Chapter 66: The Dust Sweeping Plan to Sweep the Japanese Island (70)
But at that time, Pauling could not talk directly to Tokugawa Ishimao about such issues.
After all, the Korean army had just landed in Toyama. After all, Tokugawa Ishimatsu and his generals of the army and navy were not willing to believe that the Korean army would have the ability to deploy a powerful enough force in Toyama. Therefore, they were still confidently looking forward to the sudden defeat of the North Korean army and the Westward Journey. It would have stopped the good news of the advancement of the North Korean army before it was launched.
Until the news of losing the pass came, I finally understood that the Korean army landed in Toyama was actually another powerful force in Tokugawa Shogunate. When it really started to mess up, Baolin finally waited for his opportunity.
Now, Baolin, who felt that the overall situation was about to settle down, pulled out an Edo map from his sleeve, and was as confident as ever in the past. While pointing on the map, he continued to persuade Tokugawa Ieshiro, who had become unstable. "At present, only by mobilizing all the vassal troops scattered around Edo and quickly building a powerful defense circle can the Korean army be cautious and have the opportunity to bargain with the Korean army. And if all this capital is lost, alas, when the North Korean army really arrives, you...you can only sit here and surrender."
Speaking of this, Pauling saw the expression of hesitation on Tokugawa Ishimatsu's face, and then he looked compassionate, and raised his head and sighed, "God General, if you are the representative of the empire's dispatch of your country for the overall interests of the Allies headed by our British Empire, I hope that you and your military and civilians can fight the Korean army to the end. Even if Edo Castle has fallen into the hands of the Korean army in the end, all Japan has fallen, but as long as the people who are still alive, they will not be discouraged. Until all Japan is turned into scorched earth, until the last Japanese man bravely collapses on his own land. But... But now, I really can't bear to you, Mr. General!"
Paulin finally finished all the things he wanted to say, staring at Tokugawa Ishiki's face that was already extremely painful with both eyes.
Tokugawa Ishiki, I can't help but admit that the truths that Paulin said were basically very correct. In the face of the harsh reality, not to mention that Paulin, the general counselor of the British Empire who came to Japan from thousands of miles away, even he, a shogunate general who was born and raised and knew his military and civilians better than anyone else, must admit that he had completely missed the true qualities of his military and civilians before.
Since he was alone in the same room with Pauling, his initial performance was indeed a heartfelt mockery of the general counsel from the British Empire. He even felt sad that he was like a tablecloth that had been grabbed by the seemingly omnipotent general counsel. Now it was time to be used up and should be thrown away.
But with the further in-depth analysis by the General Advisor, Tokugawa Ieshima, who was already helpless, gradually accepted the facts in front of him. When his General Advisor pointed out incisively that the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom government would likely send troops directly to Japan, Tokugawa Ieshima was immediately frightened and moved his internal organs.
Therefore, when his general counsel said the last sentence "I really can't bear to say you, General," Tokugawa Ishima suddenly felt a warmth in his heart. At the moment when everyone was burying their heads on their own, only his general counsel could still think about him sincerely!
So, Tokugawa Ieshima finally made up his mind to do what his general counsel said!
But... But when it comes to specific issues, how can we do things as we wish?
Tokugawa Ishiki sighed long, "I'm afraid... I'm afraid things are not that simple..."
Pauling, whose purpose was finally achieved, had a slight smile on his face.
He told Tokugawa Ishimaki that things were not as difficult as he thought. In order to do this, he only needed to do three things well:
First, we immediately ordered the vassal troops of Matsumoto, Hamamatsu, Ueda, Yokosuka and Utsunomiya vassals to move closer to Edo Castle without condition;
Secondly, firmly grasp Aima Xinqi's Guards;
Finally, immediately select a few capable figures, go to the direction of the Breakthrough, and contact the Korean army in advance.
Finished?
After listening to Pauling's above three points, Tokugawa Ishiki was still watching his general consultant, always feeling that it seemed that something was missing.
Of course it's not over, Paulin laughed.
Paulin told Tokugawa Ishima that there was another most critical issue. He Tokugawa Ishima now had to make a decision, that is, to make the Koreans believe that his surrender was from the heart. He had to hand over his brother-in-law, Emperor Komeito, as the culprit of launching the war invasion of North Korea. And Tokugawa Ishima himself, as long as the Koreans agree, he could imitate the appearance of Shikoku Island and Tsushima Island and declare that Japan was born.
Regarding the advice of General Pauline's adviser, Tokugawa Ishimatsu naturally had to twist a few times. He was very frightened to give his elder brother-in-law His Majesty to the North Koreans for a meeting gift, and he also had to say a few sets. But after he said it sadly, Tokugawa Ishimatsu's thinking returned to the question of who should send to contact the North Koreans.
When Baolin heard Tokugawa Ishimao ask about this, he smiled proudly again, "Genius General, I have selected the candidates for you. Kawakami Masao, Kawakami Takeo, and... and that name of the Nengai, what do you think?"
When I heard the three names Bao Lin mentioned, Tokugawa Ishiki seemed a little familiar, but in a hurry, he still couldn't remember who these three were?
"Why is Your Excellency General so forgetful?" Seeing Tokugawa Ishiki still thinking hard, Baolin laughed, "Did you really forget all the special criminals in the Edo Prison?"
"Oh...oh...hehehe...I said why does it sound so familiar?"
After Pauline's reminder, Tokugawa Ishima finally remembered Kawakami Masao, Kawakami Takeo and Nenami's name. But after thinking about it, Tokugawa Ishima couldn't help but have some questions, "They... are they all Chinese who are good at betrayal?"
"Don't worry, it is precisely because they are good at betrayal that they can fulfill our entrusted tasks more successfully. Even if they don't think about us, they still have to be responsible for themselves." Paul Lin smiled confidently.
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