Prime Minister Bizen

This is not the only thing that Xiujia Kuaima needs to deal with when he returns to Iwasuke. Yixin Chongchuan returns to Kanto one step ahead of him. In a few days, the successor Sagami Kamakura Zenxing Temple will preside over the ceremony.

历史上以心崇传在文禄2年（1593年）10月被朝廷下敕命继承摄津福严寺，11月又被紧急派往相模禅兴寺担任住，那一年他才24岁。

Historically, in the 10th year of Qingcho (1605), at the age of 37, he became the abbot of Kencho-ji Temple, the first temple in Kamakura, Kanto. Standing at the highest point of the official temple, Emperor Goyosei bestowed purple clothes.

Many people say that the reason why he has such qualifications is that he was taken care of by Tokugawa Ieyasu, but in fact they have reversed the relationship.

In the 13th year of Keicho (1608), Ieyasu Tokugawa was invited by Ieyasu Tokugawa to participate in the shogunate administration under the recommendation of Nishisho Acceptance of Shokoku-ji Temple in the [-]th year of Keicho ([-]). Ji together is mainly responsible for foreign affairs.

In other words, before Yixin Chongchuan was reused by Tokugawa Ieyasu, he himself became the abbot of a temple at the age of 24 by virtue of his own ability, and became the head monk of the Rinzai sect at the age of 37!

It can be said that advocating with the heart has rocketed up in history.

This life was valued by the Xiu family in advance, and under the operation of the Xiu family, he came to Kamakura in advance and became the abbot of Chanxing Temple.

Zenxing Temple is a branch temple of the Linji Sect in Kanto. You can’t find it on the map now, because it was abandoned in the first year of Meiji, leaving only its main hall, Mingyueyuan, and became Kenchoji Temple. subordinate monastery. (The straight-line distance between the two temples is 600 meters, 1 km on foot)

Don't look down on it just because it is a branch of Kencho-ji Temple. It was established by Lanxi Daorong, the founder of Kencho-ji Temple, after returning to Kamakura in 4. The direct line of the lineage.

On the thirteenth anniversary of the death of Hojo Sadatoki in Yuanheng 3 (1323), 92 monks attended, the number of which was second only to Kencho-ji Temple, Enkaku-ji Temple, Shoufu-ji Temple, and Jochi-ji Temple. At that time, Kamakura 5 one of the mountains.

The past dynasties have the names of Chinese monks such as Daxiu Zhengmin, Jingtang Jueyuan, Dongminghuiri and so on.

历应4年（1341年）8月左右，禅兴寺已经被列为十刹的第二位，之后，延文3年（1358年）9月成为十刹的第一位，康历2年（1380年）成为十刹的第二位，至德3年（1386年）7月再次成为关东十刹的第一位。

In this place of Kanto, a temple that has nothing to do with the Guandong government can have such a high ranking, which shows its status in the minds of the Kanto people.

It took a lot of effort for Xiujia to arrange for Xin Chongchuan to go to such a temple. The original abbot of Zenxing Temple was in the 9th year of Tensho (1581), and Huicheng was appointed by Ashikaga Yoshiaki. Now he is old. He has already been unable to handle affairs at a high level.

Huicheng in history died in the second year of Wenlu (1593), and now it should be the last moment of his life.

Historically, the issue of the succession rights of Chanxing Temple also triggered debates in the court. For this reason, the position of presiding officer was vacant for half a year, until finally Yixin Chongchuan took over.

From the point of view of time, Yixin Chongchuan parachuted into the Fuyan Temple in Shejin in March as the host. It was not long after Huicheng passed away, and he directly parachuted into Chanxing Temple in October. It is unbelievable to say that there is no political operation in it. .

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In history, Yixin Chongchuan has been the abbot of Fuyan Temple for more than 6 months at least, and he has some reputation in airborne Chanxing Temple. Now he will directly parachute Yixin Chongchuan as the abbot of Chanxing Temple in summer. Maybe for him There are suspicions that seedlings are encouraged.

Although on the way here, he had already talked with Master Huicheng from Jianzai, and Master Huicheng expressed his understanding and support, but for such a big event, the Xiu family still had to come and help spread the word.

In fact, the Xiu family originally wanted to directly airborne Yixin Chongchuan to build the Changsi Temple. Firstly, this is the headquarters of the Linji Sect in the Kanto region. There is no place for a newcomer to serve as the abbot. Second, the abbot here is still built here. I really can't get in.

In the end, it happened that Hui Cheng, the abbot of Chanxing Temple, sent people to Nanchan, which reminded the Xiu family of this temple that was worshiped with heart in history. After careful questioning of the monks, they found that Master Hui Cheng had been in poor health for the past few years, so he raised his hand Xin Chong passed on the thoughts that came over.

The journey from Iwafuki Castle to Kamakura took about 3 to 5 days. Before Hideya set off, he asked Toyotomi Hideji and the location of Toyotomi Banner Honban, as well as Ogasawara and Nakagawa Honban.

After receiving the news that the banner headed by Toyotomi Hideji was still in Mikawa, the Hide family headed slowly to Kamakura. According to their speed, it would be considered fast to arrive at Iwasuke within half a month.

The replacement ceremony presided over by the temple is generally not shown to outsiders, but who is the Xiu family, the new king of the mountain in the land of Kanto.

Since Yoshimoto Imagawa established the law of dividing the country and began to restrict the monks' clubs with collars, daimyos from all over the world have sounded the clarion call to attack monks' temples.

There is really no way, who told you that Yixiangzong made too much exaggeration in Kaga and created a Buddhist kingdom on the ground.Other denominations don’t believe you if they want to get rid of the relationship with a few words.

The restrictions on Buddhist sects reached their climax when Oda Nobunaga burned Mount Hiei, and the arrogance of Buddhism for hundreds of years disappeared with the fire of Mount Hiei.

Even the main mountain was destroyed, and sects from all over the world were afraid that their own names would have the same thoughts about them, so they all bowed their heads and became small.

The daimyos also need the monastery to paralyze the people at the bottom. Both sides take what they need and take a step back. It is a harmonious scene.

The Xiu family came to Chan Xing Temple to give Xin Chong Chuan a platform. In fact, even if the Xiu family didn't come, the whole Chan Xing Temple would be rumored to be the servants behind the new host.

It's just that I didn't expect that the host's backer is actually the current top leader in Kanto.

The prosperity of Buddhism in Japan is inseparable from the protection of those in power. Zenkoji Temple has declined so much in the last hundred years, isn't it because it didn't stand on the top of the mountain in the troubled times of the Warring States Period.

The chaotic times of the Warring States Period were no different from the times when the Muromachi Shogunate ruled. The Daming Gate was still too busy to take care of itself. Wars between wealthy families and wars between daimyos would all affect the incense of the temple.

It’s okay to have a famous name, like Zenxing Temple, which has no backing since its establishment, and has established itself as one of the ten temples in the Kanto region based on its own reputation.

At its peak, Chanxing Temple had countless buildings such as Buddhist halls, Dharma halls, monk halls, scriptures, mountain gates, Yanyan pagodas, and Zhao halls. Now there is only Mingyueyuan supporting the facade.

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The monks have long since lost their glory in the past, living a life full of hunger.

As soon as Xiujia showed up, he presented 1000 pieces of Buddhist gifts, 20 pieces of silk, and 20 stones of food as a congratulatory gift for Xin Chongchuan's succession as presiding officer.

As a successor outside the temple, the Xiu family had the honor to participate in the succession ceremony presided over by Xin Chongchuan, but there was no chance to say a word in it, and the whole process was viewed from the perspective of a bystander.

It's just that during this process, Xiujia always feels that people around him are looking at him intentionally or unconsciously.But thinking that his identity is really special, and he often attracts people even outside, the Xiu family has no idea.

But when all the ceremonies are over, the next thing will be the ceremonies and meetings inside the Chanxing Temple. As an "outsider", Xiujia and other temple monks who came to watch the ceremony together were led to the side hall by the Zhike monk, and Chanxing The temple has prepared vegetarian dishes for these guests.

Until everyone gradually left under the guidance of the Zhike monk, Xiujia finally discovered the source of the previous feeling, which was the gaze of a middle-aged monk in black robes from a distance.

I saw that the master was about 60 years old, and the corners of his eyes and temples were full of signs of time, but he stood there and stared at Imaginary Xiujia with his divine eyes, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if looking at his prey , or a work of art to appreciate.

Xiujia noticed him, took a deep breath and tilted his head slightly. This is his habitual way of relaxing himself. To be honest, being stared at by an old man for so long is indeed a bit intrusive.

In the era of the Warring States Period in Japan, when the average grade was 35 years old, a monk in his 60s was definitely an old man.

Maybe it's been a long time since the big Buddha of Xiu's family came out, Zhike Monk specially sent a little novice to pick up Xiu's family: "His Highness Da Nayan, we have prepared fast food for you, please move forward to eat."

However, the Xiu family still didn't move, and continued to look at the old monk opposite with great interest. The old monk didn't move either, and continued to sit on the mat he had just placed, looking straight at the Xiu family.

Seeing that the Xiu family ignored him, the little novice in the middle turned his head to look at the old monk who was on the other line of defense.He really wanted to say something, but he didn't open his mouth. He turned and left to find his master to rescue the soldiers.

The Xiu family couldn't see through the meaning of the old monk opposite, and could see the interest in him from his eyes, but they couldn't just sit like this all the time!
After a while, the little novice led the Zhike monk in for a look, and found that the two of them were looking at each other directly without any other actions.

Uncertain, he left the little novice monk, asked him to add a cup of tea for the two of them, and then turned around and told the inside.

Not long after, the Zhike monk brought two young novice monks into the room holding a dish, and placed them in front of the Xiu family and the old monk respectively. It was only at this time that the old monk turned his eyes away from the Xiu family and clasped his hands together. Thank you to the little monk in front of you.

I just heard the Zhike monk say, "My home host said that the two are destined people, and if they can cherish each other in our Chanxing Temple, there must be endless things to say.

Our temple is also willing to temporarily borrow a space for the two of you to talk about your heartfelt thoughts, so let me present your vegetarian dishes here.

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It’s just that my family host also said that this is the main hall of the Great Hero after all, and it is the main hall of my Buddhist sect. If you two have anything to say, please pay attention to the time. Our temple has a grand ceremony today and no one will be allowed to stay overnight. "

After finishing speaking, he called the little novice to leave. When he left, he specially greeted the little novice at the door to wait at the door. If the two of you want to refill tea, take the initiative, and usually take charge of stopping people who want to go in here.

Xiujia didn't know how long he "stared" with that old monk, but finally his stomach let out a growl.

Seeing that his "Zen" skill was broken, Xiujia sighed, and simply picked up the cold vegetarian dish in front of him and ate it.

The old monk on the opposite side saw that Xiujia no longer "confronted" him, and suddenly closed his eyes in disappointment, facing Xiujia, sitting on the futon, twirling Buddhist beads in his hand and reciting scriptures.

After eating the fast food in front of him, Xiujia begged a cup of hot tea from the novice at the door. Seeing that the old monk on the opposite side had not changed, he couldn't hold back anymore, and took the initiative to sit on the futon in front of the old monk. Said, "This is Toyotomi Hideo's family, I don't know the master's title."

The old monk who heard Xiu's family approached to inquire opened his eyes and put on a smile again, but this time there was a hint of a tricky smile.

"I thought His Highness would read out his title, which was too long to fit a page, just like other daimyos. I didn't expect it to be just 4 words, and he just gave me his name."

"Master seems to be deeply touched by this." Xiujia changed her posture to make herself a little more comfortable, and turned around to signal the novice at the door to bring a pot of tea.

"It's like just calling names?" After that, Hideka emphatically imitated the tone of Zenxing Temple Supervisor's words just now: "Saitama, Musashi, Sagami, Ueno, Shimono, Xiazong, Shangzong, Chang Lu and Yin Yuguo held the daimyo; from the three great Nayan, from the three right-guard generals; the emperor granted the general of Zhendong to guard the eight states of Kanto, the two provinces of Yu and Ou, and the leader of Echigo; Two affairs, Toyotomi Hashiba's courtier Hideka?"

Good guy, Xiujia almost didn't finish speaking in one breath.

Hearing the Buddha voice of Xiu's family imitating the monk's language and reporting their family name, the old monk on the opposite side laughed loudly and said, "Yes! Yes! Yes! That's the taste."

"So I didn't report myself like this, is it beyond the master's expectation?"

"It's like this. I originally thought that His Highness must be a high-spirited young man in His Highness's grade. With so many titles in His Highness's grade, it's too late to show others. I never thought His Highness would treat me so casually."

"It's just a name." Seeing someone talking about his name again, Xiujia couldn't help quoting Qin Keqing's comment on Jia's house in "A Dream of Red Mansions"
"There is another very happy event in the near future. It seems that the flowers are in full bloom, but in fact they are cooking with fire. You know, it is just a moment of prosperity, a moment of joy. Don't forget the saying that "prosperity must fade" .”

Hearing Xiu's evaluation of him, the old monk slightly pursed his lips, and said in a slightly teasing tone, "So His Highness is paving the way for his future by helping the younger monk to become a leader today?"

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"what?"

The Xiu family didn't understand the meaning of the old monk opposite for a moment, turned around and looked around, thought about it and then understood his meaning, followed his words and said, "Yes, now the world has been pacified by His Highness Guan Bai, and all the people are convinced. , supported by all officials.

I have always asked, "There is no one who does not endanger death when he governs peace and death suddenly; '

As His Highness Guan Bai, I am also sincerely happy for him. I also know my special status, and I dare not have any unruly thoughts. I only hope that I can spend my old age in this world in the future.

I'm not afraid of your jokes. Today, I support Master Chong Chuan as the host. It is precisely for the sake of self-protection that if I am in trouble tomorrow, I can become a monk. "

Hearing Xiu's answer, the old monk on the opposite side seemed a little disappointed, snorted coldly, picked up the vegetarian plate in front of him and ate two bites, then put down his rice bowl unwillingly and asked Xiu's family: "Your Highness, do you really care about that position?" Are you looking forward to it?"

"I would rather be a dog of peace than a person in troubled times."

Hearing Xiu's decisive answer, the old monk didn't speak any more, and ate the fasting meal in front of him on his own.

Xiujia sat across from him, and took the teapot handed over by the little novice with great interest to add some tea for him.

The old monk took a few mouthfuls of food with fast speed, it seemed that he was very disappointed with the Xiu family, and he was no longer willing to talk to the Xiu family.

But he laughed out loud when he was halfway through eating, and the rice on his mouth fell to the wooden floor with the shaking of his facial muscles.

After the smile settled down, he touched the rice grains that fell on the floor with his fingers, and muttered "sin~sin."

After eating all the rice grains that fell on the ground, he sat upright and looked at the Xiu family again and said, "I know His Highness's intentions, and His Highness may eavesdrop on the world from now on~"

After the Xiu family heard about it, they pretended to be shocked and said, "Master, don't talk nonsense, don't try to drive a wedge between me and Guan Bai's family."

Hearing Xiu's answer, the old monk said more firmly, "Your Highness still doesn't admit it? What you said just now is not to deny what you think, but to say that you and His Highness Guan Bai meant to separate you and His Highness Guan Bai. Your mentality has been fully exposed."

When Xiujia heard the old monk's words, his mentality began to change. He no longer had the idea of ​​teasing the other party, the smile on his face disappeared, and his eyes became sharp.

"Does Your Highness want to kill the old man?" The old monk pretended to be surprised and said, "But even if His Highness kills the old man today, it will not change the result. On the contrary, everyone will be curious why Da Nayan killed a monk in a Zen temple .”

"Your Highness, have you figured out how to answer it? Say: Are the demon monks bewitching the public? Isn't that going to make the suspicion between you and His Highness Guan Bai public?" The old monk said, taking the teapot from the Xiu family and pouring it out for the Xiu family. Tea.

But even though the teacup was full, he still didn't stop, and continued pouring hot tea into it, even if Xiujia reminded him.

"Master. Master, it's done. It's full. It's full. It's overflowing. Oh, it's hot!"

Seeing that Xiu's family was scalded, the old monk put down the kettle and said, "His Highness Guan Bai is like this cup of tea, he can only have so much tolerance, and the reputation of His Highness has already overflowed." , Did His Highness stop when he said 'enough', 'full'?"

Hearing the old monk's answer, Xiujia stared at the overflowing teacup in front of him and remained silent for a long time. He had already understood the reason for it. The tea was just like the outside environment, which was constantly adding weight to Xiujia.

In many cases, the so-called master of high merit is the hope of the subordinates?Maybe he just hoped that he could have a safe life, but he was recommended by the people around him.

Is it always the king who wants the minister to die, and the minister has to die?
Xiujia admits that he is not a perfect person and has many problems.Especially pay attention to feelings, especially in family.

After Ju Ji gave birth to a son for herself, and Xiu Chang gave her more perfect care than a father's love, the Hide family's hatred for Hideyoshi has eased.

This also made Xiujia gradually let go of that thought, especially Hideyoshi used methods similar to "tweeting" several times to weaken the strength of the family, and also made Xiujia paralyzed into thinking that Hideyoshi planned to control himself in a different way.

Until this moment, the truth of this cup of hot tea awakened Xiujia again.

The Xiu family had to admit that the seed had already been deeply rooted in the heart of the Xiu family, but now it was germinated by the man in front of him.

The time obviously only passed for a moment, but to the Xiu family, it seemed to have passed a thousand years.

Xiujia raised his head slowly, his eyes were full of exhaustion, he stared coldly at the man in front of him, and asked with a murderous tone, "Who are you?"

When the old monk saw the Xiu family and asked about it, he straightened his cassock a little bit, sat in front of the Xiu family, introduced himself, and said, "This is the abbot of the North Temple of Wuliangshou Temple outside Kawagoe City in Saitama. The Dharma name is Tianhai."

Prime Minister Bizen