Takasugi Shinsaku said suddenly.

I saw him folding his arms and saying slowly and expressionlessly:

"My thoughts are the same as Shuten Douji's."

"If you are the enemy of a benevolent king, you must never be careless."

"If we don't try to stop the Shinsengumi's advance, God knows what kind of action Nioh will take next."

The two bosses of the Fa Zun Party and the Qi Force Team both spoke, and the rest of the group did not dare to say more even if they had different opinions.

After pondering for a moment, Katsura Kogoro muttered:

"But the question is...how many troops do we have to stop the Shinsengumi? And who will lead the troops?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Takasugi Shinsaku said loudly without thinking:

"I'm going!"

Instantly, everyone, including the general Shutendouji, cast surprised glances at Takasugi Shinsaku.

Facing everyone's surprised looks, Takasugi Shinsaku continued his words unhurriedly:

"Split out 1,500 people from the Raiders."

"As long as I have the 1,500 members of the Qi Force at hand, and with Sekigahara's geographical advantage, and with enough luck, I am confident that I can block the Shinsengumi for 3 to 7 days!"

Shuten Doji blinked, looked at Takasugi Shinsaku up and down several times, and then changed to a half-joking tone:

"Takasugi-kun, you actually took the initiative to ask for help. This is really beyond my expectation."

Takasugi Shinsaku said calmly:

"Although I am very reluctant to do so, I have to admit that the 'Slavic Legion' of your Fa-Zhu Party is an indispensable combat force for the capture of Edo."

"After weighing the pros and cons, sending the team of surprise troops to block the newly selected team is the current optimal solution."

"The Qi Force is a force that I built with my own hands. It's only fitting that I personally command it."

"What's more, I've long wanted to compete with the Shinsengumi."

Having said this, Takasugi Shinsaku paused briefly.

When he spoke again, his tone became sonorous and forceful:

"Now that things have happened, we are already grasshoppers on the same rope. There is no point in distinguishing you and me."

After listening to Shuten Dozi, he nodded seriously:

"Yes, Takasugi-kun is right."

"As of now, you and I have become a close alliance in which we both prosper and suffer."

"However, let me confirm with you - you only bring 1,500 troops, is it enough?"

Takasugi Shinsaku grinned:

"Enough!"

"If we were to have a head-to-head battle with the Shinsengumi on an open plain, I wouldn't dare to boast about Haikou."

"But if we just try to delay the Shinsengumi's advance in Sekigahara, then this force is enough!"

"I want to ask you instead. After I took away the 1,500 troops from the Qi Corps, your remaining troops were only 2,000 from the 'Slavic Legion' and 500 from the Qi Corps. With such a small number of troops, you are sure to capture Jiang."

Hucheng?"

When the drunken boy heard this, he couldn't help but smile:

"Although it's a bit reluctant, I still have enough confidence - provided that you help me hold off the Shinsengumi for as long as possible."

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Qinjin Fan, Dajin, Judi, military conference room——

"...If this happens, that's not good."

Nagakura Shinpachi said in a deep voice while checking the map:

"It is very difficult for us to catch up with the Changzhou Army."

"Now we have to spend more time to defeat the enemy troops who came to intercept us."

"Mr. Tachibana, is there any way we can protect Edo before the Choshu Army does?"

Qingden lowered his eyelids:

"Normally speaking, this is really difficult."

"However...as long as the Eight Princes and thousands of people can delay the advance of the Choshu Army for a long time, then we will still have a chance to rush to Edo's aid."

Hachioji, a thousand people are united - upon hearing the name of this unit, everyone at the scene subconsciously turned their eyes and looked at the Hachioji area marked on the map.

The Hachioji area is located at the junction of the Kanto Plain and Kai Country, and is a must-stop for those heading to Edo along the Tokai Street.

In other words, as long as the Changzhou Army continues to move eastward, it is bound to run into the Eighth Prince's Thousands of People Concentric!

If the Eight Princes' thousands of troops were not defeated, the Choshu Army would not be able to approach Edo.

Toudo Heisuke looked straight at the Hachioji area marked on the map. After a while, he said quietly:

"Let the Eighth Prince and a thousand people work together to intercept the Changzhou Army...Mr. Orange, I am not trying to increase the enemy's prestige and destroy our own morale, but...is it too heavy a burden for the Eighth Prince and a thousand people to work together?"

"..."

Qingdeng was silent.

Neither affirmed nor denied.

When thinking about how to return aid to Edo, Seito had already figured out that the key to it was the unity of the Hachioji who guarded the key points.

Therefore, long before the start of the "Second China Return", Qingteng sent a fast horse to convey an order to the Eight Princes and thousands of people, asking them to immediately evacuate civilians and build trenches, fences and other field fortifications in place to prepare for the coming war.

Make preparations.

Even without Toudou Heisuke's reminder, Aoto, who is the eighth prince and the heart of thousands of people, also knows that it is too reluctant to let this army face the menacing and astonishing Choshu Army alone...!

Although with the efforts of him and Tokugawa Iemo, today's Hachioji Senrenshindan have been equipped with advanced guns and artillery, they have not yet completed the relevant training. At best, they are nothing more than "ancient armies using guns and artillery as weapons."

What's more, there is no favorable terrain in the Hachioji area to rely on, so thousands of people can only face the Choshu Army head-on on the open plains.

Facing the fierce offensive of the Changzhou Army... they may not be able to survive even half a day!

Unless... you send someone who is proficient in military affairs, good at dispatching troops and generals, and has enough prestige to command thousands of people!

If this is the case, there will be a chance to turn corruption into magic, allowing thousands of people to work together to gain enough power to hold back the Changzhou Army.

So, who under Qingdeng has such ability?

In fact, there is no need to think about this issue at all.

When this question passed through Qingdeng's mind, a name immediately emerged - don't think of anyone else besides him!

It's strange to say that at this moment, Qingdeng's thoughts seemed to be seen through by the other party.

"Tangerine, let me go."

He said seriously every word.

Aoto instinctively followed the sound and met Hijikata Toshizo's eyes.

Hijikata Toshizo stared closely into Ayoto's eyes and repeated:

"Tangerine, let me go! Who else would you rather take on this task than me?"

"I was born in Tama, and I'm a farmer's boy. I'm half a descendant of Thousand People Together."

"It's perfect for me to command thousands of people working together!"

After saying that, Hijikata Toshizo raised the corners of his mouth and smiled:

His relaxed tone... seemed as if the mission he promised to take was to go on an outing in the countryside, rather than to fight a vicious battle with a near-death outcome.

Qingteng looked deeply at Hijikata Toshizo with complicated eyes:

"Sui San, this task is not easy. Are you aware of it?"

Hijikata Toshizo chuckled a few times:

"Tachibana, who do you think I am? I am the 'Deputy Commander of Demons' Hijikata Toshizo!"

"...How many people do you need to take away from me? You can choose the people."

"I alone am enough. However, I'd better let Ichimura Tetsunosuke help me. I'm used to his service. Without him, I'm afraid there will be big problems in my daily life!"

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