I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 37 Investigation
In the lobby, Hijikata Toshizo said with some dissatisfaction: "Director, for such a small amount of money, we have to help, I'm afraid these businessmen will take advantage of it in the future."

Yagyu asked Genzaburo Inoue to collect the gold and give it to Kawai Kizaburo, and then explained to Hijikata Toshizo: "Hijikata, this matter cannot be considered like this. The people of the anti-barbarian faction were in Kyoto and killed Hachimanya Uhei. The move is tantamount to provoking our Shinsengumi. If we don't fight back, it will only make the anti-barbarian faction more arrogant.

This gang of people killed people and took away all the money. What would they do with the money?They may recruit more people, buy armaments to increase their strength, etc.

These people have tasted the sweetness, and if we don't stop them, they will become even more rampant.

From these two aspects alone, we should stop their evil deeds. Furthermore, it is our duty to protect the people and catch the rogues who have done evil deeds. Since it is within our responsibilities, we don't have to worry about it so much. "

Hijikata Toshizo just complained casually. After listening to Yagyu's explanation, he said with a serious face: "I understand, then let the supervisor protect Yamatoya Sobei?"

Yagyu put his hands in his sleeves, thought for a while, and nodded: "Okay, those people will definitely set foot near Yamato House and let Yamazaki and Asano keep an eye on them. Maybe they can find these people's den easily."

Hijikata Toisho stood up and said, "I'm going to inform Shimada right now."

Liu Sheng also stood up, picked up his saber, and said, "No need, I'll go there myself. I've been too busy these days. I'm going to relax my muscles and bones."

Liu Sheng changed into ordinary clothes and left the camp with small steps.

Yamatoya is located on the next street of Kayamachi, which is on Kayamachi-dori street north of Nijo Imperial Palace.

Yamatoya ran a bank and other businesses, lent money to daimyo, and had close contacts with many public figures. He was considered a businessman with a wide range of businesses.

Although Zhuang Bingwei became a guest of many daimyo or nobles, but this time he was involved in the anti-barbarian incident, and those daimyo and nobles tried their best to avoid suspicion. They wished that Zhuang Bingwei died so that they would not have to pay back the money.

Yagyu doesn't care about this. What he cares about is that the anti-barbarian faction actually did such a thing within his jurisdiction. He must save Shoubei's life to maintain the reputation of the Shinsengumi.

He came near Yamatoya and found a wine shop. This wine shop had a second floor. Yagyu directly greeted the waiter to go up to the second floor and ordered a grilled fish, tempura, soba noodles and a bottle of sake.

Yagyu leaned against the window, which happened to be diagonally opposite to the Yamato House, so he drank and observed.

He not only looked around Yamato House, but also looked at the houses on the left and right sides.

While he was observing, he saw Yamazaki Hao carrying his medicine box and selling food near Yamato House. Then he saw Asano Kaoru pretending to be a beggar and begging for food nearby.

In the past, Yagyu just assigned the task to Shimada, and Yamazaki and the others went to find out the information. As for the specific process, he did not interfere. This was the first time that he watched the supervision work of the Shinsengumi.

Yagyu looked at the street downstairs. There was a huge flow of people. Many ronin passed by, but they didn't even look at Yamato House. It seemed that those people hadn't appeared yet.

At noon, Yagyu ordered other meals and continued to stare. More than an hour later, Yagyu saw Shobei accompanying a ronin into Yamato's house.

Yagyu murmured: "Could it be that Shobei hired a ronin to protect him?"

He immediately stood up to pay and left the wine shop, and then approached Yamazaki Hao. Yamazaki Hao was a little surprised, but Yagyu picked up a piece of medicine for bruises and shouted: "How do you sell this?"

Yagyu whispered: "Shuang Bingwei brought a ronin in to inquire about it."

"Guest, my medicine is very effective. Once you take it, you will feel better immediately. And it is cheap, only fifty cents." Yamazaki Hao replied with a smile and whispered, "I understand." "Then buy one and give it a try. , If the effect is good, I will buy it from you." Yagyu took out his wallet and threw a cent directly to Yamazaki Hao, who immediately changed the money.

Yagyu took the medicine and left immediately, wandering around in nearby shops.

Yamazaki Hao immediately came to Asano Kaoru and conveyed the order to him. They immediately separated and acted, one to find out the identity of the ronin, and the other to find a way to sneak into Yamato's house to explore the conversation between Shobei and the ronin.

Yamazaki Hao went around to the back of Yamato House, climbed over the wall directly into the courtyard, and then found the room where someone was chatting and explored it.

In the room, Shobei said with a humble face: "Master Yoshimura, the villain has business dealings with those foreigners, mainly because of the wishes of other noble families and daimyo, not the villain's original intention."

Yoshimura Tontaro sneered: "You're a profiteer, how dare you talk so cleverly in front of me? Do you believe that I will kill you now?"

"No, Yoshimura-sama!" Shoubei quickly begged for mercy, "Yoshimura-sama, please give me another chance. I also support respecting the emperor and resisting the barbarians."

Yoshimura Tontaro sneered: "Are you, a profiteer, worthy of talking about respecting the emperor and repelling foreigners? How ridiculous! You bastard, don't tarnish these four words."

"Yes, yes, yes..." Zhuang Bingwei nodded quickly, "What Yoshimura-sama said is true, but I really care about His Majesty the Emperor. To show my sincerity, I am willing to donate 1000 taels to support Yoshimura-sama's great cause. How about it?"

Yoshimura Tontaro didn't expect that he just used his words and threatened a few words, and let the profiteer hand over a thousand pieces of gold. It really took no effort at all.

Yoshimura Tontaro said proudly: "That's okay. Looking at your sincerity, I'll go back and talk to other people and won't take action against you for the time being."

"Thank you Yoshimura-sama, you are really a great person, I admire you so much."

Shobei bowed his head and escorted Yoshimura Tontaro away. Yamazaki Hao, who overheard the conversation, immediately left the courtyard and reported to Yagyu.

Although Yagyu was shopping, his eyes never left the Yamato House. He was in a silk shop and saw Shobei sending the ronin away. He immediately walked out and approached the Yamato House.

Yamazaki Hao also appeared from the other side. He looked around and saw Yagyu. He immediately walked over and said, "Director, that ronin Yoshimura is an anti-barbarian element. The owner of Yamatoya Shoubei promised to give one thousand to help Yoshimura and others fight against the barbarians. "

Yagyu was amused by Shobei's action. He asked the Shinsengumi for protection, but turned around and paid the enemy to avoid disaster.

"Investigate this man named Yoshimura first, don't alert the enemy first, confirm the number and backbone of this group of people, and then tell me."

"As for Yamato House Soldier Guard, it seems that he must be taught a lesson to prevent these traders from unscrupulously cooperating with ronin."

Yamazaki Hao immediately set off and informed the other supervisors of the situation.

Asano Kaoru and others immediately took action to follow up and investigate Yoshimura's identity.

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