I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 11 Three hundred stones, the royal family!
As soon as Yagyu changed his clothes and washed off the blood on his body, he saw officials from the shogunate coming.

This person is none other than Imagawa Norisu who was rescued by Yagyu and his men. He is Wakatoshi, who is next to Tokugawa Iemo, and is responsible for managing the affairs outside the scope of Lao Naka's authority, such as Hatamoto and the imperial family.

Generally, the person with the lower salary among the famous names in the genealogy is appointed.

However, Imagawa Norsu is the leader of the Gao family, and being able to hold this position shows that his status is not low.

Tokugawa Ieyasu established the position of Takashi Hatakemoto in order to protect the declining famous figures of the Warring States Period and distinguish them from ordinary Hatakemotos.

The ancestor of this family was the Warring States Daimyo, and the first archer in Tokaido was Imagawa Yoshimoto. Although the Imagawa family lost their family business, they later lived in the Hojo family and the Tokugawa family.

Later, the Tokugawa family conquered the world, and the Imagawa family really got a five hundred stone fiefdom, which survived as the banner of the shogunate.

As soon as Imagawa Norsu saw Yagyu, he stepped forward and said with a kind face: "Director Yagyu, I am the lord general's Ruonianji, Gao Family Banner Imagawa Norsu, your battle with Ronin tonight has been spread to the general's ears. , the general is quite surprised and wants to see you.

This is a good thing. If you can be valued by the shogun, Director Yagyu might be able to become the shogun's direct minister. Don't worry, Director Yagyu, I will help you. "

Yagyu didn't expect that Imagawa Norsu would help him so much. He quickly thanked him politely: "That's really troublesome for Mr. Imagawa."

Imagawa Norsu smelled a faint smell of blood next to Yagyu, and asked: "Director Yagyu, you seem to have a strange smell on your body?"

Liu Sheng was stunned for a moment, nodded and said: "There is a smell of blood. I just killed many people, and there is a lot of blood on my body."

Imagawa Fanxuan was alarmed. He didn't know how many people had to kill to have this smell. He originally thought that he should cover it with a sachet, but then he thought about it. If the general smells this smell, and then listens to Yagyu's story about it, Wouldn’t this story be more convincing?

He quickly said: "Okay, as soon as I smell this smell, I can immediately think of the scene where Director Yagyu kills everyone. Come on, follow me to see the General."

Yagyu didn't waste any time and immediately followed Imagawa Norsu to the general's residence, Tokugawa Iemo.

Tokugawa Iemo was only 17 years old, very young. The first time Yagyu saw this man, he just thought he was too young and too delicate.

He took up the position of general at the age of 13, and it has only been four years since he married the prince in the palace last year, but their married life was not happy.

After all, the prince in the palace did not want to marry Tokugawa Iemo at first.

Tokugawa Iemo looked at Yagyu, but before he could speak, Ishibashi of the Gao family who was accompanying him frowned and said: "Bold Yagyu, you are here to pay homage to the General. Don't you know how to take a bath? You smell strange!"

Imagawa Norsu immediately explained: "Sir Ishibashi, Director Yagyu fought fifty ronin with four companions tonight, and one person killed more than a dozen ronin. The smell of blood on his body could not be removed even after washing it three times. This No wonder Director Yagyu.”

Shiqiao's expression changed, and his face instantly turned pale.

As for General Tokugawa Iemo, he was far away from Yagyu and could not smell it. The words of Ishibashi and Imagawa aroused Tokugawa Iemo's interest. He waved and said: "Jubei, come here."

Yagyu came to Tokugawa Iemo, and Tokugawa Iemo smelled the smell of blood. He held back his discomfort and nodded: "He is really a brave and good warrior. Come and give Jubei the famous sword Onimarugi."

This Onimaru Kiri imitates the shape of Onimaru Kunitsuna. It was made by swordsmith Masahide Mizukoko and was collected by the shogunate.

This is a sharp blade that can easily cut through a person's body.

Kazuhashi Qingxi said in surprise: "Sir General, is this too expensive?"

Tokugawa Iemo smiled and said: "No, a sword matches a hero. I think Jubei is just right. Jubei, tell me, why do you dare to take risks?"

Yagyu solemnly took Onimaru Kiri and explained: "I have been ordered by Aizu Lord Matsudaira to establish the Shinsengumi in order to deal with those ronin who are unfavorable to the shogunate.

Yesterday, the team of his subordinate Toudo Heisuke was ambushed by ronin. Team leader Taro Noda was killed and several others were injured. This made me very angry, so he spread the news and made the ronin think that the camp was empty and came for a sneak attack.

I, Toshizo Hijikata, Shinpachi Nagakura, Souji Okita, Sanosuke Harada and Ichi Saito fought with the Ronin as bait. Kondo Isamu and other main forces waited for the enemy to fall into the trap, then quickly retreated and surrounded them. They gathered in the camp and caught all the rogues in one fell swoop. "

Imagawa Norsu took the opportunity to praise: "I didn't expect that Chief Yagyu knew military strategy. He actually lured the hidden ronin out of the cave and then killed them all. It's really amazing." Tokugawa Iemo also nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, he is brave and resourceful. , the shogunate lacks talents like you, Jubei, how about being my direct adviser?"

Yagyu was secretly happy to be able to become a direct minister of the shogun, which was a much higher status than a vassal of the Aizu Domain, but he also had to consider the other members of the Shinsengumi.

He saluted and said, "Thank you so much, Lord Shogun. I will try my best to appoint Marquis Aizu. I will select talented people regardless of their origins and form the Shinsengumi. This is to assist Lord Shogun in recreating the prosperous age of the shogunate!"

"Okay!" Tokugawa Iemo patted Yagyu on the shoulder with great satisfaction, "I will give you three hundred stone salary. From now on, you can lead the Shinsengumi to protect my safety."

Thinking of the subsequent coup, Yagyu said quickly: "Shogun, I think that the Shinsengumi will be more useful if it stays in Kyoto."

Yagyu's refusal aroused dissatisfaction among many ministers. Ishibashi shouted: "Asshole, as a minister, do you dare to disobey the general's will?"

Yagyu was not afraid at all, and replied to Ishibashi: "As a minister, you should give your loyal advice. Now the Choshu clan is dissatisfied with the shogunate's resistance to the barbarians. I have received news that the leader of the Choshu clan's anti-barbarian faction, Hisasaka Gensui, is preparing to launch an artillery bombardment on May [-]th. Foreign ships.”

"what!"

Tokugawa Iemo, Hitotsubashi Keiki and others were shocked. The shogunate had no intention of resisting the barbarians, but once the Choshu clan took action to resist the barbarians, how would the shogunate deal with it?
"These idiots from the Choshu clan are destroying Japan!"

"How can this be good?"

"I'm afraid Japan will repeat the tragedy of the Qing Dynasty!"

All the ministers sighed and sighed. They were a little confused and didn't know what to do.

Tokugawa Iemo looked at the calm Yagyu, and actually felt that he could ask Yagyu for help. He quickly asked: "Jubei, what do you think the shogunate should do?"

Ishibashi immediately said: "Sir General, national affairs are in the hands of us ministers and the General, how can he understand?"

"Master Shiqiao's words are wrong!" Liu Sheng replied to Shiqiao again, "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country. How do you know that we people don't have good strategies for governing the country?"

Shi Qiao's face was livid and he said angrily: "Haha, then I'll listen and see if you have any good ideas!"

Yagyu looked at Tokugawa Iemo and said, "Sir, the fight against the foreigners is just an excuse for the foreign feudal lords like Choshu to fight for power. In fact, the vast majority of the feudal lords do not dare to fight against the foreigners.

As long as the shogunate does not explicitly propose to resist the foreigners and negotiates with those foreigners, even if the Choshu domain resists the foreigners, it will be just a personal act. When the time comes, the shogun will acquiesce to the foreigners to attack the Choshu domain, and then wait for the defeat of the Choshu domain before intervening. This can protect the shogunate Face, and can also weaken the strength of the Choshu clan. "

Kazuhashi Qingxi praised: "Okay, it's really a good plan to kill two birds with one stone. General, this plan is feasible."

Yagyu then said: "Sir Shogun, the Choshu Domain will definitely not give up. They will definitely brew a new conspiracy in Kyoto. I thought the Shinsengumi can stay in Kyoto to fight against the Choshu Domain's conspiracy!"

After hearing this, Tokugawa Iemo was persuaded by Yagyu. He nodded and said: "Jubei, what you said makes sense. Then the Shinsengumi should stay in Kyoto. As for money..."

Yagyu said quickly: "Sir, I can solve the financial problem, but I hope that the shogun can allow the Shinsengumi to operate business."

Ishibashi, who found an opportunity again, immediately said: "The Shinsengumi is already a team directly under the Shogun and is engaged in business. This is to discredit the Shogun!"

Ichibashi Keiki had long known about the Shinsengumi from Matsudaira Yoshiho. Seeing Ishibashi making things difficult for Yagyu several times, he couldn't help but said: "Ishibashi-sama, you'd better say less."

When Shiqiao saw that no one spoke for him, he immediately bowed his head in shame and remained silent.

Yagyu was too lazy to be a loser like Ishibashi. He looked at Tokugawa Iemo and explained: "I am reducing the burden on the shogunate."

Tokugawa Iemo smiled somewhat gratifiedly and said: "Jubei, you are so loyal. Okay, I will allow the Shinsengumi to do business."

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