Chapter 1150 The Eve of the Storm
On the sea, Liu Jingming's fleet drew anchors one after another, and the ships in front had already begun to return.
Chen Zhiyang looked at the shore and was always a little unwilling, saying, "Sir, let's just leave like this? I don't think he can last for long."
Liu Jingming felt the sea breeze, and he gradually liked this feeling, galloping on the sea, feeling free, powerful, and omnipotent. While enjoying this feeling, he said: "He will hold on, Edo will not come again, we can take the second step."
Chen Zhiyang was still a little worried and said, "Sir, Matsupita Nobuka is not an easy person, so I will never feel at ease."
Liu Jingming smiled and said, "Tell you that there is a backup plan, let's go and let them continue to make trouble."
Chen Zhiyang listened and held back before he didn't ask. The fleet set sail quickly, and the speed was getting faster and faster. They were about to return, but not to Jeju Island, but Tsushima Island.
Original City.
As soon as Liu Jingming's fleet left, Hirasaburo received a secret letter and hurried to meet Shiro Amakusa.
"What did you say? The fleet of the Atsugi left?" Amakusa Shiro was shocked and said in a lost voice. Although the fleet of the Atsugi may not be able to help here, it is somewhat a restraint on the shogunate army and boost their morale. If this leaves, it will be a blow to them and an inspiration to the shogunate army!
Seeing that there was no one around, Heizaburo whispered: "Angel, the bishop has convinced the Ming people that they will change the way they support us. Although they will not send troops directly, they will block the Strait of Closed!"
Shiro Amakusa was stunned at first, then suddenly stood up and said, "The Bishop really said that?"
Heisharo's expression was also excited, saying, "Yes. The bishop said in the letter that the Ming people's fleet is very powerful at the sea, and the shogunate is definitely not an opponent! As long as the Ming people blocked the Guanmen Strait, Matsuhira Nobuzu and Hiromasa Itanakura are the kites that fly. Without support and food, they can't hold on for long!"
Tokugawa Iemitsu mobilized more than 100,000 troops this time, even if there are still 70,000 to 80,000 people now, it is winter now, and the Kyushu Islands of the Uijia are already suffering from natural disasters, and the people are living in poverty, so they can't get enough food and grass. If they continue to waste, the shogunate army will definitely be the one who can't support them first!
Amakura Shiro was overjoyed, enduring the injuries on his body, walked around, and said happily: "Okay, okay! If Akito really can block the Guanmen Strait, then Matsuhira Nobuzuka, Hiromasa Itanakura will definitely be defeated!"
Heishabato said, "Yes. If the shogunate army is defeated, so many of our brothers and sisters will be saved, and all the brothers and sisters in other places will be saved..."
Amakusa Shiro's eyes flashed with hatred, and he opened his mouth to speak, and finally swallowed it back, saying in a deep voice, "Be ready for battle! The shogunate army may be anxious and can't be careless!"
"Yes!" said Hirasaro.
The departure of the Ming Dynasty fleet had a great impact on Shimahara. Matsuhira Nobutsu, Itakura Shigemasa and others were shocked and uneasy.
It was too strange that the Ming people's fleet left at this time. It was unreasonable. The only thing that could be explained was that they had other conspiracies and would be launched soon.
Shigemasa Itankura looked at Leng Qingqing, like the iron casting of Yuancheng, frowned and said, "Xingang Palace, we must think of countermeasures."
Shigemasa Itakura is not stupid, he can smell a different smell from it.
Matsuhira Nobuzu looked at Harashi and his expression changed constantly. Before this, he was very calm and had a sense of the overall situation. However, this time the sudden departure of the Ming Dynasty fleet made him feel that he was slowly losing control of the whole situation, which made him extremely uneasy.
Matsuhira Nobuka looked cold and his tone was still calm, saying, "The Ming people were just making a fuss about the Shimahara Rebellion. No matter what, take down Shimahara first and let the locals pay attention to the movements of the Ming Dynasty fleet. They do not have the ability to invade our Japan country. They just want to take advantage of it, and there is no need to worry."
Many people felt relieved when they heard this, but Shigemasa Itakura and some people were secretly alert. Matsuhira Nobuzuo said it lightly, not that it was not that the situation was fine, but that it was even more serious.
"Then, what should I do with Harashi?" asked Hiromasa Itakura, which was what he cared about the most.
Matsuhira Nobuzu looked into the distance, his tone became more and more plain, and he said, "Encircle, cut off their contact with the outside world, shoot letters of persuasion, dig underground passages, and ground ditches. In short, use all means to exhaust the resistance of Yuancheng. We must use the shortest time and the safest way to eliminate Yuancheng's rebellion!"
Everyone didn't smile at all. Yesterday, 50,000 or 60,000 people were killed or injured in the city. Obviously, Nobusuke Matsuhira would no longer use this method.
The safest and fastest way is also the best way to protect their strength, but how fast can it be?
"Yes!" Hiromasa Itakura said loudly. He was also a confidant of Tokugawa Iemitsu, with rich combat experience, so he went to make arrangements in person.
Matsuhira Nobuzuru watched Hiromasaki leave, expressionless, and slightly turned his head to Miyake Shigei and said, "You go in person and stare at Akito's fleet. They must tell me every move they make."
"Yes!" Miyake Shigeri agreed and left quickly.
Shigemasa Itankura was moving quickly, surrounding Harashi. The letter was still being written, but the tunnel on the ground was already being dug.
In the Hara Castle, Heisanro looked at the shogunate movements, and said to Amakusa Shiro: "Angel, the shogunate army does not plan to attack forcefully, what are you doing?"
Amakusa Shiro sneered and said, "There are only a few ways to attack the city. They are going to trap us to death. I want to see who can't stand it first!"
Heizaburo listened to Shiro Amakusa, and said, "I understand, I'll make arrangements now."
Amakusa Shiro looked at the shogunate movements and sneered in his heart.
Liu Jingming's fleet left Shimahara Bend, headed north quickly, and rushed to Tsushima Mansion.
At this time, Cao Bianjiao was the leader of the Ma Mansion's capital, and Zong Yicheng and others helped.
With the Ming Dynasty transporting various military funds from Jeju Island and the large-scale expansion of naval bases, Tsushima Island, which was already prosperous, became even more lively.
At this time, He Xilian followed Cao Bianjiao to inspect Tsushima Island everywhere, observe the terrain, and determine some important places.
"Sir, the imperial court has received a letter and will send people here soon. Tsushima Island has not been planned in detail and land reclamation is not enough. As long as everyone is here, the development of Tsushima Island can be increased. These Japanese farmers and samurai will naturally have a place to go, so there is no need to worry about their chaos." He Xilian said while walking.
Cao Bianjiao didn't care about these things. The court had experience. After all, the Ming Dynasty had recovered Luzon and the old port had been almost two years. They had enough experience and ability in terms of culture, land, and system assimilation.
As a military general, his focus was on military affairs when he attacked Japanese troops this time.
After walking around, he demarcated three fortresses and two bases. At this moment, he was in Shangjun, looking at the boundless sea and said, "Is there any news over Liu Jingming?"
"Not yet." He Xilian said: "It's more troublesome to send messages at sea, but judging from the information fed back from Kyukuni Island, they are fine. Matsupita Nobuzu and others were defeated again, either forcing them to jump over the wall or change their strategies."
Cao Bianjiao was wearing silver armor, with bright eyes, looking at the direction of Guanmen Strait, and said, "Are you ready?"
He Xilian immediately said, "I borrowed five medium ships, twelve small ships from the navy, and Liu Jingming's hands are fifteen medium ships. As long as the fleet of such a size is not on the shore, the Japanese can't do anything, blocking a strait, and it's easy to use. The Mine and Military Weapons Bureau allocated 30,000 yuan, which is enough..."
Cao Bianjiao thought about it in his heart and said expressionlessly: "I will not go with the army this time. You can personally select some experienced people to accompany you. Be sure to ensure that the fleet comes back safely."
"Yes!" He Xilian's body kept responding.
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Liu Jingming left Shimahara early, two days earlier than Cao Bianjiao and others expected to return. A group of people were in the mansion, listening to Liu Jingming's reward.
"The Shimahara Rebellion is more serious than what Mai Jiang and others expected. The Christian will is quite firm. The shogunate army was killed and injured by 50,000 or 60,000 people... "
Liu Jingming gave a report, Cao Bianjiao, He Xilian and others listened very seriously and were unwilling to let go of any details.
Soyosuke and others stood aside, and they were frightened when they heard it. They did not expect that the Shimahara Rebellion would have evolved to this extent.
"Tell me what you think." Cao Bianjiao said with a normal expression after hearing this.
"yes."
Liu Jingming thought for a while and said, "The general believes that Matsuhira Nobuzuka and others are not easy to deal with. We must fight a time difference to catch him off guard. If he reacts, our plan may not be able to continue. Amakusa Shiro on the heir city is definitely not his opponent. It is only a matter of time to break the city. Although Japan is an island country, its population is not large. It is estimated that it is about 20 million and has great potential. The general suggests that the plan should be advanced as soon as possible and that Japan cannot react..."
Cao Bianjiao heard it for a while and said, "You mean, we should immediately start blocking the Guanmen Strait and let Matsupita Nobuka's more than 100,000 troops be completely trapped to death on Jiuguo Island?"
Liu Jingming said, "Yes. The domestic forces of Japan are complicated. If Matsuhira Nobuzu was destroyed, it will be a big blow to Japan. Moreover, Amakusa Shiro can also further promote the goal of consuming the national strength of the Jap's Mansion..."
Cao Bianjiao turned his head and looked at He Xilian and said, "What do you think of Lord He?"
He Xilian said: "The Shiguan agrees that the strait of the gate will be blocked first. Matsuhira Nobusuo, who has lost his support, will not last long. We will observe Edo's actions. By the way, informing Sakhalin Island can strengthen the test of the Hokkien. Try to be more low-key and not expose it too early."
Cao Bianjiao turned to Liu Jingming and said, "I have mobilized more ships and troops for you. This time you will bring 7,000 people. Remember, be careful. I hope that everyone will remain calm enough. Any rash and reckless advances are not allowed. Orders must be strictly enforced. If someone violates the law of military rules, I will never give up!"
With the continuous recovery of the Ming Dynasty's military strength and the continuous victory of foreign wars, a blind arrogance was growing in the army, and Cao Bianjiao was beating.
Chapter completed!