Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 707
Although Xiujia and Xiuci sat in this position, Xiujia will definitely not accept the title of "see you later".

Because I later saw that it is equivalent to a guardian in Japanese, it is natural to use this name before Shimaru Yuanfu, because the samurai before Yuanfu are not considered samurai, and even the head of the family may not be able to order his retainers.

But it was different after Yuanfu, the Xiu family was still a courtier after all, and a Patriarch who had already Yuanfu actually had hindsight, so rumors would inevitably spread outside.

The people at the bottom don't care how old Hideyoshi is. Hideyoshi already has such a stupid son as Hideyoshi, so it can't be rumored that Hideyoshi's youngest son is also an idiot.

Of course, it is not impossible to do it in hindsight, so I have to find a way to get Xiuli to remove Yuanfu's name and restore her baby name.But this would damage the Xiu family's reputation.

There may be rumors outside that the Xiu family bullied the young master of the main family just after taking power of the Toyotomi family.

Of course, it is impossible for Xiujia to express these true thoughts, and it is impossible for him to make decisions on behalf of Xiuci, so he can only say otherwise.

So even though they were seated, the Xiu family still said, "Since everyone, the Beizheng Office and the young master think that Brother Sun Qi and I need to contribute to the Toyotomi family, then I will no longer refuse.

It's just that, as Senator Asano and Senator Ikeda said just now, I can't accept the idea of ​​making me an afterthought.

In the final analysis, Father Jun had already ordered Mrs. Dian to oversee the government, and now Mrs. Bei Zhengsuo is also involved. If there is any hindsight, it will inevitably be a bit nondescript.

I think I am only trusted by you, and I can temporarily replace the two wives to command the authority of the world's warriors outside, and I have no right to guard the young master.Therefore, please order to clarify the division of duties and powers, and allow the resignation of the post to be seen later, so that you can get the position of "Ruo Nian Ji". "

The so-called Wakanenyo was a custom-made position during the Edo Shogunate, but there was such a saying in the Taiko era.

The original intention of Ruo Nianji was a warrior with an old appearance and temperament, and of course it also meant an old official in the family.

In the Edo period, it was also extended to be a duty of commanding the samurai under the command within a certain range with the permission of the lord, and it was a core position in the shogunate only under the old middle school.Half of the Edo shogunate will be divided into 3~5 for the Gao family or around [-] to [-] shi for genealogy and pro-vassal daimyo.

Many people don't understand why Ishida Mitsunari and Wubushin were able to pull such a large group of daimyos to fight Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sekigahara, and even Naoe Kanetsugu and Uesugi Kekatsu cooperated with him.

There may be an answer in the declassified letters of later generations. In the letters of Naoe Kanetsugu to Ishida Mitsunari, and the letters between Ishida Mitsunari and Chacha, the title "Wakaen" appears many times. This is now considered by the historians to be Ishida in Sekigahara A symbol of the peak of power before and after, it is also considered to be the embryonic form of Wakonyo in the Edo period.

[Ruo Nian Ji] This appellation is often used by various daimyos to refer to veterans in the family, but it is the first time that the Xiu family proposes to give him a scope of authority and position as a custom.

At this moment, many people don't understand the difference between Hideka's choice of "Wakanianji" after abandoning it. Toyotomi Hideji said, "Hachiro still likes novelty things so much. Is there any problem with the young master who needs to see the governor later?" Why come up with these weird names?"

However, the Xiu family insisted on refusing to accept the status of "seeing in hindsight", and the big names could only follow the Xiu family's ideas.Of course, Hideji did not refuse like Hideka, so Hideji, one of the two heroes of the Toyotomi family, formally supervised the government as a later meeting, and Hideka took charge of the affairs of the samurai family as Waka Nianji.

Of course, it is only a nominal division of responsibilities now, and the difference between the current [See Later] and [Ruo Nian Ji] is still very vague, and there is no clear distinction between top and bottom.

It's just because Hideji, who is a hindsight, is on the right, so many people have the feeling that "hindsight" is higher than "wakinenji".

Who would have thought that Toyotomi Hideji, who was almost beaten back to his original form by Osaka a few days ago, would turn into the existence of the center of Toyotomi's family?
However, after such a small episode, everyone was finally able to clarify their seating positions, and they were finally able to perform the courtesy of courtiers to Xiuli in Chacha's arms from their respective positions.

As Toyotomi's vassals, most of the people present have never sworn allegiance to Xiuli, and taking this opportunity, this process must be made up.

Since the previous seat dispute took too long, today's meeting ended here. It was originally a matter of all the big names coming to see Shiwan, and we had to talk about serious matters the next day.

After the crowd dispersed, the small group of Hideie, Hachisuka Isei, Toyotomi Hidetada, and Ikeda Teruma left together.Because there was going to be a round of daimyo who had made meritorious service in this battle on the second day, Hideka needed to talk to them about the weather, but they were angry with Maeda Toshiie.

Among this group of people, the most suitable person is Hachisuka Family Economics. His brother-in-law is Katsuyuki Sakuma, and he can use Katsuyuki Sakuma to present Katsuyuki Sakuma's complaint against the Maeda family for invading the Kanazawa domain. .

The fact that Xiujia has been holding Maeda Toshiie steady during the previous peace talks does not mean that Xiujia will not settle accounts with him.

At that time, the Xiu family was "white body" in the Toyotomi family's regime, so what right did they have to attack the big boss?Now the Hide family is Toyotomi Hidetoshi's Wakinen Yoshi, and his status is higher than that of the boss, so he has the opportunity to attack Maeda Toshiie.

After a night of rest, the same few people gathered in yesterday's small hall to hold a small evaluation the next day. The daimyo outside were already looking forward to it in Kyoto and Osaka.

They were all waiting for the small meeting here to end, to finalize Hideyoshi's funeral, Xiuli's succession ceremony, and the status of rewards for those who had made great achievements in the Keicho Rebellion.

Hideyoshi's funeral and Xiuli's succession ceremony are actually very easy to discuss. Gongqing's family has a process for Gongqing's family, so just follow the process step by step.

The matter of Emperor Shangzuo's application to Xiuli for a position fell to Xiu's family.After all, everyone now knows that Gongqing's family is in control, and it's not necessarily acceptable to let someone else go to the Xiu's family, so they simply let the Xiu's family do it.

But when discussing about Hideyoshi's funeral, there were problems.

The Hideo family advocated making a big fuss about Hideyoshi's funeral, following the ceremonial procedures of Lord Nobunaga back then.You must know that in order to show respect for Nobunaga, Hideyoshi followed the procedures for Nobunaga according to the standards of the shogun.

The Xiu family's proposal has been approved by all the big names, so it is necessary to decide who will preside, who will hold the coffin, and who will lead the way.

As a result, something went wrong during the first round of hosting work.Maeda Toshiie recommended himself to be in charge of this matter. His reason was that he had a good relationship with Hideyoshi in the past, and now that he is the head of the five big bosses, he should preside over Hideyoshi's funeral.

He didn't mention the leader of the five big brothers, but when he mentioned the leader of the five big brothers, Hachisuka Jiazheng, who had already confirmed the steps yesterday, was the first to ask him, "I think anyone can preside over the funeral of His Highness Guanbai, only you Maeda-sama can't!"

In the astonished eyes of everyone, Hachisuka Jiazheng held up the complaint of the Sakuma family and complained, "The Maeda family dared to take the lead in violating the order of peace and attacking Youfan before His Highness Kanbai's body was cold. It turned out that it was because of you." The name of the head of the five big brothers!"

Except for Hideo and the others who passed the qi ahead of time, the other bosses all looked at Hachisuka Housekeeping with puzzled eyes.

Aren't we discussing Hideyoshi's funeral today?Why did it suddenly involve suing the Maeda family again?Isn't the disposal of the daimyo in the Keicho Rebellion over?
Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was second in the top five, was the first to defend Maeda Toshiie, "Awamori's complaint against the big brother also depends on the occasion. Today is discussing the funeral ceremony of His Highness Kanbai. All other matters will be postponed."

"I didn't intend to have another attack!" Hachisuka Housekeeper, not like Tokugawa Ieyasu, continued to address Maeda Toshiie, "But His Highness Maeda is going to be the host of Guan Bai's funeral. Please forgive me. Report this matter in advance.”

Hachisuka's housekeeper stood up while talking, unfolded the complaint in his hand and presented it to the Hide family above the imperial steps, turned to everyone and said, "This is the complaint of my sister-in-law Sakuma Katsuyuki.

Sue the Maeda family who violated the order of no incident after Guan Bai's death and launched an attack on Jinze Fan, causing the loss of more than a hundred warriors and soldiers, and killing more than a thousand civilian husbands, women and children!
You must know that the Sakuma family was one of the daimyos who were ordered by Guan Bai to mobilize the headquarter to conquer the dynasty. The 2000 elite members of the headquarter were all taken to North Korea by Xuan Fanyun, and there were only a hundred old and weak people in the Kanazawa domain.

Thanks to Kururi's attendant (Hideji Hori) who arrived in time with reinforcements, the elderly, weak, women and children in the Kanazawa domain were protected, otherwise it would be unimaginable! "

This pleading is actually the abbreviation of the Hideo family, and it was handed over to Hachisuka's housekeeper to copy it.Hideka already knew the content inside, but he pretended to know this for the first time and read it through, and then gave it to Toyotomi Hideji on the other side to read.

After handing over the letter, Hideka was the first to say, "I sent Kururi attendant to Kanazawa for support. Sakuma Daizenyo's request for help was sent to Tango by sea, and I obtained it by accident.

At that time, I thought that there might be a misunderstanding, so I sent Kururi's attendants to mediate, and at the same time led as much troops as possible to support Da Shanliang.

Since then, I have been busy reconciling the conflicts between the eastern and western armies, and have not paid attention to the situation in Kanazawa. Why don't I let Kururi attendant tell you about the situation there. "

Hori Hideji didn't know that Hideka was going to attack Maeda Toshiie today.But in Kanazawa, he was fed up with Maeda Toshinaga's anger, and immediately added fuel to the crowd to accuse Maeda Toshinaga.

In fact, they are all minor problems. It is normal for the military power of the Warring States period to be unable to control the people below. Arbitrary arrests and killings are commonplace during wars.But this also proves that Hachisuka's accusation against the Maeda family is true.

If there is a problem, Maeda Toshinaga rejected Hideji Hori's request for reconciliation and launched an attack on him.

After listening to Hori Hideji's explanation, everyone looked at Maeda Toshiie, wanting him to give the reason for the explanation.

Where can Maeda Toshiie find any reason?A daimyo needs a document decided by the five big bosses, but Ishida Misato does not have this document, so can Maeda Toshiie have it?

He could only use the excuse that he heard His Royal Highness Xiuli's plea for help from Osaka, so he let his son lead the troops to Luo, but he didn't know the fact that he actually launched a fierce attack on Kanazawa Fan.

Of course, Ran also said that Maeda Toshinaga must have explained the reason to Kanazawa Fan, hoping that Kanazawa Fan could allow Takaoka Fan to cross the border.

But his excuse was quickly refuted by Hachisuka's housekeeping: "The Kanazawa domain was granted the title of Kanazawa, and it was their duty to guard Kaga. Ozen Ryo once asked Takaoka's attendants to sign a letter signed by the five big men. Is there any problem in refusing entry to the Takaoka Domain before the waiter has brought it out? Is this the reason for the Maeda family to attack the Kanazawa Domain?"

Everyone looked at Hachisuka's housekeeping attitude, if he didn't give an explanation today, he would definitely not let it go.Maeda Toshiie cast a look of asking for help to Hideka, Beizhengsuo and Tokugawa respectively.

The Beizheng Institute didn't even look at him. From the moment when Tian Li's family sent troops to fight for Chacha, all past friendships were ruined.

Tokugawa Ieyasu showed a scheming expression, and after a little thought, he began to be a good old man again.Why His Highness Maeda is old, and he has worked so hard to assist His Highness Guan Bai for so many years.

He is the head of the five big brothers, and he did this to protect the Toyotomi family.
These words sounded like they were defending the Maeda family, but both inside and outside the words seemed to mean that the Maeda Toshi family was getting old.

Maeda Toshiie naturally understood what Tokugawa Ieyasu meant. This old tortoise wanted to be the head of the five big bosses. If Maeda Toshiie didn't give up his position this time, he would not help.

After a little thought, Maeda Toshiie took the initiative to resign from Chacha and the Beizheng Office, citing his age and his son's lack of discipline as reasons, to resign from the position of the five big bosses and allow himself to retire.

In history, the five big men were hereditary replacements. Maeda Toshiie was replaced by his son Maeda Toshinaga after his death, but this time Maeda Toshiie, Toshicho may not be so lucky.

Maeda Toshiie's request was naturally rejected on Chacha's side, and even Toyotomi Hideji tried to persuade him to stay.

However, the other two sitting on the throne remained silent, and Ieyasu Tokugawa did not express his intention to retain Maeda Toshiie's resignation from the five big bosses.

But the matter didn't end there. Hachisuka's housekeeping still forced Gongdao to "violate the order of nothing to do and attack Youfan. Could it be just a sentence of 'the fault of the son not godfather'?
If His Highness Maeda really chooses to retire, he will have a lot of time to discipline Takaoka's attendants in the future, but what about the ghosts who died in Kanazawa City?What about the soldiers who died innocently in Kururi's entourage? "

Hori Hidemasa, who was sitting opposite Hachisuka's housekeeping, also looked at Hachisuka's housekeeping opposite with a look of surprise, and couldn't help but secretly said, "Brother, your firepower is a bit fierce. In fact, although I have some complaints, I really haven't reached the point of forcing the palace." the bottom of it!"

"Presumptuous!" The speaker was Beizhengsuo Ningning, she looked at Hachisuka's housekeeper and scolded, "No matter what, Mae Tanaka Nagen is your elder, a veteran minister of the same generation as your father, how can you talk to him like this!
Even if Mae Tanaka Nagon and his son Takaoka attendant were really at fault, it was decided by His Royal Highnesses Gifu and Toyoharu in conjunction with the five big bosses, so you are not allowed to jump up and down here! "

Ning Ning took care of Hachisuka's housekeeping when she was a child, so she has a kind of control over her.After Ning Ning spoke, Housekeeper Hachisuka no longer had the impassioned expression just now, and lowered his proud head like a quail.

But he still discussed in a low voice, "I'm just complaining for Sakuma. I have absolutely no disrespect to Maedanaka Nagon, I'm just complaining about the crimes of his son, Takaoka's attendant."

"Still glib!" Beizheng Office continued to scold.

Seeing that the situation was almost over, Hideka finally said, "The matter of servant Maeda is indeed serious from the words of servant Awamori and servant Kururi.

It is true that Takaoka's attendants mobilized the Etsuchu Army to attack Kanazawa Fan without a warrant from the five big bosses. This is the same mistake as Ishida Osamu and others.But Takaoka is originally the leader of the Maeda family, and Maeda is one of the five big bosses, this matter can be big or small. "

At first glance, Hideka's words sounded like he was trying to excuse Maeda Toshiie, but after listening carefully, it didn't sound quite right.What does it mean that Yuezhong is the territory of the Maeda Five Big Bosses? As the Five Big Bosses, can they violate the "nothing to do" order and send troops?

In history, the reason why Tokugawa Ieyasu launched the Aizu crusade was that the Uesugi family attacked Mogami in Aizu, and Date violated the "No Incident Order"?

"I'm ashamed to say that I did have the idea of ​​trying to make a big deal smaller. But the reason why I didn't say anything just now is because according to what Kururi's attendant said, after the arrival of Emperor Zhaoming, Takaoka's attendant still started to attack Kanazawa Castle." 3rd attack. Isn't it?"

Hori Hideji confirmed to everyone: "This matter is absolutely true."

"Then this matter will be troublesome. If it gets bigger, it will be Xiaoxi's rebellious minister." The Xiu family sighed euphemistically. It's easy. It's better for us to punish ourselves, and it's better to use small punishments to cover up big punishments, and stop the mouths of outsiders."

After finishing speaking, Xiujia looked at Maeda Toshiie and said, "Mae Tanaka Nayan please forgive me for this matter."

Hideka has made his words so clear, what else does Maeda Toshiie have to say?Apart from thanking the Xiu family for their tolerance, is there any way to resist?
Seeing that Maeda Toshiie had accepted Hideka's plan, everyone stopped talking.The Xiu family said: "The matter of the Maeda family's disposal is postponed for the time being, and the matter of Guan Bai's funeral and the young master's succession ceremony will be discussed first. Regarding the matter of the Maeda family's disposal, let's discuss it together later when the reward is agreed. .”

After Hideya finished speaking, he gave Maeda Toshiie a look of "I'm here, don't worry" to show comfort.

Maeda Toshiie knew that he couldn't escape this time, so he naturally didn't know that all of this was the result of Xiujia's manipulation. He thought that what Xiujia said just now was the truth, and that Xiujia was really forced by this matter In order not to be able to hide it anymore, he agreed to Hachisuka's request to punish the Maeda family.

At this time, the Maeda Toshiie can only hope that the Hideka can hold their hands high in the subsequent disposal, and really "cover up the big punishment with a small punishment", so that the Maeda family will not lose too much profit.

(End of this chapter)