"Where are the people from Heiankyo?" , after holding a clairvoyant mirror and observing the surrounding terrain for a while," Zhang Zhun suddenly asked.

The target of his inquiry was not a staff officer "but a mysterious leader of the organization." He is Shafpet. These spy leaders of the Tiger Ben Army are all versatile and take on a lot of affairs. When Ma Yi was busy with domestic intelligence, the information of the Japanese could only be handed over to Chafis to deal with.

"I haven't been in touch yet. "It shouldn't take more than two days, though." Those old guys from the royal family look quite anxious. It is estimated that they were indeed bullied and scared by the shogunate on the Edo side. Even the sale of a purple garment is forbidden. Tophys replied meaningfully.

"Get in touch as soon as possible."

Zhang Zhun cautiously commanded.

"Understood!"

Chaffield agreed.

The people from Heiankyo are the people of the Imperial Family. Chaffield was right, they were indeed bullied too badly by the shogunate. Because the royal family had no money, they had to sell some scarce purple robes to the monks in the temple in exchange for a little wealth. As a result, this matter was also strongly intervened by the shogunate. The emperor was furious and simply resigned. If it weren't for the suppression of the shogunate, it would indeed be too powerful, beyond the tolerance of normal people, and the royal family would not have been so closely connected with the Tiger Army. After all, this out of the sale of the interests of the country is not? Such a high-level leading party, in the history of China, except for Shi Jingjiao, I am afraid that it will not be found.

It is estimated that the current Tokugawa shogunate may have regretted it a little. I had known that the royal family would be desperate to recruit the Tiger Army, "They will open up to the royal family, and everyone will be fine." Now that he is not a person inside and outside, Tokugawa Iemitsu is indeed uncomfortable enough.

At that time, the emperor was in Heiankyo, which is today's Kyoto, in the middle of the day. The Tokugawa shogunate, on the other hand, was located in the eastern part of the country, in today's Tokyo. The distance between Heiankyo and Edo is about 370 kilometers, or about 740 miles. Obviously, this is quite a long distance.

As long as the Tiger Army advanced to Heiankyo before the shogunate army counterattacked, it could take control of the Imperial Family of Nihonmoto, and then the Imperial Family of Nichimoto would intervene to force the Tokugawa Shogunate to dissolve or surrender all power and army. As long as the shogunate is dissolved and the imperial power returns, various agreements can be signed with the Tiger Army. This is the solution to the political situation of the "Japan".

Of course, it's a bit harder to do that. The shogunate kept a very close eye on the Imperial Family. Once they find out that something is wrong, they will definitely forcibly take away all the backbone of the royal family. If it cannot be taken away, the possibility of on-site removal cannot be ruled out. In other words, even if the Tiger Army entered Heiankyo, "it may not be possible to find anyone from the Imperial Family."

However, whether the royal family is in the lead party or not, it is a must. There is nothing else in the Imperial Family, but there is a group of daimyo who have lost their power and "hate the shogunate." There was a very deep hatred between these people and the Tokugawa shogunate. It can be said that these people are also the high-level leading party of Japan. With their guidance, the Tiger Army will soon be able to familiarize themselves with everything in Japan. It is only a matter of time before the sea and land advance to attack the corpse of the river.

Seeing more and more people appearing and more and more supplies being unloaded, the tension in Zhang Zhun's heart slowly subsided. The most intense twenty-four hours of landing" is slowly passing. Judging by the reaction of the shogunate army, they did not react at all. It is estimated that "the main force of the Japanese army will appear at least five days later."

There are five days for all the troops and supplies of the Tiger Ben Army to go ashore. As long as the Tiger Army is in Japan, has more than 10,000 combat troops, and has enough ammunition and food, it will be able to hold out for a considerable period of time. If the number of troops was a little larger, it could even launch a long-distance attack.

In fact, in Zhang Zhun's heart, he already has a chance to win this landing. The Japanese army has lost the best time to counterattack. Next, what awaits them will be the attack launched by the Tiger Ben Army, "one after another brave assault." Such an attack, such a surprise attack, would continue until the shogunate completely surrendered.

"Smack!" Tokugawa Iemitsu smashed the cup to pieces. It was already three days after receiving the news of the landing of the Tiger Army. The distance from Nagato Province to Edo is indeed a bit far, and at the beginning, the spies of "Hichimoto" did not realize exactly what was going on. By the time they came to their senses, the large army of the Tiger Ben Army had already completely controlled half of the Nagato Kingdom.

In the delicate council hall, Tokugawa Iemitsu was a little out of shape, "his chest was constantly rising and falling." In a rare move, he wore a short sword around his waist. It is a very sharp short sword, the scabbard of the short sword, delicately carved with three sunflower-like motifs. This is the family coat of arms of the Tokugawa shogunate. The shogun with this short sword means that he has entered a state of war.

Next to him, more than a dozen old middle-aged people, Ruo Nian Ji, Damu Fu, etc., did not dare to say anything.

The sudden landing of the Tiger Ben Army also dealt a big blow to them. In the history of Japan, it seems that there has never been a foreign formed army that has set foot on the territory of Japan! Each time, it was the day himself who landed in another country. This time, it was reversed.

The elder Maeda Ryota has been elevated because of the unfavorable situation on Sado Island, and the news of the landing of the Tiger Army has not been notified to him. Therefore in his place is empty. Tokugawa Iemitsu usually likes to command directly to the level of Qimoto, so that some old people and Wakanian have the feeling of being overhead. This time is no exception.

"Order Ryuta Sato!"

"Immediately lead the army back to China!" , Tokugawa Iemitsu suddenly stopped and shouted angrily.

"Hello!"

Immediately someone agreed to leave.

, Author's note: Tokugawa Iemitsu's reference to "China" here refers to the west-central region of Japan, not China. , "Where is the fleet of the Dutch?" ”

Tokugawa Iemitsu asked again.

"Still in Hiroshima."

An old man replied cautiously.

"When will their main fleet arrive?" , Tokugawa Iemitsu's chest rose and fell, and his tone was a little anxious.

"Dutchman Brandz said, it's almost there."

The old mechanic replied.

"It's going to be soon, it's going to be soon, when is it?" I don't want this vague answer. ”

Tokugawa Iemitsu said angrily.

"This ......"

The old man felt very embarrassed, "I don't know how to respond."

The Dutch fleet that visited Japan was not very strong, with only a small number of large warships. They arrived "mainly to get in touch with the shogunate, to inform the Dutch of the decision of the Dutch, to inform the top of the Dutch East India Company, and to inform the Governor of Samoa, Putman, of the friendly greetings." In other words, they didn't come to fight.

At that time, the Dutch were patting their chests. "Speaking of the main fleet of the Dutch Navy, it will come soon. The visiting fleet arrived "with a Dutch lieutenant commander named Brandz." This man's eloquence is top-notch. The shogunate believed that "the main fleet of the Dutch would soon arrive." As long as the main fleet of the Dutch arrived, the landing operation of the Tiger Army would not be possible at all. If the sea crossing is unsuccessful, how can you land?

In fact, Brands was indeed right, and the Dutch naval fleet led by Bluffhead did go north very quickly. It's just that on the coast of Fujian, there was a fight with the Huben army and navy, and finally had to retreat temporarily. This retreat, the Dutch fleet, does not know when, will come again.

Of course, Brandz would not have told Tokugawa Iemitsu about such a thing. This defeat was a scandal within the Dutch. The Governor of Samoa and the top management of the East India Company immediately demanded that the news be blocked. The hapless Bluffhead was also quickly sent back to the Netherlands. The fleet commander, who was expected to become the youngest vice admiral in the Netherlands, had a bright future" and was thus buried.

Whenever the shogunate asked, Brands would smile and explain that the Dutch naval fleet was on the way, and it would only take a few days to "arrive in Japan." As for himself, he was quietly ready to flee. As soon as the Dutch main fleet decided not to come, "he had to run away immediately." Otherwise, you will be stabbed.

"Chieftain-kun, please!"

Tokugawa Iemitsu came to a family general, bowed down and said.

"General, don't worry."

The family will bow in return.

This general, called Chiefizaki Masao, is one of the shogunate's "Wakanian sends". Under his command, there were thirteen banners, "with a total strength of about 40,000 men." This was one of the most elite forces in the shogunate army, and it was something that Tokugawa Iemitsu had high hopes for.

[Author's note: If you send it to the year, it is a special position among the shoguns, which is equivalent to the governor of the prefecture, and is responsible for managing the army. The flag and the royal family (i.e., the retainers) are all under the jurisdiction of Wakanian. Please make your own content with the specific content. 】

"Chieftain-kun, I want you to go to Iwami Province immediately, and together with Abe-kun, block the way for the Toramoto's army to march to Heian-kyo. In any case, the Tiger Army will not be allowed to reach Heiankyo smoothly and come into contact with those old antiques. When you don't want them, you can kill them all. ”

Tokugawa Iemitsu's expression was solemn, and he said decisively.

With that, he bowed deeply.

Similarly, Masatsushi Chiefzaki also responded with a deep bow.

The so-called Abe-kun is Yuki Abe, another one under the shogun. Under his banner, there are also ten flagbooks. He had been leading his army to the west of Heiankyo and had been stationed for many years. The purpose was to specifically intimidate the royal family of Heiankyo. His army "was equally the elite of the shogunate's army."

Masatsushi Chiefizaki and Yuki Abe are both the best people to fight under Tokugawa Iemitsu. The armies they commanded were the most well-equipped, the most rigorously trained, and the most numerous. Whether they can block the attack of the Tiger Ben Army depends on the two of them.!!