When the Japanese troops were temporarily stationed in Changwon to launch the "monoju" campaign, Kim Si-min had already been making preparations in Jinju for a long time. He stocked up on grain and grass, expanded his troops, rushed to make defensive equipment, stones and wood, etc., and also deployed artillery and introduced inflows from unknown channels. The Ming Dynasty Thunder shook the sky, strengthened the training of defenders in city defense, archery, close combat, etc., and sent people to contact various rebels to join the Jinzhou city defense.
It is necessary to add that this batch of Thunder Thunder is "the Thunder Thunder that flowed into the Ming Dynasty through unknown channels" because this thing was one of the standard firearms of the Ming Dynasty army in the past.
As we all know, the Ming Dynasty also had a firearms ban on North Korea and did not sell firearms to North Korea. Even the supply of gunpowder was...not very generous. Therefore, the origin of these thunderbolts is obviously very suspicious and they are most likely to be smuggled goods.
However, the Sky Thunder has been replaced by the new wooden-handled palm mine (hand grenade). The Ming Dynasty has completely eliminated it among the northern frontier armies. Only the guards in non-northern frontier provinces are still equipped with it. As for the Zhentian Lei eliminated by the border army, the original order of the Ministry of War was to "prepare for emergencies."
This is an ambiguous order, and it is obviously suspected of being leaked, because firearms need maintenance. Once they are not used as inventory for a long time, there is a high possibility of self-destruction, and they will basically be scrapped in a few years. Just report it directly to the Ministry of War that it has been damaged.
In this way, assuming that you, as a frontier general, feel that the Ministry of War will not come to check the inventory of these obsolete firearms, then you can definitely find a way to "use" them and add something to your household.
As for how to recycle the waste... selling it to North Korea is certainly a strategy worth considering. After all, the possibility of a war between North Korea and the Ming Dynasty leading to the "Douchuang Incident" is infinitely close to zero. The exact origin of Jin Shimin's sky-shaking thunder is currently unknown, but considering the geographical environment, the possibility that it came from Liaodong is obviously very high.
Let’s get back to the subject, back to Jinzhou and Jin Shimin. The Japanese general Okamoto Echigo Mamoru, who had previously surrendered to North Korea, had been given the name Kim Chung Sun by King Lee Ho of North Korea and officially began to serve North Korea. Based on the structural information of Japanese matchlock guns provided by Jin Zhongshan, Jin Shimin recruited skilled craftsmen to step up imitation. He has successfully copied more than 170 matchlock guns and prepared more than 500 kilograms of saltpeter.
After obtaining these firearms and gunpowder, Jin Shimin attached great importance to them. After continuing to study the use of matchlock guns, he selected elite soldiers to distribute guns and strictly trained shooting every day until late at night.
After the arrangements were made, Kunyang County Supervisor Li Guangruo asked Jin Shimin: "Why do you want half of the people in the city to put on military uniforms for activities?"
"This is how to increase the number of stoves." Jin Shimin replied: "Our army has only 3,800 soldiers in total. Although I have already strictly ordered no one to enter or leave Jinzhou at will, as the saying goes, there is still no guarantee that Japanese pirates will not spy on them. I would sneak into the city, so I bluffed just in case.
The people of Jinzhou hate Japanese pirates deeply and have long wanted to join the army. If Japanese pirates attack one day, the people will also come forward. Wearing military uniforms will make it easier for the enemy to be wary. In addition, all the rebel armies have been contacted and can join the battle outside Jinzhou City at any time.
I have ordered the Gyeongsang Province Rebel Army and the Jeolla Province Rebel Army to hide and ambush within ten miles outside the city, and attack the enemy's rear on the second and third days respectively... I hope that this battle can keep Jinju safe. "
Later, Jin Shimin asked Li Guangruo about the training situation today. After Li Guangruo answered one by one, Jin Shimin nodded and said: "Jinzhou is surrounded by the river in the south, with cliffs in the west and a moat in the north. The terrain is favorable to me. However, the Japanese pirates are numerous and powerful. If not, Relying on the unity of the army and the people, it is really difficult to defend Jinzhou. Even if the army and the people can be united, we must try our best and not hesitate to lose our lives, otherwise Jeolla Province and all the people will face catastrophe!"
Li Guangruo listened carefully, nodded and said: "I will publish these words on a list and send someone to read them out, so that all the people of Jinzhou will know the great significance, heavy responsibility and serious situation of this battle."
It’s afternoon on the third day of November.
Jin Shimin received reports that the Japanese army might attack Jinzhou tomorrow. He urgently ordered the entire army to prepare for war, install and inspect defense facilities, and contact the leaders of the rebel armies to act according to the plan. Officials and military officers in the city called on the people to defend Jinzhou together. The people were deeply inspired and vowed to live and die with Jinzhou.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the front line of the Japanese army arrived in Jinzhou. Jin Shimin outside Jinzhou City had ordered people to place straw men among the many horse-rejecting formations. These straw men were wrapped in military uniforms and made bows and arrows. They were made in such detail that it was difficult to see them from a distance. Distinguish between true and false.
The front of the Japanese army looked outside Jinzhou City and found that the enemy troops were waiting in full formation. After all, these Japanese troops were veterans of the Warring States Period. They were not surprised. They just immediately formed a formation on the spot, prepared to shoot, and advanced slowly.
Upon seeing this, Jin Shimin also ordered his own soldiers to cheer and fire cannons to support the battle. At the same time, he began to fight back with artillery, and from time to time fired some outdated Ming army long-range firearms at the top of the city. The Japanese army was confused and shocked by North Korea's momentum. Although the iron artillery fire continued, the progress was very slow.
A moment later, the Korean army outside Jinzhou City was still standing tall. The Japanese army was surprised. When they got closer, they were shocked to realize that the "North Korean elites" facing them were just a bunch of straw men.
The Japanese army was furious from top to bottom and immediately launched an attack on the city. However, Jinzhou was well prepared. Arrows rained down from the city, accompanied by the roar of cannons from time to time, as well as thunder, swarms of bees, and other types of firearms that were only available to the Ming army in the past. Say hello.
Jin Shimin used more than 170 elite soldiers armed with matchlocks to imitate the Japanese army. They relied on the city wall's arrow stacks and other fortifications to conduct three-stage shooting in a continuous cycle. The thirty large and small artillery and catapults nearby fired various projectiles - not only There were solid bullets and pottery shells fired from catapults, which were used to injure Japanese troops in groups.
The Japanese troops were suddenly shot by North Korean matchlock guns, and they were shocked. In addition, the large barrels, thunderbolts, swarms of other firearms and other firearms came into battle, which even more disrupted the Japanese ranks. The two armies each relied on cover and fired at each other for a long time. The Japanese army suffered heavy casualties because they lost the opportunity. Hasegawa Shuichi, Hosokawa Tadayoshi, and Kimura Shigetsu who were watching the battle in the formation heard that North Korea actually had many iron cannons and various weapons. Not only was Zhong Datong shocked, but for the sake of safety, he ordered the front to withdraw, stop the attack, and put the entire army on standby.
Early the next morning, the Japanese army concentrated another 10,000 troops to attack Jinzhou. A large number of Japanese troops pushed forward wooden vehicles that were similar to sidecars but slightly smaller, in order to avoid North Korean firepower as much as possible.
The central military formation of the Japanese army organized an all-round iron cannon firing cycle, forming a stalemate with North Korean firepower. When the Japanese army approached Jinju for nearly 200 steps, the main force of the Japanese army suddenly made a desperate attack and built ladders to climb the tower under the cover of iron cannon.
The North Korean troops threw rolling stones and wood at close range, held push rods and pushed ladders to block the Japanese troops climbing the tower, and continued to kill them with bows and arrows, artillery and matchlock guns. In order to secure the city gate, Jin Shimin specifically emphasized the priority of shooting Japanese soldiers carrying baked jade. The people in the city also took on tasks such as transporting weapons and ammunition, and treating the wounded. After a period of day and night training, the Jinzhou Korean army had greatly enhanced its combat power and fighting spirit. This time they fought with the Japanese army until noon and barely lost, which shocked the top brass of both armies.
However, the numerical advantage of the Japanese troops finally came into play. In the afternoon, a large number of Japanese troops climbed onto the tower to fight with the North Korean troops, and the situation in North Korea turned critical.
Kim Si-min ordered the matchlock gunners to retreat to the city and once again called on the army and civilians to guard Jinzhou. Thousands of people dressed in military uniforms cooperated with the officers and soldiers to fight the Japanese army at the Jinzhou Castle Tower.
As the battle approached dusk, the Japanese troops climbed up one after another, and some people began to touch the city gate, intending to open the city gate and let the main force of the Japanese army enter the city.
At this time, Guo Zaiyu of the rebel army, in accordance with military orders, led 1,200 Gyeongsang Province rebels to bypass the Japanese army and launch a surprise attack. The Japanese army was suddenly attacked from two sides and was inevitably panicked. However, fortunately, they were rich in experience and quickly withdrew from Jinzhou under the command of a large number of experienced grassroots warriors of the Japanese army, and even counterattacked Guo Zaiyou's troops.
When Guo Zaiyou saw this, he did not hesitate. He led his troops into the mountains and did not fight the Japanese army. The Japanese army was not willing to fight. In order to avoid being ambushed again, they also withdrew to their base camp.
Hosokawa Tadaki saw that the Japanese army retreated on its own without obeying military orders, and when the final result was calculated, two thousand people were killed. He was furious and ordered the leading samurai leader to commit suicide by caesarean section.
Afterwards, Kimura Shigemei said: "From today's battle, it can be seen that Jinzhou City has been prepared for a long time, which is far from the battle of Changwon. We can no longer wait for news at the battlefield and should go to the battlefield to command the battle in person. Let's do this, I am willing to personally lead the front team to capture the city gate and behead Jin Shimin."
Hasegawa Shuichi shook his head solemnly and said: "Don't be reckless. The North Korean army now not only has large barrels, but also has iron cannons similar to ours. It has become very dangerous. I wonder, this iron cannon has a sophisticated structure, how can North Korea Can it be made too?
I think this should be what Kato Kiyomasa's Okamoto Echigo Mamoru did after he surrendered to North Korea. Hmm, it's really disgusting that this renegade villain worked so hard to please the North Koreans. "
Hosokawa Tadayaki did not take this seriously and said: "Even if North Korea also has iron cannons, they are not as skillful in using them as our army, and judging from today's battle situation, the number of its iron cannons is also small. However, as His Highness Kimura said, He said, Jinzhou has already been on guard, but we still need to raise a large number of troops and take action. Tomorrow you and I will go into battle and we will definitely capture Jinzhou City!"
On the sixth day of the lunar month, Hosokawa Tadayoshi, Hasegawa Shuichi, and Kimura Shigetsu personally led the main force of the Japanese army and attacked Jinzhou City in batches. The battle conditions on the battlefield were basically the same as the day before. Both sides were firing on all cylinders and the smoke was billowing from the battlefield. However, under the command of the three generals, the Japanese army made reasonable adjustments to the direction of attack and distribution of firepower in a timely manner based on the battle conditions. In addition, the Japanese troops were outnumbered. , the soldiers were well-armed and well-trained, and countless people climbed onto the city tower. They even successfully used baked jade to blow open the city gate.
These advantages allowed the Japanese army to invade Jinzhou City for a time. The iron artillery team followed up and was about to fall. However, Jin Shimin led the officers and soldiers to fight desperately and killed many enemies. The people in the city, old, young, women and children, all rose up to fight, but the Japanese army was still in a stalemate.
Outside Jinzhou City, Hasegawa Hide was furious and gave an order, and the Japanese follow-up troops also followed suit. But at this time, ambushes suddenly appeared from all sides. There were thousands of Gyeongsang Province Rebels led by Guo Zaiyou, and more than 2,500 Jeolla Province Rebels led by Cui Qinghui and Im Qiying. The three armies were attacking from three directions. The Japanese army came to kill.
The rebels suddenly arrived and seemed to be all over the mountains and fields. In the panic, it was difficult to identify the number of troops. The Japanese army was worried about being attacked from the front and rear, and also worried about being surrounded by the city. They could only order an early withdrawal of troops and break out of the encirclement first.
Late that night, Hosokawa Tadayoshi, Hasegawa Shuichi, and Kimura Shigetsu discussed matters in the camp again.
Hosokawa Tadaki frowned and said unhappily: "I didn't expect Jinzhou City to be so difficult to attack. The people in the city seemed to be going crazy. I think since North Korea is so stubborn and wants to conquer Jinzhou, I'm afraid they have to attack the city." Only when all the soldiers and civilians are killed will there be no worries."
Hasegawa Shuichi was deeply worried about this battle: "The armies have never encountered such a desperate resistance from the Korean army before. It can be seen that Jinzhou has indeed strengthened its fighting beliefs. These beliefs will turn into powerful forces. I am worried that I The army will pay heavy casualties in this battle."
Kimura Shigetsu did not believe that the Japanese army would lose because of their faith. He raised his chin and said proudly: "Don't be so worried. Our army also has firm faith. The bloody battle in Jinzhou can test the strength of faith! I just don't know if North Korea can persist in its faith." How long will it take? I think if we attack again tomorrow, we should be able to see the result."
While they were talking, rebels from all walks of life suddenly attacked the Japanese army at night. However, the Japanese army had been prepared for this. They fortified themselves layer by layer and fought fiercely for half an hour before finally repelling the rebels. At this time, the night was dark and the rebels retreated too quickly, making it difficult for the Japanese army to continue searching.
For the next three days, the Japanese army suspended its attack on Jinzhou and instead established a stable camp. While resting and recuperating, the Japanese army went around to suppress and expel the rebels. It's a pity that the Japanese army is really short of horses, and even the Monokenban (reconnaissance team) has to travel on its own two legs. Compared with North Korea, which produces horses, this kind of reconnaissance efficiency can only result in the Japanese army being led by the rebels most of the time, and rarely able to catch the rebels' tail and gain some results.
On the early morning of the tenth day of the lunar month, the Japanese army felt that they had almost driven away the surrounding rebels, so they launched another large-scale attack on Jinzhou. In fact, various rebels have gathered in Jinzhou City this time, joining forces with the remaining officers and soldiers and all the people of Jinzhou to defend the city and fight to the death with the Japanese army.
General Guo Zaiyou in red was slashing back and forth among the Japanese troops. His body was covered with blood, which made his murderous spirit even more fierce. The rebels from all walks of life were fighting for life and death in vain. The people in the city, even the weak women, were madly biting, smashing and killing. It was really a bloody battle for all the people. .
Under such resistance, the Japanese army was not to be outdone. Both sides tried their best and almost turned into beasts. During this period, Kim Si-min was unfortunately hit by several bullets. Although he was not fatal yet, he was unable to fight anymore. Fortunately, he was still rescued by his subordinates. Although the North Korean army had no one as the commander-in-chief for the time being, the battle was already extremely fierce and all soldiers and civilians had no time to obey orders. Just use your last breath to fight, fight, and have fun!
After fighting for half a day, the Japanese army still had not captured Jinzhou City. Hosokawa Tadayoshi and other Japanese generals waited in the formation for a long time. Seeing the situation of the battle, they asked Hasegawa Shuichi how to make a decision.
Hasegawa Shuichi had a gloomy face and said in a deep voice: "It is indeed unexpected that Jinzhou has iron cannons and such powerful artillery, but what is even more worrying is that Jinzhou has reached the point where all the people are fighting to the death. It is really amazing.
Now our army is stuck in a quagmire. Although we have sufficient troops and can capture Jinzhou even if we fight to the end, the casualties will be huge and it may be difficult to hold on. Gentlemen, the 20,000-strong army must not suffer such huge casualties in the battle of Jinzhou, because it will affect the situation in the entire south.
From this point of view, Jinju City is not easily broken. It is better to withdraw and return to Changwon to plan the military strategy. I think that if His Highness Taige were here, he would definitely choose the strategy with the least casualties to win, so we should take a long-term approach. "
Under Hasegawa Shuichi's suggestion, the Japanese army finally withdrew from Jinju and returned to Changwon. After that, when the Japanese Seventh Army and the Ninth Army were stationed in Gyeongsang-do, they defended the city in the face of insurrectionary attacks and escorted supplies without serious trouble, but it was difficult to launch attacks elsewhere.
When the soldiers and civilians of Jinzhou saw the Japanese retreating, they first shouted loudly for victory, and then hugged each other and cried. Unfortunately, Jinzhou guard Kim Si-min died a few days later due to excessive blood loss and poor treatment, leaving North Korea without a good general.
----------
Thanks to book friend "Cao Mianzi" for your reward and support, thank you!
Thanks to book friends "Qianmo Zonghengwuwang" and "Cao Mianzi" for their monthly ticket support, thank you!
