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Monday, April 22, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The End
The battle which turn the country
The enemy were quiet and we did not know their plans, but we do know that the Otani, Mashita, and Ankokuji clan became allies. They join with Ishida Mitsunari and took over most of the out post in the Kansai area.
In Edo to Sekigahara
"Lord Tokugawa, the enemy has taken over various outpost in the Kansai area." A retainer running from one of the out post in Kansai declares. Lord Tokugawa became shock and immediately order some of his troops to go east while he lead them.
Lord Tokugawa before leaving, sent letters to many lords of the western army and they have agree to help him. Knowing that many of the daimyo on the western side would join him, lord Tokugawa march towards Sekigahara and commence the battle.
In only a couple of hours, we and the western army lost about 30,000 men. I remembering the lord's word try to avoid death, but I also know that dying for the lord is worth losing my life.
Standing on the battle field, my comrades fell left and right. I fight my hardest to save my life and the lives of my comrades, but no matter how hard we fight I feel we were making no progress. All of a sudden the battle slow down, it was as if a feather feel from the tail of a bird slowly gliding in the air.
"The course of battle has change. The some lords from the other side were convinced and decided to join lord Tokugawa." A soldier yells.
All the soldiers yell with morale, "We will win." My comrades with full force attack the soldiers of the western army. We pave our way towards victory.
We learn later as the battle comes to a end that Ishida Mitsunari fled the battle field, but was killed by villagers. His head was brought to lord Tokugawa. Lord Tokugawa's victory over the western army made many of the family who supported the western army lose their property. Some clans, as well, lost all of what it owned and perish.
The enemy were quiet and we did not know their plans, but we do know that the Otani, Mashita, and Ankokuji clan became allies. They join with Ishida Mitsunari and took over most of the out post in the Kansai area.
In Edo to Sekigahara
"Lord Tokugawa, the enemy has taken over various outpost in the Kansai area." A retainer running from one of the out post in Kansai declares. Lord Tokugawa became shock and immediately order some of his troops to go east while he lead them.
Lord Tokugawa before leaving, sent letters to many lords of the western army and they have agree to help him. Knowing that many of the daimyo on the western side would join him, lord Tokugawa march towards Sekigahara and commence the battle.
In only a couple of hours, we and the western army lost about 30,000 men. I remembering the lord's word try to avoid death, but I also know that dying for the lord is worth losing my life.
Standing on the battle field, my comrades fell left and right. I fight my hardest to save my life and the lives of my comrades, but no matter how hard we fight I feel we were making no progress. All of a sudden the battle slow down, it was as if a feather feel from the tail of a bird slowly gliding in the air.
"The course of battle has change. The some lords from the other side were convinced and decided to join lord Tokugawa." A soldier yells.
All the soldiers yell with morale, "We will win." My comrades with full force attack the soldiers of the western army. We pave our way towards victory.
We learn later as the battle comes to a end that Ishida Mitsunari fled the battle field, but was killed by villagers. His head was brought to lord Tokugawa. Lord Tokugawa's victory over the western army made many of the family who supported the western army lose their property. Some clans, as well, lost all of what it owned and perish.
The Beginning
The problem before the battle
Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi lays in his bed. His failing health was hidden well, but now he can no longer lift his heavy body to fight. His dream came so close, but he cannot hold onto life forever. His time has come and he will accept it. Slowly his eyes closes. His one last wish is for Japan to finally defeat Korea, but that wish will never be realize.
In his final moments, he appoints his son as the next heir. Lord Toyotomi did not understand that his will to conquer Korea would lead to the weakening of his clan. Not only that, but his and his brother lord Hidenaga's death causes a burden on the two sides of the clan. Conflicts grew and lord Hideyoshi's heir is not recognize as the heir.
During the conflicts between the clan, lord Tokugawa took action and seize all rights as shogun. He declares that he would take over the legacy of unifying Japan which was pass from lord Oda to lord Hideyoshi. This anger many of the people from the Toyotomi clan and they plan to assassin lord Tokugawa.
The plan was unsuccessful and many of the Toyotomi clan loyalist were force to pledge their loyalty to lord Tokugawa. Only one oppose him, Uesugi Kagekatsu. Lord Tokugawa demand him to return to Kyoto to state his reasoning, but one of lord Uesugi's chief adviser mocked lord Tokugawa and thus lord Tokugawa lead an army to attack the Uesugi clan.
Ishida Mitsunari seeing this as a opportunity, decides to attack lord Tokugawa from the west. Lord Tokugawa leaves his post to attack the Uesugi clan to Date Masamune and returns to challenge lord Ishida.
On the day of the battle
I did not understand how, but I stand on this battle field just a mere soldier of the eastern army. I know no one and no one knows me. A soldier who has no rank, but lord Tokugawa trust me. He once approached me knowing that I am the son of one of his loyal retainers.
He said to me, "You are young and ambitious, but do not throw your life away carelessly."
I looked at him and saw in his eyes the sadness he did not want to show. I nod my head in return to assure him of my safety.
Lord Tokugawa returns to his position at the front and yells, "I know that you all are willing to throw your life away, but do not carelessly throw it way. Value your life and return safely."
With his final words, we all ready ourselves for the battle.
Here we are readying ourselves
Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi lays in his bed. His failing health was hidden well, but now he can no longer lift his heavy body to fight. His dream came so close, but he cannot hold onto life forever. His time has come and he will accept it. Slowly his eyes closes. His one last wish is for Japan to finally defeat Korea, but that wish will never be realize.
In his final moments, he appoints his son as the next heir. Lord Toyotomi did not understand that his will to conquer Korea would lead to the weakening of his clan. Not only that, but his and his brother lord Hidenaga's death causes a burden on the two sides of the clan. Conflicts grew and lord Hideyoshi's heir is not recognize as the heir.
During the conflicts between the clan, lord Tokugawa took action and seize all rights as shogun. He declares that he would take over the legacy of unifying Japan which was pass from lord Oda to lord Hideyoshi. This anger many of the people from the Toyotomi clan and they plan to assassin lord Tokugawa.
The plan was unsuccessful and many of the Toyotomi clan loyalist were force to pledge their loyalty to lord Tokugawa. Only one oppose him, Uesugi Kagekatsu. Lord Tokugawa demand him to return to Kyoto to state his reasoning, but one of lord Uesugi's chief adviser mocked lord Tokugawa and thus lord Tokugawa lead an army to attack the Uesugi clan.
Ishida Mitsunari seeing this as a opportunity, decides to attack lord Tokugawa from the west. Lord Tokugawa leaves his post to attack the Uesugi clan to Date Masamune and returns to challenge lord Ishida.
On the day of the battle
I did not understand how, but I stand on this battle field just a mere soldier of the eastern army. I know no one and no one knows me. A soldier who has no rank, but lord Tokugawa trust me. He once approached me knowing that I am the son of one of his loyal retainers.
He said to me, "You are young and ambitious, but do not throw your life away carelessly."
I looked at him and saw in his eyes the sadness he did not want to show. I nod my head in return to assure him of my safety.
Lord Tokugawa returns to his position at the front and yells, "I know that you all are willing to throw your life away, but do not carelessly throw it way. Value your life and return safely."
With his final words, we all ready ourselves for the battle.
Here we are readying ourselves
Introduction
The war started on the morning of the year 1600. This battle lasted only a day . Two ally forces loyal to Hideyoshi Toyotomi join each other
and challenge Tokugawa Ieyasu. During this battle, both sides
lost many soldiers and some allies turn to enemies. This battle change
the century and allow for Tokugawa Ieyasu to pave the way to a new era.
The new era allow for a system which categorizes people depending on
their social class and many more. The Edo era brought with it many
forms of entertainment. During Tokugawa Ieyasu's rule, Japan modernize, but close all
it's doors to any foreigners, allowing only the the Dutch to enter.
On this day, we did not know if we were going to return home or not, but following lord Tokugawa into battle we held onto our hopes.
This picture is of lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, the commander of the Eastern force which I belong.
He would take three years after the battle of Sekigahara to truly rebuild Japan and make it a better country. He is known as on of the three unifiers of Japan. The lord became the last shogun and brought peace for a long period of time.
Ishida Mitsunari, the commander of the eastern force. He was a well commander who is trusted by lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but after lord Toyotomi's passing lord Tokugawa step into power.
On this day, we did not know if we were going to return home or not, but following lord Tokugawa into battle we held onto our hopes.
This picture is of lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, the commander of the Eastern force which I belong.
Ishida Mitsunari, the commander of the eastern force. He was a well commander who is trusted by lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but after lord Toyotomi's passing lord Tokugawa step into power.
Kansai Gaidai Asian Studies Program
Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory lead to a new era. He brought with this era a long period of peace.
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