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- That mouth, don't be too humble, but don't be too arrogant.

Those eyes, don't be too strong, but don't be too weak.

The emotion should not be too thick, but too thin.

Medium at any time… it is important to behave in such a way that both enemies and allies can see you.

And... in this place, give me a belly...

Since he was a little girl, Masada Komura has been asked that way about his diplomatic interests by his father, Changyuki Maida, who has crossed over with numerous Otames.

Rather than being "taught," it seems that Chang Xiao herself always told herself whenever she left for the diplomatic arena.

But Yukimura cemented her determination to "protect Maida" her father, and whenever she saw that back crossing with her mighty opponent, she engraved the word into her chest as if it were a kind of habit.

And now, for him, it's arguably the first time, the greatest part of diplomacy has come around. Of course, it is not done by him as the owner of the house, so the implications and weight felt on his back must be very different from the many that my father Chang Xiao has stepped on.

Still, for him, he spoke to Tokugawa Jiayang with strong determination to help Hideyoshi Toyotomi, the master in front of him.

"Ha...? The Lord..."

And, looking at Happy Village's face, Jiayang frowns wonderfully.

"Maida Sagamensa Nobuyoshi... now my name is Yukimura Maida"

Then from behind Jia Kang, Honta Masayoshi whispered in his ear.

"I have it in the second son of Yasuo Maida. With your forgiveness last year, Hideyoshi is now taking care of herself..."

"Oh my... the barista..."

Jiayang's frown wrinkles change from "wonder" to "surprise".

"What does that left-handed monk look like to me?

Happy Village said in a calm, relaxed tone as usual.

"We are here today to greet you in the New Year's Eve. Therefore, such a story is another occasion…"

I tried to stay away from Kyushu in the dark. But Jia Kang's room remains the same at all.

"Ha ha! Yes, you did! Oh, a thousand!

My uncles need to talk a little bit about your work, so go over there. I'll play face-to-face next time. "

"Ha!! Dear Uncle!

And Chihime, who has no reason to know, such as Hideyoshi's anguish, replies with a cheerful voice and leaves the room intact. Jiayang, who had a smile on her granddaughter like that, tightened her expression with her exit, corrected the posture that had collapsed.

"Are you sure about this? Lord Left Guardmen.

Both Hideyoshi and I are busy with each other. If so, I would definitely ask Hideyoshi for this meeting.

That is, please forgive Kyushu's conquest only if it is unavoidable.

Regardless, I want to avoid fighting as much as possible.

However, it seems that Tachibana and Shimazu and others will be ready to rebel steadily in the land... "

In my place, Yukimura returns words to Jiayang. Only calmly...

"Was it... but Hideyoshi and I did it here, and since there is only Lord Kirikitori, the request from Lord Tokugawa is in the castle under the inquisition of the housekeepers..."

Jia Kang drank to such a happy village, willow-like attitude of reciprocation.

"Then it's too late!!

It reaches every corner of the wide room and, despite sitting in the corner of the room, unintentionally hips out, even though it reaches every corner of the room, trembling high ceilings. Not so long ago, it was an overwhelmingly intimidating voice.

However, he was Yukimura, who had received the voice of his family wellbeing up close and was furthermore directly in front of him with his sharp eyes, but without changing his expression at all, returned his words in a serene tone.

"What do you mean, it's late?

Jia Kang's eyes narrow due to the state of the village, which was too calm and paid for. And without taking his eyes off such a happy village, he ordered Honta purity behind him.

"Genuine… example objects to Hideyoshi"

"Ha."

And, purity was a smooth move, putting out a single book from the nostalgia.

"Dear Hideyoshi. May I explain what the contents of this book are rather than Honta Genuine?"

"Uhm... I'll take care of it"

"Well, let me explain it to you."

and kept his thin eyes even thinner and flowing.

"This book is from Daihachi Okamoto, the minister it is. Daihachi is responsible for exploring and reporting on the situation of the Others in Kyushu.

According to the book, Yoshio Otomo and Somo Tachibana of Toyoko reconciled.

In addition, Somo Tachibana brokered the meeting, and Yoshiku Shimazu and Yoshio Otomo held talks. The contents are unknown, but since then, writings have been sent by Yoshito Otomo to the Otomoji Temple High House, Arima Haruhin, Osamura Hideaki, etc. in Kyushu, and others who have received them since ancient times. "

Its genuine report was the first ear for Hideyoshi and Yukimura.

And purity, I took another letter out of my nostalgia.

"This is one of them. It is received from Lord Matsuura Shinobu of Hirado.

Its contents are: 'Kyushu was originally the land we defended. From now on, we will work hand in hand together, and if we have external enemies, we will defeat them together'. "

"What!!?

Unexpectedly an exclamation rose from Hideyoshi Toyotomi's mouth.

Because it was a fact that had not been communicated at all to future generations, such as this kind of book or the connection behind it.

That should be it, too, and in the first place, in historical fact, at this time, Yoshio Otomo does not have that possession in Kyushu.

What led him to gain possession in a different way from the historical facts, was prompted by Hideyoshi Toyotomi sending him a letter before the Battle of Sekigahara.

In other words, Hideyoshi Toyotomi's actions gave history a small flavor, and when did it turn into a large 'black spark'?

And in this Kyushu, the possession of all the great famous men who have protected the region since ancient times is small. That is as it were in history. It should be noted that with more than 100,000 stones, there were only "newcomers", so to speak, such as Nagata Kuroda, Tadahiro Hoshikawa, Kiyoshi Kato and Yoshimasa Tanaka.

Dare I say that Ryuji Temple Takaya was more than a hundred thousand stone daimyo, but the fact of the matter is that Naomi Hot Island, who is complimented by the Tokugawa family, holds the real power of the house, so Takama could be described as just a "decorative" daimyo. Even though he was unhappy about it, he couldn't do anything.

Otomo Yoshio accurately applied those distortions.

After approaching Tachibana and Shimazu, who had not yet succumbed to Tokugawa, he began to call for ties with the Daimyo, who had appeased Kyushu's old rule. In other words, it united with Tachibana and Shimazu, who set up the anti-Tokugawa River, against Kyushu Daimyo, who saw the "newcomers" who were complacent to Tokugawa Jiayang, trying to make them vow to fight together if anything happened.

Assuming the result is to drive away the "newcomers" from Kyushu, their receipt will be greater and they will retain their face as those who have protected Kyushu for a long time...

It was easy to imagine that they were using that as bait.

And it was simpler for those in the Ryuji Temple High House, aimed at tearing apart the company with Naomi Hot Island. More importantly, it would be aimed at Naomi's leg loss. If Naomi loses her legs and Takamiya moves like Otomo did, the three houses that once swept Kyushu, Otomo, Shimazu and Ryuzoji, join hands and strip Tokugawa of their fangs.

When this happens, it is clear that the Tokugawa family will require considerable hardship to stabilize Kyushu.

It is also more obvious than to see fire that, if such a situation were to occur, a similar movement would erupt in other parts of the country… that is, a rebellion by the great names who raised the anti-Tokugawa.

Of course it is true that some Daimyo doesn't make this move any better, and Matsuura Zhenxin earlier is one of them.

He received the writ of Yoshio Otomo, and when he saw it in it, through Daihachi Okamoto, he delivered it purely to Jia Kang to inform him of Kyushu's pressing situation.

And knowing this situation, it was easy to understand that it was "no wait" with Yukimura and Hideo.

However, in contrast to Hideyoshi, who thinks with a difficult face, Happy Village has the same serene face.

It seemed as if, even in a hot fire, he had a cool look on his face, and something had sprung up in Jiayang's mind.

- This guy... is he just blunt, or is he just oblivious to the public... or...

And, in my heart, the way I think about Happy Village changes seven ways. In any case, the feeling of grasping the clouds speeded up the palpitations of Jiayang.

- When might it turn out...

Thinking of it that way, words were uttered by its fortunate village.

"You're in a situation where it's not weird when or what happens.

Master Hideyoshi, there's only one thing I have to decide when this happens. "

"Hmm... what is it?

To Hideyoshi's inquiry, Yukimura said, staring straight at Jiayang's face.

"Kyushu is responsible for the following roles"

"Kyushu Takeshi..."

"Yes, the other day, unfortunately, Naoto Iui, who was responsible for coordinating with each of Kyushu's great names and Lord Tokugawa, died.

Afterwards, we have yet to determine its usefulness. "

Jiayang returns the statement of Yukimura.

"Ha ha! You knew this was embarrassing.

The next case in Kyushu is Tokugawa's top priority, so don't worry. "

"With all due respect, Lord Tokugawa. I can't imagine that even if I choose the Kyushu exchange from the Tokugawa family's chief minister to deal with those who don't think well of Lord Tokugawa, the adjustment will be successful."

And, Yukimura said in the same serene tone, but even the harsh content.

When something neatly and ruggedly appeared on Jia Kang's face, from his eyes came a sense of intimidation that shook up the beholder, similar to killing.

"So what do we do?" Lord Left Guardmen. "

But Yukimura answered without being frightened.

"We've already talked about that candidate at Osaka Castle.

Lord Tokugawa would like you to acknowledge the results. "

"Well... it depends on the name."

Happy Village is the next moment...

I changed my serene expression.

"This is the place" for Komura has just arrived.

He can tie his mouth into a single letter and put a lot of effort into his eyes against Jiayang.

Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Honta Masayoshi, and Katori and the original three rang their throats in the atmosphere as if they were slashing each other. But only one person, Honda Genuine, was distorting his or her mouth with regret.

And Yukimura uttered the name.

"It's located in Rushui Kuroda."

The moment he heard the name, Jiayang rattled his teeth. But in the next moment, he asked Yukimura with a calm voice.

I'd like to know why.

"First, Lord Rushui originally took possession of Kyushu and was familiar with the situation throughout Kyushu. In addition, Christian celebrities such as Arima and Omura are friendly and connected.

Secondly, in the earlier battle in the Willow River, until the end, he has served as coordinator with Lord Hot Island, who received the life of Lord Tokugawa, and Lord Tachibana, and is also trusted by Lord Tachibana.

Finally, that Lord Rushui is already in hiding and has not been given possession by Lord Tokugawa, so to speak, in a neutral position.

As a result of the above three points, there is no other suitable person in Kyushu.

How about that?

Jiayang exhaled loudly when he gave a surprised look to the well-reasoned words of Happy Village.

And more slowly than ever, I said with all my strength in my belly.

"Lord Kuroda would be the right man, if you did just ask him why, as Lord Left Gateway said.

But as you know, it's not true we don't have time for this anymore.

So here's one suggestion... "

So cut the words, and Jiayang continued staring into Yukimura's eyes.

"Kyushu, let's take Rushui Kuroda next time.

But if, by autumn… specifically, Tachibana and Shimazu do not seem to be sending apologetic messengers by the end of the month (September), then we shall take command ourselves and proceed with the crusade to Kyushu… "

It was a proposal by Jiayang, which could also be described as a replacement condition. In other words, instead of accepting Hideyoshi's proposal, accept Jiayou's proposal.

Perhaps no further concessions will be made to Jiayang. Because if he cares about it, even if he succeeds in Tachibana and Shimazu without getting ink from Toyotomi, he has a great name.

Rather, if you resist any more, if you do poorly, you can be rebuffed that someone is in Osaka Castle pulling the thread behind Otomo's suspicious movements. In that case, Toyotomi's position would be to be increasingly pushed into distress.

That's all we have to avoid at all costs.

Yukimura looked at Hideyoshi and said gently.

"I think it's a dropping area."

Hideyoshi nodded cocklessly. The strength of Jiayang's shoulder when he saw it fell off. Yukimura also returned to her former serene expression and told Jia Kang.

"Then I will tell Lord Rushui Kuroda from those who do. If you need anything, I will tell you to report it to the Tokugawachi Prefecture, so don't worry."

"Hmm, nice to meet you, Lord Left Guard."

"Yes, sir."

And, Yukimura bowed her head to Jiayang.

"Now it's time for us to excuse ourselves.

Dear Hideyoshi, Good to see you today. "

And Jia Kang quickly withdrew from the scene when he bowed his head slightly to Hideyoshi.

Thus the talks between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Jiayang were concluded.

As a result, if you try to be Hideyoshi, you succeeded in getting Rushui Kuroda to be recognized next in Kyushu, but on the other hand, if you try to be Tokugawa's side, you succeeded in making Toyotomi acknowledge that you will be targeting troops in the Kyushu conquest after autumn.

In other words, it was the result of "pain sharing".

………

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Leaving Osaka Castle and returning to Fushimi Castle, Jiayang was taking to the side of the room with a tired face.

There Heavenly Sea, now arguably his counselor, came to his face and asked him about the talks.

"How was it, my lord? Was there likely to be a connection between Osaka Castle and Yoshio Otomo?

Jia Kang answered with a tired face.

"No... at least Hideyoshi didn't know anything about Hideyoshi's condition."

"I see... was it just...

That said, Master Hideyoshi still has nine.

Because you don't know anything and you probably don't.

Can you also think that something is moving in Hideyoshi's strangeness...?

"Lord Tenkai, that's as much as I'd like to hear!

Maybe it's impossible to figure out everything about Osaka Castle.

But in Osaka Castle like that, I found it interesting. "

And Jiayang turned to Tianhai, smiling for the first time at this time.

"Well, this is unusual. I didn't expect the Imperial Palace to praise those in the other houses... but I hope it rains tomorrow... because the rain this time of year will scatter flowers."

"Hmm! disrespectful!

"Hahaha! No kidding! What was that interesting being like?

"Sayuki Village, Left Gate, Maida. It's really funny."

Tianhai thinks of the name.

It's a name I've never even heard of.

"Ha ha! That's right! 'Cause I seem to have recently changed my name."

"When it comes to Maida, I'm an Affordable Housekeeper, but are you related or something?

"Hmm... I hate just asking that name... but not that cheap boy"

"Well... the recently renamed Shinno is anxious for a man. of his brother... and what kind of man he is."

"Shall I say that the child of the eagle was still an eagle... Most of them are still chicks..."

"I see... if it gets too much sooner or later, you might do something big."

And Tianhai's eyes glow suspiciously. Jia Kang said as he tried to flush his eyes.

"Hmm. Is that big enough to make a lord with a great army who spent a small amount of time in the temple of Kyo a darkness?

"Ha! You won't be the man who can do that! Don't worry! Such a man, enough alone for a sun book! Ha ha!

"Hmm! That's about as many as one. The poor man who gets caught up in it and runs muddy down Iga's mountain path can be alone in this world."

"Ha! That's not true!

Tianhai is laughing delightfully.

When the raucous sunshine of spring, coupled with its laughter, caused fatigue to fly from within Jiayang's heart, he ordered out loud and to the nearest samurai who was outside.

"Get Honda parents and kids here!

And tell Hideyoshi to go back to Edo!

Then we arrange for two people to be summoned to Fushimi Castle: Honda Hirohiro (about Honda Tadashi) and Sakahara Koheita (about Sakahara Kenji)!

Tianhai said with a smile on her face.

"The Imperial Palace is still..."

And, where I was about to say, Tianhai cut the words.

Jia Kang wrinkled between her eyebrows.

"What?

"No, it's nothing. Then it's time for the Awkward Monk to go."

And, to say the least, Tianhai left the room behind in a light foothold.

And when I got to the point where I couldn't reach Jiayang, I got the word I was about to say.

"I'm still a root samurai who likes to fight. Ha ha!

The season is the spring of the symbol of peace.

But that may also be the beginning of a winter with tough changes.

History is moving now.