Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"It's not very long; you can walk it in half a day."

"After traversing the valley, we'll head west over the mountains,"

"It is a very small bay."

“There is a small flat area in the bay that can be cultivated,”

"It faces the sea to the north and is surrounded by mountains on the other three sides."

"There's a small fishing village there,"

"There are about a hundred households living there,"

"We farm and fish at the same time."

There is another valley to the southeast.

"Halfway there, the valley begins to extend due south,"

"Then it extends to the southwest."

"At the end of the valley are towering mountains."

"This valley, as it turns from due south to southwest,"

"Continue south and there is a mountain path."

"There is very little arable land in the mountains and forests,"

"But farmers also live there,"

"These farmers also work as hunters."

"We crossed the mountain ridges along the mountain paths,"

"Mount Omori is just ahead."

"The silver mine is located in the Omori Mountains,"

Traces of silver mining have been found in multiple locations throughout the mountain.

"There might even be copper ore attached."

"North of Mount Omori is a valley that extends from east to west."

"The valley is home not only to farmers, but also to famous fields."

“But the owner of Nagata is not the lord of the great lord,”

"Instead, they were some minor landlords (small landowners, self-cultivating farmers)."

"After all, that valley is very narrow and the land is barren,"

"The famous ones wouldn't even look at them."

"The mountains are much lower in the southern part of Mount Omori,"

"There is also an increase in arable land and farmers."

"But that land doesn't belong to any daimyo,"

"Instead, it was occupied by a group of monks."

"Mining silver definitely requires the most suitable garrison location near the military base,"

"They're all in those monks' territory."

Chapter 3215 Envoy and Spy

Zhao Xiaozhong listened to Xia Yuqing's explanation.

While checking on several scouting teams,

Draw a simple map by piecing it together.

After thinking for a long time, Zhao Xiaozhong said:

"Mining silver is not urgent for now,"

"We don't have enough manpower."

"Road construction requires people, and so does mining."

"Forcibly conscripting local people is not the best option,"

"After all, they still have to farm and deliver grain,"

"In the future, we cannot rely entirely on cross-sea grain shipments."

"Therefore, we have to fight a war with the Japanese government."

"Don't kill indiscriminately, capture more prisoners,"

"Those prisoners were all miners."

Xia Yuqing flattered, "General, what a brilliant idea!"

Zhao Xiaozhong said, "Before the Japanese court sent troops,"

"They will definitely send someone to investigate."

"Send either a messenger or a spy,"

"Or simply send envoys and spies together."

"Warn the soldiers not to wander off during this time,"

"The soldiers defending the city should not wear fine armor either,"

"And get some local tattered armor to wear."

"Go to the castle town to buy things more often,"

"Even paying to find women is acceptable."

"The more generous the better,"

"It makes us look very wealthy."

“Bragging about it to the locals again,”

“We have nothing but gold, silver, and bolts of cloth in our hands,”

“The castle in Iwami Province is piled high with treasure.”

"Wearing tattered armor, yet rolling in wealth,"

"The Japanese Emperor must be unable to resist."

“Starting tomorrow, I will personally go out to survey the terrain.”

"The terrain within a radius of several dozen miles must be considered,"

"Have complete control over the situation, and then bribe the local people in the mountains to keep watch."

"As long as the people in the mountains provide reliable information,"

"Reward them with cloth and white rice."

"The more of the Emperor's army the better."

“Those maps you drew,”

"You can set up an ambush anywhere!"

The following month

Zhao Xiaozhong personally went into the mountains.

They went out to explore the terrain and landforms.

And the Ming soldiers,

They then took turns spending money in the castle town.

They were all incredibly generous.

Anyway, it's public funds spent.

They don't treat money like money at all.

The common people's feelings towards the copper coins of the Ming Dynasty

At first, I resisted.

But the powerful clans took action upon hearing the news.

When Japan had just moved its capital to Heian-kyo (Kyoto),

The government issued excessive amounts of currency to fund the construction of the capital city.

They continuously minted and over-issued large-denomination copper coins.

This led to severe inflation.

To preserve their wealth, the rich...

Crazy hoarding of good money,

Gresham's Law: Bad money drives out good money.

The money circulating in the market is all worthless.

Proven copper deposits,

Gradually, it was all mined out.

The imperial court stopped minting new coins.

Over the past two hundred years,

Except for a few major cities

Japan has regressed to the era of barter.

Therefore, most ordinary Japanese people

They've never seen copper coins before...

"Good money, all good money!"

"The Ming Dynasty is too wealthy,"

"Even soldiers can afford good money."

"Quickly move the goods from the countryside,"

"They're all being transported to the capital city,"

“Selling them to Ming soldiers can make a fortune.”

"We can also send the girl here,"

"So many Ming soldiers,"

"They definitely need women."

“…”

Local powerful families don't care about national interests.

All they knew was that the Ming soldiers were generous.

I enjoy shopping in castle towns.

Chapter 3216 The Japanese Pirates' Eyes and Eyes

And all of it was good money.

These are high-quality copper coins.

Obtaining Heian-kyo is considered a form of hard currency.

Even bribery is easier to carry out.