The Shonai Domain triumphed over the new government's forces, because, having expected an attack from them, Shonai had westernized their arms by purchasing the latest rifles with donations from wealthy merchants, and also it was superior in tactical command.
新政府軍の侵攻を予想して、豪商からの献金で最新鋭の小銃を購入し洋化を進めており、戦術指揮も優秀であったため新政府軍を圧倒。