It's a good life! Relaxed, quiet, and idle, but I suddenly felt like I had forgotten something! What exactly?

On the official road down the hillside, a group of people came from the east. Two well-dressed men were apparently the leaders, and behind them a dozen porters pulled seven heavy carts. My gaze followed them in the direction of Cheongju Castle.

"That's from Kanto! It seems to be a merchant of Sagami who went to Kyoto to sell persimmons. "Sadakatsu Murai looks very experienced.

"Oh! Is it......" I replied that some of the gods were not resigned.

"It should be! I saw that their cars were indeed loaded with persimmons! "Yamauchi Kazutoyo's eyes are good.

"My lord! You...... Think they're treacherous and disguised? Do you want to check it out? "How many years older is Murai Sadakatsu, and he is a little hesitant to see me thinking about it. But he really guessed wrong this time!

"Huh? …… Yes! I didn't doubt them. Don't bother people! "I threw the leftover chestnut skins on the ground (somewhat environmentally damaging) and got up and walked down the hill. I finally knew what I had forgotten!

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After dinner, I gathered everyone together.

"What do you think of this time! I'd like to hear your thoughts. Don't be inhibited! Let's talk about it! "I made an opening statement.

Everyone looked at me and at me, but no one picked up a stubble. It seems that the fact that I, their superior samurai, said this still caused their concern.

"Then let me talk about it first!" This is the only way to break their psychological barriers! "I think it's been a good time lately! It's a little bit of fun! In fact, my biggest dream is to be a rice borer and a salary thief! ”

Almost everyone laughed at my words, except for Sadakatsu Murai and Kazutoyo Yamauchi, who stared at me suspiciously.

"Your Excellency...... That's a good point! "Finally someone spoke, and it was a young man named Kasuke." The work here is leisurely, and there is no need for old training. The main thing is...... Eat all white rice......"

"That's it! It is! A man named Quan Tai rushed to say. White rice! When I was at home, I could only eat it during the holidays and busy days, and I still mixed a lot of sweet potatoes, radishes, and vegetable leaves! Other times, you can only drink porridge. Several people nodded in agreement.

"You mean you don't need so many people on the job?" I asked knowingly.

"4! That's enough for 4 people! Kazutoyo Yamauchi said affirmatively.

"That's good!" I slapped my thigh vigorously. "Starting tomorrow! Leave 4 people to take turns to stand guard, and the others rest! Free & easy! ”

"Lord Stars! What you say is true! "Everyone was shocked.

"Of course! There is no joke in the army! "I answered their questions in the affirmative.

In the cheers of everyone, the atmosphere quickly became harmonious. Looking at the smiling faces in front of me, I felt that I could move on to the next step.

"What do you think of the treatment? Is it enough to spend? How is the family doing? "I asked a soldier named Moji, who was nearly thirty years old. I asked him because I knew that he had a large family.

"Compared to other places, Lord Nobunaga is very generous! But ......" he was a little sad. "I have a dozen mouths in my house to eat! There is little land, and it is really difficult to pay the land endowment! My annual money is 2 guan (5 per year for the pro-soldiers, and generally only 2 kan for the ashigaru in addition to the rations.) It's not much, but it makes a big difference! But I'm going to be discharged from the army again next year......"

Several people who were in a similar situation to him all bowed their heads, and the atmosphere suddenly became dull.

"Do you want to make some extra money?" Ignoring everyone's surprised gazes, I continued to speak to myself. "I think so, we people are idle! It's better to go up the mountain and pick some chestnuts and sell them on the roadside. There are so many merchants on the road, you can definitely sell them. This can solve everyone's big problems! ”

"That's ...... True...... Can it really be? After being silent for a long time, Murai Sadakatsu said hesitantly. Lord's ......"

"The Oda family's family rules and military law don't say that samurai can't use their spare time to do business!" I say with confidence. "Of course! Considering the decency of the Oda family...... We have to change into casual clothes when we sell them! ”

"But I always feel ......," Yamauchi Kazutoyo muttered.

"Alright! All right! It's going to be fine! Otherwise...... "I continue to reassure their hearts." "I'll hire you! And when you only carry out the orders of my superiors, you will receive my reward. I can't blame you! ”

"Good! Then we will obey your orders, Lord Stars! "The actual benefits are moving in the end.

"But what are we going to do with chestnuts?" It's Jeon Tai who speaks, and they really lack imagination.

"How long has this outpost been in place?" I asked him.

"I've heard it's been more than 20 years!" He replied dumbfoundedly.

"So there are a lot of people stationed there? And the pockets that brought them military rations? Where have they gone? ”

"It's all in the ...... Yes! I understand! It's worthy of the stars! ”

The last technical issue was also resolved......