Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Ryosuke Yamada, looked extremely solemn. He looked at the shogunate officials in front of him, and his tone revealed an unconcealable worry. He said:

"Everyone, the situation we are facing is becoming increasingly severe. The three counties that have not yet been occupied by Princess Ling Zhao's forces are now becoming more and more unruly. Some counties have turned a deaf ear to the decrees issued by the shogunate, and some are even more daring and reckless and openly refuse to pay taxes, which has posed a great challenge to the authority of the shogunate.

Now, many daimyos have joined Princess Ling Zhao's side. They all believe that the shogunate has fallen into a desperate situation and will eventually fall.

In order to reverse this decline, I implore you to support my proposal: we must win a war, even if it is a local battle. This victory can show those wavering counties that our shogunate is not weak and can be bullied. We still have strong strength and determination. "

After listening to Yamada Ryosuke's speech, Tokugawa Koyasu fell into deep thought. He understood that the current situation had reached a point where he had to take action.

After careful consideration, he slowly said, "Lord Yamada is right. It is indeed time for a decisive battle. The first thing we need to do is to ensure the safety of Kyoto and bring Emperor Rei-en and his family to Edo safely. As long as His Majesty the Emperor is in our hands, Princess Rei-sho will not dare to act rashly.

Next, we need to start a decisive battle in Kyoto. Currently, we have 100,000 troops in Kyoto, plus another 400,000 troops dispatched from Edo and other places, a total of 500,000 troops. According to reliable information, the number of troops of Princess Ling Zhao is only 200,000. In terms of military strength, we have a clear advantage.

As long as we plan and deploy our troops properly, with 500,000 men against the 200,000 men of Ling Suo, we can fight it out in Kyoto and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop, and restore the prestige of the shogunate!"

As Tokugawa Koyasu's decision was announced, the entire shogunate was in an uproar.

The Tokugawa shogunate began to mobilize its troops to Kyoto to prepare for the upcoming war; the vassal states that obeyed the shogunate's orders also responded and sent troops to reinforce. For a time, the atmosphere in Kyoto became extremely tense and solemn, and a battle that concerned the survival of the shogunate was about to begin.

The victory or defeat of this battle not only affects the rise and fall and survival of the shogunate, but also the fate of the entire Japanese nation.

In this decisive battle, both sides will do their best to show their strength and wisdom. For those wavering Banjun and Daimyo, this battle will also become an important reference for them to choose their future affiliation.

Finally, as everyone was eagerly waiting, the Battle of Kyoto finally kicked off. Under the command of Tokugawa Koyasu and Tokugawa Koshin, 500,000 shogunate troops marched towards Kyoto.

The war that is about to begin will determine the future direction and pattern of Japan.

Wei Xiaobao was sitting on the mighty and majestic 201 Dragon, cutting through the waves all the way, heading towards Wakayama Port, the seat of the Kishu County Governor's Office. This huge ship was like a steel dragon, soaring in the rough sea, demonstrating its indestructible power.

As the ship gradually approached the coastline, the huge white flag on the port came into view.

The eye-catching word "降" on the white flag is like a silent order, announcing to the world that the fate of this land is about to change. The white flag flutters gently in the breeze, as if telling a history that is about to end.

Wakayama Port, a typical civilian port, was particularly quiet at this moment. Due to the lack of coastal defense guns and other defensive facilities, the Dragon was able to enter the port berth without hindrance.

The arrival of the giant ship was like a powerful force injected into this quiet harbor, making people feel an unprecedented shock.

People on the shore stopped to watch, their eyes full of surprise and curiosity. This huge creature was undoubtedly a new existence for them. They whispered and guessed what this mysterious thing was and why it appeared here.

The officials who were sent by Kishu Governor Naito Kazunobu to welcome the Heaven and Earth Alliance were even more shocked by the momentum of the Dragon.

They stood on the shore, looking at the ironclad ship, and could not help but feel awe in their hearts. They knew very well that this huge ship represented the power and majesty of the Heaven and Earth Alliance. They secretly felt fortunate that choosing to surrender was a wise decision.

Because the ironclad ship in front of them is not only invincible on the sea of ​​Kishu, but is also completely on a different level compared to the entire Japanese navy ships.

It was like a towering mountain, standing tall and majestic in the turbulent sea. The Japanese ships were like insignificant hills in front of it.

This disparity in strength was unimaginable. It was like the difference between an adult and a child, in terms of physique and strength, they were incomparable.

The emergence of the Dragon has undoubtedly brought new hope and opportunities to this land, and also made people have a deeper understanding of the strength of the Heaven and Earth Alliance.

The guard regiment sailed in with the mighty ironclad ship. The soldiers, armed with Mauser rifles, disembarked in an orderly manner and quickly and orderly occupied every important traffic artery in the port.

Surprisingly, there was not a single Kishu soldier stationed in the entire port. This was obviously not an oversight on the Kishu side, but an expression of sincerity in surrender.

The head of the guard regiment, Zhu Youli, decisively issued an order to impose martial law at the port to ensure the safety of the entire port.

For a moment, the bustling crowd in the port became silent, and all irrelevant personnel were expelled from the port, ensuring the smooth progress of the next important event.

Captain Zhu, accompanied by the interpreter, walked with firm steps towards the group of officials who had been waiting there to welcome the Tiandi Army.

Captain Zhu glanced at the officials present and asked majestically, "Who is in charge here?" His voice was loud and powerful, as if carrying an irresistible majesty.

A middle-aged man walked out of the crowd. He was wearing a gorgeous official uniform and a badge on his chest that symbolized his identity and status. He bowed and saluted, and replied respectfully: "I am Imamoto Miyaki, a staff member of the prefectural government. I was entrusted by Kishu prefect Uchito Ichishin to come and welcome your army."

Captain Zhu nodded slightly to show his approval, and then asked, "Then why didn't your governor come?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction and confusion in his tone.

Jingzheng Gongmu hurriedly explained: "Your Excellency, the governor is currently on the way to Osaka to welcome Princess Lingzhao, so he cannot come in person to greet your army. Please understand, Your Excellency." After saying that, he held up an exquisite samurai sword in both hands and respectfully presented it to Captain Zhu.