A few days later, Oda Nobubao caught the empty sword of Hosenji Temple. Kong Xuan is the brother of the previous abbot of Faquan Temple, Kong Zhen, and the uncle of the current abbot Kong Ming. He has always been active among the believers outside the temple and is the most important liaison between the temple and the believers. After being caught, he confessed to the contact point of Saiyoji Temple outside Mie Castle and the contact person in it, so Oda Nobubo personally took dozens of attendants to Mie Castle by sea to arrest him.

At this time, Zhihu knew that the Bodhi Temple of her family had taken in these believers, and there was a key criminal, so she hurriedly went to arrest them. However, in the past few days, the liaison has already attracted a group of believers in the territory. When Oda Nobupo arrived at Mie Port, some of the believers who contacted him saw the flag of the Oda family and knew that the situation was not good, so they immediately organized more than 100 people to go to Saiyoji Temple to protect them. They hijacked Suifeng, who was the abbot, and guarded the liaison to occupy the root hall. Several families of believers who were taken in by Caicai also followed them, and they also collected a lot of water and food from the temple.

In this way, even the straight tiger has no way. Whether it was her, the people in the family, or even Caicai, it was impossible for her to lead the army into the Bodhi Temple, let alone attack the root hall. In desperation, she had no choice but to call Watanabe Massaji, who was patrolling Ise Bay, and asked him to take advantage of the friendship he usually had with the Shima Naval Army, and ask Kuki Yoshitaka to send someone familiar with the waterway to send him into Kumano, and find Antaku Nobuyasu, who was in charge of the Kumano Naval Army, to send him to the main castle of Susu......" The details are like this. Finally, Masaji Watanabe said.

"Thank you for your hard work." I nodded and sighed.

It can be said that no one thought of it when things developed like this, and it is not Nana's fault. Placing these people in their own Bodhi Temple is not only a kind of protection, but also a kind of imprisonment, and perhaps Sui Feng also thinks in this way, because the Bodhi Temple is generally only visited by people from their own family, or to entertain very important guests or allied envoys. However, who knew that one of these families had a contact with the Sect? Will he take advantage of the small opportunity to deliberately win over the believers in the collar?

"Nana is so careless!" Xiao Xia commented.

I glanced at her, doubting that she could understand the seriousness of this matter, but it was rare to have the opportunity to complain about Caicai, so I said that.

"My lord, my majesty wants to intercede for Mrs. Shigu, but Madam really didn't mean it." Watanabe Masacji suddenly knelt on the ground, "Actually, His Majesty was originally a follower of the Shingon Sect, and he only changed to the Shingon Sect this year, so he can understand Lady Ishitani's thoughts!" ”

"There are quite a few people in the territory who believe in the Ancestral Sect, right? Are there many converts like you? I asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty heard that the whole of Northern Ise was originally Nagashima's sphere of influence...... After the incident on Long Island last year, almost all the people in the family who believed in the traditional sect have been converted, and many of them have followed the advice of their wife. But there are still many believers among the people! Watanabe replied.

"Is that so...... You go down first! I commanded.

……，…… After two days of thinking, when I arrived in Kumano, I had a rough idea of what to do.

Nana's reception of the followers of the Honda sect was a routine visit to Bodhi Temple in late May. It's now June 17, and it's been more than ten days since Oda Nobubao came to Mie Castle, and Nobunaga must have gotten the news. At this time, I have to be clear about my position.

So how do you express it?

The most striking thing is naturally to break away from the cabbage, or to order the cabbage to become a monk. However, the status of Nana as the main room of the family and Keijiro as the concubine of the family has been deeply rooted, and in my absence, the mother and son were the objects of the retainers' allegiance, and she has always been dignified and demure, there is nothing immoral, and she is quite assertive in case of trouble, and she is deeply respected by the retainers.

Not only that, but her reputation among the people is also very good, and the believers in the collar have not risen, in addition to the stability of life, heavy governance and effective control of the straight tiger, the popularity of Caicai is also a very important factor. At this juncture, even if I can be ruthless, regardless of more than ten years of feelings, abandon such a virtuous helper, not to mention the noise in the family, there must be some turmoil in the collar.

So I'm going to do another shocking thing: set fire to my own Bodhi Temple!

The so-called Bodhi Temple is a temple dedicated to the relics of the ancestors and the heroic souls of the ancestors, and its status is equivalent to the ancestral tomb and ancestral hall in ancient China. In this era, even the enemy does not dare to destroy the other party's Bodhi Temple casually, because that means not dying, and it also means tyranny and no way. Therefore, when Motoyama Maochen burned down Xiyang Temple, he immediately caused the Kira Domain to be centrifuged, and he was soon forced to return to his old collar.

It is true that I have many ways to force out the followers of the Zong Sect who are guarding the root hall, and as the head of the family, I can also lead the army to attack. However, that is not resolute enough, not clear enough, and far less effective than setting fire to one's own Bodhi Temple.

In this way, Nobunaga has nothing to say! I won't be pursuing Nana, right?

You see, in order to force out the main culprits of the sect, I even burned down my own Bodhi Temple! Is it sad enough? Resolute enough? Is there a second one? Is there wood?

Anyway, I'm not the real Kira Keijiro, nor am I the real person, so I don't have to have any psychological burden to do such a thing. It's a big deal to rebuild one later, or even build better, the money aspect is not a problem.

With this in mind, as soon as I returned to Mie Castle, I comforted Nana a little and quickly set about acting.

Sure enough, when they heard my order outside Xiyang Temple, both the retainers and the soldiers were almost stunned.

"Your Highness Mie! It doesn't have to be that way! Seeing that I was so resolute, even Oda Nobubo, who was stationed in Mie Castle and was in charge of follow-up matters, couldn't bear to dissuade him.

"Tanaka-sama, you don't need to dissuade," I said with a look of regret on my face, "During this time, I really want to thank His Highness Envelope for his generosity to my family...... But it would be a remiss on my part to have such a thing happen. Whether it is to the main hall or to His Royal Highness the letter packet, you have to give an explanation! ”

After saying these words, I yelled at the soldiers: "What are you still stunned to do!" Do it! ”

"Lord...... From...... Where to burn from? Fujido Takato, the brother of Fujido Takato, who led the army, asked with a little stammering. The fire had not yet burned, and beads of sweat were already forming on his head.

"From the mountain gate, the front hall, the main hall, the sacrificial hall, the guest hall, and the root hall are burned all the way!" I commanded aloud.

“…… Be! "Fujido Takayoshi finally received the order. So, the soldiers immediately began to move, collected a lot of firewood, grass and wood nearby, and piled it up in front of the mountain gate.

With an order, the firewood and grass were ignited, and the flames quickly rose, and soon engulfed the mountain gate with a delicate triangle in the imitation of Tang style. Then there is the front hall, which takes more time this time, but the flames are also greater, and they spread to the side halls and side halls on both sides.

"My lord! It really doesn't have to be like this, if you want to force out those who are stubborn, just burn the root hall! Maeda Gento, who is the temple shrine, said.

"There's no way around it......" I shook my head.

"Who said that they were going to burn down the root hall!" An angry voice came from the periphery.

It's the Treasure Heart Temple...... I took Konatsu and Maeda Genyi to greet me.

"Mother." I called.

"Who said that?" Baoxinyuan pushed away Ah Ming, who was supporting, "If Ah Hagi hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known to burn Bodhi Temple!" …… Who said that they were going to burn down the root hall? ”

Maeda kept his head down, not daring to answer.

"Mother, it was my idea," I explained, "or I wouldn't have been able to force the prisoners out ......"

"Your idea?" Baoxinyuan looked at me in surprise, and then became even more angry, "It's really my good son...... You're making me die without peace! Xiao Xia, don't you know how to dissuade you? ”

This is true, and when she dies, she will definitely be buried in Bodhi Temple and then enshrined in Gentodo. With her now approaching the age of fifty, she naturally thinks more about what is behind her.

"Yes. It's all Natsu's fault. Xiao Xia bowed her head and said.

I shook my head: "Mother, there is no way to do this, otherwise I will not be able to explain to the main family...... I'll build a better one afterwards. ”

"You...... Alas! Bao Xinyuan stomped his feet, sighed, and gave up his intention to stop it, "I know you won't act recklessly...... But how did it get to this point? ”

Xiao Xia opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but finally she didn't say anything.

“…… Let's just burn the root hall! "In order to take care of the mood of Baoshin-in, I gave up my plan to burn down the entire Bodhi Temple.

"Yes." Maeda Genyi couldn't stand the mournful expression of Baoxinyuan, and took the initiative to leave to convey the order.

"Natsu-chan, you're with your mother," I commanded, nodding to Hoshin-in Temple, and leading the people to Gendo, ready to catch those who were about to escape from the fire.

Unexpectedly, half of the ignition materials were piled up on both sides, and the door of the root hall in the middle opened, and several people walked out of the door holding bloody heads high.

"Don't burn! We surrender! They shouted.

"This should have been done a long time ago! A bunch of bastards! Fujido Gao scolded and drew his knife with a sheath at the two people led by him.

"High punishment, stop!" I stopped, looking at Hyotaro Ashina at the end of the line, "Master, what's going on?" ”

"It was they who killed each other," said Hyotaro Ashina, or the monk with the wind, clasping his hands together, "and the poor monk dared to make a promise on behalf of His Highness, that he would only kill the leader and spare the lives of the rebels." ”

"That's how it should be, the master handled it very well," I nodded, "although it's a pity that the master is dead......

"The main culprit is here. The poor monk protected him so that His Highness could give an explanation," Ashina Hyotaro stepped aside, revealing a middle-aged man with a thin appearance and trembling, "The poor monk is really ashamed that such a thing happened!" Fortunately, the hall is unharmed, otherwise the poor monk really can't face His Highness! ”

"Master, you said that you promised to spare my life! You can't break your promise! The middle-aged man shouted miserably. He understood what it meant to "give something to him" and what he would be treated if he fell into Nobunaga's hands.

With Nobunaga's hatred for the Ichimune, death is light!

"Amitabha!" He pronounced a Buddha horn with the wind, and his face was solemn, "Of course, the poor monk will not lose his trust." However, what the poor monk promised was to spare the lives of those who obeyed and rebelled, but you are the main culprit! ”

“…… You cunning bald ass! The middle-aged man understood that there was no more sparing, so he simply scolded.

I looked at him in disgust and shouted to the crowd, "Take him down!" The rest were expelled from the collar after a month's imprisonment! ”

……，…… Two days later, I immediately rushed to Kanie Castle with this guy named Daisuke and handed him over to Oda Noburo.

"I've heard about Xiyang Temple. I'm really sorry! Oda Nobubo said with a little guilt.

"This has nothing to do with His Highness Envelope!" I behaved very generously, "If something like this happens, in front of the lord, I should have something to explain." ”

"Brother must be able to understand His Highness Xuanjing's determination." He reassured.

"If His Highness allows it, I would like to escort the prisoners to Gifu together, is this okay?"

"Of course, it would be best to have His Royal Highness Xuanjing escort with him." Oda Shinbuchi readily agreed to my request.

When we arrived in Gifu, Oda Nobubo and I handed over the prisoners and the case files to the Inquiry Office, and went to the castle tower to meet Nobunaga. In front of Nobunaga, Oda Shinho reported the whole incident and emphasized that I did not hesitate to burn down my Bodhi Temple in order to arrest the criminals.

"It's been a lot of work. You go down first! I'll see you again in the afternoon. Nobunaga said simply.

"Yes. I went to visit my mother first. Oda Shinbuchi understood that Nobunaga had something to say to me, and he said goodbye to Nobunaga in good spirits.

"Xuanjing." Nobunaga called my name.

"Your Majesty is here." I politely answer.

"So, your Bodhi Temple was burned?" He asked, looking concerned.

"Yes. After burning the mountain gate, the front hall and the side hall, and just as the root hall was about to be burned, the rebel party was forced to come out and surrender. I said with a gloomy face.

"Very well, you come close." He nodded.

"Yes." I propped up the floor and moved some distance forward.

"Closer." He continued.

I had to move forward a little longer, almost in front of Nobunaga.

He suddenly got up quickly and slammed a punch on my head.

"You slippery guy! Why is it to avoid the important again! You can't just be direct! Simply a little bit! How about not dragging mud and water like that? He yelled at me, "What's the use of burning down the Bodhi Temple!" I know you're rich...... I want the surname of the rebel party! Not the burnt ruins! ”

"Yes. Excuse me! I had no choice but to calm down, and I secretly complained in my heart.

How did you forget who Nobunaga was? That's the person who grabbed incense ashes at his father's funeral and smashed the spiritual seat, and dared to burn Mt. Hiei!

For others, burning their own Bodhi Temple is definitely shocking and enough to express a resolute attitude, but for him, it is not enough to do so.

Fortunately, he only smashed it with his fists, unlike a certain monkey, which was always kicked over.

"So, do you know how to do it?" He asked.

"Yes. Your Majesty will strictly investigate in the territory and ensure that nothing like this will happen again! I bowed my head and replied.

He shook his head: "I'm still talking about this thing!" Do you think this matter is over now? ”

His Majesty has ordered the imprisonment of those who are disobedient...... "I feel a sigh in my heart, does he want me to dispose of the vegetables?" Hurriedly added, "Your Majesty will definitely make Caicai deeply reflect when he goes back!" ”

"I'm talking about your attitude! How many times do you have to say it before you understand? He actually sighed.

Not a dish? I was secretly relieved.

Also, after all, I am in charge of the family at home, and my attitude is the key. And after all, Caicai and I are married by him, he is Caicai's protector in the family, and when he goes to me several times, Caicai comes forward to receive him, and he will always take care of it a little.

“…… Looks like you can't figure it out. Seeing that I did not answer, he shook his head, got up, and took a sheathed sword from the knife holder behind him.

What is he going to do? I couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

Fortunately, he didn't make any unusual moves, just sat down again and placed the knife between the two of them.

"This is a famous knife with five carcass cuts, which I ordered someone to build a while ago...... Do you know the meaning of the five carcass? He asked.

"Your Majesty understands." I nodded.

The so-called "carcass cut" is a test knife method of hanging people side by side on a beam and then swinging a knife horizontally. Cutting off one person is a carcass cut, and two people are two carcass cuts...... Among the records that have been handed down to future generations, the highest record is the Seven Trunk Cut, which was set by the famous sword made by the knife master "Kanebo", and the bell is engraved on the body of the knife.

Since this method of knife testing was not carried out by anyone, and it was too barbaric, later knife masters replaced real people with reed mats. They layered the reed mats horizontally to a certain thickness, then attached the blade with a special scabbard and jumped from a high place to cut it for experimentation. The results of the experiment are still measured and called "carcass".

However, Nobunaga is definitely qualified to test the knife with a real person, and there are many backbones of the Ichizong clan captured in the note. And according to his surname, he is absolutely willing to take this way.

Being able to reach the level of five carcass cuts, this knife is indeed sharp enough, and if you cut a few famous people, it will definitely become a famous knife if it is kept by a certain general for ten or twenty years...... It's just that the thought that Nobunaga will try the knife with a real person seems to feel that the knife in front of me is exuding a thick bloody smell.

Nobunaga continued: "You didn't kill those rebels because your saber wasn't sharp enough. Can I think so? ”

I usually wear a famous knife Haiyue, how can it not be sharp enough? That's the weird thing...... But since Nobunaga said so, I could only bow my head respectfully in agreement.

"Then this five-carcass cutting knife will be given to you. Now you know how to do it! ”

“…… Your Majesty understands. I replied with a pale face. Obviously, Nobunaga wanted me to kill all of them, including the families who had previously been allowed to take refuge, including the women and children in those families.

"Then you go back!" Nobunaga handed me the knife and gave the order to evict the guest.

"Dare to ask the lord, what is the name of this knife?" I took the knife with both hands and asked reluctantly.

Nobunaga waved his hand: "You know it's called 'Gokuki'...... Don't insult the name! ”

"Yes." I had no choice but to answer. Seriously, I don't really like the name.

"If you can't do it, then cut off your own neck!" Nobunaga said with a tiger face.

(To be continued)