Chapter 912 The return of the most beautiful woman in Kyoto【5100】
The offices of Qinjin Fan, Dajin, Judi, and Qingdeng——
Qingdeng bowed his head in front of the case and stepped up to deal with one military matter after another.
As the general of the Shinsengumi, he currently has numerous responsibilities and important tasks that need to be handled one by one.
At this moment, this simply decorated room filled with books and scrolls is the "brain" of the Shinsengumi!
"Shen Brain +9", "Left and Right Fight", "Yuan Yang +7" and other talents are activated!
Qingdeng just relied on his own efforts to achieve the work effectiveness of an entire staff group!
Military orders are issued to the outside world through his hands in an orderly manner.
On many occasions, he even used two hands to write different command documents.
There were messengers running back and forth inside and outside the room.
Either sending new information, or conveying Qingdeng's new orders to the outside world.
At this time, a messenger knelt on one knee outside the door and shouted loudly through the door:
"Lord, the captain of the 10th division is out!"
Qing Deng nodded without raising his head:
"Well, I understand, please step back."
"yes!"
The captain of the 10th division——Harada Sanosuke.
Qingdeng kept moving his hands and continued to draft the military order document in front of him.
However, at this time, he unconsciously turned his eyes and looked at the Sekigahara map hanging on the wall beside him.
Whenever he looks at the topographic map of Sekigahara, Qingden can't help but think: If there is a creator in this world, he must have created Sekigahara according to the concept of "most suitable for field battles"!
No matter which angle you look at it, Sekigahara is perfect for field battles!
Located at the junction of two major traffic roads (Higashiyama Road, Ise Street), there is a large intersection, which is convenient for mobilizing materials and personnel.
There are open plains that are convenient for setting up battles, and there are also steep mountains that can be used to hold on.
Because it is a basin, there are mountains rising in every direction from east to west, north to south.
Mount Tenman, Mount Nangong, Mount Sasao... these towering mountains are all natural fortresses.
Even those who have never fought in a war must understand the principle of "stand high and see far".
Not to mention anything else, just setting up forts on these hills can suppress the enemy with the advantage of height!
Looking back at the first Battle of Sekigahara 260 years ago, the Western Army occupied almost all the highlands such as Nangong Mountain and Tianman Mountain in Sekihara, while the Eastern Army could only set up formations at the foot of the mountains.
Even Nangong Mountain, located on the flank of the Eastern Army, was under the control of the Western Army.
The Western Army troops deployed on Nangong Mountain could directly attack the Eastern Army's flanks with a single dive, directly threatening the Eastern Army's main formation.
If it hadn't been for Kobayakawa Hideaki, a second-year soldier, the Western Army, which had the advantage of the territory, would have had a chance to defeat the Eastern Army, and the chance of victory was still very high.
Therefore, although the cavalry had not yet recovered from the exhaustion of the "Second Great Return to China", in order to seize the advantage, Aoto could only force Harada Sanosuke to lead a part of the cavalry that could still move and rush to Sekigahara first.
For Aoto, the best battlefield start is to imitate Ishida Mitsunari back then and hold all the mountains of Sekigahara in his hands!
Especially Nangong Mountain, which is located to the east of Guanyuan. If he successfully captures Nangong Mountain, he won't know how to lose even if he wants to lose.
From Qingdeng's perspective, if Guanyuan is imagined as a huge city, then Nangong Mountain is the bastion of this city, which can be attacked when advancing and defended when retreating!
In this way, no matter how many people come, Qingdeng is confident that he can defeat the thieves within half a day!
However...since Qingdeng can think of seizing the advantage, then the enemy can also realize this!
From a geographical distance perspective, Otsu is closer to Sekigahara.
But the convenience of Donghai Street cannot be underestimated.
If the Choshu Army marches non-stop along the streets of Dongkai... then it is hard to say which side will reach Sekigahara first.
Before Harada Sanosuke went into battle, Aoto told him in a serious tone: It is best to capture all the mountains in Sekigahara, and if not possible, we must capture Mount Tenman and Mount Sasao to the west!
Without Nangong Mountain, it would be difficult to win quickly.
But if there are no Mount Tenman and Mount Sasao, then this battle will be difficult to fight...
Qingden stared at the Sekigahara map for a while, then gathered his thoughts and continued to focus on the work in front of him.
About half an hour later, all the important military orders that needed to be issued were sent out, and Qingdeng was finally able to take a break.
He put down the brush in his hand and let out a breath of "huh...", and his tense nerves gradually relaxed.
At the same time as he exited the "working state", a tide of fatigue surged up and wrapped tightly around Qingdeng's body.
In fact, since returning to Otsu, Qingteng has never had a good rest and has been engaged in intense work almost all the time.
In recent days, his total sleep time will not exceed 6 hours.
Thanks to his talents such as "Sleep God", "Yuan Yang +7", "Strengthening Essence +4", etc., otherwise most people would have died suddenly long ago when faced with this terrifying intensity of work.
Just when Qingdeng was about to take a nap, familiar light footsteps suddenly came from the direction of the corridor.
Cat-like footsteps... She was the only one in the Orange House who walked like this.
Qingdeng, who instantly recognized who it was, immediately raised his head and looked toward the door.
As soon as he raised his gaze, he happened to meet A Wu who was carefully pushing out a crack in the door.
"Um...Qingdeng, I shouldn't have disturbed you, right?"
Qingden Wan'er:
"I happen to be free now. Ah Wu, what's wrong?"
Seeing that Qingdeng was not busy now, Ah Wu breathed a sigh of relief, opened the door completely, stepped inside, and sat in front of Qingdeng.
"I have nothing important to do, I just want to confirm Elodie's current situation with you."
As she spoke, she unconsciously leaned forward, looking at Qingdeng half worriedly and half expectantly.
"Qingden, is there any news about Elodie?"
When he heard the words "Elodie's current situation", Qingden's facial expression dimmed slightly.
As soon as Ah Wu finished speaking, he shook his head on the back:
"Unfortunately... I still haven't received any news from Elodie."
In an instant, the look of anticipation in Ah Wu's cheeks dissipated like melting snow.
Instead, there was intense disappointment and worry.
While she was dejected, she retracted her forward leaning upper body and murmured "That's it...".
As the saying goes, "Misfortunes often come alone in the world," this is generally true.
On the eve of the Western Expedition to the Kingdom of Tuesday, Qingteng sent Elodie to the Eighth Prince to check the account books of Thousand People Tongxin over the years in order to prepare for the next large-scale military reform.
This was just an ordinary business trip.
Before this, Qingdeng never imagined that... the safe rear area in the past would become the front line of the battlefield today!
The troops in Changzhou are aiming directly at the Eighth Prince, and the area will soon be filled with gunpowder smoke.
I thought I was sending Elodie to the safe rear, but I didn't expect that I was sending her to the front line!
Ever since Elodie joined the Shinsengumi, she has been working in the rear and is a purely civilian official.
Not to mention going to the battlefield, she has never even killed anyone!
In this case, it's no wonder that Ah Dan is so nervous.
I still haven't received any news related to Elodie, and I don't know her current situation, which only adds to my worry.
In fact, Qingdeng was also worried about Elodie, fearing that anything might happen to her.
However, in order to comfort Ah Wu, he pretended to be calm and indifferent:
"Awu, don't worry."
"Elodie is not a weak woman with no strength."
"She has studied swordsmanship with me for many years, and her swordsmanship has already reached the 'catalogue' qualification."
"With her skills, it would be difficult for an ordinary person to even get close to her, let alone hurt her."
After hearing what Qingdeng said, Ah Wu's expression finally improved a little.
At this moment, an announcement suddenly came from outside the door:
"My lord, the director of Kyoto wants to see you!"
Director of Kyoto - Shintaro Tojo.
The unexpected visitor made Qingdeng frown.
Others don't know Tojo Shintaro's true identity, but Aoden knows it clearly.
An important member of the Great Salt Party came to visit at this time... Qingdeng didn't think he was here to chat and laugh!
He didn't think too much and ordered loudly without hesitation:
"Take him to the guest room, I'll be there in a minute!"
"yes!"
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After a while——
Qinjin Fan, Dajin, Judi, reception room——
After simply arranging his clothes, Qingteng rushed to the reception room in three steps at a time.
After passing through the side door specially designed for him and entering the reception room, he met Tojo Shintaro, whom he had not seen for many days.
The other party is still the same, looking slovenly and unkempt.
"General Orange, Gui'an."
Seeing Qingden coming, Shintaro Tojo took the initiative to bow and salute him.
"Well, no need to be polite."
Qingdeng waved his hand and sat down on the main seat.
It was only then that he suddenly discovered that the other party did not come alone, but saw a young man dressed as an entourage sitting behind him.
Due to the viewing angle and the obstruction of Shintaro Tojo's body, Qingto didn't notice this person at the first time.
This guy has a very petite figure. He wears a standard shogunate hat with his head drooped. The edge of the hat blocks most of his face. From Seito's perspective, it's impossible to see his face clearly.
Although his face was difficult to distinguish, Qingdeng felt that this person looked particularly familiar.
Soon, he knew who the other party was.
Before Qingdeng could say any greetings, the man took off his hat and said quickly:
"An Yi, long time no see."
As the hat came off, Qingden saw a face as beautiful as Sanako's.
Qingdeng was surprised at first, and then responded calmly:
"Ziyang... no, Miss Sumire, you are fine."
A beauty that can be compared to Sanako...she is the only woman with such outstanding features in all of Kyoto.
Yes, this woman is none other than the number one geisha in Kyoto, the number one beauty in Kyoto, and the intelligence chief of the Great Salt Party—Miss Sumire!
Since the "Ikedaya Incident" ended, Aoto has not seen Miss Sumire again.
First, I am too busy and can never find any free time.
Secondly, there is no need to meet the other party specifically.
Sanlai Qingdeng deliberately kept a distance from the Great Salt Party.
Although he admires the Great Salt Party for its perseverance and determination to stand up for the people, from a status standpoint, as a senior official of the shogunate, his relationship with the Great Salt Party has always been delicate.
Furthermore, he was not so familiar with the Salt Party that they fell in love with each other.
Therefore, Qingdeng's attitude towards the Great Salt Party has always been neither deliberately close nor deliberately distant.
Seeing Miss Sumire here, Qingden lowered his eyelids unconsciously, a solemn look flashed in his eyes.
He immediately saw that Tojo Shintaro's sudden visit was just a cover!
His real purpose is to protect Miss Sumire so that she can come to meet him!
In this way, Qingdeng was more certain that their sudden visit was for some important purpose.
After thinking about this, Qingdeng slowly opened his mouth and said:
"Miss Sumire, you must know that I am very busy right now."
"So let's skip the unnecessary pleasantries and greetings and get straight to the point."
"You came here suddenly. You must have something important to discuss with me."
Miss Sumire has always been a cheerful person.
As soon as Qingdeng finished speaking, she nodded vigorously:
"Yes, that's exactly it."
"Just this morning, our important informant sent important information related to Changzhou."
"I think it is necessary to inform you of this information, so I came here."
After Qingdeng heard this, a flash of light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
"Want to hear the details!"
Miss Sumire didn’t show off to Qingdeng, and said directly and sternly:
"It is now confirmed that the Choshu Domain has joined forces with the Fanzhu Party!"
"It was with the help of the Fa Zhu Party that the Choshu Army was able to surprise Nobi and march into Kanto!"
Hearing this, Qingdeng did not show any excessive surprise, but his eyes narrowed slightly and his cheeks were filled with a stern look.
In fact, as early as when he learned that the Changzhou Army had made a surprise cross-sea attack on Nongwei, Qingteng began to doubt whether the Fazhu Party was involved.
Where did Changzhou get the ability to carry out such a large-scale operation?
If they really had such ability, they would not have been defeated in the Battle of Shimonoseki, the Battle of Ikedaya, and the Summer Battle of Kyoto.
At this juncture, if there is any force that is willing to help Changzhou and has the ability to help Changzhou... the only person Qingdeng can think of is to punish the party!
The background behind the law’s execution of the Party has always been unfathomable.
No matter what they do, Qingdeng will not be surprised!
Before launching the "Changzhou Expedition", Qingdeng once considered whether the Fazhu Party, which loves to cause trouble, would take the opportunity to cause chaos.
Now, his conjecture is confirmed.
From a certain point of view, a big stone in his heart fell to the ground - it is you who are punishing the Party in law! We haven't seen you for a while, but you gave me another "big gift"!
At this moment when Qingto was thinking secretly, Miss Sumire continued:
"The legion that easily captured Nagoya Castle included not only Choshu's surprise troops, but also the Hoshi Party's own troops."
"Aki, do you know the Slavs?"
Qingdeng replied without hesitation:
"Of course I know. One of the three major barbarian tribes in Europe."
Miss Sumire nodded.
"That's right. An Yi, you know a lot. You even know about the 'Three Barbarians'."
The three major barbarian tribes in Europe - Celts, Germans, and Slavs.
The names of these "three barbarians" were given by the Romans in BC.
To the Romans before BC, these three peoples were truly barbarians.
Nowadays, except for the Celts who are still oppressed by the English, the Germans and Slavs are living well.
Many people mistakenly think that Slavs refer exclusively to Russians, but this is actually not true.
The Russians are just a branch of the Slavs.
The Slavs have a wide distribution range and are widely distributed in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Europe.
Miss Sumire, who didn’t need to explain more about what a Slav is, continued:
"It is reported that the French Communist Party spent a lot of money to hire and train a 'Slavic Army'."
"As the name suggests, the soldiers of this legion are mainly Slavs from the Kingdom of Lu."
[Note: Lu Country: Lucia Country, the Japanese name for Russia in the Edo period]
"An Yi, I don't know if you know it. Maybe it's because the living environment in Lu country is too harsh, so the Slavs in Lu country have a very special view of life and death."
"Simply put, they don't care much about human life."
"Although they are mercenaries who work for money, in other words, as long as they are given enough money, they really dare to sacrifice their lives."
"The strength of this 'Slavic Legion' is about 2,000."
"An Yi, when facing this 'Slavic Army', you must be careful and never be careless."
While Qingdeng listened carefully, he kept casting surprised glances at the other party.
Miss Sumire noticed something strange about him, so she smiled after finishing the story:
"An Yi, are you confused? We came all the way here just to give you information?"
Before Qingdeng could respond, she continued:
"Although we, the Great Salt Party, are enemies of the shogunate and wish to destroy the shogunate immediately, we are even more unwilling to let the Fa Zhu Party take over the world!"
"We can clearly distinguish between right and wrong."
"If the shogunate is in power, no matter how bad the world is, it won't get any worse."
"But if the Fanzhu Party is allowed to take power... God knows what consequences this will have."
"Therefore, after a brief discussion with the top management of the organization, we unanimously decided to cooperate with you again and fully support you in defeating the Fa-Zhu Changzhou coalition."
"First crush the wolfish ambition of the Party of Punishment, and then we can talk about other things."
After Qingdeng heard this, a look of understanding appeared on his face.
After smiling half amused and half helpless, he changed to a teasing tone:
"Thank you for your love."
"I never thought we could work together again."
"It seems that I do have a wonderful fate with you, the Salt Party."
"Speaking of which, your Great Salt Party's intelligence gathering capabilities are really great."
"Up to now, I have always been blind, and I know very little about the enemy's situation."
"But you have even figured out the specific details of the enemy's army."
Miss Sumire smiled reservedly:
"'Intelligence gathering' is the only remaining strength of our Great Salt Party."
"If we lose even this ability, then we should disband as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary struggles."
"Besides, you are ridiculously complimentary."
"Our understanding of the enemy's forces is far from the level of 'even knowing the specific details'."
After chatting for a few words, Qingdeng refocused his energy on the current business.
Suddenly, as if he thought of something, he hurriedly asked:
"Miss Sumire, do you know from which channels the Fanzhu Party purchases warships and hires mercenaries?"
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