The development of the situation is as stable as ever.
After the defeat on the front line, the Toyotomi shogunate lost the territories of Kii, Ise, Omi, Iga, Yamato, and Kawachi.
Completely retreated to Mino, Echizen, Owari and other countries. Toyotomi Daikichi hoarded 80,000 elite soldiers, countless grain, grass, and military supplies in these three countries, and relied on solid castles and dangerous hills for defense.
But on the southern sea, the navy led by Li Tianbao with a force of 60,000 households launched a raid on the Fuso territory still controlled by the Toyotomi shogunate.
The Toyotomi shogunate was attacked on both sides.
at the same time.
The Fuma Ninjas came out in full force to contact the Daimyo. Many of the Toyotomi family's feudal lord names and generational daimyos are close to those of the Han Dynasty.
But no one openly rebelled against the Toyotomi shogunate.
Meanwhile, Fuuma Ninja is spreading the news everywhere. He said who it was and contacted the Han Dynasty for a while. In the Higashi Fuso territory, which is still under the control of the Toyotomi Shogunate, rumors are flying everywhere.
The overlord of Fuso, the Fuso Lord and General Toyotomi, used to be as fierce as a tiger and sent troops to Goguryeo to intervene in the war in Northeast Asia.
Now it is the afterglow of the setting sun, which looks brilliant, but there is only one breath left.
Edo Castle.
Even the headquarters of the Toyotomi Shogunate was affected by the situation. The maids, samurai and others who serve and guard the castle are more or less absent-minded.
In a room in Zhongao.
Toyotomi Daikichi knelt and sat on the throne, with the important minister Katakura Kageju in front of him.
Toyotomi Daikichi was visibly older than five years, his complexion was very poor, and his eyes had lost their luster and were very dim.
Only the feathers on his body were still gorgeously golden.
"Kageju. I really want to send troops to save Osaka Castle. But I don't have the ability. Now that I am sitting in Edo Castle, I can still suppress people's hearts. If I leave Edo Castle and rush to the front line, the daimyo will rebel. Now this The situation. Not to mention the generational daimyo, even the pro-vassal daimyo is no longer reliable."
Toyotomi Daikichi raised his hand, opened his mouth and bit his index finger. After a while, his index finger bled. The pain cheered him up, but then he became sluggish again.
Kyoto plain.
West Fuso.
He fought again and again and lost again and again. I originally thought that relying on the two rock-solid castles of Osaka Castle and Edo Castle, I could hold on to half of Higashi Fuso and wait for the opportunity to come.
Unexpected.
Unexpected.
Takahashi Heimori, his grandson-in-law, betrayed him. Not only was the frontline defeated, but Osaka Castle, which existed as a nail, was also severely affected.
Now Toyotomi Daikichi is very clear.
He couldn't leave Edo Castle and save Osaka Castle. And Osaka Castle has too many troops. If the situation is allowed to develop, the final result will either be defeated by Wu Nian, or the food will be eaten up and the city will be destroyed.
With Osaka Castle here, people can still unite.
If Osaka Castle is captured. The Toyotomi family's last hope, the best in the world, Matsudaira Kagetora, and his northern samurai were defeated.
People's hearts will also disperse with the wind.
Although he still has hundreds of thousands of troops in his hands, the most powerful city in the world, Edo City, it is useless.
Osaka Castle.
is the key.
dilemma.
Advance and retreat like a wolf.
"King Ju. Why did I send troops to Goguryeo in the first place? Why did I block trade with Wu Nian? Why did I seize Ryukyu?"
"It would be great if I could clearly understand the consequences. Not send troops to Goguryeo, trade with Wu Nian, and return Ryukyu to the damn Higashino family."
"Will Wu Nian still send troops to Fusang?"
"Probably not. Human lifespan and energy are limited. Wu Nian is almost forty years old, how many more years can he have? He should focus on attacking Meng Yuan and Chu State. Before he dies, take Chu to replace the country. Create a new unified dynasty of the Han people."
"Then I will still be Lord Fuso, King Fuso, and Shogun. Me. I made a mistake every step of the way."
As he said this, Toyotomi Daikichi became decadent, his face and tone filled with regret.
I really regret it.
Heroes are human beings too. Repeated battles and repeated defeats, repeated defeats and repeated battles. He also reached his limit.
Katakura Keju opened his mouth, but finally closed it without saying a word.
When people gain strength, they will provoke enemies.
This is human nature and is difficult to avoid.
At that time, the Toyotomi shogunate was at its peak. In terms of land, the Ryukyu Kingdom is a piece of fat with a territory of more than 100,000 koku.
The strategic location is more important and can be used as a springboard to attack Chu.
If you don’t use it now, you will need it in the future.
The land of Goguryeo across the sea is a big piece of fat. Who wouldn't be greedy?
Ambition and desire are endless. Toyotomi Daikichi at that time would not stop external expansion, and neither would the daimyo and samurai.
Fuso is so big, with a total stone height of only more than 30 million stones. The number of warriors is millions. This huge samurai class had just emerged from the Warring States Period, and their hearts were still immersed in killing.
They are eager for war and eager to improve their status. The ronin wanted to be a retainer with a salary, and the retainer wanted to be a general. The general wanted to become a daimyo.
Since Fusang no longer has land, it can only expand externally.
in short.
At that time, the will of all the warriors in Fuso was focused on external expansion. Toyotomi was lucky, how could he stop?
He can only be an enemy of Wu Nian.
The price for being an enemy of Wu Nian is his current appearance. First the Emperor was captured, then Nishifuso fell.
Now Dongfusang is also fast.
but. Although the situation has reached this point, the shogunate still controls one-third of the territory of the twenty countries of Higashi Fuso.
There are more than 100,000 troops.
Just sit back and wait for death, but you can't.
"Sir General, the frontline defense is now stable. According to calculations, the food in Osaka Castle can be eaten for another year. Two of Toyotomi's Four Heavenly Kings are guarded by Matsudaira Kagetora and Oda Nobumasa."
"Although we can't rescue them, I believe they can hold on for a year. In such a long time, it is not surprising what happens. Don't forget it, General."
"The Han State is not only hostile to Fusang, but also to the Mongolian, Slavic, and Chu states. Each of these countries is more powerful than Fusang."
"Now. We should try to stabilize the front and wait for the opportunity to change."
Katakura Kageju took a deep breath, bowed and said to Toyotomi Daikichi with a serious face.
Wait, wait, wait.
When they retreated to Dongfuso, they were waiting for the opportunity. Waiting for foreign opportunities.
Still waiting now.
The longer you wait, the less territory you have.
However, there was no movement from the Mongolian, Slavic, and Chu states. How long do you have to wait?
Toyotomi Daikichi's eyes widened, and his anger gradually rose. Just when he was about to have an attack, he became decadent again.
Besides waiting for the opportunity, what else can I do?
"That's all." He sighed and said.
