Takeda Harunobu returned to Fukushima Castle and began to inquire about Echigo's intelligence.
A few days later, news of the fall of Takanashi Castle came. Also transmitted was the information that only four thousand Echigo troops had entered the Hokushin area.
After Takeda Harunobu received the news, her face turned livid. Because of her caution, she lost Takanashi Castle and the opportunity to swallow the entire Hokushin.
The small fortresses on Kawanaka Island are not difficult to capture, but the problem is that they are impossible to defend.
Uesugi Teruhora deployed on both sides of the Chikuma River, occupying Zenkoji Temple in the west, Takanashi Castle in the east, and behind them were Katsurayama Castle and Iiyama Castle to ensure smooth logistics and facilitate retreat.
No matter whether Takeda Harunobu went west to Mount Chausu or east to Mount Tsumabushi, or whether he went north to destroy one or two strongholds, he could not isolate the threat of Uesugi Teruhora to the entire Kawanaka Island.
If Kawanakajima is a chessboard, then the northern and east-west points are the two flying swallows where Uesugi Teruhora breaks into Kawanakajima.
There is no point in killing one, there is no time to kill them all, the summer harvest is getting closer.
If Takeda Harunobu ignores the threat from the north and directly attacks Kawanaka Island, how can he defend himself against the troops from the north that may invade southward at any time?
The plains are easy to attack and difficult to defend, and your troops occupy the city walls and are scattered in bits and pieces. The opponent concentrates his strength to remove them one by one. Isn't this a gift?
Takeda Harunobu sighed helplessly. The only solution now was to use force to force the samurai families in the cities of Kawanaka Island to surrender, and to offer military supplies to replenish military supplies.
Just as she was setting out to coerce the local martial arts family, new news came.
Terutora Uesugi succeeded the Kanto Commander, and Murakami Yoshikiyo and Ogasawara, as leaders of the Shinano samurai clan, called on the samurai from all over Shinano to celebrate and present the sword to the new Kanto Commander.
The samurai families from all over Shinano offered their swords one after another, and even the former members of the Takeda family were no exception. This made Takeda Harunobu very angry, and he couldn't say he was wrong.
The Kantō Commander is the second most important figure in the Ten Kingdoms of Kantō. The Shinano samurai show their respect according to tradition. How should we give this order?
Strictly speaking, she, Takeda Harunobu, the guardian of Kai Country, is a direct subordinate of the Kanto Governorate, and she should offer the sword.
This is the reason why she is determined to kill Murakami Yoshikiyo and Ogasawara Nagaki.
These two families are the leaders of Shinano in the north and south. They have been running Shinano for more than a hundred years, and their power is still there. They can cause trouble and trouble for others at critical moments.
With just this one blow, Takeda Harunobu was unable to resist. The samurai families in the cities of Kawanakajima who had just been forced by the Takeda army and were preparing to accept the military food service had another relapse.
For a time, Uesugi Terutora and Takeda Harunobu faced off at the north and south ends of Kawanaka Island, and neither could do anything to the other.
The momentary calm frightened the local martial arts family. Everyone knew that behind the short-term peace, violent storms would come sooner or later.
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The front line of Kawanakajima has stabilized, and in Echigo's country, Yoshihiro Shiba, who has reopened the Kanto Secretariat in Toroo Castle, is convening the samurai family for discussion.
He is sitting in the main seat, and on the left side below him are Daoshengmeng, Shanzhongxingsheng, and Kamao clan township.
On the right side is Daxiong Chaoxiu, the main village is long, and Ishida Mitsunari and Momochi Santafu are sitting at the last table.
Among the seven, Shima Katsuo and Yamamanaka Yukimori were trusted confidants brought to Kanto by Yoshigan, while Ohuma Asohide and Honjo Shigenaga devoted themselves to the work of Kanto servants.
The village of Kamou clan was rated as a great contributor in the battle along the way to Kanto.
Both Yamanaka Yukimori and Shima Katsuruo recommended her to their lord, allowing her to rise to the top and become the third person in the group after the two to participate in major events.
Although Ishida Mitsunari has a low status, he is the assistant assigned by Yiyin to Daxiong Chaohide and has the right to participate in the review.
The third wife of Baidi sat silently at the end. Ninjas were considered lowly among samurai families. Although she was a knowledgeable and high-level samurai, she had only offended her master a few days ago, so she should be careful with her words and actions at this moment.
The seven people bowed and sat separately. Yiyin first asked Daxiong Chaoxiu.
"Master Daxiong, when will the first batch of goods arrive at Sakai Port?"
No wonder Yoshigan is eager, all his plans are based on bribery, and where do the benefits come from? Isn't it the Hokuriku Maritime Route?
Without enough money, everything is in vain.
Big Bear bowed to Xiu.
"Sakai Minato Takada-sama is very capable.
These days, we have negotiated with various merchants about the opening of the port. When I joined, the customs clearance list was already sent to me.
The first batch of goods was not large, and each port, regardless of type, charged a tax of 15% to 1%, which was enough to save face.
After I took over, I discussed with Lord Naoe Keetsuna and sent an envoy to Joetsu Naoetsu to supervise customs clearance."
The tax rate of 15% is already an extremely low tax rate, and it does not differentiate between types. It is like free of charge.
On the one hand, all parties want to open a commercial port and are willing to make concessions if this is accomplished.
On the other hand, each businessman has a stake in the business to share in the business profits, or to take goods or profits.
Since it is your own business, the business tax can be lower, which will not lack the benefits, and avoid the suspicion of killing the goose that lays the egg.
Yiyin nodded and asked.
"When will the first shipment arrive? How much is it worth?"
"During the summer harvest season, it's about 10,000 guan."
"so little?"
Yiyin frowned, what can be done with this small amount of goods? What happened to Yang Nai?
Daxiong Chaohide was considerate of Sakai Port and explained.
"Takada-sama has received news that the Battle of Kitohimi affected the Lake Biwa waterway.
She was also worried that there would be problems with the first transaction, so she sent people to transport a small amount of goods first, to get familiar with the roads and forces along the way, and then increase the quantity of the second batch of goods after the investigation was clear.
By the end of the year, we will be able to follow the ocean currents and use the three-ship trade route. Thirty percent of the cargo from Sakai Port to Kanto will go through our channels on the Hokuriku Road."
Yoshigan felt relieved that Yangno was still reliable, and he turned to ask about Omi.
"How is the war in Omi?"
Bai Di San Taifu bowed.
"The Kitanomi Asai family won a great victory, and my Lord Maeda Yoshida gained a lot. The specific information has been compiled and will be presented to His Highness later."
Yiyin nodded.
Yamanaka Yukimori unconsciously looked at Shima Shengmeng, and saw her looking back. The two of them looked away as soon as their eyes touched, and their expressions were unnatural.
Maeda has good interests and abilities.
Since the Shiba family has been fine these days, Yiyin felt relieved and asked Daxiong Chaoxiu.
"How much is 30% of the goods from Sakai Port worth?"
Da Xiong Chao Xiu pondered for a long time, and said slowly without mentioning the goods from Sakai Port.
"In recent years, the trade between China, Korea, and the Nanbarbarians has been increasing day by day. It is said that the customs duties at Hakata Port are increasing sharply every day.
Including smuggled goods, the value of the goods entering the country every year will not be less than 1.5 million yuan."
Yiyin was stunned for a moment.
"so smart?"
Japan is a sixty-sixth country with a population of 10 million and a stone height of 20 million stone.
The tax burden in Kansai is basically four citizens and six citizens, while most in Kanto is six citizens and six citizens. The income that the Wu family can extract from the land is about half.
That's 10 million shi, which is about 5 million guan when converted into copper coins.
If the value of the goods entering the country every year is more than 1.5 million guan, it accounts for nearly one-third of the Wu family's income.
You must know that apart from land income, the Wu family does not have much other income. Sixty-six countries are barren, and the income from minerals and special products is not high.
The circulation of goods is different, which will bring about benefits such as ports, logistics, and customs duties.
It will not only add value in logistics, but also improve people's livelihood. The final value will definitely be much higher than 1.5 million yuan.
Yiyin asked expectantly.
"Then what is the value of the 30% cargo from Sakai Port?"
Da Xiong Chao Xiu thought for a while and said.
"Kyushu, Shikoku, and Western countries cannot digest much goods. At least 80% of the goods entering customs at Hakata Port are to be sold to Konka and Kanto.
It is conservatively estimated that Sakai Port can receive one million guan of goods, and the third rate is 300,000 guan. After all the merchants along the way implement their operations, their income will be doubled at least several times."
Da Xiong Chao Xiu did not dare to say more. In fact, Takada Haruno alone would have more than doubled the price increase before allowing merchants to use their own channels.
It's always ugly to have a successful one-man business, and you'd be a fool not to make money.
Other companies have taken action in the country and nearby neighboring countries, and they will not be able to explain to the main company unless they double their profits.
The price of 300,000 guan starts from doubling in Sakai Port, and at least doubles after leaving Omi Country. The value is inestimable. When you enter Echigo and then enter Kanto, you will make more money than robbing.
Yiyin doesn't understand these operations, he said.
"At least 600,000 pounds of goods?
I want you and Takada Haruno to guarantee that the Tsuruga Asakura family and the Noto Hatakeyama family will receive at least 10% of the actual goods, or the equivalent profit.
In addition, I promised to give her a sufficient share of the divine protection position."
Big Bear bowed to Xiu.
"Hi!"
For Yiyin, he doesn't care about sharing more benefits with others. What he wants is to continue this business route for a long time.
And Daxiong Chaohide didn't feel embarrassed. One family only got one product, and this profit was not as good as Takada Haruno's finger-tip operation at Sakai Port, which was just a drop in the bucket.
Money is just a number, and the numbers you deal with in kind can change. It depends on how Takada Yono plays this numbers game.
Da Xiong Chao Xiu will not tell his master these things. The various merchants have already reached a tacit understanding with Takada Harano and her.
No one is a fool if they want to make money for their master and benefit themselves. This road paved with gold must be maintained with all our strength, and no one can be without its benefits.
Yiyin nodded with satisfaction. Daxiong Chaoxiu and his group of old guardian followers are indeed useful.
"Monsoon, ship numbers, customs duties, and cargo distribution are all left to you. You should take care of Ishida Mitsunari. She is young and should learn from you.
If you do something wrong, feel free to blame her, and you should teach her a lesson for me."
Ishida Mitsunari bowed to the lord, and then bowed to Daxiong Chaohide.
Daxiong Zhaoxiu earnestly returned the gift to Ishida Mitsunari, whose status was far lower than hers, and Yoshigan nodded silently in his heart.