972 Chapter 971: Confusion of the Shima Navy

Side: Kudo Ichiba

At the end of January, it was January again. One month, to be exact. It happens once in a few years in the Sun and Sun calendar. It is a calendar based on the lunar calendar and the missing month, but it is a period to correct seasonal errors.

The sun calendar is roughly the 29th of February, once every four years. The lunar calendar has a large error.

It is no different that it is winter. There were days when snow flickered even in Ozaki.

"We're consuming more fuel and salt than we expected."

I was in a heated room with Daibumaru and Kemi, and I was talking to Elle about something I was a little worried about.

"Life is changing. That much is within your expectations. Somewhat faster than expected."

Fuel firewood, coal, and salt are strategic supplies, as well as essential items for everyday life. We try to keep prices from rising as much as possible.

Nevertheless, as Elle said, life is changing with the development of Oharu. Primarily from a meal of rice cooked with a small amount of salt in the grain and wild grass, people started to eat dishes like sotons made from flour and soba flour sold by millers, and rice is also available for eating on sunny days.

Of course, the staple food is a rice cooker of grain, but many families probably eat a little more seasoned salt.

Fuel was also remarkable. In Kiyosu, Nakono, Kanae, Atsuda, and Tsushima, population growth has been significant, and fuel consumption has particularly increased.

There are also bamboo charcoal grown in mountain villages and Chita Peninsula, and high-quality charcoal from mountain villages, but the overall consumption is still charcoal and firewood made from traditional inefficient production.

Ah, the number of charcoals has increased considerably. Charcoal can sometimes be produced in large quantities at levels that are not sold at the time of manufacture, and coal is formed by mixing some seaweed instead of adhesive and rounding it.

This was actually originally a mountain village speciality, but production increased dramatically because I had already taught the merchants selling coal. There is concern of leakage outside the territory, but the increase in fuel consumption and the increase in the Oda family's territory led to the lifting of the ban.

I wonder if salt production will increase in Mikawa.

"That's right. Under the current production increase system, there is a risk that it will not be in time. You'll need some guidance from me."

As far as salt is concerned, it is made everywhere along the sea. Even if it's not enough to sell it, there are places where we can eat it ourselves.

Nevertheless, seasonings that use a lot of salt, such as soy sauce and miso, are still being produced. It is commonly known as Kudo Soy Sauce and Kudo Miso, and it is mainly given to the Oda clan and Shigemitsu. This has a good reputation again, right? Of course.

However, the soy sauce and miso produced by Ogura are also known as Ogura soy sauce and Ogura miso, and there is demand from outside the territory. As a result, salt consumption increases.

Looking at Ozaki alone, the amount of salt produced has not increased as much as expected. This is due to the presence of coastal residents in the integrated navy and the cultivation of seaweeds for fishing in large nets. In addition to the Chita Peninsula, there has been an increase in the number of jobs such as planting mountains that have been abandoned until now and producing potatoes inland.

It is likely that Nishisankawa will be able to expand salt production at the present time. I'm sure they're making salt in fried hama-style salt fields.

Coal has already begun planting and teaching coal kilns since last year, so we should be able to produce it efficiently even if it's not far away.

"It's hard. If we don't proceed at the same time and in parallel, it's going to be a big deal."

"Ufufu, a little more can be done at the Oda family."

Somehow, since the birth of Daibumaru and Kimi, I feel like I can do it if Elle tells me to be encouraged to look at my mother a little bit.

Honestly, it's hard for everyone to be together. Imakawa and Takeda will get angry when they hear about it. They're crushing each other at the level of living or dying.

Side: Kyuki Tailor

Are you serious about the new lord?

Rumors of an alliance with Oda have been around since last year. The new lord had carried his legs to Ogura many times before, deepening his friendship.

It is now Oda with the momentum of sunrise. Many of them felt lighter when they fell, but the results were just getting bigger and they seemed to be out of hand at the earliest.

"Sir, what are you going to do?

"I'll have to obey. You can't go to war. I was told to do whatever you want if you don't like it, but if you do, you can't complain about being attacked."

Follow Oda, men of the navy. Easy to understand life. You thought Oda would protect you if you couldn't win at sea. Some things may be lost, but it doesn't mean that the survival of the house is in jeopardy. Oda takes a lot of care of the Kitano family.

I hear Oda unified the navy. Compared to this, we gathered together. Even the sailors of the same Shima are not alarmed. Is it true that there were constant skirmishes that weren't part of the battle, limiting the naval crowd that was just doing it on its own?

"But aren't you too selfish?

It seems that the people in the house are very dissatisfied with the life of the new lord. Why do you have to lower your head to the tail man? Some say so. Sure, Shima now has a lot of boats going to Ozai and Ogai, so it's not hard to eat.

Oda's ship didn't pay taxes because it didn't get close to Shima, in other words, it didn't talk to us. We can't afford a barbarian ship, but I just wanted that long-distance ship. Is there anything to give to the disobedient?

"There's no way. The Kitamura family is convenient for the Kitamura family. He's not willing to fight with us for the Northerners."

I suppose it was a compromise. The new owner has a reputation for being particularly fond of Oda.

In the first place, Shima's navy, headed by our family, has its main headquarters in Kii and Kumano. And how many will swear allegiance for the sake of the northerners? The Hokkies think about protecting the Hokkies' house. It's no strange thing.

If you don't want it, do what you want The Kitano family has the power to say this word. Even if the people of the navy and the people of the land rebelled, they would not win. The sea is against Oda's navy. You can't turn into a single rock and start a rebellion so much as you can beat the Hokkies on land. I'm afraid the Kitano family will need Oda for reinforcements.

"But Oda is asking for a renunciation."

That is still the reason for the councillors' rebellion. If I could just keep my head down and live the way I've always lived, I wouldn't complain.

Well then. Oda should have a convenient way of doing things. There will be no need to think about our convenience. Do you think so much about someone weaker than yourself that you don't need?

The conditions are not bad. I can be given money in the form of salary, but my life will definitely improve. Nonetheless, when asked to abandon the land where they were born and raised, there will be few who will soon be satisfied.

Is it true that neither the Kitami family nor Oda need to take into consideration our Shima Navy crowd? If we win the battle against Nagano, it would not be strange if Shima's naval forces were attacked next without following Oda.

How the strong deal with the weak. It is the will of the strong.

Neither the Kitanoshi nor Oda have so far attempted to obey the unobedient. I'm not even told to obey. But it is dangerous to swallow it.

"You'll need to talk to Oda a little bit more. How long will you listen to us? We have to find out. Even if everyone can eat it."

The ministers are also dissatisfied, but I understand that there is no way to fight. Anyway, we have to keep our heads down and negotiate with Oda persistently.

Fortunately, I hear they have no objection to talking.