180 Qing Reform (2)
After passing through the Yellow Sea and arriving at Jemulpo, the Black Dragon Fleet faced the fortress wall that was preparing to respond with its own cannons.
In order to deal with the enemy, several cannons were waiting in the castle, but in fact, it was only a fist-fighting method of coping.
Yuhara invited Joseon’s Admiral Kim Hwan-cheol to the command tower.
“Your army is waiting to attack us. What do you think?”
“… … Of course, there will be no competition.”
“I know you well. They are no match for us even if we die and wake up. And yet, should I deal with them?”
“Even if we negotiate, it won’t work. After all, they have to buy time for the yangbans to run away.”
Already, Kim Hwan-cheol was slowly feeling inflamed by Joseon’s political methods.
It wasn’t like that when I first went to war.
He was also born into the Andong Kim clan, and he thought it was natural to be loyal to the royal family as a warlord.
However, I changed my mind when I came across the studies that came from Easterfield.
I immediately realized that there is no need for a government that exists for oppression and oppression, and I felt that the world had to change.
Kim Hwan-cheol encouraged Yu Hara to shoot.
“Take down the walls. That would probably be the fastest way to Hanyang.”
“We are taking over your hometown. Are you all right though?”
“I think if it is to make our homeland a better world, it is better to occupy it.”
Now that he knew what was right and what was wrong, Kim Hwan-cheol had no hesitation.
Thanks to this, Yuhara demolished the wall with 7 main guns.
“Fire with the main gun.”
“Start shooting!”
Bubbly!
Although it was only one shot, the Black Dragon Fleet was able to hit the wall accurately, and the high-explosive wall collapsed in an instant.
After the advent of the cannon, the fact that it was a fortress wall had no meaning so much.
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Moreover, as Eaststellar’s ESA was released recently, the wall made of stone or concrete was only considered to be enough to slow the enemy’s advance.
Now, the fortress walls are only used in special circumstances or remain as historical materials, and have no meaning beyond that.
However, Joseon still had walls and watchtowers defending the country.
Like Portugal in the past, Chosun will also be able to save a huge power difference by using Eaststellar’s cannons.
Aww!
Seven shells flew and destroyed the first fortress protecting Jemulpo.
The soldiers then pulled out their cannons and began to line up again.
He was literally risking his life to defend the castle.
“It looks like you are determined to defend the coastline rather than street fighting.”
“They also know that the land will be devastated if a street war breaks out.”
“Hmm, I remember the last time there was a street battle right after the naval battle.”
When they occupied Jeju Island, the Easter Field Expeditionary Force won a street battle right after the naval battle and won.
At that time, as Joseon’s soldiers were destroyed, no more battles took place, but after that, Joseon continued to fight the enemy and received a lot of tactical inspiration.
Clearly, they had the aspect of growing quickly when they learned.
Yuhara thought that there would be hope in Joseon.
“Certainly, Joseon is different.”
“Are you going to keep attacking?”
“Of course. If there is hope, there is no need to hesitate any longer.”
There may be some sacrifices involved.
However, Yuhara thought that if she could make the world a little better in the future, she would have to make some sacrifices.
Of course, he doesn’t downplay life.
“Let’s do proper post-processing so that the household members do not starve when collecting their bodies.”
“Yes, Admiral!”
“In war, instead, you have to fight harder than ever. Don’t look at the acknowledgment. That way we won’t have to fight twice.”
***
After the battle at Jemulpo ended in vain, Easterfield’s fleet headed straight for Hanyang.
Hanyang was bewildered by the news that the army of great majesty was advancing non-stop.
“They say they are advancing in horseless wagons!”
“A horse-drawn carriage. They are strange magicians!”
“Even if he uses magic, his power is huge! Mama, you must escape!”
Heonjong raised his eyes and looked at Queen Sunwon.
She was greatly embarrassed, but still maintained her dignity.
“Don’t be arrogant! We will not back down even a step from this place to protect the position of Jongmyosa!”
“Hao Mama, there are no soldiers who can stop the enemies!”
“I can’t help it. If that is our destiny.”
Queen Sunwon, full of pulpit, but Heonjong was completely different from her thoughts.
He first thought of the people.
“Did they say they are tormenting our people?”
“It is not, but it is certain that we will win our surrender!”
“It’s surrender.”
“Your Majesty, come and escape… … .”
“Let’s give them a letter.”
“What do you mean by letter?”
“It is to promote the safety of our Joseon Dynasty based on the establishment of diplomatic ties and trade.”
Although young, Heonjong knew very well what was best in this situation.
He thought that there would be nothing left if he confronted them immediately.
Besides, he knew that Lee Gak was the royal servant.
“The Grand Duke of the enemy country called Lee Gak is our royal servant.”
“… … lord! That’s an understatement! How can you say that the child of a traitor is a servant!”
“I know. But, to be the child of that traitor, isn’t it because of catholicism? Isn’t that simply saying that we can survive by accepting Catholicism?”
“Hey, lord! Keep your torso!”
The little king had no intention of backing down this time.
He took out the scepter.
Shhh!
His letters, written in one-stroke paper, were in Korean.
The stamp that is stamped soon.
Koo!
“Tell this to the enemy chief.”
“Yes, my lord!”
Queen Sunwon’s words have already failed.
This is because, in this critical situation for the country, any further convergence and cleanliness was of no use.
Even the ministers of Daeso seemed to have no disagreement with Heonjong’s decision.
“… … Everyone is crazy! I will definitely remember this in the future and punish the rebels!”
“Hey, mummy. And please refrain from going out for a while.”
“what?! Master, what are you doing?!”
Even the ministers of big and small did not particularly comment on Queen Sunwon’s situation in the back room.
No matter how much you think about it, this war is not only unlucky, but it is because there was a justification that the army was led by the king’s servant.
“Your Majesty, you are a wise choice!”
***
Inside the dungeon where the light guide was detained.
Rather than lamenting his plight of being imprisoned by his servants, he thought that the luck of the country had run out.
“… … I may die, but I am afraid of how I will see my ancestors in the basement.”
Being defeated in war is a shame as a monarch.
He knew that he could not survive anyway, so he thought that he would rather prevent an unfair death.
However, I couldn’t help but be upset because the servants did not know the meaning of it.
“I’m glad it ended up just being upset, but… … .”
Such is the position of an emperor.
It is a position where even one cannot fully suffer from heartache, that is the position of the Absolute.
If you are suffering from personal problems, you will be upset by yourself, but if the emperor is upset, does not mean that there is an ailment in the country.
It was at that time that my head was hurting at the thought of various things.
smart.
There was a buzz in the prison.
“Who are you?”
“Your Majesty, God Pangai is coming.”
“Panga?”
“Tight, the strong words that your Highness commanded to subdue the foreign forces.”
“Ah, General Fang!”
Paeng Ha-jin led a large army of 500,000 to the south and has been living a wandering life so far, so he has not been able to properly reflect his face on the court.
Even the royal court did not even provide food to feed 500,000 troops, so they had no choice but to loot the surrounding area.
Nevertheless, Paeng Hain risked his life to come here.
“God, you are tight! We crossed the walls of the Forbidden City to meet His Majesty! If you order him to be released from this ridiculous and dirty prison right now, I will do it!”
“It’s Paok. What is the situation outside now?”
“A man named Easterfield is in control.”
“Um, what kind of person is he?”
“How can you judge a person by listening to a few words? Let’s hear one thing, it seems certain that he is a patriot who puts the people first.”
“You’re a love lord.”
A monarch who cares about his people under no circumstances is not easily defeated.
This is because the foundation of the nation lies with the people, and those who have the support of the people and the ability to lead them will never fall.
Do Gwang-je nodded his head.
“Because he is such a person, so many forces will follow.”
“Hey, why are you asking that all of a sudden?”
“No, we need to know who we are dealing with.”
“Anyway, Your Majesty, order the arrest!”
After rescuing the emperor with 500,000 troops, Paeng was thinking of reestablishing a cause for the future.
However, Dogwangjae had a different idea.
“done.”
“your majesty! How are you?!”
“What am I going to do if I get jailed so that I can be comfortable with one person?”
“The people are waiting! Half a million men are ready to die for Your Majesty, what are you afraid of?”
“The army of 500,000 are my people after all. A person called a king exists to take care of the people, but if you are a heavenly ruler and force people to die, where is it that you can be called a human being?”
“iced coffee!”
“I don’t think the Western king, the patriot monarch, at least is not a very thoughtless person.”
Do Kwang-jae thought that if Easterfield I was such a person, the work would be completed without any difficulty even if he did not need to be imprisoned.
He decided to let Fenghana go.
“good. And ask the soldiers how they should proceed in the future.”
“Are you talking about the future?”
“The military is, after all, a place where people live. They, too, will want freedom in the end. If we lead the army according to our will, we will be able to reach the cause in the end.”
Paeng Han was unable to move easily despite the emperor’s orders.
He has served as a soldier for over 40 years.
Since I enlisted in my teens and have been living as a soldier until now, well past middle age, I have spent most of my life on the battlefield.
What does freedom mean to him?
“Free.”
“Why are you doing this?”
“… … I don’t know what that means.”
“It literally means finding freedom. I don’t know what further explanation is needed.”
“So that’s… … .”
I have lived under control for so long that I could not imagine a life without orders.
Do Gwang-jae had no way to hide his bitter feeling when he saw such a tight fit.
“I’m sorry, but now it means that your lord is not me, but the people.”
“iced coffee… … !”
“Go in search of your lord.”