I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 25 Conspiracy and edict
After receiving Sanjo Sanimi's instructions, Mouri Keqin immediately discussed with his retainer, Kuniji Shinano and others.

In the hall, Mori Norikin and his adopted son Mori Gentoku sit at the top, and the other retainers are on both sides of the lower place.

Mouri Jingqin said: "I have discussed it with Huangmen-sama. Originally, I wanted Huangmen-sama to put pressure on Aizuhou, but Aizuhou wanted to protect the new Sengumi. Huangmen-sama now wants to drive Aizuhou out of Kyoto." .”

Fukuhara Echigo added: "My lord, Lord Aizu is deeply trusted by the emperor. Even Lord Satsuma can only rely on Lord Sekihaku and the others to confront Lord Aizu. I'm afraid it won't be easy to drive away Lord Aizu."

Masudazaemon Monsuke nodded and said: "I don't know why the emperor relies so much on Aizuhou. It is clear that Aizuhou was sent by the shogunate."

Kuniji Shinano said in a deep voice: "There are only three ways to drive away Aizuhou. The first is for Aizuhou to leave on his own. However, Aizuhou's insistence on protecting the Shinsengumi is enough to show Aizuhou's determination to stay in Kyoto.

The second way is to forcibly drive away Aizuhou. This can only resort to force. Regardless of victory or defeat, it will cause dissatisfaction between the court and the shogunate.

The third way is for the emperor to order the removal of Lord Aizu from his position as guardian of Kyoto, so that Lord Aizu would have no reason to stay in Kyoto. "

Maori Yuande nodded and said: "None of the three methods seems to work, right?"

Fukuhara Echizen shook his head and said: "Young Master, actually the third method can be used."

Maori smiled respectfully and said: "You mean to make an imperial edict to ask Marquis Aizu to leave, right?"

"Hey!" Masudazaemon nodded and said, "It is definitely impossible for the emperor to issue an edict to expel Aizuhou, so the only way is to correct the edict."

"Okay, then I'll go find Mr. Huangmen to discuss it."

Noriyuki Mouri got up and left the feudal residence directly to find Sanjo Sanimi.

"Correcting the edict?" Sanjo Sanimi was a little embarrassed when he heard this plan. Previously, it was because many ministers had falsified the imperial edict, which made the emperor furious, and this led to the incident of Aizu Domain.

"Mouri-sama, you are making things very difficult for me." Sanjo Sanimi shook her head, "But you are right. The Emperor trusts Aizuhou, and if you want the Emperor to issue an order, you will definitely not be able to do so. I will consider this matter again."

Maori Jingqin also understands the power of it, and now he can only wait for the news.Moreover, the Choshu clan suffered a disastrous defeat at Shimonoseki, and there were still many troubles in the country that he still needed to deal with.

Sanjo Sanimi immediately contacted Sanjo Nishikichi, Higashihisa Toki, Mibu Kishu, Shijo Takahiro, Nishikikoji Ryder, and Ze Xuanjia to discuss at home.

The seven people discussed it all night. Since the duty of guarding the imperial palace was held by the Choshu clan, the Qi Qing felt that the emperor's attitude towards resisting the foreigners had become looser, so the Qi Qing decided to take advantage of the Emperor's visit to the tomb of Emperor Jimmu on August [-]th. Take the Emperor to Choshu.

He also made an imperial edict to allow Aizu Hou Matsuhira Yoshibao to step down, allowing the Choshu clan to control the entire Kyoto and expel the shogunate forces.

……

In the Shinsengumi camp, Yagyu was checking the list of new recruits. The number of Shinsengumi members now reached 240.

Among them, there are 20 supervisors and five accountants.

The remaining 210, excluding the commander-in-chief Isamu Kondo, the two deputy commanders Hijikata Toshizo and Yamanan Keisuke, the deputy commander Gensaburo Inoue, and the staff officer Takeda Kanryusai, the remaining soldiers are organized into ten divisions.

Team leader: Okita Souji
Second Division Leader: Nagakura Shinpachi
Team [-] Leader: Saito Ichi
Team [-] leader: Tadashi Matsubara
Team [-] leader: Sanosuke Harada

Team [-] leader: Kawashima Katsuji
Team [-] leader: Sanjuro Tani
Team [-] leader: Toudo Heisuke
Team [-] leader: Shuntaro Ogata

The tenth division is a special force, managed by the deputy chief on duty that day and ready to support other divisions.

In addition, there is a left-behind team of 15 people responsible for the security of the camp.

The nine squads are divided into three parts, and each patrol patrols for four hours, which is eight hours.Of the remaining sixteen hours, eight are for sleep and the other eight are for training and rest.

For the Shinsengumi, there is no special time for vacation, it can be said that they have no days off all year round.

After all, in these turbulent times, rest is precious.

Today is the time for the Shinsengumi to reorganize. Yagyu handed the list to all the cadres for review. He said: "This is the new formation of the Shinsengumi. The formation is only temporary. If there are changes, the Shinsengumi will also change." , make timely adjustments.”

Hijikata Toshizo looked at such a delicate structure and said happily: "This is the Shinsengumi I imagined."

Yagyu said: "The purpose of clearly distinguishing responsibilities and forming teams is to better utilize the strength of the Shinsengumi. I hope everyone can understand."

Kondo Isamu was the first to nod and said: "Understood."

Takeda Kanryusai immediately boasted: "With the director's arrangements, the strength of the Shinsengumi will surely rise to the next level!"

Yagyu nodded and continued: "Patrols will be strengthened recently. The Choshu clan was severely damaged by American warships, and its reputation has been greatly reduced. The fight against the foreigners has suffered a major blow. Moreover, the Maori father and son have been in close contact with the public these days. I think the other party will definitely make radical changes." This is a move to restore our reputation, so everyone should cheer up."

"understand!"

Afterwards, the captains temporarily retreated, leaving only Yagyu, Kondo Isamu, Hijikata Toshizo, Shannan Keisuke and Takeda Kanryusai in the room.

Yagyu said in a solemn tone: "Have you also read the naval battle report between the Choshu Domain and the United States? A single warship from the United States severely damaged the navy of the Choshu Domain. If you don't have enough strength, resisting the foreigners will bring about your own destruction.

This time the shogunate also gained experience from this incident and activated Katsukai Zhou in order to form the shogunate's navy. "

"Learn skills from the barbarians to control the barbarians..." Shannan Keisuke said excitedly, "Director, your suggestion is indeed right. Only with strong strength can we resist the barbarians, otherwise we will humiliate ourselves like the Choshu clan."

Yagyu nodded and said: "Yes, so after a while, I plan to negotiate with American businessmen through the shogunate to purchase a batch of muskets and artillery."

Takeda Kanryusai immediately said: "Director, I am proficient in Koshu-ryu art of war. I can leave the iron cannon to me."

Yagyu used to think that Takeda Kanryusai was a talented person, but this person was a bit arrogant. It has been 300 years since the Koshu ryubi master took over from the famous Warring States general Takeda Shingen, and he had already lagged behind the West. Yagyu actually looked down upon him.

He shook his head decisively and said: "Guanyusai, Western muskets are no longer the iron cannons of Takeda Shingen's era. To be honest, the Koshu-ryu art of war has fallen behind, and we need more advanced art of war."

Takeda Kanryusai was very concerned about this matter. He was a little unconvinced and said: "Director, I have objections to this matter!"

Yagyu raised his hand and said: "Okay, when I buy the Western musket, you will know the difference. This matter ends here."

Takeda Kanryusai finally bowed his head and saluted: "Ha, I understand."

Yagyu looked at the others and said, "That's all for today. It's good if everyone understands these things and don't tell them."

"understand!"

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