Lu Xuan still stationed his troops and camped in place. The camp was only twenty miles away from the port where it entered the sea. In fact, as the number of soldiers in the army increased, the camp expanded back, and the overall camp spread back several miles, making
The distance between the camp and the port has been shortened.
Continuing the previous style of fishing for seafood in the port, army soldiers continued to fish for seafood in addition to daily training.
The seafood caught can improve the food for soldiers.
However, because Tokugawa Ieyasu issued an order to strengthen the walls and clear the country, all the Japanese in the area hid and took away all the food, so Lu Xuan was unable to find food in the area.
Fortunately, Xun Yu was stationed at the rear and continuously sent military rations to ensure that everything went smoothly.
When Tsukauma Kazuo's letter came, Lu Xuan received the news and quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
Tsukaima Kazuo agreed to serve as an internal agent.
And a plan was made.
With Tsukama Kazuo as an internal agent, it is very simple to send troops to attack Kyoto.
After Lu Xuan thought about it, he arranged for someone to notify Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xun You and Fazheng to discuss the matter.
When the four of them entered the tent, Lu Xuan got straight to the point: "I just received news from Tokugawa Ieyasu's confidant Tsukauma Kazuo. He has joined forces with the general Momotani Tadashi who is responsible for the security of Kyoto."
"When we arrived, Taogu Zhonghui set fire to the food."
"On the one hand, Tadashi Momotani has a thousand guards. On the other hand, Tsukaima Kazuo is in charge of the granary. With the two sides uniting, they can burn the granary without anyone noticing and destroy the foundation of Tokugawa Ieyasu's granary."
"This path is feasible."
Lu Xuan asked: "What do you think of this matter?"
Cao Cao asked without hesitation: "Your Majesty, how sure are you of Tsukama Kazuo's surrender?"
"Sixty percent!"
Lu Xuan said: "I persuaded Tsukauma Kazuo to surrender, mainly because the Japanese country was at a disadvantage and Tokugawa Ieyasu was cold-blooded. Tsukauma Kazuo felt that there was no hope of following Tokugawa Ieyasu, so I succeeded in persuading him to surrender. It's just that Tsukauma Kazuo was in Kyoto,
There’s no guarantee that there won’t be an accident, so I’m only 60% sure.”
Cao Cao said: "We can fight."
Xun You looked serious and said: "Your Majesty, King Qin, I think there should not be a fight."
Cao Cao asked: "What is Gongda's starting point?"
Xun Yu replied: "The reason is very simple. We have defeated Tokugawa Ieyasu one after another and have already gained the advantage. If Tsukauma Kazuo's surrender is true, any further delay will not have any impact. When our army arrives in Kyoto, the Japanese country,
It is not too late for Tsukaima Kazuo to take action. In a word, the initiative must be in our hands, and we cannot cooperate with Tsukaima Kazuo."
Cao Cao looked seriously and shook his head: "Gongda's analysis is not comprehensive enough."
Xun You said: "Please give me some advice from the King of Qin!"
Lu Xuan also looked at Cao Cao, wanting to hear Cao Cao's analysis.
Cao Cao explained: "First, it is already January, and it is not the coldest weather. Spring is slowly starting, and the weather will be getting warmer."
"Although the climate is colder as we go north, it still takes a long time to get to Kyoto. As time goes by, the problem of cold weather will be solved. By the time we arrive in Kyoto, it will be the beginning of spring."
"Second, let's kill them now. When we were attacking outside the city, Tsukama Kazuo took action and burned down the granary."
"If the food and grass supply really collapsed, Tokugawa Ieyasu would definitely evacuate in panic."
"If it was the opponent's plan, Tokugawa Ieyasu would not be able to retreat. Furthermore, if Tsukama Kazuo succeeds, if we want to take action, we must first make a noise and then send a small group of elite soldiers to raid, so as not to invade the city with a large army."
"Third, as long as there is a fire in the city and our army can enter the city, this is a victory. When our army enters the city, we can take the initiative and we are no longer afraid of Tokugawa Ieyasu's calculations."
Cao Cao smiled slightly and said: "In this case, why not send troops? Sending troops earlier or later will have no impact on us. Therefore, I suggest sending troops earlier."
Guo Jia echoed: "Your Majesty, I agree with King Qin's analysis."
Fa Zhengdao: "I also second the proposal."
Xun You thought for a while, then looked like he agreed, and said, "Your Majesty, I agree with King Qin's analysis. King Qin's consideration is indeed more comprehensive. At this stage, we just need to hurry up."
Cao Cao said: "Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "My father-in-law's analysis makes sense. Since our opinions are unanimous, it is decided. After delaying it with Tokugawa Ieyasu for so long, it is time to end the war in Japan and unify Japan."
Cao Cao had already had an idea in mind, and he took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is not difficult to break the city. This time, the key is to surround and capture Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the previous two times, Tokugawa Ieyasu escaped. This time,
We must capture him. I suggest that we arrange two groups of soldiers to surround him."
Lu Xuan asked: "What does father-in-law plan to do?"
Cao Cao's eyes were wise and he explained: "The so-called two elites. The first is a group of ordinary soldiers prepared to rob and kill Tokugawa Ieyasu. The second elite is mainly cavalry."
"When Tokugawa Ieyasu's food and grass were destroyed and Tokugawa Ieyasu retreated, the direction in which his flag retreated represented Tokugawa Ieyasu."
"So, the first group of ordinary soldiers is responsible for intercepting. The second group of cavalry is stationed on the periphery, especially on the official road to the northeast, ambushing far away, preparing to rob and kill. If Tokugawa Ieyasu wants to retreat, it is most likely to go to the northeast
go."
Cao Cao made a general plan.
He did not want Tokugawa Ieyasu to escape again.
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up and he said with a smile: "What my father-in-law said is right. If a swarm of swarms swarm him, Tokugawa Ieyasu might escape from his shell again and be unable to catch him."
Cao Cao said: "Does your Majesty agree?"
"Of course I agree!"
Lu Xuan thought about the candidates and ordered: "Let Xu Huang be in charge of the first level of encirclement. Let Ma Chao be in charge of the second level of encirclement. I think Ma Chao has a chance to win Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the first two battles, whether it is
Toyama Castle, or the battle in the camp, Tokugawa Ieyasu left a substitute and quietly evacuated."
Cao Cao said happily: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Xu Huang and Ma Chao both took responsibility and had the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.
It’s just that the Ma Chao has a greater chance.
Lu Xuan decided on the strategy of dispatching troops and ordered to set off towards Kyoto.
The weather is a bit cold now, the road is difficult to walk, and the speed of going north is very slow. In addition, Lu Xuan did not ask for a rush march, and rushed at a normal speed. At the same time, he arranged for Deng Dang's sentry to open the way ahead.
In early February, Lu Xuan and his party approached the direction of Kyoto.
When Tokugawa Ieyasu learned about Lu Xuan's approach, he had already made preparations and quickly took Tsukaima Kazuo to the tower to wait for the arrival of Lu Xuan's army.