Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 1800 Pingwo ([-]) Resurrection of Jinzhou
Until June, the people in North Korea were devastated due to excessive destruction, frequent large and small battles, and plague prevailed. Therefore, the Japanese military commander Kuroda Kanbei was ordered by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to go to North Korea again, and this time there was Date, a famous Japanese general from the Eastern Kingdom. Masamune also led [-] troops, and accompanied Kuroda officers and soldiers to the DPRK for support.

Ukita Hideka and Ishida Mitsunari felt a little relieved when they heard that Kanbei Kuroda had entered the court again, and Date Masamune also came to support him.So Ukita Hideka, Ishida Mitsunari, and Masuda Nagamori first visited Donglai City, where Kanbei stayed, to discuss future countermeasures.

On this day, Kanbei Kuroda was playing chess and chatting with Asano Nagamasa, when he heard a servant report that the General of the Conquest General Ukita Hideka and others were coming to visit, he asked the three of them to wait in a separate room first, and then he arrived.

Asano Nagamasa asked: "Since the disciples are here, why don't we meet right away?"

Guanbingwei replied that he did not want to, and when Asano questioned him, Guanbingwei had no choice but to say frankly: "Ishida Mitsunari is unfair in dealing with things, and he must pay for it. He belittles the generals, distorts the battle situation, slanders the daimyo, exaggerates the military achievements of those close to him, and apportions high prices to the world's daimyos." For military expenses, Masuda Changsheng will only follow the trend, and Ukita Hideo’s family is mediocre and incompetent, what use can I see? It’s better to be played again, let me go back early, and lie drunk in the field.”

Asano Nagamasa sighed, but he still tried to persuade: "His Royal Highness ordered you to come again to overcome the predicament, how can you walk away in anger?"

The officers, soldiers and guards moved lazily, and replied with a long sigh: "Didn't you say that we are negotiating a peace? During this period, it is enough to stay on defense. There were many discords among the generals before, and Otani Yoshitsugu also came forward to mediate. It was agreed that the generals will swear and work together. A joint decision on matters large and small should play a role in alleviating conflicts, and at that time, more than half of the troops will be concentrated westward to conquer Jinzhou. This is also the wish of His Royal Highness Taige."

Asano Nagamasa was quite puzzled by the need to mobilize half of the troops to capture Jinzhou, so he asked, "Is it necessary to mobilize so many troops for a mere Jinzhou city?"

The officer, soldier, and guard were a little serious, and replied: "Jinzhou is related to the battle situation and the shame of being defeated in the previous battle. Our army has enough troops now, so we can attack by force. This move is not only for the quick victory of Jinzhou, but also for the convenience of occupying Jeolla Province immediately. And consider.

At present, what the army is facing is only a little resistance from North Korea, and the Ming army should not act rashly. Sending troops at this time will surely win.Moreover, Cyclops Masamune also came to North Korea. This guy who was called Fentian Wan since he was a child will definitely go all out when he first arrives in North Korea. With Masamune's support, capturing Jeolla is even easier.

As for quelling public anger and treating the plague, do these ordinary matters need my teaching one by one?It is enough to have all of you here, and Ishida Mitsunari will also personally do it for this matter.So I just want to go back now and wait for your triumphant return. "

Asano Nagamasa was worried that Kanbei Kuroda would be questioned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi if he went back like this. Kanbei smiled and said: "His Highness Taiko has known me for a long time. After I go back, I will shave my hair, beg for forgiveness, and keep the family inheritance. These things You don't have to worry about me."

Since he said so, Asano Nagamasa couldn't say any more, so he continued to play chess with Kanbei.However, Ishida Mitsunari and the others had been waiting in the other room for a long time, but they did not see Kuroda's officers and soldiers coming out to meet them, and only heard the sound of Go pieces falling.The three of them left Donglai in a rage, and because of this, they had a grudge against the officers and soldiers.Ishida Mitsunari immediately participated in the Guanbingwei to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Besides, on the side of the Japanese army base camp, the samurai faction headed by Kato Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori all demanded to start the war. Ukita Hideka signaled his silence, and then said: "Attacking Jinzhou again is a strategic plan from the beginning, please be safe and don't be impatient." , we only need to confirm one thing right now, and that is whether the Ming army will assist North Korea in the process of occupying Jeollado?"

President Xiaoxi replied: "Now we are sending envoys. I think that no matter what we do in Jeolla-do, the Ming army will not respond. Even if they are just in case, they should only take a little precaution. So what we are facing is nothing but the North Korean army."

Kato Kiyomasa smiled and said, "Xiaoxi, I don't think you will take part in the siege battle anymore. Last time you attacked Xingzhou, you fought hard and couldn't win even the North Korean army, so don't embarrass yourself here."

The Ukita Hide family was extremely displeased after hearing this, and said with a downcast face: "Kato, you'd better stop talking, the Battle of Xingzhou was not only participated by Xiaoxi, if you don't want to be beheaded on the spot by the lords present, just be honest Keep your mouth shut."

Kato Kiyomasa thought about it, and it was not only President Konishi who suffered that day, but even Ukita Hideka, the general general of Hideka Ukita, had no choice but to keep his mouth shut first, and Takakage Kobayakawa immediately smoothed things over and changed the subject, suggesting: "In order to ensure that the Going down to Jeolla Road, I suggest a battle of [-], which is enough to deal with all battle situations."

Kuroda Nagamasa was amazed, and said in astonishment: "Just to conquer Jinzhou and seize one, and the opponent is only the Korean army, is mobilizing [-] people a bit of a big deal?"

In fact, not only him, but all the generals present have this question. Seeing this, Takakage Kobayakawa patiently explained: "Since the last Jinju and Xingju wars, it can be seen that the Korean army and civilians have a high fighting spirit and are not afraid of death. Compared with half a year ago It is no longer the same.

Moreover, there are many dangers in Jeolla-do, and most of the North Korean government troops and rebel troops are concentrated here. Although the Ming army is unlikely to be dispatched, we still need to be on guard at all times, and we must not take it lightly.

Gentlemen, remember, this is no longer the situation when we first landed in North Korea. We can no longer underestimate North Korea's combat power too much, and we need to concentrate the army to wipe it out in one fell swoop! "

After hearing this, Kuroda Nagamasa agreed, nodded and said: "In this way, what His Highness Kobayakawa said is very true, and my father also mentioned it. In addition, I heard that Kato's army is developing a tortoise armored chariot for breaking the city. I don't know if I can catch up with it. This battle?"

Kato Kiyomasa said yes, but it will take time for the turtle car to participate in the battle.

Yoshihiro Shimadzu took the initiative to ask for battle this time, which is rare, and the two main combat factions, Kiyomasa Kato and Masanori Fukushima, naturally also invited together immediately. It is an honor and an opportunity to be able to catch up with this battle, and His Royal Highness Taige has repeatedly told me to set an example, so I am willing to be the vanguard in this battle, please give priority to the general."

Ukita Hideka was very satisfied with this atmosphere, but he said in his mouth: "Everyone is a vanguard in this battle. From the first division to the ninth division, each draws and reorganizes. Everyone prepares first and waits for the military order."

On the other hand, after the North Korean side reported that the Japanese army had plans to attack Jinju, soldiers and civilians from all over the country began to rush to Jinju to help. In addition to the Jinju government envoy Xu Yuanli, there were also volunteer envoys Jin Qianai led three hundred volunteers, and envoys from the right soldiers of Gyeongsangdo Cui Qinghui led [-] troops, Zhongqing Taoist envoy Huang Jin led [-] troops, deputy envoy Zhang Run led [-] troops, Gao Conghou, the son of Yijun Gao Jingming, led [-] troops, plus Quan Li, Li Yan, and Jin Haifu. With Li Zongren and other reinforcements, the total strength has reached more than [-].

On June 21th, the Japanese army marched out of Busan, and [-] troops marched towards Jinju.The Japanese army's troops on this route were very strong. On the [-]th, Xian'an was captured, and on the [-]th, Yining was captured.The newly-appointed Marshals of the North Korean capital, Quan Li and Li Jie, were completely incapable of fighting against each other, and each leader's troops abandoned the city and retreated to the Namwon area.People along the way also fled all the way west, retreating into Jinzhou for refuge.On June [-], the Japanese army began to surround Jinju.

At the same time, after hearing the news, Liu Chenglong once again begged Song Yingchang, the administrator of the Ming Dynasty, to send troops to rescue him, but Song Yingchang politely refused, saying: "Our headquarters has received the emperor's order. It should be stationed on the spot and not transferred without authorization. As a courtier, this department cannot resist the order, so I forgive this department for being powerless in aiding Jinzhou."

Liu Chenglong was very puzzled and asked, "Where did the Japanese pirates ask to surrender? Why don't we know?"

Seeing that North Korea didn't know about this, Song Yingchang couldn't help being stunned for a moment, only to realize that Shen Weijing hadn't communicated with North Korea.He had doubts, but it was inconvenient for him to go into details, so he replied: "North Korea didn't know about this matter? Before the recovery of Hanyang, this matter was immediately reported to the imperial court for ruling after receiving the Japanese pirates' request for surrender. Now the decree has been received. Temporary garrison shall not initiate war."

Liu Chenglong got angry, and his tone obviously began to be emotional: "That is to say, the Ming army knew about this matter but did not discuss it with North Korea at all, and the recovery of Hanyang was just a deal with Japanese pirates, and thus prevented North Korea from Pursue, and now ignore the Korean War!
Jingtai, I want to ask, do you think the current Japanese pirates look like they are asking to surrender!For this matter, please give me an explanation!Otherwise, North Korea will never let it go! "

Regardless of the cause and effect of the matter, Song Yingchang immediately darkened his face when he heard this, and said seriously: "Liu Chenglong, pay attention to your words. The reason why the Japanese pirates withdrew from Hanyang was because our army has been victorious in successive battles, and the Japanese pirates are unable to support them. Pass the wish to surrender before leaving Hanyang. Such important matters need to be reported to the imperial court, and the pursuit is not allowed because it is useless and has nothing to do with the so-called transaction."

Liu Chenglong confronted him and said: "Didn't I suggest to Jingtai that after the pursuit, the soldiers of the North Korean officials and righteousness will be dispatched by the court to cooperate with the Ming army to encircle and wipe out the enemy bandits, and they will win a complete victory!"

Song Yingchang said indifferently: "Forgive me for my blunt statement, but I have no confidence in the combat power of the Korean army, and I don't want to see the Korean army being hit hard by the Japanese army again, so I don't allow the pursuit.

As for the surrender of the Japanese pirates, the Headquarters also has doubts, so it is the main battle, and it has also made suggestions.But no matter what, now that the decree has been handed down, the whole army that I enter the court will only be stationed for the time being, how can the headquarters resist the decree?

What Honbudo can tell you now is that if the Japanese army advances northward, our army will surely hit you head-on.In addition, I heard that the Japanese pirates sent nearly [-] troops this time, and the strength of the troops was very different. Even if there was no intention, the headquarters would not want to fight this battle.Finally, I also advise you to give up Jinju and retreat to the new line of defense. The fall of Jinju is inevitable. "

But Liu Chenglong refused to give up, softened his attitude, and persuaded Song Yingchang to send troops, even if it was a suspicious soldier.Under Liu Chenglong's begging, Song Yingchang agreed to deploy suspicious soldiers to confuse the Japanese army.

Among the North Korean generals, Guo Zaiyou, Kim Ming-won, and many other people who are also deeply worried about Jinju also have the same idea, that is, if they are not able to fight, Jinju should be abandoned and a new line of defense should be re-arranged. After all, North Korea It was difficult for the imperial court to mobilize the army to rescue for a while.

The general of the Japanese army, Ukita Hideka, summoned all the generals to form the formation. The final arrangement was: Ukita Hideka personally led Date Masamune, Ishida Mitsunari, Otani Yoshitsugu and others to lead [-] troops to the east of the city;

Kato Kiyomasa led Kuroda Nagamasa, Shimadzu Yoshihiro, and Nabeshima Naoshige led [-] troops to the north of the city;

Chief Konishi led Hosokawa Tadakashi and Soyoshi Tomo to lead [-] troops to the west of the city;

Takakage Kobayakawa and Munemo Tachibana led [-] troops in the northwest to keep an eye on the movements of Namwon and Chungju;
Maori Hidewon led 600 troops to the Northeast to guard against the Ming army in Sangju and Shanshan and other places to help;
In the end, Hiroka Yoshikawa led a team in the south of the Yangtze River as a support.

Japanese General Tadake Hosokawa had personally participated in the first siege of Jinju, and his memory was still fresh, so he couldn't help feeling worried, saying: "During the last battle of Jinju, all the Korean people also helped out, so the siege was very difficult. , I heard that the number of people who have poured into Jinzhou has reached [-] recently, if they all help to defend the city, then we really don't know when we will attack."

Kato Kiyomasa was dissatisfied with Hosokawa Tadaoki's cowardice and cowardice, and immediately blamed him: "The reason why Jinju failed to capture last time is not because of how many people defended the city, but because of your inability to attack the city. No matter how many people there are in Jinzhou, the weapons are always It is limited, but it can still make a difference by relying on the city wall. After the city is broken, it will only be slaughtered.

I see, the last battle of Jinju was because you were too indecisive, so you lost in the end. I really feel ashamed for you. "

Date Masamune naturally did not want to reap a defeat when he first arrived in North Korea, so he used his honor to teach the generals: "The Date family came here to set an example, and the second is to be ordered by His Royal Highness to come here to supervise the battle. Jinzhou The combination of the army and the people is already close to the strength of our army. In view of the previous experience, this siege will inevitably take a lot of time. Our army is large but cannot be fully deployed. Therefore, the previous few days were naturally sieges in batches, which also consumed North Korea's power.

However, please bear in mind that this battle is only for the capture of Jinju.If you don't do your best, please apologize after the battle.His Royal Highness Taige also does not want to see the cowardly and fearful people again.As a samurai, there are only two outcomes: winning the reward and dying on the battlefield. Unless there is a plan in advance, there must be no such thing as defeat or escape. "

In fact, in terms of his position, he said this a bit presumptuously, but the Ukita Hide family does not seem to be so absolute, or it is inconvenient to attack because of Date Masamune's status in Japan, anyway, he agrees with this.So Ukita Hideka ordered to besiege the city first today, and then start the siege the next day.

As a result, the Japanese troops deployed outside the city of Jinju, and the Japanese troops from all directions swept in like a vast ocean, and their momentum was extremely compelling.
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