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Chapter 93 Yagyu goes to Edo
Choshu announced its separation from the shogunate, and there were even rumors that it would overthrow the shogunate. This caused a great disturbance in Kyoto, so the Satsuma domain was able to increase the number of new troops in Kyoto under the instructions of the ministers.

Similarly, this incident also stimulated Hitotsubashi Yingxi and other people in the shogunate.

Hitotsubashi Kexi summoned Matsudaira Sadei and Matsudaira Yongho, and even called Yagyu to discuss together.

Ichihashi Keiki said with an angry face: "The Satsuma clan was previously blamed for preventing the shogunate from conquering Choshu. These traitors have no repentance, and now they have even left the shogunate. This is a treasonous act!
The Satsuma clan must be involved behind this. This time the shogunate will never be influenced by the Satsuma clan. Yagyu, I will persuade the shogun to send troops to attack Choshu. How about you let the court participate too? "

Yagyu was not optimistic about the shogunate. He shook his head and said: "The imperial court can at most issue an order so that the shogunate can legitimately send out troops, but the new imperial army will not be dispatched."

Ichihashi Qingxi said with an ashen face: "What are you talking about, Yagyu, why don't you send troops? Are you lying when you say you want to help the shogunate!"

Yagyu said with a straight face: "Master Hitotsubashi, I spent a lot of money to train this new army. This new army is to revitalize the country, not to become cannon fodder for the shogunate.

The reason why Changshu dared to rebel was because the shogunate did not want to make progress and wanted to restore the previous situation. However, the current shogunate is no longer the powerful shogunate 200 years ago.

I think Hitotsubashi-sama should persuade the veterans of the shogunate to let the shogun reform the shogunate, learn from Western systems, establish a parliament with the vassals, and govern the country together with the imperial court. "

Matsudaira Sadaki shouted angrily: "Yagyu Heiyan, you are a member of the royal family, how can you say such treasonous words!"

Yagyu ignored Matsudaira's duties and advised again: "Hitohashi-sama, we can learn from the United Kingdom and the United States and establish a constitutional monarchy with the emperor as the head of state, then set up a cabinet prime minister, and divide the 66 kingdoms of the world into ten The remaining prefectures and counties elect members to form parliaments, which is a Western system suitable for Japan."

Ichihashi Yingxi snorted coldly: "You are simply talking nonsense. The shogunate will never agree with your opinion. Even if the court does not send troops to help, the shogunate will not give up. The shogunate will definitely send troops to attack Changzhou!"

Yagyu shook his head helplessly and said: "Does the shogunate still have money to support an army expedition? Even if the shogunate cooperates with France, they will not always help the shogunate for free.

Mr. Hitotsubashi, if the shogunate's campaign against Choshu is unfavorable, the shogunate's situation will only get worse. "

Ichihashi happily rolled his sleeves and said: "You don't need to worry about this. The shogunate will naturally solve all difficulties and send troops to fight against rebellion. When the shogunate pacifies the Choshu clan, the world will know that the shogunate is still the master of the world."

"Then I can only congratulate the shogunate on the victory in advance." Yagyu stood up and left Hiroma.

"Hmph!" Matsudaira Sadei said angrily, "This Yagyu Kigeon, who used to be a smooth talker, now asks the shogunate not to sell him iron ore, so that he can't reform, and give him a severe lesson."

Matsudaira Yongho hurriedly advised: "No, now Yagyu is for the reform of the imperial court. If we destroy the reform, we will be disgusted by the emperor. For the current plan, we can only invite the shogun to go to Luo."

Hitotsubashi Yoshihi clapped his hands with a fan and said: "Yagyu Nori is probably worried about antagonism with the Satsuma clan, which will deprive him of the source of coal. This traitor puts it nicely.

However, we cannot offend him. If he joins forces with the Satsuma Domain, it will be bad.Don't worry about him, we'll do it ourselves. "

Matsudaira Yongho said worriedly: "But Yagyu is right about what he said. Where will the shogunate get the money to support this campaign?"

Ichihashi Yingxi said with a smile: "What's so difficult about this? Didn't Yagyu Kien collect millions of taels of taxes from merchants and town residents? The shogunate can do the same."

Matsudaira Sadaki said happily: "Now, we must shock those ambitious people!"

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After Yagyu left Nijo Castle, he returned to the Imperial Palace's Imperial Palace. As soon as he entered the Yamen, there was a minister waiting for him. The minister came forward and said, "Sir Yagyu, your Majesty has summoned you."

Liu Sheng followed the minister into the Qingliang Hall to pay his respects.

Emperor Takamei asked: "Aiyagi Yagyu, now that Choshu has turned against the shogunate, Shimazu and the others said that the Choshu clan will fall. Is this true?"

Yagyu thought for a while and said truthfully: "The Choshu clan probably has this idea."

Emperor Xiaomei asked anxiously: "What should we do? I'm worried that the Choshu clan will come to Kyoto again."

Yagyu immediately reassured: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the strength of the new army is enough to deal with the attack of the Choshu clan. In addition, I plan to go to Edo to find the American envoy to buy a batch of advanced foreign guns and artillery. By then, I will be the Choshu clan." The 3 people from the domain are no match for the new army."

Emperor Takamei felt relieved and asked: "If the shogunate wants to send troops to conquer Choshu, what do you think the court should do?"

Yagyu thought for a while and said: "The imperial court should be united with the shogunate. If the shogunate wants to send troops, it must also need your majesty's edict, so that it can be famous. If the shogunate uses the name of the imperial court to attack Changzhou, if it wins, it will be your majesty's blessing. If If the war is defeated, I can lead the new army into battle, mediate between Choshu and the shogunate, and then take advantage of the situation to propose a new system centered on the imperial court."

"That's fine, that's fine." Emperor Komei nodded repeatedly, "I have always hoped that the shogunate can shoulder the heavy burden of the world. Now it seems that the shogunate cannot bear this burden. Yagyu Aiqing, it all depends on you."

Yagyu saluted and said, "I hope that your majesty can issue an order to send me to Edo as a court envoy. I intend to persuade the shogun to accept the new system as soon as possible."

Emperor Komei immediately agreed to Yagyu's request and issued an imperial edict.

After receiving the imperial edict, Yagyu immediately led more than 500 new troops in the name of the imperial envoy, embarking on the two warships Motoji and Koshi to Edo.

As for matters in Kyoto, Yagyu temporarily left them to Isamu Kondo and Toshizo Hijikata.

Yagyu took a steam warship and arrived in Edo from Osaka in less than three days.

When the governor of Edo Port saw the emperor's imperial flag hanging on the steam warship, he could only send people to Edo Castle to report the news, and at the same time took the people by boat to the vicinity of the Koshi.Standing on the deck, Yagyu saw the shogunate's ship and asked someone to shout.

The first mate next to Shannan Keisuke shouted loudly: "We are the navy of the imperial court. His Majesty the Emperor asked Yagyu Higen-sama as an envoy to come to Edo to meet the shogun!"

Fengxing said quickly: "I have not received any orders. Please wait for the envoy. I have already sent someone to inquire."

The first mate was furious and wanted to scold this practice, but Yagyu raised his hand and said: "That's fine, you lead the way and let our warships enter the port. We will wait at your practice."

It's a bit difficult to follow.

The first mate shouted angrily: "Do you dare to stop the imperial envoy!"

Fengxing shook his head quickly, turned around and led Yagyu Sheng, arranging the two warships to enter the harbor.

Then Yagyu led the people off the steam warship and asked the navy to stay behind. He led more than 500 new troops into the execution center.

In Edo Castle, a man riding a fast horse reported the arrival of the imperial navy at the port.

Senior Ogasawara Nagayuki frowned and said, "Why did the imperial court send an envoy here? Do you know who the envoy is?"

Yu Li shook his head and said, "I don't know!"

Ogasawara Nagayuki frowned and scolded: "Find out more and report back later!"

Yu Li lowered his head and said, "Master Fengxing doesn't know how to deal with the imperial envoy."

Ogasawara Nagayuki thought for a while, waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I'll take someone to greet you."

Ogasawara Nagayuki immediately left Edo Castle with some officials and arrived at the port.

When Feng Xing saw that it was Ogasawara Nagayuki, he quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"Who is the messenger?" Ogasawara Nagayuki asked angrily.

Fengxing immediately replied: "It's Mr. Yagyu Heiyan."

"Yagyu Kigan?" Ogasawara Nagayuki suddenly stopped, "He still dares to come to Edo. This person has failed the general's wishes."

Ogasawara Nagayuki walked into the prison angrily, where Yagyu was waiting in the hall.

Ogasawara Nagayuki glanced at the energetic New Army soldiers, walked into the hall with a gloomy face, glared down at Yagyu and said: "How dare you come to Edo!"

Yagyu said without changing his expression: "Lord Ogasawara, I am now the envoy of the imperial court. If you treat the envoy of the imperial court like this, you will be criticized. As a veteran, you must not lose the face of the shogunate."

Ogasawara Nagayuki had no choice but to sit down and asked: "Why did Yagyu-sama come to Edo on behalf of the imperial court?"

Yagyu took out the emperor's edict and said: "First, on behalf of the emperor, I come to visit the palace. Second, on behalf of the emperor, I ask the shogun when the restoration will be restored."

Ogasawara Nagayuki looked calm, took the imperial letter, and said: "Please go to the city to rest for now, Lord Yagyu. After I report to the shogun, Lord Yagyu will go to Ooku."

After a while, Yagyu led the new army and followed Ogasawara Nagayuki into Edo Castle. Ogasawara Nagayuki arranged a residence for Yagyu.

After Ogasawara Nagayuki settled Yagyu, he immediately entered Ouchi and met with General Tokugawa Iemo.

"Master General."

Ogasawara Nagayuki met with Tokugawa Iemo above and said, "Shogun, this time the imperial court suddenly sent Yagyu Higen to Edo, I'm afraid it has something to do with Choshu.

Lord Hitotsubashi said that Yagyu Nobita had an ambiguous relationship with the Satsuma clan and could not be trusted. "

Tokugawa Iemo frowned and said: "I heard that Yagyu was presiding over the reform in Kyoto and was deeply trusted by the emperor. He came to Edo this time. He must have important matters to discuss. You can arrange for him to come to see me earlier."

Ogasawara Nagayuki advised: "Shogun, Yagyu Hee is a sharp tongued man who cannot be trusted."

Tokugawa Iemo nodded and said: "I know your concerns, don't worry."

Ogasawara Nagayuki had no choice but to leave Oo and see Yagyu again.

"Sir Yagyu, you can see the general tomorrow. No matter what conspiracy you have, I will stop you." Ogasawara Nagayuki warned Yagyu.

Yagyu shook his head slightly and said: "Master Ogasawara, you still haven't understood that I am not the enemy of the shogunate."

(End of this chapter)