Kaohsiung County. Japanese Kaikan. The architecture here is not in the Chinese style, but in the Japanese style. Not only that, but there are also cherry blossom trees in the house that are beginning to sprout buds one by one.

In the hall, Japanese people sat on their knees, solemn and solemn.

Everyone's expressions are the same, all bitter gourd faces. The leader is named Takasugi Shinsaku, this person is not very old, only twenty years old, although young, but already mature and steady, and with a sense of pride. Historically, Takasugi Shinsaku was one of the leaders who advocated the overthrow of the shogunate and left a significant mark on the Meiji Restoration.

Takasugi Jinsaku said: "Gentlemen, have you all seen Li Zhen's sonorous and powerful national letter! This letter of state has already spread throughout Taiwan, and I am afraid that it will soon be transmitted back to Japan. ”

"Look! It's so strong. ”

"After reading it, my heart yearns for it. If our country can make such bold statements, even if the army is defeated by the American army, it will be worth it. If this is the case, I am willing to be the first to join the war and contribute to the country. ”

"There are people like Li Zhen in the Qing Dynasty, and they have risen inexorably. Now that the United States is a rat trap, it will definitely not dare to move. ”

……

The people in the hall are talking and discussing.

"Ahem! Cough!! ”

Takasugi Jinsaku coughed lightly twice, and said in a deep voice: "Let you express your opinions, not to let you admire Li Zhen, nor to let you analyze the development trend of the Qing Kingdom, but to let you combine our own country, what should you do?" Change the current state. Li Zhen made such a strong statement, because he had the strength to dare to do this. ”

After a pause, Takasugi Shinsaku said again: "At present, we can't even overthrow the shogunate, can we follow Li Zhen's example?" The shogunate has always been subservient to foreign armies in everything, betraying the country's rights and interests, and it will be difficult for the country to prosper if the shogunate is not destroyed. We also have a big problem at present, so we can learn from Li Zhen, and even invite Li Zhen to Japan, use Li Zhen's identity to deter the shogun, and extract the secret of training and strengthening the country from Li Zhen's mouth. ”

After saying that, everyone in the hall nodded secretly.

"Takasugi-kun, your words are right, but it is difficult to implement."

A middle-aged man with a mustache on his lips spoke: "Before Li Zhen set out on the expedition, the shogunate had already sent Noda Yoo as an envoy to Nanjing, and the imperial family also sent a member of the clan An Ren to accompany him. The purpose of the two of them going to Nanjin was to win over Li Zhen, and perhaps, the two sides had already reached an agreement. ”

"What if you have an agreement?"

Takasugi Jinsaku smiled coldly and said disdainfully: "After you marry a woman, don't you touch another woman?" Although things are different, the truth is the same. Even if Li Zhen and Yoo Noda sign an agreement, we can still invite Li Zhen! Beauty, we have many of them, and the most famous courtesan; We also have money, which is not inferior to the conditions offered by Noda. Once Li Zhen falls to us, our opportunity comes. ”

After a pause, Takasugi Jinsaku said in a deep voice: "I believe that after listening to my words, the teacher will definitely support it, because we are fighting for the revitalization of the country and considering the interests of the country." ”

Takasugi Shinsaku's teacher was Yoshida Shoin, who was historically an educator and thinker at the end of the Edo shogunate, and a pioneer of the Meiji Restoration. This person tried to smuggle abroad to study several times, but he was unsuccessful, and finally had no choice but to return home, set up a Matsushita Village School, taught the art of war, and preached the idea of "respecting the king and destroying the emperor".

Under the cultivation of Yoshida Shoin, there were leaders of the Restoration such as Takasugi Shinsaku, Ito Hirobumi, and Yama Prefecture Aritomo.

Yoshida Shoin is loyal to Japan and thinks about Japan in everything, but this person has a very strong aggressive mind. He advocated invading China and Korea, controlling the South Seas, attacking India, and even dreaming of being able to "annex the five continents" and sweep away the envoys, which had a great influence on the formation of Japanese militarist ideology in later generations.

Such a person who has been taught by aggressive thinking is absolutely crazy. For example, Hirobumi Ito, a famous disciple of Yoshida Shoin, is a typical militaristic expansionist who wants to expand constantly.

When Takasugi Shinsaku mentioned Yoshida Shoin, everyone present showed admiration.

"Takasugi-kun, how is Mr. Yoshida's health?"

"The teacher is in good health, and he is actively planning to overthrow the shogunate and reform the country, and work hard for the prosperity of Japan. Teachers are still like this, we can't slack off! Takasugi Jinsaku raised his arms and shook his fist, and said excitedly: "I plan to go to see Li Zhen and try Li Zhen's attitude." If we can meet Li Zhen, we will definitely be able to lay the foundation for our future prosperity. ”

"Good way!"

"Takasugi-kun, it's really good, a model for my generation!"

……

People from small Japanese countries began to tout Takasugi Shinsaku again. In the face of everyone's praise, the serious expression on Takasugi Shinsaku's face disappeared, replaced by a slight smile and a hint of pride.

He is not only a disciple of Yoshida Shoin, but also a capable and ambitious person.

……

Kaohsiung Port, where Li Zhen's army was stationed.

Li Zhen stood on the flagship, facing the sea breeze, looking chic and complacent. Prior to this, Li Zhen received the news that the US military had released all the civilians, and when the news came, Li Zhen knew that this victory had been achieved. Because the U.S. military was frightened by the content of the "letter to the country", especially when Li Zhen got the departure of Essen's large troops, it was clearer that the overall situation had been decided.

Zeng Guofan stood beside Li Zhen and asked, "Lord Wang, the US troops have withdrawn, and we have won, what should we do next?" Will the expulsion of Americans living in the country continue to be enforced? ”

"It must be executed!"

Li Zhen said categorically, without the slightest hesitation. The so-called killing chickens to show monkeys, the first time Li Zhen issued such an order, he definitely didn't want to see his order end halfway. Because the U.S. military was spared this time, and the next time the British and French armies did the same thing that the U.S. military had done, what should Li Zhen do?

Li Zhen wants to put an end to such a thing, and the Americans can only be unlucky, and there is no possibility of sparing.

Zeng Guofan said: "Lord Wang, I'm afraid the impact is great!" ”

Li Zhen waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "The impact on us is great, but the impact on the United States is even greater. It is necessary to completely deter the US military, so that they will never dare to do such a thing again. Only by doing so can prestige be established. Brother Bohan, the lesser of two evils, I know that there will be certain dangers in executing or not executing, but relatively speaking, enforcement is more beneficial to us, and I choose to execute. ”

When Zeng Guofan heard this, he stopped persuading.

"Boom! Boom!! ”

There was a sound of footsteps, and Zheng Zaoru ran over quickly. Zheng Zaoru bowed slightly and said, "Lord Wang, U.S. Marshal Ecente is here, waiting outside the barracks on the shore of the port, wanting to see you." ”

"Oh, Ecente is here!"

The corners of Li Zhen's mouth hooked up a smile, and he said that things were interesting.

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