I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 28 Yagyu shocked Ryoma Sakamoto
In the cooking room, Takeda Kanryusai has not yet recovered from the blow from the Enfield 1853 rifled rifle. After all, the iron cannon taught by Koshu Ryuubi Hori is a matchlock gun that is centuries behind. A proud person like Takeda Kanryusai, It seems a bit difficult to accept this reality.

"Mr. Sato, this time Mr. Yamamoto and I are here not only to visit Mr. Katsu, but also to purchase a batch of advanced foreign guns. I think this Enfield 1853 rifle is very good. I wonder if Mr. Sato can recommend this A businessman?"

Yagyu didn't care about the lost Takeda Kanryusai for the time being. He wanted to finalize the foreign gun matter first.

Sato Masao shook his head and said: "The teacher received these guns from the shogunate, and I don't know how to buy them."

Yamamoto Sakuma said with some shame: "Sir Yagyu, the foreign guns used by the Aizu Domain are Dutch Geweir front-loading muskets. I can't help you with this matter."

The foreign guns used by each feudal clan in Japan were different, even within the shogunate. After 1867, the elite shogunate and the Aizu clan used American breech-loading rifles such as Spencer and Xasebo.

In "The Last Samurai", the new government forces already use hand-cranked Gatling guns.

Speaking of which, the Bakumatsu period was only 50 years after the First World War.

Yagyu actually wanted to buy a breech-loading rifle, but he was afraid that it would not be sold in the United States, so he had to settle for the next best thing and choose the Enfield 1853 rifled gun.

This rifle was used by Sacho's new army in the Battle of Toba Fushimi. It showed great power in the war and was called Toba Mini by the Japanese.

Although the Enfield 1853 is front-loaded, the bullets used are no longer lead bullets, but minie bullets. This bullet has a conical bullet with a cylinder at the tail, which is almost the same as modern bullets.

The Enfield 1853 using Migne bullets is only inferior to modern rifles in terms of rate of fire. Except for the shortcoming of the front loading, there is no difference in range and power between this rifle and the single-shot rifles of World War I and World War II.

The Enfield 1853 has a maximum range of 1000 meters, an effective range of 400 meters, and an accurate range of about 150 meters.

During the American Civil War, Enfield was also equipped with a scope for sniping enemy officers. The standard scope was almost as long as a gun barrel, about [-] centimeters. This scope was not as accurate as modern scopes. So accurate, but enough to assist a sniper in observing distant targets.

So even Enfield 1853 is enough for him.

Regarding the foreign guns, Yagyu did not force Sato Masayao and Yamamoto Kurama. Anyway, he also solved the naval officer issue, so this trip was not in vain.

In the evening, in the dormitory room, Shannan Keisuke and Takeda Kanryusai found Yagyu. Takeda Kanryusai was the first to say: "Director, I will stay in Katsujuku to learn the use and tactics of this Enfield 1853 rifle!"

Shannan Keisuke also said: "Director, I also want to stay in Shengjuku. I want to know how strong the Westerners are."

"You two are really making things difficult for me." Yagyu said a little melancholy, but of course Shannan Keisuke was actually part of his plan.

"Please, Director!"

Takeda Kanryusai immediately bowed and saluted.

Yagyu nodded and said: "That's fine. Since you have such an awareness of Kanryuzai, then stay in Shengjuku. Shannan, I will arrange for some people to come over later, and they will be taken care of by you."

"Understand!"

Yagyu came to Kobe in a fashionable party of four, and now he and Yamamoto Kakuma are the only ones left in Kyoto.

Yamamoto Kakuma was also surprised that Shannan Keisuke and Takeda Kanryusai stayed in Katsujuku to study naval technology.

In fact, Katsujuku not only teaches the navy, but also has modern infantry drills to learn.

When Takeda Kanryusai returns from his studies, the Shinsengumi can form an infantry unit.A few days after Yagyu left Kobe, Katsu Kaishu, Sakamoto Ryoma and others returned to Katsujuku. Sato Masayo immediately reported Yagyu's 1000 ryo sponsorship to Katsu Kaishu.

Ryoma Sakamoto was surprised: "The director of the Shinsengumi came in person?"

Sato Masao nodded and said: "Yes, teacher, Director Yagyu knows a lot about Western guns and artillery, and he also knows a lot of Western facts. In addition, he also wants to buy a batch of Enfield 1853 rifles."

Sheng Haizhou smiled and said: "Hahaha, don't be surprised, these behaviors are completely normal for this man. Ryoma, do you still remember learning from the barbarians to learn skills to defeat the barbarians?"

Sakamoto Ryoma nodded and said: "Hey, the teacher mentioned it, and I thought it was right."

Sheng Haizhou said a little narrowly: "This man came up with this sentence."

"Eh!"

Sakamoto Ryoma's eyes widened in disbelief.

"It's so good, teacher, you're not kidding me!"

"Hahaha!" Sheng Haizhou laughed, "Who would have thought that this man who is good at using swords and killing people without batting an eye would have such a far-sighted vision? However, these words are indeed what he said."

Sakamoto Ryoma still couldn't believe that a shogunate executioner was actually a founding figure.

Katsu Kaishu saw Sakamoto Ryoma's appearance and explained: "Ryoma, everything has two sides. Are those who are anti-barbarian really right? Yagyu proposed to learn from the barbarians and develop skills to control the barbarians, and Japan's strength has not changed. Before becoming strong, he did not advocate resisting the foreigners, so he massacred those who resisted the foreigners."

Ryoma Sakamoto suddenly felt relieved and said, "That's true, but it's not right for one of your own to kill your own."

Katsu Kaishu patted Ryoma Sakamoto on the shoulder and said with a smile: "So he is the executioner of the shogunate."

Masaya Sato said with a guilty conscience: "Teacher, do you mean that Mr. Yagyu is okay? After all, he not only supports Katsujuku, but he can also be regarded as your colleague, teacher?"

Katsu Kaishu smiled awkwardly and changed the subject: "Ha, now I don't have to worry about where to get the money. The people sent by the Shinsengumi can make their own arrangements."

Sato Masao said quickly: "Shinsengumi deputy chief Yamanan Keisuke-sama and staff officer Takeda Kanryusai-sama also stayed at Katsujuku to study."

Sheng Haizhou smiled and said: "That's good, so you don't have to worry about big trouble."

Sakamoto Ryoma also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, there were Mochizuki Kameta and several other members of Tosa Kin’s party in the school. Previously, Yagyu killed two masters of the Tosa Kin’s party. Takeshi Zuishan was also hit hard by the fight against the barbarians, and the Kin’s party had gone dormant.

If the Qinwang Party knew that there were people from the Shinsengumi in Katsujuku, they would probably cause trouble. However, with the Shinsengumi cadres here, even if conflicts arise, the situation will definitely be under control if the deputy chief comes forward.

The day after Katsu Kaishu returned to Katsujuku, Yagyu arrived in Kobe with more than 30 students.

Yagyu did not return to Kyoto with Yamamoto Kurama. He stayed in Osaka and recruited a group of students to study.

　Regarding the range of the Enfield 1853 rifle, you can just search it on Baidu. As for the sharpshooter in the novel who shoots 800 meters, it is a bit exaggerated, but it is not a myth.

　　
　
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