Just as the Japanese were fighting over who would be the vanguard, an army had quietly landed on Kagoshima at the southernmost tip of Japan's Kyushu Island.
However, the name Kagoshima came from the fact that in the 17th century, Dutch colonists introduced Javanese deer from Indonesia and bred them on the island in order to obtain meat. This is how the name Kagoshima came about. Today, the Japanese country calls this place Osumi Province.
Luo Youdu never trusted anyone.
He knew that there were many capable people in the Khitan Dynasty, and as long as he played his cards, he would be able to see his intentions.
Before publishing the memorandum against thieves, he had already arranged for Lin Renzhao and Chen Decheng to take action.
The general who landed at Osumi Palace was Chen Decheng, the deputy commander of the Nanhai Navy who had previously captured the Ryukyu Islands.
At this moment, a middle-aged scholar stood beside him. Chen Decheng listened respectfully.
The middle-aged scholar named Cui Renji was a Wuyue scholar. It was he who guided Chen Decheng's troops to land safely.
Cui Renji said: "This is the Kyushu Island of the Japanese Kingdom. There are Chikuzen, Chikugo, Bunzen, Bungo, Hizen, Higo, Hyuga, Satsuma, and Osumi, a total of nine countries. The place we are in is called Osumi Palace, which is the capital of the Japanese Kyushu Island.
At the southernmost end, the governor directly led his troops to watch the river bank go north, and then he could attack the county government office."
Chen Decheng listened very carefully and remembered Cui Renji's words word for word in his mind.
The biggest difficulty in attacking Japan is the lack of understanding of Japan.
It is extremely difficult to launch a lightning-fast blitzkrieg in an unfamiliar place.
The Japanese country was suspended overseas, and due to the control of the Fujiwara clan, it was closed to the outside world for hundreds of years.
The outside world has limited knowledge of the internal situation of Japan.
Luo Youdu could only draw a general picture based on the world map in his memory, but he didn't know the details. Besides, God knows whether the Japanese country a thousand years ago was the same as the country in later generations where they lived a good life.
At this time, Wu Yue and Qian Hongchu made another great contribution.
The Fujiwara family's seclusion was not a seclusion in the strict sense. They just prevented the Japanese from contacting the outside world to prevent the lies they had spun about being a powerful country from being exposed. They did not refuse outsiders to visit, they just did not allow these outsiders to have contact with others.
However, during the hundred years of the Fujiwara clan's seclusion, there was great turmoil in the vassal towns at the end of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms. Navigation technology regressed, and few people went to the Japanese country.
Except Wu Yue...
The Central Plains were fighting to the death, Wu Yue was on one side, but he was just pretending to be cool.
Under the banner of the Central Plains, he went around pretending to be the Lord of the Central Plains, trying to get people to respect his suzerainty.
Not to mention, it is really trustworthy that the already destroyed Baekje treated Wuyue as its suzerain state and came to court.
Wu Yue also wanted to deceive the Japanese country, but the Fujiwara clan was not willing to agree. It was just out of courtesy and sent a symbolic envoy to return the gift.
Because of this relationship, Wu Yue was the only country in this era that had certain diplomatic exchanges with Japan.
Cui Renji was an envoy to Japan many times, and he was one of the few who had a certain understanding of the terrain of Japan.
Wu Yue also had nautical charts to Japan and Baekje.
Chen Decheng determined the position and whispered: "Brothers, rush with me!"
When Chen Decheng attacked the Ryukyu Islands, the enemy was defeated before they even exerted any force. He conquered a country and had no sense of accomplishment at all.
This time he tried his best to express himself.
One person should rush to the front!!!
Then, there is no then.
They encountered no decent resistance at all, and the entire Osumi government collapsed at the first touch.
The Ryukyu Islands at least resisted for a while, but the Osumi government refused to resist and fled.
It turns out that the Osumi State Palace was a barbaric land far away from the emperor to the Japanese country. It was the earliest residence of the Hayato clan.
The Hayato clan is martial and good at fighting, making a living by fishing and hunting, and does not submit to Japanese control.
The two sides clashed many times, and in the end the arms could not twist the thighs.
The Hayabusa clan was suppressed by the generals of the Hayabusa clan, Jijie, and the travelers, and thus surrendered to the Japanese king's authority.
Originally, the two sides were in peace with each other, but under the rule of the Fujiwara clan, the bureaucratic aristocrats headed by the Fujiwara clan were intoxicated. They thought that Japan was a paradise on earth, and began to pursue material enjoyment: building magnificent palaces, shrines and local temples.
A Buddhist temple used as a villa.
They put on gorgeous clothes, indulged in literature and music, and derived a system called "Yuan Ren" for this purpose.
The so-called remote appointment means that the top local leader does not go to the "country" where he is located to serve, but is sent to the deputy palace to take office.
Shiromiya has only one mission, which is to make money for the top leaders who enjoy themselves in the capital and provide them with the capital to enjoy themselves in the capital.
How to make money is all the same, it's nothing more than plundering people's fat and money.
The indigenous Hayabusa clan of Osumi Province were originally poor and unruly, but now they are being oppressed and they can no longer bear it any longer, and they are just short of a fuse for an explosion.
Therefore, Chen Decheng's attack made Daiomiya of Osumi Province think that the Hayato clan was rebelling.
The Hayabusa clan has always been brave. Whenever there was a rebellion or conflict, they would kill officials to establish their authority. This also caused Daimiya to be so frightened that he abandoned the government office and fled.
Chen Decheng took over one of the Kyushu Islands with almost no effort.
Chen Decheng couldn't believe the success. This battle must have been too easy.
Iron Dragon Xie Wenjie was Chen Decheng's deputy. This underwater iron dragon who could swim across the Yangtze River in iron armor became the number one warrior of the South China Sea Navy on the recommendation of Chai Kehong.
He followed Chen Decheng's devastating attack on Osumi State. He looked at the shining blade in his hand and said, "Captain, is there any fraud?"
Even this old man felt that his victory was too easy.
Chen Decheng had been paying attention to the situation on the battlefield, and could not see the slightest sign of any plan. He held back a sentence: "Maybe, they are just that weak?"
After thinking for a moment, Chen Decheng said: "Just arrest an official and ask him."
While Chen Decheng was interrogating the surrendered Japanese, a message came from the soldiers.
"Captain, there are two Hayatos outside asking to see..."
Chen Decheng looked at Cui Renji.
Cui Renji hurriedly said: "The Hayato clan is Xiong Xi, with different names. They have lived in Osumi Kingdom for a long time, and their relationship with the Japanese nobles is not harmonious. As far as I know, their people often secretly trade with our people on Tanegashima."
Since the Japanese country was in seclusion, there was no such thing as national trade.
However, if there is a need, some people will take risks. There is a Seed Island near Kyushu Island, which is a place where no one cares about it and is recognized as a place for smuggling trade.
During the Wuyue Kingdom, there were even merchants stationed on Tanegashima to provide Japanese ministers with luxuries such as silk and satin in exchange for Japanese swords, gold and silver and other items.
Chen Decheng said: "Invite them in."
Under the leadership of the soldiers, the two came close.
One middle-aged man was polite and his eyes were full of excitement. The other was a young man with a resolute and stubborn face.
As soon as the two of them got close, they knelt on the ground.
The middle-aged man said in broken Chinese: "I have seen angels..."
Chen Decheng said in surprise: "What's your name? You can speak Chinese?"
The middle-aged man said excitedly: "Back to Angel, the villain's name is Sakurajima Nobuyoshi. He knows a bit of angel talk. He learned it from a Chinese merchant on Tanegashima."
Chen Decheng saw that the middle-aged man looked a little strange and asked, "Why are you here?"
Sakurajima Nobuyoshi knocked his head heavily on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "I dare to ask, is the angel leading his troops here to destroy the Japanese country?"
Chen Decheng frowned slightly and said, "What do you mean by this?"
Sakurajima Nobuyoshi kowtowed six times in a row, with blood stains on his forehead, and said: "I don't dare to speak if I don't get the answer."
Chen Decheng looked at Sakurajima Nobuyoshi's longing eyes in front of him and said: "The Japanese invaded Goryeo with unjust troops and committed numerous crimes in Kaesong. Your Majesty is so furious that the Japanese monarchs and ministers will pay a heavy price for this conquest."
He held back and did not tell the whole story.
However, Sakurajima Nobuyoshi couldn't hear it. He murmured to the young man in surprise, and then said to Chen Decheng: "Angel, this is Kumatake Ichiro, the leader of our Hayabusa clan. We, the Hayabusa clan, are willing to be the vanguard of the angels and serve the Celestial Empire.
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He said and knocked down again.
The leader of the Hayato clan named Kuma Takeichiro also kowtows along with him.
Chen Decheng glanced at Cui Renji.
Cui Renji nodded slightly. He had been to Japan many times as an envoy and had learned some Japanese language. He couldn't speak it, but he could understand it roughly.
The Japanese language that Sakurajima Nobuyoshi just said to Kumatake Ichiro roughly means that angels avenge them.
It turns out that the Japanese country's bloody suppression of the Hayato clan caused heavy losses to their clan, and they were forced to surrender.
The Kyushu Daizai was very afraid of the Hayato clan and had been deliberately suppressing them. Coupled with the chaotic system of the Japanese country and the constant oppression of the Dai Palace, the Hayato clan hated the Japanese country deeply.
It's just that my strength doesn't allow it, so I have to survive.
At the same time, the Hayato clan has a great impression of the Central Plains Celestial Kingdom.
On the one hand, the roots of Japanese culture came from the Central Plains, and on the other hand, when their tribe was in the most difficult time, it was the smugglers from Wuyue on Tanegashima who helped them a lot.
They faced exploitation and relied on smuggling to make a living. The targets of smuggling were Wuyue merchants on Tanegashima. In order to facilitate communication, Sakurajima Nobuyoshi specially learned Chinese.
His name was also given by a Wuyue merchant, with Sakurajima as his surname and merchant Xinyi as his name.
This time the Japanese invaded Korea in the north, and Kitakyushu was the logistics center.
Kyushu Grand Chief Fujiwara Yasunobu aggressively conscripted conscripts, including the Hayabusa clan.
Xiong Wuyilang's father Xiong Wusheng refused and received thirty military sticks and died.
The Hayabusa clan originally planned to swallow their anger, but unexpectedly discovered that the Central Plains army had invaded the Osumi Kingdom, and decided to use the hands of the Central Plains heavenly soldiers to avenge the Hayabusa clan.
However, Sakurajima Nobuyoshi was worried that Nakahara was just a passer-by and had no intention of seizing the land. He was worried that the Hayabusa clan would help Nakahara and Nakahara would walk away, leaving the Hayabusa clan to face the wrath of Japan alone.
This is how Sakurajima Nobuyoshi behaved abnormally.
Chen Decheng asked his doubts.
Sakurajima Nobuyoshi said disdainfully: "Kyushu Island is far away from the capital. The soldiers here are all thugs. Not to mention the heavenly soldiers and generals of the Celestial Dynasty, even the heroes of our Hayabusa clan can fight three of them one by one. The Japanese country is really powerful.
Those are the soldiers who are close to the capital, and their weapons are extremely sharp and powerful."
Sakurajima Nobuyoshi's words are absolutely true. In the historical Toi invasion, more than two thousand Jurchens showed off their power on Kyushu Island and beat the Kyushu chieftain without any temper at all.
Come calmly and leave calmly.
Only then did Chen Decheng realize that the enemy he encountered was really pulling his crotch.
Under the leadership of Nobuyoshi Sakurajima and Ichiro Kumaki, Chen Decheng's troops were divided into two groups, and they conquered Ohsumi, Satsuma, Hyuga and Higo Kingdoms in three days, and conquered the southern part of the Japanese Kyushu Island in one fell swoop.
Chikuzen Province Daizaifu, Kyushu Island.
Kyushu Daizai Fujiwara Yasunobu was cursing and dealing with piles of things, missing his old leisurely days.
As the western capital of the Japanese kingdom, Dazaifu once lived a glorious life.
In the past, the Tang Dynasty was at its peak.
The Japanese country, which worshiped the strong, sent Kurita Zhenren, the envoy from Dabao to the Tang Dynasty, to bring back a large amount of advanced information from the Tang Dynasty, which promoted the reform of the Japanese country.
Kurita Zhenren yearned for the prosperity of Chang'an, drew pictures of the scenes he saw in Chang'an, and built the capital of Japan, Pingjo-kyo and Dazaifu.
This Dazaifu was called the capital for receiving foreign envoys by the Japanese. It imitated the Tang Dynasty and built Honglukan on the coast of Hakata. The door is right on Suzaku Avenue, which is extremely luxurious.
However, after the Fujiwara clan came to power and closed the country to the outside world, this capital that received foreign envoys was left in ruins.
The existence of Fujiwara Yasunobu, the Great Chief of Kyushu, was not to receive envoys from various countries, but to guard against envoys from other countries.
Except for the earliest Wu Yue, no one visited this remote and small country.
Fujiwara Yasunobu controls the Dazaifu, which is like a small Changan, and his position is free, how comfortable it is.
Until the war broke out, Kyushu Island became a logistics center.
Fujiwara Yasunobu's good days have come to an end, and he is responsible for the dispatch of food and military supplies all day long.
"Dazai!" Mitsushou Saiguo, the retainer, came in to pay his respects.
Fujiwara Yasunobu said without raising his head: "Has the food been sent out?"
Mitsu Shou Saiguo said: "The ship has been sent out as promised, but the last batch of ships did not come back, but I don't know why?"
Fujiwara Yasunobu frowned and said: "It should have arrived yesterday..."
Mizu Shou Saiguo bowed and said: "Yes, there is no news now. If they don't come back, the delivery of weapons will be delayed."
Fujiwara Yasunobu asked: "Will there be delays due to wind and waves?"
Mitsu Shou Saiguo shook his head and said: "The weather has been very good recently, and it's not a windy season, so it won't be like this."
Fujiwara Yasunobu punched the table and said, "I heard that Tachibana Enho sent troops to attack the Tamra Kingdom, and he may have mobilized the ships. You bastard, I don't know how to say a word."
Mitsu Shou Saiguo frowned and said: "It is possible, but my subordinates sent people to Tsushima Island to inquire about the situation, but there was no news. I am a little worried..."
Fujiwara Yasunobu smiled and said: "What are you worried about? Are you afraid that the Tsushima tragedy will happen again? Impossible. There were only a hundred people on Tsushima before, giving the Jurchen beasts a chance. Now there are one thousand soldiers on Tsushima, five thousand Labor, who has the ability to destroy them silently? Do you really think that I, Yamato Hayato, are made of clay?"
The Hayato described by Fujiwara Yasunobu originates from the Hayato tribe.
The Hayato tribe was too brave, so the Japanese state established the Hayato Division to manage the Hayato tribe. Gradually, the Hayato tribe came to mean aggressive, good at fighting, brave and barbaric.
Just like the warrior and Baturu, Hayato is also synonymous with strength.
Mitsu Shou Saiguo also thought it made sense and immediately stopped asking.
But for two days in a row, none of the people they sent to Tsushima came back.
It was only then that Fujiwara Yasunobu and Mitsu Shou Saihiro realized that "something happened".
Before they could find out what was going on, the situation in Minami Kyushu also reached the ears of Fujiwara Yasunobu.
a bolt from the blue!
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