Chapter 280 The Sword Points at Japan (Thirty-three) Gambling
After Gao Pangshi asked this question, Gao Qi suddenly interjected and added: "Ah, by the way, the main force of the Japanese pirates was in Sangzhou three days ago. At that time, they were marching as hard as they could to the south. Now... it should be at the Daeqiu line, but
It is uncertain whether they have crossed the Nakdong River."
The Nakdong River was the second largest river after the Han River in Korea in later generations, and its overall direction was from north to south. Sangju mentioned by Gao Qi was in the north, west of the Nakdong River, while Daegu was in the south, east of the Nakdong River.
Normally speaking, the Japanese army heading from Sangju to Busan would naturally go south-east, that is, they should go to Daeqiu, so this involves the issue of when the Japanese army will cross the river, so Gao Qi added this paragraph.
Brothers Gao Wuzheng and Gao Wuruo were listening to his report and looking at the battlefield situation map hanging in the room. They were both a little puzzled after hearing this.
Gao Wuzheng asked: "Since the Japanese pirate army is going to Busan, it is natural to go through Daegu. To the south of Daegu is Changning, which should be the only way it must pass. However, Changning is located to the east of the Nakdong River, but Liu Zongrong did not
Going to Sanjia to meet the enemy...
Brother, this Sanjia is in the southwest of Changnyeong and west of the Nakdong River! How can we say that we are facing the enemy? At most, we are facing each other across the river, right?"
On the other side, Gao Wuruo thought thoughtfully and said: "General Liu only said to go to meet the enemy near Sanjia. Will this just indicate the direction of march? The specific location of the battle still depends on the location of the Japanese pirates?"
Gao Wuzheng seemed to think that this was wrong, and thought about it again before saying: "Otherwise, maybe Mr. Liu didn't mean 'to meet the enemy', but just to 'defend the enemy'?"
He emphasized the words "to meet the enemy" and "to defend against the enemy". Gao Wuruo immediately understood what he meant and suddenly said: "That is to say, Liu Zongrong's move is essentially worried about the safety of his brother, so he
Going north to Sanjia is not to attack Japanese pirates proactively, but just to prevent Japanese pirates from crossing the river to attack Sichuan?"
Gao Wuzheng nodded and said: "That's indeed what I see..." Then he turned to Gao Pingshi and asked: "Brother, do you think Mr. Liu means this?"
Gao Pragmatic did not comment, but asked: "Do you think Ukita Hideie and Mouri Hidemoto will come to Sichuan?"
Gao Wuzheng and Gao Wuruo looked at each other and said in unison: "Yes!"
"So, they know that Liu Wei's troops are in Jinzhou, which is equivalent to raising a shield for Sichuan. In this case, how will they choose to march into Sichuan?" Gao pragmatic continued to ask.
"Is this..." Gao Wu was stroking his chin, staring at the battle situation map, and thinking: "If Yu Fu (Gao Qi)'s information is accurate and the Japanese pirates are near Daqiu at the moment, then it would be best for them to come to Sichuan
The natural way is to rush to Changning and cross the Nakdong River at lightning speed before General Liu’s troops have time to mobilize.”
Gao Wuruo took over the conversation and said: "Yes, as long as we cross the Nakdong River safely, the biggest risk for the Japanese pirates will be eliminated, which is that they will be attacked by Liu Zongrong's troops halfway across the river during their own crossing.
As long as they cross the Nakdong River, in the eyes of the Japanese pirates, they may have an advantage in this battle. After all, their military strength is far superior to Liu Zongrong's, so they naturally feel that they can defeat Liu Zongrong's troops after crossing the river, and then take direct control.
Sichuan."
"Why do they think they are far better than Liu Wei?" Gao Pingshi shook his head and said: "You must not look at the battlefield from the perspective of those who know the inside story. This will lead to serious misjudgment.
You must know that in the eyes of the Japanese pirates, the total strength of Jinzhou and Sichuan was about 30,000, and Jinzhou was obviously responsible for resisting their march south to Sichuan. So normally, Jinzhou's military strength should be significantly greater than Sichuan, or
Twenty thousand, or more.
At the same time, the Liu Jiajun was one of the three main forces of the Southern Army in the Ming Dynasty's anti-Japanese war decades ago. The Japanese pirates knew a lot about them. Coupled with the outstanding military exploits of Liu Xian, Liu Wei and his son, I dare to say that the Japanese pirates must have
I won't underestimate him.
The Japanese pirates have been fighting against the Ming Dynasty since the year of Renchen, and they have almost never gotten any advantage in field battles. But now, if they have to fight Liu Wei's tribe in the field, can they really be sure of victory?"
"This..." Gao Wuruo said hesitantly: "In my opinion, the Japanese pirates have always been rampant, and there are a hundred thousand of them going south this time. Encouraged by this more than three times the strength advantage, the Japanese pirates dare not fight against
Liu Zongrong fights? I don’t think it makes sense.”
Gao pragmatically said: "It's not that they don't dare to fight Liu Wei, it's that they don't dare to hope to defeat Liu Wei's troops quickly."
"Destroy quickly?" Gao Wuruo was startled when he heard this. He obviously didn't understand why Gao Jingshi thought the Japanese pirates would be determined to defeat Liu Wei quickly.
Gao Wuzhengze slapped his forehead and said suddenly: "Oh, I understand... what my brother means is that the Japanese pirates know that our army has maritime superiority, so when Liu Zongrong's troops are in a stalemate with the Japanese pirates, Sichuan can stand firm
If you don't move, there is no need to worry about the Japanese pirates heading south.
Moreover, once they reach a stalemate with General Liu's troops, Li Ziqing (Li Rumei) who is following them will obviously arrive soon, and they may engage in a flanking attack with General Liu.
Li Ziqing has all the elite cavalry in his hands! There are both Liaodong elite cavalry and Xuanda elite cavalry. These are 30,000 to 40,000 elite cavalry that are not inferior to the Mongols. They are all in his hands now!
I don’t think it’s a pincer attack from both front and rear. Even if we open up a formation and forcefully charge into the formation, I’m afraid the 100,000 Japanese pirates won’t be able to withstand it.”
After his analysis, Gao Wuruo also became interested, his eyes brightened, and he said: "Look! If Mr. Liu seizes the opportunity well and blocks the Japanese pirates just across the river, then this battle will not
Were all the defeated Japanese pirates forced to jump into the river?"
Seeing that the two of them were getting more and more excited as they talked, Gao Pragmatic immediately poured cold water on them: "What's the matter, you are the only one who knows how to fight, and there is not a single smart person among the Japanese pirates, and none of them can see the danger in this?"
The two of them immediately did not dare to say anything and shrank back. Gao Qingshi glanced at Gao Qi and asked: "Is Kuroda Rushui still in the Japanese pirate army?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Gao Qi replied: "Yes, uncle, Kuroda Rushui has always been in the army. If there is no big change at this moment, he should still be there."
Gao Pingshi snorted softly and said to his two younger brothers: "How much do you two know about Kuroda Rushui?"
The two looked at each other awkwardly, and finally Gao Wuzheng, the elder brother, answered: "I heard that he was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's military advisor. He was known as the 'First Military Advisor of the Warring States Period' in the Japanese state. However, there is also a saying that he and another man named Zhu
...etc. jointly ranked first."
"Takenaka Shigeharu." Gao pragmatically glanced at the two of them expressionlessly and lectured: "You can only win every battle if you know yourself and the enemy. Do you want me to remind you? Seeing as you can't even remember Takenaka Shigeharu's name, you must be Kuroda.
Ru Shui must have no idea what achievements he has made."
The two of them were dejected by what their brother said, with their heads hanging down and not daring to make a sound.
However, Gao Jingshi did not just want to criticize them, but to give them guidance, so he waved his hand towards Gao Qi and said: "Yu Fu, tell your two uncles some important events in Kuroda Takagao's past."
"Yes, uncle." Because Gao Qi is the intelligence secretary, he has already memorized the intelligence information of many important figures in Japan, so he is not stage frightened.
Gao Wuzheng and Gao Wuruo bowed their hands to their nephew with a sad face and said, "I'd like to thank you for your service."
"I don't dare to say that as two uncles." Gao Qi said politely, cleared his throat, and spoke loudly.
Kuroda Yoshizu's real name is Kuroda Kanbei Takataka. Together with Takenaka Shigeharu, he was Toyotomi Hideyoshi's most important military adviser and made outstanding contributions to Hideyoshi's victory in the world, so he was also called "Ryobei". However, because Takenaka Shigeharu was
He died young, and it was Kuroda Asui who really helped Hideyoshi conquer the world, and his strength was worthy of the name of "the first military advisor of the Warring States Period".
For example, he once single-handedly brought all the wealthy families in Harima to join the Oda family, thus earning the praise of Oda Nobunaga. However, it was after he followed Hideyoshi that he really showed his talents.
In addition to flooding Takamatsu during the war with Maori, the most classic strategy was to advise Hideyoshi to seize the world after the Honnoji Incident, and promoted the famous "China Return" in Japanese history.
At that time, when the Incident at Honnoji Temple occurred, the monkey named Hashiba Hideyoshi was fighting against the Maori family in Takamatsu Castle in Bichung. The situation at this time was extremely favorable to Hideyoshi. The Maori army was defeated steadily, and Hideyoshi was in Kuroda.
Takamatsu Castle was flooded under Ru Shui's plan, while the guard, Shimizu Muneharu, was engaged in the final fight against the trapped beast.
The Maori family has made several requests for peace talks, but they have all been rejected by Hideyoshi. However, Hideyoshi did not launch a general offensive. He was waiting for Oda Nobunaga to send reinforcements to jointly attack the Maori family. It was not that he could not defeat the Maori family, but that only in this way would he not
As for being jealous because of too much credit.
But what he was waiting for was not reinforcements, but the bad news of Nobunaga's death. On this day, Hideyoshi's men captured a spy and found a letter from him. The letter was written by Akechi Mitsuhide to Mori Terumoto. The general content is:
: Nobunaga has been killed by me. Let our two families join forces to kill Hideyoshi.
At that time, Hideyoshi felt as if the sky was falling, and he immediately cried loudly. Then he pulled out his sword, turned the tip of the sword over and stabbed himself in the stomach. At least at this moment, Hideyoshi's actions should be sincere.
You must know that it was Nobunaga who single-handedly promoted Hideyoshi from a farmer to a prince, but before Hideyoshi could repay his favor, Nobunaga was killed by a traitor. At that time, Hideyoshi felt that the only thing he could do was to commit suicide and follow Nobunaga.
And go.
But his military advisor Kuroda Takataka roared to stop Hideyoshi, and immediately began to teach and induce him: "The most important thing now is to avenge the Lord, and this is also the key moment for His Highness to become a man of the world!"
Gratitude was instantly replaced by ambition. Hideyoshi slowly calmed down and began to meditate. After a while, he issued an order: "Negotiate with the Mori family." He wanted to withdraw his troops and go back to kill Akechi Mitsuhide and avenge Nobunaga. At the same time, he also
You can take this opportunity to take over Nobunaga's territory and become the overlord of the world.
At this time, the Maori family did not know the news of Nobunaga's death. Seeing that Hideyoshi took the initiative to send an envoy for peace talks, of course it was what they wanted, so the two sides quickly reached an agreement: the Maori side ceded Bichū, Mimasaku, Hōki Sankoku, and Takamatsu Castle.
Killed Shimizu Muneji by committing seppuku.
Soon, under the planning of Kuroda Rusui, Hideyoshi led the army to start the "Great Return to China" journey. That night, they walked twelve kilometers and settled in Kameyama Castle.
The next day, the Hashiba Army began a full-day march in the heavy rain. They walked a total of eighty kilometers and arrived at Himeji Castle. Himeji Castle was Hideyoshi's residence and the headquarters of the Hashiba Army. At the same time, the former lord of this castle
It was none other than Kuroda Nosui's father, Kuroda Shitaka.
Hideyoshi first ordered to rest in the castle for a day. Then, Hideyoshi faced a difficult choice: should he stay in Himeji Castle and wait for the changes, or should he take the initiative and defeat Akechi Mitsuhide?
No matter how bad the former is, it is enough to settle down and live a life, but it loses the opportunity to gain the world; the latter is obviously a big gamble, if you win, you will become a member of the world, if you lose, you will be shattered to pieces.
Not surprisingly, Hideyoshi came to discuss with Kuroda Rusui, and the latter's answer was simple: "Since you are gambling, you must bet big." Then the two looked at each other and laughed.
On that day, Hideyoshi distributed all the wine and treasures in Himeji City to his subordinates. He said to his soldiers: "These things are no longer useful to all of us. Please send them home quickly."
!
This time, I want to avenge my lord and kill Akechi Mitsuhide! If unfortunately we are defeated, we will fight to the death on the battlefield. Treasures, wine and meat are naturally useless to the dead. If we win, we will become the people of the world and the leader of the city.
Treasures are like dust in the eyes of the world, worthless!"
The response to him was filled with excitement. All the soldiers expressed that they must kill Akechi Mitsuhide to fight for the world's most valuable treasure.
So the troops set off again, and in less than two days, they traveled more than 100 kilometers to Amagasaki. This march created a miracle in the history of Japanese warfare, and it also had a profound impact on Japan's subsequent politics.
The huge impact on military trends later became known as the "China Great Turnaround".
After listening to this paragraph, Gao Qi originally planned to continue talking about some of Kuroda Rushui's subsequent deeds, such as the conquest of the four countries, the conquest of Kyushu, the battle of Odawara Cage Castle, and other strategies that were also made by him, but Gao pragmatically waved his hand in time and signaled
enough.
Gao Pingshi asked his two younger brothers: "After listening to Kuroda Rusui's performance in this 'Great Return', what do you two think?"
After all, he is still a younger brother. Gao Wuzheng still knows Gao Wuzheng's pragmatic character and knows that this eldest brother cares enough for his younger brothers. Even if he criticizes, it is only to help them correct their mistakes and not to deal with people.
Therefore, when Gao pragmatically asked, he knew that his brother's "fire" had passed and it was time for the exam. As long as he answered well, not only would he not have a fault, but he might win a prize.
So Gao Wuzheng immediately said: "Judging from this case, Kuroda Rushui has at least two major characteristics: First, he has sharp vision and decisive decision-making. He can find the key to the problem in the fastest time and immediately use it as his goal.
planning strategies;
Secondly, this person has a strong gambling habit, and because of his talent in strategy, he is very sure that he can bet correctly, so he is willing to put all his chips on the line! His style should be to determine the outcome in one battle if he succeeds, and if he loses,
Then...well, he may not have considered it at all, or he may not care."
Gao Pangshi's always serious face finally looked better, and he looked at Gao Wuruo again, but Gao Wuruo's answer was simple: "My second suggestion."
"Finally, Yu Fu didn't waste his words." Gao pragmatically commented: "Kuritian Rushui is indeed such a person, and..."
He paused for a moment, then suddenly smiled inexplicably, and Shi Shiran said: "It's not just him, most Japanese people are the same. They always like to go all-in with a shuttle..."
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