Chapter 1499 Show off force

The Haihan Navy is undoubtedly the most powerful maritime armed force in the Far East in this era. Even its Western counterparts, which also use sail warships as their standard equipment, have been defeated in several confrontations with the Haihan Navy in the past.

In particular, the steam battleship used as the flagship in the naval fleet is a powerful existence that transcends the times.

Although the steam propulsion system of this kind of warship is not that convenient to use, and it relies heavily on logistics supply and technical maintenance, it is necessary to arrange a special logistics support ship to accompany it during wartime, and the funds required for daily operation are far more than ordinary sails.

It is a battleship, but its powerful combat effectiveness still makes the navy spend a lot of money to install it as the main force of the fleet.

The Haihan Northern Fleet was originally based at Zhifu Port. After capturing Lushun last winter, it gradually moved the main force of the fleet to Liaodong to coordinate with the army's series of offensives on the Jinzhou Isthmus. And Haihan seized control of the isthmus.

After that, the navy's combat missions actually gradually decreased a lot. After all, Houjin's surface armed forces had almost been emptied, and it was difficult to cause trouble for Haihan from the sea. The navy's main mission also changed from sweeping coastal areas to taking responsibility

Transportation of materials and personnel.

Of course, Wang Tom was not willing to be lonely, so he worked with Qian Tiandun and others to plan a new battlefield behind enemy lines. However, because this plan was very expensive, it was difficult to get approval from the Executive Committee in a short time, so the Navy also

A backup plan was proposed to Bai Kesi, which was to take the opportunity to show force to North Korea and use military pressure to force it to join the Haihan camp. Of course, this degree must be grasped, otherwise North Korea may become a new battlefield accidentally, and

That's not the result Haihan really wanted.

The North Korean envoy Luo Dexian was timid and afraid of taking responsibility. He refused Haihan's persuasion several times. But this is not necessarily a bad thing for Haihan. After all, a weak target is easier to deal with than a strong-willed person.

More. And the military's plan does have relatively high feasibility, so while sending the eloquent Liu Shang to deal with Luo Dexian, Bai Kesi also gave him instructions to try to implement the military's plan, and let the navy come forward to frighten the monarchs and ministers of North Korea.

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Liu Shang saw Luo Dexian's expression changing constantly, and knew that he was still undecided, so he immediately took another dose of strong medicine: "Whether you agree or not, our navy will make this trip. But if you want to

To save your country from war, it is best to follow our suggestions so that we can remain partners instead of enemies in the future."

Luo Dexian sighed and said: "If I don't agree, I will be a sinner who brings war to the country! Is this what Mr. Liu means?"

Liu Shang smiled and said: "Master Luo understands justice well and will definitely make the choice that is most beneficial to the country."

What is now in front of Luo Xian is how to turn Hai Han's dispatch of troops to North Korea from a bad thing into a good thing. If he chooses to cooperate with Hai Han, then the nature of this troop dispatch is to peacefully demonstrate force to the monarchs and ministers of North Korea and promote political exchanges between the two countries.

Prepare for the conclusion of an alliance in the future. But if Luo Dexian chooses not to cooperate, then Haihan's troop dispatch may turn into an invasion. Then after several battles, the North Korean side, unable to resist, can only choose to cease the war and make concessions and sign an alliance under the city. In this way

Speaking of which, Rod Heon is indeed responsible for the war that North Korea may face.

Luo Luo Xian closed his eyes and said with a painful expression: "If I choose not to cooperate with you, will I be able to give you a happy life next time?"

Liu Shang slowly shook his head and said: "Master Luo's identity is important, how can we make you suffer? Even if Master Luo is unwilling to cooperate, we will still take good care of your daily life and protect your personal safety, so that when the Haihan Army invades North Korea

When the time comes, you can also return home in fine clothes."

"What does this mean?" Luo Dexian suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Liu Shang and asked. Although Liu Shang seemed to be speaking calmly, Luo Dexian sensed a hint of danger.

"The success of the Haihan army in attacking North Korea is of course due to Mr. Luo's guidance. After the war is over, we will send you back to North Korea and designate you as the liaison envoy between the two countries. From now on, even the king of North Korea must respect you.

Youjia, isn't this good?" Liu Shang said while observing Liu Shang's expression carefully.

As expected, Luo Luo Xian's expression changed drastically. What the Haihan people did was simply more terrifying than executing him directly. If he was really dealt with in this way, he would definitely be regarded as a traitor by the Korean people. As for the liaison envoy between the two countries, Luo Luo Xian did not dare to say more.

I thought that by then, those who wanted to assassinate him in North Korea would probably have to move several miles away, and the whole family, old and young, would probably not be able to live well in the country. This kind of ruthless plan to kill everyone, Luo Dexian really couldn't do it.

Not afraid anymore.

If Luo Dexian didn't want to cooperate with Haihan and he didn't want to bear the charge of treason that was imposed on him, he probably had no choice but to die immediately to prove his innocence. But he was a person who was afraid of death. How could he be willing to remain silent like this so easily?

He died on the ground. At that moment, he couldn't help but regret taking this unfortunate job. Now that he wanted to choose a path, the Haihan people didn't even have a chance to choose.

Liu Shang had seen so many scenes. Seeing Luo Luo Xian's face gradually turning gray, he guessed what he was thinking, and immediately gave him a few words: "Master Luo, don't think about dying, I'm not afraid to tell you, even if

Even if you're dead, this matter will still go on. And if you want to use a dead person as a shield, don't you think it would be easier? At most, you can make up a story after a while, saying that the Luo doll died of cold or something like that.

, let’s settle the matter. Maybe your king will thank us for not rescuing you in time.”

Luo Dexian could not have imagined that Liu Shang's plan would be so vicious and leave no escape route, and it was indeed the case. If he really died, then the Haihan people could say whatever they wanted, and there would not even be a chance to clear his name in the future. Put it this way

, then you should try your best to survive first, at least give yourself a chance to clear your name.

"Master Luo, your mission is to fight for the interests of North Korea. How to maximize the interests depends on your choice at this time!"

Liu Shang's words were like a wake-up call and suddenly opened up Luo Xian's thinking. The reason why he had been hesitant was that he felt that Haihan's forced intervention might drag North Korea into the Liaodong War and invite Hou Jin's revenge. But Haihan

There are only two options given now, one is to become its ally, and the other is to become its enemy. In fact, which option is more in line with North Korea's interests has long been obvious.

There is no doubt that Haihan will continue to use military means to attack Hou Jin. Judging from what Luo Xian saw with his own eyes, the intensity of the war between the two sides has long reached a stage of non-stop fighting, and there is absolutely no way Hou Jin can bear it.

The hatred of thousands of men and horses lost at the hands of the Haihan army. If you want to choose an ally between Haihan and Hou Jin, of course Haihan, who has stronger military strength, is more reliable. Moreover, Luo Dexian thinks that the conspiracy of the Haihan people is shameless.

At such a level, even the barbarians of Hou Jin could not catch up. In the long-term competition in the future, Haihan will definitely have the upper hand.

If you don't cooperate with Haihan, it is equivalent to choosing Houjin as an ally, but this ally will never send troops for the safety of North Korea. Even if Houjin chooses to send troops to attack Haihan, North Korea will definitely have to pay a huge amount

The trip can only be made after paying the expenses. Moreover, Hou Jin requisitioned North Korea's food, materials, and civilians, but he had no intention of giving any compensation. This is completely different from Haihan, who put trade first.

From Luo Xian's point of view, the greatest benefit he can obtain for North Korea is to form an alliance with Hai Han on the premise of peace and provide what is needed. The worse Hai Han beats Hou Jin, the safer North Korea will be, and in this

Some practical benefits could be gained in the process. Luo Dexian, who wanted to understand the cause and effect, finally relaxed.

Liu Shang didn't expect that Luo Dexian would suddenly turn around, and it would take much less time than he expected. Liu Shang originally planned to talk to the other party at least two or three times before he could achieve his goal, but now

It saves time and trouble.

When the news came back to the frontline headquarters, Bai Kesi was also surprised by Liu Shang's efficiency. When he met with Liu Shang yesterday, he didn't have much confidence in this matter and just asked Liu Shang to give it a try. But he didn't expect it.

Liu Shang spent half a day and a night preparing, and he actually managed to defeat Luo Xian's stubbornness.

"Remember the credit! This must be credited!" Bai Kesi was very satisfied with Liu Shang's performance and decided to take credit for him before he came back.

It is not impossible for Haihan to attack North Korea if he really wants to, but opening a new battlefield just to plunder resources is not a cost-effective move for Haihan. If North Korea can be won over through diplomatic means, it will of course be the most efficient.

practice.

Wang Tom was very excited after getting the news. This job must be taken by the navy, and the task is not difficult, so it is perfect for troop training. Wang Tom immediately issued an order, and all personnel of the Northern Fleet returned to their posts immediately.

, spend two days preparing for departure.

However, the military does not intend to let the foreign military observer group know about this matter. After all, whether North Korea's move can work or not can only be judged by further observation. Leaking the news too early is not conducive to the long-term layout. Therefore,

Luo Dexian has been isolated in isolation for a few days. When someone asked, Haihan officials only said that he had returned to Shandong.

After Luo Dexian waited uneasily for two more days in solitary confinement, Haihan notified him that he would go to North Korea with the naval fleet tomorrow. The fleet will be personally commanded by Haihan Navy Commander Wang Tom, who was with him the day before yesterday

Liu Shang, who was interviewed during the interview, will also go out with the army - this is the general Wang Tom personally selected. He is interested in Liu Shang's ability in persuasion. Wang Tom believes that this trip to North Korea will inevitably involve dealing with the other party's senior figures. Perhaps Liu Shang

This skill can also come in handy at critical moments.

During this period, the territory of Joseon was divided into eight administrative regions from north to south: Hamgyeong Province, Pyongan Province, Hwanghae Province, Gangwon Province, Gyeonggi Province, Chungcheong Province, Gyeongsang Province, and Jeolla Province. The capital was Seoul Prefecture located in Gyeonggi Province.

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Seoul is not the traditional capital of Korea. The capital of the Goguryeo Dynasty was Pyongyang, while the capital of the Goguryeo Dynasty was Kaejing. After Li Chenggui established the Joseon Dynasty, he built a new capital in the north of the Han River in 1392, which was later

Seoul. The Haihan Navy went to North Korea this time to promote force. In order to save time and resources, it chose to fly directly to Seoul in order to achieve the best deterrence effect in the shortest time.

The straight-line voyage from Port Arthur, the navy's base in the Liaodong Peninsula, to Seoul, North Korea, is nearly three hundred nautical miles. At the normal speed of the Haihan Fleet, the destination can be reached in about three days. And Tom Wang can take advantage of this opportunity.

In a few days, I will ask Luo Dexian to learn more about North Korea's defense status on the coast near Seoul, and also discuss how to arrange actions to achieve the desired effect of Haihan without causing North Korea to misunderstand that this is to start a war.

Luo Luo Xian was worried before, but he decisively gave up the struggle after boarding the flagship of the "Dignity". Wang Tom arranged for him to visit the gun deck of the ship without any scruples, showing him the ship that brought together Haihan's most advanced shipbuilding technology.

How powerful the firepower is on the battleship. Even in his wildest dreams, Luo Dexian never imagined that a ship could be equipped with so many artillery pieces. Moreover, according to the introduction of the other party, this battleship has been involved in many battles in the past few years and has sunk many.

The number of sailing warships was at least in double digits, and he believed that this number was not a boast of the Haihan people.

There are actually more than ten artillery warships like the "Dignity" in the fleet, but their tonnage is slightly smaller. It is difficult for Luo Dexian to imagine what kind of method he must use to confront such an armed fleet.

As an enemy, Tom Wang even specially activated the steam propulsion system on the ship, allowing the "Dignity" to run at the highest speed for more than an hour. Luo Xian was also able to experience the fastest sea voyage in his life.

Of course, what shocked him the most was Wang Tom’s summary: “No matter who our opponent is, when he is under our gun’s sight, it is impossible to escape. Ships faster than mine are now

No other country can create it.”

The confidence in these words is overwhelming, but the Haihan Navy does have such capital. After all, it is still more than 200 years before the first steam warship in history appears, which is two centuries ahead of its contemporaries.

Black technology is enough for Wang Tom to say these words arrogantly.

Not to mention this fleet, just this flagship, Luo Dexian believed that North Korea could not resist it. However, if this thing sailed directly into the Han River, it would probably cause chaos in the entire Seoul city. So he suggested to Wang Tom,

After the fleet arrives at the North Korean coast, do not rush to enter the Han River. Instead, first report your intention through official channels, and then take the next step based on the North Korean official's response.
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