On June 15, the 10th year of the Astronomical Calendar, inside the castle tower of Tsugawa Castle. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Saigo-sama, I came to you this time to want to know the current population of my family and the situation of Ishigao," Soji said to Saigo Kicho in front of him.

Saigo Kicho straightened his body and said, "My lord, after the investigation and sorting of his subordinates, the current situation of this family is as follows: Liuxiang Stone is 600 stone high, and the population is about 700 people. The stone height of Iwatani Township is 640 stones, and the population is 820 people. Although the land has not been picked up, according to the records of the Daze family in previous years, the population of Daze Township and Shangshan Town is about 1,400 people, and the stone height is about 1,070 stones."

After hearing this, Zongji continued to ask, "What about other aspects?" How's it going? Saigo Kicho replied, "Otherwise, there is an iron mine located near Tsugawa Castle in the family's territory. The current mining progress of iron ore is 400 catties per day, and the smelting workshop in the city produces 7 knives per day and 15 agricultural tools of various kinds."

"Well, the iron ore side can send more manpower. By the way, what is the current situation of the displaced people in this family? Soji continued to ask. Since last year, within half a year, the family has gathered more than 400 displaced people, including about 200 young and middle-aged people. Saigo Kicho replied.

"There are so many people in Qingzhuang?" Soji said in disbelief. "Yes, my lord, after all, as a homeless person, most of the people who can survive are young adults, and it is difficult for the elderly and children to survive." Saigo Kicho said affirmatively.

"Well, that makes sense," Zongzhi nodded, "What about the resettlement of these displaced people?" ”

"At your command, the family has divided their dwellings according to their families and provided them with rations and food for farming. At present, these displaced people are resettled in the area of Caomu River. Since the bandits of the Kusakigawa have been wiped out by the clan, His Majesty decided to let these displaced people reclaim new land near the Kusakigawa. ”

After hearing this, Zongzhi nodded and said, "Well, the Caomuchuan River Basin is originally fertile and suitable for cultivation. It's just that the bandits are in turmoil, and now that Kazuga Shigeji is dead and the other bandits have also taken refuge in their own family, it is better to go to Caomuchuan to reclaim the land. After speaking, Zongzhi continued to ask, "How is the current food situation of this family?" ”

"My lord, my family is currently rich in food. Now, in addition to the daily use of each city, 2,700 stone of various miscellaneous grains and 400 stone of refined grain have been hoarded in Tsugawa Castle. In addition, there are more than 1,100 pieces of money," replied Saigo Kicho.

"It seems that there is no need to worry about food in a short time" Zongzhi nodded with satisfaction and continued to ask: "What about the materials?" Can you have statistics? ”

"Back to the lord, in addition to the weapons that have been distributed to the ashigaru, there are 300 spears, 60 swords, and 300 sets of barrels and camps in Tsugawa Castle." Saigo Kicho said, "In addition, according to the orders of the lord, the captured samurai belly rolls and carcass have been given to Kuroda Iekan-sama and Komura Yoshikei-sama. Due to the scarcity of warhorses, they are now being fed outside the castle tower. ”

"How many horses are there?" Soji then asked.

"In addition to the lord's mount, there are still 3 horses in Tsugawa Castle. They were all seized from the Kamiyama family. In addition, there are 5 war horses in Osawa Castle, and due to the short time, they have not yet had time to bring them back. Saigo Kicho replied.

"For the extra war horses, the Kuroda family and other generals will each reward one, and go to purchase more war horses" Zongji waved his hand and said, "By the way, what is the price of war horses in Xianbei County now?" ”

"The price of a war horse is generally between 100 and 120."

"So expensive?" Soji said in surprise.

"Yes, the war horses in circulation in Xianbei County are sold by the main family, because only the main family has war horse resources, so the price of the main family is generally quite high. And the war horses in other places are difficult to transport to Nanxian North County, and they will be robbed by various wealthy families on the way. ”

Tsugawa Soji pondered for a while, "Since the price of the war horse is so expensive, let's put it aside for the time being." At present, the family does not need war horses for the time being, so in the future, the family will purchase food first."

"In addition, the solicitation of displaced people cannot be stopped, and if there is not enough food, they will buy it," Soji continued.

"Yes, my lord," Saigo replied, "In addition, my lord, there is one more thing that your subordinates dare not make their own decisions, and please make it public." ”

"What's the matter? But it doesn't hurt to say that. Soji Tsugawa replied without thinking.

"Yes, my lord," Saigo Kicho continued as he sat upright, "What about the families of the Hara Yamada family and the family of the Kamiyama family who were placed in Kakuroyama Castle?" Especially the wife of Yoshiyasu Yamada, this person is the princess of the Ryohei family."

After listening to Saigo Kicho's words, Tsugawa Soji frowned. After a long time, he spoke: "If the inconsequential people in the family are willing to stay in the family's territory, they will be placed in Jiaoshan City to find a place to settle down, and they will be granted land and rations." As for Yoshiyasu Yamada's wife..... Send an envoy to Lianghei's house and let Lianghei's family redeem it with money. ”

"Hey," Saigo replied, "and how much is the ransom?" ”

"Ransom, you can look at the situation," Zongzhi said generously.

"Hi"

"Well, Saigo-sama, is there anything else to report?" Soji said to Saigo Kicho,

"My lord, although my subordinates are very grateful for the importance of my lord, I have entrusted my subordinates with important tasks. However, the ministers are also self-aware, and the subordinates are incapacitated, and they are afraid that they will not be able to manage such a large land for their own family, so they also ask the lord to appoint another talented person to serve as the agricultural director of the family," Saigo Ki Nagabai fell to the ground and said to Soji.

Saigo Kicho has been tired lately, and he has been working day and night, making him feel overwhelmed (feeling like his body is being hollowed out?). ）。 For the expansion of his family's strength, Saigo Kicho is happy and uncomfortable. Happily, the strength of the main family has become stronger, and as a retainer, the tide has also risen. Sadly, I have more and more things to do. Originally, when there was only one Kakuyama Castle before, he could barely cope with it, but after capturing Tsugawa Castle, he already felt that he had more than enough heart and not enough strength. This time, the family's territory was doubled in one fell swoop, and Saigo Kicho's heart suddenly became bitter. This is especially to exhaust himself, so he took the initiative to resign from Zongzhi.

Soji Tsugawa looked at Saigo Kicho who was lying on the ground, and also sighed: "It's really difficult for Saigo-sama." However, we don't have the right person to take your place. ”

"It's... This..."After listening to Zongji's words, Saigo Muchang hesitated and said: "Lord, in fact, there is a suitable candidate for your subordinates, but..."

Zongji said impatiently: "Don't worry, you can say it"

"Hey," Saigo Kicho said again, "This person is Saigo Kizo, the eldest son of his subordinates. Last year, I was already in Yuanfu, and I went out to travel for a year, and I found my subordinates some time ago and asked to go out of my own house. It's just that I'm afraid that the lord will think that his subordinates are nepotistic, so his subordinates hesitate"

"Haha, what's this? As long as you have the ability, the family will not turn away talents, let alone say that this person is the son of Lord Saigo" Soji smiled and comforted, "Just as you ask, but considering that Saigo Muzao is still young and inexperienced, I will temporarily give you a deputy, and after a period of time he slowly adapts, he will take your place, what do you think?" ”

"Thank you, lord," Xixiang Mu Chang knelt down and thanked again.

"Well, since that's the case, I'll appoint Saigo Kizo as the head of the ashigaru group of the family, and I'll pay 3 stones a year. Assist you in handling your family's farming," Soji said in a loud voice.

"Hey, the subordinate has thanked the lord on behalf of the dog." Saigo Kicho replied.

"Well, is there anything else?" Soji lowered his head and asked.

"Lord Hui, it's okay, your majesty will retire" Saigo Mu Chang saluted, and after speaking, he retreated.

Do you know that the family already has such strength? Zongzhi thought in his heart, although it is not as powerful as other powerful wealthy families, but in the one-third of an acre of land in Jiaojian River, our Jinchuan family can be regarded as the first force! Soharu Tsugawa thought with satisfaction.

"Xiaolan, come and press His Highness's shoulder," the smug Soji yelled in the direction of the bedroom. "Alas, I finally feel a little bit like a local tyrant"