Although the 'expeditionary force to the east' already decided to set the date of the general attack on Edo-jo Castle to "March 15th," Saigo was now aware of Yamaoka's status as the envoy from Katsu, so Saigo agreed to meet with Yamaoka.
すでに江戸城総攻撃の予定は3月15日と決定していたが、西郷は勝からの使者と聞いて山岡と会談を行った。