April 7, 1561, the birthday of Kaede Imagawa.

Yu Qiuping couldn't prepare a birthday gift for her this year, but Kaede Imagawa has no regrets at all. Because, she has received the most beautiful birthday gift - the peace of Yu Qiu.

After four months of meticulous care by Yu Qiuhei and Imagawa Kaede, Yu Qiu's body finally improved. In the past four months, Yu Qiuping was worried every day, for fear that Yu Qiuping would contract a terrible disease. God has eyes, this child who was predicted by Lang Zhong to live for a short time has survived the first four months tenaciously, and his health has obviously improved a lot. And Yu Qiuyou, not only can he grab toys and play, but he can already recognize life. And although Yu Qiuyan doesn't grow up fast, he is not as good as his twin brother, and now he can only "babble", and his hands can't grasp things. However, as long as he can grow up healthily, Yu Qiuhei and Kaede Imagawa are already very pleased.

After the initial period of danger, Yu Qiuping originally wanted to stay in Cheongju City to take care of Yu Qiuping. After all, his body still couldn't withstand the bumpy 30-mile road from Cheongju City to Kuroda City. However, Yu Qiuping had to return to the territory first, because the territory encountered a series of problems that needed to be solved urgently, and Naoe Tadahei was almost unable to deal with it.

"Take care of the children when I'm away." Before leaving, Yu Qiuping instructed uneasily.

"Go in peace, Ping," Imagawa Kaede chuckled, even after giving birth, her figure was still not out of shape, and it was still as graceful as before, "I can still do as well as you clumsy?" ”

"This is not like the words of a princess who is not even a skilled worker or cook." Yu Qiuping teased, "I'll leave it to you for Yan'er and You'er." ”

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When Yu Qiuping arrived at the territory, the spring plowing in the territory was basically coming to an end. With astonishing efficiency and through a series of coordinated measures, Naoe Tadahei resettled the more than 200 families of Tokiwabi in the villages around Kuroda Castle and gave them a lot of wasteland and farmland that had already been cultivated. The original owner of the farmland was transferred to another village by Naoe Tadahei, and was given additional compensation for the land - a bit like the demolition and relocation of houses in later generations. Although there was a delay, more than 200 families have barely started spring planting, but the harvest may not be so good.

In addition, Naoe Tadahei also issued a convening order to the 27 villages in the territory, and in mid-March, the village chiefs of each village were asked to come to Kuroda Castle once to report on the specific situation in the village, which could be regarded as increasing the prestige of the Yuqiu family. Although these village chiefs are all local snakes who have lived in Owari for generations, they generally reject outsiders. However, the good reputation that Yuakihei had earned for helping the victims of the disaster in southern Owari was now playing a major role. These simple ordinary people all admired Yu Qiuping very much, welcomed his arrival, and also gave Naoe Zhongping a certain amount of cooperation in his work.

And Lin Xiuzhen's information to Naoe Zhongping can be regarded as a great help. Whether it is taxation in the future, or the levy and issuance of forced labor and ashigaru, there is a basis that can be relied on.

"So, what's the tricky problem you're having?" Yu Qiuping listened to Naoe Tadahei's report on the past four months in the castle tower, and it seemed that everything was going very smoothly, so what was the reason why Naoe Tadahei hurriedly called himself over?

"Your Highness..."Naoe Tadahei frowned, and said in a low voice: "We don't have any money." ”

"No money?" Yu Qiuping was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean?" ”

Yu Qiuping's rhetorical question made Naoe Tadahei also stunned. After a while, he said with a wry smile, "Your Highness, let Sena-sama tell you." He forced you to come back. ”

A moment later, the Iron Rooster Sena Yoshiyoshi rushed into the castle tower with a thick stack of ledgers. He didn't give Yuqiu any face, he directly slammed the ledger on the table, and shouted: "Momiji, there are too many places to use money!" It's been a long time since this year's autumn harvest! We're struggling to make ends meet! ”

"Not to mention anything else, hundreds of us all need money to eat... The food we eat now is all the food that the Oda family has given us, and the amount is not very sufficient. Sena Yoshishi said in a low voice, "Because everyone can't eat enough, Tokiwabei's training has been stopped for a long time!" In the spring, everyone was busy with spring ploughing, and now they have to help build a house, and they have not trained for nearly three months! ”

"How does this work?" Yu Qiuping immediately became a little anxious, his Chang Panbei personal martial arts were not good, and he was not an excellent commander. The reason why he can be invincible on the battlefield is because of the training day after day: "Training can't stop!" We used to every day! ”

"Momiji!" Sena Shiyi is obviously more anxious than Yu Qiuping: "Training is not something you want to train, you can practice if you want to practice!" If you want to every day, you have to at least let the big guy eat a pound and a half of food every day! Add an egg or some meat! Otherwise, I will be tired to death, my body can't keep up, where can I practice! In the Imagawa family before, you spent a lot of money, I was distressed to death! His Royal Highness the Governor and Jia Yan don't care about anything, so they will give you support! Do you know that your constant training funds are almost 50,000 stone of income! ”

"Oh my God! There are so many! Yu Qiuping was taken aback, in the past, he did rely on himself as the quasi-son-in-law of Imagawa Yoshimoto and the offspring of the key training, and he hardly cared much about spending money.

"That's right! I'll tell you! Sena's mouth never stopped, "Even if it's already autumn harvest!" Our territory of 8,000 stones, if it is a good year, it is estimated that we can get about 3,500 stones after collecting your personal income tax. These 3,500 stones will also be saved for military rations in case of expeditions! We have to go to at least 600 people, which is 1,200 stone for four months a year. The remaining grain is converted into money for 1,200 yuan! Weapons need to be repaired! The water conservancy needs to be built! The city defense should be strengthened! You have to pay for the money of our samurai! Treat yourself to dinner with colleagues and superiors, and give gifts to spend money on entertainment! When he said this, he changed his tone and continued to shout: "How much money and how much grain is left?" Is this amount enough to keep training every day? ”

The more Yu Qiuping listened, the darker his face became, and he sat on the stool behind him weakly, holding his forehead deeply with his hands.

"Impossible!" Sena shouted in a categorical voice, "Don't talk about training every day!" In order to make ends meet, Tokiwa's subordinates even have to help out in the fields when the farming season is busy! Thank God for being able to practice so many times a year during the slack season! Where is the extra money! ”

"If you can't keep training... If this continues, won't Chang Panbei become those..."Yu Qiuping whispered with some fear: "Those peasant soldiers who we could beat them to the ground before?" ”

Naoe Tadahei also looked gloomy when he heard this, and Sena Shiyoshi was still panting because he spoke too fast just now.

"It's not done yet, it's not done yet!" After relieving himself, Sena Shiyi spoke again: "The situation I said is that the wind and rain are smooth, and there are no mistakes!" But how is that possible? If there is a small disaster, it will be troublesome! What's more, we are located on the border, and if the people of the Saito family come and disturb us a few times and affect our autumn harvest, we will be finished! It's about to make ends meet! I even had to disarm! ”

"What should I do then!" Yu Qiuping was already in a hurry, and his voice unconsciously rose: "What can I do!" ”

"Momiji, if you can't help it! We can't even get over this summer! Sena unceremoniously confronted Yu Qiuping, "Do you know what we're relying on to maintain our expenses now!" Relying on Hanamaru's blacksmith workshop in Cheongju City, they can give us some funds every day! Even so, the samurai's Yulu has not been issued since last fall, and the brothers are all born and died together, so there is no opinion! But in the long run, what should we do? You must find a way to make money! ”

Yu Qiuping was scolded by Sena Yoshi, and sat alone in his seat sulking. When Sena finally stopped talking, Yu Qiuping immediately sneered: "I'm not the God of Wealth? Can I get money out? ”

"Big deal! I'll re-settle the score! Yu Qiuping shouted angrily: "Call your subordinate who will settle accounts!" Get back to business with me! Settle accounts for others and make money! ”

"What are you talking about? Red! "Sena is angry and funny.

"I'm serious!" Yu Qiuping decided to carry out the lifting of the bar to the end, "Let's get a house and put a row of counters in it!" I'll sit in the back with those civil servants of yours and settle accounts for the bosses! ”

Wait a minute...

A house with a row of counters in it and someone sitting in the back ... Accounts?

Yu Qiuping had a flash of inspiration in his mind.

Bank! - There is no one of the most profitable trades.

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"Speaking of which! Have you ever heard of a strange shop! Yu Qiuping grasped the life-saving straw and was excited, "It accepts people to deposit money!" Then lend the money at a high profit to those who need it urgently! Make a profit! ”

Yu Qiuping looked at Sena Yoshiyoshi and Naoe Tadahei and the two of them were stunned, and couldn't help but be excited about their wisdom across time and space! The indigenous people of the Middle Ages would not have been invented until such a modern age.

Who would have thought that Sena Shiyi simply poured a basin of cold water on Yuqiuping.

"Is Momiji talking about Tsuchikura?" Sena asked suspiciously, "There is one in Kiyosu Castle, and I heard that His Highness Hayashi, His Highness Shibata and His Highness Sakuma also have it in their territories." ”

"Nani?" The proud Yu Qiuping was like being struck by lightning, and his eyes were about to fall.

"In order to keep their money from thieves, the people deposited their money with the lord and paid it to the lord for a certain fee every year. Those who are in dire need of money can also use their belongings or title deeds as collateral to borrow... Well, or to put it bluntly, it's a loan shark. Sena explained.