“…… Hidemitsu, do you know how many civilians died in Edo as a result of this riot?! ”

Xiu Lai's eyes widened, trying his best to stabilize his anger, and asked his younger brother Xiuguang in front of him in a trembling voice. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

“…… I do not know. And I don't think it's necessary to know, I don't know what it means to know. ”

Xiuguang also looked back at his brother Xiulai as if he was not admitting defeat, and his eyes showed stubbornness.

"You!"

These extreme words were naturally exchanged for another anger of Xiulai.

“…… Ever since my father tried to unify the world, countless people have lost their lives because of this, and countless people have lost their lives for the sake of my father's world! All this did not stop even after the death of my father! ”

Xiu Lai opened his already reddish eyes and roared so lowly.

"My mother was also a person who had been suffering from war since she was a child...... She has taught us these things all the time, and she wants us to remember these pains! Have you forgotten all about Xiuguang?! ”

Lady Yodo often tells Hideyori and Hidemitsu about these things.

Probably because of her own unbearable and painful experiences, Mrs. Yodo was particularly disgusted with war and cannibalism with her relatives. So she often taught Hideyori and Hidemitsu in this way, explaining the pain of war to these two beloved sons.

Naturally, Xiuguang had also heard these teachings. But unlike his brother Hideyori, he was originally from another era and had his own ideas and opinions, so naturally he would not be too deeply affected.

But Hideyori is different. He loved his mother, he grew up in the deep palace of Osaka Castle, and he read about the suffering of war from a lot of books, and he was a very kind man himself. So he listened very much to his mother's teachings.

"Brother, sir. When you saw these civilians who died in the Edo riots, did you think about the future of our Toyotomi family? ”

Hidemitsu believes that in order to achieve certain goals, there must be sacrifices, and someone must be sacrificed.

If the death of these Edo civilians hadn't happened, the same scene might have been seen in Osaka Castle a few years later.

"I should have made it clear a long time ago. Everything I do is for the Toyotomi family. My immediate intention in creating the Edo Riot was not to cause these civilians to die in the riots, but to greatly weaken the Tokugawa family's intelligence network and burn down the military granaries stored in Edo Castle. ”

Naturally, Xiuguang didn't want these civilians to die tragically. But if the clues of the past are to be swept under the rug, there must be chaos, and countless civilians must be sacrificed in this plan.

"Why did you burn down the Tokugawa family's granary?! And weaken their intelligence network?! ”

Hideyori didn't seem to be aware of the change in the relationship between the Tokugawa family and the Toyotomi family at all.

He only knew that in the concept instilled in him by his retainers, the Tokugawa family was just an existence that needed to be 'vigilant', and it did no harm to the power of the Toyotomi family at all.

Moreover, for him, the Tokugawa family is still Chihime's maiden family, and it is a very close relative.

"So, brother, you're still too relaxed! IMHO! Brother! ”

Hearing Xiulai's words, Rao is usually calm Xiuguang couldn't help but heat up his brain.

"Our Toyotomi family and the Tokugawa family will eventually have a battle!! Don't be fooled anymore! Brother!! ”

“…… War? What nonsense are you talking about! ”

Although he was a little surprised by his brother's sudden rise and yelling, he did not make any retreats or concessions in thought or speech.

"Father, the troubled times of the Warring States that ended with great difficulty, do you still want to bring the war back, Hidemitsu?! Enough people have already died on this! Don't add more fire to this peaceful world! Isn't the example of our grandfather and grandmother painful enough?! ”

At this time, the first thing that came to Hideyori's mind was his maternal grandfather, Asai Nagamasa, and his maternal grandmother, Aichi, whom his mother had mentioned countless times to him. Because Lady Yodo often told him about the final fate of these two.

War means pain, war means sorrow, war means misery.

These impressions have been deeply etched in his mind by his mother, Mrs. Yodo, since he was a child.

Although there is nothing wrong with these concepts that Lady Yodo instilled in Hideyoshi. However, Hidemitsu believes that now is not the time to instill these concepts in Hideyori.

Now, it is not the way of complete 'peace'.

Now, it is still the Warring States period.

Even though it was the last Warring States period, it was still the Warring States period.

"Brother, this is not a time of complete peace!!"

Hidemitsu could only use his own words to tell his brother Hideyori this, hoping that he would understand all this, that he would understand the threat of the Tokugawa family, that he would understand that this was not really a peaceful time.

"Do you think my brother loves war?! Who would love that kind of thing!! ”

Xiuguang shouted in a crying voice.

"I also want to live in the world of peace that my brother said! I also want to live in the world of peace that my brother will create in the future. But now is not the time to talk about that! ”

Because there is no time for true peace, there is no point in talking about these things, being bound by them.

"Because now, it's still the 'Warring States Period'!! Brother!! ”

Xiuguang was almost hoarse.

However, a few words do not really convince Hideyori and do not make him believe what he says.

"What do you say?! The troubled times of the Warring States have long been ended by my father's own hands! The Tokugawa family was also a person who had experienced the pain of war, so it must have been natural that they understood the sorrow and pain of war! What's more, Ieyasu-sama is Achi's grandfather! ”

"My brother doesn't understand at all!! Brother, do you know the pain and sorrow of those who served our Toyotomi family in the Battle of Sekigahara?!! ”

"What do you understand about Xiuguang?!! Are you fooled by the boring gossip out there!! ”

"Of course I do! The current elder brother is the real fool who has been blinded by the boring retainers!! ”

"What do you say?!!"

Because of the conflict between words and thoughts, Xiuguang, who also began to be indignant, involuntarily shouted out words of reprimand.

Xiu Lai also became impulsive because of anger, and he was completely two people from his usual life.

“…… Get out!! ”

Xiulai, who was angry, flipped the table that had fallen to the ground again.

"Get out of here now!!"

“……”

Xiuguang temporarily calmed down his passionate emotions, and there was some sadness in his tone.

“…… I know. Since my brother doesn't want to see me now, I'll leave. ”

When Xiuguang stood up from the ground, he felt a trace of weakness and dizziness.

“…… But brother, I'm not going to give up. Tomorrow night, Xiuguang will come to visit your brother. ”

“…… Don't come here again!! ”

Xiu Lai was obviously still angry, and turned his head not to see his brother's face.

The documents brought back from Kyushu and the sketches of Edo Castle were entrusted to my elder brother for safekeeping. Xiuguang won't bring it back. I believe in elder brothers. …… Hyogoro, let's go. ”

Ignoring his brother's angry words, Hidemitsu glanced at the documents and sketches scattered on the side, and then gestured to Hidejong with his eyes, and left Hideyori's room directly.

After Xiuzong glanced at Chongcheng, he had some mixed feelings in his heart, and he didn't know how to describe his mood at this time. Of course, there was no time for him to think about it, so Xiuzong immediately followed Xiuguang's footsteps and left the study.

Your Highness is now in your heart...... I guess it's not very pleasant......

Xiuzong and Shang Chang, who was a little confused beside him, followed Xiuguang's footsteps.

Looking at Xiuguang's slightly drooping shoulders and weak steps walking in front of him, Xiuzong couldn't help but let out a faint sigh.

……

……

After Hidemitsu left for a while, Hideyori slowly calmed down his mood temporarily.

He put his hand on his forehead, looking tired.

The once neat study is now messy. The ink-stained ground was firmly engraved in Hideyori's heart like a birthmark that could not be removed.

“…… Hideyori-sama? Are you alright? ”

Chongcheng on the side asked cautiously.

Tonight was unexpected. I didn't expect this to happen.

The fierce quarrel between the brothers made Xiuzong and Chongcheng on the side dare not intervene at all.

They never imagined that these two brothers, who were usually not impatient at all, would be angry like this tonight. Especially Hidemitsu, his anger is even rarer than Hideyori's anger.

“…… Hideyori-sama, what should I do with these documents? ”

Sorting through all the paperwork scattered on the ground, he looked up and asked what to do with it.

"Paperwork......"

Hideyori looked at Shigesei, then sighed.

"Chongcheng, after you tidy up, find a way to find a secret place to hide for the time being, and don't let anyone know."

"Huh? Don't you need to tell Madame? Hideyori-sama, you ......."

Shigenari was a little surprised by Hideyori's decision.

“…… Only this time, help me hide it from my mother, and re-do it. Since it's Hidemitsu who doesn't want his mother and retainers to know, it's up to him. ”

"Yes, I know."

As he sorted out his chaotic mood and thoughts, he sighed deeply again, supported his face with his hands, and leaned against the fallen table, trapped in endless tangle and pain.

Chongcheng looked at such a Xiu Lai, and like Xiu Zong, let out a faint sigh.