Back to Ming Dynasty with Industrial Revolution System

Chapter 1011 Instructor Lu Xiangsheng
At the port of Osaka Castle, several large sailing ships docked, and a general wearing the uniform of the Kyushu Army disembarked with dozens of soldiers.

The feudal lords of Shikoku Island were in charge of the defense of Osaka Castle, led by Tadyoshi Yamauchi of the Tosa Domain, and relatively small feudal lords such as the Iyo Matsuyama Domain, Takamatsu Domain, Shintani Domain, and Ozu Domain.

"Which general is this Kyushu Army? Can he really lead us to block the shogunate's offensive? He only brought dozens of soldiers, how can he use it?" doubt.

In their view, unless the main force of the Kyushu Army arrives, dozens of people will be useless at all.

"General Lu Xiangsheng of the Kyushu Army was ordered to come to support, and I will assist you as an instructor." The former Ming Army general Lu Xiangsheng who came to Osaka City ahead of schedule is now a senior officer of the Kyushu Army.

After formulating the combat strategy against Japan, Lu Xiangsheng arrived at the front of Osaka City in advance to monitor the progress of the civil war in Japan, and at the same time assisted the defeated coalition forces to delay the time as much as possible.

"General Lu, please give me your advice! The troops of the shogunate are gathering in the Owari domain. I don't know when the main force of the Kyushu army will arrive?" Tadyoshi Yamauchi came to welcome Lu Xiangsheng with his retainers and translators.

"Ahem, originally our fleet and army had been assembled, but some things happened in our country that needed to be dealt with. The military department suspended the plan to send the main force to come. In terms of our cooperative relationship, we don't intend to lie to you. It may take The main force will be dispatched after next year. Winter is coming, and winter can delay the offensive of the shogunate army. Our ships have brought enough muskets to equip 1000 men, and we can form a new army to delay the offensive of the shogunate.” Lu Xiangsheng truthfully Said.

"Something happened in China? What is it? A rebellion?" the lords of Shikoku Island asked in confusion.

Is it very serious that the event that can delay the main force of the Kyushu Army?

At this critical juncture, the main force of the Kyushu Army delayed the landing time again, which really makes people wonder if they did it on purpose.

"It's not a big deal, everyone, please rest assured that our main force will definitely land next spring, as long as we delay the war until the beginning of next spring." Lu Xiangsheng said indifferently.

"Next year's spring? It's not easy to get through this cold winter. Not to mention blocking the shogunate's offensive, there is also the problem of food shortage. Our years of wars have consumed a lot of food in each domain, but there is not so much food support. Shikoku Island There are still quite a few peasant troops burning, killing and looting, otherwise why would we be in a hurry to get the main force of the Kyushu Army to help us?"

"It's been too long. Our fallen coalition forces can't wait to end this endless war. If we continue to wait, our losses will be even greater."

The feudal lords of Shikoku Island expressed their protests one after another.

"This is an order from the military department. Do you guys want to violate the order? If you don't trust us, I will leave now!" Lu Xiangsheng threatened.

"General Lu, please stay. I hope that the Kyushu Army will arrive as scheduled next time. Otherwise, we will not be able to withstand the shogunate's winter offensive. Once the defense line from Osaka to Kyoto is breached, our lords of Shikoku Island will have to flee back to Shikoku Island to defend themselves." Tadyoshi Yamauchi said on behalf of the feudal lords of Shikoku Island.

"With people like us around, defending Osaka Castle is not a problem. I heard that Osaka Castle is extremely strong. In the past, Toyotomi's forces held back the Tokugawa family's coalition forces in Osaka Castle for more than a year. Osaka Castle is definitely a place suitable for defense. "Lu Xiangsheng had learned about the history of Japan before he came to the Warlord of Japan, and found that 20 years ago, the Toyotomi family and the Tokugawa shogunate fought a long-term war in Osaka Castle for a year.

"Your fleet hasn't blocked the sea route yet. The troops of the shogunate can be dispatched from Edo Bay to the Owari domain by sea. There is a castle in the Owari domain, Nagoya, which the shogunate has not built for a long time. Let's talk in detail in Osaka Castle." Yamauchi Tadyoshi said Lu Xiangsheng, who arrived, was at least superficially respectful. Lu Xiangsheng was an instructor sent by the Kyushu Army, and he might be able to help them block the shogunate's offensive.

It is because the Kyushu Army once helped the shogunate to train the new army. As a result, the shogunate became stronger and stronger, suppressing the fallen coalition forces on the front lines of Osaka and Kyoto.

The castle tower of Osaka Castle became the base camp of the feudal lords of Shikoku Island. Tadyoshi Yamauchi and other feudal lords were here to welcome Lu Xiangsheng and introduce him to the current defense of Osaka Castle.

"Osaka Castle is surrounded by rivers in the north and east, and the sea in the west. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Only Sotobori in the south is a plain, not blocked by rivers. It is the focus of defense. Our Shikoku Island coalition deployed two lines of defense. The first line of defense is In the area of ​​Tennoji, Chausu Mountain, and Wangshan, the second line of defense is the main body of Osaka Castle and the area around Sanada Maru and Yashan. We fought repeatedly with the shogunate army on the first line of defense. The front line command is Tennoji. There are 4 miscellaneous soldiers in the first line of defense. The Sanada Maru was originally dismantled by the shogunate. After we rebelled against the shogunate, we re-established the Sanada Maru. The Sanada Maru was built on the outside of the south side of Osaka Castle. It can beat the shogunate Army, and even if it is lost, it will not affect the main body of Osaka Castle." Tadyoshi Yamauchi introduced.

"Try to block the shogunate army on the first line of defense. Although the main force of our Kyushu army can't be dispatched yet, supplies can be continuously transported to Osaka Castle. Don't worry about not having enough gunpowder. China does not lack gunpowder. The gunpowder accumulated in the gunpowder depot Gunpowder is abundant after several years of war." Lu Xiangsheng said confidently.

This is the power of industry. Even without the arrival of the main force, the enemy can be dragged down with a steady stream of supplies!

Tadyoshi Yamauchi and the others looked at each other in blank dismay. The Kyushu Army is really a strong backer. How many years have gunpowder been used without any problem?You must know that when they fought against the shogunate army, they used black powder sparingly, so how could they dare to be so extravagant.

"What happened in Huaxia? There are so many materials, but they are still restricted?" Tadyoshi Yamauchi knew that the Kyushu Army's strategic material reserves were so sufficient, and he couldn't help wondering why the main force of the Kyushu Army hadn't arrived yet.

"To be honest, a lot of rebellions broke out in our new territories such as the Western Regions and Nanyang. Although the military lord has sent troops to suppress it, he is afraid that the scale of the rebellion will expand. The military lord intends to stabilize the domestic situation first, and then intervene. War." Lu Xiangsheng said.

What Lu Xiangsheng told them was basically the truth. Some Western Regions and Nanyang families who were dissatisfied with the Kyushu Army launched a new round of rebellion, but Lu Xiangsheng also concealed some facts from them.

(End of this chapter)