Prime Minister Bizen

Although Hideie was stationed at Yahata Mountain Castle, they did not stop to make adjustments and deployments.

For example, send your eldest son to enter Echizen from Omi and cooperate with Toyotomi Hidesada and others to encircle and suppress Toyotomi Hidekatsu; or let Toyotomi Shigeie and Tsutsui Sadaie lead the surrendered Kobayakawa clan, Satake family, and Ikeda family to attack the four southern Kinki countries. Launch a strategy and send Hidemasa Nakagawa and Tadamasa Mori to join Iwaki Rinō, Yuki Harutomo, Soma Yoshiin, Nanbu Toshinao and others to continue suppressing Ise, Mino and so on.

Of course, it is indispensable to send people to Fushimi to support Oka and his son, who have been holding on for more than half a year.

The general general of this part is the Ashikaga family, who performed extremely well before. He leads generals including Sanada Nobushige, Tachibana Muneshige, Nabeshima Naoshima, Shimazu Yoshihiro and other generals with a total of 4 troops.

In fact, the siege of Fushimi Castle was lifted shortly after the arrival of Ishida Mitsunari. Ishida Mitsunari, Kato Yoshiaki and others retreated to Yodo Castle and Shoryuji Castle. The situation was as if they were going to fight a positional war with Hideie.

It makes sense to send him to the Ashikaga clan, naturally because of his Ashikaga clan name.

After a lapse of 30 years, the Ashikaga Futiki family clan finally marched into Kyoto openly and with the support of the army.

An army of 4 people. Even when Oda Nobunaga went to Luo, there were not so many people, let alone the Ashikaga Niyin and his family entered Luo at this time.

If we must say there is a fly in the ointment, it must be that this time the Ashikaga Nippinryo entered Luoyang as an accompanying flag. In front of all the flags, held high like stars holding the moon, was a blue and white Gentian Five. Qitong pattern flag.

Kyoto was actually prepared for the Eastern Army's entry into Luo, but it was still frightened by the mighty military strength.

So much so that the Gongqing family discussed for a long time before they proposed Konoe Shinyoon and Sanjo Kōhiro, who had a good relationship with the Hide family, to act as liaisons.

Konoe Maekyu's position as Kanpaku did not sit for long. Shortly after the Hide family went north to conquer Ezo, his position of Kanpaku was handed over to Kujo Kanetaka under Hideji's operation.

Kujo and Erjo also wanted to carry Erjo back to Guan She's home, but the process was too complicated and there was no suitable excuse.

After the Hide family raised an army, Kujo and Nijo persuaded the emperor to stay, who originally wanted to take refuge, and persuaded the emperor to punish the Hide family by facing the enemy.

At that time, no one thought Xiujia could succeed in going to Luo, but the fact hit them hard in the face.

They could only hurriedly ask Konoe Maekyu to come out, but Konoe Maekyu refused, and they could only find Sanjo Kohiro.

Although the Xiu family did not explain clearly why the Santiao family was chosen among the seven Tsinghua families, the attentive Gongqing family had figured it out.Of course, that was the past when a man from the Sanjo family married into the Ukida family and gave birth to the ancestor of the Ukida family.

Many people say that Xiujia is preparing for the future self-improvement of the Ukita family character, but it has not been recognized by Xiujia for so many years.

However, many people know that the Hide family gave birth to their two sons into the Sanjo and Ichijo families respectively.

I don’t know how to describe the current relationship between Sanjo Kohiro and the Hide family. The Hide family’s biological son is now adopted under the name of Sanjo Kohiro who was unable to give birth to a son.

Even though Kohiro Sanjo gave birth to a biological son a few years ago, Sanjo Minoru's identity in history was still recognized by everyone as the governor of the Sanjo Family and the Daimyo of Sanuki Takamatsu Castle.

Perhaps it was also because of the different attitudes of Sanjo Kōhiro and Tsutsui Sadaji that the Hide family had a much better attitude towards the Kōkō family.

Under the escort of the Ashikaga family, the two high-ranking ministers crossed over the small pass and came to Hachiman Mountain Castle on the shores of Lake Biwa.

At this moment, the Hide family is in the city to receive Oka Kali, who has been holding a reception for a long time. For such a meritorious minister, even high-ranking ministers have to stay back.

Looking at Oka Lee who was so scarred and even blind in one eye, Hideie couldn't say anything that was moved.It took a long time to hold back the words "Thank you for your hard work, Echizenshou."

Oka Kari silently fell down in front of Hideya, and said with a hint of panic in his tone, "I am so afraid that I will not be able to complete my lord's mission and delay my lord's plan."

Xiujia heard complaints from his words. As a very important and meritorious official in this battle, Xiujia could not possibly chill him, but some topics still needed to be explained clearly to him.

"Servant Tsutsui was injured when he supported you later. News came from Yamato a few days ago that he has passed away."

Upon hearing the news that Tsutsui Sadaji had passed away, Oka Kari's resentment subsided a lot, and he even felt a little emotional about the impermanence of the world.

After all, debts are extinguished after death, and no matter how big the hatred is in the political circle, the next generation cannot be implicated, let alone the next generation of the Tsutsui family is still the biological son of the Hide family. Can he still lose his temper with the Taide family?

The Hide family's relief to Oka Kari soon came. Although the rewards for the daimyo have not yet been determined, the Hide family has promised Oka Kari, "You and your father are loyal ministers of our family, and I will never be ashamed of it." It belongs to the Oka family. Although the final fiefdom of the kingdom has not yet been decided, the security of 20 shi is my Xiu family’s promise to you."

Oka Tori originally had 6.4 stone collars in Yamashiro, which was already more than many famous names.However, after this battle, it not only exceeded 10 stones, but also reached the level of 20 stones, Zhixing more than tripled.

Sure enough, risks and benefits coexist. He and his men have stayed behind enemy lines for so long, and he can afford 20 shi of security.

Hideya was even more partial. He asked him directly if there was a feudal country he wanted to go to, as if he planned to let Oka Kali choose the house first.

"I just want to continue to serve my lord and the Toyoharu family. I will go wherever my lord asks me to go. I, the Oka clan, will be loyal to my lord and his descendants for generations to come."

The Hide family did not doubt what Okakari said. The Oka family abandoned the territory of Yamashiro in order to hold on to Fushimi Castle. Not only did several clan warriors die, but Okakari also lost an uncle and a son.

Oka Kari's words are not finished yet. The following words are his true words: "If possible, I want to continue to guard the door for the lord."

"Guarding the portal?"

Hideie pondered the meaning of his words, and combined it with his own plans for the future, he quickly selected a fiefdom suitable for the Oka family. "In that case, I will give it to you, Suruga Ichikoku Anto."

Shun Enzo is also an old actor. Hideie initially used Toyotomi Hidesada, who was tempted by Shun Enzo, to side with him, and then appeared in many famous names such as Tokugawa Ieyasu.

But now that Xiujia can basically confirm the completion of DingTalk, his mentality is different.

Jun'enzo crosses the Tokaido, which is the most important transportation route connecting the east and west of Japan. The prosperous trade route of Tokaido also takes into account the benefits of sea salt. Toga and Mikawa have fertile land to provide food, and there are sufficient soldiers to provide material resources.

It can be said that any daimyo who owns Junyuan Three Kingdoms at the same time will have the capital to negotiate prices with others, and will also have the possibility to go to Luo at a critical moment.

Now let's think back to the Junyuan Three Kingdoms promised by Xiujia to Xiuzhen. It seems that the political influence and risks it brings are far higher than the benefits.

The reason why Toyotomi Hideyoshi dared to promise Tokugawa Ieyasu Shun Enzo was because his core was in Nobi and Kinki. Even if Tokugawa Ieyasu rebelled, he could still unite with the Hide family behind him in Kanto to attack from east to west.

However, the foundation of the Hide family's rule is in Kanto. After becoming a member of the world in the future, it will be inevitable to run in both Kinki and Kanto.At that time, once something happens in Kanto or Kinki, the importance of Shunyuansan's geographical location will be infinitely highlighted.

Therefore, Hideie broke his promise in the end and did not intend to hand over the complete Three Kingdoms of Suruga to Hidetada. At the very least, Suruga, which connected Kanto and Shinano, must not be given away.But during this time, Hideie has been struggling with what to do after Suruga gets it back?This territory has 19 koku. It is small or large. What kind of name can be arranged to make the Xiu family feel at ease?

Now, the best person has been chosen.

As the general representative of the Uki family, the Oka family's interests are completely bound to the Hide family.

Okakari's meritorious service in this battle was enough to deserve this reward, and Okakari took the initiative to request it, so Hideie followed the trend and awarded him the Suruga Kingdom reward.

After hearing that Suruga was given, Okakari kowtowed to Hideie repeatedly, tears streaming down his eyes.For no other reason than that this gift from Xiujia was too heavy.

As for what to do with Toyotomi Hidesada, the Hide family has not yet decided. It is very likely that they will give it to Toyo and Mikawa, and then collect 20 dan from other neighboring countries as appeasement.

If he doesn't like this method of separating the territories, he can only use the old method in history, move him to Hokuriku and give it to Etsuchu, Nohwai, and Hida, or Etsuchu Kaga The two countries became the existence of the Maeda family in history.

The Ashikaga family, Konoe Shinin, and Sanjo Kohiro were arranged to wait in a separate courtyard. The environment here was very good and they could overlook the scenery of Lake Biwa.

While several people were making tea and admiring the beautiful scenery of Lake Biwa, Hideie arrived late after meeting Oka Tori.

"I'm really sorry that I'm late. I didn't expect that I would have so many things waiting for me after not coming back for so long."

The people from Xiujia heard his greeting before they arrived. This was deliberately sent by Xiujia to remind people in the side hall that he was here.

Seeing Hideie come in, the Ashikaga clan, as their sons, bowed deeply to Hideie, while Konoe Nobuin and Sanjo Kohiro only nodded slightly to Hideie.

Sitting on the main seat, Hideie first affirmed the Ashikaga family's performance, then looked at the two old friends and said, "We haven't seen each other for a while. You two look good, but I am different. Ezo is dumbfounded." Four years later, I came all the way from the Northeast, and my body lost a lot of weight."

Hideie was telling the truth. Konoe Shinyoon and Sanjo Kohiro were stunned for a moment when they saw the current Hideie, and they obviously didn't realize why Hideie had changed so much.

However, it is impossible for Xiujia to say such kind of scene words for no reason, or such scene words that make people don't know how to answer the words. The words must have meaning as soon as they are spoken.

Except for the Ashikaga family, everyone present here is a human being, and there is no way to understand the meaning of Hideya's words. Hideya is clearly complaining about the injustice of the emperor's ministers.

I think my Hide family has spent so much money and raised so many people over the years, but in the end, the emperor labeled me as an enemy of the court. Doesn’t it look like I’m chasing barbarians in Ezo to think that my Hide family is in trouble? ah?
The two ministers looked at each other, neither of them willing to speak first and become a target for Xiujia's firepower.

In the end, Konoe Shinobu was carried out and said to Hideie, "Your Highness, please do not misunderstand. His Majesty failed to leave the capital. Osaka, the land of Kyoto, is in control."

Outside, there are sycophants such as Ishida, Kitanosou, and Tokugawa who are working together to force His Majesty to submit with military force. Inside, there are ministers such as Nijo and Kujo who confuse and deceive His Majesty. This is why there is such a misunderstanding. "

"Misunderstanding? So your Highness thinks I am not an enemy?"

Hideie's tone was playful, and Konoe Shinyin couldn't wait to explain, "To the enemy? No, no, no, your highness is a very loyal minister!"

This is due to lack of political experience. Sanjo Kohiro shook his head as he listened.

Although Sanjo Kohiro was promoted from the Tsinghua family to the Guanshe family just a few years ago, he has been involved in Kyoto's political circles for a long time, and he knows that there are some things that must never be said.

Although Konoe Nobuyoshi seems to have made a smooth move and put the blame on Toyotomi Hidekatsu, Ishida Mitsunari and Kujo Kanetaka, the one who really signed the accusation against the enemy is none other than you, the Emperor.

Do you think you can just throw this responsibility away?Doesn't this mean that you, the emperor, are incompetent, that you don't know people well, and that you are a puppet controlled by others?

Although these are all facts, does the emperor lose his face?
The really correct approach is not to explain, but to read directly to Hideya the emperor's imperial edict canceling the accusation of "courting an enemy".

"So it's all something done by Jiu Tiao Guan for nothing?"

"I was previously worried that the war in Kinki would affect His Majesty, so I specially sent someone to escort His Majesty to the north for hunting. But I heard from Echizenmori and others that the Emperor refused to go on the trip. Is this possible?"

This was Hideie's second question. As he spoke, he looked at Kohiro Sanjo and asked, "I heard that Dainagon originally left with him, but turned back in Tango. Is this relevant?"

"Uh this."

Just as Sanjo Kohiro was about to speak, Konoe Nobuin said, "We wanted to leave together with Sanjo Shonagon (Sanjo Minoru family), but the Emperor said, 'The one who lives in the middle of Luo will be the emperor.' I waited for the opportunity to persuade him, but I couldn't persuade him. That’s why I decided to stay and share the difficulties with the Emperor.”

In fact, there was one sentence that Konoe Nobuyin did not say, which was that the emperor once said that he "does not want the old affairs of the Northern and Southern Dynasties to reappear."

To put it bluntly, I am afraid that if I leave Kyoto, even if the Hide family controls and supports me to become the emperor, can't the Toyotomi family here in Kyoto support another one?

The emperor kept saying that he was of the same lineage for eternity. In fact, the orthodoxy passed down from ancient times was the defeated emperor of the Southern Dynasty. How could the Northern Dynasty, as a latecomer, give up this position again.

Although the emperor is a puppet, don't the daimyo and shoguns of various places still have to provide them with good food and drink?
As long as you are in Kyoto, regardless of the changing flags of the kings and kings in the world, don't you still have to govern the world under your own banner in the end?

What can you do if you go out?If you take such a big risk, you may not even have a place in the end.Even if Xiujia wins, the best outcome for him is not to return to this position and continue to be a puppet.

Since taking risks by following Xiujia will not raise the upper limit, it is better to stay here and at least guarantee the lower limit.

Sanjo Kohiro looked at Konoe Shinin in surprise, are these words something you, an orange maker, should say?
In the past, when I saw you Konoe Dainagon, although his words were a bit off-kilter, and he also liked to do things like military commanders, he did things properly. Why did he "know everything" when he met Hideie today?
Hideie understood the meaning of Konoe Nobuyin's words, and even more understood that he was preparing to reciprocate his kindness.

It can be seen from the fact that he put the blame on the current Kanbai Kujo Kanetaka in two consecutive answers that he is preparing to unseat Kanshiro in the Kujo family.

Today, he told Xiujia everything he knew, so naturally he wanted to get help from Xiujia.He was able to regain his status as a public minister before, and it was the Hideie family that inherited the Konoe family business. The relationship between the two is very deep. His current attitude is a statement to the Hideie family, I am more loyal to you than to the emperor.

Regarding the disobedient Emperor Goyosei, Hideie had already written it down in his notebook, and he would definitely attack him when the opportunity arose.

Now that Konoe Nobuyin is taking the lead, Hideie simply doesn't wait. It just so happens that Hideie still has a very important political task to complete, which can be used as an excuse to attack the emperor and the court.

I heard Hideyoshi say to the two of them in a dissatisfied tone: "It doesn't matter if the court treats me harshly. After all, I am just a bad soldier. But my father Hideyoshi Sekiba is kind to the court and to His Majesty!"

It has been seven years since my father passed away. Why haven't I given my father the title of Taige posthumously?Could it be that the imperial court saw the disharmony and turmoil in my Toyotomi family in the past few years, so it despised me, the Toyotomi clan? "

This month is almost coming to an end. There is a side story in October. I have two days off this month and can take leave at any time.