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Part One: The Storm in Penghu Chapter 385 The General¡¯s Envoy

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    There was a strong smell of blood in the morning air.

    The corpses on the ground have been cleaned up, but the smell always lingers.

    Just like Tsurumaru Castle in front of us, it will soon be wrapped in such a terrible smell of blood

    In the eyes of the Japanese in Tsurumaru Castle, the majestic Ming Army barracks seemed to be the most terrifying place, where terrifying flames could be ejected; where despairing shells could also be fired.

    What else can save Tsurumaru Castle?

    At this moment, a hope seemed to appear:

    General Tokugawa Iemitsu sent his envoy!

    In fact, the Tokugawa shogunate knew the news of the Ming army's massive attack on the Satsuma Domain very early on. This was a happy and troublesome thing for Tokugawa Iemitsu.

    Gladly, Tokugawa Iesasa can use this opportunity to further weaken the power of these daimyo with the help of the Ming army; but what troubles them is that this is an invasion of Japan after all.

    ¡°If the General¡¯s Mansion does not make some statements and come up with something substantive, it will be easy for the General¡¯s family¡¯s prestige to be damaged.

    More importantly, how far is the Ming army prepared to fight?  Is it just a Satsuma clan, or does it have greater ambitions and intentions?

    This is something Tokugawa Iemitsu must understand.

    And his messenger is also his most trusted retainer: Idarigi.

    Idariki¡¯s mission is very simple, to find out the true purpose of the Ming army, to find out why the Ming army invaded the Satsuma Domain, and to what extent they would go.

    To Idarigi¡¯s surprise.  This trip turned out to be very smooth!

    Before he came to Satsuma Domain, he had heard about the Ming army commander Ding Yunyi's furious execution of Miyamoto Musashi.  Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese sword master, but even such a sword master died in the hands of the Ming Dynasty people?

    He also heard that although Ding Yunyi killed Miyamoto Musashi, he was also seriously injured.  And this can also give Ding Yunyi the best excuse not to see him.

    However, what he never expected was when he arrived at the Ming army camp.  After requesting a meeting, the Ming Dynasty army agreed.

    ??Could it be that the Ming army coach really wants to see him injured?

    Idarigi did not hear wrongly.  Ding Yunyi actually received the special envoy of Japan's Tokugawa Shogunate despite being injured

    Ding Yunyi, who appeared in front of Idarigi, did not look injured at all. He was wearing silver armor, with the famous sword "Ryuga" of the Satsuma clan hanging around his waist. He was full of energy and high spirits.

    "Idarigi has met the Lord of the Town." Idarigi said respectfully.

    "Yes, General Tokugawa's special envoy, please take a seat." Ding Yunyi said with a smile: "Come here, bring us the good tea we brought from Taiwan. Please give the special envoy a drink."

    Idarigi did not expect that the other party was so polite, which also made him relax a lot

    Tea may not be good tea, but drinking it in Idarigi¡¯s mouth has a different taste.

    He quietly looked at Ding Yunyi, trying to see the signs of injury on his face.  But found nothing

    "I heard that the special envoy's father, Date Masamune, once assisted General Tokugawa in ascending to the throne of General of the Conqueror?" Ding Yunyi suddenly asked.

    This is the most proud thing of the Date family.  After hearing this, Idarigi smiled and said: "Actually, this is nothing"

    "The envoy is too polite." Ding Yunyi smiled slightly and said: "I have only heard of it, but I don't know the story of General Tokugawa. I still ask the envoy to enlighten me."

    Idarigi nodded: "In the sixth year of Qingchang before the general was born, my mother Ajiang gave birth to her eldest brother Matsumaru. Also known as Nagamaru, but Changsong died nine months after he was born, so after the general was born,  He enjoys the treatment of the crown prince and is also educated by the crown prince. Since the shogun is the second son of the second generation shogun Hidetada, his grandfather Ieyasu gave him the nickname "shogun", which means After the birth of the shogun, he was given the nickname "shogun".  , was immediately taken away from his parents and given to a wet nurse, so Hidetada-sama and his wife were very unfamiliar with their son, the general. In addition, the general was weak, had a stutter in speech, and was mediocre in appearance. They disliked the general even more.  In the eleventh year, Ajiang gave birth to another son, whose nickname was Kunichiyo, who would later be Suruga Danagon Tokugawa Tadaga. In view of the fact that Ajiang was estranged from his son, the general, who was raised by his wet nurse, Afu, he stayed there.  After Kunichiyo was born, Ae raised Kunichiyo himself with Hidetada's consent, and the couple also doted on Kunichiyo. Because of this, Edo Castle was divided into the second son Shogun and the third son Kunichiyo"

    Idarigi vs.He knows very clearly about the war between armies, and he is obviously more willing to share it all with others:

    "Many people also continued to please Hidetada and his wife and Kunichiyo because Kunichiyo might become the third shogun. The shogun felt very dissatisfied, but there was nothing he could do about it. Until one time, the shogun attempted suicide, and he had long felt that the shogun would be abolished.  Fuku, who had the right to inherit the throne, went to Sunfu Castle to tell Ieyasu the truth inside Edo Castle and the unfairness of Hidetada and his wife. After that, Ieyasu came forward and told Hidetada and his wife that they must divide their concubines so that Iemitsu can ensure it.  The inheritance of the third generation of shoguns. In the sixth year of the Yuanhe period, the shogun Yuanfu officially changed his name to Iemitsu, and the name Iemitsu was chosen by the two great Nagons. Originally, Iemitsu should be named after his grandfather, Lord Ieyasu.  He changed his name to Ie-tada because of the same name as his father, Hidetada-sama, but chose the name Iemitsu in the third year of Kanei, Hidetada-sama and Iemitsu-sama.  Tatsumasamune and many other daimyo went to Luo, met with Emperor Gomizuo and Nakamiya Kazuko in Nijo Castle, and were promoted to ministers of the left"

    Having said this, he paused briefly: "If I have to say that my father has made any contribution, then it is that he has always been on the general's side"

    "Loyal minister, loyal minister." Ding Yunyi praised continuously: "Such a loyal minister is worthy of admiration, both in our Ming Dynasty and in Japan"

    "Thank you for the compliment, Lord General" Idarigi put away his smile and gradually turned the topic to his mission: "This time, the Ming Dynasty suddenly raised an army. To conquer the Satsuma Domain, the general heard that  After that, I was very worried. I wonder how Japan has offended the Ming Dynasty. Japan and the Ming Dynasty are separated by a river. We have been friendly neighbors and have been harmonious for generations. This sudden outbreak of war really worries the general. Please let me know clearly.  It¡¯s better to go back and tell the general"

    "It's not that I have to fight there. It's Shimazu Mitsuhisa who forces me to fight." Ding Yunyi sighed and said.

    Idarigi was startled: "I don't quite understand"

    Ding Yunyi¡¯s face was filled with worry: ¡°Does the envoy know about Zheng Zhilong?¡±

    "Old official? Of course I know his name. He was even summoned by the general." Idarigi became more and more confused, wondering how he got involved with Zheng Zhilong this time.

    Ding Yunyi sighed heavily again: "My Ming Dynasty has always wanted to maintain friendly relations with Japan. Although there were some Japanese rogues who burned, killed and plundered along the coast of our Ming Dynasty without your general knowing, in my opinion  Coming here has nothing to do with your country"

    Idarigi was a little embarrassed. Ding Yunyi sneered in his heart, but his face looked as if nothing had happened: "But, my family members, Mr. Zheng Zhilong, were kidnapped!"

    "What?" Idarigi was shocked.

    Zheng Zhilong has a very good reputation in Japan, and he is a high-ranking official in the Ming Dynasty. His family was actually kidnapped?

    Ding Yunyi looked solemn: "As the general of the Fujian Army, we naturally have to intervene when the family members of our subordinates are kidnapped. At first, I thought it was the work of pirates. But then I received intelligence that this was actually the Shimazu family.  I sent someone to do it"

    This is simply unbelievable to Idarigi. Before he can speak, Ding Yunyi has already continued:

    "Master Zheng Zhilong's sister-in-law, Yuki Tagawa, and his second son, Shichizaemon Tagawa, were both kidnapped. Messenger, how important is this? Master Zheng is my deputy general of the Ming Dynasty. His family members are missing,  Wouldn¡¯t it cause a big mess?¡±

    "Um" Idarigi hesitated for a moment: "Is there some misunderstanding? I heard that the relationship between the old official and the Shimadzu family is quite good. How could the Shimadzu family do this?  Such a thing comes?"

    "I don't believe that either, but this is the news that my subordinates sacrificed their lives to bring me back." Ding Yunyi smiled bitterly: "Invite Lord Hisao in."

    As soon as Hisao Shimazu came in, he burst into tears when he saw Idariki: "The disaster for the Shimazu family has come!"

    "Lord Hisao, please don't cry. What is going on?" Idarigi asked hurriedly.

    Hisao Shimazu wiped his tears: "Date-sama, my brother listened to a man named Kamikawako and conspired to kidnap Mr. Zheng Zhilong's family members with the intention of using them as blackmail to achieve their ulterior motives. They  They even wanted to kill me! If it hadn¡¯t been for Lord Souzhen¡¯s rescue, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to see Lord Date today!¡±

    Idarigi looked heavy. If this is really what they said, things would be really troublesome.  What kind of crime is this for kidnapping the family members of a Ming Dynasty deputy general?  And it was actually done by a famous person?

    In this way, no matter what the Ming Dynasty does,Nothing is too much.

    He just really couldn¡¯t figure out how Shimazu Mitsuhisa could listen to the words of that Kamikawa Lake man and do such a ridiculous thing.

    Shimazu Mitsuhisa, what on earth are you doing

    "Master Zheng's family must be rescued, and the Shimazu family's crimes must be punished in the most severe manner!" Ding Yunyi's expression changed: "Otherwise, where will the majesty of our officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty be? Where will the majesty of the Ming Dynasty's court be? Please also ask for an envoy.  Go back and tell the general that I, Ding Yunyi, have no choice but to do so."

    Dateridge's talents were far inferior to those of his father, Date Masamune. He hesitated for a long time, and then asked in a low voice: "I just don't know how far Lord Souzou is going to attack?  "

    "Envoy, please rest assured, I, Ming, am not such an unreasonable person." Ding Yunyi smiled again and said: "The target of our crusade is only Shimazu Mitsuhisa, and will not implicate the entire Satsuma Domain. We are trying to rescue Mr. Zheng."  After leaving the family, the entire army will withdraw from the Satsuma Domain immediately.¡±

    "Really?" Idarigi asked hurriedly.

    "Yes, my Ming officers and soldiers have kept their word." Ding Yunyi nodded solemnly: "However, we believe that Shimazu Mitsuhisa is absolutely incapable of commanding the entire Satsuma Domain. In terms of talent, he is not as good as his younger brother Hisao.  He has never been as good as his younger brother Hisao in terms of virtue, so it is most appropriate for Hisao to take this position. "

    Idarigi felt relieved.  Mitsuhisa Shimazu is far more talented than Hisao Shimazu, which has always been a headache for the general.  Satsuma Domain is far away from Edo, and it is difficult for the shogun to reach here. If there is another great name with great talent and strategy, then the shogun really doesn't know what to do.

    But Hisao Shimazu is completely different.

    Many people know his cowardice and incompetence. If he inherits Shimazu Mitsuhisa's position, the general's power will be able to penetrate here bit by bit.

    But he was still a little uneasy: "Master Zongzhen, after rescuing Master Zheng's family and taking this position with Master Hisao, will your army really leave here?"

    "The Ming army will not station a single soldier in Satsuma Domain." Ding Yunyi said categorically: "How can I do such a dishonest thing when I come to the country tomorrow?"

    Idarigi was finally relieved: "It seems that I misunderstood the mayor. Mitsuhiro kidnapped the family members of Ming Dynasty officials, which discredited Japan and damaged the relationship between Japan and Ming Dynasty. I will go back right now.  I will report everything to the general, but I also ask the mayor not to break his promise."

    "Please don't worry, envoy." Ding Yunyi smiled and said, "Come, send the envoy off."

    Idarigi came in a hurry and left in a hurry. Ding Yunyi let out a gentle breath.  Suddenly, everything went dark in front of him, and he fell from the chair to the ground.

    A moment ago, he had been holding back the pain on his body until now, but now, he really couldn't hold it anymore.  When he woke up leisurely, he saw the general in front of him and whispered: "I have stabilized Tokugawa Iemitsu's side and ordered all the armies to attack Tsurumaru Castle all night. We must defeat Tsurumaru in the shortest possible time."  Get the city!"

    He has done everything he can. Now, it depends on the Tiger Guards.

    The conflict between the shogunate and the daimyo became the best weapon to exploit.

    So what happens next?

    The Tokugawa family will definitely not really believe it and will definitely interfere with the Satsuma Domain.

    Of course the Ming army will not stay here, but others can stay here.

    At this time, Ding Yunyi already had a comprehensive plan for the Satsuma clan!  (To be continued: Gone with the Sky. Registered members of literature recommend this work.
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