Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 551 "One Third Hall"

Hideyoshi agreed to all five of Hideya's requests, and responded quickly.

That night, together with the Hide family, they ordered the servants to write imperial orders to Osaka, Junfu (Tokugawa), Mikawa (Nakagawa Kiyohide), Shinano (Ogasawara Hidetada), Iwatsuki (Hideya), and Kasugayama (Uesugi). ) and the famous names of Kanto Oyu.

After that, Xiuci and Xiujia said goodbye first, planning to prepare for the next battle.

The Xiu family was called away by Xiu Ji overnight, which made Ju Ji sleepless at night. When the Xiu family returned in the middle of the night, she couldn't wait to ask the Xiu family, "Your Highness, what happened?"

Xiujia looked at Ju Ji, gently stroked her face and said, "It's okay, it's just that Father asked me to play in Ou Yu."

Ju Ji is a girl from the Wu family, and her father Hideonaga was an outstanding warrior, so she quickly discovered the problem in the words of the Hide family, and asked in surprise: "Going out to Ou Yu? Uncle called you over overnight, is Ou Yu there?" Is there a big event that splashed the sky?"

The incident of the Ou riots did not attract everyone's attention at first, even Osaki Kasai Kazukui did not take it seriously, and it turns out that this is not Hideyoshi's problem alone.

Until Shonai rebelled and the news of Uesugi’s siege reached Kyoto, Hideyoshi was the first to realize that things had changed, and immediately blocked the news, not to mention the news of commotion in Aizu and Iwashiro that had just been sent overnight.

"It's nothing serious, it's just a few rioters." The Xiu family still didn't say anything clearly, and gently hugged Ju Ji in their arms to comfort them.

Ju Ji lay in the arms of the Xiu family, the corners of her eyes began to moisten, "I met and fell in love with Your Highness, and what I valued was His trust in me. Your Highness, don't treat me like an ordinary girl from the Wu family. If it is really a trivial matter, Uncle I won't call you overnight at all.

Now that the Chinese New Year is about to come, if you need to do small things, is there no one in Kanto Ouyu? "

Listening to Ju Ji's complaints, Xiu Jia glanced at her in his arms.

Not to mention that she is really a talent, she really talked about it, and now there is really no one in Kanto Ouyu.

Seeing that Xiu's family didn't answer, Ju Ji had guessed a lot in her heart, but his guess was an extra in addition to the original one.

In her thinking, the one who can use the Hide family must be Ou's Date and the top daimyo who have all betrayed, which makes Hideyoshi urgently summon the Hide family and ask him to pacify Ou.

Looking up towards her man, Ju Ji's heart was full of pain. He was still a handsome young man, yet he had to shoulder such a heavy responsibility.

The husband and wife separated for more than half a year, and finally reunited, and now her husband is leaving again, all because of her uncle's unclean handling of Ao Yu's affairs.

Early the next morning, Hideyoshi took Hideyoshi to the imperial palace to meet the Emperor, and asked the Emperor to bestow the Hinomaru Royal Flag, announcing that Hideyoshi was on behalf of the Emperor to suppress the rebellion.

Hideyoshi bestowed Toyotomi Tong on behalf of himself (at this time Hideyoshi had not abdicated, and he was still a minister of political affairs, so he could not be called Taiko Tong) to the Hide family, representing the Hide family and also represented him in Ou.

At the same time, Hideyoshi asked the emperor to leave and set up the Ou tutelary fort in the Ou area. The main castle of the tutelary fort was temporarily stationed in Nihonmatsu Castle of the Iwashiro Kingdom (in charge of Hidetada Ogasawara). The post of general.

General You Jinwei is very familiar with this official position. He has been in charge for 3 years in the past, and he came to a high position from the Sanpin Hall.

But now the right guard general of the Xiu family is the third rank, and his rank has been raised!

The most important reason is that the Xiu family has been promoted from the third rank to the third rank, and can no longer confer official positions lower than this rank.

But if you want the Xiu family to lead troops in the system of laws and decrees, you must give the Xiu family the title of "General", otherwise you will directly give it to the left and right ministers and let him lead the army as "Prime Minister".

Of course, this is impossible, the left and right ministers are the two high-ranking officials, and Guan Bai is the one who goes up, and even Xiuchang is only the inner minister, how could it be the Xiu family's turn?

In addition to Xiujia regaining the position of General of the Right Guard, the other two titles are really interesting.

In the end, Hideyoshi did not give all the powers of Kanto, Ou, and Echigo to Hideo, but he also felt that Ou needed someone to control it.

This time the name is not right and the words are not right, this time simply set up the Ou tutelary fort directly this time, with Hideka serving as the general.

The so-called General Zhento is not an official position under the imperial court's legal order. According to the emperor, he confers the power of restraint on the Hideka Kanto, Ou, and Echigo daimyos.

In the understanding of the Xiu family, this is the same as the original general who conquered barbarians. It is a temporary official position outside the legal system, which is equivalent to dispatch.

The word "Zhendong" was obtained very cleverly. Hideyoshi deliberately avoided the more familiar Japanese general of Kanto, and chose a new name. The key point is that the name has a Chinese flavor. It is obvious that he asked someone who understands this field for advice. of.

"Town" means "shou", and Hideyoshi strictly limited the scope of the Hideo family's authority from the name.

Moreover, he deliberately avoided the existing three official positions of General Kwantung, Oshu Tanti, and Yuzhou Tanti, and deliberately set up a new name, which is to subjectively announce to the people below that the position of Xiujia is different from the previous powers.

And don't forget, Hideyoshi only set up a tutelary fort in Ou, but not in Kanto.It shows that the Xiu family only has real power in name in the Ou Yu area, and can directly supervise the Ou Yu daimyo.

However, there is a name in Kanto Kong but there is no tutelary mansion. Without the tutelary mansion, a bureaucratic command system cannot be established, and it cannot have any influence on the vassals of the Kanto region.

To put it bluntly, since then, the Xiu family is the nominal superior of the Ou princes, and although the name of the Xiu family is hung on the Kanto princes, there is no direct relationship between the two.

That's why Hideyo said that Hideyoshi's bureaucratic setup must have been thought up by asking someone who knows how to do it.

In just half a day, the news that Xiu's family was sealed off by General Zhendong and General Ouyu's Guardian House spread throughout the capital, and everyone who was knowledgeable or not was shocked.

Ever since Hideyoshi failed to become Ashikaga Yoshiaki's son to succeed General Seiyi, and recognized Konoe as his father and became Guanbai, how many years has it been since the name of General has not been heard in the court?

It has long been rumored that Hideyoshi hated the position of "General" because he thought it was impossible to ask for it, but he never thought that someone would be awarded the title of "General" now.

After hearing about the scope of management of this "general" from the educated population, ordinary people all exclaimed that Xiu's family was "Third-Third Palace".

The Xiu family only heard this name afterward. Unlike other people's admiration and longing, the Xiu family only felt that he was sitting on a frying pan, and it was as if the oil was being boiled.

When the Xiu family returned to their mansion from the imperial residence, they heard an attendant at the door telling the Xiu family, "Mrs. Ju Ji went to the residence of the Minister of Internal Affairs, and the Minister of Internal Affairs said that if the lord comes back, please go there."

Hearing that her father-in-law was looking for her, and that Xiaoju was also there, the Xiu family also wanted to explain to Xiuchang what happened after she left, so they turned around and went to Xiuchang's mansion.

As soon as she was brought to Xiuchang's side, Xiu's family found that Juji seemed to have just cried, and even Xiuchang's complexion was not very good.

At this time, Xiuchang didn't hear the rumors outside, and didn't know about the Xiu family's sealing, so when he saw Xiu's family coming, Xiuchang asked Xiu's family, "But Luqian Yida's family rebelled?"

"not at all."

"Is that the Mogami family's rebellion and invaded Iwashiro?"

Xiujia still shook his head and denied, "Uncle, why did you think of these two families? What I said to Xiaoju yesterday was not a lie. It was indeed some minor disturbances that caused a commotion."

"Where do I need you for the Yikui rebellion? On the contrary, you are a little strange. Xiaoju said that you applied to your brother to return to Kanto as early as a month ago when there was a rebellion in Yamamoto County. Is this true?"

"This meeting is different." Xiujia sat next to Ju Ji, added some tea for Xiu Zhang, then held Ju Ji's hand tightly to comfort her, and then explained
"Early yesterday morning, there was news from Shonai in Jurakudi, saying that Kazuki Fujishima from Shonai County had directly cut off Uesugi's back path. As a result, last night Koriyama's Honda made several urgent reports to Luo, and Aizu and Iwashiro also showed signs of instability. "

"Hidecho has never been to Tohoku, but he looked at the map when he was in charge of Osaka last year, and it is very important to know the location of Aizu and Iwashiro.

In front of the Hideo family, it was said that Yushangai Kazuki had cut off Uesugi Jingsheng's retreat.Although I don't remember where Shonai is, but I think it must be an important gateway for the Uesugi family to enter Dewa. "

"The situation has deteriorated to this point."

When Toyotomi Hideaga heard what the Hide family said, he said with a sluggish expression, "In this way, the Ou area may not be able to be pacified in a short time, and my brother's conquest of the Ming Kingdom will also be postponed."

"That's not the case." Xiujia interrupted Xiuchang's speech and said, "Guan Baidian asked me to prepare immediately after returning, and asked to assess the chaos in Ou Yu within half a year."

"Now that we are looking at December, even if we want to fight, it will be after the beginning of spring in January. Every family is facing the matter of spring plowing. I am afraid that there are not many people who can send troops to support you."

"Isn't there still 2 months left?"

(This timeline has always been based on the lunar calendar. Spring begins in January of the lunar calendar. Kyushu began to cultivate first, and the Northeast region was slightly later, around March. The time is about one month behind the current Gregorian calendar. That is, the lunar calendar 1 month, Gregorian calendar January)
"These two months are the heaviest snowfall in the Northeast, and the mountains are covered with heavy snow, so how can you march into and sweep the countryside?

Although I have never been to the Northeast, I also know the reason why the Hokuriku and Northeast countries do not fight in winter. Even if you go to the Northeast, how will you win? "

The Xiu family also knew what Xiuchang said, but Hideyoshi gave the order to die, and he also knew it and said with a sigh, "I understand what you said. The Northeast region is indeed not suitable for marching in the Northeast, but this is what Guan Bai ordered." dead order.

Even if you can't march, you must be prepared before marching.I plan to send someone along the Iwaki Road to send an order to Uesugi Councilor to let them temporarily retreat to the Mogami Territory for repairs.After the beginning of spring, march north to Yamamoto County.

Moreover, the heavy snow blocking the mountains is mutual, which not only hinders our progress in mopping up Ding Yikui, but also hinders their ability to spread.

Their equipment is not even as good as ours, so they can only live in Azi and shiver in the snow. The Yikui who originally gathered from all over the country could not go back to the village. If they can take the opportunity to gather and wipe them out, then the Yikui in the northeast can also Quick assessment. "

Immediately, Xiuchang asked Xiujia a more pointed question: "When marching in winter, keeping out the cold is the most important issue. If the warriors have fur to rely on, what should ordinary soldiers do?"

Faced with Hideonaga's question, Hideka could only say frankly, "I haven't made up my mind yet, I only have a preliminary plan. First, gradually transfer the troops to Iwashiro, and depending on the situation, we will first wipe out Senbei, Osaki and Kasai Ichikui, and finally Let's take into account the situation of Shonai Kazukui.

Even if it is a sweep, it will not mobilize the army to go out. I will focus on the Banners and combine elite warriors from various schools to organize an elite army of 5000 to 6000 people to cooperate with the troops of the surrounding daimyo to destroy them. "

"If there must be a problem, it should be the purchase of cold-proof clothing." Xiujia took a sip of water, moistened his throat and continued, "Uncle, you know me well. For trade, you can temporarily buy a batch of furs and bring them back, and temporarily remake them into warm clothes to distribute to the soldiers."

Many people think that chasing death in winter marches is the problem of foot frostbite. After all, the straw sandals in film and television dramas are made of straw soles and tied to human feet with a few straps.

Many people think that wearing straw sandals on the snow in winter will cause frostbite, but it is actually a misunderstanding made by prop masters to save trouble.

In ancient times, straw sandals were also divided into winter and summer. The common straw sandals in film and television dramas are summer styles, which are somewhat similar to modern sandals, while winter straw sandals are wrapped very thickly and are warmer than everyone imagined.

However, this kind of straw sandals cannot be wet, and cannot be walked in the snow for a long time, otherwise the straw sandals will be heavy and cold after being wet.

Because the weaving method of straw sandals in winter is different from that in summer, people’s living standards and tastes are getting higher and higher today, so that this cultural heritage has gradually lost its inheritance. The author was lucky enough to see the collection when he traveled in Hokkaido in the past.

Regarding the problem that the straw sandals will be soaked by snow water, Xiujia also thought of a way to deal with it, he said to Xiuchang

"I plan to buy straw sandals along the way, and sew fur on the outside of the sandals to prevent them from being wet by snow, so that the soldiers can march calmly in winter."

Hearing that the Xiu family had prepared a complete set of plans, Xiu Chang felt a little more at ease. He looked at the Xiu family and asked, "Now that you have made the preparations, I will wish you prosperity in martial arts. If you have any If you need my help, just ask."

It wasn't until this time that Xiu's family formally made their request to Xiuchang, "Father approved me 5 guan and 8 shi of grain and grass, which are barely enough for military pay, but the purchase of fur and straw sandals is still somewhat lacking. I want my uncle to support the child with some money."

As a younger generation, it is very difficult to ask one's elders for money, let alone the fact that Xiu's family is the second most famous in the world right now.

So he hurriedly said, "It's borrowed, it's all borrowed from my uncle, but the amount may be larger, because I also have some gaps in the internal affairs of the Kanto."

Hearing that Xiujia borrowed money from him, Xiuchang asked Xiujia almost without thinking, "How much do you want?"

"There is still a difference of 5 guan in the military expenditure of the Austrian and Continental War. It is also possible to save a little 3 guan. The Kanto leader's nephew and maintenance costs are a little different, and it takes about 10 guan. My uncle will lend me the right today, and I will return it to my uncle year by year. "

Hearing that Hideka wanted to borrow the astronomical figure of 15 guan, Xiuchang was silent for a moment, but he still promised, "Okay, I have warehouses in Osaka, Kyoto, and Gifu. I will allocate 3 guan for you from Kyoto." , but there are not many copper coins, so you have to use gold to pay for it.

You have to go to Gifu and Osaka to get the copper coins. Since Hideji will bring people out from Osaka, I will ask him to bring you some money from Osaka and give you 5 kan, copper coins and gold in half.The rest you go to Gifu to withdraw. "

Hideka, who "borrowed" money from Hidecho, was very happy, and after thanking him, he said to him, "I am about to play in Ou, Kikuhime and Hachiro will stay with you in Kyoto for now, and I will take Iwazuki back after my triumphant return." .”

"You can rest assured to leave this matter to me. I wish the two of them could stay here forever."

"There is one more thing to bother my uncle, that is, I have given full authority to Tachihara Sensei to be responsible for my preparation of personnel and property transfer. Ananjia Sanuki Daimyo Dazai-sama also promised to help me.

In order to ensure the convenience and smoothness of the transshipment, I intend to use ships to transport goods and people as much as possible, but the transshipment of this ship needs to borrow the assistance of the Maori, Maizuru, Tsuruga, and Kumano naval forces.

I am not very familiar with the sailors of the above-mentioned adults, so I also ask my uncle to write a letter for me, and then they will help me transfer it, and I will pay the relevant expenses in full. "

Hearing that the Xiu family planned to use boats to transport the population, he was surprised and said, "Do you know the unit price of one person and one cargo by boat?"

"Based on the distance ranging from 200 Wen to 500 Wen, 15 people need 8 Wen for the freight alone."

"You can't even pay for Ou Yu's military expenses and Kanto's development funds, so where will you get the 8 guan?"

"It's just a temporary uncle. Now that the autumn harvest is over, I have collected the last wave of taxes in the Jibi area. I plan to transport as much food as possible. If I can't transport it, I will sell it when it is still green after the beginning of spring next year.

It is impossible to take away the local rush and velvet rope. I plan to clear the warehouse and sell it. It is no problem to make up about 2 to 3 guanwen, which will be used to pay the deposit of each family.

It will take more than a year for all the people to be sent to Kanto. I can pay the rest of the balance in the next year. Uncle, please don't worry about this. "

Hearing that the Xiu family planned to solve this part of the financial expenditure by themselves, Xiu Chang didn't say much, but he still expressed doubts about the financial situation of the Xiu family.

Hideyoshi and Hideonaga explained some more things, and told him to pay attention to his health problems before leaving. Hideyoshi gave him a very tight time, and asked him to set off and return to Kanto within 2 days to prepare for the preliminary matters.

However, the news that Xiu's family was sealed off by General Zhendong and General Ouyu Township that morning quickly spread throughout the capital, and Xiuchang soon learned of the news.

He is a person who sees clearly, and he feels the same way as Xiujia at this moment.After all, the Xiu family was already the number one name in the world, and now they have added fame, and if they are not careful, they will be in the abyss.

For his elder brother, Xiuchang is too familiar with him, and the relationship between Xiujia and Xiuji is very delicate at present, and there may be problems if he is not careful.

That night after hearing the news, Xiuchang summoned Xiujia again, hoping that Xiujia could decline the two appointments.

But these two appointments were proposed by Xiujia himself, and the purpose was to better command the Kanto and Ou generals, so naturally it was impossible to refuse.

Xiu Zhang could only repeatedly tell the Xiu family, "Then you must keep in mind that you must resign from these two positions to your brother after the matter is over."

The Xiu family he mentioned naturally understood, so they agreed, but no one expected that something would happen in the future, so that both Xiu family and Xiu Ji would forget about it.

And our good uncle Xiuchang felt that it was not safe to just tell the Xiu family, so he started some operations in private.
(End of this chapter)