The news of the fiasco at Shimonoseki shocked Japan, and almost everyone in major cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Edo knew about it.
Voices of dissatisfaction with the shogunate arose for a while.
After all, the losses were extremely heavy and could only be compared with the invasion of Korea in several years.
It was already the fifth day after the battle that Tokugawa Iemitsu received all the information.
The battle report apology letter sent by Toi Toshikatsu already reported the loss to the general.
In this battle on Iki Island, the daimyo and the shogunate navy lost more than 100 Anzha ships and more than 200 Kansai ships.
Too many were lost early in the day.
There is no detailed total yet.
We will report later.
In addition, the ships of all the great lords were damaged.
The shogunate navy commander Mukai Tadakatsu fell into a coma, and Doi Toshikatsu asked for punishment.
After reading the battle report and the apology letter, the furious Iemitsu smashed all the items in the dormitory, and beat several minors with sticks before he calmed down a little.
When he walked out of the dormitory, Inaba Masakatsu was already waiting outside the hall.
Ah Fu was very smart and did not go to persuade him in person.
At this time, some nonsense could only make the grumpy Iemitsu even more impatient, so she sent someone to notify the person who was in charge.
The eldest son Inaba Masakatsu.
Inaba Masakatsu immediately put down his government affairs and hurriedly arrived at Honmaru, waiting for Iemitsu outside the palace.
He knew very well that everything he said would be in vain if Iemitsu didn't vent his anger.
Fortunately, Iemitsu's temper faded as quickly as it came.
Tokugawa Iemitsu walked out of the palace angrily and quickly.
When he saw Inaba Masakatsu, he didn't say much and just walked towards the castle tower.
Inaba Masakatsu was determined.
The young general had not lost his mind.
He followed Iemitsu silently.
Later, a group of minor surnames guarded both sides.
Ichikawa Iemitsu was speechless.
Ignoring the kneels of the retainers and others he met, he walked quickly towards the castle tower.
Of course all the retainers knew that the general was in a bad mood, so they tried their best to stay away.
The group of people came to the assessment room.
Iemitsu paced back and forth to soothe his mood.
Yue's bun trembled back and forth, indicating his agitated mood.
"I have not been with my parents since I was a child.
I have not been favored.
If it were not for my grandfather's decision, I would not be able to become the head of the family.
I thought that by succeeding the general and bringing peace to the world, I would finally get what I wanted and fulfill my grandfather's trust.
Unexpectedly, for the first time, A combined battle would be a huge defeat."
Tokugawa Iemitsu closed his eyes in pain.
The muscles in his face kept twitching, and he was in agony inside.
"Your Highness, this battle was just a naval defeat, not a decisive defeat.
This is a big difference."
Masakatsu Inaba bowed and replied.
"In addition, you can't just listen to the battle report on the specific battle situation.
You must also interrogate the generals and soldiers who led the army face to face to know the real reason for the defeat."
"Doi Toshiki's battle report stated that the Nanman warships were driven away with a single hit by their fast cannons.
They were guerrillas on the sea and did not engage in a decisive battle with our army.
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After defeating our army, they then pursued them one after another.
At this point, our army was overwhelming.
Defeated."
Tokugawa Iemitsu knocked on the battle report with his hand, as if it was Doi Toshi's face, and his stuttering started again because of his anger.
"I am on duty today.
After reading the battle report, I think that most of the battle report is true.
Our military ships are not in a good position to sail long distances.
Our country mostly uses Ming ships for shipping.
It is understandable that the Nanman warships can sail thousands of miles.
This difference is indispensable.
Daoliji, in addition, our Tokugawa family has often used imitation Nanman cannons in recent years, which shows that the enemy's ship cannons are superior to ours."
Inaba Masakatsu carefully selected his words to point out problems without irritating Iemitsu.
It was really not an easy job, and he was worthy of being Iemitsu's first confidant.
"This is a weapon that is not in good condition and is not a crime of war.
My family can re-order the cannons of the giant ships and train them diligently to counterattack the Ming people and let them know the majesty of my general who conquered the barbarians."
Masa Inaba finished his words and paid homage.
Someone explained it, and Tokugawa Iemitsu finally calmed down.
"Your Highness, the top priority now is to appease the daimyo who have suffered heavy losses.
After all, they suffered the biggest losses.
The navy is still dominated by other daimyo.
In any case, they lost their lives fighting for the country under the banner of the emperor and the general.
We must give rewards to appease everyone, and in addition, we must seek His Highness’s forgiveness, after all.”
Inaba Masakatsu didn’t say much.
However, Tokugawa Iemitsu certainly understood that His Highness Hidetada, who had always disliked him, must be very angry about this fiasco.
Iemitsu had to come to apologize, which showed an attitude of respect.
At the same time, it is also to stabilize the situation.
After all, most of the confidants of His Highness the Imperial Palace at home and abroad hold real power.
In fact, the Imperial Palace of the Shogunate currently controls most of the power.
Asking the Imperial Palace for forgiveness is actually a measure to stabilize the internal situation and is indispensable.
As for counterattack and revenge, it is That’s a matter for the future.
"Tango Mamoru, I'm lucky to have your mother and son here to comfort me today."
Tokugawa Iemitsu sighed.
"I don't dare.
This is a matter between us as mother and son.
It's just a matter of loyalty to the emperor.
It's nothing serious."
Inaba Masakatsu hurriedly bowed and replied.
Tokugawa Iemitsu nodded with satisfaction.
Everyone thought that because of Afu's face, he used private individuals to put the young and inexperienced Inaba Masakatsu in the position of Lao Naka.
However, they did not know that Inaba Masakatsu was respectful, humble and good at internal affairs.
He was Lao Naka.
An excellent candidate, otherwise how can we explain that his younger brother Zhengji was not reused.
On the contrary, Masakatsu Inaba was dragged down a lot by his status as Aju's eldest son.
"Failure is common.
Minister Ieyasu Taisei even escaped with his own life in the war, but he later reorganized and pacified the world."
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Tokugawa Hidetada, who was of average height, looked majestic even when he was sitting upright on the ground.
"As the general conquering the barbarians, how do you plan to deal with it now?"
"Your Highness, Minister Taisei, after the defeat in this battle, our navy suffered heavy losses and cannot go to war in the short term."
Iemitsu knelt on the ground, still stumbling a bit when speaking due to nervousness, "I intend to apologize to the Emperor of Kyoto immediately.
The book, while appeasing the various vassals, as for revenge against the Ming Dynasty, it is related to the reconstruction of the navy
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"Very good.
I'm often worried that your too impatient temper will prevent you from handling big things.
It seems that after several years of experience, you have made great progress."
Xiuzhong shook the folding fan lightly, "So, how do you plan to rebuild the navy."
"The navy costs a lot of money.
This matter can only be discussed by bringing together the elders of the family.
There is no decision yet."
Iemitsu replied respectfully.
"So, today we believe that you can control your anger and not use it to raise troops."
Hidetada finally nodded with satisfaction, "Besides, defeat in this battle is not always a bad thing.
At this time, more manpower should be sent to patrol various places to detect the movements of the daimyo.
At this time, someone should be gloating about the misfortune."
Hidetada drank the tea lightly, and Iemitsu stepped forward to kiss the tea.
"Your grandfather once told me that the world is not yet at peace.
Today, I will say it again.
The world will never be at peace.
The Tokugawa family and the daimyo from all over the world will never stop fighting.
Even when you are conquering foreign countries, you must not forget the enemies within. , they are the most deadly enemies.
Foreign enemies often only extort money and food, but they get both money and life."
For the first time, Hidetada fully expressed his political views to Iemitsu.
Hidetada, who had been dissatisfied with Iemitsu in the past, was the first time he discussed state affairs with Hidetada in a serious and thoughtful manner.
Tokugawa Iemitsu trembled and bowed to the ground.
He knew that this was Hidetada's approval of what he had done.
At noon on the second day, in Tokugawa's bedroom, Tokugawa was sitting in the middle, and sitting beside him was an old man with gray and sparse hair.
This old man has a nearly inch scar on the left side of his face.
It reverses and twitches according to the movements of the owner's face, which is quite ferocious.
"But Mamori-sama, this time our army was defeated, the morale of the army was frustrated, and most of the navy was lost.
How can the teacher teach me."
Although Tokugawa Iemitsu mentioned this defeat at this time, he was not as angry as yesterday. , on the contrary, it is quite warm.
Lord Taikaku's approval last night still cheered up Tokugawa Iemitsu and restored his former demeanor.
"Your Highness, General, our army was defeated this time.
Although the losses were heavy, the warships were outnumbered and the equipment was lacking.
However, the general's banners and the daimyo of various places still tried their best."
However, Mashou Yagyu Munemiki bowed respectfully, and then continued calmly. road.
Although he was nearly sixty years old, he was straight-backed and energetic.
As Tokugawa Iemitsu's military master, he was also Tokugawa Iemitsu's most trusted retainer.
He was actually Tokugawa Iemitsu's strategist.
Tokugawa Iemitsu would consult him on many matters.
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His position was not conspicuous, but he was extremely dear to him.
"The top priority now is to reorganize the navy.
After all, if we want to regain Ezo Land, it is absolutely impossible without the help of the navy."
"Is it possible that we can only watch Akito develop the Ezo Territory?
In the long run, we might lose it all."
Tokugawa Iemitsu frowned and gritted his teeth.
"The Ezo land is extremely vast, covered with forests and grasslands, and with the constraints of the Anui people, Akito will not be able to open it up too quickly," Yagyu Munenomi smiled slightly and shook his folding fan, "I will just open it up and wait until I am successful in the navy.
Defeating his navy and taking back the Ezo land is just a piece of cake.
At that time, Akito's development will save the general a lot of money and food."
"What Taimamori said comforts me greatly," Tokugawa Iemitsu smiled and touched his smooth forehead, "He is indeed Japan's leading military strategist."
"The General is overly complimentary," Yagyu Munomi bowed seriously, "The General actually has a conspiracy in his heart, but he is just unhappy with the temporary occupation of Ezo land.
I just made it clear."
Tokugawa Iemitsu laughed, feeling very grateful.
Yagyu Munenomi never used his status as a teacher to overwhelm others, but was good at persuading people tactfully.
This was why Tokugawa Iemitsu always relied on him.
"In this way, the naval warship is the most important.
Only the Anzhai ship is not able to withstand a battle.
Could it be that the construction of the Nanman warship was just many years after I built the Nanman warship.
The craftsmen back then were scattered.
Furthermore, the host at that time It was built by Spanish craftsmen, but no one is available now."
Tokugawa Iemitsu shook his head helplessly.
"It's not difficult.
After all, the Spaniards and the Netherlands can build giant Nanman ships.
There must be brave men under the heavy reward.
It's just that the Spanish and Portuguese are preaching in our country.
Now there are hundreds of thousands of believers, which is extremely deplorable.
Worry."
This time, Yagyu Sect frowned for the first time.
"But what Mamoru said is true," Tokugawa Iemitsu smiled disdainfully.
"These southern barbarians spread the so-called Catholic religion, which is hypocritical and hypocritical, and some ignorant people in our country were deceived by it and became religious.
Even famous names like Date Cyclops also believed in it.
That's ridiculous.
We can't let them handle the shipbuilding this time."
"You can let them bid.
If the two families are fighting, then I can benefit."
Yagyu Munomichi said with a smile.
Tokugawa Iemitsu clasped his hands and laughed, "But what Mamori said deeply touched my heart."
The two discussed it for a long time.
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