Both parties had reasons for not being convinced, so neither of them tried to persuade.
The parting of ways was already doomed.
This is an era where belief is supreme. Talking too much will only be considered as questioning the other person's belief.
Besides, Zuo Cun is not that good at debating with others.
Walking slowly, Zuocun's destination is Tosa.
Naoki Ii was assassinated at Sakurada Gate, and this incident has spread throughout the world.
The goal has been achieved, Zuo Cun only needs to find Takeshi Hanheita one more time, and then he can return to Tosa with him.
It is very important to have one's own power. No matter how high one's martial arts skills are, it is impossible to fight against the country.
As the number one person under the general, Naoki Ii's death will definitely cause uproar. What we need to do now is to avoid the danger temporarily and wait for the opportunity. If you make too many moves in the short term, you will definitely be targeted.
...
"Your Majesty, Tokugawa Iemo's minister, the elder Ii Naomi was assassinated." A servant reported the latest news to Takaaki.
"...Who is the assassin?" Emperor Xiaomei was a little panicked. After all, the shogunate was his shield.
"It seems that one of the Tosa Domain's aspirants to break away from the domain has committed seppuku and committed suicide." The servant continued to report, but his attitude was not respectful, but rather casual.
Emperor Xiaoming had long been accustomed to this attitude. He just sighed and said a little impatiently: "This, what should I do..."
"Your Majesty, what Elder Jing Yi discussed with us before...does it still count?"
Xiaoming, who was anxious, was stunned for a moment, and then realized: "You mean, the matter of the palace?"
The servant nodded: "Lao Zhongguo Kuze Hiroshu and veteran Nobumasa Ando have taken over this matter."
"...It seems that Tokugawa Iemo is also anxious..." Emperor Takamei was extremely sad.
There are too many things happening recently that are too chaotic.
He hates foreigners very much, but he has to stabilize foreigners because their force is too strong.
The shogunate can only maintain stability. Because of this matter, Emperor Komei's interest has not been high in the past few years, and his physical condition has become worse day by day.
Not long ago, Tokugawa Iemo asked Ii Naobi to come here, hoping to marry the princess and Miyashita to Tokugawa Iemo.
This was a response to the "combination of public and military affairs" proposed by Emperor Takamei.
But when Emperor Komei was preparing to happily marry his sister to Tokugawa Iemo, an accident happened.
Wahmiya had a big quarrel with her brother Takaaki and was very resistant to marrying Tokugawa Iemo.
This is very uncomfortable.
Therefore, Emperor Komei could only feel uncomfortable between the "King-respecting and Expelling the Barbarians" faction and the "Public-Military Combination School", and he also had to do the ideological work of Princess Wagongiya.
Moreover, Emperor Komei has always wanted to say something about the idea of "honoring the king".
Why do you respect me?
In these troubled times, do you want me to die early by pushing me forward?
He had some small thoughts before, and he wanted to recruit Yugui to kill Samura Ano for this, but Samura Ano never came to see him. In addition, Japan has really been in complete chaos in the past two years. Emperor Takamei's
The little thoughts gradually died out.
A small corner of peace is an extremely good result for him, but you still want me to sit in the position of making decisions? Do you respect the king or do you want to assassinate me in disguise?
What awaits Emperor Takamei next will be a long tumultuous life.
In this chess game, which is not a chess game, the emperor, the shogunate, and many big families will all be involved.
And Tokugawa Iemo who was far away in the shogunate...
Tokugawa Iemo is quite handsome.
The adult Tokugawa Iemo did not choose to shave his head, but kept his thick black hair.
But the Tokugawa family are either stupid or sick.
The previous generation of general Iatesada was a general who understood current affairs, but before he took office, Iatesada was plagued by serious illnesses, so much so that he died suddenly in his dormitory.
Tokugawa Iemo was also in poor health, with a mouth full of cavities and athlete's foot.
Today's athlete's foot is not a minor ailment that only causes some trouble in later generations, but a serious disease that can kill people.
Tokugawa Iemo frowned and sat behind the curtain.
"You are saying that Princess Wagongiya is not satisfied with the marriage, right?" Of course Tokugawa Iemo had no impression of Wagongiya.
But now that people's evaluation of the shogunate is falling again and again, he must find a way to stabilize everyone's thinking and his own position.
The "combination of public and military affairs" proposed by Emperor Takamei is the best solution for the current Tokugawa Iemo.
Combined with the Emperor's sister, he will definitely be as stable as a rock in this position. When the time comes, he will find a way to reverse Japan's current situation.
He and Wakiya have never met once, and they have no emotional basis. This time they are going to the emperor, it is purely a political marriage.
"Yes, General, Princess Wagongiya even had a big quarrel with His Majesty the Emperor over this." An Tengxin was sitting outside the curtain, reporting to Tokugawa Iemo, respectfully.
"Find a way, this marriage must be completed. This is not only about me, but also about you and your status, and also about Japan in the future." Tokugawa Iemo's tone was firm and unquestionable.
"I understand." Nobumasa Anten and Hiroshu Kuze bowed their heads slightly.
Tokugawa Iemo rubbed his temples.
The leader of the Nanji faction, Ii Naobi, was assassinated, which was his biggest headache.
Although I hate Naoki Ii very much, the forces behind him can give Tokugawa Iemo a lot of support. Naoki Ii will not refute himself openly, and his situation is still stable.
But now that Naoki Ii has been assassinated, it means that the Nanki Sect has lost its head and its soul.
As for the leaders of the Hitotsubashi faction, Tokugawa Saiaki and Hitotsubashi Keiki, although they were beaten to the end by Ii Naomi during the Ansei Prison two years ago, and even directly killed later, there are still remnants of the party, and now Ii Naomi
If he dies, the Hitotsubashi faction will definitely try to raise its head again.
At that time, the court will be in chaos again, and Tokugawa Iemoji will have to find a way to stabilize the relationship between the Nanki sect and the Hitotsubashi sect.
"It's a long road...it's a long way to go." Tokugawa Iemo sighed.
He walked to the window and looked out at the city of Kyoto.
The city of Kyoto is still very peaceful now.
But outside Kyoto, everything has turned into a mess.
How can Japan be stabilized in a situation where even its status may be unstable?
The mayfly shakes the tree.
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Edo.
Natural Rise of the Heart Test Weiguan.
Okita Souji sat indifferently, looking at everything in front of him.
After Zuocun left, Okita seemed to be a different person.
There are fewer words and no more expressions on the face.