# Chapter 224: Drive the World Government out of Hinamoto!
Wakamatsu Station.
This place recently gained prominence among Hinamoto's Higher-ups because it was chosen as the Headquarters of the Alliance Expeditionary Force.
It belongs to Iwashiro County, and together with Iwaki County where Kongokaku is located, they are the southernmost parts of the Mutsu Region, neighboring each other to the left and right.
Perhaps some might find it unfamiliar, but if it is said that it will be part of Fukushima Prefecture in the future, separated from Fukushima City only by the Abukuma River, then it will surely become much more familiar.
For this reason.
Wakamatsu Station is currently at full capacity. Too many Iron Fortress trains have had to line up and park on the same Track.
Furthermore, with over forty thousand Troops gathered in one City, many Soldiers still have to live in temporarily erected Tents, which almost filled the entire City as far as the eye could see.
Soldiers carrying Steam Guns and wearing Uniforms of various colors were everywhere on the streets.
"The Scenery here is really nice. What a beautiful thing it would be to have the Lake as a companion?"
Twelve men of extraordinary temperament, of various Heights and builds, wearing Luxurious Robes, gathered on the City Wall. One of them, dressed in an emerald green robe, looked at the Lake in the distance, which was like a blue mirror, and sighed with emotion.
Guarding them were dozens of Samurai, and judging from their attire and Strong physiques, they were all High-Rank Samurai without exception.
"Not at all, not at all."
Steward Koso of Wakamatsu Station quickly replied with a fawning smile, "Although Lake Inawashiro is nice, how can it compare to the Scenery over in Shinano? You overpraise me!"
"Exactly, exactly. Who doesn't know that the Kabaneri World in Shinano has long been cleared out? It's said that Crops are even planted outside the City. That Scenery is truly beautiful!"
"Indeed, although this Lake is beautiful, it is still far inferior to the golden Rice Fields!"
It turned out that the person who had just spoken was Steward Genro of Shinano Station, and also the initiator of this Alliance Expedition. Therefore, the other Chief Stewards all gathered around him, chatting and laughing.
This person had a high nose, a long Face, sharp Gaze, and a straight waist, possessing a rather Strong Military Aura. This Aura was somewhat different from a Samurai Aura, more like that of a modernized Military Officer.
Perhaps this was also related to his deep connections with Europa.
"Hmph, stop talking nonsense. With this Time, quickly discuss how we're going to fight. We didn't come here to look at the Scenery!"
At this moment, a rather unsociable voice filled with impatience rang out, instantly cooling down the lively Atmosphere that had been built up among everyone present.
But despite this, no one dared to speak out to mock this Big Shot, who was clad in bright red Armor and dressed like a Sengoku Period military commander. Although his Height was short, his Strong Muscle was genuine.
"Lord Toraku also has a point."
"Except for the Chief Steward from Dewa, all the Chief Stewards who should be here have arrived."
Steward Genro showed not the slightest Expression of anger. Instead, he nodded in agreement, turning his back to the City Wall and the large expanse of Lake and Forest, and said to everyone.
"I will emphasize the purpose of this Alliance once more: to overthrow the False Shogunate established by Yotsugawa Ayame, who killed General Amatori and usurped the Position of General, and to drive that so-called World Government out of Hinamoto!"
As soon as his voice fell, Superintendent Hu Luo, who was said to be a descendant of the 'Tiger of Kai', asked in a deep voice.
"According to the last Intelligence transmitted from Kongokaku, this World Government claims to be a united Government composed of over one hundred and seventy Overseas Countries. What do you think?"
Hearing this, the other Chief Stewards had clearly received similar Intelligence, and thus their Gazes all carried a hint of hesitation and worry.
"That is false!"
Steward Genro gave a direct response. His Expression was very firm, giving people a sense of inexplicable trust.
"I have obtained accurate News through a Cargo Ship from England. There is no such thing as a World Government Overseas at all, so everyone has no need for any worry!"
"So that's how it is!"
Everyone sighed in relief.
Superintendent Hu Luo's Gaze became even more chilling and terrifying. He said angrily, "Yotsugawa Ayame actually colluded with a group of Overseas swindlers to rebel against the Shogunate. She truly deserves death ten thousand times over for her Crime!"
"What are we waiting for then? Let's set off now and take down Kongokaku, and then hang them all at the City Gate!" another Chief Steward from Echizen shouted.
"I heard that Ayame is not yet twenty years old this year, a tender young girl. What a waste to hang her, hehehe~~"
"Cough cough, then I must certainly get a good look..."
Steward Genro was also very pleased in his Heart to see his allies' morale greatly boosted. Once Kongokaku was taken down, then as the Strongest Chief Steward present, this Admiral Position would belong to him.
"Since that is the case, let's discuss the order of deployment. After all, there are only four Railways leading from here to Kongokaku, and so many of our Iron Fortress trains cannot depart together."
"Then let's divide into three teams!"
Superintendent Hu Luo's stern tone gradually brought everyone into a state of readiness for battle. "I heard that Iwato Station in front of Kongokaku was attacked by Black Smoke not long ago, and the City Wall was breached. It should not have had Time to repair it by now. I think we should send one team to set off tonight and take it down!"
After Speaking, he took a step forward, scanned the entire scene with his tiger eyes, and said resolutely, "I want one spot in the first team!"
The Chief Stewards looked at each other, yet no one raised an objection, because they felt that even if they departed in the first batch, it didn't necessarily mean they would be the first batch to enter Kongokaku.
After all, Kongokaku is also the Shogunate Capital, the Strength of the City Defenses is definitely the highest in the Country. To take it down, they could only wait until the Whole Army arrived.
But if it's this person...
Everyone's Gaze gradually shifted to Steward Genro. The latter smiled slightly, knowing what they were thinking in his Heart.
"Our Genro Army will be the third batch. I'll trouble everyone to clear out the Kabaneri World along the way first."
"Hahaha, you can rest assured!"
Superintendent Hu Luo patted the Red Armor on his Chest and laughed heartily. Then he immediately turned and walked down the City Wall to prepare, leaving the others to continue discussing the other three spots in the first batch.
Night fell, the Bright Moon shone high, and Accompanied By the cool evening Wind, four Iron-Armored Trains, entirely white but with unique Characteristics in the details, slowly drove out of Wakamatsu Station along the Railway amidst the whooshing whistle sound.
"I really didn't expect that the Amatori Family, known as 'Bird soaring high, Amatori unshakable', which ruled Japan for over two hundred years, would just end like this..."
In 'Kai Castle', Superintendent Hu Luo, carrying a specially made Steam Gun that could be used for Shooting and also for Battle Axe chopping, looked at the Lake under the Moonlight in the distance and sighed with emotion.
"Highness, this precisely proves that there is no dynasty in the World that can last for a thousand years. It's Time for this Shogun family to be replaced by another." The Deputy General beside him, also wearing brown Japanese-style Armor, chuckled lightly.
"Mm, it's just that our Opponents are not so easy to deal with. The Genro Army doesn't just have that 'Narukami' in their hands. They also have over a hundred Cannons, and they are all Western Goods. Their Power is one or two levels greater than ours!"
Superintendent Hu Luo sighed heavily with a heavy Heart. In his opinion, the biggest difficulty of this Operation was not how to take down Kongokaku, but in the Admiral struggle that followed.
"Highness, Cannons are indeed very powerful from a distance, but at close range, they can't hit anyone."
"According to the previous plan, we, as the first team to attack Iwato Station, will have a reason to stay in the rear when we reach Kongokaku."
"As long as 'Narukami' blasts open the City Gate, and then the front Troops enter Inside the City, then we will directly launch a siege on the Genro Army, annihilate them and seize 'Narukami'. By then, even if the other Chief Stewards enter the City first, it will be useless. Instead, they will have eliminated the so-called World Government for us!"
This Deputy General chuckled smugly, because this Strategy was proposed by him. Who would have thought that the Torai Army, always known for being reckless, would have a Strategist like me appear?
"Ah, I hope everything goes smoothly..."
Superintendent Hu Luo said with a heavy Heart. He didn't know why, but ever since setting off, he had had a Feeling of unease.
"Could it be that guy Xuan Lu is also scheming something in secret?"
(End of this chapter)