Miyoshi Seikai used to be the chief officer of the Sakai Port Customs Office. When Takada Yono first opened the Hokuriku Road trade route, she still nodded and walked through the door and gave her shares.
She watched the Hokuriku Road trade route grow from scratch and become more and more prosperous day by day.
Although he has never been a trader, as a tax administrator, he has never eaten pork and has seen pigs run away, so he is much better than the Sanada family's mountain people.
Even though Sanada Nobushige had Umino Riichi, a self-taught military strategist, the martial arts family's ability to manage the family business could not be learned from books, but had to be practiced through a large number of daily chores.
If it weren't for the Miyoshi sisters, once-famous retainers of great names, to join in and squeeze Umino Riichi dry, she wouldn't be able to manage the territory of 40,000 to 50,000 koku. It's not about IQ, it's just a lack of administrative experience.
Miyoshi Kiyomi bowed slightly to accept Sanada Nobushige's approval and continued.
"My Lord, I only know a little bit about it.
Life in the mountains is difficult. Mountain residents can be encouraged to go into pine forests to pick matsutake mushrooms in their free time, and the Sanada family will purchase them collectively.
Fresh matsutake mushrooms are easy to spoil, and the purchase price is not too high. The family organizes people to make dry goods by hand, and then sells them to Naoetsu, Tsuruga Port, and even Kyoto, which can be said to be a huge profit.
In addition, the Azuma River Basin has a pleasant climate. The surrounding high mountains prevent the cold wind from entering, making the climate humid and warm.
I saw that there are wild kapok trees growing in the local area. I can send people to cultivate them in captivity and obtain kapok to weave cotton cloth to increase the family's income. "
Sanada Nobushige said in surprise.
"Cotton? Isn't that a precious thing that needs to be shipped from heaven? Can we weave it ourselves?"
Japan has a long history of growing and weaving hemp, but cotton has not been utilized for two reasons.
First, kapok trees like warm weather and are mostly found in tropical temperate zones. The island country is located in the north, and the tree species have deteriorated seriously. As early as the Tang Dynasty, kapok was introduced to Japan and was only used as an ornamental tree for a long time.
Secondly, the techniques of planting trees, extracting cotton, and weaving cloth were high-tech in ancient times, and the island country did not have talents who knew such techniques.
Therefore, the cloth in the island country is mainly linen. Cotton cloth, like silk, is exclusive to a few martial arts families and religious nobles. Most of the cotton cloth is Songjiang cotton from Huating in the Celestial Dynasty.
In ancient times, cloth could be used as currency, and money and silk were not separated into families. If the Sanada family could produce cotton cloth, it would be like having a money printing machine at home.
Even Umino Riichi, who had always had a cold expression, was moved by this and bowed to ask for advice.
"Master Qinghai still knows the art of cotton weaving?"
Miyoshi Qinghai shook his head.
"I don't understand, but as far as I know, Sanhe Kingdom has been studying cotton weaving and has achieved results.
Before I left Koto, Mikawa kapok had been sold to Sakai Port in Kyoto. Although the quality was far inferior to the Matsue cotton from China, the price was much lower and demand exceeded supply.
I came all the way east and only saw a lot of wild kapok trees in Ueno. I thought the climate and environment here would be suitable for kapok trees to grow.
If the Lord is willing to give it a try, he can send merchants and ninjas to the Three Rivers Kingdom to obtain talents and technology. Under coercion and inducement, there will always be someone willing to come to Sanada to lead and serve the Sanada family, right? "
The root of cotton weaving is the kapok tree. This thing is difficult to support in the island country and its growth range is limited. Miyoshi Kiyomi was actually surprised that there was such a thing in the Azuma River Basin.
Since there are raw materials, what is lacking is technology. That's easy. At worst, it's just stealing or robbing. Money moves people's hearts. For their own money printing machine, there is nothing the Wu family can't do.
Sanada Nobushige's eyes turned red when he heard this, he slapped the document and shouted.
"Sasuke! It's up to you to go to Mikawa Country once! Whether it's cheating or robbing, you must get people who can produce Mikawa cotton cloth to come back!"
Sarutobi Sasuke pointed to his nose inexplicably and asked.
"I?"
Sanada Nobushige nodded.
"Yes, you can't go back to Kirigakure's hiding place anyway, so I might as well find something for you to do."
"My special..."
Sarutobi Sasuke's eyes widened and he almost spouted curse words. But I wanted to go to what Miyoshi Qinghai just said about the lack of rules at home, so I forced myself to endure it.
Isn’t it the fault of Kirigakure Saizo that you, bastard Lord, made me take the blame for? Thank you so much. Because of you, the four seasons have been warmed.
She held it back, but Yuri Kamanosuke on the side couldn't hold it back and chuckled. Miyoshi Isan quickly pulled her sleeve and gave her a warning glance.
Sanada Nobu touched his head and felt that he was not very kind, so he was embarrassed to say it.
"You do your best, and I will definitely not treat you badly when you come back. No matter how much manpower, money and food you need, just ask, and your family will fully support you."
Sarutobi Sasuke glanced at Yuri Kamanosuke, bowed and said.
"It is my duty to serve the Lord and serve the public.
It's just that going here is very important, and I need the help of some special talents, such as a former bandit who is good at deceiving, abducting, and stealing. "
Yuri Kamanosuke's forehead twitched when he heard this, and he cursed.
"Who the hell are you talking about!"
"good!"
Before Yuri Kamanosuke could finish his words, he looked at Sanada Nobushige who was calling in surprise from the main seat.
Sanada Nobushige shrugged at Yuri Kamanosuke and said.
"It's all for the future of the Sanada family. The plans are very big, so please bear with me."
Then Sanada Nobushige gave a thumbs up and smiled at Sarutobi Sasuke.
"Come on Sasuke, I'm optimistic about you."
Sarutobi Sasuke and Yuri Kamanosuke looked at each other, snorted at the same time, and looked away. Both parties have the same idea in mind, don't let me take the opportunity to kill you.
Sanada Nobushige ignored them, clapped his hands and said.
“I will leave for the palace in the next few days to participate in the big review.
The preparation of various laws and regulations at home was entrusted to Master Ching Hai. Liu Niang, you should learn more from Master Ching Hai. "
Miyoshi Seikai and Umino Riichi bowed together and said.
"I accept your orders."
Sanada Nobushige looked around. These Hime Warriors with different personalities were united under her command. They were her sisters, relatives, friends, and comrades-in-arms. They were the Sanada Warriors of whom she was proud.
At this moment, her mind was no longer impetuous, she was quiet and peaceful, as if all difficulties were no longer difficulties.
Thinking of the upcoming meeting with Shiba Yoshigan, whom he had not seen for a long time, Sanada Nobunshige's lips unconsciously revealed a gentle smile.
I miss you so much, my man.
———
Sanada Nobunaga's beloved Shiba Yoshigan was currently admiring the cherry blossoms at the Imperial Palace.
The island country is in the shape of a long strip from south to north, and the cherry blossoms are blooming all the way north as the climate gets warmer. The difference between Japan and Kanto is almost ten months.
As the spring cold gradually fades and the weather becomes warmer, the Imperial Palace’s major review has been put on the agenda.
Last year, Yiyin was worried about being robbed of his success in Luo, and was eager to return to Japan, so he did not participate in the big review. This year he is bound to participate.
The Imperial Government Office, a grand council composed of forces from both Shiba and Uesugi, stabilized people's hearts internally and showed unity externally. It was a symbol of the stability of the Echigo duopoly.
It was only a few days before the big council meeting, and Terutora Uesugi also came to the Imperial Palace from Kasugayama Castle to accompany Yoshigan to enjoy the cherry blossoms and drink.
Yoshigin was dressed in a white hunting suit, and Terutora Uesugi was also deliberately wrapped in a white kimono, like a pair of lovers. The two of them sat side by side on the bench under the tree, sipping plain wine and watching the cherry blossoms slowly falling.
The emperor worships chrysanthemum, and the warrior family worships cherry blossoms.
The cherry blossoms come and fall suddenly, just like the unpredictable fate of the Wu family, the family business will eventually wither. The glory is followed by silence, which can resonate most with the ladies of the Wu family.
The culture of mourning for things is considered by the islanders as yearning for the eternal roots.
On this volcanic island where products are scarce and prone to earthquakes, living means suffering. It is better to be like a cherry blossom, blooming for a moment of brilliance.
It is difficult for people in China to understand why such a pursuit of the moment could be born in the island country's strict social hierarchy and its tradition of paying great attention to the order of hierarchy.
Just like it is more difficult for the people of the Celestial Dynasty to understand why the island country has strict etiquette and respect, but there are frequent problems of inferiority and superiority.
Human nature is like a spring. The other side of extreme repression is extreme indulgence. Being sensitive, extreme, and despising one's own life and the lives of others are the core nature of the Wu family.
Looking at the slowly falling cherry blossoms, Yiyin slowly took a sip of plain wine.
Even after living in this martial arts society for nearly twenty years, he still could not accept the island culture that was prone to extremes.
The moderation, compromise, and compassion he upholds in doing things are often understood by Ji warriors as a man's weakness. In fact, it's just because he is not perverted enough and is incompatible with the real martial arts family.
In contrast to Yoshigan, who is watching Sakura seriously thinking about life, Uesugi Teruotora on the side looks obsessed and has no ambition.
The beauty admires the cherry blossoms, and she admires the beauty.
As if he was a little hot from drinking, Yiyin loosened his neck, and his hunting clothes hung loosely to one side, revealing half of his beautiful collarbone. The face without any makeup looks gorgeous in the sunlight filtering through the branches.
A gust of breeze blew, and cherry blossoms fluttered on his head. The drunken powder on his cheeks was intertwined with the falling powder of cherry blossoms. It was hard to tell which one was more brilliant.
Yiyin, who was leaning against the cherry blossom tree, shook his head to shake off the cherry blossom petals on his head, and crossed his crossed legs and crossed his legs from left to right.
The silk fabric could not cover her slender white legs, which formed a circle in front of Uesugi Teruhu. The thighs were faintly exposed under the front, causing the distracted female opposite to swallow her saliva.
Uesugi Teruhora's heart beat faster, and he subconsciously moved his eyes away, then moved them back involuntarily, and happened to meet Yoshigage's doubtful gaze.
"What's wrong?"
"fine."
Terutora Uesugi felt like a deer racing in his heart. He subconsciously raised his glass and took a sip. His anxiety choked his trachea, causing him to cough.
Yiyin frowned and said angrily.
"How come you can choke on a drink?"
He gently stepped forward to help Teru Uesugi caress his back and ventilate the air. The beauty's close proximity brought a smell unique to young people, which made Uesugi Teru's heart tremble and triggered a more violent cough.
His upper body swayed with the sound of coughing, and he pressed against Yiyin's body from time to time. Their spring and summer clothes were thin, and the two of them had skin-to-skin contact, and their hearts immediately began to stir.
Just as the lips of the two were getting closer and closer, a shout suddenly came from the distance.
"My foster father! My mother!"
Yoshigin pushed Uesugi Teruator away as if he was electrocuted. Uesugi Teruatora was pushed to the trunk of the tree, his eyes blank.
He turned back to look in the direction of the sound. Kamao Clan had already come into view among the trees and bowed.
"Tsuda-dono, His Excellency Uesugi Kagetora was stopped by us outside."
Yiyin smiled and said.
"Is she here to enjoy the cherry blossoms too? Let her come over."
Pu Shengshixiang said again.
"I am also accompanied by Honjo Minoru-sama."
Yoshigan glanced at Uesugi Teruatora. Uesugi Teruatora, who had just been interrupted from his good deeds, was a little depressed and nodded.
"Let Honjo-hime come with you. If the followers sent by the Hojo family are here, don't let them in."
"Hi!"
Kamaojigo turned around and left, Uesugi Teruhora explained to Yoshigan.
"That old woman from Hojo Ujiyasu died a very unfair death. She arranged for many attendants to come over for Uesugi Kagetora, which made me very upset."
Yiyin shook his head.
"The dead are great, stop saying such stingy words.
I understand His Highness Ushikansu’s feeling of licking the calf. Kagetora is living in Echigo country, so it wouldn't be a bad thing to arrange for some people to accompany her.
Was Honjo Minoru's teachings to Kagetora influenced by those accomplices? "
Teruhora Uesugi stretched unsightly and leaned against the tree trunk with a smile.
"My Lady, I wasn't too interested in this girl Kagetora at first. But now that you have officially recognized this adopted daughter, she has no choice but to take notice of her."
Yiyin shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Uesugi Kagetora is a bloodline of Hojo Ujiyasu, and has a grudge against Uesugi Kensei who fled Kanpachishu to destroy his family. When Kagetora came to the Imperial Palace, he was almost killed by Kenmasa Uesugi.
It was Yoshigan who discovered the clues and forced Terutora Uesugi to pay attention to this adopted daughter and let Honjo Sano serve as her mentor. The servants in the imperial palace had to undergo a major change for this reason, and all the old ones were slaughtered.
However, although Uesugi Kagetora was no longer bullied, he was caught up in the dispute between the Hojo Uesugi families and was left in the cold at the imperial palace.
Yiyin came back this time and met the child by chance in the palace. He felt sorry for her and officially recognized her as his adopted daughter.
At this time, Yiyin was already the elder of the Genji family that attracted much attention from the martial arts family in the world. How dare Honjo Sano continue to distance himself from the relationship and treat Uesugi Kagetora coldly.
Her intervention turned the Uesugi and Hojo families into competing for Uesugi Kagetora's educational rights. This child was really in trouble and his life was not easy.
Seeing that Yoshigin was a little worried, Uesugi Teruhu disagreed and said.
"You are too worried. No matter how difficult it is for this child, can it be as difficult as it was for me?
When I succeeded to the throne, I was not much older than her. How many people were sharpening their knives and wanting my head. Didn't I come through safely?
Kagetora is your and my adopted daughter, with a noble status. Even if someone has evil intentions, they have to hold it in tightly. Who dares to act recklessly?
You have been good enough to her, but she still has to walk her own path in the future, and you can't worry about that. Don't blame me for not warning you, the more you control, it may have the opposite effect. "
Yoshigami nodded silently, agreeing with Uesugi Teruhora's statement.
How many people have gotten into his position and are secretly plotting to use his prestige and power to benefit themselves.
Uesugi Kagetora already has enough confidence to live in Echigo Country. As for how far she can go in the future, it depends on her own efforts.
If Yiyin helps too much, it will easily cause outsiders to misjudge the situation, which may not be a good thing for the child.
Thinking of his words and deeds, being stared at and pondered about every day and night, Yiyin suddenly felt that it was quite boring and sighed.
Seeing him sigh, Uesugi Teruhu obviously misunderstood his thoughts and smiled.
"You just like to worry blindly. If the father's love overflows and you have nowhere to go, why don't you and I have one of our own to let you overflow with love?"
