Background
Konishi Yukinaga was the son of a wealthy Sakai merchant, Konishi Ryūsa.
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Konishi Yukinaga was the son of a wealthy Sakai merchant, Konishi Ryūsa.
In 1587, during the Invasion of Kyushu, he quelled the local uprising in Higo Province and was awarded a fief in that province. Yukinaga led the initial forces under Toyotomi Hideyoshi to invade of Korea in the Seven-Year War. He was noted for his role in the capture of Busan and Seoul and the defensive at Pyongyang.
Afterwards, his vassal, Naitō Joan acted as the envoy to negotiate peace with Ming China.
This enraged Hideyoshi and exposed the truth behind Yukinaga"s earlier diplomatic mission and resultant deception. Despite the charge of disloyalty, Yukinaga again led forces alongside Katō Kiyomasa to invade of Korea a second time.
After Hideyoshi"s death, Yukinaga joined Ishida Mitsunari"s side during the Battle of, but was ultimately defeated. He fled to Mount Ibuki, but was captured by Takenaka Shigekado"s forces.
Being a Christian, Yukinaga refused to commit suicide and was executed.
He defended Suncheon Castle, and repelled Ming (China) and Joseon allied forces.