Chapter 109 Battle of Kyushu
The authority of each is different.
Zhu Yuanzhang's authority in the hearts of the generals is invincible. That's because Zhu Yuanzhang was both civil and military. In terms of fighting, Zhu Yuanzhang was no less than Xu Da. In the most critical battle at Poyang Lake, Zhu Yuanzhang performed quite well. Can be included in the selection of ancient and modern famous generals.
Zhu Biao knew very well that it was almost impossible for him to achieve the authority of a father among these veterans. He is not Zhu Yuanzhang, and he cannot learn from it.
However, he also has his own ways and methods to establish his authority.
First, let these generals know that he is not a young master and must not be bullied. However, this matter also needs to be measured. After all, nobles are the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. Speaking of which, many of them are the prince's uncles, so he should not go too far. Chinese website
It's best to hold the board high and pick out only two or three people who are too outrageous to deal with. Most people let it go.
However, some things were not dealt with. Doesn't mean these things didn't happen.
How successful is He Xi in using this method to intimidate the arrogant soldiers below? Not very promising. Because doing this only lets the people below know that the prince is not easy to mess with. But the prince is not easy to mess with, so don’t they dare to mess with him? That is absolutely impossible.
It just means that a more secret struggle is still to come in the future.
The prince comforted the veteran, and then he mentioned He Xi and said, "Brother He, it's your turn. Don't talk about Liaodong first, let's talk about Kyushu first. How is the fight in Kyushu?"
He Xi said: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Yingchuan promises to capture all of Kyushu before this summer."
As soon as this statement came out, many people were shocked.
After Japan became an enemy country, perhaps most people still didn't know much about the situation in Japan, but that definitely did not include the people in front of them. These people are the core of the Ming Dynasty. No information the court has can be hidden from them. Some of them even have their own independent intelligence network.
Of course, this kind of intelligence network cannot be compared with Jinyiwei. But the general news is still very well-informed.
Of course they know, what is an island in Kyushu? After Kyushu, Japan's situation opened up. Many times, changes in combat do not occur continuously and at an even pace. Just like Japan, and today's three islands of Japan, Fu Youde spent a winter to conquer Kyushu, then a summer to conquer Shikoku, and then spent the second half of the year to conquer Honshu Island.
However, the development of the war was not like this. Instead, it advances slowly in the early stage, and after the loss reaches a critical point, a total collapse may occur. Kyushu is very important in Japan. The fall of Kyushu was for Japan. It's unprecedented.
Can the Ashikaga Shogunate shoulder this responsibility?
In other words, after losing Kyushu, will the Ashikaga Shogunate still have the ability to become a citizen of the world?
These are all problems.
Many veterans don’t know these issues. However, with their keen sense of war, they felt that if this war was fought well, it would not cause Japan's total collapse. It will also cause Japan to lose its offensive capabilities. Let others slaughter you.
There is almost no chance of turning around.
This can't help but make many people envious. He thought secretly: "Old Feng is confirmed to be the Duke this time."
The prince said: "Tell us the situation in Kyushu in detail."
He Xi then told everything he knew about the war situation in Kyushu.
But it was said that last year, Fu Youde sent Fu Zhong across the sea, conquered many islands along the coast of Kyushu, and besieged Nagasaki. The Battle of Nagasaki lasted for more than three months.
The reason for this is not that the Ming Dynasty could not capture Nagasaki Castle. With the Ming Dynasty's ability to tackle difficult problems in this era. Not to mention that Nagasaki does not have a strong city wall in the first place. To put it simply, even he is the strongest castle in Japan. It can't stop the Ming Dynasty's artillery.
Just don't attack, for several purposes.
First, transfer materials.
Although the sea is now dominated by the Ming Navy, Fang Chengfeng has absolute control of the sea. But for Fu Youde, he still has some worries. He has fought on land all his life and does not understand the sea. So he assumed the worst. Then
Even one day, something happened at sea, and tens of thousands of troops fell into Kyushu. An army can also last for a long time.
This requires a lot of supplies.
Goryeo's supplies were not cut off even in winter. You can even go directly to Nagasaki from Lushun Port and Yingkou Port.
But in any case, it is very huge to transfer the materials that can sustain the operation of the army for several months or a year. It is difficult to transport it all at once. So before that, Fu Youde just wanted to occupy an important place in Kyushu. Fu Youde has already occupied this important place.
Not Nagasaki, but the islands near Nagasaki.
Wufeng Islands of the famous Wufeng Captain. In this area, there are many good harbors among the islands. Big enough to park a large ship. Let the soldiers rest. And they are very close to Kyushu and can rush to Kyushu at any time. There is also a powerful navy as a guard. Naturally, it is the best stronghold for the Ming army.
Second, mobilize the enemy.
No matter what Ashikaga Yoshimitsu says. How to explain to the people below, but there is one fact that cannot be changed. That is, the tens of thousands of Japanese troops in Busan City did not wait for the reinforcements Ashikaga Yoshimitsu said. Now the same problem appears in Kyushu.
If the Japanese are still unwilling to send troops to fight the Ming army, what can they do? Ren Mingjun encroached step by step. Especially the Ashikaga family. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu must show his strength so that the great names in the world can follow him. In other words, only strong strength can make Japanese daimyo surrender.
This is Hosokawa Yoriyuki's judgment on Hosokawa Yorimoto. There is no such good thing in the world. The Ashikaga family wants to use the Kyushu daimyo as cannon fodder on the Kyushu battlefield, while the Ashikaga family reaps the benefits. Almost impossible. Every famous person grew up through conspiracy. Many things can be understood without being taught.
And Fu Youde gave Ashikaga Yoshimitsu a question.
If the Ashikaga family does not save Nagasaki, there will be no need to fight the next battle. If Nagasaki is saved, it will be good for Ming Dynasty.
In Fu Youde's view, the biggest problem in conquering Japan has never been the ability of the Japanese army, but the terrain and people. If it can be under Nagasaki Castle, it is most likely to kill the Japanese army. The next battle will be easy to fight.
This is a conspiracy.
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu had to save him.
However, one thing that Fu Youde expected was wrong, that is, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu felt that the Ashikaga family and the Kyushu daimyo had just formed an army of nearly 100,000 people, which could defeat the Ming Dynasty.
This was an army that could be called powerful even at that period in Japanese history. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu expected that Japan would not be able to win at sea, but this was not the case on land.
So around Nagasaki Castle, armies from both sides gathered, and the battle was fierce.
Of course, it was Japan that was tragic.
After learning that the Japanese had sent troops, Fu Youde came to the front line to take charge. After he found out the situation in Japan, he immediately ordered the attack to be stopped. Don't beat the Japanese away. In addition, Fang Chengfeng was given an appointment to block the Kanmon Strait.
Kanmon Strait, this name seems wonderful to Fu Youde. Although this strait got its name because it is outside Shimonoseki. But it doesn't matter to Fu Youde. The important thing is that this name reminds Fu Youde. Once the Kanmon Strait is closed. The most critical passage between Kyushu and Japan is blocked.
You can close the door and beat dogs in Kyushu.
Of course, Kyushu is too close to Japan, and the Ming army cannot block all the coasts. Likewise, if the Japanese army wants to retreat. Even if they only wanted to escape, it would be impossible to keep all the Japanese behind. But a large group of people and an individual escaping are completely different.
The army crossing the sea is a huge project. If it were not for the reason of crossing the sea, the pace of the Ming army would not be so slow.
It is also a matter that is difficult to hide from the eyes of the Ming Dynasty. It is difficult to avoid what happened to the Ming Navy.
The narrowest part of the Kanmon Strait is only three or four kilometers. It's literally not as wide as a river. This area is the most suitable for crossing the sea. It's like crossing a big river.
However, the timing of closing is also important. It is not good to be early, and it is not good to be late. Before that, we must hold the Japanese army tightly and let the Japanese army fight a war of attrition. Let the Japanese army see the hope of victory, but not achieve the goal of victory
end. When he was exhausted and wanted to give up, it was time for Ming to take the initiative to attack.
