The Hokkaido trade route is in the hands of the Shiba family, and the Uesugi family's interests are mainly in Naoetsuko Town, and later the Kanto distribution channel.
When something happened on Hokuriku Road, the most urgent one was Shiba Yoshigan, and the Uesugi retainers were happy to see the joke.
But they didn't want to think about it. When something went wrong with the second public tax return, Sibo Yiyin punished him with a small punishment but finally helped wipe out his p-shares.
Now that there is an accident in Hokurikudo, the stability of shipping is related to the smooth progress of the cooperation between the two companies.
Yoshigan Shiba is so good at doing things, how can Terutora Uesugi slip up? Not to mention that she covets beauties, so of course she must do her best to solve the problem of Noto Echu.
These people only have themselves in mind and completely ignore the overall situation. How can Uesugi Teruhu not be annoyed?
Seeing her master's eyes glancing at her, Naoe Keizuna sighed, and she had to step in to help.
She made the Azabu matter so serious that she blocked the two masters from severely punishing the Uesugi followers.
The accident in Hokurikudo was also a major event that seriously affected the Kanto strategy. How could she pretend that she didn't see it?
If she has opposite attitudes towards two things and plays with double standards, she will be resented by the Lord, which will cause trouble in the future.
Naoe Keizuna came out of the queue and bowed, solemnly saying.
“Nanao Port is related to merchants’ confidence in the Hokuriku Road trade route and must be resolved as soon as possible.
Last year, the Houriku Road trade route took away 30% of the goods from Sakai Port, and merchants from all over Kansai were ready to move.
I heard that the Shiba merchants followed Takada Haruno and started subsidizing the Houriku Road caravans at Sakai Port. They hope that 70% of the goods from Sakai Port will go through the Hokuriku Road this year.
If she is allowed to accomplish this, Kansai merchants will definitely focus on the Hokuriku Road, and goods from Kansai will continue to come to Naoetsu.
The Uesugi family can replace Sunpu Castle and become the most important commercial town in Kanto. Commercial profits, tax revenue, and logistics will at least double last year."
Uesugi's retainers couldn't help but exclaimed one after another. Profit twice as much as this year? You would be a fool not to make this money!
Naoe Keizuna glanced at Terutora Uesugi and felt relieved when he saw her nodding with satisfaction.
It's useless to reason with the Wu family. Only by using a knife or interests can we communicate.
These bastards don't know how beneficial the Hokurikudo trade route is. They only see the fertile land of the Kanto Plain.
Now Naoe Keizuna gave them a number, which instantly made them hesitate. It seemed like a loss to give up Nanao Port, right?
Naoe Keizuna continued.
"Nanao Port is an important shipping hub in Hokurikudo.
Losing it will not only increase the risk of shipping, but also make Kansai merchants worry about the safety of the Hokuriku Road trade route.
If we cannot ensure the safety of Nanao Port, we may not even be able to maintain our share next year, which is not as good as this year’s earnings.”
Kakizaki Kageya on the side couldn't help but speak out and said.
"Lord Naoe, isn't this too alarmist?
It’s just one less transit port. Wouldn’t it be nice to transport less goods? Is it so serious?”
Naoe Keizuna glanced at her and shook his head.
"Businessmen are timid. If there is any slight disturbance, they will seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and stay away from risks.
Besides, we cannot guarantee the safety of Nanao Port. Will Tsuruga Port be lost again next time?
Their entire wealth is in these goods, so of course they are not willing to take risks and would rather take the safest route to earn less.
Therefore, I assert that if we do not send troops next year, Kansai merchants will go back to the old path of Tokaido, and it will be difficult for Hokurikudo to maintain its share this year."
The Uesugi retainers group were talking a lot, and Uesugi Teruhora looked at Naoe Keetsuna with admiration.
She pressed the news about the Shinbada Rebellion and brought up the matter of Nobuo Nanao Port first because the Uesugi retainers group could benefit greatly from it.
This thing seems difficult to handle, but in fact it is simple, just use inducement. What is really difficult is the matter of going under and over.
In Sibo Yiyin's letter, he had already proposed to disintegrate the Yangbei Zhong and integrate the semi-independent forces of Xiayue into the direct jurisdiction of the two families.
For the Shiba family, this was a simple matter, just to accept the Shimogoshi samurai family from the Nobunaga lineage. But for Uesugi Teruhora, it was very difficult.
Therefore, she brought up the matter of the Hokuriku Road trade route and provoked the retainers to make mistakes. Once the atmosphere was in place, Uesugi Teruhora finally figured it out.
She clapped her hands and said.
"It's still early for the Hokurikudo incident. Even if troops are mobilized, it will only happen after spring plowing.
For specific actions, it is too early to investigate the military situation and inquire about His Highness Shenbo’s attitude.”
Zhu Ji breathed a sigh of relief and still had time to go back and calculate the gains and losses, so she shouted that the Lord was wise.
Teruhora Uesugi waved his hand and said pretending not to care.
"But now there is another matter that needs to be dealt with immediately.
Duke Qianxin went to Tonglewei City for inspection, and found that there was something strange happening in Xia Yue, and Xinfa Tian Changdun wanted to cause trouble."
All the ladies in the Uesugi retainers group were stunned for a moment, and then became an uproar.
Saito bowed to Nobu and said.
"Your Highness, these unfed wild dogs from Yangbeizhong deserve to die. After the spring plowing, I am willing to be a pioneer and clear away these miscellaneous things for Your Highness."
Not to be outdone, several Ji warriors came out to ask for orders and competed to be the vanguard.
The Yangbei people have rebelled not once or twice, but the Uesugi people have long been accustomed to it. They are not worried about failure to suppress the rebellion, but are very excited.
The issue of tax rebates for the second public servant was left in the dust this year. But starting from next year, it will be handed over to the council composed of various Echigo families for discussion and distribution.
At this time, the Yangbei people are rebelling. Isn’t this an opportunity? As long as these grandsons are subdued, the tax returns from the second public servant will be wiped out without any payment!
Losers have no human rights.
Of course, Uesugi Teruhu was aware of the small thoughts of the Uesugi retainers group.
She sneered and said to Saito Asanobu.
"After spring plowing next year? I'm afraid it won't be in time.
Shinbada Choatsu has collected the military supplies supported by Ou and has already launched in early winter. If she is given a winter to prepare, she can take Niigatajin in the spring.
At that time, the gold and silver were taken and scattered to win over people's hearts internally. Externally, Daimyo Ou was invited to participate to coordinate her rebellion.
By the time you are ready after spring plowing, Xiayue is already heavily prepared. How can you quickly pacify it? If you spend a year destroying Xiayue, what will you do in the Kanto strategy?
You are unwilling to go to the rescue in Central Vietnam, but you are willing to fight a bad battle in Lower Vietnam? At this time, you don’t want to go to the Guandong Plain?"
Saito Asanobu was speechless.
The previous selfishness in the face of the Yue-Chong direction was compared with the excitement of bullying the Yue-Yang North people now. The Uesugi retainers group showed their ugly appearance and could not justify themselves.
Terutora Uesugi shook his head in disgust and said.
"Short-sighted.
Duke Qianxin has sent a letter stating that the Guandong strategy has been postponed until after the autumn harvest.
Let’s not mention the matter of being able to climb in central Yue for now. The rebellion in Xinfatian in Xiayue, he means to try to calm it down in the beginning of spring with the help of loyal people in Xiayue.”
A loyal man from Xia Yue?
Naoe Keizuna lowered his head and remained silent, but Terutora Uesugi was not ready to let her go.
Earlier, Naoe Keetsuna talked eloquently about the matter of Noto in Echichu, and he said it well. Let’s talk about the matter of Shimoetsu as well.
She named him.
"Naoe-sama, what do you think?"
Naoe Keizuna felt a bitter taste in his mouth, he was so fucked by his master.