"Lord Du is coming to visit you, and invited me to come along, but you are not here, I heard that you are here." As she spoke, she kicked a rock at her feet and flew out of the way.

Looking at the shops and pedestrians on both sides of the street, Lu Ning smiled: "Don't hurt people." ”

There was only one "Metropolitan Lord" in Owari Province, and that was the Metropolitan Commander Liu Ying, who was nominally the capital of the musket light cavalry as the escort of the Upper Embassy, but in fact, these musket light cavalry were naturally ready to act as surprise soldiers at their own orders.

Liu Ying knew his identity, and he naturally didn't dare to see him if he didn't have to do anything, since he came to see him, he had a reason to see him, but he was obviously very nervous, so he invited Zhen Dongji to go to his place with him.

"Okay, I'll see what's going on with him."

Lu Ning walked slowly, and said in his heart that hope is good news.

Mayuhime followed sullenly, not knowing what she was thinking.

……

Lu Ning's "Day Throne" in the manor, which was already the layout of the Central Plains hall, was placed with tables and chairs, when Lu Ning came in, Liu Ying, who was worried about not belonging, immediately knelt down on his knees, and said in a trembling voice: "Saint, long live the saint!" ”

Zhen Dong Ji knew that they might talk about things between Qi people, so she didn't follow up, and when she saw that no outsiders were there, Liu Ying gave a big gift.

Actually, it's really a little soft in the legs.

You must know that the small team leader in front of him, if it is the General Academy of Literature, it is surprising enough, but it is not only the General Academy of Literature, but the supreme dignity that stomps on the Cloud Palace, and the world will tremble.

Liu Ying, as Yu Linwei's subordinate auxiliary, followed the Holy Son of Heaven to the east and west, the more so, the more he knew what kind of overlord the Holy Son of Heaven was, not to mention, as an auxiliary soldier back then, he looked at the figure of the Holy Son of Heaven from afar, and now it is two completely different feelings to meet one-on-one.

"Get up." Lu Ning sat down, and saw Liu Ying's trembling appearance, although he got up from the ground, his body trembled slightly, and he didn't dare to sit on the seat next to him.

Lu Ning frowned slightly, "Let's get down to business." ”

Speaking of which, on the battlefield, Liu Ying is definitely a brave soldier who is not afraid of death, but his current cringe has nothing to do with courage.

"Yes, yes." Liu Ying wanted to say something, but he was stuck, his brain was blank, he forgot why he came to see the Holy Emperor, his face turned pale immediately, and he tried to think about it, but the more this was the case, the more chaotic his head became.

"In this case, you talk to Madonghime, and then let her talk to me." Lu Ning was a little helpless, stood up, and when he walked past Liu Ying, he patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's okay." ”

Yu Linlang's auxiliaries are mostly brave soldiers from humble backgrounds, and they are indeed different from the children of the generals.

And he shouldn't have had this kind of occasion to summon them alone, if he had been summoned by the Jinluan Palace, far away, and the etiquette of the monarch and ministers was there, he would not have been so out of shape, so he actually blamed himself for making this brave and warlike young man so embarrassed.

……

Sitting on the shore of the lake that gradually became green, Lu Ning was bored fiddling with the grass stalks in his hands.

The footsteps sounded softly, and the real winter Ji came and sat down beside Lu Ning.

"Brother Ban, Lord Du said that there was an envoy from Izumo Province, claiming to be sent by Susadawei, the biggest daimyo lord of Izumo Province, and they claimed to be descendants of the Izumo Chen clan, and in their words, they wanted to restore their ancestors' territory and hoped to get the support of the Central Plains Upper Kingdom."

Madong Ji asked strangely, "Why do you want me to tell you?" Did you just offend Lord Du, and he scolded you? But what do these things have to do with you, big brother? ”

sighed softly again, "Brother Ban, it seems that the world is going to be in chaos." ”

Izumo Chen, of course Lu Ning knows.

Because Izumo Province is a close neighbor of Iwami Province.

And Iwami Country is the place where Lu Ning is most concerned after Dewa and Mutsu have gradually become a foregone conclusion.

Without him, for the sake of Iwami Silver Mountain.

This treasure, which is claimed to have influenced the pattern of East Asia in the 16th century, and made Japan account for one-third of the world's silver production, remains undiscovered today.

Because it is not located in the area of, Kyoto, and the land of Toei, which is generally far away from Kyoto, has not been sufficiently developed, and the Iwami Mine is still hidden by the primeval jungle not far from the sea, and it took more than 100 years before someone discovered the small silver mine in that area, and then gradually unveiled it, and in the early Warring States period, it was discovered that this silver vein was huge, and then the local daimyo gathered craftsmen to learn the ash blowing method of silver smelting in the Central Plains, so that the mine was developed on a large scale.

The ash blowing method of separating gold from gold and silver, and separating silver from silver from silver in the Central Plains, has been used in the Central Plains before the Tang Dynasty, and is now greatly improved.

Therefore, now Ishimi Yinshan is definitely a treasure that can be mined on a large scale with Central Plains technology.

If you don't count the Hazutsu Okus, the large Toei Silver Mine that can be mined today is none other than the Ikuno Silver Mine, the Tsushima Silver Mine, and the Iwami Silver Mine, which are relatively close to Kyoto.

Tsushima Island has been encroached upon by the Great Qi Dynasty, because the production of silver mines on it is not high, and the silver provided by its silver mines every year is negligible across the sea, so it has not caused the righteous indignation of the Tokyo ministers, and the relatively large production of Ikuno Silver Mountain is the main source of precious metal wealth for the Kyoto ministers.

However, if Iwami Silver Mountain is thoroughly exploited, ten Isano Silver Mountains are no match for it, and in terms of reserves, it is even less than one.

Iwami Yinshan, Lu Ning will find a way to include it in his pocket no matter what, originally thought, maybe in a few years, judge the situation, buy all the fields near Iwami Yinshan, and the "famous owner" can use Dongying people to act as an agent.

And after the excavation of the silver mountain, in case of trouble, the navy can reach the coast of Iwami Province at any time.

Iwami Province is very close to Tsushima Island, and it is very convenient for the Central Plains Sailor to go to Iwami Province.

Nowadays, on Tsushima Island, the construction of a water village has begun. Resident Naval Army.

But now? Now it seems like the opportunity has come.

Izumo country, in the east of Iwami country, because of the relationship between Iwami country, Lu Ning is also very concerned about neighboring countries, yes, the legend of Izumo country's Izumo clan Lu Ning naturally knows.

It was another god clan in ancient Japanese mythology and legend who fought with Amaterasu for the world, and was later forced to surrender and cede the land of Izumo.

Of course, in fact, Japan is still in the primitive tribal period after BC, because its ancient myths are basically legends of this period, and the legends of the Yellow Emperor in the Central Plains are almost the same, but the primitive tribal struggle stage before the emergence of the slave state in the Central Plains is at least in the summer and before the stage, and it must be four or five thousand years from now, and Dongying has just sprouted a real civilization from the era of ignorance hundreds of years ago.

The Izumo clan should actually be a primitive tribe in the original Izumo country region.

Legend has it that the people of Susa in Izumo Province are descendants of the Izumo clan.

Obviously, seeing the chaos in the world, the powerful of the Susa clan wanted to pretend to be a descendant of the Izumo clan and get the right to rule the Izumo country.

Of course, the current concept of the Toei people is that they do not claim to be kings and hegemons, but should only want to use the form of Chi Xing Guo as a local prince under the nominal rule of the emperor.

Now he sent an envoy to Owari to cross half of the island of Honshu in the east at the expense of mountains and rivers, hoping to get some degree of support from the Qi people, which shows that the leader of the Susa clan, Susadawei, is definitely a figure, and he has a clear view of the current situation.

Knowing that the Qi people are very likely to support him without encroaching on his land.

If it was in the Warring States Period, he should also be a great figure, but unfortunately he was born now, if it wasn't for the "Qi people crossing east", he would not have had much chance to rise in the land of Kansai, where the ministers still had great influence, and could only finish his life in obscurity and plainly.

It's just that he naturally couldn't imagine what kind of gift he gave himself.

If Izumo Province was not close to Iwami, of course the Qi people would support him, after all, it is best to form a divided balance in the eastern realm, where heroes rise together.

But it will definitely not be the strength that supports him now.

Lu Ning almost did not hesitate, and had already decided to vigorously support this Susada Guard, making him the daimyo of Izumo Province, and part of Iwami Province would also belong to him.

As a result, in exchange for the Iwami Silver Mountain area, the land deed within a radius of dozens of miles.

Once Iwami Silver Mountain is stably mined and all forces acquiesce to this fact, the trip to Toei will be considered a complete merit.

And the great cause of silver coins in the Central Plains has also been strongly supported.

Began to mint silver coins, naturally because there are many gold and silver reserves, not to mention the country, there are many precious metal mines in Goryeo, gold, silver and copper, all of which are actually gradually being mined by the Qi people.

Nowadays, apart from the necessary reserves, precious metals are worthless if they are not in circulation.

And if you get Iwami Silver Mountain again, the Central Plains coins, under reasonable control, basically, there will be no shortage of precious metals.

It is relatively easier to exchange banknotes and silver coins for the same amount, which also makes the circulation area of banknotes overseas more and more wide.

Originally, I wanted to buy Iwami Silver Mountain and nearby mountains and forests in the name of Toei people a few years later.

Looking at it now, there is no need to be so troublesome, help Susa Tianwei obtain the legal right to rule Izumo and Iwami, and then buy Iwami Ginzan and the nearby land from him.

After all, if you sign a hundred-year contract, or even a permanent contract, and use Dongying people as agents, there will be many variables in the future, and it is easy to protect this land from the law of Daqi.

Of course, after Yinshan was discovered, he should also give Susa Tianwei some benefits appropriately, so as not to make him too red-eyed.

Making him a friend rather than an enemy of the Iwami Mines is important for the Iwami Mine to be able to mine smoothly and not even to maintain too many garrisons.

In fact, if you really want to mine Iwami Ginzan, you must also build a port in Iwami Province, and together with the craftsmen and laborers from the Great Qi, you can make Susadawei's territory more prosperous.

While pondering, Zhendong Ji on the side got up, obviously seeing that Lu Ning had been thinking about things, and she ignored her series of questions, so she was ready to leave.

"True winter, you wait." Lu Ning called her and said with a smile: "Lord Du asked you to pass on the word, because of this matter, it has something to do with you, the East China Sea Baixing, I have long wanted to operate a port in Izumo or Iwami to replace the main trading port in Kyushu, Lord Du mentioned to me earlier, I want to do it secretly, and now, there may be an opportunity." The Lord is going to recommend you to be the Ambassador of the Izumo Kingdom, mainly to supervise this matter. ”

Using the daughter of the Kanto Imperial Leader to go to Izumo Province also promotes their alliance, so that they echo each other in the east and west, and counteract the pressure from Kyoto in the future.

Madong Ji was slightly stunned, "Lord Du recommended me?" ”

Lu Ning said with a smile: "He seems to be just a head, and his official position is not as high as yours, but the little thunderbolt light rider is not trivial, and he is one of the most trusted subordinates of the General Academy, although I heard that the General Court of Literature is not in power, and he may have returned to the Central Plains, and the appointment of the envoy was handed over to Governor Yang Ye, but he was also a close attendant of Governor Yang Ye." ”

Zhen Dongji suddenly nodded and said, "I see, thank you Brother Ban for telling me these secrets." ”

Lu Ning smiled, he wouldn't dwell too much on lies, thinking that it was time for him to make a move.

At this moment, the hurried footsteps were Liu Ying's return and departure, so he walked and said: "I received an urgent report, Shinano Country, Yang Commander Shuai's coalition army and Ono Yoshiko's rebel army fought fiercely in Tsukuma and Ina, and Ono Yoshiko's army has been defeated. ”

Lu Ning was stunned, thinking that Ono Haogu would take advantage of the Spring Festival to launch an attack unexpectedly, or according to the orthodox practice, attack after the New Year.

But he didn't want to, but he chose the year before, after all, his military horse had traveled a long way, and he had just arrived in Shinano, so he should have repaired it.

But Ono Yoshigu is not one of those straw bag ministers in Kyoto, he is obviously very aware of the comparison of the strength of himself and the vassal army of Qi State, and it will be very difficult to win.

Yang Ye, I didn't disappoint myself.

It doesn't sound like the results are too outstanding, because Liu Ying used the word "defeat" instead of "defeat".

The specific results of the battle will depend on the detailed military report.

However, after all, Yang Ye can gather four or five thousand pawns at most, those vassal armies are like grass on the wall, embarrassed and useful, and even have to guard against them.

Speaking of which, I seem to have a bit high requirements for my subordinate generals.