Anyone who has read "Three Kingdoms" will not be unfamiliar with the clothing and belt edict.

After Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Xian to Xudu, he became arrogant and domineering, holding the emperor hostage to make the princes and ministers dissatisfied, causing resentment in the world. The emperor wanted to get rid of Cao Cao, but because he had no real power and Cao Cao had many eyes and ears in the palace, he had to hand it over to Dong Cheng for conspiracy in the form of a belt edict.

To cause trouble.

Dong Cheng claimed to the outside world that he had accepted the secret edict contained in Emperor Xian's belt of Han Dynasty, and together with Zhong Ji, Wu Shuo, Wang Zifu, Liu Bei, Wu Zilan and others murdered Cao Cao.

Qingdeng never expected that after more than 1,600 years, the "Belt Edict" would reappear in the distant island country of Japan, and it would appear right in front of his eyes!

After a brief period of astonishment, he gathered his mind again, spread out Chen Han in his hands, and took a closer look at it a few more times.

Since becoming an official, Qingdeng has rarely interacted with the court.

His work content and scope of authority have little overlap with those of the imperial court.

However, after all, he was also one of the senior cabinet ministers of the shogunate, and had been conferred the title of Minister of War by the emperor. He still recognized what Chen Han looked like.

In fact, if you want to check the authenticity of Chen Han, you only need to confirm one thing.

That is the security mark printed at the end of the letter paper - the Emperor's Royal Seal!

The Imperial Seal of the Emperor is made of gold, with a side length of 3 inches (approximately 09cm) and a weight of approximately 55kg.

The history of the emperor's use of imperial seals can be traced back to the Asuka period.

Since the Asuka period, the material and size of the emperor's royal seal have changed many times.

Today's Emperor's Royal Seal has the four characters "Emperor's Royal Seal" written in seal script.

Qingden looked intently at the end of the letter - the red coat of arms with the four characters "Emperor's Royal Seal" printed on it, which was particularly conspicuous.

At this time, Matsudaira Yongho suddenly interrupted:

"Tachibana Military Department, there is no need to doubt that this letter is indeed from the Emperor's Chenhan."

Since Matsudaira Yongho said so, Qingteng also has no doubt about it.

"..."

Qingdeng frowned and pursed his lips slightly, thinking.

Suddenly receiving the Emperor's Order on Clothes and Belts... Even Ayoto, who had experienced great success, couldn't help but feel unbelievable.

Since this matter was really unusual, Qingdeng had to lower his voice and asked with a serious face:

"Higo-sama, how did you get this Feng Chenhan?"

Matsudaira Yongboyan briefly and comprehensively summarizes:

"This was secretly handed over to me by His Majesty's personal advisor this morning."

He spoke eloquently.

Qingdeng listened carefully.

Ainoto had no doubts about the whole process of Matsudaira Yōho's acquisition of Emperor Chenhan.

Maintaining contact with the Emperor—this was one of Matsudaira Yoshiho's basic tasks.

The function of the governor of the capital is to govern the capital, monitor the law and punish the party.

The function of the Kyoto Guardian (the official position of Matsudaira Yoho) is to monitor the Sahara, Nagato and the imperial court and protect the imperial palace.

In this way, Matsudaira Yongho's chance of contacting the emperor was naturally far better than Aishoto's.

In addition, although Matsudaira Yoshiho was a supporter of the shogunate, he always respected the emperor and the ministers of the imperial court, and always maintained good friendship with the ministers of the imperial court.

It is said that the emperor had a good impression of Matsudaira Yōho.

The ministers of the Samu faction praised him as "the guardian of the royal city".

In terms of personal connections in the court alone, Qingden was far inferior to Matsudaira Yongho.

Qingdeng has always hated the public.

The reason... we have to start with Wagoniya (the emperor's sister and Tokugawa Iemo's main wife).

The group of scornful Sanba who surrounded He Gong really left a deep psychological shadow on Qingden.

Driven by this shadow, Qingdeng felt upset whenever he saw public figures.

Moreover, he looked down on these short-sighted rats from the bottom of his heart.

Ever since, he has always adhered to the basic attitude of "trying to stay away from the public" and "don't pay attention to him if he can".

To sum up, it is logical that Matsudaira Yoshiho was able to contact the emperor's cronies and then obtain the emperor's imperial concubine.

After Songping Yongbao finished speaking, Qingden started thinking again.

Before he could, he curled up the corners of his mouth and his expression became weird and unspeakable.

"It seems...'The Emperor is being held hostage' is not just based on rumors!"

This Feng Chenhan confirmed that the previously widely circulated statement that "the emperor was kidnapped" was not a conspiracy theory, but an actual fact!

It is no exaggeration to say that if this matter spreads, it will definitely cause a huge sensation!

Qingdeng continued to speak while putting Chen Han back into the wooden box.

"In that case, what are we waiting for?"

"The emperor is asking us for help. He does not want to be led by the Zunbo faction anymore."

"Higo-sama, we have great justice in our hands!"

Speaking of this, Qingdeng narrowed his eyes, put on a sonorous and powerful tone, and said seriously:

"Kill Changzhou and Qingjun side!"

Crusade against the traitors who held the Emperor hostage - throughout the entire history of Japan, there is probably no more sufficient reason for war than this!

Qingdeng’s words continued:

"The Aizu Army has 1,000 troops."

He raised a finger.

"The Shinsengumi has 3,000 troops."

He held up three more fingers.

"The two armies work together, and the total strength is as high as 4,000!"

"Expelling Changzhou is enough!"

According to available information, the number of troops deployed by Choshu in Kyoto is roughly between 1,000 and 2,000.

4000 vs 2000, the advantage is mine!

We have both strong and reliable armed forces and the right to send troops... With all the conditions in place, what reason is there not to show off to Changzhou!

As soon as Qingden finished speaking, Matsudaira Yongho let out a faint laugh: "Hehehe":

"Tachibana Military Department, our strength is more than 4,000!"

After Qingdeng heard this, he immediately raised his eyebrows.

Just as he was about to ask a question, he heard the sound of footsteps coming from far and near outside the door - judging from the sound, it seemed that there was more than one person coming.

"Lord."

It was Yamakawa Bie's voice.

"He's arrived."

Matsudaira Rongho burst into laughter.

"Say Cao Cao and Cao Cao are here. Let him come in."

"yes!"

With a "squeak" sound, the door opened, and a strong man walked in - the light beside Qing Deng's knees suddenly dimmed.

This person's stature is so tall that it directly blocks the light and casts a wide and long shadow.

Qingdeng looked at this strong man and was stunned for a moment.

Strong arms, thick and short neck, bear-like stature, dark skin, fleshy face, not angry and self-proud... This strong man is none other than the current actual leader of the Satsuma Domain - Saigo

Yoshinosuke!

"Tachibana, long time no see."

Saigo Kinosuke was the first to say hello to Aoto.

Qingdeng calmed down his surprise and responded in a neither humble nor overbearing tone:

"Xixiang-kun, you are fine."

Saigo Kinosuke took long strides and sat cross-legged diagonally across from Aoto and Matsudaira Yōho.

Three people sitting on each side form an isosceles triangle.

Aoto looked at Saigo Kinosuke, and then at Matsudaira Yōho in front of him.
To be continued...