Seeing the solemn and depressing atmosphere, Carter smiled softly, shook his head and said: "I don't think it is necessary for Li Zhen to send people to assassinate us. I also think that with Li Zhen's identity, he will definitely not do such a thing."
Van Nilon snorted coldly and said in a deep voice: "Cartel, you don't understand Li Zhen, so I don't blame you. Li Zhen is a ferocious beast, and he does things unscrupulously. I think back then, Russell, Burlon, Adams and others When I was in Shanghai, Li Zhen was so angry that he vomited blood. Now that Li Zhen wants to dominate Japan, it is entirely possible for him to do such a thing."
Cartel still disagreed and argued: "We came to Kyoto Prefecture at the invitation of Li Zhen. Even if Li Zhen really wanted to send someone to assassinate us, he would never let the assassin leave the letter on his body and deliberately leave a loophole."
Van Nilon continued: "Anything is possible."
Cartel analyzed: "If Li Zhen wanted to assassinate us, why would he send such a weak assassin with no pistol, no grenades, just a few broken knives? This is completely illogical. If I wanted to kill everyone present, I would definitely Asking the soldiers to place the cannons, wait until the team enters the range, and then use artillery fire to attack will never let anyone survive. The current situation is obviously illogical. I think it is necessary to clarify this matter."
The Italian commander said: "Maybe Li Zhen is really stupid."
"You are stupid."
Cartel rolled his eyes and said angrily: "If Li Zhen makes such a mistake, I will kill myself immediately. Li Zhen has no reason to deal with us for Japan. In other words, Li Zhen will not offend us like a fool." After that, we must win over one group and deal with another group. This is Li Zhen's method. Offending us all and provoking all countries to attack us is not Li Zhen's style."
Max's expression was gloomy and he said in a deep voice: "There is no need to argue. We will hold our troops temporarily and stop advancing. We will first send people back to Nagasaki to inquire about the army's situation, and then consider whether to continue advancing. If the army stationed in Nagasaki is attacked by Li Zhen If the army in Nagasaki was attacked, there is no need to discuss who did it. If the army in Nagasaki was not attacked, let’s discuss it again.”
Carter nodded and said: "I agree with Mr. Michaels' suggestion."
"I agree," Van Nilon said.
Immediately, Max sent his soldiers back to Nagasaki as quickly as possible, and they returned to the camp to rest.
…
It's dawn, the shogunate.
"Da da,,."
The sound of rapid horse hooves sounded, and a black figure rushed over and stopped outside the shogunate.
The man on the horse was a samurai dressed in black. He dismounted, ran to the door in three steps, and knocked on the door of the shogunate. The door opened, and the samurai took out a token from his arms. After shaking the cards twice, the person who opened the door directly put the samurai in. The samurai entered the house, went straight to the outside of Miyamoto Yoshihiko's study, and knocked on the door again.
"Come in." Miyamoto Yoshihiko's voice came from the study.
The samurai pushed open the door and entered, walked to the study and bowed respectfully: "Sir General."
"How's it going."
Yoshihiko Miyamoto rubbed his sore eyes, exhausted.
Last night, after Miyamoto Taiken conveyed the news that the black warriors were attacking the commanders of the Five Nations, Miyamoto Yoshihiko had been waiting for the news in the study. He didn't close his eyes all night. Miyamoto Taiken was also sitting below, with the same tired look on his face. With a miserable expression, he, like Miyamoto Yoshihiko, had stayed up all night waiting for the news, and waited all night for the samurai to come back to report the news.
The samurai said: "All the samurai who went to assassinate were destroyed, and none of them came back."
"Hiss, hiss,."
Miyamoto Yoshihiko took a breath, but asked excitedly: "What was the reaction of the commanders of Britain, France, the United States and other countries?" Miyamoto Yoshihiko's eyes flashed with excitement, and he did not put the dead samurai in his eyes. In my heart, it would be better if they were all dead. There would be no evidence of death. Even if you want to check, you can't find his head.
The samurai bowed slightly and continued: "Reporting to the general, last night, soldiers from the five countries returned to Nagasaki, while the rest stopped, and there was no new movement for the time being."
"I understand." A trace of disappointment flashed in Miyamoto Yoshihiko's eyes.
Miyamoto Taiken waved his hand and said: "Go down."
After the samurai left, Miyamoto Taiken said: "Sir General, the commanders of various countries have not attacked Li Zhen for the time being, but sent soldiers back to Nagasaki. They may have suspected Li Zhen. With this premise, Li Zhen will definitely face the five countries. The army's censure may even lead to people from the five countries mobilizing large armies to deal with Li Zhen. What we have to do now is to protect ourselves wisely and ensure that we are not exposed, so we cannot make any further moves and must always lurk."
Miyamoto Yoshihiko shook his head and said: "No, there is one more thing to do. Immediately ask someone to publicize Li Zhen's assassination of foreign commanders from various countries to expand the influence. I will make it difficult for Li Zhen to sleep and eat."
"ah,."
Miyamoto Taiken shook his head and said: "General, it's best not to take action."
Miyamoto Yoshihiko snorted and said coldly: "We only carry out propaganda among the people, just agitate for this matter. There is no risk. You go and arrange this matter and send Li Zhen to assassinate Ying. The news about the commanders of five countries including France and the United States spread out as soon as possible, leaving Li Zhen at a loss for direction."
"As commanded."
Taiken Miyamoto looked helpless and had no choice but to agree.
…
Qing army garrison and military camp.
Zhao Liewen hurried to the military camp and rushed in. Li Zhen was discussing things with Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang and others. Suddenly he saw Zhao Liewen rushing in, especially with an anxious expression on Zhao Liewen's face. Li Zhen immediately knew Something happened, so he asked: "Mr. Zhao, what happened."
Zhao Liewen stopped and gasped for air.
After a long while, he recovered and immediately said: "Something bad has happened. The commanders of the five countries of Britain, France, the United States, the Netherlands, and Italy were attacked last night. Although the commanders of each country were not injured, and the assassins were all He was killed, but the impact of the incident was very bad and very detrimental to us."
At this point, Zhao Liewen was breathing hard and choked. He paused, Li Zhen frowned, and then asked: "What does it have to do with me that they were assassinated? I didn't send someone to assassinate them."
Zhao Liewen smiled bitterly and said: "Now, people outside say that you sent people to assassinate them."
"There's still this matter." Li Zhen frowned and said, "Have you found out who spread the news?"
Zhao Liewen shook his head and said: "There are no clues yet. Now the news is flying all over the sky. It is no longer possible to tell where the first news came from. According to the news coming from the front, the commanders of Britain, France, the United States and other five countries stopped. Moving forward, I seem to be hesitating. My lord, I am afraid this matter is aimed at you."
Zuo Zongtang said: "The assassination of the commanders of the five countries must be to sow discord between the prince and the various countries, and then provoke a war between the two sides. Just imagine, if the assassination is really successful, the prince will definitely face attacks from the armies of various countries."
Li Zhen stood up and said: "After I led my army to Japan, I offended not many people. I offended the Yagyu family, but the Yagyu family has been wiped out; I offended the Tokugawa shogunate, but the Tokugawa shogunate was also destroyed. It’s gone, there’s no one left.”
