The battle outside Tsurumaru Castle was a great victory for the Ming army, but it was the most terrible defeat for the Shimazu family!
The elite troops and the Shimazu family's fishing and ambush tactics seemed invincible, but they suffered the most disastrous and terrible failure. Can Tsurumaru Castle still resist the Ming army?
Shimazu Mitsuhisa began to have an ominous premonition in his heart.
He listened carefully to the defeated soldiers telling them about Ding Yunyi's bravery. As he listened, a stream of cold air came out of Shimazu Mitsuhisa's back.
Are there really such brave generals in the world?
If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, Shimazu Mitsuhisa would never have believed it... Lord Governor, Tsurumaru Castle can resist the Ming army." Kamikawako kept cheering for Shimazu Mitsuhisa:
"We have enough muskets, enough food and grass, and so many warriors who are willing to fight to the death for the Lord Governor, we don't have to worry about anything... Ah, right... Ah, yes...
.." Shimazu Mitsuhisa was a little absent-minded and spoke smoothly.
Then, he turned his attention to Miyamoto Musashi, who had his eyes closed and said nothing: "Master, what should we do with such a brave Ding Yunyi?"
"Kill them, destroy them!" Miyamoto Musashi opened his eyes: "A brave general can inspire the soldiers' determination to die, but once a brave general dies, the once invincible army will inevitably collapse."
"Then, I have to ask the master!" Shimazu Mitsuhisa said respectfully.
Miyamoto Musashi smiled slightly and asked someone to bring a pen and paper. He pondered for a while and started writing quickly. When the letter was written, he called a samurai:
"Take this letter of challenge and look for Ding Yunyi."
Shimazu Mitsuhisa was a little worried: "What if Ding Yunyi doesn't accept your challenge?"
Miyamoto Musashi smiled slightly and said: "For those who are fond of martial arts, a challenge from an evenly matched opponent is the most glorious. Moreover, I believe that Ding Yunyi will definitely accept my challenge. I said that the Ming army has hundreds of
Victory in battle is all based on his personal bravery. If he refuses my challenge, then he is cowardly, and the morale of the Ming army will suffer the heaviest blow. This is also true for our defense of Tsurumaru Castle.
It’s equally beneficial…Master’s opinion.” Shimazu Mitsuhisa breathed a sigh of relief.
No matter how brave that Ding Yunyi is, he will soon meet the Japanese sword master!
Kamikawako blinked: "Master Governor, in order to ensure that Tsurumaru Castle is impregnable, I think we should look for some more people who can help us!"
"Oh, who is it?" Shimazu Mitsuhisa asked hurriedly.
Shangchuanhu said slowly: "Back then, I traveled all over the world and met many masters. They were unwilling to go out and get involved in the affairs of this world, but my friendship with them was very extraordinary. I was willing to help the family governor to help them one by one.
Please come."
"I'm afraid it's just too late..." Shimazu Mitsuhisa hesitated.
Kamikawako smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, some of them live in Satsuma Domain. When the masters arrive one by one, Tsurumaru Castle will become indestructible."
Shimazu Mitsuhisa was overjoyed: "Then leave it to sir."
Kamikawako, who was entrusted with Shimazu Mitsuhisa, called Guan Qi to his side as soon as he went out: "Leave Tsurumaru Castle immediately."
"Do you really want to invite those experts to supervise your enemies?"
Shangchuanhu sneered: "Master, how can there be so many masters in the world."
"What do you mean, sir?" Guan Qi was a little confused.
Kamikawako narrowed his eyes: "Do you think Tsurumaru Castle can really be defended? No, Ding Yunyi has such an elite force. Tsurumaru Castle will fall into his hands sooner or later, and he will use the Shimazu family to complete his revenge.
The plan can no longer be realized, now is the time for us to leave here as soon as possible!"
Only then did Guan Qi realize: "Then where should we go after we leave here?"
"Japan is so big, are you still afraid that you won't find a few fools?" Kamikawako said with a gloomy face: "You will always find people like Shimazu Tadayaro... On October 16th, the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the Ming army
The leading troops arrived at Tsurumaru Castle, and in the following days, large numbers of Ming troops arrived one after another.
On October 21st, the Ming army completed its attack on Tsurumaru Castle.
The battle of Tsurumaru Castle is about to begin!
In this battle, the commander-in-chief of the Ming army was the first general of the Ming Dynasty: Wu Liebo, the general of the Fujian army, the hussar general, and the superior guard Ding Yunyi!
Fifteen thousand Ming troops, six thousand pirates, and more than 20,000 troops prepared to attack Tsurumaru Castle.
This was the first time that Tsurumaru Castle was attacked by forces other than Japan. This was also the first time that Huben Guards left Taiwan and Peng to fight.
No one can know the victory or defeat, but at least the Tiger Guards now have a huge psychological advantage.
While the Ming army was waiting for the artillery to arrive and launch the final general attack, a letter of challenge was delivered to Ding Yunyi.
This is the challenge issued by Miyamoto Musashi to Ding Yunyi!
Three days later, at the foot of Tsurumaru Castle, Hara and the Ming Dynasty's top general had a life-or-death showdown... This is what Miyamoto Musashi's challenge letter said.
Japan’s “Sword Master” vs. Ming Dynasty’s No. 1 General?
Ding Yunyi never thought that this famous swordsman in Japan would openly challenge him to a fight at this time.
Fight? Not fight?
"Why should the main town accept the battle?" Huangfu Yunjie said loudly: "Our Huben guards have enough food. Once the artillery arrives, they can launch an attack on Tsurumaru Castle. Why should the main town bother with this Miyamoto Musashi at this time?"
"Yeah, I don't agree to accept the challenge either." Zheng Zhifeng also said on the side: "Miyamoto Musashi is known as the 'Sword Master' and has never been defeated in more than sixty battles. The general town does not need to take such risks."
"Is Miyamoto Musashi really that powerful?" Ding Yunyi suddenly asked.
Then, he said slowly: "I don't think so. I heard that when the Shimabara Rebellion broke out, Ogasawara Tadama, the lord of Ogura Castle, and Iori, the lord of Ogura Castle, went out to suppress it. Miyamoto Musashi and Tadama's nephew, Nakatsu Castle lord Ogasawara Choji,
He also participated in the battle. In the letter sent from Miyamoto Musashi to the lord of Nobeoka Castle, Arima Naozumi after the Shimabara Rebellion, he wrote, "I will never be hit by stones again"...the meaning of this sentence
, I’m afraid Miyamoto Musashi was injured when he was hit by a stone thrown by Shimabara Ichiku’s army at that time? Could a real swordsman be injured by a stone?”
Zheng Zhifeng was stunned for a moment, he had never heard of this matter.
Ding Yunyi smiled faintly: "I once heard that Miyamoto Musashi once challenged Marume Nagae. At that time, Nagae was already over ninety years old and lived in seclusion in the countryside with a few disciples to farm. The two of them did not directly take action.
Nagae frightened Miyamoto Musashi away with a single movement of his sword... All his subordinates knew that the commander-in-chief had never looked down upon the Japanese in his heart. No matter who the opponent was, as long as they were Japanese, even if they were
The so-called "Sword Master" has never taken the town seriously.
Ding Yunyi seemed thoughtful: "When Miyamoto Musashi challenges me, he is certain that I will accept the challenge. Why? The war is imminent. If I avoid the war at this time, the Japanese will definitely publicize it. I, Ding Yunyi, will do it in front of Miyamoto Musashi."
If we don’t even have the courage to fight, how can the majesty of our Ming soldiers remain? This will only increase the confidence of the Japanese and reduce the morale of our army. Therefore, I must take this battle. I must go, and even more, I must win!”
As he spoke, he asked: "When will all our army's artillery arrive?"
"It will take about three or four days to return to the main town!"
"Okay!" Ding Yunyi no longer hesitated: "Go and tell the people sent by Miyamoto Musashi that in three days, there will be a battle of life and death under Tsurumaru Castle!"
Ding Yunyi has made up his mind and there is no possibility of changing it!
And his subordinates also became excited at this time.
Your Excellency wants to challenge Japan's No. 1 Sword Master. Although some people still have objections, this is a big event that can make people excited!
Soon, the entire Huben Guards also heard about this incident. The integrated military camp was all excited about this.
Ding Huben fights against the Japanese sword master! How exciting is this?
However, the only one who didn't show excitement was the person involved, Ding Yunyi!
In front of everyone, he acted carelessly, but in his own heart, he did not underestimate this decisive battle at all.
He didn't know how many times he had heard Miyamoto Musashi's name. With his ability, could he be his opponent? Personal life or death was not important. The question was what impact would it have on the army once defeated?
"Headquarters, are you considering the decisive battle in three days?"
Ding Yunyi looked back and nodded silently. This brother who had lived and died with him countless times on the battlefield understood his thoughts best:
"I have never cared about the fighting on the battlefield, but for the decisive battle three days later, I worry about the impact it will have on morale if we lose."
Huangfu Yunjie was silent for a moment: "Has the town ever heard of the Sword of Shadows?"
Ding Yunyi shook his head.
Huangfu Yunjie said calmly: "That is a delicate and elegant sword. In the past, Wei Heeiao killed Qiu Bingzhang due to a personal grudge. Qiu Bingzhang's son Laidan was ready to avenge his father. Laidan's aura was very brave, but his body was very weak.
, counting rice grains to eat, and walking with the wind. Although he was angry, he could not raise a weapon to retaliate. He was unwilling to borrow the power of others, and vowed to kill Hei Egg with his own hands. Wei Hei Egg's ambition surpassed all others.
The strength of a man can resist a hundred opponents, and his muscles, bones, skin and flesh are not something that ordinary people can withstand. He stretched out his neck to receive the sword blow, opened his chest to receive the arrow strike, the edge of the sword was damaged and bent, but his body did not have a single
There were traces of being beaten. Relying on his own ability and strength, he regarded Lai Dan as a bird that had just hatched. Lai Dan's friend Shen said to him: "You hate Hei Egg to the extreme, and Hei Egg looks down on you."
It's too much, what are you going to do?" Lai Dan said with tears, "I hope you can think of a way for me." Shen said, "I heard that the ancestors of Kong Zhou of Wei State got the sword of the emperor of Yin Dynasty.
A child wearing it defeated the officers and soldiers of the three armies, why not ask him?'"
He was silent for a while and continued: "So Lai Dan went to Weiguo and met Kong Zhou. He gave him the courtesy of a slave and asked to mortgage his wife and children to him, and then we discussed what we wanted. Kong Zhou said: 'I have three swords.
, let you choose, but they can’t kill people. Let’s talk about their situation first. A sword is called Hanguang. You can’t see it, and you don’t feel its existence when you use it. You don’t feel it at all when it touches an object.
As long as the object has a solid body, you won’t feel it passing through the body. The other sword is called Chengying. When it’s dawn in the morning or when it’s getting dark in the evening, if you look at it facing north, you’ll faintly seem to have something there.
, but its shape cannot be seen clearly. When it touches an object, there is a clear sound, and it passes through the body without feeling pain. Another sword is called Xiao Lian, and its shadow can be seen during the day but no light can be seen.
, its light can be seen at night, but its shape cannot be seen. When it touches the body, it passes with a click, and closes again as soon as it passes. Although the pain can be felt, there is no trace of blood on the blade.
These three swords have been passed down for thirteen generations and have not been used. They are kept in boxes and have never been opened... Speaking of this, Huangfu Yunjie smiled slightly: "Lai Dan said: 'Even if it is
In this case, I still want to borrow the last sword." So Kong Zhou returned his wife and children to him, and fasted with him for seven days. On a half-clear and half-cloudy day, he knelt down and gave him the last sword.
, Lai Dan thanked him twice and accepted the sword and returned home. From then on, Lai Dan followed Hei Egg with the sword. One day, Hei Egg was drunk and lying under the window. Lai Dan chopped Hei Egg three times from the neck to the waist.
Hei Yao didn't notice either. Lai Dan thought Hei Yao was dead and left in a hurry. He met Hei Yao's son at the door, so he slashed him three times with his sword, as if he had hit the void. Hei Yao's son
Then he smiled and said, "Why are you waving to me three times stupidly?" Lai Dan realized that the sword really couldn't kill anyone, and went home lamenting... Ding Yunyi seemed to understand something.
Huangfu Yunjie's expression became serious: "I just talked with Zheng Zhifeng. Although Miyamoto Musashi has been undefeated for more than sixty years, the decisive battles took place before he was twenty-nine years old. Only after he was twenty-nine did he
He rarely fights with others. For a swordsman who has not fought with others for more than 20 years, I think his sword is probably rusty, right?"
Ding Yunyi smiled and said: "It's not his sword that's rusty, it's his heart."
Huangfu Yunjie nodded: "Yes, his heart has become rusty. Maybe his understanding of swordsmanship exceeds that of Zong Zhen, but his experience in killing is far inferior to Zong Zhen's. Zong Zhen
Over the years, there have been few days that were not spent on the battlefield, and killing people is really a normal thing for the town."
Kendo is different from killing.
Although Miyamoto Musashi is known as the "Sword Master", he has not fought with anyone for more than 20 years. Just like the "Shadow Sword", it has lost its sharpness and can only be played with, and can no longer kill anyone.
Got it!
But Ding Yunyi's whole person is an indestructible murder weapon in the world!