The genius of Ishida Mitsunari's reason is that it uses the Hojo family, the biggest opponents after Echigo's army entered the Kanto Plain, as an example.
One disadvantage of the method of grabbing grain is that it is impossible to calculate the amount of military rations.
How do you know how much you can grab? What if the local village has stored grain and would rather burn it before fighting you?
Food in place can only support short-term military operations. A long-term grab for food will make logistical supplies very unstable, so a quick victory is the only option.
But the main opponent of Echigo is the Hojo family who has been cultivating in Kanto for three generations and has entered the core area of the Kanto Plain step by step.
It may be easy to defeat and surround this opponent, but it is very difficult to completely kill her.
What's wrong with the Hojo family? It was because of good internal affairs that her family was able to gain a foothold in the generally xenophobic Kanto Plain.
Not to mention the well-known four public and six citizens, the tax system alone is a unique good governance in Guandong.
The house-specific tax is similar to the head tax levied based on the house, and the hanging money is a temporary additional tax. The allocated public taxes and additional labor are common bad governance and evil labor in the Wu family's territory.
The fact that the Hojo family dared to propose a land tax of four citizens and six citizens and had the patience to comply with the territorial tax system shows that the internal economic situation of her family is very good.
A famine cannot defeat the Hojo family. On the other hand, if the Echigo side uses the method of grabbing food for quick success, it will actually be more dangerous.
The status of the shogunate, the Kanto governor of the Yamauchi Uesugi family is considered a p, and grabbing food in disaster years can make the local samurai hate the Echigo army to death.
If we can capture Ueno and Musashi in one fell swoop, invade Sagami and defeat the Hojo family, then of course everything will be fine.
But if the Hojo family cannot be dealt with, once the Echigo army retreats, the Kanto strategy will be over. What the Uesugi retainers group did was actually gambling.
Ishida Mitsunari analyzed it based on the rich background of the Hojo family and felt that it was too risky, so he spoke out against it. And the reason for her objection is precisely what Sibo Yiyin lacks the most right now.
Yiyin couldn't help but sigh.
If he had met with the monks first when he came back, he wouldn't have had to go to Changwei City and Xinfatian City to endure the hardships. Unfortunately, his waist was almost broken.
Yiyin stared at Ishida Mitsunari, knowing that she was actually gambling. She was betting that she disapproved of the grain grabbing behavior, so she patiently looked for reasons to deny the Uesugi retainers group and use this to gain power.
At this moment, Ishida Mitsunari lowered his head and waited for the master's reaction, sweating in his hands. Success or failure depended on this.
The big bear next to her glanced at Chao Xiu. She took the initiative to avoid him and pushed Ishida Mitsunari to tell him the reason to save herself.
She didn't know whether Sibo Yiyin approved of robbing food, and she wasn't willing to take the risk.
Daxiong Zhaoxiu knew that he was in a high position and would not get any big benefits even if he won the bet, so it was better to leave Ishida Mitsunari to form a good relationship.
But if Ishida Mitsunari loses the bet, then it’s no wonder Daxiong Chaoxiu is the cause, it’s all due to her own greed.
Yiyin smiled softly and said.
“Ishida-hime’s words deeply touched my heart.
In fact, I came back from Yuezhong eight days ago and secretly went to Changwei City and Xinfatian City to communicate with you adults.
I come to you today to inform you of my attitude. I will not allow food grabbing actions in the Guandong Raiders.
As Hime Ishida said, the Kanto strategy cannot be ruined by this short-sighted food supply plan. "
Yoshigami spoke eloquently and did not hesitate to take Ishida Mitsunari's reasons as his own.
He stood righteously and awe-inspiring from the commanding heights of considering the interests of the Echigo samurai family, and began to stage a show from a condescending position, accusing the Uesugi retainers of the stupidity.
Ishida Mitsunari lowered her head and clenched her fists. She won the bet. The pleasure of the imperial court was beyond her expectation. To serve the master, one should do as he pleases and scratch the right itch.
Yiyin said again.
“Although the Uesugi Retainers’ grain grabbing operation was wrong, it was a long-standing traditional practice of the samurai family in times of disaster.
Since you have denied them, do you already have a solution to the problem? "
Asking a question is easy, the trouble is solving it. Ishida Mitsunari glanced at Daxiong Chaoxiu and said.
"The wise and powerful imperial guards must have come up with a countermeasure before they summoned us.
I have discussed this matter with Mr. Big Bear several times. Solving the food problem is nothing more than robbing and buying. "
Yiyin applauded the case.
"The ones who share my worries are Daxiong-hime and Ishida-hime."
The two of them kowtowed to the ground at the same time, not daring to say a word. Ishida Mitsunari hid behind Daxiong Chaoxiu, allowing the leader of the followers to come out and explain.
This is reciprocating love. Daxiong Chaoxiu gave her a chance, and of course she had to know how to behave.
Da Xiong Chao Xiu smiled at her, then bowed to Shiba Yiyin and said.
"My lord and I thought of going together. The best way to solve the problem of military rations for the Guandong Raiders is to buy food.
Ina Chuji is a master of water conservancy. I asked her to explore the fields in various places in Echigo and estimated that the harvest this time should be 40%.
The height of the Echigo stone is less than 400,000 stone, and the height of four stones is less than 160,000 stone. The Echigo samurai family would not stop collecting grain just because of a bad harvest.
The people may have a harder time than in previous years, but the gap in the Wu family's food reserves will only be reduced by 15% to 20% at most, which is 60,000 to 80,000 shi. "
Yiyin nodded. The number was almost the same as what he had calculated. He asked.
"So these food gaps are the shares we want to buy?"
Daxiong Chao Xiu shook his head and said.
“Grain is no different than other commodities.
One hundred guan worth of Su silk, Songjiang cotton, and sandalwood from the Celestial Dynasty may only occupy one position of a merchant ship. However, grain of the same value takes up one ship, which is huge and difficult to transport.
Moreover, food is the most important material for warriors in various countries. It is said that the market price is two stones, but the actual purchase price in disaster years will be upside down. Even if it is two stones and one stone, you may not be able to buy it.
This is still a good condition that the local martial arts family is willing to sell. In fact, countries are at war and have too much food to take care of themselves. How can there be any shortage for us?
In addition, the food consumed by people during transportation is affected by moisture, mildew, rats, and insects. The consumption is huge, and only 20 to 30% of the food is often left for long-distance transportation. "
Yiyin frowned and said.
"I know all the difficulties, just tell me how much you need to buy and whether you can do it."
Da Xiong cheered towards Xiu and continued.
"I have calculated that in order to ensure that 80,000 koku of grain can be smoothly put into the warehouse in Echigo, at least 160,000 koku of grain must be purchased."
Yiyin said in surprise.
"so little?"
Da Xiong Chao Xiu said.
“This is all thanks to the grace of Odaisho.
The Hokuriku Road trade route from Konge to Echigo was mainly transported by sea, which saved a lot of manpower and animal power, and also saved food consumed on the road.
Echizen Country, Kaga Country, and Echichū in Hokurikudo are all big countries with a stone height of three to four hundred thousand.
The Echizen Asakura family has been stable for many years and has abundant food. The Tsuruga Asakura family has a good relationship with you and you can ask them to come forward to buy food in the country.
Congratulations, Vietnam and China are on strike this time, all because of your military exploits. It's up to you to buy some food, and I believe all parties will give you this face.
These grains can be paid for with the relevant share of the Hokuriku Road trade route. This is for the military grain reserves of the Kanto Raiders. The Uesugi family should not refuse it because of reduced profits, right? "
