I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 297 Emperor Russia

Japan is not a worry. What worries Milyugin is the United Kingdom behind Japan.

"Britain's attention is now firmly drawn to the Malay Peninsula and its support for Japan is limited. This may be the best time for us to break through the British blockade."

George's words completely dispelled Milyutin's doubts.

The Jumun Island incident fully proves that imperialism is determined to destroy itself. Japan is undoubtedly a dog raised by the British, but the Russian Empire does not lead the charge. Goryeo will also fight for the interests of the Russian Empire.

The only thing that makes Milyugin unhappy now is that the Qing Empire has now become a monkey sitting on the mountain and has nothing to lose in this matter.

"How is it possible? No matter what the final outcome of this matter is, if the Qing Empire remains neutral, the Qing Empire will completely lose the vassal state of Goryeo."

George would not let the Qing Empire reap the benefits. He was the Yurievsky Super Duke of the Russian Empire.

With Amul's support, Emperor Gaozong was extremely strong-willed and immediately ordered the recall of Korea's minister to Japan, and ordered the Japanese minister to Japan, Keisuke Ohtori, to leave the country within 24 hours.

George did not forget to send a telegram to the Siberian Fleet, reminding Alexeyev to leave Japan as quickly as possible and beware of the Japanese jumping over the wall.

The Siberian Fleet did not reply for a long time. After asking the Russian Empire's minister in Japan, George learned that Alexeyev had not returned all night after accepting a banquet invitation from former Prime Minister Yamagata Aritomo, and he could not be contacted for the time being.

Britain was unwilling to directly confront the Russian Empire, so it armed Japan in the hope of fighting a proxy war through Japan.

Hubbard conveyed the concerns of French Prime Minister Émile Loubet to Lello.

The new Goryeo army trained in Amur also moved to Goryeo territory, ready to enter Goryeo to participate in the war.

Juwen Island certainly disgraced the Russian Empire.

It was also a military adventure for Britain.

The Amur Governorate also carried out partial mobilization, and the reserve troops undergoing winter training issued live ammunition. The Vladivostok Infantry Division also received orders to be ready to reinforce Korea at any time.

Although the Russian Empire and France have signed the covenant, neither government has ratified it, so the alliance between the Russian Empire and France has not taken effect.

At the same time, Tracy, the U.S. Minister in Vladivostok, and Hubbard, the French Minister in Vladivostok, came to the Amur Military District Headquarters to visit George.

Originally, George was worried that the Russian Empire would fall into unnecessary war because of its alliance with France.

George's judgment was correct. The relationship between Korea and Japan deteriorated, which was also bad news for Britain.

At 11 o'clock in the evening on the 8th, George received two telegrams from St. Petersburg at the same time. Emperor Nicholas Sr. asked George to exercise restraint and not to start a war in East Asia.

Nikolai expressed the hope that George would teach the Far Eastern apes a lesson on behalf of Nikolai and relieve Nikolai's hatred.

Britain did not mind Japan's attack on Goryeo, but it was equally wary of the Russian Empire.

Now it seems that France should be more worried about Russia.

After the Otsu incident, Nikolai used the term "ape" to refer to Japan, and his hatred for Japan was palpable.

On December 12, the 11st and nd Divisions of the Japanese Army assembled towards Nagasaki, preparing to board a ship to go to Korea.

"Duke, if a war breaks out at this time, it will affect the order of Asia and further affect the interests of all of us."

Now that the arming of Japan has not yet been completed, and it has encountered George, the imperial Russia, Britain is worried that the conflict between Japan and the Russian Empire will cause the British investment in Japan to be lost.

At 10 o'clock in the evening, British Minister Gray in Vladivostok paid an urgent visit to Milyutin to express concerns about the situation in the Far East.

The garrison troops stationed in the royal city of Goryeo received orders to protect Emperor Gaozong as soon as possible as soon as the Japanese troops landed.

"Duke, President Harrison asked me to tell you that the war will affect the outside world's assessment of the Amur economy."

Tracy was worried about U.S. interests in Vladivostok.

So far, Vladivostok has issued more than $5000 million in bonds in the United States.

The bonds sold by St. Petersburg some time ago were also mainly sold to the United States.

"You all know what the cause of this conflict is. Goryeo has the power to propose changes to the Ganghwa Treaty, and it also has the power to abrogate the Ganghwa Treaty. So all responsibility lies with Japan, and Japan should be responsible for all the consequences of this incident. Take responsibility." George also wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the fun, but didn't want to end up in person.

The unequal treaties signed by Goryeo and other countries seriously affected the interests of the Russian Empire in Goryeo.

Goryeo's request to revise the Treaty of Ganghwa was just the beginning.

After this goal is achieved, Koryo will revise all foreign-related treaties and gradually abolish the privileges of European and American countries in Koryo.

This is why Hubbard and Tracy came to find George.

None of the countries were willing to give up their privileges in Goryeo.

But now that George is about to overturn the table, the French and Americans have to step in and act as peacemakers to prevent the situation from getting out of hand.

Tracy and Hubbard looked at each other, exchanged glances, and Hubbard said helplessly.

"Of course, this is the right that Korea should have."

"Therefore, Japan must compensate Goryeo for its losses and severely punish the relevant perpetrators."

George was referring to the unscrupulous businessmen involved in the case.

Especially the owners and captains of Japanese merchant ships, as well as cargo owners, who broke out of Busan Port and killed four Korean sailors.

"We can convey your request to Japan——"

Hubbard knew who had the final say.

"No, no, no, this is not my request, but the request of the Korean government."

George was conflicted and wanted to use this opportunity to kill Japan completely.

But objectively, the Amur Military District does not have the ability to completely conquer Japan.

If you want to conquer Japan, all three fleets of the Russian Empire must be dispatched, and at the same time, the Guards must be mobilized for support.

Old Nicholas's attitude has been very clear and he does not support George's war with Japan.

Although Nicholas supported it, he did not have the power to launch a war.

The Tsar is still alive.

"We will give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible."

Hubbard and Tracy hurried away.

Vasily felt disappointed.

"Isn't there going to be a war?"

"Whether war breaks out or not, we must always be prepared."

George is not sure yet.

In case Ito Yuhyung has no idea, he can send sailors to land or bombard Incheon.

Then even with the mediation of the French and Americans, war would break out between Goryeo and Japan.

The 48 hours required by Ito Yuheng were getting closer and closer. George did not return to Yuriev Palace at night and simply stayed at the Amur Military District Headquarters.

After daybreak, George received news that the Japanese had withdrawn.

(End of this chapter)