Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 831 We are about to fight to the death, why does the general surrender first?It's just surrender, why do you use us as a certificate of surrender?
Today's melons are really dense, and Xiu's family has not yet digested the secret of the Honnoji incident 23 years ago that Xiuman and he just revealed, so he gave Xiu's another big news.

"The Tokugawa Inner Palace wants to surrender?" Xiujia said in disbelief, "Are you talking about the Inner Palace that has the trust of Junyuan Sanjia Dou?"

Knowing that Xiuman was obviously not in a good mood at the moment, and couldn't bear Xiujia's teasing, he said impatiently: "Otherwise, who else is there in the Tokugawa government?"

Although the identity was confirmed by Akechi Xiuman, Xiujia was still a little unsure.

So the Xiu family asked for proof again in doubt, "Neifu. Isn't he the humerus of Mrs. Yodo? Isn't his granddaughter the main wife of the lord Xiuli, and isn't his daughter-in-law Yodohime's niece? He is not the actual person in power in Osaka City." Is it? You're telling me now that he wants to surrender?"

"It's not a surrender." Akechi Hidemi corrected, "The meaning of the inner government is that it wants to negotiate with the lord, and the discussion can be divided into a better ending."

After hearing this, the Xiu family laughed loudly and said, "Hahaha, this is different from what you just said, you want the Toyotomi family to die. Once I negotiate peace with the inner government, won't the Toyotomi family maintain stability again? Do you really want to see this result?"

Knowing that Xiuman was keenly aware of the loopholes in Daoxiu's words, he directly counterattacked: "Didn't the Youfu always publicize that they are 'Fengtian Jingnan', only clearing the side of the monarch, and not taking the throne? Why does it involve Feng Chen's family biography?" Continuation, the matter of destruction?"

Just now, Xiujia almost slipped his tongue. What's going on? In fact, both parties are well-versed.

In reality, when people questioned Xiujia on this point, it was impossible for Xiujia to give an answer. If he followed his topic, it would only be inferior.

So Xiujia directly changed the topic and asked his own question, "Then, are you here on behalf of the Tokugawa Uifu itself, or are you here on behalf of the people behind the Uifu?"

Hideya's words mean "Ieyasu Tokugawa wants to negotiate, or does Osaka want to negotiate."

Mingzhi Xiuman replied, "It's the meaning of the inner government."

Now it was clear, even if I hadn't been there personally, I could guess that it was probably Chacha who was causing trouble again, which made Tokugawa Ieyasu abandon his granddaughter and daughter-in-law, and planned to jump off the ship to save his life.

Now that Tokugawa Ieyasu wanted to jump ship, Hideka's mentality was much more relaxed, and he even spoke a lot more casually: "Oh, let's talk about it~ What does the Neifu want to talk about?"

And Zhizhi Xiumin did not directly lay out the conditions, but further probed the Xiu family: "Before we talk again, there is one more question, please answer the Youfu."

God's perspective is very clear. Tokugawa Ieyasu had no questions for Takuchi Hideman to ask Hideka before. These questions were actually the ones he wanted to know the answers to.

But Xiujia doesn't have a God's perspective, so he naturally doesn't know this.

Now Tokugawa Ieyasu is subdued, which also makes him feel very good, and said quite proudly: "Say"

"The Neifu would like to know the attitude of the Youfu towards the Toyotomi family after the war."

"The Toyotomi family?" Hideie paused for a few breaths and then said, "The attitude should be whatever it is."

Xiujia's answer is very flattering, because he has ambiguity.

You can understand that Hideya will maintain his attitude towards Hidetoshi from Osaka, and he will still serve him as a courtier.But the two people here are both smart people. Who would understand Xiujia’s meaning so well?

Another understanding is that after the Xiu family came to power, the Xiu family would treat Xiu Li the way the ancients treated her.

What the Xiu family said was watertight and did not give outsiders any excuse to criticize, but both sides understood the meaning of the Xiu family's words.And this idea is also in line with Akechi Hideman's attitude towards Toyotomi.

"The Toyotomi clan is truly blessed to have His Highness~"

Akechi Xiuman's yin and yang strangeness made the Xiu family feel uncomfortable, so he ignored him and continued, "You have finished asking the question, now can you tell me what conditions the Tokugawa government has brought to you?"

"The Neifu wants to say that as long as the Youfu can give him one, he is willing to contribute to the establishment of a new world for the Youfu."

"Is there no more?" Seeing that he hadn't said anything for a long time, Akechi Hideo and Hideo's family asked him in disbelief, "The Neifu has been a famous name for many years, and now his territory has been occupied by me, and there are other people around him." How many chips can you negotiate with me? You don’t want to negotiate with me empty-handed, do you?”

Seeing that Akechi Hideman did not speak further, Xiujia simply said, "Forget it, I have an old relationship with the Neifu, so I will sell the Neifu to save face. The Neifu lived in seclusion and exiled on Hachijo Island, and the family business was handed over to Major General Tokugawa. How about finding him a territory of 5 shi in Kinki or Kanto?"

Facing Xiujia's "Your Highness's condition is not sincere at all~"

"His Highness Tokugawa is not qualified to say this."

As soon as the Xiu family's words fell, Akechi Xiuman said, "What if we rely on the nearly 20 troops under the inner government?"

Hideie misunderstood Akechi Hidemoto's words as a threat, and naturally responded very forcefully: "He has 20? Where did he get 20? After losing Nobi, unless the foundation is emptied, Mori and Echizen will not care. Yes, he may be able to squeeze out 20.

But even if he really has 20, do you think I will feel intimidated?It just so happens that the battlefield of Noongwei is wide enough, if the Neifu wants to fight it out here! "

After saying that, Xiujia stood up and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Mingzhi Xiumin, "Why is the Youfu so impatient? It's because I didn't explain clearly that you misunderstood.

What Naifu means is that he understands the thoughts of Youfu. He heard that Youfu often has sleepless nights because too many daimyo threaten the safety of the Toyotomi family. He is willing to set an example by reducing his own knowledge and conduct, and reduce the influence of other daimyo for Youfu. Knowledge and action are effective. "

Hearing these words, Xiujia stopped the steps that were about to leave, and of course did not return to the seat just now.

After fighting for so long, I have never heard of the people below who are not confident and want to surrender, but I have never heard of the story of the general who wants to surrender.

Even if there were, they would directly lead the troops to surrender. How could the general sell out his subordinates in exchange for a future?
Although Tokugawa Ieyasu has always been called an old turtle, he still has his own principles in dealing with people, at least he looks like a samurai.

If Tokugawa Ieyasu really did this, he will definitely be written on the pillar of shame, despised and targeted by the world's famous names.

Xiujia turned sideways and looked at Xiuming Mingzhi who was sitting there and said, "Is this coming from the mouth of the imperial family?"

"It's true."

"Does the inner government know the consequences of doing this?"

"Thinking about it, I know it. At that time, the inner government was also very entangled, but since it has made a choice, it must accept the corresponding consequences."

From Akechi Hideman's answer, it can be seen that he was very dissatisfied with Tokugawa Ieyasu's choice, but he still dutifully fulfilled his entrustment.

Xiujia frowned and sat back when he heard the confirmed answer, and said to Akechi Xiumin, "I heard that the Maoli family just agreed to surrender the inner government, right?"

The Mori family surrendered to Tokugawa Ieyasu, but it was Osaka who surrendered. Hideka tampered with the meaning of the verb here, and the understanding of the whole sentence would be very different.

Mingzhi Xiumin immediately understood what the Xiu family meant, and said with an angry look, "After hearing this, it is true that Mao Li is a servant of Guan Bai, and he actually surrendered to his fellow ministers instead of the old master of the sect. ~"

"I also received information that His Highness Tokugawa sent troops from the Mori family to garrison Gifu City. Is this the case?"

When Akechi Hidemi left Tokugawa Ieyasu, Tokugawa Ieyasu hadn't made any military strategy yet, so he didn't know what Hideka said, so he could only confirm with Hideya, "I will go back to the inner government to verify this matter."

"Actually, it's fine if the Inner Palace is willing to surrender." The Xiu family changed the subject and said, "Nearly 40 people from both sides have been pulled out, so there must be something to do, right? As the Inner Palace said, the world Daimyo really keeps me up at night.

If there is an inner government that can cooperate, we can find a place to resolve this matter properly. The inner government can be considered to have contributed to the future peace of the Toyotomi family. "

In fact, Mingzhi Xiumin came today to test the meaning of Xiujia, and the specific conditions will be discussed slowly after the two parties.

Now I have found the answer from Hideo, knowing that Hideo is indeed as Tokugawa Ieyasu expected, as long as he cooperates with other daimyos and is willing to give the Tokugawa family a way out, Akechi Hidemi still wants to go back and tell Tokugawa Ieyasu .

"I don't know what kind of conditions His Highness is willing to offer to the Inner Palace?"

"It depends on how much the inner government is willing to cooperate, but as long as it can eliminate the hidden disease in my heart, it will be no problem for the inner government to return to Sanhe in the future."

Akechi Hidemi took him away, and before he left, he still taunted the Hide family and said, "Today I have really seen the reputation of the Tokugawa and Toyotomi families. Just like betraying my master back then, a few words today In the meantime, you have betrayed the future of so many famous samurai families and the lives of so many samurai. You are quite like a father in Youfu~!"

Xiujia didn't answer Zhixiu's ridicule. In Xiujia's eyes, since he met himself as Zhixixiumin, he was already a dead person, let alone he knew so many secret contents.

Of course, perhaps when he agreed to Tokugawa Ieyasu to come see Hideie, he had already envisioned the future outcome.

Seeing the figure gradually receding under the city, the Xiu family said solemnly to the attendants standing behind him, "If you say today, you will all rot in your stomach and be taken to the grave. If someone spreads the word in the future, everyone here will Can't get any better."

Seeing the seriousness of the Xiu family, the attendants all assured the Xiu family that no secret would be revealed.

The Hide family has great trust in their attendants. These people are all descendants of the Kanto and Kibi families and are absolute supporters of the Toyoharu family.

But people's personalities will not be the same just because of their family background. Otherwise, there will be no rich people in the future who like to keep a low profile, and some rich people like to show off their wealth.

And after warning these attendants, Hideka said to Kirigard Saizo, who was standing beside him, "Send someone to follow Akechi Hidemi, and don't let him disappear again."

Until Akechi Hidemi disappeared from sight, Xiujia still recalled what he just said in disbelief.

There are too many facts about the destruction of the Three Views heard today.

Not to mention the fact that Toyotomi Hideie, Akechi Mitsuhide, and Tokugawa Ieyasu conspired to kill Oda Nobunaga, but the two betrayed Akechi Mitsuhide.

Even today, Tokugawa Ieyasu's idea of ​​betraying so many military forces under his hands to create a future for Tokugawa Iehiro is far beyond Hideo's understanding.

But after thinking about it, this seems very Tokugawa Ieyasu.Just like when he betrayed his ally Akechi Mitsuhide back then, he still didn’t forget to give him a “gift”; during the battle of Nooo, when the situation collapsed, he directly kicked Oda Nobuo to make peace with Hideyoshi, exactly the same.

Thinking about it this way, it seems reasonable for Tokugawa Ieyasu to have so many famous sacrificial flags under his hands for the benefit of himself and the Tokugawa family today.

After Akechi Hidemao left, Hideya returned to the main formation of the Ichinomiya Castle Assessment Room. He had obviously been away for some time, but the generals in the main formation still did not leave.

Seeing the arrival of Xiujia, they all asked Xiujia about the authenticity of the person who just claimed to be wise.

"There's no such thing as a wise man. He's just a traitor who saw me gaining power and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to climb the dragon and the phoenix. After asking a few words, he showed timidity. I've already had someone take him down. When the time comes, the world will be stable." Bring him to justice."

The answer given by Xiujia was very reasonable. Naturally, no one bothered about the traitor Akechi anymore. Everyone focused on the layout of the battlefield.

Previously, the Xiu family was planning to arrange a military meeting, but there was an episode because of this "wise Xiu Ming" incident.

However, to everyone's surprise, the Xiu family still did not make any strategic arrangements after returning, and seemed to have forgotten the idea of ​​the next military strategy, and instead let everyone leave to consolidate the front line.

Negotiations with Tokugawa Ieyasu are very difficult, and this must be a project that lasts for a long time.

It was true that Tokugawa Ieyasu wanted to jump ship, but as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he wanted to struggle again. At this moment, he was still waiting for news from the Northeast and news from the battlefields in other places.

However, the situation was much worse than he had imagined. Although there was a disturbance in the northeastern region that he had hoped for, it only caused a lot of impact in the Yamagata Mogami Territory, and it was still unable to spread to Iwashiro, Koriyama and other places.

It was only after waiting more than ten days that he got the news that the Xiu family still had several thousand people left in Iwashiro.

After Nakamura Ichiei failed to attack Fukushima and lost his troops, he had to return to Yonezawa for repairs; Satake Yoshinobu wandered around Aizu but did not enter Koriyama Territory.

The most irritating thing was Ben's multiple repetitions. Hideka thought they were old servants of the Tokugawa family, and they should be the most active in their actions.

However, I have repeatedly said that there are 800 people gathered in Sukagawa Castle, but they have no intention of mopping up and harming other places. That gesture is like I am standing on the sidelines, but they want me to contribute That is absolutely impossible.

And within these 15 days, the situation in Hokuriku has also undergone earth-shaking changes. The situation has not gone in the right direction as Tokugawa Ieyasu expected, and even worsened.

He originally thought that after the Xiu family was accused of being an enemy of the court, but after forgiving Toyotomi Xiuzhen and other followers, the Eastern Army's strength would quickly disintegrate.

However, after receiving military support from Toyotomi Hidesada, Toyotomi Masaikata and others, and with the political guarantee of the Hokkaido Political Office, Asano Nagamasa took his own military strength and cooperated with 6000 people from the Notohori family to go south to support the defense of Kanazawa Castle. Sakuma wins.

Toyotomi Hidekatsu, who was in the siege of Kanazawa Castle, was defeated and had retreated to Echizen Kita no Sho Castle, and sent a letter asking for help to Tokugawa Ieyasu in Osaka and Ogaki.

Not only was the situation on Hokuriku's side unstoppable, but the situation on the Noongwei battlefield also exceeded his expectations.

He originally thought that with the 15 in his hand and the 4 people in the thick tail, he would be able to gather 18 people, but no matter how hard Aoki Kazuki tried during this time, he could barely gather more than 1 people.

On the other hand, the Eastern Army on the Owari side, during this period of time, Noo Daimyo continued to defect there, and together with the Nakasendo Army led by Ikeda Teruma, the total strength of the opposite side has reached 17.

Hideya didn't stop what he was doing just because he was negotiating with you Tokugawa Ieyasu. After the Nakasendo Corps led by Ikeda Teruma joined forces with Masatoshi Suga and Yoshishige Satake, Daimyo Mino and Kunizumi led The vanguard has already arrived at Gifu City.

With no less than 5 troops in their hands, it would be extremely difficult for Tokugawa Ieyasu to really besiege Gifu City and save people.

While Teruma Ikeda was trying to encircle Gifu, the Eastern Army stationed at Takehana Castle between the Nagara River and the Kiso River also began a tentative attack on the Sumata Castle on the other side of the Nagara River and Yanazu on the south side of Gifu. Cut off the connection between Ogaki Castle and Gifu.

Although Tokugawa Ieyasu already had the idea of ​​giving up the Mori family's military power and asking for rewards from the Hide family, but the current conditions have not been negotiated, so he still can't just give up.

He immediately ordered Fukushima Masanori and others to support Sumamata Castle and coordinate the retreat of Yoshikawa Hiroie and others in Gifu Castle.

Gifu Castle, a major city in Mino, was strategically abandoned by Ieyasu Tokugawa.

Gifu Castle is on the east bank of the Nagara River. If it is guarded along the Kiso River, Tokugawa Ieyasu will definitely not give up Gifu Castle. However, the Kiso River defense line was breached and Takena Castle fell into the hands of Hideya, which made the relationship between him and Gifu difficult. The connection between them is threatened.

War in this era is still more ceremonial. Now that the two sides have entered the peace negotiation stage, there will generally be no more fighting or irritating actions.

Therefore, while negotiating with Tokugawa Ieyasu, Hideie's unethical behavior of pressing Gifu with superior troops made Tokugawa Ieyasu so angry that he cursed his mother.

(End of this chapter)