Chapter 187 The Meiji Restoration of Japan (12)
In the winter of November, Hakodate's envoy Hori Toshihi went to Edo in person, visited Ando Masanobu, the leader of Laoshong, and vigorously explained the serious harm of making unreasonable suggestions to abolish the emperor.
Ando Nobumasa took action and angrily accused him of being ignorant of current affairs.
Horihixi committed suicide in anger, and wrote in his suicide note: "I heard that there was a monograph on deposing the emperor, so I asked Chinese scholars to explore the old classics and discuss the matter privately." The blood and tears of the servants are like rain, and the iron intestines are like cracks. Who would not cry on the ground? Those who trust Ando are true traitors in the world and will not be tolerated by heaven. You can learn from Hikone Pavilion’s old I Naobi!
Ohashi Na'an and Hori Toshi followed one after another, and Nobumasa Ando looked up to the sky and sighed: We insist on opening up the country and opening up trade to benefit the people. Is it wrong? Our close neighbor, the Qing Dynasty, a great and benevolent country was completely defeated by the rude and unjust ugly captors. Why? The Qing Dynasty only knew the goodness of its own country, and regarded foreign countries as despicable things and insulted them as barbarians, barbarians, and barbarians. They did not know that the other countries were skilled in practical affairs, revitalized the country, had military strength, skillful fire skills, and skillful navigation, and were far beyond their own country. The same is true in our country!
The old man Kuze Hiroshi said: We made the mistake of seeing through the current situation! Those who resist the barbarians do not understand the general trend of the world; they slander us as rebellious ministers and traitors, causing harm to the country and the people, and everyone will punish them. Mr. Naoki Ii has learned from the past, and Mr. Ando must make plans in advance.
Ando Nobusaido: Nishimaru Taito, Nomura Hinosuke, Sumitani Tonosuke of Mito Domain, Mizuyama and Sakamoto Ryoma of Tosa Domain, Saigo Takamori of Satsuma Domain, the remnants of Yoshida Shoin of Choshu Domain, Hisasaka Genzui, Takasugi Shinsa, Kido Takayoshi, Ito Hirobumi, Yamagata Aritomo, etc., all of whom are bent on overthrowing the enemy and overthrowing the enemy, will immediately feel at ease if they are killed. Master Tianzhangyuan is soft-hearted and Master General obeys his advice. What can we do?
Kuze Guangzhou said: Only when the public and military forces are integrated can we work together as one; when the palace is married, it is better to do it quickly rather than later.
Ando Nobumasa said: I have ordered the Kyoto Chief of Staff Sakai Tadayoshi and conveyed the message to Guan Shiro Kujo Naotada to work hard to achieve this goal as soon as possible. If necessary, the imperial materials can be banned and the supply can be cut off.
Kuze Hiroshu said: The external minister has said that the British envoy intends to enter Edo. Is this correct?
Ando Nobumasamichi: Since the treaty has been signed, there is no need to restrict it; Tozenji Temple is located in a corner. The Buddha is compassionate and can subdue demons. It is the best place for outsiders to settle.
On May 21, 1861, British Minister Alcock settled in Edo Tozen Temple as agreed.
Ando Nobumasa took advantage of delaying the founding of the country and acted arbitrarily. The Tengu Party of the Mito Domain did not hesitate to make more concessions, and immediately spread the word: In accordance with the husband's legacy, respect the king and repel the barbarians, kill Ando, and wipe out all the ugly barbarians.
The various feudal lords gathered in Edo to discuss the matter of attack and killing.
Nishimaru, a scholar of the Mito domain, said with a sword: The name Huayi comes from the Han Dynasty. The country that values righteousness is Hua, and the country that values profit is Yi. The British and the barbarians are advocating profit, which is called ugly captives; our country is upholding righteousness, the true emperor of our country is here, and the principles of ethics have been clear since ancient times. Now that the ugly barbarians have arrived, everyone must punish them! Ando Nobumasa takes in the ugly barbarians, and everyone gets them and kills them!
Kusaka Genzui, a lord of the Choshu domain, seconded the motion.
Tosa feudal lords Takeichi Mizuzan, Sakamoto Ryoma, and Nakaoka Shintaro discussed with each other for a long time, and they said: The matter now cannot be achieved by just striking with a sword. It is better for each of them to go back first, make suggestions to each feudal lord, and decide on the feudal clan. As King Qin, he was ordered to enter the court, and then forced the shogunate to fight against the barbarians.
Nishimaru took his sword and said: "The barbarians have invaded Edo, and my domain is like mourning for an heir. I have made up my mind and will kill them immediately."
On May 28, more than ten Mito ronin attacked Tozen Temple at night, killing many people.
The British Minister Alcock said angrily: It is unspeakable that the Japanese are so barbaric and desperate! Only warships and cannons can capture people's hearts.
Nobumasa Ando, the leader of the old army, was afraid of the disaster of war, so he personally came to comfort him and defended him in every possible way.
Alcock said: Unless there is corresponding compensation, your words will not be worth the damage we have suffered. Since you cannot protect our safety, I will send troops to protect you!
Ando Nobuzheng thought about it again and again and had to agree.
The Yingyi garrisoned Dongzen Temple, and Emperor Xiaoming was also afraid of the disaster of the war, so he summoned his ministers to discuss the matter again.
Emperor Takamei said: Foreign troops are approaching Edo, and the shogunate has repeatedly pressed forward. It is urgent to ban the imperial materials or stop offering them. If you can get rid of these three difficulties, then there is no harm in getting married.
Iwakura Tomo said: "Your Majesty, Prince Wagongiya surrendered in vain. This is exactly what Ando wanted."
Emperor Takamei said: There are many strong men in Kanto, and if there is another one like Ii Naobi, I will never be able to protect you and others. Looking up to others, one has to bow one's head.
Prince Chiren of the Qichuan Palace said: Your Majesty, the Kanto region has gone against the grain, and the lord of the Changzhou vassal, Mao Li Jingqin, deeply hates it. I am working closely with him to discuss King Qin's plan to fight against the barbarians.
Zhongshan Zhongneng seconded the proposal and said: Your Majesty, this matter has been going on for a long time. Last year, the ministers and others secretly discussed the matter of overthrowing the curtain and fighting the barbarians with the Changzhou retainer Jiagu Hyogo.
Emperor Takamei said: The exploration of Kanto has been bloody again; this kind of thing must never be done again. If Kanto sets a time limit for expelling the barbarians, the Japanese imperial palace will surrender and marry in vain. Whether the public and military forces are united, whether the country is founded or not, whether the barbarians are fighting or not, I will immediately issue an edict to Guandong, who will then forward it to the lord of Changshu for his consideration and decision.
Nobumasa Ando, the leader of the old army, received the edict and said happily: Break the agreement and fight the barbarians for ten years; Hegong will marry the general who conquered the barbarians, and the public and military forces will be united, and our country will be prosperous.
Kuze Guangzhou said: The imperial court intends to convey this edict to Changzhou, how about it?
Ando Nobumasamichi: Brainstorm and transfer!
Maori, the lord of the Changzhou domain, accepted the imperial edict in person and quickly summoned his retainers to discuss countermeasures.
The most talented person in Ogi City, Nagai Gagaraku, who was the head of Nagoma, submitted the "Navigation Strategy" and said to Maori: "I inform you, my lord, that on the day of Kanagawa's signing of the contract, our country has opened and closed to accept guests." However, the general who conquered the barbarians was young and could not arbitrarily decide the affairs of the country; the court was very polite, and it is still difficult to make a conclusion as to whether the country was founded or not. I believe that foreign barbarians are arrogant and seclusion, which will inevitably lead to war disasters; arrogant and superficial people often push barbarians outside the country's gates. Do they know the general trend of the world?
Changzhou government servant Zhou Buzhengzhizhi seconded the proposal and said: breaking the contract and expelling the barbarians is the most undesirable. The unity of the public and military forces will bring harmony to the whole country, open the country's door to colonize and develop industry, and make the country rich and powerful and powerful overseas. The strategy of navigation and long-term strategy is beyond the wisdom of the times!
Maori, the lord of the Changshu domain, said: "The arrival of Perry's black ship set off the struggle between the expulsion of the barbarians and the founding of the country. It has been delayed for eight years. It is still difficult to reach a conclusion. Why?" People in the world only know the appearance, but it is difficult to see the underlying truth. Nagai's grand theory is inspiring and enlightening; Ogi City's number one genius is well-deserved.
