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Neng Shiliangbi was stunned on the spot, his hands holding the wine glass froze in mid-air, as if they were petrified.

Immediately afterwards, fine cold sweat seeped out from his forehead, and the candlelight passed by, sparkling.

"You are powerful, there is no need to be nervous."

A smile appeared on Qingdeng's lips.

"I am not an indiscriminate and reckless person."

"What happened the day before yesterday has nothing to do with you, and it has nothing to do with everyone here."

Speaking of this, he intentionally glanced at Inaba Masakuni not far away. The other person felt his gaze and nodded in fear.

"Master Nengshi, I don't want to challenge you."

"I want to discuss with you how to deal with Takahashi Kinzaburo."

Neng Shiliangbi swallowed hard and asked cautiously:

"Takahashi...Kinsaburo...?"

Qingdeng nodded lightly:

"That's right, it's Kinzaburo Takahashi!"

The day before yesterday, the Shinsengumi and Aizu troops jointly dispatched and surrounded the Kyoto Administrative Office. Takahashi Kinzaburo, Yamazaki Heijiro and their younger brothers were taken into custody.

The latter had already gone to Huangquan with Ayase Taichi yesterday afternoon.

As for the former, he is still imprisoned in the dungeon where the Shinsengumi is stationed.

"Takahashi Kinsaburo, as the Ginmi Fang Yuli of the Kyoto Administrative Office, is supposed to fulfill his duties and be honest and honest. However, he has fallen into the trap of becoming a corrupt official who is greedy for money and steals. It is really a heinous crime!"

"His sins are as deep as the sea!"

“There is really no shortage of personal and material evidence that can be used to accuse Takahashi Kinsaburo of corruption, bribery, and plunder.”

"I already have a large amount of evidence in my hands that is enough to sentence him to death ten times - and I have personally experienced his cruelty and greed - such a treacherous villain will not be enough to anger the people if he is not killed!"

"I plan to push him to Sanjo River and behead him tomorrow."

"However... no matter what, Takahashi Kinzaburo is your subordinate."

"If I don't even say hello to you and just kill the person, it won't be justified after all..."

Before Qingdeng finished speaking, Nengshi Liangbi immediately seemed to realize something. He straightened his face and said righteously:

"Kinzaburo Takahashi knows the law and breaks the law, and commits crimes and crimes. It is really a shame for the Kyoto Order! It is really a shame for the samurai! The crime cannot be punished!"

"Even if you don't kill him, I will kill him!"

"Therefore, Tachibana-sama, you don't have to worry! Please kill Takahashi Kinzaburo to the execution ground!"

Looking at Noshi Ryobi who put on a solemn posture of "I and Takahashi Kinzaburo have no sworn relationship", Aoden grinned:

"That being the case, I'm relieved."

After saying that, Qingdeng raised the wine glass on the dining table and reached for Neng Shiliangbi.

Seeing this, the other party hurriedly leaned forward and handed over the cup in his palm.

When clinking glasses, he strictly controlled the force and angle, and never let the rim of his glass exceed Qingdeng's.

Just after the two cups collided, there was a "ding" sound——

"...Nengshijun."

Qingden suddenly spoke again.

Nengshi Liangbi seemed to be stressed, and his body trembled violently.

"In the!"

Qingden slowly took back the wine glass in his hand, and with his sharp arrow-like gaze, he stabbed straight at Neng Shi Liangbi.

Although he was smiling, the corners of his mouth were curved obviously, and his smile was gentle, but Nengshi Liangbi did not feel any warmth at all.

"I am the governor of the capital, and I am responsible for the important task of guarding the capital and safeguarding the country and the people."

"As I said on the execution ground yesterday - I will and will eventually eliminate all villains and rebels who disrupt the capital."

"No matter if he is a distinguished official with a golden peizi."

Qingto's eyes glanced at the Kyoto dignitaries on his left.

"Still one of my own subordinates."

His gaze moved to the right, towards the Shinsengumi generals on the right.

"So... Mr. Nengshi, please control your subordinates more in the future, but don't make it difficult for me again."

Qingdeng's tone was very calm, as if he was chatting with his old friend.

However, Nengshi Liangbi was sweating profusely after listening to it.

At this moment, he felt two invisible large rocks pressing on his shoulders.

"Yes, yes! This is natural! This is natural!"

He forced out a flattering smile and nodded.

"The same goes for everyone here."

Holding the wine glass, Qingdeng stood up quickly and looked around the audience.

"When I first arrived in Kyoto, everything is waiting to be done. There are as many heavy tasks as a mountain waiting for me to deal with them one by one."

"Now and in the future, I will be so busy that I would like to borrow a cat's paw."

[Note: So busy that I even want to borrow the cat’s paws: a traditional Japanese proverb, the meaning is exactly as it literally means]

"Therefore, after I kill Takahashi Kinzaburo, I will not bother with the past accounts of the others!"

"I have no interest in knowing about your past."

"I only focus on your present and future!"

“If we want to restore this thousand-year-old city and the vast land of Gyeonggi to its former peace, we cannot do without your support!”

"From tomorrow... no! From this moment on, please cooperate with me!"

"This glass of wine is for everyone!"

After saying that, Qingdeng raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp. Then he turned the glass over so that the mouth of the glass was facing down to show that he had finished the drink.

Blah blah blah...

In the blink of an eye, the Kyoto nobles present sat up straight, picked up their wine glasses, and responded to Qingden, vying to show their loyalty:

"This is natural!"

"Lord Tachibana, you are serious!"

"Tachibana-sama, please rest assured! Even if you don't say it, I, Takano Seihide, will definitely support the Shinsengumi!"

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Looking around, these noble people were all beaming with joy, and all of them had happy expressions of relief.

Qingdeng's meaning has been made quite obvious - I won't ask any more about the nasty things you did in the past! However, if you don’t restrain yourself from now on and refuse to give me the honor of being a juicy person, then I won’t let you off lightly!

It can be said that Qingdeng gave them the steps.

Ever since Seito took Takahashi Kinsaburo and others into custody and directed the grand execution in Sanjo Kawara, these people, these dignitaries with high status in Kyoto, have been on tenterhooks.

They were afraid that Qingdeng was the kind of person who couldn't get the sand out of his eyes.

They were afraid that Qingteng would launch a "big purge" sweeping across Kyoto and targeting the powerful class!

Who among the powerful class like them, including Inaba Masakuni and Nose Ryōbi, have clean hands? One by one, none of them can withstand investigation!

When it comes to the seriousness of the crimes committed... it is no exaggeration to say that compared to them, Takahashi Kinzaburo, who is just a Ginmi Fang Yu power, is nothing at all!

Some things won't weigh as much as four ounces if they don't go on the scale, and they won't stop even if they weigh a thousand pounds on the scale!

If Qingdeng really wants to use his status as the governor of the capital and the general's favorite to suppress them, and is really determined to remove all the "dirt" from the capital, the consequences will be disastrous.

It is true that they are not pushovers.

They have been working hard in Kyoto for many years and have a deep foundation. They are not afraid of Qingno, who has a relatively shallow foundation.

However, if there is a full-scale conflict with Qingdeng, even if they can win the final victory, both sides will lose - or in other words, losing both sides is the best result they can get.

After all, the opponent they faced was the benevolent king who "killed an entire clan with one man".

God knows if he is driven to a desperate situation, he will repeat the feat of "breaking into Qingshui Residence alone".

Such a result is obviously not what they want to see.

But now, Qingdeng has personally given the guarantee.

Although people born with silver spoons in their mouths cannot be described as "human spirits", they have been exposed to political and business people for many years, and they can still perceive the most basic political signals.

Obviously, Aoto wanted to push Takahashi Kinzaburo out and make him a scapegoat, a symbol of "corrupt officials brought to justice", and give an explanation to the people of Kyoto.

As for the city foxes and rats other than him, as long as they stop blatantly jumping out to cause trouble, everything will be forgotten!

All of you nobles here wish that Takahashi Kinzaburo died quickly! To protect the wealth of each family!

As for Qingdeng's "No more misbehavior from now on"...this condition is nothing to them!

After years of beating their bones and sucking their marrow, they have already become fat.

Even if they temporarily restrain themselves and keep a low profile, their quality of life will not be affected at all.

What's more, the world is so chaotic right now, and all the forces are doing whatever they want to do.

The day before yesterday, the Satsuma clan controlled the political situation in Kyoto, yesterday it was the Choshu clan that held the imperial court hostage, and today it is the three pillars of Maku, Satsuma and Cho.

Who knows how long Ju Qingden can sit in this position as the governor of Gyeonggi Town?

As long as we are patient and patient, we can continue to have fun until the day Tachibana Aoden leaves Kyoto!

Safe!

The big stone hanging in my heart has fallen!

We can continue to enjoy our wealth comfortably!

The corners of the mouth that turned up crazily could not be suppressed no matter how hard they were pressed.

The joyful laughter that escaped could not be stopped no matter what.

The atmosphere inside and outside the banquet hall was full of joy.

They showed a more enthusiastic attitude to Qingden.

They toasted Qingdeng more actively and laughed with him.

Qingdeng, who was still standing alone, calmly watched everything in front of him.

Suddenly, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and a faint sneer emerged...

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…

With the blessing of the talent "Drunkard +3", Qingdeng's drinking capacity is far beyond what other people can match.

However, no matter how strong the drinker is, he can't stand up to everyone's car racing.

From Matsudaira Yongho to strangers whose names I couldn't name, they crowded in front of Qingden one by one, and those who toasted and drank took turns.

Even Zi Yang, who was accompanying him, frequently toasted to him.

While serving guests, geishas cannot eat, but they can drink with them.

Under Ziyang's persuasion, the two drank one cup after another.

Even though she was a little girl, her drinking capacity was unexpectedly shocking.

She drank more than twenty glasses of sake, which had an alcohol content of at least 15%. Her movements were as bold as drinking water, and there was not even a trace of blush on her pretty face.

After drinking an unknown number of bottles of wine, a sea-like dizziness hit Qingdeng's brain, and the world in front of him began to undergo strange distortions and deflections.

Already tipsy...he put down his glass without thinking.

After that, no matter who came to propose a toast or fight with him, he would never drink.

The reason for this is that Qingdeng would never let himself get drunk unless it was a big day.

As for the second thing... after tonight's dinner, he will have a very important meeting with Matsudaira Yongho, so he can't get drunk!

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Late at night (after the party)——

Jin Jie Guangming Temple (Kyoto Guardian Formation), a certain secret room——

"Well……!"

Qingden raised his hand to cover his mouth and let out a big wine burp.

Seeing this, Matsudaira Yongho on the side immediately asked:

"Master Tachibana, are you okay? Do you want some hangover soup?"

Qingden waved his hand.

"No need, this level of drunkenness makes me feel a little uncomfortable at most, but not to the point where I have to drink hangover soup."

After that, he straightened his back and took a deep breath.

"Higo-sama, I'm sorry. It's a rare night of fun, and I dragged you to a meeting."

In the small secret room, there was no one else except Qingnobo and Matsudaira Yongho.

The two sat side by side, with an extremely detailed map of Kyoto in front of their knees. Every street, every alley, and even the location of the wells were clearly marked.

Matsudaira Yongho smiled:

"You're welcome! Rather, I'm very happy that you took the initiative to 'share information'. 'Protecting Kyoto' is the top priority for you and me right now! In front of it, everything is a trivial matter!"

Qingdeng nodded lightly.

"Then - let's get down to business!"

As he spoke, he straightened his face, and his expression was instantly dominated by a strong solemn look.

At the same time, Matsudaira Yongho also entered the state, showing a solemn expression.

"Higo-sama, to be honest, I have almost never dealt with the Satsuma and Choshu clans before."

"Although it is not my duty to monitor the commander, no one can say what will happen in the future."

"We cannot rule out the possibility that the Shinsengumi will clash with Sauchou one day!"

"So I have to prepare in advance."

"You entered Kyoto earlier than I did, so you know the two vassals better."

"So, please give me a detailed introduction to the current situation of Satsuma and Choshu, especially their military strength and the people who need more attention."

Matsudaira Yongho nodded.

"Then let's start with the Choshu Domain."

"If you want to introduce the various aspects of the Choshu Domain... there are two characters that you cannot avoid. One is Murata Seifu, and the other is Yoshida Shoin."

Matsudaira Yongbo cleared his throat and started talking——

More than 250 years ago, in the decisive battle to determine the ownership of the world - the Battle of Sekigahara - Tokugawa Ieyasu led the Eastern Army and defeated the Western Army in just one day.

At that time, the Maori clan's army was subordinate to the Western Army.

After the Sekigahara War, as punishment, the Edo shogunate reduced the Mori clan's territory on a large scale.

Due to this major reduction of seals, the Mori clan, which originally owned 1.2 million shi from the ten kingdoms of China, was finally left with only two kingdoms, Shufang and Nagato.

Thus the Choshu Domain was born.

The sharp shrinkage of territory has led to a sharp drop in income.

For this reason, the financial situation of the Choshu Domain has always been unsatisfactory, and it often relied on merchants to borrow money to survive.

However, perhaps God favored the Choshu clan.

Every once in a while, a wise king who could turn the tide would come to the Choshu Domain.

The fifth generation feudal lord, Mori Yoshimoto, established the feudal school "Meirunkan" in the fourth year of Kyōho (1719) to cultivate talents. This move laid the talent foundation of the Choshu Domain.

The name "Ming Lun" comes from "Mencius Teng Wen Gong 1": "Set it as a school in Xiangxu to teach... It is all about understanding human relations. Human relations are understood above, and the common people are familiar with each other below."

In addition to teaching Confucianism, Minglunkan also invited scholars to teach military science, swordsmanship, archery, and spearmanship.

The curriculum is designed to target 10-year-old children. Confucian art of war will be taught first, and martial arts will be taught when they are about 15 years old and stronger, until they are 40 years old.

The semester begins on the 12th of the first lunar month of each year and ends on December 10th.

The enrollees are basically the samurai class, but if ordinary people are interested, they can come to the school to attend classes, and the school will not turn them away.

The establishment of the Meiglun Hall greatly improved the overall quality of the Changzhou warriors.

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