European Financial Emperor

178 Stomach Pain? (2)

The Allied Forces of Korea and Japan were defeated in the 3rd Naval Battle.

An enormous army of 100,000 people gathered, but all ships were destroyed without even trying to attack the enemy, and all the surviving soldiers were taken prisoner.

Yuhara captured as many as 10,000 prisoners of war and locked them all by mobilizing merchant ships.

On the flagship of the Black Dragon Fleet were the commanders of Joseon and Japan.

Yuhara went to them with a bottle of wine.

“Open the prison door.”

“Yes, Admiral!”

When the prison door opens, Yoo Ha-ra enters alone.

He said as he closed the prison door himself.

“This place is safe even if a grenade explodes. There’s no way a grenade can pierce armor. So, if you want them to do stupid things, just drop a grenade and cleanly slaughter them.”

“Then the Admiral… … .”

“I would rather commit suicide with a hand grenade rather than be beaten by such remnants.”

“… … All right!”

For a soldier, honor is like life.

He was telling the prisoners that defending his honor had to be accomplished even at the risk of his life.

As I entered the prison, I saw the admirals of Joseon and Japan seated in a supine position.

The commander of the shogunate asked Yuhara.

“I heard that you were a citizen of Japan. And yet, they are living under the influence of foreign powers.”

“I was not a citizen of Japan, but a pirate, and I am serving my master here rather than trying to make money. You will be my first lord and my last lord.”

“… … You sold your soul.”

Yuhara handed the bottle to Jangsu, but he did not drink.

“I will not accept a cup of wine from the enemy.”

“Are you doing this because you think it might contain poison?”

“I am not afraid to die. I just don’t want to fall for the favor of the enemy and burn my soul.”

“Soul.”

Yuhara put her mouth on the bottle and emptied the contents without hesitation.

Then he opened his mouth with a deep sigh.

“Whoa, that’s good! Speaking of the word soul, your shogunate is running a military dictatorship that is not enough to destroy the country with the policy of isolation. How do you think future generations will appreciate it?”

“… … We fought for a cause, and we are still fighting. It doesn’t matter what kind of evaluation you get in the future.”

“It’s not funny that oppression and oppression are covered by the cause of a cause.”

“what… … ?!”

“Calm down. You are just slaves to power. In the world to come, no one will be able to oppress the people.”

“A world to come?”

“The king of Easterfield himself has visited Asia. The force we have now is a meager force that is less than 1/100 of his army. If you were to witness the great splendor yourself, you would probably have to raise your hands too.”

“… … what kind of bullshit is that Yes, I am a Westerner.”

“not. Our king is an Asian.”

“I’m Asian… … ?”

“He was also born into the royal family of Joseon, the pure blooded Jeonju Lee clan.”

In an instant, the admiral of Joseon opened his eyes.

Then, she looked at Yuhara with her bewildered eyes.

“… … What did you say now?”

“It was said that the pure-blooded royals of Joseon were Easterfield I.”

“Is that really true?!”

“I thought you already knew. I said that Grand Duke Lee Gak, my lord, had already preached that you were royalty in Jeju Island. Did you not know?”

“… … They said it was nonsense in the courtroom.”

“Do you mean that you can’t even differentiate between royal bloodlines because Jongmyo and Sajik are strong? That country is already rotten. If Japan or Joseon, the rulers and the military are at odds, the country will not be able to function properly.”

Other than that, it is rare to find a country that treats the servant so negligently.

Yuhara thought that there was only one way out of this absurd situation.

“Well, since he has come, the small problems will be resolved on their own.”

The admiral of Joseon was staring at the floor with eyes in shock.

Yuhara gave him advice.

“I once lived a life just like you. No more goals, no more attachment to life. But now I have a clear goal.”

“Goal?”

“Awakening all Asian countries and going beyond Europe is the life I want and my goal.”

“… … Europe?”

Yuhara threw a word to him who did not know exactly about the continent called Europe.

“Where do you think this fleet you see now comes from?”

“… … Europe?”

“not. Our fleet came from America across the far ocean. It was originally a European colony, but our majesty made it the best country in the world. His will is that Asia surpasses Europe. You no longer want Europe to plunder the world through colonization.”

“It’s looting. Like you guys did?”

Yuhara laughed like an absurd.

“Huh, looting? We have provided food for your people. And that’s completely free. Still looting? Don’t be mistaken. The looting is probably what your court is doing.”

“… … what?”

“Wake up, and study. Those who do not have no choice but to be looted again. Unfortunately, it is because we landed in Chosun first, and if a vicious group like the UK had landed, the Korean peninsula would be in decline due to plunder by now.”

“Ugh.”

“In order to protect our self-esteem, we need to study, work hard, and reform accordingly. You guys are behind, but you have enough momentum to move forward. It’s just unity.”

The unity of Koreans is known as the best in Northeast Asia, or even the world’s most recognized tenacity.

If only such tenacity can be taken, Joseon will grow into a leader in Asia within the next 50 years.

Yuhara had been instilling such a dream in them.

“I’m not going to tell you to surrender. I just came here because I thought there was something you guys should know.”

“… … .”

“Think well. You only live once, and I hope you realize what is most important to you.”

After Yuhara left the basement cabin, those left behind turned into deep thoughtful expressions.

***

In the summer of 1837, the combined Dutch and Austrian forces reached the island of Taiwan.

As a result, 400,000 Allied troops were gathered in Asia.

Lee Hwan laughed at the reinforcements who arrived more than expected.

“Everyone seems to be excited about making a sale.”

“Isn’t there a lot of gold that will be concentrated in Joseon?”

Although many countries in Europe cannot yet imagine, the resources that will be concentrated on Joseon will be much greater than those of Egypt or Ottomans.

If traded goods were brought to Asia from Easterfield mainland, there was only one best distribution channel, Chosun.

Naturally, it will grow as an intermediary trade, and it was clear that the finance developed within it would easily surpass the African gold market.

In short, this means that this place will be the center of gold.

“The Netherlands and Austria only knew it early on.”

“Yes, that is the most important fact.”

“Your Majesty, are you going to beg now?”

Lee Hwan thought about sweeping away the 500,000 Qing army.

But he didn’t.

“Advance to Beijing. And besiege the Forbidden City and win their surrender.”

“What if they do not surrender?”

“Destroy the Forbidden City.”

“iced coffee… … !”

The Forbidden City is undoubtedly a historically important building and is a point of pride for the Chinese.

If the future Tiananmen Square incident did not happen and the Chinese succeeded in democratization, the Forbidden City would be regarded as a symbol of Asia.

However, after the Tiananmen Square incident, the Forbidden City existed just as a symbol of communism.

What is the reason?

It is because of the sin of massacre.

“You must know that half a million lives are not easy. Obviously, I had said that I would raise an army for world peace. The will of our royal family begins there.”

“It’s a war for world peace!”

“If we fight a war for peace, and 500,000 sacrifices are made, can it really be called a war for peace?”

It is human beings who also wage war to abolish war. Humanity has grown up in such a contradiction, but Lee Hwan did not want to repeat such a mistake.

He wanted to create a world where no provocations of war occurred at all based on his strong power.

“If we advance to the Forbidden City, Qing will feel the pressure. If that happens, Korea and Japan will also become impatient. The 3rd dispatch has already been frustrated and even prisoners have been taken.”

“It is said that a general named Yuhara from the Kanto region is besieging Joseon and Japan at the same time.”

“Um, I think you’ve heard of it, a capable general from a pirate, isn’t it?”

“He is a person who is loyal to Grand Duke Lee Gak. He is said to be the right arm of the Archduke.”

Lee Hwan became interested in a character named Yu Hara.

“After this war is over, I want to have a drink with Yuhara.”

“I’ll leave it that way.”

It is natural for a country to grow, but it requires talented people.

Lee Hwan never wanted to miss out on the opportunity to hire talented people by occupying Asia.

Going forward, he will hire more generals to fatten Easterfield and make sure everyone has an equal chance.

a few days later.

Upon receiving Lee Hwan’s order, the Easterfield Federal Army began to advance north.

The expeditionary force had already been advancing as the vanguard for some time now, and the 500,000 cavalry rebelled against them, but lost 20,000 and retreated.

In the first place, he was wasting time in a war that had no opponent.

Lee Hwan did not slow the reins of the attack.

“We are advancing to Beijing without a break. Where is the Vanguard now?”

“I hit the enemy’s chin and climbed up. Half a million troops are hiding from them, and it is said that it is only a day’s drive to the Forbidden City.”

“Then prepare for an artillery battle on the spot. If I go there, I will immediately enter into negotiations with the enemy.”

“Yes, my lord!”

The Blue Navy had already been destroyed by the Easterfield Expeditionary Force and did not exist.

Now they have only 500,000 troops left, and if they disband, the Qing will have no choice but to declare surrender.

It was when the troops gathered with Lee Hwan started their full-fledged advance.

A group of people approached from afar.

They bowed down to Yi Hwan.

“majesty! Please stop!”

The soldiers stopped their way for a moment.

In any case, massacre of civilians was prohibited, and when they committed a crime, it was a principle to be dealt with according to the civil law.

Lee Hwan went out to meet them in person.

“What’s going on?”

“majesty! Please take the little ones with you!”

“What do you mean? Do you want me to take you? We are going to war now. Do you even know that?”

“… … The relatives of the small children are to the north. Especially since I live as a slave near Beijing, I want to convince them to bring them home!”

“Persuasion?”

People may not even think about it, but the people who make up the largest proportion of class society are none other than the slave class.

If there is still slavery in China, its population will be overwhelming.

In addition, the common people are also under considerable oppression, so if there was a revolution, things could be solved more easily than expected.

Wouldn’t it be possible for Lee Hwan to push the revolution caused by commoners and slaves?

“good night. Then follow us.”

“thank you!”

“But there is one thing to keep in mind. Do not damage the indigenous culture of this land and prohibit violence between civilians. Violence will be punished unconditionally. Can you keep that in mind?”

“Are you saying that we should act according to the law?”

“Yes. In all cases, the law must be applied. Always obey the law and act. If you can, you can go with me.”

“Yes, I will!”

A revolution is sometimes caught up in madness and becomes a flame that rages in the heavens and earth.

It is the madness that comes from the release of those who have been oppressed for so long.

If it can be properly controlled, China will face a whole new turning point.