Well said. Glad to see you still retain your sanity after all.
Indeed, the fruit is not yet ripe to pluck.
But wait too long, and it may rot.
Heh. Enough from both of you. Let us get to work.
Lord Komodo, your people held you in high regards. We've been flooded with a sudden surge of tributes!
Mmmmm. Much appreciated. Send my thanks. How is Shozui Castle?
You would not believe it, Lord Komodo. A stream cuts through the middle of the domain. Should we build a reservoir in the center, the harvest would be increased three-fold.
Do it. Irrigate the surrounding areas as well and re-purpose them strictly for agriculture purpose. I want it done before next harvest season.
Right away.
Ukita. I want you to build me a fortress at Izu.
Not a bad idea. Give my men two months to complete their work.
Superb. Now, I shall announce my government policy.
Policies have quite an impact and can be quite costly to implement. There is certainly no easy answer. But for me, Increased Labor is a must to get more work done, couple it with Central Authority for increased return of investments to accelerate growth. Available policies is also limited by the ruler's Innovation level. Higher innovation does not mean necessarily better policies, only a different style of play.
Meanwhile, outside Yuzuki Castle...
Still no word from Izawa? The men are getting restless...
I'm glad to announce that the Yuzuki Castle situation has been resolved.
What the hell are you talking about?
It is no longer our problem.
You'd swindle your own Lord?!
I've also advised Lord Motochika to refocus our attention on wiping out the Suzuki Clan.
Ah, Sumoto. Looking forward to tangle with those monks again.
The Suzuki is currently occupied by a battle near Kyoto. It is unclear who they're actually engaged with.
An unknown banner has also appeared over Tsutsui Castle but it's the least of our concern for now. We've got to take Sumoto before the Honganji can reinforce that Castle.
Lord Motochika has provided us with garrisons from Hiketa and Kuwano. Rendezvous with my army at Shozui and set sail!
Then...to victory!
The outnumbered defenders could not stop the coastal landing in time.