Chapter 10: Landing in Ryukyu (III)

On the first day of April, when the trade wind arrived, Hong Chengchou and Song Xiance jointly issued combat orders, and the First Detachment of the Navy East China Sea Fleet and the 01st Marine Brigade were all filled, boarded the ship, set sail, and left Zhoushan Port.

The First Detachment of the Navy East China Sea Fleet, two Chinese treasure ships, one "Yangtze River". One "Zhoushan", the Yangtze River is the flagship of the First Detachment, and the Zhoushan is a new ship built by Qingdao Shipyard. It only joined the sequence of the East China Sea Fleet half a year ago. It was 2,800 materials, converted into tons, about 1,300 tons. Currently, the largest ship in the world is equipped with 128 artillery pieces, including eight heavy artillery pieces, 120 hulls, with a hull of more than 30 feet high, 480 gunners, 356 sailors, and about 100 people, including logistics, repairs, etc. The entire Zhoushan can accommodate nearly 1,500 people in addition to its own people. Of course, these people are the main force of the Marine Corps.

The remaining two-thirds of the troops were distributed in other fleets. For this huge maritime military operation, Hong Chengchou pulled out almost half of the forces of the First Detachment of the East China Sea Fleet. Except for the two giant ships, three hundred and ships were all sea ships with a capacity of more than four hundred materials and more than one hundred supply ships. This is not a local battle, and everything that may be considered must be taken into consideration.

In the Zhoushan war room, Hong Chengchou, Song Xiance and Lieutenant General Chen Guang, commander of the Navy's East China Sea Fleet, are studying the deployment of the battle. Because it was the first time to land on the sea, everyone had no experience before, so they did not come up with a feasible plan. They only clarified one strategic goal, that is, the army landed in Ryukyu and stationed troops to achieve long-term control of Ryukyu.

I have been going to sea for three days. In addition to constantly correcting the direction of my progress, the sea is basically very calm. Except for the occasional seagulls flying across the sea and stirring up waves, the sea is basically docile.

"The commander-in-chief, my subordinates suggest that they be divided into two fleets. The commander-in-chief leads the commander-in-chief and land directly in Naha Port, and directly hit Shuri Castle to read out to King Liu Qiu. The Chief of Staff can lead the fleet to the north and enter the waters of Amami Oshima in Ryukyu. The five islands occupied by the Satsubo Shimazu family can be taken down by taking back the entire Ryukyu in one fell swoop!" Chen Guang suggested.

Hong Chengchou just closed his eyes off the map and asked Song Xiance: "Old Song, what do you think?"

Song Xiance glanced at Chen Guang and burst into tears. Could it be that the Chief of Staff did not agree with his idea? He could only hear Song Xiance say: "This battle is a pragmatic but unintentional. Unless we encounter irresistible forces, our army will win. However, considering the reaction of the Samofan Shimazu family, if we can control the entire Ryukyu in extreme times, we can even strictly block the news. When Samofan learns the news, we may have gained a foothold in Ryukyu."

"So, do you agree with division of troops?" Hong Chengchou was not surprised. He could control the entire Ryukyu with the smallest cost and the fastest time. No matter how big the risk was, it was worth taking, not to mention that he was also a bolder.

Song Xiance nodded. Chen Guang could see the benefits of attacking in two ways. How could they not see them?

"In this way, I agree to divide the troops, but Lao Song wants to stay by my side. Chen Guang, the other commander, will take responsibility." Hong Chengchou nodded.

When Chen Guang heard this, he was extremely happy. He thought that the two old bosses were there, and he probably didn't have much chance to directly command the battle. Unexpectedly, Hong Chengchou trusted him so much and handed over the heavy responsibilities along the way to his shoulders, making him extremely unhappy.

"'Yangtze River' is your flagship, of course you will take it with you. The rest will give you fifty ships, thirty supply ships, and a Navy road group, that is the major named Hai Hongying. Remember it for me. Today is the fourth day of April. Half a month later, I will receive the good news from you to occupy Amami Island." Hong Chengchou ordered seriously.

"Yes, please rest assured, the Commander-in-Chief, and I will definitely send a report of victory to the Commander-in-Chief within half a month!" Chen Guang saluted.

"Go!"

Chen Guang received the order and hurriedly left. Soon Chen Guang returned to his flagship, accepted his own ships and soldiers, and then gave the Zhoushan flag to say goodbye. He led more than 80 ships to change the direction of his sails, gradually distanced himself from Hong Chengchou's brigade, and soon disappeared into sight.

"Old Song, our actions are a bit contrary to the style of a country that goes against our etiquette. We are indebted to fight without pronouncement. It's a pity for us to say." Hong Chengchou said.

Song Xiance said disdainfully: "So what? Ryukyu is originally a vassal state of my Ming Dynasty. Why should the Japanese state send troops to occupy Ryukyu? Could it be that they can occupy a country after finding a few reasons? Then we also find a reason to drive it away and take their country by the way, isn't that going to work?"

"False truth!" Hong Chengchou said angrily. Although he said so, Hong Chengchou had already vaguely agreed with Song Xiance's words in his heart. This is the world that the world has its own fist, and whoever has the right to be aware of it. What kind of etiquette and education are all bluffing.

The total area of ​​the Xian Islands, the Da Ryukyu Islands and the Amami Islands in the Ryukyu Islands is about 3,500 square kilometers, on the west side is the East China Sea and on the east side is the Pacific Ocean. The largest island is the Da Ryukyu Islands among the Ryukyu Islands, with an area of ​​about 1,210 square kilometers. In 1609 (the 37th year of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, the 14th year of the National Day of the Japanese Satsuma Period), the Japanese Satsuma State was forced to give the Amami Island, the Ghost Realm, Dugu, and Yongliang tribe in the north from the Five Islands to the Satsuma State. The northern territory began to be managed in form, and the unique situation of Japan's occupation.

Because of its special geographical location, Ryukyu Kingdom is known for its trade transit stations for Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia. It has developed trade and is known as the "Zhengliang of All Nations".

The Satsumaban Shimazu family sent troops to Ryukyu, and all of them were related to the Ming Dynasty.

Article 1: King Shangning refused to send a tribute envoy to thank Iekaya for repatriating the drifting ships; since the 30th year of Wanli, several incidents of drifting ships in Ryukyu Kingdom occurred. The first case was that Ryukyu ships drifted to the Sendai Basilica (1602 AD), the second time to Hirado (1603 AD), and the third time was a tribute ship sent to the Ming Dynasty, which also drifted to Hirado. Every incident of drifting ships was safely repatriated under Iekaya's special instructions. Especially the last time, Iekaya had turned into a vain in direct negotiations with the Ming Dynasty, so he handled it more carefully.

.It can be said that Ieyasu expects Ryukyu ships to drift to Japan when they crash, the more they are better. In this way, they are grateful to Ryukyu for their deportation, and then they receive help from Ryukyu in diplomacy to the Ming Dynasty. Ieyasu delivers the task of escorting Ryukyu crew members to the Shimazu family, and must not be neglected. It is necessary to ensure the safety of the lives of Ryukyu people. At the same time, Shimazu sent a letter to the King of Ryukyu Zhongshan, asking Ryukyu to send a "Thank You Envoy". Ieyasu attaches great importance to this, just to make Ryukyu feel the good intentions of the Japanese. However, Ieyasu ordered the Shimazu family to be responsible for the deportation, Shimazu family and Ryukyu.

The country's geographical location is similar, and Satsuma is the window for communication between Ryukyu and Japan. However, in history, the Shimazu family and Ryukyu have never had close friends. The reason is that the Shimazu family bullies the weak and has a high-pitched attitude towards Ryukyu. As early as the Muromachi era, Satsuma unilaterally claimed that Ryukyu was a vassal of the Shimazu family. Due to Shimazu's remarks, the charity sect gave Ryukyu as "knowledge and action" to the Shimazu family. Later Hideyoshi asked Ryukyu to help soldiers and grain to conquer North Korea, which was something that Ryukyu had always hated. Because the Shimazu family never regarded Ryukyu as an independent country and was equal to the Japanese country.

, humiliated Ryukyu everywhere, so Ryukyu has always stayed away from the Shimazu family, as if they were close and far away. This time, the Japanese actually asked Ryukyu to send a charity envoy to Ieyasu (according to the rules, he could only send a charity envoy to the Shang Kingdom), and undoubtedly indirectly humiliated the King of Zhongshan. At that time, the Ryukyu Kingdom was in power, Xie Ming, a pro-Ming faction, and Zheng Jiong, who firmly opposed the Japanese demands, believed that any form of envoy should not be sent to the arrogant Japanese. As a result, after Satsuma's repeated urging, Ryukyu Kingdom still had no intention of sending formal envoys to Japan to thank Ieyasu for sending Ryukyu crews.

Article 2: The Ryukyu Kingdom refused to repay the full amount of Shimazu's military service to North Korea. Ryukyu was not a vassal state of Japan. What happened to Toyotomi Hideyoshi who sent troops to attack Ryukyu in North Korea? This was clearly blackmail. Of course, the Ryukyu King did not agree to give it to it.

Article 3: The Ryukyu King gradually abolished his "joint tribute" and neglected etiquette to Shimazu. What is the Shimazu family? It is just a local prince of a Japanese country. Ryukyu was the king of a vassal state that was enthroned by the Ming Dynasty. It was a king of a country. It was a big joke to pay tribute to a local prince.

Article 4: Ryukyu attacks Ming ships and hinders trade between Japan and the Ming Dynasty. This is probably a deliberate frame-up. Even if such a thing really happens, what does it have to do with you in Japan?

The four serious crimes became the reason for Shimazu to send troops to attack and occupy and control Ryukyu. It seems that each one has something to do with the Ming Dynasty. From the Ming Dynasty's standpoint, these four are just excuses for the Satsumaban Shimazu family to invade Ryukyu. Moreover, the four crimes are not valid at all. They are all self-esteem and self-righteous. When the Ming clone is unable to do anything, he may taste some sweetness. Once the Ming Dynasty frees up his hands and takes it seriously, Japan will definitely not have any good results!

Hong Chengchou also had some understanding of the shamelessness of the Japanese. In Taiwan, there are many merchants from Japan. Their low and vulgar attitude is simply disgusting. Therefore, he has no good feelings for the Japanese. He even thinks that they are many times worse than taking some Jianzhou Jurchen barbarians. At least they are a bit bloody. The Japanese are not even as good as a beast!

The sea is a child's face, and it changes its face as soon as it changes. Fortunately, the fleet not only has a navigation compass, but also a familiar navigation guide to Ryukyu. He escaped several big storms along the way and drove towards the target without any danger.
Chapter completed!