As a top minister serving in the imperial court, he doesn't think there is anything bad about the life of a "high mascot". Every generation has a certain opportunity to be Guan Bai, at least he is a left minister, he has no strength but a lot of false reputation, his life is not brocade clothes and jade food, and he has no worries about food and clothing, and the most important thing is safety and stability - look at Hosokawa, Ouchi, Miyoshi, Oda, you come and go, if you are not careful, you will die and the clan will be wiped out, only the public family will never worry about the future.

Ichijo Kaneta, who was rooted in Tosa, was already accustomed to life as a national secretary, and was accustomed to having thousands of troops and several prefectures. The desire for power is not slightly weaker than the addiction to drugs, but if he is contaminated, he can't get rid of it, and now let him go back to Beijing to be a noble high-ranking official, which is more uncomfortable than killing him.

Distant cousins born in the same root are at odds with each other, with the former believing that the transformation into a samurai is a surrender of one's identity and the possibility of causing real trouble, while the latter would rather go into battle and die than live with a rotten plaque covered in dust.

On the other hand –

A hundred years ago, when Nakamura Castle was really just a village, he stepped down from his post and went to Shikoku Island to take refuge, and the Toi clan, who was the head of the land, gave full support to him and took over the good fate, which led to the "Tosa Ichijo Family" in the back. Passed down to the generation of Doi Sozan, he became a well-deserved pen boss, and he was still quite fascinated by the old things, and he thought that he was indirectly serving the big men in Kyoto, rather than just obeying the orders of Tosa's family.

Itoka Sakyo and others, who were neighbors with him, were just the opposite, and they recognized Tosa Kuniji, who was close at hand, and respected the high-ranking officials of Kyoto who were far away. They only know that they are approachable, amiable, and fully respect the rights and interests of foreign wealthy families, so they will naturally be happy to maintain the relationship between the monarch and the minister, and do not want to see changes happen.

In the troubled times of the Warring States, everyone had their own demands, and it didn't matter whether they were good or bad, but unfortunately, the contradiction broke out at the most inopportune time, and the result was that the flat army swaggered close to Nakamura Castle, and a 5,400 army that had been assembled with great difficulty was in a civil war.

The retainers who had been in a mess were all stunned and at a loss.

It's like two groups of wolverines fighting so hard that they forget that there is a tiger roosting not far away.

In order to specifically remind them, the flat hand Fan Xiu specially ordered to put the military flag group in front of the formation and raise it a little higher, so that the people on the opposite side could get to know each other well.

Under the command of the military distribution regiment, those Chinese people and local servants who came to "rescue" lacked organization after all, and when they saw a strong enemy attacking, their positions were in chaos, and thirty percent of them were directly dispersed, and the remaining battles were also defeated and retreated, even if a few backbone cadres were there screaming as much as they could, to "repay the great favor of Major General Zuo" and so on, it was difficult to support it alone.

There was a samurai called "Ioka Sakyo Jin" by the locals, who led 180 Lang party to support everywhere, stubbornly resisted, and never showed his decline, and when he saw that the battle situation was irreversible, he retreated decisively, turned like the wind, and disappeared into the hills in a moment. Hirate Honshu noticed this person under Keiji's reminder, and was amazed and wrote down the name.

After the outer Guo was cleared, he was faced with the Sannomaru who was originally guarded by a family tree.

This time, I didn't even have to do it.

The sons of Tuju Zongshan all knew about the private things that their father did, and they didn't have any fighting spirit at the moment, but they took the initiative to open the city gate and came forward to cry and complain: "My father unfortunately killed the unconscious master, and please put the Pingshou Criminal Department in order and uphold justice!" ”

Honda Masashige and Yamauchi Kazutoyo respectively fought for the vanguard position of attacking the front gate and the back door, and the two reserve teams each went to the door with great momentum, but they didn't expect to usher in such a play, which was really a big disappointment.

Many generations, of course, it is impossible for everyone to be willing to bend their knees so undisciplinedly, but the four elders have been killed by their own lords, and there is no one who is enough to convince the public to come out to take charge, so what can you do if you don't surrender at this time? The enemy general is known as benevolent, and it is estimated that he will not do anything to kill and surrender.

So Hirate Honshu took over Nakamura Castle Sannomaru and Ninomaru so easily.

Ichijo Kaneda, who had only a few hundred troops left to defend Honmaru, finally stopped insisting on the War of Resistance, and sent his cronies to serve as an envoy to Minamoto Yasumasa, bringing a message saying: "I will go to Beijing to take up a post as Quan Da Na said, and please don't hurt others in the Punishment Department." ”

This condition was granted.

As a result, Nakamura Castle of the Kuniji Ichijo family, a fortress located on the border of Tosa and Iyo, which could cover more than 100,000 stone of land in the vicinity, fell into the hands of the Hirate army in less than an hour.

When the news came out, Honda Masasa, who had not been able to make meritorious achievements, was depressed and complained in private: "To this extent, you don't need to be seppuku or detained, and you can still go to the court to add officials and knights, it's really face-saving!" ”

Although Yamauchi Kazutoyo was in the same mood, he was born in a regular martial arts family and knew the rules, so he immediately retorted: "People are dignified from the three major generals of the left guard, unless they commit a heinous rebellion, they must always be decent!" What seppuku, detention and the like, don't talk nonsense in the future! ”

That's true.

Half an hour later, as the general of the defeated army, he took off his armor, was unarmed, changed into a straight coat and black hat, and all thoughts were discouraged, and he bowed his head and surrendered. And the tie show also took off his feet, dressed in formal clothes, took care of things, and solemnly returned the gift.

The meeting between the five major assistants of the lower criminal department and the three major generals of the left guard, in this remote and contemptuous island where few high-ranking officials and nobles set foot in it, is enough to be regarded as a "meeting of the wind and clouds".

In the past, Ichijo Kaneda was also driven away by Mori and Kono, abandoned his castle, and was exiled to Kyushu, and then rebuilt with the help of his father-in-law, Otomo Yoshijin, and his in-law, Ito Yoshiyu.

But this time it was obviously different, and the draw would ensure that he would arrive in Kyoto in its entirety and take up the position of "Quan Zhong Nayan". Forcibly changing from a samurai back to a minister, it is not easy to come back again.

An Jian Ding only barely coped with two sentences, so he didn't want to speak again, and only after a long time did he say: "Everyone in the world says that the Tieshou Punishment Department is a righteous gentleman, and it must never embarrass the family members of the loser." It's just that I have to plead cheekily, hoping that you will spare the people of my country who raised troops to help me. ”

Hisho Hoshu immediately responded with a smile: "What I said before still counts, and I won't be arrogant enough to stand up as the master of Nakamura Castle, after you leave, Ling Lang will still be the governor of Tosa Ichijo, as long as you can satisfy everyone in the selection of auxiliary politicians, the situation will definitely be stable in the future." Even you yourself may not have the opportunity to revisit the old place with the permission of the Kyoto clan in three or four years, so can Major General Zuo rest assured? ”

"Is that the intention?" Ichijo's withered face changed a little, but immediately darkened, "Inuko has always liked ikebana and renge, and hates chores related to swords, money, and food, and when I leave, Tosa Ichijo will probably be completely restored to the public family......"

"Hehe, hehe......" Pingshou Fanxiu wanted to say something to explain, but when it came to his mouth, it turned into a weird dry smile, so he could only divert the topic, "Please calm down, after stabilizing the situation in Shikoku, I will enter Beijing with you next." ”

There is really nothing to talk about, it is precisely because the nine-year-old son of the same time has no sign of reviving the family that he can maintain his nominal position. Many people will be happy to see this little child wear away the samurai prestige that his father and ancestors had accumulated so hard.

Everyone should know this.

……

Since Ichijo Kanada admitted defeat, the people of the country lost the meaning of persistence, and they came to surrender one after another, including the local hero Ioka Sakyo, whose name was remembered by the tie Tsuno. Most of the remnants of Utsunomiya, who were attached to the Ichijo family, also came to join them.

Many retainers who tied with the tie were excited: it was surprising that the more than 100,000 stone land in the area of Nishitosa and Minami Iyo could be pocketed so easily.

But this is only theoretical.

After simply cleaning up Nakamura Castle, Heide issued a notice and prohibition regulations, and immediately summoned 27 powerful local families and 14 important generations of the Ichijo family to discuss how to deal with the aftermath.

The relatives of the Chozong and my department, the Ten Rivers Depository, and the scenery of Kagawa were also invited.

The nine-year-old son of the Ichijo family, Wan Chiyo, was arranged on the main seat in the middle.

In fact, the first thing that Hirate Hanshu announced was to establish that this child would be subdued in advance, instead of Ichijo Katsuta, and inherit the position of the lord of Nakamura Castle.

There was no discussion with anyone at all, and there was no room for questioning.

This in itself is a justifiable and acceptable choice in all respects, and since there are big guys who advocate it, no one has put forward an opinion.

When it comes to the selection of auxiliary politicians, controversy begins.

Everyone has already seen that the tie is to "take skillfully" rather than "plunder", which is equivalent to reaching a certain compromise with the old forces.

In this way, everyone's life will not be too dangerous.

As soon as the fear of death fell, the desire for power resurfaced.

The old ministers of the Ichijo family generally used elegant words and tactful tones, while the wealthy clans of Tosa and Iyo shouted "vulgar language" at the top of their voices.

The forms are very different, but there is little difference in what is done.

On the side of the retainers of the spectrum generation, after the death of the four elders, it was a plate of loose sand, and the eldest son of Tuju Zongshan, Shengxing, was slightly conspicuous through the shadow of his father.

Among the local people, Ioka Sakyo, Otsuka Yagi, and Eguchi Genban each have supporters, but the first name seems to be the loudest overall.

After arguing for two hours, Hirate Hasuhide personally intervened and decided: "I think that the two assistants of Doi Katsuyuki and Ioka Sakyo are enough to convince the public. ”

The remnants of Utsunomiya can't help but think about it.,Their head of the family was captured by the Maori family.,It must not be redeemed.,In addition to a large number of retainers who died in battle and changed their ranks.,The rest of the people are united around a middle-aged man called "Utsunomiya Michishin", and they are supported by one.

Seeing that this person was calm and sophisticated, and his connections were good, he also pulled in the Fu service candidate.

On the other hand, it is the ancestor of the Changzong and my department, it is said that ordinary people will not have any complaints after receiving so many gold rewards, but what kind of person is Ji Ruozi?

After a few years, his attitude was so deferential, and he fought unequivocally, it was certainly not satisfactory for him not to give any land, but it was even more unrealistic to give both money and land.

The final move is –

"Nagazong's inner hall of the palace, remember that your second brother was passed on to the Kira family, right? From this level of relationship, there is also an obligation to serve the public service to a family! How about letting him move to Nakamura Castle as well and serve as an assistant to the young head of the Ichijo family? ”

This is clearly a tangled arrangement.

Ji Ruozi's second brother, forcibly inherited the Miao character of the Tosa Yoshira family and named him Kira Qinzhen. This man is the only person in the family who can be on his own besides the monarch.

In the past, if the head of Changzong and my department led his troops to attack, he would be left behind by Kira in Gangfeng Castle; On the other hand, if the enemy situation is not worth the dispatch of the head of the Changzong department, the Kira pro-sada, will serve as the acting commander-in-chief.

This has become an unspoken rule.

It is very reluctant to let the most powerful brother move to Nakamura City.

But it would be unwise to give up the opportunity to control a family.

Ji Ruozi only thought for a moment, and immediately agreed.

At this time, Shihe Depository, who had nothing to do with himself, was bored and asked a question: "Lord of the Tieshou Criminal Department, please forgive me for being bold...... There are four assistants, and there is no distinction between high and low positions, what if there is an occasional split opinion? Is it based on the number of people? What if it's exactly two against two, and the number of people on both sides is evenly divided? ”

Very well asked question.

It would be strange to choose four people from different groups who have conflicting interests with each other to work with, and there is no clear priority relationship.

I was a little surprised by the draw - I remember that the nursery I chose was Kagawa View, and how did it jump out of another person......

There is no time to take care of such details.

Serious matters.

The so-called serious matter is that Heite Heishu took this opportunity to pretend to think for a moment, and said: "Let the Kawada chief of the Heite family be my substitute and stay in Nakamura Castle!" In case there is any disagreement among the four auxiliaries, he is the one who is the most mediated...... Of course, it would be better if the auxiliaries could reach an agreement on their own without the need for outsiders to intervene......"

This decision was also very troublesome for him.

It's the same as letting the younger brother of the head of the sect go to work in a family.

All in order to take into account the overall situation, the deputy generals who were introduced as the right and left hands were sent out.

The army traveled thousands of miles, and in the end, they did not deprive a family of its name, but just sent a retainer to settle in and do something "coordinated in the middle", and no one had the face to say no to such a lenient request.

Then who will serve as the "Nakamura City Guard" has become an important question.

Because it is impossible for Hisei himself to stay here for a long time.

The authority of this position is very delicate, there is no upper limit, and if it is used skillfully, there is hope that the real power of Nishitosanam Iyo will be coveted, and if it is not done effectively, there is also a risk of becoming a rubber stamp.

At the same time, dealing with dozens of retainers and wealthy clans, you also have to pay attention to the reactions of Otomo and Maori, and occasionally support Nagamune's own department and hold Awa and Sanuki hostage.

The major policies are very fixed, but it is difficult to grasp the specific proportions.

In order to do these things well, you don't need to be wise and courageous, but you must be meticulous and patient, neither paralyzed by superficial peace nor tired of trivial disputes.

Tieshou Tsunohide thought about it, and the one who could do this was nothing more than Iwasari Tomotsu, Kawada Nagakin, and Horio Yoshiharu.

But the last one is still young, and there are not many merits, and he needs to be further trained.

The first one is too qualified, the reputation is too loud, and the attachment time is not long, so it is not suitable for external release.

Only the middle one is suitable.

Kawada has been working for Hishote for more than ten years, serving as a lieutenant general for four or five years, and has long been responsible for counting soldiers, planning camps, distributing supplies, inspecting morale, and occasionally maintaining discipline and evaluating military exploits. Nowadays, it is only natural to give more opportunities to perform.

But—

In the future, no one will be able to take on those military affairs!

You can't let the dignified criminal department and the young assistant and the big man have to bow down.

It's really a person who hates less when he uses it, and the tie naturally gives birth to a thirst for talent.

It's time to go back to Owari's relatives and friends to see if you can find a few people who have not been picked up by the bigwigs. Nepotism is inevitable, fellow villagers are clear, and there are family members, so it is relatively reassuring to use.

Horio Yoshiharu and Kinoshita Hidenaga have not performed well in recent years, and they have not reflected the imagined talent. Maybe we should give more opportunities and put more pressure on them?

At this time, it revealed the rarity of Kazutoyo Yamauchi and Konishi Yukinaga.

Guys with high ambitions, although they always make people feel uneasy, but the speed of ability growth is significantly faster than that of ordinary people.