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Chapter 258 Edo City under artillery fire

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    When Cao Ling saw Maori Qianmei kneeling down, he unfolded the imperial edict and recited it loudly: "The emperor is destined to be blessed by heaven, and the edict says: I heard that there is a Japanese country in the East China Sea. Its leader is weak, and the rebellious Tokugawa clan has taken advantage of the situation.  Doing rebellious and unethical things. The Japanese country has been accustomed to our Chinese culture since ancient times, but there are people who jump out of the beam, violate the rules, and insult the Lord. It can be seen that the Japanese country is inherently barbaric. Even though it is accustomed to our Chinese culture, it has only learned three things.  Although human, animal nature is hard to change. Therefore, I am angry with thunder and attack it with swords and soldiers. If the Tokugawa clan still has half a good heart, he should be captured without hesitation. If the Tokugawa clan is stubborn and ineffective, my heavenly soldiers will  You should destroy it yourself, admire this!"

    Wang Quan had known the content of this edict for a long time. In order to translate the content of the edict more accurately and shockingly, Wang Quan also put in a lot of effort. Therefore, while Cao Ling read out the edict, he translated it smoothly.  past!

    After listening to the imperial edict, Maori Qianming's face turned green with fright, because judging from this imperial edict, Ming Dynasty came to the Japanese country not just to get some benefits or to gain the title of suzerain, but to represent the Japanese country.  The Lord vented his anger and wanted to destroy the Tokugawa Shogunate!

    Although the daimyo of the Japanese country did not have much respect for the so-called imperial power, and even the emperor was starved to death, if the Ming Dynasty really used this as a reason to attack the Japanese country, Tokugawa Hidetada would really say it even if he had a hundred mouths.  There is no reason to argue!

    However, after learning the true intention of Ming Dynasty, Maori Asaki had to muster the last courage to raise his head and shout: "Japanese country and Ming Dynasty belong to two countries, and Ming Dynasty has no right to interfere in the affairs of Japanese country!"

    Cao Ling put away the imperial edict and sneered: "Since they belong to two countries, why would the leader of the Japanese country pay tribute to our Ming Dynasty? Since the leader of the Japanese country is willing to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty, it means that the Japanese country belongs to our Ming Dynasty.  Since he is a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, he, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, can naturally issue an order to conquer the traitors on behalf of the leader of the Japanese country!"

    Say it!  Cao Ling did not wait for Mori Asaki to argue, and waved his hand directly. The hundred steel artillery pieces that had been prepared for a long time immediately roared, and a hundred rounds of explosive shells roared towards Edo Castle!

    Maori Asaki didn't expect that Cao Ling would take action at his word. He stood up suddenly and looked in the direction of Edo City. Unfortunately, he was too short and was blocked by a group of Ming cavalry. He couldn't see anything at all. However, at this time, the old man had already paid attention.  No longer afraid, he howled and rushed towards the Ming cavalry blocking his sight. He looked like a crazy wild dog. Cao Ling did not make things difficult for such a person, but waved his hand to signal the cavalry.  Stepping aside, Asaki Mouri rushed out of the cavalry siege and saw the scene in Edo City!

    Boom——Boom——Boom——

    Continuous explosions sounded in Edo Castle, and pieces of fire rose with the explosions. The craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty had superb skills and wisdom. When Zhu Youxiao wanted a cannonball that would help burn, they just adjusted the sulfur in the cannonball.  The proportion of fire and saltpeter gives the explosive bomb a not too strong burning effect!

    If such artillery shells were used in the Ming Dynasty or other places, the effect may not be very good, but if they are used in the Japanese country, they will have extraordinary effects, because the low and dense wooden houses in the Japanese cities will make  Any kind of fire turns into a disaster that destroys the city!

    Take Edo Castle as an example. During the 276 years of the Edo shogunate, fires of various sizes occurred nearly 1,800 times, of which 49 were devastating fires that burned down the entire city!

    This was just an accidental fire, but it had already reached such a shocking level. Now Cao Ling's army was well prepared, and even the cannonballs used were specially made. After a wave of cannonballs were hit, half of Edo City became  After falling into the sea of ??fire, seeing such a scene, Maori Qianming fell to the ground dejectedly. At this time, there was nothing in his mind except the raging fire!

    As soon as Cao Ling's attack began, Tokugawa Hidetada, who was still waiting for news in Edo Castle, could no longer maintain his image of being calm. Surrounded by his guards, he quickly climbed to the castle gate of Edo Castle and looked around.  When I went to Edo Castle, it was already ablaze!

    Boom——Boom——Boom——

    The successive explosions continued, and without a roar, another sea of ????fire broke out. Tokugawa Hidetada's face turned pale and he was silent for half a quarter of an hour!

    "Send the order! The entire army withdraws from Edo Castle, and we move to fight against Saitama!" Finally Tokugawa Hidetada issued the order to retreat. At this moment, the de facto ruler of the Japanese country seemed to have aged ten years!

    Tokugawa Hidetada's men did not doubt his decision this time, because everyone knew that no one could defend Edo City in such a fire. Instead of burying Edo City in a sea of ??fire, it was better to conserve strength and evacuate as soon as possible.  This may help us win back a victory in the future!

    But the shogunatePeople could retreat in an orderly manner, but the people living outside Edo City were completely in chaos. They were just nervous when the Ming army appeared, but no one thought that the enemy would come in, because Edo is the residence of the general.  , in their eyes, Edo City is the safest place in Japan!

    But as soon as the Ming army's attack began, the people outside Edo City were in chaos. They shouted for their lives amidst the roar of artillery fire and rising flames, but the scorching fire quickly ignited their clothes!

    The burning people were wailing and rolling on the street, and soon they died. Those who were lucky enough not to be set ablaze by the fire also felt that it was becoming more and more difficult to breathe. In the end, even if they tried their best, they could not take a breath of the scorching air!

    The suffocated people also fell to the ground one by one, and were swallowed by the spreading flames, but more people were running madly. They didn't care about what was in front of them. They stepped over if they could, and knocked away if they could.  !

    Some ronin samurai entrenched in Edo City had just received the call-up order, and they encountered such a fierce attack. They began to think about escaping outside the city without receiving any orders. These ronin were also considered to be the samurai class. Although they usually  Desperate but also somewhat privileged, when they were running for their lives, facing the common people blocking their way, the ronin did not hesitate to wave the sword in their hands and chop down the common people who were also running for their lives!

    Under the fierce artillery attack, the entire Edo City was completely in chaos. Tokugawa Hidetada was sitting on the horse, his face had regained some color, but his expression seemed to be about to eat people!

    The Tokugawa shogunate was known as the "eighty thousand flag base", but there were only 20,000 samurai stationed in Edo Castle. Although 20,000 samurai were an incredible force in the Japanese country, Edo Castle was a city cared for by the God of Fire. The enemy  Since you choose to attack with fire, there is no difference between 20,000 people and 200,000 people. You can only escape first!

    But escaping like this is really embarrassing for Tokugawa Hidetada. This general Zhengyi who has never been able to escape the shadow of his father can even feel the helplessness in the eyes of the commander behind him. It means that if it is his predecessor  General, I'm afraid this battle won't be so embarrassing!

    Tokugawa Hidetada really wanted to send his army back now and fight the invading Ming army to the death to show his bravery, but his reason told him that he must not do this. Returning to fight the Ming army now would be tantamount to seeking death.  !

    "Go to Saitama. Only by gathering an army there can we defeat those damn Ming people!" Tokugawa Hidetada thought fiercely in his heart, and his eyes became more and more vicious!

    But Tokugawa Hidetada's idea was good, but Cao Ling would not give him this chance. The Yakushou around Edo City had already spread the news that Tokugawa Hidetada led the army to withdraw from Edo City.  A cold smile appeared on Cao Ling's face!

    "Order Gesleng to hunt. He knows exactly what to do!" Cao Ling gave the order coldly!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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