"I know that you are a little worried, but I think there is no need to be so.
First, if the Ming Dynasty wants to attack Fuso, it can only choose one of the two areas of the Korean Strait and Ryukyu Islands. For cross-sea expeditions in foreign lands, it is best to concentrate its superior forces.
Therefore, if the Ming army attacks from Korea, the Kagoshima army can withdraw to Saga and be commanded by Masamune-kun.
If the Ming army attacks from the Ryukyu Islands, Miyamoto Musashi only needs to hold off for seven or eight days, waiting for Masamune-kun to arrive.
Secondly, what the commander has to do is strategizing and scheduling. This is no problem for Miyamoto Musashi. With the help of everyone who has experienced countless battles on the battlefield, it is not a big problem. "
After saying this, the worries of all the great names disappeared instantly.
On the one hand, it was the trust in the Maharaja, Date Masamune, and Yagyu Munenomi, and on the other hand, it was the preconceived impression of Miyamoto Musashi, the best swordsman in Fuso.
In the end, it was a helpless move. I really couldn't think of anyone else who could replace him.
"Okay, since everyone has agreed that Miyamoto Musashi will be the commander-in-chief of Kagoshima, let's discuss whether the feudal lords should go to Saga or Kagoshima!"
Tokugawa Iemitsu was making a summary, and a group of people began to express their thoughts on the situation.
This discussion lasted for most of a day, and the final result was to divide the army into three parts based on the greatest possibility of Ming army attacking, with 200,000 troops from Saga in the north and 100,000 troops from Kagoshima in the south.
The remaining 300,000 troops were stationed in Oita to provide support from the center. No matter which direction the Ming army attacked, they could quickly mobilize reinforcements from here. Being close to the port, the safety of military supplies could also be ensured.
In addition, the armored fleet docked at Oita port, waiting for an opportunity to destroy the Ming navy.
"Everyone, everything has been settled. I would like to emphasize once again that this is the biggest disaster in Fusang's history. If we cannot handle it, we will lose our country and even our race.
Therefore, you must unconditionally obey the dispatches of the commander-in-chief of the north and south, and you must transport the necessary items to the designated place according to the specified time, please! "
Tokugawa Iemitsu stood up and bowed to everyone, his voice full of tragedy.
All the famous people also stood up and returned the gift, and they all risked their lives.
Their fate is closely linked to that of Fusang. If Fusang is destroyed, they will also be destroyed. However, while Fusang is still there, they can still be prosperous and live in a dream.
After about a few breaths, everyone in the hall gradually exited, and in the end only Matsudaira Nobutsuna and other senior middlemen were left, as well as Date Masamune, Maeda Toshimune and other Fuso feudal lords with more than 500,000 koku.
"Maharaja!"
Date Masamune bowed his head slightly toward Tokugawa Iemitsu: "Although Your Majesty sent people to where Miyamoto was a few days ago,
But for the sake of safety, this feudal lord thinks it is best for me to go there in person and inform him of the seriousness of the situation and the decision of all of us.
If Miyamoto is willing to go out, the feudal lord can go directly to Saga, familiarize himself with the topography there in advance, and start repairing some city defenses and so on. "
"Thank you for your hard work, Masamune-kun!"
Tokugawa Iemitsu was overjoyed. With Date Masamune as his old friend, the probability of Miyamoto Musashi coming out was extremely high.
After chatting for a while, Date Masamune stood up and left the hall.
Half an hour later, more than a hundred cavalrymen brought billowing smoke towards Himeji Castle where Miyamoto Musashi was located.
Unfortunately, what they didn't know was that this trip was destined to be in vain.
Because at this moment, Miyamoto Musashi has been targeted by the warrior battalion sergeants and Jin Yiwei who sneaked into Fuso.
Fuso There is a hill with an altitude of less than 100 meters in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, in the central and western part of Honshu Island. This hill is called Himeyama.
Fusang can be seen everywhere, but there is a castle on this mountain. The pure white exterior wall and winding eaves are shaped like an egret spreading its wings, hence the name Egret City.
This castle is the retreat of Miyamoto Musashi.
In the depression of a small hill two or three miles away from Bailu City, twenty warrior battalion sergeants in tight-fitting night clothes and four or five Jin Yiwei dressed in Fusang people's clothing gathered.
Old Zhao, the bannerman of Jinyiwei, said in a low voice: "Han Baihu, you are here at the wrong time today!"
"How to say?"
"A delegation came from Hyogo Prefecture last night, with about thirty or fifty people. According to our inquiry, they should be from Edo Castle.
I entered Egret Castle this morning with several carts of gifts, but I haven't come out yet. I guess I live in the castle.
Now, including the mission's guards, slaves, and Miyamoto's disciples, there are approximately one hundred and twenty people in this castle. "
Han Baihu from the warrior camp frowned: "This must be the mission sent by the Tokugawa family to invite Miyamoto Musashi to come out. It may be a little troublesome to do it, but if you miss tonight, Miyamoto Musashi might leave tomorrow." Here it is,
There must be soldiers and horses escorting him along the way, and it will be difficult to kill him then.
No matter how much noise is made tonight, Miyamoto Musashi must die tonight. "
After analyzing this, Han Baihu looked at Old Zhao: "Old Zhao, let me confirm again, are you sure that Miyamoto Musashi is in Bailu City?"
"Sure!"
Zhao Zong, the bannerman of Jinyiwei, responded in a low voice: "In the morning, our people saw Miyamoto Musashi personally greeting him. At noon, they also took the envoys to visit Jishan. There were our people on several roads going down the mountain, and we didn't see anyone coming down the mountain. ,
Unless Miyamoto Musashi dug a tunnel leading to the foot of the mountain in White Heron Castle, it is unlikely.
Although Jishan is not high, there are a lot of rocks on the mountain. Digging tunnels is not something that one family can complete. "
"That's fine. As long as we can be sure it's inside, it's a den of dragons and tigers and we have to go in there tonight."
"If you pay attention to your safety, I, Lao Zhao, won't say much. One thing you should pay attention to is that this place is very close to Hyogo Prefecture.
If there is too much movement, the county's troops will come, so you only have a quarter of an hour to act. "
"enough!"
Old Han from the warrior camp patted the palm thunder on his back: "We are not fighting alone. As long as we can identify Miyamoto Musashi, we will directly give him a few palm thunder.
I want to see who is faster with the sword or with the thunder in his palm! "
After saying this, Old Han whispered again: "The supplies are all ready!"
"Don't worry, there is enough food and water for three months. There are reserves in all four directions. Just follow the points on the map."
After Jinyiwei Lao Zhao finished speaking, he looked at the sparkling fire in Hyogo County in the distance: "After you start, our people lurking in Hyogo County will set fire to distract their attention and delay the pursuing troops.
In addition, after you succeed, we will release the hot air balloon here to attract the attention of the pursuers!
Remember, the Nanhai Navy will attack Gaobin on time at noon seven days later. If you miss this time, you will probably have to wait until the army is crushed before you can return to the Ming Dynasty. "
"I got it, let's use fireworks as a sign!"
Old Han sneered, and chuckled at the nineteen warrior battalion sergeants behind him: "Brothers, get ready, let's go meet this first swordsman of Fuso.
The main thing is to kill him, don't be reluctant to fight, let's go! "
