Chapter 1186 Hunting 4 Islands

The inner city of Kyushu Island Prefecture, originally the city of Kyushu daimyo Otomo Zonglin, has been captured by Zhou Yu and Lu Xun, and Otomo Zonglin went into exile on Honshu Island.

The Fubo Navy assembled part of its fleet here and planned to attack Shikoku Island, one of the four islands in Japan.

Kyushu Island and Shikoku Island are separated by the Seto Inland Sea, and the sea surface in the Seto Inland Sea is relatively calm.

Crown Prince Chu Wu led his troops to the inner city of the mansion and joined Zhou Yu and Lu Xun. Their troops were responsible for sweeping across Shikoku Island.

"The population of Shikoku Island is much smaller than that of Kyushu Island, only one million... The only daimyo Chosou Gabu Genchan has only tens of thousands of troops, and there were many casualties in the Kyushu war, so His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's bodyguards, It should be enough to sweep across Shikoku Island. We will send His Highness the Crown Prince to Shikoku Island, and the rest of the battle will be up to His Highness himself."

Zhou Yu briefly analyzed the military strength of Shikoku Island. The main task of the Fubo Army was to protect Chu Wu's legion from landing on Shikoku Island, and then Chu Wu conquered Shikoku Island alone.

The population distribution of the four Japanese islands is not balanced. The populations of Shikoku Island and Hokkaido are very small, followed by Kyushu Island. The most populous island is Honshu Island, and the population of Honshu Island's mountains and plains is also very different.

The rise of Oda Nobunaga is not unrelated to the fact that Oda Nobunaga’s base is in the populous Kinki region.

"Leave it to me to conquer Shikoku Island."

Chuwu attacked the Changzonggabu family on Shikoku Island, while the main force of military generals such as Bai Qi, Yue Fei, and Le Yi attacked Honshu Island.

The Daimyo of Honshu Island closest to Kyushu Island is the Mori family.

The Japanese daimyo tried their best to avoid it, but Bai Qi and the others did not want to give the daimyo a chance to breathe.

After occupying all the cities on Kyushu Island, the Xia army simply rested and immediately launched the next round of offensive to devour the four Japanese islands.

"The reason why Shikoku Island is Shikoku Island is because there are four kingdoms on the island, Awa Country, Sanuki Country, Iyo Country, and Tosa Country, which are equivalent to four counties. And because it is basically a mountainous area, each county has The population is not large. The Daimyo Chosou Gabu Motochin who occupies Shikoku Island has a special unit called "One-collared and equipped", which is considered an elite force. It was severely damaged in the Kyushu war, and there are less than three or four thousand left. Maybe you should be careful. It should be the rugged terrain of the area.”

Before Zhuge Liang went on the expedition, he once again supplemented information for Chu Wu.

Bai Qi added a group of troops to the East Palace Guards, and Chu Wu led about 40,000 people to attack Shikoku Island.

For Chuwu, it shouldn't be difficult for 40,000 people to conquer Shikoku Island, which has a population of only about one million.

"Try to complete the expedition against the four Japanese islands before the cold winter arrives, otherwise it will be more difficult to supply in the cold winter."

Chu Wu was counting the time.

Except for the Xia army on the southern expedition, the Xia army on the east and west routes tried their best to avoid delaying the war until the cold winter.

The generals of the East Palace Guards boarded the ship one after another and were escorted by the Fubo Army.

The Fubo Army has controlled the entire Seto Inland Sea.

This is the advantage of a strong navy. It occupies control of the sea, is in the initiative, and can come and go freely.

Not long ago, a small-scale naval battle broke out between the Fubo Army and the Japanese Navy. The Japanese Anzhai ship was severely punished by the Daifuku ship. After that, the Japanese Navy could basically only use the tortuous coastline for guerrillas and riots, and did not dare to Then head-on against the Bo army.

"Brother Chu Wu, in one or two years, I will go on an expedition with you."

Sun Shangxiang followed him to Fu Nei City and originally wanted to go to Shikoku Island together, but was forcibly driven away by Chu Wu.

So much so that Sun Shangxiang protested, thinking that her archery skills were still superior to Chu Wu's.

Chu Wu only thought that Sun Shangxiang said this deliberately and wanted to join the team going to Shikoku Island. He did not think that Sun Shangxiang's archery skills could surpass his.

The upper limit of Chu Wu's force exceeds 90, and in the entire Daxia Dynasty, how many female generals can exceed 90?

Probably no more than 20 people.

"I didn't lie to you!"

Sun Shangxiang bared her teeth and was very dissatisfied that Chu Wu looked down on her, but she was still coaxed and deceived by Chu Wu into driving back to the Central Plains.

"Xiangxiang finally went back."

Chu Wu breathed a sigh of relief.

Behind Sun Shangxiang were Jiangzuo forces, and Chu Wu had to take her feelings into consideration.

Being in a high position does not mean that there are no constraints at all. On the contrary, rulers must try their best to maintain the original order. They are often forced to make compromises and are not completely able to act according to their own wishes.

"snort……"

Lu Lingqi, as the leader of the East Palace Guards, saw this and couldn't help but snorted, feeling a little dissatisfied.

The 40,000 Togiya Guards, escorted by 400 large and small warships, headed for Shikoku Island.

On Shikoku Island, the main city of Chosogabu, Oka Toyo Castle, the governor of the family, Chosogabu Genchan, summoned many family elders, and the atmosphere was solemn.

After the Xia army achieved hegemony over Kyushu, they gathered forces in Fu Nei City, mostly for the purpose of conquering Shikoku Island.

"The four countries have a small population and weak military strength. How can they resist the Heavenly Master?"

"My lord, maybe we can use mountain roads and mountain cities to put up more resistance. When their army supplies are exhausted, they may retreat in the face of difficulties."

"This is the only plan for today."

There is nothing we can do about it.

Although he dominates Shikoku Island, the Shikoku Island in "Lord" only has a population of one million. Without the help of the daimyo of Honshu Island, it would be impossible to fight head-on with the crusade from the Central Plains.

The strength of the daimyo of Shikoku Island is far behind that of the daimyo of Kyushu Island, even further than that of the daimyo of Honshu Island, and a little better than that of Hokkaido.

"The only thing we can rely on is the mountains."

After some serious consideration, Changzong's troops, from the family governor to the retainers, finally came to a unanimous conclusion: fighting head-on is not an opponent in any case, and can only rely on mountainous terrain and mountain cities to consume Xia's army and make them lose weight. The expeditionary army of the Central Plains Dynasty retreated due to lack of food.

Despite this, Chosong Gabu Yuanqin notified various city lords and retainers to remind them that the Xia army might attack Shikoku Island, so that they could be on alert in advance. Once Xia Jun lands on Shikoku Island, immediately inform other daimyo and prepare.

Chang Zong's troops can still use tens of thousands of troops as mobile troops to support the city lords who surrender to Chang Zong's troops at any time.

"May Amaterasu protect you."

Chosonggabu Yuanqin could only pray.

The Tonomiya Guards on their expedition to Shikoku Island were on their way, and Chuwu once again set a new record for the distance of his expedition.

Accumulating military exploits is crucial to consolidating the position of the East Palace.

Lu Lingqi became seasick again and persisted with amazing perseverance.

Tachibana Chiyo was forced to lead a group of Tachibana family retainers on an expedition to deal with the daimyo of Shikoku Island.

She was a little worried that she would not be able to return to Tachibanayama Castle in the future.

"The population of Shikoku Island is less than half of Xia Cheng. It should be easier this time."

Chu Wu muttered.

Conquering Kyushu Island was not originally difficult, but the daimyo of Honshu Island gathered on Kyushu Island with more than one million troops, so it was a bit tricky.

Once these daimyo are separated, it is easy to be defeated individually. After all, their forces are too scattered. Each city has tens of thousands to hundreds of people, which is extremely unbalanced.

The city lords and samurai along the coast of Shikoku Island received a warning from Motochika Chosogabe in advance, and sent villagers from Ashigaru or fishing villages to patrol the coast, and ordered them to report immediately if Xia Jun's fleet was discovered.

In the southern part of Iyo Country, Chuwu's fleet plans to land in the territory of the Saionji family.

The Saionji family is a daimyo on Shikoku Island. In fact, the population they rule includes villagers. I don't know if there are more than 100,000 people. They surrendered to Chosonggabe Motochin.

Dealing with a daimyo of this level is no different from bullying a dish.

In a fishing village under the jurisdiction of the Saionji family, local fishermen who went out to sea were horrified to find that a huge fleet appeared on the sea level. The dozens of meters long Dafu boat filled the sea with its sails.

"monster!"

"What kind of monster? This is a navy from the Central Plains!"

"Damn it, you shouldn't go to sea at this time!"

There are players among the fishermen, and they can tell that this is a big fortune ship unique to the Central Plains, with pale faces.

The fishing boats turned around and fled, trying to go ashore to avoid this Xia army navy.

Lu Meng, the naval general responsible for escorting Chu Wu's troops, remained unmoved.

With tens of thousands of troops mobilized, it is basically difficult to hide their whereabouts. Even if they are noticed by the daimyo of Shikoku Island, it probably won't matter because the strength of Shikoku Island is too weak.

Lu Meng escorted him to a fishing village on the coast. The Dafu boat could not approach the fishing village, otherwise it might run aground.

The East Palace Guards rowed wooden oars and easily captured the fishing village.

Forty thousand soldiers and horses came ashore, armed and iron, and the fishermen were trembling.

They are just a small fishing village with a few hundred people. There is no need to mobilize 40,000 troops to suppress them.

Lu Meng said: "In the end, a small group of ships will be left to pick up the ship. Every once in a while, grain and grass will be transported here."

"There is General Laulu."

Chu Wu saw off Lu Meng who was returning to the inner city and counted the soldiers and horses ashore.

Royal Wild Boar, Yang Xingmi, Zu Dashou, and Su Lie still follow Chu Wu, and there are also Lu Lingqi, Tachibana Chiyo, Zhuge Liang, and Huang Yueying, which is a relatively dreamy lineup.

Forty thousand soldiers and horses, all veterans who survived the Kyushu War.

Chu Wu's Qixue army reached an average level of 25 after combined battles and training during the rest period.

"The city in the north is Kurose Castle, the headquarters of the Saionji family, and there is Omori Castle in the south. The number of garrison guards in each city is estimated to be only one or two thousand. Therefore, the troops were divided into two groups, advancing along the north, and Advance along the south and capture the entire Shikoku Island as soon as possible.”

After Chu Wu landed ashore, he immediately divided his troops.

If the opponent is a strong enemy, it may be more risky to divide the troops, but this time it is obvious that they are coming to Shikoku Island for hunting, and they should capture Shikoku Island as quickly as possible.

The terrain of the island is often mountainous in the middle and the coast is relatively flat, so the two armies can just sweep across the entire island and finally converge.

Chu Wu led the troops on the south route, while Su Lie, Zu Dashou, and Royal Wild Boar led the troops on the north route.

When Chu Wu arrived at Kyushu Island, the armies of Bai Qi, Yue Fei, and Le Yi, escorted by the Fubo Army, crossed the Shimonoseki Strait and set foot on Honshu Island!

The Shimonoseki Strait is also where the Treaty of Shimonoseki was signed. Opposite Kyushu Island is Honshu Island.

Bai Qi and other generals launched a large-scale attack on Honshu Island, causing another earthquake in Japan.

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