tai Ge's will, in fact, the moment he closes his eyes, I can take charge of the world... This has become an unchangeable fact.
But you have to know that it is precisely because of this that from now on, the affairs of the world are my business, and the responsibility of the world is my responsibility... No matter how little or no matter how young or evil Thirty-percent is, or how evil he does, he is a legacy minister of the Taige. . If I can't let him live, it will be my shame, my sincerity is not enough, and my means are not enough...
To put it more plainly, it means that there are flaws in my way of governing and governing the country. Just as the Analects of Confucius says: I am guilty, and I am not responsible for it; all directions are guilty, but I am guilty.
Zuo Dushou, the people of the world should have the mind and magnanimity of the people of the world. So you must also keep in mind that you must not take the initiative to make enemies at any time. "
Zhengxin nodded repeatedly. Since Ieyasu had already had this idea, what else could he say? He could no longer express his joy in words. However, he ignored what Ieyasu said before: "If Japan is 'the world', then Ieyasu has already controlled the world" - what if Japan is not "the world"?
At this time, Shintaro Torii came to report that Asano Nagamasa was visiting. As Mitsunari said, Asano Nagamasa sent Ieyasu a large carp. The fish was placed in a basket covered with bamboo leaves and carried in by the waiter.
Ieyasu deliberately made a joke, but Nagamasa's expression changed unexpectedly. As agreed by Sancheng and others, they took great pains to conceal Taige's death.
"I also want to go home immediately and let the cook cook it. Although mine is smaller than His Highness Zuofu's... maybe the cook has already cooked it." Nagamasa said. While they were talking, surveillance eyes were cast on the trees at Ishida's mansion.
Ieyasu said: "This carp is really good. Since everyone wants to taste this delicious food, I will try it right away. Oh, it's still alive."
After a few perfunctory words as if nothing had happened, he then ordered: "Shintaro, go and tell the door that His Highness Asano is going back." After talking for a few words, Ieyasu sent Asano back on purpose.
Asano Nagamasa also looked relieved and said, "Farewell." He bowed respectfully and stood up. He has always been upright and is not good at lying. At this time, cold sweat was dripping from his armpits.
"Zuo Dushou, put that carp in the courtyard."
"Lord, what do you mean?"
"Since there are people watching over there, I have to show them my sincerity no matter what... Go and put the carp in the spring."
"Master, do you want this carp to live?"
"Yes, not only that, you also have to speak loudly so that the carp can hear you."
"Let the carp hear?"
"Yes. If it were normal, I would have asked someone to pack it and eat it. But since Taige is still ill, I will keep it alive and pray for Taige to recover quickly... You have to be so loud at the same time As he said that, he put it into the spring."
Zhengxin laughed loudly and nodded in agreement. He had also long since noticed the sword-like gazes on the trees opposite.
The spring water gushes out from the junction of the two houses, gradually forming a stream, and finally disappears behind Tokugawa House. In fact, this spring was specially set up to prevent assassins. Once the assassin sneaked into the house and accidentally fell into the water, he could be prepared.
Masanobu carried the carp and followed Ieyasu out of the room. The spring water is like bits of broken silver, quietly telling people that autumn is coming. Following Ieyasu's instructions, Masanobu stood on a stone next to a lush Lespedeza tree and spoke loudly to the carp. Ieyasu silently stared at the water.
As soon as the big carp was put into the water, its nearly three-foot-long body immediately stretched out, opened and closed its cheeks, and turned over to play in the water.
"Haha." Ieyasu chuckled and said in a weak voice: "Let everyone live well. This is the biggest responsibility of Tokugawa Ieyasu from today on... If Japan does not have these five hundred thousand people who work together, The army, those extremely elite Ming troops, won’t they attack immediately?”
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PS: A friend asked me to hear my views on Japan after Abe’s death. I would like to briefly say a few words: 1. Japan’s pro-rice aspect will not change; 2. There will be a change and reorganization of power among the five major factions, which may be a A big drama; 3. There is no conspiracy theory about the cause of death, but objectively Kishida got a big advantage; 3. If there are still smart people on the right, they may take the opportunity to play the tragedy card and push for the revision of the pacifist constitution.
The above are all personal opinions, please believe that I am just talking nonsense.
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