Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 624 True and False
It didn't take long for a red flag to be erected on the heights of Tsushima Island, plus a blue flag, which fluttered in the wind and could be seen from a long distance.

On the side of the Observation Post in Busan, they saw the two flags immediately and immediately reported to the Chinese army.

Hearing the news, Zheng Zhilong hadn't spoken yet, but Zheng Zhibao beside him said in surprise, "What? There are only about [-] warships here?"

"What rose on Tsushima Island was a red flag and a blue flag, that's about [-] warships." Zheng Zhilong turned his head and explained to his fifth brother.

After Zheng Zhibao heard this, he said suspiciously: "This is not normal. When I left Edo, Tokugawa Iemitsu had assembled about [-] warships. Those who threatened and lured daimyos from all over the world are much more ruthless than Toyotomi Hideyoshi before. How could it be possible that only [-] warships came?"

In the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, in order to collect enough warships, Toyotomi Hideyoshi made preparations in advance at that time, requesting to start from Hitachi in the east, pass through the South China Sea to Shikoku and Kyushu, and start from Akita and Sakata in the north to China. One hundred thousand stone prepares two big ships.Every one hundred households in each seaport sends out ten sailors to board the large ships built by the great names of various countries.In addition, the ships used by his own army include three large ships and five medium ships for every [-] stone built by the famous names of various countries.The required construction costs will be allocated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi; the daimyos of various countries will report the required construction costs in the budget form, and allocate half of the required construction costs first, and then pay in full after the ship is built.

As for Tokugawa Iemitsu, except that the first batch of warships was recruited by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the collection of the second batch of warships was a bit shameless.The military orders given to various places, that is, if the local daimyo do not provide soldiers and ships with food, it is a conspiracy to rebel like Tokugawa Ieyasu. If he has such an idea during the national war, Tokugawa Iemitsu will be destroyed first. name.If all the big names give according to the share, or even give more, the occupied North Korean land will be divided according to the amount of effort.

It was in this way of coercion and lure that Zheng Zhibao witnessed the warships and troops assembled by Tokugawa Iemitsu.But now Zongyicheng of Tsushima Island said that only [-] ships came, and he didn't believe it.

Zheng Zhilong frowned after hearing his fifth brother's detailed explanation.

Seeing this situation, one of his generals guessed: "Could this be the forward of the Japanese Navy?"

"It's possible!" Zheng Zhilong nodded after hearing this, and said, "Pass down the commander's order, the whole army is ready for war!"

"Obey!" When the generals heard this, they clasped their fists and accepted the order.

As soon as the military meeting was over, Zheng Zhilong heard from his personal guard that Li Dingguo was visiting, so he rushed out to welcome him.

"Marshal Zheng, is it the Japanese reinforcements?" Li Dingguo asked about the military situation when he saw Zheng Zhilong's first words.

"Well!" Zheng Zhilong led Li Dingguo to sit down and talk, while nodding in reply, "Just now Zong Yicheng of Tsushima Island put up a red flag and a blue flag. According to the agreement, it is the Japanese country with about [-] warships. The navy appears."

Li Dingguo frowned when he heard this, and said, "Zong Yicheng is from the Wa kingdom. I'm afraid it's impossible for him to agree with me, Daming. You can't believe everything he says!"

Zheng Zhilong smiled and said, "Naturally, you can't trust him completely. Asking him to deliver the news is nothing more than raising your vigilance and preparing to fight against the Japanese navy!"

Hearing what he said, Li Dingguo felt relieved a lot, stood up and clasped his fists in a salute, and said, "The commander-in-chief knows it well, so I can rest assured. I also want to prepare for the war. Those Japanese prisoners have to be taken to a place far inland. Go, to prevent changes. If there is any need from the commander-in-chief, just send someone to pass the message."

"Hehe, good!" Zheng Zhilong also stood up after hearing this, and said with a smile.

Li Dingguo turned around and wanted to leave, but suddenly stopped, and turned to Zheng Zhilong and said: "The Japanese reinforcements must have learned the lesson of the first battle, and they will no longer think about defeating the battle. Therefore, it is estimated that the attack is fierce. Lu Da Shuai, it is estimated that the search and suppression of the Japanese is almost done, I will send him a letter immediately, let him lead the army to come, in short, be prepared!"

"Okay, okay, I'm so thankful!" Zheng Zhilong heard that the strengthening of the army on land was his reliance, of course he was happy, and immediately agreed repeatedly.

So, Li Dingguo cupped his fists and saluted again, and then he was ready to leave.

But at this moment, a personal guard suddenly came to report that Ma Fanzong Yicheng had secretly sent someone to report to the commander in chief.

Zheng Zhilong was a little surprised when he heard it, so he invited Li Dingguo to sit in and see what news Zong Yicheng had to say.

The person who came was Zong Yicheng's older entourage, named Liu Bide, who entered the tent of the Chinese army, and immediately respectfully saluted according to the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty: "Marshal Zheng, my feudal lord sent a villain to come, Present the latest military situation of the Japanese navy."

After finishing speaking, he took out a letter from his arms and presented it with both hands.

Zheng Zhilong didn't show any expression. He just read the letter after receiving it from the personal guard who forwarded it, then handed it to Li Dingguo who was sitting next to him, and finally looked at Liu Bide and asked, "The Japanese navy is hiding in Tsushima Island. , a total of 830 two warships of various colors?"

"Return to Commander, yes." Liu Bide quickly replied, "This is the vanguard of the Japanese navy, and there are two thousand warships coming soon. My family lord means that it is best for Daming to arrive while the main force of the Japanese navy arrives." Before, annihilating the vanguard of these Japanese naval forces dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese naval forces, so this battle can be won!"

"Oh!" Zheng Zhilong did not comment, but changed the topic and said, "Your lord is thinking about my Ming Dynasty. Is it possible that he is deceitful?"

At this time, Li Dingguo had also read the letter and looked up at the ongoing conversation.

"There!" Liu Bide quickly denied when he heard this, and knelt and kowtowed and replied, "Master Mingjian, I have been bullying Ma Fan for a long time, if Daming can defeat Wa, at least I can also benefit Ma Fan. My feudal lord's loyalty to Daming is a lesson from heaven and earth!"

Speaking of this, he quickly added: "Tsushima Fan is mountainous, and the land is barren, so there is not much output at all. But the Japanese side is forcibly collecting military rations. I am miserable for Ma Fan, and I really can't bear the Japanese army. The forced conquest, these are what the feudal lord said to the villain. I have absolutely no reason to favor the Japanese kingdom with Ma Fan!"

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong nodded, accepting his explanation, and then began to ask about the details of the forward of the Japanese Navy.And Liu Bide also answered one by one.Li Dingguo on the side didn't speak all the time, but just listened attentively.

And Zheng Zhibao, who was standing behind Zheng Zhilong, wanted to intervene several times, obviously having something to say, but in the end he refrained from saying anything.

After a long while, Zheng Zhilong asked no questions, and said to Liubid with a smile: "Okay, please repay your lord and say that I will remember his report this time!"

"Then, Commander, do you need me to cooperate with Ma Fan in attacking the forward of the Japanese Navy?" Liu Bide quickly reminded after hearing this.

Zheng Zhilong heard this, and immediately said calmly: "This matter needs to be discussed again. If there is any action, let your feudal lord cooperate again!"

"Hi!" After hearing this, Liu Bide quickly agreed, and then left.

As soon as he left, Li Dingguo frowned and said to Zheng Zhilong: "Marshal, you can't believe what this Japanese says!"

"Yes, big brother!" Zheng Zhibao held back until now, and quickly interrupted to remind, "How could Zong Yicheng help me Daming!"

After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong looked at them with a smile and said, "Wa's naval forces are attacking massively. Even if they are the vanguard, they are far more than our warships. Under such a massive offensive, he still wants to help Ma Fan. Don't worry about my Daming losing the battle, he was the first to suffer from Ma Fan and was slaughtered by the Japanese kingdom? Hehe, I don't believe it either!"

Hearing what he said, Li Dingguo and Zheng Zhibao looked at each other with relieved expressions.

When it comes to being cunning and cunning, how could Zheng Zhilong be so bad?In the past, he was among the pirates and got involved in conspiracy.Just from the perspective of human nature, I feel that Ma Fan is unreliable.

While Zheng Zhibao was relieved, he also said something he had just heard that Liu Bide said was not true, so as to prove that Zheng Zhibao's conjecture was true.After finishing speaking, Zheng Zhibao said to his brother with a vicious look on his face: "This Zong Yicheng still wants to lie to us, and when he turns around, he will be slaughtered!"

The Zheng family was born as a pirate, so naturally they would not be merciful.This Yicheng bullied them, so naturally he wanted revenge.

In this regard, Zheng Zhilong nodded and said: "If you don't kill, it's not enough to let them know that Daming can't be bullied!"

When he said this, it was tantamount to a matter of state affairs. Li Dingguo, who was nearby, heard this and did not object.Even if the morale of the post-autumn settlement is settled in this way.

After the three of Zheng Zhilong confirmed the conclusion, they discussed how to deal with the next battle situation.

According to the inference, the Japanese navy clearly set a trap for them to attack by surprise and fall into an ambush.

That being the case, it is definitely not possible for the Japanese Navy to get what they want.So what can the Great Ming Navy do to achieve the most benefit?
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On Tsushima Island, after Liu Bide returned in a hurry, he immediately reported the situation to Zong Yicheng.

After Zong Yicheng heard this, he immediately took him to the port near the Japanese country to see the commander of the Japanese army, Jing Yi Naotaka. Bi De reported to Ii Naotaka, and answered some questions about the details of Ii Naotaka.

After Jingyi Zhixiao had no problem, Zongyicheng said with a charming smile: "My lord, there must be such a good opportunity, then Zheng Yiguan will definitely repeat his old tricks and come to attack the navy of the Great Wa Kingdom again."

Unexpectedly, Jingyi Zhixiao listened, but gave him a look like a fool.

(End of this chapter)