The Japanese army began to move from Pusan in June and gradually approached Yangshan and Xiongchuan. Since the North Korean navy was almost completely wiped out, the coastal areas fell into a defenseless situation, and the Japanese army had many options for attacking.
So the Japanese army divided into two groups, attacking from Gyeongsang Province to Jeolla Province. The right army, led by Mouri Hidemoto, Kato Kiyomasa, Kuroda Nagamasa and others, led 50,000 troops and marched towards Huangshi Mountain Castle; the left army, led by Ukita Hideie, led Konishi Yukinacho
Shimazu Yoshihiro and others led 56,800 troops into the battle. In August, the left army captured Sacheon, Namhae, Gwangju and marched towards Nanyuan.
In the original history, in addition to the Korean troops stationed in Nanyuan, there were also 3,000 Liao soldiers (basically cavalry) led by Ming generals Yang Yuan, Li Xinfang, and Mao Chengxian. From this, a fierce Battle of Nanyuan broke out.
There was a huge disparity in strength between the two sides in this battle. The combined forces of the Ming and North Korea totaled no more than 5,000, while the Japanese army numbered 56,000, which was eleven times the number of the coalition forces. At the same time, the Ming army was originally a cavalry force and was forced to
The inability to take advantage of defending the city was also a major reason for the final failure.
However, there are different opinions on the reasons for the defeat of the Battle of Nanyuan in original history. The official and folk statements of the Ming court and North Korea are not consistent, and it is really difficult to tell. Fortunately, the situation was very different at this time, so there is no need to elaborate.
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Since there was no Ming army stationed in Namwon at this time, the garrison was naturally composed of North Korean troops. North Korea's Jeolla Province envoy Li Funan, the envoy of Namwon Prefecture Ren Xuan, the garrison general Jin Jinglao, the Gwangyang County Supervisor Li Chunyuan, and the accompanying envoy Zheng Qiyuan and other leaders
A total of 3,000 Korean troops from the headquarters and newly recruited troops are stationed here.
Jeolla Taoist envoy Li Funan convened a meeting, and Nanyuan Prefecture envoy Ren Xuan said: "In response to the order of the envoy, Nanyuan City has been strengthened by ten feet in the past two months, and the moat has also been raised to two feet deep. It can be used for garrisoning and barricades."
All the materials have been requisitioned, but there is insufficient food and grass in the city, which is only enough for five days. We have asked for food supplies, but they have not been delivered yet."
The garrison general Jin Jinglao reported: "There are three Sheng-style artillery pieces left by the Ming army in Nanyuan City. (Note: If readers still remember the chapter about Gao Jingshi's childhood when the prince went to Datong to inspect ordnance, you should have some impression of this artillery classification. They are now
It is an old-fashioned artillery piece of the Ming Army, so it was "cleared out of inventory" and given to North Korea). I have deployed it in the city tower. However, the Shengzihao artillery piece is relatively old, and there are no other firearms in the city. I can only hope that it can resist the enemy.
The enemy is effective."
Guangyang County Supervisor Li Chunyuan also said: "People from all villages outside Nanyuan City have moved to Nanyuan to avoid disaster, but news of the Japanese pirates' arrival has spread. There are always people who want to flee among the people every day, and there are not a few. It is extremely difficult.
appease."
Zheng Qiyuan, the accompanying envoy, thought for a while and suggested: "Nanyuan is short of military supplies and people's hearts are in turmoil. It is located in an open plain with flat rivers on all sides. Although it is in a strategic location, the strength of the troops is very different. It is better to abandon Nanyuan and move to Jiaolong Mountain City ten miles away to garrison.
The terrain of Jiaolong Mountain City is steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, which is conducive to dealing with the enemy... What does Li Bing think?"
Li Funan said no, saying: "Namwon City is an outer vassal of Jeolla Province. Once it falls, it will endanger Jeolla Province. We are stationed here to defend Nanyuan, how can we abandon the city? Our soldiers have the responsibility to defend the territory, and this is not the case.
If Chen Nian suffered a sneak attack like that, he would be able to defeat the Japanese pirates at the foot of Nanyuan City.
At the same time, we need to ask for help from Quanzhou immediately. Quanzhou and Nanyuan echo each other. If Quanzhou comes for help, Nanyuan can be saved. As for Jiaolongshan City, it must be burned down immediately!"
Jin Jinglao was surprised and asked why Jiaolong Mountain City was burned down. Li Funan said: "Compared with Jiaolong Mountain in Nanyuan, Jiaolong Mountain City has more defensive advantages, so its existence will definitely cause instability in the military morale. As long as Nanyuan City is slightly disadvantaged, they will rush to evacuate."
Go to Jiaolong Mountain City and evacuate in panic. How can Jiaolong Mountain be defended?
As the saying goes, put yourself to death and live later. Only by burning down Jiaolong Mountain City can you fully defend Nanyuan. If anyone still has doubts, just flee after I, Li Funan, die in battle. But before my soldiers die in battle, if anyone dares to flee without permission,
You will die by my sword first! Please boost the morale of your troops. Our army will defend Nanyuan to the death!" The generals accepted the order.
On August 12, the Japanese army arrived outside Nanyuan Castle. General Ukita Hideie summoned his generals to arrange a military meeting to capture Nanyuan. Ukita Hideie issued a military order: "Takatora Toudo and Ichikichi Ohta's respective divisions will follow me to attack the south gate.
; Konishi Yukinaga, Mune Yoshitomo, Wakisaka Yasuharu, and Takenaka Shigeuri each led their troops to attack the west gate; Kato Yoshiaki and Shimazu Yoshihiro each led their troops to attack the north gate; Hachisuka Kasei, Mori Yoshinari, and Ikoma Kazumasa each led their troops
Lead our troops to attack the east gate. Do you have any other opinions?"
Konishi Yuzhang said: "It is reported that all the houses and temples outside Nanyuan City were burned down. We have no cover outside Nanyuan City, and there are signs of reinforcement and excavation of Nanyuan City Wall and moat. It seems that Nanyuan has already been doing this.
Set up defenses, and the Ming army had been stationed here earlier, and some firearms might be left for the Koreans to use as usual, so we need to be cautious in this battle.
I think the key point is to annihilate Li Funan's troops, which are the only troops in the South Plains that have some fighting strength. As long as they are defeated, the rest of the Korean defenders will not be a concern."
Since there was no Ming army on the opposite side, Shimazu Yoshihiro became active. He suggested: "North Korea only has three or four thousand troops in Nanyuan, and now it is surrounded by us. Although Nanyuan has an open terrain, the Korean army is not a Ming army, so it must not dare to
Going out of the city to fight in the field would leave Nanyuan alone in the city.
What I am most worried about is that reinforcements will come to rescue us, so from the beginning our army must do its best to conquer Nanyuan as quickly as possible, and we must not let the neighboring North Korean troops come to cause trouble."
Ukita Hideie quite agreed, and then said: "What His Highness Shimazu said is absolutely true. The so-called lion fights the rabbit with all its strength. Although we have the advantage in military strength, we cannot just fight to the death and attack the city. We still need to pay attention to strategy and reduce casualties.
Please remember that our target is the whole of Korea, not just Nanyuan. Wakita and Kato are in the navy, and if they can go out to Nanyuan together today, they must reproduce the bravery of the Seven Guns of Saigaku."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Kato Yoshiaki vowed: "General, please rest assured, I will be the first to attack Nanyuan this time." Anji Wakisaka was not to be outdone: "We have long hoped that we can
We have returned to the land to fight, but the first one to attack Nanyuan will not be His Highness Kato, but I, Anji Wakisaka!" Ukita Hideie laughed, and immediately ordered the entire army to attack Nanyuan.
The Japanese army invaded Nanyuan City, and the army surrounded Nanyuan. Li Funan guarded the east gate, Ren Xuan guarded the south gate, Jin Jinglao guarded the west gate, and Li Chunyuan guarded the north gate. Li Funan ordered gongs to be blown and cannons fired, and the city was strictly prohibited from spending weapons indiscriminately.
At noon, five Japanese soldiers were ordered to persuade them to surrender at the stone bridge outside the east gate of Nanyuan. Seeing this, Li Funan ordered the Korean army to shoot him dead in the outer city. The Japanese army immediately turned to a full-scale attack. They shouted "advance" from Qichang Temple and marched outside the city.
He raised his matchlock and fired continuously from a hundred paces away.
The Ming Army's Shenghao artillery acquired by North Korea had a limited range and weak power. The Japanese army suffered almost no damage. In addition to firing with bows and arrows, the North Korean army also fired many thunderbolts left by the invention army in response. Both sides fired for a day, and the Japanese army retreated.
Li Funan guessed: "The Japanese pirates are coming with force and will attack at night regardless of the cost. Ren Xuan and Jin Jinglao, you two have selected capable generals and assigned them to the four gates. Immediately lay out diamond iron outside Hao, making nail boards and burying them secretly at the head of the bridge."
Each general will wait near the city gate. Once the enemy invades and falls into the trap, they will immediately attack and destroy them!" The two men took the order.
Li Chunyuan asked: "Why do the soldiers conclude that the enemy will attack at night? The Japanese pirates are ten times stronger than me. We can attack by force during the day, so why bother?"
Li Funan replied: "The enemy is not in Nanyuan but in Hanyang Wangjing, so we will never waste time in Nanyuan. We will do our best to attack day and night in order to capture Nanyuan as soon as possible, and we can only hold on day and night."
Waiting for reinforcements, we will do our best to stop the Japanese pirates from entering Nanyuan City."
Therefore, the Korean army planted diamond iron all over the trenches, and secretly laid nail boards at the head of each bridge, and ordered the generals to lead their troops to stand by at the city gate after nightfall. At the second watch, the leading Japanese detachment sneaked towards each gate and was ambushed by nail board stone iron.
, the North Korean troops from all walks of life immediately attacked and killed them.
Li Funan ordered the four-door bridge to be evacuated, shouting and firing fire all night long. The Japanese troops scattered and set fire, and smoke filled the sky for several miles. The Japanese troops fired matchlocks after the smoke and returned in the middle of the night.
Ukita Hideie was furious when he heard the news: "Time does not wait for us, we must capture Nanyuan immediately! Urge each team to build more ladders overnight, five hundred of them! Tomorrow, Haoping Road will be filled, and the iron artillery teams from the archery towers will be dispatched to guard the city gates.
Kill all the soldiers and attack Nanyuan City in one fell swoop!"
Governor Konishi advised: "General, there is no need to be so angry. Nanyuan will never repeat the defeat of Xingzhou. After all, Nanyuan is just fighting alone without strong support from outside. It will be mine within a day or two."
Shimazu Yoshihiro offered advice: "The main force of the enemy army is still there, and Nanyuan is still not easy to break. I heard that the Korean armies were quite dissatisfied with the defeat of Imjin, and thought that our army took advantage of their unpreparedness, so now they
Being forced to be trapped in the city, it was inevitable that he would feel unwilling to do so.
From this I thought that we could lure the enemy out of the city. After we attacked the city several times, we could pretend to be exhausted and retreat in complete confusion, so that the enemy would think they had an opportunity. At the same time, we would send five thousand ashigaru.
, covered with loess and lying in ambush on the ground. If the North Korean cavalry under Li Funan were indeed dispatched, they would immediately encircle and annihilate them. In this way, all the elite enemy troops would be lost, and Nanyuan would be able to capture them easily."
Ukita Hideie was surprised and said: "Isn't this a ninja's method? Your Highness Shimazu, how could you think of using this evil magic as a battle method? As a samurai, this is not appropriate."
Shimazu Yoshihiro said: "The method of ninja has caused heavy casualties to various daimyo many times in the past, so it can be seen that it is extremely practical. As long as we can quickly annihilate the main force of the enemy's army, we can sit back and relax. What does it matter what method we use? It's just that I haven't learned the mystery of ninjutsu.
, I shouldn’t be able to be as skilled as a ninja, but I should be more than enough to deal with the Korean army.” Ukita Hideie agreed.
In the early morning of August 13th, the Japanese army encircled Nanyuan again. They built more flying ladders to prepare for climbing to the city. They filled the road under the cover of matchlock guns and sent out an archery tower to overlook Nanyuan so that the matchlock team could command a commanding position. In this way, the defenders of the outer city of Nanyuan were killed for a while.
At the end of the day, the Japanese army took the opportunity to swarm into the city, but were repelled several times by the Korean army. They were exhausted and their formation was in disarray. They retreated to their base camp at noon.
Li Funan was overjoyed and said: "The Japanese pirates have been fighting fiercely for days, and our army has been suppressed by the enemy. The Japanese pirates must have believed that Nanyuan would fall sooner or later, so they attacked at all costs. I just saw that the Japanese pirates were very tired when they retreated, and their formations were in chaos. They must be exhausted and in urgent need of rest.
, this is the time for a surprise attack."
Ren Xuan believed that this move was too risky and not a foolproof solution, so it was better to hold on and wait for rescue.
Li Funan refused to listen and shook his head and said: "We have been holding on to Nanyuan for two days, and Quanzhou has not come to rescue yet. It can be seen that we are afraid of the enemy and have stopped moving. We can't count on it! When we are all killed in Nanyuan, Quanzhou will not send troops to rescue us.
Now we can no longer wait for foreign aid, we can only rely on us to act according to the situation, without saying much, to carry out military orders!"
Li Funan then led all the northern cavalry out of the city to attack. His cavalry was one of the few remaining northern cavalry from North Korea's former ace army. Since they were elites in the past, but now there are very few northern cavalry left, they have become North Koreans.
The army's treasures, equipment, food and salaries are all being protected, so its combat effectiveness is not bad.
Seeing this, the Japanese army quickly pretended to be defeated and the northern cavalry chased across the stone bridge. Unexpectedly, the Japanese army lay on the ground covered with loess. They suddenly rose up, countless in number, and almost surrounded Li Funan.
The Japanese general Shimazu Yoshihiro came to the battlefield in person and led his troops out with a wild sword in hand. Li Funan was shocked and ordered a retreat. The northern cavalry suffered between three and four hundred casualties and hurriedly retreated to the southern plains. However, he retreated quickly enough.
, so that Shimazu Yoshihiro failed to completely annihilate this northern cavalry, and returned cursing and angrily.
After Shimazu Yoshihiro returned to camp, he still continued to curse. President Konishi advised: "His Royal Highness Shimazu's plan is dangerous, but it is true that there are no ninjas who are skillful in using it. In addition, the northern cavalry is also quite powerful in North Korea."
With elite troops, being able to annihilate hundreds of enemies is already a very good result. General, I think it is better to recruit the North Korean army to surrender, so let me persuade the general to surrender and let him sacrifice Nanyuan."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Ukita Hideie immediately reprimanded: "Xiaoxi! His Highness Taikaku has issued a strict order not to have any further negotiations with North Korea and the Ming army. You should know that this order actually
I’m just warning you, do you still dare to disobey His Highness Taige’s order?”
Governor Konishi argued: "We are not negotiating for peace. Nanyuan is what we are determined to win, but if we can get him out of the city to surrender, we can also reduce casualties. As the general said before, our goal is the entire North Korea, and there is no need to live here.
If you waste more time, I won't give them time to think about it. I will ask them to reply immediately. If the enemy still resists to the end, I will just annihilate them in one fell swoop."
Ukita Hideie didn't want to argue, so he warned: "Xiaoxi, I can allow you this time, but you must not take chances or have other intentions. I will order the army to prepare jade for baking immediately. Once the enemy army does not surrender, I will
Then I will blow open the four gates of Nanyuan. I will no longer entangle or show mercy, and I will slaughter all of Nanyuan." Konishi Yukino received the order.
On August 14, Konishi Yuzhang ordered people to ask the Korean army to send people to visit Yanfeng for peace talks. Li Funan ordered the interpreter to go with the Japanese army. Jin Jinglao advised: "You can't use troops. The Prime Minister has strictly ordered not to negotiate with the enemy. This must be done."
Committing a serious crime! We vow to fight the enemy to the last soldier and defend Nanyuan. Please don’t lose big for small things!”
Li Funan shook his head and said: "What are you talking about? How can I negotiate peace with the enemy? It's just that the soldiers are exhausted now, the city is in a mess and they are in urgent need of rest, so that the whole army can take the opportunity to reorganize their troops and supplies in preparation for the war. Now.
After we have completed preparations, I will immediately refuse sternly. Remember, we only have half a day to cover up the enemy." Jin Jinglao accepted the order.
When the North Korean military interpreter arrived at Yanfeng, Governor Konishi smiled and said: "It is really hard for North Korea to hold on to the South Plains this time. I have always known that the Northern Cavalry is good at fighting, and I have personally learned how to do it. I am very eager to lead the army in person and fight with the Northern Cavalry again."
A decisive battle will take place, but not in Nanyuan, but in Wangjing, Hanyang.
This Nanyuan is nothing more than a remote town, and you are outnumbered. It is difficult for Nanyuan to survive another day under our strong attack. It is better to sacrifice the city and surrender or abandon the city and leave. At least you can save your life and go to surround Hanyang Wangjing. You
What do you think?"
The Korean military interpreter replied: "I can't make the decision on this matter. I am just here to listen to what you have to say on the orders of the military envoy. I will report the truth and make a decision. The envoy will give you his answer. Please stop fighting and wait until the envoy responds."
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President Konishi immediately stood up and issued an ultimatum: "Why do you Koreans always answer like this? I don't have the patience to wait for your answer. Humph, there is no need for me to do this. I should be grateful for the chance of survival."
When you go back, you need to tell Li Funan exactly what I just said. Before sunset, I will send an envoy to Nanyuan to ask for an answer. If you are stopped outside the city, we will also attack the city immediately!
By the way, there must be a shortage of food in the city now, right? To show your sincerity, here are twenty loads of army rations. If you fight again, these twenty loads of army rations won't be able to help you. They just give Li Funan a signal to tell him to obey orders.
, otherwise the city will be devastated."
So Governor Konishi sent the message back, and at dusk the Japanese envoy came again and was led to the south gate by an interpreter. They discussed with Li Funan at the Longmen Pavilion. The Japanese envoy relayed Governor Konishi’s words: "General Konishi warned Lee Funan, the military envoy of Jeolla Province in Korea,
Now there is a huge disparity in military power. Nanyuan can be broken in one day, but by then there will be no humans or animals left. I am impressed by your loyalty and bravery, and I am willing to let go of my way out, hoping to compete with your army in the future. I advise your army to surrender immediately or abandon the city.
And leave, if there is no reply, it will be too late to regret."
Li Funan refused sternly and said sternly: "As a general, you should be proud to wrap your corpse in horse leather. I also ask you to tell the Japanese pirates that I will give them a chance and retreat as soon as possible to avoid being slaughtered by my long sword."
The Japanese envoy sneered and withdrew from the city to report back, and then the Japanese army launched a massive attack on the city. Under the cover of most of the troops, the Ukita Hide family ordered the death squads to divide into four groups and rush to each gate, piling up baked jade to blow open the city gates. The North Korean army blocked the attack.
Under this situation, the death squads' progress was slightly slower, but the east gate and south gate were still blown open. The Japanese army stepped up their attack. The number of dead in the battle of the defenders at each gate gradually increased, and they gradually became desperate.
Kato Yoshiaki and Wakisaka Anji each led their own troops and attacked the city several times. The people in the city ran and cried and wailed to each other. After nightfall, it suddenly rained heavily, but the Japanese army ignored it and took advantage of the darkness to attack the city again in the rain. A fierce battle continued until
It’s time to retreat.
On August 15, the Nanyuan garrison had less than a thousand soldiers, and they had run out of ammunition and food. The Japanese army invaded Nanyuan. Upon seeing this, Li Funan took the Nanyuan Prefecture envoy Ren Xuan and said: "Nanyuan has been defeated. The top priority is that you and I should lead our headquarters to evacuate as soon as possible."
Go to Jeonju to join our troops there. Hanyang, Seongju, and Chungju will also send troops to assist us... Without further delay, we will be killed by the Japanese pirates any later. Now that you and I have tried our best for Namwon, the only way to stay is to stay.
Get your life and then take revenge on the Japanese pirates."
Ren Xuan was extremely surprised: "Why are the envoys so different from one another? In order to hold on to Nanyuan, the envoys have burned down all the Jiaolong Mountain City. Why are they retreating to Quanzhou now? The matter has now come to an end. As the envoy of Nanyuan Prefecture, I shall cooperate with
We live and die together in Nanyuan, and all the officers and soldiers in the army have sworn an oath, and the envoys must also fight the enemy bloody to the end!"
Li Funan urged: "The Nanyuan has been broken. No matter how hard it is to hold on, we have persisted until the last moment. Why let the soldiers die in vain? Retreating at this time is not to escape from the battle, but to regroup in the future! As an envoy, you are even more important.
With heavy responsibilities on your shoulders, you should take the overall situation into consideration!”
Ren Xuanjian refused to resign and shook his head: "We haven't persisted until the last moment! Withdrawing troops now will only cause moral confusion among the troops, and the withdrawal to Quanzhou will not be stopped. I don't know whether there will be any punishment for withdrawing the imperial court at this time, but I am
As an envoy to the government, if you withdraw at this time, you will inevitably die, and I, Ren Xuan, will live and die with Nanyuan!"
After hearing this, Li Funan had no choice but to say nothing and let Ren Xuan leave. After the Japanese army invaded Nanyuan, they turned to street fighting. Among the Korean defenders, the defense envoy Wu Yingjing, the garrison general Jin Jinglao, the other general Shen Hao, and the Nanyuan Prefecture envoy Ren Xuan,
The general judge Li Dehui and the county supervisor Li Yuanchun died in the battle.
Li Funan led the last 500 northern cavalry in his hands, seized the west gate, rode out, and took advantage of the gap to break out. This breakout did not go smoothly. After the breakout, he only had 50 cavalry left by his side, and he almost escaped with his life.
As for the rest of the Nanyuan garrison, they were completely wiped out, and the Japanese army did not leave even a single person alive. The Japanese army itself also suffered very serious losses, with more than 7,000 casualties. Because of this, after capturing Nanyuan, the Japanese army immediately massacred the city for a day to vent their anger.
, North Korean soldiers and civilians were completely wiped out in the small town of Nanyuan.
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