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Three Rivers Butterfly Chapter 41 The Glory on Shoulders

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    On August 20, the 18th year of Tianwen, after experiencing yesterday's baptism of vows, Kira Mansomaru felt as if he had grown up overnight. Although this description is somewhat inaccurate, his soul was that of an adult, but compared to those who had left this era.  To onlookers, this was the first time that he clearly realized that he was shouldering the heavy burden of the family business. This was the responsibility of the Wu family.  This heavy burden is not only about the prosperity of the family business, but also about the glory from the ancestors flowing in the blood. The ancestors gave him an unparalleled status. What he has to do is how to continue to pass on this glory. The decline of the family business is already a matter of time.  It is unforgivable, and a complete severance is even more irredeemable. He does not live for himself, but for his family and the glorious inheritance of his father and ancestors.  In fact, there is no such heavy burden on him, so he has to think more about himself. In the troubled times of the Warring States Period, only by facing up to difficulties and working hard can he keep the foundation of his ancestors. He knows better than anyone what the next few decades will be like.  In the changing times, old-style nobles like him were completely swept away like garbage. The glory of the Kawachi Genji samurai family that they guarded completely disappeared, leaving only a ruined family business and endless shame.  "I don't want my descendants to suffer humiliation. I am nailed on the pillar of shame of history. This must be a very uncomfortable feeling!" Kira Manshomaru smiled silently. At this moment, he was sitting in the large hall meeting with the people of Mikawa Kingdom.  , this is something he hated to do in the past. Because of the influence of yesterday, he tried for the first time to be a qualified family governor that meets the standards of this era. Both the members of the family headed by Nobuya Ohuchi and Kansuke Yamamoto were very surprised. Although  I don¡¯t know why, but the governor has really grown up, hasn¡¯t he?  After finishing today's summons, Kira Manshomaru ordered people to call in the Hida craftsmen who had been waiting for a long time. Hida can be an example of what it means to be in a poor place. Hidden in the highlands between the mountains, the area of ??cultivated land is less than the area covered by forest.  One-tenth of the time, you can see the woods all year round. It is also a good place that is no worse than the three major labor reform holy places. Historically, Matsudaira Tadaki was once exiled here to watch the woods.  The poor place with poor mountains and rivers really couldn't collect any taxes, so starting from the Nara period, the imperial court did not send anyone there to supervise tax collection. It only ordered Hida Kingdom to bear the imperial court's wood supply and corresponding craftsmen, so Hida workers also followed.  With the continuous export of Hida wood, it is famous in Japan.  Since the reopening of Ashikaga Takauji's house by Tomochiin, the public has been supporting some Hida craftsmen. As a family, the Kira family has also benefited from it, and has been divided into several Hida craftsmen. The Kira family's royal Hida Gongaki  His name is Shiogaya Chubei. He is a middle-aged man in his forties. He has gray hair and speaks in a rustic manner. He holds a small notebook and carefully records the requests made by Kira Manshomaru. He looks very professional.  "I understand, little man! Lord Oyakata wants to build a batch of two-wheeled carriages! This little man can also do it! My ancestor once visited the Ming Dynasty, and the characteristics and manufacturing methods of the carriages were recorded in his notes." Shioya Chubei  Patting his chest, Yuefu said that there was no problem, which made Kira Mansomaru breathe a sigh of relief. He also told him to make as much as possible day and night, and he would never let him go without receiving a good salary.  Medieval Japan was a very backward transition. The traditional horse system was only popular in certain places in the Kanto region. There was no similar system in Tokaido, Kinai, or Western countries. This was directly related to the lack of horses in Japan. Without horses, there would be no carriages.  For this kind of thing, Japanese caravans and small military logistics teams mainly rely on pack horses to carry goods, or people carry goods on their shoulders. It is also popular in Japan to use a pack load as a tax calculation unit.  Big businessmen can hire ships or even own their own ships. By taking the sea route, they can save the huge cost of land transportation. Of course, the taxes on the sea are also heavier, but it is still much better than relying on the transportation teams of people and horses. During the Warring States Period, independence was still maintained.  Among the customs of the Heian period, including the custom of ministers riding in ox-carts, samurai riding horses, and ladies riding sedan chairs, only boats ranked fourth.  In order to speed up the journey to Luo and reduce unnecessary consumption, Kira Manshomaru ordered Shioya Chubei to make a batch of two-wheeled carriages, which became the right thing to do. In addition to doing this, he also planned to redeem the five thousand kan Yongle money.  Cheng Juqian, but this matter was unexpectedly opposed by Nobuzada Okouchi.  "The master of the museum needs Yongle money to go to Luo, and the court and the shogunate will not accept it if it is exchanged for Ju money!" "There is a certain truth in saying this, but Ma Shou knows about the private exchange of Yongle money and Ju money in our Sanhe Kingdom.  "The ratio?" "I don't know." "Then let me tell you! The exchange price is four guans and five hundred Wen coins. If the quality of the coins is poor, it will be higher."  The sensitivity to price changes is far greater than that of these Mikawa samurai, and he is very well-informed. Hattori Bauchou has spent a month reorganizing the Monomiban and has achieved initial results. He also has information on private price changes and changes in money transactions.  A lot.  "But this?It has nothing to do with exchanging Yongle money, right?  "Okawachi Nobuzada looked doubtful. He spent all his IQ on learning and handling household affairs, and naturally he would not care about things that only businessmen pay attention to. "Kinechi's exchange price last month was, Guan Yongle money to Sanguan Bunju money.  .  Kira Wansongmaru looked at him speechlessly, and then added: "In Dongguo, Yongle money can be exchanged for Wuganju money.  "    "What?  Such a big price difference?  "Okawachi Nobuzada almost made his eyes pop out. He always made half of Yongle's money by flipping it. Even Okouchi Nobuzada never thought that there would be such a huge profit. "In that case, my Kira family can't carry çŒ Go to Kyoto to exchange the money for Yongle money, and then" "Don't be delusional!  The customs fees set by the daimyo of each territorial country, the people of the country, the ferry fares at the ferry, and various unclear taxes can eat up all your profits. If you are unlucky, you will lose a fortune. Only those above your own family  They didn't dare to collect taxes if they carried money and goods in Luo's name.  " Kira Manshomaru sighed again, feeling like he was trying to catch a chicken for his IQ. "Hey!  This is so!  It seems that there is really no such thing as letting people take advantage of loopholes!  This minister is overthinking it, hehehe" "Hehehe, your sister!  Don't hide your embarrassment by showing a look of realization, okay?  This would be very strange!  "Kirara Mansomaru could only complain again. With a happy look on his face, Okawachi Nobuzada was able to fool him smoothly. Eastern society is like this. Not only does he, the head of the family, want face, but the retainers also want face. Some things have to be avoided without embarrassment.  Don't mention it without being embarrassed, otherwise you will have to make a grudge. After thinking about it carefully for a while, he suddenly thought of the copper coins in stock, so he suggested: "There are more than 18,000 yuan of annual tribute in the family.  The direct collection of gold coins exceeds 3,000 guans, plus the more than 2,000 guans in stock, which can be exchanged for 1,000 guans of Yongle money.  " "The other four thousand strings still have to be settled with merchants, so I leave this matter to Tajima Mamoru!  Remember to press on Wu Guan Wen as much as possible!  "Kirara Manshomaru took advantage of the situation and pushed the errand to him. Naturally, you have to solve the problems you raised. "Okouchi Nobuzada was also very courageous and agreed directly: "Yes!"  My Majesty, do it immediately!  "Then he bowed respectfully, stood up and left.
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