In the original history, Kitabatake Hideya, Nitta Yoshisada, Kikuchi Takemitsu, Nawa Naga, etc., the samurai of the Southern Dynasty who were hostile to the Ashikaga Honkashi clan were labeled as "rebellious ministers and thieves" by the Muromachi shogunate due to their final defeat, and they have not been allowed to turn over.

It was not until the Meiji Restoration, after the fall of the Edo regime and the return of the Daisei Ho, that the entire history of the Gen clan and the samurai system was subversively re-re-interpreted, and it was officially determined that the Southern Dynasty was the orthodox and the Northern Dynasty was the real tyrant. Therefore, the evaluation of the above-mentioned people was completely reversed, and they were praised as "heroes of the construction of the armed forces", and they were respected and worshiped by Guangfa.

This change profoundly embodies the truth that "all history is contemporary history."

In the middle of the journey, Kusunoki Masanari benefited from the fact that later generations had a great calligrapher, Kusunoki Masanori, and under his repeated activities, he removed the charge of being an enemy of the DPRK. But this is limited to individual positioning and does not imply group image.

It is said that since there is such a precedent, it does not seem completely impossible to rehabilitate Nitta Yoshisada. As long as you don't generalize.

However, as soon as he got the position of Minister of the Interior, he suddenly made such a strong request, who knows if there will be an extension in the future, and he will have to make an inch?

Anyway, it scared a Neiki enough, and he was vague on the spot, not daring to say yes or no.

Although he is in the second position and is about to serve as the Minister of Zuo, he can be called below a few people and above 10,000 people, but it is only because he is from the regent. He was not yet thirty years old, and his experience was not very sufficient.

The only thing that can be done is to pass back the original words and let more sensible and reliable people make decisions.

A few days later, Hirate Honhide came to Kyoto and officially accepted the proclamation of "Masaji Interior Minister and Left Konoe General Ruhara", and the current Sekihaku Nijo Harura came to visit.

No matter from the perspective of official position, qualifications, ability, and connections, this is the core figure in the current minister.

Traditionally, Guan Bai is rotated by the members of the five families of the first, second, nine, konoe, and eagle divisions, and does not stipulate the term of office for each term, but generally consciously resigns and abdicates after three or five years, otherwise it is easy to cause public indignation. In this way, there will be no monopoly.

The remaining real power of the imperial court is already very scarce, but this does not mean that there will be unity and humility within the court, and there will be the same contention as it should be, but it will not be as strong as the samurai.

Originally, more than 20 years ago, when Nijo Hararashi was young, he had already sung the protagonist and took the lead, and now it should be the age to take care of the world and not ask about the world.

didn't expect that there would be a "Yonglu Great Rebellion" in the back. After the death of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the then Sekihaku Konoe bet on the wrong treasure for a long time, and was optimistic about the Miyoshi Sanren and Ashikaga Yoshiei, but was driven out of Kyoto by Oda Nobunaga's army of King Kamiraku.

Harura Nijo, who had already taken a back seat, took the opportunity to get close to Yoshiaki and Nobunaga, and was able to come to power for the second time and become the leading member of the Fujiwara clan again. Taking advantage of his position, he let one son worship the childless Kujo Uetsu as his father, and the other son inherited the name of the Takaji family, plus there was another son who kept the bloodline of the heir family, which was equivalent to three of the five regents.

This almost sixty-year-old bureaucrat, although he has goosebumps and old age, seems to have entered the last years of his life, but his head is not confused at all, and he really looks like he has a bit of insight into the world and the meaning of human feelings. The old man thinks that if Genkoin Hall (Nitta Yoshisada) is your direct relative, then you should be rehabilitated and honored again no matter what. But this is not the case, so please forgive you for refusing. ”

His attitude was gentle and kind, and he seemed confident and unafraid.

Pingshou Fanxiu didn't care, shook his head lightly and said, "It's a shame to bother Bolu." In other words, although it is only a side branch with me, after all, the Yuanguang Yuan Hall is the most famous military general in Xintian since ancient times, how can he bear the name of the enemy! ”

The so-called Bolu is the Tang name of Guan Bai, which is derived from the allusion of Huo Guang in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Nijo Harira immediately waved his hand and replied with a smile: "The inner government is wrong with this. Since ancient times, Xintian has been the most famous general, obviously you are yourself! Even if you don't consider the difference in positions, with the merits of the Yuanguang Temple, you can't see it on the same level as you. ”

Thousands of wears, but sycophants don't wear.

As soon as this compliment came out, Pingshou Fanxiu's expression slowed slightly, and he smiled without saying anything.

Nijo Harura hurriedly continued: "In order to highlight the supreme merits of the Inner Mansion, the Imperial Court thinks that although the post of 'General of the Town Guard' has been suspended for many years and has not been awarded to anyone, it is very suitable to add it to you today. ”

Hearing this, he bowed forward slowly, and said indifferently: "It's really an honor." ”

The look seems to be relatively satisfied, but not particularly satisfied.

Nijo Harira didn't look very surprised, and continued to speak: "There is another important matter, I want to discuss with the inner government, please give me some guidance and discern people." ”

This made Pingshou Fan Xiu slightly surprised: "I don't know what Bolu commands?" ”

Nijo Harura sighed and said quietly: "You also know that the old man has long ago come to the time to enjoy his family, but only because of the turbulence of the current situation, he has to come out to maintain the situation. Seeing that it is now in the twilight of life, and the world is also thanks to the efforts of the inner government to turn the crisis into safety, then it is time to find a successor. ”

These words made Tieshou Fanxiu stunned for a while, and it took him a long time to react, and now he is the two dignified ministers, and he is the fourth high-ranking minister among the imperial officials, and it is extremely justifiable to participate in the discussion of the next Guan Bai candidate, and there is even a theoretical possibility of nominating himself.

But if you do that, you may scare the old and frail current His Highness Guan Bai to death, leading to a political crisis, so there is no need.

Hararashi Nijo actually raised a question that didn't need to be considered. According to the practice of official promotion, in addition to the samurai minister of the samurai family, the current succession order of Guan Bai should be Kujo Kaneko, Ichiki, Nijo Akimi, and Takaji Xinfang. Of the four, three are two Harira's own sons.

However, there is still a variable.

And Hite-suo deliberately told this variable, and said with a good opinion: "When His Royal Highness Konoe Qianjiu served as Guan Bai, it seemed that the situation was good. He was forced to leave due to the strong request of the shogunate, but now that the prince himself is not in Kyoto, I think it would be possible to consider bringing His Royal Highness Konoe back again. What does Blu think? ”

After saying that, he smiled and looked over.

Don't look at the layout of Nijo Harura now, the five families occupy three seats, but this guard can deal a big blow to him for a long time.

Two butts can't sit in the same chair at the same time, and the two are natural political enemies.

Back then, after the great rebellion of Yongroku, he got close to the three of Miyoshi and recognized Ashikaga Yoshiei as the general of the expedition, which was actually a decision made by the entire imperial court and went through the normal process. As a result, after Nobunaga helped Yoshiaki Shangluo, none of the ministers were held accountable, only Konoe Maehisa died alone, which was equivalent to helping everyone carry the black cauldron.

It's a very miserable thing to take the blame, but it also makes many people owe him a debt of affection. In addition, Konoe was able to speak well and argued for a long time, and there were already many cronies of the party, and once he returned, he would definitely not be a vegetarian.

When Nijo Harura heard this name, a smile on his face froze, and he didn't dare to speak slowly, so he hurriedly said his original meaning: "Ahem...... Leaving aside the affairs of His Royal Highness Konoe, the old man thinks that Kujo Kanetaka, who has just stepped down as Minister Zuo and became a loose official, is the most suitable to become the next Guan Bai. Although he is the son of a contemptible person, the so-called virtuous do not avoid relatives, this proposal is not out of blood, but the consideration that is most conducive to the overall situation of the imperial court......"

"Uh-huh, yes, yes, hard work, His Highness Bolu!" Pingshou Fan Xiu nodded again and again, but there was a sarcastic smile on his face, and a look of "I'll just watch you pretend to be forced quietly".

After all, Nijo Harura is too old, and he is already a little physically exhausted after talking for a while, but at the critical juncture, he stroked his chest and said awe-inspiringly: "However, the problem with the former Minister Kujo Kanetaka is that there is no main room so far, and there are no heirs, so it always makes people feel that they are still ignorant children." If he is Guan Bai, the position of the North Political Office will inevitably be vacant, and I am afraid that it will not be a blessing for the country. ”

His remarks cannot be said to be unreasonable.

However, in the past 100 years, due to limited economic conditions and other reasons, high-ranking public families have gradually been reluctant to hold large-scale ceremonies, and the practice of only taking concubines without wives has become popular.

What are you talking about here?

I don't know if I'm too lazy to use my brain, or if I'm off the line for a while, so I'm stunned and doesn't react.

Nijo Harura had to make it clearer: "I hope that the inner government will come forward and select virtuous ladies and nobles among the famous families in Kyoto, accept them as moths, and then marry into the Kujo family as the main room." ”

"Oh......"

Tie Fan Xiu suddenly realized.

So that's what happened, kind of interesting.

After agreeing, he became the next Guan Bai's stepfather, and his identity went to the next level.

But it doesn't seem to mean much.

Pingshou replied: "Bolu's consideration can be described as very comprehensive. But...... Former Zuofu Kujo and filial piety, although it is the biological heir of your old man, after all, he has changed his surname to another family, this still depends on his own meaning. ”

Nijo Harura immediately said firmly: "Neifu rest assured, he must be honored and flattered." ”

Pingshou Fanxiu shook his head: "It's not good, it's not good, it's better to take a look at it when it's full." ”

Nijo Hararashi realized this tone, observed it for a while, and understood: the guy in front of him had agreed, but he was just pretending.

seems to be saying that it doesn't matter if he evens with Fanxiu, if the next Guan Bai must cry and shout a sincere request, he will be willing to be his father.

It's infuriating! Even the royal family doesn't have such a shelf in the face of the five regents!

However, they did not dare to offend.

People don't need to use knives and guns, as long as they send someone to get Konoe back to the former period, the situation in Kyoto will be completely different. At this critical moment, not to mention being a son, it is worth being a dog.

So Nijo Harira nodded and said, "I understand, the contemptible person will let him come to discuss with the inner government in person." ”

Hijo Tsunohide suddenly thought of something, and added: "Early next year, I plan to conduct a horse parade ceremony in Kyoto, and I also ask the imperial court to allow and cooperate." ”

"Well said, well said!"

Nijo Harura agreed without thinking.

Originally, this matter could also be bargained, and some messy reasons such as "alarming the holy driver" and "affecting public order" were fried, and they were cheeky enough to ask for a little more gift money, and then agreed.

But the old and weak heart of the two harashi has been a little unbearable by the whimsical proposal of the tie. Compared with "rehabilitating Nitta Yoshisada" and "welcoming back Konoe for a long time" or something, a Kyoto horse parade ceremony is really not a problem.

Anyway, don't come up with anything, just mobilize a group of famous children of the Gao family to act as a façade, it's a complete trivial matter, and it's nothing to worry about. There is a shortage of everything else in the court, only a serious surplus of goods for idle meals.