Aizu Domain robber Sasaki Gosaburo, Mito Domain rooster Serizawa Kamo, Musashi clan robber Kondo Isamu, Hijikata Tozozo and others refused to obey the order. More than 20 people were stranded in Kyoto and vowed to die for Sasaki.
Matsudaira Yongho gathered them together and reorganized the Rensheng Rangshi group, and said: justice, courage, etiquette, benevolence, and sincerity are all necessary for warriors! Qinghe Hachiro's words are true and he is very disappointed. Send my order quickly, and Sasaki Jisaburo returns to Edo immediately to inspect Qinghe's words and deeds. If he persists in his evil behavior, he will be punished immediately!
Ichihashi said happily: "We have received news from Edo that the shogun will be arriving soon. In order to prevent the traitors from committing evil acts, we must be prepared to stand guard and be ready."
On March 3, 1863, Shogun Tokugawa Iemo arrived at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, and all the feudal lords came to pay homage. After the main guest ceremony, Tokugawa Iemo said: "I rely on your great support for important national events."
After Tokugawa Iemo finished speaking, he bent down and poured wine one by one.
After the general saw his new post, Ichihashi was overjoyed and quickly stopped him and said: "General Zhengyi is pouring wine for a famous foreigner. This is unprecedented. Please proceed with caution, General."
Tokugawa Iemo said helplessly: The imperial court had no choice but to urge us to discuss state affairs together.
Shimazu Hisamitsu, the head of the Satsuma clan, smiled and said: "The shogun personally holds the wine cup, treats the virtuous and corporal, and wins over us. He is indeed approachable." However, this move has also caused the dignity of the Tokugawa Shogun family to fall to the ground.
Tokugawa Iemo said angrily: Hisamitsu-sama arbitrarily killed the barbarians in Shengmai Village, which has destroyed the dignity of our country!
Shimazu Hisamitsu said: "Your Majesty, General, in accordance with the provisions of the "Official Protocol", anyone who collides with the Daimyo's honor guard will be killed without mercy! This was promulgated by the former great general Tokugawa Yoshimune!
Tokugawa Iemo was furious, but speechless, so he had to walk away.
Shimazu Hisamitsu smiled again and said: After Nagano, the retainer of the Hikone Domain, took the main meal, Kagawa Hajime, the retainer of the Senegalese Clan, was cut into pieces by the ronin, and his head was already in Keiki-sama's pocket. Is Keiki-sama afraid?
Ichibashi Qingxi held a Japanese sword in his hand and was also furious.
Shimazu Hisamitsu smiled again and said: The shogun has now entered Luo, and the rogues have chopped down the statue of Ashikaga Takauji again. This is the power of dismounting. It is sad that the shogun can only pour wine to relieve his sorrow, but he cannot do this like Kei-sama. Threatening with a sword!
Ichibashi celebrated and took out the Japanese sword from its sheath, and said angrily: "You are a rogue who has done evil, I will kill him!"
Mito Domain Lord Tokugawa Kei Atsushi and Owari Domain Lord Tokugawa Keikatsu saw that the situation was not going well and quickly offered words of comfort.
Shimazu Hisamitsu also followed the trend and said: As the saying goes, a great man changes from a tiger to a leopard, a gentleman changes from a leopard to a leopard, and a villain changes from face to face; Mr. Qingxi is arrogant and unruly, and we will sit back and watch Mr. Qingxi change into a leopard.
Ichibashi celebrates the Japanese sword sheathing, and if there is an enlightenment: Shimazu-sama is a master of astronomy, geography, and human affairs. He is really a great talent who helps the way of heaven.
Shimazu Hisamitsu said: "Your Majesty is overly praised, but you don't know something. Everyone in Kyoto is talking about seclusion and fighting foreigners. Your Majesty has repeatedly urged you. However, so far, the Shogun has not ordered the Yokohama port to be closed. In fact...
Kazuhashi Qingxi continued: "In fact, the matter of seclusion to fight foreigners needs to be decided upon by the general and the feudal lords, and then we will ask for His Majesty's permission."
Shimazu Hisamitsu said: "Actually, General, there is no need to discuss it any further. After hearing what I heard last night, it doesn't matter anymore!"
Hitotsubashi said happily: "Your Majesty has not issued an edict, who dares to make wild remarks!"
Shimazu Hisamitsu said: Mr. Qingxi is ignorant and ignorant. The imperial court is assessing the situation and is not willing to go into seclusion! This is what Zhongchuan Palace said.
Ichihashi Keixi said seriously: "Master Shimazu, this is indeed what Nakagawa Palace said!"
Shimazu Hisamitsu was deep in thought, and suddenly he muttered noncommittally.
Hitotsubashi said angrily: "This matter is not trivial. Let's go and ask for clarification."
When Ichibashi Qingxi and his party arrived at Nakagawa Palace's residence, Prince Chaoyan of Nakagawa Palace was drinking wine by himself, mumbling in the face of cross-examination.
Ichibashi Qingxi threw the Japanese sword to the ground in anger and said: How dare you tell such lies about such a big event! If you just deceive, where is the dignity of the court? How can government orders be passed smoothly? The day when the government orders are blocked, the feudal lords are in charge of their own affairs, and the country is destroyed and the family is destroyed. At that time, we will have no choice but to have a disembowelment to atone for our sins.
Ichibashi celebrated and made a fuss at Nakagawa Palace. Shogun Tokugawa Iemo was very worried. He bowed and advised: Nakagawa Palace and Satsuma Domain are united in public affairs and military affairs, and they are all our support! A little impatience will mess up a big plan. Please don't act on impulse.
Ichibashi said happily: "The rogue succeeds, and the gentleman's moral principles disappear." My Tokugawa family had all the time, so I could have fought hard!
Tokugawa Iemo said: Internal and external troubles are coming one after another. I have my own sense of how to deal with them. The ronin are causing trouble in Kyoto. Is the Mibu ronin group just a decoration? What does Lord Rongbao mean?
Matsudaira Yoshiho said quickly: "Shogun, please report that the ten ronin who beheaded Ashikaga Takauji's statue have been arrested and imprisoned by their subordinates. However, the young master of Choshu Domain, Mori Saduhiro, has forgiven him."
Tokugawa Iemo said: Every injustice has its own owner, and every debt has its own owner. When the time is right, let's settle them all.
On this day, Tokugawa Iemo, together with political president Matsudaira Keinaga and Shogun Hou Hitotsubashi, celebrated their entry into the Lomen Shrine. After the audience ceremony, they presented thousands of gold coins, thousands of silver coins, inkstone incense burners, screens, and paintings and brocade cotton. countless.
Emperor Xiaomei had mixed feelings and said with emotion: For more than ten years, there have been many rumblings and endless lawsuits, whether to fight the barbarians or to found a country. I am also hesitant. What do you think Maoqing should do about this matter?
Tokugawa Iemo said: Your Majesty, the barbarian ships have strong guns and powerful guns, so they will be defeated in a battle. Our country's treaty with the barbarians is really an expedient measure. We learn skills from the barbarians, cultivate industries, build ships and cast cannons. In due course, with strong weapons and powerful artillery, strong soldiers and brave generals, we can break the treaty and fight.
Emperor Xiaomei said: Maoqing didn't know something. The Changshu feudal lord said that the Qing Dynasty had already been established. In the land of Shanghai, hundreds of barbarian merchant ships were vying to cross it. The barbarian merchant houses were lined up in rows. The barbarian soldiers were shoulder to shoulder. The Qing Dynasty was already here. The British Empire is here! If the city gate is on fire, it will bring disaster to our country. Mao Qing and other famous people must not watch the fire from the other side, but must prepare a comprehensive strategy to protect our country from this disaster!
Ichibashi said happily: Your Majesty, if your name is incorrect, your words will not go smoothly, and if your words are not right, things will not be accomplished. The founding of the country or the fight against the barbarians are all important matters related to the rise and fall of the country. The general is in office. Please re-appoint him.
Emperor Xiaoming said: "What's so difficult about this? If Mao Qing is appointed as before, Mao Qing must work hard to fight against the barbarians."
Tokugawa Iemo said: Thank you for your kindness, your Majesty. I would like to inform your Majesty that if you want to fight against foreigners, you must first make your home peaceful, so that the country is peaceful and the people are safe, and the barbarians submit themselves. Please, Your Majesty, issue an edict immediately to eradicate all the gangsters and rogues who are causing trouble in Kyoto.
Emperor Xiaoming said: Since the great government has been entrusted to Maoqing, Maoqing can act expeditiously.
Tokugawa Iemo thanked him and retreated. As soon as he arrived at Nijo Castle, he ordered the Mibu Roshi group to sharpen their beards and hunt down all those who caused trouble in Kyoto.
The shogunate carried out mass killings, and Kyoto was in chaos. The young master of the Choshu Domain, Maori Dingguang, was very worried. He immediately went to Shu and said: The barbarian warships are approaching Edo.
Seven other ministers, including Prince Sikawa Palace Chihito, Masachikamachi Sanjo Mimi, and Utsuo Nakayama Tadano, seconded the proposal.
Prince Chiren of Youqichuan Palace said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty will hold a lucky ceremony, which is unprecedented in our dynasty." At that time, under Guan Baiying Si Fu Xi, the ministers and ministers would follow him; Jia Mao would lead the princes to serve in the front and rear of the guard, and Lu Bo would be extremely prosperous.
Emperor Xiaomei said: "In that case, I will take advantage of my visit to the Hachibei Palace to give the general a sword to show that I have accepted the order to conquer."
