In his previous life, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded North Korea, it greatly weakened his own strength. Originally, he wanted to suppress Tokugawa Ieyasu, but because of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's approval, he was allowed to stay in Nagoya Castle to defend against the remaining forces of the Hojo Clan and did not directly participate in the two battles.
Therefore, the Korean War had little impact on Tokugawa Ieyasu, so his influence gradually increased. Only one of the five elders, Maeda Toshiie, had the strength to balance Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Before Toyotomi Hideyoshi died, he asked the "five elders" and "five ministers" to exchange documents so that they would be loyal to the Toyotomi family.
Among them, the five elders were the five most powerful daimyos at that time. They were Tokugawa Ieyasu, Maeda Toshiie, Yukita Hideie, Maori Terumoto, Kobayakawa Takagi, and later Uesugi Kagekatsu.
The fundamental purpose was to use the collegiate system to suppress Tokugawa Ieyasu's rise and ensure that the Toyotomi regime could be passed down from generation to generation.
However, Toyotomi Hideyoshi's idea was beautiful. Because of the Korean War, among the five elders, except for Tokugawa Ieyasu and Maeda Toshiie, the other three participated in the Korean War and all suffered heavy losses.
Fortunately, there was still Maeda Toshiie. However, the idea was beautiful, but the reality was the backbone. Not long after Toyotomi Hideyoshi died, Maeda Toshiie also died.
Tokugawa Ieyasu naturally saw his opportunity to dominate, and others could not stop him at all. In fact, Tokugawa Ieyasu founded the Tokugawa shogunate.
What about this life?
Yukita Hideie, Maori Terumoto, and Kobayakawa Takagi all stayed in North Korea.
Those who died in the war died, and those who were captured were captured. This was no longer a great loss of strength, but a complete annihilation. What about the remaining Maeda Toshiie?
He died in Kyushu Island, the army was completely destroyed, and the navy was also completely destroyed. So, who was the strongest now?
Of course, it was Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Under such circumstances, Toyotomi Hideyoshi directly left Tokugawa Ieyasu in Fushimi Castle and did not allow him to leave Fushimi Castle.
Originally, Toyotomi Hideyoshi trusted Tokugawa Ieyasu. Although the two had fought in the war before, Toyotomi Hideyoshi married his sister Asahimi to Tokugawa Ieyasu as Tokugawa Ieyasu 'first wife. and Hideyoshi had sent his mother to Tokugawa Ieyasu. and had Toyotomi Hideshi Yasu had given. Ho, and had Toyo Toyoi Hideshi Kus Isumoto Hidei Hos.
In terms of relationship, Toyotomi Hideyoshi was Tokugawa Ieyasu's brother-in-law. This kind of trust was also Toyotomi Hideyoshi's confidence in the past.
However, at this time, Toyotomi Hideyoshi could only withdraw this confidence, because he really had no confidence.
Osaka, as the largest city of the Japanese Empire, had a strategic position. Once Osaka fell, the entire Kyoto would be exposed to the peak of the Ming Army. In this case, Toyotomi Hideyoshi naturally sent his most trusted people to guard here. If it were not for the fact that he couldn't leave Fushimi Castle, Toyotomi Hideyoshi would like to come to Osaka in person.
As for the reason why Toyotomi Hideyoshi couldn't leave Fushimi Castle, the reason was very simple. It was because he needed to guard there.
In the current situation, once Toyotomi Hideyoshi left Fushimi Castle, Kyoto would definitely be in chaos. Maybe he would be attacked from both sides. Toyotomi Hideyoshi didn't dare to take this risk.
Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent his younger brother, Toyotomi Hidechang, to Osaka in order to stabilize the city.
As long as Osaka was stabilized, the position of the Toyotomi family would not be shaken. If they could repel the attacks of the Ming Army, then there was a possibility of peace talks.
Of course, these had nothing to do with Daming. Zhang Weixian didn't care about these things. He only cared about one thing, and that was how to break into Osaka.
Daming's army quickly spread out, and the cannons were also lined up. After Zhang Weixian gave the order, the cannons began to bombard Osaka.
This time, because of the mistake in reporting, Zhang Weixian had brought heavy cannons, and it took him a lot of effort.
Now that he had brought them, he naturally had to use them. Several heavy cannons were arranged in the center, and the cannons began to bombard Osaka.
Holding a telescope in his hand, Zhang Weixian watched the cannons bombarding Osaka. After a full hour of bombardment, the city wall of Osaka finally collapsed.
Zhang Weixian put down the telescope in his hand and said directly, "Attack the city!"
Following Zhang Weixian's order, the Ming Army rushed to Osaka like a tide. It had only been one day since the Ming Army landed and attacked Osaka. Osaka, the largest city of the Japanese Empire, was conquered by the Ming Army.
It should be known that this time, Zhang Weixian had brought a total of 100,000 troops. In addition to the 50,000 infantry troops of the navy, there were also 50,000 elites from the capital.
In front of Daming's army, the Japanese Empire's troops in Osaka and Osaka couldn't resist at all.
While the Ming Army conquered Osaka, on the grassland north of Daming, Qi Jiguang rode on a horse and rushed forward with no expression on his face.
Although he knew that this might be the last time he would lead an army to fight, Qi Jiguang was still very excited.
Behind Qi Jiguang was Daming's cavalry. The cavalry was transferred from Ji Zhou, Liaodong and Xuan Da. There were 70,000 cavalrymen.
70,000 cavalrymen going out of Saiwan was something that he didn't even dare to think about before.
But now, it had become a reality. It was hard for Qi Jiguang not to be excited. Now, Qi Jiguang could proudly say, "Wherever the Great Ming Dynasty's vanguard points, they are invincible."
Next to Qi Jiguang, Liu Wei and Ma Gui were leading the cavalry. There were also the Five Tigers of the Ma family, which were the five sons of Ma Fang. They were the backbone of Daming's cavalry.
Including his nephew, Qi Jin, and the rising children of the Honours, Daming could be counted as a general. Daming was invincible in the world!
"Grand Marshal, the scouts reported that the Chahar tribe is running away!" Liu Wei rode to Qi Jiguang's side and said loudly.
"Running away?" Qi Jiguang smiled and said, "Where can they run to?"
Qi Jiguang's words were powerful and resonant. This time, he had brought a total of seventy thousand cavalrymen. How could they let the Chahar tribe escape?
Did they not want their livestock?
Did they not want the old and weak?
Qi Jiguang smiled and said, "The vanguard of 10,000 will chase after them and bite them. The main army will follow."
On the grassland, the cavalry galloped and the horses galloped. This was the most powerful moment for Daming's cavalry.
In the Chahar Tribe, Buyan Chechen wanted to lead his people north, but not many people were willing to go with him. Along the way, things kept happening, and all of them were dragging Buyan Chechen's footsteps.
In addition, Buyan Chechen's body was not good. He couldn't run fast on a horse. He was almost killed by the jolts.
So after half a day, Daming caught up with the Chahar tribe. Daming's cavalry galloped over the grassland.
The cavalry's power was extraordinary. Daming's 70,000 cavalrymen were like fierce tigers pouncing on the Chahar tribe.
Liu Wei and Ma Gui took the lead. One of them wielded a broadsword, while the other held a spear. They were like tigers pouncing on the Chahar army.