Prime Minister Bizen

Chapter 262 The New Arrangement of Ezo

Generally speaking, Xuanzhu, Setojiazheng and others' Ezo Raiders are quite effective, but Xiujia also found some problems.

The most important problem is that the initial pioneers of the Ezo region were part of the Bizen people headed by Hatoyama Shigeie, the lord of Hatoyama.

Because the Ezo area is too remote, in order to facilitate colonization, Hideka gave the local samurai extremely high autonomy.

Now after more than 4 years of their development in Ezo, the samurai forces headed by Shigee Hatoyama have become a force that cannot be ignored in Ezo.

Xiujia believes that it is indeed time to make restrictions.

Of course, this restriction is not to self-destruct their future and restrict their development in Ezo, but to encourage some specific samurai clans to go to Ezo to open up wasteland. Among them, it is best to have Ukita's own family.

The first name that came to Hideka's mind was the son-in-law of Ukita Tadashi's family, Ukita Hidei, the only three samurai who publicly displayed the name of Ukita Miao.

At present, he has received 2000 shi Zhixing from Sanuki, plus 1000 shi cosmetics brought by his wife from the Zhong family, a total of 3000 shi Zhixing.

This number of knowledge and behavior is already considered a relatively high-level samurai within the Uki family. Coupled with the label of one of his disciples, he is the most representative representative of the Hide family's existence in Ezo.

Here, the Xiu family asked Xiu Yi to be called out from the banquet, and met this warrior from the same clan as himself in the side hall, and Futian Zongsheng and Jiang Yuan Kiji were also called out together with him.

Ukita Sokatsu is the grandson of Ukita Yoshika, the younger brother of the Ukita Xing family. He is commonly known as Kanbei.

Jiang Yuanqinji, commonly known as Matashiro, married the eldest sister of the Ukita Hide family, and was given the name of Ukita Miao. Now he is the lord of Changshan Castle in Misaku Country, and he owns 5000 stones of Changshan Castle, including the three castles of Choshan Castle, Xiaoxiang Castle, and Daijihata Castle.

It seems that there are many, but in fact, besides Changshan City, which can barely be called a city, Xiaoxiang City and Dasihata City are just a little better than the villages.

From the three people called out, it can be found that all three of them are members of the Yuxi family without exception, and the total number of knowledge and actions is around 4000.

"Xiuyi (Guanbingwei, Matashiro) has met the Patriarch." Xiuyi and the others, who had already drank some wine, saluted the Xiu family with a slightly tipsy expression.

In informal talks in such an environment, both Ukita and Kojima samurai from the Ukita clan like to call Hideo the head of the house or the head of the house to express their kindness.Rather than the official title of "His Royal Highness Lieutenant General Zuo Jinwei".

"I'm sorry for calling you out of the banquet. There is really a task for you to complete." Xiujia said to Xiuyi in a serious manner, "Of course this task is not an order, and I will ask for your opinion first."

"It doesn't matter what orders the Lord Master has, I will report to His Highness if I will be smashed to pieces."

Xiujia stretched out his hand to make a downward movement, expressing that he didn't need to talk about such a serious topic, and said, "Do you know about this place in Ezo?"

"Ezo?" Xiuyi asked curiously. He was a little curious why Xiujia mentioned this place name, but he still explained it based on his own understanding.

"I heard a little bit, it is said that it is a land covered with ice and snow all the year round, and the Yi people living there are called Ainu people."

Xiujia heard Qi's description and nodded, then turned around and took out a map from the back that was exactly the same as it was handed over to the Ezo Magistrate, and spread it out in front of Xiuyi and the others.

It is not standard to say that they are exactly the same. According to the content written in the "Ezo Raiders Diary", Xiujia has drawn the updated city wall last year, and re-differentiated the situation in the Ezo region.

Xiuyi and the others stared at the map in front of them. Although they had heard about the Ezo region, this area was like a myth to the warriors of the Western Kingdom. How could he not be excited to see the real Ezo map now? .

"Actually, I sent people to develop Ezo as early as the ninth year of Tianzheng. This is the whole map of Ezo drawn based on the information they returned. I divided Ezo into eleven countries, as shown in the picture."

Xiujia's map of Ezo was actually drawn based on the data of later generations, and now it is just a rational explanation for it.

"If you can see clearly, you can step forward and check carefully." Xiujia said in fear that the three of them might not understand.

After the four of them sat around the map, Xiujia said, "Now Hatoyama Shigeke and others have established settlements at the junction of the three countries of Danzhen, Hidaka, and Ishikari, and opened up nearly 10 shi of land. It’s quite a knowledgeable place.”

The Xiu family informed the three of them in detail about the situation in Ezo that they currently know, and continued: "I asked you to come here, and I hope that you can go to the Ezo Enforcement Office on behalf of the family, and use the original collar as the basis Keep going outside."

"The land of Ezo is a treasure land, and they were able to develop knowledge of 5 shi in this small area in just 10 years, which proves that the land of Ezo has the confidence to be no less than a million shi.

I am really worried about placing the Hatoyama family in Ezo. This treasure land must be in the hands of my Yuki family, which is why I called your sister here. "

"After the three of you go back and stabilize the territory for a while, you will board a ship with your capable retainers and head to Sendai in Olu, where there will be a ship for the Ezo Magistrate.

I once promised them that all the land opened up in Ezo will be owned by the pioneers, and they will be transformed into knowledge and practice on the spot. This also applies to you.

I intend to place the three of you in Hidaka, Ishikari and Kitami respectively.Unlike Hidaka and Ishikari, Kitami currently has only one colonial site, and the specific amount of land it has developed is unknown.

Moreover, it was the northernmost tip of the family, the climate was extremely cold, and the living conditions were extremely difficult. "Speaking of this, Xiujia raised his head and asked the three of them, "Ishikari, Hidaka, and Kitami Three Kingdoms, let's discuss it. Where are the three of you going?" "

After the Xiu family introduced the basic situation clearly, they began to wait for the other party's reply. Who would have thought that after the three of them contemplated for a moment, Jiang Yuan asked the Xiu family in person, "Excuse me, Your Highness, is this a transfer?"

"Strictly speaking, it is not counted. Your territories in Mizusa, Bizen, and Sanuki will be retained, but after the expansion of Ezo, it will become a supplement to the skills of the family, and there will inevitably be samurai transfers.

I will think well of those of you who went to pioneer first, and I will give you preferential treatment in terms of knowledge, practice and land division, and the name is not a dream.

Speaking of which, you may not believe it, but Hatoyama Ieshige was originally a noble family of 3000 stones in Bizen.Now in Ezo, it is already a famous name with 3 stones in three cities. "

"Ah~ daimyo?" Ukita Sokatsu asked in surprise.

What Xiujia said is the truth, and this is last year's data. Now Xiujia doesn't know what's going on here in Ezo, which is why Xiujia is eager to shoot a door.

If the Hatoyama family is allowed to grow bigger without further control, the Hatoyama family will inevitably become the largest family in Ezo, and the emerging wealthy families around it will also move closer to him. At that time, all 10w stones in Ezo will become his territory , while the people in Eizu only know the Hatoyama family but not Yu Xiduo.

The rise of Hatoyama Ieshige really stimulated the three of them. After exchanging glances, the three of them were no longer as timid as in the past, but eager to try.

But the Xiu family instead poured cold water on them and said, "Until the final result comes out, even my relatives cannot tell, and anyone who informs must be included in the Ezo expedition team to keep it secret.

Speaking of which, there is one more thing to remind you, no matter where you take the boat, don't mention that you are going to Ezo to develop, just say that you are a samurai who went to Kashima to learn the art of war.

When you arrive in Sendai and arrive at the pier, just look for Setoya, and someone will send you to Ezo.

Of course, you should not be too happy too early. After you arrive in Ezo, I will not immediately arrange tasks. You will have to listen to Xuanzhu Master Fan explain the key points of Ezo's local strategy in Xuanzhu City, and you can go to various places after getting his approval.

That's all I want to say, now let's discuss the distribution of the three of you. "

In fact, Xiujia could have asked them to wait for the Seto family to return to Okayama next year, and then return to Ezo together with the trade wind next year. Calculated from the time, the Seto family should have already started preparing for their return to the south.

But when the Xiu family came, they were afraid of long nights and dreams, and the three of them couldn't start their business immediately when they arrived in Ezo, so they just took advantage of the cold winter to stay in Xuanzhu City and listen to Master Xuanzhu's explanation of Ezo's tricks.

On the contrary, if you wait until next year’s spring to start, by the time Ezo is approaching summer, it’s too late to familiarize yourself with the business and it will be another winter, and a year will be wasted like this.

As for why you want to go to Sendai to take a boat, because Setoya’s business in Ezo mainly covers the Northeast, and the farthest is Mitocho, Hitachi, but there is no trading house here.

Moreover, the little bosses at the bottom didn't even know that the Seto family had the Uki family's background, so let them go to the Sendai main store to board the ship to keep it a secret.

"Uncle Jiangyuan is mature and prudent, and he is the ideal candidate to sit firmly in the Chinese army. Moreover, the two of us are not as prestigious in the Uki family as Uncle Jiangyuan. Even if we are placed next to Hatoyama's house, we may not be able to effectively suppress it. Why don't we let Uncle Jiangyuan go to Hidaka Let's go." Futian Zong said first.

The proposal of Ukita Zongsheng did not cause the three of them to argue. What he said was the truth, and there was some truth to it.Jiang Yuan Kiji himself is also the elder among the three, and no one is unconvinced when he is asked to go to guard Hidaka.

Seeing that the three of them had no objection to placing Jiang Yuan in Hidaka, Xiujia picked up the map and said, "In this case, I will hand over the three cities of Fuhama, Hidaka, and Shirai in Hidaka to your management."

In contrast to the fact that Fuchuan was used as the boundary between Nijin and Hidaka in history, Hideka extended part of the area of ​​Hidaka Kingdom to the west, and the two countries used Muchuan as the boundary.

To the east of Muchuan is Muchuan Castle in the Kingdom of Danzhen, to the west are Miyado Castle and Monbetsu Castle in the Hidaka Kingdom, and on the east side of Fuchuan are the newly developed three castles of Fuhama, Shirai, and Hidaka.

Among the three cities, Shirai is the place of knowledge and practice with the lord of the city. The lord of the city, Shohachiro Shirai, was born in the Kojima family, and he can be regarded as a member of the Uki family's relatives, but the blood is too long, and he is just a local servant in the Uki family.

Now going to Ezo, he is reused because of his samurai status, and with the help of his family and villagers, he developed Shirai City and 1800 Shi Zhixing.

The place name of Baijing is famous because when they drilled wells in the local area, they used the white gravel that is common in the local area as the wall of the well, and the well appeared white. Therefore, he changed the word Miao to Baijing.

Outside of Shirai, the three castles of Fuhama and Hidaka were colonial cities developed under the rule of the Ezo Magistrate, and there were only procurators in the castle and no city lord.

Although the current arrangement of the Xiu family has not been clearly stated in the document, it actually handed over 5000 shi of land in Fuhama and Hidaka to Jiangyuan Qinji, and it was officially transferred to Zhixing after his meritorious service was sufficient.

Xiujia's meaning is very clear, that is, let Jiangyuan Qinci use the three cities on the east side of Bucheon as the base, and continue to expand the territory to the east.

"Yuyi" Jiang Yuan heard the arrangement of the Xiu family for the first time, bowed his body slightly and bowed to the Xiu family, "I will definitely open up new areas for Your Highness to protect the environment and the people."

After talking about Hidaka's candidates, Hideya looked at Ukita Hideichi and Ukita Munekatsu, and wanted them to decide on the remaining candidates for Ishikari and Kitami.

"According to His Highness's description, the land of Ishikari is mixed with fish and dragons, and there are a large number of local barbarians. It takes a certain amount of experience to control such a place. Xiubingwei is still young and lacks such experience, and I have been in the army for many years. Why don't you send me there. "Futian Zongsheng suggested to Xiujia.

"Brother Guanbingwei, I am 20 years old now, and my grade is not too young. I have participated in the Battle of Sanuki, the Battle of Mikawa, and the Battle of Shikoku. I am no less than you in terms of military achievements." Ukita Hidei heard Ukita Munekatsu retorted.

"Hidebei, you are Ukyo Ryo's son-in-law after all, and you are newly married. Besides, even though you have some experience in war, you still lack experience in suppressing Ikki. It is better to go to Kitami, which is relatively safe."

"Brother Guanbingwei, I have been married for more than two years, and I already have an heir. Besides, going to Ezo is to fight the Ainu people, not to suppress Ikki, what experience is needed to suppress Ikki."

Ukita Hidei was originally named Ukita Hidebei, and Ukita Zongsheng is commonly known as Kanbei. Readers with active thinking have already guessed the relationship between the two.

That's right, the two are brothers.

Ukita Munekatsu is the eldest son of Hidekado's uncle Ukita Shinanomori (almost a common name and name), and inherits Bizen Takao Mountain Castle, while Hidei, as the second son, can only join Hideka's early banners.

Fortunately, he was discovered during the Battle of Sanuki, and was given the name of Ukita Miao, and married the adopted daughter of Ukita's family. Since then, he has been promoted in Ukita. After 3 years of Kungfu knowledge and practice, the number has reached 2000 shi.

Seeing the two arguing endlessly, Hideka didn't think that the two of them really put aside their thoughts, and just wanted to go to the front line of Ishikari to fight against the Ainu, and open up new frontiers for Hideka.

What he says is doctrine, but what he thinks in his heart is business.

Compared with Kitami, who has just opened up a colony and is poor and white, Ishikari is not as good as Hidaka and Guzhen, who have been pioneering for a long time, but it can be regarded as a familiar place of Ukita in the Ezo area.

On one side is a territory with a certain foundation, and on the other is a self-made new territory with an unknown future. The human nature of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages actually makes the two closest relatives blush when they are fighting for their own monarchs.

(End of this chapter)