Chapter 178

Chapter 178

Chapter 178

After all, Ukita Hideyoshi’s family still didn’t wait for Hashiba Hidecho to come out, probably because of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s departure, Hashiba Hideyoshi specially stayed with Hashiba Hideyoshi to discuss related matters. he.

Hideyoshi Hashiba’s base city is in Kitanosho, Echizen, but his mother temporarily lived in Sakamoto with Hideyoshi, and his daughter was handed over to his wife and mother to live in Sakamoto. Hideyoshi specially built it in the Honmaru of Sakamoto Castle. They took Nishimaru to live in.

This can be regarded as the only one among the retainers. Even the Hide family can only live in the mansion in Kyoto, and walk 2 hours to Sakamoto every morning to visit Hashiba Hideyoshi.

Why not buy a mansion in Sakamoto?Because Sakamoto is only Hideyoshi's temporary residence, everyone in the world knows that he will move to Osaka soon, and most of Sakamoto's castle towns are temporary residences for Banners to live in.

As the most valued relative of the Yuchai family, the Xiu family has always been valued by the two brothers, so they quickly brought the Xiu family in after receiving the notification.When Xiu's family visited, he was watching a globe with his daughter Ju Ji.

This is the first time that the Xiu family has seen Ju Ji in two years. At this moment, the 2-year-old Ju Ji already has the appearance and demeanor of a Princess Ji. Seeing the arrival of the Xiu family, she hurriedly bid farewell to her father to avoid misunderstanding. It's not the little sister who ran after Xiujia's ass when Xiujia was a hostage.

Maybe it's because they haven't seen each other for many years, Xiujia's gaze never left Juji's body since entering the room, even though she had disappeared from sight, Xiujia still looked in the direction she left.

Xiujia is not an idiot or a pervert, Xiujia is really thinking about the future of himself and Ju Ji, after all, this will be the woman who will accompany him for the rest of his life.

Now she is obviously just a child, even when Guan Yuan was in her flowery grade.

Unlike Hao Ji, Ju Ji, who has no family to rely on, is a person who has no way out just like herself, and she and she will bet everything to fight for a future for themselves.

But Xiujia's actions had a different meaning in the eyes of Xiuchang. He coughed twice and pulled Xiujia back to reality, saying, "Brother already told me about that."

"Ah? That matter?" Xiujia's expression had just returned to reality, and he didn't keep up with Xiuchang's train of thought, so he asked.

"The matter between you and Juji." Xiuchang pretended to be angry and said, "Are you paying attention to it?"

"Oh, that's it." When it came to the matter of men and women, Xiujia became submissive and shy again.

"I know you like Xiaoju very much, but you must also pay attention to the influence. She is still a 9-year-old child. In short, I will not agree to get married before she is 15 years old." Xiu Chang said righteously.

This is actually consistent with Xiujia's thinking. Although it was normal for girls to marry at the age of 13 during the Warring States Period in Japan, girls had not grown up physically at this time, and childbearing was a burden for them.

What's more important is that Xiujia doesn't have the abnormal attributes of Lolicon. If possible, he would rather wait until the girl is 18 years old before having a relationship, but it may be difficult for him to realize this.

The reason is very simple. The descendants of Yuxi's family are thin. If Ju Ji really waits until she is 18 and she is 22, it will be 1595. Even if she is not in a hurry, the retainers in her family will probably go crazy. Very unfavorable.

"Yes, everything depends on uncle."

"Don't be too happy too early. Whether you can marry Juji depends entirely on your performance in the War of the Four Kingdoms. I will not let my daughter marry a mediocre person."

Xiuchang's behavior at the moment is very much like the role of a loving old father who wants to entrust his daughter to his life. It seems to be a stern warning to Xiujia, but it is actually caring for him. How can our Hashiba Hidejia be a mediocrity? Woolen cloth.

After talking about his daughter, Xiuchang remembered the business, so he asked, "What's the matter with your visit today?"

After finishing speaking, he specially ordered someone to bring a pot of hot water, and Xiu Zhang personally made tea for Xiu's family to taste, and the two talked while drinking.

"But ask the four countries to evaluate the strategy." Xiujia saluted Xiuchang very formally. This is the etiquette when disciples ask their masters for advice. Xiujia saluted Xiuchang so formally. Of course, Xiuchang must respond carefully.

It’s just that Xiu Zhang was still a little puzzled, and asked Xiu’s family, “Si Guo’s assessment strategy, haven’t you already submitted it to your brother and got his approval? The general strategy is like this. You can adjust the details as soon as you arrive in Shi Guo. What’s the problem?”

"I came here this time to ask about the disposal of the daimyos of the Four Kingdoms and the rewards of meritorious officials. Although my father said that I can deal with the affairs of the four kingdoms by myself, there are still many questions that I would like to ask my uncle."

Hearing what Hideyoshi said, Xiuchang finally understood the purpose of Hideyoshi. It turned out that the child was worried about how to deal with the "degree" Hideyoshi said to him, so he said to him, "But it's okay to say."

Seeing Xiuchang's promise, Xiujia finally felt relieved to drag out all the doubts in his heart

"First, what should we do if Changzong's family surrendered before logging in, surrendered during the crusade, or surrendered when the city was besieged?"

"Secondly, I will directly evaluate the rewards for those who have made great contributions to the recruiting daimyo, or it will be decided by Shang Chen's father."

"Thirdly, how should I judge his achievements as the Mori family's Kobayakawa Nakamiyasuke of the Allied Forces?"

"Fourth, how much knowledge and practice should be bestowed after the three good families are restored to the country, and where is the best choice."

"Fifth, what should the Kono family, the Xiyuanji family, and the Yiyi family do with it?"

Xiuchang carefully wrote down the questions of the Xiu family one by one, and after reviewing them, he explained them to the Xiu family one by one.

What Xiujia didn't expect was that for his first question, Xiuchang would scold him head and face, which is a rare performance for this elegant gentleman.

"You have been through battles for a long time, and you still want to ask me the first question? Why haven't you seen you so timid before? This time, my brother handed over all the problems of the four countries to you, which is also a test for you. I didn't expect you to even the last I am very disappointed that the simple placement of enemy generals cannot be dealt with.”

Of course the Xiu family has been through battles for a long time, and they have never been lenient in dealing with the enemy. If they can be changed, they will be changed, and if they cannot be changed, they will be desperately weakened.

But the previous opponent was only a small daimyo with tens of thousands of stones, and the Xiu family had no pressure to use their swords. Now they have to face a daimyo with close to a million stones.

Coupled with the fact that the descendants of Changzong and our family are prosperous and the relationship is intertwined, a little carelessness in handling will easily cause the lord who has surrendered to rebel again, and eventually fall into the vast ocean of the people's war. How can this not be the case? .

According to the general rules of the Warring States Period in Japan, most of the daimyo before entering the country will be given skills and security arrangements. The purpose is to keep these territories free from military chaos and quickly become their own help.

For families who resisted in the early stage but were unable to defeat and surrender later, they will generally be dealt with to a certain extent, and after reducing some knowledge and actions, they will be given skills to protect them, just like Hideyoshi's treatment of Tokugawa Ieyasu before.

And if you resist and disrespect, and surrender after surrounding the main city, you will naturally not be able to escape the loss of ability and the ending of the family's exile. From this point of view, Saito Tatsuko and Hojo Usho are representatives.

In the Warring States Period of Japan, there were very few cases where the opponent's daimyo would be wiped out. Even after the city was broken, most of these daimyos would end up in exile.

Hideyoshi knew these rules, of course, but he still couldn't handle it. After all, for Hideyoshi, how could he tolerate the existence of another million stone daimyo from Shikoku across the Three Kingdoms.

Therefore, even if Changzong's family sends someone to ask for surrender now, they will probably be left alone until they are taught a lesson and then the seal is reduced.

If Nagamune's family chooses to resist, then Hashiba Hideyoshi may be tougher in dealing with them, but it may not be completely reduced.The extent to which the Jongjongga clan will be reduced is a question worthy of attention.

So Xiujia tentatively asked, "How about Tosa Ikkuni?"

Xiujia's question here is naturally the solution to the first two situations. If it is the third one, the city will be surrounded, and even the Xiujia can't make them become independent daimyos.

This plan of the Hide family is precisely the final decision of Hashiba Hidecho to deal with the Nagamune family in history.

Historically, in the face of the menacing Hideyoshi Hashiba, Nagamune accepted Gu Zhongcheng's suggestion to him, "It is better to get Tosa and one country and protect the Nagamune family than to destroy the family."

You must know that at that time, Nagamune's family was retreating across the board in Awa and Sanuki, and the battle between Iyo and Mori's family was comparable. If it weren't for Hashiba Hidecho's persuasion, Hideyoshi would never have agreed to such a condition.

Xiujia originally thought that Xiuchang would agree to this proposal, but what was beyond Xiujia's expectation was that Xiuchang was noncommittal to Xiujia's proposal, and gave a frustrating answer, "If Changzong, my family is worthy of Tosa One country, then give him Tosa one country."

What does it mean?Both brothers are guessing riddles?When did Hide-chan Hashiba start to line up with his elder brother?

Although Hideka didn't get the answer Hideka wanted, Hideka knew that this was Hashiba Hidecho's attitude, and he could only digest it by himself if he had any questions, so he stopped entangled and asked the next question.

For the second question, Xiuchang gave the Xiu family a very clear answer, "All the generals are the retainers of the Hashiba family, even you. You are just the general of the Four Kingdoms Army, not the head of the Hashiba family. Position, rewards and suggestions are all within your scope of authority, but the final decision should be handed over to your elder brother for decision."

This answer was within Hideka's expectations, but there was no legion commander who had ever commanded the Hashiba clan's daimyo before, so it was a procedural question.

After talking about this question, on the question of Kobayakawa Takakage, Hashiba Hidecho's answer is worth pondering: "The situation in the four countries will not be corrupted to the end, thanks to the work of Kobayakawa Daisuke, you should specially mark His merits are up to the elder brother to decide."

You must know that Takakage Kobayakawa is still a retainer of the Mori family at this time, and this time he was invited by Hideyoshi to join the war as an allied force to delay the offensive of the Namune family.

It's just that in the face of the young Chosogabu Moto and his son, Kobayakawa Takakage, who has been half buried in the ground, is obviously struggling to deal with it. You must know that at this moment, he does not have the help of the Maori duo, and he is completely supporting Iyo alone.

According to the rules, the allied army will generally not give actual land rewards, but will only give a certain amount of money rewards on the basis of reimbursement of military power and food. After all, you have no affiliation with him, and his master is not you, so it is natural to reward His lord will give the land Zhixing.

Who knows that Hideyoshi actually wants the Hide family to record Kobayakawa Takakage's credit in advance at this moment, and report it to Hashiba Hideyoshi for a reward. Perhaps from a very early age, Hideyoshi has planned to split the Mori family, and split them separately to bestow certain knowledge, as his subordinates The existence of an independent daimyo.

In fact, Hideka should not have asked this question, but in Hideka’s memory, Hideyoshi granted Kobayakawa Takakage Iyo a territory of 35 koku in history, and officially became independent from the Mori family as his own subordinate daimyo. In order to determine whether Hideyoshi's attitude is consistent with history, there is no particular change in Hideyoshi's mentality.

But in Xiuchang's eyes, Xiujia's unchanged expression was the biggest change. He asked tentatively, "Have you expected it?"

Obviously, he was asking whether Hideya had anticipated Hideyoshi's attitude towards the Mori family and the Kobayakawa family.

Xiujia heard Xiuchang asking himself this question, thinking about how to answer this question, and finally he chose to answer it honestly.

"I guessed the part, so it's a good thing. After all, the Mori family is too big. The Hashiba family doesn't need such a big name. If there is a chance, it is indeed a good decision to divide them peacefully. It is a bit similar to the Han Dynasty in the history of the Ming Dynasty. Tweet order."

"Tweet order?" Xiuchang asked curiously. When Xiuchang asked about the situation of the tweet order, Xiujia could only explain the purpose and impact of this policy to him for a while.

After hearing this, Xiuchang said, "As you said, although the methods are different, the purpose is the same."

After speaking, he raised his head and looked at the Xiu family opposite, perhaps because he was worried about him, he opened his mouth to remonstrate, "Don't worry, brother has talked with me, your family and I will not separate within three generations, as for the future , will naturally be handed over to future generations for disposal.”

Unexpectedly, the Xiu family smiled and said to him, "I know that only strong stems and weak branches can make the Yuchai family go further. Everything that my family has now is all thanks to the protection of my father. If my father needs it, there are many retainers in my family." The number of knowledge and behavior has exceeded the limit of Wanshi's daimyo, and my father can split it up as needed."

Hideka's words were originally based on retreat, and what Hashiba Hidechang heard was that Hideka was a child who wholeheartedly cared for Hashiba's family. He seemed to pat Hideka and said, "What a good boy." The corner of his eyes even A trail of tears was left behind, "I really wronged you."

After the two were emotional for a while, the topic finally got back on track, and Xiuchang finally revealed his decision on how to deal with Miyoshi's family, "Shihe Depository has 1 shi from you, right?"

"Indeed." Xiujia affirmed this answer, and Xiujia was not curious why Xiuchang would know. One day has passed, and Hashiba Hideyoshi and his brothers must have done their homework and sent someone to investigate Shihe Depository. Case.

"The descendants of the Miyoshi and Sanyo have about 3 koku of Zhixing in Setjin and Hanoi. The elder brother means that they will be given a territory of 5 to 6 koku with the Awa country Miyoshi, Mima, Awa, and Mazhi as the core. Restore the family name of the Miyoshi family."

After hearing the calculation, the Xiu family said, "The number of knowledge and actions is about the same. This is the center of the four countries. Could it be that Father means to use Miyoshi's family as a wedge to get stuck at the throat of the four countries?"

Xiujia's guess was approved by Xiuchang, he nodded and said, "That's exactly what he meant. The Miyoshi family is quite prestigious in the four countries, and they have enmity with Changzong's family. moment."

"As for the fifth point, it is up to you to decide how to deal with the Kono family, the Xiyuanji family, and Yiyi Jiagai. What my brother means is that the public servant should behave like a public servant."

Gongqing must look like a Gongqing. The Xiyuansi and Yiyi families are talking about. The two families were originally from the Tsinghua family. They were originally the clan, but they escaped from Kyoto after the Yingren Rebellion.

Later, the emperor ruled that they would stay in Kyoto to separate the family and become the new clan. Although they lost their status as the clan, they lived in the countryside much better than their relatives in Kyoto.

Now Hideyoshi's meaning is very clear. The names of the Xiyuanji family and the Yiyi family are no longer revived. It is enough to give a few Zhuangzi and Baishi's grace and nourishment. Their territory was also taken away by the Changzong family. Go, daimyo who can't guard their family still expect other family to revive them for them?

But the Kono family are not the descendants of Gongqing, they are the descendants of the Ochi family, the king of the ancient Seto Inland Sea, and they are the descendants of the ethnic group who came from the Korean Peninsula like the Uki family.

Now after a hundred generations of reproduction, it has completely become a samurai family. Xiuchang's meaning is very clear, to deal with the public servants according to the public officials' rules, and to deal with the samurai family according to the public officials' rules.

(End of this chapter)