“…… From Kyoto? ”

Ieyasu stroked his beard. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"Exactly. It is a matter related to the official position of the Prime Minister. ”

"The Prime Minister? I remember that it seems that after the death of His Highness Taiko, there was no one to hold this position, right? ”

"That's right. What was being debated in the imperial court at this time was the official position of the Imperial Minister. ”

"Well, what's wrong with the official position of the Prime Minister?"

"Actually, what the imperial court is debating now is whether to let you take the post of minister of the Imperial Palace."

“…… Oh? Let me? What's going on now? What are the details? ”

Ieyasu asked, narrowing his eyes.

"It was the Kujo family and some ministers of the Wanli Koji family who first proposed that the Lord of the Great Imperial Palace should be appointed as the official minister of the Taisei family. But immediately, Tadaei, the head of the Kujo family, and His Royal Highness Prince Tomohito of Hachijonomiya objected to this. ”

"Kujo Tadaei and His Royal Highness Prince Tomohito...... It is not surprising that His Royal Highness Prince Tomohito was once the son of His Royal Highness Taiko, and the wife of Tadaei of the Kujo family was the daughter of the Toyotomi family. ”

"Now it is said that the debate is very hot, and it is difficult to come to a conclusion. In fact, the opposition in the court is still very high. There are many ministers who are on the side of His Royal Highness Prince Tomohito and Kujo Tadaei. It seems that our Tokugawa family is not very popular in the imperial court, Daigosho-sama. ”

That being said, Masato himself still spoke in an unhurried tone when he reported it.

"Lord Daigosho, the old minister thinks that the position of the Minister of Imperial Politics Lord Daigosho should be fought for with all his might. Once appointed as the Imperial Minister, the Tokugawa family's influence in the imperial court will also increase greatly. ”

"That's right, that's exactly what I mean."

Ieyasu thought for a moment and nodded.

"Daigosho-sama Mingjian. The old minister also thinks that the lord of the Great Imperial Palace should go to Beijing in person to find out the situation. Because although the information obtained here is hotly debated, we don't know the actual situation. In addition, if the lord of the Great Imperial Palace had come to Kyoto in person, the success rate would have been much higher. ”

"Hmm. I know. It's a very important thing...... Zhengxin, hurry up and tell us to go down, and in a few days, we will go to Beijing to find out the situation immediately. ”

"Yes, Lord Grandoh."

"By the way, also, before we leave, give good orders to go down, and let the retainers and soldiers strengthen the supervision and defense of Junfu City, so as not to catch fire in the backyard after leaving."

The cautious Ieyasu frowned and thought about it for a while, then decided to go to Beijing, and at the same time strengthen the defense of Sunpu Castle.

"Speaking of which...... It's a bit strange in the first place...... Speaking of which, why did you suddenly want to grant me the position of Minister of Imperial Affairs, but I am really worried about whether it is some kind of trap set by those guys in the imperial court. Therefore, the garrison on this side of Sunfu Castle must be strengthened. ”

Ieyasu's suspicion is unmistakable.

"I see. Just do it according to the arrangement of the lord of the Great Palace. ”

Masanobu nodded and stepped out.

……

……

"Ieyasu, I'm finally starting to go to Beijing."

In his room, Xiuguang held the secret report sent by Irizawa in his hand, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Your Highness, it's convenient for the people over there to do things now!"

Xiuzong clenched his fists excitedly.

"To be honest, I still have an element of gambling on this. Ieyasu was really lucky to be able to go to Beijing. ”

Xiuguang also sweated for this matter.

Nacho and Tsurunosuke Tsukichiyo are also happy about this.

"It is heartening that His Highness's plan has been successfully implemented."

"Is it Brother Ishimaru over there? Brother Ishimaru once taught me hidden ninjutsu~ He is a very powerful person~ The teacher also praised him~"

"Brother~ Have you forgotten that Sister Aye is here? Sister Aye is really powerful! ”

"It's obviously Brother Ishimaru, who is even more powerful!"

"It's Sister Ah Ye who is even more powerful!"

"Stop both, talk."

Seeing that Tsuranosuke and Tsukichiyo were about to fight, Shang Chang hurriedly stepped forward to stop him.

Speaking of which, Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo have grown a lot taller in the year they have come to Toyotomi's house.

It is said that Tsuranosuke and Tsukichiyo's father, the fifth-generation Mekaze Demon Kotaro, are tall and majestic, and are not comparable to ordinary samurai. Listening to Irizawa Shinnai, the height of Kotaro Kotaro is about seven feet two inches, and he is a truly great husband.

When Hidemitsu and the others first met Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo, the Tsurunosuke brothers and sisters were malnourished for many years, so their height did not reflect the genetics of the Wind Demon clan.

And now, under the comprehensive care of Shang Chang for more than a year, their proud height is finally revealed. Tsuranosuke's height not only surpassed that of Shang Chang, but even Hidemitsu had already caught up with him, and Tsukichiyo was getting taller and taller. This made Xiuzong, who originally claimed to be the tallest of the Toyotomi family, really have a sense of crisis.

"You two are growing up too fast......"

Xiuzong glanced back at Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo with some unhappiness, and complained.

"Xiuzong, don't be jealous of others because of your height."

Xiuguang rolled the secret letter in his hand into a paper tube and slapped it on Xiuzong's head.

"Your Highness! Is this kind of person for my Xiuzong? I wouldn't do such a thing! ”

"Yes, yes."

Xiuguang burned the secret letter, and began to write the next letter, which was also the most important letter in the plan.

"Tsurunosuke, Tsukichiyo, you immediately give this letter to Irizawa and let him send it to Edo as soon as possible."

"Yes! Wind Demon Crane no Suke, take the order! ”

“…… Tsurunosuke, that's not right. ”

Listening to Tsuru no Suke's self-proclaim, Hidemitsu had a black line on his face.

"Huh? What's wrong, Toyotomi-sama? ”

Tsuru no Suke with a strange face.

“…… Brother, now our Miao character is 'Kazama' for the time being, please don't mispronounce it, if you mispronounce it, it will be very troublesome~"

Tsukichiyo with a look of disdain and helplessness.

"Ahh

"Alas...... Father's name really has to be inherited by my Tsukichiyo~ My brother is too unconscious and cautious as the leader of the Wind Demon Clan~"

"Tsukichiyo! Even if I were to become a very powerful person! The one who inherits the name is me~"

The brother and sister just left quickly while fighting.

"Shang Chang, you have also indulged them too much."

Xiuzong frowned and turned his head to look at Shang Chang.

“…… Pamper? I think it's a good fit for their personalities. ”

Shang Chang is as humble as ever.

Shang Chang, who has a gentle personality, seems to be very suitable for taking care of people. Because of this, Xiuguang is very optimistic about him.

"Now, it's finally time to begin, our plan."

Xiuguang got up and looked at the fire that was burning violently in the oil lamp on the side with a smile, and a strange light was reflected in his eyes.

"It's going to be a commotion that can be recorded in the history books."