Seeing that the atmosphere was solemn and depressed, the cartel smiled lightly, shook his head and said, "I don't think it's necessary for Li Zhen to send someone to assassinate us, and I also think that with Li Zhen's identity, he will definitely not do such a thing." ”

Van Nellon snorted coldly and said in a deep voice: "Cartel, you don't know Li Zhen, so I don't blame you." Li Zhen is a fierce beast, and he does things by unscrupulous means. I think that at the beginning, when Spice, Bullon, Adams and others were in Shanghai, they were so angry that Li Zhen vomited blood. Now that Li Zhen wants to dominate Japan, it is entirely possible to do such a thing. ”

The cartel still disagreed, and defended: "We came to Kyoto Prefecture at the invitation of Li Zhen, even if Li Zhen really wants to send someone to assassinate us, then he will never let the assassin leave the letter on his body, deliberately leaving a flaw." ”

Van Nilon continued: "Anything is possible. ”

The cartel analyzed: "If Li Zhen wants to assassinate us, why would he send such a weak assassin? No pistols, no grenades, just a couple of broken knives, which is completely illogical. If I want to kill the people present, I will definitely have the soldiers place the cannons, and when the team is in range, I will use the artillery fire to attack, and I will never let anyone survive. The current situation is clearly illogical, and I think it is necessary to clarify this matter. ”

The Italian commander said: "Maybe, Li Zhen is really stupid? ”

"You're stupid."

The cartel rolled his eyes and said angrily: "If Li Zhenru makes such a mistake, I will immediately commit suicide by drinking a bullet." Li Zhen has no reason to deal with us for the sake of Japan. In other words, Li Zhen will not offend us like a fool, he will definitely win over a group and deal with another group, this is Li Zhen's means. It is not Li Zhen's style to offend us all and provoke all countries to crusade. ”

Michael's expression was gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: "No need to argue, let's hold our ground for the time being and stop advancing." Send someone back to Nagasaki to inquire about the situation of the army, and then consider whether to continue advancing. If the army stationed in Nagasaki was attacked by Li Zhen's army, there was no need to discuss who did it. If Nagasaki's army is not attacked, we will discuss it again. ”

The cartel nodded, "I agree with Mr. Michael's suggestion!" ”

Van Nellon said: "I agree too! ”

Immediately, Michael sent his soldiers back to Nagasaki as fast as they could, and they returned to the camp to rest.

……

The sky is just dawning, the shogunate.

"Da! Da!! ”

The sound of horses' hooves sounded, and a black figure galloped towards a halt outside the shogunate.

The man on the horse, a samurai dressed in black, turned over and dismounted, ran to the door in three steps and two steps, and banged on the shogunate gate. The door opened, the samurai took out a token from his bosom and shook it twice, and the person who opened the door put the samurai directly inside. The samurai entered the mansion and went straight to the outside of Miyamoto Yoshihiko's study, where he once again stretched out his hand and knocked on the door.

"Come in!" Yoshihiko Miyamoto's voice came from the study.

The samurai pushed the door in, walked to the study, and bowed respectfully, "Your Excellency! ”

"How's it going?"

Yoshihiko Miyamoto rubbed his sour eyes, exhausted.

Last night, after Miyamoto Taijian conveyed the news that the black-clothed samurai had gone to attack the commander of the Five Nations, Miyamoto Yoshihiko had been waiting for the news in his study and had not closed his eyes all night. Miyamoto Taiken also sat below, also with an exhausted expression. Like Yoshihiko Miyamoto, he stayed up all night waiting for news, waiting all night for the samurai to come back and report the news.

The samurai said, "All the samurai who went to assassinate were destroyed, and none of them returned. ”

"Shhh Hiss!! ”

Yoshihiko Miyamoto gasped, but asked excitedly, "What is the reaction of the commanders of Britain, France, the United States and other countries?" Miyamoto Yoshihiko's eyes flashed with excitement, he didn't take the dead samurai to heart, it was better to die all of them, and there was no proof of death. Even if you want to verify, you can't find his head.

The samurai bowed slightly, and continued: "Lord Hui, last night, there were still soldiers from the five countries returning to Nagasaki, while the rest of the people stopped, and there was no new movement for the time being. ”

"I see!" A flash of loss flashed in Miyamoto's eyes.

Miyamoto Taiken waved his hand and said, "Go down!" ”

After the samurai left, Miyamoto Taiken said, "Your Excellency, the commanders of various countries did not attack Li Zhen for the time being, but sent soldiers back to Nagasaki, and it is likely that Li Zhen was already suspected. With this premise, Li Zhen will definitely face the reproach of the armies of the five countries. Even, the people of the five countries may even mobilize a large army to deal with Li Zhen. What we have to do now is to protect ourselves and make sure that we don't leak ourselves, so we can't do anything in the future, and we have to stay lurking. ”

Yoshihiko Miyamoto 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, and expand his influence, I will make it difficult for Li Zhen to sleep. ”

"Ahh

Miyamoto Taijian shook his head and said, "General, it's best not to make a move!" ”

Miyamoto Yoshihiko snorted and said coldly: "We only carry out propaganda among the people, just to stir up this matter, there is no risk." You go and arrange this matter, and spread the news that Li Zhen sent samurai to assassinate the commanders of Britain, France, and the United States, as soon as possible, so that Li Zhen can't find a direction. ”

"Yes!"

Miyamoto Taijian looked helpless and had to respond.

……

Qing army station, barracks.

Zhao Liewen hurriedly came to the barracks and rushed in. Li Zhen was discussing things with Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang and others, and suddenly saw Zhao Liewen rushing in, especially Zhao Liewen's face still had an anxious expression, Li Zhen suddenly knew that something was wrong, and asked, "Mr. Zhao, what happened?" ”

Zhao Liewen stopped, gasping for air.

After a long while, he calmed down and immediately said: "The big thing is not good, the commanders of the five countries of Britain, France, the United States, the Netherlands, and Italy were attacked last night. Although the commanders of the countries were not injured, and those who assassinated were killed, the impact of the matter was very bad and very bad for us. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Liewen couldn't breathe well, and suddenly choked and paused. Li Zhen frowned, and then asked, "What does it matter to me that they were assassinated, and I didn't send someone to assassinate them." ”

Zhao Liewen smiled bitterly: "Now, people outside say that you sent someone to assassinate them. ”

"And here's the thing!" Li Zhen frowned and said, "Have you found out who sent the news?" ”

Zhao Liewen shook his head and said: "There are no clues yet, and now the news is flying all over the sky, and it is impossible to tell where the first news came from." According to the news from the front, the commanders of Britain, France, and the United States all stopped and stopped advancing, and seemed to be hesitating. Lord Wang, I'm afraid this matter is aimed at you. ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "The assassination of the commanders of the five countries must be to provoke the relationship between the prince and other countries, and then provoke a big war between the two sides. Just imagine, if the assassination is really successful, the prince will definitely face the attack of the armies of various countries. ”

Li Zhenluo stood up and said, "After I arrived in Japan with my army, there were not many people who offended!" I have offended the Yanagi family, but the Yanagi family has been exterminated; I offended the Tokugawa shogunate, but the Tokugawa shogunate was also destroyed, and there was no one left! ”

ps: the second shift; Continuing the effort;