Chapter 171 14. Internal Strife Among the Miyoshi Brothers

Wasukezaemon exchanged a few pleasantries and agreed that he would inform Koyata when his dyes were sold out in the next two days.

Koyata asked uncle Tsunayoshi to stay in Ejiri for the time being. As for the reason for his leave with Yamauchi Yoshiharu, of course, it was to go to Sakai, the most prosperous city in the world, to see if there were any new ways to make money. Yamauchi Yoshiharu had no objection. He just asked Koyata to come back early because he needed someone to take charge after the business was set up. Koyata was indispensable.

Another thing was to ask Heiroku to cooperate with uncle Tsunayoshi to quickly select 30 poor people with families. His own foot soldiers had to be gradually expanded. He also sent a letter to Yamauchi to order iron cannons and armor.

When he had money in the future, he could have 500 iron cannon foot soldiers and 500 samurai (the rest of the cannon fodder infantry would be recruited to make up the number). He would be able to dominate Japan. Of course, it was just a thought now. If he could get 50 iron cannon foot soldiers now, it would cost Koyata his life. Kobayata's efforts to make money are not enough to fill the bottomless pit of war. We can only take one step at a time and take it slow.

After these mundane arrangements were completed, Sukezaemon successfully shipped all the dyes. His dyes seem to be quite popular. Just look at Sukezaemon's calculations, and you can tell that he made a lot of money this time.

Kobayata packed up hastily and took Aji, Tatsuzo, and Kanai Meigoro, who came to Yamanouchi alone, as bodyguards. He took the favorable wind boat on the way back to Sakai from Naya, which was faster and easier than Kobayata walking on his own. As expected, in the old days, water transport was the most convenient way to travel. Thinking about it this way, I wonder how much the Ejiri navy has recovered.

Following the wind, hoisting the sails, sailing is better than flying horses. In a blink of an eye, they arrived at Ise Ominato from Ejiri. The ship was about to stop and dock, in addition to replenishing some water. With the level of the shuttle, it is a dangerous move to spend the night on the Pacific Ocean at night.

Of course, the main reason why Sukezaemon and his men stopped at Ise was to bring back some specialties of Ise. A small amount of money is better than nothing. Even if a shuttle that can pull a thousand stones sells worthless seaweed, it can get dozens of kan in Sakai.

What's more, Ise is such a poor place! Ise is surrounded by mountains and faces the sea, with abundant water resources, vast land, and extremely rich products. Various crops are very abundant, and dyes such as safflower and red copper are also produced. In addition, the Ise Shrine is located, with a large flow of people, a large demand for food and daily necessities, and a large amount of production. Sukezaemon can buy anything in the market and will not lose money.

Kobayata just took the opportunity to take a ride on the ship. There is nothing to do in Sakai. Sukezaemon has promised to let the regular shuttles deliver the news obtained by Naya from the west every month. Anyway, even if the Mori family destroyed the Amago family, or the Mori family and the Otomo family had a decisive battle, such earth-shaking events would not affect the Yamanouchi family in the East. Just know it.

Unless the Shimazu family, which did not exist in history, led an army to Kyoto, or the Mori family invaded Kinai Yamashiro Province. Otherwise, let them fight, it would just be a wedding dress for others.

It was very relaxing to embark on the journey with such a leisurely and calm mood. There was nothing to do. While the boat was stopped and anchored, several people got off the boat and had a big boiled lobster and soy sauce grilled lobster. Anyway, it was not something that could not be eaten. Xiao Pingtai paid for the meal, and everyone had a meal.

While eating, Xiao Pingtai suddenly missed the steamed Australian lobster with garlic vermicelli. Sweet potatoes did not seem to have been introduced to Japan at this time, so it was probably impossible to get sweet potato vermicelli, but vermicelli could be made with other starchy foods, which was not difficult to make. Garlic might be worth a bit of money in Europe, but it's just so-so in East Asia. Chop two garlic cloves into garlic paste, cut two Ise lobsters in half, put a circle of vermicelli underneath, and steam them.

Forget it, I'll think about steaming lobsters with garlic paste and vermicelli next time. The more I think about it, the hungrier I get. It's the middle of the night!

After passing Kumano Beach and Kishu Beach in Ise Bay, I don't need to think about it to know that I have arrived at Izumi Province Sakaimachi. Because in Japan, apart from some ocean-going trade ports (that is, Tsuruga, Miho Seki, Hirado, Hakata, and Akama Seki), there is no place that can compare to the magnificent scenery of Sakai Port with thousands of ships. Even Gotsu-Nanami is far from competing with the emerging international trade port of Sakaimachi. Every time I come here, I can sigh that even in the old days, there can be such a prosperous and huge city.

Kobayata looked at Kanai Aigoro, who always looked calm and composed, and his eyes sparkled. This country samurai from Kanto, who was born in the wild, was completely dazzled by this prosperous city. I wonder if he would have the idea that being a samurai with 80 kanwen is useless, and it is better to live a carefree life in Sakaimachi.

Kobayata didn't have anything to do, so he didn't visit the big boss of the nanya, Imai Munehisa, although with his current status, he would definitely meet this famous person this time, and even be treated as a distinguished guest.

The four of them left Sakaimachi, which was like a glamorous world, without stopping, and walked all the way to the mountain city of Kyoto.

The Miyoshi family was still a powerful daimyo in Kinki at this time, and Miyoshi Nagayoshi's kanreidai and his companions were stable, and the people in Kinai were also much calmer. In addition, the Kawachi Hatakeyama clan suffered a devastating blow in the previous battle of Kyokōji, and Yukawa Naomitsu, the mainstay of the Hatakeyama clan, died on the battlefield, and the Kishu clan suffered a tragic defeat. The Miyoshi clan was able to directly enter Kii Province, and the social environment in southern Kinki improved greatly.

Just look at the traffic on this road, and there is an endless stream of merchants and travelers traveling between Kyoto and Sakai.

As they were walking, the road suddenly became congested. It seemed that a large group of people passed by in front, blocking the narrow street. Kanai Aigoro immediately put his hand on his hips as usual, blocking Xiao Pingtai half behind him.

Aji immediately went forward to inquire, and the crowded crowd was quickly pushed aside by dozens of foot soldiers. Four people carried a middle-aged man with disheveled hair and untidy clothes, with his hands tied behind his back and kneeling on a wooden board. Xiao Pingtai saw that the flag was the team of the Miyoshi family. He was very surprised who this man sent by the Miyoshi family was, and he could make such a big fuss.

"I know, I know, Ataka Settsu no Kami's frank advice angered the Miyoshi repair doctor, and he was ordered to return to the country for confinement and reflection." Aji quickly found out the news.

Damn! Ataka Fuyuyasu, the head of the Miyoshi clan's family, was beaten up by his eldest brother and sent back to his country!