At the end of August of the fifth year of Ansei (1858), Naohide officially took over the Hakodate, and his jurisdiction spanned the two large islands of Ezo and Kita-Ezo, which also attracted some people to follow him.

"Everyone has their own good taste, Lan Sunhui is fragrant, everyone is good, and there is a man who chases the smell by the sea."

This sentence is to say that people have different aspirations, and everyone has different opinions on the same thing.

Therefore, although the world knows that "Lucia refuses to give up, and sooner or later there will be a third battle in the Northland", so the wise people are far away, but there are still many who dare to take the fire or empty gloves white wolf.

By the beginning of the 11th month of that year, the number of "unscrupulous people" had accumulated to twenty or thirty, and it was not possible to drag it out like this, so the Hakodate commissioner, Naohide Hori, began to meet these people in batches.

In fact, for more than two months, the law enforcement office has not completely ignored these people.

The new Hakodate town was headed by Okubo Toshiji and Banzawa Village Sonojo, and the two had negotiated with these people, but the results were not good, and these people recognized Naohide and had to meet him - according to Okubo and Sawamura, these people thought that the conditions they gave were "too poor" and therefore not satisfied.

Let's see it, now it has snowed a few times in Hakodate, but these people are still stubborn and don't leave, considering that it is not easy for these people to go north and they have been "patiently" waiting for more than two months, then it is also appropriate to meet once.

It's actually not safe to do this, at least in the eyes of the people of the Harabox Pavilion Commission, Naohide is the shogunate's distant country commissioner, the big body flag, how can you see it when you meet. Besides, there is a difference between the high and the low, and it would be embarrassing if someone took the opportunity to make some proposals that they didn't know how to advance or retreat.

Sure enough, Naoxiu was disgraced!

All things considered, the origins of these unscrupulous people are quite complicated, including merchants, samurai, ronin, and some so-called secret envoys who don't know the truth or falsehood.

Merchants came to Hakodate to see business opportunities the following year – according to the agreement between the shogunate and the Mito, Lankoku, England, and France, Nagasaki, Kanagawa, and Hakodate were to trade with the outside world from June 2, 1859, the 6th year of Ansei (July 1, 1859).

Therefore, some well-informed businessmen came to the layout in advance.

And the reason why it is in the name of Zhanyi is because it sounds very righteous.

Speaking of which, although the Westerners protested several times against the term "Zhanyi", the shogunate secretly connived at it, and even the shogunate sometimes openly mentioned it.

Therefore, after the signing of trade agreements with Western countries, there were not many people in the government and the opposition who talked about the benefits of this matter, but there were many people who talked about it, and it became a common practice.

Besides, most of the discussions in Hakodate are aimed at Lusya, and the Fuso and Lu people are still in a state of war, so they have no scruples.

Originally, Naoxiu was quite interested - he thought that this businessman must have donated money and materials, which was a good thing.

But who knows, after meeting, these businessmen unanimously proposed:

"The Southern Barbarians were cunning and capricious, and it was not easy to manage after trade. According to the old practice of Edo, Osaka, and Kyoto, it is possible to set up a sku-nakama. In this way, the adults hang their clothes and arch high, and all industries are prosperous. ”

Zhixiu understood as soon as he heard it, this is a business that requires a franchise to buy, the so-called roadblock robbery, and sitting on the ground to divide the money.

The establishment of the plant is lightweight, but in fact, there is a knife hidden inside!

In the 12th year of Tenpo (1842) and the 13th year of Tenbo, the shogunate twice ordered the dissolution of the shogunate, the abolition of commercial privileges, and the promotion of circulation, in the hope of alleviating the rise in prices.

However, in the 4th year of Kaei (1851), the shogunate returned to its old ways and allowed the re-establishment of Zhu Nakama.

In the seventh year of Kahoega (1854), Zhu Nakama was dissolved by order of the shogunate.

This is tossed back and forth, not for fun, but because there are very significant interests involved:

It is composed of wealthy merchants who monopolize the goods.

Zhuzhongma, which was established in an important city, actually controlled the distribution of Fuso products.

The wealthy merchants made a profit from this, and the shogunate and daimyo profited from the wealthy merchants under the names of "Yunshangjin" (business tax) and "Shenjiajin" (royalties).

Among them, since most of the transportation centers and important ports were located in the "Imperial Domain", which was directly under the jurisdiction of the shogunate, it was actually a means for the shogunate to control the economy of Fuso.

However, due to the fact that the wealthy businessmen often manipulated prices to make huge profits, the people were very angry, especially the major celebrities were not willing to be exploited in vain, so the Zhuzhong was repeatedly dissolved.

The turtle son doesn't want to hurt anyone!

Straight nose

He knew how powerful it was, so he would never wade into this muddy water.

In addition, there is such a thing as franchising, and the examples of the two top two hundred and five in later generations are vivid, but I am blind. Even if the shogunate re-ordered the establishment of Zhu Zhongma, Naohide would never agree to do such nonsense in Hakodate.

However, the wealthy merchants who have the ability to participate in the middle of the shogunate are often powerful, and there is not necessarily anyone standing behind them, maybe it is a shogunate boss or a powerful daimyo.

It's no wonder that the town priest Okubo asked to meet these people in person, they are all immortals, and they can't be easily offended.

And these businessmen are probably colluding, and there are some common requirements behind them, such as priority for merchant ships to enter and exit the port, a concession warehouse in the dock area, and a good shop location.

These businessmen are not unwilling to bleed, and basically present some precious gifts before meeting, and say that "after the establishment of Zhu Zhongma, they will have their own rewards", but once Naohide asked if there were any commodities recently, these people took care of him.

Maybe even if they agreed to their terms, these merchants would have to wait for the war with Lucia to come to fruition! It is estimated that now, it is just a stone throwing to ask Luke to occupy a place.

Naoxiu doesn't know, this is because he is young and inexperienced - in 1858, Naohide was thirty-three years old, or bullied himself for having no background, in short, these vultures are eyeing the fat of the box house.

It is estimated that if someone else changes, he can only agree to these requests.

After all, at this time, Fuso was a merchant who mastered circulation. Therefore, even if you don't agree to these people, you have to win over a group of other businessmen.

Otherwise, after the new official takes office, the circulation of goods is inconvenient, and then prices soar and people's livelihood is difficult, so how can it stand! Moreover, for the sake of next year's big war with Lucia, it is necessary to reserve supplies, which is even more inseparable from merchants.

No wonder these businessmen are under the banner of arrogance, presumably these people think that they have eaten themselves!

However, this mind was blind in vain.

The white lord of the straight show is not lacking in the support of businessmen:

Inside, there are the family houses that have been operating in the Ezo land since the sixth year of Jiaei (1853), the Ximei house that has been deeply cultivated in the northern Ezo land, and even the four seasons house that built the whole Fuso trade road;

Externally, although the focus of the Kinokuniya in Rihachi is not in the Northland, the grain trade has continued; As for the royal merchants of the feudal kingdoms of Tosa, Hizen, Saga, and Satsuma, they also frequented; In fact, over the years, secret trade with foreign countries has become bigger and bigger.

Therefore, Zhixiu just soothed these businessmen with kind words, and as for any special requirements, the old cat sniffed the salted fish - don't think about it.

In the face of Zhixiu's promise of "fair treatment", businessmen want to cry without tears - what fairness, we don't like it, we want to franchise!

However, there is a difference between the noble and the low, and since Naohide doesn't care about the background backers they hint at, then these people have no choice but to say goodbye - as for the lowly merchants and the distant countries of the shogunate, there are really no crazy people.

In this regard, Naohide remembered an example from later generations:

They all sell rat traps, and if there is no license, then everyone will try to make the clips good and cheap; But once you have a license, you will focus on how to prohibit others from entering the market.

In fact, Naoxiu still values businessmen very much, otherwise he would not have given priority to meet them.

But the result is like this, it can only be said that the atmosphere dictates it, and I hope these people can stay and participate in the construction of the Northland - to be honest, after talking, Naohide is not very optimistic that these people can bend down and make hard-earned money.

As for the people I met later, they are also full of tricks, anyway, they just don't take the usual path:

There were some young samurai who had been traveling to study, but when they heard the news that "the Northland had defeated Lucia twice, and then the third great war was imminent", these young men came by boat as soon as their heads were hot.

For these people, Naoxiu can only say that his courage is commendable.

You must know that the authority of the shogunate is still there, and it is clearly stated in the "Laws of the Samurai" that "it is a serious crime to associate with a samurai of a foreign domain without permission." ”

Naohide, as a dignified shogunate minister, to be honest, even took on a lot of responsibility when he met these people.

And in the same way, these people went to Hakodate in the name of a study tour, and after meeting Naohide, they went back to the head of the family and didn't know if they could fool the past - if it wasn't good, just like the Yoshida Jufang of the Choshu Mori family went on a private trip, it was possible to be reduced or even disqualified as a samurai.

took such a big risk, but after meeting, these young people disappointed Naoxiu:

It's okay if you're not proficient in Lanxue, but you're not even familiar with Western ordnance and military systems, so how can you be embarrassed! By the sword? It's child's play.

Moreover, after Naoxiu asked about the permission to study abroad, he found that there were really a few who came secretly. As for how to explain to the head of the family in the future, these young people didn't even think about it - the boat will naturally go straight to the bridge, and their hearts are really big!

But who hasn't been younger?

Even from a utilitarian point of view, the samurai who can travel and study are either strong-willed or have money at home, both of which are very rare.

Therefore, for these young samurai, Naohide apologized first, "I just arrived in a busy job of official business, and I am very sorry for being slow", and then arranged for a few months to go to the township school and fan group to experience.

And Naohide sent a letter to the heads of the families who stole away from the samurai, "Your family is talented, and his performance is extraordinary, and it is beneficial to Naoxiu, so I hereby offer the specialties of the North Land to express my gratitude." ”

Well, the gifts were sent to each family in Edo's house, and no one would dare to embezzle the intentions of the shogunate.

This face is given, and presumably these young people will not be embarrassed when they go back.

Besides, this gift is really a specialty, or belts, leather shoes, or mounting, aquatic products, perfumes, cosmetics, although there are only three small items, but a catalog of goods is attached - Zhixiu took this opportunity to advertise and do marketing, he felt that it would not be a loss to open up one more business route!

Where have these young people been treated like this, they are all grateful to Zhixiu, and they can't wait to change immediately.

Next up is the ronin and the emissary.

Ronin, not all of them lost their errands, and some of them were the second and third sons of samurai, because the main family couldn't arrange it, so they had to come out and find something to do by themselves.

To put it bluntly, a ronin is someone who doesn't want to lose his samurai status and looks around for opportunities.

These people are not easy to arrange, and official fans are terminally ill at any time!

I don't understand Lanxue and have outdated concepts, so where is there a position for these people.

But after all, these people still have a skill - although this "one skill" may be outdated and may not be used in the practice, but with the idea that it is all vegetables in the bowl, Naoxiu still tries to arrange it as much as possible:

"Is it okay to farm? After three years of work, the land will be divided, at least he is a villager; It's not bad to study medicine.,Including room and board.,The teacher is a formal retainer of the Hori family.。 ”

"What, it's a little slow, I want to join the group. That's a bit of a trick to do. ”

Armaments must be in the hands of mature thinkers, otherwise they are nothing more than brutal weapons - Naohide doesn't want to raise a bunch of beasts.

Therefore, as long as these ronins do not break the idea of the supremacy of the samurai, Naohide will definitely not let these people join the group.

To be honest, there are indeed people in the world who don't encounter such a thing, but this time the straight show didn't meet it.

Therefore, in the end, the ronin who couldn't accept reclamation and studying medicine, Naoxiu was ready to persuade him to retire - if he wanted to ascend to the sky in one step, he also had to have real materials.

But what I didn't expect was that there were less than ten ronins who came to the slaughter, and in the end, none of them left, or went to the reclamation to study medicine, and they all stayed anyway. This Naohide and Okubo are all happy, and the feelings of these people are all Miao characters "Hirata", and the name of the son in the future is Musashi!

The last people in line to receive them were some so-called secret envoys who did not know whether they were true or not.

Naoxiu's attitude towards these people is completely different:

These so-called secret envoys are either some so-called vertical and horizontal masters, or some poor people who have been fooled and stupid. Relying on the art of the tongue and some ethereal promises, these people try to turn the clouds upside down.

There is no such cheap thing in the world!

Before the reception, he asked the other party to inform the other party, and Hakodate Tokori Toshiki was present with him, and then there was no more—these secret envoys, who claimed to represent a certain nobleman, disappeared overnight.

To be honest, Naohide is very curious about the whereabouts of these people, and although he can't ban passenger ships in order to attract immigrants, he disappeared overnight, which is too powerful.

In this regard, Hori Toshiki complained to Naohide, "These people should be arrested as soon as possible!" ”

"Jumping clown, don't care."

said so, in fact, Naoxiu didn't want to "be convicted without trial" - it was cool for him to abuse his power, but he couldn't laugh when he was abused.

It took a total of 10 days to meet with all of them, and the town governor Okubo accompanied them all the time.

Afterwards, Naohide specially invited Okubo to a banquet, this is because Naohide figured it out:

"It's not that Okubo can't handle it, people just let themselves feel it. The location of Hakodate's pursuit is completely different from that of the white lord.

Now with all parties, you have to be careful in everything. ”

The so-called companions are not just going the same way, they must be able to go hand in hand!