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Qingdeng picked up the file that Kurosawa pushed and unfolded it, looking at ten lines at a glance.

The official who wrote this dossier was very strong in writing, and he explained the background of the task clearly with only extremely concise sentences.

The general content of the dossier is as follows:

Huofu Thief Gai's "Secret Agent Group" recently made a new discovery in tracking down the remnants of the Barbarians—they tracked down the traces of the "One-armed Party" in Sumimachi.

The vitality of the Yi group is unexpectedly tenacious.

Although most of the members headed by the leader Shinno were killed and injured on that night more than 4 months ago, there are still a small group of diehards still alive.

It's just that the remaining remnants of the party not only failed to unite and form a joint force, but also parted ways due to different ideas and fought on their own.

The so-called "One-armed Party" is the official name for one of the remnants of the party that was separated from the collapsed anti-barbarian group.

They are stubborn in thinking and stubborn, and under the banner of "definitely inheriting the legacy of their classmates and completing the great cause of 'getting rid of barbarians'", they vowed not to surrender, and even now they are still causing bloody storms in various places in Edo, doing "killing the barbarians". Killing country thieves" old business.

Because their leader was a one-armed man with only one arm, the government used "One-armed Party" to refer to the group of lunatics led by him.

The extremist group is a group of outright terrorists. If they are not wiped out, God knows what kind of moths they will make in the future.

In recent months, the Huofu Bandit Kai, in conjunction with the Executive Office and the Yashu Governor, has carried out carpet-like searches over and over again in and out of Edo.

Most of the members of the barbarian group are middle and lower-level warriors from all corners of the country.

They are full of fighting spirit to expel barbarians and national traitors, make contributions, seal their wives and sons... But apart from this, they have no other advantages.

Due to class restrictions, it is difficult for middle and lower-level samurai directly under the shogun, rich or large, to receive a good education.

Therefore, middle and low-level warriors... especially those from remote and poor areas are generally synonymous with "rough" and "barbaric" in the eyes of the people.

Before being defeated by Qingdeng, the barbarian group was able to erupt such a strong combat power, and successively organized "intercepting and killing Western businessmen (Anthony and Alodi)", "attacking the Tibetan bookstore and burning Edo Castle" ", "Overthrowing the Western settlements" and other hard work, all depend on the ability of Kanno.

Although Shenye is a lunatic, he has to admit that he is indeed an excellent talent with great management and command skills who can integrate the mixed members of the barbarians together.

Qingdeng is now also a manager with a whole team under his command, so he understands how difficult it is to manage others, and how powerful those managers are who can manage a large team with complex members. clear perception.

To put it simply, for the Koi-gumi, Kanno is a gigantic pillar that can completely support the building called "Kou-yi-gumi" with the "power of one pillar".

However, this great pillar has fallen forever.

The Kobari group that lost Shenye... To put it simply and bluntly, it is loose sand that can be crushed when squeezed.

After the defeat of the Barbarian Group, the surviving members of the party did not hold together, and parted ways due to the reason of "difference in ideas". .

Under the joint attack of the three public security organs with different functions, Huofu Bandit Reform, Enforcement Office "Three Returns", and Bazhou Directorate, the scattered remnants of the barbarian group were pulled out and wiped out one by one.

It's just that the "one-armed party" who has caused the most harm and has killed many people and caused a lot of damage has not been able to be brought to justice.

The leader of the "One-armed Party" is surprisingly capable.

The various organizations headed by Huofu Thief spent countless manpower, material resources, and energy, but every time they were about to catch the "one-armed party", they missed the brilliant victory of "rooting them out".

Fortunately, every hundred secrets will eventually have a sparse one.

The One-Armed Party finally showed its feet last week!

Seven days ago, a spy from Huofu Thief Kai discovered that a certain wagashi shop in Sumimachi was very strange, and there were often a large number of strange people with suspicious appearances coming and going in and out of it.

After detailed investigation, it was finally confirmed——

This group of strange and suspicious people is the "one-armed party"!

And that wagashi shop is their stronghold!

By the way, the "secret team" that Huofu Thieves reformed is not a professional spy force - they are just a group of "temporary workers".

Instead, the Huofu thieves spent a lot of money to buy the staff in crowded places such as bathhouses, tea houses, and izakayas, allowing them to pay close attention to some suspicious people and suspicious deeds after work.

If you find any clues, immediately report to the Yafu that Huofu Thief changed.

If the value of the information submitted is high, there will be a lot of rewards.

Therefore, in the land of Edo, any bathhouse uncle, bathing lady, young girl in a teahouse, or proprietress of an izakaya who enthusiastically chats with you may be a secret agent of Huofu Thief Kai.

Now that it has been determined that the wagashi shop is the stronghold of the "One-armed Party", the next thing will be easy.

After Qingdeng finished reading the file, Fang raised his head and heard Kuisawa say:

"The 'One-Armed Party' is very cunning, and according to past intelligence, they have a large number, nearly 40 people, and many of them are highly skilled."

"Only sending one fan team, I'm afraid it won't be able to completely wipe them out."

"This opportunity is the best opportunity to completely eradicate the 'One-Armed Party'."

"If you miss this opportunity, you will have to wait for such a good opportunity next time."

"That's why Okubo-kun and I decided: send out all the troops we can! Try to use an overwhelming force superiority to wipe out the 'One-armed Party' at one stroke! Exterminate this group of lunatics who are more annoying than the flies in the latrine! "

Send all the troops that can be dispatched——Hearing this string of words, Qingdeng felt an ominous premonition for no reason.

"Kurosawa-sama, Okubo-sama."

Qing Deng said.

"Excuse me for your presumptuousness—besides my third division, what other troops need to participate in tonight's operation."

"Well……"

Hearing this question, a slight embarrassment appeared on Kurosawa's face - this change in his expression made Qingdeng's heart full of ominous premonition instantly.

Immediately afterwards, Qingdeng's ominous premonition was confirmed——

"The Fifth Division and the Seventh Division." Sitting side by side with Kurosawa, Tadashi Okubo, who had not spoken since Qingdeng entered the meeting hall, replied calmly for Kurosawa.

The 5th Division and the 7th Division—this is the team of Suzuma Kimura and his henchman Tsuchida Masayoshi...

On the first day Huofu thief changed to work, he had to go on a mission with a colleague who was incompatible with him...Qingdeng couldn't help raising his eyebrows again, and lowered his eyelids slightly.

"The other teams have other missions at the moment, so it is inconvenient to send them to participate in tonight's operation." Kurosawa added, "The only troops suitable for dispatching at the moment are the third, fifth and seventh teams."

Having said that, Kurosawa paused thoughtfully.

"... Tachibana-kun. Okubo-kun and I have already heard about what happened between you and Kimura-kun this morning."

What Kurosawa meant was, of course, the fact that Kimura came over to find fault with Qingdeng, and then Qingdeng pulled out the ghosts and gods and launched a strong counterattack.

"I know that the relationship between you and Kimura-kun is a little delicate now. I also understand your behavior of warning Kimura-kun not to provoke you again in the future."

"After all... I know Kimura-kun's character very well. He is arrogant and looks down on children from poor families."

"He is full of prejudice against you, and he has spoken badly to you in public several times - I know all these things clearly."

"However, after all, you are colleagues who will work together for a long time in the future."

"The relationship between each other is very tense, and it is not good for both parties."

"Okubo-kun and I have just summoned Kimura-kun and issued a stern warning to him. Ask him to put away that boring 'family discrimination' in the future, and not to do anything to hurt the feelings of colleagues."

"Mr. Ju, I will give you the same words now—you are not allowed to do anything to hurt the feelings of your colleagues in the future!"

"Drawing a knife in the meeting hall and pointing the knife at a colleague—this kind of thing must never be done again in the future!"

When saying this, Kurosawa specially put on a particularly harsh tone.

"...Yes, I understand." Qing Deng lowered his head and responded softly with no expression on his face.

After hearing Qingdeng's straightforward expression of "understood", Kurosawa breathed a sigh of relief, his face relaxed, and returned to a peaceful speaking tone, perhaps because Qingdeng's attitude of admitting his mistakes was not bad.

"Well, it's good that you understand."

"Okay, then...let's get back to business."

"About tonight's actions, Okubo-kun and I only have two requests."

"Point 1: Be sure to complete the task satisfactorily."

"Point 2: Be sure to work together with Kimura-kun and Tsuchida-kun, and don't bring your personal feelings to work."

Kurosawa smiled slightly as if he had thought of something good.

"Heh, for you and Kimura-kun, tonight might be a good time to get in touch and repair your relationship."

"You and Kimura-kun can have a good chat tonight."

"I have always believed that as long as people communicate well, most of the conflicts and troubles can be resolved."

As soon as Kuisawa finished speaking, Qingdeng couldn't help laughing silently in his heart.

Restoring the relationship with Susuma Kimura... This kind of thing feels impossible!

Although he scoffed at Kurosawa's argument just now, Qingdeng remained calm on the surface.

"yes!"

While saluting, Qingdeng said in a powerful voice:

"The next official will dare to be the first tonight!"

He only mentioned that he would definitely work hard, and never mentioned that he would restore his relationship with Susuma Kimura.

...

...

That night--

Edo, the suburbs, the residence of the 5th Division, the school field——

"Are you all wearing protective gear?"

"Those who haven't put on the protective gear, move fast! After 2 more incense sticks, we will set off!"

"Check the weapon! Is the bowstring taut? Is the matchlock of the cannon dry?"

...

Shouts of all kinds resounded one after another through the sky above the Fifth Division's station.

Because the station of the Fifth Division is relatively close to the wagashi shop located in Sumimachi and used as a stronghold by the "One-Armed Party", under the instructions of Kurosawa and Okubo, the station of the Fifth Division was designated as A gathering place for all troops.

At this moment, the soldiers of each unit are wearing armor and taking weapons in the spacious school field in an orderly manner.

The equipment modified by Huofu Thief is much better than the "Three Backs" of the Enforcement Institute.

Not to mention the ability to freely use bows, arrows, and muskets. The forehead guard, chain mail, breastplate, arm armor, leg armor and other protective equipment are all available, which can be said to be armed to the teeth.

This was the first time in Qingdeng's life that he had such luxurious armaments.

"It's so heavy..."

Qingdeng, who was wearing the breastplate for the first time, took a deep breath, and at the same time lifted the breastplate up with a movement like lifting a bra.

At this time, a member of the fifth team came over: "Master Tachibana! Master Kimura called you to our team to discuss matters!"

"Well, I'll go right away." Qing Deng nodded slightly.

The military meeting has begun...Qingdeng walked towards the main formation in three steps and two steps in parallel.

In fact, the so-called main formation is just in the shade of a big tree in the northeast corner of the school grounds.

Right now, both Kimura and Tsuchida are in the formation.

Kimura glanced at Qingdeng who was approaching quickly, and remained calm, not only did not greet Qingdeng, but also snorted coldly.

Qingdeng also ignored Kimura.

The two just maintained the tacit understanding of "no one pays attention to the other".

"Okay." Kimura said lightly, "Everyone is here, let's start the meeting. I'll just talk about the battle plan and the tasks you are responsible for, and set your ears on me."

It was said to "come to the front to discuss matters", but in fact it was just Kimura unilaterally issuing orders, assigning tasks that had been decided early in the morning to Qingdeng and Tsuchida one by one.

Three squadrons were dispatched in one go... It is impossible for such a large-scale operation not to have a "front-line commander" who is responsible for coordinating the entire army.

And the one who is so alive, the person entrusted by Kurosawa and Okubo with the important task of "full responsibility for tonight's operation"...is Suuma Kimura.

This is not difficult to understand.

Tsuchida's qualifications and experience in performing tasks are not as good as Kimura's.

Not to mention Qingdeng - which place's leaders would hand over such a heavy responsibility to a newcomer who came to work on the first day?

Therefore, it is reasonable and beyond reproach to appoint Kimura, an experienced veteran, as the "front-line commander-in-chief".

The status of "Frontline Commander-in-Chief" gave Kimura far more authority than Qingdeng in tonight's actions.

All matters, big or small, are decided by Kimura.

Qingdeng only has the right to raise opinions, not to interfere with Kimura's decision.

Therefore, no matter what plan Kimura made, Qingdeng could only accept it quietly and had no right to refute.

"The wagashi shop where the rebels from the One-Armed Party occupy is a long house."

Kimura squatted down and spread out a simple map of Sumimachi on the ground. Qingdeng and Tsuchida stood on the left and right of Kimura, staring at the map together.

The so-called "long house" is a very common house style in the Edo period.

In simple terms, it is "row house" - your east wall is my west wall; your south wall is my north wall.

The walls of a whole row or even a whole circle of rooms are connected to each other.

The main reason for the birth of such a house layout is because there are too many people.

Since Yuan and Yanwu, more than 200 years of peace have caused Japan's population to explode.

In terms of land area alone, Japan is actually not a small country. In the modern day of the 21st century, Japan has a larger land area than most European countries.

But the problem is: there is very little land suitable for living in Japan. Nearly 80% of the country is made up of mountains and hills, and only a handful of places, headed by the Kanto Plain and the Nobi Plain, are livable.

Therefore, in order to accommodate the explosive population, those in power and the people had to make the most of the scarce land—the longhouse came into being.

Houses close together free up more land to build new houses and accommodate more people.

This is why in large cities and towns such as Edo, Kyoto, and Osaka, whenever a fire occurs, the flames often burn together, and a large area of ​​houses suffers.

"To the west of the wagashi shop is a tea shop, to the east is a baked eel shop, to the south is a steamed bun shop, and only the north side faces the street."

"We only need to block the north side of the fruit shop, and we can trap all the traitors of the 'One-armed Party' to death."

"It's just that they might punch through the walls and sneak into the surrounding houses."

"So, just to be on the safe side, I decided to completely surround the entire longhouse where this wagashi shop is located!"

"This longhouse is a long structure with a total of 32 houses. If you want to enclose it, you need to use at least 2 troops."

"The 3rd Division and my 5th Division are responsible for surrounding the longhouse; the 7th Division is responsible for the assault, rushing into the house to arrest the rebels of the 'One-Armed Party', do you have any objections?"

As soon as Kimura finished speaking, Tsuchida showed a flattering and excited expression, and hurriedly said:

"no disagreement!"

Kimura nodded slightly, then turned to look at Qingdeng.

"Juice, why don't you speak? What? Are you refusing to obey my arrangement?"

"..." Qingdeng stared at the map silently, even after being questioned by Kimura, it took a long time before he slowly raised his head.

"Send only one team to attack... the number will be too small."

Qingdeng spoke calmly.

"Let's say I've had a lot of dealings with the barbarians."

"Although they are all a bunch of lunatics with broken heads, it is undeniable that many of them have a strong fighting will and good skills."

"I've suffered a lot because of it."

"According to past intelligence, the total number of 'One-Armed Party' is nearly 40 people. It is similar in strength to one of our squadrons."

"Sending only one fan team to fight head-on with them, we may not necessarily gain the upper hand."

"What's more, they still have the 'geographical advantage' to fight in their stronghold."

"With all due respect - it is safe enough to send at least two squadrons to attack."

Kimura and Tsuchida listened quietly to Qingdeng's opinion.

They both looked at each other tacitly.

Then--

"Hahahaha!"*2

Both looked up to the sky and laughed.

After laughing to his heart's content, Kimura pouted at Qing Deng.

"Tachibana, it seems that you don't understand our Huofu Thief Kai's combat power at all. But it's no wonder, after all, you were just a mere 'three-time' concentric before, and you have never served in the Huofu Thief Kai."

"I have dealt with the 'One-armed Party' many times. They are just a bunch of lingering remnants, bereaved dogs, what is there to fear? I will send out a random team, and it will be enough to send them inside and outside Kill the outside world!"

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After so many days of "sleep for more than ten hours a day", the author feels that his body is about to heal! The author suspects that he does not have yang at all, it is just a common cold, otherwise the symptoms would not be so mild!

All in all - gratifying to congratulate, a false alarm, no positive~~

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