The conflict between the Bakufu and the…

The conflict between the Bakufu and the Chōshū Domain finally leads to a compromise brokered by the Satsuma Domain at the end of 1864.

Although Satsuma had initially jumped on the opportunity to weaken its traditional ally Chōshū, it had soon realized that the intention of the Bakufu was first to neutralize Chōshū, and then to neutralize Satsuma.

For this reason, Saigo Takamori, who is one of the commanders of the Shogunate forces, had proposed to avoid fighting and instead obtain the heads of those responsible for the Hamaguri rebellion.

Choshu is relieved to accept, as are the Shogunate Han forces, who are not much interested in battle.

Thus ends the First Chōshū expedition without a fight, as a nominal victory for the Bakufu.