Chapter 121: Izumo

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The country of Izumo, the border port.
Ten large-wing sea-going ships slowly entered the port, causing a large crowd of people on the dock.
"Is this... the country of Izumo?"
Looking around, Duan Yu could see the green hills stretched out. There were many wooden buildings standing in an open space below. The windows were pasted with paper, which was very different from the style of Qing Dynasty and Dongchen.
The Izumo coolie on the pier is pure and red, except for the white cloth tied around his head and waist. The upper class people in the distance are dressed in navy or dark black robes with a waistband decorated with chrysanthemum patterns. Women wear Floral robe with vibrating sleeves.
"It is said that the port is the first port in Izumo country. When I saw it today, it was nothing more than that!"
Qin Feiyu looked at Jiegang and was greatly disappointed: "I don't feel like Linyungang!"
"This nature, after all, is just a small country in a corner. The country is not as big as the two states, and there are even many lordships!" Duan Yu smiled.
According to Gongsun Xiaobai's introduction, the so-called ‘feudal lord’ is the noble nobles in the country of Izumo. According to the size of the fief, they are probably at the level of the lord of a village and the lord of a county.
However, there are also a few particularly huge ones, which are enough to manipulate the political power, and take the King Izumo to the sky, claiming to be "Regent".
"Fortunately... the previous pirates didn't fight with us!" Qin Feiyu laughed: "Old Aconitum, why do you look like a frown?"
"The old man is thinking that when going to the offshore waters, the pirates have a lot of peeping, probably because the family can't eat us, and they are ready to connect... If they are targeted, they will be very dangerous when we attack when we return."
The value of merchant ships after the transaction is often higher!
"We are not the only merchant ship in the port. What's more, we have to do business for a long time and may not always pay attention to us!"
Duan Yu didn't care, and took Qin Feiyu's confidants, first went ashore in a small boat, and together with Gongsun Xiaobai, entered a mansion in the port.
This is a house bought by the Gongsun clan in Jiegang, which is usually taken care of by a shopkeeper and is specially used at this time.
Just after going ashore, entering the guest room, and after boiling hot water to wash, a few maids came over and said in blunt language: "Young Master invites all the guests to a banquet!"
"Very good!"
Duan Yu changed into a loose plain white robe, simply tied a bun with bamboo and wood on his head, and stepped on wooden sandals, and came to the mansion garden with Qin Feiyu and others.
The garden is full of cherry blossoms, pink in patches, falling in the wind, and there is no poignant mood.
"Brother Duan, the reception is not complete, please sit in!"
Gongsun Xiaobai also went to the countryside to follow the customs, changed his clothes, and sat on the floor to entertain Duan Yu, with a short-legged table in front of him.
Qin Feiyu frowned when he saw the banquet.
On top of the small cases, dozens of bowls and dishes were placed in total, with porcelain and lacquerware. The dishes were very exquisite. The dishes were also exquisite. Even the rice was sprinkled with black sesame seeds ingeniously. Embellishment, but weight...
"Brother Duan doesn't know that this small and poor people in Izumo country, just this dish, ordinary lord, even Izumo king, can not eat it every day..."
Gongsun Xiaobai smiled bitterly: "There are also these kinds of dried meat. When they leave this port, there is nothing to eat. The only meat is probably fish."
"Do you follow the locals..."
Duan Yu smiled and drank from a toast.
Although this Izumo cuisine is not very good, a slice of boiled radish can be served on a plate, and a grilled fish is a big dish, but the wine is not bad, the entrance is light and the aftertaste is mellow.
"And... this time, congratulations to Brother Duan. I heard from the shopkeeper that Izumo has just discovered a silver mine with amazing reserves. Therefore, the price of silver has depreciated. If your ballast is replaced with silver, you can transport it back. Make a big profit!"
Gongsun Xiaobai also knew that Duan Yu had brought a batch of copper materials. After hearing the news, he said in his heart that he was not surprised that it was fake, so he took the opportunity to test it out.
"Really? I just heard that Izumo's silver was cheap and copper was expensive before, so I came to try my luck!"
Duan Yu said lie seriously.
"This is also the blessing of Brother Duan, and your two cargo ships, are you going to sell it at the port or traffic to the inland?" Gongsun Xiaobai asked again.
If it is sold in Jiegang, the price will naturally be lowered, but it will be neat. If it is shipped to the inland, the price will be further increased, but the risk will increase.
Izumo is not a place of peace. The samurai’s raids and hunters, as well as the feudal wars of the feudal lord, are all famous.
"I wonder how the son is preparing?"
Duan Yu looked at Gongsun Xiaobai.
"Me...Naturally, I am going to sell some of the products in Jiegang, but some have to be shipped to Kyoto! Meet the Lord Regent!"
Gongsun Xiaobai said: "Brother Duan, you’ve just arrived here, and you may not know it. The regents of the Izumo Kingdom have left the powers of several generations. They are all covered by the regent. Today’s regent comes from the Hei family. place!"
Hundreds of feudal lords, large and small, have one village and one township for the small, and one county and one county for the big one. The land has already been divided up to a similar level, but the monarchs have the least.
"Is this the Ping's regent who wants to do business with the son?"
"Exactly!"
Gongsun Xiaobai looked at Duan Yu: "Brother Duan has the intention to visit Kyoto and see Izumo scenery?"
If you can get such a strong man by your side, at least it will be safer.
"So... it's disrespectful!"
Duan Yu nodded and agreed: "As for my goods, they will all be sold on the spot. Change to Izumo goods..."
There are also some special products in Izumo. After being trafficked back to Linyungang, it is a heavy profit, and no merchant will miss it.
Besides, if it is all replaced with money, it is easy to be jealous, and large quantities of goods are easier to handle, at least without tearing the face, it is difficult to remove them all.
"That's the reason. Let's rest for a month before we go to Beijing!"
Gongsun Xiaobai said excitedly.
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"The moonlight of the mainland and Izumo are exactly the same!"
At night, Duan Yu summoned Qin Feiyu, Jiang Bao, Yang Cai and others to sit on the ground.
There are no benches, benches, etc., or even a bed in the country of Izumo. If you want to sleep, you just slept on the ground, which made Qin Feiyu and others criticized.
"Brother summon us, what's your order?"
Qin Feiyu's skin turned darker in the wind and sun, but the whole person looked more drier.
"Please prepare. This time you will go to Beijing, Qin Feiyu, Jiang Bao, and Cheng Jin will go with me. Yang Cai and Yang Weiping will stay to watch the ship and sell the goods, and the remaining sailors will be in your care."
"Yes!"
Yang Cai and Yang Weiping were very excited: "We must do this for the helper!"
"The main thing is to learn and practice more, and also pay attention to your own safety. Fortunately, when you set off, those monster shark leather armor and shark tooth daggers should also be done. Each of you should have a self-defense!"
Duan Yu glanced at Jiang Bao and Cheng Jin who were a little moved next to him: "You too!"
"Thank you gang master!"
These people were immediately overjoyed. They knew the value of those treasures.
Duan Yu is like this, and they live and die together.
"Flying fish, you have to learn Chu Yuntu Chinese during this period of time, and find a guide by the way... Besides, I will give you one thousand taels of silver. Go and ask me someone called Hara Rokuro. Born in poverty, maybe he has already become a pirate..."
For this person, Duan Yu is not the kind of playing ticket before, but is determined to win.
Otherwise, if you don't have a naval warfare talent in your hands, the East China Sea strategy is a joke.
"Please rest assured, elder brother, I will proceed this matter secretly!"
Qin Feiyu thoughtfully.
"It's so good! You have worked hard for these days, take a good rest!"
After dismissing the others, Duan Yu faced the candlelight with deep eyes.
In the East China Sea, he didn't dabble much in his previous life. He only had a few names and a few place names, but he had heard of one real major event.
The most important of these is that the king of Izumo Island failed to rebel and was conquered by the Hei family. The lords raised troops to fight for the position of the people of the world and officially entered a troubled world!
"There is naturally what I need!"
Duan Yu thoughtfully.
To establish a base in the East China Sea and develop deserted islands, the most important thing is to find a suitable island.
Then a lot of manpower and funds are needed! This is not easy!
Any large-scale reclamation, as well as population migration, is very difficult unless it is the power of the whole country!
After all, consumption is an astronomical figure, and it is a long-term investment. Although once a loss is turned into a profit, the benefits will continue to flow, but it may take several generations of time.
Duan Yu naturally wouldn't wait like this, so he must give strong medicine!
"Actually, there are only two factors that restrict the development of power, one is money and the other is people!"
"In terms of money, Luoding Island has enough gold to support it. After all, 200,000 taels have been dug up in the previous life. It must be enough to develop a county. Next comes the population!"
It is not hundreds of thousands that will migrate, but tens of thousands to 100,000!
Moreover, after the population has migrated, it is necessary to arrange food rations, houses, farm tools, support for reclamation, and be prepared for not much harvest in the first year and the second year~EbookFREE.me~This consumption is temporarily gold mine roof. However, population is another big problem.
After all, if it is imported from the mainland countries, hundreds or even thousands are fine, but Duan Yu wants one hundred thousand! Unless the monarch is blind, he will not see it!
"Also, in terms of distance, Izumo is more convenient! But how can the citizens of Izumo move willingly? Only war! A huge war that destroys all production can produce a sufficient number of refugees. !"
Only when the refugees have nothing, suffer all the hardships, and even only the young and strong are left, and when they appear as the ‘savior’, they will be able to enjoy their hearts! Let them obediently obey the arrangement.
"The great chaos in Izumo, although it is a matter of ten years later, the contradiction has been buried for several generations a long time ago. All it takes is a kick..."
Duan Yu pondered.
This is also the first time that he is no longer satisfied with following the general trend and reaping benefits.
As a prophet, it is sorrow to be bound by experience. If you want to do it, you can do the big thing. Direct heroes create the situation!