The current Changshu is like choosing "or" among "1 or 2".

They haven't deployed heavy troops on the border, nor do they seem to be deliberately showing weakness or gathering forces in the hinterland... I don't understand what they want to do.

After the scene was silent for about 5 seconds, Matsudaira Yongho made a guess:

"Then... could it be because Changzhou's military strength is extremely weak?"

"The troops we see so far are already their full combat strength?"

"Even if they want to send more troops to the border, they are powerless."

As soon as this statement came out, many people in the tent nodded in agreement.

This reason is very tenable and convincing.

The entire nation was mobilized to attack, but they were defeated, with heavy casualties and heavy casualties, and the country was shaken - the Summer Battle of Kyoto, a battle that caused Changshu to suffer great humiliation, was only more than two months ago.

No matter how capable Changzhou is, it is impossible for him to recover in such a short period of time.

Thinking about it this way, it is not impossible to send all the troops to the clean Choshu on the outskirts of Kyoto. The military strength is so weak that it is difficult to even defend the border.

At this moment, Saitoichi, who was usually taciturn but always able to grasp the key points once he spoke, went straight to the core of the problem, said softly and abruptly:

"...Where is the Raiders? Can the Raiders be here?"

His words immediately reminded everyone - yes, where is the Raiders?

By now, everyone knows that the Qi soldiers are the last remaining elite force in Changzhou that can fight hard.

For this armed force, which is famous for its "comprehensive Westernization" and "regardless of one's origin", the Shinsengumi has always regarded it as a strong enemy and a target of focus.

Once the Qi soldiers are destroyed, Changzhou's last mobile power will be completely wiped out.

By then, Changzhou, which has no available troops, will surely perish. It is just a matter of time.

In other words - the day you encounter the surprise team will be the decisive day of this expedition!

Hijikata Toshizo turned to look at Shannan Keisuke.

"Shannan, is there any news about the Qi Corps?"

Shannan Keisuke shook his head gently:

"Unfortunately, no. The members of Division 9 have tried their best, but..."

At this point, Shannan Jingshu shut his mouth at the right moment and stopped talking.

As he said, the members of Division 9 currently lurking throughout Changshu have indeed tried their best.

But...as of today, they still haven't found out the specific movements of the Qi soldiers.

Not to mention the Qi Corps, they also didn't know the detailed actions of other troops in Changzhou, such as the various "rebel armies" formed voluntarily by civilians.

Can't blame them.

With very few clues, searching for traces of the army in the vast mountains covered with jungle... To put it bluntly, this is really difficult. Whether you can gain anything depends entirely on luck.

Suddenly, Qingdeng, who had been silent since the beginning of the meeting, finally spoke:

"...Since we don't know where the surprise team is going, let's just break into the opposite position and take a look."

"If we encounter strong resistance, the team of surprise troops will be on the opposite side of us."

"If it comes and goes naturally, then the surprise team is somewhere else."

After saying that, he held the Bizen Nagabune around his waist and stood up slowly.

"Sanosuke, summon the cavalry!"

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…

It's that day, late at night——

The thick clouds in the sky have not become thinner with the passage of time.

The cold wind howled, making people tuck their clothes tightly and shiver.

With the dark clouds and the oppressive cold air, it seemed like it would snow at any time.

"Moo...moo...moo..."

The radish was lying low while idly digging the soil with its hooves.

Not far away, Qingdeng put his hands into his sleeves and used his own body temperature to warm his hands to prevent his palms from freezing and ensure that he could enter combat status at any time.

Suddenly, Harada Sanosuke walked out of the diagonal thorn, took two steps, and came to Qingnobo's side.

"Mr. Tachibana, all team members are ready and ready to go at any time."

Behind Qingdeng, I saw a full 80 cavalrymen holding their horses, holding their swords, and getting ready to go.

No matter whether they were humans or horses, they all closed their mouths tightly, spraying translucent mist from their mouths and noses, and exuding a daunting and chilling aura.

These 80 cavalrymen are all brave men carefully selected by Sanosuke Harada from the 10th Division.

Not only are they extremely skilled and proficient in equestrian skills, but they all have no night blindness.

In the feudal era, it was very common to suffer from night blindness due to lack of nutrition.

"Mr. Orange, are you...really planning to attack the enemy camp at night?"

Harada Sanosuke asked tentatively.

Qingden smiled and asked half-jokingly:

"What? Are you scared?"

Before he finished speaking, Harada Sanosuke refuted impatiently:

"I'm not afraid!"

"who I am?"

"I am the 'Immortal Harada'! A man who cannot die even if his belly is cut open!"

"I'm just too excited, so I just want to confirm something with you!"

Harada Sanosuke's tone was full of strong confidence - judging from his demeanor, he was not bragging.

Regarding this upcoming night attack, he was indeed eager to try and had no fear.

After Qingdeng chuckled a few times, he slowly said:

"I've even assembled my troops, how can I be fake?"

At this point, he changed into a serious tone.

"If you want to find out the enemy's strength, there is no more direct and accurate method than going to the enemy camp yourself."

At this time, Qingden suddenly felt that his vision was dim - something was blocking the corner of his right eye.

He raised his hand and looked again - it turned out to be a small snowflake.

"It's snowing..."

He looked up at the night sky, where countless snowflakes were falling like thousands of salt grains.

Harada Sanosuke shrank his neck and said:

"No wonder it's so cold tonight... Mr. Orange, the weather has changed, do you want to abort the plan? According to my personal experience, the snow won't stop for a while, and it will get heavier and heavier."

Qingden grinned and replied without thinking:

"Abort? Why abort?"

"This snow comes just in time! God help me!"

"Dense snow can cover up our footsteps, so it's a good time to launch a night attack."

"Besides, the enemy probably never thought that we could brave the severe wind and snow to launch an offensive!"

"In ancient times, there was a 'Snowy Night Attacking Caizhou', and today there is a 'Snowy Night Attacking Ankou'! Follow me to create new history!"

After saying that, he turned over on the cow with vigorous movements and lightly tapped the cow's belly with his heel.

"Let's go!"

"Moo!"

One man and one ox headed forward in the wind and snow, heading straight towards the enemy camp covered with torches.

Harada Sanosuke and the other cavalrymen followed closely behind, raising their whips and jumping on their horses.

In just a moment, they merged with the night...

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