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- Gorky (proletarian writer of the former Soviet Union, founder of socialist realist literature)

Shogunate Hall Attribute Table

Shogunate area: Oshu (2,350,000 koku) Sado Province (20,000 koku)

Shogunate assets: 43,700 stones

Shogunate income: 23,700 koku (1% of the ruling stone high)

Shogunate Figures (1751): Priest (1st level, 600), Spy (1st level, 650), Secret Envoy (1st level, 75), Ninja (2nd level, 300), Geisha (4th level, 30), Battlefield Ninja (4th level, 4th team)

Shogunate Army (78,000): Notai Sword Samurai (3rd Rank, 100 teams), Monk Soldiers (4th Rank, 30 teams), Infant Sword Samurai (3rd Rank, 20 teams), Spear Samurai (2nd Rank, 200 teams), Spear Ashigaru (1st Rank, 200 teams), Iron Gun Spearmen (3rd Rank, 100 teams)

Shogunate Generals: Goto Kiji (Junior Heavenly Samurai), Yubu Nobu (High Special Samurai), Anto Ietada (High Special Samurai)

Because it was only the beginning of February, the change in Oshu's attributes had not yet had a direct impact on the Shogunate's stat table, and even so, the changes in the Shogunate's ruling area and the Shogunate's income still surprised and unbelievable.

From Mutsu to Oshu, the redrawing of the stone height, which was originally just convenient for rule, immediately took on an extraordinary meaning in Bai Feng's heart, in other words, from now on, the redrawing of the stone height will become a necessary procedure before the planning and development of the sub-kingdoms under the rule of the Yanhuang family.

Not only that, but Bai Feng also planned to repaint the stone height in each area under the Yanhuang family every ten years at most, because ten years was enough time for Oshu to cultivate more cultivated land, and the stone height would also be higher, which would be of great benefit to the shogunate palace system.

Bai Feng, who forcibly restrained the ecstasy in his heart, asked Nanbu Shin with a casual look: "Nanfang-kun, after being divided into five countries, Ozhou needs to appoint five new Taishou, do you think those people among the retainers of our Yanhuang family can be qualified for the position of Taishou?"

"This ......" Nanfang Xinzhi, who couldn't figure out what the governor was thinking in his heart, didn't dare to really give any advice, and after hesitating again and again, he deliberately made a look of fruitless thought and said: "Lord, please redeem your foolishness, I really can't think of anyone who can be qualified for the position of Taishou." ”

At this moment, if there were other important ministers of the Yanhuang family present, Nanfang Xinzhi would definitely say a lot of names suitable for serving as Taishou out of consideration of not offending people, but now there are only two people in the assessment room, the family governor and Nanbu Xinzhi, of course he has to curry favor with the family governor.

"Nanfang-kun, you're just too cautious sometimes. Bai Feng said his thoughts with a smile: "The core of the five countries of Oshu is Lu China, I have decided that you will be the Taishou, and the remaining Iwashiro, Iwaki, and Rikuzen Three Kingdoms, I intend to let Numata Yumitsu, Kanepei Tsunori, and Ogasawara Nobukiri serve as the Taishou; ”

Bai Feng's words have all been said to this point, if Nanbu Nobunao says anything like 'being stupid' or something like that, then he is really a fool; sure enough, as soon as Bai Feng's words fell, Nanbu Nobunao gave a suggestion: "My lord, the core of Mutsu is Tsugaru County, which Izumiyama-kun led the army to garrison; if there is no suitable candidate to serve as the Taishou of Mutsu Noku, Izumiyama-kun is also a good choice." ”

Bai Feng, who had long expected that Nanbu Xinzhi would say this, said in an indifferent tone: "Quanshan Gukang is indeed the best candidate for our Yanhuang family to serve as the Mutsu Taishou at present, but the Taishou is only in charge of the people and not the army; ”

Hearing this, Nanbu Xinzhi still didn't understand the intention of the governor to let him give advice, so he took over the conversation as a matter of course and said: "Lord, after Quanshan Jun stepped down as the commander of the Quanshan Standing Army, who do you think would be more appropriate to succeed him as the commander of the Quanshan Standing Army?"

"Half of the 20,000 soldiers of the Quanshan Standing Army are the children of Quanshan-kun who have been trained by him, and who will succeed him as the commander of the Quanshan Standing Army, you can ask Quanshan-kun's opinion first, and I will give priority to the candidates recommended by Quanshan-kun. ”

Since the family governor said so, Nanfang Xinzhi didn't say anything more on the issue of the Quanshan Standing Army, but directly changed the conversation and said: "Lord, you intend to let me serve as the Taishou of Luzhong, then the Southern Standing Army also asks you to choose another merit to be the commander." ”

"Southern Jun, the Southern Standing Army is not only one of the standing armies of our Yanhuang family, but also a promise I gave to your Southern Family at the beginning, so you can continue to serve as the commander of the Southern Standing Army while serving as the Taishou of Luzhong. ”

"Thank you for the grace of the lord!" Nanfang Xinzhi hurriedly made a look of gratitude, and then said sincerely: "But I still have to ask the lord to take back his order, too guarded to manage the people and ignore the army, this is the system of our Yanhuang family, how can it be abolished because of me?!"

Looking at the righteous and awe-inspiring Southern Xinzhi, Bai Feng was clear about his careful thoughts, but such a smart person can always make people not annoying, isn't it? No king likes a courtier who does not know the times, which is why it is easier for a courtier to ascend to the throne than a loyal minister.

Nanfang Xinzhi is not a minister who relies on a whisker to take the throne, but he is also a person who knows the times, and Bai Feng's attitude towards this is: "Nanfang-kun, you can step down from the position of commander of the Southern Standing Army, but the new commander of the Southern Standing Army will also be the person you recommend from your Southern Family." ”

"Lord......" Nanfang Xinzhi just wanted to refuse again, but was interrupted by Bai Feng's words: "Nanfang-kun, you don't have to refuse anymore, this is my promise to your southern family, if you don't want me to be a person who reneges on your promise, recommend a person from the southern family." ”

"Hey!" Nanfang Xinzhi, who knew that the family governor had made up his mind, recommended to Bai Feng after pondering for a long time: "My lord, there is a clan brother Nanfang Xinli who I haven't met for several years, and he was also a famous brave general of my southern family, and he can succeed him as the commander of the southern standing army. ”

"Okay, then you arrange for the southern Xinli to come to Sanhe City as soon as possible, as long as he swears allegiance to our Yanhuang family, I will appoint him as the new commander of the southern standing army; ”

Facing the admiring eyes of the family governor, Nanfang Xinzhi knew that his performance tonight was once again recognized by the family governor, which made his heart that had been hanging finally let go, because for the southern family that was not full of talents, how to win the trust of the family governor was the most important thing.

Not long after Nanbu Shinao left the assessment room, Naoki Yoshikawa, dressed as a typical ninja, came to the empty assessment room; Seeing Naoki Yoshikawa coming, Bai Feng asked him directly: "What is the background of Nanbu Shinori that Nanbu Shinnao said just now?"

"Lord Qiqi, Nanbu Xinli used to be the most capable of fighting in the southern family, and then he was forced to leave the southern family because of disagreement with Nanfang Qingzheng; according to our investigation, Nanbu Xinli and Nanbu Shinnao do not seem to be familiar with each other, and they have not even met a few times. ”

"Regardless of whether there is a close connection between Nanbu Nobuyoshi and Nanbu Shinnao, he is a member of the Nanbu family after all, and before Nanbu Nobuyoshi leaves as the commander of the Southern Standing Army and Nanbu Nobuyori does not take office, you arrange for some people to infiltrate the Southern Standing Army and prepare for control. ”

"Hey!" Naoki Yoshikawa, who came in a hurry, disappeared into thin air in the assessment room after receiving the order.