"Collect... weapons... and... food and grass..."

"Currently... they... have avoided... all... the towns... and are heading towards Kyoto... non-stop...!"

"The... villages along the way... are all suffering... from it...!"

Hearing this, Qinghe Balang suddenly opened his eyes angrily and gritted his teeth:

"What did you say? They are marching towards Kyoto? What do they want to do?! Attack Kyoto?!"

Everyone present except Qingdeng glanced at each other - a heavy silence accumulated among them.

Not only were the enemies numerous, but they were also rushing towards Kyoto... The situation was even worse than they imagined!

In this silence, Qingdeng asked softly in a tone without sadness or joy:

"Do you know more about the rebel commander, marching route, movements and other important information?"

The messenger looked regretful:

"I'm very...sorry...because...I was in a hurry to send the news...of the rebellion...to Kyoto...so...I had no time to...further...inquire...for information..."

Qingdeng seemed to have expected this result, and nodded expressionlessly.

"That's it...respectable warrior, thank you for your hard work. I will definitely do something for you afterwards."

"Just recuperate your body while waiting to receive the reward."

"Come here! Reward this man with 10 taels of gold! Invite the best doctor in Kyoto to treat him!"

No one has any objections to Qingdeng's reward arrangement.

Anyone who sees the messenger's carved appearance will sincerely sigh: This person deserves such a generous reward!

He truly "sends his own life to deliver the message."

After the messenger was carried down for treatment, Toshizo Hijikata turned his head calmly and looked at Aomori.

"...Orange."

As soon as he raised his head, Qingdeng already guessed what he wanted to say and nodded understandingly.

"Well, I know."

After that, he stood up slowly.

"Haha, I really didn't expect...the first joint military meeting between the Shinsengumi and the Aizu Army would come so soon!"

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Kyoto, Kinkaikoji Temple (Aizu Military Main Formation)——

In the center of the meeting room, there is a rectangular low table.

Qingden and Matsudaira Yongho sat side by side on the main seat.

Because it was the summit meeting of the two forces, the only people from the Shinsengumi side who were eligible to attend the meeting were Hijikata Tozozo, Kondo Isamu, Yamanan Keisuke and Kiyokawa Hachiro.

The four of them sat on the side near Qingdeng.

As for the important ministers on the Aizu side, they naturally sat on the side close to Matsudaira Yoshiho.

This kind of occasion is a great opportunity to promote the Shinsengumi uniforms to friendly forces.

As a result, Qingden and others all put on the newly arrived light green haori.

At a glance, it is spectacular.

When Aoto and others appeared, everyone in Aizu, including Matsudaira Yoho, was very surprised.

Matsudaira Yongho blinked curiously and asked:

"Master Tachibana, what is this dress?"

Qingdeng smiled and replied:

"This is the uniform of our Shinsengumi. We chose the color of our attire when committing seppuku to show our bravery without fear of death and sacrifice!"

After knowing the profound meaning contained in this light green feather fabric, Matsudaira Yongho's expression suddenly froze and showed admiration.

Because it was an urgent military discussion, there were no messy opening remarks or protracted pleasantries.

As soon as all the participants arrived, the military discussion began immediately.

The first person to speak was Aizu.

"I am the elder Saigo Norimu of the Aizu clan."

A warrior in his 30s with sparse hair and a thick beard said slowly and angrily:

"First of all, please forgive me for getting straight to the point - the Aizu Army must not leave Kyoto!"

As soon as these words came out, Hijikata Toshizo, who had a hot temper and never indulged anyone, frowned instantly and asked in a deep voice:

"Ah? The Aizu army can't leave Kyoto? What do you mean? Do you want us, the Shinsengumi, to face the 10,000-strong rebel army alone?"

Xixiang Laimu nodded gently:

"Yes, that's exactly what I meant."

As soon as the military discussion began, the atmosphere at the scene became particularly solemn.

Everyone knows: the current Shinsengumi has a total strength of just over a hundred!

Saigo Norimu actually wants the Shinsengumi, which has only a hundred troops, to fight against an army of ten thousand thieves on its own!

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