I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 58 The attitude of the shogunate
As soon as Yagyu left the palace, an official came up to him outside the royal gate and said, "Lord Yagyu, I have an invitation from Ichibashi Hall."

Yagyu had expected this.

After all, he is a royal family member of the shogun. Now that he has been awarded an official position in the imperial court by the emperor, Hitotsubashi must have expressed his joy.

Since the assassination of Ii Naomi, the authority of the shogunate has been greatly reduced. Many lords used the name of the court to ignore the shogunate, such as Choshu, Satsuma, Tosa and other lords.

The imperial court also relied on the power of these powerful lords to intimidate the shogunate, so the imperial court granted Yagyu an official title without letting the shogunate intervene.

It was also from Matsudaira Yongho that the Emperor Keiki found out that the emperor had given Yagyu a position. This time he sent someone to find Yagyu to express the attitude of the shogunate.

Ichihashi Qingxi lives in Nijo Castle, which is two streets away from the imperial palace, very close to each other.

Yagyu followed the shogunate along Karasumacho Street to Nijo Street and saw the majestic Nijo Castle, which was the residence of the Shogun Ashikaga family during the Warring States Period.

He entered the Honmaru and saw Yingxi Hitotsubashi.

Yagyu stepped forward and saluted: "Yagyu, Xiyan, pays homage to Ichibashi Hall!"

Ichihashi laughed lightly and said: "Judge Yagyu's status in the emperor's heart is probably higher than that of the shogun. Otherwise, why would the emperor bother to give you an official position that has not been used for hundreds of years?
Xiyan, hey, this is a gift from the emperor. Who with this gift is not a high-ranking official of the imperial court?The former White Guard Zhongxi, the current White Eagle Si Fuxi, Judge Yagyu, I think you will soon be promoted step by step and become the fourth Dali Minister! "

The more Hitotsubashi spoke, his face became uglier and his voice became more stern.

You must know that Lieutenant General Sakonoe of Matsudaira Yongho is just an official from the fourth rank.

Yagyu was not frightened by Hitotsubashi's celebratory momentum. He remained calm and said: "I am a member of the Yagyu clan in the Yagyu family. I inherited the title of Reitou. After the Sakurada Gate Incident, I found that Yagyu was unable to defend the shogunate. , so he became a robber who broke away from the feudal clan."

"Half a year ago, I heard that Qinghe Hachiro was going to form a rogue group in Kyoto to protect the shogunate. I traveled thousands of miles to Kyoto, only to find that Qinghe Hachiro was just a traitor, so I escaped from the den of thieves, asked for orders from Lord Matsudaira, and rushed to Edo killed Hachiro Kiyokawa and formed the Shinsengumi.

Since I formed the Shinsengumi, I have been confronting the anti-barbarian faction every day, and I have been assassinated by the anti-barbarian faction many times. There are dangers everywhere. I also told Lord Matsudaira about the conspiracy between the Choshu Domain and Sanjo Sanimi Qiyou.

Ichibashi Hall, everything I do is for the sake of the shogunate and the shogun. God can tell you! "

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the hall froze and fell into a stalemate.

Fortunately, a Samurai warrior reported: "My lord, the Marquis of Aizu wants to see you."

"Please come over."

Matsudaira hurriedly walked into the room. Seeing that something was wrong, he immediately saluted and said: "Master Hitotsubashi, there is no need to doubt Judge Yagyu's loyalty. The only one in this capital who can be as loyal to the shogunate as I am is Judge Yagyu!"

Ichihashi's expression softened slightly as he walked down the slope and said, "But Jubei, your current treatment has caused dissatisfaction among many people in the shogunate. What's more, you are now regarded as the emperor by too many people in Edo." of people!"

Yagyu saluted and said, "This is a gift from the Emperor, and I dare not say goodbye."

Matsudaira Yongho then said: "Those people in Edo don't understand the situation at all. I also accepted the emperor's gift. Am I also disloyal? I also ask Mr. Hitotsubashi to speak kindly in front of the shogun, so as not to let Judge Yagyu be imprisoned. Unjustly accused.”

Yoshihashi sighed and said: "The general also knows about this, but you also know the attitude of those veterans. This time I am questioning Judge Yagyu to give them an explanation. Jubei, you will understand, right? ?”

Yagyu replied: "If I can relieve the general's worries by scolding you, I will be happy to be scolded a thousand times."

Hitotsubashi said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work. You can go down first."

Liu Sheng immediately stood up and left.

As soon as Yagyu left, Hitotsubashi's smile disappeared. Matsudaira Yoshiho asked in confusion: "Master Hitotsubashi?"

Ichihashi Yingxi said with some melancholy: "It would be great if Yagyu Jubei is really a martial artist who only knows swords, but he is too smart and is no longer a sharp blade that the shogunate can master."

Matsudaira Yongho was shocked and asked hurriedly: "Master Hitotsubashi, what does this mean?"

Yoshihashi glanced at Matsudaira Yongho, shook his head and said: "Forget it, Yagyu's matter ends here, what will happen to the Shinsengumi in the future depends on him.

Marquis Aizu, the imperial court has decided to let the feudal lords come to Beijing and establish a participation meeting. You and I will all attend the meeting. In addition, I will also ask Marquis Kuwana to come.In terms of the imperial court, Takashi Kanpaku and Prince Asahiko will propose Satsumahou, Higohou, Tosahou, etc. These people will definitely be unfavorable to the shogunate. I will also need you and Kuwanahou to support me. "

Matsudaira Yongho saluted and said: "Ha, I will definitely support Mr. Hitotsubashi."

Yagyu left Nijo Castle and returned to the Shinsengumi camp. Inside the camp, the remaining soldiers of the Shinsengumi, led by Kondo Isamu and Hijikata Toshizo, were waiting in the yard.

As soon as Yagyu came back, Hijikata Toshizo was filled with joy and stepped forward and asked: "Director, what official position has the imperial court rewarded you?"

Yagyu smiled and said: "Second Lieutenant Shoshichi Jozaemon concurrently serves as Second Lieutenant of the Kaifeijishi."

"The prosecution is not against the law!" Hijikata Toizo was shocked and said with envy on his face, "This is the position held by Judge Kuro. This represents the emperor's trust!"

"Wow! It's so enviable!"

Kondo Isamu was also very happy to hear about the official position, but he asked a little confused: "Judge Kuro, I know, Genkuro Yoshitsune, but what does he do to detect non-compliance?"

Toshizo Hijikata gritted his teeth and explained: "It is an official position to maintain public security in Kyoto, which is similar to what the Shinsengumi does. Moreover, after the establishment of this official position, it is the goal of samurai birth."

Isamu Kondo looked envious and said, "That's amazing."

Yagyu smiled slightly, looked at Hijikata Toshizo and said: "Toushizo, don't be sour for now, pick up a team of elites, I will form a team to detect non-compliance."

Hijikata Toshizo immediately responded and ran excitedly to announce the good news.

The team members only saw Hijikata Toshizo and Kondo Isamu startled, and they had already been aroused to gossip. When they saw Hijikata Toshizo approaching, they quickly asked.

Hijikata Toizo held his head high and shouted: "Everyone, be quiet! Listen to my announcement!"

Everyone immediately quieted down.

Hijikata Toshizo continued to shout: "Director, he is now the seventh lieutenant of Zaemon and the second lieutenant of the Inspection Bureau. Do you know what this means!"

Okita Souji said with a smile: "I don't know, I'll ask the director, he knows better than you."

"Hahahaha!"

Harada Sanosuke was the first to laugh, and the others followed suit.

Hijikata Toshizo had no choice but to say: "From now on, the director can legitimately manage the security in all areas of Kyoto!"

"Oh! The director is so awesome!"

The team members were busy discussing.

"Quiet, quiet!"

Hijikata Toshizo quickly shouted stop.

"The director will lead a team of people to form a team to detect illegal use."

Toudo Heisuke was the first to raise his hand and shout: "Me, me, me!"

"And me, I'm here to honor the emperor!"

"Me too, me too!"

The applicants were like crucian carp crossing the river. Hijikata Toshizo quickly arranged for people to maintain order, and then began to select people.

　Brothers, please issue more new books and read more. There is hope in Sanjiang!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)