After careful consideration, Meiji finally decided to follow Ito's advice.

withdrew, directly to Tokyo, and then relied on the unique advantages of the Beijing division to establish an effective defensive line in order to withstand the attack of the Taiping army.

This is the most realistic way to minimize losses.

Although from the perspective of personal feelings and imperial dignity, Meiji was reluctant to do this, he felt that even if he wanted to do this, it would have to be done after showing enough tenacity in front of the Taiping army, they had already withdrawn from Osaka once, they had deserted once, and if they withdrew again this time, and it was a few steps at a time, this was difficult for him to accept in any case, but, from the reality of the situation, he knew very well in his heart that Ito Hirobumi's method was indeed the best way they could think of at the moment.

And since it's a good way, you have to use it, regardless of whether you want it or not.

Of course, Meiji was not a stubborn monarch, and he still understood the truth of good as flowing, otherwise, he would not have created the most amazing prosperous dynasty in Japan's history.

Therefore, he can distinguish between right and wrong, know good and bad, good and bad, good and bad, and thus make the decision that is most beneficial to the Japanese army.

And once a decision has been made, it has to be acted upon.

So, Japan prepared to retreat.

However, it is easy to say withdraw, but it is difficult to do.

Let's not talk about anything else, let's just talk about the current situation, the Taiping army is carrying out a fierce attack on the Japanese army at the moment, and the Japanese army can't pull away at all, let alone evacuate safely.

What to do?

Hirobumi Ito and Meiji have broken their brains again.

This is indeed a very difficult question for them.

"Ito-kun, the Taiping army's attack is so fierce, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the army to retreat for a while, what should I do?" Meiji looked at Hirobumi Ito's face and said a little anxiously.

I really can't put it off any longer, if it takes a little longer. The Japanese army should not say that they would withdraw, but let the Taiping Army let them run, presumably they would not be able to escape.

Because, the dead don't run.

In other words, if the Japanese army does not find a way to retreat, it means that they will be defeated.

Just ask. Can Meiji not be in a hurry?

However, although Meiji was in a hurry, Ito Hirobumi was not panicking, he seemed to have expected such a situation to happen, so he put on a confident look and said to Meiji: "Your Majesty Xià don't worry, the minister has already planned." ”

"Oh, come and hear it." When Meiji heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Hungry for a day. Suddenly seeing a table of fragrant food, the mood can be imagined, and Meiji's mood at this time is no different from this.

Idea, it's good!

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks so, before we retreat, we must concentrate our firepower to fight a counterattack by the Taiping army. Moreover, this is a surprise to the Taiping army. Caught off guard counterattack, and under this counterattack, the Taiping army will definitely hesitate, and the main force of our army can take advantage of the Taiping army's momentary hesitation to retreat safely, but. In the process of the retreat of the main force, it is necessary to leave an army as a suspicious soldier to contain the Taiping army that is in hesitation, so that it will not dare to act rashly. Hirobumi Ito slowly conveyed his thoughts to Meiji.

Hirobumi Ito can climb to the high position of Prime Minister of Japan, and with two brushes, it is a must.

And Ito Hirobumi's voice just fell. Meiji slapped him suddenly, and then shouted, "Okay, okay, Prime Minister Ito's words are exactly what I want, just do this, just do this, haha..."

Meiji said happily, and then let out a burst of unbridled laughter.

He was happy, and how could he not be happy, and of course he must be happy to see that there was a solution to the problem that had made him bothered.

"Without further ado, please lead the guards first, and the ministers will command the retreat of the army." Hirobumi Ito said decisively.

The opportunity must not be lost, and if it is lost, it must be done immediately.

"Okay, then I will open the way in front of the Overseer, and I hope Ito-kun can lead the army to join me as much as possible." Meiji shouted hello again, and then said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hirobumi Ito took the order.

The two of them had already made a decision, and then discussed some details of the withdrawal, and then Ito Hirobumi wanted to say goodbye to Meiji and went straight to direct the evacuation of the army.

However, at this time, Meiji suddenly stopped him again.

"Ito-kun, there's news of Sakurako." Meiji asked seemingly casually.

Meiji seems to ask casually, but he can't hide his inner worry and love.

Ito Hirofumi patted his head, and then he saved, his main purpose in coming to this front line this time was to find Princess Sakurako, but the progress of the matter was beyond his expectations, and in the end, the princess did not find it, not to mention, the Japanese army was beaten by the Taiping army, and after that, he was busy thinking about the important military affairs, trying to resist the attack of the Taiping army, and in his busy time, he forgot all about Sakurako, if it wasn't for Meiji asking at this time, he might have really forgotten about it completely.

And Meiji's question really made him a little overwhelmed.

"This, this, Your Majesty, after the minister arrived at the front line, before he could inquire about the whereabouts of Princess Sakurako, the shape of our army became very unoptimistic, and later, he retreated from Osaka, and then to Kyoto, and then fought with the Taiping Army, along the way, the minister was very busy, so, about the matter of Princess Sakura, the minister, the minister, the minister has the trust and trust of His Majesty, and please surrender to His Majesty." Hirofumi Ito said with a little guilt.

It is true that he did not do a good job in this matter, and Ito Hirobumi cannot evade responsibility.

So, he honestly knelt on the ground and waited for Meiji to be punished.

"Okay, Ito-kun, what are you doing, I just asked casually, don't take it to heart, I can't blame you for this, Sakurako didn't find it, it doesn't matter, look for it slowly, I believe that one day, we will find Sakurako." Meiji gently persuaded him.

It's impossible to say that Jiji doesn't have the slightest idea about Sakurako's affairs in his heart.

However, at a time like this, Meiji must not offend Ito Hirobumi, not only can not offend, but also soothe, Meiji knows this, so this is why the above words are made.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the grace of not sinning." Ito Hirobumi listened to Meiji's words and was very moved, and he kowtowed to Meiji again and thanked him.

It's impossible for Hirobumi Ito to know what Meiji really thinks in his heart, but the identity of the emperor makes him look up.

The emperor is in the hearts of Ito Hirobumi and the whole of Japan, that is, the pride of heaven, the god-like being, and he can treat the people below him so lowly, Ito Hirobumi's heart can only be moved.

"Ito-kun, get up, we don't have much time, it's important to get down to business, you go and command the army to evacuate immediately, and I have to make some preparations." Meiji waved his hand at Hirobumi Ito, who was kneeling on the ground, and said.

There are still big things to do at this moment, and Meiji will never allow the slightest slackness.

"Yes, the minister is retiring, and your majesty will take care all the way." Ito Hirobumi got up from the ground and clenched his fists respectfully to Meiji.

He was loyal to the emperor, and he did not complain about the emperor's sake, even if he had to pay with his life, and the emperor's peace was a top priority in Ito's eyes.

"Ito-kun should take care too, we'll see you in Tokyo." Meiji reached out and patted Hirobumi Ito on the shoulder and said.

Meiji's move was obviously to further narrow the distance between him and Ito Hirobumi in order to tie up Ito's heart.

"Yes, the minister will definitely live up to His Majesty's trust and bring the army back to Tokyo safely." Hirobumi Ito solemnly assured.

There was no joke in front of the king, and Ito Hirobumi's words were tantamount to a writ of king.

"Okay, I'll wait for you, and I'll wait for you and the army to return safely." Meiji was also a little moved by his true feelings.

In this moment of life and death, what is most easily touched is the softest emotion in the depths of the heart.

The two looked at each other for a moment, then said no more, and then simply bowed and said goodbye, and then went about their own business. (To be continued......)