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Unless you see it with your own eyes, you will never appreciate the visual impact of Jingguan!

Just one head is enough to make ordinary people who are accustomed to peaceful lives tremble with fear, let alone more than 20 heads piled together to form a "pyramid"?

Eyes full of fear were wide open.

The dirty blood pooled together.

Pale skin that has lost its color overlaps with each other.

The smelling crows are hovering in the sky, ready to swoop down and feast.

In such a situation, the sense of terror and shock brought about by these heads is not added together, but multiplied!

As of a few seconds ago, the onlookers who were still rejoicing at the death of Ayase Taichi and others now all stopped talking, and everyone was silent.

On this occasion, Qingdeng stood up unhurriedly.

Soon, everyone who could see Qingdeng looked at him, and eyes with different emotions fell on him.

"Everyone!"

With the blessing of the talent "Cloud Piercing Stone +2" and due to the silence in the audience, Qingdeng's voice spread very far.

"Today is a good day."

"Today, all the culprits and accomplices of Kusunoki Group will be killed!"

"Today, Kyoto's history will open a new chapter!"

"The reason why I am beheading traitors with such great fanfare today and building their heads as a temple is to tell everyone in Kyoto and the world that I, Tachibana Aoden, am not here to visit Kyoto. ! The Shinsengumi is not just a mess in name only!"

"I will faithfully perform my duties as the envoy of Gyeonggi Town!"

"I will put down the civil strife in Gyeonggi as quickly as possible!"

Speaking of this, Qingdeng paused for a moment, as if he was brewing feelings.

After a moment, he restarted the conversation:

"Today is just the beginning!"

"The Kusunoki group is not the only group of rebels and bandits disrupting Kyoto."

"Therefore, I would also like to take this opportunity to inform the thieves present who are committing chaos in the name of 'Zun Hu'. I would trouble you to also inform your companions later - your arrogant days have come to an end. That’s it!”

"From now on, as long as I, Tachibana Aoden, am still in this city, Kyoto will not tolerate atrocities of any kind!"

"Those who shouted the slogan 'Support the great cause of respecting war' and blackmailed businesses!"

"Those who regard 'respecting the king and repelling the barbarians' and 'integration of public and military affairs' as a business to make illegal profits."

"Get out of Kyoto before the Shinsengumi catches you!"

"Otherwise, what awaits you will be severe punishment without mercy!"

"If there are any more troublemakers, it will be like this!"

After roaring, Qing Deng's halberd pointed at Jingguan not far away.

"By the way, I would like to mention one more thing, just like what I said the day before yesterday - if you are unhappy with me and want to kill me, you can come directly to Mibu-go! Come to the Shinsengumi's headquarters! Tell me directly I issue a challenge!"

"As long as I am stationed, I will definitely come out to fight! I will neither avoid fighting nor bully the minority!"

"I sincerely look forward to your courage and awareness!"

Qingdeng's voice echoed over the three rivers and lingered for a long time.

For a moment, only the sound of gurgling water dominated the space.

Under the influence of the talent "Failed Art Students +2", Qingdeng's speech was as infectious as ever.

Looking around, the onlookers present all had stunned expressions, as if they couldn't come to their senses.

It wasn't until a while later that time, which seemed to have stood still, began to flow slowly.

First, the silence was shattered by deafening shouts.

"Ohhhhhhhhhhh-!"

Countless soldiers and civilians raised their arms, pumped their fists, and shouted in joy.

After that, they called Qingdeng's name over and over again.

"Tachibana-sama! Tachibana-sama! Tachibana-sama!"

"Nioh-sama! Nioh-sama!"

The atmosphere at the scene and Sanjo Kawara was so lively! It's like being in an oven where the flames are burning!

This surging heat expanded rapidly, reaching the sky, spreading far away, and did not subside for a long time.

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The next day, night——

Kyoto, Kinkaikoji Temple (Kyoto Guardian Formation)——

Tonight, this magnificent temple, which used to be heavily fortified in the past, was very lively.

The attractive aroma of wine and vegetables lingers in the nose.

Loud conversations, laughter, and voices are heard all the time.

Drinking and drinking are mixed, and cups and plates are in a mess.

As the host, Matsudaira Yoshiho finally held the long-delayed reception banquet for the Shinsengumi.

Everyone attending the banquet was seated in order according to their status.

Qingden and Songping Yongbao sat side by side on the main seat facing north and south.

The people from Kyoto, headed by Inaba Masakuni and Nose Ryōbi, sat on the east side of the banquet hall.

The generals of the Shinsengumi, represented by Hijikata Toshizo and Kondo Isamu, were all sitting on the west side of the banquet hall.

In order to show his friendship to the landlord, Matsudaira Yongho entertained Aomori and others with Kyoto's local specialties as expected.

When he saw the exquisitely presented Kyoto dishes covering the entire dining table, Qingto couldn't help but feel his lips twitching.

How would you rate Kyoto cuisine?

Let's put it this way - in Ayoto's eyes, it's as unpalatable as kaiseki cuisine!

Since the Heian period (794-1192), ministers have lived in Kyoto for generations.

For this reason, Kyoto is a city deeply influenced by Gongqing culture.

The ministers do not need to engage in physical labor. Their daily routine is to eat, drink, and recite poems. There is no need to supplement salt, so their diet is frighteningly bland. It is so bland that one strongly doubts whether the ministers in Kyoto are a kind of people who do not need to eat salt. creature.

Kyoto cuisine is indistinguishable from Gongqing cuisine, so its taste is mainly light.

Qingteng has a strong taste, and he especially likes heavy-flavored dishes full of oil and salt. He doesn't like it without salt, and he doesn't like it without soy sauce.

How could someone like him be used to Kyoto food?

But this is a reception dinner after all. It would be too rude to put on a bad face and dislike the food.

Therefore, even though he was not used to eating them, Qingdeng could only force a smile on his face, pinch his nose and forcefully stuff these "candles" that looked like birds, chewing barbers and swallowing needles into his mouth.

However, although Aoto dislikes Kyoto's food, he really likes Kyoto's wine.

Edo people used to call Gyeonggi "top", so the wine produced in Gyeonggi was called "top wine" by Edo people.

There is a widely circulated saying about Shangfang Sake, which is called "Nada's male sake" and "Fushimi female sake".

"Nada" is in Harima, and "Fushimi" is in Kyoto. Both places are famous producing areas of Shanggang Sake.

The hard water Tanjiu is mainly spicy.

Fushimi sake made with soft water is a little softer and mostly sweet.

After hundreds of years of development in Kyoto, the latter has become the most suitable wine to match Kyoto cuisine.

As for the former, it was sent to Edo in large quantities and became the favorite of Edo people. It also became a wine that goes well with Kanto cuisine.

Because Nada sake was very common in Edo, Ayoto was no stranger to it. The drink he drank the most on weekdays was Nada sake.

As for Fushimi sake, he drank less.

At tonight's banquet, Matsudaira Yongho brought out the finest Fushimi wine to entertain them.

The sweet fragrance is very refreshing to the nose.

Take a brief sip, and the mellow and smooth taste spreads from the tip of the tongue to the entire mouth, lingering between the teeth.

It has a different flavor compared to the beach wine that I'm used to drinking.

Although Qingdeng prefers Xinkou's wine in terms of personal taste, he does not reject this kind of "soft" wine.

Thanks to this delicious drink, Qingden managed to calm down the depression in his heart caused by the unpalatable food.

Although the form and content of the Jiefeng Banquet are playful, in the final analysis, it is a very serious banquet.

It would be too vulgar to invite a bunch of gorgeous geishas to sing and dance.

So, Songping Yongbao only invited some musicians to add to the fun.

This made some people present - such as Toshizo Hijikata, and Toshizo Hijikata, and Toshizo Hijikata - doubly disappointed.

Since entering Kyoto, Hijikata Toshizo has been living an ascetic life away from romantic places under Aoto's strict orders.

He really wanted to taste the taste of Kyoto women as soon as possible - such thoughts almost materialized on his expression.

Just as the atmosphere of the banquet was getting more and more intense, Matsudaira Yongho, Inaba Masakuni, Noshi Ryobi, and many other people from Kyoto raised their glasses and toasted to Aonto frequently.

Needless to say, Matsudaira Yongho has always respected Qingteng.

As for other people also being so respectful in front of Qingdeng... it's not difficult to understand.

It's not just because Qingden is a high-ranking feudal official.

This is especially because the vast majority of them witnessed the on-site execution yesterday afternoon.

Anyone who heard Qingdeng's cold words of "do it" or saw the terrifying view of Beijing would feel terrified.

The temple still stands on the vast riverbank of Sanjo Kawara.

Yesterday, after the execution was completely completed, Qingdeng personally ordered: This Beijing temple must not be destroyed and must be placed on the Sanjo River for a long time to deter Xiaoxiao!

In this way, Sanjo Kawara has an eye-catching "attraction".

Sanjo Kawara is one of the most visited areas in Kyoto.

People are walking, pulling carts, riding horses, riding sedans, sailing boats... People are coming and going, and the flow is endless.

For foreigners who come to Kyoto along Nakayama Street and Tokai Street, Sanjo Kawara is a must-stop place for them.

Now, everyone passing by Sanjo Kawara can clearly see this new attraction.

The Beijing view is already covered with flies and crows.

They feasted and indulged in this rare feast.

The heads were pecked out beyond recognition, and the level of horror was even higher.

People passing by the Sanjo River did not dare to stay here for a long time. They lowered their heads, quickened their pace, and left quickly.

Not only was he beheaded in public and built into a temple, but his head was also "exhibited" for a long time. This is really... very satisfying!

These actions of Seitobo were not only to establish the authority of the Shinsengumi, but also to win over the hearts and minds of the people of Kyoto.

The scholars and people in Kyoto hated Nanmu to their bones.

In other words, the more cruel Aonto is to Kusunoki-gumi, the more happy he will be to the people of Kyoto! In this way, the more people can win the hearts and minds of the people of Kyoto!

Kusunoki-gumi has become Qingto's complete tool man.

The minds of ordinary people basically show "the duality of cunning and simplicity."

Sometimes he is very cunning, but sometimes he is very innocent

For example: when faced with upright officials and righteous men who wipe out corrupt officials, traitors and villains, ordinary people are always simple.

To put it simply, there is one sentence - if you are good to the people, the people will naturally be good to you.

Facts have proved that Qingdeng's series of actions are correct.

After yesterday, Qingdeng’s reputation instantly underwent a 180-degree reversal.

On the day Aoto led the Shinsengumi to station in Kyoto, he was still a Toi wearing old-fashioned clothes and riding a big stupid cow.

But now, he has become an honest and just King.

From "old-fashioned Dongyi" to "righteous King Niou"... the speed of change is even more exaggerated than the headline of a newspaper in Paris after Napoleon returned to France!

Aomori's reputation has been reversed, and the reputation of the Shinsengumi has also been greatly improved.

For the dignitaries in Kyoto, the scary thing about Aoshito is not his lofty status, nor the independent military and financial power he possesses, but that he is only responsible to Tokugawa Iemo!

What does it mean?

This means that no one except Tokugawa Iemo can point out what Aonto does!

In Kyoto, in the vast capital, no one person or force has the power to supervise him, judge him, or sanction him.

Even if Aoto committed an evil deed that was outraged by both humans and gods, all everyone could do was write a letter and go to Edo to report Aoto to Tokugawa Iemo.

However, anyone who knows a little bit about the current shogunate politics knows that Aoto is Tokugawa Iemo's number one confidant and the mainstay of the "Nanki Sect".

Just from the fact that Tokugawa Iemo gave the green light to Qingnobo under pressure and against all opinions, and added many exaggerated privileges to the post of governor of Gyeonggi Province, we can see how much he favors Qingnobo.

Reporting Aoshito to Tokugawa Iemo... How is this different from "Who are you! Why are you suing me?"

In the true sense, "Behead first and then report, and grant the right to a concession."

Through the "night attack on Nanmu Group" the night before and the "public execution" yesterday, Qingdeng has publicly declared to the world: he is not a timid master.

With such a murderous and decisive character, coupled with the exaggerated privileges of "general power concession"... How can everyone not be afraid of such a ruthless person? How can you not flatter the other party?

Tonight's reception banquet is a great opportunity to get to know Qingdeng and establish friendship with Qingdeng.

The dignitaries present, one by one, all rushed to toast and give Qingdeng a speech.

Qingdeng did not reject anyone. As long as someone came to propose a toast to him, he would respond positively and drink heavily, changing his cold demeanor on the execution ground yesterday.

Seeing this, the important people relaxed one after another - Qingteng's attitude sent out a particularly important signal to them: Qingteng does not exclude the powerful class of Kyoto!

As a result, as the mood relaxes, people are asked to participate more actively in the banquet, making the atmosphere more lively.

At this moment, someone suddenly spoke:

"Oh, without a geisha to add to the fun, it really lacks a bit of flavor!"

His words seemed to activate a switch.

For a time, there was a lot of discussion:

"Yes, of course we can't live without geishas!"

"Yes, yes!"

"It's not too late now! Let's send someone to Gion to invite geisha!"

"Tonight's banquet is a welcoming banquet to welcome Lord Tachibana! The geisha we invited must not be too low-level!"

"In that case, let's go directly to invite the most beautiful woman in Kyoto!"

"Ah! This is great!"

"Yes! Let's invite the most beautiful woman in Kyoto!"

Listening to the conversation of these people, Qingdeng couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

The beauty who was dubbed the "number one"... Looking back on the past, Qingto found that only Sanako had enjoyed such a reputation.

Driven by curiosity, he subconsciously asked:

"The most beautiful woman in Kyoto? Who is she?"

Nengshi Liangbi smiled flatteringly and said:

"Tachibana-sama, the most beautiful woman in Kyoto is the legendary geisha who has been in the limelight recently and surpasses all of Gion in beauty - Miss Ziyo!"

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