I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 49: I have a knife in my right hand and a pistol in my left hand!

One day after the Nakayama Tadamitsu incident, Yagyu went to the Satsuma Domain for a banquet.

He and Xiao Song Da Dao had agreed to meet in three days, and today it was time to keep the appointment.

As soon as Yagyu arrived at the Satsuma Domain, Saigo Takamori was already waiting at the door. When he saw Yagyu, he smiled heartily and said: "Director Yagyu is indeed extraordinary. You can tell the difference between you and others at the next glance.

The showdown between Director Yagyu and Katsura Kogoro is really surprising. Everyone knows that Director Yagyu is superb in swordsmanship, and this time it should be known that Director Yagyu’s strategy is as good as his swordsmanship. "

Yagyu didn't expect Saigo Takamori to praise him when he came up. He still responded humbly: "Your Excellency, you are too polite. I just happened to meet him at the right time. It's just a little trick. It's not worth mentioning."

"Sir Yagyu is so polite. Please come inside. Lord Komatsu can't wait to have a chat with Director Yagyu."

Saigo Takamori took Yagyu into the feudal residence and met Komatsu with a sword.

This time, they were accompanied by Okubo Toshimichi and Takasaki Zuotaro. As for Ito, Yamagata and others were already preparing to study abroad in England.

As soon as Komatsu saw Yagyu with his sword, he greeted Yagyu warmly and invited Yagyu to take a seat.

Yagyu was not too polite and immediately sat down to chat with Komatsu with his sword.

After chatting for a while, Komatsu took the sword and said: "I really didn't expect Director Yagyu to pay so much attention to foreign guns. Logically speaking, Director Yagyu should pay more attention to swords."

Yagyu replied: "In fact, from the Warring States Period, when iron cannons appeared on Tanegashima, to the large-scale use of iron cannons by Oda Nobunaga, samurai have been using iron cannons for 300 years. In fact, it is not strange to pay attention to foreign guns. matter."

Komatsu smiled and said with a knife: "Director Yagyu is right. I just don't know how Director Yagyu knew that we would cooperate with Yingjili?"

Yagyu explained: "Because of your character, Lord Komatsu was re-employed by the Shimazu Palace to reform the Satsuma clan. Previously, England sent troops to fight with the Satsuma clan, and the Satsuma clan suffered heavy losses. I think Lord Komatsu will also learn from the pain and find that the weapons of the foreigners are powerful, and the Satsuma clan suffered heavy losses." Only through the cooperation of foreigners can the Satsuma clan become stronger, I think Lord Komatsu probably thinks so."

Komatsu raised a glass of wine with a knife and said: "Director Yagyu, I want to toast you. You are absolutely right."

Yagyu smiled and offered a glass of wine in return.

Komatsu put down the wine glass with his knife and said: "I already know what Director Yagyu asked me to do. This matter is not difficult. This domain is already preparing money. The first batch of weapons can be purchased in August at most. The gun you want In this batch, how much does Director Yagyu plan to buy?"

Liu Sheng thought about it for a moment and asked, "I don't know how much it will cost. Please give me an accurate estimate, Mr. Komatsu."

Komatsu, armed with a knife, said bluntly: "We bought them from a British businessman for fifteen pounds each."

Yagyu couldn't help but said: "These British businessmen are really evil-hearted. I estimate that the local people must only have two or three pounds a handful."

Komatsu, who was wearing a knife, said helplessly: "There is no way, we can't make such a gun."

Yagyu could only nod and said: "I want eighty of them, as well as the corresponding bullets and gunpowder. In addition, I also want to buy a revolver."

The gold in his hand is only enough to buy this number of foreign guns, plus bullets, and the remaining money is just enough for the operation of the Shinsengumi.

As for buying a revolver, the main purpose is self-defense.

Komatsu immediately agreed with his sword, and they drank and talked with Yagyu.

After sending Yagyu away, Komatsu took a knife and said to Okubo Toshimichi and Saigo Takamori: "These people have to be tried to win over each other. If they become enemies in the future, they must be removed as soon as possible."

Although the Satsuma Domain is now joining forces with the Aizu Domain, the Satsuma Domain supports the merger of public and military forces in order to seize power. However, the Satsuma Domain is now at a disadvantage and needs allies to help. Once the Satsuma Domain regains its foothold, the Aizu Domain and the shogunate will be their opponents. .

Yagyu was relieved to have dealt with the foreign gun matter, and then he had to concentrate on dealing with the imperial competition.

The Aizu Domain and the Shinsengumi will be reviewed by the Emperor on the day of the horse parade, which is getting closer.

However, Liu Sheng knew that this imperial martial arts performance was not so smooth.

Sure enough, on the scheduled day of the horse parade, when the sky was dark, it started to rain in Kyoto. At first, everyone thought it was just a light rain, but the light rain turned into a moderate rain, and it continued to rain for a long time.

Hirosawa Tomijiro came to inform Yagyu that the day of horse racing could only be postponed due to rain.

But Yagyu immediately followed Hirosawa Tomijiro to Kurotani Guangming Temple.

As soon as Matsudaira Yongho saw Yagyu, he immediately comforted him: "Jubei, I can understand your mood, but God is not kind. The Emperor takes pity on us, so we can only change tomorrow."

Yagyu shook his head and said: "Lord Matsudaira, I am worried that if the weather is like this tomorrow, the horse parade day will have to be postponed. However, Sanjo Huangmon and others will definitely seize the opportunity to let the emperor watch our martial arts performance in the rain. Please also ask Matsudaira." Sir, make preparations early."

Tanaka Tosa said in surprise: "If it really rains tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, then they will really do this."

Komori Kyutaro said angrily: "These people are really hateful. This is a great honor for the Aizu Domain. We must not let them succeed!"

Matsudaira Yongho did not expect this. Now that he was reminded by Yagyu, he immediately made his subordinates ready.

"You are the famous Director Yagyu. I have heard of you for a long time. When I saw you today, you are indeed worthy of your reputation."

When Yagyu heard a young man praising him, he looked over curiously.

The young man saluted and said, "I'm in the mountains and rivers of Dazang."

Yagyu replied: "Nice to meet you."

Tanaka Tosa said with a smile: "Director Yagyu, Ouzou is a young talent of our Aizu Domain. He is very talented. He has been promoted to the family elder by the lord. This time, the thousand elite soldiers were brought by Ouzou's leader."

Yagyu was a little surprised and praised: "Yamakawa-sama is so young, he can lead a thousand elite soldiers from Aizu to Kyoto. In my opinion, Yamakawa-sama is capable of being a general in his own right."

These words were his true words. You must know that a thousand soldiers and horses traveling far away is a great test of a general's command ability, let alone the thousands of miles from Aizu to Kyoto.

Eating, drinking, sleeping, daily camping, etc. along the way all need to be arranged by Shanchuan Dazang.Moreover, when there are more people, it is easy to cause conflicts. If the young Shankawa Daizo wants to subdue 1000 people, he must have a strategy. Otherwise, those samurai will never compromise easily.

Faced with Yagyu's praise, Yamakawa Daizo was unfazed by favors and humiliations, and he had the air of a general.

Yagyu couldn't help but admire that the Aizu Domain was worthy of being a powerful domain, with many talented people under his command.

Taking advantage of this time, Yagyu and the Aizu clan discussed the details of the military parade in the rain, and then Yagyu returned to the camp.

The next day, the heavy rain continued, and there seemed to be no sign of stopping. Sanjo Sanimi, at the suggestion of Hisaka Genzui, said in front of the emperor that marching and fighting would inevitably encounter such weather, but the war would not stop because of the rain. Wait for words to urge the Aizu clan to perform martial arts.

The Emperor knew Sanjo Sanemi's evil thoughts, so he wanted to help Matsudaira Yoshiho, but Matsudaira Yoshiho said directly: "Your Majesty, our Aizu Domain has no problem. As long as Your Majesty gives the order, the Aizu Domain will immediately go into battle!"

The emperor was shocked when he heard this, and then felt relieved in his heart.

He is indeed the man I rely on. In order to prevent me from being in a dilemma, he took the initiative to take on the troubles made by these people. Lieutenant General Aizu really moved me!
The Emperor said with a smile on his face: "Lieutenant General Aizu is truly my humerus, and I am also looking forward to Lieutenant General's heroic appearance leading the troops in the rain!"

In the Kurotani Guangming Temple, Tanaka Tosa, Yagyu and others are waiting.

Komori Kyutaro was still thinking: "Everyone, we must never let the other side succeed. We must show Aizu's bravery!"

"Oh!"

The samurai ashigaru in the courtyard shouted and cheered.

Hijikata Toshizo said with some disgust: "I'm going to fight in the rain later and my clothes will be stained. Really, I hate rain."

Okita Souji smiled and said: "Mr. Hijikata, but I think dueling in the rain is a wonderful experience, right? I haven't tried it yet, I'm really looking forward to it."

"Soji, let me see how you can laugh when you are covered in sewage!"

"Hahaha, Mr. Hijikata, why are you angry?"

"Director!"

Isamu Kondo quickly stopped him and said, "Forget it, Souji is still young."

Souji Okita was not happy.

"Mr. Kondo, I'm not young anymore!"

Now it was Hijikata Toshizo's turn to be happy.

While everyone was chatting, Kajiwara Heima ran up and shouted: "Get out of the battle! My lord ordered, the whole army is out of the battle!"

Komori Kyutaro immediately jumped up and shouted: "Quick, quick, everyone put on their armor and go out into battle!"

"Get out!"

In the courtyard, the samurai ashigaru immediately started to move, putting on each other's armor and weapons.

Yamamoto Kakuma dispatched with the musketry and artillery teams, and more than ten Ashugaru pushed a cannon away from the formation.

In this Kurotani Kokoji Temple, the Aizu Domain has four cannons.

Soon, 2000 people from the Aizu clan and 12 people from the Shinsengumi arrived at the imperial palace. The emperor and ministers were already waiting at the imperial horse racecourse.

And Matsudaira Yongho has also put on his armor and put on the Jinhaori made of the clothes given by the emperor.

Riding a white horse, he led the Aizu army into the imperial racecourse slowly in the rain. After seeing the emperor's signal, he waved his weapons and shouted: "Come out!"

Matsudaira Yoshiho galloped on his horse, and the teams behind him formed a formation. The first wave demonstrated the fighting of gun ashigaru. The two teams of gun ashigaru set up their formation, slowly stepped forward, shouted slogans, slapped their spears up and down, and shot Stab the front and repeat this three times.

This is the spear formation that has been passed down since the Warring States Period.

As for the Aizu Domain's Ashigaru formation, the pace and the firing of guns are very neat, concise, and very shocking.

The second wave of exercises was conducted by the musketeers led by Yamamoto Kakuma. Kusaka Genzui and others asked Sanjo Mimi to force the Aizu clan to perform martial arts on a rainy day in the court hall, just to let the emperor see the Aizu clan musketeers in trouble.

However, the Aizu clan used Dutch flintlock guns and was not afraid of rainy days at all.

Yamamoto Kakuma was so confident that he stepped forward and directed the musketeers to fire three rounds at a 100-meter target, beating the target to pieces.

When the ministers saw this scene, they were naturally amazed at the strength of the Aizu clan.

Finally, there was the artillery team's drill. I saw a few artillerymen loading the six-pound copper cannon with gunpowder and then lighting the cannon's fuse in the rain.

"Boom boom boom..."

The four artillery pieces fired a salvo, directly smashing a small hill. The huge noise made the officials startled.

The emperor looked at the Aizu clan with neat military appearance and sharp firearms. He was very happy and felt more confident. Sanjo Sanimi and others looked very ugly.

The martial arts performance of 2000 people from the Aizu clan lasted for less than half an hour. After they finished, it was Yagyu who led the Shinsengumi to compete.

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