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Chapter 135: Assassination of Ryoma and the downfall of the chief shaman
In Kyoto, because of the attack on the imperial palace, there was an uproar. At this time, both sides knew that Yagyu would return to the capital in 20 days at most. This news greatly excited Tokugawa Kei, and the Satsuma clan was also forced to In a hurry, Iwakura Tomomi actually made a fake edict.

After all, the combat effectiveness of the imperial guard battalion was even if Shimazu Hisamitsu overwhelmed the remaining 2000 new troops and was no match for him. He could only take desperate measures and force the shogunate with false edicts.

After receiving the false edict, the Satsuma Domain and the Choshu Domain mobilized their troops to enter the capital. Just half a month later, the Satsuma Domain's military strength reached [-] people, and the Choshu Domain also arrived in Kyoto with thousands of troops led by Katsura Kogoro and Omura Masujiro. nearby.

The strength of the Satsuma Domain and the Choshu Domain has reached more than 1 people. However, due to the obstruction of the two Guards Divisions and the strong attitude of the cabinet, plus Saigo Takamori's experience with the Imperial Palace and the Imperial Guard Battalion, they did not dare to act rashly. .

Omura Masujiro of Choshu said dissatisfied: "Although the cabinet has many troops, but without a battle formation, how can it be an elite opponent of our army?"

Saigo Takamori explained: "Previously, more than 800 members of our army were defeated by more than 100 elite guardsmen. After subsequent understanding, we found that the hand-operated Gatling guns they were equipped with could shoot down dozens of bullets in ten seconds. Ours The Western formation is a complete target.

We have already asked Western countries to purchase this weapon. Before that, we cannot conflict with the cabinet. Our main enemy is the shogunate. Now we only need to deploy our troops towards Osaka. "

Katsura Kogoro was persuaded by Saigo Takamori and approached Osaka with the Satsuma Domain. Tokugawa Kexi in Osaka Castle panicked. He ran directly to Nijo Castle in Kyoto, and then proposed to the emperor a return of great power, and even the resignation of the general. Bit.

In fact, Tokugawa Keiki was retreating in order to advance, because the great policy proposed by the Tosa Domain still required Tokugawa Keiki to become the speaker of the feudal parliament. In other words, Tokugawa Keiki was just taking power in another way.

Moreover, Tokugawa Kexi took the initiative to return the great power, which gave the two feudal lords of Satsuma and Naga no reason to fall armed.

The third point is that he is also delaying time until Yagyu comes back to control the situation.

In short, Tokugawa Keki's move was to retreat in order to attack, and Sacho Ryohan was caught off guard. This tight punch hit the cotton, making Sacho Ryohan's people feel like they were stuck in their throats.

"Tokugawa Keiki is such a coward. He ran to Kyoto and asked the emperor to return the big deal. We have no reason to collapse!" Masujiro Omura was furious.

Katsura Kogoro also sighed and said: "Tokugawa Keki is really difficult to deal with. He can always find a way to survive in desperate situations."

The reason why Komatsu brought the sword was: "Where can I find this excuse now? Tosa Clan and Fukui Clan are not the same people at all, these bastards!"

Saigo Takamori, who had been silent, said: "No, we still have a chance."

Komatsu took the knife and said in surprise: "Kisunosuke, what solution did you come up with?"

"Succeed with Ryoma and lose with Ryoma. Tosa Domain's strategy must have been proposed by Ryoma. This guy doesn't want civil war." Saigo Takamori said in a cold tone, "With him here, Tosa Domain will not offend the shogunate, so kill Got him."

Katsura Kogoro's eyes moved and he said: "This... Ryoma is an ideal person, he..."

Saigo Takamori said without any emotion: "But now he has hindered us."

"We can't do anything," Okubo Toshimichi said.

Saigo Takamori smiled and said: "Why should we take action? The shogunate has always wanted to catch him. Let the shogunate know where he was and let the shogunate kill him. Then we can use this excuse to declare war on the shogunate."

Omura Masujiro said: "For the sake of the emperor, let Sakamoto Ryoma make sacrifices."

Komatsu, who was wearing a knife, also nodded, while Katsura Kogoro was silent.

Ryoma Sakamoto lives in Omiya, Kawaramachi, Kyoto. This is a shop that sells soy sauce. Along with him are Shintaro Nakaoka and several others.

He already knew the news that Tokugawa Kexi wanted to return the great power, and things were progressing in the direction he hoped for, which made Ryoma very excited.

However, Shintaro Nakaoka was on the side of the armed overthrow faction, and he had been debating with Ryoma these days.

On the second floor of a dormitory diagonally across from Omi House, the leader of the Mikai Group, Sasaki Tosaburo, and several of his subordinates were watching.

Since the last time, Fushimi's followers allowed Ryoma to escape, this time Sasaki Tosaburo got the news and did not let anyone else intervene. Instead, he personally led people to carry out the mission.

Sasaki Goshizaburo said to several of his subordinates: "Sakamoto Ryoma is in that Omi house. It is this guy who proposed that the shogunate return the government. This traitor, we must kill him, so that we can be worthy of the shogunate and the shogun!"

Several subordinates responded immediately.

A few of them have been staring at Omi House. From dusk until seven or eight o'clock in the evening, there was no one else in front of Omi House except the boss.

Sasaki Tosaburo asked: "How many people are there still inside?"

The subordinate replied: "Including the boss, there are four more people."

While talking, a man came out to greet the boss and then walked towards the street on the right.

"There are four more."

They waited for a while, and a customer came to buy soy sauce. The boss closed the door, took the things and left with the customer.

"There are only three."

Sasaki Tosaburo thought for a moment and said, "No wait, let's take action."

The six people came to the door of Omi House and knocked on the door, preparing to break in.

"Captain, there is a situation!"

In a nearby private house, the police immediately alerted Souji Okita who was resting with his eyes closed.Okita Souji immediately opened his eyes and stepped forward to take a look: "It's not good to meet the people who returned to the group, they will take action."

At the door of Omi House, Sasaki Tokisaburo tricked the door into opening, and directly chopped down Yamada Tokichi who opened the door. The six people quickly entered Omi House.

Souji Okita immediately rushed out, chased after him and shouted: "Stop, who dares to lynch on the streets of Kyoto!"

Okita Souji's loud shout attracted the attention of Sakamoto Ryoma on the second floor. He opened the window door and saw that it was someone from the police station. He immediately shouted: "Shintaro, sword!"

Inside the house, a member of the meeting team rushed to the second floor. Sakamoto Ryoma drew his revolver and fired at the stairs. The team member fell to the ground.

Sasaki Tosaburo shouted: "Come on, for the sake of the general!"

The next two team members gritted their teeth and rushed forward. The person in the front was hit, and the person behind supported him and moved forward.

Ryoma Sakamoto immediately retreated into the room, and Shintaro Nakaoka went to find the knife but had not returned yet.

However, Souji Okita came in with his men. Sasaki Tozaburo stepped forward to stop him, but was directly injured in the arm. Several police officers stepped forward to control him, and the other two team members surrendered.

Okita Souji quickly went upstairs and happened to see the team member who was about to enter the room and shouted: "If you don't stop, I will treat you as resisting arrest!"

When the team member saw it, it turned out to be Souji Okita. After struggling for a while, he slowly dragged his companion's body back.

Shintaro Nakaoka had already run over with a knife, and Ryoma Sakamoto came out relaxedly and said with a smile: "Hey, Souji, it's been a long time. Are you wearing Western clothes?"

Okita Headquarters said businesslikely: "You two, please come back to the police station with me."

Nakaoka Shintaro said angrily: "Why!"

Sakamoto Ryoma said indifferently: "Okay, Shintaro, if the director-general hadn't come here, I'm afraid we would have been in trouble. Just in time, let's go see what's going on in this police station."

Shintaro Nakaoka then put away his expression and returned to the police station with Souji Okita and others.

The controlled Sasaki Tosaburo looked at the still alive Ryoma Sakamoto and gritted his teeth angrily.

He cursed angrily: "Damn the police station, you are actually protecting the traitor Ryoma Sakamoto!"

Shintaro Nakaoka immediately retorted: "You stupid head, you don't understand at all. It was the shogunate that caused the country to be insulted by the Western countries. We are about to fall. Ryoma, a bastard, actually defends you, bah!"

"Ryoma, you still have the nerve to smile. Look, what kind of bastards are you defending? They are going to kill you."

Sakamoto Ryoma pursed his lips and said: "It doesn't matter. My starting point is for Japan, not just for the shogunate. He should hate me."

Shintaro Nakaoka sighed repeatedly and even scolded him several times for being an idiot.

Sasaki Tosaburo scolded Ryoma Sakamoto for being hypocritical and a traitor.

Sakamoto Ryoma didn't care. He eagerly discussed the feeling of suits with Okita Souji, and even showed his leather boots to compare with Okita Souji's.

Okita Souji was no longer as serious as before, and he and Sakamoto Ryoma happily discussed the feeling of wearing a suit.

A moment later, Sasaki Gozaburo and Sakamoto Ryoma arrived at the police station. Kondo Isamu never left, and he was relieved to see Sakamoto Ryoma alive and kicking.

"Mr. Ryoma, you can really cause trouble."

Isamu Kondo smiled and came forward to say hello.

Sakamoto Ryoma said indifferently: "Hahaha, don't you know that Kyoto is under your control, so I'm not afraid anymore."

Kondo Isamu took advantage of the situation and said: "Then I will ask you to live in the police station for a few days, and we will wait until the Prime Minister comes back."

Sakamoto Ryoma cooperated very well and went to the temporary detention center. As for Sasaki Tosaburo, he simply treated the wound, then paid a fine and was released on bail.

Shintaro Nakaoka muttered dissatisfiedly: "Why do you pay the money and leave? As expected, they are all the same."

Sakamoto Ryoma smiled and said: "Actually, we can leave even if we pay. According to Western law, this is parole. Forget it, Shintaro, I think the environment here is not bad. We can continue to debate without fear of being disturbed."

The next second, Shintaro Nakaoka and Ryoma Sakamoto quarreled.

Souji Okita heard the voice coming from next door and said, "What will Mr. Yagyu do with them?"

Kondo Isamu whispered: "Mr. Yagyu is very optimistic about Ryoma. Watch these more these days to prevent others from taking advantage of him."

"clear."

Sakamoto Ryoma was not dead. This change did not discourage Saigo Takamori. He directly used Ryoma to be assassinated by the Kaigumi as an excuse to have the Satsuma clan declare its collapse.

(End of this chapter)