Although Omi is rich, when it comes to mines, there really aren't many.
Kyogoku Takamasa has seen the RB mine distribution map. Although he does not know all the mines in RB, he still knows some important mines. Especially the various mines that have not yet been discovered and exploited in this era.
However, most of Omi's mines are stone mines. For example, there is a large-scale stone mine on Mount Ibuki. However, it is true that lime mines are not used in this era.
The only ones that can come in handy are the two copper mines in Kitaomi Territory.
As for the gold and silver mines?
nonexistent!
When he heard that it was just a copper mine, Kyogoku Takahiro's enthusiasm was extinguished.
But it’s still a mine anyway, so it’s better than nothing.
"My family has ruled Kitaomi for many years, but I have never heard of a copper mine. How did my son know about it?"
Kyogoku Takamasa quickly replied: "Previously, I ordered my retainer Kasahara Matasaburo to build a city at Yamazaki Mountain in Takashima County. At that time, the civilians accidentally discovered copper mines when they were mining stones on the spot to build the city."
"We don't have the talent to survey mines, so we can't estimate the reserves of this copper mine. But based on the scale of Yamazaki Mountain, the reserves of this copper mine shouldn't be too much."
"However, there is a place called Tucang Mountain between Hengshan Mountain and Tozo Mountain in the northern part of Ixiang County. I accidentally learned from a person called Wikipedia that there is a large-scale copper mine here. If it can be mined smoothly, Then our family’s financial situation will be greatly improved.”
"Wikipedia? This person's name is so weird!"
"But is there really a mine here?"
"really!"
Just kidding, the Tucang Copper Mine was historically mined from 1910 until it was closed in 1965, a total of fifty years of mining.
With modern industrial development and productivity, a copper mine that can be mined for fifty years is enough for the current development of the Kyogoku family.
Although copper mines are not as valuable as silver or gold mines, they are less difficult to mine and smelt. Even if the Kyogoku family has no previous experience, the difficulty is much lower than mining silver mines.
The most important thing is that with the copper mine, the Kyogoku family can produce copper coins by themselves.
Although the related workmanship is not up to standard and the copper coins produced are also bad money, it is still a very comfortable thing to have such a money printing machine at home!
"It is a good thing to have copper mines, but the specific location of the Tokura copper mine has not yet been discovered, and there is no foundation on the Yamazaki Mountain side, so these mines will not be used in a short period of time!"
"So this depends on the third point, grab!"
Kyogoku Takamasa smiled, and then continued: "Omi is the thoroughfare of the world, and there are countless business trips. If you can grab some, you will soon make a fortune!"
"Nonsense!"
Kyogoku Takahiro said with a gloomy face, "My Kyogoku family is a famous martial arts family, how can we do such a despicable act?"
"Besides, looting business travelers will undoubtedly kill the goose that lays the eggs. Who will dare to come to Omi to do business in the long run?"
Although Kyogoku Takahiro is mediocre in ability, he is not stupid. Although robbing passing business travelers can indeed make you rich overnight, the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages. Unless it is absolutely necessary, you can never take risks.
"Father, I never said that I would rob merchants in Omi. There is not only one Omi in the world!"
Um?
Kyogoku Takahiro came to his senses a little, "What do you mean, my son, to rob it somewhere else?"
"That's right! The rabbit hasn't eaten the grass beside the nest yet. How could I make such a mistake!"
"So where are you going to start?"
"Around Omi, there are the Toki clan in Mino, the Rokkaku clan in Minami-Omi, the Takeda clan in Wakasa, and the Asakura clan in Echizen. None of them can be offended by my family. Once the matter is leaked, my family may be killed."
"So I plan to go to Ise!"
"There are many people in Ise country and the situation is chaotic. I can fish in troubled waters and profit from it!"
Ise State is known as the Small Warring States Period, and there are hundreds of wealthy families in the country. The powerful citizens have about ten thousand shi, while the weaker ones only have a few thousand shi, and some only have a few hundred shi. As for other temples, bandits, and ninjas, there are countless others. It can be said to be extremely chaotic.
If the Kyogoku family can really sneak into Ise and cause trouble, then they can really do a lot!
However, Kyogoku Takahiro still hesitated. After all, what Kyogoku Takamasa said was always a bit "losing face" in Kyogoku Takahiro's eyes.
Seeing Kyogoku Takahiro's hesitant look, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly said, "Father, don't you still believe me?"
"Well...that's right!"
"Since it is my son's decision, then I will listen to you! You can prepare the relevant matters by yourself, and you will be fully responsible for this matter."
"But one thing you have to remember is that even if you don't get the money, your true identities must not be exposed! Our Kyogoku family cannot afford to lose this person!" After saying that, Kyogoku Takahiro patted his butt and left.
Today it was said that Tsuruya's boss, Matsushita Jinnosuke, was coming to give him a beautiful girl. Kyogoku Takahiro couldn't help but lick his lips. Mrs. Kotokawa went back to her parents' home to visit her relatives, and finally had the opportunity to let herself go. Of course Kyogoku Takahiro would not miss such an opportunity!
...
With Kyogoku Takahiro's approval, Kyogoku Takamasa can go ahead and do it.
To be honest, no famous person has ever done such a thing as robbing a business hotel. Unless there is a war between two daimyo, they may take advantage of the chaos to plunder, but the only one who really wants to make a fortune from this is Kyogoku Takamasa.
Since the Kyogoku family themselves cannot be exposed, the people brought out to rob cannot use the Kyogoku family's own people, so Kyogoku Takamasa quickly thought of ronin and wild samurai.
Most of these rogues and wild samurai were not good birds. They had done a lot of robbing merchants along the way. These people could be considered professionals.
However, Ise does not need Omi, and Kyogoku Takamasa is a little worried that he will not be able to suppress these people. After all, they are out to grab money, and it is not impossible for things like uneven distribution of the spoils and blindness to money to happen.
Just in case, Kyogoku Takamasa still had to bring a few capable subordinates with him.
After much deliberation, Kyogoku Takamasa quickly found a candidate.
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Inside the main hall of Kyogokukan.
Matsunaga Nagayori, Mitsui Takatora, Endo Kyouyo, Niko Kanmasa, Kuchiki Takatsuna, Yamaoka Inuhachiro, Tsutsui Shunren and? By the posthumous title of Ya Yasure ship Huan Cheng Yue 5 Nao? ?Da?Hing?Grab the word, timidly cut the word long
"My lord has arrived!"
As a person in the hall sang "Nai", Kyogoku Takamasa walked out of the inner hall, and the retainers present quickly saluted.
"Now that everyone is here, let's get down to business!"
"I've called you here this time because I have a few things to do!"
After looking around, Kyogoku Gaomasa turned his attention to the posthumous posthumous handsome man, the rotten cow with a spoon, and the handsome man.
"mining?"
?Relying on the posthumous title, I am willing to be kind and collect Ding? Return? So the overseas Chinese pray to the 卮鸬 to feed Ao? 鞯乜笊说Huan Bo? 饫婳婳 is worth it, so I send you joy?
"If you need manpower for mining, you can send people to Iwami and other places to recruit them with large sums of money."
"To be honest, two copper mines were discovered in our territory. After discussing with my father, we decided to mine them as soon as possible. We just don't have enough manpower, so we need Jirozaemon to come up with a solution!"
"If it were just a copper mine, then there would be no need to recruit craftsmen from Iwami. There are miners like this in places like Meino and Fei, so they can be easily recruited!"
"In that case, I'll leave this matter to you!"
"ha!"
"in addition......."
