Even Qingdeng, who has a deep psychological shadow on Jing Yanye, has to admit that women who talk about Jing Yanye are very pitiable.

Of course, a large part of the reason why Kyoto women are so fascinating lies in the geographical bonus.

Kyoto is a noble royal land, and the people of Kyoto are very proud - this is the common perception of Japanese people in the Edo period.

Therefore, when you are dating a woman from Kyoto, you will feel the pleasure of "the toad has eaten the swan meat" or "the goblin has caught the female knight".

However, these things have nothing to do with Qingto - even if he was given ten thousand courages, he would not dare to experience the beauty of Kyoto women under the eyes of Sanako, Kinoshita Mai and Souji.

Can the romantic Hijikata Touzo really be able to control himself in front of the unique Kyoto woman?

Hijikata Toshizo noticed Aomori's gaze.

He immediately said angrily:

"Hey, Tachibana, can't you trust me so much? And don't just stare at me. Aren't Nagakura and Harada also very romantic?"

Qingdeng replied calmly:

"Who do you think Nagakura and Harada are obsessed with men and women because of?"

"..."

Hijikata Toshiro didn't say a word and looked away guiltily.

Nagakura Shinpachi was born in the Matsumae Clan in the Ezo Territory, and Harada Sanosuke was born in the Iyo Matsuyama Clan in Shikoku Island—to put it harshly, both of them were country bumpkins who had never seen the world.

After coming to Edo to work hard, when the two of them saw the brightly lit and lively Yoshiwara from a distance, the emotion that emerged in their hearts was not impulse, but fear - until Hijikata Toizan took them to have fun...

For Toshizo Hijikata, the various Okinawan places in Yoshiwara and Edo were really more familiar than his hometown.

Under his careful guidance, Nagakura Shinpachi and Harada Sanosuke, a pair of novices who were initially unable to figure out Yoshiwara's exact location, quickly transformed into extremely experienced bodyguards.

As time goes by, "the three brothers, Tu, Yong, and Hara, running to Yoshiwara arm in arm" - this has almost become a classic scene in the imperial examination hall.

Hijikata Toshizo also induced Saito Ichi, Toudo Heisuke and Shannan Keisuke.

Fortunately, these three people did not like Fengyue venue, so they were spared from harm.

In order to cover up his embarrassment, Hijikata Toshizo cleared his throat and abruptly changed the topic:

"Tangerine, I still have a good idea of ​​what I should do and what I shouldn't do. Even I won't go on an unscrupulous pursuit of pleasure in the current situation where everything is unclear."

"Then I'm looking forward to your performance."

After saying that, Qingdeng raised his eyes and looked around.

"Is there anything you want to say or add?"

Everyone looked at each other, speechless.

"Since there is nothing to say, let's adjourn the meeting. Let's go to bed early tonight. Tomorrow should be very busy."

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The next day——

Wenjiu three years (1863), February 18th——

At dawn, the Shinsengumi set out with all their troops and set off for Kyoto.

Otsu-juku is very close to Kyoto. If you walk fast enough, you can reach Kyoto in less than half a day.

Today will be the day when the Shinsengumi officially enters Kyoto. Such an important day cannot be taken too seriously.

In order to give a good impression to the allies headed by the Aizu clan and the folks in Kyoto, all the soldiers, including Ayoto, took a bath last night, combed their hair today, and put on the clothes they currently have.

The best clothes.

There is a saying: there are only zero and countless times for women's clothing - and the same goes for armor.

After experiencing the feeling of wearing a helmet through armor in the previous expedition ceremony, Qingden seemed to have awakened, and suddenly realized: Eh! He looks pretty handsome in armor!

There is no way, the young man just likes to wield swords and guns, wear robes and armor.

Therefore, Qingdeng did not hesitate, spared no effort, and couldn't wait to put on his gorgeous green and white armor today.

Time passes...

When the sun was about to reach the highest point in the sky, Qingdeng's eyes suddenly focused——

I saw something vague on the horizon ahead, like a weed-like shadow swaying slightly.

The commander-in-chief on the side immediately became alert.

"Huh? Mr. Tachibana, there's something going on!"

"Director-General, don't be nervous."

Qingdeng smiled slightly.

"It's friendly forces!"

With the good vision given by his talent "Fire Eyes + 5", Qingden clearly saw that the true forms of those "weeds" were actually fully armed soldiers!

The soldiers were arranged in a tight and neat military formation, and dozens of large flags embroidered with clover stood high in the formation, stretching in the wind.

The Tokugawa clan was descended from the Matsudaira clan of Mikawa.

After Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Edo shogunate and enfeoffed the clans, except for the main family and the three branch families of Owari, Mito and Kii who could retain the surname "Tokugawa", the other branch families all had the surname "Matsudaira".

Because they come from the same family, the family crest used by both Tokugawa and Matsudaira is the three-leaf Aoi.

For differentiation, the lines of clover from different families will be slightly different.

Ayoto recognized it at a glance: it was the Aoimon of the Aizu clan!

At this time, Qinghe Balang from the former army trotted over and said loudly:

"Tachibana-sama, ahead is the army of Lord Aizu! They are here to greet us!"

Qingdeng nodded lightly.

"Well, I saw it. Ordered the whole army to stop advancing."

After that, he lightly knocked on the belly of the cow, and the radish "moo" carried him across the middle army and rushed to the front of the army.

At the same time, he saw a young man wearing a mighty battle armor riding out of the Aizu army formation on the opposite side.

He wears armor that is mainly black with orange and white accents, a folded black hat on his head, an exquisite tachi hanging on his waist, and a chic jinhaori.

It is none other than the current head of the Aizu clan, the guardian of Kyoto: Matsudaira Yōho.

Gentian leaves and Huishi's sunflower patterns - two large flags standing opposite each other, making hunting sounds in the gentle breeze.

The two people heading toward each other, after reaching a distance of about 10 steps, tightened the reins in their hands in unison, then dismounted from their horses (oxen), and walked toward each other on foot.

Soon, Qingden and Songping Rongbao were face to face, within sight.

Matsudaira Yongho raised the corners of his mouth and said with a smile:

"Lord Tachibana, I've been waiting for you all."

Qingdeng also smiled:

"Marquis Aizu, long time no see."

Hearing this, Matsudaira Rongho was stunned for a moment, and then his face showed emotion.

"Yes, it's been a long time since we last met... The last time we met, you were just an ordinary samurai. But now, you are a general guarding the Western Frontier for the shogunate!"

"Haha, you deserve the prize."

The last time the two met was at the swordsmanship competition held by the Aizu Domain three years ago.

At that time, when Ainoto, who won the championship, was accepting the award, he came into contact with Matsudaira Yōho for the first time.

Times have changed, and the two men, who were very different in status back then, have now become equal heroes in the world.

After not seeing each other for 3 years, Matsudaira Yongho's face looks a little more mature, but also a little more vicissitudes of life.

However, generally speaking, his appearance is still very young, after all, he is only 27 years old this year.

The governor of Gyeonggi Town and the guardian of Kyoto - one is 21 years old and the other is 27 years old.

The future of Gyeonggi will be in the hands of these two young people who are only in their 20s.

"Lord Orange, please follow us, we have prepared a grand reception banquet for you."

"Hahaha, then I'm looking forward to your banquet."

Qingteng and Matsudaira Yongho remounted their horses (oxen) and walked side by side.

The Shinsengumi and Aizu troops followed closely behind them, advancing hand in hand.

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PS: The song and dance of "Isn't this bad?" is a historical fact and often appears in Tokugawa-themed works. For example, the movie "Burn! Sword" and the game "Yakuza·Resin·Koku"
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