Chapter 511: The Hero Grows Up

This time, it was Le Sen who came in person to report to Shao Quanzhong.

The population of the Joseon Dynasty was 1400 million, which would be a fairly large country if placed in Europe. The United Kingdom, which still claims to be the world's hegemon, has only 3900 million people, and the Balkan hegemon Bulgaria has only 400 million people.

If something happened to such a vassal state that shared the same language and culture as Daxia, the problem would be extremely serious.

After the report, Le Sen looked at Shao Quanzhong without saying anything. Liu Niang heard the seriousness of the problem and said, "Yu Ting, do you want to convene the General Staff immediately and prepare to send troops to intervene?"

Shao Quanzhong's reaction was strange. "Has something happened in the end? Brother Le, tell me the details. I'm just confused. How could the Immo Rebellion have happened without the involvement of Japan?"

Le Sen has now been granted the title of marquis and holds the rank of general, but he still strictly abides by the principle that the intelligence chief should not interfere with the commander-in-chief's decision-making.

Although I was curious about why Shao Quanzhong was so calm, he didn't show it on his face.

"General, the King of the Joseon Dynasty, Yi Hee, was weak and incompetent, and Queen Min had always been the regent."

"The relatives of the Joseon Dynasty were supported by Queen Min and acted recklessly. The backbone figures of Queen Min's group, such as Min Kyeon-ho, Min Tae-ho, and Heungingun Yi Choe-eung, all abused their power and engaged in corruption. Local officials created various pretexts and levied heavy taxes."

"The royal family was even more corrupt and decadent. Every night in the palace, there were banquets and lewd performances. Prostitutes, shamans, and blind men sang and played obscene music. The palace was lit as bright as day and did not stop until dawn. When Queen Min gave birth to the crown prince Yi Gak, she offered sacrifices to the 12,000 peaks of Mount Geumgang, and each peak was given a stone of rice, a piece of cloth, and a thousand taels of Qing money..."

Shao Quanzhong nodded and smiled, "This Queen Min is basically a Buddhist from the Joseon Dynasty. Unfortunately, Joseon Dynasty is not Emperor Xianfeng. He cannot control his wife, so the situation has deteriorated."

"No wonder, it turns out that the Immo Rebellion was caused by Queen Min, and the involvement of the Japanese pirates was just accidental."

Shao Quanzhong narrowed his eyes, sighed, and said inexplicably, "Back then, the Qing Dynasty did a great job in this matter. I can't be worse than them."

He turned around and looked at Le Xiucai with a smile, "I'm telling you, Brother Le, I think if you became the emperor, you would probably be suppressed by Qing Feng like Li Xi, and you wouldn't be able to raise your head."

Le Sen was caught in the crossfire for no reason, but he smiled and said, "General, I know my own limitations and I only work for you. Why don't I make decisions for myself? Qing Feng is now a senior official in Guangdong Province. She manages more people than I do and is more capable than me. Of course, she makes the decisions at home."

"You don't have to worry about my family, we are very harmonious. But the affairs of the Joseon Dynasty are urgent. When Queen Min disappeared, didn't you intervene? This is also a strong woman."

"If the Marshal doesn't find her and teach her a lesson personally, he will also serve as the regent for Prince Yi Gye's father according to Qing Dynasty rules and put an end to the Li Dynasty completely..."

Shao Quanzhong subconsciously tapped his lower back, "Ah, brother Le, you are so bold, aren't you? You dare to order me to do things? Li Xi is still alive, how can I do such a thing?"

"Besides, I don't like round faces..."

Liu Niang covered her mouth and laughed, "Yuting, I think the last sentence is the real reason."

"Le Xiucai, don't worry. I have been with Yu Ting for so many years and I know him well. His relaxed attitude must mean that he has already solved the problem."

"I'm just wondering, doesn't Queen Min have a new army called the 'Special Skills Army'? How come the regular new army can be successfully rebelled by the old-style army?"

"The Joseon Dynasty didn't have as many talented people as the Qing Dynasty. Queen Min didn't have the ability to control the government like the old Buddha did, so she just messed around. The old Buddha wanted to build a garden, so at most he embezzled some military funds, but Queen Min simply embezzled all the military funds."

"The Wuwei Camp and Zhuangwei Camp haven't received their salaries for more than a year, and the leaders of the Bieji Army are all confused and incompetent. When the Wuwei Camp and Zhuangwei Camp started the rebellion, the Bieji Army was on holiday. The rebels also received support from the citizens of Li Chaojing..."

I have never heard of the entire regular army being given a holiday. Shao Quanzhong and Liu Niang both shook their heads.

Queen Min was able to control the Joseon Dynasty for nine years despite her level of power. The people of the Joseon Dynasty had a very high tolerance, and the political situation was really hard to describe.

Shao Quanzhong tapped the back of his hand on the table and said, "Okay, I have indeed been prepared for this matter. There is no need to make a big fuss."

"I have a chess piece in my hand that I have never used. Now, it's time for that guy to become famous."

"By the way, isn't Wu Changqing from the South China Sea Fleet in Huangpu? Has he not returned to his base on Natuna Island yet? Are those gas turbine-powered warships fully equipped?"

"Liu Niang, pass on my order to transfer Wu Changqing to lead his troops to Dagukou to join the new army from Henan Province and go to the Li Dynasty to suppress the rebellion." "Yuting, shouldn't it be faster to transfer the Beiyang Navy from Sasebo?"

Shao Quanzhong shook his head mysteriously. "Ding Ruchang has no relationship with the Henan Province New Army, so it's difficult for him to command. The Henan Province New Army are all Yuan Baoheng's old subordinates. Wu Changqing and Yuan Baoqing are sworn brothers..."

"Yuting, Yuan Baoheng just died of an illness, and the commander of the new army in Henan Province has not yet been determined. Why do you have to transfer them to the Li Dynasty?"

"Hehehe, the Li Dynasty is really hard for ordinary people to handle. I have a super suitable candidate..."

Twenty minutes later, Admiral Wu Changqing of the South China Sea Fleet in Guangzhou received the order and led his troops north.

The new ships under his command are all small boats of less than 1000 tons. Equipped with gas turbines, they cut through the waves at a very high speed, reaching more than 20 knots.

It used to take several days to travel from Guangzhou to Dagukou, but the new fleet can get there in ten hours at most, so it won’t waste time.

The new army of Henan Province was ordered to set out by train to Dagukou and arrive there on the same day.

Daxia has a convenient navy and well-developed railways. It is already an advanced modern country. Once it needs to mobilize troops, it can do so at lightning speed.

Shao Quanzhong waved his hand and said, "Come on, Liuniang, follow me to Baoding. I want to find a suitable new commander for the new army in Henan Province."

What new commander needs to be invited by the Marshal himself? Well, no one is qualified. However, Shao Quanzhong's mentality is very complicated. He has been avoiding that person and now wants to find out the situation in person.

That evening, Shao Quanzhong arrived in Baoding and met Emery in the principal's office of the Army Officers School.

Emery had a serious illness last March, but because he had been taking Chinese medicine prescribed by Dr. Fei for several years, his body had improved and he survived. Now he is still alive and well and working for Shao Quanzhong.

Shao Quanzhong chatted with Emery about the federal situation and his meeting with Garfield, but was not in a hurry to get down to business.

After a while, the sound of military boots was heard and Shao Jiming walked in from outside the door.

First he saluted Emery, "Greetings, Principal."

Then he turned around and looked at Shao Quanzhong very nervously, "Dad, you're here."

Shao Jiming was ordered by his father to study here. He has been studying here for three years and will graduate next year. Even though he was the crown prince appointed by Shao Quanzhong, he did not receive any special treatment. He lived in the military camp and ate with the common students, sharing the joys and sorrows with them.

Shao Jiming was already quite satisfied. After all, he was back home. The food was much better than in London. He had eaten so much mashed potatoes that he almost vomited...

Because of his background of studying in the UK, Shao Jiming's grades are pretty good, above average.

Shao Quanzhong was very kind. He kept asking Shao Jiming about his grades in various subjects and expressed basic satisfaction.

Liu Niang behind him seemed to understand. It turned out that Yu Ting was planning to send his successor to the Li Dynasty to quell the rebellion, so as to establish some prestige and start building up his own team?

However, as Liu Niang listened, she became confused again and asked about Jiming's grades. Shao Quanzhong sent him away again and did not mention Li Chao at all.

Emery had the same question. Shao Quanzhong waved his hand, "The situation in the Li Dynasty is very complicated. It requires a ruthless person who can make decisions immediately. It's not something that a foodie like Jiming can handle right now."

"I'm not old yet. Ji Ming is not in a hurry to get promoted. He needs to train himself in multiple positions and take his time. I just stopped by to see Ji Ming. The real boss is down below. Liu Niang, send someone to the graduating class that hasn't been assigned yet to call Yuan Baoheng's nephew to me."

No one knew what Shao Quanzhong was up to. With the sound of military boots, a short-statured new army officer with second lieutenant epaulettes walked in.

When he saw Shao Quanzhong, he saluted and said, "Yuan Rong'an, a graduate of the Baoding Military Academy, pays respect to the Marshal."

(End of this chapter)

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