In November 1855, about the same time as the establishment of kobu-jo, kachi (Foot Guards) was obliged to study gunnery, while Kojunin (Escort Guard) was obliged to study gunnery in February 1856, under 江川英敏 who was the grandmaster of gunnery, thus, the training of western-style gunnery was commenced. |
さらに講武所の設置と前後して、安政2年(1855年)9月には徒士、安政3年(1856年)1月には小十人に対して砲術師範の江川英敏への入門が義務付けされ、洋式銃砲の訓練が始められた。 |