Jinbang City.
Since Kyogoku Takahiro moved his headquarters from Joheiji Castle to Imahama Castle, Imahama Castle has developed rapidly.
In the past, the Kyogoku family had no money and no one, so they had nothing to ask for. But now the Kyogoku family has conquered the Asai family and surrendered the people within their territory, completing the feat of unifying Kitanomi. Nowadays, Hama City, as the base of the Kyogoku family, naturally needs to be renovated and developed on a large scale.
As a top priority for the development of a city, it is the development of the castle town of this city.
When repairing Imahama Castle before, Kyogoku Takamasa took this issue into consideration and left a large open space outside Imahama Castle as the basis for the future development of the castle town. Now, businessmen coming from all over the city regard Imahama Castle Castle as their "baggage". Various buildings are rising in Imahama Castle Castle, and various commercial houses are gradually being built.
In this era, although businessmen had little political status, they could not ignore such a force.
Although the Kyogoku family unified Kitaomi, they were still just a salted fish in the world, so they did not dare to offend these powerful businessmen.
Fortunately, businessmen came to Imhama City to develop, which was also a great help to the business development of the Kyogoku family. Both parties were mutually beneficial and win-win, so both parties are now in the honeymoon period.
In this era, any businessman with some strength has close relations with various forces.
The Kyogoku family, the most recently rising local power, is naturally favored by many businessmen.
No, today a businessman took the initiative to come to the door.
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Yoneda Sonrokuro sat in the Imahama Castle Castle with a calm expression, looking at Xiangmi who was standing in the hall without changing his expression, his eyes fixed on the empty main seat without moving, not knowing what he was thinking.
As a famous businessman in Wakasa Country, Sonrokuro Yoneda was a guest of Takeda Motomitsu, the head of the Wakasa Takeda family. Although the Wakasa Takeda family that occupies Wakasa country seems inconspicuous, in terms of strength, it is much stronger than the Kyogoku family.
Not to mention anything else, the last time the Wakasa Takeda family went to Luo to participate in the battle, they mobilized three to four thousand elite ashigaru.
Each of these Ashigaru were beautifully dressed, and even the people of Kyoto, who were well-informed about the war, were amazed by the military appearance of the Wakasa Takeda family.
Although most of these Ashigaru were peasant soldiers, to some extent they were no less than a standing army. On the other hand, 99% of the Kyogoku family's ashigaru are still ordinary peasant soldiers with barely any clothes on.
Comparing the two, a judgment can be made.
Yoneda Sonrokuro is also a well-informed person, so he doesn't have too much awe for the Kyogoku family, but more of curiosity.
"My lord has arrived!"
Following a closer chant, Kyogoku Takahiro finally appeared in the main hall.
I saw Kyogoku Gaoguangsada staggering to the main seat with a dark circle under his eyes and sitting down. It was obvious that he had not fully woken up from last night's wine. Since defeating the Asai family, Kyogoku Takahiro has been rejuvenated. He has been feasting at Imahama Castle all day long and is drunk every day.
For Kyogoku Takahiro, Kyogoku Takamasa and a group of retainers have to take care of everything at home. He only needs to take care of the romance...
"My lord, this is the wealthy businessman Yoneda Sonrokuro from Wakasa. He said that he has something important to discuss with the lord." A nearby officer quickly stepped forward and explained to Kyogoku Takahiro Yoneda Sonrokuro's identity and purpose.
At this time, Kyogoku Takahiro noticed Yoneda Sonrokuro kneeling in the hall, and quickly said: "Yoneda Sonrokuro?"
"Hmm... I seem to have heard of you. It is said that more than half of Omi's grain transactions are through you?"
"I didn't expect that a person with such a humble name would be able to reach the ears of Kyogoku Palace. It's really an honor."
As the saying goes, don’t hit the smiling person. Yoneda Sonrokuro’s low profile and ability to flatter were obviously very useful to Kyogoku Takahiro.
"A few months ago, I took a fancy to an exquisite tea vessel from the Ming Dynasty, and sent someone to Goze Mountain Castle to purchase it. However, I was told that the tea vessel had been bought in advance by a businessman named Yoneda Sonrokuro. I don't know who this person was. Could it be you?" Kyogoku Takahiro looked at Yoneda Sonrokuro with half-squinted eyes.
After all, Kyogoku Takahiro is also the head of the famous Kyogoku family. Although the Kyogoku family is a bit rubbish, but it was actually tricked by a businessman. It is impossible for Kyogoku Takahiro not to be angry.
"Don't be surprised, Kyogoku-don. I didn't know anything about this. My subordinates went to buy it without permission. I also heard that Kyogoku-don liked this tea utensil, so I presented it to you."
As he spoke, Yoneda Sonrokuro winked at the attendant behind him.
The latter immediately brought up a gift box, and then opened the silk handkerchief covering the gift box in front of Kyogoku Takahiro.
A set of beautifully crafted porcelain appeared in the wooden box.
Kyogoku Takahiro's eyes widened and he immediately stepped down from the main seat. He stared straight at the set of tea utensils and lost his mind for a moment.
Kyogoku Takahiro is also a tea lover. A set of such tea utensils is not as lethal to him as a naked beauty standing in front of him and letting him pick it.
After watching it for a while, Kyogoku Takahiro's breathing began to quicken, "Is this really a gift for me?"
"It's natural. A small businessman has made friends with famous people all over the world. He prides himself on his vulgar virtues, and only an elegant person like Kyogoku-don can match such tea utensils." Yoneda Sonrokuro looked at Kyogoku Takahiro with a smile. There was a confident smile on his face, as if everything was under control.
Kyogoku Takahiro suddenly smiled and said: "Oh my, Sonorokuro is here as soon as he comes, and he is so polite. This family is really flattered."
"Come here, prepare the dinner immediately. Today I will get drunk with Sun Liulang!"
"Thank you Kyogoku Hall for your hospitality. I'd like to ask you to discuss the banquet later. I have something important to discuss when I come here this time."
"Sonrokuro, you don't have to be polite, just say it." Kyogoku Takahiro's attention was already attracted by the tea utensils at this time, and he said without raising his head.
Yoneda Sonrokuro nodded slightly, and then continued: "A small businessman, from a small food population to a large population with weapons, can hunt a wide range of things, but the most important cargo is naturally this food."
"Omi is a major production area. Wakasa, Tango, Tajima, Inaba and other places rely heavily on Omi, Mino, Owari and other places to supply their food. However, the food in Mino and Owari is more expensive than the food in Omi. A few cents, so most of the food sold by the villain is purchased from Omi."
"The villain had previously reached an agreement with the Asai family and purchased a batch of grain from the Asai family. The money had already been paid, but when the villain came to transport the grain, he discovered that the Asai family had been attacked and destroyed by the Kyogoku family."
"So, my purpose of coming here this time is to ask for this batch of food from Kyogoku Palace."
"It's just food, and the friendship between you and me is not worth mentioning. Tell me, how much food, I will order someone to get it for you." Kyogoku Gaoguang waved his hand and said extremely boldly.
Yoneda Sonrokuro's eyes flashed, and then he took out a document from his arms and said in a deep voice, "This is the purchase contract signed between the villain and the Asai family, totaling seven thousand six hundred koku for millet and fourteen thousand koku for brown rice."
"Wasn't it just... wait, how much did you just say?" Kyogoku Takahiro was suddenly confused.
Yoneda Sonrokuro repeated, "Seven thousand six hundred koku for millet and fourteen thousand koku for brown rice."
hiss......
Kyogoku Takahiro suddenly panicked, "Why... why are there so many?"
Are you kidding me?
It must be!
