Battle of the Tokugawa Shogunate and Portuguese Merchant Marine

 *** It's a quote from "Samurai William" written by Giles Milton. ***  I couldn't see Nagashiki from the sea. From now on, it was surrounded by dizzying high mountains, and cedar trees were growing thickly. So, before the ship entered the beautiful natural port, there were few maze-like roads of Nagasaki on board. The region has enjoyed prosperity since Jesuit priests owned their own farms and log houses here in 1580. Nagasaki made a lot of money from trading silk with China, and now it has become a wealthy port, with churches, seminaries, and dormitories lined up on the streets. However, those who expected a typical Portuguese colonial village were surprised that the atmosphere of the area was rather similar to that of several villages near the coast of Kyushu. Merchants' mansions were covered with Japanese-style concave roofs, and even poor houses had bamboo sliding doors covered with translucent windows. The most unusual place was the Jesuit Church. In a hexagonal building, the roof was stacked in the shape of a tower, making it more like a temple than a Christian temple.  > When ships departing from Macau entered the port once a year, people flocked to the shady streets. The sailors visited brothels and bars, and the Portuguese nobles (Idalgo) with their sideburns dressed up in bulky pantaloons, buckled shoes, and fluttering hats. Many of them belonged to the Misericordia Fraternity, a fraternity for laymen and priests who shared noble ideals and Catholic beliefs.  Festivals and commemorative events were held on the day when Portuguese ships leaving Macau entered Japan once a year. 1609 was a year when the justification of the festival was clearer than ever.The No-sa Senhora de Grasa (meaning the "mother of grace") carried the most treasure among ships entering Nagasaki over the past few years. The ship contained 200 tons of silk and a huge amount of silver ingots, reaching 600,000 cruzas. The Jesuit priests, who served as middlemen, were very pleased when the ship came in. This is because they were able to make a good profit in exchange for the sale of badges.  However, such a ship full of treasure was the object of envy and greed, and it soon happened. The mayor of Nagasaki said he would send armed guards to inspect the ship's cargo according to his rights. But the captain disrespectfully refused to let the guards on board. The mayor was angry and announced that he would board the ship himself. However, he was also denied boarding. The mayor was furious when he found out the captain's identity. The captain was Andre Pessoa of Macau, who was completely discredited by his actions in Macau a few months ago. At that time, Japanese sailors made a fuss in Macau. Then Pesoa broke into their quarters and killed many people. The captivated Japanese sailors were released after being forced to sign a statement stating that the bloodshed was their responsibility. After suffering from various hardships, he returned to Japan with wounds.  News of Pesoa's actions in Macau quickly reached Ieyasu. However, Ieyasu concluded the case by imposing fines on the Portuguese. However, when I heard that Peso baby insulted Nagasaki's mayor, I took a very extreme action this time. Ieyasu ordered, "Execute the captain and the Portuguese, and seize all cargo with the ship." On the other hand, Pesoa was ordered to come to Ieyasu's palace because he would pardon the Japanese for killing them. However, he noticed signs of something strange and refused to land, so he stayed in a safe heavily armed ship. Angry at Pesoa's disapproval, Ieyasu ordered local lord Harunobu Arima to arrest the captain and seize the ship. Lord Arima was excited and carried out his mission. This is because some of his subordinates were involved in the Macau incident and were seeking revenge. He convened about 1,200 samurai and prepared for a night raid in the first week of January 1610. The warriors were divided into 30 ships and lined up along Nagasaki Bay. Convinced of their success, they cursed Pesoa and fired muskets into the night sky. Captain Pesoa waited until the warriors approached the ship and fired two rounds of gunfire. The Japanese small fleet was completely destroyed, and corpses floated everywhere. On a Portuguese ship, as if to spray salt on an injured wound, he blew a trumpet every time he fired.' Arima's men had to retreat and reorganize their troops. Then he continued to try to attack the bay, but could not approach the Senhora de Grasa. On three nights in a row, he knelt down at Pesoa's shipyard. On January 6, the Portuguese captain put his armed merchant ship out of the port and escaped to safe seas. Lord Arima was more desperate to prepare for the final attack. After building a wooden tower so that his men could cross to a merchant ship, he "carried it by two large ships." The tower was as high as the mast of a Portuguese merchant ship and covered it with wet animal skin in case of fire. In addition, the lord hired 1,800 mercenaries to ensure victory.  The final attack began around 9 p.m. and was more successful than before. Some of the bravest Japanese warriors finally crossed over to armed merchant ships. However, he was cut to death by the swords of defenders before he could even swing a large Japanese sword. Two warriors were killed in Captain Pesoa's hands. The sailors of the merchant ship were excited and declared an early victory. Then something unimaginable happened. Just as the Portuguese were about to throw a grenade at the Japanese army, a musket shot fired by a warrior hit the grenade. The fire on the grenade was transferred to the cannon fire on the deck, and soon after, the vertical sails of the rear mast began to burn. For a moment Captain Pesoa sensed that everything was over, and that the great ship had run out of luck. Captain Pesoa, in extreme excitement and frenzy, chose a dramatic end. This is what the record says. "The valiant captain laid down his sword and went down into the cabin without a word. He went down to the warehouse with a cross in one hand and a torch in the other and lit the powder-powder-box.' Immediately, a catastrophic explosion followed. The Senhora de Grasa, which seemed to float slightly upward, was engulfed in flames, split into two rivers, and sank beneath the deep sea. There was no trace of Captain Pesoa. Ieyasu was furious when he heard the whole story. He threatened to execute all Portuguese merchants in Nagasaki and all those involved in Japan's Jesuits. However, when prudence prevailed among the retainers, he accepted the recommendation and took away such threats. The sinking of the Senhora de Grasa, a labor-management vessel, has greatly damaged the reputation of the Jesuits. The damage suffered by the Jesuits reached about 30,000 cruzas, and the Jesuits were in the most disastrous situation that could not be imagined.' Portuguese merchants were also frustrated. As the merchant ship sank, the year's income also sank. Some of the bravest Japanese warriors finally crossed over to armed merchant ships. However, he was cut to death by the swords of defenders before he could even swing a large Japanese sword. Two warriors were killed in Captain Pesoa's hands.    ===> The Japanese army is famous for being strong in 100 battles, so there was a saying, "If even one Japanese soldier enters the Panokseon, 10 Japanese soldiers can't beat them." In fact, 20 Japanese soldiers in Geoje Island climbed to the Panokseon led by Master and Gyeokgun.