"It's better to 'strike first' than to 'be controlled by the enemy'!"

Kurushima Uhei, Maki Izumi...the voices of these radicals became louder than the last, and they all urged Kusaka Genzui to send troops, launch an Eastern Expedition, occupy Gyeonggi by military means, and recapture the emperor.

Hisaka Genrui lowered his head and stared at the floor in front of his knees, his face expressionless and silent.

The person who also didn't say a word was Takasugi Shinsaku.

He was holding his precious shamisen, as if he was aloof from the incident, dazed.

In such a fanatical environment, only Katsura Kogoro made a different voice:

"'Eastern March'? Don't be stupid!"

"Where can we get the military power to defeat Qin Huisa and occupy the capital?!"

"Wake up! Stop dreaming!"

"This is not called 'preemptive strike'! This is called rushing to death!"

Although he is small and weak, Katsura Kogoro still makes every effort to prevent the war.

Katsura Kogoro knew very well that the only way to stop the war was to convince Kusaka Gensui.

Therefore, he always stared at Kusaka Genrui across from him, and his heartfelt words were all addressed to him.

Gensui Kusaka is the leader of the radical faction, and radicals all follow his lead.

As long as he shakes his head in opposition, war can be nipped in the bud.

But on the other hand, if he nodded in agreement...

In the midst of this commotion, Gensui Kusaka, who had been motionless since just now, finally reacted.

He slowly raised his head, his face still expressionless, making it impossible to guess his inner thoughts.

In fact, it no longer matters what he thinks in his heart.

Because at the same time he raised his head, he said loudly without sadness or joy:

"Issue a mobilization order! Assemble all the troops of the vassal and begin the Eastern Expedition!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Maori Qingqin on the main seat.

"My lord, what do you think?"

Maori's response to the wedding was just as expected.

As soon as Kusaka Genrui finished speaking, he immediately said:

"Okay, so be it!"

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On the same day, the news of "the start of the Eastern Expedition" spread throughout Choshu, and then quickly spread throughout Japan.

After hearing this news, everyone who has a little knowledge of Japanese history is keenly aware that since the Summer Battle of Osaka (1615), after more than two hundred years, Kinai will once again become a battlefield for great names.

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