Cao Bianjiao waited for Liu Jingming to leave, looked at He Xilian and said, "When will the support from North Korea arrive?"

He Xilian said: "At the latest tonight, some craftsmen and engineers will arrive, and there are military funds, including artillery, food and grass."

Cao Bianjiao nodded. It was very important to the Marx Island to the Ming Dynasty. It was not only a frontier strategic location for the Japanese, but also a major waterway that guarded the south and north. It must be taken seriously and planned and arranged well.

Liu Jingming's fleet landed on the shore, and the soldiers began to rest. Cao Bianjiao arranged for people to replenish supplies and transport weapons on the ship.

Zong Yicheng and others secretly discussed with the family members in another place, and they didn't even dare to light the lamp.

"You guys say, can the Ming people really defeat Japan?"

"I think it should not be difficult. The Ming Dynasty was the country of the Celestial Empire. It was able to defeat Japan in North Korea decades ago. Now the military is in full swing, so it is not difficult."

"The Japanese country should not be underestimated. They are so close to us. Besides, the Ming people are not concerned about us, and North Korea does not care about it. Otherwise, why would our ancestors surrender to the shogunate in the past dynasties..."

"Then do you think they will withdraw their troops? If they withdraw, what will we do? The shogunate will not let us go."

"I think I'd better take a step by step in this matter. By the way, we need to strengthen our relationship with Cao Bianjiao and others and understand their ideas."

"Yes. I think we have to send people to Korea. The Ming Dynasty, we can't be confused about the Ming people's ships and leave no way out..."

"Yes, and, if Japan uses its relationships and find out more clearly, it may be useful."

...

A group of people whispered quietly in the darkness, but did not dare to say more. After a while, they quietly went out.

No one noticed that a person who had already left quietly changed directions and walked towards Cao Bianjiao's residence.

At noon the next day, Cao Bianjiao, He Xilian and others finished drinking Zhuanghang wine and sent them onto the ship. This time, their destination was Guanmen Strait. This time, the fleet had as many as fifty searches, seven thousand people, the flag was raised high, and the sails rose.

The fleet left the port and headed straight for Guanmen Strait.

He Xilian and others were with Cao Bianjiao and watched them go away. After a while, He Xilian said: "You don't need to worry. Liu Jingming is also an old man in the army. He has a lot of experience at sea. Japan does not have a formal fleet, so the threat is not great."

Cao Bianjiao nodded silently, but his heart was still not very stable.

The Ming Dynasty had very little experience in fighting at sea, especially when traveling far away from the sea, hanging alone. Not only did he worry here, but the soldiers on the boat were not so stable.

All these have to be taken slowly, and you can't be anxious.

Cao Bianjiao comforted himself in his heart and immediately said, "Is there any news on Jiuguo Island?"

He Xilian said, "Matsupi Nobuka did not continue to attack and siege the city and played psychological warfare, but it did not work much for the original city. These Christians are quite firm."

Cao Bianjiao thought for a while, then turned his eyes to the southeast and said, "Zuo Liangyu, how have Huashan been preparing for a long time?"

"Ten thousand people are waiting for the battle. If Harashi Castle is defeated, they will raid north. These ten thousand people carry cannons and firearms, which are far stronger than Harashi Castle. Even if they cannot defeat Matsuhira Nobutsu immediately, as long as they occupy some fortress areas, they will not be so easy to fail. The Tokugawa shogunate has to send heavy troops to encircle and suppress Shimahara, and it is not so easy to be peaceful." He Xiren said.

This is Cao Bianjiao's backup plan. The city of Yuan is not worthy of support, that is, release the Satsuma vassal state. The Kyukuni Island cannot be calm. It must continue to consume the national strength of Japan and disrupt the established plan of the Tokugawa shogunate!

"Well," Cao Bianjiao nodded and said, "Pay attention to the movements in Edo, pay attention to their civilian dynamics, and strengthen infiltration. Have there been any changes in their emperor?"

He Xilian looked a little strange and said, "They have always been undermined. The emperor is so strong that they can't count on the shogunate. The Edo side is stable. Tokugawa Iemitsu is a very capable person. He has made the daimyo everywhere difficult to deal with. All kinds of rebellions are endless, but they are all small-scale fights. The foundation of the Tokugawa shogunate is stable and not so easy to be pried..."

Cao Bianjiao was silent for a moment and said, "It doesn't need to be of great use. Just have this name. Think of a way to imitate an imperial edict or handwriting, which will be useful at that time."

He Xilian suddenly thought of the four words "Supreme King Xiangyi" in a secret book in the Military Information Office, and his heart moved and said, "Yes".

"Is there any news from the court?" Cao Bianjiao continued to ask.

The generals of the Ming Dynasty were most afraid of not the enemy, but the court. In the past, most generals were not killed in battle, but were imprisoned and executed under the impeachment of the court.

Therefore, these generals and commanders outside were all frightened and couldn't sleep at night, trying their best to please the court, but in the end few had a good end.

He Xilian knew what Cao Bianjiao was worried about and said calmly: "Sir, don't worry. If you and Governor Cao are the sages, the censorship will no longer exist, and the emperor is not a court that can fool you at will. Even if the court has some complaints, it is not enough to shake this action."

Cao Bianjiao glanced at him and suddenly said, "What does your General Mansion think of our Cao family?"

He Xilian was stunned, his expression was a little stiff, and he said, "What are you talking about by sir? How could the General's Mansion have an opinion on the Cao family?"

Cao Bianjiao looked at him, his eyes slightly turned, but he didn't say much.

Although his uncle Cao Wenzhao failed to take over the Grand Marshal's Mansion this time, everyone knew that this would happen sooner or later. This time he went to sea to expedition to Japan, part of the rebound was that this recruit was Cao Bianjiao, the second generation of the Cao family.

It is rumored outside that the Cao family generals control the General's Mansion and have been for two generations. This poses too great a threat to the court and the country, and should be controlled as soon as possible.

When he was the commander of the imperial guards, there were many such voices, and now it is naturally more. Not to mention Cao Wenzhao's influence, Cao Bianjiao has been in the palace for many years. Even though he did not deliberately make friends with anyone, there was still a steady stream of voices reaching his ears.

For this reason, he discussed it carefully with his uncle Cao Wenzhao, and decided to turn a blind eye to the matter outside the window and devote himself to the emperor's mission.

Seeing that Cao Bianjiao did not ask, He Xilian breathed quietly in his heart.

Why didn’t the Grand Marshal’s Mansion have no idea? Didn’t the “military reform” led by Sun Ge Lao intentionally or unintentionally check and balance the Cao family and divide it?

Anyone with a discerning eye can see how Cao Bianjiao didn't know?

However, they cannot decide these things. The specific future of the Cao family does not depend on Sun Chengzong, on the Grand Marshal's Mansion, or on the cabinet. The key is the attitude of the Qianqing Palace. As long as the holy heart is there, the Cao family will not fall!

Liu Jingming's fleet quickly left Tsushima Island and went straight east. His goal was clear, which was to close the gate strait!

In Japan, Matsupi Nobuzu had surrounded Yuancheng for many days, and he tried various ways to persuade him to surrender and threaten him from top to bottom, but Yuancheng seemed to be iron-clad, silent and without any reaction.

Matsuhira Nobutsu, Itakura Shigemasa, Miyake Shigeta and others gathered together to discuss the matter about Hara Castle.

Ichikura Shigemasa was the most anxious. He had already received the news that Tokugawa Iemitsu was very dissatisfied with him and was about to send someone to catch him back.

"Not waiting for Nobuka Temple, I can't wait any longer. The Yuancheng will not be able to sit down for a day. The public and I will be unable to stand still for a day. Please give me another chance!" Ichikura Shigemasa said in a serious voice.

Nobuzumatsu knew what Tokura Shigemasaki thought and said calmly: "Geichang Palace, do you have any good solutions?"

Shigemasa Itankura bowed and said, "There is no other way, only a strong attack, and a strong attack at all costs!"

The original city is surrounded by mountains, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Now, there is no other way except for strong attacks.

Matsuhira Nobuzuka looked calm and said, "More than 60,000 people have been lost, how much more do you want? Can you take it down?"

The last time he attacked for one day, more than 60,000 were killed or injured, the army was in full swing, and the great names were dissatisfied, and the civil unrest in various parts of Jiuguo Island also took the opportunity to cause trouble. Matsupi Nobuka summoned about 130,000 people this time, and had already lost 60,000. If 60,000 more came, even if they captured Yuancheng, it would be hard to say whether this conquest would be win or defeat.

Shigemasa Itankura naturally knew this and said without hesitation: "Xingang Palace, we use the strategy of exhausting the enemy, and the army continues to attack, making the city unable to sleep at night and dare not relax during the day. I believe that they can't hold on for long!"

Matsuhira Nobutsu jumped and looked at Itankura Shigemasa with some surprise. Unexpectedly, he could have thought of such a solution.

After thinking for a while, Matsuhira Nobuzu smiled and said, "This method is very good. You can do it. Chongchang Palace, and I will leave this matter to you."

"Yes!" Ichikura Shigemasa stood up excitedly, bowed and left with big stance. He couldn't wait at all. He needed to flatten Shimahara before Tokugawa Iemitsu came and save his life!

Miyaya Shigeri looked at Hirosaki Ichikura's back, frowned slightly, and said, "Dian, are you forced to do it?"

Matsuhira Nobuzu nodded, then said, "What's the matter with Mingren?"

"According to local surveillance, they went to Tsuma Fan," Miyake Shigeo said: "It seems that they are resting now, and there is no specific movement of them at the moment."

"Guess where they will go?" Matsuhira Nobuzu looked at Miyake Shigeo.

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Matsuhira Nobuzu heard this, withdrew his gaze, looked outside, and said, "This should not be the strategy of the Ming people. They will not be involved in our war for the time being. Those rumors about occupying our country are just to put pressure on us. Their purpose is to gain some advantage."

Miyake Shigeri nodded silently. He didn't think that the Ming Dynasty had the ability to occupy their Japan country, and thousands of people were not enough to get stuck in the gaps.

It was nothing more than trying to bow to the Ming Dynasty, pay tribute, and complete their Chinese order.

"Then, what is their purpose?" Miyake Shigeri asked in confusion.

Matsuhira Nobuzuo has been thinking about this issue. If Aoi wants them to bow their heads, they will definitely have a next move, but without absolute force, how could they surrender?

"The main hall, the flying pigeons from the Iki family passed the letter. The Ming Dynasty fleet came out of the Takama family and headed straight to the Kaofu family!" A warrior suddenly came in.
Chapter completed!