Edo Traveler

v4 Chapter 23: Nagasaki

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Tadaemon, who has roughly investigated the hearts of the people of the Hagi clan, has to go to Nagasaki in time for the letter. It is not only to see if he can catch the Dutch line, but also to spy on Saga Nabeshima. The reform of the country.

But we don’t have any acquaintances in Saga, so it may not go well. If we can't get into Saga, we will go directly to Samora. Anyway, Shigetomi is in Satsuma, which is very convenient.

More importantly, we may have a large group of relatives in Satsuma. The loving old monk is from the standard Satsuma Tsushin clan. We are his beloved disciples. No matter how we count it, we are not half a Satsuma.

At least the food and lodging problem can be solved, and it will not run into a black shop!

But before our burdens were hit, news came from the domain that the Kyushu Fukuoka Domain and Karatsu Domain on the other side of the Defense Minister were mobilizing troops and horses to Nagasaki for security. The reason for such a big fight is that the French navy will immediately attack Nagasaki. Nagasaki's forces are so thin that it may be difficult to hold on.

France invaded Japan?

There was a string of question marks in Chuemon's mind. Although his shogunate history was sparse, there was no memory of such an important event. France is really about to attack Japan, so what is the future incident of the black ship coming. The shogunate was destroyed by the French navy at a certain point, so where would it be the turn to get the United States?

And this year, the French's goal should be the Indochina branch (shield). The establishment of a complete Indochina Peninsula colony is the French's main goal. The opening of the Japanese market is definitely not as good as conquering the Indochina Peninsula. And because of the signing of the "Nanjing Treaty", France has also gotten MFN status from the Qing country and can directly trade with the Qing country. How could it immediately think about trading with Japan again?

It may be a bit irritating and stinging. The fallen Man Qing alone will be enough for the European powers to eat for many years. How can Japan be compared with the Qing country on the other side?

Could something be wrong? It can be seen that Hagi Fan's upper and lower sides look like they are facing an enemy, and they definitely don't seem to be fake. At Akama Pass, I also encountered British ships, and Hagi was no stranger to foreigners. The more than 1,000 foreign gun teams established by Hagihan were all imported weapons purchased from Nagasaki.

"The Nagasaki war is in chaos, you'd better not go." Yoshida Shoin warned Tadaoemon without worry.

As the shogunate's flag, if he is in the local area, once a war breaks out in Nagasaki, Nagasaki will definitely enlist Chuemon to join the army. The foreigners' strong boats and guns can't even beat the Qing country, how can the little Japan resist it? Going to Nagasaki this time would be like dying. It's better to just wait in Hagi City and listen to the news temporarily to see what's going on.

Anyway, the Hagi clan was not far from Nagasaki, and there were daily ships and Nagasaki in the clan. Basically, news from Nagasaki could be sent to the Hagi clan in less than three days. Chuemon is nothing more than knowing a few days later in Hagi, and it won't have a big impact.

"This may not be true. France has never had any contact with our country, so how could it break the war. If you want to come, you should be the United Kingdom!" Although Chugoemon is not very sure, it still looks like seven or eight points. .

The fall of the big empire slowed the invasion of East Asia by the Western European powers to some extent. Anyway, Japan still has a little more than ten years of "peace years" to pass. The only thing worth paying attention to is that the United States, which forced the Qing government to sign the "China-US Piazza Treaty" not long ago, has extended its tentacles to East Asia and is actively looking for its next target.

"Then you wait for two days. I will apply to the feudal clan and go with you. I just want to go to Nagasaki to see it." Shoin Yoshida didn't hesitate at all. Seeing that Tadaoemon was very determined, of course. Follow along when you speak.

"Do you want to send an imperial officer in your domain?"

To put it bluntly, it is a person who listens to the news. If Nagasaki is going to fight, of course the Hagi Fan who is close to Nagato can't stay aside. Therefore, it will inevitably send people to Nagasaki to inquire about the news. If Yoshida Shoin wants to go to Nagasaki, this is probably the way.

"Yes, the feudal clan is recruiting the imperial servants."

"Row!"

They are all brothers, there is no need to squeeze, since Yoshida Shoin is going, let's go together. It happened that there was a helper, and there was something that could help Chuemon to do it together.

When the two people packed their parcels, Yoshida Shoin's father Sugiyuri gave a few simple instructions without saying much. On the contrary, Katsura Kogoro was completely reluctant, and Chuemon was here for more than a month, not long.

Anyway, this year, there are attendance accounts. Basically, every year, I can see the samurai Ueedo of the Hagi clan. When Kogoro Katsura grows up, he will also be a daimyo who is a Maori elder brother. Some are opportunities to meet. After saying this, Kogoro Gui nodded again and again, indicating that he would take the initiative to sign up next time to explain.

Fudge the skin boy away, Yoshida Shoin's application was also approved, and Maori Kei personally summoned him and asked him to report to Nagasaki daily. Don’t be afraid to spend money, and let the feudal clan know the latest. News. If there is a major event, you can directly use the funds of the royal merchants in Nagasaki within the domain to hire a ship to fly to Hagi.

The other is to give Yoshida Shoin twelve taels of gold as a reward for taking the initiative to go to Nagasaki. Hagi-fan really thought that Nagasaki was about to go to war. Twelve taels of gold were not high for life.

It’s not easy to say, I will take the boat on the road now...

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At the same time ~lightnovelpub.net~ in Kagoshima Castle in Satsuma, the city is also panicked. Kagoshima has not received the news of Sesile's retreat. I only know that the French army is repairing and supplementing in Naha, which may not be necessary. We will reach Nagasaki in a few days. Of course, it is also possible to get to Bangjin, because Bangjin is a direct port between Satsuma and Naha. It is the easiest to get a navigator and the sea conditions are the most familiar.

The Nagasaki Mission has sent a document requesting the Kyushu domains to prepare for battle and mobilize their troops. All the original disputes in the domain were put on hold for the time being, and the bells and drums were beaten to strengthen the castles of Bozu and Kagoshima. At the same time, the braves were recruited to prepare for Nagasaki. The great names of Kyushu need to send troops to help fight when something goes wrong in Nagasaki.

It's a coincidence that at this time, under Kagoshima Castle, a young man born in the same year and month as Yoshida Shoin called Masasuke Okubo. Because his father wanted to protect Shimazu Qibin and couldn't help Nagasaki, so he went The young man was temporarily arrested and sent to Nagasaki for security.

The fifteen-year-old Okubo Masayoshi was absolutely necessary, and there was even a trace of excitement in his heart, feeling that he finally had the opportunity to go out and meet the world. Growing up in Kagoshima, which has a strong atmosphere of orchid studies, and working under Shimazu Qibin, who loves orchid studies, Masashi Okubo knows a lot about the Western world, and only needs practice.

"Nagasaki, I'm here!" Masasuke Okubo, who was on a boat in Bozu, was full of joy.