Sakamoto Ryoma didn't know why Xiao Letian told him this, but he knew very well that the Chinese man who gave him a second life would not joke.
Thinking back to the first half of his life, a corporal who came out of the countryside of Shikoku, saw his mother die because of him but could do nothing, saw his companions beheaded by the sergeant but did nothing, at that time his heart was already filled with a ball of fire. .
Later, he went to school in Edo to learn kendo, studied the public law of all nations under Katsu Kaishu, and then followed Takeichi Hanheitai to join the Tosa Kinnoir Party, and then rebelled from the feudal domain, until he finally became the leader of the Kaikai Association, and it was even because of him that the four feudal clans were overthrown. An alliance was reached by running around.
After half a lifetime of ups and downs, Sakamoto Ryoma has accumulated a very strong network of contacts, especially the Kaiai Aid Association, which has now become the money bag of the collapsed cause. With Xiao Letian's support, the Kaiai Aid Association has now become the largest arms in South Japan. Importers, and the largest in northern Japan was the Tokugawa Shogunate.
With connections and money, and powerful foreign aid like Xiao Letian in Ryukyu, Sakamoto Ryoma has become a rising star among the fallen forces, and has the potential to become the biggest boss.
"If a tree is as beautiful as the forest, the wind will destroy it. Ryoma-kun, think about it carefully. There are many people who are jealous of you." Xiao Letian looked at the pensive Sakamoto Ryoma and whispered.
In real history, on November 15, 1867, when the version of Ryoma and the captain of the Marine Corps Shintaro Nakaoka were having talks in Omi House about how to bring down the curtain, two assassins rushed into Omi House 2 in the name of visitors. Building, assassinated Ryoma Sakamoto and Shintaro Nakaoka in the chaos.
Originally, Sakamoto Ryoma's skills would not be so easy to assassinate, but because the two leaders of the sea rescue team and the land rescue team had a fierce conflict that day because of the way the curtain fell, in order to calm everyone down, Sakamoto Ryoma suggested that everyone Remove the weapon and put it aside to lighten the mood.
This is a bad move. It is precisely because the weapon is not carried with him that the assassins have an opportunity to take advantage of it. Otherwise, Sakamoto Ryoma learned the swordsmanship from Edo Hokutatsu Itto-ryu Chiba Sadakichi, and it would not be possible for the two assassins to succeed easily. .
The deaths of Ryoma Sakamoto and Shintaro Nakaoka became an unsolved case in history. In the end, it was not known who was the real murderer. Of course, the killer who acted on the knife was only a small role on the surface. Who was the mastermind behind them? It's worth considering.
The Tokugawa shogunate is of course the first suspect, but Xiao Letian knows very well that although the Tokugawa shogunate is Sakamoto Ryoma's enemy, since the eight strategies in the ship were presented, Ryoma-kun has become the leader of the moderate overthrow of the shogunate, and the great government has been returned. The strategy was given to the general by Ryoma.
On the road against the shogunate, whether to choose political coercion or force to seize power, these two policies have been swinging back and forth among the fallen ministers. Even if Tokugawa Keiki is an idiot, he should know to kill those who seize power by force first and then suppress the political coercion faction.
Therefore, it is not very likely that the Tokugawa family is the mastermind behind the scenes.
On the contrary, those who are most likely to be responsible are the insiders of the overthrow faction, those fanatical warlords who pursue the use of force to seize power, and those pink-eyed people who envy Sakamoto Ryoma's martial arts skills, but the suspicion is even greater.
The most deadly thing is Ryoma-kun's Eight Strategies in the Ship and the Great Policy Return Policy given to General Tokugawa. Sakamoto Ryoma's gentle attitude has been regarded as rebellion by the rebel faction, and the Japanese Bushido spirit has absolutely zero tolerance for traitors. .
This is actually a very important factor why Japan cannot produce politicians. Sakamoto Ryoma is of course a rebel. He has the same goals as those fanatical samurai, but as a strategist, Ryoma knows how to advance and retreat. Therefore, many of his actions also took the interests of the enemy into consideration.
Yes, the difference between strategists and politicians and warlords is that strategists are more able to see problems from God's perspective. They can choose a compromise path that is acceptable to both the enemy and ourselves. They know how to keep a thin line in life, and the enemy is always the enemy. There is no end to the killing, but proper tolerance can make the entire nation go further.
However, the narrow-minded Bushido and short-sighted politicians do not think so. In their eyes, the interests of even a small salted fish cannot be thrown away, let alone given to the enemy. The enemy must be completely killed, even if the city is massacred and genocide is committed. .
Analyzing it this way, the possibility that Sakamoto Ryoma died in the hands of his own people in history is still very high.
In Japan, a small and violent country, it is really difficult for strategists to appear, because all the strategists were killed by themselves, and in the end, even if there were people who understood, they would not dare to come up with ideas.
Sakamoto Ryoma thought for a long time and drank half a bottle of sake. "Ah... the Prime Minister's words made me shudder, but I have no way out. The situation in Japan has become such a mess. Someone must stand up to solve the problem instead of creating it." Problem."
Xiao Letian shook his head and sighed and said to himself that this guy is still a stubborn person. It seems that some information cannot be told to him. He put on a relaxed face and smiled and said, "I also remind you to be careful and safe. The pistols around you must not be used in the future." Li Shen, I have no obligation to help you Japanese people to the end. In the final analysis, you still have to rely on yourselves. It doesn't matter if you go a little slower to protect your useful body."
Xiao Letian's sincerity completely infected Long Majun. The two of them had a hearty meal and finally Long Majun was lying on the table, still singing a tune from his hometown.
Xiao Letian walked out of the captain's room and felt the cold sea breeze, and his spirits were suddenly lifted. At this time, Toranosuke and the others had completed push-ups, and a group of people were drinking hot soup around the big pot. It looked like they were really tired. It's not light, the seven-foot tall man can't even hold the bowl, and he trembles as he stares at the soup in the bowl.
A pair of big hands helped Toranosuke steady the trembling soup bowl. Only then did the team members realize that the Prime Minister had been standing beside them for a long time.
"Prime Minister..." A group of people subconsciously wanted to stand at attention and salute, but Xiao Letian held them down. "Sit down, everyone, sit down. Five hundred push-ups are too much for you. Don't you feel a little unconvinced?"
Toranosuke and the others shook their heads, "We are convinced by all the decisions of the Prime Minister. Bushido teaches us to be loyal to the emperor, and the military law of the new army also requires us to obey orders. We dare to break through mountains of swords and seas of fire wherever the Prime Minister puts his finger..."
"Haha, okay, okay, I know you are all reliable, but I understand that you are not convinced. After all, it was the Shimadzu family samurai who provoked the conflict this time, not you. Basically, you did nothing wrong. What."
"What I'm angry about is your nonsense. I've had money in my hands for two years, and you started spending it arbitrarily. Good guy, I heard in Tanggu that you almost bought up all the silk, and even used the precious Sichuan brocade. If you want to make kimonos, you don’t want to think about the fact that the shoguns and daimyo don’t have Shu brocade kimonos.”
"Aren't you asking for trouble when you go out on the street? Maybe you think it's your own money that you can spend as you please, but have you ever thought about it. Walking around in the streets will definitely attract the attention of the enemy in the end. You think this is a very individual behavior, but the consequences But it is the complete exposure of our entire plan..."
Xiao Letian's words silenced all the Ba Dao team members present. They could not refute the Prime Minister's accusations, but Xiao Letian did not accuse them too much. Instead, he changed the topic, "I won't talk about your conflict first. I will just say that you are like this." If you spend money indiscriminately, I will have to criticize you severely..."
"Being a soldier is not a lifelong career. Sooner or later you will get married and have children. Why don't you leave some property for them? The monthly military pay and post-war rewards must all be thrown into pubs, brothels and casinos. Isn't that right? Why don’t you buy some properties?”
"We are in the business of licking blood with the blade of a knife, and we live a life of today and no tomorrow, but we can't just sink in and accept our fate like this. The meaning of fighting is to let our children live a better life, but that's not Just looking for temporary pleasure."
Xiao Letian's words attracted many soldiers, and finally even the little emperor was attracted.
"Everyone think about it, why Europe is so powerful now? It's not just because of their strong ships and powerful guns. You should also think about the things hidden behind the strong ships and powerful guns..."
"Countless workers work tirelessly to build ships, so many scientists rack their brains for public relations, and countless sailors board sailboats and sail to unknown seas, using their lives to explore safe waterways. Do you really think that those seas Did the picture fall from the sky for no reason?"
"There are also European armies. They are fighting all over the world. Don't they know the danger? They are also human beings, not madmen. They will die if they are hit by bullets. But they still endure hardships to conquer the world. What is their purpose? .”
Xiao Letian sighed and shook his head and said, "Europeans in the 19th century should be grateful to their ancestors for their conquests in the 18th century, and the warriors of the 18th century should be grateful to the explorers who conquered the ocean in the 17th century... To put it bluntly, if there are no ancestors How can future generations have a happy life if they sacrifice and contribute.”
“It is foreseeable that as long as the enterprising spirit of Europe and America lasts, their descendants will be happier with each generation, because the family property saved by their ancestors belongs to the whole society, and their descendants can enjoy the protection of their ancestors. "
Xiao Letian patted Toranosuke on the shoulder, "You have to remember that your dedication will eventually turn into a happy life for your family's descendants. Don't throw all that wealth on prostitutes or on the sieves of gambling houses. Ah, tbh…”
There was silence on the deck. All the Japanese Bato team members suddenly realized that they could actually have a family. They were no longer the precarious wild samurai and pirates they used to be. Sooner or later, they would have a family by following the Prime Minister.
The little emperor was even more shocked. He knew that the prime minister's words were also warning him that the Qing Dynasty could not continue to rest on its laurels. Sooner or later, the family fortune created by the ancestors would be exhausted. He always wanted to live a small life by adhering to the traditions of the past. And without a sense of adventure, that is chronic suicide.
Xiao Letian looked at the stars in the sky and fell into deep thought. He thought of the extremely happy lives of Europeans and Americans in his previous life. At that time, the per capita energy consumption in the United States was four times that of the Chinese, and Europe was about the same. Where does happiness come from? Look at the per capita energy consumption. It's crystal clear.
However, the good life of Europeans and Americans does not fall from the sky. High welfare is always supported by high social wealth, and what that wealth relies on is not the accumulation of hundreds of years of ancestors.
The Roma pierced the waves and moved forward, while everyone on board was lost in thought, and the entire ship was as dead as a ghost ship.
