Kato Kiyomasa's rash advance in northern North Korea failed, and Busanpo in southern North Korea will also face a war.
Since the Japanese invasion of Korea, Yi Sun-shin has commanded the Jeolla Province navy and cooperated with Li Yiqi and Yuanjun to win consecutive battles and achieve great achievements, which greatly inspired people's hearts. Therefore, the Joseon court promoted Yi Sun-shin to the rank of military governor of the three provinces navy. Responsible for commanding naval operations in Chungcheong Province, Jeolla Province, and Gyeongsang Province.
Such promotion and re-appointment greatly inspired Yi Sun-shin, who had always had a poor official career. At the same time, he was full of enthusiasm because he must win every battle. He extremely hoped to take advantage of the situation to annihilate the Japanese navy in one fell swoop, cut off its sea route to invade Korea, and trap the Japanese army. This idea has become more intense since he was promoted to the rank of the Third Navy Commander.
On that day, Yi Sunchen gathered Li Yiqi, Yuan Jun, Song Xilie, and Zheng Yun to hold a navy military meeting. Yi Sunchen politely greeted the four people to take their seats, and then said to the four people: "Now the Japanese navy will be defeated in any battle. Our army Wherever they went, the enemy ships were defeated by the wind. This was not the result of Yi Sun-shin alone, but it was all due to your strong support. Therefore, I hope that you will continue to help me in the future."
The people in the sedan chair were carrying people. It was rare for Yi Sun-shin to be so polite today. Naturally, the four of them responded politely. They put their hats back on Yi Sun-shin's head and said that everything was because of his meritorious leadership. They and others just happened to meet at the right time and made a little mistake. Just strength.
Yi Sun-shin was not very modest, and continued with a casual politeness: "Since Okpo, most of the Japanese army has been hiding in Busanpo. I hope that if I can annihilate and recover Busan in one fell swoop, and cut off supplies, the Japanese invaders will be defeated." The day is very close, what do you think?"
Yuan Jun, the envoy of the Youshu River in Gyeongsang Province, knew what Yi Sun-shin meant as soon as he heard this, but he obviously had doubts about attacking Busan. He frowned and said: "You are now the envoy of the three-provincial navy. We should listen to your orders, but Busan is different from those previous places, so I don’t agree with the rush to attack now.
There are many places where Busanpo can be fortified, and they are all interlocking. It is extremely convenient for water and land to cooperate with each other, and it has been carefully built over the past dynasties. As long as it is properly fortified, it can be said to be impregnable. Nowadays, the Japanese pirate navy has been defeated one after another. After becoming angry and embarrassed, they must think hard about defensive strategies in order to ensure the safety of this last stronghold. Although we don't know what preparations the Japanese pirates have, there is no doubt that the trip to Busan will be extremely dangerous. "
In contrast to his firm opposition, Li Yiqi, the right commander of Jeolla Province, was in a dilemma and said hesitantly: "I heard that the Japanese pirates have mobilized the army to attack Jeolla Province. They want to use strong troops from land to destroy our navy's stations. I don't know what's going on." Can Luo Dao resist?
Moreover, the Japanese pirates were defeated by our army in a row. At this time, they were like frightened birds. Under this turbulent situation, our army should have taken advantage of the victory and fought again. If we were worried about the enemy's land attack, we might miss the opportunity.
Alas, the trouble now is that we don’t know whether the enemy in Busan is fully prepared. If we fail to get to Busan and the retreat is blocked by Japanese pirates from the land, then our army will be in a dead end. Such a dilemma is really difficult to make a choice. "
After hearing the two men's statements, Lieutenant General Song Xilie comforted him: "Don't worry too much, gentlemen. The chief water envoy invites you here this time just for detailed discussions and careful arrangements.
We have also worried about the risks before every major war, but so far we have been victorious in every battle. This is not due to reckless advance, but simply because the enemy has a defensive strategy and our army also has tactics. The general is convinced that if the three of them work together and fight against the enemy, they will be able to defeat them all. "
Another deputy general, Zheng Yun, has always been brave. After listening to Song Xilie's words, he immediately stood up and said: "Our warships and artillery are stronger than the Japanese pirates. After several battles, it can be seen that the Japanese pirates' water warfare is completely incomparable to our army. 2 The water envoy is just worried about whether the Japanese pirates have any unexpected preparations, so it is better to listen to the chief water envoy's tactics before making a decision." Several people turned to look at Yi Sun-shin.
Yi Sun-shin thought for a while and then said: "It was previously reported that more than a hundred Japanese warships had been parked in Busan Po, and the remaining warships were gradually concentrating on Busan. This situation shows that the Japanese pirates are trying to protect Busan. The sea route is constant, and we are ready to concentrate all our efforts on making a desperate move.
In my opinion, if we wait for them to concentrate their full strength, then with our current strength, I am afraid there is really nothing we can do. In addition, the Japanese pirates also have a plan to attack from the land. However, in this case, our army should take advantage of the opportunity before the Jeolla Road is lost, and before the Japanese pirates can concentrate their full strength at Busanpo, capture Busan in one fell swoop and sink the enemy ships, so that the Japanese pirates will never be able to recover.
Everyone, once this battle is successful, even if they immediately build warships across the country, it will not be possible overnight, and in such a long time, the Japanese army that has lost supplies will have been wiped out! "
Won Kyun, the envoy of Youshu of Gyeongsang Province, saw that Yi Sun-shin was full of confidence and knew that he could not persuade him. In addition, the prospect he described was indeed brilliant, so he said: "In that case, our troops will obey the military order and join forces to attack Busan." "Recovering the pagodas of Gyeongsang Province is the responsibility of our Gyeongsang Province navy, and I will do my best to do so."
Since he agreed, Jeolla Province Yousui envoy Li Yiqi no longer hesitated and said the same: "I predict that the Japanese army's deployment in Busan will also be based on persistence, and they will never dare to easily engage in a decisive naval battle with our army. In addition, I heard before that there was an iron-clad Anzai ship among the Japanese warships. The ship was extremely strong. The Japanese naval generals relied on this ship to break through our defense line. If this is true, our army must guard against it. I don’t know what the ship is. How does Turtle Ship compare?”
Yi Sun-shin replied: "The armored warship is indeed extremely strong. Our army's firepower cannot quickly cause damage to it, and the turtle ship cannot be shaken easily. After the last time, the Japanese pirates may mobilize more armored ships to support. But right now Because of this, we should take advantage of the increase in the number of ships to seize Pusan and annihilate all the stopped ships and enemy generals in Pusan."
Zheng Yun became even more excited when he heard this, and said loudly: "Then without further delay, we need to prepare quickly! Please give the order to the commander-in-chief. If the general is willing to be the vanguard for this battle, he will be the first to capture Busan and behead the enemy general with his own hands. class!"
Yi Sun-shin always liked his bravery and was overjoyed to see him asking for orders. However, there were many Japanese troops in Busan, so he repeatedly told Zheng Yun to be more careful, and Zheng Yun accepted the order.
Seeing that the others had no objections, Yi Sunchen immediately issued an order to gather three warships and prepare to attack Busan. Li Yiqi and Yuanjun also returned to their base camps to mobilize warships to join them.
The North Korean navy deployed for attack, and the Japanese navy also deployed for defense. At this time, in Busan Pouchi, the Japanese navy general Kuuki Yoshitaka was summoning Todo Takatora, Wakiita Anji, Kato Yoshiaki, Kurushima Tsutsumi, and Kanno Masakage to guard Busan.
Since the Japanese navy has been defeated in every battle since it met Yi Sun-shin, it has been ridiculed by various famous names and warned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The navy general Kuuki Yoshitaka was once again accused of incompetence in combat when he attended the military meeting in Wangjing, Joseon. Therefore, Kuuki Yoshiro and all the navy generals are eager to defeat the North Korean navy and restore their reputation as well as that of the navy.
This time Kuuki Yoshitaka convened a military meeting. Toudo Takatora, Wakiita Anji, Kato Yoshiaki, Kurushima Michizou, and Kanno Masakage each took their seats. General Kuuki Yoshitaka spoke first: "Gentlemen, since we became samurai, everyone has After many battles, I have never suffered such a humiliation!
Yi Sun-shin and the North Korean navy led by him have now become a serious threat to our army. If they are not annihilated, our navy will never be able to get ahead, and the great names will laugh at our incompetence.
What's even more serious is that His Highness Taikaku and His Highness General Ukita had previously criticized the navy and strictly ordered us to defeat the North Korean navy. Now our army is gathered in Busan, precisely for this purpose. It can be said that the rise and fall of the sea route will depend on this battle. If we lose again in this battle, we will have no choice but to have a disembowelment to express our guilt to His Highness! Okay, if you have any tips, please tell me in detail. "
Todo Takatora was the first to be defeated by Yi Sun-shin, which was equivalent to the bad start of a series of defeats for the Japanese naval forces. Therefore, he hated Yi Sun-shin the most.
At this time, Todo Takatora was the first to express his position, saying: "The North Korean navy is gaining momentum. It is the time when the enemy is being underestimated. The situation is the same as before our army's first defeat. Therefore, I propose to concentrate 400 warships in Busan Po Nei. Ambush a hundred ships outside, and then make full use of the advantages of Pusan's defense to annihilate Yi Sun-shin's navy.
It would be even better if they concentrated all their warships to attack. If they can win this battle, they will destroy all the Korean naval forces in one battle. From then on, our army will be able to attack all parts of the coast unimpeded. His Highness Tai Ge will also be pleased to hear this. , will definitely reward us. "
After hearing this, Wakiita Anji had a different opinion and shook his head: "I think this idea is purely whimsical. It is a fact that our army cannot defeat Yi Sun-shin in the water battle. This is a fact that is obvious to all. Otherwise, why have we lost consecutive battles? But as for Yi Sun-Shin, The fighting method is appropriate, but in my opinion, there is no brilliant fighting method. It is just four words: the ship is strong and the artillery is powerful.
If we can mobilize the 'new fleet', we don't have to think about many tactics. If Yi Sun-shin dares to come, we will just go and fight him. But everyone knows that the 'new fleet' cannot come now. It doesn't make any sense either.
Therefore, I propose that we simply abandon all the warships and let them anchor in Pusanpo. Our army should adopt the strategy of luring the enemy deep into Pusanpo, pretending that Pusanpo has only a small garrison, and luring Yi Sun-shin and others to disembark and land in Pusan to occupy Pusan. The best strategy is to destroy the Korean naval forces on land and then seize the Korean warships and barrels as your own. Other than that, all tactics are useless! "
Todo Takatora glared at him and said viciously: "You are the one who is whimsical. When you and I fought Yi Sun-shin again, you were very arrogant and laughed at my incompetence in water combat. Now, you are also afraid and even want to abandon Haishou. An, you only dare to ambush and defeat the enemy, you really don't deserve to be called a brave general! You dare to laugh at me with your performance like this?"
Kato Yoshiaki seemed to agree with Toudo Takatora's opinion, but he spoke in a more tactful tone and asked Anji Wakita: "Wakisaka-kun wants to give full play to the advantages of land warfare, right? But how can you be sure that Yi Sun-shin will definitely land? ? Is it possible to expect Yi Sun-sin to be fooled just by pretending to station a small amount of troops?
Mr. Wakisaka, you and I are at war with Yi Sun-shin. You should know that this man is by no means an ignorant person. Now this huge Busan is heavily guarded and is the key to our army's supply channel. If there are suddenly no ships and weak defenses, , who do you think can believe it?
At the same time, everyone in North Korea knows that our army is brave in land warfare. Wouldn't it make Yi Sun-shin suspicious? Therefore, I thought that your so-called ambush would do nothing. "
Anji Wakiita also said angrily: "This won't work, that won't work either. How can we defeat Yi Sun-shin and annihilate the Korean navy! I am only willing to take off Yi Sun-shin's head with my own hands and present it to His Highness. I will never bear the humiliation after the war. Survive in the world. You also heard His Highness Taige's order. The opportunity is only this once, and it will never come back!
Kato-kun, if you have any clever ideas, just tell me. I still don't believe it. What countermeasures can we have if the 'new fleet' doesn't come? After all, victory is not the only way to win in a land battle - Kurushima-kun, what do you think? "
As one of the leaders of the "old navy", Mr. Kurushima had been thinking hard about countermeasures since the navy's defeat at the hands of Yi Sun-shin. At this time, Anji Wakisaka asked him about it, and he did not hide it and offered suggestions. Said: "I think that under the current situation, our army cannot easily fight the North Korean navy on the sea. The reason is that Mr. Wakisaka has just said that the current combat power of our warships is weaker than that of North Korea. This is a fact that is obvious to all. Nothing can be reversed without bravery. I think that at this time, we should adopt the most advantageous combat method at the moment.
Busan is the place that our army cannot lose, and it is also the place that Yi Sun-shin must come to capture. Even if Yi Sun-shin knew that this area was heavily defended, he would definitely concentrate a large number of warships to attack, and our army should withdraw most of the warships from Pusan, leaving only a dozen ships.
Gentlemen, since our army is entrenched and has a large number of warships parked, it will be easily injured by Yi Sun-shin. If only a small number of warships are left in the harbor, firstly, it can lure the North Korean naval forces into the harbor, and secondly, there will be enough large water areas for detours to fully By giving full play to the flexibility of our warships and cooperating with land defense, we will surely be able to severely damage the North Korean navy.
Nowadays, most of North Korea's land resources are owned by our army, and the building materials needed for North Korea's shipbuilding will also become increasingly scarce. If half of the enemy can be wiped out in this battle, the power of North Korea's navy will inevitably decrease sharply. From then on, our warships can mainly focus on escorting supplies by sea instead of engaging in combat with the North Korean Navy. As long as we achieve a complete victory on land, the North Korean Navy will be able to defeat them without any attack. "
Masakage Kanno immediately agreed and said: "What Mr. Kurushima said is very true. I agree very much. This is actually a good strategy to defeat the Korean navy. The previous defeats of our army, if you look closely, all depended on the protection of the ship and the firepower of shore defense." Played very little.
Even so, our army's garrisoned ports were rarely captured by the North Korean navy. On the contrary, our warships suffered heavy losses. But if we want to severely damage the North Korean navy, we must firmly contain it in Busanpo. So the key now is whether our military's firepower can achieve this goal and contain the North Korean navy?
I always feel that if Yi Sun-shin sees our army's formation, he will know the plan before the battle is short, so he will most likely withdraw from the harbor immediately. By then, almost all our troops will be stationed on the shore, and it is unknown whether the ships in the harbor are still alive. …”
Kugui Jialong waved his hand and interrupted: "Busanpo is a strategic location for our army. North Korea has already built it for decades. It is beneficial to both war and defense. After our army occupied Busan, it also made many improvements. Didn't Mr. Kanno notice it when he came?" ?
Nowadays, there are many large barrel positions on the highlands on both sides of Busanpo. About 300 new bunkers, narrow rooms and other concealed firepower positions have been added. The sloping walls along the coast have been strengthened into triple defenses.
There are still as many as 10,000 troops stationed here. At the same time, I have deployed dozens of additional cannons to garrison. In addition, North Korea originally had large cannons for coastal defense, which is enough to avenge its shame. "
After hearing this, Takatora Todo was overjoyed and immediately said: "In that case, let's follow the plan of Lord Kurushima and withdraw most of the warships from Busan, just wait for Yi Sun-shin to lead his army into the port!
I am extremely looking forward to the sight of the North Korean naval forces being subjected to intense firepower and unable to escape. If I have the chance, I will definitely board the Korean warship in person and kill Yi Sun-shin to avenge my previous revenge. "
Anji Wakisaka had always looked down upon Todo Takatora, who was like a domestic slave of the third surname. He immediately stood up and shouted: "Todo, it is not your turn to claim Yi Sun-shin's head. I, Anji Wakisaka, have reserved his head! Not only that, I also hope that I can ride on land with Yi Sun-shin (a duel between military commanders). If I don’t kill him with my own hands, it will be difficult to relieve the hatred in my heart! If I lose to him, it means that my skills are inferior to others, and I will die a deserved death. , no need to say more.”
Kato Yoshiaki and Wakisaka Anji did not have any hatred. Hearing this, he smiled and said: "Yi Sun-shin may not necessarily go ashore to fight with Wakisaka-kun... Oh, no, not necessarily, absolutely not.
Wakisaka-kun, I don’t think you need to be obsessed with Yi Sun-shin’s head. If you can kill some North Korean navy generals in this battle, it will be a military honor. We still need to complete our duties as planned in order to repay the trust of Taige Palace. As for Yi Sun-shin, even if he were killed, he would probably fall into the sea. It is hard to say whether he can be salvaged. "
General Manager Laishima also said sternly: "We must not focus on the enemy general's head in this battle. Please note that our army only has a dozen warships left, which are used to lure the enemy. Therefore, this battle can only be defended on the shore, and we are not allowed to go to sea to attack the enemy." , otherwise you will fail when you go to sea!
All military generals should abide by their duties and act in accordance with military orders. If this battle can inflict heavy damage to the North Korean naval forces, it will be extremely beneficial to our army in future naval battles. The heads of any enemy generals can also be easily taken. Therefore, a thousand words are said. Wan, please don’t let your emotions get the better of you this time! "
Masakage Kanno also stood by his side and then tried to persuade him. Anji Wakisaka turned his head away, but at least he no longer refuted.
Seeing that the plan had been decided, Jiugui Jialong immediately ordered all the warships parked in Busan to leave the port because he did not know when the North Korean navy would come to attack Busan. He also ordered the shore defense to be reorganized and confirmed it several times before settling the matter. The general will take charge of his troops and be on standby.
At this point, preparations for the offensive of the North Korean Navy have been completed, and preparations for the defense of the Japanese Navy have also been completed, and the war is about to break out.
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