I formed the strongest swordsman group

Qinjin Domain, Otsu, Tachibana Residence, Qing Deng's office——

Qing Deng bowed his head at the desk, stepping up to handle military affairs.

As the general commander of the Shinsengumi, he currently has a lot of important responsibilities and important tasks that he needs to handle one by one.

At this moment, this simply decorated room full of books and scrolls is the "brain" of the Shinsengumi!

"Divine Brain +9", "Left and Right Fighting", "Yuan Yang +7" and other talents are activated!

Qing Deng has achieved the work efficiency of an entire staff group by his own strength!

Military orders were issued to the outside in an orderly manner through his hands.

In many cases, he even used both hands to write different command documents.

There were messengers running back and forth in and out of the room.

Either delivering new information or conveying Qing Deng's new orders to the outside.

At this time, a messenger knelt on one knee outside the door and shouted through the door:

"My Lord, the captain of the 10th Division is out!"

Qing Deng nodded without raising his head:

"Well, I understand, retreat."

"Yes!"

The captain of the 10th Division is Harada Sanosuke.

Qing Deng's hands kept moving, and he continued to draft the military order in front of him.

However, he unconsciously squinted his eyes and looked at the map of Sekigahara hanging on the wall beside him.

Every time he looked at the topographic map of Sekigahara, Qing Deng couldn't help thinking: If there is a creator in this world, it must have created Sekigahara according to the concept of "most suitable for field battles"!

No matter from which angle, Sekigahara is too suitable for field battles!

Located at the junction of two major traffic routes (Toyama Road and Ise Kaido), a large crossroads is convenient for mobilizing supplies and personnel.

There are both open plains that are convenient for deployment and steep mountains that can be defended.

Because it is a basin, there are mountains in every direction.

Tenmangsan, Nangongshan, Sasaoshan... These towering mountains are all natural fortresses.

Even those who have never fought in a war must understand the principle of "standing high, seeing far".

Apart from anything else, just setting up a series of artillery batteries on these mountains can suppress the enemy with the advantage of height!

Looking back at the first Battle of Sekigahara 260 years ago, the Western Army occupied almost all the high ground in Sekigahara, such as Nangongshan and Tenmanshan, and the Eastern Army could only deploy at the foot of the mountain.

Even Nangongshan, located on the flank of the Eastern Army, is under the control of the Western Army.

The Western Army troops deployed on Nangongshan can directly attack the flank of the Eastern Army with a dive, directly threatening the main camp of the Eastern Army.

If it weren't for the traitor Kobayakawa Hideaki, the Western Army, which has taken advantage of the terrain, has a chance to defeat the Eastern Army, and the chances of winning are still very high.

Therefore, although the cavalry has not yet recovered from the fatigue of the "Second Great Return to China", in order to seize the advantage of the terrain, Qing Deng can only force Harada Sanosuke to lead a part of the cavalry that can still move to rush to Sekigahara first.

For Qing Deng, the best battlefield start is to imitate Ishida Mitsunari in the past and take all the hills in Sekigahara!

Especially Nangong Mountain located to the east of Sekigahara. If he succeeds in taking Nangong Mountain, he will not know how to lose.

From Qing Deng's point of view, if Sekigahara is imagined as a huge city, then Nangong Mountain is the city wall of this city, which can be attacked or defended!

In this way, no matter how many people come, Qing Deng has the confidence to defeat the bandits within half a day!

However... since Qing Deng can think of seizing the advantage of the terrain, the enemy can also realize this point!

From the geographical distance, Otsu is closer to Sekigahara.

But the convenience of Tokai Street should not be underestimated.

If the Choshu army marched non-stop along the Tokai Street, it would be hard to say which side would reach Sekigahara first.

Before Harada Sanosuke went out, Qing Deng told him in a serious tone: It would be best to seize all the hills in Sekigahara, and at the very least, to seize Mount Tenman and Mount Sasao in the west!

Without Mount Nangong, it would be difficult to win quickly.

But without Mount Tenman and Mount Sasao, it would be difficult to fight this battle...

Qing Deng stared at the map of Sekigahara for a while, then gathered his thoughts and continued to focus on the work in front of him.

About half an hour later, all the important military orders that should be issued had been issued, and Qing Deng was finally able to take a break.

He put down the brush in his hand, and let out a long breath, "Hu...", and his originally tense nerves gradually relaxed.

At the same time as he exited the "working state", a tide of fatigue surged up and enveloped Qing Deng's whole body.

In fact, Qing Deng has not had a good rest since he returned to Otsu, and has been working hard almost all the time.

In recent days, his total sleep time will not exceed 6 hours.

Fortunately, he has talents such as "Sleep God", "Yuan Yang +7", and "Strong Essence +4", otherwise ordinary people would have died of sudden death facing such a terrifying work intensity.

Just as Qing Deng was about to take a nap, a familiar light footsteps suddenly came from the corridor.

Cat-like footsteps... She is the only one who walks like this in the Ju residence.

Qing Deng, who instantly heard who it was, immediately raised his head and looked towards the door.

As soon as he raised his eyes, he happened to meet the eyes of A Wu who carefully opened a crack in the door.

"That... Qing Deng, I shouldn't have disturbed you, right?"

Qing Deng smiled:

"I happen to be free now. A Wu, what's wrong?"

Seeing that Qingdeng was not busy now, Ah Wu breathed a sigh of relief, opened the door completely, stepped inside, and sat in front of Qingdeng.

"I have nothing important to do, I just want to confirm Elodie's current situation with you."

As she spoke, she unconsciously leaned forward and looked at Qingden half worriedly and half expectantly.

"Qingden, is there any news about Elodie?"

When he heard the words "Elodi's current situation", Qingden's facial expression dimmed slightly.

As soon as Ah Wu finished speaking, he shook his head:

"It's a pity... I still haven't received any news from Elodie."

In an instant, the look of anticipation in Ah Wu's cheeks dissipated like snow melting.

Instead, there was intense disappointment and worry.

While she was dejected, she retracted her forward leaning upper body and murmured "That's it...".

As the saying goes, "Misfortunes often come alone in the world," this is generally true.

On the eve of the Western Expedition to the Kingdom of Tuesday, Qingden sent Elodie to the Eighth Prince to check the account books of Thousand People Tongxin over the years in order to prepare for the next large-scale military reform.

This was just an ordinary business trip.

Before this, Qingdeng never imagined that... the safe rear area in the past would become the front line of the battlefield today!

The Changzhou military front is directed at the Eighth Prince, and the area will soon be filled with smoke.

I thought I was sending Elodie to the safe rear, but I didn't expect that I was sending her to the front line!

Ever since Elodie joined the Shinsengumi, she has been working in the rear and is a purely civilian official.

Let alone being on the battlefield, she has never even killed anyone!

In this case, it's no wonder that Ah Wu is so nervous.

I haven't received any news related to Elodie, and I don't know her current situation, which only adds to the worry.

In fact, Qingden was also worried about Elodie, fearing that something might happen to her.

However, in order to comfort Ah Wu, he pretended to be calm and indifferent:

"Awu, don't worry."

"Elodie is not a weak woman with no strength."

"She has studied swordsmanship with me for many years, and her swordsmanship level has long reached the 'catalogue' qualification."

"With her skills, it would be difficult for an ordinary person to even get close to her, let alone hurt her."

Hearing what Qingdeng said, Ah Wu's expression finally improved slightly.

At this moment, an announcement suddenly came from outside the door:

"My lord, the director of Kyoto wants to see you!"

Director of Kyoto - Shintaro Tojo.

The unexpected visitor made Qingdeng frown.

Others don't know Tojo Shintaro's true identity, but Aoden knows it clearly.

An important member of the Great Salt Party came to visit at this time... Qingdeng didn't think that the other party was here to chat and joke!

He didn't think too much and ordered loudly without hesitation:

"Take him to the guest room, I'll be there in a minute!"

"yes!"

…

…

After a while——

Qinjin Fan, Dajin, Judi, reception room——

After simply arranging his clothes, Qingteng rushed to the reception room in three steps at a time.

After passing through the side door specially designed for him and entering the reception room, he met Tojo Shintaro, whom he had not seen for many days.

The other party was still the same, looking slovenly and unkempt.

"General Orange, Gui'an."

Seeing Qingden coming, Shintaro Tojo took the initiative to bow and salute him.

"Well, no need to be polite."

Qingdeng waved his hand and sat down on the main seat.

It was only then that he suddenly discovered that the other party did not come alone. He saw a young man dressed as an entourage sitting behind him.

Due to the viewing angle and the obstruction of Tojo Shintaro's body, Qingto didn't notice this person at the first time.

This guy was very petite and wore a standard shogunate hat with his head drooped. The edge of the hat blocked most of his face. From Qingden's perspective, it was impossible to see his appearance clearly.

Although his face was difficult to distinguish, Qingdeng felt that this person looked particularly familiar.

Soon, he knew who the other party was.

Before Qingdeng could say any greetings, the man took off his hat and said quickly:

"An Yi, long time no see."

As the hat came off, Qingto's eyes came into view with a face as beautiful as Sanako's.

Qingdeng was surprised at first, and then responded calmly:

"Ziyang... no, Miss Sumire, you're fine."

A beauty that can be compared to Sanako...she is the only woman with such outstanding features in all of Kyoto.

Yes, this woman is none other than Miss Sumire, the number one geisha in Kyoto, the number one beauty in Kyoto, and the intelligence chief of the Great Salt Party!

Since the "Ikedaya Incident" ended, Aoto has not seen Miss Sumire again.

Firstly, I am too busy and can never find any free time.

Secondly, there is no need to meet the other party specifically.

Sanlai Qingdeng deliberately kept a distance from the Great Salt Party.

Although he admires the Great Salt Party for its perseverance and determination to stand up for the people, from a status standpoint, as a senior official of the shogunate, his relationship with the Great Salt Party has always been delicate.

Furthermore, he was not so familiar with the Salt Party that they fell in love with each other.

Therefore, Qingdeng's attitude towards the Great Salt Party has always been neither deliberately close nor deliberately distant.

Seeing Miss Sumire here, Qingden lowered his eyelids unconsciously, a solemn look flashed in his eyes.

He immediately saw that Tojo Shintaro's sudden visit was just a cover!

His real purpose is to protect Miss Sumire so that she can come to meet him!

In this way, Qing Deng was more certain that their sudden visit was for some important purpose.

With this thought, Qing Deng slowly said:

"Ms. Jin, I'm sure you know that I'm very busy now."

"Therefore, let's skip the extra greetings and get straight to the point."

"You came here suddenly, so you must have something important to discuss with me."

Ms. Jin has always been a straightforward person.

As soon as Qing Deng finished speaking, she nodded vigorously:

"Yes, that's right."

"Just this morning, our important informant sent important information about Changzhou."

"I think it is very necessary to tell you this information, so I came here specially."

After hearing this, Qing Deng's eyes suddenly flashed with a gleam of light.

"I'd like to hear the details!"

Miss Jin did not keep Qing Deng in suspense, and said directly:

"It has been confirmed that the Choshu clan has joined forces with the Hozu Party!"

"It was with the help of the Hozu Party that the Choshu army was able to launch a surprise attack on Nobi and advance into Kanto!"

Hearing this, Qing Deng did not show excessive surprise, but his eyes were slightly fixed, and his cheeks were filled with sternness.

In fact, as early as when he learned that the Choshu army had launched a surprise attack on Nobi across the sea, Qing Deng began to doubt whether the Hozu Party was involved.

Where did Choshu get the ability to carry out such a large-scale operation?

If they really had such ability, they would not have suffered consecutive defeats in the Shimonoseki War, the Ikedaya Battle, and the Kyoto Summer Campaign.

If there is any force willing to help Choshu at the current critical moment, and has the ability to help Choshu...the only object Qing Deng can think of is the Hozu Party!

The Hozu Party's background has always been unfathomable.

No matter what they do, Qing Deng will not be surprised!

Before launching the "Choshu Expedition", Qing Deng had once considered whether the trouble-making Fazhu Party would take the opportunity to cause chaos.

Now, his conjecture has been confirmed.

From a certain perspective, a big stone in his heart has fallen - Fazhu Party, you are worthy of it! After a while, you gave me another "big gift"!

While Qing Deng was thinking secretly, Miss Jin continued:

"This legion that easily captured Nagoya Castle not only has the special forces of Choshu, but also the Fazhu Party's own troops."

"Aki, do you know Slavs?"

Qing Deng replied without hesitation:

"Of course I know. One of the three major barbarians in Europe."

Miss Jin nodded.

"Yes. Aki, you know a lot, even the 'three major barbarians'."

The three major barbarians in Europe - Celts, Germans, and Slavs.

The name of the "three major barbarians" was given by the Romans before the Common Era.

To the Romans before Christ, these three nations were indeed real barbarians.

Nowadays, except for the Celts who are still oppressed by the English, the Germans and Slavs are living well.

Many people mistakenly believe that Slavs refer exclusively to Russians, which is actually wrong.

Russians are just a branch of Slavs.

The Slavs are widely distributed in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Europe.

Miss Jin continued the conversation without having to explain what the Slavs were:

"It is reported that the French Party has spent a lot of money to hire and train a "Slavic Legion."

"As the name suggests, the soldiers of this legion are mainly Slavs from Russia."

[Note: Russia: Russia, the name of Russia by the Japanese in the Edo period]

"An Yi, I don't know if you know, maybe because the living environment in Russia is too bad, the Slavs in Russia have a very special view of life and death."

"In short, they don't care much about human life."

"Although they are mercenaries who work for money, in other words, as long as they are paid enough, they really dare to risk their lives."

"The strength of this "Slavic Legion" is about 2,000 people."

"An Yi, when facing this "Slavic Legion", you must be careful and never be careless."

Qing Deng listened carefully and kept looking at the other party in surprise.

Miss Sumire noticed his strangeness, so she smiled after finishing her business:

"Aki, are you confused? We came all the way here just to give you information?"

Before Qing Deng could respond, she continued:

"Although our Great Salt Party is the enemy of the shogunate and we wish to destroy it immediately, we are even more unwilling to let the Law Party take over the world!"

"We are very clear about the right and wrong."

"Let the shogunate take power, and the world will not be too bad."

"But if the Law Party takes power... God knows what consequences this will cause."

"Therefore, after a brief discussion with the top leaders of the organization, we unanimously decided to cooperate with you again and fully support you in defeating the Law Party and Choshu coalition."

"First crush the Law Party's wolfish ambitions, and then talk about other things."

After hearing this, Qing Deng showed a look of understanding.

After a half-amused, half-helpless smile, he changed to a teasing tone:

"Thank you for your kindness."

"I didn't expect that we could work together again."

"It seems that I do have a very wonderful fate with you, the Great Salt Party."

"By the way, your Great Salt Party's intelligence gathering ability is really amazing."

"Until just now, I have been in the dark and know very little about the enemy."

"But you have even found out the details of the enemy."

Miss Jin smiled reservedly:

"'Gathering intelligence' is the only advantage left for our Great Salt Party."

"If we lose even this ability, then we should disband as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary resistance."

"Besides, you are too kind."

"Our understanding of the enemy is far from the level of 'finding out the details'."

After chatting for a few words, Qing Deng refocused his energy on the current business.

Suddenly, as if he thought of something, he hurriedly asked:

"Miss Jin, do you know how the Fazhu Party purchased warships and hired mercenaries?"

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