The Ming Dynasty was also confused about the strategic purpose of Japan.

All they could do was to set up a line in Utu County and block the way to the south of Japan.

For the Ming Dynasty, they did not want a decisive battle, especially Dorgon. His army was only so many, and he felt sorry for the losses. For Yang Sichang, the troops used by the Ming Dynasty this time were all vassals, not the elite of the Ming Dynasty, and they could not afford to lose. Therefore, they have been trying to exchange the smallest losses for the greatest victory.

As for Japan, they deeply understand the power of the Ming Dynasty. They were afraid of firearms and navy before, but now they know the terrifying combat power of the Ming army and will not fight to the decisive battle.

Therefore, Japan is seeking to win in one battle, and its strategy is to destroy the most important transit station for the Ming Dynasty, Tsushima Island.

If Tsushima Island is lost, there will be major problems in the Ming Dynasty's supply. It will take nearly a month to go back and forth, and this month is enough for Japan to establish the victory.

In this way, it is difficult for both parties to figure out each other's strategies without understanding them.

Dorgon and others set up a formation to welcome Aoyama Tadatsutsu. Whether Aoyama Tadatsutsu had another conspiracy or really wanted to fight the decisive battle, their decision was to respond to changes in the same way as constant.

The coalition forces of Tadatsushi Aoyama and Shigemasaki Itakura did not leave the five countries of the Saikaido. The gates of the Guanmen Strait were still closed and majestic.

Tsushima Island.

At night, Tsushima Island is still brightly lit and singing everywhere. With the arrival of the Ming Dynasty, it is lighter in labor service, less taxes, and investment in various projects, and trade with the Ming Dynasty in North Korea is frequent, and it is still quite prosperous in just a few years.

The Japanese ji Pavilion is singing, dancing, and flute, endlessly, with Japanese samurai in various clothes, singing in a drunken manner, dressed in disheveled and rude.

These people did not resign as samurai warriors from Tsushima Island, but also from all over Japan. They are prosperous and prosperous, and there is no restraint in the country. They are easy to make money. As long as there is silver, they can have everything. It is simply a paradise in their dreams.

In these brothels, there are not only Japanese samurai, but also people from North Korea and Ryukyu, most of whom are merchants, who are as luxurious as they are.

Of course, there were also those from the Ming Dynasty. Due to the strict control of brothels in China, they found the feeling of ziyou here and were unwilling to leave. Therefore, brothels on Tsushima Island were extremely popular and chased both sides of the Qinhuai River.

These are all on the island, the largest port on Tsushima Island, where there are high watchtowers everywhere, torches everywhere, patrol soldiers come and go, and the guards are quite tight.

Less than two miles away from the port, it is the most important base of the navy. Most of the fleets of the Japanese conquest are anchored here, and 30,000 navy are also stationed here.

As the night gets darker, the base becomes quieter and the lights are shaking, making it look particularly quiet.

Cao Bianjiao was not at the base at this time, but at the "prefect's office" on Tsushima Island. This was originally renovated from the Tsushima Island vassal city, with a distinctive style of Ming and Japanese intersecting.

Yang Sichang, Cao Bianjiao, Qian Jinxiao, He Xilian and others gathered together to study the countermeasures of Japan.

"It has been more than two months, and there have been a lot of voices in the court." Qian Jinxiao said with a slightly solemn expression.

Sun Chuanting was committed to promoting the "new policy", breaking the ruling of the Ming Dynasty for more than two hundred years, and reshaping the Ming Dynasty, so his energy naturally could not be involved in the battle to fight against Japan. With Yang Sichang not much progress in the past few months, the cabinet under Sun Chuanting's leadership was very dissatisfied with the fact that there was no small noise.

Cao Bianjiao glanced at him and said nothing.

Yang Sichang's face was a little tired, and he said in a self-examination tone: "I underestimate Japan. The strategy of the General Administration is correct. It should consume Japan's military power on Jiuguo Island and not rush to achieve success."

He Xilian spoke and said, "Don't blame yourself. Japan seems small, but its potential is huge. It is an island. We have no experience. The emperor has no words. He still trusts the Grand Commander."

Yang Sichang nodded slightly and said, "I will not say these words for now. In the future, I will apology to the General's Mansion, the cabinet, and the emperor. At present, I still need to find a way to eliminate Tadashi Aoyama and break through the Guanmen Strait."

Cao Bianjiao knew Yang Sichang's predicament, that was, his troops were insufficient, and he was reluctant to do so. After thinking about it, he said, "Grandmaster, the Navy has been training to land on landing operations, that is, the Marine Corps. Currently, there are 6,000 elite troops. The last general is brought, so you can listen to the order if necessary."

Yang Sichang looked at him and smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness, General Cao. This navy is not only the treasure of Governor Xiong, but also the emperor's heart. It can't be lost at all. Besides, it's not that time yet. Lord Qian, tell me about the situation of the war."

Qian Jinxiao raised his hand and said, "Sir, the Staff Office has deduced several tactics of Tadashi Aoyama, but none of them should be. Now, there is a suggestion, that is, the Essay Island can send troops."

When sending troops from Hokkien Island, it means landing directly on the Lu Aofan and setting foot on the home island. This situation will change dramatically and the pressure on Japan will increase greatly.

The danger is that if the Mongolian army led by Korqin Khan Badali was defeated, it might affect the morale of the Ming Dynasty.

Yang Sichang shook his head and said, "It's not time yet, have you found the location of Tadaosuke Aoyama?"

Qian Jinxiao said: "He sent 10,000 people to join Hiroshima Onakura and move south, but the specific situation is still unclear. Dorgon and the Military Intelligence Department conducted many investigations, but there was no result yet."

He Xilian sighed in his heart and said, "Although Emperor Houmizuo gave a list, he has not sent it yet, and there are at least two days left."

Yang Sichang leaned on the chair, feeling extremely stressed. He let out a sigh of relief, calm and said in a deep voice: "Then wait for two more days. I want to see what trick Aoyama Tadashi played, and I can't eat it in one bite!"

Not only Yang Sichang doesn’t believe this, but Cao Bianjiao, Qian Jinxiao and others don’t believe it. It’s a fantasy!

While Yang Sichang and others were discussing, outside the Tsushima Island Harbor, ships appeared quietly in the darkness, like dormant beasts on the quiet sea, quietly thinking about the Ming Dynasty's naval base.

On the bow of the boat, Matsuhira Nobuzu, dressed in black, held a telescope and stared at the scattered torches that were gradually appearing in the dark.

Next to him was a young man. He had a wide face, a very big eyes, and was quite tall, not like a short Japanese.

He spoke, "Matsuhira, are you sure?"

Matsuhei Nobuzu turned around and said in a respectful manner, "Don't worry, if the palace is safe, we have the military layout and defense maps of the Ming Dynasty, and we also know their schedule. There are not many people on this island. As long as we succeed in the sneak attack, Tsushima Island will be ours."

Matsuhira Nobuzu's tone was calm and calm, giving people a sense of trust. Tokugawa Hidehito smiled and said, "I naturally believe in Matsuhira."

Matsuhira Nobuzu smiled and directed the fleet toward the Ming Dynasty naval base.

This is the only navy in Japan. It was quietly formed with the support of the Westerners. Thirty warships, three thousand navys, and 30,000 people supported by Tadsho Aoyama, are all here.

If this battle is won, the fate of Japan will continue and develop even more. If it is lost, the consequences will be unpredictable.

This is a big gamble, a bet on national destiny that was determined a few years ago!

Seeing that Tokugawa Hidehito left, Matsuhira Nobutsu looked at Tsushima again, his face was quiet.

These fleets came silently, and it was the time when the Ming army was banned from the sea. They drove on the sea surface without any movement and there was no way to discover it on the shore.

The soldiers on the base and the lookout platform walked around, observing the sea from time to time, but it was pitch black and could not see anything.
Chapter completed!