The development of the situation is, as always, smooth.

After the rout at the front, the Toyotomi shogunate lost the territories of six countries, including Kii, Ise, Omi, Iga, Yamato, and Kawachi.

Completely retreated to Minon, Echizen, Owari and other countries. In these three countries, Toyotomi Daikichi hoarded 80,000 elite soldiers, countless grains, grasses, and military supplies, relying on strong castles and dangerous hills to defend.

However, on the southern sea, the navy of 60,000 households led by Li Tianbao launched an attack on the territory of Fuso, which was still controlled by the Toyotomi shogunate.

The Toyotomi shogunate was attacked on both sides.

Meanwhile.

The Wind Demon Ninja poured out of the nest and contacted the Daimyo. Many of the Toyotomi family's feudal daimyo and genealogy daimyo were close to the Han Dynasty.

But no one openly rebelled against the Toyotomi shogunate.

Meanwhile, the Wind Demon Ninja is spreading the word everywhere. Said who was who, and contacted the Han Dynasty, for a time. At present, it is still in the territory of Higashifuso, which is still under the control of the Toyotomi shogunate, rumors are spreading, and chickens and dogs are jumping.

The overlord of Fuso, the lord of Fuso, and the general Toyotomi, who was like a tiger in the past, brazenly sent troops to Goguryeo to intervene in the war in Northeast Asia.

Now it was the afterglow of the setting sun, and it looked brilliant, but there was only one breath left.

Edo Castle.

Even the stronghold of the Toyotomi shogunate was affected by the situation. The maids, samurai, and others who served and guarded the castle were more or less absent-minded.

In a room in the middle of the Austria.

Toyotomi Daikichi knelt on the throne, and in front of him was the retainer Keiju Katakura.

Toyotomi Daiyoshi was visibly old to the naked eye, more than five years old, his complexion was very poor, and his eyes had lost their luster and were very dull.

Only the featherweave on his body is still gorgeous gold.

"Jing X. I would love to send troops to save Osaka Castle. But I don't have the ability. Now that I'm in Edo Castle, I can suppress people's hearts. If I leave Edo Castle, rush to the front. The daimyo would rebel. Now this is the case. Not to mention the genealogy of the daimyō, even the daimyo of the relatives is not reliable. ”

Toyotomi raised his hand, opened his mouth and bit his index finger, and after a moment, the index finger was bloody, and the pain lifted his spirits, but then he languished again.

Kyoto Plain.

Nishifuso.

He was defeated and defeated. I thought that relying on the two rock-solid majestic castles of Osaka Castle and Edo Castle, I would defend half of Higashifuso and wait for the time to come.

Unexpectedly.

Unexpectedly.

Takahashi Heimori, his grandson-in-law, betrayed him. Not only was the front line defeated, but even Osaka Castle, which existed as a nail, was greatly affected.

Now Toyotomi Daikichi knows very well.

I can't leave Edo Castle and I can't save Osaka Castle. And there were too many troops in Osaka Castle. Let the situation develop, and the final outcome will either be broken by Wu Nian, or the food will be eaten up and the city will be broken.

When Osaka Castle is there, people's hearts can still be united.

If Osaka Castle is breached. The last hope of the Toyotomi family, Matsudaira Keitora and his northern samurai, the world's first, were defeated.

The hearts of the people will also be scattered with the wind.

Although he still has more than 100,000 troops in his hands, the world is a castle and Edo castle, but it is useless.

Osaka Castle.

is the key.

Between two fires.

Advance and retreat.

"Jing X. Why did you say I sent troops to Goguryeo in the first place? Why block trade with Wu Nian? Why do you hold on to the Ryukyus? ”

"It would have been nice if I had a clear idea of the consequences. Don't send troops to Goguryeo, trade with Wu Nian, and return the Ryukyus to the damned Dongno family. ”

"Then will Wu Nian still send troops to Fusang?"

"Probably not. Human lifespan and energy are limited. Wu Nian is also nearly forty years old, how many years can he have? He should focus on conquering Meng Yuan and Chu. Before his death, he replaced the state of Chu. Create a new unified dynasty of Han people. ”

"Then I will still be the Maharaja of Fuso, the king of Fuso, and the shogun. I. It's a wrong step, a wrong step. ”

As he spoke, Toyotomi became decadent, and his face was full of remorse.

I really regret that I shouldn't have done it in the first place.

Heroes are also human. Defeat after defeat, defeat after defeat. He's pushed to the limit.

Katakura Kei opened his mouth, but finally closed his mouth and said nothing.

When a man has strength, he will provoke the enemy.

It's human nature and it's hard to avoid.

At that time, the Toyotomi shogunate was in full swing. In terms of pure land, the Ryukyu Kingdom has a territory of more than 100,000 koku, which is a piece of fat.

The strategic location is more important and can be used as a springboard for attacking the Chu State.

I don't need it now, but I will use it in the future.

The land of Goguryeo across the sea is a big piece of fat, who doesn't covet it?

Ambitions and desires are endless. At that time, Toyotomi Daikichi would not stop expanding abroad, and neither would the daimyo and samurai.

Fusang is so big, the total stone height is only more than 30 million stones. And the number of samurai is in the millions. This huge samurai class has just come out of the Warring States period, and its heart is still immersed in killing.

They are hungry for war, eager to elevate themselves. The ronin wants to become a retainer with a fortune, and the retainer wants to become a general. The Shogun wants to become a Daimyo.

Since Fuso no longer has land, it can only expand externally.

In a nutshell.

At that time, the will of all the samurai in Fuso was in external expansion. Toyotomi Daji, how can you stop?

Only to be the enemy of Wu Nian.

And the price of being an enemy of Wu Nian is what it looks like now. First the emperor was captured, and then Nishifuso fell.

Now Higashifuso is also fast.

But. Although the situation had reached this point, the shogunate still controlled the twenty kingdoms of Higashifuso, and one-third of the territory.

More than 100,000 troops.

Just wait for it, but it can't.

"Your Excellency, General. Now the front-line defense is solidified. According to the calculations. The food in Osaka Castle can be eaten for a year. The second of the four heavenly kings of Toyotomi. Matsudaira Keitora and Oda Nobumasa were guarded. ”

"Although we can't help them. But I'm sure they can hold out for a year. In such a long time. It's not unusual for anything to happen. Don't forget, Shogun. ”

"The Han State was hostile not only to Fuso, but also to the Mengyuan, Slavic, and Chu states. Each of these countries is stronger than Fuso. ”

"Now. We should try to hold the front and wait for the timing to change. ”

Katakura Keishi took a deep breath, bowed and said to Toyotomi Daikichi with a straight face.

Wait, wait, wait.

When they retreated to East Fuso, they were waiting for an opportunity. Waiting for opportunities in foreign countries.

It's still waiting.

The more you wait, the less territory you have.

And Meng Yuan, Slavic, and Chu did not move. How long will it take?

Toyotomi Daikichi stared, and his anger rose slowly. Just as he was about to have a seizure, he fell into decay again.

What else can I do but wait for my chance?

"That's all there is to it." He sighed and said.