On the afternoon of April 10th, Yu Qiuping watched with satisfaction as the envoys rushed toward Kuroda Castle with money. The Nonomura family’s envoy was worried that the boatman of the Kawabizhong would deliberately mischief when taking him across the river.
He actually swam here with money on his back - but it was of no use, as the nearest Kawahei people had already delivered the money.
Yu Qiuping kept his promise and released Maeno Nagayasu as promised. The latter happily left with the two subordinates who came to pay the ransom, leaving the remaining three hostages with itching teeth - the money their family paid was only
It can be washed away.
"However, please be patient." Yu Qiuping looked at the aggrieved three people, "I will discuss the redemption of the hostages with you soon, and you will naturally be released together by then."
"That's great! Thank you, Your Highness!" Hara Nagayori and Kato Mitsushita seemed to see the hope of rebirth, and kowtowed to the ground excitedly.
However, Nonomura Yukinari frowned and asked in a respectful tone as much as possible: "Your Highness... I wonder if I heard you correctly. Your Highness said redemption... not release."
"Yes, it's redemption, of course it has to be redeemed." Yu Qiuping said with a smile, "Have you ever seen a kidnapper release the meat ticket for free without asking for ransom?"
"But!" Nonomura Yukinari said anxiously: "Didn't we give His Highness a total of 4,000 kan and 10,000 shi of grain before?"
"Those are two different things," Yu Qiuping spread his hands and said innocently: "The food is the food expenses of your subordinates, and the money is your military compensation. Now, we are just starting to discuss the issue of ransom."
"Your Highness, our family really can't afford the money!" At this time, even Kato Mitsuyasu was panicked. Although the situation in recent years has been good, compared to other places - in the past three years
The harvest in Japan is generally not very good. His family has already spent 2,500 shi of grain and 1,000 yuan of money - which is estimated to be two-thirds of the family's property.
"Okay, this is not what you say," Yu Qiuping coaxed Kato Mitsutai and Haronaga Lai, who were about the same age as him, in a tone similar to coaxing children, "I will make an appointment with all the house governors tomorrow, and we will be together then.
Discuss the ransom issue.”
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In the early morning of April 11, a ship was on the Kiso bed.
This Kansai ship was provided by Kawamizu, and it is also the largest ship of Kawamizu. After it anchored, it was parked in the middle of the Kiso River. After being inspected by the Uqiu family, it officially became the ship of this time.
The venue for negotiations. Yu Qiupei originally wanted to invite the wealthy family heads to Kuroda Castle for negotiations, but they encountered firm resistance. As the winner, Yu Qiupei would naturally not condescend to go to the north bank of the Kiso River. Therefore, the two sides reached a compromise.
agreement.
Yu Qiupei took a group of subordinates, Nonomura Yukinari, and the heads of three other wealthy families of the Saito family to arrive at the Kansai ship in a small boat and met on the ship. On the shore, both families sent their remaining troops to the shore to prevent
Unexpectedly, Charlie even led the archery team, concentrating on the movements on the north bank of the Kiso River. Naoe Tadayei was in charge of commanding a dozen captured small boats, ready to make changes at any time.
After both parties entered the cabin of Guanfeng, Nonomura was released by Yu Qiuping's subordinates. He immediately jumped quickly, left Yu Qiuping's control, and returned to his family with several attendants.
He still looked back at Yu Qiupei with lingering fear. After that, the two families took their seats on both sides of the cabin. On Yu Qiupei's side were Yu Qiupei, Sena Ujiyoshi, Amano Keitoku, Sanada Masayuki and several attendants. Sitting opposite were
The ones standing there are Hara Yorifusa, Kato Mitsuto, Nonomura Yukinari and the later famous Hachisuka Koroku, as well as the attendants standing behind them.
Hachisuka Koroku casually tied a samurai bun on the back of his head, and his hair was not shaved into a Tsukiyo haircut. On the contrary, he still had a full face of beard. He was not well-dressed, but wore a simple jacket.
The yellow Jinhaori looks a bit gangster at first glance. As the leader of the Kawabizumi, he makes a living by water transport. He relies on his own skills to stay away from the Saito family and the Oda family. In the original history, he later surrendered
Yu Shiba Hideyoshi, and became the latter's right-hand man, followed him in the southern and northern wars, and eventually became the guardian of Awa Kingdom. It can be said that among all the family heads present, he was the one who attracted the most attention of Yu Qiuping.
Yu Qiuping and the heads of the families present here can be called enemies in a sense. Therefore, Yu Qiuping did not make any more polite remarks and went straight to the point.
"You are all busy people, so I won't waste any more nonsense," Yu Qiuping said straight to the point: "I invite you all to come here today to discuss the issue of the ransom required to redeem the captives."
"His Royal Highness Yuqiu speaks quickly, which I like very much," Masakatsu Hoshizuka was the first to say, "It's just that what His Highness said is not so popular."
"Oh? Leader Xiaoliu might as well say it directly if he has something to say." Yu Qiuping said with a smile.
"Well, I won't be polite anymore," Hazusuka Xiaoliu sat up straight and stared at Yu Qiuping, "To tell you the truth, His Highness has blackmailed us like this over and over again with the help of more than 900 people in his hands.
A lot of money and food. Now we can hardly afford more, but Your Highness is still unwilling to let me go, which is a bit too much."
"Look at what you said," Sanada Masayuki sneered, "If our Highness hadn't been so soft-hearted, he would have attacked you long ago when your entire army was wiped out. It's hard to say whether you will survive or not, but you still want to worry about money?"
"Humph," Nonomura Yukinari immediately hardened his attitude as soon as he returned to a safe place, "Don't think that I don't know, I have already understood it in the past few days. You only have 200 people, so you can just set up an ambush in the field.
Take advantage. Want to cross the river and capture our Yanzhai? Don’t even think about it?"
"I understand all the principles, I understand all the principles, why not if I can't defeat you?" Yu Qiuping smiled nonchalantly, "But, in the final analysis, you can't lose your more than 900 strong laborers. I have the power here.
As long as I don't put them back, the Saito family and other wealthy families around you can destroy you without me doing anything! Do you really have the guts to bargain with me?"
"Don't get angry, don't get angry," Kato Mitsuo quickly came out to smooth things over - his child was still in Yu Qiuping's hands. "In any case, let's listen to His Highness Yu Qiu's ransom requirements first. If the amount
It’s not much, so let’s try our best to make it together.”
"The number is indeed not many," Yu Qiuping immediately followed Kato Mitsuhiro's words and said: "One person in Ashgaru has three kens, one person in Ashgaru head has 10 kens, one person in Ashgaru general has 30 kens, and each person in Shijiang general has one hundred kens."
As soon as Yu Qiuping finished speaking, the bed cabin suddenly became quiet. If Yu Qiuping calculated it this way, it would probably cost nearly 4,000 yuan.
"Isn't this enough? It's obviously a lion's mouth!" Nonomura Yukinari shouted angrily, "How can it be worth so much money?"
"Your Highness Nonomura, please speak with your own conscience in mind," Yu Qiuping suddenly became extremely serious and spoke in the tone of a father teaching his son sincerely: "You know how much those Ashigaru have paid for you.
What? How much did those families pay for you? They worked hard in the spring and autumn, and went on expeditions with you in the winter and summer! All the white-flowered rice they grew was handed over to you. In the end, I could only sit around the table silently and eat glutinous vegetables. At home
Your children don’t have money to buy new clothes even if they want to wear them, and they don’t even want to eat meat during the Chinese New Year. Even so, they still have no complaints about you and are willing to follow you in all your conquests!”
"It's better now!" Yu Qiuping said angrily, "They were captured. They were captured because of the ambition and ignorance of you adults! Countless families lost their backbone in an instant! The elderly, wives and children held their heads day and night.
Weeping bitterly, waiting for the return of their husbands! They place all their hopes on you lords, the lords for whom they have sacrificed everything! I hope you can bring back their husbands, their fathers, and their sons!"
"It turns out that three guans of money is too much for you, and you can't bear to part with three guans of money!" The more Yu Qiuping said, the more he felt like he was getting into trouble, "Three guans of money is nothing? Isn't it just for watching a high-end Noh drama?"
Money! For the meager hope of survival for those poor families who admire you, trust you, and follow you all their lives, you can't even watch one less show? How dare you say that you are a lord!
How can you face those poor families?"
Everyone present looked at Yu Qiuping's performance in stunned silence.
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Yu Qiuping's words on the line blocked all the bargaining methods of the lords. They were speechless for a while, and the environment in the bed cabin became very delicate. Although they had to admit that what Yu Qiuping said made sense...
But as an outsider, how much money and shame should you have to be able to stand upright and speak from the other side's point of view! - This is the inner voice of everyone present, including Yu Qiuping's subordinates.
"Not a penny less." Yu Qiuping finally added.
"Your Highness is indeed right," After being stunned for a long time, Hazusuka Xiaoliu managed to say coldly, "But Your Highness, don't bully others too much. Dogs will bite when they are anxious. If Your Highness acts like he will drive us all away,
If you come here to ask for money, we would rather fight to the death with His Highness!"
"Haha, Leader Xiaoliu is right!" Yu Qiuping suddenly changed from serious to smiling, "You really shouldn't push too hard, you must not have enough money."
Yu Qiuping's sudden concession shocked everyone present again. It was obvious that he had already secured victory - why did the young man suddenly give in? He had already pointed out that the four families could not bear to lose more than 900 people. Could he still be worried about Haizuka?
Is Xiaoliu a threat?
The four family heads looked at each other in confusion because of Yu Qiuping's completely unfathomable fear, but they still agreed, "Thank you, His Highness Yu Qiu, for your understanding."
"Then let's do it," Yu Qiuping said while motioning Sena Shiyoshi to take out four contracts drawn up in advance, "Here are four IOUs. Please sign them. According to the IOUs, I will release them all within three days.
Prisoners from each family. And your compensation needs to be delivered to me within ten days. In the first three days, after one-tenth of the total amount owed is delivered every day, I will release the prisoners on that day.
With this extra seven days, I will give you the remaining money to raise. If it is not delivered after ten days, the additional debt will be calculated ten times."
When everyone heard this condition, they all laughed secretly.
"In the end, you are still too young. Are you deliberately giving in because you want us to sign this treaty and then be fined ten times the amount?" Hara Yorifu sneered in his heart: "Do you really think we listen to you so much!
Chapter completed!