Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 251

Hideka turned his gaze to Hidean Togawa, as the elder of the Uki family, his opinion was particularly important.

Togawa Hidean may have already expressed his opinion, and Hideka has already made a decision, so he did not continue to say more on this topic.

Instead, he asked the Xiu family, "Excuse me, Your Highness, what is the elder of the town? How do you choose the elder of the town, how to pass on the seat, and how to act."

It was the first time that the Xiu family raised the opinion of the elder Zhenguo, so everyone had some doubts in their hearts. Now that they heard Togawa Hidean's question, they all pricked up their ears to listen for themselves.

"As the name suggests, the town's national elders are the senior daimyos of the family who are entrusted in various countries. Its main purpose is to give priority to unifying the military forces of the country before the main family has time to respond when encountering special circumstances such as enemy raids. resistance.

Or when encountering a natural disaster, before the family has made a strategy, it first uses the limited resources in the country to govern. "

"Basically, the inheritance of the elders of the town is slightly different according to the situation of each country. For example, Hoki and Inaba elementary schools, the elders of the town are naturally passed down from generation to generation. For Bichu and Iyo National University, the elders of the town have their own initiative The home is designated among the powerful big names in the country."

When everyone heard Xiujia's explanation, they immediately understood, isn't this equivalent to the guardianship of the shogunate?

Of course, the authority of the elder of the town is not as good as that of the guard. In normal times, he does not have dictatorial power over the neighboring country. He only has the right to supervise other daimyos in the leading country, but he has no right to judge and command.

Only in the event of foreign invasion, do you have the right to temporarily organize your country's military force to resist before the main force of the main family arrives.To put it bluntly, he is a military commander.

In Togawa Hidean's view, Hideka's actions showed that Hideka had the idea of ​​reducing government and decentralizing power.

In fact, the Hide family is only limited by the current information dissemination environment due to the expansion of the neighboring country. Under the premise that the control over the three countries like Hoki, Inaba, and Iyo has declined, the Hide family wants to give the local trustworthy people before the main family reacts. Strong and certain autonomy.

In fact, there were many such situations in ancient times. Even Dameng of the Great Unification Dynasty still had a semi-independent chieftain group in the remote mountainous areas of Jiangxi and Hunan.

The rights that the Xiu family gave to the elders of the town were not even as good as the rights that Dameng gave to the chieftain.Usually they can only issue orders within their own knowledge and actions, and only in special circumstances can they have the command power, and the core political power is still in the hands of Okayama Castle.

After finishing talking about this topic, the Xiu family saw that the meeting was almost done, so they prepared to adjourn the meeting. The specific situation of the transfer of seals had already been drafted in the Xiu family's mind, and it would be brought up at the official evaluation meeting tomorrow.

After seeing off the elders of Yuxi's family, Xiujia thought that he could finally rest for a night in Okayama.

Who would have imagined that before anyone entered the inner hall, they heard a message from outside, "Sanuki Samukawa and Izumi Mori ask to see you."

The titles of Samukawa and Izumi Mamoru are both familiar and unfamiliar. What is familiar is that the person who came was Hideka's hair young Kenjiro, but the strange reason is that this man has not appeared by Hideya's side for more than 3 years.

Hearing Kenjiro begging to see him, Hideya stopped, turned around and went back to the front hall to meet this friend whom he hadn't seen for many years.

"Kenjirou Iemitsu, I have met His Highness Lieutenant General Hashiba Sakonoe, I wish His Highness good luck in martial arts." As soon as Hideka's figure entered the room, Iemitsu's figure fell forward and praised him.

Xiujia stepped over his body and sat down on the imperial steps, cleared his throat and said, "Stay flat."

After Kenjiro straightened his body, Hideka was able to see the adult's face at such a close distance for the first time in these years.

It is inappropriate to say that it was the first time, because the two had just met in the Battle of the Four Kingdoms not long ago. However, due to the arrangement of the army, the Hanchuan family was included in the Miyoshi Hideo Army, and the seats were not tested. Xiujia's attention.

Now that there are only you and me in the hall, the Xiu family should take a good look at the other side.

I saw that Kenjiro, who is now 17 years old, has a detached and immature face, and there is a trace of heroism between his brows.

Although later generations are still teenagers at the age of 17, now he has begun to grow his beard, giving people a mature feeling.

But if you look closely at the beard at the corner of his mouth, you will find that the reason why he grows a beard is to cover a 5-6 cm long scar around the corner of his mouth.

If such a long scar appeared in later generations, it would be surprising to see it in his grade.But for the samurai of the Warring States Period in Japan who started to fight the enemy at the age of 13, this happened to be the best military medal for a man.

Xiujia pointed to the same position at the corner of his mouth, and asked in a half-joking tone, "What's the matter with you, why haven't you seen each other for a few years and you've lost your face."

It is impossible to lose one's appearance. Iemitsu Samukawa was originally a handsome young man, a handsome man in Bizen.Now that the family of Ruzui Hanchuan has become a 3-shi-level daimyo governor, the years of leadership and the military medal at the corner of his mouth give people a mature and stable sense of trust.

"I'm ashamed to say that last year, when His Highness fought against Sanhe with His Highness, His Highness sent us Dong Sanuki to cooperate with Master Qiu Shang to sweep Dong Sanhe, unfortunately our mouth was pierced by a stray bullet from an iron cannon.

I imitated what His Highness did for Master Xuanzhu on the ship, and I also sewed it with my own hair. For this reason, I had to cultivate for a long time before I could speak. "

What Iemitsu said was an understatement, but Hideka believed that the situation at that time must be thrilling.

After thinking about it, it seems that I did not see Iemitsu Samukawa, who is the head of the Eastern Sanuki banner, during the evaluation process after the Battle of Mikawa.

From this point of view, I still don't care enough for these veterans, and I don't even know that they are wounded.

"You're smart. You thought of covering the wound with a beard. Your mustache is really suitable for you." Xiujia didn't want to mention his mistake, so he changed the subject.

"This is also my wife's suggestion. Oh, by the way, during the time Your Highness was in Osaka, my wife gave birth to a son. I named him Changxing Maru, which means I hope he can be like Ukita. Prosper for a long time." Iemitsu Hanchuan said a little excitedly.

"Long-term prosperity?" The Xiu family savored the meaning of his words and then said: "It is because of you courtiers who are dedicated to the public that the long-term prosperity of the family is guaranteed. Today I will lend you a good word. "

"By the way, what do you mean by coming to me today?" After some politeness, Xiujia raised the topic and asked Hanchuan Iemitsu.

"Ha Yi, I do have something to ask for, one is to ask His Highness to allow me to change back to Jin Guangmiao, and the other is to ask His Highness to allow me to return to His Highness to attend and explain."

Hanchuan Iemitsu finished talking about his conditions a little nervously, and then prostrated himself on the ground to salute to Hideka.

The Xiu family was bewildered by his sudden attack and didn't know how to answer for a moment.Hideka's silence is coordinated with Samukawa Iemitsu's actions, outsiders who don't know the situation will think that Hideka lost his temper in Honmaru.

Seeing that Xiujia didn't give a reply for a long time, Samukawa Iemitsu tentatively wanted to raise his head to look at Xiujia, but was scared back by Xiujia's coughing again.

In fact, the Xiu family just wanted to clear their throats, and had no objection to Iemitsu Hankawa, but instead asked in great confusion, "Cough, did the Hanchuan family treat you harshly?"

Can't help but the Hide family doesn't think so, you must know that before the Samukawa Iemitsu entered into the marriage, the Samukawa family almost prepared to join hands with the Chosogabe family and the Kagawa family to eliminate them.

And after the Hide family arranged for Iemitsu Suzukawa to marry in, the Suzukawa family has now recovered the knowledge and practice of 2.5 stones, ranking second in Sanuki, second only to the old Togawa Hidean of the writer.

In this award, the Xiu family originally planned to transfer the seal to the Hanchuan family, letting him replace the original position of Shihe Cunbao, guarding the east gate of Sanuki for the Xiu family, Zhixing also gave 2000 shi as a seal, The total rose to 2.7 shi.

Who would have thought that the rewards hadn't been handed out yet, Hanchuan Jiaguang stepped forward and said that he didn't want to be the governor of Hanchuan's family anymore, and wanted to go back and inherit Jin Guangmiao's name.

You must know that now Jin Guang's family is under the command of Xiu's family, but they are still only high-level warriors with about 2000 shi.

Although it can't be said to be desolate, but it is definitely not in the same rank as the Sanuki wealthy Samukawa family. It is hard for Xiujia to imagine why the Samukawa Iemitsu would give up his 2.5 koku name and not become a high-ranking retainer with a salary.

As for "bring 2.5 Shi Zhixing to change the name of Miao to Jinguang", such a stupid idea never appeared in Xiujia's mind.

If Hanchuan Iemitsu really did this, the Hanchuan clan would have to jump up.His retainers would not agree either.

In Japan, the reason why the lineage inheritance law is more respected than the blood inheritance law is precisely because of the strong binding force and credibility of the lineage inheritance law.

The moment Kenjiro entered Zuo Samkawa's house, everything about him was separated from Jin Guang's house.He will work hard for the growth of the Hanchuan family in the future, and even if it harms the interests of the original family, he must not show any favoritism.

In history, there are no fewer samurai who fought against their original father's family because they inherited other families.

"It's not like that. Father Weng's family treated me very well. My elder brother and father both died early. There is a feeling of home in Hanchuan's family." Iemitsu Hanchuan denied. "It's just that Jin Guang's family is extinct."

"The Jin Guang family is extinct?" The Xiu family said in surprise, "What's going on?"

Don't blame the Xiu family for not knowing the specific situation. Jin Guang's family may be considered a high-level samurai in the Yuxi family's samurai system, but now there are more than 20 daimyos above Wanshi in the Yuxi family.

After Kenjiro entered Zuo Hanchuan, how could the Xiu family have extra experience to care about the situation of a 2000-stone samurai family?
"I'm ashamed to say that the Jin Guang family was not very prosperous when my father was in my generation. As the head of the family, my father and elder brother lived and died one after another, and His Royal Highness arranged for him to marry into the Hanchuan family.

The family governor of Jin Guang's family was naturally taken over by his uncle Tongzhen, who was in poor health and had only one heir, who was a little older than me. "

Hideka listened to Suzukawa Iemitsu's introduction, and thought in his heart, "Brother Kenjiro is quite a talent. He has already been ranked as the standing captain at a young age. In the future, even if he continues to follow the steps, he can become the role of the reserve captain. The Jinguang family really Everyone is talented."

Unexpectedly, Iemitsu Samkawa continued to introduce, "It is very gratifying to hear that Jin Guang's family has grown up under the leadership of his brother Masahiro, but it is a pity that his brother does not have holidays. He also died in the battle of Taku last year."

Speaking of this, Hanchuan Jiaguang was silent for a moment, not only remembering his elder brother but also digesting the news for the Xiu family.

When Xiujia heard this, she was also silent for a while, and sighed slowly.

While this situation is indeed a pity, it was the most common situation in Sengoku Japan.Not to mention that Jin Guangzhengyu is just a 2000 shi high-ranking warrior, a captain who controls 100 people.

Even the elder Amari Kotasu, who ruled Takeda Chibei, was still begged to death by Murakami Kuni's relatives?
"After years of fighting, His Highness's leading country is constantly growing. As a subject, I am also very happy." Although the words were happy, Iemitsu Saikawa said with a sob.

"Perhaps our Jin Guang family did not receive the blessing of Bishamonten. Over the years, regardless of victory or defeat, many members of the clan died in battle. After Zhengyu's brother died in battle, the Jin Guang family had only one son named Xiao Ping.

But even the last single seedling was shot and died in the Battle of Okatoyo Castle not long ago. Now Jin Guang’s family is left with only his uncle Tongzhen who is frail and sick. The sisters in the family often cry and hope that I will go back and inherit the family. Industry. "

Having said this, Iemitsu finally couldn't hold back and cried.

Xiujia walked down the imperial steps, hugged him like a brother, and comforted him.

Although Kenjiro's current appearance gives people a mature feeling, one can imagine how tormented he is in his heart.

Hideka can imagine how sad Kenjiro was when he heard the news in the Samukawa house, and he wanted to find someone to cry about but couldn't find it.

If he wanted to cry at the Hanchuan family, he would be reprimanded instead, telling him that he is now a man of the Hanchuan family and should not shed tears for the rise and fall of other families.

However, no matter how deeply the clan succession law domesticates the samurai, the samurai is still a human being, and he still has emotions and desires. It was the Jinguang family that almost wiped out the family that accompanied Kenjiro in his growth, not the current Samukawa family.

There is a saying, "Don't persuade others to be kind before they are suffering." Hearing this, the Xiu family really didn't know what words to say to comfort them.

In fact, the Xiu family has already deeply realized the true meaning of one general's success and ten thousand bones. In so many years of fighting, it is precisely those warriors who have sacrificed the most.

They are the souls of the entire army, but because of the existence of iron cannons, the war environment faced by these souls has become a thousand times worse than before.

Say something irresponsible: In war, there is no one who is not dead.

But as unlucky as Jin Guang's family, Xiu's family really didn't know what to say.

(End of this chapter)