Seoul!

The Governor-General's Palace of Korea.

He Shen opened his arms and held a beautiful woman wearing a thin gauze dress in his arms.

While he was flirting with the beauty, he was discussing tactics with Yue Rui, who was sitting opposite him, on how to fight the invading Ming army.

Yue Rui said with a solemn expression.

"According to reliable information, the Ming thieves can now devote more than 3,000 troops to the battle in Seoul."

"In addition, there is also a group of Korean soldiers who surrendered to the Ming thieves, numbering approximately 10,000 people."

"Even if we include the navy soldiers that the Ming Dynasty can urgently mobilize and use in land battles, the Ming Dynasty's available troops for this battle will not exceed 20,000."

"But our army has only 40,000 troops at its disposal!"

"From a comparison of military strength, our army is generally dominant in this battle!"

Well, forty thousand versus twenty thousand, the advantage is mine!

When he said this, Yue Rui's face was full of confidence.

Because he could tell that the main force of the Ming army was not in North Korea.

If this is the case, the Korean War can still be fought!

Even if the Qing army is defeated, it will not be defeated directly. It can still be supported for a while.

However, when He Shen heard this, he hugged the waist of the beauty in his arms and said to Yue Rui.

"Yue Shangshu is a little less careful."

"The military strength that the worldly nobles in North Korea who have taken refuge in the Ming thieves can also be counted among the Ming army's strength."

"These political elites in North Korea have been operating in North Korea for hundreds or thousands of years, and their control over the local area is deeply rooted."

"I really don't know how many troops this group of people can pull out to fight our Qing Dynasty."

He Shen knew that the Qing Dynasty's biggest enemy in North Korea had never been the thousands of Ming thieves.

But those wealthy and powerful people in North Korea!

As for wooing the world's elite?

He Shen also thought about this, but there was really nothing he could do about it.

Because the Manchu Qing Dynasty could not provide more favorable conditions than the Ming Dynasty.

The main reason why the Manchu Qing sent troops to conquer North Korea was to squeeze North Korea's population and materials for the development of Liaodong.

This also determines that the Manchu Qing Dynasty's attitude towards North Korea must be to extort as much benefits as possible.

And this will inevitably lead to damage to the interests of various factions within North Korea.

How should I put it? Those untouchables in North Korea only had so much money and water. If they were all robbed by the Manchus, wouldn't the noble men in North Korea not be able to eat it?

And what about Ming Dynasty?

What Ming wants is North Korea's nominal surrender and will not actually interfere in North Korea's affairs, at least for the time being.

In fact, Ming Dynasty was even ready to completely hand over North Korea to the various clans and factions to achieve self-governance.

It will not harm the interests of all the clans in North Korea at all!

Weighing the pros and cons, it is actually self-evident which side those worldly elites will choose to stand on.

More importantly, in the current war situation in the Central Plains, the Ming Dynasty can be said to have the upper hand over the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

The fall of the Qing Dynasty and the rise of the Ming Dynasty are already obvious!

In fact, everyone knows how these various clans in North Korea will stand.

They will definitely choose to be on the winner's side!

Not to mention that the conditions offered by the Ming Dynasty were better than those of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties. Even if the conditions offered by the Ming Dynasty were not as good as those of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties, these wealthy people in North Korea would not choose to side with the Manchu and Qing Dynasties.

Interests are important, but your head is more valuable, isn't it?

I dare not say anything else about whether the wealth and wealth of these North Korean nobles can last for so many years, but this is certain.

When Yue Rui heard this, the expression on his face obviously froze.

Taking a deep breath, he spoke.

"If this is the case, Seoul will be in danger."

"Should our army send people to ask for help from the capital? If the emperor is willing to send troops from Liaodong to reinforce North Korea, then the war in North Korea can still be fought."

In Yue Rui's view, since Emperor Daoguang has temporarily secured his throne, he should be able to send troops to reinforce North Korea. No matter what, the current North Korea is still the most important blood bag of my Qing Dynasty!

Yue Rui didn't believe that Emperor Daoguang could let North Korea be taken away by Ming thieves.

He Shen nodded and said after hearing this.

"The governor has sent people to Beijing to ask for help, but the accurate news has not been sent back yet."

Taking a deep breath, He Shen perked up a little and spoke immediately.

"If that's the case, we must stay in Seoul until the imperial court's reinforcements arrive!"

Hearing this, Yue Rui nodded and said.

"Don't worry, Lord Governor, the general will understand!"

"Everyone in our army is determined and prepared to survive or die with Seoul!"

Seeing this, He Shen nodded with satisfaction.

At this moment, accompanied by a burst of chaotic footsteps, a messenger from the Qing army ran in outside the conference room.

The messenger ran all the way to He Shen, knelt down on one knee, and spoke.

"For your information, Lord Governor, the Ming thieves have arrived on the outskirts of Seoul!"

When He Shen heard this, he took a breath of air and his expression was quite solemn.

He gritted his teeth and said.

"Let's go, follow me to the city to command the battle!"

After saying this, he took the lead and walked out of the conference room and towards the outside of the Governor's Mansion.

……

Soon, He Shen arrived at the top of Seoul City.

He wore a thick cotton armor with shiny bubble nails, and a high red tassel on his helmet, making him look tall and mighty.

Wearing such a mighty armor on He Shen made He Shen's already outstanding appearance even more eye-catching.

It's like soldiers and generals descending from heaven!

He was surrounded by Yue Rui and other Qing generals, as well as a group of soldiers.

The group of people held telescopes in their hands and looked in the direction outside the city.

In their field of vision, warships appeared on the broad Han River.

The white sails were connected together, and the red flags were flying.

That's the Ming Army's Korean fleet!

In addition, there is an army marching on the banks of the Han River.

Three thousand soldiers of the Ming Army Marine Brigade were wearing uniform red military uniforms. When they stood together and moved forward in neat steps, the scene was like a pool of blazing flames surging forward.

And the muskets they carried were all equipped with bayonets!

Sharp bayonets shone coldly in the sun, forming a dense forest of bayonets.

Murderous intent is rising into the sky!

He Shen looked at the elite Ming army marching along the river, with a slightly solemn expression on his face.

This was the first time he faced the Ming army's front line!

However, before the two sides had time to formally engage in fighting, Heshen felt strong pressure just from the momentum exuded by the Ming army as they marched.

Yue Rui on the side couldn't help but gasped when he saw this.

"It is said that the thieves' soldiers are the best in the world. Now that I have a look, the rumors are true..."

This was also the first time Yue Rui faced the Ming army directly.

Feeling the momentum of the Ming army, Yue Rui couldn't help but let out an exclamation.

The atmosphere at the top of Seoul City suddenly became stagnant.

From top to bottom, the Qing troops guarding the city seemed to have their throats strangled the moment they saw the Ming troops.

Fear spreads in everyone's hearts! (End of chapter)

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