After more than 200 years, the natives of the small island of Tsushima have once again seen a strong army from the mainland.

In that year, 30,000 Mongol and Goryeo allied troops landed in Sasuura, Tsushima Island, on more than 900 ships of various types, and the ancestors of the clan led more than 80 samurai to make the first wave of resistance, and the result was no suspense. Within a few days, Tsushima was taken. The following month, the Mongols attacked the main island, and the Kamakura shogunate gathered more than 100,000 troops at Hakata Port to hold the Mongols off the shore. Then, the kamikaze struck, and half of the ships of the Mongol army were destroyed.

The first Mongol conquest of Dongying was abandoned.

Seven years later, it was moved again, and the formation was even greater. 100,000 Southern Song troops were ordered to set off from Qingyuan and Dinghai in Zhejiang Province on more than 3,000 ships, and 40,000 Mongol and Goryeo troops from Goryeo. During this time, the Kamakura shogunate built dozens of miles of stone-walled fortresses along the coast of Kyushu Island.

Tsushima Island and other outlying islands were naturally the first to suffer, but the Eastern Expeditionary Army was here again in the summer, and it was originally scheduled to land on the second day of August, but it was hit by a typhoon on the first day of August. This time it was even more outrageous, the Mongol and Goryeo coalition forces directly "broke the boat and lost the seventeenth and eighth divisions", and more than half of the people sent it like this.

The Jiangnan New Army, which was formed by the Southern Song Dynasty, was originally fortified on the island, and the ships were all moored fifty paces away, so the impact was not particularly great. However, among them, the provincial right cheng, who had been appointed in advance, insisted on withdrawing, so in the end, it was the commanders who returned to Hepu in North Korea by boat with the remnants of Mengyuan and Goryeo, and nearly 100,000 generals of the Jiangnan Army could only stay on the shore and prepare to return home by making rafts by themselves.

Needless to say, in the end, less than 30,000 of the 140,000 troops returned, of which Goryeo returned the most, including nearly 20,000 workers. Among them, the largest survivors were the southern Han people in the Jiangnan army, who were obviously from the Southern Song Dynasty, but they were called "Tang people" and "avoided death as slaves".

In the face of the invincible Mongolia of that year, the legend of the Dongying kamikaze was formed, what about the Ming Dynasty?

It is to avoid typhoons, first spend a few months in the winter to assemble in places like Tsushima, and then let the army rest for a typhoon season to eat food, and wait until the autumn to brave the severe cold to land and fight; Or do you want to assemble troops during the typhoon season, take the risk of ending up on the road, and only hope that you can start fighting quickly to feed the war when you arrive?

Mongolia went on two crusades, one in winter and one in summer, what about the Ming Dynasty?

The Zong family began to make a fortune by resisting the first Mongol expedition, and Zong Qingkang was very aware of that history, but he now realized that the Ming Dynasty was different.

The first to arrive were not warships, but craftsmen, laborers, and merchant ships.

Tsushima has never been so hot: around Asaka Bay, two peninsulas form a gap, which is divided into many sub-bays by several small peninsulas. As soon as Zhu Kun arrived, the first thing he did was to organize manpower and material resources to build wharf berths and build roads leading to Jizhi and Chuanyue.

Later, after they got off the ship, they set up camp in the area of Daoshan and Zhuxu, and also devoted themselves to the construction of fortifications.

Most of the generals of the Beijing battalion under Yu Dayou's command suddenly became sappers, and the other half guarded the sin chiefs and rebel soldiers who were escorted from North Korea.

They were entrenched here, and the north and south of Tsushima had been cut off, with the Ming army in between.

The Beiyang Naval Division came a little later.

A small number of escort warships belonging to the Shipping Bureau and the Great Wall Company were moored in the newly built military port on the shore of the strait leading to the sea in Qianmao Bay. The large army bypassed the southern shore of Tsushima Island and docked at the most mature harbor here.

Zong Qingkang stood on the dock, waiting with Zhu Kun, Wang Zhi and others.

His eyes couldn't help but look at the newly converted dock: what kind of ship needs such a long berth? Need to leave such a wide channel next to it, need to go that deep?

In order to rebuild this berth, in the name of dealing with the possible attack of the Imperial Garrison Coalition Army, Wang Zhidu not only used those criminal generals of Pyongan Province and Huanghae Province transported from North Korea, but also asked Zong Qingkang to recruit a lot of civilian labor to work: digging stones, cutting trees, building breakwaters, surveying water depths......

In this process, more than 100 lives were actually lost.

Now, a small clipper has come first.

It is responsible for the guidance.

After getting acquainted with the bay, the clipper began to adjust the angle of the sails again and go out of the bay.

At this time, Zong Qingkang could already faintly see the fleet in the distance.

Among them, there is a swarthy dot, which is noticeably much larger.

"The heroic appearance of the Xuanlong ship can finally be seen." Zhu Kun spoke, "General Wang, the coal, water, grain, rice, meat and vegetables needed by the Xuanlong Ship must be prepared in a single warehouse!" ”

"Don't worry, the end of the day has been preparing for this since he arrived in Tsushima. Around Qianmao Bay, the last general has already been divided and drawn. As long as the route is continuous, there are enough manpower, and there is no error. ”

Zhu Kun nodded: "I have heard the name of General Wang for a long time." I came east on my orders, and I was worried to this day. When I arrived here, I realized that His Majesty had already planned and used people. ”

"The production of Taiwan is too famous......"

After the First World War of Malacca, Wang Zhi, who was promoted to the rank of deputy thousand households of the fifth grade, was transferred to Tsushima Island, and planned the great victory of Tsushima.

This is still the beginning of the war. As a member of the important minister who is most familiar with the situation here like Yan Shifan, his role at this stage is to help Zhu Kun clarify the logistics support here, and then he will naturally lead the Beiyang Naval Division and the main force of the Jingying land battle to land on the island.

"Zong Shilang, since the Zong family understands the righteousness and sincerely attaches to it, please appease the people on the island. The army of the North Road is assembled here, and the army and the people live on the same island, except for the officers and soldiers who are restrained by their own officers, the rest will have to worry about the chief attendant. ”

Dongying's future is naturally different, and the current Zong family has been rewarded first and given the position of a three-grade waiter.

Zong Qingkang heard the words and learned from Wang Zhi, bent down and said: "Please rest assured, the lower officials will definitely restrain the upper and lower parts of Tsushima Island and work hard to help the war." ”

"Let's look at the heroic appearance of the Ming Beiyang Naval Division!" Zhu Kun pointed to the distance, and then said as if commenting, "In the past, Mengyuan went on an expedition to the east, and there were more man-made disasters in addition to natural disasters. Under the operation, many ships were hastily built, most of which did not have keels. The enemy's situation is unclear first, and the attack is disorderly, how can there be any reason to be invincible? ”

Zong Qingkang was silent.

Zhu Kun said to himself: "Twenty years ago, the Japanese envoys fought for tribute to Ningbo, brutalized the people of the Ming Dynasty, and Long Yan was furious! The king of Dongying is in a virtual state, the powerful ministers are not effective, the local territory is divided, and the war is endless. For decades, the Japanese have been suffering from neighbors, and the Ming Dynasty has been preparing for this war for 20 years! ”

Zong Qingkang's heart was shocked: This was the first time that a Ming minister had told him clearly that the Ming Emperor had been thinking about Dongying as early as 20 years ago.

"Maritime business first, Kamcha shipping routes, transshipment is powerful; After years of building sea ships, now the three major sea divisions are galloping across the sea; Korean civil strife, the Ming Dynasty waved its army to relieve the people from hanging upside down, and the land route was unimpeded; The Ryukyus were robbed, and His Majesty rebuilt Wanguo Jinliang with two million tons of grain, grass and silver, and the Oriental Sea Division attacked from north to south! Zhu Kun looked ahead from the binoculars, with some expectation and excitement in his eyes, "Now, the Xuanlong Ship is here!" ”

He handed the telescope to Zong Qingkang: "The sails have been collected and are ready to enter the port." ”

Zong Qingkang knew that the Ming army had this kind of thing, and he could not see them in the Imperial Guard Coalition Army before, but the people sent by Wang Zhi could see the movements of the Imperial Guard Coalition Army some time earlier, relying on the use of ships with better mobility and this thing to spy from a distance.

Now, he took this thing curiously, put it in front of him in the form of Zhu Kun, and then shook his steps.

From that round perspective, he saw a huge ship as if it was not far in front of him.

The sails were indeed already being retracted, but there were still two cylinders on the giant ship emitting black smoke.

After a while, a dull voice came, like a dragon's groan.

After sailing at sea for nearly two months, first going to Jeju Island to replenish a wave, the Xuanlong ship finally appeared in the sight of the officials and people on Tsushima Island.

There was a treasure ship in the Ming Dynasty, which was said to be more than 40 zhang long. Exactly how big it will be will remain a mystery for hundreds of years.

If it is more than 100 meters long, it is beyond the material tolerance limit of the wooden sea boat. This size does not match units such as 5,000 materials and 2,000 materials.

The more reliable reality is that perhaps the "seven-inch" ruler that measures the size of the ancient ship is adopted, a little more than one foot and twenty centimeters.

In that case, it would be relatively reasonable.

So now, when the Xuanlong ship slowly sailed into the harbor purely driven by a steam engine after putting away its sails, Zong Qingkang and others, including Zhu Kun and Wang Zhi, were all affected by a strong visual impact.

This should undoubtedly be the largest ship ever seen, and it is also the most technologically advanced.

No sails and no oars, chopping waves.

"I heard that the Xuanlong ship has steel bones and iron scales, more than 100 distances long, swallowing fire and breathing without wind and automatic, and it is the culmination of the treasure ship superintendent's collection of sailing ships, paddle steamers and steam engines. Lord Shen, the president of the treasure ship superintendent, was awarded the title of Yu Haibo for his work in supervising the construction, and His Majesty also approved his proposal for the name of this ship. The Xuanlong giant ship lives up to its name. ”

The telescope was still in Zong Qingkang's hand, his hand was a little trembling, looking at the deep cannon muzzles on the swarthy iron-clad iron, it was hard to imagine what it was like when it was in full fire.

In order to meet the occasion, the rest of the iron-clad parts are also painted with black paint.

At this moment, the giant ship slowly approached, indeed like a dark dragon, with a strong sense of oppression.

Relying on the steam engine alone, the speed is not fast, but at the moment it is necessary to prepare for berthing, and it does not need to be so fast.

Zong Qingkang just watched quietly as the flagship of the Ming Beiyang Naval Division entered the harbor, with only one thought in his heart: if it hadn't surrendered at the earliest, he would have been able to see it fire now.

I don't know if the main island is easy to attack, but Tsushima Island must have suffered every time.

Does he want to reproduce the tragedy of his ancestor with more than 80 samurai mantis arms as a car?

Daba's business......

……

The Ming Dynasty was approaching, and the armies of the south and north were assembled in Ryukyu and Tsushima respectively.

"Yan Shifan and Wang Zhi are both people who know the situation over there very well, but I still have to remind them that there is no need to be in a hurry."

Zhu Houxi, who lives in Beijing, is more like manipulating a "game" that takes place in the real world: "Put the logistics support into operation first, and now it doesn't matter if you spend a little more money, the materials will be transported there first." Typhoons usually have a few months, and the pressure of a few months must still be the first to be rampant like North Korea. Their grain was harvested, and then they attacked the islands of Kyushu, Shikoku, and their so-called China in one fell swoop. Kyoto, located in Kansai, doesn't have to be in such a hurry. ”

As long as you are willing to spend more money and be patient in this Eastern Crusade, don't always suffer losses in weather, command and logistics like Mongolia, the combat power level of the Ming generals is not at the same level as that side.

Daming is also seriously preparing to avoid the typhoon season in the two bridgeheads first, how many months will the ancestors eat horses and chew supplies?

It is just because more non-governmental maritime merchants are willing to bring more hired workers to enjoy the dividends of the war.

In the conquest of Dongying, Zhu Houxi was not prepared to let the generals keep more hands and harm the people less.

They have been fighting each other for so many years, and the poor people of Dongying have long been used to it.

Da Ming is an absolute strongman, and they will be strong.

The army is approaching, no matter who it is, as long as a large number of "coalition forces" are organized again to build the first line of defense on the shore, it will not be a bad thing for the Ming Dynasty.

The ships of the Ming Dynasty were not only used to transport troops.

If they block the landing battle, then the artillery fire will be fired first.

They do not block the landing, as long as the Ming marines establish coastal strongholds, it is a hot weapon against a cold weapon, and it is equally dominant.

In short, after a few months, there is always an attack and defense; The Dongying defenders had more troops, and it would be much easier for the Ming army to continue to advance after the victory.

"Your Majesty, it's a big trouble, please go in person again." Xia Yan opened his mouth, "Zhu Zichun is good at civil affairs, this battle takes a long time, the transfer is heavy, and he is a battalion step by step, if he captures the land of Dongying Guanxi, he will be useless." ”

Zhu Houxi looked at him, and then looked at Tang Shunzhi.

"Gong Jin, do you really want to go?" Zhu Houxi asked, "It's hard to come back this time." ”

"The minister is sixty years old, Dongying is not as good as North Korea, and the minister is willing to do his best to create this supreme achievement for His Majesty! If you can get what you want, you will die without regrets! ”

Xia Yan said it categorically.

At present, in the direction of Dongying, the only important civil official and important minister is Zhu Kun.

Although he is a member of the second grade, how can the land of Dongying be comparable to North Korea?

Xia Yan is so active, because even if he is as strong as the Han and Tang Dynasties and as fierce as Meng Yuan, he has never had the merit of completely subduing Na Dongying. This alone can indeed become a famous figure through the ages.

Like Guo Xun, he also knows very well that there is only this one thing in office. In the future, I am afraid that the strategy for the southwest, Mobei, and western regions will have to wait until a few years later.

Zhu Houxi is actually hesitating only one point: Tang Shunzhi is only thirty-eight years old, and if he takes over the leadership of the military, he can do it for too long.

Tang Shunzhi stood up: "Your Majesty, let's go with General Staff Xia!" ”

“…… You go too? ”

"General Staff Officer Xia is the commander, the minister is the staff officer, he has gone through the front line, and he will return if he succeeds." Tang Shunzhi lowered his head, "With President Xia participating in the ministers, Your Majesty doesn't have to worry about the war in Dongying." His Majesty is concentrating on preparing for the future expedition to the north and the south, and the staff officers of the Military Council can assist His Majesty in preparation. ”

Zhu Houxi thought about it seriously.

If Xia Yan and Tang Shunyi went over together, that direction would naturally be more assured.

Tang Shunzhi also knew that he was still younger, and Zhu Houxi had almost discussed his plans for the "martial arts" in the second half of his life, and the rest was indeed just preparations. On the one hand, we did a good job in the logistics support of the Eastern Expedition, and on the other hand, we began to plan for Mengyuan and Waiyun.

So...... Do you want to elect another General Staff and Secretary of State for a temporary transition?

Zhu Houxi looked at Yan Song, who had already returned, and after thinking about it, he said, "It's okay!" In this case, Gong Jin went to Tsushima Island from North Korea, and also took care of North Korea's military affairs by the way; Ying De went to Ryukyu from Taiwan and joined Yan Shifan. Yingde, the sea is unpredictable, you have to be prepared! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tang Shunzhi said with a smile, "The minister is young and strong, and he has martial arts, and he is looking forward to assisting His Majesty to create a great harmony in the world, spare his life!" ”

Yan Song was muttering in his heart: he himself naturally became the official in the Ming Dynasty, but Yan Shifan will stay in Dongying in the future. Xia Yan and Tang Shunzhi put him together before, could it be that they used to prevent Yan Shifan from falling out of Dongyingwei after this battle?

Tang Shunzhi and Yu Dayou have passed, Yan Shifan and Xue Han, the two naval commanders, at most, only started the landing battle and then the coastal auxiliary wings came out of the limelight and advanced on land, who can stop the brilliance of Tang Shunzhi and Yu Dayou?

He lowered his eyebrows and was well-behaved, and his eyes did not squint.

"The ministers and brave generals will gather in Dongying, Your Majesty, Qinggan, Hetao, and Xuanning still need to be properly arranged, so as to prevent me from taking the opportunity to provoke, so that the Ming Dynasty will be left and right!"

Yang Shen opened his mouth, seemingly reminding, but in fact, he disagreed with this arrangement.

Zhu Houxi shook his head: "I know it in my heart. Passed the decree, Mao Bowen returned to Beijing as the general staff of military affairs, and the general Ma Fang temporarily served as the chief military officer of Xuanning! ”

Xia Yan was shocked: "Your Majesty, he is only twenty-seven!" ”

After Yu Dayou entered the court, Ma Fanggang was promoted from a guerrilla general to a general on the Xuanning North Road.

"So it's time being!" Zhu Houxi said very simply, "For many years, the cavalry has gone out of Mobei to burn the wilderness and rob the wilderness, and Ma Fang has led the team. His ability is well known to the generals on all sides. In extraordinary times, everyone has the opportunity to be rewarded for their contributions. If Ma Fang can make me dare not move lightly during this time, then the word temporary signature can be removed. At the same time, it also let the generals of Qinggan, Hetao, and Xuanning know that I have not forgotten to eradicate the northern trouble. Exceptional promotion is a signal of preparation! ”

Yang Shen was a little tired, and looked at Xia Yan and Tang Shunzhi: "Although I can't handle it, I still hope that you will end the Eastern Crusade as soon as possible." Ring after ring, at least this year, take down the Ishimi Silver Mountain that His Majesty said. ”

Just like Fei Hong back then, Yang Shen also had this idea.

I'll quit after this session, I'm too tired.

The Eastern Crusade has just begun, and it gives the Northern Crusade a signal?

Yan Song left the accident in his eyes, and he heard the tone of Yang Shen's words.

Tired?

I'm not tired!

More than 60 people made a trip to North Korea and came back in good spirits.

Yan Song felt more and more, could it be that I can really live to eighty as His Majesty said?

He really thinks that his body is okay!

Zhu Houxi looked at the white hair on Yang Shen's head, and was a little reluctant: "Isn't it only over fifty years old to use cultivation?" Why do you look exhausted? ”

So Yan Song's heart suddenly burst again: I'm over sixty!

Yang Shen pursed his lips and saluted: "Everything is heavy, and the military minister is just attending." It has been agreed, and the minister is invited to retire. Ying De is going to Dongying, and the cultural and educational affairs should not be neglected, and the minister will go back to ask all the state ministers to discuss the matter of adding the minister of state. ”

Xia Yan and Tang Shunzhi's self-invitation left two more top positions for the Ming Center.

One of them has already been decided, and the other is bound to attract competition from others.

Yan Song couldn't help but look at Tang Shunzhi: He can not go. This concession and resignation from the post of General Staff not only gave Mao Bowen but also gave others a chance to become Minister of State.

Are you really not afraid of the dangers of the sea and the battlefield, and you are sure that the Holy Grace is always there?

To be honest, he couldn't learn this kind of ease of leaving the center so easily.

(End of chapter)