provocation

A little while ago.

"Disturb the peace of the Edo."
Such a secret directive was sent from Satsuma.
　
Dispatch of Tokugawa troops from Edo to Osaka had continued.
So security of Edo had become undermanned.
Robbery against a wealthy merchant of Edo became occurred frequently.　　
　

Robberies go back to the Satsuma mansion (of Edo).”
There was its information to the Tokugawa government office.
But they was not able to interfere it by persons shortage.


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After that, the situation more worsened.
　
Edo Castle had been arson.
Robbery of piggybacks against a wealthy merchant occurred frequently.
　
"We should severe deal to Satsuma."
Such opinion became stronger at Tokugawa of edo.
　
Magistrate's office of police organization in Edo.　
But their opinions were calm.
　
Strengthening of policing.
This should be done first.
Security of edo will recover naturally by it.
And we do not know well the situation of the Kyoto.
We should refrain from rash and blind act."
　
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Shonai clan.
They were one lord of responsible for the security of Edo.　
Shooting had been added to their base.
　
”They fled to the Satsuma mansion.”
This provocation was become successful.