Three hundred and sixtieth chapters confuse the enemy
In September of the 11th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, Wu Liebo, the general of the Fujian army, the hussar general, the superior guard Ding Yunyi, and the elite tiger guard of more than 15,000 people, the goal is:
Satsuma Domain!
In September of the 11th year of Chongzheng in the Ming Dynasty, Ding Yunyi, the leader of the Pirate Alliance, held a gathering of pirates on the new flagship "Lion" of the Huben Guard Navy, which was known in history as the Third Pirate Conference.
The only discussion at the meeting was:
Satsuma Domain!
Defeat the Satsuma clan and avenge the waves!
This is another collaboration between the Huben Guards officers and soldiers and the pirates. Not only them, Major Shiweide's regiment was also ordered to go on an expedition with the army for the first time!
This force armed with firearms will unveil their mysterious veil on the battlefield for the first time!
Purpose:
Bloodbath—Satsuma Domain!
Ding Yunyi did not target the sulfur ball first. In his opinion, once the Satsuma Domain is successfully attacked, the problem of the sulfur ball can be easily solved.
The Battle of Satsuma Domain will be announced soon. It’s not for anything, but to worry about Zheng Zhilong’s sudden intervention. As long as the Battle of Satsuma Domain can start in advance, Zheng Zhilong, who came after hearing the news, will have nothing to do. Besides, Ding Yunyi’s hands
There is another card that can silence Zheng Zhilong:
His kidnapped family!
A steady stream of information about the Golden Sword Guards was accumulated on Ding Yunyi's desk. Judging from this information, the level of firearms and equipment in the Satsuma Domain was astonishing.
The muskets used by the Japanese pirates of the Satsuma Domain were all purchased from Tanegashima.
To be honest, Tanegashima is famous for its firearms. On August 25, the 22nd year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, a drifting Portuguese merchant ship was discovered on Tanegashima Island. After several "Nanbarbarians" came ashore, local residents
What's curious about them is that in addition to their different hair colors and skins, there is also the iron pipe called the "magic tube" they carry with them.
Although these iron pipes are very inconspicuous, after the Nanman people played with them, a small tree not far away broke with a loud noise. The residents of the island were all surprised. This scene aroused the attention of a sixteen-year-old man next to him.
The young man's attention. He did not hesitate to spend two thousand taels of gold to buy two of these "magic tubes" at a high price.
And this young man was Tanegashima Tokiyao who later invented the "Taneshima tube". He may not have realized that the two "magic tubes" he bought at a high price actually changed the history of Japan.
Entered the age of firearms, and for a period of time, even the firearms of Japan reached the most advanced level. And it all started with these two "magic barrels".
The two matchlock guns at that time were too simple. They basically loaded the ammunition in the front chamber and then added gunpowder. Then they lit the matchlock and used the impact force generated by the gunpowder explosion to push the projectiles out. The effective range was only two hundred steps, or even
It cannot penetrate armor of fine quality, and its power is very limited.
But it was indeed a remarkable invention at the time, especially for Easterners who relied on close combat units such as cavalry and infantry. After Tanegashima Tokiyao obtained the iron cannon, he felt like he had found a treasure. He immediately copied it with another friend. After
After several months of unremitting efforts, the trial production of iron cannon was finally successful. The iron cannon manufacturing technology was initially mastered.
Subsequently, with the deepening of business exchanges between various places on the islands, iron cannons and their manufacturing techniques began to spread throughout the islands. The islands have always been famous for their sword casting technology, and imitating and improving iron cannons is not a problem. With the efforts of many swordsmiths,
Later, different types of iron cannon branches began to appear in various places on the Japanese islands. The more famous ones include Tanegashima cannon, Kunitomo cannon, Kishu cannon, Satsuma cannon, etc.
The structure of the Japanese iron cannon has also begun to gradually differ from that of the old European iron cannons. With the emergence of innovative inventions such as air-locking bolts, the durability and power of the iron cannon have begun to be greatly improved; the famous Satsuma barrel has reached 400
The effective range of the rifle was close to that of rifles used in modern times. In the later period, it even had the technology to be able to fire in rainy days, which was very rare at the time.
At that time, Japan was in a chaotic state of warring states. In order to strengthen their own strength, various daimyo were eager for new weapons and equipment, which invisibly promoted the further maturity of iron cannon manufacturing technology.
Artillery also began to be equipped with troops on a large scale and was active on various battlefields.
During the subsequent invasion of Korea launched by Japan, the army's iron artillery equipment rate exceeded 80%.
However, after Toyotomi Hideyoshi came to power, he began to implement the Hachiman military system and issued sword hunting orders in an attempt to complete the separation of soldiers and farmers. At this stage, a large number of skilled craftsmen were deprived of the right to produce and improve iron cannons. Japan's
The development of firearms began to decline rapidly. Except for Tanegashima, which has never stopped researching firearms and developed them secretly.
Satsuma Domain and Tanegashima have always maintained a good relationship, which has enabled them to obtain a large number of firearms sources. Together with their own Satsuma barrels, this constitutes a very lethal firearms force.
How to kill a large number of Japanese pirates at the minimum cost and achieve the desired results became what Ding Yunyi had to consider.
On September 20, the vanguard of the Tiger Guards appeared on the Satsuma Sea.
On the 21st, the special envoy of Satsuma Domain's daimyo Shimazu Mitsuhisa, Yasuda Yumasa, arrived in a small boat and asked to see Ding Yunyi.
When he saw Ding Yunyi, his face was full of surprise. He never thought that the legendary "Ding Huben" would be so young.
After the shock, Yasuda Yumasa quickly thought of the purpose of his mission. He raised his question tactfully and carefully, why did the Ming navy appear in the waters of Satsuma Domain?
Ding Yunyi's answer was straightforward: "The Satsuma clan has killed my subordinates, and now we have sent out the elite Huben Guard navy to attack them!"
"Mr. Ding, there may be some misunderstandings here." Yasuda Yumasa said hurriedly: "Japan and the Ming Dynasty are friendly countries separated by a strip of water... Hearing the words "a strip of water", Ding Yunyi's brows wrinkled. He really
I don’t know who invented these words, let alone why they are used to refer to the relationship between China and Japan.
China and Japan have never been friends, they are not now, and they will never be friends in the future!
Yasuda Yumasa didn't notice the change in Ding Yunyi's face, and said calmly: "Your subordinate died in Satsuma Domain. We really don't know what happened. If there is such a situation, we will definitely investigate and report
An explanation from the main town. But the sudden rise of elites in the main town is an invasion, which will inevitably damage the style of the Yangyang Shangguo of the Ming Dynasty... This man is very sharp-tongued, and as soon as he comes, he carries the big label of "Yangyang Shangguo". He
Unfortunately, I didn't know that the young mayor in front of me was the most disgusted with these words.
Yasuda Yumasa is obviously most satisfied with his eloquence: "I once heard a saying in China, "The general will be outside. The king's orders will not be accepted, but I am very worried about the general town. The general town has a large army and controls the local area. This is originally
What worries the emperor the most is that a large army is suddenly launched to attack a friendly neighbor. Sooner or later, the news will reach your court. By that time, do you think the emperor of your country will not be suspicious of you? I am afraid that the disaster in the main town will also happen.
It won't be far away... Ding Yunyi almost laughed. This Japanese actually wanted to imitate those lobbyists in ancient China. Did he lobby him?
He thought for a moment: "Yumasa Yasuda, there were two great people in ancient China, one named Su Qin and the other named Zhang Yi. I think you and them are very much like that."
Yasuda Yumasa was so proud that the mayor immediately mentioned the two people he admired most: Su Qin and Zhang Yi!
This time, Master Shimazu heard that Taiwan's army was invading and was very worried. He slapped his chest and swore an oath in front of Master Shimazu that he would be able to persuade the other side to withdraw their troops with his sharp tongue.
Looking at Mr. Ding now, he seems to have convinced himself...
Ding Yunyi pondered there for a while, and suddenly said: "Yumasa Yasuda, what you said makes sense. This town thinks about it carefully. If we really send troops rashly, I'm afraid there will be disasters like you said. But now that the army has risen, we can't go empty-handed.
And return, otherwise the morale of the army will be shaken... He frowned and said: "I think so, you go back and tell your Lord Shimazu that I don't want to send troops. But my subordinates are constantly encouraging me.
, I had no choice but to do it. Now that my husband has taught me such exquisite remarks, I am very afraid that our emperor will be angry. I am in a dilemma, so let’s ask Mr. Shimazu to write a document of submission. I can take one.
To appease my subordinates, I can also communicate with His Majesty the Emperor... Yasuda Yumasa was overjoyed when he heard this.
Japan has always been a theoretical vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. It has been a vassal state for a long time. How difficult is it to write another document of vassalage? As long as these Ming troops can be retreated first and then slowly develop in the future, it will be a big deal.
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Yasuda Yumasa immediately agreed.
Ding Yunyi not only agreed to withdraw his troops, but also asked someone to come out with a sum of money to reward Yasuda Yumasa, and after a few words of encouragement, he asked him to leave quickly and go back to prepare the document of surrender.
"Headquarters!" As soon as Yasuda Yumasa left, Cai Jiuzhou, Zhang Xianxuan and others became anxious: "Is this really how we retreat?"
Ding Yunyi smiled: "When we send troops to this town, when will we return empty-handed? What's more, this town is determined to avenge the wave, and we will never withdraw our troops until the Satsuma Domain is bloodbathed!"
The subordinates did not react for a moment, but Cai Jiuzhou's mind was spinning quickly: "Did the general town do this on purpose, and then... then a sneak attack!" Ding Yunyi continued for him: "I want to use the minimum cost to achieve the greatest results! Now!
Those Japanese bandits have been prepared for a long time. If they rush to attack rashly, they will suffer heavy casualties. Now I will slow down their minds and make them lazy, and then select elite men to attack them in one fell swoop. The bandits will not be guarded, and we can successfully land."
"The general is wise!" The subordinates cheered. Ye Dahai was the first to stand up and said: "I am willing to serve as a vanguard!"
"I'll do it myself." Ding Yunyi said slowly: "You can do the water battle, and I can do the land battle! Order each ship to make a retreat, leave the sea of Satsuma Domain in batches, and ambush Sakon. Prepare two more for me.
Ten small boats, each with eight soldiers, will be landed under my personal command at night, and then you will wait for the warships to return in large numbers."
"yes!"
Ding Yunyi set his sights on Shi Weide: "Shi Weide, your musketeers have been training for a long time, and it's time to put them to use this time. Once I successfully land, your musketeers will be the second batch to land. Anyone who dares to resist will be shot to death.
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"Yes, I will definitely not let you down!" Shi Weide, who had not fought for a long time, said cheerfully.
"Li Guo!"
"exist!"
Ding Yunyi looked at him: "You are the third batch. All pirates, except the necessary personnel left behind on the ship, have all landed. I will give you another privilege. After the pirates land, they can do whatever they want!"
Li Guo was stunned for a moment, not understanding what the general town meant.
Ding Yunyi smiled: "How can pirates make a living if they don't rely on robbery? The discipline of our Huben Guards is... strict... wherever we go, we will not commit any crime... When he said this
, I felt a little guilty. Once ashore, God knows what orders I would give to those soldiers, but I couldn't say these words in front of my subordinates. I still said seriously: "Soldiers are like this. Pirates, you don't have to follow some rules."
Now, they can do whatever they want."
Li Guo finally understood the meaning of Zongzhen's words and couldn't help laughing: "Zongzhen, I feel relieved because of your words. The brothers under me will never embarrass the Zongzhen.
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"I am the alliance leader. I am the alliance leader in front of you..." Ding Yunyi did not forget to correct him. There is a big difference between giving an order as the commander-in-chief and giving an order as the alliance leader.
The commander is a dignified imperial officer and must not act recklessly, but the alliance leader is different. A pirate leader does not have to pay attention to so many rules... Everyone!" Ding Yunyi straightened up: "Many of our past battles,
They were all passive defenses, but this time it was different. This time they were active attacks. The Japanese pirates invaded the land in the past, killing my people and destroying my homeland. Most of us were young at that time, and some of us were not even born yet.
, but many of our relatives may have experienced such pain. Now, the opportunity to avenge them has come, are any of you unwilling to fight to the death?"
"I am willing to follow the main town to land on the Japanese island and fight to the death to kill the enemy!"
Those thunderous calls resounded on the "Lion".
Ding Yunyi nodded slightly: "This landing operation is, firstly, to avenge the waves, and secondly, it is also to test the extent of the combat effectiveness of our Tiger Guards. We have not been defeated at sea, but what about on land? How will we fight? Yes.
A tragic victory, or a great victory? Is it as difficult as the attack on Golden Eagle City, or is there a new situation? You and I don't know this. But I do know one thing, this battle must be won!"
"Headquarters, don't worry." Cai Jiuzhou said slowly: "Headquarters must take the lead in every battle. This time, I personally led the brothers to land first. The brothers will never embarrass you."
"That's good, that's good!" Ding Yunyi nodded, with a solemn look on his face. He was silent for a moment, and then said: "Let's all go back and prepare according to the plan. We will officially launch the attack in three days!"