Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 223 Tosa One Hundred Thousand Stones

This was originally a procedural step, and no one had taken it seriously before. Even Masanori Fukushima and others who had been shouting to continue the war had accepted the reality and started planning what to do when they returned to Kyoto.But the sudden stagnation of the movements in Xiujia's hands once again attracted everyone's attention.

The reason why the Hide family did this was because they inadvertently found the military service certificates and Zhixing certificates of the Tosa, Awa, and Iyo three countries handed over by Nagamune's family when they were going through the process.

其中在翻阅土佐的情况的时候，看到其上书写着：土佐一国合知行9万8千7百石, 有民6万5千420三人。四舍五入之下，就是土佐一国大约10万石左右的知行数量。

In history, after Chosogabu Motokin surrendered to Hideyoshi, because Hideyoshi had to face the Shimadzu family in Kyushu, he did not conduct a systematic inspection of the Tosa country, but asked the Chosogabu family to report on their own.

The purpose of this is naturally to ease the antagonism between the two families, so that the Changzong family can quickly invest in the crusade against the Kyushu Shimadzu family and make a compromise.

Who would have thought that Nagamune's family would go too far and let Zhixing report to Tosa Ikuni only 8 koku. Even Hideyoshi, who is not familiar with Tosa's situation, can tell at a glance that it is a fake.

After all, if you really only have 8 shi, was my 10 army attacking the four countries in three directions to bully children?

Hideyoshi originally wanted to beat Changzonggabu Yuanqin one or two times after Kyushu, but who would have thought that when Changzonggabuyuanjia was in Kyushu, they really sent 8 troops according to the standard of 3200 shi.

If it weren't for the fact that Sengoku Hidehisa's problem caused Yuanqin's death in this battle, and the Changzonggabu's family had lost his heir, Hideyoshi would be too embarrassed to blame him, and he would definitely find a reason to blame the Changzonggabu's family after the war. I can also understand why Hideyoshi is strict with Sengoku Hidehisa.

In the following several inspections, some members of Changzong's family reported on their own, and the number of Zhixing increased slightly, and finally stabilized at 9.8 shi.Changzong and our family have always provided Hideyoshi with military service according to the standard of 9.8 koku. During the Bunroku Keicho Battle, all the daimyos of the Western Kingdom suffered heavy losses. Under the background of poor people's livelihood, Tosa Kingdom is quite tolerant and the people are happy.

In this situation, it was not until Kazutoyo Yamauchi was transferred to Tosa that the land was re-examined at the request of the shogunate, and the stone height of Tosa Ikkuni soared directly from 9.8 shi to 20.6 shi.

Normal people know that even today with such advanced science and technology, academician Yuan Longping's research on increasing rice production is still extremely difficult, let alone in the era when the sky was the sky.

It is impossible to double the yield per mu without planting level, tools and rice replacement. It can be seen that before the Keicho Township Battle, Nagamune's family concealed the situation of Tosa Tomoyuki deep.

Of course, among the mayors of Qingchang Township, there are also other neighboring countries that have changed greatly. The original data of the lower sum and the upper sum come from the Hojo period.

Part of the reason for the reduction of Shimosochiko from 39.3 koku to 25 koku and Shangzou from 27.9 koku to 28.4 koku is partly due to the renegotiation of the borders of the Kanto countries.

We can see that the places where knowledge and practice have been greatly reduced are concentrated under the rule of Tokugawa. This is the reason why Tokugawa Ieyasu re-divided the borders of the countries around Musashi, and divided some territories into the absolute direct-controlled Musashi country.

Since they are all his own neighboring countries, Hideyoshi did not ask too much about this matter under the background of Sochiko's rise.

In addition, if we compare the two sets of data between Settsu and Hanoi, Owari and Mino, Mikawa and Ise, we will find that the growth and shrinking relationship between them is basically the same.

The Owari cause is the reason for the displacement of the national border due to the impact of the Kiso River and the Sakai River. In history, the Netherlands and Belgium have a history of exchanging land due to the perennial impact of the Hell Hod River, which caused the territories to become enclaves.

The reason for Settsu and Hanoi has not yet come. Some people speculate that it is because of Hideyoshi’s personal reasons. He needs to have a buffer country between Settsu and Yamashiro, and Hanoi has obtained part of the territory of the original Settsu headquarters.

Since the above countries are all Hideyoshi's territories, the adjustment of the borders of the neighboring countries is all based on Hideyoshi's words. The enfeoffment system of the major names in the last years of Hideyoshi is basically based on the Qingchang Xiangzhang.

Hideka had just had such a happy chat with Changzong’s followers, that he forgot that Changzong’s family still had this history, and obviously hinted that Ishida Mitsunari should pay attention to Tosa’s land situation before going out. I thought I almost flipped the car over.

Hideyoshi is not Hidecho, no matter how big a mistake Hideyoshi makes, Hideyoshi will not blame him, but if other daimyos directly acquiesce in this knowledge and cause problems in the handling of Changzong and my family, Hideyoshi will definitely let you know what is called thunder and rain It is Jun En.

Fortunately, Xiujia happened to read the final total number, and seeing this number reminded him of this history again.The Nagamune family in history reported 8 koku of Tosa Ikkuni.

Now that the Hide family has promised to give Changzong and our family Tosa a security condition of [-] koku, who would have thought that Changzong and our family directly changed the number for you, and reported that the entire Tosa country is less than [-] koku, and insisted on eating the entire Tosa country.

You must know that before Hideyoshi entered the battle, the condition Hideyoshi gave Changzong and my family to surrender was Tosa Ikkuni. Now that you disobeyed the order, Hideka fought for a long time and did not punish you at all. What is the basis for Hideyoshi to enter the battle this time?What did you fight for a long time?
Don't underestimate this number problem. If it is small, it is the problem of Chang Zonggabu's cleverness and concealment. If it is big, it is to deny his own guilt and attack Hideyoshi's justice in waging war against him.

Just imagine, if even the head of the culprit, Sogabu, was not punished, then Hideyoshi would not be able to uphold the justice of the War of the Four Kingdoms, and Hideyoshi would no longer be the savior who came at the call of the people of the four countries, but a warlord fighting for territory That's all.

This is a big question of right and wrong!
It never occurred to the Xiu family that the relatives of Changzong and my family would choose to play tricks in this place. Even if he had a grudge against him, he would let go of everything and give him a chance. Why didn't he know how to judge the situation and take advantage of the situation?

It is understandable to hide the edge in order to prevent being jealous; to send troops for the ruler is based on the number of knowledge and actions, and it is understandable to lie about the number to reduce the loss of the leaders. Why not earn money? shiver.

But you can't be so shameless!

Even if you reported 15 shi, even if the Xiu family knew there was something wrong with it, they wouldn't bother to discuss this amount with you. If you cut off 1/3 of your meaning, it can be regarded as an explanation to other daimyos and higher-ups.Xiujia really didn't want to delay the war for such a trivial matter.

But now that the Xiu family gave you 10 koku for Tosa, do you really dare to report that Tosa only has 1000 koku?Wrong, it is less than [-] shi, what's the matter, do you want to make up for the remaining [-] shi?

Who are you hitting in the face!

The moment Xiujia saw the numbers, he became angry immediately, and handed the accounts together to Shimizu Shinya, who was beside him, and said to him, "Seal the accounts in a box, keep them properly, and submit them to the Da Na as evidence later." make a plea."

People who don't understand the mystery, seeing Xiujia's superficial statement, think that although the accounts are a little adulterated, but Xiujia is planning to catch the big and let go of the small, not to study it carefully. Gu Zhongcheng's nervous head just now began to leave beads of sweat, At this moment, I finally let go of my heart.

But some smart people in the shogunate also smelled something unusual, "Apology? Why did you just plead? What is Wuwei planning to do?"

Sure enough, contrary to everyone's ideas, the Hide family saw the account book being sealed and taken away for safekeeping, and then said to the relatives of Changzong's family, "Tosa is really barren, and the people of Tosa are really poor." Resolute, the leader of the country with less than [-] shi was able to mobilize more than [-] troops many times. This shows that Changzong and my family are deeply loved by the people in Tosa."

The sourness in the Xiu family's words was heard by many people. The relatives did not understand their father's operation, and they were a little confused by the Xiu family's question.

"Report to His Royal Highness Yu Chai"

"Did I let you speak?"

Gu Zhongcheng, who was kneeling on the ground, wanted to defend the young master, but was interrupted roughly by the Xiu family.

The irritable tone of Xiujia's voice made it impossible to tell that these were just words spoken by a 13-year-old boy.I can't tolerate the Xiu family not being angry, Changzong and my family are pulling themselves out to blame them!If Hideyoshi really recognized this knowledge, Hideyoshi's dispatched inspection found problems later, Hideyoshi might be held jointly and severally liable.

Everyone was frightened by the Xiu family's sudden anger, and it was at this time that everyone discovered that there were still two big men kneeling in the middle of the shogunate.

Hideka calmed down a little, and asked Hanabou Masayuki to get up first. After all, he didn't understand the background and Tosa's real situation. It's understandable for him to be deceived.Coupled with the fact that he has worked hard for Yuxi's family all his life, Xiujia really can't bear to see him being blamed for this matter again.

After Huafang Zhengxing got up and took his seat, the Xiu family pointed the finger at Gu Zhongcheng and asked, "Is it not enough for me to give Changzong my family? Why does Changzong's family want to put me to death?"

As for the deadly words, it’s a bit exaggerated, but here is the Xiu family’s purpose to emphasize their anger. Gu Zhongcheng naturally knew what was going on, but he still tried to pretend to be calm and asked, “Why did your highness say this? My family is sincere. Those who surrender will dare not deceive His Highness."

"I didn't say what it was, why did you directly blew up that something happened to me when the term expired?"

"Ah! His Highness got angry after reading the accounts, and the foreign minister pretended to speculate."

When the Xiu family heard that at this moment, since he was stubborn, they didn't want to continue to entangle with him, so they began to report the data with a cold snort, and began to question Chang Zong and our family.

"During the Ming Dynasty, there were as many as seven families in Tosa, collectively known as the 'Seven Heroes of Tosa'. Among them, the Ichijo family was the most powerful with 3000 guan, the other famous names were the Tsuno family with [-] guan, the Dahira family with [-] guan, and the Kira family with [-] guan. Five thousand guan, the Benshan family [-] guan, Anxi [-] guan, Xiangzong wobu [-] guan, Changzong wobu [-] guan, other tycoons have about [-] guanwen."

"These are the data of Tosa reported by the Prime Minister of the Tosa Kingdom to Masato Hosokawa. The Tosa country has a total of 5 kan and about 20 koku. How come it is less than [-] koku under the rule of your Nagamune family? What kind of country does the Zongwo family rule?"

A prime minister is a house foundation. After the Yingren Rebellion, Guan Bai, who fled from Kyoto, became the fourth generation master of Yijiaofang.Yuji, the daughter of Prince Fushimi Miyako, is a serious relative of the emperor.

At the age of 7, he was promoted from the fifth rank to Tosa Mamoru (Tosa Shou is usually under the sixth rank, which is obviously exaggerated here), and was promoted from the fourth rank to the right guard lieutenant general at the age of ten (higher than the current Hideka), at the age of 18 Shi Xusheng was promoted from the three counselors (also uplifting) and Awashou, a proper set of four generations of rich people.

Ichibangji can be said to be the ancestor of Zhongxing of the Ijo clan. After inheriting the foundation of the two generations of his ancestors, he actively carried out the management of the country. under the flag.

He held his younger brother Haruhito Ouchi as the heir to the Ouchi clan, married the daughter of the Ouchi clan himself, and under his management the Tosajo clan came to its heyday.

But it was also in his era that the main family of the Yiyi family was replaced by the branch of the Kyoto family. This was a great blow to him. Some people said that this was the reason why he committed suicide at the age of 27. After the death of Yiyi’s foundation, the Yiyi family began to fall into civil strife , going downhill.

As for Masato Hosokawa, I naturally don't need any more introduction. He is the son of Katsumoto Hosokawa and the head of the Kyozhao Hosokawa family.Once became the actual power holder in the shogunate, known as the semi general.

It was the struggle between his father Hosokawa Hosokawa Katsumoto and Yamana Mochitoyo, who was in the fourth post, in the shogunate, calling each other's daimyos to come to "King Qin", which finally triggered the "Onin Rebellion", which was the most turbulent period of the Warring States Period. One of the immediate culprits. (Dong Zhuo is an expert)

Hosokawa Masatoshi was not a good stubble either. He once abolished generals (Mingying coup) and took charge of the government. One of the three leaders, the Hosokawa Kyozhao family, reached its peak in his hands.

However, because his three adopted sons fought over the inheritance issue, Zheng Yuan was assassinated and died, and the Hosokawa family eventually fell.

For the above details, you can refer to the "History of the Warring States Period in Japan" written by the UP host of station B "Masaku Sakai", which is quite detailed.

As the custodian of Tosa and Awa with the support of Masato Hosokawa, the data reported by Yiyi Jifang must be relatively true.So, there is a problem here, why did the data reported by your Changzong and our family directly cut in half?
When the Xiu family said this, everyone present naturally understood the tricks. Changzong and our family have hidden more than half of the number of land and people.

This matter can be big or small, but no matter how you say it, as the surrendering party, since you have already surrendered to the new lord, but now you even hide the surrender certificate. If you say that you really surrender, who will believe it?
Gu Zhongcheng wiped off the sweat from his forehead, and pretended to be honest, and said the excuse that the monarch and his ministers had discussed long ago, "Since the Onin Rebellion, Tosa has been fighting for years, which has caused people's livelihood to decline and food production to drop sharply. "

When Gu Zhongcheng said this, Xiujia deliberately looked at the relatives of Changzong's family from the corner of his eyes. Seeing him lower his head in embarrassment at the moment, he obviously knew that Gu Zhongcheng's words were nonsense.

Yuanqin and Gu Zhongcheng's private activities obviously did not notify Xinqin in advance. Now that Xinqin is in the enemy camp, what can he say in silence? Perhaps Xinqin is also a little hesitant at this moment. Put yourself in a dangerous situation like this.

The history books that the Xiu family read in their previous lives all focused on describing the relationship between the father and son of the Changzong family and the letter.

But at this moment, the Xiu family felt the indifference of Yuan Qin as a superior.For the continuation of the family, no matter how strong the relationship between father and son is, it can be used.Anyway, Yuan had enough sons, even heirs could be discarded when necessary.

This is different from leaving his son helpless in the Battle of Kyushu. The Battle of Kyushu was due to his own reasons on the battlefield. The filial son who had been trained for many years gave up his horse and died in the end. Yuan Qin would naturally blame himself and be depressed.

But here, for the continuation and prosperity of the family, even he can give up, let alone an heir.

Gu Zhongcheng's words actually have some truth. During the war, the survival rate of the common people is very low, but if you cut them in half, it would be a bit scary.

You must know that even in Jiading Prefecture, which has been massacred by the city for many times, there are still [-] out of [-] people who survived. You, Tosa, have been cut in half. This is how much war you have endured.

But after careful consideration, Gu Zhongcheng's words are untenable. You must know that Tosa was basically pacified by Nagamune's clan after 1570, and there has been no large-scale war in Tosa since then.

Now that a generation has passed, your Changzong and our family only have the strength of 10 koku. How did you provoke Awa who is 23 koku and Iyo who is 29 koku?
Xiujia's face became more serious and he said to him, "Are you bullying me when I am young and ignorant? How can Zhixing of 10 stones mobilize 1 people to fight Oda's servants in Awa?"

The Xiu family's meaning is very clear, knowledge and behavior can be falsified in the accounts, but the number of young and middle-aged people cannot be falsified, after all, you have to eat as much as you have.

In the Warring States period, one stone equaled the current 130 kilograms. At the time when there was a lack of meat and fat, an average of 1.6~1.8 stones raised an adult man.

How did your Changzong family be able to support more than 10 young adults with a grain output of 1 shi?Juggling!
At this moment, the Xiu family had lost all their patience, ignored his struggles, and directly stood up on the horse and ordered to the generals in the shogunate, "Pass the order!"

The generals who had a preliminary understanding of the ins and outs of the matter were also filled with resentment at the moment, and Masanori Fukushima, who had been dissatisfied with the Hide family's acceptance of the Changzongwo family's invitation, was even more eager for this matter. I have to seize the last chance."

"Hand down, set up a siege position, encircle Okatoyo Castle, and move the main formation north to Okatoyo North Koren Mountain. On the left and right sides of Shangdao, and on the left and right of Kurashiki, set up the formation on the south bank of the Niyodo River, with Ukita Kanjia as the general. , Monitor the situation in the south."

"Qinglongbei, Mino, and Okubei are deployed in the west of Okatoyo Castle and on Kodama Mountain. They are responsible for responding to possible enemies in the west. With Akigami Hisa as the general and Horio Yoshiharu on the right, they are deployed in the east of the Niyodo River. Surround the city of Gangfeng on all sides, and let no one escape from the city."

"Your Highness! Your Highness Yu Chai!" Seeing that the Xiu family was really angry, Gu Zhongcheng understood the seriousness of the matter, and wanted to ease the mood of the Xiu family. "I am willing to enter the city again, and confirm the real situation of Tosa with the lord, and please forgive me. One or two."

"No need!" The Xiu family waved their hands and categorically rejected Gu Zhongcheng's request, "Come here, take Gu Zhongcheng and Changzong's relatives down, and move them to Xiaolian Mountain with the formation, and watch the formation with me."

As soon as the words fell, several attendants and warriors in golden armor lifted the curtain and came in, one person on the left and one on the left took the two of them down. Unlike Gu Zhongcheng who kept shouting, Xinqin seemed to have not recovered from his father's betrayal. Without saying a word, he was taken down very obediently.

"Send all the messengers and ask all the famous masters with more than 1000 shi in the territory of the four countries to come to Okatoyo Castle. I want them to watch the demise of Nagamune's family. Anyone who does not follow will be eliminated afterwards. !"

"What about His Highness Asano and His Highness Miyoshi?" Kamei Tomoki asked with some concern.

"Let them suspend the Awa Raiders, and bring all the troops to the city of Okatoyo, but they must pass on my words to the various noble families in Awa. If anyone fails to come after one month, they will all be considered as traitors of flower thieves, and they will all be eliminated! "

Everyone had already fully felt the anger of the Xiu family at this moment, and the entire shogunate was surrounded by an extremely dignified atmosphere. Even Masanori Fukushima, who was always talking nonsense, did not dare to speak nonsense, for fear of offending the Xiu family at this moment.

(End of this chapter)