Chapter 151 Unexpected
"The five...five-seven paulownia pattern...this is...this is...the crest of the Toyotomi family..."
After Inoue Senxin finished speaking in a trembling voice, Hatano followed with trembling lips: "Taiko Kiri, this is Taiko Kiri, is it true?"
Shimazu Tadahashi tried hard to calm himself down. For the sake of the face of the feudal lord, he forced himself to calm down. He was very familiar with this paulownia pattern. In the Battle of Sekigahara, he rode his horse under this paulownia pattern. He still felt that I remember the scene when the Hatamoto samurai wearing this Kiri pattern came to Kyushu to deliver the order for them to go to Osaka to fight, but now...
Shimazu Tadaro, who understood, asked urgently: "Impossible. In the Battle of Osaka, Toyotomi Hideyori and his mother were burned to death in the castle tower. The Ming people must be trying to scare us. "
Inoue Senxin was awakened by Shimazu Tadayoshi as if he was enlightened, and immediately said: "Yes, what Tadayoshi said makes sense. Although there are rumors in the country that Toyotomi Hideyori is not dead, there has been no news after so many years. , we sent so many people to the Ming Dynasty to inquire about it, so it must be false news."
"If Mr. Huashan is here, he will definitely know whether the news from Ningbo's investigation is true." Hatano interjected.
Huashan Jiuci raised his head and said: "I know something about this matter, but it was Zhao Tianlin from the Ming Dynasty who took the lead at that time, and that person has been integrated into the Ming Dynasty army. Whether it is true or not is unknown."
The news has stopped, but now the 'Taiko Kiri' is clearly visible in the castle tower. No one dares to say that it is not true, or it may be a fake move thrown by the people of the Ming Dynasty in order to undermine the Satsuma clan's fighting spirit.
"Whether it's true or not, I think we can go negotiate with the Mingguo coach tomorrow."
As soon as Shimazu Tadahashi said this, everyone stepped forward to stop him.
"If the Ming army detains the lord, the Satsuma clan will be finished."
"My lord, please don't go. It's better to hold on to the city."
"You absolutely can't go unless you absolutely have to."
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"The Shimazu family will never leave the city."
Chen Cao had breakfast, looked at the city opposite with his telescope, and then put down his telescope: "These people are just stalling for time."
Song Che came over and said, "Master Hou, why don't we attack directly."
"Is the artillery coming?"
"Already placed in the camp."
"Then place a Shenwu Cannon at their main entrance and wait for orders."
The black muzzle was facing the city gate of Satsuma Domain. The structure of this city was similar to that of the county seat. In the Japanese country, due to institutional reasons, their cities could never build tall walls, so in Chen Cao's view, taking It is too easy to see the castle in front of you, even though it is the symbol of Satsuma Domain.
"The Marquis has given an order to reload the cannonballs..."
"Prepare..."
"ignition..."
'Boom...'
There was a muffled sound in the quiet sky in the morning. Just like what happened to Sakura City, a large hole was opened in the city gate by a solid bullet.
With the second muffled sound, the opening of the city gate has expanded. After the third muffled sound, the city's thick pine city gate is still shattered to pieces.
"Open·Flower Bomb Reloading..."
"Prepare..."
"ignition..."
Boom...
If the previous three muffled sounds were like muffled thunder in the sky, then the explosion at this moment was like thunder...
This heavenly cultivation...
As soon as the sound of the cannon passed, the entire city gate was now in pieces. The unlucky man next to the gate was blown to pieces with only half of his body left, and various internal organs were splashed not far from the stone wall.
The scene was extremely bloody.
Chen Cao put away the telescope and saw the soldiers of the artillery camp who were dismantling the artillery, so he smiled and said: "Has the pavilion on the high slope been set up? I want to entertain guests up there at noon..."
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In later generations, the fastest building of houses by our army was the one on the 38th parallel. The Dingwu army was obviously trained by Chen Cao in a subtle way, and they were also good at building houses, let alone just building a pavilion on a high slope.
Shimazu Tadahashi finally left the city for the banquet, and fired three cannons to bring peace to the world. The last four cannons were a piece of advice to them.
After Shimazu Tadahashi received the news that the city gate was blown open and the Ming army did not attack, he honestly arranged for people to go to meet Chen Cao for a while. He only took two people with him on this trip, Inoue Sennobu and Hatano. , plus a dozen guarding warriors.
Chen Cao was even more calm and only brought four people, Zhao Xin, Liao Yaowen, Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng, plus four retainers carrying muskets.
Shimazu Tadahashi was a little surprised that the young Marquis of Mingguo in front of him was so talented and bold, and he had even fewer followers than him.
After sitting down, Chen Cao said, "Is this Lord Shimazu Tadahashi, the governor of the Shimazu clan?"
Liao Yaowen was responsible for translating, and Shimazu Tadahashi bowed his head slightly in reply.
Chen Cao personally brought a plate of fruit over to him: "I'm afraid you won't dare to eat it. These fruits are all products of your Satsuma clan. Come on, eat one."
There was a lot of water in the pears, and Chen Cao bit into most of them in one bite. They were very sweet.
Shimazu Tadahashi didn't reach out to take it, and after a while he took the initiative to speak: "Marquis Dingwu of the Ming Dynasty, our Satsuma Domain has no grudges against the Ming Kingdom. I don't know why you want to invade my Satsuma Domain?"
After hearing the translation, Chen Cao threw away the pear core, then wiped his hands and sat down with his hands on the table. He raised his head and looked at the middle-aged man with interest: "In the battle of Guanyuan, you will lead an army of one thousand with your father." Five hundred people joined the Western Army, but it is said that you were not willing to join the Western Army at that time. On the contrary, your political vision made you think that Tokugawa Ieyasu had a chance to win the world;"
Shimazu Tadahashi was stunned after hearing this, and felt a little tense.
Chen Cao continued: "After the war broke out, Anguoji Huiqiong's contribution was greater. After all, he persuaded your father Shimazu Yoshihiro to take the initiative to fight, but unfortunately he was suppressed and unable to move. Regardless of this;
During the winter and summer battles in Osaka, Osaka sent people to Kagoshima, Kyushu several times to ask for help, but you always stayed behind closed doors. I wonder if Mr. Tadohei has anything to say? "
Shimazu Tadahashi swallowed his saliva and raised his head after a long time: "At that time, Kagoshima was in an extremely dangerous situation, and the army could not enter China..."
Chen Cao raised his head and laughed: "Where is the navy that your Satsuma clan is proud of?"
Shimazu Tadahashi was speechless when asked, and Inoue Senshin immediately spoke: "The Hyuga Navy is watching with eager eyes."
Chen Cao smiled contemptuously: "When Mr. Taikaku was reincarnated, he treated you Satsuma Domain very well and allowed you to dominate Kyushu. As the son of Shimazu Yoshihiro, you should know it."
Shimazu Tadahashi could think that Chen Cao must have written enough about them before, so he said: "The land of Sanfu is all Ieyasu's army. Except for Osaka, there is no safe place in China. Hizen and Hihou are all Ieyasu." As a retainer, Bunzen Bungo chose neutrality. At that time, I, the Satsuma Domain, was really unable to go to Luo."
Chen Cao nodded, feeling that what Shimazu Tadahashi said was very reasonable, so he said: "In this case, your Shimazu family is indeed powerless."
Shimazu Zhongheng could not let go of the family emblem last night. Before he could speak, he heard Chen Cao say: "In the middle of last year, my Majesty, the Ming Emperor, received a request for orders. The name on the signature was that I think you must have heard of it. , called Toyotomi Hideyori..."
As soon as these words came out, everyone below Shimazu Tadahashi was shocked. Before asking, Chen Cao added: "The content of the letter is very simple. This man named Toyotomi Hideyori claims to be the former Japanese general who conquered the barbarians." , the request is also very simple, please ask me, the Ming Dynasty, to send troops to help him return to the country... to counter the rebellion..."
"hiss..."
Shimazu Tadayaro took a deep breath and asked quickly: "Sir Hideyoshi...Sir Hideyoshi is still alive?"
"Lord Zhongheng, are you surprised or surprised?" Chen Cao asked with a smile.
Shimazu Tadashi looked at Inoue Shigenshin with a painful expression, and Hatano's expressions were also unusually dazed.
"The reason why I agree to peace talks with you is not because I am afraid that you will ask for reinforcements."
As soon as these words came out, Tadashi Shimazu, who was already looking embarrassed, showed some blush on his face.
"It's because it's all about General Hideyori's face. Otherwise, your Satsuma Domain's main city will be blown to pieces like a city gate by the artillery of our heavenly army."
When he thought of the dilapidated city gate he saw when he left the city gate, Shimazu Tadahashi lost his ambition to fight to the death with Chen Cao. Now it was even more difficult to maintain it after receiving the news that Toyotomi Hideyori was not dead.
"What do you mean, Hideyori-sama?"
Chen Cao looked at Shimazu Tadahashi and said very politely: "I don't know what General Hideyori means, but I came to the Japanese country this time, firstly to defeat Buchen, and secondly to return to Japan for Toyotomi Hideyori." Come to Japan and take power."
Inoue Qianxin whispered: "After Ieyasu conquered the world, he did not surrender to the Ming Dynasty."
"No wonder..."
Chen Cao heard their conversation clearly, so he smiled and said: "Today's negotiations are very constructive. I will not force you. If there is time, I believe General Hideyori will arrive in the city tomorrow evening. By that time, I will I don't want to fire a second shot. If I fire, it will be a time when there is no solution to your Shimazu family. When my army enters the city, all the members of your Shimazu family will die, and the female family members will become prostitutes. , think it through carefully before speaking."
Shimazu Tadahashi lowered his head and remained silent. Inoue Senshin also frowned, then lowered his head and said in Shimazu Tadahashi's ear: "My lord, it is a fact that the former general is still alive. Now Akito has said that he will protect him from fighting for power with the Tokugawa family. , we are now in a dilemma."
Chen Cao saw them chattering non-stop, but he couldn't understand the key point except "Ya Zhidie", so he stood up and said: "Today's meeting was very constructive. I might as well tell you, Toyotomi Hideyori We will arrive here tomorrow at the latest, so please make preparations before the sun rises tomorrow."
"Master Marquis, I really didn't hear clearly what they said about 'Ya Zhudie'," Xin Zhao asked specifically.
Liao Yaowen, who already knew the Japanese language well, said: "Do you still know this sentence? Most of the Japanese people who say this kind of language are women."
"Woman?" Xin Zhao frowned.
"Why, the Japanese geisha didn't call you when you were in Jinling?" Chen Cao looked disdainful.
Zhao Xin rubbed his head, and then cursed: "The Fuzhou madam abducted a Fuzhou girl from Fujian and pretended to be a Japanese woman. She was so in love that she told me a Fuzhou dialect."
"Hahaha..."
Everyone laughed...
"Old Liao, what do you mean?" Zhao Xin quietly approached Liao Yaowen.
Just listen to Liao Yaowen say: "When things here are over, you can go to their geisha house to find a woman and you will know."
Xin Zhao suddenly realized: "It makes sense...it makes sense..."
