This group of people were Li Rusong's Han cavalry subordinates. They were his family guards. Thirteen Han cavalrymen from Liaodong rode to the Wu City of Yu Shan and shouted to the Japanese pirates in the city, saying that one of their brothers, Li Goudan, had disappeared for no reason last night. Following the footprints and traces, they found a trail that extended into the Wu City of Yu Shan. They asked to enter the city to search for their missing brother.
The one guarding the Wu City of Yu Shan was Fukushima Masanori. He had just relaxed for a night and was sleeping soundly when he was suddenly woken up by a guard. He was angry when the guard said with a constipated face that a dozen Ming Army cavalrymen had come to their city and shouted to them that one of their brothers had disappeared last night. The Ming Army suspected that the soldier was in the Wu City of Yu Shan and requested to enter the city to search.
Fukushima Masanori had just woken up, and his mind was still a little fuzzy. After listening to the report, he was very confused and confused. When he sobered up with cold water, the more he thought about it, the more confused he became. The guard urged him to go to the top of the city and contact the Ming Army cavalrymen. The cavalrymen were very fierce. They had just signed a peace treaty, so they shouldn't cause any trouble.
Fukushima Masanori agreed with the guard's words, so he got up and went to the top of the city. He talked to the Ming Army cavalrymen through an interpreter.
The Ming Army cavalrymen downstairs said that they had fallen asleep after turning off the lights last night. This morning, their brother who came to the camp with them had disappeared. Now the whole camp was looking for him. A dozen of them found his scabbard outside the camp near the Wu City of Yu Shan. They also found his footprints. They followed the footprints and chased all the way to the city to see if their brother was in the city.
Fukushima Masanori shook his head. Wu City of Yu Shan is still our territory. How can we let you come in so casually? Ever since we entered this city, the gate facing you has never been opened. I also did not hear any soldiers report that there were any Ming Army soldiers approaching at night. If there were, the whole city would be on alert. You would definitely notice it. However, nothing happened that night. How could a soldier enter our city without being noticed?
The translator told the Ming Army the whole story. The Ming Army thought about it and felt that it was impossible. However, they said that the scabbard and the footprints were important clues. If they didn't check it, they couldn't explain themselves. This brother was a very important brother to them and couldn't be abandoned. Therefore, they asked them to open the door and let them in to have a look. There were only a dozen of us. How could we attack your city?
Fukushima Masanori hesitated for a moment and said that the city gate could only be opened with the permission of the commander-in-chief. He did not have this authority. Otherwise, he would let the soldiers in the city search and report to the masters of the Ming Army. What do you say?
Is that alright?
Not good!
We are here to stir up trouble. If we say okay, how can we stir up trouble? The commander said that if we succeed, each person will be rewarded with 20 taels of silver. If there are casualties, the family will be compensated with 100 taels of silver. For this money, we have to use our lives to put on a show!
That won't do! What if you find out and don't tell us? What if you kill us secretly? We know that you Japanese pirates hate us. Who knows what kind of unforgivable things you will do. We need to protect our brothers. Open the city gate. Once you find us, we will leave!
Fukushima Masanori wanted to cry. How could he open the city gate? Although we have signed a treaty, the treaty is just a piece of paper. Who knows if the Daming Dynasty will tear up the treaty? We have experienced this kind of thing too many times. During the Warring States Period, how many of the 66 countries were destroyed by this kind of trick? Sorry, I can't accept this request.
The Han soldiers were angry. They pointed at the city gate and scolded. Are you going to open the gate or not?
Fukushima Masanori was also angered. It's fine to be humiliated on the battlefield, but after the battle, I am still a commander! Thus, he firmly expressed that he will not open the gate! If you want to open the gate, go find our commander. If the commander allows it, I will open it! If the commander does not allow it, I will not open it even if you say it!
The Han cavalry were infuriated — to hell with your commander-in-chief, we are asking you! Are you going to open it or not?!
Fukushima Masanori scolded. Screw you, I will not open it!
The Han soldiers gave an ultimatum. Are you going to open it or not?! I will ask you one last time!
Fukushima Masanori also gave a final answer. I will answer you for the last time! I will not open it! I want to find your commander to complain!
The thirteen Han cavalrymen laughed coldly as they galloped to the bottom of the city walls and began to climb. There was a large open area in front of the city walls, and behind it was a slanted wall. They passed through the open area and dismounted from their horses. With daggers in their mouths, they began to climb up the wall. They climbed and climbed, causing the Wokou guards on the city walls to stare in shock.
"Master, why don't we report this to the commander? The two armies had just negotiated for peace, and this kind of thing happened. If this gets out of hand, we will be labeled as sabotaging the peace talks. We will not be able to get any benefits! "
A henchman quickly gave Fukushima Masanori a suggestion.
Fukushima Masanori frowned and nodded. "Go and report immediately. I will keep an eye here. We must find a solution!"
"Yes!"
The henchman immediately ran away. Fukushima Masanori continued to look at the Ming Army soldiers climbing up the wall. He felt that something was wrong. Anyone with common sense would know that the two armies had just negotiated for peace. How could they run into the enemy's city for no reason? Unless it was murder, it was possible. But we just want to go home now. Who would want to stir up trouble? Wouldn't that be asking for a beating?
Did the Ming Army really not do it on purpose?
Fukushima Masanori was not a fool. He immediately ordered the soldiers not to open fire. Before the matter was clarified, they were not allowed to attack the Ming Army. They had to wait and see. They could not fall into the enemy's trap unless the Ming Army attacked them. Only then could they carry out a self-defense counterattack. They could not go out of the city to pursue them.
This order was good. This was exactly what the Ming Army did not want. At this time, if Kato Kiyomasa was defending the city, then Ma Gui, who was hiding behind the back of the mountain, would not have to wait. He could directly send his troops.
However, Fukushima Masanori did not have Kato Kiyomasa's backbone. So, the Ming Army could not find an excuse to attack the city.
The soldiers could only continue to climb. After climbing over the slope, they rushed to the moat. After swimming across the moat, they rushed to the first wall and continued to climb. They wanted to challenge the Japanese's bottom line. Seeing that the Ming Army could climb one by one, Fukushima Masanori panicked. He constantly shouted for the interpreter to tell them not to continue climbing. Otherwise, they would take measures.
The militias were eager for Fukushima Masanori to take measures. They immediately shouted for him to take measures. Then, they began to curse Fukushima Masanori's parents, ancestors, wife, children, and so on. The translator's face turned red as he panted heavily. Fukushima Masanori didn't understand Chinese, but looking at the translator's expression, he guessed that it was definitely not something good.
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