Xinshun 1730

Chapter 347
The military officers did not do much research on various rebellions, and they did not know that the Japanese country had its own national conditions.

If it weren't for the "Decree on Pawn Land Tenancy", the situation in this country would be completely different from that in Dashun, except that the rebellious "sour scholar" would also come up with a few allusions such as Lutai Juqiao, there is really no similarity.

Except for a few kind-hearted people who felt that if they left in the future, the Tosa clan was afraid that blood would flow like a river, and they felt a little bit sorry for the people who wanted to help them attack Kochi Castle.The rest of the officers didn't feel anything, except they were worried that, as Liu Yu said, many people would come to eat and watch the excitement, but they wouldn't come when they were actually doing business.

Fortunately, the marine corps has always had sufficient military pay, and it is related to the annuity after retirement. It is not as sick as sailors. A large number of military students who have gone ashore to supplement also know that this matter is related to how much indemnity the navy can get in the future to build ships. He maintained the basic appearance of a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, and won the little trust of the local people.

In the early morning of the next day, people from several nearby villages came to make a living with their farm tools.

In addition to farm tools, they also carried their bamboo baskets and baskets in their hands. They registered individually and received the money on the spot.

As the sun rose, there was no morning glow in the sky, which indicated that it would be sunny for a few days, and Liu Yu's mood was just like the rising sun, full of vigor and joy.

Before noon, thousands of people had gathered here.

The officers and students who disembarked from the warship were integrated into it, each with a translator, and organized the local people to pull the cannons of the Marine Corps to the open space outside the northwest corner of Kochi City.

Relying on the hoes and shovels in the hands of thousands of people, the rice fields in the northwest corner of Kochi City were filled.It was informed that the paper industry was developed, and there were a lot of trees nearby. After cutting down the trees, an artillery emplacement aimed at Kochi Castle was quickly constructed.

After observing Kochi Castle, Liu Yu felt that there was a fly in the ointment. It is a pity that the fire a few years ago completely burned down the castle tower of Kochi Castle. You must work harder when you start things.

As for the siege, it was a matter of tactics, and he no longer had to do it himself, as the staff had already drawn up a plan.

Even if you don't understand the language, it doesn't matter. It only takes a while to destroy the stone wall on the northwest side of Kochi City, suppress the defenses on the city, and let the farmers use bamboo baskets to carry soil and fill the trenches.

At twelve o'clock at noon, the artillery was ready, and the staff finally came to question Liu Yu.

"My lord, it's not difficult to attack the city. It's just that we have few soldiers, and we can't scatter to avoid being broken by the Japanese, so we can't surround them. These Japanese peasants have no enthusiasm, but they have never touched a sword in their lives, so they can't use it. In case Did the samurai from the Tosa domain escape?"

Liu Yu smiled disapprovingly: "Run away. There is a saying that you can run away from the monks, but not the temple. If they can run away, can the rice, gold and silver in Kochi City run away? Besides, I want the shogunate to see it." , I captured Kochi Castle. As for the strength of our army in the field, the battle against the ruins of Urado Castle has already been witnessed by the Japanese, so there is no need to demonstrate it again."

"If I don't command the navy in the future, your staff members must think clearly about the purpose of the war. To achieve this purpose, formulate corresponding tactics and complete the strategy behind it. The purpose of my attack on Kochi City is not to kill samurai, but to Let the shogunate know that I have the ability to land anywhere in the country of Wa, and by borrowing the grievances of the people, a thousand people can attack the city. It makes them dare not devote all their strength to a decisive battle with the Celestial Dynasty on Kyushu Island."

Thinking that the emperor had already inserted Li Yan'an into the navy, some strategic considerations also required the training of these staff officers.

After clarifying the difference between tactics and strategy, he looked at his pocket watch for the last time, nodded to the staff officer and said, "Let's start. First shell for half an hour, and after half an hour ask the Japanese people to fill in the trenches and swamps."

The rumbling guns began to blare, and within half an hour, the stone wall on the northwest side of Kochi City had collapsed.The musketeers drawn from various warships and responsible for sniping the commander of the enemy ship on the mast also approached the moat, staring at the iron cannon that might be exposed at any time.

In Kochi City, the remaining retainers of the Tosa Clan watched quietly the thousands of peasants gathered under the city, and expressed their feelings in fear.

"Water can capsize a boat."

Resistance is meaningless, the Tang people's bombardment is too violent, anyone who knows how to fight can see that the next step is that the peasants will fill up the moat.

The Battle of Urado Castle a few days ago has frightened many samurai. The martial arts they are proud of are not worth mentioning in front of guns and artillery.

The last support is Kochi City. The hills more than ten feet high and the stone walls on the city may not be able to stop the artillery of the Tang people, but they can bring a sense of security to the warriors.

It's like people who are afraid of ghosts at night will always cover the quilt and lie to themselves that ghosts can't get under the quilt.

But now, this self-deceived lie has been shattered, and Stonewall will soon be finished.

The remaining retainers of the Tosa domain were considering whether to commit suicide or surrender.

The Tang people at the foot of the mountain held high the banner with the word "benevolence and righteousness", and of course they could understand these two words.Behind the banner of benevolence and righteousness are thousands of farmers who have been incited.

The Tang people may leave, but these farmers cannot.Thinking about the rumors in the city these days, several retainers suggested that it is better to vote first.

"In the name of benevolence and righteousness, the Tang people only said that they want to equalize the land, abolish the loan interest, and make another guarantee in order to implement the benevolent government. Although surrender is a disgrace to the samurai, since the Tang people only came for benevolence and righteousness, it is better to pretend to surrender first. Trick them to leave, When the feudal lord returns, we will make a decision."

Faced with such a proposal, some retainers hesitated.

"What is this Earl of the Tang people doing? He said he came to our country because the Satsuma clan occupied Ryukyu. This is Satsuma's business. If they don't know where the Satsuma clan is, we can tell him."

"Or go to Edo to pursue this matter. He has a huge ship, so it's not impossible to go to Edo."

"Tosa does not produce gold and silver, and has never invaded Ryukyu. It is a poor place. If he occupied Urado Castle as a port, it would make sense. He could entangle his forces and incite the mob to attack Kochi Castle. What did he do?"

Before deciding whether to pretend to surrender and negotiate, this issue must be clarified. What is the purpose of the Earl of the Tang Dynasty bringing the army?
If the Tang people intend to invade, they must choose Xikaidao, how could they go to Shikoku Island?
There is no land route to Satsuma.Satsuma's group invaded Ryukyu and angered the Tang Kingdom, so what's the matter with Tosa?

The height of Tosa stone is only 20, and there is no mountain of gold and silver.Even if Kochi City is captured, it will not do much good. Besides, even if the Tang people are good at fighting, they can fight five against one, but there are only five or six hundred people.Even if there is a fleet, if the vassals of the four countries gather their vassal soldiers, they may not be invincible.

The news outside the city only said that the earl of the Tang people was out of benevolence and righteousness.

This reason seems to be the only one that can be explained, but only fools will believe it.How could someone really fight for benevolence and righteousness?
If it is really for the sake of benevolence and righteousness, of course you can pretend to surrender and negotiate with the farmers first, agree to the conditions of the farmers, and then you can go back on your word in the future. As long as the Tang people are allowed to leave, these unarmed farmers will have nothing to worry about.

However, how could it be for the sake of benevolence and righteousness?But if it's anything else, it really doesn't make sense.

Believe it or not, after arguing for a while amidst the sound of gunfire, more and more people believed it as the sound of gunfire became more intensive and more and more stone walls collapsed.

"My lords, I think it is credible. Do you still remember that after the Qiezhidan sect was banned, many people went on to martyrdom? What are the martyrs of the Qiezhidan sect doing for? Isn't it also for the 'benevolence and righteousness' in their hearts? "

"From my point of view, the Earl of the Tang Dynasty named Liu Yu is probably a Confucian gentleman, just like those martyred Chietchitan believers, just for the benevolence and righteousness in his heart. Other than that, I really can't think of why he insisted on capturing Kochi. city, and bewitched ignorant peasants."

Some retainers put forward such a point of view, which suddenly made some puzzled people enlightened.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that there is indeed some truth.

"You mean, this earl of the Tang people is no different from those saints who were martyred in our country who were canonized by the Chichidan sect? Does he really believe in the word 'benevolence and righteousness'?"

The samurai who proposed this idea nodded, and the others thought about it for a while, and they all felt that there was no reason other than this.

Who else would actually go to war for such a strange reason, but a lunatic like those Chichitan martyrs?
At that time, holy images were placed on the streets of Nagasaki, and people trampled on them to test whether they were Chechitan believers.Even if they knew they would die if they refused to be trampled, there are still many people who would rather die than trample on them, willing to be burned at the stake.

No matter how you look at it, the earls of the Tang people are all similar people. It's just that he doesn't believe in Qiezhidan religion, but really believes in benevolence and righteousness.

It's hard to think about this kind of lunatic doing things with common sense.

The remaining retainers thought about it carefully, and there was another round of explosive explosions. After the sound of the artillery stopped, he said: "He came here with the fleet, and he is also concerned about the Ryukyu Satsuma. I am afraid that what he said is not true It is true. One is that an exiled official from Changzong’s department went to the Tang Dynasty and told about Tosa’s affairs, and he came for the righteousness of a friend; the other is that he really believed in the way of benevolence and righteousness, so he practiced it. The rest, the real I can’t figure out why he insists on occupying Kochi.”

"Since that's the case, as long as he promises for the time being, he will withdraw. This wise plan is not a shame to surrender."

At first, I couldn't figure out why Liu Yu insisted on attacking Kochi City, but after some retainers thought of the endless stream of martyrs after the ban on religion, I felt that Liu Yu's inference that he really believed in benevolence and righteousness and a true Confucian gentleman became more credible.

Besides, if you think about it differently, surrendering is a disgrace, but if you use clever tricks to deceive the people of Tang, this is not only not a disgrace, but it can be praised by future generations.

The retainers huddled on the mountain listened to the continuous shelling, and really couldn't think of a better way.

Escaping from the mountain, uninjured samurai can escape, but how can the injured, family members, etc. escape?Besides, Kochi City still has a lot of rice, gold and silver. I am afraid that if there is no guarantee from the Tang people, those cunning and treacherous farmers will have to snatch these things away.

Thinking about it again, the earl of the Tang Dynasty is not only a Confucian gentleman, but also respects benevolence and righteousness, and he did not commit any crimes in the castle town.Presumably he must be an honest gentleman, as long as he talks with him, he will definitely abide by it.

"Mencius said: Therefore, a gentleman can deceive him in the right direction, but it is difficult to deceive him in the wrong way. Since he is a gentleman, he should be deceived. Otherwise, when he leads those ignorant peasants to capture the city of Gaozhi, how can he manipulate the gentleman, and his soldiers will be all Gentleman? There are thousands of farmers, how can you be reasonable? When the city is burned and the grain and rice are divided, how can you explain to the head of the family?"

I concluded in my heart that Liu Yu is a modest gentleman, and the idea of ​​surrendering first has completely gained the upper hand. Everyone knows that if they delay it, something big will happen. The tactics of the Tang people can be seen at a glance, but knowing that they will not be able to stop them if they do so, what can they do?

"The matter should not be delayed. We should send someone to the mountain with a white flag as soon as possible, and ask him to discuss in detail. You can also temporarily agree to the matter of benevolent government. Afterwards, we will send the gift out of the country, or find Shimadzu, or ask Edo. It has nothing to do with us. Yes. Although he is a gentleman, is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty a gentleman? How could he really send troops across the ocean for the sake of benevolent government to protect the implementation of benevolent government?"

"When the Tang people leave, the farmers will be ants, so there is nothing to worry about."

(End of this chapter)