Matsumoto Silver Mine on the north side of Mt. Matsumoto.

Ever since Matsugami ordered the mining of the Matsumoto silver mine a month ago, the northern side of Mt. Matsumoto has been a bustling scene. Because it is a bare mine, mining at the Matsumoto Silver Mine has been progressing smoothly. The casting of silver judgments is also being carried out in an orderly manner, and the first batch of silver judgments has been put into use. In short, the north side of Mt. Matsumoto is thriving. However, the samurai who were in charge of building the family's new castle at the top of the mountain were in trouble.

Construction site of New Home City

"The lord has always been a strong supporter of the construction of the new castle, and since the discovery of the Matsumoto silver mine, the lord has invested all the minted silver judgment in the construction of the new castle. Now you tell me that there is a problem in Xinju City, and you ask me to tell me how to substitute for the main bus. The hot-tempered Yoshiki Nagamasa yelled at the head of the craftsman in charge of building the castle.

Seeing that Liangmu Nagamasa was a little out of control, and the old Xixiang Guanjiu, who was also distressed about the construction of the city, had to speak out to stop it. "Lord Nagamasa, you and I both know that this matter is not about the craftsman's business. After all, none of us expected such a thing. ”

"So how do we substitute for the Lord? Did you tell him that the construction of the new city had failed? The lord trusted me so much that he entrusted me with the task of overseeing the city. Now it has failed. It seems that I have to apologize for my seppuku. "Yoshiki Nagamasa was a little depressed by the problems that arose.

Saigo Kanjiu hurriedly relieved. "Lord Nagamasa doesn't have to blame himself, this matter is not the fault of man. I'll go to Hirano Village right away to ask the lord, and I don't think the lord will blame us too much. ”

"That seems to be the only way to it." Yoshiki Nagamasa sighed deeply. In this way, Saigo Kanhisa hurried to Hirano Village. ........

Hirano Village assessment room.

"I don't know why Lord Kanhisa came to the main hall?" Matsugami Yoshimitsu has always been very respectful to Saigo Kanhisa in private, and he is commensurate with an adult.

Saigo Guanjiu, who came in a hurry, was also a little hesitant at this time, after all, the lord was looking forward to the construction of the new residence city. How can this be explained to him? Forget it, the more troublesome this matter is, let's report it truthfully. After Saigo Kanhisa made up his mind in his heart, he gritted his teeth and said to Matsugami Yoshimitsu. "My lord, there is a burden below. Problems with the construction of the new home city. ”

"What? What the hell is going on? Say it. Matsugami Yoshimitsu immediately became a little anxious when he heard that something had happened to Shini Castle.

Saigo Kanhisa took out a map of the construction of the castle and pointed out to Matsugami Yoshimitsu. "My lord, please see, this is the design drawing of the new home city. Originally, we wanted to raze the top of Mt. Matsumoto and build a castle on top of it. However, no one expected that the family would discover a silver mine on Mt. Matsumoto. Nowadays, there are mines in the north, and there have been many earthquakes in Japan since ancient times. In this way, if this castle is still built on Mt. Matsumoto, I am afraid that it will not be very stable. Lord, you are guilty below. ”

Of course, Matsugami Yoshimitsu knew how dangerous it was for Jujo to be built on a mine. Known as the most tragic military commander of Japan's Warring States Period, the Uchijima clan, the lord of Guiyun Castle in Hida Province, died in mudslides for more than 300 days because the castle was built on a gold mine. If it weren't for the gold mining, the tragedy would not have happened. Matsugami Yoshimitsu certainly wouldn't give up mining the Matsumoto silver mines, but he couldn't find a better place to build a new castle than the Matsumoto Mountains. He was in a dilemma.

"Lord Kanjiu, this matter has nothing to do with you. After all, no one expected this to happen. Let's stop the construction of the new castle for now. Let the main hall think about it. ”

"Haha. Then I will retire first. Saigo Kanjiu secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and left.

Saigo Kanjiu left, but Matsugami Yoshimitsu, who was in a good mood, fell into distress. Although Matsugami Yoshimitsu had seen all kinds of Japanese castles in his previous life because of his hobby, he didn't really know anything about castle construction in the end. The construction of the new castle was imminent, but the problems that arose in the construction of the castle could not be solved by Yoshimitsu Matsugami for a while. If the new city is built elsewhere, it is really unwilling. For a moment, Matsugami Yoshimitsu seemed to be in deep trouble purgatory.

"Your Highness, what's wrong with you? Say it and let Nana help you solve it. "I don't know when Nana Sideroom came to Matsugami Yoshimitsu's side. Since she was forgiven by Matsugami Yoshimitsu, she was ashamed and moved, and she wholeheartedly flattered Matsugami Yoshimitsu. At this time, seeing that he was a little distressed, he couldn't help but say with some worry.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu looked at Nana's more and more charming face, and his heart moved inexplicably, he didn't say anything, picked up Nana and walked to the bedroom.

Of course, Nana knew what Matsugami Yoshimitsu was going to do, and she said with some anticipation and shyness. "Your Highness, it's daytime. Or ...... in the evening."

Matsugami Yoshimitsu interrupted Nana's words and said. "Aren't you going to solve your troubles for the main temple? Ha ha. ”......

Afterwards, Nana half-leaned on Matsugami Yoshimitsu like a willow in the wind. Matsugami Yoshimitsu looked at Nana's posture and suddenly had a flash of inspiration, he stood up and said with a smile. "Nana, you have made a great contribution to this palace."

"Your Highness, what do you mean by this?" Nana was a little puzzled by Matsugami Yoshimitsu's sudden words.

At this time, the sky was already dark, and the anxious Matsugami Yoshimitsu ignored Nana's questions, and opened the door of the bedroom and shouted. "Ashigaru, forget it. The main hall personally went to Mt. Matsumoto. With that, Matsugami Yoshimitsu rode to Mt. Matsumoto. ......

Matsumoto Mountain, facing the sudden appearance of Matsugami Yoshimitsu Saigo Kanhisa and Yoshiki Nagamasa were a little overwhelmed. Matsugami Yoshimitsu ignored the surprise of his retainers and said directly. "Ladies and gentlemen, the main hall has found a solution to the problem of building a castle on Mt. Matsumoto." Saying that, Matsugami Yoshimitsu pointed to the map of Mt. Matsumoto and said. "Since there is a mine on the north side of Mt. Matsumoto, we might as well build a mid-mountain castle just to the south."

Saigo Kanhisa is good at building castles, and he couldn't help but say aloud about the subtlety of this method. "My lord, this method is very subtle. In this way, we can not only solve the problem of mining holes, but also make Mid-Levels Castle more conducive to the development of castle towns in the future. ”

Matsugami Yoshimitsu said lightly when the big stone fell in his heart. "So I'll leave it to you."

"Haha. They will live up to the trust of the Lord. "The problem was solved, and the retainers were confident. ......

A month and a half later, Shini Castle was built, and Matsugami Yoshimitsu himself named it Matsumoto Castle. This Matsumoto Castle was a large capital invested in the later discovery of the Matsumoto silver mine, and it is now very different from the earlier idea. Today, the entire two-story castle tower of Matsumoto Castle is built entirely of stone walls. There are four miniature castle towers all around. The fence was also completely made of civil engineering, and it was very strong.

Matsugami Yoshimitsu stood on the castle tower and looked around and sighed. "After several months, Matsumoto Castle was finally built. It cost so much silver, it can be said that it is a city made of silver, but it is all worth it. At this time, Matsugami Yoshimitsu was full of pride, but he didn't know that a new journey was quietly coming.