different warring states of japan

Chapter 874 Buying food is difficult

Takada Yoshino smiled without saying a word.

Yoshihisa Shiba left Jinji and handed over the government affairs of Shiba Prefecture to Nizi Katsuhisa.Takada Yoshino is a businessman who is also in the hands of Nizi Shengjiu.

But this time, the lord stripped all the Shiba family's resources about the port town and commercial town from Niko Katsuhisa and handed them over to Takada Yono.

Although the power she holds is not as important as Akechi Mitsuhide's diplomacy, Nizi Katsuhisa's internal affairs, and Maeda's interest in the military.

But in terms of authority, Takada Yoshino is already in charge.Nizi Katsuhisa can no longer restrain Takada Yono's behavior, and the nominal report can be saved.

What makes Takada Yono more happy is another thing revealed in the letter.

"In the letter, the lord praised Yixiangzong's investment in the Hokuriku Road trade route. He thought that it was because of this that the master seemed to compromise. That's why he rewarded me so much.

You know, what does that mean? "

Imai Zongjiu thought for a moment and said tentatively.

"The Nanman taught Shangluo, the Imperial Terrace Office doesn't know yet?"

"Of course not."

Takada Yono laughed so happily, she was almost elated, she said.

"The Nanman sect went to Luojingdu to seek the shogunate's missionary rights, but was blocked by Akechi Mitsuhide. Apparently the master had no choice but to compromise, and could only order the Hokuriku province to restrain itself and make peace with the Imperial Palace.

Apparently the Venerable Master would not mention such an embarrassing matter in his letter to Hokuriku.All she can say clearly is to invest in the Hokuriku Road Trading Route. "

Imai Zongjiu woke up.

"I understand. Without the right to preach, Akechi Mitsuhide's efforts to persecute Yi Muzong to bow his head, the lord is completely ignorant.

She didn't deserve any credit this time, and all the credit is on you, my lord. "

Takada Yono smiled like a flower, triumphant.

"That's what I'm happiest about.

Let her be wise, bright, beautiful, and cunning like a fox, and this dumb person will have to eat it up and make a wedding dress for me.

Religious disputes are extremely cruel. Even if she wanted to ask for credit, she didn't have the guts to speak out about it.If half of it is revealed in black and white, the Sipo family will be in trouble.

So, this time I will be ashamed to receive the reward. "

Imai Sohisa said worriedly.

"Master Wise is not a good-tempered person, will he take revenge on you in the future?"

Takada Yono snorted and said nothing more.

The relationship between her and Akechi Mitsuhide has long been incompatible.Not only her, but those Ji warriors who got the Sibo Institute are all her enemies.

The cooperation is only for the sake of the master's Shiba family, so it is difficult to tolerate it.As for the future, who will kill who may not be sure.

Don't talk about it, Takada Yono's smile restrained, and his face became serious.

"The lord has given me the post of honor in the town. The position is high and powerful, and I have something to do."

Imai Zongjiu fell to the ground and kowtowed.

"I am waiting for your lord's order."

"There is a severe drought in the Kanto region, and the Echigo Plain and the Kanto Plain are expected to suffer major famines this year.

The lord needs to buy food in various countries and transport it to Echigo to fill the gap in the military food for the Kanto Raiders.Mr. Okuma Asohide is in charge of Hokuriku, and I am in charge of recent acquisitions.

In the Noo Plains of Owari Mino and Ryogoku, the lord sent a letter to Maeda Toshiie, ordering her to try her best to persuade His Highness Oda to sell grain.

If the Oda family is willing to let go, I will pay the copper coins and materials for food exchange.

The total amount of harvested grain was [-] shi, Master Xiong Chaoxiu ate half of it, and I took care of the other [-] shi.It is necessary to ensure that there are [-] stones in Echigo's warehouse after transportation wear and tear.

Imai Hime, whether I can make new achievements and leave a good impression on my lord requires your support.

please. "

Yono Takada bowed deeply, and Sohisa Imai quickly returned the salute and said.

"Your Excellency is polite, this is my duty."

In fact, she complained in her heart, it's not easy to do this.

Food is expensive in troubled times, countries are busy fighting wars, and there is not enough food for the army, how many are willing to sell?

Even if it is sold, it is to save face, selling for hundreds or thousands of stones.Buying [-] shi in one go, how can there be so much food?Where can I find so much money to buy food?

Imai Zongjiu said with a sad face.

"My lord, it's not that I don't want to pay attention, but where does the money come from?

Brown rice of [-] shi is said to be [-] guan.But you know, the price is always an imaginary number.

Winter has just passed, and the summer and autumn harvests have not yet been put into storage. There is not much grain in various places, and the actual price has already skyrocketed.

Especially here in the Settsu Kingdom, the Miyoshi trio gathered a large amount of food to fight for Tanba's suppression of the rebellion.Now that the war is raging and the counter-insurgency is ineffective, food prices will only increase.

It’s fine if we buy a few hundred shi, if we buy more, the price of grain on the market will be raised.I'm afraid that Miyoshi's Sakai Port Customs Office will bring a knife to the door to grab food.

Omi country can find a way to buy some, but the price will not be low.

I did a mental calculation just now, and the [-] shi grains are not enough without [-] guan.Even if you have one hundred thousand guan, you may not be able to buy it.

We are short of money and can't find food. This matter is really difficult. "

Takada Yono sneered.

"If it's easy to do, why should the lord grant me the power to carry out the town, let me be independent from Mitsuhide Akechi, Katsuhisa Niko, and Maeda Yoshihisa?

The lord's letter also said that he has ordered Jinji Sanji to fully cooperate with me in buying food.

Although I have real power, it's better not to mobilize the food in the past few Sibo.

The total stone height of Beidahe, Iga, and Fujido is no more than [-]. There have been constant wars in the past two years, and they also need to recuperate.

If they move their food and cause instability in the past few days, it will appear that I have no ability.

My idea is to find a way in the Osaka Plain, Omi Country, and Nobi Plain.The lord wants [-] shi, but we can't just be satisfied with [-] shi, we must try our best to do it and buy as much as possible.

I already have an idea about the money.These days, the owners of the Tokaido caravan came to see you, right? "

Hearing this, Imai Zongjiu couldn't help smiling.

"Since the war in Tōkaidō, these caravans are like ants on a hot pot.

The caravan traveling along the Tōkaidō in spring has been robbed several times. Even if they were not robbed on the road, they could not find a foothold in Suruga country.

Junfu Castle was taken by the Takeda family. These wild people in the mountains don't know how to run a commercial town, they only burn, kill and loot.If Junfu City is uneasy for a day, the merchants will not dare to do business.

The goods brought by the caravan could not be distributed, and the logistics of the entire Tokaido trade route came to a standstill.The caravan on the Sakai Port side dared not set off again, and the goods were piled up in the warehouse and stomped anxiously.

These days, many people have come to me for help, and they have collected three rooms for gifts alone.I am still sorting out the specific quantity, and I will send you the list later. "

Takada Yono shook his hand and said generously.

"You can accept gifts from others with peace of mind, I won't be so stingy and greedy.

I just ask you, how much has the share of the Hokuriku trade route increased?How many merchants are willing to pay a deposit, change doors, and participate in the Hokuriku Road trade route. "

(End of this chapter)