Chapter 584 'Collaborating' Qingto! The relationship between Satsuma and Choshu
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Neng Shiliangbi was stunned on the spot, his hands holding the wine glass froze in mid-air, as if they were petrified.
Immediately afterwards, fine cold sweat seeped out from his forehead, and the candlelight passed by, sparkling.
"You are powerful, there is no need to be nervous."
A smile appeared on Qingdeng's lips.
"I am not an indiscriminate and reckless person."
"What happened the day before yesterday has nothing to do with you, and it has nothing to do with everyone here."
Speaking of this, he intentionally glanced at Inaba Masakuni not far away. The other person felt his sight and nodded in fear.
"Nengshijun, I don't want to challenge you."
"I want to discuss with you how to deal with Takahashi Kinzaburo."
Nengshi Liangbi swallowed hard and asked cautiously:
"Takahashi...Kinsaburo...?"
Qingdeng nodded lightly:
"That's right, it's Takahashi Kinzaburo!"
The day before yesterday, the Shinsengumi and Aizu troops jointly dispatched troops to surround the Kyoto Administrative Office. Takahashi Kinzaburo, Yamazaki Heijiro and their younger brothers were taken into custody.
The latter had already gone to Huangquan with Ayase Taichi yesterday afternoon.
As for the former, he is still imprisoned in the dungeon where the Shinsengumi is stationed.
"As the Ginmi Fang Yuli of the Kyoto Administrative Office, Takahashi Kinsaburo should have done his best to fulfill his duties and be honest and honest. However, he has degenerated into a corrupt official who is greedy for money and watches and steals. It is really a heinous crime!"
"His sins are as heavy as the sea!"
"There is really no shortage of personal and material evidence that can be used to accuse Takahashi Kinzaburo of corruption, bribery, and plunder."
"I already have a large amount of evidence in my hands that is enough to sentence him to death ten times - and I have personally experienced his cruelty and greed - such a treacherous villain will not be enough to anger the people if he is not killed!"
"I plan to push him to Sanjo River and behead him tomorrow."
"However... no matter what, Takahashi Kinzaburo is your subordinate."
"If I don't even say hello to you and just kill the person, it won't be justified after all..."
Before Qingdeng finished speaking, Nengshi Liangbi immediately seemed to realize something. He straightened his face and said righteously:
"Kinzaburo Takahashi knows the law and breaks the law, and commits crimes and crimes. It is a shame to the Kyoto Order! It is a shame to the samurai! The crime cannot be punished!"
"Even if you don't kill him, I will kill him!"
"Therefore, Tachibana-sama, you don't have to worry! Please behead Takahashi Kinzaburo to the execution ground!"
Looking at Noshi Ryobi, who put on a solemn posture of "I and Takahashi Kinzaburo are irreconcilable," Aoden grinned:
"That being the case, I feel relieved."
Having said that, Qingdeng raised the wine glass on the dining table and reached out to Nengshi Liangbi.
Seeing this, the other party hurriedly leaned forward and handed over the cup in his palm.
When clinking glasses, he strictly controlled the force and angle, never letting the rim of his glass exceed Qingdeng's.
Just after the two glasses collided, there was a "ding" sound——
"...Nengshijun."
Qingden suddenly spoke again.
Nengshi Liangbi felt as if he was stressed, and his body trembled violently.
"Here, there!"
Qingden slowly took back the wine glass in his hand, and with a sharp arrow-like gaze, he stabbed Nengshi Liangbi straight.
Although he was smiling, the corners of his mouth were curved obviously, and his smile was gentle, but Nengshi Liangbi did not feel any warmth at all.
"I am the governor of the capital, and I am responsible for the important task of guarding the capital and safeguarding the country and the people."
"As I said on the execution ground yesterday - I will definitely and will eventually eliminate all villains and rebels who disrupt Gyeonggi."
"No matter if he is a high-ranking official with a golden pei and a purple coat."
Qingto's eyes swept to the Kyoto dignitaries on his left.
"Still one of my own subordinates."
He moved his gaze to the right, looking towards the Shinsengumi generals on his right.
"So... Mr. Nengshi, please control your subordinates more in the future, but don't make it difficult for me again."
Qingdeng's tone was very calm, as if he was chatting with his old friend.
However, Nengshi Liangbi was sweating profusely after listening to it.
At this moment, he felt two invisible large rocks pressing on his shoulders.
"Yes, yes! This is natural! This is natural!"
He struggled to put on a flattering smile and nodded like garlic.
"The same goes for everyone here."
Qingdeng stood up quickly, holding the wine glass, and looked around the audience.
"I've arrived in Kyoto for the first time, and there are a lot of things waiting to be done. There are as many arduous tasks as a mountain waiting for me to deal with them one by one."
"Now and in the future, I will be so busy that I would like to borrow the cat's paws."
[Note: So busy that I even want to borrow the cat’s paws: a traditional Japanese proverb, the meaning is exactly as it literally means]
"Therefore, after I kill Takahashi Kinzaburo, I will not bother with the past accounts of the others!"
"I'm not interested in knowing about your past."
"I only focus on your present and future!"
"If we want to restore this thousand-year-old city and the vast land of Gyeonggi to its former peace, we cannot do without your support!"
"From tomorrow... no! From this moment on, please cooperate with me!"
"This glass of wine is for everyone!"
After saying that, Qingdeng raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp. Then he turned the glass over so that the mouth of the glass was facing down to show that he had drank a full glass.
Blah blah blah...
In the blink of an eye, the Kyoto nobles present sat up straight, picked up their wine glasses, and responded to Qingden, vying to show their loyalty:
"This is natural!"
"Lord Tachibana, you are serious!"
"Tachibana-sama, please rest assured! Even if you don't say it, I, Takano Seihide, will definitely support the Shinsengumi!"
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Looking around, these noble people were all beaming with joy, and all of them had happy expressions of relief.
Qingdeng's meaning has been made quite obvious - I won't bother with the nasty things you did in the past! However, if you don't restrain yourself in the future and refuse to give me the face of Qingdeng, then I won't
I'll forgive you!
It can be said that Qingdeng gave them the steps.
Ever since Seito took Takahashi Kinsaburo and others into custody and directed the grand execution in Sanjo Kawara, these people, these dignitaries with high status in Kyoto, have always been on tenterhooks.
They were afraid that Qingdeng was the kind of person who couldn't get the sand out of his eyes.
They were afraid that Qingteng would launch a "big purge" sweeping across Kyoto and targeting the powerful class!
Among the powerful class like them, including Inaba Masakuni and Nose Ryōbi, who has clean employees? Even if they are not the same, none of them can withstand the investigation!
When it comes to the seriousness of the crime committed... it is no exaggeration to say that compared to them, Takahashi Kinzaburo, who is just a Ginmi Fang Yu power, is nothing at all!
Some things won't weigh as much as four ounces if they don't go on the scale, and they won't weigh a thousand pounds if they go on the scale!
If Qingdeng really wanted to use his status as the governor of the capital and the general's favorite to suppress them, and was really determined to rid the capital of all "dirt", the consequences would be disastrous.
It is true that they are not soft persimmons who are easy to bully.
They have been working hard in Kyoto for many years and have a profound foundation. They are not afraid of Qingdou, who has only a shallow foundation.
However, if there is a full-scale conflict with Qingdeng, even if they can win the final victory, both sides will lose - or in other words, losing both sides is the best result they can get.
After all, the opponent they faced was the benevolent king who "killed an entire clan with one man".
God knows if he is driven to a desperate situation, he will repeat the feat of "breaking into Qingshui Residence alone".
Such a result is obviously not what they want to see.
But now, Qingdeng has personally given the guarantee.
Although one cannot describe these people who were born with silver spoons in their mouths as "human spirits", they have been exposed to the influence of political and business people for many years, and they can still perceive the most basic political signals.
Obviously, Aoto wanted to push Takahashi Kinsaburo out and make him a scapegoat, a symbol of "corrupt officials brought to justice", and give an explanation to the people of Kyoto.
As for the city foxes and community rats other than him, as long as they don't blatantly jump out to cause trouble again, everything will be forgotten!
All the nobles here wish that Takahashi Kinzaburo would die quickly! To protect the wealth of each family!
As for Qingdeng's "No more misbehavior from now on"...this condition is nothing to them!
After years of knocking on bones and sucking out marrow, they have become fat and fat.
Even if they temporarily restrain themselves and keep a low profile, their quality of life will not be affected at all.
What's more, the world is so chaotic right now, and all the forces are doing whatever they want to do.
The day before yesterday, the Satsuma clan controlled the political situation in Kyoto, yesterday it was the Choshu clan who held the imperial court hostage, and today the three pillars of Maku, Satsuma and Cho stand in a tripartite position.
Who knows how long Ju Qingden can sit in this position as the governor of Gyeonggi Town?
As long as we are patient and patient, we can continue to have fun until the day Tachibana Aoden leaves Kyoto!
Safe!
The big stone hanging in my heart has fallen!
We can continue to enjoy our wealth comfortably!
The corners of the mouth that turned up crazily could not be suppressed no matter how hard they were pressed.
The joyful laughter burst out, no matter how hard it was, it couldn't be stopped.
The atmosphere inside and outside the banquet hall was full of joy.
They showed a more enthusiastic attitude towards Qingden.
They toasted Qingdeng more actively and laughed with him.
Qingdeng, who was still standing alone, calmly watched everything in front of him.
Suddenly, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and a faint sneer emerged...
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With the blessing of the talent "Drunkard +3", Qingdeng's drinking capacity is far beyond what other people can match.
However, no matter how strong the drinker is, he can't withstand everyone's car racing.
From Matsudaira Rongho to strangers whose names I couldn't name, they crowded in front of Qingden one by one, toasting, and drinking together, taking turns.
Even Zi Yang, who was accompanying him, frequently raised his glass to him.
While serving guests, geishas cannot eat, but they can drink with them.
Under Ziyang's persuasion, the two drank one cup after another.
Even though she is a little girl, her drinking capacity is unexpectedly shocking.
She drank more than 20 glasses of sake, which had an alcohol content of at least 15%, with a bold movement, just like drinking water, without even a trace of blush on her pretty face.
After drinking an unknown number of bottles of wine, a sea-like dizziness hit Qingdeng's brain, and the world in front of him began to undergo strange distortions and deflections.
Already tipsy...he put down his glass without thinking.
After that, no matter who came to toast him or challenge him, he would never drink.
The reason for this is that Qingdeng would never let himself get drunk unless it was a big day.
As for the second thing... after tonight's dinner, he will have a very important meeting with Matsudaira Yongho, so he can't get drunk!
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Late at night (after the party)——
Jin Jie Guangming Temple (Kyoto Guardian Formation), a certain secret room——
"Uh...!"
Qingdeng raised his hand to cover his mouth and let out a big wine burp.
Seeing this, Matsudaira Rongbao on the side immediately asked:
"Master Tachibana, are you okay? Do you want some hangover soup?"
Qingden waved his hand.
"No need, this level of drunkenness makes me feel a little uncomfortable at most, but not to the point where I have to drink hangover soup."
After saying that, he straightened his back and took a deep breath.
"Higo-sama, I'm sorry. It's a rare night of fun, but I dragged you to a meeting."
In the small secret room, there was no one else except Qingnobo and Matsudaira Yongho.
The two of them sat side by side, with an extremely detailed map of Kyoto in front of their knees. Every street, every alley, and even the location of the wells were clearly marked.
Matsudaira Yongho smiled:
"You're welcome! Rather, I'm very happy that you took the initiative to 'share information'. 'Protecting Kyoto' is the top priority for you and me right now! In front of it, everything is a trivial matter!"
Qingdeng nodded lightly.
"Then - let's get down to business!"
As he spoke, he straightened his face, and his expression was instantly dominated by a strong solemn look.
At the same time, Matsudaira Yongho also entered the state, showing a solemn expression.
"Higo-sama, to be honest, I have almost never dealt with the Satsuma and Choshu clans before."
"Although it is not my duty to monitor the commander, no one can say what will happen in the future."
"We cannot rule out the possibility that the Shinsengumi will conflict with Sacho one day!"
"So I have to prepare in advance."
"You entered Kyoto earlier than I did, so you know the two vassals better."
"So, please give me a detailed introduction to the current situation of Satsuma and Choshu, especially their military strength and the people who need more attention."
Matsudaira Yongho nodded.
"Then, let's start with the Choshu clan."
"If you want to introduce various aspects of the Choshu Domain... there are two figures that you cannot avoid. One is Murata Seifu, and the other is Yoshida Shoin."
Matsudaira Yongho cleared his throat and started talking——
More than 250 years ago, in the decisive battle that determined the ownership of the world - the Battle of Sekigahara - Tokugawa Ieyasu led the Eastern Army and defeated the Western Army in just one day.
At that time, the Mori clan's army was subordinate to the Western Army.
After the Sekigahara War, as punishment, the Edo shogunate reduced the Mori clan's territory on a large scale.
Due to this major reduction of seals, the Mori clan, which originally owned 1.2 million koku from the ten kingdoms of China, was finally left with only two kingdoms, Shufang and Nagato.
Thus the Choshu Domain was born.
The territory has shrunk significantly, resulting in a sharp drop in income.
For this reason, the financial situation of the Choshu Domain has never been ideal, and it often relied on merchants to borrow money to survive.
However, perhaps God favored the Choshu clan.
Every once in a while, a wise king who can turn the tide will come to the Choshu Domain.
Mori Yoshimoto, the 5th generation feudal lord, established the feudal school "Meirunkan" in the fourth year of Kyōho (1719) to cultivate talents. This move laid the talent foundation of the Choshu Domain.
The name "Ming Lun" comes from "Mencius Teng Wengong 1": "Set it as a school in Xiangxu to teach...all because of the understanding of human relations. Human relations are understood above, and the common people are close to the people below."
In addition to teaching Confucianism, Myung Lun Hall also invites scholars to teach military science, swordsmanship, archery, and spearmanship.
The course is designed to teach 10-year-old children. Confucian art of war will be taught first, until they are about 15 years old. When they are stronger, martial arts will be taught until they are 40 years old.
The 12th day of the first lunar month of each year is designated as the beginning of the semester and the end date is December 10th.
The enrollees are basically the samurai class, but if ordinary people are interested, they can come to the school to attend classes, and the school will not turn them away.
The establishment of the Mei Lun Hall greatly improved the overall quality of the Changzhou warriors.
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