tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post4533635340404847108..comments2024-03-27T07:41:27.083-07:00Comments on Great Ming Military: Enemy of the Ming — Jia Jing Da Wo Kou (嘉靖大倭寇) — Part 1春秋戰國http://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-18257283770232336432023-05-21T23:53:47.948-07:002023-05-21T23:53:47.948-07:00The armour in that painting is likely a sloppy Chi...The armour in that painting is likely a sloppy Chinese attempt to draw a Japanese armour, so it isn't accurate to the finest detail.<br /><br />As far as written records go, there are records of "bronze helmet", "bronze armour", "gold (coloured) armour", "good quality suozi armour", "helmet decorated with gold and silver horns and multi-coloured threads" and so on, often worn over red-coloured garments. However, by and large most Wokou didn't wear any armour.春秋戰國https://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-27081271140997809462023-05-21T13:00:24.543-07:002023-05-21T13:00:24.543-07:00Do we have any sources on what kind of armor the w...Do we have any sources on what kind of armor the wokou might've worn? The pic in your article shows one of them having lamellar or scale armor of some sort. Also it looks like he's wearing a kabuto since it has ears typically found on japanese helmets. In addition, there's three prongs sticking out of it which I assume could be maedate or antlers as well as a red plume interestingly.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04319964624382274654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-61362600108198202822023-05-16T21:54:29.147-07:002023-05-16T21:54:29.147-07:00Personally I don't think there's strong co...Personally I don't think there's strong correlation between Wokou raids and Hideyoshi's motivation/ambition and Imjin War. Hideyoshi did try to gather information of China from former Wokou, but that seems to be about it.春秋戰國https://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-45046355420906798452023-05-16T10:51:49.703-07:002023-05-16T10:51:49.703-07:00To what extent (if any) did the Japanese pirates r...To what extent (if any) did the Japanese pirates raiding China inspire Hideyoshi's plan to invade and conquer China and inspired the Imjin War?Derhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643469392223612187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-8889150558903731822023-05-15T21:11:36.921-07:002023-05-15T21:11:36.921-07:00Many so I can't remember.Many so I can't remember.春秋戰國https://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-27742994024668757422023-05-15T15:57:34.889-07:002023-05-15T15:57:34.889-07:00Which sources mention the dual wielding?Which sources mention the dual wielding?梅县anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104933936194598802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-16196263311762268822022-08-04T17:22:07.013-07:002022-08-04T17:22:07.013-07:00One can dual-wield odachi with some effectiveness ...One can dual-wield odachi with some effectiveness in combat with effort, but it probably doesn't confer any practical benefit. It was probably meant as a show-off/intimidation.春秋戰國https://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-12954617321041502652022-08-03T16:01:22.920-07:002022-08-03T16:01:22.920-07:00How does one wield an odachi in just one hand, let...How does one wield an odachi in just one hand, let alone dual wielding it? Even if you are super strong, wouldn't it still be better to wield it two handed?梅县anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104933936194598802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-11843192738446739202020-05-04T18:49:45.924-07:002020-05-04T18:49:45.924-07:00Most of them are probably exaggerated, I think.Most of them are probably exaggerated, I think.春秋戰國https://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-42343042371188913142020-05-04T02:09:27.546-07:002020-05-04T02:09:27.546-07:00Breaking spears with sword swings, catching arrows...Breaking spears with sword swings, catching arrows, fighting while on fire all sound awesome! What's the source for those accounts, were they taken seriously or meant to excite? HokutoAndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973421705975694971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-68877456024955522672020-02-02T19:12:07.663-08:002020-02-02T19:12:07.663-08:00@Unknown
I only have access to digitised version. ...@Unknown<br />I only have access to digitised version. The original text are:<br /><br />"引弓射之,賊悉手接其矢,諸軍相顧愕貽" (bare handed arrow catch)<br />"一賊出哨亭外,我兵攢槍刺之,賊斫一刀,十數槍齊折" (breaking dozens of spears with one slash)<br />"須臾一賊嗔目咬牙,作叱咤聲,舉刀對斫,火噴星流,著地舞來,眾兵攢刺十數槍,尚能跳起四五尺。" (Wokou continue fighting after being stabbed by spear a couple dozens times) 春秋戰國https://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-73048547078941041892020-01-23T08:46:39.840-08:002020-01-23T08:46:39.840-08:00" Ming documents are abound in records of inc..." Ming documents are abound in records of incredible martial feats such as catching arrow with bare hands, breaking several spears with one sword swing or continue fighting after suffering numerous fatal wounds (even after being set on fire!)."<br /><br />Ah those are all very fun, would you be able to post scans of the source documents too? I've learned a lot from your blog that I haven't heard of anywhere elseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729347537233455142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-5517537554265875442019-10-08T01:03:33.740-07:002019-10-08T01:03:33.740-07:00Good day. It is based on my own observation and de...Good day. It is based on my own observation and deduction based on various sources describing the Wokou, in particular Qi Jiguang's writings and biography. As mentioned in my article, there were many equipment encounteded by Ming troops that shouldn't be accessable to average Japanese or Chinese outlaws.春秋戰國https://www.blogger.com/profile/14961602507085597255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776482547357658591.post-28437600709612475752019-10-07T23:51:00.855-07:002019-10-07T23:51:00.855-07:00Nice investigation. But I just wanted to know from...Nice investigation. But I just wanted to know from what sources you get this > "The presence of equipment and items meant for high-ranking samurai... all point to the fact that there were many Japanese warriors of high social standing among the Wokou, instead of just vagabonds and rōnin as commonly believed."marcelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17503488628469649145noreply@blogger.com