The dinner was very sumptuous and Zhang Yu started to eat.

Song Xiang watched Zhang Yu eat while saying, "I just received news that the King of Joseon has agreed to Kim Jong-min's request to accompany Zheng Xuhong in the investigation. The two have already left the Joseon Royal Palace, but they didn't go directly to the Criminal Department. It seems that they are going to start the investigation from the outside."

Zhang Yu put down his chopsticks, thought for a moment, and said, "Then let them spread the news. Don't release too much at first, but release it little by little."

"I understand." Song Xiang nodded and said.

After the two of them finished talking about this matter, they didn't speak again.

After dinner, the two went to rest.

Japan, Ming army camp.

There were huge braziers everywhere in the camp, which made crackling sounds when burning at night, illuminating the entire camp.

The military camp was filled with soldiers walking back and forth.

In the central military tent in the center, Sun Chuanting was looking at the map.

Behind him stood Qi Yuanbi. Compared to Yu Zigao, Qi Yuanbi was much younger, so this time the task of following Sun Chuanting into battle was handed over to him. After all, fighting on land and traveling long distances required great physical strength.

Since the war began six months ago, the war has been progressing smoothly. Because of the internal support, the army has been advancing with great momentum. In six months, Sun Chuanting has reached Edo, the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate and the residence of the Japanese emperor.

This is a very prosperous city with a population of one million and a large garrison. Since the war began, the Japanese army has been losing ground, but they have also been constantly organizing resistance forces. Now they have gathered more than 300,000 troops in Edo.

This is the last strength of Japan. The Tokugawa shogunate has placed all its hopes on this war. If they can win, everything will be fine; but if they lose, then there will be nothing left.

Sun Chuanting was also very cautious. Edo was a large city, and taking it would be difficult. After all, he didn't have that many men at his disposal. The Ming Dynasty had only sent 30,000 imperial troops, in addition to the imperial navy. All Ming troops combined were around 80,000; those on land were even fewer, only 50,000.

On the contrary, the North Korean army came in large numbers. After several reinforcements, the number of troops has reached 120,000. Since the beginning of the war, North Korea has been increasing its troops. After half a year of fighting, these troops can be regarded as elite.

Of course, the North Korean army wasn't needed for the offensive, but rather for cleaning up the minor foes. Normally, they were only responsible for collecting corpses, guarding captured cities, and performing these basic tasks. Even so, their losses were heavy.

It has to be said that the Tokugawa shogunate reacted very quickly. After being stunned in the early stages of the war, they decisively took harassment measures. On the one hand, they continued to retreat, and on the other hand, they sent people to attack places where there were no Ming troops stationed. They had many conflicts with the Korean army.

In terms of combat effectiveness, the Korean soldiers were far inferior. Although the Ming Dynasty provided them with a lot of equipment, the Korean army suffered heavy losses due to their weak personnel.

As for the Ming Dynasty, Sun Chuanting would not give the Japanese a chance. The Ming army gathered together and advanced steadily, with basically no problems.

In terms of logistics and supplies, Sun Chuanting was very far-sighted. In addition to the logistics supplies shipped from Japan, the Ming Dynasty established many bases along the coast. These bases were not only combat bases, but also production units. They directly captured some ordinary people and made them farm.

The Ming Dynasty had traitors in its hands, and let these Japanese traitors manage the Japanese people. Although there would be occasional trouble, basic production had been stabilized.

Many of the Korean soldiers were defending the bases, which led to an intensified conflict between the Japanese and Korean soldiers. One side wanted to take these bases, while the other wanted to defend them, and the fighting became quite desperate. Both sides also got really angry, and the situation became quite tense.

However, Sun Chuanting ignored all this and led the Ming army to attack fiercely. As long as the logistical supplies could be provided, he would continue to advance. His goal was to reach Edo and eliminate this administrative center of Japan.

Today, Sun Chuanting finally arrived in Edo!

"This is a big battle!" Sun Chuanting said, patting the map.

Qi Yuanbi, who was standing behind him, had a serious expression on his face. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Don't worry, Marshal. Although they have gathered so many troops, our supplies have also arrived. We have sufficient cannons, guns, and rockets."

"There's no point in worrying." Sun Chuanting said with a wry smile, "How are the troops in North Korea doing?"

Although the main force this time was still the Ming Dynasty's royal army, the number was not enough after all, so Sun Chuanting drew 50,000 Korean troops from the rear and prepared for a decisive battle with Japan in Edo.

"Very good, everyone is very excited and ready to make a big fortune." Qi Yuanbi said helplessly.

The generals of the Ming Dynasty now really disliked these people in the Korean army. Although they were allies, they looked down on these people in their hearts and still thought they were useless.

They are such a waste. If there is really no one to use them this time, I really don’t want to use the North Korean army.

"I know what you're thinking," Sun Chuanting said with a smile, "Don't worry too much about these people. Their main purpose this time is to be sacrificed. They have a good idea. They want to rob things, but where can they rob?"

"What do you want to do, Marshal?" Qi Yuanbi looked at Sun Chuanting and said hesitantly.

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