Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 2162 The same is true for the total Baikui (Wei [-])
In the 28th year of Wanli, that is, the fifth year of Qingchang, Japan.

The rumors among the people were already disturbing, but Tokugawa Ieyasu turned a deaf ear to all the noise, but prepared to attack Uesugi in an orderly manner.Ieyasu's recent series of actions are not in line with his previous calmness, and seem a bit arrogant and unreasonable.

Masuda, Nagatsu, Nakamura, Ikoma, and Horio joined forces to appeal, but he ignored them completely, even the envoys sent by Kato, Hosokawa, Fukushima, Kuroda and others were blocked by him with a cold face go back.

At that time, Kato Kiyomasa and other Taiko old generals all said: "This battle does not require Zuofu to go out in person. Even if you want to conquer Uesugi, you only need to order us to go. From what we have seen, this matter must be a rule. The Ministry and its accomplices deliberately used Jing Sheng as a bait to carry out the strategy of diverting the tiger away from the mountain to the Zuo Mansion, and then took advantage of the vacancy to infiltrate and plot against important places in the world such as Osaka and Kyoto... Zuo Mansion please think again."

However, this time, Ieyasu was more persistent than ever, and replied with a serious face: "Thank you for your advice. I appreciate your kindness, but this time, I hope you will make Ieyasu whole. Besides, Ieyasu decided to go in person for this battle, not because he cherishes his past reputation. , but from the consideration of the authority of the court.

If Ieyasu hadn't been there in person today, the authority of the imperial court would have been seriously ignored if things continued like this.You can recall one or two, when Shimadzu and Hojo refused to enter Beijing, did the Taiko also crusade?You can't easily despise Shaojun just because he is young now, this time I have to show them some color and punish them for their disrespect! "

Originally, everyone in the world believed that Ieyasu was so persistent this time because of the arrogant and rude reply letter of Uesugi's Naoeyama Castle Warden.After all, Ieyasu himself was often resentful: "I have lived for nearly 60 years, and I have never seen such an arrogant and rude letter!"

However, this time Ieyasu showed his heart in front of the generals, but put the dignity of the court first.In fact, this is indeed an irrefutable reason - as the undoubted Chief Minister of Guming, Ieyasu said that he should follow Taiko, who can say that he is not?
Ieyasu set the date of attacking Aizu in mid-July, but on the second day of June, it was convenient for the generals to discuss matters in Osaka Castle for the first time.Of course, during this period, he did not forget to send people to carefully investigate the movement of the big names.

Which ones are allies, which ones must be fought for, and which ones can be allowed to stand on the sidelines... This battle is an excellent opportunity for verification.Therefore, the meeting on the second day of June also wanted to bring together all the generals in Osaka to confirm their aspirations.

In addition to more than a dozen of Hideyori's cronies, Maeda, Masuda, Nagatsu, Otani, etc., there were Yukunaga Asano, Toyo Hachisuka, Kuroda Nagamasa, Horio Yoshiharu's son Tadashi, Ikeda Teruma, and Hosokawa Tadashi. Ko, Arima Noryori, Yamauchi Kazutoyo, Oda Yuraku, Hori Naomasa, and many of Ieyasu's most trusted followers.All of a sudden, the stars gathered and filled the entire Xiyuan Hall.

It is true that there are a lot of talents, but there is another corresponding aspect, that is, there are mixed people in the hall, and the participants must have their own thoughts.

However, as soon as the meeting started, Ieyasu announced first: "With regard to the attack on Uesugi, the deployment of various routes to attack Aizu has been decided, and I will announce it first." His expression at the moment was extremely serious, which was different from usual.

This is no longer a discussion, it seems more appropriate to call it an order.But all the people in the hall fell silent immediately, no one dared to shake their fans even though the weather was very hot.

"The Shirakawaguchi is in charge of Ieyasu and Inuko Hidetada, the Sendoguchi is in charge of Satake Yoshinobu, the Nobuoguchi is in charge of Date Masamune, the Yonezawaguchi is in charge of Mogami Yoshimitsu, and the Tsukawaguchi is in charge of Maeda Toshinaga and Hori Hideji..."

After speaking, everyone couldn't help looking at each other.It's no wonder that the Satake family and the Mogami family, which everyone believed to be the [-]% alliance, were also entrusted with important tasks in this battle.

All the daimyos will be sent to attack the five important strongholds in Aizu respectively, but if Ieyasu sends troops, Misaka will join hands with Uesugi to raise troops. This situation is not difficult to imagine.However, under such circumstances, Ieyasu appointed Yoshinobu Satake and Yoshimitsu Mogami as generals. What is his intention?
Ieyasu seemed to ignore everyone's doubts, and went straight on: "The date of departure from Osaka this time is scheduled for the middle of this month. When passing through Edo and attacking Aizu, it should be late July. Return to your skills and prepare to go out."

Ieyasu's tone was decisive without the slightest hesitation: "Of course, the Shaojun's close ministers must stay in Osaka to ensure smooth government affairs. In addition, in order to assist the Shaojun, two or three people should be left to handle official duties. Who do you think is better to stay?" ?”

If you have something to ask your subordinates and subordinates first, it seems to be discussing the matter.The start of the war is a foregone conclusion. Letting whoever stays to assist the government is tantamount to handing over the key to the decision of the war.No matter how great the victory in Aizu is, if those who stay behind hand over the city to Sancheng, it will be difficult for Ieyasu to return to Osaka.In this way, victory is also defeat.

Everyone's eyes were cast on the executioners, and the foreheads of several executioners were dripping with cold sweat.Masuda, Nagatsu, Maeda, Otani, etc. have a closer relationship with Sancheng than Ieyasu, and everyone knows this fact.Therefore, the four executives were suddenly quite nervous.

Masuda Nagamori and Nagatsu Masakae are currently in close contact with Sancheng, while Maeda Gen and Otani Yoshitsugu, although it is difficult to determine whether they have any disagreements with Sancheng, at least they are by no means Ieyasu's confidantes.Among these few people, no matter who is left behind, it seems that hidden dangers will be planted.

Everyone thought that Ieyasu was duplicity and actually wanted to keep others.It's just that it's inconvenient for him to bring it up because of sympathy, and he hopes others will speak for him.

Everyone was silent in the tense and dull heat, and then Ieyasu spoke again: "If you have no objections, then I will order." He glanced around as if nothing had happened.

"Two people don't seem to be enough, let's keep three."

Masuda Nagamori swallowed hard, and quietly glanced around.I saw Changshu Zhengjia's whole body was stiff, and he hardly dared to look at Ieyasu.

"First of all, please Maeda Hoin to stay. It is more suitable for you to be a civil servant, so you don't have to work hard to go to Aizu."

"Yes."

"It's best to have people who are familiar with government affairs, Masudaemon and Nagatsu Daizo, the abilities of the two of you are well known in the world, so let's stay too. Just the three of you stay in Osaka to assist the young master. As for the Otani Criminal Department, you Come with me."

After hearing Ieyasu's decision, everyone couldn't help being dumbfounded.There was a commotion in the audience, because every word of Ieyasu surprised them.

Leave Sanfengxing, who is obviously a gang of [-]%, in Osaka?Could it be that Ieyasu has completely lifted his guard against Sancheng?Seems unlikely.So this is deliberately creating opportunities for them in order to lure snakes out of their holes?

If the reason is the former, it is not completely unfounded.In any case, when the Seventh General was chasing and killing Sancheng, Ieyasu saved his life and escorted him back to Zuohe Mountain City safely.Therefore, those who are close to the seven generals all suspect: Could it be that the Zuo Fu had a secret agreement with Sancheng at that time?But since it is a secret agreement, how can Zuo Fu ensure that [-]% will abide by the agreement?

Or on the contrary, Ieyasu deliberately left Sanfengxing in Osaka to give Sancheng a chance to raise an army?Those generals who waver in their hearts and try to follow the wind are all full of doubts.

If this is true, it means that Ieyasu has been full of confidence from the beginning, and he didn't take Sancheng seriously at all.He planned to destroy Uesugi in a leisurely manner first, then rectify a little in Edo, and finally return to Osaka to suppress the rebellion...

If this is the case, the Toyotomi family may become a lamp in front of the wind and frost on the tiles.

After all, once Sancheng raises his troops and enters Daban City, he will definitely join Sanfeng Xing together with Xiulai to order the princes to declare Ieyasu a traitor.And in this way, Ieyasu can attack Toyotomi Hideyori without any scruples.If this is true, the world will really be in chaos... Although many people are thinking this way, no one dares to bring it up on the spot.

"The Kansai generals will follow me and Hidetada's main force. The Ou generals will follow Yonezawa's Mogami Yoshimitsu. As for the Maeda Toshinaga and Hori Hideji who are in charge of Tsukawaguchi, let Murakami Yoshiaki and Mizoguchi Hidekatsu go together."

Ieyasu's tone changed from indifferent to unquestionable: "The purpose of this war is to inherit Taige's legacy, stabilize the world, and conquer those who have ulterior motives. This battle will determine the general situation of the world, so Ieyasu has already reported it to the court in detail.

According to the secret order of the imperial court, on the eighth day of this month, General Quan Da Nayan persuaded Xiusi Qingfengqing to come to Osaka as an imperial envoy to reward the soldiers who went to war.I want to bid farewell to Shaojun after welcoming the imperial envoy, and then set off immediately.

At that time, Shaojun will formally order Maeda, Masuda, and Changshu to stay and assist the government.The important task of assisting the young master is entrusted to the three of you, I think you have no objection, right? "

Everyone was stunned, but no one answered immediately.

"Since you have no objections, let's make a decision first. As for the details, Ieyasu will discuss with you again. Alright, that's all for today..."

Ieyasu hadn't finished talking, when a voice rang out from the seat, it was Hori Kanmono Naomasa who led the way for this battle.

It seems that Zhizheng really regarded this meeting as a discussion, he moved forward and said: "My lord, I have something to say."

Ieyasu lowered his face and said, "Naozheng, why are you worried?"

Stirred by Ieyasu, Naomasa Hori became more impassioned: "Since we have decided to send troops, there must be no omissions in the pre-war discussions."

"Tell me, what makes you worry?"

"It goes without saying that adults know that the terrain in the Ou area is steep."

"Naturally, otherwise why would you be responsible for leading the way?"

"That's right. I want to say a few more words just because I'm in charge of leading the way. There is a place between Shirakawa and Aizu called 'Horseback Ridge'. It can allow one person to pass through. Therefore, please think twice, sir, to avoid mistakes in the front line." Naomasa Hori held his head high and talked endlessly, showing his stupid and straightforward character.

"Enough!" Ieyasu yelled loudly, causing the roof to buzz: "Going out of business? What could go wrong? What's wrong with the terrain? If the enemy stabs me, I'll pay him back. There is a saying in the Tang Dynasty: Gu, there is no danger in Germany. The victory or defeat of a war depends on who is righteous, on the strength of soldiers and horses, not on the terrain.

Since you said it was dangerous, I, Tokugawa Ieyasu, will play the striker in person to show you.Since becoming the lord of Okazaki, my Jiakang has experienced hundreds of battles, not to mention fighting more with less or gathering a crowd to fight, night attack, ambush, sneak attack, forward, and rear, which one have I never experienced?Because of this, I have mastered the eight states of Kanto.This is enough to prove that I am superior in strategy, strong in martial arts, and skilled in using troops. "

"Yes." Seeing Ieyasu's sudden yell, Naomasa really didn't expect it, and hurriedly fell on the ground in fright.

"Jing Sheng will only hide in a small city, and he will never dare to come to meet our army. Our army is the best in the world, and there is no hindrance to the supply of food and fodder. Originally, I was enough to attack Jing Sheng, but in order to show righteousness , and then sent a large army to go with you. Don't play smart and say useless words!"

Seeing that Naomasa was lying on the ground in an orderly manner and did not dare to make a sound, Ieyasu said to the others angrily, "Do you still have any concerns?"

Seeing Ieyasu so furious, everyone dared not say anything.Ieyasu had already decided everything by himself, and he would never allow others to have any objections.

"It seems that everyone understands." Katagiri Kamoto hurriedly smoothed things over and said, "Both Ouchi and Shaojun sent people to express their condolences, and the envoy said that since even the Zuo Mansion is personally conscripted for this, no matter who is going out or staying behind, All of you should be loyal to the imperial court."

Ieyasu glanced at Katagiri Katamoto, stared again, and scanned the people present.

Now that Ieyasu had spoken, the number of people on the expedition and other matters should be discussed after everyone returned. All the people present could only nod in unanimous agreement, and no one spoke rashly to avoid unnecessary suspicion.

Only one person remained seated.This person's face was covered with a white cloth, and Ieyasu couldn't see his emotions.He is Jiji, the young assistant of the Otani Criminal Department.Because of his leprosy, he covered his face tightly.

Ieyasu glanced at him, got up and left the table.

In the past, when Hideyoshi summoned the generals, there would be a big banquet after the meeting.Those who were severely reprimanded by him at the meeting, when they came to the banquet, he would pat their shoulders and laugh to comfort them, which was Hideyoshi's habit.But Ieyasu is very different from Hideyoshi. He will neither reprimand others easily, nor will he comfort others after reprimanding.

"It's really stingy, I don't even want to give a glass of water and wine." Although the seven people around Xiu Lai whispered, for those who cared, Ieyasu's anger was deeply imprinted in their minds.

Before Hideyoshi died, Ieyasu once yelled at everyone in Fushimi Castle: "If you want to quarrel, just quarrel. But all those who quarrel, don't even think about leaving this city tonight. No one can escape Severe punishment!"

That time, Ieyasu ordered people to close the gate of the city and yelled angrily, which scared all the people present.Today's outrage is no less than that time.

Jing Sheng boasted that he was worth 120 million shi, and had the most powerful soldiers in the world since Qian Xin.Even Uesugi Jingsheng, who is so strong and strong, Ieyasu disdainfully called him "Jingsheng that guy", no wonder the other generals were frightened.Ieyasu seemed to have expected everyone's reaction.

Ieyasu got up and left the banquet, and all the generals also got up, each with their own thoughts and trembling, and went out.One can imagine how the envoys shuttled back and forth between the mansions after this.

As for Jinghua, who hides behind all of this, and operates the high-level pragmatism of the war between the two sides, what kind of mind does it have?Others don't know, and Ieyasu can only guess: perhaps, he should be satisfied with Japan's rebirth of civil strife, right?
As for the outcome of this war, Ieyasu was not too worried.He knew that what Gao Pragmatically wanted was internal friction in Japan, but he would not watch himself fail—if he failed, how would he let Gao Yan, who was an "outsider", inherit the position of the still-obtained Great General? ?

The superiors don't care about right and wrong, only the pros and cons.My Jiakang is like this, and it is expected that "Gao Guanbai" is also like this.
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