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Volume 4 Leviathan 187 Justice?

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    "Your Excellency, this is not a question of the number of troops!" Akiyama Yoshiko replied loudly: "The Empire of Japan helped the Donghak Party to overthrow the decadent Li family dynasty and the two classes of nobles. This is a just move. The just side will definitely win.  Victory. Shang Tang defeated Jie, King Wu defeated Zhou, and Toba Fushimi (in the two decisive battles of Japan's war against the Tokugawa, the conquering armies defeated more with less). Didn't we win with less in the past?  If we ignore those who gave weapons to the East Hak Party and encouraged them to revolt, wouldn¡¯t it be a despicable act? We should rescue them for the sake of our loyalty!¡± ¡°Akiyama-kun, you are still too young!¡±  A smile appeared on Yamagata Aritomo's stern face: "In this world, justice is due to victory, not victory due to justice. If it was the shogunate army that won the battle at Toba Fushimi, then Ito-kun, Okubo and I  They will all become deceitful traitors, and His Majesty the Emperor will also issue an imperial edict to condemn the Choshu and Satsuma clans as the evil thieves who have brought trouble to the world. This is how the world is. Every person, every group, and every country.  Everyone has their own justice, and they sincerely believe that their own justice is the only justice in this world. So what is the way to resolve these differences? War! So justice, or those who think they have mastered justice, are the troubles in this world.  The source of it!" At this point, Shanxian Youpeng looked at Qiu Shan Haogu with a smile.  "You, how can you say that!" Akiyama Haogu stared at Shanxian Yutomo in front of him in shock. In his impression, this was the first time that this big boss who had always been regarded as as majestic as a mountain said this in front of him.  After so many words, he felt that his mind was in chaos, and he didn't know what to say for a while.  "Akiyama-kun, this country was built by me, Ito-kun, Okubo-kun, and Saigo-kun. Maybe at the beginning we moved forward according to what we thought was right, but as time goes by, we  The path has shifted, not because our beliefs have changed, but because our identity has changed. Previously, we were just ordinary feudal lords who were responsible for our own beliefs, but now we are big bosses.  , we must be responsible for the country. If we forget this, there will be only a dead end and it will bring huge disaster to the country! Qiu Shanjun, do you understand? " Qiu Shan Haogu didn't say anything, he kept his head down.  His teeth bit his lip, but he felt no pain at all.  He knew very well who the friend from Yamagata was referring to when he said there was only a dead end. It was none other than Saigo Takamori, one of the "Three Heroes of the Restoration". This was perhaps the most talented hero among the heroes at the end of the Tokugawa period during the Boshin War.  He served as the chief staff officer of the shogunate army and was the de facto supreme commander of the army. Therefore, he had the highest rank and the richest salary among the feudal retainers. However, he resigned because of differences with Okubo Toshimichi on how to treat the lower-level samurai.  The officer returned to his hometown to hold a military and political school. In the Southwest War, he was elected as the leader of the Satsuma clan whose interests were harmed in the Southwest War. He died in Kagoshima after the defeat.  This man was generous and generous to others, and was very sympathetic to the lower-level samurai who were his former subordinates. After returning home, whenever a poor old subordinate came to him for help, he would generously donate money. But after all, in the new policy of the end of the Tokugawa, this person  There are too many lower-class samurai who have lost their means of livelihood, and Saigo is unable to rescue them.  So he suggested to the Meiji government at the time to attack North Korea and obtain land and profits to settle the lower-class samurai who were unable to make a living.  In order to find an excuse, Saigo Takamori even suggested that he should be sent as envoy to North Korea, deliberately irritating North Korea and asking it to kill him as an excuse for Japan to invade North Korea.  However, Okubo Toshimichi and others at the time believed that Japan's internal affairs were unstable and its national strength was insufficient to seize North Korea protected by Dashun, so they rejected Saigo's request.  This also laid the foundation for Saigo Takamori's participation in the subsequent Southwest War.  It is precisely for these reasons that Saigo Takamori enjoys high prestige among Japanese civilians and lower-class samurai. Young officers such as Akiyama Yoshiko who came from lower-class samurai regard him as their idol.  Yamagata Aritomo looked at Akiyama Haogu. As one of the influential figures in the late Tokugawa period, Saigo Takamori's death was closely related to him. In a sense, Saigo Takamori's failure and death were caused by him.  But Yamagata Yutomo knows better that if Japan is to be strong and survive in this world of the jungle, the "betrayal" of the lower-class samurai is necessary. Only by destroying the lower-class samurai, the pillar of the old feudal country, can the new capitalist centralization be established.  Only then can a country be established.  It is meaningless for a politician to be judged by his moral character.  Suddenly, Akiyama Haogu raised his head and asked: "Your Majesty Shanxian, you said now is not the time to send troops, so when is the time to send troops? And what about those comrades who have already gone to North Korea?" "I don't know.  When is the time to send troops, but if the time comes, we will know!" Shanxian Youpeng said solemnly: "As for those who have gone to North Korea, they should know the dangers of this trip before setting off.  I have awakened, and my task is?Make their deaths count.  Japan only has the capital to rise once, and I will never waste it.  "Having said this, he patted Qiu Shanhaogu's shoulder: "Qiu Shanjun, please put away your grief and tears, the empire still needs you to be strong!  "North Korea, Busan. Several steamships docked at the pier. A large group of soldiers wearing black military uniforms, big caps, and white leggings poured down from the pier. Further out on the sea, there were several cruisers cruising slowly.  , thick black smoke poured out from their chimneys, pointing straight into the sky. The Koreans on the dock looked at the armed soldiers and the warships on the sea not far away in horror.  Perhaps more terrifying than the Dongxue Party rebels. ¡°Sir, the first battalion has been ashore and has been reorganized. Please give me your instructions!  "An officer gave a military salute to Jueluo. Jueluo nodded with satisfaction and said solemnly: "You send one platoon to the telegraph room, and the rest immediately control Japan Street and the Russian settlement area, and blockade them.  No one is allowed to come in or out over there without my order, do you understand?  " "No one is allowed to come in or out without your order, understand!  " "Very good, let's go now!  "Jueluo waved his arm, and the officer immediately ran to his troops. Jueluo went to North Korea this time to command a special detachment composed of two full infantry regiments and a cavalry battalion. As the highest officer of this detachment, he  He also knew a special mission that only he knew, which was to quickly control the Port of Busan and make it an important relay port under the control of the Shun Army, and to eliminate and arrest all local Japanese and Russian spies to ensure the special status of the Northern Fleet.  Send a detachment secretly into the Sea of ??Japan. As a commander with rich military experience, it is not difficult for Jueluo to guess what this means. He can finally avenge the Russians eight years ago. Isn't it those Russians?  Someone was behind the scenes and instigated the rebellion in Outer Mongolia, causing many of his brothers to die in Kulun. This time he could finally take revenge. Thinking of this, Jueluo felt an indescribable joy.  The second battalion has also come ashore!  North Korean officials are waiting there!  " "Well, let's go and have a look!  "Jueluo flicked his riding whip and walked over there. "Master Pu, this officer is Guan Jueluo, the captain of the Dashun Assistance Suppression Detachment.  "Jueluo cupped his hands to the other party and pointed to the war horses and baggage that were disembarking from the ship: "For the convenience of transportation, I have ordered my men to temporarily take over the dock. Also, what is the situation of the rebels in Dongxue Road now?  "The North Korean official had a round, light yellow face and three long beards. When he saw the army of soldiers in the brigade not far away, he didn't dare to say anything. He quickly smiled and said: "My surname is Pu Shude.  Mr. Shangguo came across the sea. It has been a hard journey. The lower official has already set up a banquet in the government office to welcome you. Why don't you talk while eating at the banquet table? What do you think, sir?  " "That's fine!  "Jueluo looked back at his men who were coming ashore. He felt that there was no problem, so he said to the deputy general behind him: "Old Wang, I will go to Mr. Park first. You can stay here for a while and come back when things are better.  I'll leave some good wine for you!  " "It is your responsibility to propagate and protect the vassal state. There are generals watching here, so please don't worry!  "The deputy general hurriedly bowed and accepted the order. "Jueluo followed Pu Shude to the government office, and sat down separately for the guests and hosts. Jueluo had also heard that North Korea's products were poor, and even the princes and nobles lived an average life. When they saw it today, they didn't have any  It was so bad as I imagined, but the waiters were quite nice. Pu Shude raised his glass and said, "The country is in turmoil. There are rebels who are rebelling against us. We are always on guard.  Raw silver wire.  Now when the army of the Kingdom of China arrives, it will be like having Mount Tai to rely on!  " Jueluo drank it all in one gulp: "I'm a rough man, I can't talk about these refined people!  I just want to say something here. As long as you cooperate with our army and there is no shortage of food and guides, the Donghak Party rebels will be put down within three months!  " "Okay, okay, okay!  "After hearing this, several North Korean officials couldn't help but be overjoyed. Busan is not too far from Jeolla Province. Although their treatment of the North Korean people under their rule is not as good as that of Zhao Bingjia, it is still similar. It is said that the Middle East is studying the Party.  There are tens of thousands of people, and there are more than a thousand firearms. They are quite familiar with the conditions of the old troops under their control. They just use them to oppress the unarmed people. Isn't it a joke to use them to fight? If the Dongxue Party disciples come over, what can they do?  All they could do was hang themselves with a rope. The soldiers from Shangguo looked extraordinary. No matter what others did, their lives were saved. At this moment, an officer from the Shun Army walked in quickly.  , whispered something into Jueluo's ear, Jueluo's expression suddenly changed, he stood up suddenly, took the officer out of the door, and asked a few questions sharply. Several Korean officials in the room couldn't help but look at each other, for some reason.  The military attach¨¦ of Shangguo who had been patting his chest to ensure that he was fine just now suddenly changed his tone. Could it be that the service he received was not satisfactory? Then he should pay more attention to it later.Actually, my fortune and life are all counting on them now!
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