As expected, the directors of the Chamber of Commerce who were originally eloquent and eloquent gradually collapsed under the calm but dignified words of Narumatsu Nobukatsu. One by one, they became listeners, saying nothing but "Ah!" "Yes!"
"Yes!" "That's right" and other simple words. Nothing else can be said.
Du Fei used his keen hearing to hear clearly outside the door. What he was worried about finally happened.
At the same time, the young master had returned to Saka Castle, the home city of the Ryuzoji family. He rushed up to the highest pavilion in the fortress in panic and impatiently, and saw his father, the Ryuzoji family's father.
Lord Ryuuzouji Takanobu suddenly knelt down: "Father! Nobukatsu Narumatsu disobeys orders! He favors the town merchants wantonly! He ignores your majesty and laws! Please convict him quickly and let me lead the troops to arrest him.
Catch him back!"
Sitting on a high chair, Ryuzoji Takashi has tall cheekbones. He is only in his fifties, but his hair is already full of white.
He seemed very tired at this time: "Is it Haisuke? You're back~ Then take a rest early~ Thank you for your hard work~"
"Father! What are you talking about! Nobukatsu Narumatsu has rebelled! The merchants in the town have rebelled! Are you so moved? Give me three thousand elite soldiers! I will level them immediately!" Young Master Haisuke was so anxious at this time
Stomping his feet repeatedly, his normally pampered fair face suddenly turned red.
"Go away! Idiot!" Ryuzoji Takaie suddenly burst out: "Who do you think you are? What do you think I sent you to do? Do you think Narumatsu Nobukatsu, who has been with me for nearly twenty years, is thinking of you, an idiot?
Is that like that?! The reason why I sent you was to arrange a bad guy for Narumatsu Nobukatsu, so that he could more easily convince those cunning businessmen! You really lived up to my expectations~ and you did exactly that! You are
Aren't you going to rush in shouting and killing? Did you quarrel with Nobukatsu Narumatsu in public? I knew it! Why am I not surprised at all? Son! Why can't you be like your brothers~~" At this point
, Takanobu's voice suddenly choked up: "Did you know? Your brothers Nobumasa and Nobuhiro were both killed in Yanagawa yesterday!" After saying that, Ryuzoji Takanobu lowered his head: "Go down~ My father may have said it too harshly.
Okay~ Everyone has different qualifications, so don’t push yourself too hard.”
Ryuzoji Kaisuke was stunned after hearing these words. He suddenly lost all the excitement and stumbled out of the main hall on the top of the pavilion as if someone had had his backbone ripped out.
"Oh my God! Are you repaying me for killing so many people? I have four sons! The best eldest son died of illness early, and the second and third sons, who were still fairly intelligent, also died in the battle! Just leave the rest to me.
The most useless fourth child! How can we continue the family business of our Ryuzouji family!" He yelled and accidentally touched the wound on his throat, which immediately triggered a series of coughs that shook the ground.
After waiting for a while, he saw a lot of blood streaks in the silk handkerchief, and couldn't help but sigh softly.
At this time, Nobukatsu Narimatsu had finished discussing with the directors of the Tranquility Chamber of Commerce, and walked out with great success and great ambition.
The directors didn't know why they were persuaded by him inadvertently, especially his sentence: "If the young master sees that the peace talks are not going well, he will lead his troops back." This sentence made them fall into deep fear.
Strangely, sometimes when the inevitable danger comes, people may forget to fear because of numbness, and fear always spreads before the danger comes. From this, the peace talks smoothly turned into a one-sided situation.
The directors muddle-headedly agreed to Narumatsu Nobukatsu's immediate opening of the merchant town, and the conditions for a half-percent increase in taxes, although slightly lower than previously stipulated, were only a drop in the bucket. The reduction in taxes seemed to be just symbolic. Just like when we went
When buying things, merchants will always mark the price of ten yuan items at 999, as if this one cent less is a huge difference from ten yuan.
The directors all had neurasthenic expressions. This failure of the talks they knew made them have no choice but to not fully comply with the instructions of the Joint Chamber of Commerce. It is very likely to lead to severe and devastating sanctions from the Joint Chamber of Commerce!
After Narumatsu Nobukatsu said goodbye to everyone with a smile, the merchants gathered around and asked. When they knew the result of the peace talks, they all beat their chests and beat their feet: "Oh my God! How can this be good? I have offended the United Chamber of Commerce.
It’s a dead end! We can’t survive in this business!”
Shimai Souji stood up at the right time: "I think Mr. Hirakawa, you are getting too old and your brains are spinning! It seems that we will have to choose a few rising stars to support our appearance in the future! Everyone thinks so, right?"
His life-long shouting attracted a few sparse responses. When Du Fei saw it, he covered his face with his hands and pulled Shimai, who was in an excited state, behind him.
"What are you doing!" Shimai broke away from Du Fei's hand: "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, please don't ruin my business!"
"I think this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to act foolishly." Du Fei looked around coldly. After seeing the attention of the people around him, he lowered his voice and said to him: "What are the benefits of becoming a director of the Chamber of Commerce at this time? You
Do you think you can handle the Ryuzoji family?"
In just one sentence, Shimai was convinced, and he didn't dare to bubble up any more.
Complaints continued, and the merchants saw that the end was done and had no choice but to reopen the market as usual. But there was a big stone weighing on everyone's heart. They knew that the United Chamber of Commerce would not let go of the betrayal of the Honmachi Chamber of Commerce!
After convincing the town, Nobukatsu Narimatsu led his troops towards another trading town. The new tax order from his lord brought him a lot of trouble. Fortunately, one town had already reached an agreement with him.
The rest of the agreement will be easy to handle, because there is a precedent, and even if the joint union finally pursues the case, it will not overturn a whole boat of people, but will only seek to harm the first person to defect.
Du Fei paid close attention to the movements of other merchant towns in the next few days. As expected, other merchant towns saw that they had reached an agreement with Narumatsu Nobukatsu, and they also rebelled in fear. After all,
Facing the siege of regular troops!
As expected, the Hirado and Hakata Town Joint Chamber of Commerce's Nagakawa was furious! The sanctions were issued without hesitation.
A week later, Shimai Souji was sitting in his shop, holding a bamboo fly swatter and swatting flies.
Suddenly, he slammed the flyswatter in his hand to the ground: "I can't stand it anymore! When will this end! If this continues, I will starve to death!"
Du Fei has been staying in the store these days to get information. He looked at the miserable situation in the store, and then stuck his head out to look at the deserted street. He also shook his head gently: "The influence of the United Chamber of Commerce
Is it that big?”
"Of course! Hirado is the most convenient port and the favorite landing place for foreign merchant ships. Longchuan Yichi and Otani in Hirado Town almost monopolize all first-hand transactions with foreign merchant ships. Our Nanman Mono and
All the goods from China are transferred from him. As long as he is unhappy that day, he will immediately sell out the goods for you! Eighty percent of our income here is supported by Nanman products and China products. Many people come here because of his reputation.
It’s also to buy those things. Now I can’t get the in-demand goods, and the store doesn’t even have the luxury goods that attract customers. I don’t know what to do except wait to starve to death~” Shimai looked like a kid being kicked out.
He lay on the counter like a big toad with flat feet.