advice

Probably all them need was time.

"Saigo is military commander of enemy.
And therefore Tokugawa can peace of mind."
Before the arrival of the new government troops to Edo city.
Katsu said so.
　
"In order to indicate that the era has changed，we need executions of Yoshinobu."　
Saigo was the forefront of this opinion originally.　　
　
"I trust you."
But when met for surrender of Chiyoda Castle, Saigo  also said so to Katsu.
　
The two were already acquainted.
They were respected each other.


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"Tokugawa has already declared the surrender.
Attack to Edo city.
We also unacceptable for ethical reasons."
　
In response to the request of Katsu，British ambassador had recommended like that to the new government.

　
The United Kingdom was presence to backing the best for the new government of founding.　
Of course they were understand the influence of their own.

This era was the era of imperialism.

Trade routes had been already secured at Edo city.
Edo city was becoming an important market for them.　

"Ensure our existing interests by avoidance of war."
So there was also the convenience of their.　
　
However，humans do not determine oneself's behavior at only loss and gain.
That's why，this era became such a situation.
Of course it is not limited to Japanese.
Its many evidence exist today as this era's history.
　
They had interact with many Japanese in this era of change.
　
"Japan is certainly backward nation.
However，they can build a new society."
They might had feeling little envy to Japanese.
　
"If we think about Japan future，Edo city should not become on the battlefield."
Probably，they thought so themselves.
　
Satsuma and Choshu had a war with them.　
However，as result the new government had been able to have someone who will advice that.
　
　
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Between Kawai and staff of the new government troops.　
They met for the first time with distrust to each other.
Of course there was no trust there.　
　
Kawai and nagaoka were just appeared on the front stage.
 
”Military buildup is dangerous.
Neutrality is impossible in the first place."

Foreign merchants who sell weapons to them was present.
But there were no foreign persons who advises to them.