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Celebrating May 17, 6 -
Rushui Kuroda, who had summed up the story to Maida's parents and children at Kodoyama, saying, "Instead of taking his son's faith out of Kodoyama, take sides with Hideyoshi Toyotomi", went straight into Fushimi with his feet down the mountain.
It was to report to Jiayang Tokugawa about the forgiveness of the faiths, and Jiayang still had busy days, but he made time for the visit of Rushui to welcome him.
"Well, call me."
And when Jiayang urged the castle owner to stop near the water as he sat away, the water as he raised his face was next to Jiayang, and an old man looked at him. The old man's spine stretched and he felt elegant somewhere, and when he looked at him, he laughed nicely.
Its eyes are round and wide, and behind it, I feel the strength of the core that does not allow me to read it in depth, even if it is like water.
Like I remember seeing it somewhere... like I don't...
Rushui felt indescribable disgust and decided to ask about this old man before he got to the point.
"Ha... you don't look familiar, do you?
Rushui asked Jiayang for the presence of the old man.
Because when it comes to Jiayang, beside it was always decided whether Hondo was genuine or Hondo was genuine.
Jiayang answered in an unexpectedly mild tone as to whether he was in a good mood.
"Oh, this man is a resident of the North Court, in the Temple of Heaven and Sea."
Then the old man, called the heavenly sea, finally thanked Rushui with his spine stretched out.
"It is in the heavenly sea. I'll leave it with you later."
"This is, be polite. My name is Rushui Kuroda. Thank you for getting old."
"I've heard more rumors about Lord Kuroda than I used to.
Among other things, I can only say that China's great return is brilliant. "
"This is an embarrassment only to be praised by those on your side of the Imperial Palace"
Then something black glowed in Tianhai's eyes, so Rushui accidentally stretched his spine, which was round.
"No, I took it back from Prep Nakamatsu Castle to Yamasaki in just seven days, so I was surprised when I first heard it"
"At that time, I spared no time to continue marching while I slept."
"Heh heh... it fits me, 'everything was set up from the start,' I just think...
Well, now, that doesn't matter.
I apologize for taking the time out of your busy schedule about the awkward monk. "
Against Tianhai, who had an unspeakable, unpleasant grin, Rushui, as always, left a lump in his chest, turned to Jiayang.
Then Jiayang gave the reason for putting Tianhai aside.
"The great battle is over, and from now on, me and each great name, 'Humanity' will be important.
My decision is to keep an eye on the Temple of Heaven and Sea. "
"I see..."
What Jia Kang said seems most likely.
However, the fact that a monk is in a position to pinch his mouth in the creation of a homestead country can't help but catch on to Rushui.
Then it can be assumed that the former is a brilliant great name or warlord, who entered the Buddha Gate...
Because the water itself is like that, so to speak.
But if it were so, it would not be placed on the side of the household, unless it were so many.
And for the sake of monks, the language and the fact that the work is too sophisticated also catches on.
It's like dealing with a palace servant. You feel bad about the rooted samurai, Rushui.
Age looks above family health...
Who is this Heavenly Sea...
During such a tour, a tea bowl was placed in front of Rushui.
The contents are apparently hot water.
"Lord Rushui, you know what? Drinking water is good for your health."
Jiayang says as she narrows her eyes.
Rushui drank only one sip of the water.
"Uhm, yuzu"
The water was also served at Maida's mansion in Kudu Mountain, but it tasted as if it was because the water was different...
And here we finally moved on to the point.
"By the way, Lord Rushui. Did you serve in my name?
Jiayang's expression remains soft and unchanged, but only a little light can be seen in his eyes.
Rushui also placed a tea bowl and answered with a tight face.
"It was a heavy duty for me to serve in the name of the Imperial Palace, but I came to work safely."
"Hmm. What did the Safe House Guardian look like?
Did you regret not being able to leave, but only your son?
"No, I didn't put it in my mouth, but I was probably happy… even if it's a ghost, it doesn't seem to change the way my child is cute…"
"Well... well, if you were happy, that's fine.
Amnesty in honor of the man who broke Tokugawa twice.
It would be nice if you felt a little gratitude for this family... "
"Well... I don't know about that... ambitious to that point, I don't think I'd give up so easily"
"If there is still a gap, does Lord Rushui say he intends to poke at me?
In the inquiry, Rushui shook his head vertically.
Look at that. Jiayang, unfortunately, drops his shoulder.
Then Rushui laughed off such a family well-being.
"Kakaka! Your Imperial Highness is a bad person too!
You must have known from the beginning that you couldn't pull the fangs out of the safe house. "
"Ha... I don't know a hundred. I understood 99, but I expected the rest."
And when Jiayang pointed his resentful face at Rushui, Rushui said to peek into his face.
"But as for this pardon, it seems that this topic is already heavily covered among the great famous...
Even I rushed into the ambush and I heard the rumor. "
"Hmm... did it... and what does everyone say?
And, with a decent face, Jia Kang stumbled on Rushui, but Rushui saw it and sent a cold gaze to Jia Kang, "White".
Jiayang should also be aware of the cold of its gaze, but he is looking at Rushui without saying anything like that.
Rushui said to meet that expectation.
"It seems that Tokugawa Uchi also granted amnesty for Maida, who defeated Tokugawa twice, what a profound nostalgia… or the fact that he granted amnesty to Maida meant that Tokugawa Uchi was no longer afraid of Maida, i.e. that there was no longer a good fighter that Tokugawa Uchi was afraid of… etc.
Everyone seemed afraid of the human size of the inner house. "
Jiayang looks troubled by the words.
"Hmm... I didn't mean to... but rumors are scary... I'll walk alone"
"If someone doesn't send it in, there are no rumors..."
"Well... I want this family to tell me who started the rumor"
"So let's make a rumor that the Imperial Palace is still afraid of Maida?
And, Rushui remains a calm expression, cutting sharply into it, but the tone and expression of Jiayang remain completely unchanged.
"Yay! That's troublesome. There are good rumors running around the corner. Let me keep the foil on me."
At this time, Rushui had to feel the pressure that was going to crush him.
I just think everything is already going the way Jiayang thinks it is...
Even if you try one pardon, it's a tool to make him stronger. The gear of an era that has turned out no longer forcefully shall be completely firm in its movement and will not be easy to stop.
Rushui couldn't stop his tremors as he was about to turn his teeth to the twists of such a huge time.
But strangely, what's more exciting than fear is the nature of his birth.
Rushui told Jiayang, blushing his cheeks before realizing it himself.
"Yes, I did.
Now, let's go around like this every now and then so that the Safe House Guardian doesn't get unwanted in the future. "
I did not miss the fact that Jiayang's expression moved perfectly in the words of the water.
Has this gone too far... and Rushui regretted his bravery?
But Jiayang replied unexpectedly.
"Hmm. Nice to meet you. He held me down so that I would never draw a bow, Lord Rushui."
"It's my pleasure. Then it's time…"
And Rushui thought it was important to cut this place up immediately in order not to wear it out on his own. But Jia Kang stopped like that.
"Oh, wait, Lord Rushui.
I only need one favor. "
The word is heavier than it was earlier. Her face was unwittingly distorted by the breathlessness that tightened her body.
"Ha? Why should I?
"Lord Rushui... I would like to give you the principality and territory according to your work this time, how about it?
and Jiayang peered into Rushui's face.
At first glance, it simply sounds like "let them reward you," but I also knew that what this inquiry meant was something completely different, like Rushui.
It's
"Pledge allegiance to the Tokugawa family."
And he poked a sharp blade, just like he was threatening.
Rushui swallowed gokuri and spit, and he spoke only a little quicker,
"That's exactly what I've declined before.
I've already handed over all the territory to my son's chief executive. Therefore, in the future, I want to do what I want to do, not for anyone, but for Tahei Tenshita.
I would therefore like to dismiss the matter. "
"I don't know... that's a special victory."
"Well, then, it's in this."
"Well, let's see if we can get out."
"Well, did you"
"As a matter of fact, Tianhai just walked into this Fushimi... and I want to show you a little bit of the castle."
And when Jiayang stood up with Rushui, Tianhai beside him became it. I'm not so tall, but I still feel elegant in that position. I still couldn't wipe the discomfort I felt.
And I didn't notice because I sat there until earlier, but when I saw the beard, the water was a little shabby.
Orange markings.
"No way... Lord..."
And, unexpectedly, Rushui leaks startling words from her mouth.
Heavenly Sea, who heard that, turned slowly towards Rushui...
I laughed with a nibble.
"I wonder what happened?" Lord of the Army "?
"Bye, silly..."
A shock runs like being hit in the head with some big hammer.
Why this man...
They call it the "Master's Palace"...
No one but the Oda family or the Toyotomi family should know how to call it that.
The water desperately tried to erase one of the suspicions that came up, but whatever it did, it gave me a head.
Turning blue in his face, as he left among the castle owners, he ran into one young maid in the hallway.
I recognize that face, too, but soon I can't tell who it is.
Then Jiayang spoke to the samurai.
"This is a blessing. What are you doing in such a place?"
"Yes, if I could be of service to you from the inner house in your room, I would have waited here so that I could respond immediately to that."
Jia Kang's face dull in the words of the woman who was called "Blessed".
"That's a blessing. That's what I want men to learn."
"Heh heh, my husband picked me up where I was insulated.
If you don't do this much, you'll be punished. "
The edges... blessings... there is a sound of something fitting into the head of Rushui one by one.
Then the blessing, who turned his eyes to such water, called out.
"Oh... is this the famous Rushui Kuroda?
"High name is another terrible thing."
"Hehe, you still don't change where you're humbled, etc."
"Ha...? Would you have seen the Lord and his face...?
"Yes, just once. My husband… is different now… when I entered the new mansion according to Hideaki Kanagawa (Hideaki Koyagawa), I just wanted to say hello to the fold you came to the castle to celebrate…"
"Oh, my God... So, your Lord..."
That's all Rushui was about to say, and Blessings named himself.
"Yes, my name is Fuku Saito. Thank you for your continued support"
Fuku Saito...
Later they will say "Haruhi Bureau," which will wield its power from the back… but that is still a story ahead of us.
And Fuku Saito's father is a warlord named Rizo Saito, and he is well-known for his role as the chief minister of the famous Akechi Mitsuhide.
Its blessed eye moves to Heavenly Sea, where it smiles quietly instead of Jiayang.
And she said...
"It's a hiccup."
and…
Tianhai answered the greeting with a raised corner of her mouth.
"The Lord and I are supposed to meet for the first time..."
I have a face-to-face experience with the daughter of Akechi Kwang-soo's heavy minister, but this is the first time I have met her on this occasion...
When I thought about the meaning of the matter, the blood of the whole body of the water froze.
And...
We both stared at Rushui...
Bring a stingy, creepy smile...
There was something more and more black swirling in its eyes, distinctly different from the serenity of the past.
Tianhai said in a small voice toward the freezing water with her mouth open too much.
"Living long… that is the basis of everything.
If you rush too far ahead, nothing good will come of it. Lord Kuroda. "
This man... you were aware that your future was short and alive and in a hurry...
Rushui trembles on his knees in such fear that he is likely to sit on the spot.
And somehow, when he realized he could speak only his voice, he called desperately.
"Interior Hall!! This Temple of Heaven and Sea...!!
Then Jia Kang took control of it with his back turned.
"Doesn't it seem that drugs and poisons are the opposite... meaning that even if they are poisonous, depending on how you take them, they can also be drugs? Cure him, Lord Rushui."
Risan Saito, the father of Fuku Saito, together with Mitsuji Mitsuji, defeated Nobunaga Oda, who was closest to the heavens at Honnengji Temple in order to accomplish the ideals set forth by Mitsuji Akechi, but was then attacked and executed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi and his mentor, Takao Kuroda (about Rushui Kuroda), who set out Lord Nobunaga's condolences. Meanwhile, Mitsuhide, the master, allegedly lost his life in the mountains he fled into.
Rushui himself was present at the chief inspection, but I remember that the skin on his face was peeled off and he could not distinguish himself from anyone...
If that neck didn't belong to Kwong Soo... it was something that was still caught at the time.
And both Akechi Mitsuhide and Rizo Saito must have burned the flames of hatred to finish their lives against Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who plundered the ideal heaven set in their hands from the side, that's how Rushui thought.
But now… in the unlikely fact, Rushui was confused.
Tianhai came to his side like that and whispered in his right ear.
"I guess the chance for luck to open up has come around to me..."
And then Blessing whispers to his left ear.
"Say hello to Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi"
He called out to Rushui as Jiayang looked out of the hallway in the courtyard to push further into vain.
"The golden citrus blossoms will be around soon. In Ming, Kanagawa means' offspring prosperity '.
The golden citrus tree that I planted in Fushimi will bear its fruit around the year after tomorrow… I'm really excited. "
A warrior ran on the back of the water in the words.
Here we say, "the year after tomorrow" …
What do you mean "fruitful"...
It should also be noted that it is only in the year after the end of this year, the year of Keio 8 (1603), that in historical fact, Tokugawa Jiayang will be appointed General Tsukiya, who will also hold a nominal hegemony and open the Shogun of Edo.
Rushui would have denied it if he had foreseen it in those words until then, but he could have felt the determination to move the times forward greatly.
And a tree called Golden Citrus...
Lord Nobunaga Oda once called Hikaru Akechi "Kinka-head", is that a coincidence...
At the end of the day Jia Hang said toward Rushui, who had even suffered from standing.
"This evening, from my side, we are going to give a little hospitality to the Temple of Heaven and Sea.
If Lord Rushui is present, his seat will be busy. How about that?
Besides, Tianhai made her voice fall off and said:
"Just nineteen years ago, I was on the side of being a guest, but the world is strange."
Nineteen years ago...
Tenjong 10 (1582) May 17…
Akechi Kwang-soo once welcomed Tokugawa Jiayang at Antu Castle.
But it was precisely on that day that he touched on Nobunaga Oda's inquiry and was removed from his role...
Is this another coincidence...
When Rushui remembered his eyesight and severe headache, he refused to do so and quickly left his ambush.
And he quickened his legs with a grievous determination in his heart that he must hurry more.