The Matsumae Domain Fukuyama Castle Castle Tower is located in the Fukuyama Castle Maru.
It is not too big.
After all, the Matsumae Domain is an unpopular small domain in Japan.
The governor of the Matsumae Domain, Matsumae Kohiro, summoned all the family elders to the castle tower to assess whether the news brought back by the Yantian celebration was not good news but bad news, which may very well determine the present and future of the Matsumae family.
Matsumae Gonghiro, who was in his early thirties and in his prime, took a sip of tea, straightened his waist and looked at the elders.
He saw that everyone was lowering their heads and thinking, and sighed in his heart, Xiaofan's life is really sad.
At this time, what Matsumae Kohiro misses the most is his grandfather Matsumae Kehiro.
His grandfather was the first person to establish the status of Matsumae Domain.
He not only pacified Donan Matsumae, but also extended his power to the northeast and into Tokachi.
In the chaotic situation of the Warring States Period, Naka Eternal followed the Katsu family, surrendered to Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu successively, and was the first contributor to the establishment of Matsumae Domain.
Kohiro firmly believed that if his grandfather had not come from a small and famous family in northern Xinjiang, but had come from any of the famous families in Honshu, he would have created a huge world.
With the current situation of Matsumae Clan, Kohiro Matsumae even more hoped that his grandfather would be around to give guidance.
Unfortunately, he has passed away more than ten years ago.
Matsumae Kohiro, who took charge of the Matsumae Domain at the age of twenty, kept his grandfather's teachings in mind.
The Matsumae clan must closely follow the footsteps of the Tokugawa family and obey orders.
This is the only way to preserve the family.
For more than ten years, Matsumae Kohiro has carefully controlled Matsumae and prevented domain affairs from leaving his control.
The discovery and mining of two gold mines, including Osawa, stabilized the finances of the Matsumae domain in a timely manner.
You must know that the Matsumae Domain used to rely mainly on hunting grounds, fishing grounds, and trade in mountain products to establish the domain.
The land development was so poor that the shogunate was unable to establish a stone height for the Matsumae Domain when the shogunate totaled the domain names across the country.
Because the output of the Matsumae Domain's fields was so small, it can be said that the Matsumae Domain was the only daimyo in Japan who established a domain based on commerce.
It was precisely because of the mining of gold mines that the Matsumae Clan built Fukuyama Castle and the castle town, armed its banners, equipped it with cavalry equipment, and had the remaining energy to open up to Tokachi, but this time Ming Dynasty and the shogunate came one after another.
Matsumae Kimihiro felt deeply powerless.
This is not something that a small fan can resist.
"Lord Shiota, I wonder if you have seen what other military power Akito has besides these three giant ships." asked Hiroshi Matsuoka of the Fukuyama Castle Matsuzen Clan clan.
"Jodai-sama, I am unable to break through Akito's obstruction and land in Nishi Ezo, so I did not see other military forces," Shiota Qingxi replied with a bow.
Jodai is the uncle of the family governor and cannot be neglected.
"However, I see that his commander is extremely calm.
His soldiers are well-trained and are definitely not intimidating my family.
Even when the shogunate was mentioned, they showed no fear."
Yantian detailed Zhao Lie's reaction and what he discovered on the ship.
The condition of sailors and soldiers.
"My lord, I have observed that people never do arrogant things.
You should be prepared this time.
The West Ezo land is the land that the general conquers the barbarians.
It must be reported.
I, Matsumae, can only investigate the news and report it.
In Edo, I will obey the orders of His Highness the Shogun."
Inoue, the head master of the Matsumae Domain, bowed and said to Matsumae Kimihiro, with a special taste in his eyes.
Of course Matsumae Kohiro understood what he meant.
In any case, the Matsumae clan would only support the shogunate.
It is up to the general to decide.
Since the shogunate has taken a fancy to the plains of Nishi Ezo Island, the responsibility for protecting it must also be borne by it.
The poor strength of the Matsumae clan cannot bear the heavy responsibility of guarding the entire Ezo Island.
It is better for Akito and the shogunate army to deal with it.
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Just pinch it, Matsumae Fan can also make soy sauce aside.
However, Kohiro believes that the elders of the shogunate will definitely draw the Matsumae clan into the military on the grounds that the Nishi-Ezo territory belongs to the Matsumae clan.
This is the inevitable fate of the small clan, and those who are hawks must Have the consciousness to be a hawk dog.
"Yoshida Masayuki, you immediately write down the document and report it to His Highness Tokugawa, the general who conquered the barbarians.
After you have finished, come and read the seal in person."
Matsumae Kohiro fanned Yoshida Masayuki a little.
Masayuki Yoshida fell to the ground and responded.
"Doi Yuki, are the feudal lord's cavalry equipped?"
Matsumae Kohiro, the folding fan general, Doi Yuki.
"My lord, there are more than 380 people and more than 460 horses in this domain's cavalry.
They will be trained for more than five months and can go into battle to kill the enemy."
The tall and thin Doi Yuki is the only one here who does not have Rugetsu to take the lead.
A warrior, he bowed and replied.
Matsumae Kimihiro nodded with satisfaction.
Due to the vastness of the Ezo land and the threat of the Ainu's mounted archers, the Matsumae clan had the idea of establishing a mounted archery system during the Keihiro era.
However, due to financial constraints, the idea had to be shelved.
Due to the improvement of the domain's finances in recent years, Kohiro implemented it and fulfilled his grandfather's long-cherished wish.
This was something that made him extremely proud.
Although there were less than 500 kibis compared to thousands of Kanto daimyo and thousands of Tokugawa family kibis.
The comparison is not worth mentioning, but in a small domain like Matsumae Domain, it is already an incredible event.
"Yasuda Shinsho, it has been three months since I handed over the banner to you for training.
Can you fight?"
Matsumae Kimihiro turned to his ashigaru general.
"Don't worry, my lord, the flag training has been completed, the soldiers and armor are ready, and the 700-strong army is certain to be full, lord, I will do my best."
The stout Yasuda Shinsho replied lying on the ground, the moon on his head rising and falling comically.
Song Qian Gongguang nodded slightly and offered help to An Tian.
"Fukuyama Castle, I would like to issue a summons to the Ashigaru area, and take advantage of this slack farming season to organize training."
Matsumae Kohiro closed the folding fan and said, "The flag of our family only has more than a thousand, and there is still a lot of use for thousands of Ashigaru."
Song Jingguang bowed and promised.
"Yantian celebrates, repairs ships, especially Anzhai ship and Guan ship, and sends ships to find out whether Mingren is true or not."
"I humbly obey my orders."
Yantian Qingxi bowed and replied.
"Nobuyuki Asama, the castle guard, orders you to send castle town merchants to inquire about Akito from both land and water."
Matsumae Kohiro was pessimistic about the effect of sea route exploration, and the key point was to inquire from the Ainu through castle town merchants.
"Don't worry, my lord, my humble position will definitely allow the merchants to find out the truth about Akito's presence in Nishi-Ezo."
The fat Nobuyuki Asama replied lying on the ground.
"Lord, my family can seek help from the shogunate, the Kaga Maeda family, and the Date family."
Old Inoue of the pen family said trustfully.
"Well, that's what I'm saying," Matsumae Kohiro said with a smile.
Indeed, the uncles from various official families are also members of the Matsumae Clan.
Whether they want it or not, they are the representatives of the Matsumae Clan in the eyes of outsiders.
This was also the time for them to help out and speak kindly to Matsumae Domain among the shogunate and daimyo.
Relieve the stress of Song Zen Phan.
"The elder will be responsible for this matter."
Inoue trusted and bowed to answer.
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"Everyone, my family is currently in a state of unrest.
I hope that all the retainers will work together with my family to overcome this crisis."
Matsumae Kōhiro said loudly.
All the retainers suddenly agreed.
Of course, Zhao Lie didn't know anything about Daonan Songqian at this time.
At this time, Zhao Lie took the Wei Qing and commanded the fleet back to Jeju.
At first he began a weary sea journey.
But he had to return to Jeju.
He predicted that the shogunate's counterattack was coming.
He could already feel the drums of war beating.
Could the Japanese, who had always been extremely greedy for farmland, watch the Ezo land be captured by Akito?
It was impossible.
The ships returning from the fleet are full of logs.
The current specialty of Bukhwa Island is the endless logs.
This time, Jeju Shipyard and Shidao Shipyard don’t have to worry about running out of logs.
The log items can be crossed out from the purchase list.
Bukhwa Island The supply of logs is more than sufficient.
This is the only wealth created by Beihua Island after opening its mouth to swallow gold.
The north wind howls.
It was a bit biting and cold, but the sunshine was good and there were no clouds at all.
This allowed Zhao Lie to clearly see the whole of Jeju Port while standing on the Wei Qing.
Jeju Port is completely completed this time.
Six huge three-story bastions, more than three feet high, guarded the bay.
Because of the need to station troops and set up artillery, each fort was more than a mile long, catching up with the small castle.
However, due to the iron-reinforced concrete structure, the cost of the fort was greatly reduced, with each fort only costing 5,000 taels of silver.
But with the addition of more than twenty heavy cannons, the cost of each fort can easily reach 10,000 taels of silver.
They are all gold-eating beasts.
It is precisely because of their protection that the entire bay is tightly controlled inside and outside.
The consequence of a direct attack from outside the bay is to drive in with dozens of giant cannons.
The possibility of reaching the port intact is zero.
After arriving at the port, you will face the fort.
With the counterattack of the six hundred troops stationed there and the artillery attack, Zhao Lie believed that this was a journey that would spill blood on the enemy.
Since there was no crew baggage on board, the Wei Qing was the first to dock.
On the deck, Zhao Lie saw a purple figure among the crowd on the trestle from a distance.
Zhao Lie couldn't help but smile.
After the Wei Qing stopped, Zhao Da led the guards to disembark first, and then Zhao Lie boarded the dock accompanied by Yu Dabao and several other tall guards.
"I have met you, sir."
Huang Han, Wan Ji, Ma Tao and others paid homage.
"No courtesy."
Zhao Lie returned the greeting.
Zhao Lie turned to the purple figure and saw Alexandra's tearful blue eyes fixedly looking at him, with Marta serving beside him.
Zhao Lie walked over and hugged Alexandra deeply.
Alexandra's tears fell, but they were tears of joy.
The man he loved finally returned safely.
Alex, who had personally experienced the long-distance voyage, Sandra certainly understood the dangers of sailing.
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Safety cannot be guaranteed every time he goes sailing.
It is like gambling.
The bet is not to encounter an irresistible hurricane.
His father and uncle always leave a good will every time they go to sea.
This is a must.
Zhao Lie wiped away Alexandra's tears and hugged Alexandra's waist.
"Wanji, the fleet will return to Qianhusuo in three days.
Is there anything that Jeju can transport?"
Huang Han said without saying anything.
Jeju really has nothing to transport back.
People and horses are all transported from Shidao to Jeju.
In the past few months, an old-fashioned sailing fleet composed of more than 30 blessing ships, Haicang ships, etc. has transported more than 100 Andalus ships.
West Asian war horses, more than a thousand of their offspring, and more than two thousand Mongolian mares were transported to Shidao and have entered the vast Jeju pasture.
Four thousand Liao residents have also arrived in the Jeju refugee camp.
Of course, hundreds of local Jeju horses that were eliminated were transported to Shidao and used as livestock power.
This is the only specialty of Jeju Island.
Zhao Lie and Alexandra mounted their war horses and headed towards Jeju City under the protection of everyone.
The roads along the way had been flattened and widened and began to take shape.
Jeju City is still the same as before.
Zhao Lie did not agree to Wanji and others' proposal to rebuild Jeju City to make it majestic and solid and highlight his territory.
After all, Zhao Lie had no intention of making Jeju the capital.
His territory would More and more, there is no need to spend precious silver here.
Although the income from the sales of salt, cement, etc. and the bank jointly opened with Meng Ji is now more than 100,000 taels of silver every month, shipbuilding, cannon building, 200,000 refugees, and large-scale development will be carried out next spring.
Beihua will spend a lot of silver, and Zhao Lie now wishes he could use each silver as two flowers.
Zhao Lie only agreed to the plan to widen roads in Jeju City and clean up the mess.
Upon entering Jeju City, Zhao Lie was extremely satisfied with the clean and tidy environment.
Yes, it was indeed thoughtful.
Since the Ming Dynasty, this was the only big city whose environment satisfied Zhao Lie.
After arriving at the official office, Zhao Lie certainly encouraged his subordinates. s: sThank you to all the friends who subscribed and recommended, thank you for your support.
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