Takeda Harunobu returned to Fukushima Castle and began to inquire about Echigo's intelligence.
A few days later, news of the fall of Takanashi Castle came. Also transmitted together was the information that only four thousand Echigo troops had entered the Hokushin area.
After Takeda Harunobu got the news, his face turned pale. Because of her caution, she lost Takanashi Castle and the opportunity to swallow the entire Beishin.
The small fortresses on Kawanaka Island are not difficult to capture, but the problem is that they are indefensible.
Terutora Uesugi deployed on both sides of the Chikuma River, occupying Zenkoji in the west and Takanashi Castle in the east. Behind them were Katsurayama Castle and Iiyama Castle to ensure smooth logistics and facilitate retreat.
No matter whether Takeda Harunobu went west to Mount Chausu or east to Mount Tsumabushi, or whether he went north to destroy one or two strongholds, he could not isolate Uesugi Teruhora's threat to the entire Kawanaka Island.
If Kawanakajima is a chessboard, then the northern and east-west key points are the Shuangfeiyan where Uesugi Teruhora breaks into Kawanakajima.
There is no point in killing one, there is no time to kill them all, the summer harvest is getting closer.
If Takeda Harunobu ignores the threat from the north and directly attacks Kawanaka Island, how can he defend himself against the troops from the north that may invade southward at any time?
The plain is easy to attack but difficult to defend, and his troops occupy the city and are scattered in bits and pieces. The other party concentrated on plucking them out one by one. Isn't this a gift?
Takeda Harunobu sighed helplessly. The only solution now was to use force to force the samurai families in the cities of Kawanaka Island to surrender and offer military supplies to replenish military supplies.
Just as she was setting out to suppress the local martial arts family, new news came.
Terutora Uesugi succeeded the Kanto Commander. Murakami Yoshikiyo and Ogasawara, as leaders of the Shinano samurai clan, called on the samurai from all over Shinano to celebrate the ceremony and present the sword to the new Kanto Commander.
Samurai families from all over Shinano presented their swords one after another, and even the former members of the Takeda family were no exception. This made Takeda Harunobu extremely angry, and he couldn't say it was wrong.
The leader of the Kanto region is the second most powerful figure in the Ten Kingdoms of Kanto. The Shinano samurai show their respect according to tradition. How should they give this order?
Strictly speaking, she, Takeda Harunobu, the guardian of Kai Country, is a direct subordinate of the Kanto Governorate, and she should offer the sword.
This is why she is determined to kill Murakami Yoshikiyo and Ogasawara Nagaki.
These two families are the leaders of Shinano in the north and south. They have been running Shinano for more than a hundred years, and their power is still there. They can cause chaos and trouble for others at critical moments.
With just this blow, Takeda Harunobu was unable to resist. The samurai families in the cities of Kawanaka Island, who had just been forced by the Takeda Army and were preparing to accept the military food service, had another relapse.
For a time, Uesugi Teruhu and Takeda Harunobu faced off at the north and south ends of Kawanaka Island, and neither could do anything to the other.
The temporary calm made the local martial arts family terrified. Everyone knew that behind the short-term peace, violent storms would come sooner or later.
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The front line of Kawanakajima has stabilized, and in Echigo's country, Yoshigan Shiba, who has reopened the Kantō Palace in Toroo Castle, is convening the samurai family for discussion.
He is sitting in the main seat. On the left side of his head is the island of Shengmeng, the mountain of Xingsheng, and the village of Pu Sheng.
On the right side is Daxiong Chaoxiu, the main village is long, and Ishida Mitsunari and Baiji Santao are sitting at the last table.
Among the seven, Shima Katsuo and Yamazaka Yukimori were trusted confidants brought to Kanto by Yoshigan. Ohuma Chaohide and Honjo Shigenaga devoted themselves to the work of Kanto servants.
The village of Kamou clan was rated as a great contributor in the battle along the way to Kanto.
Both Yamanaka Yukimori and Shima Katsuruo recommended her to their lord, allowing her to rise to the top and become the third person in the group after the two to participate in major events.
Although Ishida Mitsunari has a low status, he is the assistant assigned by Yiyin to Daxiong Chaohide and has the right to participate in the review.
The third master of Baiji sat silently at the end. Among the ninjas, they were considered lowly among the samurai family. Although she is a knowledgeable and high-level martial artist, she has only offended her lord a few days ago, so she should be careful with her words and actions now.
The seven people bowed and sat separately. Yiyin first asked Daxiong Chaoxiu.
"Master Daxiong, when will the first batch of goods arrive at Sakai Port?"
No wonder Yiyin is eager, all his plans are based on bribery, and where do the benefits come from? Isn’t it the Hokuriku Kaisho Road?
Without enough money, everything is in vain.
Big Bear bowed to Xiu.
“Sakai Minato Takada-sama is very capable.
These days, we have negotiated with various merchants about the opening of the port. When I joined, the customs clearance list was already sent to me.
The first batch of goods was not large, and each port imposed a tax of fifteen to one, regardless of the type, which was enough to save face.
After I took over, I discussed with Lord Naoe Keetsuna that we would send envoys to Joetsu Naoetsu to supervise customs clearance. "
The tax rate of 15% is already an extremely low tax rate, and it does not differentiate between types, which is like free of charge.
On the one hand, all parties want to open a commercial port and are willing to make concessions if this is accomplished.
On the other hand, each businessman has a stake in the business to share in the business profits, either taking goods or making profits.
Since it is your own business, the business tax can be lower, which will not lack the benefits, and avoid the suspicion of killing the goose that lays the egg.
Yiyin nodded and asked.
"When will the first shipment arrive? How much will it be worth?"
"During the summer harvest season, it's about 10,000 guan."
"so little?"
Yiyin frowned, what would this little cargo be enough for? What happened to Yang Nai?
Daxiong Chaohide was considerate of Sakai Minato and explained.
"Takada-sama has received news that the Battle of Kitaomi affected the Lake Biwa waterway.
She was also worried that there would be problems with the first transaction, so she sent people to transport a small amount of goods first, to get familiar with the roads and power along the way, and then increase the quantity of the second batch of goods after the investigation was clear.
By the end of the year, we will be able to follow the ocean current and take three-ship trade routes. Thirty percent of the cargo from Sakai Port to Kanto goes through our channel on the Hokuriku Expressway. "
Yoshigan was relieved that Yangno was still reliable, and he turned to ask Omi.
"How is the war at Omi?"
Bai Di San Taifu bowed.
"The Kitaomi Asai family won a great victory, and my Lord Maeda Yoshida gained a lot. The specific information has been compiled and will be presented to His Highness later."
Yiyin nodded.
Yamanaka Yukimori unconsciously looked at Shima Shengmeng and saw her looking back. The two of them looked away as soon as their eyes touched, and their expressions were both unnatural.
Maeda has good interests and abilities.
Since the Shiba family had nothing to do these days, Yiyin felt relieved and asked Daxiong Chaoxiu.
"How much is 30% of the goods from Sakai Port worth?"
Da Xiong Chao Xiu pondered for a long time, and said slowly without mentioning the goods from Sakai Port.
“In recent years, the trade between China, Korea, and Nanman has been increasing day by day, and it is said that the customs duties at Hakata Port are increasing sharply every day.
Including smuggled goods, the value of goods entering the country every year will not be less than 1.5 million yuan. "
Yiyin was stunned for a moment.
"so smart?"
The sixty-sixth country of Japan has a population of 10 million and a stone height of 20 million stones.
The tax burden in Kansai is basically four citizens and six citizens, while the tax burden in Kanto is mostly six citizens and four citizens. The income that the Wu family can dig out from the land is about half.
That's 10 million shi, which is about 5 million guan when converted into copper coins.
If the value of goods entering the country every year is more than 1.5 million yuan, it accounts for nearly one-third of the Wu family's income.
You know, apart from land income, the Wu family does not have much other income. Sixty-six countries are barren, and the benefits from minerals and special products are not high.
The circulation of goods is different, which will bring about benefits such as ports, logistics, and customs duties.
It not only adds value in logistics, but also improves people's livelihood. The final value will definitely be much higher than 1.5 million yuan.
Yiyin asked expectantly.
"Then how much is the 30% cargo from Sakai Port worth?"
Da Xiong Chao Xiu thought for a while and said.
"Kyushu, Shikoku, and Western countries cannot digest much goods. At least 80% of the goods entering the Hakata Port are destined for Konka and Kanto.
It is conservatively estimated that Sakai Port can receive one million guan of goods, and the third achievement is 300,000 guan. After all the businesses along the way implement their operations, their profits will at least double. "
Da Xiong Chao Xiu did not dare to say more. In fact, Takada Haruno alone would have more than doubled the price increase before allowing merchants to use their own channels.
It's always ugly to be successful in a one-man business. If you don't make money, you'd be a fool.
Other companies have taken action in the country and nearby neighboring countries, and they will not be able to explain to their masters unless they double their profits.
Three hundred thousand guan is doubled in Sakai Port, and it is at least doubled again outside Omi country. Its value is inestimable. Wait until you enter Echigo and then enter Kanto, you can make more money than robbing.
Yiyin doesn't understand these operations, he said.
"At least 600,000 pounds of goods?
I want you and Takada Haruno to guarantee that the Tsuruga Asakura family and the Noto Hatakeyama family will receive at least 10% of the actual goods, or the equivalent profit.
In addition, I promised to give her enough of my share of the divine protection position. "
Big Bear bowed to Xiu.
"Hi!"
For Yiyin, he doesn't care about sharing more benefits with others. What he wants is to continue this business route for a long time.
And Daxiong Chaohide didn't feel embarrassed. One family only got one product, and this profit was not as good as Takada Yono's finger-tip operation at Sakai Port, which was just a drop in the bucket.
Money is just a number, and the numbers you deal with in kind can change. It depends on how Takada Haruno plays this numbers game.
Daxiong Chaoxiu will not tell his master these things. The various merchants have already reached a tacit understanding with Takada Harano and her.
To make money for the master's family and to benefit oneself, no one is a fool. This road paved with gold must be maintained with all our strength, and the benefits will be indispensable to everyone.
Yiyin nodded with satisfaction. Daxiong Chaoxiu and his group of old guardian followers are indeed useful.
"Monsoon, ship numbers, customs duties, and cargo distribution are all left to you. You should take care of Ishida Mitsunari. She is young and should learn from you.
If you do anything wrong, feel free to blame her and teach her a lesson for me. "
Ishida Mitsunari bowed to the lord, and then bowed to Daxiong Chaohide.
Daxiong Zhaoxiu earnestly returned the gift to Ishida Mitsunari, whose status was far lower than hers, and Yoshigami nodded silently in his heart.
sensible.
