The death of Emperor Shomu disrupted the balance of power, and Fujiwara no Nakamaro Has been strengthening.
Strengthen power at the center of politics and eliminate obstacles [ Political struggle 】It began.
First, Fujiwara no Nakamaro Was kicked off by Tachibana no Moroe and Nara Maro parent and child who were at the top of politics on behalf of Mr. Fujiwara at that time. was. Tachibana no Naramaro, who was kicked down in this political struggle, is Tachibana no Naramaro's Ran in retaliation. I tried to get rid of Fujiwara no Nakamaro, but it failed.
The coronation of Emperor Shomu with the death of Emperor Shomu
Emperor Shomu is Kokubunji Temple and Kokubunnanji Temple I did historical things such as the construction of the Great Buddha of Nara. However, after passing away in the middle of his career, Emperor Shomu's daughter, Emperor Koken, performed a ceremony for the opening of the eyes of the Great Buddha of Nara in 749.
There was only one prince between Emperor Shomu and Empress Komyō, but because he died, the arrow of white feathers stood Abe-naishinno . … It was later Emperor Koken.
This relationship between Empress Komyō and Fujiwara no Nakamaro was the relationship between her aunt and her nephew.
During the time of Emperor Koken, Fujiwara no Nakamaro gained the backing of Empress Komyō and gained power in politics. Maro Nara, the son of Tachibana no Moroe, who had the power until then, felt a sense of crisis in such a situation and set out to defeat Nakamaro, but on the contrary he fell into a situation where he was destroyed. * Tachibana no Naramaro's strange
Meanwhile, Emperor Koken was transferred to Emperor Junnin in 758 because his mother, Empress Komyō, was ill and became Emperor Daijo (=Emperor Emeritus). It was also Fujiwara no Nakamaro who was behind Emperor Junnin. At this time, Nakamaro was given the name of Emi Oshikatsu and increasingly monopolized economic privileges and power. He eventually rises to the rank of Minister of Government.
However, in 760, Empress Komyō died, and Emi Oshikatsu deepened her isolation by the disappearance of Empress Komyō, who was her backing.
Relationship between Emperor Koken (Emperor) and Dokyo
On the other hand, Emperor Koken fell ill in 761 and was cared for by a monk's dokyo.
The doctor at that time was referring to the monk. He was trying to cure the illness with the blessing of the Buddha by chanting sutras while caring for the sick. From the present day, such medical treatment is not possible, but when I saw Dokyo take care of me, Emperor Koken got better.
Gradually, Emperor Koken began to believe in the Buddhist method of Dokyo and became fond of him as an aide.
However, there was some suspicion between them.
Wasn't it made by two people? It is to say.
Two men and women ...
The suspicion was raised, given the position of Emperor Koken.
At that time, the role of the female emperor was to connect the succession to the throne, and the empress was born when the prince who was a candidate for the emperor was not decided or when he was young. And it was common for the empress to be single for the rest of her life.
This is because Empress Suiko, Saimei, and Empress Jito, who were empresses during the Asuka period, were able to become emperors in the position of being the emperor's wife, but after the Jinshin War, the blood of Tenbu was emphasized. It is said that the role of the empress was tightened, and the condition of being unmarried and widowed was added.
In such a lonely and lonely position, it seems no wonder that Dokyo, who takes care of him on the bed, has a romantic feeling. Moreover, it is said that Dokyo has a great night technique.
Fujiwara no Nakamaro's isolation
It is not beyond rumors that the above theory is correct, but it is true that Emperor Koken loved Dokyo day by day. Fujiwara no Nakamaro cannot hide his impatience with his love that has passed.
There is a danger that the dictatorship of Fujiwara no Nakamaro, who was currently under Emperor Junnin, will be threatened by the Dokyo. Now that Empress Komyō, who used to tell Emperor Koken that it's okay to listen to Fujiwara no Nakamaro, has passed away, Nakamaro's foundation is in a very fragile state.
Therefore, Nakamaro tells Emperor Koken not to be a priest through Emperor Junnin.
Emperor Koken was furious at this and edict Leaving Heijo Palace and starting to separate from Emperor Junnin.
The content of the edict is ...
I have been asked by her mother, Empress Komyō, to assist Emperor Junnin. But the emperor doesn't listen to me. I came to a separation to let the world know that this is a problem of Emperor Junnin, not me.
This is also the cause of my unfairness, and I will be priest. However, since the current emperor's affairs are uncertain, I will take care of the important things of the nation . Emperor Junnin decides to do small things such as daily work.
Fujiwara no Nakamaro no Ran
In the apology of Emperor Koken with the above content, " I will do the important things of the nation! "It said.
When this happens, the position of Fujiwara no Nakamaro, who was driving the politics of Emperor Junnin, will change completely. Emperor Koken still gathered anti-Nakamaro people and began to take important positions, and restrained Nakamaro's dictatorship.
However, Fujiwara no Nakamaro also opposes this.
He uses the personnel rights of the Ministry of Defense to take control of the army. Here, Nakamaro, who can control the army, will be given a boost. Emperor Koken also tries to counteract by using the authority of the emeritus, but the official ruler is Emperor Junnin. It is natural that the Emperor Junnin's Nakamaro has an advantage.
In order for Emperor Koken to defeat Nakamaro and Emperor Junnin, he needed not only the authority of the emeritus but also the decisive factor. This is the point of victory for Fujiwara no Nakamaro's Ran.
Fujiwara no Nakamaro's strategy to eliminate Emperor Koken
Nakamaro, who had the command of the army, became the general commander and made the following plan for Emperor Koken.
- Written accusation of Emperor Koken's blame for a cause
- Take control of his plane with his own soldiers, block the emeritus' escape route, and prepare for a rebellion
However, this plan was out of the question for Emperor Koken.
Knowing this plan, Emperor Koken decides to blame Fujiwara no Nakamaro before putting it into practice.
In this way, the battle between Emperor Koken VS Fujiwara no Nakamaro and Emperor Junnin begins.
Meaning of the bell mark
The aim of Emperor Koken to take the initiative was not Nakamaro but Emperor Junnin's bell seal.
The emperor's bell seal is the power of the emperor itself, and is also called the Emperor's Privy Seal. Any document would not be recognized as an official document without the seal of the bell seal. Emperor Koken robbed the bell seal, and as an official sentence [ Fujiwara no Nakamaro is a rebel ] And tried to put out a sentence with a bell stamp.
Emperor Emeritus Guards
How did Emperor Koken, who was in control of the country's military power, attack Emperor Junnin?
In fact, the Emperor had a direct guard.
It is [ Jutouei 】It's called.
Emperor Koken sends his soldiers under Emperor Junnin and succeeds in capturing the bell seal. However, it will be robbed again by Fujiwara no Nakamaro's son.
Therefore, the subordinates of the Emperor make a request for reinforcements.
It was [ Sakanoue no Karita Maro that was dispatched to the reinforcements here. ] Then Sakanoue Tamura Maro's father is coming. As a result, Emperor Koken gained an advantage and Suzuin came under the emeritus. Nakamaro, who was in control of the cabin, seemed to have an advantage, but he was able to win the operation of Emperor Koken, who grasped the importance of Suzuin and made a surprise attack with a small number of elite.
Fujiwara no Nakamaro mopping operation
Emperor Koken used the bell seal, [ This battle is due to the rebellion of Fujiwara no Nakamaro, so blockade the sekisho so as not to run away! ] And send sentences to various places. The soldiers who are under the control of Fujiwara no Nakamaro also reluctantly blockade the barrier ...
At that time, Nakamaro was his own territory Omi / Mino / Echizen . I was trying to escape toward. However, Fujiwara no Nakamaro loses without reaching anywhere.
Behind the Nakamaro defeat drama, there was a clever strategy that Kibi no Makibi had in mind.
Kibi no Makibi was an old man around 70 years old at the time, a professional who had been involved in the politics of the imperial court for many years, a knowledgeable person, and a veteran who knew military art. However, he is one of those who has been relegated to his ability, being estranged from Fujiwara no Nakamaro.
There are 3 routes to escape from Togoku
The route from Heijokyo to Togoku is hindered by steep mountains. Therefore, the main passages were limited to 3 routes. That is Arachi no Seki / Fuwa Seki / Suzuka Seki At these three barriers, Emperor Koken closed the blockade.
And since Nakamaro was expected to go to any of Omi, Mino, and Echizen, I thought about stopping the invasion of Echizen, Omi, and Mino's Fuwa Seki route, which was heading for Arachi no Seki.
The Fuwa Seki route was in front of Omi. Kibi no Makibi thought that if he escaped, he would cross Omi and escape to Mino, and he would think of a way to completely block the Fuwa route.
He had to cross the Seta River to get to Fuwa. Therefore, Kibi no Makibi burns down the bridge over the Seta River before Nakamaro crosses the Seta River. Nakamaro, whose road to Fuwa was closed, decided to forcibly head for Arachi no Seki.
Fujiwara no Nakamaro's death
Emperor Koken, who was reading the actions of Fujiwara no Nakamaro, collides with Emperor Koken and Fujiwara no Nakamaro several times while heading to Arachi no Seki. However, Emperor Koken, who robbed Emperor Junnin of the bell seal, had an overwhelming advantage.
Fujiwara no Nakamaro attempts a special attack on Arachi no Seki, but is soon beaten.
He was 59 years old ...
It was only two days after I left Heijokyo. It peaked when there was the backing of Empress Komyō, and the last was a terrible end.
In this way, the rebellion of Fujiwara no Nakamaro ended, Emperor Junnin of the puppet was banished to Awaji, and Emperor Koken reigned as Emperor Koken, and a new politics was laid down with his beloved Dokyo.