Tokugawa Ieyasu even considered what to do after the defeat in the Battle of Sekigahara, but did not consider that the Ming army far away in Nishikyushu had advanced thousands of miles and headed straight to Osaka.
At this moment, any Japanese military strategist will not include the army far away in Xi Kyushu in the category that needs priority consideration at the moment.
The reason is also very simple. I feel that it is too "far" in thinking and I can't hit Kinki for a while.
Just like if I go to Luo from Ouhara or Mino, I will definitely not consider whether Daming on Kyushu Island will send troops to block him.
Moreover, over the past seven years, the Ming army stationed in Xijiuzhou has been very "honest", only collecting silver and protecting Governor Konishi, and does not participate in domestic affairs of Japan at all. The Japanese did not expect the Ming army to suddenly be dispatched.
Tokugawa Ieyasu looked at Toyotomi Hidera and Madam Hiroshi who were still confused and had a strange face. She was thinking of making a few harsh words to calm the situation down.
But the six ministers of the Tokugawa family rushed over and dragged Tokugawa Ieyasu to the meeting.
After falling in the position, Tokugawa Ieyasu couldn't help but sigh: "Can you enjoy enjoying it after fighting in troubled times?"
The discussion began, and the retainers immediately formed two opinions.
Tadao Honda, whose golden body was broken in North Korea, made a very practical suggestion: "The Ming army obviously had bad people, and it was meaningless for our army to fight to the death in Osaka.
You might as well retreat first and fight after regaining the troops. Don’t start the war easily without more than 50,000 troops.”
On the other side, Akagii I Naomasato said: "How can you retreat from Osaka when you hear the sound of wind and rain? How do people in the world think of their lords?
What's more, the Ming army's intentions are unclear, so it does not necessarily mean that it is hostile to our army, otherwise it would not have killed Maori Hiromoto.
We should first stay in Osaka, then figure out the purpose of the Ming army and then discuss the response strategy."
Some others agreed with Naomasa Ii, saying: "Osaka is a city carefully built by the Taige, the most powerful city in the world, and there are moats to support, which is enough for our army to defend.
If you want to retreat from Osaka, where is it more suitable to stick to it than Osaka?
Besides, Mrs. Yodo may not be willing to leave Osaka, so what will happen to the lord?"
But Tada Katsukashi Honda retorted: "Although our army can stand in Osaka, there are Toyotomi Naomoto and Hashimoto in the city.
Those and our army are not one-on-one, and they are prone to civil strife. How can we stand with confidence?"
Tokugawa Ieyasu sighed deeply again. To sum up the opinions of the retainers on both sides, it was nothing more than running away first and then talking about it on the other side. Anyway, it was not said that we should fight.
In other words, everyone thinks that just because of the 20,000 people on hand, it will definitely not be able to defeat this Ming army.
Tokugawa Ieyasu, who is fifty-eight years old this year, never expected that human happiness would be so short.
He had just entered Osaka Castle built by Taigao for a long time, and wanted to carefully taste the joy of victory.
He also planned to discuss with the nominal lord Toyotomi Hiderai and Madam Hirohiko, where will he manage the world in the future? Will he return the major policies in ten years?
As a result, in a blink of an eye, the fierce Ming army was about to come and wake up the person from his dream. It was really unreasonable to step on the horse.
Finally, Tokugawa Ieyasu adopted Naomasa Ii, "Persist in the cage and find out the motivations of the army!
If Minomaru Muzha cannot withstand after the war, don’t be in vain and retreat decisively!”
In order to ensure the absolute safety of Osaka Castle, Toyotomi Hideyoshi had been building fortifications one after another fortifications more than ten years before his death.
I guess Taege didn't expect that Tokugawa Ieyasu might be the first person to use these fortifications.
Of course, with the national strength of Japan, the fortifications are just like that, including the two city walls of Tensou, Moonmaru and Ninomaru.
Later, Taige expanded Mianomaru and approached the rivers to the north and east, but this floor could only be used as a camp with wooden boards and fences.
In addition, three moats were dug, which were not found in other cities.
In the eyes of the Japanese, Osaka Castle that can achieve this level is naturally the most powerful city in the world that cannot be defeated.
However, Lin Tailai commanded the Ming army to march quickly along Shanyang countries, and of course it was not a blind move to advance. He made a lot of preparations in logistics support.
For the past six or seven years, Governor Konishi had been laying out spies and shops between Nishikyushu and Kinki, and now they can help the army.
At the same time, there were also navy along the northern shore of the Seto Inland Sea and heading east with the Ming army, and various supplies could be provided in time along the way.
On the way, Governor Konishi also asked him to send letters to daimyos and wealthy families nearby, claiming that he would go to Osaka to mediate internal strife in Toyotomi family and safeguard the rights and interests of the young leader of Toyotomi family.
In the Western Kingdom, most of the great families were defeated in the Battle of Sekigahara, so they were naturally happy to see someone going to Osaka as a messenger, which would not create any obstacles at all.
When the Ming army passed by one of the main figures of the Western Army, one of the five elders designated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ukita Hidea's territory, which was when the preparatory country was prefabricated, he happened to meet the "receiver" sent by Tokugawa Ieyasu, but the result was not
It goes without saying.
The retainers of Ukita who stayed in the prefecture country also pieced together two or three thousand miscellaneous soldiers and followed the "Koxi Army" to Osaka.
So Lin Tianshuai was not that anxious during this long-distance marching, and he was still in the mood to chat with Xiaoxi.
"I heard that Mrs. Dian is called Cha Cha, and her mother Ashi is known as the number one beauty in the Warring States Period? Have you ever seen it?" Lin Tianshuai asked casually.
President Xiaoxi replied in a daze: "What is the best beauty? I have never heard of this statement?"
Don’t get me wrong, Lin Tailai just wanted to determine whether the “No. 1 Beauty in the Warring States Period” was a character that was forced to be revealed in later generations.
However, President Xiaoxi thought to himself, could Tianshuai already have lustful thoughts when talking about this topic?
He really doesn't think this is a random thought. Tianshuai is a very criminal person.
Speaking of which, if Mrs. Dian is willing to be sleeped by Tianshuai, it would be a very good strategy to start.
In the turbulent times in Japan, the atmosphere in this regard is very open. Women committing themselves to the strong for their son's power is not shy, but instead represents the establishment of a trust relationship.
If you gain the trust of the Toyotomi family through Lady Yone, you will have some great righteousness.
Seeing that Lin Tianshuai was in a good mood, President Xiaoxi asked tentatively: "What do you want to do when Junhou sent troops this time? Do you want to help Toyotomi family?"
In that direction, there are direct forces of the Toyotomi family and Tokugawa Ieyasu's main formation. Who should I fight?
Lin Tailai raised his arms with a smile and shouted: "What else can I do? I just go to Luo! Do you need a reason to go to Luo?"
President Xiaoxi: "."
Shangluo is going to Kyoto, not Osaka! Although Osaka and Kyoto are not far away.
No, you are a foreigner, go to the yarn! You think this is playing games and doing tasks!
Lin Tailai pointed to a flag and said to President Xiaoxi: "What is being typed out is your home pattern. Can't you give you to Luo?"
President Xiaoxi said in a hurry: "Forget it, I don't deserve Luo."
Lin Tailai joked: "The sixth day of the devil Oda Nobunaga was from Oukara, and it was very lively to fight to the death. In fact, the distance was only 200 miles, but it was still in the Ming Dynasty.
This time you have traveled from Nishikyushu to Kinki, the road is much longer than that of Oda Nobu!
But if you are so unafraid of ambition, then I can’t do anything. Let’s go to Osaka first.”
President Xiaoxi sighed helplessly. Tianshuai’s biggest problem is his arrogance and he has no respect for the characters and culture of other countries.
On the last day of September, half a month after the Battle of Sekigahara, President Konishi's "mercenary" arrived outside Osaka Castle.
There are rivers to the north and east of Osaka Castle, and coastal wetlands to the west, but the terrain is flat on the south side, so the army is stationed five or six miles south of the city.
Toyotomi Hidera and Madam Yoshimoto's most confidant retainer, Ono-jinaga, climbed to Tianmao to look out and saw a powerful army that was completely different from the domestic style.
He had never seen so many armed cavalry in his life, like a large cloud after a scattered clouds, running back and forth outside the city, constantly driving away the townsmen who were in trouble.
Hundreds of chariots were pushed out and formed a formation towards Osaka Castle, and then one cannon was unloaded from the chariot.
"Is this the Ming army that made Tokugawa Ieyasu panic?" Ono Jinaga murmured to himself.
When Tokugawa Ieyasu heard the arrival of the army, he wanted to climb the Ninomaru wall to observe. Halfway through, he heard the sound of cannons shaking.
Any Japanese who have been to North Korea who see and hear such bombardment can immediately feel that the taste of the Ming army alone is too pure!
After persuading his left and right retainers, Tokugawa Ieyasu returned to his residence in Osaka Castle for safety.
However, Tokugawa Ieyasu just sat down and drank two cups of tea, and Tada Honda ran over to report: "Mannomaru has been broken! The entire army has retreated to Ninomaru!"
Tokugawa Ieyasu: "."
The remaining retainers immediately comforted him again, "Lord, don't panic! Miannomaru is built with wooden fences and wooden boards, so he will definitely not be able to stop the artillery fire, but Ninomaru will not be able to defend!"
After the Mianomaru, the outermost periphery of Osaka Castle, was broken, the Ming army stopped the offensive.
Then President Konishi sent a messenger to the castle and invited Toyotomi Hiderai, Madam Yodo and Tokugawa Ieyasu to meet at Tennoji Temple in Sanli, south of the castle, and to ensure the safety of all parties.
President Konishi also said that his purpose in coming to Osaka was to regulate internal conflicts in Toyotomi's family.
The next day, Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was holding on to the straw, was invited to Tennoji Temple with the mentality of catching the straw.
President Xiaoxi asked Mrs. Okay curiously: "His Highness Xiu Lai hasn't arrived?"
Mrs. Dian replied: "Your Highness is young and weak, and it is inconvenient to travel."
To be continued...