In the huge room, there were no outsiders except General Keihashi Ichihashi and Chief Political Affairs Harugao Matsuhei.

A real private talk.

Yiqiao Qingxi is the current governor of Yiqiao's family, one of the "Three Imperial Lords".

His identity is inherently noble, and on this basis, he is currently serving as the post of a general who is known as the "deputy general".

Nowadays, looking at the entire shogunate, except Tokugawa Ieshima, he has the highest status.

As for Matsuhei Harugaki - he is not only the shogunate chief of power, but also the Fukui vassal lord with a territory of 320,000 shi, with soldiers, money and food in his hands.

As the leader of the "Yiqiao Sect", Yiqiao's status is naturally higher than that of Matsuhira Harugaki.

Whether in public or private, Harugao Matsuhira has always respected Hikabashi Kiyoshi.

In everything, Yiqiao is respected, and even walking is half a position behind him.

However, because they are on a common front, with similar thoughts and political ideas, they have a good personal relationship.

Keiki Ichihashi was originally the son of Tokugawa Shiaki, the former lord of the Mito vassal family.

Tokugawa Shiaki hoped that his son would become the lord of the shogunate, so he adopted Keihashi Ichihashi to the Ichihashi family, who had the most hope of inheriting the general's legacy at that time.

As for the regretful defeat of Keiki Ichihashi and Ishiki Tokugawa in the battle for the position of general, Tokugawa Qiaki was unable to see his son become the general until he died of illness. This is a story later.

Because Ishihashi came from Mito, Ichihashi has been familiar with Mito's works since childhood.

The core idea of ​​Mito School is two words: respect the emperor, and his works all implement the idea of ​​respecting the emperor.

Therefore, Ichihashi Kiyoshi, who has profound attainments in Mito School, is a complete imperialist.

He recognized the position of the emperor and affirmed the existence of the imperial court - the same was true for Harugao Matsuhei.

Harugao Matsuhira respects the emperor and the court very much, and is a well-known supporter of the emperor. His proposition is the same as that of Keiki Ichihashi: the shogunate is very important, but the court is also very important.

How to view the emperor and the court - this is the core contradiction between the "Nanji Sect" and the "Yiqiao Sect".

Although they are all fans of the "public and military union", the focus of both sides is different.

Under the leadership of Ichihashi Keihiro and Harugao Matsuhei, the "Ichihashi faction" advocated that "the court and the shogunate are equally important and must not be enemies of the court."

On the other hand, the "Nanji School"...their attitude towards the court is to sum up in a nutshell - Emperor? How many divisions does he have?

The "Nanji School" always believed that the combination of Gongwu is imperative, but the shogunate must be dominated by the imperial court, and it is better to be a mascot like before.

It is easy to find friends, but it is difficult to find confidants.

The same ideas and concepts make Ichihashi Keiki and Matsuhei Harugaki have a good relationship.

Although they have a clear superior-level relationship with each other, in private, their relationship is very casual like Aodo and Tokugawa Ieshima.

At this moment, the two of them sat directly on their knees.

Haruki Matsuhira crossed his legs casually.

Although Yiqiao's sitting posture is much more serious, it is not considered solemn.

"Sir Yiqiao, I just want to talk to you about... Orange Green Dog." - The next moment when Matsuhira Haruga said the name "Orange Green Dog", Ichaki's eyes slightly condensed.

"Chunyue, did Ju Qingdeng make any big moves?"

Zhongyue Matsuhira picked up the iron chopsticks on his legs and fiddled with the coal in the stove in front of his knees, while answering slowly:

"Yeye. Konomiya is very peaceful recently."

"After conquering the Nanmu group, he had no significant movement except to send troops to sweep away the remnants of the party."

"I'm here tonight to inform you: After my detailed investigation, it can be confirmed now that Tokugawa Ishiki really intends to let Kirikuenen support himself."

"After Kiriyasu climbed to Luo, Tokugawa Ishiki did not give him any substantial help."

"The decent generals were neither sent to assist him, nor provided him with funds, equipment and other supplies."

"In this way, Juicyongdeng must find a way to explore financial channels to fill the military supplies of the newly selected group."

"Although I have received relevant news before, I never expected that Tokugawa Ishiki was actually 'releasing' Konomiyato."

Speaking of this, Matsuhira Haruki curled the corners of his mouth and showed a smile.

"Hmph, I don't know if he is simply a big heart or is too confident about Konomiya."

After hearing this, Yiqiao Qingxi and looked meditative.

After a while, he said in a deep voice:

“…It’s not good.”

After saying that, he stood up slowly, walked to the window not far away with his hands, frowned slightly, looked into the distance, and a faint expression of worry appeared between his cheeks.

The sudden and weird speech made Matsuhira Haruki involuntarily reveal his confusion on the ground.

"'Not good'? Lord Yiqiao, why did you say this?"

“…I’m increasingly unable to understand Tokugawa Ishiki.”

Yiqiao Qingxi narrowed his eyes and said in a deep tone.

"Harugao, you must not underestimate Tokugawa Ishiki."

"I ask you: Why did Tokugawa Ishiki be so indulge Hitomizuto?"

"Although Tokugawa Ishiki is still young, he is not a weak mediocre person."

"As early as when he was the lord of Jizhou vassal, he was already a famous wise king."

"After taking office as a general, I contacted him in detail and observed him."

"His knowledge and conversation once surprised me."

"So, I dare to conclude: he... Tokugawa Ieshiro is definitely a qualified monarch."

"For this reason, I really don't understand his intention..."

"Why did he give Juicyong so big and so heavy privileges?"

"At first glance, he seemed to be ignoring the sacred man without any care and letting him die."

"But, from another perspective... Tokugawa Ishiki's 'free stocking' gave Kiritoku a great autonomy."

"If... Juicyong really grasped a stable source of wealth, imagine what kind of situation it would be."

"At that time, Juichen will have an independent and powerful army that does not need to rely on others' breath."

"Apart from not having his own territory, he will be no different from the Lord of the One Void."

"What kind of psychology did Tokugawa Ishiki give Kirikito such great power?"

"Ichisuke's minister... and he is a magistrate with too much power... A wise man like Tokugawa Ishishita cannot be unclear about the harm."

"Realistically speaking, he shouldn't have done such a thing..."

After speaking... the silence that can be heard at the bottom of the needle controls the indoor and outdoor.

The latter was silent for a while and said in a voice:

"………Sir Yiqiao, I think you are a little worried."

“I haven’t considered what you said.”

"I recognize this just because Tokugawa Ishiki trusts Kiritoku Aoto."

"After all, Kirikito is Tokugawa Ishiki's number one confidant..."

As soon as Matsuhira Harugaki was about to continue talking, Yiqiao Keihi shook his head gently.

“…No, no, it’s definitely not.”

"The reason for Tokugawa Ishimao to do this is definitely not out of simple trust."

"As far as I know, Tokugawa Ishiki did not hold an important hostage that was enough to threaten Kirikito."

"They have neither a firm in-law relationship nor a close friend who grew up together."

"They've known each other for less than three years."

"Why should Tokugawa Ishishi trust Kirikito so much?"

After speaking, Qiqiao, who was standing with his hands behind his back, turned slowly and stared at Matsuhira Haruki.

“…”

Under the sharp questioning of Ichihashi's ecstasy, Matsuhira Haruki remained silent.

A tense atmosphere instantly emerged.

A heavy silence came between the two.

About 10 seconds later, Ichihashi turned around silently, moved his deep eyes back to the window, and sighed silently.

"...Chunyue, I'm worried about two things now."

"First, Tokugawa Ishiki's indulgence on Kirikura Aoto will repeat the old story of Tsuba."

Matsuhira Haruga's pupils shrank suddenly.
To be continued...