"But now, the Ming Dynasty has issued an evacuation order to the Netherlands and Spain, which is equivalent to a declaration of war. We can unite with them to fight against the Ming Dynasty.
First, we can purchase Hongyi cannons and firearms from both of them. We have already started on this, with the initial purchase of two hundred Hongyi cannons and 50,000 matchlock guns.
Second, they promised to unite with our armored fleet when the Ming army was transporting troops to besiege the Ming Navy together and completely destroy the Ming Navy.
And our conditions are that no matter we win or lose, we must give them two million taels of silver each, let them preach within the country, and after defeating the Ming Dynasty, counterattack the Ming Dynasty, and the territory gained will be divided equally among the three. "
The great names were stunned for a moment, they did not expect that the great king and the others had already done so much.
Then everyone became excited. If Spain and the Netherlands join the war, their confidence will greatly increase.
Although they don't have too many troops, the navy power of these two is extremely strong.
As long as the Ming Dynasty Navy can be destroyed, Fusang will have time to breathe. It is still unclear who will win in the future.
"Nobutsuna-kun, it's not that this feudal lord is suspicious. In fact, he is afraid that the Netherlands and Spain will withdraw when they see how powerful the Ming Dynasty is.
Then directly evacuate Taiwan and return to the mainland. The sky is high and the emperor is far away. It is impossible for Ming Dynasty to pursue him there! "
"What Lord Zhongheng said makes sense, but it doesn't matter, as long as the two hundred Hongyi cannons and 50,000 Vulcan guns arrive in Fusoland.
With these firearms, plus the firearms we are working on day and night, when Ming Dynasty attacks, even if it fails in the end, it will be enough to cause Ming Dynasty physical pain.
We have no way out and can only do our best to make Ming Dynasty pay a heavy price. "
Everyone was silent.
The joy that I had just heard about joining the Netherlands and Spain disappeared in an instant, leaving only worry and powerlessness.
Seeing this, Tokugawa Iemitsu, who had been silent in the first seat, said in a low voice: "Everyone, after the direct surrender, the tribe and people were massacred and enslaved.
Or resist to the death and make Da Ming's body hurt before slaughtering, you choose for yourself! "
"Besides, we don't necessarily lose. The shogunate and the major figures still have at least 300,000 troops. In the battle to destroy the country, we can recruit at least 300,000 samurai, swordsmen, etc.
We still have the support of 13 million people. Even if they are adult men, there are still 2 million.
The firearms of the Ming army are powerful, the army's combat strength has also been restored, and there are many troops. However, we are fighting on the mainland and have the advantages of geographical location and people.
Three out of three, victory is already tilted towards us, so let us fight vigorously and see if we can create a miracle.
To put it bluntly, even if we failed in the end, we still set off the most splendid fireworks, a firework that made Ming Dynasty and the entire Han people forever heartbroken. "
With a few words, the worry and helplessness in everyone's eyes slowly faded away, and a fierce light filled the air.
Many of these people were those who followed the first-generation general Tokugawa Ieyasu on his expeditions and experienced countless wars. Although they had been pampered and pampered for so many years, the ferocity in their bones had not been completely worn away.
At this moment, he was completely inspired by the words of Matsudaira Nobutsuna and Tokugawa Iemitsu.
"If you do it, according to current sayings, you will die sooner or later, so let's kill it quickly!"
"Yes, when I followed the general to conquer the east and west, Chongzhen's son didn't know where he was!"
"I, Fusang, have never been afraid. With a combat strength of three million, even with a heap of lives, I can completely wipe out the Ming army!"
"I don't know where they got the courage to fight across the sea. If they dare to come, then we dare to bury them too!"
"Give it your all. Surrender is death, resistance is death, then resist completely. Kill one to get enough, kill two to gain!"
"It is not that we have no hope of victory. As long as the Ming army enters Fusang, we will clear the country and clear the wall. We will not leave even a hair to the Ming army and let all their supplies be transported from the Ming Dynasty.
As long as there is a hurricane or heavy rain and supplies are delayed, our opportunity will come. "
"After nearly twenty years of extravagance, my bones are almost rusty. Since Ming Dynasty is so arrogant, grandpa should teach them how to behave."
"Hahaha, Furukawa-kun is right, let's use the Ming Dynasty's group of people who are not afraid of death to practice and loosen their muscles and bones. Let's go to the underworld and kill again."
"Maharaja, just tell me, what do you want us to do?"
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The ferocity of a group of people was completely aroused.
Stand up, roll up your sleeves, speak boldly...
Looking at this scene, Tokugawa Iemitsu smiled. This was the effect he wanted, and he also wanted to see what kind of light they would shine when they worked together.
"Ahem..."
Tokugawa Iemitsu coughed slightly, and the excited crowd slowly became quiet.
"First, we need you to spread the news that Ming Dynasty intends to attack Fusang, spread the seriousness and mobilize,
Once we get the accurate information that Ming Dynasty is attacking us, we will immediately start recruiting troops. "
“Second, we need a large amount of refined iron and transport it to Kumamoto and Awaji Island.
At this moment, I will no longer hide it from you. The Tokugawa family also has a larger firearms research workshop on Awaji Island than Tanegashima, and I have ordered the Tanegashima firearms workshop to be moved to Kumamoto.
As long as there is a large amount of fine iron, we can make a large number of firearms. This is our support against the Ming Dynasty.
If you lose this battle, it will be useless for you to keep it. You can only give Ming an advantage. If you win, the Tokugawa family will compensate you at the original price."
Everyone was shocked. They really didn't expect that the Tokugawa family had such skills.
A firearms workshop larger than Tanegashima meant that the Tokugawa family had a large number of firearms that far exceeded what they had seen.
I was frightened, but also happy. With firearms, the confrontation would be easier.
"The third thing is that we need a large amount of food and military supplies, and we need to transport them all to the line from Oita to Kumamoto on Kyushu Island.
Whether the Ming Dynasty came from the Korean Strait to attack Saga, or came from the Ryukyu Islands to attack Kagoshima, food could be quickly delivered to both places.
If you really can’t stop it, you can still transport it from the Seto Inland Sea to Shikoku Island or Honshu Island from the port in Oita.
In view of the uncertainty of the war time, based on a 600,000-strong army and three to five months, we need a food reserve of more than 1.5 million shi. "
"The fourth thing is that we need a large number of troops to defend and fix the battlefield at the seaside. Otherwise, once the Ming army invades the interior, the city will be destroyed and all life will be ruined.
Do you have any objections to these four things? "
After everyone looked at each other, one person stood up: "Your Majesty, we can still distinguish between the destruction of the country and the moment of life and death. Whether it is mobilization, providing refined iron, food, troops, etc., we have no objections.
The question is who will lead the troops in this battle? Central scheduling can be done by you, but Saga and Kagoshima each need an absolute commander.
Although we people have experienced many wars, this time is different. There are 300,000 troops in each of the two places. We think we do not have the ability. "
As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly became serious.
An incompetent general will tire out the entire army; an incompetent general will defeat thousands of troops. They understand this truth.
Especially the complexity of dispatching an army of 300,000 people is really too difficult. Some of their feudal lords' territories don't even have 300,000 people.
In their understanding, Yagyu Muneki is okay, but now the war situation in North Korea is unclear, and it is hard to say whether he is alive or dead.
Without a suitable commander, no matter how many sergeants there are, they will not be able to exert their combat effectiveness.
While everyone was thinking, an old voice sounded: "This feudal lord has assumed the role of commander-in-chief of Saga. What do you think?"
