I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 96 Ito comes to surrender, and the general becomes ill

As soon as Yagyu returned to the mansion, he saw Toudo Heisuke walking back and forth in front of the gate, seemingly waiting for someone.

"Pingsuke."

Yagyu stepped forward and shouted.

As soon as Toudo Heisuke, who was somewhat distracted, saw Yagyu, he stepped forward excitedly and said: "Director, my swordsmanship teacher wants to see you. He is a talented man with great ambitions and both civil and military skills. If he can help the director, this will be a great success." It must be a great thing.”

Yagyu was a little confused as to who could make Toudo Heisuke praise him so much.

He was led by Heisuke Toudo to the living room. The handsome man sitting at the head of the guest seat in the hall stood up and came forward, saluting: "I am Hokutatsu Itto-ryu Ito Dojo Ito Koshiko Taro."

When Yagyu heard this name, he remembered something. He remembered that this person was related to the split of the Shinsengumi.

Todo Heisuke said from the side: "Director, Mr. Ito knows something about Western countries, and he can help the director in the restoration."

Ito Koshitaro smiled.

Liu Sheng sat on the main seat, stretched out his hand and said, "Please sit down."

Ito Koshitaro sat down with his younger brother and two students and looked at Yagyu.

Yagyu asked: "Although Heisuke highly praises your talents, I have the important responsibility of being the emperor and have to be cautious and test your talents. Mr. Ito, can you understand?"

Ito Koshitaro said happily: "Yagyu-sama should be more cautious. After all, the reform is related to the prosperity of the country, and people who are cheating are not tolerated. However, I believe in my own talents."

Yagyu nodded slightly and said: "So, what do you think of Mr. Ito's current situation? You can speak freely without fear. I need to know your true thoughts."

Ito Koshitaro said with some excitement: "After I heard about Yagyu-sama's deeds in Edo, I was deeply moved and admired Yagyu-sama's reform efforts very much.

Today's shogunate can no longer bear the heavy burden of governing the world. I believe that we should support the emperor and the court in shouldering the heavy burden of the world. "

Yagyu nodded and said, "It turns out that Mr. Ito is also a man who respects the emperor."

Ito Koshitaro immediately said: "Yagyu-sama, the shogunate is still stubborn and Choshu has turned away from the shogunate. This is an opportunity for the court to join forces with Choshu to overthrow the shogunate and rebuild the world!"

Ito Koshitaro looked at Yagyu and found that there was no change in Yagyu's expression, and he felt something bad in his heart.

Yagyu looked at Ito who was a little worried, nodded and said: "I understand, your idea still has merit. But you may not know that your Majesty still hopes that the shogunate can change and govern the world together with the imperial court."

"What?" Ito Koshitaro's face was ashen and he asked in confusion: "Why?"

Yagyu explained: "Although Mr. Ito learned about the situations and conditions of many countries in Edo, and has a clear understanding of the shortcomings of the shogunate, you may not understand Satsuma and Choshu, and your understanding of them is hearsay.

You must know that Satsuma and Choshu have always been unwilling to accept the defeat more than 200 years ago. Now they are taking advantage of the weakness of the shogunate to fight for their own power. This is the case for all vassals in Kyoto, and of course the shogunate is also the same.

What the court has to do now is to resolve the conflicts between the feudal lords and the shogunate, rather than intensify the conflicts. Ito, once the war breaks out, the fragile country will be even more fragile. "

Ito Koshitaro was still a little dissatisfied and said: "But apart from bowing to France, the shogunate is still the same as before! This kind of shogunate still exists, which is a burden to this country."

Yagyu nodded and said: "Yes, the stubborn shogunate is a burden, so the imperial court sent me to persuade the general to change. If the shogunate is stubborn, the imperial court will also make changes.

Ito, I heard that you are proficient in Chinese and Western medicine, so you should know that Lao Tzu said: Governing a big country is like cooking small delicacies.Japan is currently suffering from internal and external troubles and cannot withstand violent conflicts. The court must be careful and patient to solve the problem instead of adding fuel to the fire.

If you still don’t understand, then go to Luo with me and take a closer look, and you will understand by then. "

Taro Ito Koshiko saluted and said, "It is better to obey my orders than to be respectful."

Heisuke Toudo was overjoyed when he heard this and said quickly: "Teacher Ito, Director, today is a good day, let's go have a meal together."

Yagyu nodded and said: "What a good proposal. Today I just negotiated an arms deal with the ambassadors of the United States and Prussia. With these advanced guns and cannons, the imperial court's strength will be greatly strengthened."

Ito Koshitaro immediately said: "I have done a lot of research on the military affairs of Western countries, especially England and France. I would like to discuss it with Lord Yagyu."

That night, a group of people happened to go to Yoshihara to drink and chat.

……

Ouchi, Tokugawa Iemo and Wamiya sat opposite each other in the bedroom.Tokugawa Iemo saw that Wagongiya had something to say in the past two days, so he asked: "If you have something to say, just say it. There is no need to hide it from me."

Wagongiya then said: "Yesterday, the envoy Yagyu-sama told me something. The emperor hopes that the shogunate can join hands with the court to promote the integration of public and military affairs. At the beginning, it was because of this that I married the shogun. This is my responsibility. .”

Tokugawa Iemo stepped forward and held Wamiya's hand, and said with a gentle face: "Don't be anxious. I entrust Hitotsubashi and the others to work hard on this matter in Kyoto. They will definitely not let down His Majesty the Emperor and will not embarrass you."

Wagongiya raised his head and looked at Tokugawa Iemo with worry: "But I heard that the Choshu Domain turned its back on the shogunate, and the shogunate planned to send troops. Some people even asked the general to go out in person. I am very worried about your health."

Tokugawa Iemo smiled happily and said: "There is nothing to worry about. As the pillar of the Wu family, it is my duty to lead the troops myself.

I will definitely make the world peaceful, not only for the Tokugawa family, but also for you and our future children. "

"General, you can't leave me..."

"I must...hiss..."

At this sweet moment, Tokugawa Iemo looked ferocious, covering his right cheek and gasping for air.

Wakiya quickly hugged Tokugawa Iemo and said in panic: "Shogun, your tooth hurts again!"

Tokugawa Iemo nodded painfully.

"Doctor, call the doctor quickly!"

Wagongiya screamed quickly.

Soon, Tianzhangyuan also rushed over and waited with Hegong.

He Gong looked at Tianzhangyuan with tears in his eyes and said, "Mrs. Dayusuo."

Tianzhangyuan quickly comforted him: "It's okay, this is just a minor illness for the General."

"No!" Wagoniya raised his head and said, "The Yagyu envoy from Kyoto said it was tooth decay. According to Western medical techniques, it was caused by eating too many sweets and there were worms in the teeth. This is terrible."

"What?" Tianzhangyuan was not very young, and she was also frightened by these words.

At this time, the imperial doctor came out and said: "Master Yutaisuo, Master Dayushuo, Lord General's condition has stabilized."

Tianzhangyuan immediately asked: "Why does the general have recurring toothaches?"

The imperial doctor was a little embarrassed, and he didn't know much about this matter.

Tianzhangyuan waved his hands a little irritably to the imperial doctor to leave.

Then she and Wakiya met with Tokugawa Iemo.

Tokugawa Iemo reluctantly said: "Mother is worried."

Tianzhangyuan sighed and said, "During this troubled time, General, please take care of yourself."

"Hey, I'll pay attention."

Wagongiya choked up and said, "Why don't we ask Yagyu envoy to bring Western doctors to take a look."

The female official on the side objected: "How can we allow Xiyi people to enter Da'ao? This goes against the ancestral system. Please think twice, Master Yutaisuo."

Wagongong said dissatisfied: "Are you just watching the general being tortured by illness?"

Tianzhangyuan also said worriedly: "General, your body is important, let the veterans discuss this matter."

Tokugawa Iemo spoke again: "The senior middlemen don't like Jubei, so I'm afraid they won't agree. Wait until I feel better and then come forward to preside over the review."

"That's fine, that's fine." Tianzhang Yuan had no choice but to appease He Gong.

Tokugawa Iemo forced a smile and said: "Don't worry, this is an old problem. It will be fine in two days."

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