Black Corporation: Joseon

Chapter 576

Episode 576 Go to war! Assault Return Ship (8)

“It is possible to conscript up to 10 million soldiers, but there is too much to lose if we do so. “3 million is the best.”

Emperor Seondeok responded firmly to the words of the sick magistrate.

“We need at least 5 million.”

“It takes a long time to conscript 5 million people. “It is also a challenge to supply weapons to the soldiers conscripted in this way.”

Emperor Seondeok scoffed at the suggestion that it was too much to do.

“joy! Isn’t that the same situation for 3 million people? Most of the soldiers conscripted like that would be armed with spears or swords anyway! Without hesitation, reach 5 million! If we recruit troops from all over the Central Plains, it won’t take much time! Fill up 5 million and send them to North Korea!”

“As your Majesty said, conscription may not be a big problem! But the problem is training these people and sending them to the battlefield! With the facilities currently in place, 3 million is the best. “It will take at least a year!”

The Minister of Health risked his life and did his best to oppose it.

“Is the current crisis invisible to the eye?”

In response to Emperor Seondeok’s criticism, a thousand dollars welled up inside the sick note.

‘Who created the current crisis!’

He suppressed the words that were about to come out at any moment and reported his illness to Emperor Seondeok.

“Soshin knows very well that this is a crisis! But it is foolish to proceed beyond your capabilities!”

“Yes you bastard!”

“I risk God’s life to tell you this! 3 million is the best!”

“this!”

Emperor Seondeok’s cheeks flushed as he gritted his teeth at the advice of the sick magistrate.

I wanted to order him to pull out that sick man and behead him right now, but he was an official who did his best to carry out his orders.

In addition, the person who was in charge of all management of military titles and military records was the Minister of Military Affairs. While the left and right provincial governors and the five military provinces were in charge of supervising the training operations and command of the soldiers, the military department was in charge of managing the mobilization system for them.

It was truly impossible for the general manager of such a department to say it was impossible.

In the end, Emperor Seondeok had no choice but to take a step back.

“good night! They said 3 million is possible, so mobilize 3 million! “If you fail, I will cut off your head!”

In response to Emperor Seondeok’s threats, Byeongbuseangseo responded by swearing.

“I will risk my life as a god to complete this task! I am truly honored that you listened to Sosin’s advice! “Long live, long live, long live!”

After sorting out the matter, Emperor Seondeok waved his hand to the major and minor officials.

“I’m tired. “I need to rest for a while, so please step back.”

* * *

The Cabinet Secretary, who escaped from Emperor Seondeok’s truce, grabbed the sick note.

“How many spare lives do you have?”

“Shouldn’t you say what you have to say even if you’re dying? 5 million is impossible. Above all, I don’t have time. Time….”

“Why time?”

Hearing the Assistant Cabinet Secretary’s words, the Minister of Military Affairs remained silent.

“Look! “Why is there not enough time?”

“You will find out later.”

With those words, the sick note left and returned to his office.

* * *

Returning to his office, the sick man opened the windows and doors wide and looked around.

Only then, after confirming that no one was around, did he let out a long sigh.

“Whoa~. It’s hard, it’s hard… Why did His Majesty start a war against Joseon?

No, not just the infirmary, but all of his subjects were reaching similar conclusions.

As Joseon’s capabilities grew stronger, Emperor Seondeok’s interest in Joseon became closer to paranoia. The problem was that, rather than the friendly attitude he showed in the beginning, he was very hostile.

“Of course, it’s not that I don’t understand, but…”

Just as there are not two suns under the sky, the center of the world had to be in the middle of nowhere. Therefore, the emergence of a strong competitor was not welcome.

The problem was that war, an extreme method, was chosen as a way to suppress these competitors.

“Is it because of your health?”

The current Seondeokje was in a serious situation no matter who saw it. His illness was so serious that it would not be surprising if he died tomorrow.

The excessive sense of responsibility he showed after ascending to the throne, his increasingly worsening health, and his distrust of everyone around him were compounded.

“Whoa~.”

The sick doctor let out a long sigh again and muttered softly.

“This war… was lost. “The problem is how to survive the situation afterward.”

The sick man’s face was gloomy and he was certain of defeat.

The biggest defeat was that everyone in the Ming Dynasty court, starting with Emperor Seondeok, looked down on Joseon.

Of course, since Joseon had become stronger over the years, everyone expected that there would be one or two hidden claws. The problem was that there were more than one hidden claw, and all of them were fatal.

“The land forces deployed in the war against Joseon must end with the 800,000 currently deployed. Even if we are defeated, there will be no reinforcements. “The 3 million we are collecting now must be used to prepare for the future.”

The sick doctor muttered as he looked at the map of the world hanging on the wall of his office.

“The problem is that the North’s masters and the Japanese’s seamen are too quiet. These guys are as cunning and quick-witted as wolves. The fact that they have not touched Joseon until now does not mean that they are not touching it, but that they cannot touch it. What this means is that these people are just waiting for their time to take our name. Phew~.”

The infirmary stopped talking and sighed. His ears seemed to hear the desperate screams of the people who had been attacked by Japanese pirates and pirates.

“Whoa~.”

After another long sigh, he took out the medical records he had piled up on one side and moved them to the desk.

“Thanks to the fact that more people than expected have come to live in the city, we can fill up to 3 million quickly.”

As the economy of the Ming Dynasty prospered, the movement of Ichonhyangdo (????) spread nationwide. In addition to traditional cities, new cities emerged as they became transit points for canals and railroads. As rumors spread about people who had made a fortune in the city, many people left the rural areas where they lived and moved to the city.

Although housekeepers and soldiers worked hard to organize the family registers of people who had left their hometowns, there were unexpected gains. As more people gathered in the city, recruiting manpower became easier.

“After that, we spend as much time as possible training and arming them. Since Joseon controlled the sea, the only outcome for this war was defeat. You must never send it to Liaodong. You have to hold on to them as much as possible to be able to endure the future….”

As Byeongbu Sang-seo was thinking about what happened next, he quenched his thirst after drinking tea.

“From now on, time is your biggest enemy. Time….”

Seven days after Emperor Seondeok’s decision was made, another sad news arrived to Emperor Seondeok. After hearing the tragic

news of the ‘Japanese pirate attack’,

the sick doctor closed his eyes tightly.

“I got hit!”

* * *

The Joseon naval fleet, which led the Japanese fleet, attacked Cheongju.

Cheongju, located in the northern depression of the Shandong Peninsula, was a natural port thanks to its topography.

Therefore, the headquarters and branches of the Ming Dynasty’s large traders, including the Joseon Merchants’ Office established by Joseon, were concentrated there.

Because of this importance, Cheongju was also the place where the Ming Dynasty’s largest naval base was located.

Deeng~. Deeng~.

Clink ding ding!

Soldiers were running and shouting in all directions while large and small bells announcing urgent news rang in all directions.

“The thieves are coming!”

“The thieves are coming!”

“The Japanese pirates are coming!”

“The Japanese pirates are coming!”

The shouts of the soldiers were followed by the shouts of the commanders and the sound of trumpets.

“Everyone get on board!”

“Go to the boat quickly!”

“Raise anchor!”

“Row! Hoist the sails!”

Pow! Pow!

In the midst of such confusion, the front lines that had safely returned from the previous battle rushed to the sea.

The thoughts of the commanders who led their soldiers out to sea were all the same.

‘Cover the fruit with the ball.’

After returning from a crushing defeat by the Joseon navy, the commanders of the Ming Dynasty navy were anxious every day. This was because it would not be strange if people were held accountable and held accountable at any time.

In such a troubling situation, the Japanese pirates’ attack was actually good news.

Meanwhile, the Japanese ships that came to Shandong for joint trade still seemed poor, and the Japanese on board were armed only with spears and swords.

‘In the old days, we had to fight hand-to-hand with spears and swords like that, but now it’s artillery fighting! The odds are with us!’

“We lost to Joseon, but we can’t lose to Japanese pirates!”

“They’re just Japanese pirates!”

The Ming troops on the front lines, from commanders to the lowest ranking soldiers, shouted excitedly and rushed towards the Japanese ships.

However, although it was good that they had so much courage and rushed out, the next problem was.

Because they looked down on the Japanese pirates, they formed a disorganized fleet.

This happened because there was no one to properly control the front lines because a new commander had not yet been appointed.

The Japanese ships, seeing the Ming battle lines rushing in with such fierce fighting spirit, quickly began to turn their course.

Seeing this, the Myung Su-gun’s spirit rose even more.

“I don’t know where you heard the rumor, but I guess you thought we were all dead! But it’s already too late!”

“Row! “Chasing the thieves!”

Floating!

With the loud sound of drums, the front lines of the Ming Dynasty gained even more momentum.

At that moment, ships with familiar sails began to appear in the places where the Japanese ships had hurriedly turned their bows.

“Hey! “They are Koreans!”

“They’re Koreans!”

“It’s a damn solution!”

“There are challengers behind it!”

After confirming the appearance of the Joseon Navy’s sea emergency fronts and challenger-level fronts, the navy began to hastily look around.

“No way… no way… please…”

The Ming navy, who had been looking around with earnest wishes, screamed as black smoke rose from afar.

“It’s a black flame dragon!”

“It’s a black flame dragon! “Run away!”

“Turn the boat around!”

After confirming the presence of Maeng Jin-ho, the front line began to urgently turn the player around.

However, soon after, the Ming navy fell into chaos.

All the boats got tangled up as they randomly turned their players around without forming a proper formation and tried to run away.

“Move! Move!”

“It’s crashing!”

Kwasik! Ujikkeun!

In such a messed up situation, the large and medium ships that chose to flee moved on, mercilessly destroying the small ships in their path.

The small ships that were struck by the larger ships and heavy ships were broken into two pieces or capsized, and many soldiers were lost in the sea.

“help me! help me!”

“Ugh! “Ugh!”

The drowning allies urgently called for rescue, but the panicked large and medium ships ignored them and rowed with all their might.

In the end, many small ships had to disperse in all directions to avoid allies, not enemies.