Chapter 396 The Disaster of Satsuma Domain--
Kagoshima Castle in the southwest of Kyushu Island is the sixth generation of the Shimazu clan who moved Kagoshima City from the castle to Tofuji Castle. At that time, the Shimazu clan was the second largest feudal lord of Rokugao with 778,000 stones, leading the land of Samo, Osumi and the three countries, because Kagoshima Castle can be completely It can be called the political center of southern Kyushu.
"Damn one city, one country order, if it hadn't been for this annoying city, one country order, our Shimazu family would have been easily invaded by foreign enemies." Nearly 50 years old, Shimazu Shige, who seemed to be short among the Japanese around him but still very strong, slapped angrily on the wall of Kagoshima City.
Around him, the city was already full of summoned Satsuma vassals, and a large number of foot light soldiers ran towards their defensive positions in the sound of the warriors. Although he had received the news a few days ago that Shigehiro Shimazu, the eighth governor of the Shimazu family, who had lived in seclusion, took back the control of the Satsuma Domain directly from his son, that is, the current governor of the Shimazu family, and immediately ordered the whole country to transfer troops to the city, that is, to defend the city.
"Lord, 3,000 people in the country have also arrived. Please publicize it." At this time, a flag warrior rushed over and said loudly after turning over and getting off the horse in front of Shimazu Shigehao and others.
"Three thousand... There are already nearly 7,000 feet in the city, which is enough. In this way, let a thousand people enter the city, transfer two thousand elites out of the city from the city, and converge the foot light of the Osumi country. It is impossible for our Shimazu family not even dare to fight in the field." Shimazu Shige stroked the short beard under his chin and gave a new order.
"Father, isn't this very safe? After all, my sister said that those Qing people have a lot of barrels, which are very powerful. Although I, the Satsuma vassal, am the elite of the whole army, but..." Next to him, a silent contemporary vassal, Shimazu Qixuan, bravely mentioned to his very strong father. A suggestion was made.
"What's wrong, big tube? Fujichiro, haven't you ever seen a big tube? Shimazu Shigehao glanced at his son with some dissatisfaction. This weak and delicate son made him feel dissatisfied no matter how he looked at it. If the important ministers didn't think that Qi Xuan was a good governor, and he could not choose a better candidate, Shimazu Shigehao would not want to pass it on to him at all, preferring it on to his grandson. Qi Xing.
Although Qi Xing is only four years old, he has been able to bully his younger brother and sister with a small stick all day long, and spit on people he doesn't like. Shimazu Shigehao feel that the little guy is quite a martial artist. The governor of the Shimazu family should be a strong man, not like himself. Like a son.
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Shigehime, the daughter of Shimazu Shigehao, is Toyochiyo, the wife of the eleventh generation of shogun Tokugawa Ieqi, the current imperial kitchen. She is also Shimazu Qixing's sister, and it is precisely because this daughter is by General Tokugawa's side. Therefore, at the first time that the Qing people mentioned that they would claim compensation for Ryukyu, Maoji asked people to send the news to her brother and father as soon as possible, hoping that they would be prepared early.
Because the attitude of General Tokugawa Jiaqi seems to be more inclined to let the Satsuma clan solve the problem by himself. After all, 12,000 taels of gold, not to mention the fart provoked by the Satsuma clan, even if it is provoked by the general's father, Tokugawa Jiaqi cannot replace compensation, because, this A huge amount of money can't be compensated by the shogunate at all.
After receiving the summons of his daughter, Shimazu Shigehao came forward directly from the state of seclusion while scolding his mother. He took over the baton in his son's hand and began to take charge of the Shimazu family again. After all, the tone in his daughter's letter and the other party's shelling of Edo made Shimazu Shigehao understand that the other party was definitely not interested. Good, don't be delusional about peace.
Compared with Shimadzu Qixuan, Shimazu Shigehao, who was nicknamed the general of the high wheel because he was too short, was the eighth-generation governor in his fifties, is definitely the most visionary governor among the Shimazu family governors so far. In the fifth year of the Bao calendar, that is, in June 1735, Chonghao, when he was ten years old, he inherited it. The deceased father became a family governor over the years.
In the next five years, his living grandfather Jifeng presided over the vassal government. After Feng's death, he was in charge of the government in person, and was especially influenced by Lanxue at that time (the general name of academics, culture and technology introduced from the Netherlands in the Edo period). He successively set up a vassal school (the scholar's hall and the martial arts hall) to cultivate two types of talents of literature and martial arts; founded the Mingshi Hall, which is equivalent to today's planetarium, to carry out calendar and astronomical research; set up a medical school and Zodo Pharmaceutical Garden;
The establishment of a knowledge center not only faces the samurai class, but also provides educational opportunities for the people. He advocates orchids so much that he is known as "orchid fetish" by people. In his eyes, the traditional customs of Samo have become incompatible with today's world and incompatible with the trend of the times. We should follow the trend and accept the changes in the customs of other countries, and it is especially necessary to absorb customs with a higher degree of civilization than ours. We should follow the trend and absorb the changes in the customs of other countries, especially the trendy atmosphere in the capital.
However, in 1787, in order to make his son-in-law Toyo Chiyo, that is, the later Tokugawa family, be able to ascend to the position of general, he and together with Na Zhiji, he forcibly sent the young man Tian Anxin, who had a wise reputation, into the family of the Shirakawa Songping family. In this way, he suddenly cut off all the possible surnames of Tian Andingxin as a shogun in the future. Because he had played such a trick, the chief middle-aged and old Song Pingdingxin was full of anger and hatred for them.
After Tokugawa Ieqi became a general, he secretly battled with the powerful chief of the shogunate. Shimazu Shigehao, who won the final victory, immediately announced his retirement and gave up his position to his son.
That is, before Songping Dingxin cleans up himself, he gave up the vassal's chair to his son Qi Xuan, and then supervised the country in the name of "government assistance". Although it is a "government assistant", it is still in power and has not given up. Qi Xuan, who became the lord of the vassal, became a doll that indulged in the palm of his hand. This position of government assistant has been held by Chonghao until the day of his death.
Hearing his father's question, Shimadzu Qixuan rolled his eyes secretly, but the expression on his face was still respectful. Of course I know, my father.
"Look at these big tubes by yourself. My Shimazu family has fought countless wars. Have you encountered few battles with big tubes? The victory or defeat of the war can't be solved by a few big barrels and a few iron cannons. Otherwise, why are all the soldiers of the Shimazu family not equipped with iron cannons? The war depends on the bravery and tenacity of the warriors. Otherwise, how can our Shimazu family stand still? My son should keep it in mind. Shimazu Shigehao made an old face and reprimanded again, and all the important ministers around him rolled their eyes, but no one could do anything about this person who claimed to retire, but in fact he was still Shimazu Shigehao, the emperor of the Shimazu family.
"Coming, Lord, I found that a fleet is entering Kagoshima Bay. Those warships are really tall and very tall." A light general rushed over to report to Shimazu Shigehao, who was scolding his son, but perhaps it was frightened by those huge warships, which made his report a little messy.
"Fack! No matter how tall it is, is it still my Kagoshima Castle? You bastard... My god Tianzhao..." Shimadzu Shigehao kicked this idiot and light general several times angrily, but found that all the people around him looked like if they had seen the scene of Mars hitting the earth. His expression was dull, his eyes were frightened, and his face was pale.
Shimadzu Shigehao immediately followed their eyes. When he saw the masts that seemed to pierce the sky rising from the sea. When the red and black warships, like a fortress, appeared in his sight, Shimazu Shigehao's original idea was torn to pieces, and he thought it was his daughter. It's too exaggerated. Now it seems to be more exaggerated than the warships in my daughter's description.
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"My God, such a warship, I have an ominous feeling that this fleet will bring terrible disaster to the Satsuma clan..." A religious warrior subconsciously drew a cross on his chest.
"Don't be afraid of them. Our city is two miles away from the seaside. They can't pose a threat to us at all unless their warships have feet and will go ashore by themselves." Shimazu Shigehao loudly encouraged the morale of his subordinates. Don't forget the spirit of our Samurai.
Soon, a large number of troops of the Shimazu family left the city and lined up outside the city, facing the coast, and the large tubes on the simple forts on the shore, that is, the cannons, bought from the Dutch, also entered the preparation for firing.
However, what is different about the tense atmosphere around Kagoshima Castle is that Liang Pengfei is discussing with his subordinates how to fight to hurt the Satsuma Domain, and it is best to let them give in, because Liang Pengfei needs Kyushu Island as complete as possible, not just a broken island full of ruins.
"The little one thinks that it is best to let these Japanese see what absolute strong force is, so that they can't lift a trace of resistance. Therefore, my subordinates think that they should directly attack their city, and it is best to let all warships participate in the battle." The words of the belligerent Wu Qianjin were very short, but also very convincing.
"But if all our warships fire together, what do you think can be left here?" Shi Xianggu shook her head and rejected Wu Qianjin's proposal. I think it's enough to send out three warships. Shi Xianggu's hand gently patted the shipboard of the command platform of the Red Shark tail building, and his eyes fell on Liang Pengfei's face.
Liang Pengfei, who was observing the Kagoshima City, put down the telescope in his hand and turned his face to reveal his healthy and white teeth. You are a naval commander. You can discuss it. You don't need to ask me.
"Guys, if there is no objection, then I will order that the range of our naval gun is three and a half miles, and we can completely destroy the city from the sea. However, the other party also seems to have some shore guns on the shore. You lead the Blue Shark to act first and put the wharf around the area that you think will cause power to our warship. Remove all the threatening things. Shi Xianggu raised her head confidently and gave the order loudly. The Battle of Kagoshima finally began on this day.
(to be continued)