The remnants of the Japanese army were defeated and their morale plummeted after they withdrew to Kaesong.

It is no wonder that in this battle, the Japanese army not only suffered personnel losses, but even the two generals of the Japanese army, Obokuri and Takasugi Shinsaku, were also dead and one was wasted, which is how the Japanese army was not discouraged.

In the face of such a situation, the commander of the Japanese army, Ito Hirobumi, was also worried, the Taiping army was about to come to the city, but the Japanese army was demoralized, how to fight this battle? Hirobumi Ito is one head and two large.

However, this battle cannot be fought, and it is necessary to find a way to win it, and Ito Hirobumi is very troubled by this, but in today's situation, can this battle be won?

Ito himself was skeptical.

Thinking about it, Ito Hirobumi felt that there was only one way left, and this method had been brewing in his heart for a long time, but this method was a bit vicious, and, for some Japanese soldiers, it was even a little cruel, in short, this was a way to no way, and because of this, Ito Hirobumi was a little hesitant, and he was a little undecided for a while.

At this time, Sakamoto Ryoma came in to report, the Taiping army had entered the city, and after thinking that it was not necessary, the Taiping army would attack the city.

When Ito Hirobumi heard the news, his face was gloomy, and he hesitated for a while, as if he had made up his mind, and he decided to use that last resort.

It seems that this can only be the case, Ito Hirobumi sighed in his heart, thinking.

"Sakamoto-kun, where is Takasugi-kun now?" Hirobumi Ito made up his mind, so he turned around and asked Ryomado Sakamoto, who had been standing quietly waiting for the sign.

He didn't ask about the situation of the Taiping Army, but asked Takasugi Jinsaku first, and there was a bit of humanity.

In fact, Sakamoto Ryoma was already very anxious to wait, and now that the war is tight, everyone is waiting for the commander to make an idea, but Ito Hirobumi has been silent for a long time, and Sakamoto Ryoma is inconvenient to urge, so he is very painful in his heart.

But fortunately, Ito Hirobumi finally spoke, and he not only said it, but also said a very comforting word, at least Ito Hirobumi first mentioned Takasugi Shinsaku, so Itamoto Ryoma was finally relieved, and then, he sorted out his thoughts and said in a very respectful tone: "Your Excellency Commander, Takasugi-kun is seriously injured, and his subordinates have arranged for him to recuperate in a secluded place."

Ryoma Sakamoto finished speaking cautiously, glanced at Hirobumi Ito, and then bowed his head respectfully, waiting for Hirobumi Ito to show him further.

"Hmm." Ito Hirobumi replied softly, and then fell back into deep thought.

Sakamoto Ryoma saw that Hirobumi Ito didn't have any further instructions, and he didn't dare to move, so he still kept his original posture and waited patiently.

Time passed minute by minute, Ryoma Sakamoto had been in the same position for a long time, he didn't know what Ito Hirobumi was trying to do, anyway, he was waiting more and more impatiently, and his heart was irritable.

Just when Ryoma Sakamoto was about to reach the limit of patience, Hirobumi Ito spoke again: "Sakamoto-kun, lead the way ahead, I want to go and see Takasugi-kun."

After hearing this, Itamoto Ryoma breathed a sigh of relief again, he finally didn't have to stand in the same position anymore, however, he was even more pleased, Ito Hirobumi went to visit Takasugi Shinsaku at this time, which shows his concern for his subordinates, such a boss, yes, should be praised.

"Yes." Ryoma Sakamoto replied honestly.

So, the two went out together and headed for Takasugi Shinsaku's temporary residence.

The place where Takasugi Shinsaku lives is indeed very secluded, suitable for recuperation, and I have to say that Sakamoto Ryoma is really good at finding a place.

When Ito Hirobumi approached this annex, it happened that Takayoshi Togi and Saigo Takamori were also there, and the two saw Ito Hirobumi come in and hurriedly saluted.

Hirobumi Ito nodded at the two of them, waved his hand again, signaling that the two did not need to be polite, and then, he walked straight to the bedside to visit Takasugi Shinsaku's injury.

Takasugi Jinsaku saw Ito Hirobumi coming over, struggling to get up and salute, Ito Hirobumi immediately took a few steps forward and grabbed Takasugi Shinsaku's arms, gently pressed him down on the bed, and then his eyes fell on Takasugi Shinsaku's severed hand, and said, "Takasugi-kun is seriously injured, so there is no need to be polite."

Takasugi Jinsaku was very moved when he heard such thoughtful words, he blushed, and said: "My subordinates have the great trust of the commander, and they are already guilty of deserving death if they are defeated by the hands of the people, how dare they dare to come to visit the commander of the meritorious service."

After Takasugi finished speaking, his face gradually turned dark, and there was a faint hint of shame mixed in with it, which showed the discomfort in his heart.

This time, Takasugi Shinsaku is both physically and sad, physically and mentally exhausted, and it is really useless.

"Takasugi-kun, where do you speak, victory or defeat is a matter for soldiers, you don't have to blame yourself too much." Hirofumi Ito comforted.

In fact, at such a time, what Takasugi Jinsaku needs most is the encouragement of others, especially from the comfort and encouragement of someone of Ito Hirobumi's status, so Ito Hirobumi's words are like the bloom of spring flowers to re-illuminate Takasugi Shinsaku's quietly dead heart, except for excitement, there are no words to describe his mood at this moment.

Takasugi Jinsaku secretly swore in his heart that based on Ito Hirobumi's words today, in the future, no matter what the circumstances, as long as Takasugi Jinsaku spoke, the water came and the fire went, he thought Ito Hirobumi was the first to look forward, and he would definitely die.

If Hirobumi Ito knew what Shinsaku Takasugi really thought in his heart, he would be happy for a while, because this is the effect he wants to achieve. Hirobumi Ito is here today, not only to visit Takasugi Shinsaku, he also has important things to do, and it is related to Takasugi Shinsaku.

And after pacifying Takasugi Shinsaku, Ito Hirobumi's gaze swept over the faces of the generals sitting one by one, and finally, his gaze collided with Sakamoto Ryoma's, Sakamoto Ryoma was startled, and quickly lowered his head, he didn't want to have a long eye confrontation with the commander.

Then, I only listened to Ito Hirobumi: "The people of Shina have come to the city, you have a clever plan to break the enemy."

The only thing Ito Hirobumi can really rely on now is the four generals in front of him, and there is a disabled person among them.

"Your Excellency Commander, your subordinates are willing to lead their troops out of the city to destroy the enemy." Saigo Takamori was unwilling to be lonely and took the initiative to ask for battle.

Saigo Takamori's eager appearance, so that Takasugi Jinsaku lying on the bed suddenly shivered, he couldn't help but think of the terrible Taiping Army, it is no wonder, Takasugi Jinsaku has already understood the power of the Taiping Army, but, Saigo Takamori is not, since he and Sakamoto Ryoma led the army, it has been smooth sailing, and he has not accepted any big test, so, he is a little unconvinced, he doesn't believe that the bones of this Taiping Army are really so hard, really so difficult to gnaw.

Saigo Takamori really wants to nibble on it.

"Okay, Saigo-kun's courage is commendable and commendable, but now is not a good time to attack." Hirofumi Ito first praised Saigo Takamori, and then changed his tone and politely rejected his request.

As soon as Ito Hirobumi said this, not only Saigo Takamori was a little surprised, but several other people were also quite surprised, they didn't think that Ito Hirobumi would directly veto, so they all looked at Ito Hirobumi with puzzled eyes, so the meaning is clear, please explain to the commander, what does this mean.

Ito Hirobumi is a good person, how can he not know the truth in the hearts of these generals under him, but he has to explain, explain, otherwise, the battle behind this is really not easy to fight.

Ito Hirobumi thought about it, his face gradually became solemn, and he continued: "Our army is demoralized, its spirit has been lost, and there is no longer the possibility of fighting again, so it is not the best policy to defend Kaesong to the death."

Ito Hirobumi is not shocking and endless, his meaning is already very clear, he wants to give up Kaejo, but giving up Kaejo is equivalent to escaping, this kind of thing, as a samurai of the Great Japanese Empire, how can he do it, so the hearts of several other people are quite disagreeable.

"Commander, do you mean to abandon Kaesong?" Ryoma Sakamoto licked his lips, swallowed his saliva, and asked carefully.

He wanted to hear Hirobumi Ito confirm it himself, and of course, this also represented the voices of several others.

"Hmm." Iteng Bowen nodded and said.

"This..."I heard that Kaejo was going to be abandoned, and Ryoma Sakamoto was dumb.

And the other three were stupid,

If they give up Kaesong, it will be tantamount to admitting defeat, and besides, they have only occupied this place for a long time, and their butts have not been hot, and they will have to move the nest again, and they must be reluctant.

In short, this matter involves interests, dignity and so on, and people will be a little unable to figure it out, and they will definitely be a little unwilling.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the current shape is very clear, with our current situation, in the face of the strong attack of the Taiping army, it will be difficult to hold Kaesong, so it is the right choice to give up Kaesong and then concentrate on retreating to Seoul." Hirobumi Ito said in an unquestioning tone.

At such times, there is no room for his words.

However, Ito Hirobumi never thought of giving up Kaejo in his heart, but he was forced by the shape shì to do it as a last resort. (To be continued.) If you like this work. You are welcome to come to the starting point (biquge.info) to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, your support is my biggest motivation ......)