Chapter 109: The Battle of Kyushu

The authority of each one is different.

Zhu Yuanzhang's authority in the hearts of the generals is invincible. That's because Zhu Yuanzhang is both civil and military, and as far as fighting is concerned, Zhu Yuanzhang is no less than Xu Da. In the most critical battle of Poyang Lake, Zhu Yuanzhang also behaved quite well. It can be included in the selection of ancient and modern famous generals.

And Zhu Biao knew very well that it was almost impossible for him to achieve the authority of his father and emperor among these veterans. He is not Zhu Yuanzhang, and he can't learn it.

However, he also had his own ways and means of asserting his authority.

First of all, it is to let these generals know that he is not a young master and must not be bullied. However, this matter also needs to be measured. After all, the nobles are the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, and speaking of which, many of them are the uncles and uncles of the prince, and he is not good at doing too much. Chinese Net

It's best to hold the board high and just pick two or three people who are too unpleasant to dispose of. Most people let it go.

It's just that some things are not dealt with. That doesn't mean these things didn't happen.

He Xi has a lot of success in this method to deter the arrogant soldiers below. It's not very promising. Because by doing so, I just let the people below know that the prince is not easy to mess with. But the prince is not easy to provoke, so they dare not provoke? That's absolutely impossible.

It is only said that a more insidious struggle in the future is still to come.

The prince appeased the veteran, and then he mentioned He Xi and said, "Brother He, it's your turn, don't talk about Liaodong first, talk about Kyushu first, how is the fight in Kyushu?"

He Xi said: "Your Highness, the Marquis of Yingchuan promises to take all the land of Kyushu before the summer of this year."

As soon as this remark came out, many people were shocked.

After Japan became an enemy country, ordinary people may still not know much about the situation in Japan, but it definitely does not include these people in front of them. These people are the core of the Ming Dynasty, and they can't hide any information from the imperial court, and even some people have their own independent intelligence network.

Of course, this kind of intelligence network can't be compared with Jinyiwei at all. But the news on the big side is still very well-informed.

They naturally know, what is an island in Kyushu? As soon as Kyushu was in the first place, the situation in Japan was opened. In many cases, the changes in warfare do not continue at a constant and uniform pace. It's like Japan, and today's Honmishima, Fu Youde spent one winter to conquer Kyushu, then one summer to conquer Shikoku, and then used the second half of the year to take Honshu Island.

However, the development of the war is not like this. Rather, it is a slow advance in the early stages, and after the losses reach a critical point, there is a possibility of a total collapse. And Kyushu is very heavy in Japan. The fall of Kyushu is for Japan. It's unprecedented.

Can the Ashikaga shogunate take on this responsibility?

In other words, after losing Kyushu, did the Ashikaga shogunate still have the ability to become a member of the world?

It's all a problem.

Many veterans don't know these questions. However, with their keen sense of war, they felt that if this war was really fought well, even if it could not cause the total collapse of Japan. It will also make Japan lose its offensive capability. Slaughtered.

There is almost no chance of turning over.

This can't help but make many people envious. Secretly said: "Lao Feng's Guogong this time is a certainty."

The prince said, "Tell me more about the situation in Kyushu."

He Xi then told him what he knew about the battle situation in Kyushu.

However, he said that last year, Fu Youde sent Fu Zhong to cross the sea, conquer many islands off the coast of Kyushu, and besiege Nagasaki. The Battle of Nagasaki lasted for more than three months.

The reason for this is not that the Ming Dynasty could not capture Nagasaki Castle. With the ability of the Ming Dynasty to attack fortifications in this era. Not to mention that Nagasaki didn't have many strong walls in the first place. Even it is the strongest castle in Japan. It can't stop the Ming artillery.

Just don't attack, for several purposes.

First, the transfer of materials.

Although it is said that the sea is now the world of the Ming Navy, Fang Chengfeng has absolute sea control. But for Fu Youde, he still has some worries. He had fought wars on land all his life and did not know much about the sea. So he prepared for the worst. That's it

Even if one day, there was an accident at sea, and tens of thousands of troops fell into Kyushu. The army can also be maintained for a long time.

That's going to require a lot of supplies.

The supply of supplies to Goryeo has not been cut off even in winter. Even from Port Arthur, Yingkou Port went directly to Nagasaki.

But in any case, it is very large to want to transfer the materials that will keep the army running for several months, a year. It is difficult to transport it for a while. So before that, Fu Youde just wanted to occupy an important place in Kyushu. And this important place, Fu Youde has already occupied.

Not Nagasaki, but the islands near Nagasaki.

The famous Five Peaks Islands are the owners of the Five Peaks. In this area, there are many good harbors among the islands. Enough to moor a large ship. Let the soldiers rest and recuperate. And they are very close to Kyushu, and they can go to Kyushu at any time. There is also a strong navy as an escort. Naturally, it is the best stronghold of the Ming army.

Second, mobilize the enemy.

No matter what Ashikaga Yoshimitsu says. How to explain it to the people below, but there is one fact that is impossible to change. That is, the tens of thousands of Japanese troops in Busan Castle did not wait for the reinforcements that Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said. Now the same problem is in Kyushu.

What could the Japanese do if they were still unwilling to send troops to fight the Ming army? Ren Mingjun encroached step by step. Especially the Ashikaga family. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu has to show his strength in order to make the world's daimyo follow. In other words, only strong strength can make the Japanese daimyo submit.

This is Hosokawa Yoriyuki's judgment on Hosokawa Yorimoto, between the world, how can there be such a good thing, the Ashikaga family wants to use the Kyushu daimyo as cannon fodder on the Kyushu battlefield, and the Ashikaga family sits on the fisherman's profits. It's almost impossible. Every daimyo grew up out of a conspiracy. There are many things that can be understood without being taught.

And Fu Youde gave Ashikaga Yoshimitsu a question.

If the Ashikaga family doesn't save Nagasaki, there will be no need to fight the next battle. If Nagasaki is saved, it will be good for the Ming Dynasty.

In Fu Youde's view, the biggest problem in the conquest of Japan has never been the ability of the Japanese army, but in the terrain, in the people. If it can be under Nagasaki Castle, it will be possible to kill and injure Japanese troops as much as possible. The next battle is easy to fight.

This is a conspiracy.

And Ashikaga Yoshimitsu had to be saved.

However, Fu Youde's prediction was wrong, that is, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu felt that the Ashikaga family, together with the Kyushu Daimyo, had just formed an army of nearly 100,000 people, and could defeat the Ming Dynasty.

This is a powerful army in the history of Japan at that time. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu expected that Japan would not win at sea, but on land, this was not the case.

So around Nagasaki Castle, the armies of both sides gathered, and the battle was fierce.

Of course, it was Japan that was miserable.

After learning that the Japanese had sent troops, Fu Youde came to the front line to sit in the town. After finding out the situation in Japan, he immediately ordered the fight to be stopped. Don't drive the Japanese away. In addition, Fang Chengfeng was given an appointment, which was to block the Guanmen Strait.

Guanmen Strait, this name is wonderful in Fu Youde's opinion. Although this strait got its name because it was outside the horse pass. But it doesn't matter to Fu Youde. Importantly, the name reminds Fu Youde. Once closed the Strait of the Gate. The most critical passage between Kyushu and Japan was blocked.

You can close the door and fight the dog in Kyushu.

Of course, Kyushu was too close to Japan for the Ming army to blockade all the coasts, and similarly, if the Japanese army was bent on retreating. If you try to escape, you can't leave all the Japanese behind. But a large group of people is completely different from an individual escaping.

The crossing of the sea by the army is a huge project. If it weren't for the reason for crossing the sea, the rhythm of the Ming army would not have been so slow.

It's also a thing that is hard to escape from the big eyes. It's hard to escape the affairs of the Ming Army's sailors.

And the narrowest part of the Guanmen Strait is only three or four kilometers. It's not as wide as a river. This area is the most suitable for crossing the sea. It's like crossing a big river.

However, the timing of the closing is also important. It's not good to be early, it's not good to be late, and before that, you have to hold the Japanese army to the death and let the Japanese army fight a war of attrition. Let the Japanese army see the hope of victory, but it will not achieve victory

Terminal. When you are exhausted and want to give up, it is time for Daming to take the initiative to attack.