The road is uneven, some people step on it, the words are uneven, and some people discuss.

There are still some people who disagree with Takasugi Jin's decision: "Your Excellency, Commander, Takasugi-kun is seriously injured, and it doesn't seem appropriate for him to break the queen."

And the person who disagrees is that Takasugi Shinsaku's old partner, Togi Takayo.

As partners for many years, Togi Takayo and Takasugi Shinsaku not only maintain an ordinary comrade-in-arms relationship, but the important thing is that they have a brotherhood that goes beyond the comrade-in-arms relationship, in the minds of the two of them, they have always regarded each other as brothers, so when Togi Takayoshi heard about Ito Hirobumi's decision, what he wanted to do most was to make a grievance for Takasugi Jin.

In fact, Togi Takayoshi is not only helping his brother, but also helping himself, because, for Togi Takayo, if Takasugi Jinsaku is gone, then his position in the Japanese army will definitely not be as stable as it is now.

And the reason why Togi Takayo has such a status in the army today is not only because of his own strength, but also because of his sincere cooperation with Takasugi Shinsaku.

In a vulgar phrase, the relationship between the two of them is the relationship between the scales and the stone, no one can do without whom, if anyone leaves whom, then the remaining one is no longer the one he is now, and his status will definitely plummet, so speaking for Takasugi Jinsaku is equivalent to speaking for Togi Takayoshi himself, and it is equivalent to leaving an extra way back for himself.

So, no matter what way it is, Togi Takayo has to stand up and speak for Takasugi Jinsaku at this time.

"What, Togi-kun, do you have a better way?" Listening to Takayoshi Togi's words, Ito Hirobumi was not surprised. He glanced at Togi Takayo and said lightly.

Ito Hirobumi knew very well in his heart the internal reason why Togi Takayoyo stood up to intercede for Takasugi Shinsaku at this time, and how could he hide the scheming Ito Hirobumi, but it was precisely because of Ito Hirofumi's scheming that he couldn't kill Togi Takayo so directly, because, in addition to Togi Takayo, Sakamoto Ryoma and Saigo Takamori may also have similar thoughts in their hearts, so Ito Hirobumi must completely kill and extinguish this idea.

As the saying goes, at the moment of the great enemy, we must unite as one in order to defeat the enemy, and Ito Hirobumi is convinced of this truth.

"The subordinates are willing to break off on behalf of Takasugi-kun." Takayo Togi hugged his fist at Hirobumi Ito, solemnly and authentically.

Actually, these words came from between his teeth, not from his own heart, and if it hadn't come to such a point, how could he have said such a thing, which was completely unacceptable.

"You? Then who will lead the retreat of your army?" Ito Hirofumi didn't think about it, so he continued to ask at the end of Togi Takayo's words.

"This ......" Togi Takayo hesitated for a moment, his face straightened, and then said: "Takasugi-kun can do the retreat after commanding our troops."

"In your opinion, with Takasugi-kun's current physical condition, do you think Takasugi-kun can do it?" Ito Hirofumi stared at Takayoshi Togi's eyes and said expressionlessly.

"This..."Takayo Togi was speechless.

Ito Hirobumi's question is exactly what Togi Takayo had never thought of before, so Togi Takayo can only be speechless, which is also a fact. If Kantakasugi Jinsaku had this broken body, he would indeed not be able to command the retreat of his army.

At this level. Takayoshi Togi just stood on his own side, taking it for granted that what Ito Hirobumi did was unfair to Shinsaku Takasugi, and he did not consider the whole situation in detail from the perspective of the overall situation.

Therefore, when Ito Hirobumi brought up this core question, Togi Takayoshi could only be speechless.

And looking at the embarrassed Togi Takayo, Ito Hirofumi didn't want to stop there, he continued to ask: "If Togi-kun doesn't have a better way, then there is nothing to say, I can only do what I want."

Ito Hirobumi looked calm when he spoke, but in fact, he was a little proud in his heart, and it was too much of a waste of his mood to be able to impress these arrogant generals under his subordinates.

"Commander, subordinates....subordinates... Subordinates do as they are told." Togi Takayo squeaked for a long time, and was speechless to refute, and finally could only hang his head and say authentically.

According to Togi Xiaoyun's heart, he was really reluctant to say this, but the reality had to let him say this, which made him really entangled, contradictory, and a little helpless, in short, his mood was extremely complicated.

"Okay, happy to go, Togi-kun, since you don't disagree. Then don't think about it. You only have to concentrate on doing what you have to do well. That's the way to go, and besides, you should understand it. The burden on your shoulders is not light, don't underestimate it, if something really goes wrong in the end, I will never follow the rules, and I will definitely punish him severely, so please be cautious. Ito Hirofumi first praised it, and then said sternly.

Now that there is a consensus of opinion, Ito Hirobumi will never allow anyone to be half-hearted.

"Yes." Seeing that Ito Hirofumi's tone had become stern, Togi Takayo didn't dare to have any more thoughts, so he bowed his head and obeyed.

Hirobumi Ito nodded, seemingly satisfied with Togi's attitude.

"Okay, since Togi-kun has no opinion, what about the two of you, Sakamoto-kun, and Saigo-kun?" After dealing with Togi Takayo, Ito Hirofumi turned his head and asked the other two.

Only by uprooting different ideas can we unify our thoughts and unify our minds with the outside world, and with the experience of Togi Takayo, Ito Hirobumi wants to take advantage of the situation to strike iron and take down the other two in one fell swoop, although Sakamoto Ryoma and the two are not as selfish as Togi Takayo, but after all, they still have a trace of sympathy for Takasugi Shinsaku, so Ito Hirobumi does not dare to take it lightly.

And Sakamoto Ryoma and the two saw that Ito Hirobumi was aiming the conversation at him, and they couldn't help but tighten their hearts, they thought about the conversation between Ito Hirobumi and Togi Takayo just now, and suddenly understood that there were some things that they couldn't say anymore, perhaps, the only thing they needed to do now was to obey Ito Hirobumi's orders.

Realizing this, the two of them made up their minds, and after some eye contact, Sakamoto Ryoma said on behalf of the two: "Your Excellency, Commander, we have no different opinions, and we will ask the commander to show you everything." ”

What Hirofumi Ito wants is the words of Ryoma Sakamoto.

As soon as Ryoma Sakamoto's words fell, Ito Hirobumi shouted: "Good, good! ”

Then, he glanced at the audience again, and then said: "Everyone's feelings, I fully understand, for me personally, this is also a difficult decision, but I can't stop doing it because of the difficulty, because, if we don't do it, we may only lose, and if we can exchange the smallest sacrifice for the final victory, I think our sacrifice is also worth it." ”

Bluff, bluff and comfort, this is the way to control people, and Ito Hirobumi is the one who knows it well.

"Yes, Commander." Several small Japanese generals seem to have unified their minds.

Yes, it won't work if it's not unified, and it's also imperative.

Hirofumi Ito took in everyone's expressions one by one, and he felt that this time, everyone had really agreed on the same opinion, so he smiled with satisfaction, and after laughing, his eyes fell on Takasugi Shinsaku again.

To be honest, making such a choice is indeed a bit cruel for Takasugi Shinsaku personally, but, other than that, there is really no better choice but to do it.

"Takasugi-kun, thank you for your hard work." Ito Hirobumi bent down at Takasugi Shinsaku and said.

When he said this, his face was sincere, and it sounded that he was indeed saying it from his heart, and it was sincere, but whether it was sincere or not, perhaps only Ito Hirobumi himself knew.

"Ahem, cough, Your Excellency Commander, you are too polite, it is an honor for your subordinates to be loyal to the Japanese Empire with a mere remnant, and your subordinates feel extremely proud, thank you Commander for your success." Takasugi Jinsaku coughed a few times and said in a weak voice.

Looking at Takasugi Shinsaku's weak appearance, except for Ito Hirobumi, several people present were very unbearable, but they couldn't do anything, and they had a different taste in their hearts.

"Okay, Takasugi-kun is so high-spirited, he is really a model for my generation, after this battle, I will definitely ask His Majesty to ask for credit for Takasugi-kun, and I will let all the subjects of Japan remember what Takasugi-kun has done for the empire." Hirobumi Ito made another promise.

As for whether this promise can be fulfilled, God knows!

"Thank you, Commander." Takasugi Shinsaku's weak face was full of indifference.

Everyone else is like this, and they still want those names to do, Takasugi Jinsaku couldn't help but have a wry smile in his heart.

"Okay, in that case, then don't disturb Takasugi-kun's rest, I'll wait to retire, later, I'll ask Togi-kun to assist you in dealing with the aftermath before retreating, please take care of Takasugi-kun, I hope you will see you again." Ito Hirobumi said another kind word and told Takasugi Shinsaku to take a good rest, and then left.

Leaving with Hirobumi Ito are Ryoma Sakamoto and Takamori Saigo, who are going to prepare for the retreat of the army. And Togi Takayoshi was left behind, and he had to assist Takasugi Shinsaku in arranging all the big and small affairs before retreating.

The Japanese army's movements were also considered to be quick, and their preparations were quickly made, and then all the main forces began to retreat, leaving only Takasugi Shinsaku to lead a small number of Japanese troops to deal with the Taiping army.

The Taiping army has approached the city, and the siege battle is about to begin, and the Japanese army's broken army is ready to fight to the death with the Taiping army under the command of Takasugi Shinsaku, and they have to buy more time for the withdrawal of the main Japanese army. (To be continued......)