I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 4 Concept!Learn from the barbarians and learn skills to control the barbarians

Counting Yagyu, there are ten members of the Shinsengumi. The others are Isamu Kondo, Toshizo Hijikata, Keisuke Yamanan, Gensaburo Inoue, Souji Okita, Heisuke Toudo, Sanosuke Harada, Shinpachi Nagakura and Ichi Saito.

Among the remaining nine people, eight are from the trial defense hall and are supporters of Kondo Isamu. The remaining one, Saito Kazuki, is also a supporter of Kondo Isamu.

These people only joined because Kondo Isamu joined the Shinsengumi.

When they saw Yagyu, their eyes felt unconvinced.

However, Yagyu didn't care. He took out the rules and regulations of the Shinsengumi and handed them to Kondo Isamu and others, and said: "Our Shinsengumi is no longer a ronin organization, but an organization under the Aizu Domain, so we must abide by the laws of the shogunate.

These are the team rules I have drawn up. Only strict rules can screen out those who have ulterior motives and those who are cheating. In addition, there is also the organization within the team, so that tasks can be better arranged.

Strict discipline and organizational structure are the foundation of an elite team, understand? "

Nagakura Shinpachi was dissatisfied and said: "We came together for the ideals in our hearts. If you separate the superiors and inferiors like this, I want to quit!"

"Shinpachi, don't be impulsive."

Shannan Keisuke was worried about the conflict and quickly grabbed Nagakura Shinpachi. After all, just half an hour ago, the director of the Shinsengumi in front of him killed Serizawa Kamo over a disagreement.

Yagyu looked at Nagakura Shinpachi and said: "This is just a division of positions. In terms of status, you and I are equal, and we are both patriots working together for the shogunate."

"The division of duties is to facilitate the issuing of instructions and the completion of tasks. Nagakura, do you have any other opinions?"

Nagakura Shinpachi lowered his head and said nothing.

Yagyu glanced at Shannan Keisuke, then looked at Kondo Isamu again, and said: "I know that some of you want to respect the emperor and resist the barbarians, but I hope you can understand that with the current power of the shogunate and Japan's current situation, resisting the barbarians will make Japan is destroyed.”

Kondo Isamu asked puzzledly: "Why?"

Yagyu explained: "Do you know the strength of countries like the United States and England? The Qing Dynasty on the other side of the river was defeated by countries like England and ceded territory to pay compensation. We, Japan, are weaker than the Qing Dynasty. Can we be England's opponent?
If you want to fight against the foreigners, the prerequisite is that the shogunate can defeat the other party. If it cannot win, Japan will be occupied by these countries. Do you understand? "

Shannan Keisuke was greatly shocked, because he was the emperor-respecting and barbarian-repelling faction. Even Kondo Isamu was also an anti-barbarian faction, but he was more loyal to the shogunate.

Shannan Keisuke was very dissatisfied with the weakness of the shogunate, and in his heart he felt that the Choshu faction was right to fight the barbarians, but now after listening to Yagyu's statement, he realized that his thinking was too shallow.

"Then how can we make Japan stronger?"

Shannan Keisuke couldn't help but ask.

"Learn skills from barbarians to control barbarians!"

Yagyu directly proposed the concept of Westernization.

"Let the shogunate and the court cooperate sincerely, integrate public and military affairs, learn advanced technologies from other countries, and strengthen national power until Japan is as strong as other countries, then these Westerners will not treat us like they used to."

"Learn from the barbarians and learn skills to control the barbarians..."

Shannan Keisuke and Hijikata Toizan kept chewing these seven words in their mouths. For them, it was like a lighthouse lighting up their way forward.

Shannan Keisuke did not follow the Choshu faction to fight against the foreigners as aggressively, because he felt that this method was not right, but the seven words Yagyu said helped him get out of his confusion.

"I understand. The current situation of the shogunate is because the country is too weak. As long as it becomes stronger, there will be no such troubles. That's it!"

Shannan Keisuke became more and more excited as he talked. He saluted and said, "Mr. Yagyu, you really have a long-term vision."

Kondo Isamu said in shame: "I don't think as much as Mr. Yagyu, no wonder Matsudaira made Mr. Yagyu the leader of the Shinsengumi. I understand, Mr. Yagyu, I will definitely follow your footsteps and make the shogunate stronger!"

Shannan Jingzhu also saluted and said, "I am the same."

Then came Hijikata Toshizo, Okita Souji and others.

Yagyu looked at this scene and nodded secretly. The reason why he said this was to unify everyone's thoughts, especially Kondo Isamu and Shannan Keisuke.

Moreover, Shannan Keisuke is not a die-hard loyalist of Kondo Isamu. Yagyu can win over Shannan Keisuke by learning skills from the barbarians and controlling them.

Shannan Keisuke is quite outstanding in both civil and military fields, and has a very kind personality. He is often affectionately called "Mr. Shannan".
With such a person as his confidant, he can better control the Shinsengumi.

Yagyu said: "Since everyone has no questions, I will announce the next task, which is mainly to recruit team members. We have several recruitment criteria. One is the team members who are on the front line. These team members must be superb in swordsmanship. Secondly, One needs to be someone with a skill, such as arithmetic. This type of person can be in charge of finances. For example, someone who can hide and inquire about information can serve as a supervisor. There are also people who can do business. This is related to the livelihood of our Shinsengumi. Everyone Understand?"

Shannan Keisuke smiled and said, "I probably understand what the director means."

Yagyu took out the royal gold from the baggage on the side and said: "Here is the 500 taels of royal gold that Master Matsudaira gave me. Regarding the monthly salary, the director is 15 taels a month, the deputy chief is [-], the deputy chief assistant and the captain of each division. They are all ten taels, with eight taels for the soldiers who are deployed and supervising, and five taels for the ordinary soldiers.

In addition, members who participate in the battle on the front line are given a [-]-tael subsidy for attendance, those who stay behind are given a [-]-tael subsidy, and those who kill the enemy are rewarded with a [-]-tael subsidy.

The medical expenses for injuries to team members will be covered by the Shinsengumi Group. If a team member dies in battle, a one-time pension of 100 taels will be paid, and then the pension will continue to be paid for ten years, at [-] taels per month.What do you think? Nagakura Shinpachi couldn't help but murmured: "Why do we still have to make a difference?" "

Yagyu explained: "I know you care about fairness, but Nagakura, everyone is different and has different talents. Just like Shannan and the others, as deputy commanders, they need to handle more tasks. Ordinary team members Just take the order.

With Shannan's swordsmanship, he can do what ordinary soldiers can do, but can ordinary soldiers replace Shannan's role?It is fair to work more and get more. If you work more and get less, is it fair? "

Nagakura Shinpachi was stunned and found that he could not refute.

Hijikata Toshizo said excitedly: "Yes, it's only fair that the more you work, the more you get. Shinpachi, your idea is unfair."

Nagakura Shinpachi bowed and said: "This is indeed what I take for granted."

Yagyu waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter. Nagakura, you are also here for other people. If you have anything you don't understand, you can ask and I will explain it to everyone."

Yagyu immediately tore off the rope and distributed the monthly salary. He divided 15 taels for himself.

Hijikata Toshizo, Kondo Isamu, and Shannan Keisuke are the three deputy captains with 12 liang.

Nagakura Shinpachi, Okita Souji, Toudo Heisuke, Saito Ichi, and Harada Sanosuke are the five captains.

Inoue Genzaburo was responsible for mobilizing and supervising the soldiers and issued eight taels.

Harada Sanosuke is a person who doesn't have any big ideas and likes to go straight. He took the golden judge and said happily: "Hahaha, now I have money to spend. Thank you very much, Director!"

"You're welcome." Yagyu put away the remaining royal gold and said with a smile: "Today is the day when the Shinsengumi was established. I'll treat you to a big dinner tonight!"

Harada Sanosuke immediately shouted: "Then let's go to Aya's noodle shop!"

Hijikata Toshizo immediately stopped him and said: "Sanosuke, you bastard, are you going to eat or to see Aya? Director, don't listen to him, we should go to the Flower Street!"

Yagyu was a little moved. Flower Street is the place that men most yearn for. It has the most beautiful women in Kyoto. Whether it is to appreciate art or have in-depth exchanges, Flower Street will not disappoint.

"Well, let's go to Flower Street."

Yagyu nodded with a straight face.

The group immediately stood up and supported Yagyu to go to Flower Street.

They had just entered the castle town, and there were many people huddled at the crossroads, chanting something. Toudo Heisuke hurriedly stepped forward to inquire, and then came back and said: "Mr. Yagyu, Mr. Kondo, there is a wooden board stuck there with a jingle written on it, which seems to be... Making fun of the shogunate."

Yagyu frowned. This matter was the responsibility of the Shinsengumi. He immediately stepped forward and shouted: "Get out of the way, I am the Shinsengumi under the Aizu Domain!"

Harada Sanosuke and others also stepped forward and asked the onlookers to step back.

Yagyu and Isamu Kondo stepped forward and looked at the jingle above.

"It's really too much," Kondo said.

Without saying a word, Yagyu directly drew his knife, cut off the wooden sign, stepped on the wooden board that fell to the ground, and said seriously: "This is an act of great rebellion. If you see it in the future, you will tear it down!"

Kondo Isamu was a little surprised and said: "I remember that this should be done by people from the Choshu clan."

Yagyu said angrily: "The people of the Choshu clan are short-sighted. Do they think that fighting the foreigners can save Japan? They have no idea of ​​the strength of the Westerners! Their attack on the prestige of the shogunate now will only make Japan worse. We must stop this!" "

"Understood."

Kondo Isamu nodded, and then he saw Ayuki in the crowd. She was Miyuki Taifu.

Yagyu kicked away the broken wooden board and said with a smile: "Okay, we will take care of this matter tomorrow. Let's celebrate tonight."

As soon as they left, several feudal lords from the Choshu Domain came out.

"The damn Shinsengumi actually wants to be the enemy of our Choshu clan!"

"Those people look familiar to me."

"They're from the Mibu Roshi group. They almost captured Mr. Takasugi last month."

"We have to tell Mr. Kusaka and Mr. Gui about this!" Several feudal lords discussed it and then turned and left.

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(End of this chapter)