The show is difficult to measure Taiko's heart, and Yoshino Hana sees the storm

Toyotomi Hideyoshi originally had two sons but both died young, and his side room Chacha gave birth to a son again in August of the 21st year of Wanli in Japan, which was the future Toyotomi Hideyori. Hideyoshi was very excited about this, and he became more and more fond of him and Chacha. For the sake of the future safety of the heir, Hideyoshi became uneasy and suspicious of his adopted son and nephew, the current Sekibai Toyotomi Hideji, who had already been designated as the heir, and both Hideyoshi and Hideji were aware of each other.

In the third year of Bunroku, Hideyoshi summoned Maeda Toshiya in Osaka and said, "Toshi, I plan to select some capable people from my side to serve Guan Bai, what do you think?" Maeda Toshiya replied: "Your Highness Taiko, these people are still studying by His Royal Highness Taiko, and they are sent to serve His Highness Guan Bai, are they to be monitored?" ”

Hideyoshi said, "It's not surveillance, I'm already in seclusion, and I can't learn anything if I stay by my side." People in the world may want to alienate and isolate Xiuji because I like a son, although I don't mean it. But before that, Sun Qilang was my lovely nephew after all, and it was very hard to serve as Guan Bai, so I still wanted to do something for him. The Rika family also went to Kyoto to see what else Sun Qilang needed for help, please. "Maeda Toshiya took the order.

After arriving in Kyoto, Maeda Toshiya went to Jurakudi to meet Toyotomi Shuji, who received him with his younger brothers, Hideho and Hidetoshi: "I am very happy to have my lordship here, and since my uncle sent me to help, please convey my gratitude." Maeda Toshiya replied: "I don't know if these people can help, and His Royal Highness Guan Bai really makes me panic when he says this." ”

Xiuji suddenly frowned, his face was uneasy, and then asked, "Please tell me the truth, how does my uncle think of me now?" Li Jiada is naturally very trusting. Xiuji asked again: "Don't you regret letting me be Guan Bai?" The Li family was relieved again, but the show was too worried.

Xiuji asked again: "In the end, I just temporarily resided in the position of Guan Bai before Shaojun Yuanfu, have you ever conveyed this intention to my uncle?" Maeda Toshiya replied: "If His Royal Highness Guan Bai is so worried, wouldn't it be better to go and express his heart to His Royal Highness Taiko in person." After all, you and His Royal Highness Guan Bai have a deep relationship, and if there is a misunderstanding, it is better to explain it as soon as possible. Xiuji felt that it was reasonable.

Toyotomi Hideji really set off, first to meet Hideyoshi Shobu Hokusho Nining, Hokusho heard that Hideji came to greet him hurriedly, Hideji greeted: "Auntie, don't come to be harmless, I am entangled in official business on weekdays, and I haven't been able to come to visit for a long time." "How does it feel to be in charge of Guan Bai?

Xiuji smiled: "I can only go all out every day, by the way, my aunt, the little nephew has already started the whole volume of the Tale of Genji Uji Ten Stickers" Kitamasao was very happy, and also hoped to read: "Oh~ It's about the story of Prince Uji's three daughters, I also want to see it as soon as possible, Sun Qilang, but don't forget to give your aunt a copy too." ”

Xiuji said, "That's natural, I'll send someone to send it to my aunt." And is it a good time to visit my uncle's place today? "What are you worried about? Ever since he had a son, your uncle has been so happy that he can't keep his mouth shut. "The Hokumassho was very fond of Hideji, and while talking about his family life, he led Hideji to meet Hideyoshi.

Hideyoshi was with Chacha's mother and son at this time, and when he saw the North Masassho and Hideji coming, he hurriedly greeted him and took a seat. Hideyoshi said: "I thought that there would be no more children, but it was as if I had picked it up from heaven, and it is said that the children who picked it up will grow up strongly." ”

The attendant was calling Young Master Ah Shi to be stopped by Hideyoshi, and Hideyoshi was not allowed to call Ah Zi, so as not to have another accident. Hideyoshi turned his head and saw his son staring at him intently, so he teased him. Chacha laughed and said that it must be because Hideyoshi's face was too funny, and the three of them took turns to hug Hideyoshi and amused him, which was very warm.

Seeing this, Xiuji took advantage of Hideyoshi's overjoyed opportunity and said, "Your Highness Taiko, until you pick up the young master's yuan costume and become the next Guan Bai, I will do my best to support it." After hearing this, Hideyoshi asked Hideji to take a step to speak. Hideyoshi turned outside the house and sat on the ground with Hideji in the sun, and Hideji sighed that the young master seemed to have grown up a lot.

Hideyoshi didn't respond to this, looked at the sky and said, "Sun Qilang, come and sit." I have something to discuss with you, and I want to divide Japan into five next year, and you will be in charge of four of them, and only some of them will be left for you? All you need is Kyushu, how? ”

Xiuji looked nervous, and was eager to show that he did not covet Guan Bai's position: "His Royal Highness Taiko, when the young monarch becomes Guan Bai, don't say one, all of Japan will be under its jurisdiction, and then..." Before Xiuji could finish speaking, Hideyoshi interrupted: "No, I'm not talking about things that far, if I find an age that can understand my words, I just want to be able to tell him that this Kyushu is your country." That's all"

Seeing that Hideji hesitated, Hideyoshi turned to hope that Hideji would keep what he had just said in his memory, and then walked away. Only Hideji was at a loss, and remorse made Hideyoshi unhappy.

When Hideji returned to Kyoto, he expressed his doubts to Hideho and Hidetoshi, and both of them believed that Hideyoshi still seemed to trust Hideji, while Hideji did not think that Hideyoshi's words and deeds contained trust: "Then why did you say that you would hand over Kyushu first?" This is clearly a preemptive strategy to prevent the young monarch from being eliminated by me one day. I didn't have the slightest intention of harming the young monarch, but if my uncle had this thought, it would definitely be a curse. "Shuji has always been deeply disturbed by this. Distraught, head to Atami Onsen for recuperation.

During his recuperation, Hideji received a letter from Hideyoshi, hoping that Hideji's daughter would marry Hideyoshi in the future, and the retainers congratulated him. Shuji shouted, "What is there to congratulate! Why is such an important decision so arbitrary! If it is disobedient, the Taige will be condemned. If you agree, you will be wronged by the little girl, what should I do? ”

Xiujun offered a plan: "His Royal Highness Taiko has always liked Noh, how about His Highness practice Noh?" Bridging the gap may be the best way to go, and if you can perform Noh in front of His Highness Taiko, His Highness will be very happy. Ukita Hideya-sama is a famous Noh musician, and the Korean side has ceased war, so you don't need to be the captain for the time being, so you can ask Ukita-sama to guide you. ”

So Toyotomi Shuji invited Ukita Hideya to teach Noh, and Ukita Hideya said, "To play Noh well, you must see what you are playing, feel another self, and even if you look straight ahead, you must put your heart behind." My Ukita Hideya, whether it's fighting or playing Noh, is known for being meticulous in everything. In order to make His Royal Highness Taige happy, please prepare His Highness Guan Bai carefully. Ukita Hideya began to practice Noh by lifting his feet, waist, and abdomen, and Ukita Hideya tried his best, but found that Toyotomi Hidetoshi was actually absent-minded.

Under Hideji's inquiry, he learned that His Royal Highness Taiko had an order to ask Toyotomi Hidetoshi to be the adopted son of Kobayakawa Takakei of the Maori sect and change his name to Kobayakawa Hideaki. Xiuji sighed: "It's started, I've started to cut off the people who get in the way, and from now on you no longer belong to the Toyotomi family, and it should be my turn next after you." ”

Seeing that Toyotomi Hideji was sluggish, the Ukita Hideya family was suspicious of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and was quite displeased and persuaded from the side: "His Royal Highness Sekihaku, there is a word in Xia, although there is no blood of the Toyotomi family in Xia, but he worships and admires His Royal Highness Taiko as a father. Even if I order Zaixia to go to hell, as long as it is ordered by His Highness Taiko, I will gladly go! Just because of His Highness's words, there are joys and sorrows, and your hearts really don't understand. He was born for His Highness and died for His Highness, and he existed in the world only for His Highness. Does His Highness Guan Bai continue to practice? Xiuji had no choice but to continue to ask Ukita Hideya to continue teaching.

Ukita Xiujia sings: Flowers bloom for a while, and the flowers that bloom frequently are not real flowers. And continued to teach Noh, under the teaching of Ukita Hideya, Toyotomi Hideji's Noh acting has made great progress.

Soon after, Toyotomi Hideyoshi held a Yoshino Hanami at Yoshinoyoshisui-in, and this time Yoshino Hanami was on a grand scale, with more than 10,000 cherry blossom plants, which was very splendid. In addition to Sekihaku Toyotomi Hideji, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Maeda Toshiie, Oda Nobuo, Ukita Hideie, Mori Terumoto, Kobayakawa Takakei, Shimazu Yoshihiro, Date Masamune and many other prominent daimyos, as well as many Toyotomi clan retainers such as Shichihongun, and some ministers were invited to participate in this cherry blossom viewing event.

The most eye-catching is naturally the sedan chair procession of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Hokushosho and Yododen, which are full of magnificence and cheered by thousands of people. After Toyotomi Hideyoshi took the seat, Hanami officially began, Hanami was divided into three parts: tea party, poetry meeting, and Noh music. Received praise from the audience, and during the Noh part, Ukita Hideya and Toyotomi Shuji performed Noh for Toyotomi Hideyoshi. But Toyotomi Hideyoshi was not happy when he saw it.

After the performance, Hideyoshi said, "It seems that I have been practicing Noh for a long time. Hearing this, Hideji thought that Hideyoshi was very happy to soothe himself again, and Ukita Hideya also praised Hideji for his great talent. Suddenly, Hideyoshi shouted: "Sun Qilang! What the hell are you doing? As Guan Bai, he is the general leader of national politics, and he has a lot of affairs but he is dedicated to practicing Nengle! will be laughed at by the public! I didn't let you do it to see this phenomenon! What are you people thinking! Collectively go crazy! The daimyo and the ministers present were all surprised, no one spoke up, and the banquet fell into embarrassment, and Hideyoshi waved his hand to let Toyotomi Hideji immediately step back and continue the flower meeting.

After Toyotomi Hideji withdrew, he was upset when he looked at his Noh mask in a lonely room, and was reprimanded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in front of many daimyos, ministers, and retainers in the Hanami Festival, which made him, Sekihaku, feel embarrassed. At this time, the Hokumassho came to comfort him, and the Hokumassho said: "Sun Qilang, your uncle is by no means disgusted with you, he wants you to cheer you up, you are the one who wants to lead the future of the Toyotomi family, you must not be depressed, you must have more confidence in yourself." ”

Toyotomi Hideji was full of shame: "My nephew is not good at fighting, and his political achievements have no achievements, and it is difficult to have confidence in his heart." Beizheng said: "What's the matter, since you served as Guan Bai, haven't all domestic affairs been in order, and my aunt has also felt your efforts for literature and art." Even if you still think that you have not made achievements, then do a few things that have made achievements to increase your self-confidence. If you keep running away, you will always be depressed. When Shuji asked what to do, Hokumasao only let him think about it himself.

Xiuji begged the Hokusho to give him some advice, and the Hokusho said: "Your uncle, as long as Sun Qilang is upright, there is no need to please or cover up at all." Just be able to be your true self. Hearing this, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's heart settled down a lot, and Hokumasa was very happy to see Hideji's heart gradually open.

Yoshino Hanami lasted until night, and Ishida Mitsunari, the young assistant of the governance department, hurried to arrive due to his busy official duties, Chacha took this opportunity to ask Toyotomi Hideji to repeat Noh music, and Hideji refused to avoid being scolded again, and the drunk Hideyoshi called Sanada Nobuyoshi and said: "Genjiro, you have been here for a long time, and it is almost time to grant you an official position, what do you think of Ishida Jibu?" ”

Ishida Mitsunari also thought that it was the right time, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi planned to grant Sanada Nobuyoshi an official position under the five ranks, and Sanada Nobuyoshi said: "Your Royal Highness, your subordinates are very honored, but please forgive me for taking the liberty of this official position." There is an older brother who is one year older.,I've been working hard for the Sanada family.,I can't give up my brother and accept the official position.。 ”

The more Hideyoshi listened, the more stiff he became: "Although I am getting older, I can still distinguish things, are you saying that it is not enough for you to get an official position yourself, but also to fight for an official position for your brother?" Sanada Nobuyhiro said that this was not the case, and Ishida Mitsunari added: "Genjiro said that it was not appropriate to do so, and he even moved his brother out in order to refuse." ”

Toyotomi Hideyoshi said angrily: "Don't get too carried away Genjiro, I have already said that I will grant you an official position, you just don't talk nonsense and accept it!" It's despicable to play tricks here, wanting to take the opportunity to fight for an official position for my brother. You are very similar to your father, I really can't be careless, the strategist will eventually be killed by his own strategy, and I already know about your character, and I will not grant you an official position again! Sanada Nobu Shigeru repeatedly said that he had misunderstood.

Hideyoshi was saying that he was suddenly interrupted by Toyotomi Shuji, and Hideyoshi was stunned and looked at Xiuji along with the whole audience, and Xiuji said cautiously: "Your Highness Taiko, you may be thinking wrong. It is Sekihaku's duty to confer official positions, and it is Sekihaku's duty to confer official positions on whom and when, so it is up to the authorities to decide whether or not to confer official positions on Genjiro. Genjiro, I grant you the rank of rank from the five, but I don't know about your brother. ”

Sanada Nobuyoshi replied that his brother was a better person than himself in all aspects, and Toyotomi Hideji said, "Then if it is accurate after the investigation, you will also be awarded the official position of the fifth rank." Your Royal Highness, your subordinates plan to do this, what do you think? Hideyoshi didn't say anything for a while, only stared at him, Xiuji didn't know what Hideyoshi would do, and suddenly Hideyoshi laughed: "That's right, as you said, this is the duty of Guan Bai, and this matter will be decided by you." ”

Hideji was suddenly relieved, saying that he would report to His Majesty the Emperor as soon as possible, and said that he planned to renovate Jurakudi so that he could show his Japanese demeanor when he received the envoys of the Ming Kingdom and Korea in the future. This is like Guan Bai! This is my Toyotomi family's Sekihaku! Good, very good. At the same time, Hideyoshi toasted Hideji, and the daimyo ministers present congratulated him, and Toyotomi Hideji was deeply moved.

However, when Hideji learned that Hideyoshi had added administrative locations such as the Interview Room and the Assessment Room to the renovation plan for Fushimi Castle, which was a sign that Fushimi Castle was intended to be the center of government, it meant that Hideji was once again disbelieving.

At the end of the third year of Bunroku, Konishi Yukicho met with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and said that the Ming mission was coming to Japan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was very happy: "So we will soon have the land south of the Han River in Korea, the Li family, and then we will have to receive the envoys of the Ming Kingdom well." It's important to show our strength to the fullest. ”

Governor Konishi persuaded: "Your Highness Taiko, accepting the canonization and accepting the land cession of Korea is not necessary for the Ming Kingdom to show its strength, and whether this will make the Ming Kingdom feel humiliated may affect the outcome of the peace talks." Hideyoshi was unimpressed: "It was the peace talks that were proposed by the Ming Kingdom that could no longer continue to fight, didn't you say so?" That being the case, of course, we have to show our posture. Even the humiliation was self-inflicted. ”

Seeing that Hideyoshi didn't allow it, Governor Konishi turned to persuade with a thought: "At this time and that time, now that the Ming Kingdom is also resting, the minister is only worried about the war between the two countries again, wouldn't it be good if he could avoid it as much as possible and sit on the benefits." Hideyoshi smiled: "Xiaonishi, you businessman, you really always want to reduce your losses, or not, I just let you arrange it." ”

Governor Konishi thanked him: "The minister is grateful, and when he was canonized, he also asked His Royal Highness Taige to wear the costume of the Ming Kingdom, so that we can sit back and enjoy it." Hideyoshi replied: "It doesn't matter, as long as you can receive North Korea south of the Han River as soon as possible, what is the difficulty of making a scene?" Xiaoxi, you have worked hard, whether it is war or diplomacy, you have worked hard, and you will be rewarded after the fact. "Governor Konishi thanked him again.

Maeda Toshiya then asked, "Your Highness, the minister has something unclear, why don't we go to Kyoto?" Didn't His Royal Highness Guan Bai say last year that he was going to renovate Jule Di in preparation for receiving the envoys of the Ming Kingdom and North Korea? "Hideyoshi didn't do it in Kyoto last time, so it's not necessary this time. Maeda Toshiya objected: "Your Highness, last time it was just a discussion, and this time I should go to Kyoto to hold a meeting." There are also construction drawings of Fushimi Castle, and the meeting room and evaluation room also make the country think that His Royal Highness Taiko is dissatisfied with Sekihaku. ”

Hideyoshi said: "No, no, I just see that he is too busy, as an uncle, I always want to help, anyway, my legs and feet are inconvenient, so it is better to let the envoy come here." Maeda Toshiya had no choice but to retreat: "But, is it okay if His Royal Highness Guan Bai is not present?" Guan Bai is in charge of national affairs, and on such an important occasion, a country Guan Bai should be present. ”

Hideyoshi said: "That's right, after all, it's Guan Bai, I can't bear to ask him to leave government affairs and come here, if you want to come, let him come over." Konishi Yukichang said: "The minister also heard that His Royal Highness Taige seems to be at odds with His Royal Highness Guan Bai, and the minister believes that this is just a rumor, but His Royal Highness Taige deterred the Quartet and ordered it to be forbidden. ”

Hideyoshi got up and was displeased: "Needless to say, who told him to always be so weak, no, I think it's also scheming." I only hope that he can be tempered and upright, worthy of the position of a country's guanbai. Suspicious and suspicious, self-troubled. With that, Hideyoshi turned and left.