messenger of peace

”Situation is unfavorable to the Tokugawa too.”
Yoshinobu thought the armistice with Choshu.

So Katsu was chosen as a messenger of peace.
Because he seemed have good relationship with Choshu people.
One of the reasons，nobody wanted do this difficult role.
He had been relegated until then，but he appeared again on the stage of history.

Peace talks began at Miyajima of Hiroshima.

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"After this，I become in charge of Tokugawa navy.
Of course I can fight against Choshu.
However，Tokugawa king passed away.
Therefore Tokugawa must mourn.
There is also this reason，the new king not want war with Choshu.
　
The new king did not want a war in the first place.
But there was opinion of organization of Tokugawa.
He just could not decide to act in their own opinions.
Because this is a good opportunity，he wants an end to the war.
　
Tokugawa army to withdraw.
We hope Choshu does not chase for Tokugawa."
　

"We are planning to attack to Osaka.
However，Tokugawa king passed away.
Therefore Tokugawa people must mourn.
We are not want to attack there.
　
We agree to the proposal of the end of war.
But there is one problem.
Tokugawa's messenger said different content always until now.

I do not know where should we believe.
We believe it is okay?"
　
"Okay."

This is mere truce, not a the end of war.
Of course everyone was understand.