The army under the command of Yoshida Shoin arrived in Kyoto and launched a general offensive. For a while, the armies of the reformists and the shogunate were at war. You came and I went back and forth, and both sides suffered casualties.
In the military camp, Yoshida Shoin looked at the map in the big tent and said in a deep voice: "At present, we have arrived in Kyoto, but the shogunate's troops are also gathered here. The resistance is too strong, and it will be very difficult to capture Kyoto. ah."
Ito Hirobumi said: "Teacher, my disciple is willing to go in person to supervise the battle."
Yoshida Shoin shook his head slightly and said: "Don't worry, your senior brothers Takasugi Shinsaku and Inoue Kaoru are commanding from the front. I feel relieved with them. Now, what we have to do is to figure out a way to defeat the shogunate as soon as possible and enter Kyoto. , and then preside over national affairs and realize Japan's rejuvenation, time is tight, and there is a lack of food now, so there is no time to waste it."
"Report,."
The tent door curtain rolled up and a soldier ran in.
Yoshida Shoin asked: "What happened."
The soldier said in a low tone: "Sir, Takasugi-kun was killed in battle."
Yoshida Shoin exclaimed and took two steps back, his face pale. Among his disciples, Takasugi Shinsaku was a very capable and independent person. His potential in the future was unlimited. But now he was killed in battle, which made Yoshida Shoin feel extremely sad. Sad, he looked at the soldier and asked in a deep voice: "What on earth is going on."
The soldier said sadly: "Reporting to your lord, our weapons were purchased from Li Zhen, the king of Zhennan in the Qing Dynasty, but the weapons and firepower of the shogunate were also very powerful, not inferior to us in the slightest. When Takasugi-kun led the army to charge, he suddenly A grenade fell, just next to Takasugi-kun, and Takasugi-kun was killed. The army suffered setbacks one after another. The situation is not good."
Yoshida Shoin calmed down and said: "Go down, I understand."
The soldier turned and left. Ito Hirobumi said: "Teacher, Mr. Takasugi died for the country and died for justice. Before that, Mr. Takasugi was prepared to die. The same is true for us. For the sake of the country, it is also necessary to sacrifice one's life. No matter what, teacher, we must cheer up and capture Kyoto as soon as possible, so that Takasugi-kun's death will not be in vain."
Yoshida Shoin took a deep breath and said, "Well said, we have to cheer up." He forced himself to cheer up, but the death of Takasugi Shinsaku still stimulated Yoshida Shoin, and he was a little dazed and unable to concentrate on work.
"Report."
Not long after, another soldier came in.
The soldier looked sad and said: "Sir, Your Excellency Xin Inoue was killed in battle."
"ah,,."
Yoshida Shoin exclaimed, and took three steps back. His body was swaying, and his face was uncertain. After a long silence, Yoshida Shoin opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood. He rolled his eyes and passed out. .
Just imagine, two of the most capable disciples were killed one after another. No one can bear it.
Yoshida Shoin suffered a brutal blow and felt extremely uncomfortable.
Ito Hirobumi was also very sad, but he still supported Yoshida Shoin, helped Yoshida Shoin to the bed, and then asked: "How did Brother Inoue pass away?"
The soldier said: "In order to encourage the soldiers, Lord Inoue Kaoru personally led the soldiers to charge. During the charge, Lord Inoue Kaoru was shot in the head by a bullet and died on the spot."
Ito Hirobumi said: "I understand, let's go down."
The soldier did not leave, but said helplessly: "Sir Ito, there is no commander in front of us now, and the soldiers have been retreating. If we continue to fight, the situation will be even more difficult."
After hearing this, Ito Hirobumi said in a deep voice: "If we retreat, everything will be in vain, and the efforts of several senior brothers will be wasted. No, we must not retreat." After a pause, Ito Hirobumi called two soldiers to take care of the fainting person. Yoshida Shoin passed by, then left the camp with the soldiers and took the initiative to lead the troops on the front line.
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As the commander-in-chief of the three armed forces, Tokugawa Iemo sat in the central army tent, looked at Miyamoto Yoshihiko, and said with a smile: "Miyamoto-kun, this battle depends entirely on the weapons you delivered, otherwise we may not be able to resist Yoshida Shoin. That rebel army."
Miyamoto Yoshihiko said humbly: "General, you have given me too much praise. Even without this batch of weapons, your army can still win." After a pause, Miyamoto Yoshihiko said: "It is Mrs. Miyamoto who can bring back this batch of weapons." Thanks to the sword, he opened channels in Guangzhou and privately purchased weapons manufactured by the Qing Dynasty Ordnance Factory. This was done without telling Li Zhen. Li Zhen still doesn’t know about it. That’s why our weapons are so powerful. ."
"good very good."
Tokugawa Iemo praised: "Well done, as it should be, it has strengthened us invisibly."
"Report."
A soldier walked in with a happy expression on his face.
Tokugawa Iemo said: "Say."
The soldier said happily: "Reporting to the general, I have previously killed Shinsaku Takasugi and Kaoru Inoue, the chief generals of Yoshida Shoin's army, and now Ito Hirobumi, a successful disciple of Yoshida Shoin's army, has been killed. The opponent's army began to collapse. Not long after, , we can win." Ito Hirobumi was really unlucky. As soon as he led his army into battle, before he launched a charge, he was shot in the head by a soldier from the shogunate army and went directly to see Lord Yama.
Tokugawa Iemo said solemnly: "Very good, launch an attack and capture Yoshida Shoin as soon as possible."
"yes."
After receiving the order, the soldiers immediately turned around and left.
Miyamoto Yoshihiko congratulated: "Congratulations, General, this battle will be a complete victory." Miyamoto Taiken had been sitting next to him. After receiving the news, he nodded slightly towards Miyamoto Yoshihiko, stood up and left the tent.
Tokugawa Iemo had a happy expression on his face and said: "This campaign is all thanks to Miyamoto-kun's support. Once the rebellion is completely put down, I will reward you based on your merits. Miyamoto-kun is indispensable."
Miyamoto Yoshihiko expressed his gratitude repeatedly, but a coldness flashed in his eyes.
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On the battlefield, the situation had collapsed once again, but the troops under Yoshida Shoin were still holding on. In the Chinese army's tent, after Yoshida Shoin woke up and saw that Ito Hirobumi was not around, he immediately shouted a few times, two When the soldiers arrived, Yoshida Shoin immediately asked: "Where is Ito, where did he go?"
The soldier said truthfully: "Master Yoshida and Master Ito have gone to the front line to command the battle."
Yoshida Shoin frowned, and an unpleasant premonition arose in his heart. He had already sacrificed two disciples, and now there was another disciple to command the battle. What would be the result?
report,.
When Yoshida Shoin was worried, a soldier ran in and said loudly: "Reporting to your lord, Lord Ito led the army to fight and was killed again. The shogunate's army has launched a fierce attack, and we can't stop it."
Yoshida Shoin's body suddenly collapsed as if struck by lightning.
At this moment, Yoshida Shoin really felt desperate.
But when he thought that his disciple died so innocently, he thought that he could not let his disciple die in vain. Yoshida Shoin thought of Li Zhen in the rear and shouted: "Quickly, inform King Zhennan of the Qing Dynasty and ask him to send troops to help. With Li Zhen's help, we will definitely win, defeat the shogunate, and avenge ourselves."
Yoshida Shoin issued the order and ordered the soldiers to hold on and wait for Li Zhen to come to rescue.