Chapter 512 11. All Burdened by Fame

"Become a monk?"

Kobayata was stunned. He was only 29 years old. Why did he become a monk?

Although becoming a monk in Japan is easy, it is not necessary for Kobayata to become a monk at this age. Except for the Dharma master of Honganji Temple who has been passed down from generation to generation, drinking, eating meat and having sons.

I always feel that something is weird!

"Becoming a monk naturally has its advantages. It's just a matter of words. I'll find someone to help you shave your head now!"

"Why don't I understand?"

"Hey, I usually say that you are the unparalleled wise general of Yamauchi, but why can't I see it clearly now?"

As he said that, Uncle Tsunayoshi sat down and started counting on his fingers, telling Kobayata one by one.

Who is the master of the Yamauchi family? Of course it is Yamauchi Taro, there is no doubt about that. But he is just a little kid now, and he can't hold power at all, so he can't make the decision for the time being.

The nine people who are in charge of the household affairs now are the nine judges, and everyone discusses and handles affairs. Although there are inevitably disputes, since everyone has one vote and equal status in theory, it can still be barely maintained.

But now Xiao Pingtai is different. He brought the victory of Musashi's joint discussion and rescued 10,000 Yamanouchi people back to the country. If we only look at his reputation and momentum, he has become the head of Yamanouchi's retainers.

Although this reputation will slowly decrease over time, in the short term, Xiao Pingtai will be able to get a hundred responses in Yamanouchi.

The previous fiscal deficit in the Yamanouchi family may also be a test. Although it is really poor, even the method of calling on samurai to serve the emperor has been proposed. What is the difference between you raising it one month earlier and one month later? Why borrow a loan shark with a quarterly interest rate of 30%?

What if Xiao Pingtai comes back and has no money to fill the hole? Your Kanjo Bugyo was handed to you by two generations of Yamanouchi Yoshiharu and Yamanouchi Yoshikatsu. If you can't do it well, are you embarrassed? Are you worthy of the kindness of the two generations of predecessors?

If you don't have money to pay it back, your reputation will be ruined!

If you increase taxes to pay it back, your reputation will be ruined just the same!

Anyway, we can't let any of the nine people stand out too much, because the rafters that stand out will rot first.

A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. A pile that stands out on the shore will be swept away by the current.

In addition, the nine people who were in charge of the group naturally divided into two groups, one for the family and the other for the hereditary generation. Although Xiao Pingtai is also the son-in-law of Yamanouchi Yoshiharu, everyone knows the truth about this son-in-law. A Ling is obviously the daughter of the Hosokawa family, but she was adopted.

"Although her achievements have not shocked the master, they have shocked others!"

After a lot of talk, Xiao Pingtai realized the truth that the person in charge is confused, but the bystander is clear. He is in the whirlpool and has been trying to maintain his reputation of being honest, loyal, brave and trustworthy.

But the greater his reputation, the more people will be afraid of him. Although Xiao Pingtai's personal character is quite good, there are countless people who respect and love him. But he is not gold after all, and he can't be liked by everyone.

As long as Xiao Pingtai exceeds the number of judges, there will definitely be some bad things.

"You are still looking far ahead! You see it clearly!" Xiao Pingtai sat close to Uncle Tsunayoshi, waiting for Uncle Tsunayoshi to continue.

"Self-defilement is unnecessary. Your Highness Taro is so young, who are you going to show yourself to?"

"Then become a monk?"

"It's just a title, which means that you have become indifferent to the mundane power, money and beauty."

Uncle Tsunayoshi certainly understood that this was impossible. Xiao Pingtai's wife was only in her teens, how could she be indifferent to it. Not to mention the feeling of holding the power of the world when awake and lying on the lap of a beauty when drunk, how could she let it go just by saying so.

This is just a gesture to those who have ulterior motives. I will not compete with you, nor will I fight with you. But this does not need to be said in person, but it can be reflected by the act of becoming a monk.

Since no matter who it is at the moment, there is no fundamental contradiction. It is just out of a defensive mentality, or a tentative mentality, using invisible and intangible methods to play a political game. Then there is no need to tear your face and fight.

Compromise is one of the most perfect political arts.

Kobayata doesn't have to pay anything, even his head doesn't need to be shaved, just cutting his braids is the only price. But he can use this method to declare to Yamauchi that he does not fight, how simple it is.

"It's a good idea, but it's a bit weak."

He even did the first thing of breaking his family and making trouble, isn't Kobayata's goal this reputation? "The East Country's Unparalleled" was praised by the former shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru himself, and it can't be ruined at will.

It is because of this era that we can understand the importance of reputation to a person. People with high reputation have infinite benefits in life.

Just like what Sukezaemon said, as long as Dansho shows up, Kobayata will be lent tens of thousands of kan in a moment.

And all this is just because Kobayata is famous, everyone is willing to believe and is sure that Kobayata has the ability to repay, and will definitely repay on time.

Once the news of Kobayata's becoming a monk is announced, no matter what the reason is. Then Xiao Pingtai began to admit that he had to retreat and be conservative. This would inevitably affect Xiao Pingtai's reputation and Xiao Pingtai's reputation as the unrivaled one in the East Country.

"You are not!!!!"

Uncle Tsunayoshi seemed to have thought of something, his face changed rapidly, and then soon became an indescribable expression.

"The six generations of Yamanouchi have a deep-rooted foundation, and the people are loyal to them. They cannot be easily moved!"

"Hmm?"

Xiao Pingtai lowered his head and thought about how to express the meaning of compromise without losing momentum. But when he heard Uncle Tsunayoshi say such meaningless words for no reason, he looked up at Uncle Tsunayoshi.

Uncle Tsunayoshi's eyes became sharp, staring at Xiao Pingtai, his pupils shrank a lot. It was as if he was looking at a completely unfamiliar and threatening existence.

"The way of evil and rebellion, do you know the story of Emperor Taizong of Ming Dynasty?"

"Uncle raised an army to seize the throne of his nephew?"

"You should know that if you do such things, you will inevitably be accused of usurping the throne a hundred years later!"

"You! Why do you want to do this! Why do you want to do this! I have no such intention! I have no such intention!"

When Xiao Pingtai heard the story of Emperor Taizong of Ming Dynasty, he thought of Zhu Di's rebellion and robbed his nephew Zhu Yunwen of the throne. Xiao Pingtai was nominally the uncle of Yamauchi Taro, and Yamauchi Taro was his nephew. Between the two, one is famous and the other is young.

Just like that story, it is really hard to predict how a person's mood is!

"I hope I'm overthinking..." Uncle Tsunayoshi saw that Koyata denied it flatly, and realized that he was too sensitive. Koyata never showed any intention of usurping the throne, and his usual behavior was loyal, but his current status and reputation made people have some different opinions.

"Don't you trust me completely and unconditionally anymore?"

"I'm old, and I just want to live the rest of my life in peace and stability..."

Halfway through his words, Uncle Tsunayoshi stood up and walked out on his own.