Chapter 139: Conquering Yokohama(2/2)
The Japanese in the city, both men and women, all young and strong, were forced to get on board, like transporting piglets, stuffing them into the cabin.
At the same time, the cavalry broke the tranquility of villages around Yokohama, captured the Japanese in the village, and then took them to the port and shipped them onto the ship.
"This time, a total of 20,000 Japanese slaves were on board, which was far from enough for shipment. However, it is an extraordinary time. The fleet must return first to continue transporting supplies. The next time we arrive at Tokyo Bay, our mixed brigade will have to capture enough Japanese slaves to maximize the benefits." The staff of the General Staff said: "It's only half a month."
"We captured Edo in half a month." Wang Wenyue said resolutely.
"Report to the brigade, the shogunate has assembled 60,000 troops and is heading towards Yokohama." At this time, a scout came to report, "And there are seventy or eighty export-type artillery pieces in Shandong, fifty miles away from our army."
"Here you come." Wang Wenyue was excited and ordered: "Each division is ready for combat."
"yes."
...Tokugawa Iemitsu believed that under the strong invasion of the Ming army, sufficient troops must be mobilized to defeat. If the oil-adding tactic is used, not only will it not be able to defeat the Ming army, but it will also lose its strength.
Therefore, after nearly five days of military force extraction, the first batch of 60,000 troops were mobilized, and 80 cannons bought from Shandong were brought. This kind of cannon was called "invincible cannons" in Japan, and its power was half better than the European Red Barbarian cannons.
The second batch of troops was already on the road, and in half a month, 80,000 troops could be drawn. At the same time, nearly 200,000 troops could be drawn from various vassal areas.
And the Ming army only has 20,000!
No matter how powerful the Ming army was, it would not be possible to defeat the shogunate army that was constantly coming from.
After the army was assembled, Tokugawa Iemitsu ordered Hiromasa Itankura to be the commander and attack the Ming army! However, after sending these 60,000 troops out, Tokugawa Iemitsu was not very relieved and sent Matsuhira Nobutsu to the general. Matsuhira Nobutsu was his retainer who had been following him since childhood, and Tokugawa Iemitsu had 100% trust.
"This trip is difficult and cannot win in the short term. We will surround the Ming army and wait for the various armies to come to support." Tokugawa Iemitsu reminded Matsuhira Nobusuo.
"Hayi!" Matsupi Nobuka said with a heavy emphasis.
Chapter completed!