Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 708 Transfer to Fukuoka
Sometimes the Hideka really thanked Toyotomi Hideji.

Hideka had been worrying about who would be the flintstone to ignite the issue of Maeda Toshiie.Maeda Toshiya is one of the top five no matter what, and it is not just a small daimyo who sues to have an effect.

At the beginning, Hideka planned to find Hori Hideji and Sakuma Katsuyuki to engage him in the big evaluation, but this idea was quickly abandoned by Hideka.

Because the Toyotomi family's big appraisal is more of a face project, just follow the established process and do it again.Many things have already been decided by the five big brothers in a small meeting.

If it was an attack on the Maeda family in the big evaluation, it might be possible to suppress the Maeda family, but Katsuyuki Sakuma would definitely become the target of public criticism.

The relationship between Hori Hideji and Hideya is just that they played together as playmates for a few years in the past. Although they are relatively friendly, they have not reached the point of heart and soul.

Although Xiujia saved the lives of the three members of the Sakuma family, the friendship between samurai during the Warring States Period is the least worthy of entrustment.

It's unrealistic for you to expect the Sakuma family to poke a hornet's nest for the Hide family at the risk of becoming the target of public criticism.

Fortunately, Toyotomi Hideji made a move, and Hachisuka's housekeeping followed Hideji in the Western Army from Kyushu to Amagasaki and then retreated to Takaoka. With the assistance of the Xiu family, he was finally saved.

Hokusho is the mother of Hachisuka's housekeeper, and at the moment when Hokusho and Maeda Toshiie have conflicts, Hachisuka's behavior is naturally considered by Maeda Toshiie as Hokusho and Hideji's revenge against him.

Moreover, Hachisuka's housekeeping status is much better than that of Hori Hideji and Sakuma Katsuyuki. He is not just one of the ten people. His father Hachisuka Masakatsu is the minister of the dragon of the Toyotomi family, and the Hachisuka family is Toyotomi. The genealogy of the family generation retainers.

Of course, the people present may not necessarily think that Hachisuka Kezheng's coercion of Maeda Toshiie is the meaning of Beizhengsuo and Hideji.

Don't look at Xiuji's call to punish the Maeda family for being the most vicious, but Hachisuka's move to hand over the complaint to the Xiu family first, coupled with the protection of the Xiu family in the previous peace talks, there will always be people who suspect On the head of Xiujia.

Of course, the Xiu family doesn't expect to be able to deceive everyone, as long as the Seventh Sun brothers can honestly take the blame before the revolution succeeds, even if they only recite half of the Xiu family, they will have achieved their goal.

Despite the episode of Hachisuka's housekeeping, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's funeral was finally agreed upon.

In the case that Maeda Toshiie could not preside over the funeral, this job naturally fell to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was the second in grade and knowledgeable in the Toyotomi family regime.

Originally, Hideka proposed that Asano Nagamasa be here, and he was in charge of the whole process of Nobunaga's funeral last time, so he is familiar with it.

However, Nagamasa Asano's lack of knowledge and action could not stand it, and he was the newest member of the top five, with little prestige, and finally fell to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was recommended by more people.

There is no need for the Xiu family to insist on such trivial matters. If they really insist on everything, the entire Toyotomi court will really become a place where the Xiu family can decide with one word, which is too harmful to the reputation of the Xiu family.

Afterwards, Xiujia replaced Xiuli as the guide. Xiuci, Xiuzhen, Xiusheng, Uesugi Jingkatsu, Asano Nagamasa, and Ishida Matsunari were in charge of supporting the coffin. Mori Terumoto was in charge of guiding the daimyo behind, and Nakamura Kazushi Responsible for pressing.

The entire ceremony process was handed over to Yoshiharu Horio, assisted by Gen Maeda, and the time was tentatively scheduled to be held in Osaka on October 10, half a month later.

The time is really tight, but that's because the daimyos are now gathered in Osaka and Kyoto, and many people's military forces are also nearby. These people are unstable factors. It is necessary to end Hideyoshi's funeral as soon as possible and let the daimyos return home.

Unlike Hideyoshi's grand funeral, the funeral of his son and intended successor, Hideaki, seemed somewhat simple.

Hideaki's funeral was scheduled for November 11 after Hideyoshi's funeral. There was no guide, coffin support, etc., and no big names from all over the world to accompany him. Only relatives of Toyotomi's family and a few bigwigs attended the ceremony. The big names who haven't left are also welcome. join.

Unlike the urgency of the funerals of the two, Xiuli's succession ceremony was scheduled for September 1, one year later.

There are two main reasons for the delay to one year later.

First of all, the daimyo just attended Hideyoshi's funeral and sent them all away. Why don't you just call them back to attend Hideyoshi's succession ceremony?
The second is that Xiuli is still in vain now. Even if he is not the status of Guan Bai as the governor of Toyotomi's family, he must be a court minister at the level of Zhong Na Yan and Da Na Yan.

However, the promotion ceremony of the official position of the Gongqing family is a very rigorous process, which requires a few months to go through the process, step by step.

Previously, Xiuli walked for a year to reach the position of Da Nayan, and she was about to advance to the title of left minister and Guanbai, but she just died like this.

Of course, you can also say that you are in a hurry and want Xiuli to complete the succession ceremony before going to arrange his father's funeral.

This is not impossible in Japanese cultural etiquette.But you have to know that his father is not an ordinary daimyo or a person from the world. His father is Toyotomi Hideyoshi who ended the Warring States Period and unified the world!
With such a special status, Xiuli, who is the second-generation family governor of the Toyotomi family, must give him enough respect. He cannot treat Hideyoshi as an ordinary father's daimyo, and can only proceed with his succession process after his funeral is over.

In fact, the ceremony of Shuri Genfu and Ji Toyotomi's family governor was actually half-finished, but it was urgently organized by Maeda Toshiie at the urging of the generals of Osaka Castle.

Except for the daimyos in Osaka Castle, no foreign daimyos participated in the whole process. Even Ishida Sancheng in Osaka himself did not participate because of the need to defend Akashi.

Of course, the ceremony needs to be postponed until next year, which doesn't mean that the daimyos can't salute to him before then to confirm the relationship between the monarch and his ministers.After all, the rewards of the daimyos will be announced later.If the relationship between the master and the minister is not established, why should the reward be given?

It's just that the relationship between the master and the minister was established between the two parties, and it was not announced to the public through the ceremony.

To use an analogy, it is equivalent to having a marriage in ancient times but not completing the wedding, which must be lacking in legal reason.It’s okay for the two parties to admit to each other. If someone refuses to admit it after wearing pants, you can only resort to force to force him to admit it.

After discussing these major events, the process of the meeting finally reached the rewarding link that is popular to hear and see.We all know that the disposal must be completed before the reward can be awarded.

Everyone was curious about the results of the Maeda family because of the reason Hachisuka's housekeeping sued Maeda Toshiie just now.

Toyotomi Hideji, who just made it clear that he would severely punish the Maeda family, proposed a plan to transfer the Maeda family even though the Hide family had already said that they would be punished with minor punishment.

As for the destination, it is also extremely remote, and he wants Maeda Toshie to transfer to Bungo.

This plan must be something Maeda Toshiie would not accept. Even if he puts his life to the test, he has to fight for a relatively acceptable result for the Maeda family.

Under the premise that Maeda Toshiie has confirmed his resignation as the five big bosses and retired, Tokugawa Ieyasu has no reason to continue to target the Maeda family. He helped the Maeda family and said, "Since it is a small punishment, I think it is better to take back the Hida family." Accept it as a condition for disposal."

Hida Ikkuni Zhixing only has about 3.5 shi.However, Hida's timber and gold mines can provide Hida with an annual income equivalent to not less than 15 shi.

From this point of view, although Hida Ichigoku is small and poor, it is still an important part of the Maeda family's political system and provides economic support for the Maeda family.

The reduction of Hida will indeed hurt the Maeda family, but it is the smallest loss among Hida, Noto, and Etsuchu.

But is it enough just to cut Hida?Hideie, who had been stable in front of Maeda Toshiie for so long, finally said, "Since the death of Kingo Kobayakawa, Kyushu has never had a big name to guard it.

As the humerus of the Toyotomi family, it should not be difficult for the Maeda family to guard Kyushu for the Toyotomi family, right?My suggestion is to transfer the Maeda family from Etsuchu Takaoka to Chikuzen Fukuoka, Kyushu. "

"The country of Yuezhong is 56 koku, and the country of Chikuzen is 54 koku. After removing the territory of 4 koku promised to the Munakata's family, the remaining 50 koku belong to Andu and the Maeda family."

"50 koku!" Although the condition is much better than Bungo's 36 koku, Maeda Toshiie is still not so easy to accept such a big reduction of the seal. There are nearly 80 stone collars in the three countries of Vietnam, China and Hida!"

"The account of Qingchang township is 76.5 koku in the register." Hideka corrected, "Noto 24.8 koku, Etsuchu removed the Uesugi family's remaining 48.2 koku, and Hida 3.5 koku.

The crimes committed by Maeda's servants can be big or small. Although I strongly advocate small punishments in exchange for big punishments, reducing the seal by 1/3 is not a particularly severe punishment. "

Maeda Toshiie looked at Xiujia with a hint of confusion. The small punishment he understood was not like this. He could accept a reduction of 3/5 shi, even 10 shi.

However, the 26 shi of his territory was suddenly exploited, which reached 1/3 of the original territory, and the loss caused by the transfer was added. How much loss was this to the Maeda family?

"You have stated many times before that you will give the Maeda family shelter," Maeda Toshiie said in his heart disappointed.

When the Xiu family finished talking about the plan to transfer the Maeda family to Hakata, it would inevitably attract discussions from many people around.

Housekeeping Hachisuka, who was watching the excitement, said again: "Although there are only 50 shi, the foundation of Chikuzen Fukuoka Castle has been built by the main family. It is next to Hakata, so it is a good place to go."

Although Hakata was in Chikuzen, it had always been the territory of the Hachisuka family, but since Hideyoshi pacified Kyushu, it has always been a directly-administered castle town governed by the Toyotomi family.

Hakata Town is managed by a town specially stationed by the Toyotomi family. All business taxes, boat docking fees, and entrance fees are collected by the Toyotomi family. As the lord, the Hachisuka family does not receive a dime.

Housekeeping Hachisuka built the castle on the side of Hakata back then, seeing a cornucopia in front of his eyes every day but not being able to profit from it, not to mention how uncomfortable it was.

Now what he said about this matter is actually still putting eye drops on Maeda Toshiie.

Hachisuka's housekeeping was indeed the Hideka's introduction to the Maeda family, but after the matter was settled, the Hideka did not want to persecute Maeda Toshiie too much.

"Awamori, please shut up." So the first time Hachisuka's housekeeper taunted him, he yelled at him.

Then Hideka said to Maeda Toshiie, "Hakata Town is indeed a municipality directly under the jurisdiction of the Toyotomi family and has provided a lot of financial resources for the Toyotomi family. It is indeed a pity that Hakata Town cannot be handed over to the Maeda family's jurisdiction.

If His Highness Maeda finds it unacceptable, how about I suggest that the Maeda family should be handed over to the Maeda family as compensation? "

Tianchuan County was originally the site that Huiqiong of Anguo Temple was transferred to, but now in order to accommodate the Maeda family, it can only be given up. As for Huiqiong of Anguo Temple, it can be placed in Bunghou.

There is also a daimyo here in Mihara County. It is Mori Katsunobu, who was born as a close servant of Hideyoshi.

But just when Maeda Toshiie was about to accept this proposal, Chacha sitting behind Xiujia said, "Hakata can be handed over to the Maeda family."

Amidst the shocked expressions of the crowd, Chacha said, "Thank you Nagano for your help this time. The Maeda family is implicated after all. It is our responsibility. If the Maeda family must be reduced, Hakata can be used as compensation for Osaka. "

We must know that Hakata is the core port of Japan's trade with North Korea. Not to mention the official monopoly of trade revenue for a year, just the port call fees, taxes, entry fees, and customs bills collected before are as high as 10 guan.

10 texts!

Even in Kyushu, where the price of three cooked grains a year is relatively low, Zhixing is worth no less than 30 shi.

If the knowledge and practice ability of 50 shi after transfer was included, the comprehensive knowledge and practice of the Maeda family returned to 50 shi.It is only 90 shi less than the previous 10 comprehensive knowledge and practice of the Three Kingdoms of Vietnam, and Maeda Toshiya is still willing to accept such a reduction.

However, as the daimyo in charge of Chikuzen, after obtaining the jurisdiction of Hakata Town, he monopolized Hakata's water and land transportation. How could it not be involved in the trade?
Even if you don't end up in person, supporting a wealthy businessman and collecting money every year is a huge amount of unpredictable income!

It's no wonder that after Chacha promised this condition, even Ishida Mitsu of the Omi faction couldn't sit still, and directly denied Chacha's promise

But he didn't dare to say directly, "Grandma, the price you offered is too high, and my Toyotomi family can't afford it!"

He could only euphemistically say, "This matter is absolutely impossible! Hakata is an important town in Kyushu. Since His Royal Highness Guanbai pacified Kyushu, it has been under the direct control of the main family after going through many famous names such as Hachisuka and Kobayakawa! Also, Mrs. Wangdian Think deeply!"

Don't other worshipers such as Maeda Genichi and Masuda Nagamori know the importance of Hakata?But none of them came out to persuade Chacha, which was undoubtedly selfish, and they were unwilling to offend Maeda and Chacha's two big bosses.

Only Ishida Mitsunari, who upholds a public heart, dares to speak from the perspective of the Toyotomi family.

"I also think this is inappropriate." Sitting on the imperial steps, Beizhengsuo said, "I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, but I also know that Hakata's importance is related to the operation of Osaka.

It's not that I don't want to part with the money, His Highness Maeda has worked so hard for the Toyotomi family for so long, so it's only right to get some compensation.

But is it possible not to grant Hakata?I think Toyoharu Dai Nayan's proposal just now is very good, can he be compensated for the territories of Chikugo and Fengzen. "

Chacha is not a stupid woman, doesn't he know that his rouge money and jewelry money may come from Boduo's income?
However, as the top 20 daimyos of the Toyotomi family, the Maeda family still has an extremely important position even after removing their status as a big boss and being transferred to Kyushu. .

For Chacha, this is still a political resource that cannot be given up.

What Chacha meant by doing this was clearly to show an attitude, "Look, they all bully you, and only I, Osaka, treat you sincerely!"

But everyone's reaction to handing over Hakata to the Maeda family was resistance. Even Masuda Nagamori and others on her side did not directly express their resistance like Ishida Mitsunari, and responded with silence.

Perhaps Chacha had already thought of such a result. She knew that her proposal would not be approved, and the reason why she proposed it was to show her intimacy with the Maeda family.

Maybe she just wanted to win the trust and respect of the Maeda family with empty hands.

It's just that she didn't even expect that a heavyweight guest would partially agree with her proposal: "Hakata is far away from Osaka after all. I think it can be handed over to Fukuoka and Osaka for joint management."

"Your Highness Fengchun!" As soon as Xiujia's voice fell, Ishida Mitsunari, who was sitting down, also looked at Xiujia with astonishment.

He guessed that Hachisuka's housekeeping behavior was actually instructed by Hideka instead of Hideji and Beizheng, but what does it mean that Hideka is now beating Maeda's family without killing him and making money?
(End of this chapter)