Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 313

Hideyoshi gave Hideo a very tight schedule. Hideyoshi was going to return to Okayama this time to explain a little about the formation of the Vanguard Army in the Battle of Kyushu, and then he was going to return to Osaka with his younger sister Kyoko.

The Xiu family didn't expect that so many things would happen when they came back this time. Both Ezo and the leader of the skill needed to be replaced for various reasons, and the Xiu family not only consumed a lot of brain cells for this.

Also because of the occurrence of these special events, Xiujia spent more time in Okayama than planned.

However, despite the time constraints, Hideka still left Todo Takatora, Nasafune Sadachi, and Akashi Keikito for a small meeting after the evaluation.

The first person to be brought into the room was Todo Takatora, and Hideka could see the joy of being ordered to play a battle from his face.

Fujido Gaohu originally thought that Xiujia was just explaining some things as usual, who would have thought that Xiujia would directly pour a basin of cold water on his head.

"I will hand over the white tiger and the Sanuki people to you. These 3000 people are all soldiers and warriors from Sanuki. If something happens, even if I forgive you, the people of Sanuki will probably tear you apart. "

With a straight face, Hideka spoke to Fujido Takahu in a very serious tone.

Fujido Takahu has followed Hideka for many years, and Hideka usually presents an amiable image, this is the first time he has seen Hideka like this.

Fujido Takatora was really frightened by Hideka's attitude, and asked Hideka in surprise, "Your Highness, is there anything wrong with you?"

To be honest, Fujido Takatora really didn't know where he had offended the Hideka. He was interviewed by the Hideka alone before he went to the Shikoku, and he would marry the Hideka's sister as his wife.

Todo Takatora thought he was quite satisfied with his performance in the Battle of the Four Kingdoms, but he really couldn't think of anything he could do against Michihide's family.

"You have such a mentality, how can I let you go out at ease." The Xiu family made a request, and said helplessly, "You are now a quasi-family member of the family, and the entire Western Kingdom knows about your engagement with Lianzi. Is she a widow before she gets married?"

"Your Highness, children in Kyushu do not suffer from moss disease." Fujido Gaohu wanted to explain, but was interrupted roughly by Hideka.

"Sado Mamoru, you are considered a veteran on the battlefield, how can you despise the enemy so much. It was because Major General Otomo despised the Shimadzu family back then that the Shimadzu family became so big.

Do you know who the entire Vanguard Corps is made of?Hashiba Hideji from Wakayama, Sengoku Hidehisa from Awaji Sumoto, Asano Nagakatsu from Awa Katsuzui Castle, Kobayakawa Takakage from Tosaoka Toyojo, Iyo Yuzuki Castle Fukushima Masanori, Iyo Dragon King Yamashiro Kato Kiyomasa, who is not the confidant of His Royal Highness Guan Bai.

If something really happened, who do you think they will push to take responsibility?How do you want me to keep you then? "

Xiu's face was serious, and he looked at Fujido Takatora with serious eyes, staring at him a little hairy.

After being scolded by the Xiu family, Fujido Takatora finally understood the attitude of the Xiu family.As Xiujia said, whether it is Baihubei or Sanuki, its soldiers are composed of Sanuki people.

And I am the general of the army in this battle. If my mistakes cause heavy losses to the two armies, I am afraid that Sanuki's younger generation of samurai will die.

No matter how much the Xiu family loves him, it is impossible for him to protect him if he offends the rich family in Yuxi's family.At that time, let alone marrying Princess Lianzi to him, it will be the host's kindness not to hand him over to quell public anger.

In addition, the members of this vanguard group are all big bosses who are not worthy of their own people. Indeed, as the Xiu family said, if there is a problem in the war, I, the accompanying minister, will inevitably be the first to be pulled out to take the blame. Rescue.

To understand what happened, Todo Takahu couldn't help but wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, unexpectedly he almost walked to the edge of the cliff.

I have worked so hard to live a famous identity, and I am highly valued by the master, and I am going to marry my younger sister. Obviously there is a bright future waiting for me, but I almost ruined them all.

"Yes, Master Xie reminded me that this minister almost caused a catastrophe." Fujido Takahu said with a guilty conscience.

The Xiu family adjusted their breath and continued, "The whole family is filled with a warlike excitement. Appropriate emotions are indeed helpful to improve morale, but I think they are jumping even their own bones now." It's light, it really makes me a little worried.

So I deliberately chose you as a supplement to the Wakayama Temple's legion because I valued your mature and prudent character, but I really didn't expect that even you would become frivolous. "

Fujido Takahu has already realized his mistake, he knows that Xiujia still cares about him, so he completely accepts Xiujia's criticism.He always kowtowed his head on the tatami and never raised it.

Finally, the Xiu family had enough of scolding, took a breath, asked him to straighten up and asked him, "I've said so much, do you know what to do?"

Fujido Takahu blinked, and asked Hideka tentatively, "Your Highness wants me to be very careful, be careful, and make sure not to leave any mistakes."

"wrong."

The first idea was refuted by Hideka, Fujido Takatora thought for a while and continued to ask, "Does Your Highness want me to be wise and protect myself?"

"That's right! The vanguard army is all under Guan Bai's command, Toyotomi's army. They came to Kyushu to grab the military exploits. Why do you rush up and compete with them for this merit? Even if you ask His Royal Highness Wakayama to fight, isn't that guy Sun Qi Will I give you the credit?

On the contrary, a little carelessness may cause you to be ruined by me and fall into a situation beyond redemption.The risks and benefits are not directly proportional, so what's the point of participating in this battle? "

Fujido Gaohu's own idea is to be wise and protect his own life. At worst, he doesn't have any opinions, and they just do what they ask him to do, but what Xiujia said means to let himself play soy sauce, and push everything away first when encountering things.

"Your Highness? If that's the case, wouldn't Servant Hashiba blame him?" Fujido Takatora asked in surprise.

When Hideka heard Todo Takatora's question, he explained, "Everyone in the family regards Shimadzu as a pig and dog, and thinks that as soon as the heavenly soldiers arrive, Kyushu will be able to spread the message. They wish you would not participate in it.

My opinion is that when gathering, it is like His Royal Highness Wakayama asking for the position of a rear military envoy. Although he cannot supervise the military rations, he usually does the work of guarding the rear city and transporting military rations. The fault is on you. "

Xiujia saw the unwillingness in Fujido Gaohu's eyes, and finally had this opportunity to lead troops out independently. Yuxi's family's army is all elite and brave soldiers, how could they be sent to the rear to do things at will?

But Xiujia's next words let him let go of the last attachment in his heart, "After the Battle of Kyushu, you will come back and marry Lianzi, but you can go and don't make any trouble at this juncture, just be safe."

The Hide family can only talk about this, and they can't tell Fujido Takatora that Hashiba Hideji is a parallel importer and Sengoku Hidehisa is an idiot, and the two bastards will bury the vanguard army in Bungo.

Fortunately, Todo Takahu finally accepted Hideka's suggestion, and assured Hideka, "Your Highness, I have already understood what you mean, but it's okay to control Baihubei. How will the Sanuki people deal with it?"

"There are only 3000 people in the Volunteer Legion, half of which are Baihubei. You hold the elite Baihu in your hand, can they still say no? Besides, the main members of the Sanuki Congregation are the Samukawa family. I was born as a child, and he is also the captain of the banner. I will explain.

Kosai Chubei (Kosai Yoshiki) is known for his great wisdom. When you and Kenjiro agree with this decision, he must understand that this is an order from me, and he will definitely follow it. So far, more than 7% of the Sanuki people are in step with you Agreed, what are you worried about? "

"If that's the case, I'm relieved." Fujido Takahu said with a sigh of relief.

At the end of the topic, Xiujia still encouraged him, "Although the world is about to be pacified, there are still many battles to make meritorious deeds. Don't be so anxious. There will be opportunities for you to make meritorious deeds in the future."

After seeing off Fujido Takatora, Osafune Sadain and Akashi Keichi were called in together, "Ofunune Sadain (Akashi Kageo) has seen Your Highness."

The Xiu family personally made a pot of tea for the two veterans, and first said to Changchuan Zhenqin, "Just now in the Daguang room, seeing the meaning of the beauty, it seems that I didn't expect that I would be established as the elder of the writing family."

Before taking a sip from the teacup held by Changchuan Zhenqin, she hastily put it down, saluted the Xiu family and said, "Thank you for your trust, my lord. It is indeed as my lord said. I have never thought of getting the position of the elder of the writing family before."

"Misaku is being modest. Danzheng Shaobi (Oka Lisheng) has an impulsive personality and few plans. Even if he has prestige and meritorious service, I would not choose him to be the boss of the writing family. Don't look at this Uki family is not too big. Its daily management There are many government affairs.

Compared with Tanzheng, I can see your ability to protect you, and when I go out, I can rest assured that I will let you manage and operate the family affairs. "Xiujia explained.

Hearing the praise from Xiu's family, Changchuan Zhenqin was flattered and said, "Your Highness is absurdly praised. I should not be praised by Your Highness like this. As a minister, it is my duty to share the worries of the Highness."

"You should praise you for doing well." The Xiu family said to Changchuan Zhenqin, "There are some things that you didn't understand in the past. Now that you have become a writer, you really need to remind you a thing or two."

Speaking of this, the Xiu family paused for a moment, and said to the door, "Come in."

Osafune Sadao was surprised that there were other people participating in such a high-level meeting, and turned around to see that it was the boy from the Akashi family and a samurai whom he had never seen before.

After the two entered, they all bowed to Xiu's family and said, "I have seen the lord."

Hideya pointed to Seto Jiazheng behind them, and asked Osafune Sadakin, "You were in charge of armament and business affairs before, you should have met him."

Osafune Sadakin replied, "Lai Bingwei is a native of Bizen, so he raised the price for Bizen, and now he is operating the trade in the Northland. The fur business between our family and the Ming country is all bought from Lai Bingwei."

Xiujia nodded, and confessed to him a more exciting news, "Laihei is not only a businessman from Bizen, but also a samurai from the Uki family. He is my retainer, and he was ordered by me to go to the Northland to be in charge of doing business. .”

Osafune Sadakin was a little surprised when he heard the news, and quickly managed his expressions, and nodded slightly to the Seto family behind him. After all, he thought he was a lowly merchant just now, but now he heard that he was a samurai. Chuan Zhenqin naturally had to look at it differently.

Unexpectedly, the next report from the Xiu family will be even more violent, "These things should have been handed over to you by the predecessor, but who made Fei Houshou die in a hurry, I can only tell you the truth."

The Xiu family pointed to Akashi Quandeng and said, "In fact, our family still has a territory in the north, which is not counted in our family's knowledge and practice, and it is about 8~10w stone.

In the past few years, I have been transferring people from my skills to fill the enclave, hoping that it can become the new backing of my family.Master Xuanzhu has been in charge of the management in the past, and Mobutou will be the next successor.

The sweep department is in charge of governing the Northland, and the Seto family is transporting the materials from the North to Okayama to the merchants of the Ming Dynasty, and buying the materials needed by the Northland to go back. This is the whole process of the family's trade.

As for what the Sobu is doing in the north, you don't need to worry about these things. Every year the situation there will be directly reported to me by Setei, and you just need to be in charge of the docking trade. "

In the conversation with Osafune Sadako, Hideka deliberately replaced Ezo with Beidi, just to hide this place name.In short, the fewer people who know about Ezo, the better.

But it is impossible not to inform him of this matter at all. After all, thousands of people leave by boat every year.
The Xiu family plans to transport all the Chechidan believers in the general to Ezo in this year and next. This is an annual transportation volume of tens of thousands of people, and it is absolutely impossible to hide the truth from the long boat.

Now I have told him Yuanyuan that he will help cover it when Xiu's family is away.On the contrary, if you really want to hide it from him, I am afraid that in the end, without his knowledge, you will make a bigger mess.

Although Xiu's family told him about this out of good intentions, it was difficult for Changchuan Zhenqin to adapt to such a breaking news, and his brows became "Chuan".

After reacting for a long time, he tentatively asked the Xiu family, "Did your Highness fight against the South or the Date family in the northeast region and seize a piece of territory?"

The Xiu family did not give a direct answer to this question, but issued a gag order to him, "I just said that even the elders of the writers don't need to know about the northern country. The matter will be reported directly to me by the Sobe and Sebei. , you just need to cooperate with the tasks of trade and population transfer.”

Changchuan Zhenqin did not expect that the first news he heard since he took office was such a big hole. The master deliberately hid the news, always feeling that he was planning something.Even as an old writer, I can't know the things, and I feel scared after thinking about it.

But the attitude of the Xiu family has already been placed here, and there is Akashi Jingqin next to him, as if telling himself: You already know too many secrets, if you don’t agree, choose to retire, and Akashi Yishou will be on top .

How could Changchuan Zhenqin, who had finally climbed to this position, be willing to give up his rights, and chose to lie down after a little struggle, and could only pray in his heart, "I hope there will be no other accidents."

It's a pity that gods and Buddhas abandoned him.

Before the Buddhist scriptures in Osafune's mind were finished, he suddenly heard Hideka ask Akashi Jingqin, "How is the exploration of Iyo's copper mine going?"

(End of this chapter)