Prime Minister Bizen

The daimyo headed by Tokugawa Ieyasu met with Chacha at the Okumoto Maru Palace. The only difference from the past was that there was a sliding door between Chacha and them, and Chacha talked to them behind the sliding door.

If someone opened the sliding door to meet Chacha at this time, they would find that she was much more swollen than before, and her abdomen had gradually bulged.

Chacha, who had just met Tokugawa Ieyasu, asked Tokugawa Ieyasu in a semi-responsible tone, "Neifu, I heard that Youfu has already defeated your Junyuan Kingdom and is attacking Sanhe. Is it true?"

"Yes, I also learned the news not long ago. Fortunately, the arrangements have been made. Now that Otsu City has been captured, the Aoki Councilor and Ishida Jibu have been sent to Noo to rectify in advance. The wife has also agreed to forgive Noo Daimyo. Presumably, a large number of troops can be regrouped.

Although this army is not strong enough to defeat the enemy, it can still delay Youfu's progress.Please rest assured, Madam, our army is still dominant, the main force of the Youfu is only more than 10, and we have to divide our troops to garrison Junyuan San, and the number of troops that can enter the Nongwei is no more than 20. Fighting our side is sure to win. "

In fact, Tokugawa Ieyasu himself didn't know what to do, otherwise he wouldn't have come up with a plan to poke Hideka's ass.In fact, this is also his greatest honor.

His plan is to take 20 troops to the Nobi and Xiu's house to sit quietly, wait for the backyard of the Xiu's house to catch fire, and when the daimyo who followed Xiu's Shangluo had to turn around and leave, he will take another 20 heavenly soldiers to the east to defeat the enemy.

But this is his plan to gain prestige and meritorious service, it is impossible to completely confess to Chacha, and he has to show as many difficulties as he still has in front of Chacha, so that Chacha can know his difficulties.

But what Tokugawa Ieyasu said only remained in Chacha's ears, "Our army has nearly 20 soldiers".

She has never led troops to fight, but she also knows that 20 people is a very scary number.With so many people in the hands of a person with a foreign surname, what if he did something wrong?

So, after thinking about it, he said to Tokugawa Ieyasu, "The fate of the country is difficult. After Guan Bai left, we left our orphans and widowed mothers alone. First, there was a chaos in Gifu, and now there is a rebellion in the right government. Thanks to the inner government's continuous maintenance Only the family can make the people of the world safe and healthy.

It's just that you are not too young in Zuo Fu, so the pressure of managing 20 people will be too much for you. If you suffer from any disease for the sake of your family, we orphans and widows will have nothing to do in the future. Go see Guan Bai for the sake of face. "

When I heard this, Ieyasu Tokugawa felt vaguely uneasy in his heart, but he still motioned for Chacha to continue talking.

Unexpectedly, Chacha actually said directly to him, "Now Kita no Sho Nagon is fighting in Kaga, Maeda Sanji is sick, and the Toyotomi family really can't find anyone else who can relieve the inner government's worries.

But I think Kyogoku Senji (Kyogoku Koji) and Maeda Koshichumori are young, but they can be considered useful, and they are both descendants of famous families, known for their ability and prestige.I think it's better for the two of them to share the worries of the inner government? "

After Chacha called out their names, Jing Gaoji didn't have any special reaction, and went straight out of the line and bowed slightly to Chacha; while Maeda Toshinaga was obviously at a loss, but still came out and bowed in front of everyone's eyes hint.

After being silent for a few seconds, Tokugawa Ieyasu still spoke, "What does Madam mean by sharing worries?"

"It doesn't mean anything. The inner government is still the general of the army, and they just found two lieutenants for the inner government.

What I mean is that Yue Zhongshou will continue to lead the Kyushu corps. After all, they have cooperated in the crusade and punishment of Maori before, and they will cooperate more in the next battle.

As for Kyogoku's attendants, I intend to hand over more than 5 people from the Kinki Daimyo and Toyotomi Legion to him to command. I don't know what the Neifu wants? "

Tokugawa Ieyasu's eastward advance this time, needless to say, the Nobi Army was led by Aoki Kazuki and Ishida Mitsunari.Now Chacha has to divide the 15 people into three parts. His brother-in-law Kyoko once ordered the Kinki Corps, and Maeda Toshiie led the Kyushu Corps. Naturally, the Western Country soldiers were left to Tokugawa Ieyasu.

But the tricky thing is that there are 1.5 people in the Maori Corps who belong to the Maori family, and these people have always had their own ideas.Tokugawa Ieyasu has the power in his hands, that's all. Now he only has so much strength in his hands. Whether Mori Yoshikawa still listens to him is another matter.

The most difficult thing is that even if Mori is removed, the remaining Fukushima Masamori (he is a Kyushu daimyo, but he is not among the 4 people in Maeda Toshicho) and Hosokawa Tadake can be controlled. Those Tanba, Harima The daimyos are all daimyos directly under the Toyotomi family, so it's hard to say whether they will listen to him or not.

After Tokugawa Ieyasu heard Chacha's arrangement, he felt a surge of energy in his chest.

The state affairs have become so difficult, and you, Chacha, are still thinking of delaying the decentralization of power?

If Xiujia hadn't given Tokugawa Ieyasu a way to survive and forced Tokugawa Ieyasu to fight Xiujia, Tokugawa Ieyasu would have long since wanted to not play with you.

Before Tokugawa led more than 6 people from Kinki and Xiguo Corps to fight Okayama Maori, why didn't Chacha worry?

Naturally, because Tokugawa's hometown Junyuan has fallen, and Tokugawa Ieyasu only has 4000 flag books left around him, Chacha thinks he can handle Tokugawa.

In addition, the Xiu family arrested your son, the retainers ordered seppuku, and the territory was swept away.

How?Can you, Tokugawa Ieyasu, jump off the boat and go to the Hideya?

What Chacha is betting on is that you Tokugawa Ieyasu have no choice.

In fact, Tokugawa Ieyasu really had no other choice. Although he was very unconvinced in his heart, he could only nod in response.But he also threw a trap for Chacha.

I only heard Tokugawa Ieyasu say to Chacha, "The daimyos of the West and Kyushu came from afar, and my ministers have promised them great rewards for their knowledge and knowledge, such as Kato's attendant can receive Higo Banguo and so on. I hope my wife can accept it." Down."

"The government can decide on these matters."

The reason why Tokugawa Ieyasu had to kill Chacha was because he was talking with the daimyo before, and the legal effect was insufficient.After the war, all the big names are satisfied, and if they are not satisfied in the end, they are very likely to be pulled out to take the blame.

But now if it is changed to Chacha and accepts the reward, if the reward is not enough after the war, then you are being unkind in Osaka.

In fact, Tokugawa Ieyasu never thought of doing this at all, he just wanted to win this battle at the moment of desperation.But now that you, Chacha, are so unethical, naturally Tokugawa Ieyasu won't take care of everything for you.

So when Chacha threw the pot back, Tokugawa Ieyasu threw the pot back again: "Now that the five big bosses' deliberations exist in name only, this matter still needs to be decided by the wife on behalf of the lord."

Although Chacha's political level is not good, she is not a political idiot. She doesn't know what Tokugawa Ieyasu promised, so how could she accept these rewards.

"Let's talk about this matter after the Inner Palace and the great names have triumphantly returned."

Chacha wanted to delay this topic, but Tokugawa Ieyasu insisted, "Now that the daimyos are about to leave, it's about their morale. Madam please agree to this matter."

Even though it was separated by a door, rapid breathing could already be heard outside the door, it was obvious that Chacha was a little angry.

Fortunately, Chacha also knew that big names outside were not easy to mess with, so she responded after a moment of calmness, "As long as it is a reward that meets merit, Xiuli and I will never be stingy."

It's not enough!
Because Tokugawa promised Hideaki Kobayakawa Yamato's security, which is why Hideaki Kobayakawa mobilized so desperately.

But continuing to force Chacha to agree now would make him seem too domineering, so he found another way to make Chacha a fortune.

"Ma'am, the daimyos came from all over the world to protect the Toyotomi family's world. Those samurai and ashigaru left the fields in their hands and came here to protect the master's world. Now that the daimyos have received their promises, Should ordinary soldiers also be rewarded?"

Hearing that Tokugawa Ieyasu wanted him to bleed after he promised to bleed, Chacha, who was already a little above, said the last thing she should have said: "Shouldn't they be rewarded by their respective daimyo?"

This is actually not wrong. It is their duty as vassals for the Toyotomi family to recruit soldiers to fight.And these soldiers were also recruited from various daimyo territories, and the Toyotomi family did not have the right to directly control them.

In this case, the Toyotomi family has already rewarded the daimyo. How the daimyo rewards the soldiers under him is a matter for the vassals, and has nothing to do with the Toyotomi family.

But Chacha didn't look at the occasion when she said this.

In normal times, no one would think that she was wrong, but now is a critical time, and it is time to decide the direction of the world and the succession of the Toyotomi family's regime.

The daimyos came from all over, not only for their obligations, but also to take advantage of this opportunity to gain benefits.

I don't even look at how many divisions your Toyotomi family can gather out of hiding in the ground now. If you don't have these famous troops, can you have as many people as the opposite Youfu?

Chacha's words seem to be saying, "I didn't ask you to come, it's your business that you come, and you have to depend on me for eating, drinking, and sleeping."

The daimyos present here are all extremely self-cultivated, even after hearing what Chacha said, the expressions on their faces also changed.

There was a crackling sound from the other side of the door, presumably it was Chacha's "think tank" who had discovered the problem and was opening his mouth to remind Chacha.

After a while, Chacha spoke again, and said in a somewhat impatient tone, "Since Masudaden (Masuda Changsheng) is responsible for the statistics of military achievements. Finally, report to Osaka, and Osaka will give a certain reward."

"Madam" Chacha has actually regressed, but Tokugawa Ieyasu still insisted and said, "Ordinary soldiers are no better than daimyo. They fight their lives not only for knowledge and action, but also for money. Knowledge and action can be delayed and rewarded with military merit, but money must never be delayed." , please allocate rewards to boost morale before the soldiers set off."

In fact, Tokugawa Ieyasu wasn't all about disgusting Chacha.

Even though Chacha messed with him, he still wanted to win.Because only if he wins, can he regain his skills, and even get more rewards, control the Osaka court, and realize his ambitions.

The composition of this army is too mixed. The soldiers come from all corners of the country, they don't understand the language, and they have different ideas about war.

But everyone has the same longing for money. As long as you can give enough rewards, even the peace faction who is the least willing to fight will cut off the enemy's head for you.

There was another burst of silence and whispers, before Chacha asked reluctantly, "How much does the inner government want?"

“普通士卒请给5贯文，低级武士10~15贯，500石以上武士请赏赐10两金判1~2枚，3000石以上武士请赏赐50两金判1~2枚，臣估算了一下，大约需要金15万两，钱60万贯。”

"Impossible!" As soon as Tokugawa Ieyasu's voice fell, Chacha on the other side of the door directly refused.

"The inner government handles the government affairs of Osaka. Doesn't the inner government know how much money there is in Osaka? How can Osaka get so much money?"

For Chacha's refusal, Tokugawa Ieyasu seemed very calm.He naturally knew about the financial situation of Osaka, but he never thought about getting the money from Osaka at the beginning.

"It's true that Daban can't come up with so much, so what I mean is that the money should be rewarded by the madam and the lord."

"The money was left by Guan Bai to our mother and son." Chacha almost blurted out, but obviously felt that it was inappropriate to say so, so she opened the way and said: "The internal treasury is not rich, so we can pay as much as we can. Another 2 taels of gold will be withdrawn here, and 10 guan will be used by the inner government."

Hearing that Chacha directly slashed more than half of his asking price, Tokugawa Ieyasu said with some embarrassment: "This money is a little less, I'm afraid it's not enough."

In fact, Chacha was really heartbroken when the reward was issued just now.

But Tokugawa Ieyasu didn't accept it, so he could only say with a painful heart: "Then the gold is 5 taels, and the money is 20 guan. There is really no more. You can promise the soldiers that as long as you defeat Youfu at that time, the city of Osaka will be defeated." Then give a full amount of rewards."

From the meaning in the words, you can tell that Chacha actually has enough money to give rewards, but she doesn't give it out now, and instead plans to give the soldiers IOUs.

Chacha's attitude really dissatisfied the big names outside.I worked so hard to come here to work for you, but now you are not even willing to pay for the settlement?

Although 5 taels and 20 pennies sound like a lot, for nearly 20 people, how much can each person get?Send the beggar?
Even Maeda Toshinaga, who had a good relationship with Chacha, couldn't help persuading him, so Chacha reluctantly offered another 1 taels of gold and 3 guan of money.

Counting the silver deposits in Osaka that Masuda Nagamori counted on the side, the military funds that can be used for military use after deducting the money for purchasing materials are only 7 taels of gold and 26 kan.It is almost equivalent to cutting in half the reward that Tokugawa Ieyasu expressed at the beginning.

In fact, so much money is enough to boost morale. What the daimyos are dissatisfied with is Chacha's attitude of putting his private money more important than the world.