The Ishiyama-Osaka Line is not a deep-water port in the modern sense. There was a series of small islands on the coastline in medieval times.
The large ships that come and go usually dock at the ports established on the small islands, and then change to smaller ships to deliver the transported materials ashore.
This was also the geographical advantage that allowed Ishiyama Honganji Temple to remain standing at that time. The water network formed by several large rivers divided the plains and small islands into countless isolated strongholds.
As long as all the surrounding strongholds are not removed and the fortress groups that echo each other from a distance support each other, attackers cannot truly threaten the existence of Ishiyama Honganji Temple.
If there are foreign ships to assist with blood transfusion from the sea, Ishiyama Honganji Temple can be said to be as solid as a rock.
It's a pity that because the Shiba and Oda families joined forces, even the Mori family did not dare to fully support Ishiyama Honganji. As a result, Oda Nobunaga quickly captured Ishiyama.
If it weren't for the existence of Shiba Yoshigan, Oda Nobunaga might have been entangled with Ishiyama Honganji for several years, or even more than ten years.
Time flies, and the Osaka Bay today is a different scene.
Ichijo Hideyoshi's legions poured out from the Harima Kingdom. Their first goal was to capture Sakai Port and connect Sakai Port with the stone mountain in the hands of the Ichijo family to become the logistics base of Kamiro.
Eighty thousand people went to Luo, which consumed a huge amount of money every day. Osaka Bay, where Sakai Port Stone Mountain is located, could continuously receive support materials from the Western Islands from the sea, and it was the most important supply line.
Seizing the Sakai Port held by Hosokawa Fujitaka was even more important and had priority than opening up the Yodogawa Water Transport Line.
Ichijo Hideyoshi originally thought that the Izumi-Hosokawa family was not strong enough and that Hosokawa Fujitaka would not invest too much in Sakai Port and would return to the Izumi-Kawachi front line to accumulate strength and wait for the support of the Shiba family.
But the always cautious Hosokawa Fujitaka was persuaded by Akechi Mitsuhide this time, and he already had the idea of exchanging his military service for post-war political status.
When the political goal is clear, human life is no longer important. The resistance of the Izumi-Hosokawa family at Sakai Port became so difficult that the vicious dog of a legion nearly broke its teeth at the first bite.
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Outside the port area of Sakai Port, the navy belonging to the Ichichi family was retreating hastily, and several warships were slowly sinking, including a main house ship.
The sea whirlpool formed by the sunken ship drew the sailors who desperately wanted to escape into it, and buried them at the bottom of the sea with their despair.
Not far away, a huge Western-style Galen ship slowly turned around and moved the artillery on the double deck away from the enemy on the sea to the direction of the port area.
With a roar, the deck of Galen's ship swung violently, and projectiles visible to the naked eye fell from the sky, passed over the buildings in the port area, and hit a legionnaire hard.
The shells bounced on the ground several times, drawing a line of blood. The soldiers who had just formed the charge line collapsed mentally on the battlefield where their limbs were flying. They ran away without looking back, and the supervising team could not stop them from killing people.
In this remote island country, the Sibo family actually got a Galen ship.
Although this kind of ship has become popular in the Atlantic Ocean and became the main ship used by Western countries to cross the Atlantic Ocean during the Age of Discovery.
But in the island country, it is still an unheard-of behemoth. The island country's naval force, with Anzha ships as its main force, is simply unable to compete with it.
Under the double suppression of speed and firepower, no matter how many sailors there are, they can only be smashed alive by Galen ships like flying kites and sink to the bottom of the sea.
After several failed attempts, I believe that a naval force will eventually give up the struggle on the water, and can only start from the port area to cut off the Galen ship's shore base and force it to leave the waters of Osaka Bay.
However, the resistance in the port area continued, and the army that could not take down the port area had to continue to fill this cruel battlefield with human lives.
On Galen's ship, Lilu looked at the guests beside her and said.
"Dear Sir Shigehide Suzuki, I believe you have seen the strength of our ship.
I promise that in the subsequent battles, I will firmly hold the sea control of Osaka Bay and will not let anyone cut off the supply and passage of the port area.
So, what are you still hesitating about?"
Looking at a fleet of sailors escaping hastily, Suzuki Shigehide was speechless.
As early as the end of last year, Ichijo Hideyoshi sent people to persuade Suzuki Shigehide, the leader of the Kii Kingdom's bastards, and Tsutsui Junkei, the leader of the Yamato Kingdom's Ni soldiers.
It is hoped that they will respond to a legion's march to Luo from the side and divert the Sibo family's attention.
Suzuki Shigehide was defeated by the Sage in the Battle of Yamato, and he has obeyed the Sage ever since.
The sage also reciprocated the favor. Over the years, he had been tacitly approving Suzuki Shigehide's independent status in the Kii Kingdom, making the Zahe clan become vassals.
But with the rise of the Shigehide Group, Suzuki has felt increasing pressure.
Just as the Kanto divine clans were cannibalizing foreign vassals, Hosokawa Fujitaka had also been eyeing Kino Country in recent years, and various secret operations continued to arouse Suzuki Shigehide's nerves.
Tsutsui Junkei from the Yamato Kingdom was even worse. She was the leader of the nuns under Kofukuji Temple, and she almost overturned Kofukuji Temple's century-old rule over the Yamato Buddhist Kingdom.
If it hadn't been for the sudden emergence of Shiba Yoshigan, who made Kofukuji Temple Chief Kaku take the initiative to give up the Northern Yamato, and received the support of the Shiba family, the current Yamato country might have been in Tsutsui Junkei's pocket.
But since the rise of Shiba, the head of Kofukuji Temple was valued by the Shingon sect and promoted to the master of Koyasan, Tsutsui Junkei's life was very difficult.
Nagakaku Master would not give her a chance to make a huge difference, and the existence of the Shiba family made Tsutsui Junkei afraid to act rashly. In recent years, his power has become increasingly declining.
Now, Ichijo Hideyoshi found the two of them and used his best diplomatic strategy to influence their attitudes.
Tsutsui Junkei aside, Suzuki Shigehide knew in his heart that he was really tempted.
As long as the world continues to be chaotic, the Zahe people can continue to dominate one side and live their own lives behind closed doors without being controlled by the central government.
But...does Ichijo Hideyoshi really have a chance?
Politics is most afraid of being in the wrong team. Suzuki Shigehide repeatedly pushed back the Sage's request to hire people to support Sakai Port in the name of waterway blockage. The Sage seemed to have noticed the signs.
This time Lilu used a galenic ship to fight against a naval force, and specially invited Suzuki Shigehide to board the ship to observe. This is a clear attitude in itself.
The reason for worrying about poor waterways is unfounded. Now that we have seen the situation, I guarantee that there will be no problem.
So, what other reasons does Suzuki Shigehide have for refusing?
Looking at the paths of flesh and blood plowed out by artillery fire in the distance, Suzuki Shigehide was frightened.
How could Ichijo Hideyoshi defeat the sage of the Shiba family when he couldn't even win the small Sakai Minato District?
If you can't beat the saint, then all the promises made by Ichijo Hideyoshi are farts, and your eloquent words are of no use.
Even if Suzuki Shigehide is not willing to lose his power to dominate, he can only stand on the side of the winner. Only after the world is unified can he have the leverage to negotiate terms and preserve his family status.
She sighed and said firmly.
"The Zahe people have completed their mobilization and can enter the port area of Sakai Port from the sea at any time to fight for the saint.
In addition, this war is only for the peace of the world. The Zahe people are unwilling and dare not accept the saint's reward. They also ask Lady Lilu to report the Zahe people's loyalty to the saint.
Please!"
Looking at Suzuki Shigehide who bowed solemnly, Lilu's eyes flashed with disdain. This hypocritical island country, these hypocritical nobles...
Remembering that she was already a member of the island nation's nobility, Lilu smiled and bowed non-standardly and said.
"I will definitely bring your words to the saint, and my ship will ensure the safety of the waterway. Please rest assured."
Suzuki Shigehide nodded.
"Thank you so much.
One more thing, please tell the saint that Tsutsui Shunkei has different intentions, lest she may take action against Tawenyama Castle, please be more careful."
Now that he had chosen to take sides, Suzuki Shigehide sold Tsutsui Junkei without hesitation.
At least with the blood-stained military exploits, the saint would not investigate the secret mobilization of Zagazhong after the war, whether it was to help the Shiba family defend Sakai Port, or to help Tsutsui Junkei backstab Tamonyama Castle.
A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist. Since the unification of the world is right in front of you, then the teammates who should be sold should quickly sell it. After passing this village, there will be no such store.