Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 300
Shortly after Hideyoshi and Xiuzhen finished explaining the matter, Ishida Misachi came with Sanada Masashi.

Hideya originally thought that Changxing would choose to accept his fate like a defeated rooster. After all, his future was decided by Ieyasu and Hideyoshi personally under the witness of many big shots.

But what Xiujia expected was that although Changxing was still a little tired, he seemed extremely excited.

And with Chang Xing came Sanada Nobushige, who was later called the best soldier in the world.

Sanada Nobushige was born in the 10th year of Yonglu (1567) and is already 19 years old this year.Not long ago, he was sent to Kasugayama Castle as the hostage of the Sanada family expressing surrender to the Uesugi family.

But Uesugi Jingkatsu seems to like this child very much, and he did not treat him as a hostage, but arranged according to his retainers and partners. Regardless of Sanada Nobushige's young age, he is now a leader of 1000 shi in Shinano Chuanakajima , On this point, it has surpassed the achievements of many samurai in a lifetime.

In Toyama Castle Honmaru, Sanada Nobushige, who was supposed to be imprisoned together with Sanada Masaoyuki, was saved because of Naoe Kanesuke's words of help.

Not long ago, after the previous earthquake of the Tianzheng Earthquake spread to Toyama, Uesugi Jingkatsu asked Hideyoshi for a favor and was able to return to Echigo to stabilize the situation.

And Nobushige Sanada, because he was worried about his father, asked his lord for grace and agreed to send his father to Koyasan to become a monk, so he went to Los Angeles with Hideyoshi and others.

Along the way, Chang Xing has gradually turned from being lonely at first to being excited. He believes that such a powerful earthquake must indicate a change in the current situation, and he may not have the opportunity to come out of the mountain again.

At the beginning, Nobushige thought it was just his father's self-comforting words, until just now Ishida Mitsunari approached him and said, "Your Highness Guanbai welcomes you."

The word "please" was used, which made Xinfan refresh his understanding of his father. How did he know that he would be restarted?And what kind of tasks will his father be assigned?

Out of curiosity, Xinfan repeatedly asked to go with his father, and Ishida Mitsunari didn't want to waste time on such a trivial matter, so he agreed.

After bringing Sanada Masayuki and his son, Ishida Mitsunari immediately resigned, and he had to go outside Kitanosho City to find a temple.

Echizen is a very interesting neighboring country. Since Buddhism spread hundreds of years under the propaganda of the emperor's senior officials, Echizen, a neighboring country near Kyoto, is still a country dominated by Shintoism.

This is also the reason why after Ichimuzong turned Kaga upside down, the people of Echizen, under the leadership of Asakura Sodi, could stand firm against Ichimuzong.

The one that can best deal with magic must be another kind of magic!
But in this way, it is an extremely difficult task for Ishida Mitsunari, because he needs to find the eminent monk who shaves and accepts Sanada Masayuki as soon as possible, and time is running out, so he has to leave as soon as possible.

Sanada Masayuki and Sanada Nobushige were taken to the Honmaru evaluation room by Ishida Mitsunari in a daze, but they were put down and left.

And in front of the two of them are the three highest decision-makers in the Hashiba family in the current queue--Hideyoshi, Hideo, and Xiuzhen.

Judging from the dignified expressions of the three of them, it can be seen that the situation will definitely not be simple.But this is indeed the only opportunity for Sanada Masayuki, how could he be willing to be with the Qingdeng Ancient Buddha for the rest of his life?

Therefore, no matter how difficult the road ahead was, Sanada Masayuki had made up his mind when he was brought out to make a breakthrough.

"Criminant Sanada Masayuki, send greetings to His Highness Guan Bai, and wish His Highness Guan Bai prosperity in martial arts. I have met His Highness Zuo Zhongjiang and His Highness Sanhe Shou."

Although the words showed fatigue, Changxing still expressed his confidence to Hideyoshi with his sonorous tone.

Although the excitement has not yet passed, Hideyoshi still tried his best to restrain his emotions and said to Masayuki Sanada: "You are safe, Mamoru Anbo, you have worked hard these few days, I hope you know that it is Tokugawa Chunagen who dealt with you Meaning, don't blame me."

Chang Xing smiled and said, "It's the sin of the guilty minister. Your Highness should be dealt with by you. It's just a pity that you can no longer serve His Highness Guan Bai. Please rest assured, Your Highness. Long live the peace."

Masaaki Sanada, the old fox, Hideka would not believe a word, and even every word he said, Hideka would think over and over again.

Just like what he said just now, in the ears of the Xiu family, it was "wait, you dead monkey, even if I go to Mount Koya, I will curse you every day."

Maybe Hideyoshi was preconceived and malicious, but Hideyoshi didn't respond to Changxing's words. He followed his topic and said, "Anfang Shou's words are different. Even if he becomes a monk, he can continue to work for me."

Hideyoshi's words can be regarded as entering the topic. When Sanada Masayuki heard "There is a door", he immediately said excitedly, "Once your Highness is called, I will dare not answer."

Hideyoshi waved his hand and said, "There's no need to be so serious, it's not so much a mission, it's more like a commission from an old friend."

After finishing speaking, Hideyoshi pointed to Xiuzhen and said, "You have seen this child before, and now he is the head of the Shinano Ogasawara family. But this child is still young, and his thinking is a bit simple. He lacks a teacher who can teach him to be a qualified samurai." , Let me say that An Fangshou understands."

I understand what Hideyoshi said, how could Sanada Masayuki not understand, although he didn't put himself back, even though he was a teacher without an official and no job, but this is Hideyoshi's former adopted son, a servant of the Shinano 10 koku daimyo , It is possible to teach well that it is impossible to become the elder of Ogasawara's family one day.

At that time, my eldest son will inherit the Sanada family in the Tokugawa family, and I will start the old family business in the Ogasawara family and hand it over to the second son. Most of Shinano is my Sanada family's network.

And Sanada Masayuki is also very smart, he clearly knows Hideyoshi's defense against Tokugawa Ieyasu, otherwise he would not have forcibly given away a piece of territory to a son to inherit it when Tokugawa Ieyasu was still in his prime.

Therefore, even though this role has no knowledge and no official position, Sanada Masayuki still chose to accept the "roofing. It is an honor to be able to teach His Highness Xiuzhen. Rest assured, Her Highness Xiuzhen will definitely become the pillar of Toyotomi's family." .”

Hideyoshi saw that Sanada Masayuki agreed to this matter, and said very happily, "Really? As long as An Fangshou agrees, but this matter needs to be kept secret from the Tokugawa Palace, and the matter of your renunciation in Koyasan was ordered by the Tokugawa Palace. Not easy to change.

But it’s urgent, I think it’s better to become a monk in Echizen, so that I can relax as a father? "

But the temple in Echizen is really not easy to find. After waiting for a long time, Ishida Mitsunari found a eunuch from the base of the castle and brought it. Hideka took a closer look and it seemed familiar. Wasn't it the little novice monk I met in Kyoto that day who worshiped with his heart? ?
"My lord, I have asked all over Kitanosho Castle, and the nearest temple is Daan Temple on Mount Mitake, which is half a day's journey away, and it takes a day's journey to cross the Hino River to go back and forth.

Fortunately, I met this master when I was in the castle town. It is said that he is a disciple of Master Xuanpu Lingsan of Nanchan Temple, so I had no choice but to invite him here. "

Ishida Mitsunari put his palms together and brought him to Hideyoshi with his heart, and he couldn't wait to refuse, "My lord, I'm still a monk. I haven't entered the Tao yet, so I can't be a teacher."

It turns out that Buddhist monks also have ranks. Most Buddhist sects call those who first entered the temple a novice (meaning hard work and encouragement, refraining from evil and doing kindness), who have reached the age of 20 and have received the monk's precepts, which means "Bhikkhu". It is a beggar—begging for Dharma, begging for food and drink.

Within five years of receiving the precepts of a bhikkhu, one is not allowed to be a teacher of the same way; after five years, if one has mastered the precepts.

At the beginning, you can become a teacher with the special skills you have learned, called a teacher, and in Sanskrit it is called Acharya, who is trusted by others and teaches people to recite; after ten years, you can be a personal teacher; after 20 years, you are called a master. ; to more than 50 years, known as elder elders.

However, this level of Buddhism changed when it was introduced to Japan. Except for the original mainland religions such as Huayan Sect and Hokka Sect, which still adhere to this way, Nichiren Sect, Jodo Sect, Jodo Shin Sect, Tokimune and other sects all carry out Buddhist classics. simplified.

The Pure Land Shinzong (Ichigo Sect), which is well known to the general, changed the Buddhist scriptures beyond recognition. The biggest difference between the sect and other sects is that they do not observe precepts and can eat meat to marry wives. Before the Meiji Restoration, this was the only sect that could openly marry.

This is not the most outrageous thing, the Shizong who came from the same lineage as the Pure Land Sect is really outrageous, you don’t need to be religious, as long as you say "Amitabha", the Buddha will bless you, of course, if you donate more , the protection of the Buddha is even more powerful.However, it should be noted that the monks of Shizong still need to keep the precepts.

Many people in later generations confuse Yixiangzong and Shizong, and merged the worst aspects of the two sects to become the prototype of the legendary "Yixiangzong", which is actually quite misleading.

The sect that Yixin Chongchuan belongs to is called Linjizong. This sect originated in China in 1187. The Japanese monk Myian Eisai introduced the Yellow Dragon School to Japan, which greatly developed Linjizong in Japan.

In 1246, the Chinese monk Lanxi Daolong traveled east to Japan and passed on the Zen method of the Yang Qi School. This is the main patriarchal method learned from the heart.

So what is the biggest difference between this sect and other sects?

It is enlightenment.

Compared with other sects’ strict levels of monasteries, each level needs to be matched with age. Linji Sect believes that all living beings have Buddha-nature, and Buddha-nature is a cognitive ability beyond the scope of language understanding. Zen meditation, koan, poetry , painting, architecture and other forms can be enlightened.

In the judgment of the level of the monk, the age and level will not be stuck, but the level of the monk will be judged according to the degree of enlightenment of the monk.

And Yixin Chongchuan was ordained as a monk at the age of 15, which is enough to show that he has a relatively deep foundation in Buddhism.

Xiujia caught a glimpse of the unhappy expression on Hideyoshi's face. After all, time is money now, so Ishida Mitsunari can't afford to waste a day running to Tian'an Temple to bring the abbot over, but the little monk in front of him is so ignorant and unwilling to accommodate One or two, the two sides were deadlocked like this.

Seeing that the two sides were at an impasse, Xiujia chose to take the initiative to intervene, "Isn't this Master Chongchuan? Do you still remember me?"

Chong Chuan raised his head, looked at Hideyoshi's face, thought for a moment and said, "You, Hashiba Zuo Lieutenant General, thank you for your highness's contribution a few days ago to allow our temple to be rebuilt."

Xiujia clasped his hands together and checked the Buddha's name with him, explaining, "Master Chongchuan, this is what a person who looks like a Buddha in his heart should do. Master, do you still remember what you promised me to repay me that day?"

How clever is Chongchuan with the heart, how could he not understand the purpose of the Xiu family, he shook his head resolutely and said, "Other things can be discussed, and such things that violate the precepts are absolutely not allowed."

It can be heard from the dialogue of advocating teaching with the heart that although Linjizong advocates the theory of Taoism through enlightenment, it is learned by real talents after all. .

Xiujia walked up to him and said softly, "Do you know that the person standing in front of you is His Highness Guan Bai? He is also a devout Linji religious follower."

Yixin Chongchuan raised his eyebrows when he heard that, and was about to speak, but was restrained by the Xiu family, "Now His Royal Highness wants to draw An Fangshou into Taoism, but it is difficult for Echizen to find the temple of Linjizong. Only the master can preside over consciousness. "

"But I haven't entered the Tao, how can I accept disciples?" Yi Xin Chongchuan said anxiously.

"Could it be that Master Chongchuan is just watching a disciple of the Linji Sect who has nowhere to be accepted by his sect?" Xiujia asked back, "Besides, the master has not entered the Tao. Could it be that your master has not entered the Tao?" Haven't you entered the Tao? How about Master Chongchuan, as a younger brother on behalf of this predestined person under Master?"

Yixin Chongchuan said in surprise, "Is this still possible? I'm afraid it's against the precepts."

The Xiu family persuaded them earnestly, "Linji sect is different from other sects, and needs to be hit on the head with a big stick to show enlightenment. How can others replace the strength in this?
Besides, this matter can be regarded as a plea from His Royal Highness Guan Bai. Isn't Linji Sect always advocating that practice should not be separated from daily life? Forging a good relationship with His Highness Guan Bai is itself a part of practice. "

The Xiu family's words are relatively cryptic, but the Xiu family believes that with the IQ of the heart, they should be able to understand, and in addition, the style of later generations will definitely not be a pedantic person.

Sure enough, after a little thought, Yixin Chongchuan agreed and was willing to host the entrance ceremony for Sanada Masayuki.

The Rinzai Sect's entrance ceremony is very interesting. They will hit the bhikkhu's head three times with a big stick, which is regarded as the bhikkhu's complete farewell to the past. From now on, as a disciple of the Buddhist school, he will strive to understand the truth of the Buddhist school for the rest of his life.

When Xiujia saw Yi Xin Chongchuan picked up a two-handed stick that he found after picking for a long time, and smashed it at Masashi Sanada's forehead, he closed his eyes in fear, really afraid that Yi Xin Chongchuan didn't grasp the strength well, and directly Knock out all the house guards.

Fortunately, Chongchuan beat the wooden fish and the golden bowl all the year round, and he mastered the strength properly. Although it looked fierce and fierce, in fact, he recovered his strength in time and did not cause any harm.

In addition, he proficiently chanted various Buddhist scriptures on the sidelines, and combined with the unique sharp wit of the Linji sect, Hideyoshi on the stage was taken aback by what he said.

(Jifeng is a Zen term that refers to a dialogue method full of profound meanings. Zen masters often use it as a teaching method to confirm the degree of scholars and guide students to achieve enlightenment.)
After a set of procedures, there is no Sanada Anfang in the world anymore, and he is replaced by a monk named Qian Xue.

(End of this chapter)