Warring States Eagle

"Everyone, there are currently more than 300 people in our family, including 40 ashigaru, but the actual field production is less than 60 yuan, which is about 120 shi when converted into miscellaneous grains. In addition to the small copper mines in the canyon, the actual income of the territory is also low. It's only about 250 shi. Although a lot was seized this time, it only solved the emergency needs of the territory. Besides, the powerful bandits nearby are watching. If we are not careful, we will be in trouble. I don't know what you think about this? " After the reward was completed, Zheng Liang straightened his body and said in a heavy tone.

"Bordering the main family is the Tahara family in the northeast and the Dono family in the southwest. These two families have always planned to annex the territory of the main family. In the past, they were mainly unwilling to face the threat of bandits directly, so they did not take action for a long time. Once Knowing that the bandits in the territory have perished, even if they doubt the strength of the clan, it is very likely that it will be disadvantageous to the clan," Togo Heiji said first.

Masamune also knew the importance of keeping the information of the territory confidential, so last night he asked Tsuda Hiromune to immediately arrange manpower to guard the entrance and exit of the territory day and night. At this time, when he heard Togo Heiji's words, he immediately looked at Tsuda Hiromune and signaled him to report the arrangement.Seeing Masatoshi's gaze, Tsuda Hiromune immediately bowed and said, "Your Highness, last night, I have arranged ten ashigaru to guard the entrances and exits bordering these two houses. They are only allowed to enter and not allowed to go out."

"Well, this is not enough! In this way, you can send ten more ashigaru, led by you, and stationed there to guard; Heiji, you arrange some citizens to help them build tight fences at the two entrances and exits. The leaders who helped each will reward five buckets of miscellaneous grains," Zheng Liang thought for a while, but still felt that it was not very safe, so he continued to order.

The two bowed to accept the order.

"Sahachiro", Zheng Liang frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly shouted.

"Your Highness," Sahachiro, who was standing behind Zheng Liang, heard the Patriarch calling his name, and immediately walked up to Zheng Liang and knelt down on the ground, and replied loudly.

"Today, you lead the patrol team to follow Lord Guangzong back down the mountain, and organize a patrol team to strengthen the patrol of the territory under the mountain, especially near the two entrances and exits. Once you find suspicious people, immediately warn Lord Guangzong."

"Yes, Your Highness. The villain will definitely complete the task." This is the first time that Zheng Liang has officially assigned a task to him. Sahachiro was extremely excited, and secretly decided in his heart that he must complete this task even if he does not sleep or sleep.Seeing that his companions were reused, even Kisaburo, another surname behind Zheng Liang, showed envious eyes.

After repeated arrangements and making sure that nothing was missed, Zheng Liang breathed a sigh of relief, but at this time, Xingsuke, who had been silent all this time, suddenly fell to the ground and whispered, "Your Highness, in fact, there is a small road near the cottage directly from Yegao Mountain." It leads to the Tahara family and other powerful territories at the foot of the mountain."

"What? Bastard, why didn't you say it earlier?" Zheng Liang was taken aback. It would be quite dangerous if the enemy came to his door without making a sound.

"Your Highness...Your Highness, I only found out after tortured those captives last night. I planned to report to His Highness immediately, but Your Highness has already rested." Xingsuke said aggrievedly, "And those captives revealed a more Important information."

"What information, tell me quickly." Zheng Liang was a little annoyed. No matter how he heard it, he felt that this guy was saying that he was busy with his daughter last night and missed the matter. The problem was that he didn't even touch his daughter. .

"Only a few of Banshi Dalang's subordinates know about this small road, and even the Tianyuan family doesn't know about it. But Banshi Dalang and the Tianyuan family agreed to meet at the agreed place on the fifteenth day of every month and exchange supplies. This month Due to the change in the cottage, the supplies were not delivered to the foot of the mountain as agreed, which may arouse the suspicion of the Tahara family," Xingsuke said cautiously.

"Huh", Zheng Liang took a deep breath, as long as Xiaolu was not discovered, "What do you think about this?"

"Your Highness, I think you should send some supplies down the mountain to a person familiar with the Tahara family, continue to exchange with them, and temporarily relax their suspicion. As for the reason for the delay, you can just find an excuse." Seeing that Zheng Liang was still staring at For himself, Xingsuke could only grit his teeth and swallow his tears and continued, "I implore Your Highness to allow you to be the person in charge of exchanging supplies with the Tahara family this time, and personally lead the team down the mountain."Who made me offend this devil just now? Although I was very unwilling to participate in such a dangerous task, I could only cry in my heart and take the initiative to take up this task.

"Okay! Very good! Xingsuke, you are indeed another capable general of our family. This time, you will carry hundreds of catties of copper to exchange food." Zhengliang was very satisfied with Xingsuke's performance, and laughed and praised, "But, the Tahara family Why do they need so much copper? Could it be that they used it to forge bad money (copper coins)? And since they have such a good relationship with Dalang Banshi, why didn’t they take advantage of the lack of precautions here and directly annex the territory here?”

"No, Your Highness, the Tahara family also exchanged these copper materials with the Huzi family. The Huzi family controls a section of the Xuanjie Beach, an important sea route on the West Kaido, and receives a lot of tolls every year. It can be said that it is Huzi's family is an important source of income, so Huzi's family has a lot of supplies." Xingsuke quickly explained, "Banshi Dalang and Tian Yuan's family are just using each other. On the surface, they cooperate well, but secretly they are wary of each other. This is a copycat The Tian Yuan family would not dare to act rashly before they have full confidence in their direct sphere of influence."

"That's how it is. It seems that we still know too little about our neighbors! Now that I think about it, it's fortunate that Heiji didn't send Heiji to the Tahara family to buy food, otherwise the Tahara family would have discovered the situation of the family through bandits. Guozhi , You need to step up the establishment of a reconnaissance team to collect intelligence information, and ask me to find time to tell you in detail.” Zheng Liang once again felt the lack of intelligence capabilities in the territory.

Onishi Guozhi bowed and took orders.

"Your Highness, I have calculated secretly. According to Your Highness's request, Youbingwei and Zhensuke need to recruit at least 100 people, and more than 20 apprentices. At present, there is still a large part of wasteland in the territory that needs to be reclaimed. In addition to the occasional increase in various construction work, it is far from enough to be satisfied with less than 180 young people (including women) in the territory," Togo Heiji said suddenly at this time.

"Yes, there are only 40 ashigaru in the territory at present. Once there is a war with other tyrants, even if the entire territory is mobilized, there will be only 70 farmers and soldiers. But now the scope of the territory basically includes the southeast and southwest of Yegao Mountain to Shigao Mountain and In the deep forest area of ​​Yigan Mountain, there is an extreme shortage of land reclamation manpower and guards," Onishi Guozhi immediately echoed.

Indeed, if calculated in terms of area, the current territorial area is already four times that of the Tahara family in the east.Of course, nearly six-sevenths of the land in the current territory is barren grassland and forests, which still need to be cultivated with manpower and material resources.I silently calculated in my heart: Shinsuke, Yubei and Mining, based on the calculation of 5 buckets of miscellaneous grains per person per month, including free breakfast and lunch, about 75 shi of miscellaneous grains per month, and a total of 8 months. 600 shi miscellaneous grains; retainers and their own mansion expenses, a total of 300 shi miscellaneous grains; 40 ashigaru will be promoted to the samurai of the family, excluding weapons and other expenses, according to the annual salary of 15 shi per person, plus free breakfast and lunch, a total of 650 shi For miscellaneous grains around shi, 2000 shi are reserved as military resources, and 600 shi are reserved for the next step in the reform of the agricultural system of the territory. There are a total of 6525 shi of miscellaneous grains in the territory, and only 2375 shi of miscellaneous grains can be allocated. Reclamation and other work and a large influx of refugees, the food will soon be consumed.But in any case, the population base must increase. "Then consider recruiting refugees," Zheng Liang finally decided.

"Your Highness," Togo Heiji seemed to be having a hard time saying, "Currently there are no refugees in the territory, and we can only recruit from other territories. Without the information of the territory being disclosed, there are not many refugees who are willing to settle in the territory in the end. Yes, after all, our place is most frequently infested by bandits, and our reputation has spread far and wide. And even if the refugees are finally willing to come here, the large-scale movement of refugees will attract the attention of the surrounding tyrants."

"Well, this is also a problem." Zheng Liang was taken aback. He really didn't consider this problem. "In this way, it is claimed that bandits frequently invade us, and we urgently need to replenish manpower to fight against bandits. Building fences and checkpoints at the entrances and exits provided an excuse; as for the refugees, they told them in private that the territory would ensure that they would not starve to death, and if that was not possible, various methods were used to lure them to move here, and they could even be kidnapped directly.”

"What?" Everyone was shocked and wondered if the lord was planning to change his career to become a bandit. Togo Heiji immediately objected, "No. Your Highness, even if the refugees finally enter the territory, it will bring instability to the territory."

"No, Heiji. Once the refugees enter the territory, they will not complain when they know the actual situation of the territory, especially those refugees and dirty people who cannot be solved by food. I believe they will eventually become a solid force in the territory. ", Zhengliang still has some policies that have not been announced. Once announced, it is estimated that they will definitely receive further support from the citizens.

"This...Your Highness...", everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, unable to organize powerful words to remonstrate for a while.

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