Ming Zuo

Chapter 1331 Breaking Point

In later generations, Osaka and Kyoto were united and became an inseparable urban agglomeration.

But in this day and age, Osaka is Osaka, and Kyoto is Kyoto, with tens of kilometers between them.

And this area has become a battlefield for the Tokugawa shogunate and foreign daimyo.

Although Osaka is right next to the battlefield, the people in the city are very calm and have not been affected by the war at all.

Just because Xia Guo spoke.

Whoever causes the slightest damage to Osaka is Xia Guo's enemy.

Obviously, neither the Tokugawa shogunate nor the foreign daimyo could afford to offend Xia Guo.

It wasn't until then that the people of Osaka realized that Xia Guo wasn't so hateful.

At least to ensure people's safety.

Back then, during the Warring States Period, when warring heroes fought, ordinary people would definitely be arrested wantonly and become cannon fodder on the battlefield.Out of ten people, not even half survived.

But now, they can sit comfortably in the city and watch the war outside the city as a scene of excitement.

Not only that, as the entertainment industry is very developed in Osaka Castle, because of this battle, new projects have emerged.

"Bet it! Bet it! Bet on the Shogunate's victory, pay [-] for every one; bet on the victory of the foreign domain, pay three for every one!"

The city of Osaka has a strong commercial atmosphere since ancient times, and it is also developed by commerce.Therefore, the people here are very entertaining and dare to turn everything into a lively scene.

Aiming at the battlefield outside the city, the casino in the city opened up.

And the people in the city flocked one after another, not stingy with the money in their hands.

In a short period of time, various gambling markets have accumulated amazing wealth.

Now that the bet is placed, everyone wants to win money.

All of a sudden, the battle outside the city became the most concerned thing for the people of Osaka.

Many people even ran to the top of the city wall, staring wide-eyed and waiting to see the result of the victory.

The Tokugawa shogunate and foreign daimyo didn't know that their life-and-death struggle had become someone else's entertainment.

The 40 troops faced off on both sides of the Yodogawa River outside the city.

"The current terrain is very unfavorable to our army. We must cross the river as soon as possible to block the way for the shogunate army to enter Kyoto."

As the army representative of the Satsuma Domain, Xin Na Jiuquan served as the general on the left side of the coalition army.

This person has rich experience in the battlefield, and he also went to the Xia Guo Military Academy for advanced studies. He thought that his skills had greatly improved, so he put forward his opinion at the military meeting.

His opinion was not foolish, it was the case.

The Yodogawa River flows from northeast to southwest, and finally flows into the sea in Osaka Bay.The further south you go, the wider the river, and the more difficult it is to cross the river.

Therefore, the battlefield of the two sides is mainly in the upper reaches.

But in this place, the territory left for the coalition forces is very narrow.

The west bank of the Yodogawa River is close to the mountains, and the flat land on the bank is simply not enough for the army to deploy.

The most terrible thing is that there is a small highland just east of the river bank.The coalition forces have discovered that the shogunate troops are deploying artillery to the high ground.

Once the shogunate troops are deployed, they can condescend and hit all corners of the coalition forces.

"The shogunate army is firmly guarding the river bank. If you swim rashly, you may suffer heavy losses."

Looking at the Yodogawa River in front of them, all the generals of the coalition forces were worried.

If the river is not crossed as soon as possible, the shogunate army may rush into Kyoto at any time, and even take the emperor away.

Once Emperor Mingzheng fell into the hands of the shogunate and issued a crusade, they would become rebels in the eyes of the world.

Originally, the strength of the coalition forces was inferior to that of the shogunate, and it would be even more difficult to contend if they lost their righteous reputation.

On the whole, crossing the river is an inevitable choice for the coalition forces.

But crossing the river with the powerful force of the shogunate army is like seeking a dead end no matter how you look at it.

"My lords, everyone in the world thinks that we must fight the shogunate, even our opponents think so. Why don't we do the opposite?"

Gaten Zhongguang's remarks surprised many people.

Now that the armies are confronting each other, isn't it to decide the outcome?
Jia Teng Zhongguang enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded by stars, stood up, walked to the front of the map, and began to explain his ideas.

"The confrontation between the two armies has been formed. Both the enemy and the enemy believe that only the victor can gain the emperor's support and gain an advantage. But why do we put the battlefield in a disadvantageous place? Why can't we choose other goals?"

In order to fight these days, Mori Xiuyuan can be said to be battered and exhausted.If someone is willing to offer advice, he is naturally happy.

"Kato-kun, please explain in detail."

Tadohiro Gato pointed at Kyoto with the scabbard in his hand.

"Everyone in the world thinks that only victors can enter the capital. Why can't we enter the capital first and then seek victory?"

All the people present were stunned, and at the same time they were very annoyed.

Everyone was negligent due to the atmosphere, only thinking about how to defeat the shogunate army.But he completely forgot that it is more important to snatch the emperor into his hands.

As a result, the current deployment of the armies of both sides is completely prepared for a frontal decisive battle.

Obviously, Kyoto is on the side, and the emperor is in the city.But what both sides think is to defeat the opponent first, then enter the capital grandly, and then use the emperor to hold the emperor to order the princes.

Tadeng Zhongguang put forward the opposite idea.

It is hard to predict the outcome of a frontal battle with the shogunate, and the situation on the battlefield is not in your favor.That being the case, why not go out with a slanted sword, rush into the capital first, and snatch the emperor over?
"I'm afraid that the shogunate has already prepared, so that I will return without success."

Someone raised concerns, but Jia Teng Zhongguang didn't take it to heart.

"As long as our actions are fast enough, the shogunate will not be able to detect it in time."

A way to break the situation has been proposed, but whether it is feasible or not still needs to be discussed by various big names.

Mao Lixiuyuan looked around, but his heart was already moved.

"According to intelligence, the shogunate has also purchased a large number of muskets and artillery from Xia Guo, the number is no less than ours. If we really want to confront each other head-on, the outcome is unpredictable. Whether we want to raid Kyoto or not, we must make up our minds as soon as possible."

Mao Li Guangguang read his father's mind and stood up immediately.

"It is imperative to overthrow the shogunate and rebuild the order in Japan. Raiding Kyoto and returning power to the emperor is the foundation of our victory."

Xin Na Jiuquan also made up his mind.

"General, please order!"

Seeing everyone's support, Maori Xiuyuan was very happy.

When forming the coalition, what he worried most was that everyone had different ideas and hindered each other, which made it impossible to exert their full strength.

Unexpectedly, when it comes to dealing with the shogunate, all the big names are united as one.

There was even more hope of victory in his heart.

"Yamada-kun, when you were studying at the Xia Guo Military Academy, you had the best grades and the most superb skills. You will personally command the raid on Kyoto, okay?"

With so many big names present, so many famous generals on the list, such an important task fell on him.

This made Yamada Yuei ecstatic.

"Hay! The last general must complete the task!"

(End of this chapter)