After some investigation, Hirate gave an order to Numata Yumitsu to "contact the water forces of Lake Biwa", and then led the rest of his subordinates to turn south and drive into Kyoto. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

Some friends and colleagues raised questions, wondering why Fan Xiu came in from the north. In this regard, Fan Xiu only vaguely replied "considerations on the business road", without a specific explanation, because it was not clear if he wanted to explain.

This is not surprising to everyone, although in theory the merchant was a commoner like the poor peasant, and could not be said on the same day as the samurai, the silver in the hands of the merchant was not lower than the silver in the hands of the samurai. The daimyo with a little brain all valued trade, and Nobunaga was the most prominent of them. As a pillar of the Oda family, it was normal for Hirate to be enthusiastic about investigating trade routes.

Unexpectedly, it was this "commercial" topic that attracted a distinguished customer.

It stands to reason that although the power and wealth of Hirate Honhide surpassed that of nine out of nine "big men" in Kyoto, according to his official rank, he could not see the shogun himself and the high-ranking courtiers. For example, Yamashina Yanji, who has been promoted to the position of the second powerful person with the support of the Oda family, although he has a good relationship with the father of Honhide, but now he is a high-ranking imperial official, and it is inconvenient to visit privately if he has not received a commission from Nobunaga.

Therefore, the people who can have dealings with him can only be shogunate retainers at most, or middle-level ministers. Among them, the acquaintance who can be called a "distinguished guest" is the deacon of the shogunate office, Ise Sadako.

The two sides have cooperated many times in half a year, and Ise Sadako, who was not very tactful in his first place, is now less and less an outsider.

The first thing he said when he met was: "I heard that the prisoner has made a lot of money in business recently, and I have a reluctant request, so I can only ask you to take care of it!" ”

Fan Xiu was shocked by this straightforward attitude for a moment, and then shook her head with a wry smile helplessly, and asked, "You can tell me what the matter is first, I can't help if I'm too busy." ”

"It's not a big deal." Ise Sadako patted his chest and slapped a package ticket, and then lowered his voice a little embarrassed and said, "Actually, it's just a matter of money......

Hearing this, Honhide said in surprise: "Didn't the shogunate's expectations gradually recover?" Is there still an operational problem? ”

With the help of the Oda family, the land that Ashikaga can directly control now is about 100,000 koku in Yamashiro Province, and there is no bad harvest this year, as long as there is no reckless military force or squandering, there should be no problem in supporting the retainers. And Ashikaga Yoshiaki really doesn't look like a man who is reckless or profligate.

Ise Sadako's face was even more ashamed, he bent down slightly, smiled awkwardly, and explained, "There is no problem with the operation of the shogunate itself, and there is still a slight balance. But isn't it time to push for a change......

Speaking of which, Fan Xiu suddenly realized.

The so-called "Yuan number" is the meaning of the emperor's year name. Generally speaking, it was only replaced when the new emperor ascended the throne, which was called "Jianyuan" in the Celestial Empire, while Fusang called it "Daishi Gaiyuan". Occasionally, when the throne has not changed, it is replaced for other reasons, which is called "changing the yuan".

This year's change of yuan was because Ashikaga Yoshiaki felt that the shogunate was promising, and he must highlight a new atmosphere, so he strongly proposed it to the imperial court.

After the emperor and the ministers lost their authority, they did not have any discipline, and they did things according to the actual pros and cons. The reply to this is: you can change the yuan, take the money!

Although he didn't experience it himself, he could still think of the situation at that time. It is conceivable that the Muromachi shogunate, which had just recovered a year's income, must have been very embarrassed in its pockets, and it may not be able to come up with a sum that satisfies the imperial court.

However, understanding is understanding, and Fan Xiu is reluctant to pay this fee. Money is a trivial matter, but it is a big thing to get involved with the shogunate directly after Oda Nobunaga.

It's okay to contact Ise Sadako privately, and even if Nobunaga knows about it, he will only encourage it. But if you pay the shogunate on the surface, it will be a bit of a loss of face for Nobunaga, and you must not do it.

So he replied: "If Lord Gongfang asks for help from Lord Danzheng, presumably Lord Danzheng will be willing to pay for this sacrifice on his behalf." ”

And I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Nobunaga is very rich, and he doesn't feel sorry for spending some gold and silver in exchange for political benefits.

But when Ise Sadako heard this, his face became even more embarrassed, and his waist bent even more, and he sneered and whispered, "But the instructions of Lord Gongfang are that the shogunate must raise funds alone. ”

Raising money on your own? This is not uncommon for Ashikaga Yoshiaki, who is aiming for revival, and everyone understands the principle of being soft-handed. It's just that......

"Since it's 'raising alone', what can I do to help in the future?" Fanxiu spread his hands and made a helpless gesture.

"Ahem cough ......" may be the opposite of things, after saying the last sentence, the embarrassed expression on Ise Sadako's body gradually dissipated, he pretended to clear his throat, fixed his mind, and said: "The so-called lord is worried about the humiliation of the ministers, since the Lord Gongfang has such instructions, many samurai of our shogunate have been thinking and meditating day and night, and finally came up with a solution. However, you will need your help in this way. ”

Hearing this, Fan Xiu began to wonder, and couldn't help asking, "What can you do in the next place?" ”

"Bid-auction-meeting-" Ise Sadako spat out the three notes word by word.

"Auctions? refers to ......"

After discussion, everyone thought that it was too difficult to raise enough funds in the short term, so they could only pawn some supplies from the General's Palace to tide over the immediate difficulties. But there are no good channels to sell these imperial supplies, so I thought of the auction you held in Izumi......

At this point, the tie is understood.

In the final analysis, it is Ashikaga Yoshiaki, a poor ghost, who has no money and wants to play a score, so he can only play the idea of ancestral property. The General's Imperial Palace has been accumulated over the years, and although it has also been damaged, there must still be many valuable paintings, tea utensils, sculptures, and the like. However, this kind of luxury goods has always lacked the means to realize quickly, and the only channel that can be thought of is the "five-day meeting" in Izumi Province.

It's just that Fanxiu is still a little curious: "In this 'five-day meeting', I want to explain the detailed origin of the goods." Otherwise, the wealthy businessmen will not be able to buy it with confidence. ”

"Don't worry about this, I've already figured out my words." Ise Sadaxing said matter-of-factly, "Let's just say that it was the spoils that the Miyoshi traitors stole during the attack on the former princess and were then recaptured by the soldiers of Kinai." ”

I can only nod silently about this.

In order to spend money on the score, to make up reasons to become sellers, is this a loss of face?

Fan Xiu didn't think about it for a while, but asked a detailed question:

"I don't know how much is missing in this fund for the imperial court?"

Ise Zhenxing's face twitched when he heard this, but he didn't show any more shame, but raised his right hand and stretched out an index finger in a righteous manner.

Fan Xiu was shocked when he saw it: "Ten thousand!?" That's too ......."

"No, it's not ......" Ise Sadako quickly shook his hand, "It's a thousand kan." The ceremonial and clerical costs of the change of the yuan were already 350 yuan, but the imperial court said that the palace needed to be renovated, so the additional amount of 1,000 yuan was raised. It's not difficult for the shogunate to come up with items worth a thousand yuan, but I've heard that your auction will require a detailed identification of the authenticity of the artwork, which can take a short time, so could you please ...... in this regard?"

Then that's a total of 1,350 times. That's pretty plausible.

Compared with a countryman like Oda, who costs 4,000 kan to buy a man from five ranks, the ministers still have a certain affection for the high gate of the samurai family, and the price given is a discount.

It's just that I didn't expect that this thousand-time figure actually stumped the Muromachi shogunate, and had to rely on pawn sales to make money.

Fan Xiu secretly sighed for a moment, then nodded, and said slowly: "The shogunate is in trouble, and I should try my best to help wherever I can." As long as the shogunate's goods arrive, I will definitely give priority to them. ”

Ise Sadako exhaled a long breath, his waist relaxed, his shoulders suddenly collapsed, he bowed slightly, and said at the same time, "I am really grateful." I will definitely do my best to make the 'Iron Cannon Race' you mentioned earlier to your satisfaction." Alas, I always want you to help, but there is so little I can do. ”

"Don't dare to be." Fan Xiu smiled kindly, "But if you have the heart, there is actually another matter down there that may need your help." ”

"As long as I can do it, please speak up!"

"It's a long story, and it's related to the Omi Asai family......"