At this time, the Chinese army's advance on the southern line was also very smooth. The 11th Army set out from Kyushu Island and landed on Shikoku Island. Because the area of Shikoku Island is 18,000 square kilometers, it is only half the size of Kyushu Island, and it was sealed in total. There are fourteen daimyos, the largest one is the Tokushima clan located in the eastern part of Shikoku Island, with a territory of 257,000 stones, followed by the Tosa clan located in the southern part of the central region, with a territory of 200,000 stones, and then there is no more than 200,000. The big vassal of the stone.
With such strength, the entire Shiguo Island could not compete with the Chinese army, and even if it was a match, the Chinese army's record on Kyushu Island had already been spread to the Siguo Island, so the entire Shiguo Island daimyo did not dare to go with The Chinese army fought against each other, first of all, the Ukrashima vassal near the Ukrashima vassal, which was first to surrender to the Chinese army. Then the Tosa vassal and the Tosa Shinda vassal also expressed their surrender to the Chinese army. As a result, the Chinese army's advance on Shikoku Island was almost like entering. The same is true for no one. Wherever you go, you either surrender or you abandon your vassal and flee. In the end, seven of the fourteen daimyos on Shikoku Island surrendered to the Chinese army, and seven fled back to Edo, which was exactly half to half. .
Shang Yi, who lived in Xiaguan, was also very happy after receiving the victory from various fronts, because it had only been more than a month since the Chinese army landed on the Satsuma Phantom of Kyushu Island in Japan, Japan, and Kyushu Island in Japan. The western regions of Shikoku Island and Honshu Island are all under the control of the Chinese army under the overthrow of the forces, with a total area of more than 130,000 square kilometers, while the total area of the four Japanese islands is less than 380,000 square kilometers. The Chinese army has already experienced Controlled one-third of Japan. If the northern Hokkaido was excluded, the actual occupied areas of the Chinese army had already reached nearly half, and Daming, who voluntarily or involuntarily joined the inverted camp, had reached 35. Therefore, the Chinese army's advance was quite rapid. Although it conquered several famous Japanese cities in succession, the Chinese army suffered only more than 300 losses.
Daemons who surrendered to China in advance, including Mori Hirotsuka, Katsushima Katsushima, Tadara Arima, Lai Sara, and other daimyos who surrendered to China in advance were also very excited. Not only did they occupy nearly half of the Japanese land in one fell swoop, but now even the emperor has been brought to China. The army controlled the army and met the emperor with Luoqin was the biggest wish of every Japanese daimyo who wanted to fight for the country, and the fall of the curtain would have a formal title.
Therefore, Daming also suggested to Shang Yi that the troops should be concentrated immediately and launched an attack on Edo, where the Tokugawa Shogunate is located, and the Tokugawa Shogunate should be eliminated in one fell swoop.
These suggestions coincide with Shang Yi's idea, because the location of the Choshu family was too far off, Shang Yi's plan originally planned to fight the Tokugawa shogunate with Osaka and Kyoto as the core and Sekihara area as the battlefield.
So Shang Yi immediately ordered the Ninth Army stationed on Shikoku Island to cross the Kii Waterway and enter Osaka. He also ordered the major names that had joined the Shogun Alliance to gather their troops from their vassals to join Kyoto and prepare to fight together. The Tokugawa Shogunate's army, and he also led the imperial fleet, set off from the dismount, and first arrived in Osaka from the Seto Inland Sea. At the same time, he also informed all the names of Japan, stating that the Chinese army came only to conquer the Tokugawa Shogunate and had nothing to do with the other names, so it was also I hope other daimyos will not participate in the battle between the two sides and remain neutral, which will avoid the disaster of the destruction of the vassal of the horde. Now, the daimyos who have left the Tokugawa Shogunate and joined the Daimyos will be rewarded after the fall of the shogunate. If you insist on helping the Tokugawa Shogunate Those who are enemies of the Chinese army are only waiting for them.
After locking up for ten days, Shang Yi led Alisandra, Toyotomi Kaoru, and the accompanying guards, and set sail again for Osaka.
After four days of voyage, Shang Yi and his team arrived in Osaka. At this time, the Ninth Army had already entered Osaka. The 20th Brigade of the Eleventh Army, which was originally stationed in Osaka, also arrived in Kyoto and joined the Eleventh Army. At this time, the two north and south armies of the Chinese army successfully joined forces. In addition to the regiment left on Jiuzhou Island, the total force reached more than 68,000, and the other two squadrons also had about 7,000 Marine soldiers. Daming, who had fallen into the streets, also gathered people and rushed to Kyoto to meet.
At this time, when Tokugawa Shogunate in Edo learned that Osaka was lost and the entire Kansai area had fallen, he mobilized troops to station Hikone and Gifu. Naka was also recruiting various daimyos and gathering troops to Edo to join. Therefore, Japan is now There was a stalemate on the battlefield temporarily, and both sides were actively deploying troops and preparing for the war.
Because at this time, all the people from the fallen couplets were gathering, and now Shang Yi is in charge of the army as the Chinese emperor. Of course, it is impossible to wait in Kyoto before all the people arrive. Therefore, during this period of time , the matter of living in Osaka Castle was presided over by Sekijin, while the matter of gathering troops in the Shogun Alliance was left to the Nagashu family, Fukuoka family, and Saga family.
Now Shang Yi also intends to establish these three vassals as the core forces of the Anti-State Alliance, because these three vassals are all large vassals, with fiefs of more than 400,000 stones, which is quite powerful. In addition, it is also the first to surrender to the Chinese army and raise the Anti-State Alliance. The daimyo of the banner, and they completely broke up with the Tokugawa Shogunate, and there was basically no room for relief. Now they can only rely on the Chinese army and eliminate the Tokugawa Shogunate to protect themselves. Therefore, Shang Yi can also be completely at ease with them.
When Toyotomi Kaoru left Osaka Castle, he was only five years old and still had a little impression of his childhood. However, many of Toyotomi were witnesses of the past. Of course, Osaka Castle is now passing by After the reconstruction of the Tokugawa Shogunate, many places were very different from when they left. However, Osaka Castle recorded the history of the rise and fall of Toyotomi clan. Now we can finally return to Osaka Castle and return as a winner. It also made Toyotomi Yu and others very excited. Many people burst into tears when they entered the city. Some people even knelt on the ground and kowtowed, even Toyotomi Kaori couldn't stop it. Tears were all over his face.
Alisandra could understand Toyotomi Kaoru's mood at this time. After all, similar situations have happened to her, but she is lucky than Toyotomi Kaoru. Her family was just imprisoned, not killed, and she She met Shang Yi earlier than Toyotomi Kaoru, and she also had another support. Her relationship with Toyotomi Kaoru was able to get along quickly. In addition to being with Shang Yi now, her similar fate is also an important reason. Now I am trying my best to comfort Toyotomi Kaoru.
At this time, the daily order in Osaka Castle had been completely restored, and Osaka was originally a city with very developed commerce. Once the social order stabilized, various commercial activities began to take place. Although there are now a shortage of goods, China The shopping malls and the affiliated shops of China Merchants have also reopened, which has led to the restoration of business in Osaka Castle and also brought considerable confidence to Osaka merchants. The Chinese Merchants Reopened, so Chinese Merchants Ships and Commodities Of course, it will not be far away.
After Shang Yi arrived in Osaka, he also announced to Osaka that he would immediately inform China and reopen Japan's routes. Trade exchanges between China will also be reopened, which also made all merchants in Osaka very excited. Although it is a war period, But as long as the war is controlled within a certain range, it is not affected by the war across the country, business can still be done, and business in a certain industry will be better, so they all place orders with Chinese malls.
On the second day after Shang Yi entered Osaka, Maori Hirotsuka, Katsushima, and Tadara Arima rushed to Osaka together to meet Shang Yi.
Now the three vassals of Changshu, Fukuoka and Saga have all arrived in Kyoto, and have also visited the Emperor and have been commended by the Emperor. Katsushima and Tadara Arima were named left and right ministers by the Emperor. , while Maori Hirotaka was named Minister of Interior.
The titles of Xiang Family Old and Old Middle School cannot be considered as official titles, but the titles of retainers of various names are actually equivalent to those of the steward and the general manager. However, the power of Daming rose later, and this title was the result. It becomes a formal official position.
The real royal official system in Japan was formulated in the Tianbao era, imitating the officials of the Tang Dynasty in China, and has been used for nearly a thousand years. The Taizheng official is the highest authority in charge of the court, which is equivalent to the cabinet or the Secretariat of China, and the Taizheng Minister is the highest official position. However, there are many vacancies in this official position, which is more like a title of honor, equivalent to the Chinese Taishi, and is a kind of Taishi. Generally, he is given a posthumous gift after death. Of course, there are a few exceptions, such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi taking office as the Queen of Kanbai. The position was held, and below the Minister of the Taizheng, there were left and right ministers, similar to the left and right prime ministers in China, but they were actually the most powerful officials. Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu should serve as left and right ministers.
The Inner Minister is a minister outside the Taizheng system. His authority is the same as the left and right ministers, but his reign is lower than that. When the left and right ministers cannot go to court, the Inner Minister can perform the government affairs and ceremonies of the President, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Oda Nobuo and Toyotomi Hiderai have both held this position.
Although these positions are now virtual and have no actual power, the emperor usually grants the actual ruler of Japan or the powerful Daming to take on these official positions. On the one hand, he recognizes the status of these Daming, and on the other hand, he also recognizes the status of these Daming. Giving these daimyos orthodox names certainly shows from another perspective that the existence of the Emperor's spiritual leader in Japan is still unshakable.
Now Mori Hirotsuka, Katsushima, and Tadara Arima have not only achieved the goal of Gokuen to meet the emperor, but have also been granted official positions by the Emperor. Of course, they are all extremely honorable. The glorious family has shined, but the three of them are very clear that they can achieve their current status because of the support of the Chinese army. Therefore, after Qin met the Emperor and was granted the title, the three of them also rushed to Osaka together to meet Shang Yi, and also We need to discuss the future progress of the war.
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