Domineering Daming

This time, in addition to Zuo Liangyu's Japanese servant army, the Korean, Ryukyu, Annan and other miscellaneous troops, totaling nearly [-], rushed forward and launched a general attack on the Guanmen Fortress.

Facing the artillery of the Ming Dynasty, the shogunate army had no fear, adjusted their deployment, and fought desperately with the Ming army at the top of the city without giving an inch.

The 3 men of the Ming army, like a rainbow, continued to attack. They fought from noon to night, but they were still unable to break through, so they had to withdraw their troops.

In the early morning of the next day, the Ming army launched an offensive again, and the artillery covered the top of the city. After several hours of fighting, the Ming army still failed to capture the top of the city and withdrew before dark.

On the third day, the Ming army began to increase its troops and launched a more intense attack. The crowd was like a sea, and the offensive continued.

The shogunate army also mobilized more troops to resist, and there were people all over the city, firmly blocking the attack of the Ming Dynasty.

The two sides invested a large number of troops in a desperate struggle, turning the Kanmon Strait into a huge meat grinder, and it is unknown how many people were killed or injured every day.

This kind of casualty was unbearable for the Ming army. In just three days, nearly 4 people were lost, and nearly [-] died in battle!

It was night, and the Ming army camp was filled with a dignified atmosphere.

The head of the staff office, Qian Jinxiao, made a report and said: "My lords, from the current point of view, Qingshan Zhongjun is going to die to protect the Kanmon Strait. If we continue to attack, it may cause more casualties, which is not conducive to our strategic planning."

The Ming Dynasty did not invest many troops in this battle against the Japanese. The main force was Dorgon's Jurchen cavalry, and the Mongolian cavalry that had not yet moved, pressing down on the northern part of the Japanese country.If the losses in the Kanmon Strait are too large, they may face a shortage of troops and have to ask the imperial court to increase their troops when they land on the home island to fight in the future.

At that time, the pressure from the imperial court will come like a mountain, and those present will inevitably be punished.

He Xilian frowned, and said thoughtfully: "Judging from the current situation, the Military Intelligence Department suspects that Takatoshi Aoyama intends to consume us, and he is also consuming his own troops in order to reduce the consumption of food and grass, delay time, and try to stay longer in the Guanmen Strait! "

Chapter 1380 Detour

When everyone heard He Xilian's words, their expressions changed.

This method is ruthless enough, quite ruthless!

Dorgon touched his smooth forehead, with a look of boredom on his face.

The strategy and tactics of the Japanese people are really painful. This kind of style of play that hurts one thousand and eight hundred enemies makes people feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable.

"Is there anything you can do?" Dorgon looked at everyone present with cold eyes.

Zuo Liangyu answered immediately, and said: "Qingshan Zhongjun obviously intends to defend at all costs. If we fight recklessly, even if we win, the loss will be too great. Why don't we just besiege and not attack, and see how long he can last!"

The 2 people that Zuo Liangyu took in had lost seven or eighty-eighth of the city in the past few days, so he didn't want to continue to attack.

What Zuo Liangyu said actually sounds very reasonable.Because the total strength of the Ming army to fight against the Japanese this time is so large, they cannot expect the imperial court to send reinforcements, so they must cherish their strength.

The crux of the problem is that none of you here can afford it. There are certainly various reasons why this battle has been delayed for so long, but the court and the emperor have expressed their dissatisfaction. Great job.

Dorgon didn't explain anything, but said in a tone that didn't hide his dissatisfaction: "Is there any other way to take down the fortress as soon as possible?"

Qian Jinxiao lowered his head, his face full of solemnity.

Qingshan Zhongjun has an army of [-], and he has made it clear that he will die against them. If he wants to fight quickly, he has no other way but to attack.

"It would be great if I could go around..." Man Dahai said as if talking to himself.

Qian Jinxiao shook his head, and said: "Not to mention that it takes a long time to go around, it is a big taboo to go deep alone. As long as the Guanmen Strait in front of us is not captured, we will not be able to go deep into the hinterland of our island."

"Then, internal rebellion?" Daishan then asked.

Qian Jinxiao was silent for a moment, and said: "Let's try it out, but there is no reaction inside, presumably Qingshan Zhongjun has learned a lesson from last time and has taken strict precautions."

"What about luring him out of the city?" Li Dingguo asked.

Qian Jinxiao did not hesitate this time, and said: "Qingshan Zhongjun is determined to stick to it. If we want to waste our troops in the closed fortress, it is impossible to leave the city. He is not an ordinary person and cannot be seduced by common sense."

"Back then, the granary inside should have been burned!" Duoduo said bitterly.

This fortress is really like a moat, blocking the way forward of the Ming army. Right now, it seems that there is no other way but to attack at any cost!

There was silence in the big camp, each thinking, each with a different calculation.

Dorgon closed his eyes, with a look of boredom on his face.

Daishan, Man Dahai, Duoduo and others were probably like this. They didn't want to lose the Jurchen troops, so their tactics were very limited, and time was not waiting for them, so they were very impatient.

Li Dingguo saw the situation clearly, if he were, he would definitely attack the city at any cost, and would not give Wa Kingdom too much time.But this time he is a "exercise" and "surveillance" role. He has no right to speak and is more of a bystander.

Zuo Liangyu had the most selfishness, he wanted to preserve his strength, and he was happy to keep silent when he saw that others didn't speak, as long as he wasn't used as a vanguard.

As for Huashan Jiushou and Heitian Zhongzhi who were watching, the two were very cautious. Although their army had suffered heavy losses in the past few days, they were extremely relieved.These grown-ups were very satisfied with their performance and gave a lot of rewards.

For example, the autumn harvest tax of Jiuguo Island is generally given to them, and they are also allowed to recruit troops on their own. The official position is the same as that of the captain of Ming Dynasty. It can be said that they are given considerable freedom!

Seeing that the adults in the suzerain country were troubled, the two looked at each other, and Hei Tianzhong said: "My lords, it is not impossible to bypass the closed fortress."

Dorgon, who had his eyes closed, opened them abruptly, and said, "What can I do?"

Others also looked at him one after another, with surprise in their eyes.

Kuroda Tadyuki looked at the eyes of everyone, and said respectfully: "From Buzen Domain, go to Kokura Castle, there is a dark road, you can go around behind the closed gate fortress."

There are mainly two vassal kingdoms on the west bank of the Kanmon Strait, one is the Chikuzen domain and the other is the Buzen domain. As the lord of the Buzen domain, he naturally knows a lot about this important link to the home island.

Without waiting for everyone to be surprised, Dorgon said with cold eyes: "Why didn't you say that before?"

Kuroda Tadayuki's body turned cold, he quickly knelt down, and said: "My lord, firstly, the detour is too long, and the army will have to walk for four or five days; secondly, that road is the way that the Buzen clan secretly communicated with the major names on the home island. The secret passage is rugged and difficult to pass through, and the villain thinks that it is useless at all."

Listening to his words, everyone thought about it.

Duoduo was impatient, and said directly: "It takes four or five days to walk, but I can go around in just one day!"

Doduo is naturally self-confident. Their cavalry has three horses and they stay around day and night. How can they be compared on foot!

Dorgon didn't want to delay any longer. If he continued to delay, not to mention the wear and tear here, after a long time, he might not be able to return to Phnom Penh!

He was faintly worried that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty would leave him on this deserted island!

Dorgon sat up abruptly, and said in a deep voice: "Tadayu Kuroda, you lead the way with 1000 men, Dordo, Man Dahai, you lead [-] cavalry, and go on the road immediately!"

"Yes!"

Kuroda Tadayuki and Duoduo took orders immediately, and they couldn't wait any longer. This Guanmen Strait really disgusts them!

Seeing Duo Duo leave, Daishan said to Dorgon: "We can't put all our hopes on that dark road."

Dorgon took a deep breath, as if to clear up the boredom in his mind, looked around everyone, and said: "Well, continue to attack the city tomorrow, control the rhythm, and pay attention to casualties."

"Yes!" A group of people responded.

The Ming army can't afford to lose, and the closed fortress can't afford to delay. Both sides have clear strategic intentions and clear tactics.