Seeing the family Conley's family to explore the mind, the fake Zen position to test the hearts of the ministers

In Nagoya, Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi received a 50-day truce from Ukita Hideya, and for several days he kept silent, only doing some things to prune flowers and plants. Maeda Toshiya came to condole, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi said lazily: "The navy is invincible to Yi Sunsin, Jinzhou has not been able to attack for a long time, and the lives of our soldiers are withering like flowers." Toshiie Maeda, Konishi Yuki-chan is still waiting for my reply to the armistice, right? Maeda Toshiya nodded yes, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi said, "Those boys are already afraid, and my sergeants are afraid of the enemy?" Shame on you! ”

Toshiie Maeda explains, "It's not that I'm afraid, it's that I'm regrouping. Your Highness Taiko, it is reported that the rear of our army is now unstable, it is difficult for the Korean rebels to be completely wiped out in the short term, supplies by sea are often attacked, there is a shortage of ordnance and ammunition, winter clothing, medicine and food in the various armies, the local supply of Korea is limited, and the disease of the terrestrial disease is spreading among the army. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was puzzled: "Lijia, do you also agree with the truce?" ”

Maeda Toshiie said: "After all, we are about to face the Ming Kingdom, and it is extremely necessary to recuperate. I don't know how many troops Ming will send, and I don't know if Ming will answer Konishi's proposal, in case they should be prepared for the next big war, as long as they are well prepared, Korea is just as weak as ants, and Ming has no need to be afraid. ”

Hideyoshi was not allowed: "Absolutely not!" Can't you think of it? While we are resting, North Korea is also resting, and Ming is even more resting! Governor Konishi is clearly trying to protect his own interests and bring up high-sounding reasons to coax me! I will never agree to a truce and give the order to attack immediately! Capture the king of Joseon and occupy the entire territory of Joseon! If you don't obey, I'll send you Maeda Toshiya to North Korea to cut off their heads! "Maeda Toshiya took the order.

Later, Hideyoshi's adopted son, Sekibai Toyotomi Hideji heard that Hideyoshi was ill and came to visit. Hideyoshi suddenly saw Hideji coming and hurriedly asked, "Why did my son come here all of a sudden, and let domestic affairs go aside?" Xiuji replied, "I heard that my uncle was uneasy because of the affairs in Korea, and that he was in poor health, so my son came to take care of my uncle with great trepidation. Uncle of domestic affairs does not have to worry, the ministers have already arranged the major matters before coming here, and the rest of the affairs can be reported after returning. ”

Hideyoshi laughed and said, "My son's filial piety touches the heavens and the earth, and he is very happy for his father, so there is no need to rush back to Kyoto today to accompany me to drink." What has happened to the land seizure? Xiuji replied: "Uncle don't worry, the land inspection is very smooth, and the grain production of all the land is being checked in detail, repeatedly proofread, and the registration is strictly managed. Those who deliberately conceal it are also punished, so that the world is in the hands of Toyotomi. ”

Hideji was very satisfied with this, and asked Toyotomi Hideji if he had heard about Tokugawa Ieyasu after he came. Toyotomi Shuji replied: "The retainers think that Ieyasu-sama does not behave abnormally, and in addition to his daily life, he sometimes comes to the retainer side to assist in government affairs and give advice, and he does not comment too much on the Korean war. Ieyasu-sama has been by his uncle's side for months, does his uncle have any suspicions? ”

Hideyoshi said: "Tokugawa Ieyasu, really his heart is sinking like water, it seems that he can't wait for him all the time, I should also let Maeda Toshiya go back to assist in government affairs, and I can also make Tokugawa Ieyasu have some scruples." Xiuji, you have to keep in mind that if you encounter a difficult choice in state affairs, you can ask the Maeda Toshiya for advice. I'll come back to help you later. "Xiuji commanded.

After Hideyoshi was in the main room Ningning and the side room Chacha came to inquire, Hideyoshi said to himself: "Since Tsurumatsu died early, after the death of my mother at the end of August, I often feel lost, although I hold the world but I have never felt so lonely, I have been fighting all my life to let my family enjoy this glory and wealth, but these are only a few years have left me one after another." I hate that I didn't calm the world a few years earlier, and it is estimated that it will be difficult for me to leave my blood after I have passed fifty, and I have recently wanted to follow Hesong and my mother, but when I think of you, I can't rest assured. Hideyoshi's eyes were hazy with tears, and he held the hand of his wife and concubine tightly.

Ning Ning of the Beizheng Institute comforted: "Please cheer up, you still have us, we will always be by your side." Mother and Tsuruma don't want to see you so sad and lost. Not only that, but you are also His Royal Highness Taiko of Japan, and you are the hope of the world, so please cheer up. Cha Cha also comforted: "Yes, Your Highness Taiko, please cheer up for the safe birth of your future heir." Hideyoshi was stunned, and he didn't know what Chacha meant for a while? Hearing that Cha Cha was pregnant again, I couldn't help but be overjoyed.

But Ning Ning was worried that Chacha was lying just to coax Hideyoshi: "Diandian, don't talk about it for the sake of comforting His Highness." Have you asked a pharmacist to see it? If you are really pregnant, it is really a joyful thing, and after the Toyotomi clan has it again, it will be a happy event for Taiko and the world. ”

Chacha insisted that she was indeed pregnant, and Hideyoshi was overjoyed and asked if she was really pregnant, and Chacha repeatedly said yes. Hideyoshi asks how he found out that he is a child? Cha Cha replied: "Dreaming of a pregnant child, where the destiny is, God bless Toyotomi." Hideyoshi was excited, and Ning Ning was also pleased.

Hideyoshi called Maeda Toshiya to inform Chacha that she was pregnant, and Toshiya congratulated her. Hideyoshi was still a little uneasy about Tokugawa Ieyasu, so he asked Maeda Toshiya to go to Tokugawa Ieyasu first to see how much he knew about the Korean War, and whether he had a different heart? Maeda Toshiya took the order and left.

Tokugawa Ieyasu heard that Maeda Toshiya was coming, and he went out to greet him. The two of them were invited to sit down, and it was drizzling, and Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered hot tea to warm up, and Ieyasu asked, "Why did the Li family suddenly come to me?" Maeda Toshiie replied, "The Korean war has been full of twists and turns, and His Royal Highness Taiko is already worried, so I am being ordered to inspect the food reserves, and I just happened to ask Ieyasu for advice." ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu waved his hand and said: "The Li family, your army is a little profound, His Royal Highness Taiko is also well versed in tactics, and the officers and soldiers of Kuroda are also planning military affairs in North Korea, and there are all famous generals, so why do you need to ask my opinion?" Maeda Toshiie said, "Tokugawa Ieyasu, the world's number one name. The prestige is far and wide, and the military strategy is not under the Taige, of course, it is worth asking, not to mention that you are responsible for state affairs, how can you not know the situation of the war in Korea, and you must not hide it, otherwise I can punish you immediately. ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu said with a smile: "You are still so diverse, it is true that I am in charge of state affairs and have an understanding of the Korean war." It was heard that seven of the eight provinces of Korea had been occupied, and the Korean army was defeated, but only Jeolla Province had not been able to attack, and the rest of the provinces were infested with rebels, and supplies were often disturbed, and there was a shortage of armaments, and there were also local diseases, and at present they could only occupy the main cities in each province, and they urgently needed to rest. ”

Toshiie Maeda pointed out that Tokugawa Ieyasu was indeed very familiar with the situation of the Korean war, and Tokugawa Ieyasu explained: "I am not the only one who knows about this matter now, but also Guan Bai and others have also understood the facts. ”

Maeda Toshiie asked tentatively: "The army is trapped in Korea, and it is difficult to completely occupy it in the short term, and it is necessary to guard against the attack of the Ming Kingdom, and the war will be extended." Fang today's unification is about to usher in the time of peace and prosperity, but there are always people who try to make trouble, some time ago there was a lord who was secretly plotting, and after being captured, he bluntly said that you Tokugawa Ieyasu is the secret leader, is there really such a thing? ”

Tokugawa Ieyasu defended, "Lord Toshi, how do you want me to answer? Reputation is always used outside, even if there is some evidence, it is inevitable, I also know that His Royal Highness Taige is suspicious of me, but even many lords within me are under supervision, and it is difficult to make any changes. And in terms of strength, people's hearts, and the Tokugawa family can no longer compete with Toyotomi, otherwise I will not surrender in the previous decisive battle. Although the daimyo of Saito, Oda, Takeda, Kamishi, Hojo, Imagawa, Mori, and Shimazu were all once dominant, they were ultimately unable to achieve the mandate of heaven, and it was inevitable that they would fall under the rule of Taiko. I'm fifty years old, and I just want to enjoy the glory and prosperity in peace. ”

The two talked about the Korean tactics, and Tokugawa Ieyasu also believed that this time should be based on rest. Toshiie Maeda believes: "The Korean front line is in great need of rest in order to be prepared and remain invincible. If Nobunaga was still thinking about it, he would have launched a desperate attack. Tokugawa Ieyasu also agreed: "It is precisely like this, Nobunaga is unpredictable, no matter what kind of adversity can always win by surprise, I can't wait for Nobunaga in case, I can only choose to win steadily." The two looked at each other and smiled, and turned to a small talk.

Sungcheon, where the Korean branch is located, is on the Hamgyong Road, and the Pyongan Province Observation Envoy Lee Won-yi and Marshal Kim Myeong-won came to the branch to report that part of the enemy army in Hamgyong Province was moving towards Pyongyang, and Kim Myeong-won judged that the location of the branch would soon be between the enemy's heavy troops, and Gwanghae-jun was also deeply pressured, thinking about whether to relocate the branch again, and specially brought in Yoo Sung-ryong and Zheng Zhuo, and the five of them discussed the matter together.

Gwanghaejun said: "The division of the dynasty has been established in Chengchuan for a long time, and it is estimated that the Japanese should have known about it, and they should move to another good place in due course. Zheng Zhuo asked if there was a land selection? Gwanghae-jun intended to be located in Longjiang, but Zheng Zhuo believed that Longjiang was too close to Pyongyang, and it was very dangerous to move to Longjiang by the separate dynasty.

Gwanghae-kun replied: "The most dangerous place can often become the safest place, and it is more beneficial to call for the struggle in Pyongyang, Kaesong, Wangjing, and other places. Yoo Sung-ryong agreed, and Lee Won-yi and Kim Myeong-won were also willing to escort Gwanghae-jun to move towards the Longjiang River.

Jin Gongliang, the younger brother of Jin Guiren, hurriedly rushed to Yiju to report to the king of Joseon, Li Hao, who was surprised to hear that Li Yuanyi and Jin Mingyuan had also gone to serve in the dynasty. Jin Gongliang replied: "Since the battle of Jinju, not only the hearts of the people, but also the ministers of the DPRK and China have also moved closer to the prince of the dynasty and rushed to serve in the branch dynasty one after another. Li Hao said to himself: "Yi Dou Shou and Zheng Che have already made a fuss like that, and now even Li Yuanyi and Jin Mingyuan are also. . . ”

Jin Guiren advised not to sit idly by and ignore this, Li Hao suddenly had a plan to tell Jin Guiren to prepare for the Zen position, and Jin Guiren was shocked and puzzled. Li Hao explained: "There was also a precedent in the past, when King Taizong used the announcement of the Zen throne to tightly control the young prince and purge the two brothers Min Wuji and Min Wuji, who wanted to control Korea. As at that time, as soon as the widow proposed the Zen position, the ministers could immediately tell where it would be, and then it would be cleared again. In this way, the son of the next life will also be weak. ”

After hearing this, Jin Guiren praised Li Hao's wisdom and resourcefulness, and then offered a plan: "Your Highness should first prepare the cause and event of Zen Concession, it is better to let the Confucian students play the Zen position, as long as the Confucian students who have complaints about His Royal Highness are stimulated, and then the Confucian students will be guided by Jin Gongliang." Li Hao acquiesced.

A few days later, Li Hao convened a civil and military assembly in Yizhou, and the internal official read out the royal decree: "The Renchen and Japanese changes are all due to the lack of morality and incompetence, and the loss of the hearts of the people in the world has led to today's rebellion. If the son succeeds to the throne will be able to pacify the widows as soon as possible, restore the tranquility of the community, the widow is willing to Zen in the world, please give full assistance to the secretary, if the country is difficult to calm down in time, the world is peaceful, and the ancestors and ancestors are sacrificed, and the widow also feels comforted. ”

The ministers were stunned and speechless for a while, Li Hao said: "This is not only the meaning of the widow, the Confucian leaders Nan Xishun and Song Xilu have already submitted a symphony to advise the widow, and the widow has thought twice, fortunately, the prince has won the hearts of the people, and the prince has also won the hearts of the people, and can effectively guide state affairs." The widow is just conforming to the will of the people, and the widow is willing to Zen in the world. ”

Zuo Yidou Shou asked for the order to take back the order, and the ministers echoed, Li Hao said again: "The widow is also very distressed, because the sowing lost the support of the people, and in order to avoid going to the Ming Dynasty, the court was divided into two and the people were scattered, in any case, it was all because of the ignorance of the widow that the country came to such a state." The reason why the widow wants to be the son of the world is that he wants the son of the world to replace the insufficient widow. ”

Li Hengfu, the secretary of the Bing Cao judgment, said: "Although the ministers understand the meaning of His Highness, they are still in the midst of war, and the state affairs are huge and cannot lose His Highness, please don't blame yourself and take back your life." Li Hao said that he had made up his mind and then dispersed.

Afterwards, Ito Shou convened a meeting of the Bibian Division, and the ministers hesitated, and Zheng Che said: "His Royal Highness has repeatedly expressed his mind on the matter of the Zen throne, so why hesitate?" At this time, it is a good opportunity, and His Royal Highness also admits that this is in line with the will of the people, and it is just right to push the boat to help the son succeed to the throne. Ito Shou replied thoughtfully, always feeling uneasy: "I always feel that this matter should not be so simple, can't I really see that His Highness is testing our loyalty?" ”

Zheng Che didn't care about this, and persuaded: "Even so, change the acceptance of the Zen position, and after observing for a long time, you also know that Your Highness is extremely suspicious. Since His Royal Highness said the meaning of the Zen throne, many courtiers have already gone to visit the prince, do you think that the courtiers who visited the prince's residence under the pretext of the Zen position will end because of this time? If you don't accept the Zen position in time, the court will definitely fall into great passivity because of the Zen position in the future, and it is better to solve it all at once. The ministers were speechless after hearing this, and although they were still hesitant, they gradually shifted towards the acceptance of Zen position.

At the same time, Li Dexin, the chief priest, had already informed Liu Chenglong that he would come to Yizhou quickly, and Liu Chenglong galloped to Yizhou to ask Li Dexin about the details of the Zen throne and the results of the discussion among the ministers, Li Dexin replied that only Yi Doosu was against it, Zheng Che strongly agreed, and the ministers were hesitating.

Li Dexin asked Liu Chenglong what he thought, and Liu Chenglong replied: "If His Royal Highness is really willing to take the throne, I also think it is good to accept it, but if this is not the case, His Highness will think that he has been deprived of the throne, and the courtiers who follow the prince's mansion will become traitors." In this chaotic situation, it is imperative not to cause internal strife in the imperial court. ”

On the other hand, Ito Shou still thinks that it is not possible to take risks: "Your Highness's intention is not clear, if you accept the Zen position, if Your Highness postpones the Zen throne, then the prince of the palace will become a rebel who commits the crime of disrespect, and the division of the dynasty will also be affected." Zheng Che persuaded again: "Because His Royal Highness interferes in everything, it is difficult to give orders about the fortunes of the country under the prince's palace." How can this turn the tide of war? However, if the throne is successful, His Majesty will no longer be interfered with, and then the officials and rebels who obey the division of the dynasty and the people of the whole country will naturally be more united. North Korea's war preparedness system can once again be integrated. ”

Li Yuanyi, a native of the south, asked: "What if His Royal Highness does not hand over the power after the throne?" In the past, although King Taejong gave the throne to King Sejong, he still held power. How could power be so easily relinquished. Li Hengfu, a soldier of the Westerner Party, proposed: "His Royal Highness is too dependent on the Ming army and has no sense of resistance. Ridiculed. If the prince succeeds to the throne smoothly, then Korea will be able to dominate the war, and it is necessary to ask the lord to hand over all the power to the prince when he takes the throne. Zheng Che suggested that everyone only need to inherit the power as soon as possible, and there is no need to worry about it.

Jin Yingnan of the Northerners suddenly asked Zheng Che: "There is only one question below, don't you have the slightest political purpose in your eagerness to accept the Zen position?" Jung Cheol denied it, and Kim Ying-nam said: "If it is not the best of nature, if civil strife is caused by this Zen concession, North Korea will immediately collapse without a fight." That night, the ministers discussed endlessly, just to make up their minds to accept the Zen position.

In the Split Dynasty, Gwanghaejun also received the news that the king of Joseon was preparing for the Zen throne, and Gwanghaejun was confused and asked Zheng Zhuo what he thought of whether the king was sincere in Zen. Zheng Zhuo asked Gwanghae-kun if he was looking forward to sincere Zen concession. Guanghaijun replied, "No, how can I be disloyal and unfilial to accept the Zen position. ”

Zheng Zhuojin said: "His Royal Highness is doing this to warn the hearts of the people who are gradually gathering under the prince's mansion, and it is also to test the loyalty of the ministers in order to distinguish between friend and foe. Don't you know that Your Majesty has been with His Royal Highness for many years? Don't be reckless in agreeing to the Zen position. Gwanghae-kun suddenly realized. Zheng Zhuo saw that Guanghaijun had understood the truth, so he asked Guanghaijun to ask for guilt again. So Guanghaijun ordered all the courtiers of the branch court to take off their hats and bow to the ground, and faced the north to kowtow continuously, pleading to take back the voice of Zen and shouting endlessly.

After a night of discussion, the ministers of Yizhou finally reached an agreement, but Idoushou was still unwilling to advise the Zen throne, and Idoushou said: "It is true that the succession of the prince should be more conducive to the pacification of the country, but at this moment it is difficult for me to give up His Highness." His Highness is a fragile and pitiful person, who has spent half his life in torment, if even I abandon His Highness, then who else can comfort His Highness's fragility and helplessness? I am more susceptible to emotional ties than national interests. Since you have made up your mind, I will not stop you, and after His Highness abdicates, I will also abdicate and accompany His Highness for the rest of my life. The ministers also admired Yi Doushou's choice, and after saying goodbye one by one, the ministers went to meet Li Hao under the guidance of Zheng Che.

But Liu Chenglong came to the place where Jin Guiren was, and Liu Chenglong said that he knew that the Confucian Shangshu Zen let go was instigated by Jin Gong and planned by Jin Guiren. Jin Guiren said that he didn't know, and Liu Chenglong asked: "Although you can't catch Jin Gongliang, but you will be punished by heaven, tens of thousands of soldiers and hundreds of people are constantly dying for this country, and when the whole country is still not enough, what is your intention in planning a conspiracy to cause turmoil in the imperial court!" Nobleman, who are you from? If the country perishes, there will be no Your Highness, no nobles, and no faithful king, if you serve Your Highness, you should serve well, and you should not interfere in government affairs! Jin Guiren was furious, reprimanded Liu Chenglong for being rude, and threatened to report to the king immediately.

Jin Guiren was about to go out but saw the queen coming to stop him, the queen invited Liu Chenglong in advance just in case, and the queen threatened Jin Guiren with the capital of the middle hall: "Have you ever seen when I interfered in foreign affairs in the name of the middle hall?" At such an important time, you have deliberately disturbed the court, and if you continue to rely on the favor of Your Highness and continue to be unscrupulous, I will risk my life to get rid of you. ”

After hearing this, Jin Guiren did not panic: "The words of the middle temple lady must be kept in mind, and this matter is not worried about the middle temple mother." "At the time of the confrontation, a Shang Gong came to report that the son of the noble man of Jin, Xincheng, was dying. Jin Guiren was suddenly frightened, his feet were weak, and he hurried to visit with his support.

At the court meeting, the king of Joseon, Li Hao, inquired about the ministers' intentions for Chan, and all those present were silent except for the northerner Hong Ruchun who opposed the Zen position. After a long time, Zheng Che said: "Your Highness, the ministers also discussed in detail last night, if Your Highness insists on the idea of Zen position, then the ministers and others ......" Zheng Che's voice did not fall, and the chief official hurriedly came to report that Chengjun was injured after falling from a horse, and his life was worried. Li Hao immediately left the court and rushed to visit.

After the court meeting dispersed, Liu Chenglong rushed to inform the ministers of the truth, and Zheng Che and the others were shocked to realize that these were all the king's strategies, and they couldn't help but feel a chill down their spines, and they almost died because of it. Liu Chenglong advised the ministers to stop here, so as not to get into trouble. The ministers agreed and dispersed. And Shun Chengjun, the son of Jin Guiren, also died due to ineffective treatment, Jin Guiren was very sad, and Li Hao was also in a state of confusion in the short term. Since then, during the war, Li Hao has launched eighteen Zen fluctuations to test the ministers and block the hearts of the people of the world towards the prince, and Guanghaijun was also suppressed too much by the king, which had a great impact on his personality after the war.