Domineering Daming

In Liu Jingming's heart, he really didn't think highly of the Japanese kingdom and the army composed of those chaotic warriors. Hearing this, his expression became solemn, and he said, "Yes, the general will understand!"

1152 The strategy of exhausting the enemy

Cao Bianjiao waited for Liu Jingming to leave, looked at He Xilian, and said, "When will the support from North Korea arrive?"

He Xilian said: "Tonight at the latest, some craftsmen and engineers will arrive, as well as military supplies, including artillery, food and grass."

Cao Bianjiao nodded. Tsushima Island is very important to Daming. It is not only the frontier strategic location for Japan, but also guards the main waterways going south and north. It must be taken seriously and planned and arranged well.

Liu Jingming's fleet landed, and the soldiers began to rest. Cao Bianjiao arranged for people to replenish supplies and carry weapons on board.

Zong Yicheng and others secretly discussed with a group of elders in another place, not even daring to light the lamp.

"You said, can the Ming people really defeat the Wa country?"

"I don't think it should be difficult. The Ming Dynasty was a celestial kingdom. It was able to defeat Japan in North Korea a few decades ago. Now that the army is in full swing, it's not difficult."

"The Japanese kingdom should not be underestimated. They are so close to us. Besides, the Ming people didn't care about us, and North Korea didn't care about us. Otherwise, why did our ancestors submit to the shogunate of all dynasties..."

"Then you say, will they withdraw their troops? If they withdraw, what should we do? The shogunate will not let us go."

"This matter, I think it's better to take it one step at a time. By the way, we need to strengthen the relationship with Cao Bianjiao and others, and find out their thoughts."

"Yes. In my opinion, we have to send people to North Korea, the Ming Dynasty, we can't get on the Ming people's boat in a daze, and leave no way out..."

"Yes, and also, it may be useful to use the relationship with the Japanese country to find out a little bit."

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A group of people whispered quietly in the dark, but they didn't dare to say more. After a while, they went out quietly.

No one noticed that a person who had already left quietly changed direction and ran towards Cao Bianjiao's residence.

At noon the next day, Cao Bianjiao, He Xilian and others finished drinking the Zhuang Xingjiu and sent them aboard.This time, their destination was the Guanmen Strait. This time, the fleet numbered as many as fifty and 7000 people, with the flag flying high and the sails sailing.

The fleet meandered out of the port and headed straight for the Kanmon Strait.

He Xilian and others accompanied Cao Bianjiao and watched them go away. After a while, He Xilian said: "Your Excellency, there is no need to worry. Liu Jingming is also an old man in the army. He has a lot of experience in the sea. Japan does not have a formal fleet, so the threat is not great."

Cao Bianjiao nodded silently, still feeling uneasy.

The Ming Dynasty had very little experience in combat at sea, especially when traveling far at sea, hanging out alone, not only he was worried here, but also the soldiers on board were not so secure.

All these things have to be done slowly, there is no rush.

Cao Bianjiao comforted himself, and immediately said, "Is there any news from Jiuguo Island?"

He Xilian said: "Nobuzuna Matsudaira did not continue to attack the city. Instead, he besieged the city and played psychological warfare, but it was not effective against the original city. These Christians are quite determined."

Cao Bianjiao thought for a while, turned his gaze to the southeast, and said, "Zuo Liangyu, how is Hua Shanjiu's preparation going?"

"1 people are waiting for the battle. If Hara Castle is defeated, they will raid the north. These 1 people carry cannons and firearms, which are far stronger than Hara Castle. It is so easy to fail, and the Tokugawa shogunate has to send heavy troops to encircle and suppress Shimabara, so it is not so easy to be peaceful." He Xilian said.

This is Cao Bianjiao's backup plan. The original city cannot be supported, and that is to release the Satsuma domain. The Jiuguo Island cannot be peaceful. It must continue to consume the national power of the Wa Kingdom and disrupt the established plans of the Tokugawa Shogunate!

"En." Cao Bianjiao nodded, and said: "Pay attention to the movement in Edo, and also pay attention to the dynamics of their folks, and strengthen penetration. Is there any change in the Emperor's side?"

He Xilian looked a little weird, and said: "Their emperor has always been held in the air. The iron emperor and the flowing shogunate can't be counted on at all. The Edo side is relatively stable. Tokugawa Iemitsu is a very capable person. The daimyo has been tossing so much, and all kinds of rebellions are emerging one after another, but they are all small troubles. The foundation of the Tokugawa shogunate is solid, and it is not so easy to be pried..."

Cao Bianjiao was silent for a moment, and said: "It doesn't need him to have a big role, just have this name. You think of a way to imitate an imperial decree or handwriting, and it will be useful at that time."

He Xilian suddenly thought of the four words "Respect Wang Xiangyi" in a secret book of the Military Intelligence Department, his heart moved, and he said: "Yes".

"Is there any news from the imperial court?" Cao Bianjiao continued to ask.

The generals of the Ming Dynasty were most afraid of not the enemy, but the court. In the past, most of the generals did not die in battle, but were sent to prison and executed under the impeachment of the court.

Therefore, these generals outside were all terrified, unable to sleep at night, and tried their best to please the court, but in the end, few of them ended well.

He Xilian knew what Cao Bianjiao was worried about, and said with a calm smile on his face: "My lord, there is no need to worry, not to mention you and Cao Dadu's holy family, the official line has long since ceased to exist, and the emperor is not something the court can fool at will, even if there are some Complaints are not enough to shake this action."

Cao Bianjiao glanced at him, and suddenly said: "How does your commander-in-chief look at our Cao family?"

He Xilian was taken aback, his expression was a little stiff, and he said, "What are you talking about, my lord? How could the Shuaifu have any opinion on the Cao family?"

Cao Bianjiao looked at him, his eyes turned slightly, but he didn't say much.

Although his uncle Cao Wenzhao failed to enter the Grand Marshal's Mansion this time, everyone knows that it will be a matter of time. He went out to sea and expedition to the Japanese country, part of the backlash was that the envoy was Cao Bianjiao, the second generation of the Cao family. .

It is widely rumored that the Cao family will control the commander's mansion for two generations. This poses too great a threat to the court and the country, and it should be controlled as soon as possible.

When he was still the commander of the Imperial Army, there were many voices like this, but now there are naturally more voices, not to mention Cao Wenzhao's influence, Cao Bianjiao has been in the palace for many years, even if he didn't deliberately make friends with anyone, there are still a steady stream of voices reaching him in the ears.

For this reason, he discussed carefully with his uncle Cao Wenzhao, and decided that he would keep his ears to the outside world and devote himself to the emperor's mission.

He Xilian saw that Cao Bianjiao didn't ask any more questions, so he let out a sigh of relief.

How could the Grand Marshal's Mansion have no idea? Didn't the "military reform" led by Mr. Sun Ge intentionally or unintentionally check and balance the Cao family and divide it?

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that, how could Cao Bianjiao not know?

However, these are not up to them to decide. The future of the Cao family does not depend on Sun Chengzong, the Grand Marshal’s Mansion, or the cabinet. The key is the attitude of the Qianqing Palace. will fall!

Liu Jingming's fleet quickly left Tsushima Island and headed eastward with a clear goal, the Kanmon Strait!

On the Japanese side, Nobuzuna Matsudaira has besieged the Hara Castle for many days, using all kinds of persuasion and threats from top to bottom, but the Hara Castle was as silent as an iron strike, and there was no response at all.

Nobuzuna Matsudaira, Shigemasa Itakura, Shigetoshi Miyake and others gathered together to discuss matters concerning Harajo.

Itakura Shigemasa is the most anxious. He has received news that Tokugawa Iemitsu is very dissatisfied with him and plans to send someone to arrest him.

"Xin Gangdian, I can't wait any longer. The original city will not go down for a day, and the public and I will be in trouble for a day. Please give me another chance!" Itakura Shigemasa said in a deep voice with a serious face.

Matsudaira Nobutsuna knew what Itakura Shigesho was thinking, and said calmly, "Shigesho-den, do you have any good ideas?"

Itakura Shigemasa bowed and said: "There is no other way but to attack by force, at all costs!"

The original city is surrounded by mountains, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Now, there is no other way but to attack.

Matsudaira Nobutsuna looked calm, and said: "More than 6 people have been lost, how much more can you take?"

The last time the attack lasted for one day, there were more than 6 casualties, the morale of the army was boiling, the famous people were dissatisfied, and civil unrest in various parts of Jiuguo Island also took the opportunity to erupt one after another.Nobuzuna Matsudaira has mobilized a total of about 13 people this time, and has already lost [-]. If there is another [-], they will capture Hara Castle. It is hard to say whether this crusade will win or lose.

Itakura Shigemasu was naturally aware of this, and said without hesitation: "Xin Gangdian, we used the strategy of exhausting the enemy, and the army continued to make offensive postures, so that the whole city could not sleep at night, and did not dare to relax during the day. Trust me, they won't last long!"

Nobuzuna Matsudaira frowned, and looked at Shigemasa Itakura in surprise.Unexpectedly, he could think of such a way.

After thinking for a while, Nobuzuna Matsudaira smiled and said: "This method is very good, it can be done, Chong Changdian, I will leave this matter to you."