Around Osaka Castle.
He was surrounded by soldiers from 110,000 households of the Han army. There are endless camps, banners everywhere, and endless soldiers.
The Han army camped in the north. The flag with the character "Han" on the camp gate fluttered in the wind, making a rustling sound. The soldiers in the camp all held their heads high and were in high spirits.
Inside the Chinese army's tent.
Wu Nian was neatly dressed and sitting on the main seat with grace. Below them are generals such as Wang Gui, Kyogoku Michizan, Maeda Tadamichi, Kumamoto Neiji, Wanhu, and Anzanya of the Imperial City Division.
Now the two armies are still facing each other on the front line, and Osaka Castle in the rear has become an isolated city.
Even Toyotomi Daikichi knew that the fall of Osaka Castle would be the end of Toyotomi, let alone them who personally led everything?
"Your Majesty, although we have increased the garrison of Osaka Castle, if the siege continues like this, the war will continue for at least another year." Kyogoku Michichi Sanyi said while handing over his hand.
"General Kyogoku. If you have any plans, please tell me quickly." Wu Nian's eyes flashed and he said three words to Kyogoku with a smile.
"Your Majesty, why not demolish the castle town outside Osaka Castle and send people to cut off the water source of the moat. This will pave the way for the attack."
"Show it to the defenders in the city that the initiative is in our hands. Shake the morale of the troops in the city." Kyogoku Dosan said with confidence and cupped his fists.
After Wu Nian thought for a while, he nodded and said: "General Kyogoku's plan is very good." Then Wu Nian said to Kyogoku Daosan: "I will leave it to the general to cut off the water source and cut off the water in the moat. "
With that said, he turned to look at Neji Kumamoto and said, "General Kumamoto. It's up to you to lead the troops and demolish the castle town bit by bit."
"Yes." Neji Kumamoto and Dosan Kyogoku responded with their hands.
Early the next morning.
The Han army began to take action.
Although Osaka Castle was besieged and cut off from outside news, the eyes of the defending samurai were still there.
After seeing this scene, the samurai immediately reported it to Matsudaira Kagetora and Oda Nobumasa.
After the two learned the news, they climbed to the top of the castle tower. The tallest and most magnificent castle tower also has a lookout function.
During wartime there were often samurai stationed here.
"grown ups."
Seeing the two men arriving with the crowd, the guarding warrior knelt down on one knee and saluted.
Matsudaira Kagetora and Oda Nobumasa ignored the guarding warriors and came to the window to watch the Han army's movements. Gradually, the expressions of Matsudaira Kagetora and Oda Nobumasa became serious.
"The purpose of demolishing the castle town and cutting off the water source of the moat is to prepare for the attack on the city. But the Han army now has the absolute upper hand, and they will not attack the city. This is coercion. It will cause psychological pressure on our warriors and soldiers."
Matsudaira Kagetora saw through the Han army's intentions at a glance, sighed and said.
"Yes. If the Han army really attacks the city, it will be much easier." Oda Nobumasa shook his head and said.
If the Han army attacks the city. Relying on the strong Osaka Castle, they could kill Han soldiers one to two or even three.
Forty or fifty thousand people can at least compete with the Han army of 80,000.
That way. With Toyotomi's great fortune in Edo, there is an opportunity to take advantage of.
As the number of people decreased, food consumption also decreased, and Osaka Castle could be defended longer.
That's great.
But the Han army will definitely not attack the city.
Matsudaira Kagetora and Oda Nobumasa watched for a long time. They knew the intentions of the Han army, but they could do nothing. They could only clenched their fists and watched with solemn expressions.
As time passed, a large number of various buildings in the castle town were razed to the ground. In the middle of the bare flat land, only Osaka Castle remained.
If the Han army wants to attack the city, they can completely deploy their battle array.
Eleven thousand households attacked from all directions.
The water source of the moat was also cut off. The water level of the moat has begun to drop, and if there is a real fight, it will easily be filled up.
Not only that. From time to time, the soldiers of the Han army broke out of the military camp in organized formation and practiced on the plains outside the city. The sounds of killing could be heard all the time.
At night, Han soldiers would raid Osaka Castle with loud thunder and light rain. Matsudaira Kagetora and Oda Nobumasa did not dare to slack off, and would mobilize large armies for defense.
But whenever they were ready, the Han army retreated.
These methods made Alexander, the defender in Osaka Castle, very tired.
Moreover, as 40,000 to 50,000 people eat, drink, and eat, the food supply in the city is declining at a rate visible to the naked eye. There has been no news of reinforcements.
The military morale in the city began to waver.
In the art of war.
The guarding lone city is surrounded, but has reinforcements.
The morale of the military must be stable.
The guarding lone city was surrounded and had no reinforcements.
The morale of the military must be shaken.
not to mention. Fusang's system is unique, each daimyo has his retainers and soldiers. The 40,000 to 50,000 Toyotomi soldiers in the city each have their own will.
Matsudaira Kagetora cannot yet be suppressed with force. Kill the daimyo? Take back the military power of the daimyo? As long as he makes the slightest move, the city will collapse.
The Han army could obtain Osaka Castle without any effort.
Five months have passed.
Winter passes and spring comes. The white snow on the mountains melts, forming streams that flow into the river, and the weather gradually warms up.
Inside Osaka Castle, it was lifeless.
The warriors who were ordered to guard stood on the city wall, looking blankly outside the city, losing their energy.
This pill. Inside a house. Matsudaira Kagetora and Oda Nobu were kneeling face to face on the tatami, playing Go.
But their minds were not on the chessboard. Oda Nobumasa put the white piece in his hand into the chess box, sighed, stood up and paced back and forth. After standing still, he lowered his head and said to Matsudaira Kagetora: "Master Kagetora, there are still seven months of military rations left. Since we have five months, we have not waited for any changes. For example, the Mongolian Yuan invaded Liaodong, and Wu Nian crossed the sea and returned."
"Then it will be difficult to wait for the next seven months."
"The morale of the army is getting worse day by day. The daimyo must have their thoughts. I am afraid that the morale of the army will collapse before the food is finished."
"We don't have time. It's better to take advantage of the fact that we still have the strength to fight. Sir, I will lead ten thousand elite soldiers out of the city and challenge the Han army in front of the camp."
"It goes without saying if you win. If you lose, you can reduce the number of troops."
Matsudaira Kagetora shook his head and said: "How can Wu Nian fight against such a situation that is beneficial to him? However, Lord Nobumasa is right. We are waiting for death, so why not give it a try."
After saying that, Matsudaira Kagetora stood up with his knees on his back and said: "I'll go. I will lead the northern warriors to challenge the Han army Wang Gui's camp in person."
Oda Nobumasa opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.
Maybe Wu Nian went to fight because he was interested in fighting Fusang's best general in the world?
If he had tens of thousands of troops to challenge, it would be difficult to arouse Wu Nian's interest.
Although they are both one of the Four Toyotomi Kings, there is still a huge gap between them.
With the actions of Matsudaira Kagetora, the stagnant Osaka Castle created waves.
