what is a human.

2月 02, 2019

Tuesday, 12 March 2013

a day in the life

"Tokugawa does a fairly blatant intimidation.

This is not the attitude of those who surrender."

When Katsu arrived at the Satsuma clan residence、people was seething with anger.

But Saigo appeared alone in the conference room.

"At that time、Saigo was polite as usual."

Later Katsu did reminiscence like that.

・・・・・・・・・

"Tokugawa was finally cornered."

Saigo said so at the beginning of the conference.

"Not as much as you guys."

Katsu replied so、and Saigo had a good laugh when hearing this.

"When this conference broke down、burn all enemy with Edo."

Before leaving for this conference、Katsu had issued such a top secret order.

"We don't want to destroy Edo as a battlefield.

Tokugawa believe it is for Japan.

Guarantee of Yoshinobu's life safety.

Guarantee of the lives of Edo citizens including vassals of Tokugawa.

If Imperial Court can tolerate this、Tokugawa will surrender intact.

Vassals who don't think so.

Of course they exist.

However、Tokugawa surely fulfill this by our faith.

Please your trust in us."

Katsu said so at once.

"I see.

I will trust you."

After a while of silence、Saigo said only that.

As a result、the all-out attack on Edo Castle by the new government forces was called off.　　

・・・・・・・・・　

Katsu's return came at night.
It did not hit、but he was shot from the darkness.

・・・・・・・・・

After the retreat from Koshu、Shinsengumi was in a state of natural extinction.
They did not know well the whereabouts of each other.

After a while、Nagakura and Harada was able to contact with some people.
And they also found the whereabouts of Kondo and Hijikata.
Of course they went there.

"Edo seems to surrender.
Will you guys go to Aizu with us?"
Nagakura asked like this to Kondo.
Probably Nagakura had a sense of little distrust against kondo from the circumstance at Koshu.　
　

"We will create a new organization and fight together in Aizu."

He went on to say so.

"You guys will be my vassals as before.

If you guys swear like that、I will fight together."

Kondo was sensitive to the atmosphere of the place.

He said so.

"Since formation of Shinsengumi、I've thought of you as my comrade.

I've never become your vassal.

Right now I understand your thoughts.

I can't fight with you."

Nagakura was furious and he went away.

They did not meet again.

At this moment、the Shinsengumi virtually disappeared.

・・・・・・・・・　

Nagakura survived this era.
After era had changed、he built a monument honoring for Kondo and Hijikata (and their comrades).
It is still exist at front of JR Itabashi Station.

・・・・・・・・・

Okita was resting for tuberculosis at barn of gardener of Sendagaya of Shinjuku's neighborhood (de facto hiding).
　
One day、a black cat appeared in the garden.
　
”Please bring me a sword.
I will slash that cat.”
Okita asked so to the old woman who is taking care of him.
　
But since his disease was worse already、he had no strength left almost.
He was out in the garden with unstable gait.
And he was face to face with a black cat for a while.
　
"I can not slay that cat."

After a few days、he was dead.

Wednesday, 13 March 2013

the day before

After this conference、Saigo returned to Kyoto.

And he appealed to the Imperial Court for Yoshinobu's clemency.

For this matter、Saigo was the most hardliner in the first place.

Kido of Choshu was moderate on this matter.

"Attack against a person who shows respect for the Emperor.

It is questionable as principle of the Imperial Court."

In fact、such opinions also were many.

"Yoshinobu leave to Mito.

Make him humble there and let him wait for our formal order.

Chiyoda castle will handed over to Owari clan of Tokugawa family on behalf of the government (provisionally).

　
The government confiscate all Tokugawa weapons.
However after certain period of time、it return to Tokugawa.
(Within the range the government has allowed)

Inhabitants of Chiyoda castle.
They all retreat from the castle."

This policy had been officially decided.
And it was immediately transmitted to Tokugawa.

"Day of passing Castle to the government、Yoshinobu also leave to Mito."
It also had been officially decided.　

・・・・・・・・・

Confusions was began towards the castle surrender (of de facto).

Desertion of Tokugawa soldiers from Edo occurred frequently.

Raising an army at Edo.
It also had been planning secretly by some troops.

After all、this plan was crushed by strong rebuke of Yoshinobu.
But menacing atmosphere by them was filled in town of Edo.

"Transfer of castle authority has to be executed peacefully.

That time、the government forces will not enter in Edo city.

Meanwhile、let them stand by in the outskirts of Edo city."

There was this agreement.

However、the day before、Saigo did deployed troops in the Edo city.

Katsu on this day.
He met with Yoshinobu and then he went to Tokugawa's naval base.
Because Tokugawa Navy trend was quite uncertain at that time.
(During this move、he also witnessed the government forces breach of agreement.)
　
As he expected、Naval base peoples were in a rage.
Naturally Katsu and theirs discussion became complicated.

※Looking at the net now、it seems it was around Hamarikyu(u・lol).

・・・・・・・・・

At that time Satsuma samurai came to visit Katsu.

”I looked for you.”
He said with a smile.

"I am the messenger of Saigo.
You must tell this surely to Katsu san.
I had strict order from him that way.

Deployed of troops is breach of agreement.　
Of course I also think so.

But presence of menacing atmosphere in part of Tokugawa side、this is fact.

Occurrence of unforeseen circumstances on this stage.
Imperial court and Tokugawa.
I think it is unfortunate for both.

I've done this as a precaution.
There is no other motive.
Tokugawa side understand it please."

"I see.
Please give my best regards to Saigo."
Katsu replied so.

De facto leader of Tokugawa Navy.
It was Enomoto.　
　
"I understand、Saigo is such a man."
He was impressed by the sincerity of Saigo.

"No complaints as my enemy."
And he muttered.

"王城の護衛者"より。