As the Tokugawa shogunate expressed its willingness to surrender, all shogunate troops in various places temporarily stopped resisting.
The various national defense forces began to speed up their advance and successively took over a lot of territory.
"At present, no main force of the shogunate army has surrendered. It can be judged that their surrender is definitely a fake surrender."
On the way to Edo, Long Zuguang reported the summarized situation to Zuo Mengeng.
When everyone nearby heard this situation, they all put aside their joy and realized that Zuo Mengeng's guess was correct.
If they surrender sincerely, they will inevitably order the army to lay down their weapons and accept the management of the National Defense Forces.
However, the National Defense Forces advanced all the way, and only a few kittens were gathered, and the large number of shogunate troops were nowhere to be seen.
"Where is the 12th Division?"
"We have arrived at Koriyama."
"Tell them not to slack off, rush to Utsunomiya immediately, and prepare for a strong attack. After capturing Utsunomiya, there is no need to wait for orders, just pounce on Edo."
Zuo Mengeng's face was stern, and he gave the order without any mercy.
From the beginning, he did not believe that the Tokugawa shogunate really surrendered. He was afraid that the troops below would become slack because of this, so he kept pushing.
"How is the situation with the 11th Division?"
"Deputy Commander Amakusa Tokisada is personally in charge and has never stopped pursuing. The latest report is that they have caught up with Mouri Tsunamoto in Okayama. Another unexpected bonus is that Mouri Mitsuhiro is also in the city. Deputy Amakusa Tokisada The commander-in-chief ordered the attack on the spot and had no intention of persuading them to surrender."
Zuo Mengeng nodded happily.
"This kid knows best. After all this, he still keeps these old forces here just to cause trouble for himself."
Everyone followed the praise, and at the same time they felt certain in their hearts.
It seems that Amakusa Tokisada has a very high status in Zuo Menggeng's mind. She will definitely have a promising future and must be treated with caution.
This is also true.
Although Amakusa Tokisada was appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Eastern Strategic Cluster this time, with full authority to command the army in combat, his identity is not a soldier.
This means that he will definitely have a broader space for display in the future.
As we get closer to Edo, everyone becomes more nervous and busy.
Only one guy is the most laid-back.
"Second left, don't worry, I'm here to make sure you're safe."
Zhang Haogu is very retro, wearing a Taoist robe, shaking a folding fan, pretending to be a romantic and talented man.
Zuo Mengeng was very troubled by his arrogance.
"Don't worry about me. Edo is the center of the shogunate's rule, and the scenery is different. It's hard for you to come here, and you can appreciate it before the war."
He looked at Qiao Feng again.
"You have nothing to do, protect our Young Master Zhang."
Qiao Feng took a vacation and finally had a few days of peace, but he was dragged into the fun-loving Zhang Haogu and ran away to Dongyang Province.
Qiao Feng is a rigid and upright person, and he is completely opposite to the lively and out-of-the-box Zhang Haogu. If possible, he really didn't want to get together with Young Master Zhang.
But given Zhang Haogu's status and Zuo Mengeng's order, he had no choice but to hold his nose and agree.
The army was vast and overwhelming, and soon reached Edo Bay.
Looking at the warships covering the sea, all Japanese people felt despair.
This kind of power can completely destroy the world. How can human beings resist it?
Japan's destruction seemed inevitable.
Lin Luoshan is here again.
Looking at the battleship like a sea of clouds, he became more and more respectful.
"General Daou has arranged the surrender ceremony. Please forgive the innocent people of Japan for the sake of the shogunate's repentance."
Zuo Mengeng deliberately provoked him.
"From now on, there will be no talk of Japan, only the province of Japan. The people here will surely end the difficulties you have given them under the care of the empire."
Lin Luoshan's anger rose in his heart, and he became even more groveling on the outside.
"Thank you for your majesty's mercy. I will let you lead the way for your majesty."
Zuo Mengeng remained motionless, but waved his hand.
The East China Sea Fleet and the Second Marine Division immediately moved forward to seize all key points under the panicked eyes of the Japanese.
Gu No. 2 Middle School also knew that the matter was of great importance and did not dare to neglect it in the slightest.
After landing, the surrender venue was carefully inspected and all irrelevant persons were cleared away.
Not only that, he also controlled Tokugawa Iemitsu and others, and ordered Tokugawa Iemitsu on the spot to give orders to Doi Toshikatsu and Sakai Tadakatsu, who were still leading the army, to have these people rush back to participate in the surrender ceremony. All the troops under his command laid down their weapons.
The acting had come to this point, and Tokugawa Iemitsu had no choice but to follow suit.
Seeing orders stamped with his own seal being sent out one after another, Tokugawa Iemitsu was very doubtful, was his plan really likely to succeed?
The corresponding situation was reported to Zuo Mengeng, who quickly made a judgment.
"We can't really wait for Doi Toshikatsu and Sakai Tadakatsu to come back, otherwise the dust will settle and our plan will not be implemented. Three days! The surrender ceremony will be held in three days. We must give the Tokugawa Shogunate some hope and let them take action. , so that it is logical for us to proceed with liquidation.”
Zuo Menggeng wanted a clean Japan, so the influence of the Tokugawa shogunate must be completely eliminated.
In order to become famous as a teacher, the Tokugawa shogunate must be given a chance to go crazy.
Standing on the deck, looking at the shivering Edo under the control of the army, his heart was filled with waves.
The order to "slaughter the city" came to his lips several times, but he forcefully suppressed it.
He really wants to do this.
But people are people, different from animals and devils.
He doesn't even want the noble Chinese nation to be stained by this.
No one noticed that Zuo Mengeng, with a sad face, turned towards the southwest...
A bow...
Bow again...
That direction is Nanjing!
Everyone in the Tokugawa shogunate was extremely excited when they learned that the surrender ceremony would be held three days later.
Because they knew very well that in such a short period of time, the shogunate army outside had definitely not laid down their weapons, and Doi Toshikatsu and Sakai Tadakatsu would not be able to come back.
"The emperor is so happy about his success, he finally made a mistake. Gentlemen, the time has come to decide the fate of Japan. Let us drink from this cup and use our bravery to create a new destiny for Japan!"
Tokugawa Iemitsu completely abandoned his previous disguised elegance and became very crazy.
Three days later, on the shore of Edo Bay, there were banners like a forest, armies like a sea, armor rays pointing toward the sun, and dragons rising ninety-five.
Amid everyone's attention, Zuo Mengeng stepped onto the stage and watched Tokugawa Iemitsu and others being escorted onto the stage step by step.
There were not many of them, and they all had low eyebrows and submissive looks, as if they were really honest.
But looking at one of the one-eyed dragons, Zuo Mengeng couldn't help but purse his lips.
The Japanese people would never have imagined that Zuo Mengeng knew their history so well.
Is this the killer move prepared by the Tokugawa Shogunate?
What are you thinking about?
Within ten steps, the sword is fast?
Zuo Mengeng became more and more amused, waiting to see the poor performance of the Japanese.
(End of chapter)
