Military camp, Chinese military tent.
Lu Xuan still stopped moving forward and camped in place. The camp is only twenty miles away from the port where it enters the sea. In fact, as the number of soldiers in the army increased, the camp expanded back, and overall spread back several miles, shortening the distance between the camp and the port.
Continuing the previous style of fishing for seafood in the port, in addition to daily training, army soldiers continued to fish for seafood.
The seafood caught can improve the food for soldiers.
However, because Tokugawa Ieyasu issued an order to strengthen the walls and clear the country, all the Japanese in the area hid and took away all the food, so Lu Xuan was unable to find food in the area.
Fortunately, Xun Yu was stationed at the rear and continuously sent military rations to ensure that everything went smoothly.
When Tsukauma Kazuo's letter came, Lu Xuan received the news and quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
Tsukauma Kazuo agreed to act as an internal agent.
And a plan was made.
With Tsukuma Kazuo as an internal agent, it is very simple to send troops to attack Kyoto.
After Lu Xuan thought about it, he arranged for someone to notify Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Xun You and Fazheng to discuss the matter.
When the four of them entered the tent, Lu Xuan got straight to the point and said: "I just received news from Tokugawa Ieyasu's confidant Tsukauma Kazuo. He has joined forces with the military commander Momotani Tadashi who is responsible for the security of Kyoto."
"When we arrive, Taogu Zhonghui sets fire to the food."
"On the one hand, Tadashi Momotani has a thousand guards. On the other hand, Kazuo Tsukama is in charge of the granary. With the two sides uniting, they can burn the granary without anyone noticing and destroy the foundation of Tokugawa Ieyasu's granary."
"This path is feasible."
Lu Xuan asked: "What do you think of this matter?"
Cao Cao asked without thinking: "Your Majesty, how sure are you of Tsukuma Kazuo's surrender?"
"Sixty percent!"
Lu Xuan said: "I persuaded Tsukauma Kazuo to surrender, mainly because the Japanese country was at a disadvantage and Tokugawa Ieyasu was cold-blooded. Tsukauma Kazuo felt that there was no hope of following Tokugawa Ieyasu, so I persuaded him to surrender successfully. It's just that Tsukauma Kazuo was in Kyoto, There’s no guarantee that there won’t be an accident, so I’m only 60% sure.”
Cao Cao said: "We can fight."
Xun You looked serious and said, "Your Majesty, King Qin, I think there should not be a fight."
Cao Cao asked: "What is Gongda's starting point?"
Xun Yu replied: "The reason is very simple. We have defeated Tokugawa Ieyasu one after another and have already gained the advantage. If Tsukauma Kazuo's surrender is true, any further delay will not have any impact. When our army arrives in Kyoto, the Japanese country, It is never too late for Tsukaima Kazuo to take action. In a word, the initiative must be in our hands, and we cannot cooperate with Tsukaima Kazuo."
Cao Cao looked seriously and shook his head: "Gongda's analysis is not comprehensive enough."
Xun You said: "Please give me some advice from the King of Qin!"
Lu Xuan also looked at Cao Cao, wanting to hear Cao Cao's analysis.
Cao Cao explained: "First, it is already January, and it is not the coldest weather. As spring slowly begins, the weather will get warmer."
"Although the climate is colder as we go north, it will take a long time to get to Kyoto. As time goes by, the problem of cold weather will be solved. By the time we arrive in Kyoto, it will be the beginning of spring."
"Second, let's kill them now. When we were attacking outside the city, Tsukama Kazuo took action and burned down the granary."
"If food and grass really collapsed, Tokugawa Ieyasu would definitely evacuate in panic."
"If it was the opponent's plan, Tokugawa Ieyasu would not be able to retreat. Furthermore, if Tsukama Kazuo succeeds, we must first make a noise and then send a small group of elite troops to raid, so that the army will not enter the city."
"Third, as long as there is a fire in the city and our army can enter the city, this is victory. When our army enters the city, we can take the initiative and we are no longer afraid of Tokugawa Ieyasu's calculations."
Cao Cao smiled slightly and said: "In this case, why not send troops? Sending troops earlier or later will have no impact on us. Therefore, I suggest sending troops earlier."
Guo Jia echoed: "Your Majesty, I agree with King Qin's analysis."
Fa Zhengdao: "I also second the proposal."
Xun You thought for a while, then looked like he agreed, and said, "Your Majesty, I agree with King Qin's analysis. King Qin's consideration is indeed more comprehensive. At this stage, we just need to hurry on."
Cao Cao said: "Your Majesty, please give me a clear warning."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "My father-in-law's analysis makes sense. Since we have unified opinions, it's settled. After delaying it with Tokugawa Ieyasu for so long, it's time to end the war in Japan and unify Japan."
Cao Cao had already had an idea in mind, and he took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is not difficult to break the city. This time, the key is to surround and capture Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the previous two times, Tokugawa Ieyasu escaped. This time, He must be captured. I suggest that two groups of soldiers be arranged to be responsible for the siege."
Lu Xuan asked: "What does father-in-law plan to do?"
Cao Cao's eyes were wise and he explained: "The so-called two elites. The first is to arrange a group of ordinary soldiers to prepare to rob and kill Tokugawa Ieyasu. The second elite is mainly cavalry."
"When Tokugawa Ieyasu's food and grass were destroyed and Tokugawa Ieyasu retreated, the direction in which his flag retreated represented Tokugawa Ieyasu."
"So, the first group of ordinary soldiers is responsible for intercepting. The second group of cavalry is stationed on the periphery, especially on the official road to the northeast, ambushing far away, preparing to rob and kill. If Tokugawa Ieyasu wants to retreat, it is most likely to go to the northeast go."
Cao Cao made a general plan.
He did not want Tokugawa Ieyasu to escape again.
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up and he said with a smile: "What my father-in-law said is right. If a swarm of swarms swarm him, Tokugawa Ieyasu might escape from his shell again and be unable to catch him."
Cao Cao said: "Does your Majesty agree?"
"Of course I agree!"
Lu Xuan thought about the candidates and ordered: "Let Xu Huang be responsible for the first level of encirclement. Let Ma Chao be responsible for the second level of encirclement. I think Ma Chao has a chance to win Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the first two battles, whether it is Toyama Castle, or the battle in the camp, Tokugawa Ieyasu left a substitute and quietly evacuated."
Cao Cao said happily: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Xu Huang and Ma Chao both took responsibility and had the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.
It’s just that Ma Chao has a greater chance.
Lu Xuan decided on the strategy of dispatching troops and ordered to set off towards Kyoto.
The weather is a bit cold now, the road is difficult to walk, and the speed of going north is very slow. In addition, Lu Xuan did not ask for a rush march, but rushed at a normal speed. At the same time, he arranged for Deng Dang's sentinels to clear the way ahead.
In early February, Lu Xuan and his party approached the direction of Kyoto.
Tokugawa Ieyasu learned the news of Lu Xuan's approach. He had already made preparations and quickly took Tsukaima Kazuo to the tower to wait for the arrival of Lu Xuan's army.
