An expedition from China, consisting of ten thousand me, was sent against Japan. They landed at Tsushima and Iki. They were bravely attacked, and their commander slain. All Kiushiu having roused to arms, the expedition returned, having accomplished nothing. The Chinese Emperor now sent nine envoys, who announced their purpose to remain until a definite answer was returned to their master.
They were called Kamakura, and the Japanese reply was given by cutting off their heads at the village of Tatsu no kuchi (Mouth of the Dragon), near the city. The Japanese now girded themselves for the war they knew was imminent. Troops from the East were sent to guard Kioto. Munitions of war were prepared, magazines stored, castles repaired, and new armies levied and drilled. Boats and junks were built to meet the enemy on the sea. Once more Chinese Envoys came to demand tribute. Again the sword gave the answer, and their heads fell at Daizaifu. in Kiushiu, in 1279.
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From General Nelson A. Miles
Thrilling Stories of The Russian-Japanese War, 1904
