Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 751 Young daimyo

Haruyoshimaru is the daughter of Hideka and Fujihime. Hideka knows that Tsutsui Joji has always wanted to ask Hideka for a son-in-law, but Hideka has been delaying it.

Right now, the Hide family is about to leave for the Northern Expedition, and it is unknown when they will come back. Joji Tsutsui can only make this request to the Hide family again, but instead of letting Haruyoshimaru directly marry the Tsutsui family, Joji Tsutsui sent his daughter there. .

The Hide family was very resistant to letting their son join the Tsutsui family. The reason has been mentioned before. Many famous families had conflicts because of the issue of adoptive children and parent-child inheritance rights.And it's not that Tsutsui Sadaji can't have children, it's just that he has been XX married.

But watching Tsutsui decide to visit him secretly late at night, and even secretly brought two daughters, Xiujia, he knew in his heart that this was the last request of the Tsutsui family.

For the Tsutsui family in the enemy's hinterland, preserving the name of the family is the top priority. Why should you take such a big risk for the ideal of your Hide family?
The Hideka had been refusing before, but Tsutsui Joji was willing to accept it because your Hideka is in Osaka, and if you can run away, the monk can't run away from the temple.

But if Hideo still disagrees this time, it will be a question mark whether the Tsutsui family will be able to put all their eggs in one basket in the end.

Of course, the Xiu family still has their own concerns: "Does it have to be Qingji Maru? How can he say that he and Xiaoming are also cousins, is this relationship too close? I think it's better to choose another son to marry how?"

Tsutsui Joji didn't understand Hideka's concerns, but instead said: "They are cousins, isn't getting married just like kissing each other?"

But he quickly understood the concerns of the Xiu family, "Your Highness, you don't need to worry about this. I am my father's adopted son, originally my father's nephew, and my younger sister is my father's biological son. In terms of blood relationship, they are not very close."

After hearing this explanation, Xiujia relaxed a little and said, "In this case, I will try to match Haruyoshimaru and Mingji together after I go back."

Hearing that the Hide family finally agreed to let Haruyoshimaru join the Tsutsui family's request, Tsutsui Joji even felt like weeping with joy.

As a great name in the Warring States Period, he is now 37 years old, but he doesn't even have a son under his knees. How can you let him make political decisions with peace of mind?

"In that case, let my younger brother Zhengxing go together."

Tsutsui Masayuki is Tsutsui Junsai, the guy who was sent to Edo as a hostage of Tokugawa Ieyasu by Tsutsui who had no son in history.

Masashiki Tsutsui and Joji Tsutsui are not related by blood, they are also one of several adopted sons adopted by Junkei Tsutsui.His father, Junhong Fukuzumi, was Tsutsui Junkei's uncle.

The little daimyo is also like this, his own power is not enough to influence the changes of the situation, but he hopes to participate in this game of power.

They are not enough to ask for hostages or other bargaining chips from the leading daimyo, and can only prove their value by sending hostages themselves to gain connections.

Originally in the Hide family's plan, after the war, the Tsutsui family's Zhixing was around 40 shi, but now they are giving away their daughters, and they want the Hide family's son to be an heir. This is the performance of the Suha Hide family!
Based on his knowledgeable performance, after the war, his knowledge and practice could not go up to 60 shi.

In fact, there is no way for Tsutsui to make a decision, but if he is about to bet on both ends of Uncle Snake, he doesn't have to completely stud Hideo.

But he has no sons under his knees, so it is impossible for the two sons to stand separately. He also thought about letting his younger brothers serve under the command of Tokugawa, Xiuji, and Chacha respectively, so that his team Xiujia can protect the family name.

It's a pity that apart from Tokugawa treating him with courtesy, Chacha and Hideji look down on his younger brothers who only know a few thousand stones.

Even because they have the same surname [Ttsutsui], they became suspicious of them.In the final analysis, Tsutsui's family used to stand in line with Hideka so deadly that no one would believe them if he wanted to sit on the fence. Tsutsui Joji was forced to stud.

Hideka in Fushimi Castle also specially met with Nagatsu Masakaya, a good friend in charge of Fushimi Castle construction, and put forward his own opinions on the issue of Fushimi Castle defense construction. Attach the wooden base for easy turning.

秀家和明石景亲当初会谈的要求是他在2年的时间内铸造出6磅炮20门，分别给予冈山12门和伏见8门。可惜这个时代开发不出开花弹，不然一门火炮就能顶上百挺铁炮的火力。

After leaving Fushimi, Xiujia led the team to continue eastward. According to the speed of travel, they should finally stay overnight in Kusatsu, but Xiujia deliberately slowed down and let the team stay in Otsu City.

As one of the eldest sons of the Xiu family, a Jiaji greeted the Xiu family outside the city early.Now 11 years old, under the education of his teacher Hosokawa Fujitaka and his elder Shimizu Shinya, Ichijo Ieki has become more and more like a mature samurai.

The Xiu family was also very happy to introduce such a vigorous son to the other big names accompanying him, and whoever met him could not praise him, "He is quite like a father."

Ikeda Teruma, Mori Tadomasa and others admired this heroic young man very much, but unfortunately they have no daughters under their knees now, and Yi Jiaji entered Yi Yi's family as a son-in-law and adopted son. Although he is only 11 years old now, he has already married early.

After meeting the daimyos, Hideya took Shinya Shimizu, Ichijo Ichi and others aside for a small meeting.

The location of Otsu Castle is very important. In Xiujia's plan, he will form two checkpoints with Fushimi Castle, blocking all the reinforcements west of Omi here, and giving Xiujia a calm opportunity to eliminate Xiuji and other hostile forces.

Therefore, after Hideyoshi's death, Hideka secretly built Otsu Castle. Hideka deliberately expanded the Biwako Wharf on the west side, so that it could be supported by the materials transferred from Sakamoto Castle on the north side from Lake Biwa.

But Otsu Castle also has its own problems. As the Kinki feudal state, the Otsu feudal clan has only 5 shi, and only about 2000 people can be mobilized under extreme mobilization.

It is not enough to rely on the linkage of two cities that form horns with each other. The Xiu family intends to increase the city defense of Dajin.

However, Otsu’s Zengjian is not like Fushimi Castle. The person in charge of building the castle is Nagatsu Masaka of the Qingjinxiu family, and many small tricks can be left behind.Otsu Castle, a key point in Kinki, was watched by many eyes, and the Hide family couldn't find an excuse to build more.

Hideka had no choice but to ask someone to hand over the 1000 iron cannons and their ammunition looted from Iyo to Shinya Shimizu when they went to Iyo before the meeting. This is already the greatest support Hideka can give Otsu City.

These materials must be kept by Qing Shuixin himself, and the retainers below cannot know.After all, the little Otsu Fan suddenly purchased thousands of iron cannons, and it would not be a trivial matter if this matter got out.

In addition to sending them equipment, the Xiu family also left them 3 guan army funds to use when necessary, including the purchase of military rations and other expenses.

Although Shimizu Nobuya had been in the center of the Toyoharu family before, he didn't know much about the Xiu family's plan.When Xiujia told him that he had brought him 1000 iron cannons, he was also taken aback.

Yijiaji was still in grade, so Xiujia didn't let him participate in this matter, but just let him sit and listen.Not to mention his upright appearance, he really has the appearance of a famous person.

"Starting from the autumn harvest this year, stop selling military rations, and even buy as much military rations as possible from outside. If Otsu City can't fit it, put it in Sakamoto Castle, and then it can be transported to Otsu by ship."

"Can you see if Otsu and Sakamoto Castle can accommodate the people? Prepare as much food as possible for 4000 people a year."

"4000 people? Do you want so many?" Nobuoshi Shimizu, who is familiar with internal affairs, was also taken aback when he heard this number.But what the Xiu family meant was to gather as many generals and civilians as possible in the city.

The Xiu family knew that during the Battle of Fushimi in history, the western army was unable to attack for a long time, but they used some of the relatives of the defenders outside the city to shake the army's morale, and then broke the city through the traitors inside the city.

Since coming to this world, the Xiu family will never allow such a thing to happen.

Hearing the Xiu family's request, Shimizu Xin also expressed distress, "I'm afraid the city can't accommodate so many people."

"Then raise the house, build two-story roofs in the castle, and squeeze in as many people as possible. Sakamoto, who really can't fit, can still squeeze people in. Priority is to ensure that the guards and relatives of the ashigaru enter the castle. Send the others to Mount Hiei."

After the Xiu family finished speaking, they handed Shimizu Shinya a brocade box and told him to open it when dealing with different situations.

Although Yiyijiaji was young, he seemed to realize something, he asked Xiujia, "Father, is there a war going to war?"

Seeing his son's serious appearance, Xiujia said with a smile, "Yes, there is going to be a war. Your father was ordered to go to the Northern Expedition."

"Is it the northernmost island? It's great. When I grow up, I want to expand the territory like my father." Teenagers are in the grade who are curious about this time. Yi Yijiaji has seen Xiujia's office. Naturally, I have a general understanding of Japan.

It's just that, as the concubine of the Xiu family, Japan is destined not to be ruled by him in the future, and his desire to expand the territory is just his wishful thinking.

The Hideka will not destroy the child's ambition, but instead encourage him, "So, Zhaojumaru must grow up well, so that he can become a samurai who will help my father and my younger brother Hachiro in the future!"

The current Yijiaji may not be able to understand the weight behind these words, so he nodded solemnly to Xiujia.The Xiu family once again fondled his shiny forehead (although he is young, he has already taken Yuanfu and shaved his head).

Looking at his curious son, Xiujia finally showed his father's worries.

He turned his head to Shimizu letter and said, "You are different from others. If you really can't hold on anymore, don't hold on. I have already arranged a retreat for you. Directly evacuate to Oura by boat, and go to Tsuruga by boat after crossing the mountain. Kanazawa."

"Aren't you going to board the boat from Wuzuru?"

Hideka has always been wary of Tadakashi Hosokawa. According to the plan, Tadakashi Hosokawa should immediately mobilize the Hosokawa family's army to support the Otsu line of defense after receiving his own information, and cut off the communication between the East and West of the Toyotomi family.

But after all, there is still a speculative father above him, whether Zhonglong can come to support at the last time is still unknown.

Hideka didn't answer Shimizu Shinya's question directly, but said, "Otani Jubu is a gentleman, he won't make things difficult for you." The meaning in those words has already made it clear that Hosokawa Tadakashi is not worthy of trust.

The Xiu family here seems to have thought of something, and then turned to his son Yi Yijiaji and asked, "What I said to you today can't be said to Mr. Hosokawa, my mother, and my brother?"

"Can't you even say it?" Ichijo Jiaji still trusts his master, and will ask her whenever he has any questions. Hosokawa Fujitaka also likes him very much.

But things related to the war can not be joked, Xiujia can only emphasize to Yijiaji again with a straight face, which also makes Yijiaji feel the seriousness.

When Yexiu's family stayed overnight in Osaka City, and Qingji hadn't done exercise for several years, as the so-called Xiaobie wins the newlyweds, Xiujia and Qingji tossed and tossed until late at night before embracing and resting.

"After the new year, pack up your things and take Ming Yumaru to Sanuki. Don't set foot in Kinki until I tell you." Looking at the beautiful woman in his arms, Xiujia said his arrangement.

Qing Ji raised her head in some doubts, her sweaty hair slid down freely, covering the moonlight outside the house.

"What's the matter? What about Zhaoshouwan?" Women's perception of crisis is always slow, but Xiujia didn't intend to explain to her at this time.

"Shojumaru has his responsibilities, but Mingyumaru is still young, so it's safer to hide in Sanuki. I've also found a new teacher for him there, and the education matters will never be left behind. "

"Is something wrong, Your Highness? Why are you in a hurry to let us go, but you don't let Zhaojumaru go with him? He's only 11 years old!" Hearing Xiujia's serious tone, Qing Ji finally realized the truth of the matter. seriousness.

But it's a pity that the Xiu family still kept their mouths shut about it, "You don't have to ask Zhaojumaru and Hanbei, they won't tell you. You just need to follow my arrangement and take the young children with you.

As for Zhaoshouwan, you don't have to worry, I have a backup.I let you and the child go because I am afraid that there will be concerns. Sanuki's loyalty will not be affected if the situation is not the case. Even if you are there, you can retreat to Iyo. "

"I still want Zhaojumaru to go together." Although she already knew that she couldn't change the decision of the man in front of her, as a mother, Kiyohime still didn't want her son to be in a threatening situation.

"He's already in Yuanfu, he's a samurai, so he has to do samurai things. I don't want my son Ukita Hachiro to be a coward who can only hide behind other people's backs!"

The Xiu family also didn't know why they called themselves "Ukita Hachiro" when they communicated with Kiyohime. Obviously, they had used the surname "Toyotomi" for more than ten years, and even their own had become a habit.

Fortunately, Qingji finally stopped arguing with the Xiu family, and silently leaned back on the Xiu family's chest, and said softly, "Please make sure to win the battle, the lives of me and the children depend entirely on you."

(End of this chapter)