By June, the people of Korea were in dire straits due to excessive destruction, frequent large and small battles, and epidemics. Therefore, the Japanese military advisor Kuroda Kanbei went to Korea again on the orders of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and this time there was Date, the famous general of the East Kingdom of Japan. Masamune also led three thousand of his troops to go to North Korea to support him along with the Kuroda Kanbei.
Ukita Hideie and Ishida Mitsunari felt somewhat relieved when they heard that Kuroda Kanbei had entered the court again, and Date Masamune also came to support them. So Hideie Ukita, Mitsunari Ishida, and Nagamori Masuda first visited Torai Castle where Kanbei stayed to prepare to discuss future countermeasures.
On this day, Kuroda Kanbei was playing chess and chatting with Asano Nagamasa when he heard a report from a servant that General Ukita Hideie and others were coming to visit, so he asked the three of them to wait in a separate room first, and he would arrive soon.
Asano Nagamasa asked: "Since we are here to worship, why don't we meet immediately?"
Kanbei replied that he was unwilling, but when Asano pressed him, Kanbei had to admit frankly: "Ishida Mitsunari was unfair in his dealings, and he will retaliate. He belittled the generals, distorted the battle situation, slandered the great names, exaggerated the military achievements of those close to him, and imposed high costs on the great names of the world." Military expenditures, Masuda Nagamori will only follow the trend, and Ukita Hideka is mediocre and incompetent. What's the use of me? It's better to be fooled again and let me go back early and lie drunk in the fields."
Asano Nagamasa sighed, but still urged: "His Majesty Taikaku asked you to come again to overcome the difficulties. How could you just walk away in anger?"
Kanbei acted lazily, and replied with a long sigh: "Didn't you say that we are negotiating peace? Just stay on guard during this period. There were many discords between the generals before, and Otani Yoshitsugi also came forward to coordinate, and agreed that the generals would swear an oath to work together. Deciding all matters big and small together should help alleviate conflicts, and then more than half of the troops will be concentrated westward to conquer Jinzhou. This is also the wish of His Highness Taige."
Asano Nagamasa was puzzled by the need to mobilize half of the troops to attack Jinzhou, so he asked: "It's just a Jinzhou city, how can we mobilize such troops and mobilize a large number of people?"
Kanbei looked serious and replied: "Jinju is related to the war situation and the shame of defeat in the previous battle. Our army now has sufficient strength and can attack by force. This move is not only to quickly conquer Jinju, but also to facilitate the immediate occupation of Jeolla Province." And consider.
At present, the army faces only some resistance from North Korea, and the Ming army should not act rashly. If they send troops at this time, they will definitely win. Moreover, the one-eyed dragon Masamune also came to North Korea. This guy, who has been called Fentenmaru since he was a child, will definitely go all out when he first arrives in North Korea. With Masamune helping out, it will be even easier to capture Jeolla.
As for quelling public anger and curing the plague, don’t I need to teach you about these ordinary matters? It's enough to have you here, Ishida Mitsunari will also be personally involved in this matter. So I just want to go back now and wait for your triumphant return. "
Asano Nagamasa was worried that Kuroda Kanbei would be accused by Toyotomi Hideyoshi if he returned like this. Kanbei smiled and said: "Your Highness Taikaku and I have known each other for a long time. When I go back, I will shave my head and become a monk, beg for forgiveness, and preserve the inheritance of my family. These things You don’t have to worry about me.”
Since he said this, Asano Nagamasa couldn't say any more and continued to play chess with Kanbei. Ishida Mitsunari and others have been waiting in the other room for a long time, but Kuroda Kanbei has not come out to meet them. They can only hear the sound of Go moves. The three of them left Donglai in anger, and thus became enemies with the officers and soldiers. Ishida Mitsunari then asked Toyotomi Hideyoshi to participate in Kanbei.
As for the Japanese base camp, the samurai faction headed by Kato Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori all demanded a war. Ukita Hideie signaled silence and then said: "The military strategy of attacking Jinzhou again was planned from the beginning. Please be patient. , We only need to determine one thing right now, and that is whether the Ming army will assist North Korea in the process of occupying Jeolla Province?"
Governor Konishi replied: "We are sending envoys now. I think that no matter what actions we take in Jeolla Province, the Ming army will not react. Even if it is just in case, they should only take a little precaution. So what we are facing is just the North Korean army."
Kato Kiyomasa smiled and said: "Xiaoxi, I think you should not participate in the siege battle again. The last time we attacked Xingzhou, you fought hard and couldn't win. You couldn't even win the Korean army, so don't embarrass yourself here."
Ukita Hideie was extremely displeased after hearing this. He lowered his face and said: "Kato, you'd better stop talking. Not only Konishi was involved in the battle of Xingzhou. If you don't want to be killed on the spot by the gentlemen here, just be honest." Keep silent."
Kato Kiyomasa thought about it and realized that it was not only President Konishi who was frustrated that day, but even the general Ukita Hideie did not get any advantage, so he had to shut up first. Kobayakawa Takakage immediately changed the subject and suggested: "In order to ensure that he gets the Going down to Jeolla Road, I suggest that we send out one hundred thousand troops, which will be enough to cope with all battle situations."
Kuroda Nagamasa was amazed and said in astonishment: "Just to conquer Jinzhou and seize a road, and the opponent is only the Korean army, is mobilizing 100,000 people too much?"
In fact, not only him, but also all the generals present had this question. Seeing this, Takakage Kobayakawa patiently explained: "Since the last war in Jinzhou and Xingzhou, it can be seen that the Korean military and civilians have a high fighting spirit and are not afraid of death. Compared with half a year ago, It’s no longer the same.
Moreover, there are many dangerous places in Jeolla Province, and most of the North Korean army and rebels are concentrated here. Although the Ming army is unlikely to dispatch, we still need to be on guard at all times and cannot take it lightly.
Please remember that the situation is no longer the same as when we first landed in North Korea. We should no longer underestimate North Korea's combat power. We need to concentrate our troops and annihilate them in one fell swoop! "
After hearing this, Kuroda Nagamasa agreed and nodded: "So, what His Highness Kobayakawa said is absolutely true, and my father also mentioned it. In addition, I heard that the Kato Army is developing a tortoise-shell chariot as a city-breaking weapon. I wonder if I can catch up. This battle?”
Kato Kiyomasa said yes, but it would take some time for the turtle car to join the battle.
This time, Shimazu Yoshihiro rarely took the initiative to request a battle. Naturally, the two main combatants, Kato Kiyomasa and Fukushima Masanori, immediately joined in the request. Date Masamune was not to be left behind, and immediately asked for battle: "When I first arrived in Korea, I It is an honor and opportunity to be able to catch up with this battle. His Highness Taige has repeatedly asked me to set an example, so I am willing to be the vanguard in this battle, please give priority to the general."
Ukita Hideie was very satisfied with this atmosphere, but he said: "Everyone is a vanguard in this battle. From the first squadron to the ninth squadron, they will be allocated and reorganized. Everyone will prepare individually and wait for military orders."
On the other side, after the North Korean side reported that the Japanese army planned to attack Jinzhou, soldiers and civilians from all over the country began to rush to Jinzhou for assistance. In addition to the envoy of Jinzhou Prefecture, Xu Yuanli, there were also the envoy of the Jinzhou Prefecture, Jin Qianai, who led the rebel army of 300, and the Gyeongsang Province Right Soldier Envoy. Cui Qinghui led 500 troops, Zhongqing Taoist envoy Huang Jin led 700 troops, deputy envoy Zhang Run led 300 troops, rebel Gao Jingming's son Gao Conghou led 400 troops, plus Quan Li, Li Xie, Jin Haifu Li Zongren and other reinforcements were sent, and the total force reached more than 8,000.
On June 15, the Japanese army came out from Busan and marched towards Jinzhou with 93,000 troops. The Japanese army was extremely aggressive on this route, conquering Xian'an on the 16th and Yining on the 18th. North Korea's new capital marshals Quan Li and Li Gao were completely incapable of defeating the enemy, and all the troops abandoned the city and retreated to the Namwon area. People along the way also fled westward and retreated to Jinzhou for refuge. On June 21, the Japanese army began to surround Jinzhou.
At the same time, after learning the news, Liu Chenglong once again begged Song Yingchang, the Ming Dynasty's manager, to send troops for rescue, but Song Yingchang declined: "The headquarters has received the emperor's order. Before the imperial court's order on dealing with the Japanese pirates' surrender comes out, we will assist the Korean army." They should be stationed on the spot and cannot be mobilized without authorization. As a minister, I cannot resist the order, so I forgive my incompetence in assisting Jinzhou."
Liu Chenglong was very puzzled and asked: "Where did this Japanese pirates' request to surrender come from? Why didn't we know?"
Song Yingchang couldn't help but be stunned when he saw that North Korea didn't know about this, and then he realized that Shen Weijing had not communicated with North Korea. He had doubts in his heart, but was inconvenient to investigate the matter in detail, so he replied: "North Korea does not know about this matter? Before the recapture of Hanyang, this matter was immediately reported to the court for decision after receiving the letter from the Japanese pirates asking for surrender. Now the decree has been received. No war can be initiated during temporary garrison."
Liu Chenglong was angry, and his tone was obviously emotional: "That is to say, the Ming army knew about this but did not discuss it with North Korea at all, and the recapture of Hanyang was just a deal with the Japanese pirates, and thus prevented North Korea from attacking. Pursuing, and now they are ignoring the Korean War!
Jingtai, I would like to ask, do you see any of the Japanese pirates now showing signs of asking for surrender? Please give me an explanation for this matter! Otherwise North Korea will never give up! "
Regardless of the cause and effect of the matter, Song Yingchang immediately darkened his face after hearing these words, and said seriously: "Liu Chenglong, pay attention to your words. The Japanese pirates withdrew from Hanyang because our army had won consecutive battles and the Japanese pirates could not support them, so they withdrew. Before leaving Hanyang, convey the wish to surrender. Such important matters need to be reported to the court, and pursuit is not allowed because it is useless and has nothing to do with the so-called transaction."
Liu Chenglong faced him and said: "Didn't I suggest to Jingtai that after the pursuit, all the Korean soldiers of all kinds will be uniformly dispatched by the imperial court to cooperate with the Ming army to encircle and annihilate the enemy invaders, so that we can achieve complete victory?"
Song Yingchang said indifferently: "With all due respect to Honbu Tang, Honbu Tang has no confidence in the combat power of the Korean army, and does not want to see the Korean army be severely damaged by the Japanese army again, so it is not allowed to pursue it.
As for the Japanese pirates' request to surrender, Honbutang also had doubts, so he was in charge of the battle and also went to Shu to comment. But no matter what, now a decree has been passed down, ordering all my troops to enter the DPRK for temporary garrison duty. How can I resist the decree?
What Honbudo can tell you now is that if the Japanese army advances northward, our army will hit them head-on. In addition, I heard that the Japanese pirates sent nearly 100,000 troops this time, and the strength of the troops was very different. Even if there was no order, the headquarters was unwilling to fight this battle. It would damage one's own strength and not help the war situation. Finally, I also advise you to abandon Jinzhou and retreat to a new defensive line. The fall of Jinzhou is inevitable. "
However, Liu Chenglong refused to give up, softened his attitude, and then persuaded Song Yingchang to send troops, even if he sent a suspected soldier. Under Liu Chenglong's pleading, Song Yingchang agreed to deploy suspicious troops to confuse the Japanese army.
Among the North Korean generals, many others, such as Guo Zaiyu and Kim Myung-won, were also deeply worried about Jinzhou. They also assumed that if they were unable to fight, they should abandon Jinzhou and rearrange new defense lines. After all, North Korea It was difficult for the imperial court to mobilize a large army for rescue.
The Japanese general Ukita Hideie called the generals to set up formations. The final arrangement was: Ukita Hideie personally led Date Masamune, Ishida Mitsunari, Otani Yoshitsugi and others to lead 18,800 troops and deploy them in the east of the city;
Kato Kiyomasa led Kuroda Nagamasa, Shimazu Yoshihiro, and Nabeshima Naoshima with 25,600 troops and deployed them in the north of the city;
Commander Konishi led Hosokawa Tadayoshi and Mune Yoshitomo to lead 26,100 troops and deployed them in the west of the city;
Kobayakawa Takakage and Tachibana Munesege led 8,700 troops in the northwest to closely monitor the movements of Nanyuan and Chungju;
Mouri Hidemoto led 13,600 troops in the northeast to defend against the reinforcements from the Ming army in Sangju, Shanshan and other places;
Finally, Yoshikawa Hiroyuki led a team to the south of the Yangtze River as support.
Japanese General Hosokawa Tadaki had personally participated in the first siege of Jinju and his memory was still fresh, so he could not help but feel worried. He said: "During the last battle of Jinju, all the Korean people came to help, making the siege very difficult. , I heard that the number of people who have poured into Jinzhou recently has reached 60,000. If they all help defend the city, then we really don’t know how long we will be able to attack."
Kato Kiyomasa was dissatisfied with Hosokawa Tadayaki's cowardice and immediately scolded: "The reason why Jinshu failed to be captured last time was not because of how many people defended the city, but because of your inability to attack the city. No matter how many people there are in Jinshu, the weapons will always be there." It is limited, but it can still make a difference by relying on the city wall. After the city is broken, it will only be massacred.
I see, the last battle in Jinzhou was because you were too indecisive, so you were ultimately defeated. I’m really embarrassed for you. "
Naturally, Date Masamune did not want to suffer a defeat when he first arrived in Korea, so he relied on his distinguished position to instruct the generals: "The Date family came here to set an example, and secondly, they came here to supervise the war under the orders of His Highness Taikaku. Jinzhou The combined number of soldiers and civilians is close to the strength of our army. In view of the previous experience, this siege will definitely take a long time. Our army is large but cannot be fully deployed. Therefore, the previous few days have naturally been to attack the city in batches, which also consumes North Korea's strength.
However, please bear in mind that this battle is only to capture Jinzhou. If you don't do your best, just have a caesarean section to apologize after the war. His Highness Tai Ge also doesn’t want to see anyone who is cowardly and afraid of fighting. As a samurai, there are only two outcomes: victory and reward, or death on the battlefield. Unless planned in advance, defeat and escape must never happen again. "
In fact, in terms of his position, what he said was a bit presumptuous, but Ukita Hideie didn't seem to have such incompetence, or he was intimidated by Date Masamune's status in Japan and it was inconvenient to do so. Anyway, he agreed with it. So Ukita Hideie ordered to set up a siege and formation for the city today, and then start the siege the next day.
As a result, the Japanese army formed a formation outside Jinzhou City, and Japanese troops from all directions swept in like a vast ocean, with an extremely threatening momentum.
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