Winter passes and spring comes, spring returns to the earth, and the earth wakes up.
In Duowenshan City, Yiyin was sitting in a tea room drinking tea. Not far from him, there was a beautiful woman in plain clothes who lowered her head to paint. She looked up at him from time to time, with a look of amazement in her eyes.
This is a painter from the Ming Dynasty who came with the mission.
In late autumn and early winter, a regiment collapsed in Toba Fushimi, Ichi Hideyoshi set fire to himself in Toba Rikyu, and his followers dispersed like birds and beasts.
When the news spread to the peninsula, one legion no longer had the fighting spirit. Taking advantage of the delay between the Ming Dynasty and the peninsula, various armies fled one after another and returned to the island country by boat.
When the Ming army came to their senses, all that was left was a group of deserted cities and a few unlucky ones who had no time to retreat.
Subsequently, Shiba Ichichi's decisive battle and news of Hideyoshi's suicide reached BJ, and Emperor Wanli was overjoyed.
The peninsula war with no end in sight and the constant burning of military expenditures had long made her tired. Now that the war has stopped, she can be considered relieved.
Since Yiyin has fulfilled his duties and wiped out a rebellious party, the Ming Dynasty is also willing to give some sweeteners and reopen the Kanhe trade.
So the Ming Dynasty mission went to the island country again, including the painter named by Wanli to follow.
As early as the last report when the mission returned, there were countless words of admiration for the beauty of Yiyin. Emperor Wanli was also very curious.
The male ruler of the island country is so stunning that he can make everyone in the delegation so amazed and admired.
It was impossible for Emperor Wanli and Yi Yin to meet. Although the ocean-going technology of this era had become much more mature, cross-sea risks still existed. There was no reason for the top leader to go abroad casually.
As a last resort and out of curiosity, Emperor Wanli sent a court painter to follow the mission to the island country to draw a portrait of Yiyin and bring it back to Emperor Wanli for appreciation.
At this time, Western paintings had been introduced to the Ming Dynasty, and Western realistic techniques were not uncommon. It is precisely because of this that history has the opportunity to leave Yi Yin's handsome appearance to future generations.
This is the modern painting that has been jointly recognized as a national treasure by both the Chinese and Japanese island countries, the picture of the beauty of Bishamont coming to the world.
At this time, Yiyin was in a very good mood.
The Ming Dynasty's compliance with the contract and the reopening of exploration and cooperation trade will inject new development impetus into the island country's economy. Its significance is equivalent to China's entry into the WTO in the previous life.
With the help of foreign trade, the Hokurikudo trade route, which has developed into a bottleneck period, finally no longer needs to brag about it. Spoken food stamps have new confidence in growth, and the Spoken Fed's monetary tool to control the economy has ballast.
The current situation is very good, so even if Emperor Wanli proposed a portrait, which seemed politically frivolous, Yiyin would happily accept it.
Yiyin drank tea, looked at the new buds in the garden in early spring, and looked forward to the new year. The painter next to him carefully sketched his peerless appearance.
At this moment, Matsukami Sarei hurriedly approached and bowed.
Yiyin asked.
"What's wrong?"
Matsukami Sarei whispered.
"Sage, Ichijo Hidecho from Himeji Castle has sent a letter asking for surrender."
Yiyin nodded.
The battle between Toba and Fushimi not only destroyed the Ichijo family, but the Shiba family was also exhausted.
Not counting the large number of troops mobilized, the financial expenditure and impact on the autumn harvest are astronomical.
One legion collapsed, and the Western Army fled all the way home. Uesugi Yoshikage led his men to pursue them along the way, and finally stopped at Sakai Port and did not enter a territory of Harima Country.
Without him, logistics cannot keep up.
In the winter, supply was already difficult, and the armies of each army were exhausted. Hosokawa Akechi and his family were unable to supply tens of thousands of troops, so the pursuit could only be temporarily stopped and waited for the logistics to be restored.
Furthermore, the Kinki army is insufficient in number, and it would be unwise to rush into the territory of the southwest princes. We will have to wait until the Eastern Army joins the war later.
This delay has delayed it until the beginning of spring.
Himeji Castle is Hideyoshi's hometown. After Ichijo Hideyoshi escaped back, he temporarily stabilized the situation at home, but only temporarily.
Once Shiba's army marches into Harima Country, the hesitating Ichijo retainers group will inevitably collapse. It is also wise for Ichijo Hidecho to choose to surrender as early as possible.
Glancing at the thoughtful Yoshigin, Matsukami Sarei continued.
"I heard that there were great differences within Himeji Castle. Shimoichi-kun, the surviving son of Ichijo Hideyoshi, was firmly opposed to the surrender. In the end, Hideyoshi Ichijo decided to beg for surrender. After returning to the inner courtyard, Ichijo-kun committed suicide by stabbing his throat with scissors."
Yiyin shook his head.
He knew that the mayor hated him deeply and had been stirring up trouble and making small moves in the Ichijo family over the years, but he didn't expect that he would be so strong-willed. He was also a pitiful man.
Yiyin sighed and said.
"Order Uesugi Yoshikage to enter Himeji Castle and use Himeji Castle as a base to conquer the southwest. From now on, all affairs in the southwest will be under her control."
"Hi."
Matsukami Sarei bowed but did not leave. Yoshie looked at her and asked.
"What else?"
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"The Mori family sent the head of Kobayakawa Takakage, and the envoy begged to see the saint."
"Haha, it's too late. Let Uesugi Yoshikage take care of these things. I'm too lazy to care."
"Hi."
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Time flies, three springs and three autumns.
After the Battle of Toba Fushimi, the sage stayed in Tamonyama Castle and ruled from the top. The task of the Shiba family to unify the world fell on the heir of Uesugi Yoshikage.
Uesugi Yoshikage was based in Himeji Castle in Harimo Province and personally led the conquest of Shikoku and Kyushu.
As for the conquest of Maori in the Western Kingdom, it was left to Nizi Yukimori and Takeda Yoshinobu.
In three years, Uesugi Yoshikage acted wantonly under the powerful background of the Shiba family, and even moved out the harsh rule of one country and one city to bully the southwest princes.
The princes of the southwest went from begging for surrender to rebellion, and then to suppression. Numerous military and political affairs tempered Uesugi Yoshikage and allowed her to cultivate her own team.
The resources of the Shiba family were concentrated on the Southwest Expedition. The elite Hime samurai who belonged to Shiba in Kinki Kanto all participated in this war. Countless people received rewards from Uesugi Yoshikage and became kings and ministers.
As time went by, the descendants of various divine descendants also grew up and went to the southwest for training.
Although Yoshikage Uesugi is strict with others, he loves his little sisters.
There is a cloud in the sky: an eldest sister is like a mother.
Yoshikage Uesugi is not Yoshigan's eldest daughter, but he seems to treat Yoshigan's daughters as his own.
She should be educated and gentle, which allowed her to establish a very high prestige among the divine sisters. This true feeling is more like filling up some regrets.
As for Yiyin, who is based in Duowen Mountain City, he seems to be indifferent to the outside world, but he is constantly arranging the enfeoffment affairs of the various divine descendant families and implementing his plans one by one.
Militaryly, each divine family guards various places, controls land and population, and monopolizes most of the local mobilization power.
Economically, the interests of the Spurs Federal Reserve Bank have become the best glue for the Divine Group.
Politically, the Great Council System has become the core of the world's martial arts participating in political discussions, and the Tongxin Secretariat hiding behind it helps the Lord of Sibo to govern.
If it is done well, it is because the Shiba family is wise, but if it is not done well, it is because the martial arts families in the world decide the affairs together. Everyone has responsibilities. The Shiba family enjoys the power but avoids obligations.
The foundation of Shiba Tenka has been laid. What Yoshibank needs to do now is to let go, ensure the authority of Uesugi Yoshikage, and complete the political line that smoothly connects the two generations without wavering.