Guernica、or Siege annihilation operation for the childrens of the future.

2月 01, 2019

Sunday, 10 March 2013

there is good news

Castle of Tokugawa called "Chiyoda Jyou (castle). 千代田城"
(The current Imperial Palace.)

Its northeast、about 3 km. (about 2 miles)
There was a family temple of Tokugawa clan named "Kan'eiji. 寛永寺"

”I will refrained from going out (as punishment).
Because I hope shows the intention of allegiance to Imperial Court by it."
Yoshinobu said so and decided to move to this temple.
(Chiyoda Castle was Japan's largest fortress.)

During his move、Shinsengumi was also guard along its way.
But Shinsengumi members had greatly reduced than before. 　
(About 60 percent casualty rate in the war.)
※Of course、people who are missing will also be included.　

"There is good news."
There was a person who approached to Kondo at that time.
　
"Koshu of Tokugawa territory.
(Current Yamanashi.
The back side of Mt fuji、viewed from the Pacific Ocean.)

Tokugawa officials have been retreated from there already.
So now there is not ruler in this land.
And Tokugawa will be in trouble if this land was occupied by the enemy.

If you want it、Shinsengumi can go to Koshu for that land's security.
In that case、you can have all domination of Koshu (In other words、you can become a feudal lord).
Of course Tokugawa will provides armaments and funds for Shinsengumi."
He said so to Kondo.

・・・・・・・・・

"Kondo and Hijikata.
Tokugawa will appoint you guys to immediate follower of the Shogunate.
And Tokugawa give the last name of Tokugawa high-ranking vassals to you guys."
At the same time、there was this notice to them.

"So as not to overshadow as ruler of Koshu.
Maybe there was such intention (on the surface).
　
Kondo is Ookubo Yamato.
Hijikata is Naito Hayato.
　
After this、they called themselves so in the official place.

・・・・・・・・・

Immediately after this proposal、they recruited members for Shinsengumi.
That's result several hundred of members gathered.
And they started advancing to Koshu.

When we go to the west of the Kanto Plain.
There is a mountain massif.
　
Beyond that massif、there is a basin Koshu.　
Before that massif、it was the hometown of Kondo and Hijikata called "Tama".
They were born as farmers child here.

But now、they was permitted wear costumes of lords from Tokugawa.
People of their hometown were warm welcome them as hero.

"Enemy troops is approaching to Koshu."
Of course there was this information.
But they did advancing slowly.
　
At this time Hijikata met his big sister after an absence of several years.
He boasted of his success to his sister at that time.
And he added at the end.

"I do not know the future."
　　
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"Today、Tosa troops occupied the Koshu castle.
Their numbers is about 2,000."

One day before of the arrival of Shinsengumi、it was reported to them by reconnaissance.　

East of the Koshu castle、about 15 km.
There is called "Katsunuma".　
They stoped at there and made hurry a defensive position.
　
But escape of the soldiers from Shinsengumi was the one after another.
(They had just joined the Shinsengumi a few days ago.)

"Aizu's reinforcements coming soon."
They lied to their soldiers for overcome this emergency.
(But Aizu troops was returning their home country already to by Tokugawa's instruction.)

During this time、Hijikata went hurry to Kanagawa for request of reinforcements.
But this was failed、and their lie also came to light from the soldiers.
The results、Shinsengumi were became about one hundred soldiers.
　
Finally they had surrounded by Tosa troops.　
They became in a state of disorder in the battle for a few hours、and retreated to Edo.

Monday, 11 March 2013

The day of all-out attack

Road to Edo from Kyoto via Koshu、it called Nakasendou 中仙道.
This road was completely controlled by the new government troops.

Road to Edo from Kyoto through seaside、it called Toukaidou 東海道.
Troops of this road was main troops of the new government and its commander-in-Chief was Saigo.
They was also approaching to Edo.

"Extradition of all military supplies of Tokugawa.
Eviction from Chiyoda castle.
Execution of responsible party who started the battle at Toba Fushimi.
If this request is accepted、the Emperor will be take clemency to Yoshinobu."

They presented this request to Tokugawa with preparation of all-out attack against Tokugawa.
　
・・・・・・・・・

"War might begin at Edo."
Of course its prediction had become growing in the diplomatic corps.　

Foreign settlement of Yokohama was closer to Edo.
They did strengthen security and began to collect information regarding both sides positively.　
　
Full authority of the negotiations of Tokugawa against the new goverment、it had been given to Katsu at that time.
Ernest met with Katsu.

・・・・・・・・・

"Total Commander of enemy is Saigo.
So I'm optimistic to future prospects.
I know him well.
He will not take cruel action absolutely.

Security of tycoon's life.
And of course multitude vassals of Tokugawa and all the Edo citizens.
At same time security of their's lives.
If Imperial court accept it、Tokugawa to surrender meekly."
Katsu said to Ernest.

"If Imperial court not accept it、Tokugawa will fight thoroughly."
Of course、he added so.

"I have a favor to ask to you.
War in Edo.
This is not good for Japan absolutely.
I would like them to tell the contents of this meeting from the British Ambassador."　
Katsu continued.
Ernest was readily agreed.
　　
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"We have determined all-out attackk to Edo.
Therefore large number of wounded is expected.
We want to make the hospital in Yokohama for it."
The new government troops proposed to diplomatic corps.

"Tokugawa shows the intention of surrender already.　
You attack it that is questionable humanely and legally.
This attack would diminish significantly the evaluation of the new government."
But British Ambassador strongly advised like that to the new government.
　
・・・・・・・・・　

Main troops arrived in Edo.
Saigo also went into Satsuma clan residence of Edo.
The day of all-out attack to Chiyoda castle also determined.

Two days before that plan day、Saigo and Katsu did meeting.

"If this meeting was broken off、set fire to all of Edo.
Edo vicinity's ships of public-private.
Collect these ships right now.
Rescue the Edo citizens by it."
Before the meeting、Katsu was preparing this.

Probably this plan had been done openly.
Tokugawa navy、it also had gathered in Edo Bay.

Then Katsu went alone to Satsuma clan residence.　

※Although there do not know whether the raid location、basically there are multiple "clan residences" in Edo.
Of course、everything was attacked and it might have been burnt remaining.※

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