The situation of the island country is somewhat different from that of the Mongolian grassland. It can produce some of its own products, but it is inconvenient to go to sea and shore to fight for the empire, so it is always in a state of shortage of goods and hungry people.
If Macau is opened as a port, it can bring as much as 50% of China's new goods to the Shiba family, which means that the number of imported Chinese goods from the Ryukyu route to Hakata Port will increase by four to five million guan every year.
Hakata, Shimonoseki, Sakai Port, Kanto, along this route, the value of the goods at least doubles every time you pass through.
It’s hard to say anything else, but the current logistics market value of the Hokuriku Expressway is 4 million guan, and it can grow to at least 7 million guan.
Moreover, the extra three million yuan is a unique business of the Spo family, which means they can make a lot of money by eating alone in the true sense.
Yiyin thought for a while and said.
"Lilu, the agreement can be signed, but you must go through formal channels and submit an application to the shogunate, which will be reviewed and approved by the shogunate."
With the temptation of up to 50% of the goods and a 20% discount, Yiyin finally decided to share.
Lilu's role as Nanman general agent was authorized by the shogunate. Unlike Kristina's role as Nanman general agent, which was the Shiba family's own professional title, it was reasonable for Lilu to report the results to the shogunate.
As long as this big cake is sent to the shogunate, countless people will naturally covet it and want a share of the cake. When the time comes, Yiyin will take advantage of the situation and share the cake.
There is endless money to be made. If you want to keep making money, you have to get everyone to make it together. Having fun alone is not as good as having fun with everyone. Only a business where everyone shares the money can be a long-term business.
Yi Gin was talking here, and Tachibana Kanou came up to him and bowed.
"Sage, Takada Yono requests an audience. She wants to report the Sakai Port Business Annual Report in person."
Yiyin glanced at the setting sun and said.
"Don't bother her. I'm going to visit Yukino and have dinner with them."
Lilu asked eagerly.
"Sage, I still have many questions to ask you for advice."
Yiyin said casually.
"It's getting late, let's discuss it tomorrow."
Lilu licked her face and came closer, speaking softly.
"Honorable saint, I also have a house in Sakai Port, so that we can talk slowly."
Lilu's explicitness caused Kristina to give her an elbow, and she gasped and was speechless.
Yiyin ignored their little actions, looked at Kristina and asked.
"You bought a house in Sakai Port?"
Christina bowed.
"Yes, because of the noble status given by you, the saint, Sakai Port no longer regards the two of us as Nanman merchants. We are allowed to purchase a yard and can leave the port area to move around freely."
After saying that, Christina looked at Yiyin cautiously, with a little expectation in her eyes.
Yiyin smiled slightly.
"I understand. I will go to your yard to have a deep talk with you later."
Lilu and Kristina worked diligently for the Sibo family. One was in charge of Nanman affairs, and the other organized the Nanman artillery team. Yiyin still needed help from them.
Putting aside the high-ranking officials and generous salaries, these two women are both elite sailing elites who have braved the wind and waves. They only use money and status to win over them, but their sincerity is not enough.
Regardless of Lilu's explicit words or Kristina's hints, Yiyin is willing to accept it.
Blonde hair and blue eyes, red hair and red eyes, these two exotic beauties, Yiyin misses her very much. Since everyone wants to relive their old dreams, let's do it tonight.
After Yoshigami gave a few instructions, Tachibana Kanou led the way. Seeing him and his attendants walking away, Lilu knocked Kristina with her elbow and said.
"Look at that fellow British guy, he's already looking like an island warrior. You really look like him."
Kristina looked at Yiyin's gradually blurring back and said lightly.
"Aren't you and me the same? Now that we have obtained the aristocratic status of this island country, our speech and etiquette must of course comply with the requirements of this country. It is not worth making a fuss about.
Also, I have said many times that although she and I are both from England, we are not fellow villagers.
I'm a Celt and she's an Unsa. Did you see her hair? It's light platinum and her eyes are light, but mine is all red."
Lilu shook her head.
"I don't understand the relationship between you and the British, but her silver hair and silver eyes are indeed very beautiful."
Christina glanced at Lilu who was sighing and said coldly.
"I still need to go to the artillery team to wrap up the exercise. I don't have time to talk nonsense with you here. Goodbye, see you at the house later."
Lilu curled her lips.
"No hurries?"
Kristina, who had already taken a few steps, looked back at Lilu and said.
"It's very urgent. The saint will come to our courtyard for a long talk at night. My time is very tight."
After Kristina finished speaking, she left in a hurry, leaving Lilu alone, muttering.
"oh my god, crazy"
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The two southern barbarian girls behind him were already looking forward to the beautiful night coming soon, while Yoshigan rode into the Shinsengumi's station.
This time when Yiyin came to Sakai Port, he still lived in the courtyard arranged by Takada Harano last time, but the interior and exterior decoration seemed to be much more luxurious.
When we entered the hospital, it was almost dusk, and Takata Harano was holding Takada Yukino's wheelchair and waiting outside the hospital gate.
Yoshigan frowned at the sight, and after dismounting, he threw the riding whip to Tachibana Kanade beside him, and personally stepped forward and touched Takada Yukino's little hand on his knee.
Qianqian's slender hands were as delicate and smooth as boneless, yet so cold that they seemed to have lost all warmth.
Yoshigami looked at Takada Harano reproachfully and said.
"Yukiono is not in good health, yet you still ask her to wait outside. It's freezing outside. What if something goes wrong due to the cold? How do you act as a sister?"
Yang Nao blinked in aggrieved manner, but Xue Nai had already taken the initiative to speak.
"I begged my sister to let me wait for the return of the saint. Please don't blame my sister."
Yoshigan sighed and waved his hands to the people who were waiting behind him. Kamao Clan took the lead in bowing and retreating, and led a group of people to arrange defense.
Yoshigan glanced at Yangno, who took the initiative to move aside, and Yoshigan personally pushed Yukino's wheelchair into the yard.
It can be seen that Harano put a lot of thought into building the yard. All the stairs have barrier-free slopes, making it easier for Yukino to move around in a wheelchair.
The courtyards around the Shinsengumi have long been bought up by Yono, and the courtyards that come in and out, connected to the countless houses behind them, are the territory of the Shinsengumi.
Thinking that these courtyards had built landslides for Yukino, Yiyin couldn't help but glance at Yangno. How much has this girl made over the years? How dare she spend so much money? It's too extravagant.
Yi Gin pushed Yukino into the courtyard and asked with a smile.
"Why don't you wait for me in the house?"
Yukino said a little silly.
"There was thunder on the river bank, and I was very curious, so I took my sister out to have a look."
Yiyin shook his head.
"This exercise is a bit more high-profile."
Yang Nao, who was standing by, saw the two of them talking as if no one else was watching, and it was so harmonious that it seemed impossible to insert a needle. She felt a little sour in her heart, so she took the initiative to interrupt.
"This high profile was also deliberately done by His Highness Hosokawa Fujitaka."
Yiyin glanced at Yangno.
"how do I say this?"
When Haruno saw Yoshigage finally turning his attention away from Yukino, she couldn't help but feel sweet in her heart. She was even jealous of her younger sister.
On the surface, Yang Nai is the true color path.
"The saint doesn't know something.
This time Ikeda Tsuneaki entered Settsu Province for the second time, inherited the Ikeda family business, and purged the local unruly ministers. He was very high-spirited.
Especially after the surrender of Ishiyama Honganji Temple, His Majesty Oda returned to Azuchi Castle and temporarily handed over the Ishiyama area to Ikeda Tsuneaki, her arrogance became even more arrogant.
His Highness Hosokawa Fujitaka was preparing to conquer Tango Kingdom, but Ikeda Castle and Ishiyama of Settsu Kingdom sandwiched Sakai Port from the north and south.
Ikeda Tsuneaki's arrogance is rising, but the Izumi-Hosokawa family is distracted, which will not be beneficial to the conquest of Tango Kingdom."
Yiyin nodded, understanding.
Tsuneki Ikeda is Oda Nobunaga's sister. She has been with Oda Nobunaga since she was a child. She is a close minister among close ministers and has an unusual friendship.
When the Oda family entered Nishi Kinki for the first time, Oda Nobunaga arranged for Tsuneko Ikeda to garrison Sakai Port and spy on the Ikeda family in Settsu. This was an important task.
It's just that the Oda family was not strong enough at that time. They had enemies on all sides and were besieged. They had no choice but to withdraw from Sakai Port Settsu. Ikeda Tsuneaki walked away in a very embarrassed state.
This time, Araki Murashige in Settsu Province and Honganji Temple in Ishiyama were all cleared. Ikeda Tsuneoki entered the palace in glory, but he felt a little resentful towards Hosokawa Fujitaka of Sakai Port.
After all, the interests of the Sakai Port Customs Office were too great, and it was Ikeda Tsuneaki's possession back then. It was inevitable that she would have some wishful thinking.
It's just that Hosokawa Fujitaka has his back on the saint, and Ikeda Tsuneaki doesn't dare to mess around. The two sides probably have a little friction secretly.
Hosokawa Fujitaka accepted a big order from Akechi Mitsuhide and was going to Tango Country to open up new territory after the New Year. He was worried about Sakai Port for a while, but he was also worried that Tsuneko Ikeda would cause trouble while he was away.
No, Yiyin happened to come to Sakai Port to observe the artillery drill of Christina. Hosokawa Fujitakajun took it to show his power and intimidate Ikeda Tsuneaki.
Yiyin originally thought it was strange that he was just watching an artillery drill, so why did he want to blockade the river for several days?
Takada Yono pierced this layer of window paper, and Yiyin immediately realized that the south bank of the river is the Ishiyama area, which is under the jurisdiction of Ikeda Hengxing.
This is where Yiyin came to watch a sex game. It was clearly Fujitaka Hosokawa showing off his power to Ikeda Tsuneaki.
Yiyin sighed, too lazy to think about it.
Oda Nobunaga and he rolled on the same sheet, slept in the same bed, and may have a child in the future, but this does not mean that the two interest groups can be in harmony. You are good and I am good.
The cake in the Wu family is just that big. If you take one more bite, I will take one less bite.
Now Shiba Oda is joining forces to conquer the world. The cake is getting bigger and bigger, and the internal fighting is still within control. It is just an appetizer. When the world is unified one day, the real hard food will be served.
Sakai Minato and Ishiyama are originally integrated, collectively known as Osaka. They are the core business circle on the west side of the Seto Inland Sea and the gateway to Kinki's foreign trade.
For such a big piece of fat, the Sba and Oda families will definitely have to compete with each other.
Hosokawa Fujitaka is the saint's bedfellow, and Ikeda Tsuneaki is Oda Nobunaga's sister. Both of them are not low in status. There will be ghosts if they don't fight.
Yiyin glanced at Yang Nai, who shook his head and said.
"I didn't interfere.
You know that I have a good relationship with the Owari old warrior family. They come to me to buy real estate, buy stocks, and save food stamps. There is no need for me to offend the Goddess of Wealth.
Hosokawa Fujitaka and I have business affairs, and she doesn’t expect anything from me.”
Yoshigami sighed again, Takada Yono was obviously gloating about his misfortune.
Although Hosokawa Fujitaka is a member of the Shiba faction, she is close to Akechi Mitsuhide and can be regarded as a force in the diplomatic faction of Shiba.
However, Takada Haruno took the business route, and the Takada sisters were born in Shimo-Owari, and had a local friendship with the old samurai family in Shimo-Owari.
Tsuneaki Ikeda was originally from the old Takeshi family of Shimobari. It is estimated that she also saved money at Takada Haruno's bank and bought stocks and real estate.
Compared to Hosokawa Fujitaka, the so-called Shiba ally, the relationship between Takada Haruno and Ikeda Tsuneaki might be closer.
Family, country, and interests are intertwined, and the territory of Osaka is really chaotic.
Pushing Yukino's wheelchair to the inner room, Yoshigage stooped down and carefully picked up Yukino. Yukino also obediently put her arms around his neck and leaned her head sideways in his arms, making Yangno's eyes heat up when he saw her behind him.
Yoshiro stood up and carried Yukino into the house, glanced back at Yangno and said.
"You send a message to Ikeda Tsuneaki for me. Hosokawa Fujitaka's conquest of Tango Kingdom is related to the success or failure of the Western Kingdom strategy, so she can do it on her own."
Yang Nai bowed and agreed, and followed him into the house, but he didn't think so in his heart.
This little girl, Hosokawa Fujitaka, climbed onto the holy couch. Of course, the saint helped her speak and relieved her of worries.
Ikeda Tsuneaki was praised by the saint and did not dare to make the same mistake again. At least during the period when Hosokawa Fujitaka was conquering Tango Kingdom, he would definitely be much more honest.
After all, the Western Kingdom Strategy was a strategy personally drawn up by two super bosses, Shiba Oda, and promoted jointly by Shanyin and Shanyang.
If Hosokawa Fujitaka's conquest in Tango Kingdom was held back by Ikeda Tsuneki, leading to a slowdown in Sanin's first-line strategy, Ikeda Tsuneki would not be able to explain it to Oda Nobunaga.
There was no need for Yoshigage to mention this personally, but he was willing to say it to support Hosokawa Fujitaka, and Ikeda Tsuneaki had to be convinced.
Yang Na curled her lips, feeling that the saint was too soft-hearted. He could take advantage of any cat or dog and still act like a good boy. Hosokawa Fujitaka, bah.
Entering the room, Yangno glanced back, only Tachibana Kanade followed him into the courtyard and closed the indoor paper door.
The brazier had already been lit in the room, and Yoshigami hugged Yukino and sat down against the brazier.
Yukino closed her eyes and leaned on Yoshiyin's chest, as if listening to his heartbeat, and as if she was asleep. Seeing that Yangono was upset, she couldn't help but say.
"Yukiono's health has improved a lot this year, and she can already walk around a bit."
Yukino opened her eyes and looked at her sister who was speaking seriously. She tried to struggle out of the saint's arms, but was hugged by Yi Gin.
"Sit still and don't move. You are so cold that if you move, I will warm you up."
Yukino stared blankly at her sister who couldn't help but look jealous, then looked at Kanade Tachibana who had an indifferent expression, and suddenly pulled Yoshigami's collar away.
Yiyin looked at her in surprise.
"What are you doing?"
Yukino said seriously.
"I have a way to warm you up faster."
Yiyin took a breath.
"Don't make trouble. After dinner, I have to go elsewhere. I have something to do in the evening."
Yukino reached out and touched Yoshiyin's face, and her icy little hand slid across her cheek, bringing out a slight chill.
“Don’t saints like it?”
"Er..."
"Sister, I'm here. Xiaozou is fine too."
Yoshigan's breathing became a little heavier, and he suddenly remembered that the restrictions on Tachibana Kanade's use did not exist in front of Harano Yukino.
This year's Tachibana play just completed the task, which always made Yoshigan a little unhappy. After all, there was only up and no down, so the experience was always a little bit worse.
Yoshiyin frowned and looked at Yukino.
He was tempted, but he is a saint after all. There are some things that he can do but not say, and he can do things but not show them off. How can he answer Yukino's direct message?
Yukino smiled slightly.
"I can't make it, but when I look at my sister and Xiao Zuo, my blood will surge and my health will be much better.
I also ask the saint to help me, please."
Yiyin took out a deep breath, "The one who knows me is Yukino."
The sweet little cotton-padded jacket has begged me like this. As a soft-hearted saint, I can't refuse cold-bloodedly.
It's just pity that Lilu and Kristina are probably out of luck tonight. They were obviously the first ones to arrive, but they were cut into the queue arbitrarily.
On the side, Yangno was shocked and speechless by Yukino's explicit words.
It's still dark outside, and Lihua is playing around, and only Yangno herself can speak out to reprimand her misbehaving sister.
But when the reprimand came to her lips, Yangno couldn't spit it out. Instead, she looked at the saint with flirtatious eyes, as if she was expecting something.