Takada Yangnai smiled and said nothing.
Shiba Yiyin left Konge and handed over the government affairs of Konge Shiba to Nizi Katsuhisa. Takada Yono's business practice was also controlled by Nizi Katsuhisa.
But this time, the Lord stripped all the Shiba family's resources related to the Minato Shocho Town from Nizi Katsuhisa and handed them over to Takada Haruno.
Although the power she controls is not as important as Akechi Mitsuhide's diplomacy, Nizi Katsuhisa's internal affairs, and Maeda's interests as military.
But in terms of authority, Takada Yono is already in charge. Nizi Katsuhisa can no longer restrict Takada Haruno's behavior, so the nominal report can be saved.
What made Takada Harano even more happy was another thing revealed in the letter.
"In the letter, my lord expressed great appreciation for Ichigo-song's investment in the Hokurikudo Trading Road. I thought that Master Xianru would compromise because of this matter, so he rewarded me so heavily.
You know, what does that mean? "
Imai Sojiu thought for a moment and said tentatively.
"The Imperial Office still doesn't know about the Nanman Sect going to Luo?"
"Of course I don't know."
Takada Harano smiled so happily, she was simply elated, she said.
"The Nanman Sect went to Raku Kyoto and sought the shogunate's right to preach, but was blocked by Akechi Mitsuhide. Master Xianru had no choice but to compromise and could only order the Hokurikudo Ichibu clan to converge and make peace with the Odaisho.
Such a shameful thing, apparently the Master would not mention it in his letter to Hokuriku. The only thing she could say clearly was to invest in the Hokuriku Trading Road. "
Imai Munehisa came to his senses.
"I understand. Without the right to preach, the Lord is unaware of all the efforts Akechi Mitsuhide has made to force Ichibuki to bow his head.
She got no credit at all this time, all the credit goes to you, sir. "
Takata Yono smiled like a flower and was proud of himself.
“That’s what makes me happiest.
No matter how wise she is, Mitsuhide is as cunning as a fox, she will have to suffer the consequences of being dumb and make my wedding dress.
Religious disputes are extremely cruel. Even if she wanted to take credit, she didn't have the guts to speak clearly about it. If even the slightest bit of information is revealed in black and white, the situation of the Sibo family will be in trouble.
Therefore, I will accept the reward this time. "
Imai Munehisa said worriedly.
"Master Akechi 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 all the Ji warriors who obtained Shiba's information were her enemies.
The Shiba family, who only cooperated for the sake of their master, could barely tolerate it. As for the future, it is still uncertain who will kill whom.
Regardless of this matter, Takada Yono's smile faded and his expression became serious.
"My lord has given me the position of mayor. It is a high and powerful position. He also has something to do for me."
Imai Mune kowtowed to the ground for a long time.
"I await your orders."
“A severe drought has resulted in poor harvests in Kanto, and major famines are expected to occur in the Echigo Plain and Kanto Plain this year.
The Lord needs to buy food from various countries and transport it to Echigo to fill the military food gap in the Kanto strategy. Mr. Ohkuma Asahide is in charge of Hokuriku Province, and I am responsible for the acquisition of Konge.
In the Noo Plains of Owari-Mino 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 provide the copper coins and supplies in exchange for food.
The total amount of grain harvested was 160,000 dan, and Mr. Daxiong Chaoxiu ate half of it. I will handle the other 80,000 dan. It is necessary to ensure that after transportation losses, the quantity of Echigo warehouse is 40,000 stone.
Imai-hime, if I can make new achievements and leave a good impression on the Lord, I need your support.
please. "
Takada Yono bowed deeply, Imai Munehisa quickly returned the bow and said.
"You're welcome, sir. This is my duty."
In fact, she was complaining in her heart that this was not easy to do.
In troubled times, food is expensive and all countries are busy fighting wars. Even if you don’t have enough food for the army, how many of them are willing to sell it?
Even if it is sold, it is only to give face, and it can be sold for hundreds or thousands of dan. If you buy 80,000 shi in one breath, how can you get so much food? Where can I find so much money to buy food?
Imai Munejiu said with a sad face.
"Sir, it's not that I don't want to be careful, but where does the money come from?
Eighty thousand shi of brown rice is said to cost 40,000 guan. But you know, this 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 food in various places, and the actual price has already skyrocketed.
Especially here in Settsu Country, the three of them gathered a large amount of food to fight the Tanba rebellion. Now that the war is raging and counterinsurgency is ineffective, food prices will only go higher.
It doesn’t matter if we buy a few hundred shi. If we buy more, the price of food on the market will rise. I am afraid that the Sakai Port Customs Office of the Miyoshi family will come to grab the food with a knife.
You can find a way to buy some from Omi Country, but the price won't be low.
I just did some mental calculations and realized that these 80,000 shi of grain would not be enough without 100,000 guan of money. Even if you have 100,000 yuan, you may not be able to buy it.
We are now short of money and cannot find food. This matter is really difficult to handle. "
Takada Yono sneered.
"If this thing is easy to do, why would my lord allow me to have the power of the mayor and let me be independent of Akechi Mitsuhide, Nizi Katsuhisa, Maeda Benefit and other three concubines.
The Lord also said in his letter that he has given orders to the three concubines to fully cooperate with me in buying food.
Although I have real power, it is best not to mobilize the food from recent weeks.
The total amount of the three branches of Beidawa, Iga, and Todo is only 210,000. The wars have continued in the past two years and they also need to recuperate.
If I disturb their food and cause instability in recent waves, it will appear that I am incompetent.
My idea is to find a solution in the Osaka Plains, Omi Province, and Noo Plains. The Lord wants 80,000 dan, but we cannot be satisfied with 80,000 dan. We must do our best and buy as much as possible.
I already have an idea about money. These days, the owners of the various houses of the Tokaido Caravan have come to see you, right? "
Hearing this, Imai Munehisa couldn't help but smile.
“Ever since the Tokaido War, these caravans have been like ants on a hot pot.
The caravans taking the Tokaido Road in the spring have been robbed several times. Even if they were not robbed on the way, they would not be able to find a place to stay in Suruga Country.
Sunfu Castle was captured by the Takeda family. These wild men in the mountains didn't know how to run a merchant town. They only knew how to burn, kill and loot. If Sunfu City is uneasy, 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 caravans on the Sakai Port side were even more afraid to set off again, and the goods were piled in the warehouse and they were stamping their feet anxiously.
These days, many people have come to me for help, and I have collected three houses of gifts alone. I'm still sorting out the specific quantities and will send you a list later. "
Takada Yono waved his hand and said generously.
"As long as you accept the gifts that others give you with peace of mind, I won't be so stingy and greedy.
I'm just asking you, how much has the share of the Hokurikudo Trading Route increased to? How many merchants are willing to pay a deposit, change their business, and participate in the Hokuriku Road trade route? "
