I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 266 New Suggestions
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Holding a national kendo competition is not a simple matter. Japan is very big now. He must first ensure that people from various regions can participate in the kendo competition.

He thought for a while, and the content of the kendo competition could not be limited to Japanese kendo. After all, Nankaido had local natives and Chinese, so it had to accommodate other schools of kendo.

Organizing such a competition naturally requires help from the government, so Yagyu wrote a letter of advice to the government in accordance with the procedure.

Because the letter was written by him, government officials naturally did not dare to slack off and quickly took the letter and sent it directly to the desk of Prime Minister Okubo Toshimichi.

Okubo Toshimichi is teaming up with Shibusawa Eiichi and Ito Hirobumi to implement new business policies. They are relatively busy and are very angry at the sudden interruption of their officials.

The official said quickly: "Your Majesty Prime Minister, this is a letter of advice from Duke Yagyu."

Okubo Toshimichi's expression changed immediately. He didn't have any dissatisfaction, but he was a little worried in his heart. He just hoped that this letter was not here to point fingers.

"bring here."

The official immediately stepped forward and handed the letter to Okubo Toshimichi.

As a result, this guy fell in love with Aaron in Kyoto and married Aaron. Now Chiba Sana appears in Kyoto, which makes him afraid to see Chiba Sana.

Kido Takayun nodded and said: "Your Majesty the Duke said it in detail, I have no objection."

Okubo Toshimichi shook his head and said: "I think this is unlikely. Duke Yagyu's plans are never step-by-step. He always wants to be in front of us. Since we can think of it, Duke Yagyu must also know."

Before Ryoma Sakamoto left, Chiba Sana once again confessed to Ryoma Sakamoto, but Ryoma Sakamoto still left.

Yagyu Noshi nodded and said: "Then the next step will be left to you, Kido-sama."

However, Ryoma Sakamoto rarely came to Little Chiba Dojo. At that time, during the turbulent era of the Bakumatsu period, Ryoma Sakamoto wanted to join this wave, so he wanted to break away from the Hokatsu Itto Ryu.

Kido Takayun led the officials to leave the Yagyu mansion, and then started to act according to Yagyu Hiyan's instructions.

Kido Takayun had no choice but to take on this not-so-easy task.

Kido Takayun was even more puzzled and asked: "Since he knows everything, then he still wants to hold a national kendo competition? How can he deal with those samurai? I'm worried that when the time comes, he will be assassinated. This responsibility can be It falls on us.”

He handed the letter to Kido Takayoshi and said: "Look, this is Duke Yagyu's request. I hope your Ministry of Culture and Literature can open a kendo association."

Kido Takayun immediately took the officials to Yagyu's mansion to pay homage to Yagyu Hiyan.

Kido Takayun was confused and asked: "Why does the Duke do this? Isn't he worried that those samurai will use this opportunity to make a comeback?"

With this condition in mind, Yagyu Kien proposed in his letter that the government's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture and Sports should come forward to establish a kendo association, and then announce the holding of a national kendo conference to allow talented people from all over the country to come to Kyoto to compete.

"Kido-sama, I have already thought about this matter. Your Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will establish a kendo association, and then send notices to various regions to ask their kendo schools to register and review with the local government.

Okubo Toshimichi nodded slightly and said: "What you said makes sense, but we can't refuse this matter. We'd better agree first. I'll leave the formation of the association to you."

Okubo Toshimichi looked at this suggestion and breathed a sigh of relief at first. Fortunately, it was not Yagyu Hiken who was here to give advice. However, he immediately became confused. In the past, Yagyu Hiyan treated those samurai to the point of extermination, but today he wanted to promote kendo.

The news spread quickly.

However, Sakamoto Ryoma rejected Chiba Sana for her own ideals, but Chiba Sana did not resent Sakamoto Ryoma because of this. At the end of the test, she lost a move, allowing Sakamoto Ryoma to succeed.

After Yagyu Sheeyan sent the letter for review, he was at home thinking about what to do.

Chiba Sana likes Sakamoto Ryoma, and she said that as long as Sakamoto Ryoma stays, she will marry him.

In addition, Yagyu Heigan needed Sakamoto Ryoma to be in charge of the navy, so he rarely returned to Kyoto.

It is best that after this matter, we can set the scale and rules of the National Kendo Conference competition according to the registered sects.

Kido Takayun said to him: "Your Majesty, the cabinet has approved your proposal. Prime Minister Okubo sent me to talk to the Duke. What should we do now?"

The person in charge of the test is Chiba Sana.

The next day, a bulletin board in Kyoto appeared asking all dojos in Kyoto and kendo sects of other sects to register with the government department.

As soon as Chiba Toichiro returned to the dojo, he saw a young man in a suit and leather shoes being thrown out by two people.

We have to thank Beichen Ittou Ryu for this. Chiba Shusaku, the founder of the sect, improved the bamboo swords and protective gear used for kendo training, avoiding the disadvantages of using real swords that can cause damage.

At the same time, we can ask the regional governments to publicize the news of the National Kendo Conference so that those sects can prepare early. "

He immediately spoke of his plan.

Because of Yagyu Kiseyan's abolishment of the sword order, the abolition of the samurai class, and the strict prohibition of fighting, these policies have dealt a great blow to the development of kendo in various sects, and many small sects' dojos have been in decline to the point of closure.

But no matter what, as long as Yagyu Heiyan doesn't come to point fingers, it means there is no problem.

Sakamoto Ryoma, Ito Koshitaro, Shannan Keisuke and so on.

When he opened the letter and read it, he saw that Yagyu Heiyan started by writing that kendo has a long history in Japan. Although the sword order was abolished in order to reform, kendo can still develop.

The Kochiba Dojo was a large sect in Edo, but it declined after the dojo moved to Kyoto. However, there were many high-ranking officials in the Kochiba Dojo.

Chiba Jutaro and Chiba Sanana who are in charge of the dojo are both famous Beichen Ittou style masters.

Chiba Toichiro shook his head with disdain. He didn't even know how many young men this was to pursue his sister.

At the Little Chiba Dojo in Kyoto, Toichiro Chiba walked back quickly after going out.

The young man shouted loudly: "Zona, I really love you. I couldn't fall in love with you from the first moment I laid eyes on you. Just promise me!"

According to the rules at the time, Sakamoto Ryoma had to challenge a teacher before he could leave.

The assistant at the back immediately wrote down what Yagyu Heeyan said.

Yagyu Sheeyan invited them to discuss matters in the study.

Chiba Sana is in her twenties and has good looks. In addition, she practices kendo all year round and has a graceful figure. She will attract others' attention when she puts on beautiful clothes and goes out.

But Chiba Sana is no ordinary person.

When the young man saw Chiba Toichiro looking down on him, he immediately became angry and cursed: "Asshole, what are you looking at!"

Chiba Toichiro was furious. He took a step forward and stared at the man. The young man was frightened and took a few steps back. He quickly said, "I'm telling you, don't do anything. My family has connections in the police station."

Chiba Toichiro sneered disdainfully and walked into the dojo.

When the young man saw Toichiro Chiba leaving, he immediately began to show off his power again.

Chiba Toichiro didn't care about such things. He walked straight into the dojo, and people saluted him along the way.

He came to the core dojo, where Chiba Sana was teaching people to practice swordsmanship.

Seeing his brother's happy look, Chiba Sana asked expectantly: "What's going on?" Chiba Toichiro immediately said: "Sister, good news, the government is registering our dojos and other sects. I I immediately went to ask someone and heard that the government is going to hold a national kendo competition!"

When the listless Chiba Jutaro heard this, he immediately stood up, rushed to his brother, grabbed his collar and asked, "Really?"

Chiba Toichiro has become accustomed to it. He is no match for his brother, so he can only let Chiba Jutaro do it.

He nodded and said, "It's true. I even ran to ask Mr. Shannan."

Chiba Sana asked: "Where is Ryoma?"

Chiba Toichiro shook his head and said, "I didn't see it."

Chiba Sana's loss was visible to the naked eye.

Chiba Jutaro immediately comforted his sister and said: "Don't think about this heartless man. I will blow his head off when I see him."

Chiba Sana knew that his brother's skills were superior to his own. If he really wanted to teach Ryoma Sakamoto a lesson, Ryoma Sakamoto would really be no match for him. Moreover, Ryoma Sakamoto's right hand was injured and he couldn't use a sword, so he used a left-handed sword.

She quickly changed the subject and said, "Brother, since this is true, we have to register immediately."

Chiba Jutaro didn't think too much and immediately set off to register at the Ministry of Education's office.

"Beichen One-Sword Style, Little Chiba Dojo!"

In the registration office where the sect was registered, people from other sects saw that it was from Xiao Qianba Dojo and immediately got out of the way.

The strength of Little Chiba Dojo is obvious to all, and according to the circulated information, there are also senior government officials who are from Beichen Ittoryu and have a good relationship with Little Chiba Dojo.

Regardless of his strength or background, he is enough to awe others.

After the Ministry of Education issued the announcement, hundreds of dojos registered in just a few days, and the National Kendo Competition was also aroused.

Okita Souji was still at work when he heard some police officers mentioning the kendo competition in the building.

This is a very tempting thing for Okita Souji. He hasn't competed with other people for a long time.

Although Yagyu Shengxi calmed down, he did not pick up the sword to spar with Okita.

General Okita immediately asked someone to inquire and confirmed the matter.

He immediately found Isamu Kondo and said, "Mr. Kondo, do you know? The government is going to hold a national kendo competition!"

"Oh?"

Isamu Kondo was very surprised. Since he became a high-ranking official, he has not paid much attention to kendo. He has devoted himself wholeheartedly to politics.

"There are too many things going on in the Metropolitan Police Department. I didn't even notice these things. What's the matter? Souji, are you going to give it a try?"

Okita Souji nodded and said: "Although my brother-in-law is free, he won't compete with me, and I can't be interested in other people, so I want to participate in the kendo competition and find an opponent."

Kondo Isamu shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "Why are you still so naughty? Don't you, a senior superintendent, have nothing to do?"

Okita Souji immediately complained: "It's so boring, I don't even want to do it anymore."

Isamu Kondo smiled and said, "You are so blessed that you don't know how blessed you are. How many people envy your position? Well, I will approve your leave, but don't be too arrogant."

"That's great Mr. Kondo!"

Okita Souji left the office happily.

Kondo Isamu looked at the happy Okita Souji and suddenly recalled the carefree days when he, Hijikata Toshizo, Okita Souji and others lived in the countryside.

And he hadn't seen Hijikata Toshizo for a long time, and he didn't know how he was doing in the north.

After General Okita left the office, he immediately came to Yagyu's mansion. Yagyu Heiyan was at home making plans for the future. What he wanted to do now was to blossom in both culture and sports.

General Okita rushed into the comfort room and shouted: "Brother-in-law!"

Liu Shengxiyan looked up and asked doubtfully: "What makes you so excited?"

Souji Okita said excitedly: "The government is going to hold a national kendo competition. You should also participate!"

Yagyu Heeyan originally wanted to use this large-scale competition to arouse everyone's emotions. What's the point of him participating in the competition?

He immediately refused and said, "Why am I going to participate? I'm looking at you, so don't go either."

Okita Souji was dumbfounded, why he couldn't even go.

He looked at Yagyu Shengxiyan, rolled his eyes, and said, "That's not possible. I must go. Unless my brother-in-law can defeat me, then I won't go."

Hey, you are really cunning in order to learn swordsmanship with me.

However, he did not have as much training in kendo as Okita Souji. Back then, he relied on cheating to suppress Okita Souji.

In order to maintain his status as a master, he would naturally not compete with Souji Okita.

He shook his head and said, "Don't make trouble. I still have a lot of things to do. If you want to compete, just go."

Okita Souji felt a little regretful. He left the study and immediately went to the registration office to sign up for the National Kendo Competition.

This incident made the headlines in the newspapers. As a national event, it naturally aroused the enthusiasm of the citizens to eat melon. With such a big excitement, naturally they could not let it go.

Many people gathered together and discussed: "Is the champion of this national kendo competition a swordsman or a swordsman?"

"Are real knives used in this competition?"

"I don't think this fancy thing can compare to a pistol."

When someone said this, many onlookers were unhappy.

An old man blew his beard and glared: "What do you young people know? You have never seen a real swordsman!"

Another elderly drinker said: "Back then, when the shogunate was still there, Duke Yagyu killed two hundred people in one night with the Oniki Maru in his hand!"

"I know, I know. I heard that the streets were filled with blood, and now there is the sound of swords clashing over there at night."

"It's not just that. The revolver is powerful, but it can't be used in front of Duke Yagyu!"

"I didn't know that Duke Yagyu's ginseng would not participate in the kendo competition."

"Then if I participate, will there be a chance for others?"

(End of this chapter)