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177 Stomach Pain? (1)

He organized an expeditionary force of 100,000 in the Easterfield Federation.

They consisted of a splendid force that had never been seen before in the world until now.

With the battleship commanded by Lee Hwan as the flagship, 50 of the latest battleships were deployed as escorts and 50 destroyers.

Easterfield’s battleship was massive, with a full displacement of 58,000 tons and a crew of 1,500.

In future modern warfare, these battleships disappeared due to maintenance and cost effectiveness.

But this is the 19th century.

Now that the development of artillery has not been done properly, making a ship boasting such a great majesty was worth enough for show off.

In addition, Easterfield continued to refine its 40 km guns to create guns with increasingly longer ranges.

If 10 more years pass like this, there will be no army that can defeat Easterfield’s navy in the future.

boo… … !

Expeditionary forces held a ceremony in North America.

As the heavy throb of the stomach resounded, I could even feel the surroundings vibrating.

People looked at the boat and said one word at a time.

“… … It looks like a behemoth from the Bible.”

“No, don’t you think you’re watching a Leviathan?”

“Whatever it is, it is truly magnificent!”

Diplomats who had been dispatched to Easterfield from abroad also attended today’s launch ceremony.

They said this about Easterfield’s science and technology.

“Now they are a first-class country. It got to the point where I couldn’t help it with my own strength.”

The world was still unaware that Easterfield’s navy had submarines and was unaware that it was producing fighters.

If Easterfield’s Central Army goes to war with a submarine escort on an aircraft carrier loaded with fighters, the world will be in shock.

Of course, it is enough to fall into a shock even now.

After taking this enormous navy to Hawaii, Lee Hwan was planning to complete the first maintenance there and enter Okinawa.

Of course, there was also a way to go to Asia via Canada via the Bering Sea, but he intended to boost the morale of the army by taking turns visiting the territories belonging to the Federation.

“After the first supply, we stop by Australia to repair the ship.”

“Yes, my lord!”

“When and where did our Allies decide to join?”

“We are planning to join from the island of Taiwan.”

“good night. Let the submarines patrol the nearby waters until our allies arrive.”

The existence of submarines is known only to the military leaders of the Netherlands.

They had frequent contact with Easterfield’s submarines in peacetime, with the goal of having one within the next 10 years.

The Dutch army requested Lee Hwan to launch a submarine in advance, and Lee Hwan readily agreed to the request.

Lee Hwan left California and arrived in Hawaii.

The governor of the Hawaiian Islands in the Commonwealth of Easterfield, who welcomed his troops, praised the Union Army.

“… … You’re the reaper of the sea! It’s a navy that boasts such great majesty. It was truly a godsend for our archipelago to join the Easterfield Confederacy!”

“A lot of naval forces will pass through here in the future. It can be said that your cooperation is needed more than ever.”

“I will do my best to help the Navy!”

As Lee Hwan thought, Hawaii was greatly inspired by the majesty of the overwhelming fleet.

It was likely that they would also join the dispatch on the next expedition.

The next day, Lee Hwan headed straight to Australia.

In Australia, which is not far from Hawaii, citizens were waiting for the King’s visit.

Citizens cheered as they saw the fleet entering Melbourne, Australia.

“Wow!”

“These are battleships I’ve only heard of! I have goosebumps all over my body!”

Until now, citizens of Australia have been wondering what the hell Lee Hwan is developing on the mainland.

However, seeing its majesty firsthand, I couldn’t help but be proud that my country’s national power is the strongest in the world.

Of course, merchants dispatched from England and Russia also saw it.

They were worried because they already knew that war with Easterfield would soon break out.

“… … Can we deal with such monsters?”

“Even if the field artillery was completed, it would seem that the range of 20 km would only be achieved, but a monster with 9-row guns like that cannot be defeated even if it dies. It would at least double the performance.”

The horror would have been indescribable.

Perhaps this fact would be passed on to Britain and Russia right away, and the top officials would be aware of the existence of the battleship.

This is exactly what Lee Hwan was aiming for.

The military chiefs asked Lee Hwan, who was responding to the cheers of the citizens on the flagship.

“Your Majesty, even abroad, you will find that our forces have been strengthened. Wouldn’t that put us at a disadvantage?”

“It could be like that. However, there is a high probability that the armament will be increased. Also, there must be a lot of money wasted due to excessive development. Britain and Russia will prepare for war and eventually perish.”

Excessive procurement of military expenses is a shortcut to failure.

Even if the current UK and Russia have been steadily raising money for three years, if they blow it away and fail to restore it, the country will collapse.

Lee Hwan aimed at that point and prepared an expedition.

“Then, shall we stop by Okinawa first?”

“Yes, my lord!”

***

Lee Hwan’s fleet, departing from Australia, ran non-stop across the water to reach the Ryukyus.

The Ryukyu king and his servants were overwhelmed by the majesty of the fleet that Yi Hwan had brought.

They bowed their heads in front of Lee Hwan.

“I see the ruler of Easterfield!”

“Are you Ryukyu?”

“Yes, it is!”

“I heard there was a conflict with our Easterfield at one time. That shouldn’t happen in the future.”

“Yes, my lord!”

“If you stay with us forever, you will find peace and prosperity, otherwise you will know what the path to hell is.”

“… … I will keep that in mind!”

In fact, Ryukyu had his doubts about Easter Field until Lee Gak occupied Jeju Island.

However, they made up their minds after witnessing the return of King Easterfield I, whom Lee Gak had spoken to his mouth.

“Your Majesty, I have one blue!”

“Say it.”

“I want to abolish the royal family of the Ryukyu Kingdom and switch to the state government of Easterfield. If you do, I promise to give my life for the Kingdom and the Federation!”

“Does that mean that you want to recognize the complete abolition of the royal family?”

“It is!”

“Hmm.”

“If you accept us, we will become a state that works hard like Hawaii and contributes to the country!”

The reason that the Ryukyu Kingdom actively advocated the abolition of the royal family was because it had tasted the enormous wealth and glory that the Kingdom of Easterfield had made.

Even if you don’t have to rule as a king, if you work hard and invest in one axis of capitalism, you could avoid suffering as the head of an insignificant royal family.

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Moreover, because the Okinawa Islands can serve as a base for the fleet, above all else, they will be able to firmly defend their property from foreign invasion.

Lee Hwan decided to grant their request.

“good night. I will accept you as the state government of our Easterfield Kingdom.”

“thank you!”

“Let’s work together with the federal government to live a peaceful life.”

“The castle is doomed!”

This gave Easterfield another state.

***

the next day.

Lee Hwan was finally able to reunite with his uncle Lee Gak.

Lee Gak waited for Yi Hwan to come, and then attended an audience with him in Jeju Island.

“Your Majesty, the castle is coming to an end!”

“Get up. The country is prospering thanks to my uncle’s hard work.”

“How can we have such a wonderful monarch from our family? How pleased Taegong, who is my older brother in heaven and your father’s father… … .”

It seems that the saying that emotion is insignificant is used in this case.

Lee Gak was moved by the fact that the boy who risked his life to escape from Joseon had grown up like this and led the fleet to Joseon, but his brother’s face came to mind, and tears came to his eyes.

Lee Hwan, who gives such deep reading to him.

“Uncle, please establish diplomatic ties with Joseon and receive the abdication and become the king of Joseon.”

“… … It can’t be! Indeed, Your Majesty is the eldest son and the pillar of our family! My father in the basement and your grandfather will wake up when he hears it!”

“But, uncle, I already have the throne. Becoming the king of Joseon will of course relieve the injustice of our family, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give up our strong fence, right?”

“Yeah… … .”

“My uncle, please yield a little and ascend the throne. And we will unify Japan and Qing in the name of Mr. Lee.”

“iced coffee!”

“The present Joseon is not Lee’s Joseon. That doesn’t mean it’s the people’s Joseon. Kwon Moon-se-do is in a state where the country is at stake by the Kim and Cho clan. At such a time, if a virtuous king appears, liberates Joseon, establishes a republican government, and establishes the foundation of the nation, Joseon will enjoy peace and prosperity for a thousand years.”

At Lee Hwan’s sincere plea, Lee Gak had no choice but to change his mind.

Even he thought it would be difficult geographically and politically for Lee Hwan to serve as the king of Joseon.

Lee Gak bowed his head deeply to Lee Hwan.

“Let’s return our Joseon to the people and transform it into a people’s Joseon, not Lee’s Joseon!”

“I believe in my uncle.”

As a result, at least the Republic of Korea would never be invaded by the Japanese and would never be divided into North and South to fight.

But Lee Hwan is not satisfied with this.

He was planning to make Joseon another top-notch country and rule it as the leader of Asia.

“From now on, as the leader of Northeast Asia, Joseon will command Asia and establish a solid federation system together with Easterfield. Please, Uncle, please establish the foundation of the country through correct politics.”

“The castle is doomed!”

“Now, shall we end the war and liberate Joseon?”

“Yes, my lord! I am ready to give my life to your orders! Not only his beliefs, but also his generals were always waiting for sortie!”

Soon, Dutch and Austrian armies will gather on the island of Taiwan.

Lee Hwan gave orders to the 8th Fleet, 9th Fleet, and 10th Fleet.

“From now on, I will destroy the Qing army and liberate the people! Only democracy, liberalism and capitalism create a republic!”

“Yes, my lord!”

“Come out!”