In the history of Japan, the Zhongchen clan is a very legendary surname.
Legend has it that the Nakatomi clan is derived from the great god Tianerwu Genming - Nakatomi Lian. Since Tianerwugenming is the ancestral god of the Nakatomi clan, it has a very high reputation.
Nakatomi Kamazu's birthplace was Fujiwara, Takashi-gun, Yamato Province. After his death, the emperor gave him the Fujiwara surname based on the place of his birth. Some of his descendants inherited the Fujiwara surname and some inherited the Nakatomi surname. Until Fushun traveled through time, Nakatomi
The surname is still used as an Ise priest, acting as a god official, in charge of sacrifices, divine affairs, etc.
There is a shrine on the mountain in Nakatomi Town, Kyoto, called Nakatomi Shrine...
Of course, this is something.
Not long ago, the Nakatomi family requested Nakatomi Kamazu to inherit the family business and serve as a priest. Nakatomi Kamazu had always had the ambition to help the great cause, but was unwilling to become a priest. He resigned and retreated to his villa in Mishima, Settsu Province.
The autumn rain continued continuously today, and I felt depressed, so I came to the capital to look for Prince Katsuragi. It happened that a letter from the governor of Yue Kingdom, Abe Hirafu, arrived...
Nakatomi Kamazu picked up the letter from the desk and read it carefully, his sword-shaped eyebrows gradually raised.
After finishing reading, he put it gently on the table, pondered for a moment, and then said: "This matter is really strange. It is said that the Tang Dynasty Navy went to the Ryuki Kingdom to submit credentials. Even if it was discovered that Tang people were trapped on Sado Island and even tortured and killed on the way, it was still
We should not ignore the emperor's orders and delay our trip to the Ruki Kingdom, but instead attack Sado Island with great fanfare. Moreover, this is extorting payment and clamoring for ceding territory... It is really difficult to understand the meaning of this."
Prince Katsuragi said: "In your opinion, sir, how should we deal with it?"
Nakatomi Kamado smiled bitterly and shook his head: "If you can't even grasp someone's true intention, how can you deal with it? Sun Tzu once said: Know yourself and the enemy and you will never be in danger. Now that our eyes are darkened, no matter how we deal with it, we may lose sight of the other. I am afraid that this is exactly what the people of the Tang Dynasty planned."
He and Prince Katsuragi both learned from Nanyuan, a great scholar from the Japanese country. Nanyuan asked An, Gao Xiangxuanli, Sengmin and other foreign students. Eight monks who studied abroad studied in the Central Plains during the fourth year of Emperor Yang's reign in the Sui Dynasty, and witnessed the demise of the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty.
It was not until the tenth year of Zhenguan that he returned to Japan and spread the advanced knowledge he learned from the Central Plains back to Japan.
This caused an upsurge of Chinese culture to quickly arise in the Japanese country. Even Emperor Huangji longed for the powerful Tang Dynasty. He even built the main hall of Pangai Palace in the shape of Taiji Palace and named it "Daji Palace".
temple".
His Majesty Li Er is majestic and heroic, and the place where he lives is called "Tai". The place where Emperor Huangji lives is named "Da". One east and one west, one yin and one yang, one female and one male, complement each other...
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Nanyuan asked An to bring back countless classics and historical books.
Therefore, both Nakatomi Kamazu and Prince Katsuragi have read "The Art of War"...
Out of anger, Prince Katsuragi slapped the table and said angrily: "The Tang Dynasty bullies people too much! Even though its national power is powerful, does it really think that it can dominate the world and not pay attention to all the countries in the world? How about gathering the best soldiers from all over the world?
, and have a fierce fight with the Tang Dynasty Navy. This is the homeland of our Japanese country. The Datang Navy has to go on an expedition to supply supplies. Is it possible for the Datang Navy to succeed while waiting for work? "
Nakatomi Kazuzu smiled bitterly, but he didn't agree, but made no comment.
The prince in front of him was a man of great talent and strategy, and was a rare figure among the royal family. However, he had never suffered any setbacks, and his temperament was inevitably arrogant and arrogant.
But on the other hand, this is also a good thing. Those who are proud must be confident, and only those who are confident can move forward. If we look forward and backward in everything, how can we carve out a bloody path in the chaotic and turbulent situation of the Japanese country and revive the great cause of the Japanese country?
Is it shorter or longer than the Tang Dynasty across the sea?
Therefore, he did not admonish Prince Katsuragi, but said tactfully: "It's just Sado, why should I worry? As you said, the Tang Dynasty was forced to go on expeditions, and would definitely not want to go to war with the Japanese country unless it was forced. Then Huating Hou is so aggressive, think about it
It's also because the Tang people lost face by being killed and refused to give in. By then, as long as we put pressure on them, they will be able to retreat and relax the conditions."
"But even if the conditions are relaxed and the land is not ceded, won't we still have to pay compensation?" Prince Katsuragi frowned.
Although the people of the Tang Dynasty were powerful, if they bullied others at home, wouldn't it be an insult to the national prestige of the Japanese country if they swallowed their anger?
Prince Katsuragi suddenly raised his eyebrows: "Compensation? The Marquis of the Tang Dynasty is so greedy that he can actually make millions of dollars with just one mouthful. How can he afford the compensation?"
Nakatomi Kaname lowered his eyelids and wrote lightly: "Why should I worry about you? You don't have to pay for it."
Prince Katsuragi said angrily: "What are you talking about? This money must come from the treasury after all... uh..."
At this point, it stopped abruptly.
He stared at Nakatomi Kamatashi with wide eyes, hesitated for a long time, and remained silent.
The two looked at each other, confirming their eyes...
Nakatomi Kamakusa glanced at the two maids standing in the palace who were like clay and wood sculptures. Knowing that they were the confidants of Prince Katsuragi, he no longer tried to hide his secrets, but lowered his voice slightly and said, "I am just a prince, do you think I have anything to do with the prince?"
When the Tang Dynasty went to war, whether to cede territory, whether to pay compensation...what does it have to do with you?"
Prince Katsuragi understood.
No matter what the decision is, it is the responsibility of the emperor. Although the final decision may not necessarily be the emperor's will, because the emperor cannot make decisions in one word, but in the end it must be the emperor who bears the responsibility.
Only the emperor is the supreme leader, no one else can shoulder this responsibility...
Regardless of the cession of territory or compensation, it will definitely cause huge damage to the emperor's prestige.
Regardless of whether they are mother and son, in the face of fierce political struggles, everything can be sacrificed, weighed, and given up. What's more, if his mother, Emperor Kogi, had not united with the Soga family to suppress all the forces in the DPRK, he would have been sitting on the throne.
Ascend to the throne of the Emperor, instead of being suppressed everywhere as a prince, unable to stretch his talents...
Prince Katsuragi said immediately: "I will send this letter to Your Majesty later, and I will ask Your Majesty to decide everything."
Although this move is detrimental to family ties, as long as it is beneficial to yourself, that's fine...
Zhongchen Kamazou nodded and said, "That's exactly what it should be."
Looking at each other, the two of them laughed in unison.
The Tang Dynasty was so aggressive that it gave them a good opportunity to attack the emperor's prestige...
After laughing for a while, Zhongchen Kamazoku said: "The Tang Dynasty people only have external troubles. Although they come fiercely, they will not be able to hurt the bones and muscles of the foot. However, the Suwa clan is an internal trouble. The swords and swords are usually pressing hard, which may endanger the life of the foot.
He has a bold temperament and a natural attitude, and he has a great career. The current situation is precarious. If you want to reach the sky, you must first settle the internal affairs."
Prince Katsuragi looked gloomy and sighed: "It's easy to say, but how difficult is it to do? The Soga family has great power in the government and the public, and half of the officials in the government are from his sect. Even within the royal family, there are many secret aids. Soga enters Lu Xiaoyong
Good at fighting and strong in force, the Suga family's mountain castle residence on Ganqiao Hill raised three thousand dead soldiers, and there were two thousand monks and soldiers in the Asuka Temple. All of them obeyed the orders of Suga Ruulu and his son, and they would be able to attack in a moment after giving an order.
Pangai Palace... Thanks to the restrictions of the Seventeenth Article of the Constitution, even though the Soga family was ambitious, they did not dare to usurp the throne and establish themselves. Even if I had the intention to kill the thief, how could I dare to act rashly? It forced the Soga family and his son to jump over the wall in a hurry, which turned out to be a big disaster.
Coming soon."
Emperor Suiko passed away and no heir was established. Soga Irika's father Soga Ezo wanted to decide on the successor alone, but he was worried that some of the ministers would object, so he hosted a banquet for the ministers at the Soga clan's residence.
I, Ezo, said: "The country currently has no owner. If it is not decided early, there may be changes. Who should be appointed as the heir?" In fact, the ministers either supported Prince Tamura or Prince Yamabei (son of Prince Shotoku).
However, after repeated inquiries, the officials knew that Soga Ezo already had a candidate, so they did not dare to answer.
This shows the intimidation of Soga Ezo.
The eldest brother Yamagata is after Prince Shotoku. According to his status, his succession to the throne should be before the son of Emperor Suiko, Prince Tamura. However, the eldest brother Yamagata, Chaxue Soga Ezo, was interested in Prince Tamura and did not dare to compete for the throne again and voluntarily withdrew.
, there was no longer any voice of opposition in the court, and all the ministers unanimously supported Prince Tamura as Emperor Shumei.
As the uncle of Emperor Shumei, Soga Ezo still holds the position of internal minister and regards Emperor Shumei as a puppet...
Afterwards, Emperor Shumei passed away. Although Soga Ezo was unable to make his eldest brother of the ancients, the prince, born to his sister, the emperor, he still suppressed all the ministers in the imperial court and excluded all the sons of Emperor Shumei.
On the grounds of "disputes and turmoil in the imperial court", he supported Emperor Shumei's Empress Ho Princess as the new emperor, against all odds, and became Emperor Kogi.
After Emperor Kogi came to the throne, Soga Ezo used serious illness as an excuse to privately confer on his son Soga the rank of Shika Minister and the Purple Crown without the permission of the court. According to the "Twelve Levels of Crown Ranks" formulated by Prince Shotoku, the Purple Crown
The person who is crowned is of the first rank, and the power of conferring the title rests with the Emperor...
The Suga family usurped the imperial power and dominated the world.
Even though Prince Katsuragi has a tiger in his heart, he still has to be cautious, lest he anger Soga who is even more arrogant and arrogant than Soga Ezo and cause death...
Nakatomi Kazuzu also had a sad face and sighed helplessly.
Even though he is resourceful, he also knows that in the face of absolute power, mere tactics are nothing.
The Suga family has been in business for hundreds of years and has a huge power. Looking at the court, no one can compete with it.
After pondering for a long time, Nakatomi Kamatashi suggested: "The Soga clan is so powerful right now, there is no one who can be an enemy of it, and I am at a loss what to do. Why don't you accompany me to visit the teacher and ask if there is any way to defeat the thieves?"
Prince Katsuragi was immediately overjoyed: "That's right! After all, you and I have only limited knowledge. The teacher who has gone through ups and downs in the Han court must have extraordinary knowledge. Maybe he can give some advice and help us overcome this crisis and achieve great things!"
The two people immediately got up and left the palace, sat on a small sedan carried by a wooden stick, and headed directly to the south of Asukakyo, Inabuki on the upper reaches of the Asuka River, and the place where Nanyuan Qian's lecture...