Back-to-back meetings (7LM, Crab)

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Back-to-back meetings (7LM, Crab)

Post by Yasuki Ryoichi » Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:52 am

Yasuki Ryoichi was waiting outside Kaiu Masahiko's door right after Hiruma Daichi finished his own meeting with the delegation head.

"Please excuse me, Kaiu-dono," Ryoichi said with a bow. "If you have another moment, I was hoping to present to you the results of our renewed negotiations with the Crane."
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Post by Kaiu Masahiko » Sun Jan 19, 2025 5:53 pm

"Excellent, bring her through!" Masahiko liked it when the machine was running smoothly.
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Post by Yasuki Ryoichi » Mon Jan 20, 2025 1:38 am

"The Emerald Magistrate, Daidoji Sae, took over as primary negotiator, with Doji Hikaru assisting," Ryoichi reported. "We made a lot of progress and have a possible agreement for your review."

"The key points are the founding of a new branch of the Yasuki merchant bank in Otosan-Uchi and a joint Crane/Crab naval base to be constructed in the Miyahara prefect of the Crane provinces. We would have the ability to trade and resupply at this naval base, and an agreement in principle to cooperate at sea against pirates, gaijin and to rescue ships in distress. The Crane would have the option of investing a minority share in the Yasuki bank, earning back profits in proportion to their investment. In addition, there are some exchanges of marriages and services."

"I think this makes good progress towards some of the goals you had set for us, Kaiu-dono. I hope you'll agree!"
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Post by Kaiu Masahiko » Mon Jan 20, 2025 1:53 am

"This is better than I hoped for. Excellent work."

He considered for a second.

"See if you can get the Otomo to invest in the bank. It shouldn't be hard, because they're desperate to be relevant. If they're in, the Tortoise are less likely to oppose it, and far less likely to be successful. The Otomo won't insist on troops at the bank, because they don't have any they can trust with Seppun Tomaru still in the running. With that last piece in place, I think this thing can sail through court, especially on a day with a sympathetic presider."
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Post by Yasuki Ryoichi » Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:03 am

"Mmm, I wouldn't have guessed they'd be interested, but if you think the Otomo would invest, that would certainly ensure it gets approved," Ryoichi said, nodding slowly. "Would Lord Otomo himself be the person to approach? Or does he have a retainer who handles his financial affairs?"
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Post by Kaiu Masahiko » Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:05 am

"I'd go straight to Lord Otomo. He's a clever bastard, but he'd never guess about this; it's just too far outside his frame of reference. Don't go to Keihime. She'll see through it in an instant. I have a plan to get her out of court when this is proposed."
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Post by Yasuki Ryoichi » Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:35 am

"I had gathered that the Otomo family overall have some kind of axe to grind against the Crane," Ryoichi said cautiously. "With the Crane partnership in this agreement, I was not sure Lord Otomo would approve. Was I mistaken? Or how would you recommend I approach the issue?"
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Post by Kaiu Masahiko » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:14 am

"You aren't mistaken. But circumstances have changed slightly. The Otomo are without their head. Keihime still has some pull, but I have a feeling that events are going to eclipse her soon. You see, she has to act to seize the power she thinks she should have already. When she does that, I suspect Lady Shiba is going to cut bait, because she'll have exceeded her legal authority, and Lady Shiba is just that square. When that happens, she's going to be on her own, and she won't have the luxury of turning her nose up at the Crane. She'll make sure Tooru gets that message."

"Plus there's the real question. If there ain't no Empress, why am I paying taxes? That might not hit them the first year, but if this drags on for two, they're going to start getting hungry in Otosan Uchi without other revenue streams."
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Post by Yasuki Ryoichi » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:19 am

"I had not understood the currents in these deep waters," Ryoichi said humbly. "Thank you for your explanation, Kaiu-dono. I will involve the Otomo lord, as you command."

"If we can get both the Crane and the Otomo to help pay for a Yasuki bank to be built in the capital, I shall count it a proud day."
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Post by Kaiu Masahiko » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:38 am

"If you go quickly, just remember to break the news to him gently. He's clever, but he isn't the nicest guy."
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Post by Yasuki Ryoichi » Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:41 am

Ryoichi nodded again. "I understand the Otomo lord is presiding over Court tomorrow, so I plan to call on him today, if he is available. I'll take your advice to heart, Kaiu-dono; your experience in these matters is so much greater than mine."
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Post by Kaiu Masahiko » Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:07 pm

"I'd tell you that was premature, but it may not be. I don't think it impossible that he has already realized that they do not have the support they believed that they did."
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Post by Yasuki Ryoichi » Mon Jan 20, 2025 4:03 pm

"Well, I hope to seize the moment," Ryoichi admitted. "But if it does prove premature, perhaps I may still lay the groundwork for later."
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