Mystery One, Toyotomi's Secret Order

Chapter 16

A head start? "

Jin Zhi's eyes were more questioning than curious.He doubted that he could hear some different opinions from Kodama.Of course, Kodama also saw Jin Zhi's doubts about him.Over the years, traveling around and cooperating with the military has indeed gained a lot of insight.Today he is no longer Wuxia Amon in the past.Jin Zhi's doubts gave him a chance to show his ability and judgment, and a bargaining chip to improve in the future.Looking at the distinguished guests, Kodama decided to take a gamble and boldly express his views.

"I, Koyu, am a man of the rivers and lakes. I am not an expert in marching and fighting. But when it comes to the days of gangsters licking blood under the knife, I am a first-class expert. Preemptive strikes, I am the one who comes in with the knife and goes in the fire over the years... answer."

Kodama was silent for a while, and seeing that Jin Zhi was fine, he continued, "Let's use an analogy. There are two factions competing for the Bund pier at the head of Shanghai Bund. If the lesser faction doesn't want to wait to be wiped out and their subordinates to be recruited, Drive out of Shanghai Bund. Fight hard...Of course it won't work. But you can't sit still; .”

Kodama paused, watching Jinzhi's reaction.But seeing Jin Zhi smiling all over his face.So I opened my mouth and continued...

"It's just...'Strike first, attack first'. When the opponent doesn't expect it... When they are unprepared, make a fatal blow first, sneak attack the opponent's heart, the most important opening, and kill them all Unpredictable. Before the opponent has time to fight back, he beats the opponent to the point of being defenseless, and kills the opponent so that the crap gets out of Shanghai Beach..."

Kodama finished speaking in one breath with a domineering air, with a half-hidden murderous look still flashing on his face, like a soldier who just finished killing.

Hearing Kodama's bold remarks, Jinzhi couldn't help laughing out loud regardless of his image.

"Ha! Ha! Kodama, I really underestimated you. You are simply a general, and your views coincide with General Yamamoto's..."

【Note: Yamamoto 56 (IsorokuYamamoto, 1884-1943) was an admiral of the Japanese Navy during World War II and the planner of the attack on Pearl Harbor. 】

Jinzhi's rare unabashed praise did not make Kodama more complacent.Shrewd and capable, he understands the principle of keeping a low profile and keeping a low profile, but he doesn't want to make Jin Zhi more wary because of this.Immediately put away his domineering, and replied in a low voice: "The battlefield is different, I dare not compare it with General Yamamoto. These are just the ways of survival I learned from living on the tip of a knife."

Jin Zhi lifted his spirits, forgetting his form and slapped his thigh.

"The way to survive? Yes, this is indeed a necessary way to survive, and it is also the way to win. Kodama, the task I intend to entrust to you coincides with what you said... the way to survive. combine."

"No matter what kind of mission, I am willing to serve my country and the emperor to the death."

Jin Zhi put away his original smile, turned serious, and said: "Once Japan and the United States go to war, our situation in Japan will be very different from what it is now. The United States is the number one power in the world today. It is thousands of miles away from Japan. Even if the strategy of human beings can deal a heavy blow to the Americans, there is still...a gap in terms of "fatal". After all, we are unlikely to occupy the mainland of the United States like we are occupying China now."

After listening to Jin Zhi's statement.Kodama's eyes flickered, he hesitated for a while, as if he was thinking about something.Jin Zhi sensed the other party's hesitation.

"Kodama, if you have any other opinions, feel free to speak up. What the country and I want now is...talents who can do great things."

"Sir, what you said is true! Even so, but... at least we can let the Americans settle down in the Pacific Ocean for a while. During this time, we can accomplish... a lot of things."

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Shanghai in [-]

Kodama's words gave Jinzhi a new shock and feeling.He stared at Kodama quietly without saying a word, thinking about the person in front of him, no matter when the war ends in the future, Kodama will definitely play a more important role in the future.As for this role?For evil?Probably only he himself knows.Right now, though, Jinzhi and Japan don't have much time to wait for the future.Jin Zhihua turned around, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Well said, Kodama. This is exactly what we want. The future will be a difficult and protracted war of attrition. At that time, we must have huge resources and funds to support this war and win the final victory. Only Only those who persevere to the end like General Tokugawa Ieyasu can win the final victory and unify the world.”

[Note: Tokugawa Ieyasu (Tokugawa Ieyasu, January [-], [-]-June [-], [-]).Founder of the Edo Shogunate, also known as the Tokugawa Shogunate.Edo period from [-]-[-]. 】

"Kodama, the Emperor and this country need your help right now."

From Jinzhi's serious expression, Kodama understands that this is definitely a task worthy of being enshrined in history and serving the Yasukuni Shrine.He looked back at Jin Zhi with firm eyes, and nodded resolutely.

[Note: The Yasukuni Shrine is located in a shrine in the north of Kudan, Chiyoda District, Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to the soldiers or military families who died for Japan since the Meiji Restoration. Most of them were recruited by Japanese soldiers and colonies who died in the Sino-Japanese War and the Pacific War. soldiers, including [-] Class A war criminals, making the shrine controversial and seen as a symbol of Japanese militarism. 】

Jin Zhi took out a small and exquisite black carved bamboo tube from the suit pocket and handed it to Kodama.Kodama took the bamboo tube from Jin Zhi respectfully with both hands, opened it carefully, and inside was a map.An ancient map with coordinates marked in katakana and kanji.

"This is...an ancient map of China from the Edo period."

"Map of China? I thought it was a map of Japan."

Kodama was a little surprised by Jinzhi's response.

Jinzhi didn't answer Kodama's question, and then said, "Kodama, how much do you know about the life of General Toyotomi Hideyoshi?"

[Note: Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, [-]-[-].Following the Muromachi shogunate, he completed the first unification of Japan in modern times during the Sengoku period.His legal name is Guotai Yousongyuandian, Junshan Junlong Dajushi.The reign period was from [-] to [-].The Momoyama period was named after his castle. Some scholars believe that the Momoyama period lasted until [-] when Tokugawa Ieyasu took over as the general who conquered the barbarians and established the Edo shogunate. 】

"Sir. I don't think there is any Japanese who doesn't know this great hero who unified all of Japan, right? He is also my personal idol. General Hideyoshi's unyielding perseverance turned from a poor background into a ruler of the world. General. As the Chinese saying goes..."A hero is not afraid of being born low.""

In fact, Kodama, who was born in a declining gentry, regarded Toyotomi Hideyoshi as his idol since he was sensible.Looking forward to one day, I can do something earth-shattering, so I make no secret of my admiration for Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

"Kodama. Then... you should also be very clear about the general's use of troops in Korea?"

"You mean...the Battle of Wenlu Qingchang?"

[Note: The Battle of Wen Lu Qingchang was in [-].Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent troops to invade North Korea for the second time on the pretext that North Korea did not send a tribute.The Japanese army occupies Busan and advances to Seoul.Later, the Chinese Ming Dynasty sent troops to help, and the Japanese army fell into a difficult situation and was forced to defend the castles on the coast. On August [-], [-], Toyotomi Hideyoshi died in Fushimi Castle at the age of [-]. The Japanese invaders gradually withdrew their troops under the arrangement of the Five Boshos headed by Ishida Matsunagi.Japan called the invasion of North Korea the Battle of Wenlu Qingchang, North Korea called it the Imjin Japanese War, and the Imchen Patriotic War, and China classified it as one of the three major Wanli campaigns. 】

Jin Zhi shook his head.

"In fact, the Great General once conquered North Korea twice, and the Battle of Wen Lu Qingchang was the next one. The first time was four years ago (1592). But both of these conquests were restricted by the Chinese Ming Dynasty's troops to stop it. ...So it failed. The general regarded this as a great shame in his life. Therefore, he vowed to march westward in his lifetime, defeat the Ming Dynasty, and dominate the Middle Earth. In fact, this idea originated from Hideyoshi's master---Weaving Mr. Tian Nobunaga...had already existed during his lifetime. Later...if the "Honnoji Incident" hadn't happened.Maybe the people who sent troops later...North Korea and China...It was Lord Nobunaga...not Hideyoshi. "

[Note: Oda Nobunaga ([-]-June [-], [-]) was a Sengoku daimyo who was active from the Warring States period to the Azuchi-Momoyama period in Japan. From [-] to [-], as the leader who controlled the power of Japan, he overthrew The Ashikaga Shogunate, which nominally ruled Japan for more than [-] years, brought an end to the troubled times that had lasted for more than a hundred years since the Onin Rebellion.In Japanese history, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu are collectively known as the "Three Heroes of the Warring States Period"]

[Note: The change of Honnoji Temple took place on June [-], the tenth year of Tensho in Japan (June [-], [-]). Mitsuhide Akechi, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga, rebelled in Katsura River near Kyoto and attacked Oda Nobunaga ([-] He became an official in the shogunate) and his successor Oda Nobutada, forcing them to commit suicide one after another.A fire broke out at the Honnoji Temple during the incident, causing Nobunaga to be buried in the flames and his bones could not survive. 】

"I see. So... General Hideyoshi is the heir to Nobunaga's behest."

"Isn't it right? If Nobunaga had the courage to break the tradition and make an appointment, I'm afraid Hideyoshi will be just a slave for the rest of his life. He will rule the world in that round