Zuocun found a stronghold, and what he was waiting for now was for the feudal lord to enter the capital, and King Qin's party also came with him.
Although the anti-barbarian forces were severely defeated during the Ansei Prison two years ago, the Centipede Insects are still alive. Now the Hitotsubashi faction, headed by Hitotsubashi Keiki, is still active in the shogunate as the leader of the anti-barbarian forces. and the imperial court.
The most fundamental reason is that the passion of the lower-class warriors among the people for resisting the barbarians gave the resisting barbarians too much help.
As for the emperor, although these samurai were under the banner of "respecting the king and repelling the barbarians," the emperor himself did not agree with their ideas, and even disliked these samurai who spread the idea of repelling the barbarians indiscriminately.
Emperor Takamei is undoubtedly a "combiner of public and military families." In recent years, the emperor, who has no real power, has been committed to integrating the public and military families in order to achieve stability.
Although foreigners are scary, the emperor knows very well that as long as Japan does not take the initiative and compromises with foreigners to a certain extent, it can delay enough development time for Japan. After all, these foreigners have never focused on When it comes to Japan, their eyes are on other places, not this small springboard.
March.
The Lord of the Tosa Domain, Yamaneitodo, compromised with the Kino Party and led the feudal troops to Kyoto. The Kino Party also followed the troops to Kyoto.
Zuo Cunzai had been guarding near Kyoto. After learning that everyone from the Tosa Domain had arrived, he quickly found Takeichi Zuishan and Sakamoto Ryoma.
"How are you doing during this period?" Several people wanted to go to the base area arranged by Zuocun first.
"It's nothing, because you killed Yoshida Toyo in advance, and the resistance we encountered was not great. If Yamauchi Hall wants to support another person to fight against us, it will not be possible in a short time."
"That's good." Zuo Cun smiled, but did not ask for credit or say anything more, "Mr. Takeshi, then, I'll leave it to you."
"Don't worry, you will only be ordinary people with lofty ideals." Takeshi Ruishan patted Zuocun and Ryoma on the shoulders.
Wu Shi Ruishan is also from the Yi faction, but he can see through the surface of the Yi to see the inner side of the Yi.
Resisting foreigners does not mean that foreigners must be expelled. Making good friends with them is also a way of resisting foreigners.
But now the whole country is shouting to fight the barbarians. As a leader of a party, Wu Ruishan will not foolishly sing the opposite.
Anyway, his mission is just to attract attention.
"Well, after you receive the base area and supplies, I will leave." Zuocun glanced at Ryoma.
"Funds for activities within the organization can be obtained from Izo." Ryoma added.
As a big dog owner, what he can do most is money.
"By the way, Mr. Takeichi, when Lord Yamauchi enters the court, I hope that Lord Yamauchi can give a word, or in other words, a reminder to His Majesty the Emperor and the Shogun."
"You tell me, if I can, I'll try my best to help." Wu Shi Ruishan was all ears.
"This matter is quite important..." Zuo Cun's eyes were as cold as ice, "Please let those two big shots pay more attention to the security issues around Kyoto."
Wu Shi Ruishan only felt a little cold and nodded: "Oh, oh."
...
What Yamauchi-do brought with it was the will of the Tosa Domain and the Tosa Kinnoi Party, so naturally the word "rejecting the foreigners" could not be escaped.
Xiaoming felt annoyed when he heard this word now.
"I understand, Lord Yamauchi, do you have anything else to do?" Emperor Xiaomei sighed and looked at Yamauchi Hall feebly.
His health was getting worse.
"Well... there's one more thing." Yamauchido hesitated, remembering what Takeshi Ruishan said to him respectfully before.
"What's the matter? Tell me."
"Your Majesty, please pay more attention to the security issues in Kyoto and surrounding areas." Yamauchi Tang lowered his head and advised Emperor Komei.
Takaaki hesitated, shook his head and smiled: "Yamauchi Domain Lord, you shouldn't come to me about this matter, you should go to Tokugawa Iemo."
"...I understand." Yamauchi Dou smiled bitterly.
As a relatively traditional feudal lord, he cared more about "honoring the king" than "repelling the barbarians" that the Qinwang Party was more concerned about.
As a descendant of God, the emperor has very few rights.
Moreover, even the pitifully few rights are subject to constraints.
Having the same troubles is Shimazu Hisamitsu who lives far away in Satsuma.
...
After paying a visit to Emperor Komei, the Yamauchi Hall moved to the shogunate, where Tokugawa Iemo was located.
"Is there a safety issue in Kyoto and surrounding areas..." Tokugawa Iemo rubbed his head and sighed.
He is also aware of this problem, but now the shogunate is disgraced and has no prestige, and its only ruling power is slowly being digested by internal conflicts. He also wants to maintain the security of surrounding areas.
However, unlike Takaaki who had a salty fish mentality, Tokugawa Iemoji really wanted to do something for this country, but the constraints he faced were much greater than Takaaki's.
After marrying He Gong, he did not feel a trace of stability. On the contrary, the King Zunwang Expelling Yi Faction, which was suppressed by the Gongwu Fusion Faction, became more violent.
Moreover, He Gong, who was already dissatisfied with the marriage, never gave Jia Mao a good look when they were together every day. Even when they were in the same room, they always had a bad face.
But it seems that Jia Mao also likes this feeling? (
In such a political quagmire, it is really difficult to find a gap and organize people to maintain the security of Kyoto and its surrounding areas.
"I understand, thank you, Lord of the Yamauchi Hall." The somewhat autistic Tokugawa Iemo began to see off the guests.
After Yamauchi Dou retreated, Tokugawa Iemo touched his chin and began to think.
Even the lords of other vassals who entered Beijing believe that the security problems in the surrounding areas are very serious...
No matter what, it needs to be dealt with a little bit.
"Matsudaira, how many regular troops are currently stationed in Kyoto?"
"Sir General, if you include the soldiers of each vassal, the current number of troops is about 10,000."
"What can I directly appropriate?"
"......two thousand."
Tokugawa Iemo covered his face.
There were originally four thousand, but two thousand of them were still being trained as Ace's secret army and could not be mobilized.
"Organize two hundred people, all armed with weapons, to patrol Kyoto and the surrounding areas for half a year. If you encounter bandits, arrest them all and try to survive." Tokugawa Iemo ordered, "It's time to take good care of it. The earthquake has frightened the bandits around Kyoto. I have recently received documents indicating that several villages were looted."
"I see."
"Go as soon as possible. Also, if there are lower-level warriors willing to help, they are not allowed to join the regular army."
