It was not only the reverence and defeat movements of foreigners and feudal lords that upset the shogunate at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, but also the popular movement " Yonaoshi-ikki " that occurred all over the country. "There was also.
The outbreak of such a rebellion was caused by the people's statement of distrust of the Tokugawa Shogunate . As a result, it became a camphor agent for the destruction of the Shogunate.
People's rehabilitation turmoil
[ Rehabilitation in Japanese history ] Means relief of poverty and realization of an equal society since the middle of the Edo period. It refers to the change consciousness of the people who sought, and refers to the concept that is understood in connection with the uproar such as rebellion and destruction for the ruler who unjustly controls and seizes.
The rise of debate forces 1866 Is the year of the most frequent rebellion, and in May Osaka and Edo Major cities such as There is a large-scale smashing in. Furthermore, in June, there was a rebellion against Musashi Province and a rebellion against Shinda in Mutsu Province, which spread from Musashi Province.
The reason why the rebellion was concentrated in this year was that the dissatisfaction of the people who had been oppressed by the times for a long time exploded . What I did and increased annual tribute burden due to the second Choshu subjugation , Rice price increase caused by the stockpile of troops of each clan in preparation for the prolonged battle Is believed to be the cause.
Behind the frequent rebellion around this time was the sharp rise in prices due to the opening of the country . , Heavy tax due to financial deterioration of the shogunate and each clan The fierce battle over the political situation aroused anxiety about the situation, making the world's climate the worst.
Also, if the situation in the world becomes unstable, people will want to cling to something, or Yamato's Tenrikyo And Bizen Kurozumikyo Sect Shinto Called new religion Will spread rapidly. It is said that the common teaching of these religions called for relief to people who are suffering from the contradictions of social status such as farmers.
Yeah, it's a riot
In addition 1867 In addition, the people, mainly Tokai and the in-flight unit, are enthusiastic [ Yeah . ] Group dance occurs. This was triggered by rumors that famous bills such as Ise Jingu had fallen from the sky, and the crowd "Ee ja nai ka" "Choitose" . It is a phenomenon of frenzy while uttering a whisper.
The appearance of the people, who threw their work and life into the turmoil, confused the rule order of the shogunate.
This " Yeah 』\ The turmoil is actually a artificial work of the debate There is also a view that it is.
The rationale is that it has not happened within the territory of Satsuma or Choshu Domain, which was the central force of the debate . In addition, the epidemic period is Takamori Saigo and Toshimichi Okubo of the Satsuma Domain, and Tomomi Iwakura, the lord of the radical group . coincides with the time when he was planning the descent of the secret imperial religion Can be mentioned.
In addition, it is thought that the people were instigated to make noise in various places and used as a cover so that the movement of the debate group in Kyoto would not be detected by the shogunate.
The truth has not yet been clarified, but it is not the direct cause of the destruction of the Shogunate that the people's thoughts, which were mixed with expectations and anxieties, exploded in various ways before the turning point of the raging era. Anyway, it must have been some kind of explosion.