November.
The news that the Kyogoku family attacked and destroyed the Tamaya family finally spread.
Kyogoku Takamasa had no intention of hiding it at all. After all, such news could not be hidden. The scale of the battle at Ii Castle was "huge", and countless eyes in Omi were paying attention.
Since I can't hide it, I'll just take the initiative to spread the word. Let the wealthy families in Kitaomi see that my Kyogoku family is still very good.
With the end of the battle of Ii Castle, the already restless Takashima County became even more chaotic.
First, the news of the Takashima family's defeat came out, and then the three wealthy families of Yokoyama, Nagata, and Hirai organized a national group, openly opposed the Takashima family, and began to attack the Takashima family's territory.
However, although the Takashima family was newly defeated, their remaining power still remained. Although they were at a disadvantage, the situation had not completely collapsed.
The new banker had just regained the lost ground and was licking his wounds. He was constantly sending people to Tianya Castle to send gifts and letters, and there seemed to be signs of completely falling over to the Kyogoku family.
The Kuchiki family also moved frequently.
First, they sent troops to capture several of the castles in and out of Kuchiki Valley previously occupied by the Takashima family, opening up connections with the outside world. Later, under the banner of General Ashikaga Yoshiharu, he began to frequently contact Nagata and Yokoyama, with the intention of uniting the three families to attack the Takashima family.
The Kyogoku family, which has just occupied the Tianya family's territory, has also initially completed the land inspection and census work. It is currently appeasing the residents and tracking down some of the remnants of the Tianya family who have caused trouble in the territory.
November 3rd, in Takashima Castle.
This is the first official evaluation held since Kyogoku Takamasagi entered the service.
Although he only held the Wanshi territory, and strictly speaking, this territory was not the knowledge and practice of Kyogoku Takamasa, but the territory of Kyogoku family Kyogoku Takahiro. But now Kyogoku Takahiro is no longer there, and Tianya Township and other places are left alone.
As the saying goes, if the foreign emperor's orders are not accepted, Kyogoku Gaozheng still has the qualification to make the decision.
Small but complete.
After taking his seat at the main table, Kyogoku Gaomasa looked around and saw that there were more than twenty people sitting in the hall.
Akao Kiyoshizuna, Hatayama Asanobu, Kaikita Tsunayika, Katagiri Naoshige, Yamazaki Hiroyuki, Numata Mitsukazu, Numata Mitsukane, Kuchiki Takatsuna, Endo Kyouyo, Mitsui Takatora, Nomura Mototaka, Kasahara Kiyosuna and others. It can be said that there are a lot of talents gathered together. As for the other unknown retainers, they must be Numata Mitsuwa's assistants selected from among the samurai of the Tagaya family.
I didn’t expect that I had so many retainers.
The high-ranking officials in Kyogoku couldn't help but smile.
"The assessment is being held today mainly to announce something."
"In this attack on the Tianya family, you all have meritorious service in fighting with me. However, my lord has not returned to Kyoto, so the corresponding rewards cannot be announced yet. However, I have compiled a letter and sent it to Kyoto, and I have reported your merits to my lord."
"I will make my own arrangements when my lord returns from Kyoto."
"Thank you, Lord." Everyone hurriedly bowed down.
Kyogoku Takamasa nodded, then looked around at the retainers present, and then said, "Although I can't reward you this time, there are some appointments to be made."
"Young Assistant to the Imperial Palace." Kyogoku Takamasa signaled to Numata Mitsukazu.
Numata Mitsuwa on the side nodded quickly, then turned to face the other retainers, picked up a letter placed in front of him and read, "Taya's old territory has three castles. The post of lord of Kaijin Castle is held by Numata Echichumori, and Kumagawa. The people who have been relocated from the countryside will be resettled by the Yue Zhongshou."
Numata Mitsukane replied with a happy face, "Thank you, my lord."
Although he has taken over Haijin City, today he officially issued a certificate of appointment and officially took office.
"As of today, the lord's residence has been moved from Tagaya Castle to Chohojikan Haradaya Clan House, and Akao Mimasakumo is the lord of Tagaya Castle. This is the certificate of appointment." As he said this, Numata Mitsukazu picked up another document and placed it on the In front of you.
Akao Kiyosuna hurriedly came out of the queue and took the certificate of appointment from Numata Mitsukazu with a solemn expression. Then he bowed to Kyogoku Takamasa who was on the throne and said, "Thank you for your trust, my lord. I will serve my family until my death."
"In addition, an incident occurred in the territory from time to time. Although it was not large in scale, it caused a lot of troubles for the stability of the territory. Kaihoku Zen'emon is now appointed as the warrior commander and is fully responsible for training the peasants and soldiers in the territory. Endo Zuoe Kado and Tajima Nomura served as acting officials of Tianya and Kaijin townships respectively to track down bandits, set up checkpoints, and collect past business taxes."
"Ha" Tsunachika Kaiboku and others quickly accepted the order.
The autumn harvest has been completed in November, and the farmers are idle. Kyogoku Gaomasa decided to train the farmers in different areas. This will not only ensure the ashigaru's combat power when war breaks out in the future, but also effectively manage these "idle and painful" farmers, so as to avoid being incited by the remnants of the Taya family or even the Asai family.
"Speaking of which, there is one more thing I need to explain." Seeing that Numata Mitsuwa had almost finished what he said, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly took over, "If our family attacks the Tagaya family, the Asai family will definitely not be able to swallow this breath."
"Now that the situation in Omi is unclear, and the Rokkaku family is still watching, Asai Ryomasa may not dare to raise troops to attack."
"But just in case, we also need to be prepared. I want to build a walled city on the mountain road from Haijin Township to Guanpu Township. While monitoring the Asai family, if the Asai family comes to attack in the future, I will not As for there being no danger to defend.”
"The location for building the city is Yamazaki Mountain in the north of Kaijin City. The scale does not need to be too large, it can only be able to station two hundred troops."
"What do you think about this matter?"
As soon as Kyogoku Takamasa finished speaking, Yamazaki Hiroshi said, "There are mountain roads in the north and south of Yamazaki Mountain leading in and out of Kaijin Township. If the city is built at the eastern foot of Yamazaki Mountain, we can guard these two mountain roads. It is really the best strategy."
"However, it is not easy to build a mountain city. According to the lord, such a city requires mobilizing at least two thousand people. The territory is initially settled, and the people's hearts are not yet stable. If labor is mobilized at this time, it may make the territory even more unstable. "
"In the past, mobilization was an effort to work for the people. But this time our family is different. Every citizen who recruits can get one copper coin a day, and our family is responsible for the daily rations."
"This autumn's harvest has passed, and farmers have nothing to do. If they apply for labor, they can still earn money to supplement their family income, so why not do it," Kyogoku Takamasa said with a smile.
"Since my lord has thought it through, there is no reason for me to disagree." Yamazaki Hiroyuki cupped his hand and sat back down again.
Kyogoku Takamasa glanced at the other retainers, and when he saw that no one spoke, he continued, "I don't know who was originally responsible for building the city."
"My lord, I have practiced the art of fortification when I was traveling in Shimono. If my lord trusts me, how about I leave this matter to you?" Kasahara Kiyosuna, a new member of the team, was afraid that he would lose his presence, so he quickly spoke up.
Kyogoku Takamasa stared at Kasahara Kiyosuna closely, and then said with a smile, "Since you are so confident, then you will be responsible for building the city. I will let Katagiri Shinano and Yamazaki Matashiro be your assistants."
"how"
"Don't worry, my lord, I will live up to your expectations."
