My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 345

Hirado Port, the home of the Matsuura Clan, is also the base camp for joint troops from various daimyos in Kyushu.

Since the defeat, the atmosphere in Hirado Port has become very depressing. Among them, Matsuura Hironobu and Kikuchi Kantomo had a big quarrel after they returned, which almost caused the coalition forces to split.

In the end, under the persuasion of Otomo's own life and other daimyo, the two finally let the two put down their disputes and deal with the current predicament together.

In the living room, Hironobu Matsuura and other daimyos gathered together again, but no one spoke for a long time, and the atmosphere in the hall seemed very dull.

As the master, Matsuura Hironobu finally couldn't help breaking the silence and said: "The last defeat was not because of our tactics, but because the Ming army's warships were too tall and strong, and their weapons were sharper than ours, but we were not I don’t have the power to fight, as long as each family brings in another batch of navy, I am sure to completely defeat the Ming army’s navy!”

"Hmph, it's just you? Last time I believed what you said, that's why we lost so badly!"

Kikuchi Kaneto said with a sneer when he heard the words.

"You still have the guts to say that if you didn't disobey the command and order the Juchi family's navy to retreat without authorization, we wouldn't have suffered such a miserable defeat!"

Matsuura Hiroshin roared angrily when he heard the words, it seemed that he wanted to slash the opponent a few times.

"Don't blame me for all the faults. At that time, we lost because of your incompetence. If I didn't withdraw my troops, I'm afraid all of our Juchi Clan's navy would die at the hands of the Ming army!"

Kikuchi Kanasaya slapped the table angrily and said angrily.

It was because of this incident that the two had quarreled in front of everyone, and they almost fought in the end.

"Okay, it's all over, is there any use in arguing about it?"

Dayou Qinshi stood up at this moment and said angrily.

Seeing Otomo's in-laws get angry, Hirono Matsuura finally stopped talking.

As for Kikuchi Kanecho, he snorted coldly and sat down. From Kikuchi Kanchomo's point of view, Otomo's relatives had long favored Matsuura Hironobu, so the two of them could be regarded as a team, but now he is not as strong as others, so he just I can bear it.

Dayou glanced at the crowd in person, and then said again: "The Ming army defeated our navy, and now their warships are patrolling the sea outside Hirado, and it seems that they may attack Hirado at any time. If we don't think about it, I'm afraid that Hirado Port may also be captured by the opponent, and then we will really have to hide in Kyushu Island."

"Otomo, I think we should ask the Ouchi clan for help. After all, their family occupies the Buzen Kingdom, and they can be regarded as a member of our Kyushu!"

Hirono Matsuura hesitated for a moment and finally spoke.

The strength of the Ouchi clan is very strong, and its sphere of influence spans the two islands of Kyushu and Honshu. Among them, the Bungzen Kingdom on Kyushu Island belongs to the sphere of influence of the Ouchi clan.

As for Ouchi's own life, his wife was from the Ouchi family, so the relationship between the Ouchi family and the Ouchi family is also very close, and there are many marriages between them.

"No, since my father-in-law failed to raise troops against the shogunate, the strength of the Ouchi family has been greatly affected. Now they can barely maintain the guardianship of the Three Kingdoms. Even if they want to help us, I am afraid they will be powerless!"

Otomo shook his head and sighed.

Ouchi's father-in-law was named Ouchi Yoshihiro, a famous warrior in the Japanese country. It was under his leadership that the Ouchi clan reached its peak in strength and even dared to resist the Ashikaga shogunate.

In the sixth year of Ying Yong, Ouchi Yoshihiro rebelled and led five thousand troops to attack Kyoto. Unfortunately, because he was betrayed, he was helpless and finally died in battle. This also made the Ashikaga clan vigorously attack the Ouchi clan, so now The strength of the Ouchi family has declined greatly, and it has long since lost the strength of the past.

"If you want me to say, don't look for the Ouchi family, just ask the shogunate for help. After all, it is not our Kyushu's business that Ming invaded Japan. If Kyushu loses, it might be Honshu Island next!"

At this moment, Kikuchi Kanasa suddenly opened his mouth and said.

"I have already submitted a letter to the shogunate, but you also know the situation of the shogunate. Even if there is any movement, I am afraid that we will be maimed by the Ming army."

When Otomo mentioned the shogunate in person, he also said angrily at this time.

After Ashikaga Yoshichi succeeded Ashikaga Yoshimitsu as a general, the relationship with the daimyos of various places was very tense, especially the Ashikaga family tore up the original armistice agreement between the Northern and Southern Dynasties, which made the daimyos who belonged to the Southern Dynasties even more dissatisfied with the Ashikaga shogunate. So did Ouchi Yoshihiro For this reason, they rebelled.

Unfortunately, Kyushu happened to belong to the Southern Dynasty.

So even if the Ashikaga shogunate knew that Ming had invaded Kyushu, they probably wouldn't launch it immediately, but would wait until Daming and Kyushu daimyo exhausted each other's strength before sending troops to intervene.

"Kyoto is a bunch of short-sighted people. Instead of counting on them, it's better to ask the gods to send down another kamikaze!"

When Matsuura Hironobu mentioned Kyoto, his face also showed disdain.

"So we're on our own."

Kikuchi Kanazawa said with gloomy eyes.

At the same time, Zhu Zhanhe and Zhang Fu on Iki Island were also calling the generals in the army to discuss matters.

"My son, General, after this period of mopping up, the Japanese navy has been huddled in Hirado Port, and they dare not go out at all. I think it is time to enter the Hirado Strait and cut off their connection with Kyushu Island. By then Then you can come and catch a turtle in an urn!"

Zhang Fei reported excitedly at this time.

Since the defeat of the Japanese navy, Zhang Fu ordered the navy to patrol around Pinghuohai. As long as the Japanese navy dared to stand up, they would immediately be hit hard by them.

So now the Hirado Sea has become the domain of the navy of the Ming army. As for the Hirado Strait, it is because Hirado is an island, and there is only a narrow strait between it and Kyushu Island. The nearest place is only a few hundred steps away. The Navy's ability to cut off the strait meant that Hirado Port was completely surrounded by Ming Dynasty, and the coalition forces at the port would have no way to escape if they wanted to.

"The Hirado Strait is too narrow. Both sides of the strait are heavily guarded by Japanese troops. Some weapons on the shore can attack our warships. How sure are you of this?"

Zhang Fu asked first.

"General, I have already let people observe that although the Hirado Strait is narrow, if we only concentrate on attacking one side, even if the other side wants to help, it will be difficult to hit our warships, unless they send warships, This will only kill us, so I think there is at least a [-]% certainty that we can cut off the strait in one battle!"

Zhang Fu promised.

The attack in the early stage was mainly based on their navy, so Zhang Fu naturally had to perform well. Maybe with this battle, he could also become a marquis like his uncle.

"Sixty percent?"

Hearing the words, Zhang Fu hesitated for a moment, and then asked Zhu Zhanhe who was beside him, "What do you think?"

(End of this chapter)