The Minamoto brothers were arrested by the Taira family, Onimumaru Minamoto Yoritomo was exiled to Hirudo Island, and Ushiwakamaru Minamoto Yoshitsune was fostered in Anshan Temple.
The brothers, who had eaten a bunch of glutinous rice balls together in a wild temple, were now separated and would never see each other again.
At the end of the Heian period, Japan was completely controlled by the Taira family.
Logically speaking, they should never succeed again. But in such an environment, both Yuan brothers showed their extraordinary talents, and each started a magnificent and legendary life in that era.
Ushiwakamaru has been living in Anshan Temple since he was seven years old. By chance, he met the great demon "Anshan Tengu" one night in Sensheng Valley.
But instead of killing Ushiwakamaru, the Anshan Tengu accepted him as his disciple and taught him martial arts.
Later, he often escaped to Tengu at night to learn martial arts. Not only did he escape at night to practice martial arts, but he also plotted to overthrow the Taira family.
Ushiwakamaru is a true disciple of Kishin.
The inheritance from ghosts and gods made his strength soar. It is said that when Ushiwaka was 11 years old, on his way back to the temple from night training, he met a brave monk named Musashibo Benkei blocking the way while passing Gojo Ohashi.
Benkei was going on a "sword hunt" at the time. Whenever he saw the tachi on the samurai's body, he would ask for a duel. Before he met Ushiwakamaru, he had already snatched 999 tachi.
The monk fell in love with Ushiwakamaru's sword and repeated his old skills. Unexpectedly, Ushiwakamaru was very powerful in martial arts and as light as a swallow. Although Benkei was brave and brave, he was restrained everywhere and suffered repeated setbacks. Ushiwakamaru, who used softness to overcome strength, let his physical strength
Benkei, who was extraordinary and always relied on bravery, was convinced by the defeat. From then on, Benkei followed Ushiwaka around, riding for him.
This "Ichidashi (one-on-one duel)" that took place on the Gojo Bridge is still sung by future generations.
At only 11 years old, he was able to challenge the mighty Han warrior monks. You can only imagine how strong Ushiwakamaru, who was trained as a ghost and god, was.
Five more years later, Ushiwakamaru, who was growing rapidly, said goodbye to his mentor, the Anshan Tengu, and completely got rid of the control of Anshan Temple. He fled to Oshu and joined the Fujiwara clan.
The Fujiwara clan and the Minamoto clan are in-laws.
Ushiwakamaru's eldest mother was the wife of his father, Minamoto Yoshitomo, and his third brother, Minamoto Yoritomo's biological mother, Yura Gozen, was from the Fujiwara family.
Although Ushiwakamaru was a bastard born by a concubine, this did not hinder his relationship with the Fujiwara clan.
The head of the Fujiwara family, Fujiwara Hidehiro, appreciated this junior very much and provided him with adequate protection.
Moreover, it is said that Fujiwara Hidehiro dreamed of a golden dove flying in a few days before Ushiwakamaru arrived, and the dove was the messenger of the Genji God Hachiman, so he regarded it as a great good omen, and he was even more convinced that Ushiwakamaru would achieve great things.
Because he was fostered in a Buddhist temple and was forced to become a monk, Ushiwakamaru had no secular identity before. Under the witness of the Fujiwara clan of the Qi clan, he recognized his ancestors and returned to the clan. He officially changed his surname back to Minamoto and changed his name to Minamotokuro Yoshitsune.
At that time, it was the end of the Heian period, and Japan was still an era where humans and monsters coexisted. With the support of the Fujiwara family, Minamoto Yoshitsune was fighting against evil spirits while accumulating strength, gathering together with his extraordinary abilities and extraordinary personal charm.
A bunch of talented people.
Many legends about bewitching monsters have also been left behind.
Another "Genji" who lived in the spirit-killing world more than a hundred years ago, that is, Minamoto Yorimitsu, the holder of the legendary spirit-killing weapon "Onikiri", was also called "the second source".
So another six years passed.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune, who was active in the Oshu area, received news from Izu Hirudo Island, concerning his third brother Minamoto Yoritomo.
The brother he loved and admired the most since he was a child, the brother who stole a bunch of glutinous rice balls and gave them to him on the way to escape more than ten years ago, is also not an ordinary person.
For more than ten years, Minamoto Yoritomo worked hard on the remote Hirudo Island, never forgetting his family's feud, and silently accumulating strength.
As a victim of the struggle between the two heroes, the Heiji Rebellion threw him far away from the political whirlpool. He was exiled to the politically and economically backward Izu Peninsula, where he lived a cold and lonely life for a long time. But the life in the wild land nourished him.
It became his tenacity and strong spirit of revenge.
Unlike his brother Minamoto Yoshitsune who is brave and unstoppable, Minamoto Yoritomo's ability is reflected in his machinations and winning over people's hearts.
Hojo Tokimasa, a local tycoon from Izu who originally worked for the Taira family and was responsible for supervising Minamoto Yoritomo's words and deeds, was unexpectedly won over by him and became his loyal brother.
Later, Hojo Tokimasa betrothed his daughter Hojo Masako to Yoritomo, turning him from his brother into his father-in-law.
In Izu, Yoritomo Minamoto saw very clearly the widespread dissatisfaction with the Taira clan in society, and he also deeply understood the lack of people's power and the hunger of the people, as well as the difficulties and desires of the local samurai. He seemed to be entrenched in the wilderness.
The wild wolf of Ara paid close attention to the movements of the Taira clan, analyzed the situation calmly and carefully, and with the support of the Hojo family, he quickly gathered people who were loyal to him.
When he felt that the Taira regime was about to collapse, Minamoto Yoritomo raised his arms and shouted——
"In these two or three years, that Zen sect and its descendants can defeat them!"
Minamoto no Yoritomo raised an army to rebel against the Taira family.
Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was located in Oshu, immediately discussed with the Fujiwara family who protected him, and quickly gathered manpower to respond to his third brother.
Attack the Ping clan and kill their enemies.
"Ping Qingsheng can hold the position of a powerful official in the imperial court, but my third brother cannot?"
Even in the heart of Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was young and energetic at that time and remembered his brother's kindness, he dared to unseat even the emperor, let alone the powerful minister of the Taira family.
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The scenery in the sea of flowers on the other side flickers like a revolving lantern.
Playing back and forth the deeds of the Yuan family brothers who staged a revenge drama——
Battle of Fujigawa, brothers reunited.
"I have never forgotten the revenge of Kiyomori for killing my father and taking my mother. I am willing to work with my brother to destroy my father's enemies!"
Battle of Uji River.
"I am willing to sacrifice my life for my brother! Kuro Yoshitsune, go and behead Minamoto Yoshinaka now, then march westward to annihilate the Taira family!"
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"My Lord Kuro Yoshitsune, once I go into battle, I will be invincible!"
Minamoto Yoshitsune is a natural-born general and possesses the skills of ghosts and gods. Whether he is crusading against the Taira family or helping his brother clear out other anti-peace forces fighting for the world, he is almost invincible.
His retainers such as Musashibo Benkei, who also have ghost-slaying abilities, are not to be underestimated in battlefield prowess.
With Minamoto Yoshitsune active, Minamoto Yoritomo's family was the dominant one among the peace-fighting forces in the world. After the Battle of Yashima, the entire Seto Inland Sea originally controlled by the Taira family was handed over to the samurai of the Genji, Shikoku and other places.
The group also bowed to Genji one by one.
Only five years after the Minamoto brothers started their war, the originally powerful Taira family was already facing the end of their rope.
Soon, the battle advanced to the decisive battle of Genpei.
Before the decisive battle, the Yuan family brothers parted ways.
Minamoto Yoshitsune knelt down next to his brother, and his tone could not conceal his excitement and enthusiasm: "I am about to lead my troops to fight against the Taira family."
Minamoto Yoritomo saw that his younger brother, who could only cry when he was in exile, had transformed from an ignorant child into a majestic general, and he felt naturally moved and happy.
However, Minamoto Yoritomo is now a tycoon in troubled times and the leader of a force. The world is at his fingertips. As long as he wants, there is almost nothing he can't get. He is no longer the guy who wants a bunch of glutinous rice balls.
A down-and-out young man who relies on stealing to get beaten.
Minamoto no Yori looked at his younger brother, and other emotions that were not clear enough flashed in his eyes.
So far, my younger brother's military exploits have been too dazzling.
After pondering for a moment, Minamoto no Yoritomo took off a small, heavy token made of copper from his waist: "Behave well. You are the most proud descendant of the Minamoto family, and your father's spirit in heaven will bless you."
Minamoto Yoshitsune took the token and put it on his waist happily: "For my brother and my father, I will devote myself to this battle!"
Minamoto Yoritomo no longer looked at his younger brother, but looked at the troop of soldiers setting off in the distance.
"Kuroro. When you come back from the war and the world is peaceful, the two of us can talk all night long."
"I will first dream of the day when my brother and I can talk all night long!"
Minamoto Yoshitsune, who was on horseback, was in high spirits, laughed wildly and wildly, and walked away with his whip raised.
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Only one month has passed since the Battle of Yashima.
This defeat not only lost the territory for the Heike, but also the hozens were scattered. The families that had relied on them and provided them with funds and soldiers all left the Heike. The Heike, who were alone and unable to support themselves, fled to Hikoshima in Nagato like a bereaved dog.
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Minamoto Yoshitsune pressed forward step by step, leading the naval forces of Kumano, Harima, and Iyo, and organized the naval forces from various places who had surrendered to the samurai groups. They moved all the way west to Hiko Island, the last base of the Taira family, and led 800 ships.
At this time, the head of the Taira family, Taira Munemori, knew that there was no other way out of this battle except victory.
Only by winning this battle can the Heike gain a breathing space, and can the defecting samurai group fear the power of the Heike again, kneel at his feet with trembling fear, and offer their wealth with trembling hands.
Ping Zongsheng dug out his old base and sent 500 warships to fight.
The two sides faced each other at Danoura.
In the morning of early spring, the sea surface was very cold.
Chill filled the air, and the smell of weapons scared the waterfowl along the coast into flying away.
The Taira family's fleet opened in the west, it was completely dark, and the word "平" on the red flags of the ships was still faintly visible.
The blood-red morning glow was gradually fading, and the Taira family took the lead in launching an attack, relying on their expertise in naval warfare.
"kill!"
Suddenly, the sound of killing was loud, and the Taira navy followed the current and rushed towards Genji's ship array. However, Genji's navy was swimming against the current and moved slowly, making it a living target for the Taira navy.
The ship collided, arrows flew, and blood spread on the ship and the water as the soldiers fell from the ship one by one.
The blood light reflected the bright red color of Dannoura at dawn, and the strong smell of blood filled the sea.
As the general of the Minamoto family, Yoshitsune Minamoto stood on the bow of the ship wearing a red robe. He looked up to see the rising sun shining on the red sea.
The dawn also looked miserable and desolate.
His own situation was declining, and as a general he could not do nothing.
Minamoto Yoshitsune took his longbow, took aim, and the arrow flew out, hitting the unarmored rower on the Heike ship.
He shouted: "The enemy has taken the bait, don't hesitate to shoot the opponent's paddler first!"
"You can't kill the paddlers. The paddlers are not soldiers!" The deputy general on the side immediately stopped him.
"It doesn't matter!"
"Lord Yoshitsune, we will be laughed at by future generations!"
"Ha! Let them laugh!" Minamoto Yoshitsune waved his saber, "Fire the arrow! Fire the arrow!"
In Japan during the Heian period, there were rules in naval battles, and you were not allowed to kill oarsmen and helmsmen who were civilians participating in the battle. If you did, you would be insulted and ridiculed even if you won.
But Minamoto Yoshitsune didn't take the lieutenant's dissuasion seriously at all. If the world and future generations want to laugh, just laugh. For the sake of his brother and the Minamoto family, he must win this battle.
No matter how despicable the victory is, there are no rules. In the face of war, victory is the rule.
Under the fierce attack by the Genji army, the mobility of the Taira army began to decrease, and the soldiers gradually became tired.
The bloody battle lasted from early morning to noon.
It seems that even God is on Genji's side.
At noon, the tide changed, and the Genji fleet, which was originally going against the current, gained advantage.
Minamoto Yoshitsune was even more powerful. He ordered the ship to approach, ram the Heike's ship, and take the opportunity to board the ship and kill the enemy.
The Heike's ship was originally much less maneuverable due to the loss of sailors and helmsman. However, the changing tide at this time pulled the Heike into a deeper quagmire. The Heike's ship had no time to retreat, and the Minamoto soldiers boarded it effortlessly.
captured the enemy ship and engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat with the enemy on board.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune took the lead and rode in the lead.
Yuzhi Xunxun, who was attached to Dakai, was flying, and the long knife in his hand was like a silver lightning, sweeping across the steel knives of more than a dozen people who met him, causing the blades to break and cracking the enemy's jaws.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The sword was swept out, and before Minamoto Yoshitsune's remaining strength was exhausted, the blade hit the Heike soldier's waist and chest hard, bringing down a piece of him!
This is the unreasonable and terrifying strength of Anshan Tengu disciples.
He jumped on the Heike ship repeatedly, throwing off the encirclement of enemies at the rear while slashing at the enemies close up ahead.
The battlefield was turned upside down.
One ship, two ships, three ships...
Minamoto Yoshitsune flew past eight ships, one of them stood upright, and none of them were in harmony. His long sword flew in the air, charging back and forth among tens of millions of people. When he advanced, the enemy soldiers retreated one after another, and when they retreated, they were as steady as a mountain.
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At the end of the fight, no one dared to pursue him even half a step further.
"I am Judge Kuro Yoshitsune!"
Minamoto Yoshitsune shouted wantonly, and the small copper token around his waist swayed with his movements, splattered with blood, and shimmered.
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In the battle of Danoura, the Minamoto family won in the end.
Seeing that the situation was over, various Taira generals, including Taira Munemori, threw themselves into the sea and committed suicide.
Minamoto Yoshitsune fought to the rear of the Taira ship alone, covered in blood, like a Shura from hell.
Taira Munemori must have known that this battle was a decisive battle, and was also afraid that Hikoshima would be raided by the Minamoto family. Before the war began, all his family members boarded the ship. The last ship carried the women and children of the Taira family.
Among them is the one who is only 8 years old and whose mother is Taira Tokuko of the Taira clan, that is, Emperor Ande is of the Taira clan blood.
Minamoto Yoshitsune beheaded the Taira clan's soldiers and walked towards the remaining Taira clan, old and young. With every step he took, the great sword on his body trembled, exuding the smell of blood.
Looking at the helpless and frightened faces, he thought of his own childhood.
I also thought about the string of glutinous rice balls that I got from my brother when I was in exile. They were sticky, cold and tasteless.
"Emperor."
Minamoto Yoshitsune smiled, wiped the blood on his face, and shook the copper token around his waist.
The Taira family made a big mistake by not killing the young Genji brothers.
Minamoto Yoshitsune would not make such a mistake.
He threw a sword in front of Emperor Ender, and the bloody blade hit the deck with a clang.
"The world is going to change their surnames, so just kill yourself."
Naturally, the young emperor did not dare to commit suicide. In the end, he was hugged by his grandmother, two nuns, and drowned in the rolling sea water of Dannoura under the indifferent gaze of Minamoto Yoshitsune.
Minamoto Yoshitsune stood on the deck, with the red flag of the Taira family waving beside him.
"Father, brother..."
I did all the dirty things, and I drove the emperor to death.
The world belongs to the Yuan family.
Minamoto Yoshitsune raised the corners of his mouth.
He raised his head to look at the sun hanging high above the sea. The scarlet sunlight was so bright that he couldn't open his eyes.