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Chapter 1: The isolated island is besieged

Mu Island, isolated island, and Gade Island form a horn between them, and is a natural barrier in the eastern part of Xianshan Island. It has always been the frontier position of the Korean navy and is highly valued by Lee Sun-chen. But since Yuan Jun took office, facing the fierce Japanese army, facing the fierce Japanese army, not only did not strengthen the defense of the Three Islands, but instead implemented a passive defense policy, shrinking the defense line, withdrawing the garrison, and handing over the Three Islands to the Japanese army.

The east gate of Xianshan Island is the west gate of Busan. The Japanese army obviously realized the importance of the three islands, so they stocked up heavy troops on each island. Kade Island is the stronghold of Shimazu Yoshihiro, with 7,000 troops stationed; Mushima is the stronghold of Shimazu Tadhoku, with 3,000 troops stationed; the isolated island is the stronghold of Maori Hideba, with 2,000 troops stationed. In this naval battle, Yoshihiro and his son led 3,000 people to Kyoshi Island, and the important defensive task naturally fell on Hideba.

Maori Hidebay, also known as Kobayawa Hidebay, Ota Hidebay, was originally the ninth son of Maori Moto. At first, he was adopted by the Ota family and became the governor of the Ota family, so he was once renamed Ota Mototsune. Soon after that, because his mother was from Kobayawa Shuri and Takake had no son, he became his brother's adopted son and changed his name to Kobayawa Motozo. Finally, because Hideaki inherited Kobayakawa's family business, he had no choice but to restore his surname. During this period, he received the word Hideyoshi's gift, and finally changed it to Maori Hidebay. Perhaps because of his comfort to Hidebay, Hideyoshi not only rewarded him with 75,000 stones, but also gave him the word "Hashiba" Miao, and soon after he even asked him for an official position of "Shibay". Since the city is located in Kobayawa Kurume, people all call him "Hashiba Kurume Kurume", which is also one of the best rising stars in the Maori family.

However, Hideba was not very good at naval battles, otherwise Hideaki would not have arranged for Shimazu and his son to stay with him on Mishima. After hearing that the Korean navy was about to pass through an isolated island, he was at a loss for a moment. He had long heard that the Korean navy was brave. If he really went to sea to intercept, even if there were a hundred warships, he might not be their opponents. But if he avoided fighting, it would undoubtedly be a disobeying military order. I couldn't make any mistakes with Xiuqiu. After thinking about it, he decided to send his retainers to Kage Island and ask Shimazu and his son to return to the island quickly to help him block the Korean navy.

But at that time, the Shimazu family was involved in the siege of Choi Qi's own army and could not withdraw from the defense. He had no choice but to ask Takao to ask him to come forward and invite Hideo to participate in the blocking of the remnants of the North Korean Navy.

Xiubo's original intention was to pull out the nail on Xianshan Island. As for the North Korean navy, although it often harassed Sicheon, its main target was Busan. Especially since Yuanjun came to power, he almost reached harmony with Xiubo and pointed his finger at Xiuqiu. Otherwise, Xiubo's city defense plan would not be so easy to implement. Moreover, Xiubo's defense zone is limited to the waters of Sicheon, so there is no need to go to Busan thanklessly. No matter whether this battle wins or loses, he will not have any substantial gains. It is a business that loses money and makes a profit.

However, "good people do it to the end and send Buddha to the West", and considering that they can take this opportunity to establish a good relationship with Daming of the Western Kingdom, Xiubao instructed Gao Hu to advance eastward after the end of the Xianshan Island crusade, and go to Gushan to reinforce Xiubao.

Just when Gao Hu led the main force of the Southeast Navy to the isolated island, the pursuit troops of Ogasawara Moyu encountered a counterattack from the right-wing navy led by Shi Tianba on the sea outside Mushima.

As the saying goes, a dog is desperate, not to mention that Moyu is not facing a dog, but a wolve who is forced to do so. In fact, before the pursuit, a general persuaded Moyu to say that it was a defeated enemy, and the fleet has lost its strength. If the enemy reacts and strikes back, with the remaining twenty warships, it will be impossible for dozens of platy boats to withstand the attack.

But Mo You could hear it. He believed that letting the enemy break through was entirely due to his poor defense. He had to atone for his merits and save Xiuqiu face. Otherwise, with his personality, his position as an old man would be unsecured.

There was no way. Since the general had spoken, the generals under his command had to take the order to accompany him. So, Mo You led more than 20 warships to chase the Korean navy from Yingdao and headed towards the Midao waters. There was no need to say much later. When he arrived at the Mudao waters, the North Korean ship responded that the Japanese army had only two Anzhai and twenty Guanshi ships. The main fleet was fighting with Cui Qi in its original formation and had not yet chased out of Yingdao.

Upon hearing this news, Shi Tianbai immediately decided to lead the right-wing fleet to launch a counterattack, and the remaining ships followed Yan Mengqing to return to Xianshan Island first.

Although Shi Tianbai had only eighteen warships under his command and suffered serious losses in the source of troops, as the saying goes, the soldiers will win. Faced with the aggressive Japanese army and they had to kill them, every officer and soldier in this fleet rushed towards Moyou at full speed with the belief of death.

Moyu did not expect that the Xian army would launch an attack on its own initiative. Due to the lack of advantages in its firearms, it was quickly suppressed by Shi Tianbo's troops. In less than two quarters of the hour, nearly half of the warships caught fire and sank. Moyu's ship was also covered in scars and could be overturned at any time. Seeing this, the Mudao defenders immediately went to the isolated island for help. With Hideo's promise, Gao Hu personally led the main force of the Southeast and Midao naval forces, a total of 300 warships, sailed out of the isolated island water village, bypassed Mudao, and attacked Shi Tianbo's left rear.

Shi Tianbai lost only one warship and completed the encirclement of the remaining eight ships. Looking at Moyou who was suppressed in the center of the encirclement, Shi Tianbai couldn't help but laugh: "You are overestimating your own abilities, and it's your own fault to end like this. Where is the general? If you are willing to commit suicide in public, I can let the soldiers under your command live a way out!"

After hearing Shi Tianbai's conditions, Mo Yu couldn't help but be shocked. After thinking for a moment, he walked out of the crowd, came to the bow of the ship alone, and shouted to Shi Tianbai on the warship ahead: "Mu De Chengyi of your country has always regarded himself as a small Chinese. I promised you that you are willing to exchange your soldiers for death for a way out of life. I believe that the general will definitely believe in his words and will not go back on his word."

As soon as Mayu finished speaking, all the soldiers ran forward, guards beside him, saying that he would not let him commit suicide. Especially Moyu's legitimate son Tadaoki Ogasawara even took him away with a knife, and would rather die for Moyu.

Seeing this scene, Shi Tianbai snorted coldly and said sarcastically: "It's now, why are you doing good deeds in your father and filial son? I don't care about your plan. I'll give you a reply while I'm in a good mood. Otherwise, you all will go down and bury General Cui for burial."

"Haha, what a big tone." As he spoke, a sneer came from far to near, mixed with the sound of waves to Shi Tianbai's ears.

"Who is it? Don't want to live anymore?" Shi Tianbai turned his head in the voice, and wanted to insult him, but when he saw the scene in front of him, he was shocked. He trembled and took a few steps back, and said stammeringly: "Yes... it's the Japanese navy!"

After hearing what Shi Tianbo said, both the fresh soldiers and the Japanese army looked towards the northwest. More than 300 warships of various types, led by three Da'an's house, set up three stacks of fish scale formations and rushed to the battlefield from the northwest direction. They rode the wind and waves along the way, and the blue waves splashed everywhere. The white sails covered the sky like huge waves, and attacked Shi Tianbo one after another.

"My father, have you seen the home tattoo on the sail?" Zhongqing said excitedly, pointing to an Anzhai boat driving in the front.

"I saw it for my father. This should be Wuqitong of His Highness the Grandpa! How could it appear here?" Moyu rubbed his eyes hard, for fear of confusing Wuqitong and Wusantong.

"This must be Wuqitong," Tadaichi said firmly. "I remember that Wuqitong is the exclusive glory of Toyotomi family. This time, Taige did not attend the scene in person, so there is only one possibility."

"According to your opinion, is this the navy of Yamato Dainayan?!" Ma Yu couldn't help but sigh.
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