TOKUGAWA IEYASU
Episode 14: Father and Son
Original Story: Yamaoka Sohachi
Screenplay: Osanai Meiko
Music: Tomita Isao
Cast
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Takita Sakae
Sena: Ikegami Kimiko
Oda Nobunaga: Yakusho Koji
No: Fuji Mariko
Tokugawa Nobuyasu: Takuma Shin
Toku: Tanaka Misako
Ishikawa Kazumasa: Ebara Shinjiro
Ayame: Tanaka Yoshiko
Sakuza: Nagato Hiroyuki
Ai: Takeshita Keiko
Producer: Shibuya Yasuo
Director: Matsumoto Morimasa
Takeda Shingen's state was still unknown.
But it was clear that there was some mishap.
Instead of entering Kyoto,
the Takeda army attacked Yoshida castle.
Ieyasu countered by crossing Oi river and attacking Suruga.
As soon as the Takeda army was prepared for the Ieysau,
he returned to Yoshida castle then set out for Nagashino.
All this was done to verify Shingen's death.
Ieysau concluded that Shingen may not be dead, but
was unable to lead the army himself.
Hamamatsu Castle
Please take the miso.
Yes.
The magistrate said to prepare miso in case of a siege.
But our lord has no time to stay in the castle.
He's certainly very busy.
It seems he'll be back today.
Your husband said so?
She's been restless since morning.
What about you! You said you want to wash his back!
This is delicious.
Even if we have to stay in and fight a siege,
this will give them strength.
How lucky can our lord be!
The enemy lord died on him!
We who have him as our general are the lucky ones.
I wonder if it's true that Gen. Shingen died...
Our lord has returned!
What a brave sight he and his bearded escorts make!
Wait... from where did you hear that Shingen died in his camp?
From a farmer who was hired by the Takeda to carry luggage.
When he delivered the medicinal chicken to Shingen's camp,
he heard the gunshot,
and saw Shingen, who looked lifeless, being carried away.
Alright.
Go spy on the villagers and report back to us!
Congratulations on your safe return.
How were things during my absence?
Your victory has brought life back to everyone, even the maids.
The women?
Yes.
The men who transmit this energy to the townsfolk.
I'm happy for you.
Sakuza told me everyone works hard because of you.
I only wish to help...
I'm entrusting you with domestic affairs.
Yes.
It's just a rumour,
but I heard that...
Lord Shingen passed away.
I'll let me men rest here tomorrow.
Yes.
Then, we'll head out to Okazaki. We must strengthen the guard at Okazaki.
Toku seems to be pregnant.
Congratulations!
I had no time to visit her.
It'll be mine and Lord Nobunaga's grandchild.
Yes.
Toku, who had married young only to please her father,
was now pregnant with Nobuyasu's child.
Where is Lord Nobuyasu?
At Ayame's again?
No. He is having a meeting with his chief retainers
to discuss his father's arrival tomorrow.
What doesn't he like about me?
What are you talking about?
He visited you personally yesterday to tell you to take care.
He was on his way to Ayame's room.
Princess...
Never mind. I said something shameful.
Forget it.
When a youth who had tasted a single fruit,
discovers a new fruit, he is struck by it's freshness...
and the first fruit is shunned away.
Come listen, now!
Something happened in Okazaki.
In Okazaki?
According to the maid,
Nobuyasu's concubine Ayame, may be Takeda spy.
What?
Nobuyasu has a concubine?
I can't criticize him for something I've done, too.
Ayame's father is a doctor named Genkei.
Lord Ieyasu's wife communicates with the Takeda through him.
- Lady Tsukiyama does? - Yes.
Lord Ieyasu and his are having marital problems.
One retainer, a Takeda supporter is taking advantage of that.
Shut up!
Our two clans enjoy a special relationship!
Don't imagine things!
I'll change!
I worry about our daughter.
Ieyasu is pre-occupied with protecting three castles,
and has no time to spend at Okazaki.
He knows nothing of what's going on down there.
If it's true that someone's talking to the Takeda, we can't ignore it.
Inform Ieyasu through another route.
We'll leave our daughter as is?
I don't want to complicate this.
I don't want them to think that I'm blinded by my love for her.
What's wrong?
I may not be her natural mother, but I'm still her mother.
Lord Ieyasu may find the culprit,
but it may cause trouble between Toku and Lord Nobuyasu.
I sacrificed Toku and her husband.
Let the blood of the Oda clan spill to the ground
for it will be the fertilizer to nurture peace.
It's sad...
that Ieyasu's wife doesn't understand him.
Ieyasu, who knew nothing of this was remodeling Okazaki castle.
Don't be slow!
What if we're attacked!
The purpose of this castle is to protect you.
Do your best!
What are you doing?
I'm the lord here and I'm directing then.
And the construction magistrate?
I hate to leave it to others.
Fool!
Why are you upset?
You'll make mistakes if you tamper with the material.
A castle...
even under construction must be well prepared.
Look...
the wood that you ordered is blocking the way into the armoury!
Don't you understand!
Idiot.
Yashiro.
Yes.
Pile the rice bags so that it's easier to count.
Father...
How many bags in this storage?
Yashiro?
Nobuyasu!
I'm asking you.
I don't know.
You don't know?
How can you, the lord, not know about the amount of provisions?
I... let me answer that.
Nobuyasu!
I can't answer that but...
I have other things to do!
This is from the lady.
Thank you.
He's working daily on the castle's re-construction.
I heard that Lord Shingen of Kai passed away.
Is that true?
Yes, I believe so.
That's why Lord Ieyasu left Hamamatsu to work here.
Lady Ayame...
I have a favour to ask of you, Lady Ayame.
Yes, what is it?
My lady cannot sleep with my lord now but
it would mean a lot to her
to have him, the father of her baby, come see her.
Ayame! Ayame!
I'll excuse myself now that my lord has come.
Ayame, what is it?
What're you crying? What did she do to you?
Yes.
The lady sent over some rice cakes.
Rice cakes don't make you cry. What is it?
Please, go and visit you wife sometimes.
What?
Ayame! I hate being ordered around! Now you're doing it?
I would never...!
Then the maid told you to order me!
Why should I obey a maid?
I'll be troubled...
I'm on your side, don't worry.
I understand, my lord.
What else did she say?
Yes.
She asked if I knew Lord Shingen passed away.
I see...
Yashiro was right.
She wants to separate us.
She's spreading rumours that my father
and your mother are helping the Takeda clan.
I would've killed her if she didn't serve my wife.
No, she isn't...
Young lord!
What is it?
Young lord, what's the matter?
What do you mean?
What is this re-construction for anyway?
What if he finds out that you're with Ayame?
What's wrong with my seeing Ayame?
Young lord?
So here you are!
Lord!
Nobuyasu!
What is it, father?
I won't get angry with you so come to me.
Nobuyasu... you've grown.
You're as tall as I am.
Nobuyasu...
You're my only heir. Do you understand?
I understand.
Generally, father's are not good with words.
They only express portion of the love they have for their son.
Are you his concubine?
Yes.
Nobuyasu is spoiled, be good to him.
Yes.
I'd like to see Nobuyasu's wife, so bring her here.
Yes.
Nobuyasu...
I'd like some warm water.
Yes.
You don't scold Nobuyasu enough in deference to me.
Please, scold him.
Princess!
I'm glad... I hope the baby will be the next Takechiyo.
Father, I'm happy to see how well you are.
Forget the formalities.
I don't have much time to visit you.
But Nobuyasu has made me feel good today.
Thanks for your trouble.
The lady is here...
She is the head of domestic affairs,
so excuse yourself.
Nobuyasu...
The lady and the mistress listen, too.
In this age of wars, retainers are very important.
One can't do anything alone.
Retainer's care one's treasures, one's teachers, one's shadows...
You must never treat them unkindly.
Yes.
Princess...
It's the same with you.
Take care of your servants.
I won't forget that, father.
I've stayed too long. Come, Nobuyasu and Chikayoshi.
A letter from Lord Katsuyori?
Yes, but I was a bit hesitant...
since Lord Ieyasu is here now.
Precisely! It's dangerous to be corresponding now.
Better wait.
Alright, but beware of the maid, Sir Oga.
Princess Toku's maid?
She was sent by Lady No, the snake's daughter.
She seems to be spying on us.
A cheeky woman...
we can't let our guard down now.
Not till we carry out our task.
That's exactly right.
Suppose 5,000 enemy men attacked from the south.
Five thousand?
Yes.
The advance like angry waves on the road,
and gain control of the bridge on Sugo River. What could you do?
I'd line my men along the Sugo river banks and attack.
The reputation of the Okazaki warriors is skill in fighting outdoors.
What if they continue to advance?
The Noda castle didn't fall to the Takeda army due to lack of power
but because Shingen brought in some miners
who clogged the wells and cut off their water supply.
The miners clogged the wells?
My skin crawled when I realized that Shingen would use whatever means he can.
It's admirable to attack but
the castle must be well-prepared.
I will be travelling East and West often.
I can only do that if the Okazaki castle is secure.
I'm counting on you.
I shall always keep your teachings in mind.
Please leave Okazaki in my, Nobuyasu's hands.
I shall leave Okazaki tomorrow,
to check on Yoshida castle,
and attack Suruga again.
We'll be able to discover the truth about Lord Shingen.
Then, do you intend to attack Yamaga, the Takeda ally?
I'll regain the Futamata castle first, then Nagashino.
I'm prepared to make sacrifices to cut off
the retreat path from the Kai province.
So you help Nobuyasu in protecting the Okizaka castle.
Though he was partial, Ieyasu knew that Noboyasu was no ordinary child.
He wanted to raise Nobuyasu himself,
but the current tense situation prevented him.
My lord.
I'm the maid who serves princess Toku.
Someone is after your castle.
Many are after my castle. Therefore, I'm restoring it.
It's a member of this clan.
A member?
I'm from the Oda clan, so please don't mention me.
The Tokugawa clan is in danger.
The princess and the unborn child will be affected.
Father, where are you?
Please excuse me.
What is it?
Who was that?
Some maid.
What did she want with you?
You were looking for me?
Yes.
I'd like to fight my first battle! Send me to Yoshida!
What if you're killed there?
Okazaki would be defenseless.
No, you can remain in Okazaki.
I've learnt a lot from you today and talked it over with my men.
I'm excited about this.
Alright, I'll test you by letting you fight the Koshu army.
I appreciate that.
Keep your attention inward till you hear from me.
Inward?
First, listen to the commoners Keep their opinions in mind.
Understand?
Yes.
The maid's words concerned him
but Ieyasu left for Yoshida castle.
What does he mean by keeping my attention "inward"?
If someone is corresponding with the enemy, the castle will fall.
Something suspicious was going on within the Okazaki castle.
Nobuyasu kept his father's words in mind.
Princess, it's me!
Ayame, why are you here?
The lady invited me to test some incense.
These were sent from Gifu.
Gifu?
That's why you invited Ayame?
No! I'll put these away.
You're obtrusive.
You told...
my father on someone.
I greeted him
but I didn't...
You instructed Ayame to tell me to see my wife more often.
Did you?
Instructed? I would never...
Are you saying that Ayame is lying?
No...
Yes!
What's true? Don't lie!
Tell me!
I'm sorry.
I may have mentioned something to that effect during our conversation.
Please forgive me.
Then, you didn't instruct her?
Instruct? Never...
Shut up!
I'm alright. It's nothing.
Please forgive me for upsetting you.
You impudent woman!
Forgive me...
Please don't make a scene... He didn't intend to strike me.
Forgive me for it.
No, I was too forward...
it's all my fault.
Please forgive me.
Without intending to, I made my lord misunderstand you.
Don't mention it. I have stopped bleeding.
Please leave.
I'm not Genkei's child.
Genkei was born in the Kai province.
He was sent by Katsuyori to serve Lady Tsukiyama.
Hear me out, please.
Genkei delivered a letter from Lady Tsukiyama to Katsuyori.
It may be about the takeover...
Let me finish!
I want to...
help you, my lord, and his wife.
It would pain me greatly if my lord found out that I was sent here by the Takeda's.
Are you sure it's from Lord Katsuyori?
Yes, it contains his seal.
Without Ieyasu's and Nobuyasu's knowledge,
the agreement was made between Sena and Katsuyori.
Reporting.
Is that you, Koto?
Yes, it's me.
The young lord is on his way.
What? Nobuyasu?
Genkei!
I need to question you later. Get lost!
Please excuse me.
My my, you're in increasingly good health.
Mother!
- Is something the matter? You look pale. - Mother!
Did you know that Ayame is not Genkei's real child?
I never asked her,
whether she was or not.
Is something wrong?
Weren't you aware that Genkei sent her to me?
- Is that so? - Ayame confessed everything!
They are trying to cajole you and take over this castle.
Nobuyasu, I'm surprised...
What if Ayame told you the truth?
What would you do?
Getting angry won't solve it.
A lord of the castle should behave wisely like a lord should.
If the Koshu is after you, it's the same situation.
Then, you're saying Ayame lied to me?
What would you do...
if I said it's true?
Then...!!!
Just wait.
The enemy has many strategies.
We must make sure our plan withstands them.
Then, Ayame was brought to me as part of your strategy?
Indeed.
- And let Genkei approach you? - Of course.
At the expense of betraying father?
Those words are unforgivable!
I, Sena, his wife, was betrayed by him!
You're well aware of that.
I don't intend to avenge him for that, but
if Ieyasu should be defeated by the Takeda clan,
then at least this castle will remain.
Although he tried to believe his mother, Nobuyasu was disturbed.
Toku's maid knew of his mother's actions.
Soon, princess Toku would find out,
and through her, Nobunaga would be informed.
Nobuyasu feared the day his father would find out.
He felt he had to kill those who knew this secret, Toku's Maid and Genkei.
Young Lord.
Did something happen?
You go out and kill Genkei.
What for?
Must I tell you?
Killing without reason would hurt your reputation.
He was born in Kai.
Ask no more.
I understand.
Go!
I'm sorry for the commotion.
I don't deserve to have you visit me.
Nobuyasu, who couldn't kill Ayame,
could not find the reason to kill Toku's maid.
He saw a streak of heroism in her,
which was absent in his mother, Toku, and in Ayame.
Pardon me!
I'll be leaving Okazaki today.
Why is that?
The situation is suspicious.
What?
Besides, I have work to do. The lady received the letter.
So she did?
They will accept her conditions.
You will own a castle.
I hope you're prepared.
I was surprised when our lord came to restore our castle.
I thought he sensed our plan.
Far from that, he's going as far as Sunpu now.
He's risking his life on the Yamaga battle.
Genkei, take this message back as a gift to Lord Katsuyori.
Is that all?
Our lord would attack Yamaga from Nagashino castle.
They'll need supplies so I'll deliver to them often.
Meanwhile, I'll give the signal to Lord Katsuyori.
With that singal, he can invade Okazaki.
I'll lead the way.
I see.
I'll open the gates to the castle saying that our lord has returned.
Lord Katsuyori can then walk in.
Then, he won't lose one soldier.
A good idea.
Excuse me.
Your meal is packed.
I'm sorry to put you through the trouble, Mrs.
No, you should stay longer.
I would like to stay and enjoy fruitful conversation,
but I must gather Lady Tsukiyama's herbs in the dew.
I must go to the mountains now.
You work hard, don't you.
Sir Oga?
Gather lots of herbs...
Certainly.
Genkei intended to escape to Kai.
Genkei, wait!
What can I do for you?
You're a spy for Kai... I'm ordered to kill you!
The three castle that we have under construction
surrounding Futamata Castle,
may be completed earlier due to the workers' efforts.
The enemy will now be busy keeping track of you Sunpu,
Yoshida, Okazaki, Nagashino, Hamamatsu, and Futamata.
I intend to send Nobuyasu out to war.
The time has come...
If Nobuyasu goes out, the enemy will expect me to stay in Okazaki.
Instead, I will move horizontally.
Go to Okazaki with my orders to Nobuyasu.
Agreed!
Six months after the defeat at Mikatagahara,
Ieyasu had regained his leadership position,
and he ordered Nobuyasu to fight because
it was his strategy to pressure the Yamada clan.
Meanwhile, a conspiracy to overthrow Ieyasu
was steadily budding behind the scenes...
To be continued.