487. Shibata of the Dead Fight
When a person has hope in his heart, he will be full of fighting spirit for everything, and he will be cautious, fearing that something that should not happen will affect his goals.
However, once you lose confidence and lose hope for the future, you will become ruthless, which is what people call revenge on social personality.
Shibata Katsuya always wanted his youngest son Shibata Katsutaka to inherit his position, but he did not expect that because of a conflict with Hashiba Hideyoshi, he would join forces with the Ming army and the Goryeo army to deal with him, and even killed his young son whom he regarded as a treasure under his nose.
This not only eliminated his half-life expectation, but also caused internal struggles among the entire family.
The first three of his five sons are adopted sons, and they have always been possessed by evil spirits. The fourth son is weak and incompetent, and only the fifth son, Shengzhong, is extremely smart and has a heart. This time, when Shengzhong dies, he is afraid that the Shibata family will have no successor, and will leave only a laughing stock for future generations!
How could I destroy my reputation as a Shibata Katsuki in my lifetime in the hands of these incompetent boys?
Instead of being ruined by them, it is better to ruin it yourself, at least you don’t regret it or feel distressed!
This is Shibada Katsuya's mental journey. After learning that the last base in Busan had been taken away by the Ming army, he just smiled and led the army without looking back and rushed forward towards the Hashiba army who "killed" his beloved son Katsutachi!
Mount Kwang and Mount Kinjae were successively captured by Shibata Katsuya, and now they are forcing Kinno's Hashiba Army base camp.
He wants to fight the battle that Jai Jingyue has not finished in Goryeo again!
This is also a knot in the heart that Shibada Katsuya has always been in his heart. In terms of combat, he always thought that he was definitely above Hashiba Hideyoshi, but the Battle of Hashiba completely overturned his perception. If I hadn't been helping him to restrain and fight Hashiba Hideyoshi in the middle, I was afraid that the Shibada family would have suffered at that time - just like in history.
Over the years, due to the struggle between Hashiba Hideyoshi, he felt increasingly unable to do so. Why is it difficult for the Shibada family to move westward as far as Kyoto and Nara line? It is actually because he has lost the will to confront Hashiba Hideyoshi.
He would rather hand this over to his son Katsutashi Shibata and let his younger generation complete the unfinished things for him. After all, he is already an old man in his sixties.
But now, everything he imagined has been shattered, what is the future, what is the dynasty, what is the law of the government, everything has become a land.
What is left of him? Go back to Japan and continue to argue with Hideyoshi Hashiba? How many years can he last?
Judging from the increasingly worse physical condition recently, you may die suddenly at any point in the future. Having said that, what if you can live a long life? The only son you like is gone. Do you still expect to have another one at this age?
If you adopt one, what is the difference between it and the previous few?
Life is desperate and cold for Shibata Katsuya at this moment. Life is not only about the moment of being in front of you, but also about the future and the distance. What's the point of living like this?
With such a mentality, the 150,000 and 60,000 troops of Shibatian gathered together and burst out with unparalleled courage and impulse. They were like huge waves pounced on the reef, wave after wave of impact on the territory of Hashiba Hideyoshi. For Shibata Katsuya, what is the big deal, what is the victory or defeat, what is the winner or lose, or even life and death?
What's wrong with you, Hideyoshi Hashiba, winning? Even before I die, I will tear off a huge scar on you that will never be able to be remedied!
So, the two sides entered the army of 300,000 and gathered in Jinye and launched a desperate battle.
In this case, Hideyoshi Hashiba was very passive and headache-inducing. Although he had an advantage in fighting in all aspects, this also made him a "shoe-wearing person". Facing the barefoot and bachelor Shibata Katsuya, he really had no temper at all.
The small castle of Kinno Castle has almost become a slaughterhouse for both sides to fight. The corpses pulled down after the battle every day are in the end and there is nowhere to be buried. In desperation, Hashiba Hideyoshi could only let the soldiers' bodies be pushed down from the top of the castle and then poured them on tinder oil to burn them.
However, this approach also has a big problem. On the one hand, black scrubs are everywhere over the city every day, and a large number of surviving soldiers have changed their illnesses and are constantly coughing and asthma. The bigger problem is the rumors that they have come from nowhere, saying that treating the warriors' bodies in this way is disrespect to God, and these diseases and pains are punishments from God, and what follows is failure and destruction!
Although Hideyoshi Hashiba tried every means to curb the spread of these messages, it was still unable to resist the prairie fire. More and more officers and soldiers began to panic. Under Shibata Katsuya's death battle and siege of the city at no cost, many troops began to appear intermittent deserters.
This has never happened in the Hashiba Hideyoshi army, which has always been known for its will and stability. Now that the curse has been broken, will the myth of the Hashiba Army's undefeated be passed down?
Hashiba Hideyoshi doesn't believe it, can't believe it, nor do you want to believe it.
What about the reinforcements that had been agreed upon? Could it be that Sun Qilan just used himself? No, no! Judging from the intelligence, their Ming army had attacked Seoul, Busan, and the Shibata army's retreat was cut off.
Strictly speaking, this is the greatest support and support for oneself, but with such desperate fighting style of Shibata Katsuya, such support seems less meaningful, and even makes people feel that "it is the one who pushed Shibata Katsuya toward oneself."
Although he knew that such a statement was not reasonable, the current situation was that if he fought like this, he would be completely defeated within more than a month, and the ending... would be really difficult to tell.
Therefore, even if it is embarrassing, even if it is shameful, even if it is laughed at by Sun Qilan and looked down on him, he must increase his support for himself!
Hashiba Hideyoshi made up his mind and immediately asked the Ming army - or me for help. And I did receive this letter that seemed to be sincere but actually quite blame-minded in Seoul three days later.
The implication is that we agreed to fight against the Chai Tiansheng family together. Now you have gained a lot on the southern line, but we have been under greater pressure on the northern line. I hope you will abide by the agreement and attack the Chai Tiansheng family with us. You cannot break the rules and agreements.
The person who came to deliver the letter was not someone else. He was really fooled by me several times and drove out of President Xi from Pyongyang. The purpose of sending him was nothing more than to give in to me and tell me that the situation was in my control no matter what, it was just a plea from the defeated general.
Seeing this letter and this person, I can't help but secretly admire Hideyoshi Hashiba's courage. As the top figure in Japan, we can take such a posture to win allies under unfavorable conditions. It is not a blessing that he has become the actual highest power in Japan in history, but because of his real strength and wisdom!
Help him? Yes, help! Why not help him?
Many years ago, I stole the victory that should belong to him in Jitao. Should I give it back to him now? Although according to history, Hideyoshi Hashiba has no life span for several years, at least I should respect this great opponent and allow him to unify Japan as he wishes at least before his life is zero!
Even if the light is short, at least he has been brilliant!
So I immediately got on the horse and rushed to the city lord's mansion to meet Li Rusong.
"Ship Li!" Goodbye to Li Rusong, this important minister in the Northeast of the Ming Dynasty had recovered his majestic temperament. Perhaps it was the continuous victory that made him regain his confidence, but the eyes of his eyes looking at me became more complicated and difficult to understand.
"Admiral Sun!" Li Rusong was very polite: "I came so anxiously, is it a war to attack the Japanese pirates?"
I smiled softly: "That's right! Now we have cut off Shibata Katsuya's retreat and successfully assassinated Shibata's descendants. He has blamed Hashiba Hideyoshi. Fierce battles broke out near Kinno. It's a great time for us to come forward and attack!"
Li Rusong also smiled: "Admiral Sun, you have to make great contributions this time. The news has been sent back. The government and the people of the capital have been shocked. Are you still not satisfied with this great success?"
I looked calm: "The evil enemy is still in front of the door, how can it be said to be successful? As a soldier of the royal army, we should eliminate all evil things. How can we miss the opportunity and give up halfway?"
Li Rusong looked at me deeply and withdrew from the left and right. Only Rusong, Rumei, Rubai and me were left in the whole tent. He sighed and said, "Qi Lan, there is a saying that I don't know whether to say it or not."
I smiled and said, "But it's okay."
Li Rusong sighed again and said, "Qi Lan, my father, myself, and my brothers and generals admire you very much. This time you serve the king for thousands of miles, which makes us deeply admire you. But Qi Lan..."
He poured me a glass of water and said softly: "You must know that birds and beasts are gone, good bows are hidden, foxes and rabbits are gone, and lackeys are cooked. It is good to eliminate evil things, but it is afraid that it will cut off your own life!"
I asked lightly: "This is the reason why the Li family raised the Jurchens?"
Li Rusong was stunned by my question, and his hand holding the teapot stopped in the air, allowing the tea to slowly overflow from the cup. Li Rusong and Li Rumei felt quite ashamed, and had turned their heads away, and were embarrassed to look at me.
"Ha!" Li Rusong was born as a general. He regained his character within a moment. He gently lowered the teapot and said with a smile: "Qi Lan, everyone has a narrow journey, and every family has a difficult time chanting. Who doesn't leave a way out for yourself? My suggestion is entirely for you. If you insist on attacking Shibata Katsuki and seek victory, I am afraid that the day when your troops arrive in Zhuxian Town will be the time when you call you back to Beijing with twelve gold medals. Don't you understand the advantages and disadvantages?"
From his words, I suddenly heard seven points of sincerity. It seems that the recent cooperation has brought him a certain change to me. He is no longer simply indifference and bystander, but truly regards himself as half of his own person.
I looked at him for a long time and suddenly said softly: "Brother Li! I know you are doing your best for me, but I have something to say, please listen to me."
He nodded, and I stood up and walked for two steps, slightly raised my voice, "When my second uncle Zhang Jiangling was alive, he said that when he was a big mistake, he would have a new disease for a big mistake, but it would not be as good as it is, and it would not be enough to calm down and safe the country. My teacher Qi Jiguang Qi Nantang also said that it was not my intention to be a marquis, but I only hope that the waves of the sea will be peaceful. As a descendant, how could Qi Lan be mediocre and keep himself alone?"
Li Rusong was speechless, Li Rubai lowered his head and said nothing, but Li Rumei looked at me with a bright look. My tone of voice remained unchanged, but her speaking speed was much slower: "Life is like a flash of time. I am afraid that I should do it but not, and I should not do it when I want to do it but not. If I must choose between glory, wealth and stability and stability......"
Everyone looked at me, but I didn't say it, but recited the song "Crossing the Zero Dingyang" that awakened future generations!
Once the hardships come, the stars around you fell.
The mountains and rivers are broken and the wind is floating, and the life experience is floating and the rain is blowing.
I was afraid of the beach and sighed in the ocean.
Who has never died in life since ancient times? Leave a loyal heart to shine in history.
After listening, Li Rumei shouted loudly, "Okay! Good poetry! Good feelings!"
Li Rusong pondered for a long time, suddenly stood up and bowed to me: "Since that's the case, I'm not as good as my brother! Well, since ancient times, no one has ever died, so I can leave my loyalty to shine in history! Just this sentence, the sun and the moon can see my brother's sincerity! My brother is not talented, I hope to follow you north to attack Shibata, work together to drive away all the Japanese pirates!"
Chapter completed!