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Chapter 720 The Childish King

Those who wanted to watch the fun were destined to be disappointed. Little Nicholas gave the Koreans the greatest humiliation in the most decent way.

This is the most true portrayal of the fact that a weak country has no diplomacy.

Li Tuo probably thought that by reporting this matter to the League of Nations, he could use the League's influence to force Russia to submit.

Little Nicholas is a typical person who responds to soft words rather than hard ones. If the Koreans can talk nicely, this matter can still be negotiated.

It is simply a pipe dream to force Russia to submit in this way.

Due to the departure of Nicholas Jr., the proceedings could not proceed and the meeting ended abruptly.

Clemenceau came to see Nicholas the Younger, hoping that Russia would accept the compromise proposed by Edward Grey.

Russia has indeed invested heavily in Goryeo, but the total investment is not as much as 30 billion rubles.

Edward Grey proposed a compensation plan of 10 billion rubles, but Russia still needs to pay 8 million rubles to veterans and workers.

As a result, Russia only received 2 million rubles.

"No!"

Little Nicholas was brief and to the point, he would never accept this plan.

Russia is not obsessed with money, but wants to punish the Koreans' ambitions through compensation.

Li Tuo shouldn't think that the matter is over just because he has paid the money.

Witt and Mario still have combos waiting for him.

While George can be generous, Witte and Mario must be penny-pinching to ensure the financial health of Russia and Amur.

"Tell me your bottom price. You can't just say whatever you want."

Clemenceau really didn't want to get involved in this matter, but he was the rotating president after all.

"20 billion, plus Incheon, Busan, and Jeju."

Nicholas Jr. was very ruthless and the above conditions added together were higher than the asking price of 30 billion.

Russia's investment in Goryeo is mainly concentrated in these three places. These three places are currently leased by Russia, and there are still more than 80 years left in their lease terms.

If Russia is willing to continue the lease after the expiration, the Korean government cannot refuse.

What Nicholas the Younger meant was not to continue the lease, but to cede it.

"Grand Duke, you know that's impossible."

Clemenceau was helpless. One was a miser and the other was a vampire, neither of them was a good person.

Since it's impossible, just wait and see. Little Nicholas is not in a hurry anyway.

Li Tuo was anxious.

The world war made Li Tuo realize that the essence of this world is the law of the jungle.

Although following Russia would not lead to starvation, Li Tuo would not have real power, which made his life worse than death.

During the World War, Li Tuo hoped that George would support Goryeo's expansion.

Goryeo has no navy, and there are only two countries bordering it by land: Russia and Tokyo.

Expanding into Russia is seeking death, so Li Tuo’s so-called expansion is aimed directly at the Kanto region.

Coincidentally, after expanding its military, Japan also set its sights on the University of Tokyo, preparing to fight a second Sino-Japanese war.

Although the Kanto region is large, it cannot accommodate the ambitions of both Goryeo and Japan at the same time.

Since the fall of the Qing Empire, Dongda has been plunged into a state of civil war, with warlords fighting each other and a large number of wealthy people fleeing.

Due to the long-standing relationship between Goryeo and Dongda, the popularity of immigration to Goryeo is second only to Amur.

Because the Russian Concession had good public security and relatively complete supporting facilities, most of the Chinese who immigrated to Goryeo were concentrated in Incheon, Busan, and Jeju.

If Russia withdraws its troops, Li Tuo can make a fortune from the Chinese who immigrate to Goryeo, and then start the expansion mode. After the League of Nations filed a lawsuit against Russia, the relationship between Russia and Goryeo suddenly became tense.

On June 6, the troops stationed in Incheon set up checkpoints on the road between Incheon and Seoul and sent people to block the Han River Bridge.

Incheon is less than 20 kilometers away from Seoul, and the only means of transportation between Incheon and Seoul, apart from ferries, is the Han River Bridge.

While blocking the Han River Bridge, the Russian Pacific Fleet's inland gunboats entered the Han River, ready to bombard Seoul at any time if the situation worsened.

Li Tuo's perverse actions were strongly opposed by Goryeo ministers, especially Prime Minister Min Young-ik.

Li Tuo has been in Russia for many years and rarely returns to Goryeo, so he doesn't know much about the situation in Goryeo.

Goryeo was heavily dependent on the Russian economy, especially for grain exports. Without Russia's aid, Goryeo's situation would be worse than Japan's.

Since Goryeo had no industrial production capacity of its own, the Goryeo army still had to rely on Russia for logistical supplies.

The Goryeo dignitaries are keen on buying property in Amur. Even Min Young-yi has property in Vladivostok. If Russia goes to war with Goryeo, it is hard to say how many people will support Li Tuo.

"Traitors! They are all traitors. They should all be hanged!"

Li Tuo is simple and rough, which is his biggest gain in Russia.

Min Yongyi frowned. According to Li Tuo, Min Yongyi was also a traitor.

"Without Russia's protection, we are like sheep surrounded by wolves, completely powerless to resist."

Min Yongyi hopes that Li Tuo can be more rational. Even if he doesn't want to be a bootlicker, he should not suddenly go from one extreme to another.

"So we must seize the opportunity and strengthen ourselves as quickly as possible."

Li Tuo's logic is self-consistent. Russia is indeed in an unprecedented period of weakness.

In a few years, when the Russian economy recovers, even if Li Tuo is given two more courages, he will not dare to rebel.

"Don't believe the British's promises. Britain is taking advantage of us and is not sincere to us."

Min Yongyi's words confirmed that there was indeed a driving force behind this incident.

now it's right.

Without Britain's support, Li Tuo would not dare to rebel.

"The British think they are hunters, but we are using them—"

Li Tuo actually believed that Goryeo and Britain were qualified to exchange interests.

If Lloyd George knew this, he would probably be so angry that he died.

In the eyes of the British, Goryeo was just a pawn.

Li Tuo, however, considers himself a chess player.

Just outside Li Tuo's palace, a dozen Goryeo officers who had participated in the World War gathered together to discuss how to deal with the current complicated situation.

"I will not fight for the king and be an enemy of Grand Duke Yuriev - in fact, I am already qualified to become a Russian citizen. I plan to go to Amur next month and send Xiaomei and the children there first."

Kim Se-hoon, who served in the Ryugyong Division during the World War, has made preparations for both scenarios.

"Our king is a bit childish..."

Li Yingjun, who was also serving in Liujing Division, pointed the finger at Li Tuo.

"We have to do something. We can't just watch this bastard drag our country into the abyss."

Park Cheol-hyun slammed the table and said, since the king is unqualified, let's change him.

Until at least 1918, the Gorzhak Corps fought in the Balkan theater.

The situation in the Balkans is clear at a glance. Almost every country has experienced more than one coup, and rebellions are commonplace.

Therefore, for people like Park Cheol-hyun, there is no psychological barrier to getting rid of Li Tuo.

(End of this chapter)