Moreover, the Hirado Domain also had a large force, the 31st Infantry Division, inside its castle.
They had also discovered that the disappearance of the Keiyu Trading Company's merchant ships last year was related to Matsuura Nobuyoshi of the Hirado Domain. This meant the investigation had reached them; it was virtually impossible for them to remain uninvolved or harbor any illusions.
If they want to survive, they have no choice but to flee Hirado Castle!
Thinking it over, the feudal lord Matsuura Takanobu said helplessly, "Just run away, and pray for your own good fortune..."
"ah?"
The retainers were shocked, never expecting their lord to think that way.
However, upon further reflection, they realized that the Hirado Domain had long been occupied by the Daqian Army, and even if they resisted, they probably wouldn't be able to stop it.
Immediately, some of the retainers began to flee for their lives.
Even the lord of the domain, Matsuura Takanobu, and his retainer, Yokokawa Junichiro, gathered some money and wanted to escape Hirado Castle.
However, they could no longer escape!
The 31st Infantry Division moved very quickly!
After receiving the order, the three regiments of soldiers immediately surrounded the lord's residence.
Just as Matsuura Takanobu and his men finished packing up their valuables and were about to leave, the 31st Infantry Division stormed in.
"Everyone, freeze!"
A squad leader, holding a Yanning rifle, shouted sternly, "Anyone who dares to resist will be killed without mercy!"
Seeing this, Matsuura Takanobu sighed helplessly, put down his weapon, and knelt down to surrender.
The surrounding servants also surrendered one after another.
At this point, the lord of the Hirado Domain surrendered, and the Hirado Castle was completely occupied by the Daigan Army!
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