Chapter 759 Containment

Edo.

Zhao Xu was consolidating the results of the Battle of Goryeo.

White paper money was scattered over the streets here, and the sound of crying was loud.

150,000 Japanese soldiers went to Goryeo, 90% of the generals died in the battle, and only about 20,000 people escaped.

When the news spread, it shocked the entire Edo. Everyone who had soldiers and generals who participated in the war bought coffins, held funerals, and buried them in empty coffins.

Shogunate.

Watanabe sat under the eaves in front of the main hall, like a dead tree that had lost its life.

News came that King Yan's army suddenly went south to Goryeo and defeated the Eastern and Tu Allied Forces.

He didn't eat or drink for three whole days. He only ate a little bit in the past few days after everyone begged him.

But he remained silent and saw no one.

"King Yan! I, Watanabe, swear that I will make you pay with blood."

The autumn sun was still blazing, and under the baking heat, large beads of sweat appeared on Watanabe's forehead.

At this moment, he suddenly yelled and fell to the ground unconscious.

When he woke up again, he was surrounded by six people: Taro Asana, Haruno Yamada, Masataka Konishi, Kukishi, Tora Ogawa, and Naganaru Shimazu.

All the core members of the shogunate are present.

"General, calm down. If you hurt your body like this, you are taking advantage of King Yan's wishes." Taro Ma Sheng said.

"Yes, General, this King of Yan is just a grasshopper after autumn. He can't jump around for a few days." Shimazu Nagamine said, "As long as the battleships in the Edo River are launched and cooperate with the British, the number of battleships will Yes, we will defeat King Yan, and we will definitely annihilate his navy, and then attack them from the coast to avenge Goryeo."

"The British are a group of cowards. If they hadn't escaped, how could we have lost so many soldiers. Many of them were chased by the King of Yan battleships and drowned alive in the sea." Yamada Haruno said angrily.

After hearing this, Watanabe suddenly raised his hand and slapped Yamada Haruno in the face, hoarsely saying: "At this time, don't say anything that will undermine the cooperation of the Eastern-Turkish Alliance. We cannot lose the support of the British and Sam people."

"Hi!" Yamada Haruno lowered his head.

At this time, Watanabe struggled to sit up and said to Taro Asana: "Where is Lieutenant Wolfe? I want to see him."

"He is at the Consulate of Sam Country, and seems to be discussing something with Consul Aierson." Taro Asana said.

Watanabe nodded, "Just in time, I was about to meet them."

After that, he stood up and went to the Sam Country consulate with the help of everyone.

Seeing Elson and Wolfe, Watanabe suddenly knelt down in front of them, bowed his head, "Please Sam and Britain must do their best to help Japan. Only in this way can we resist the expansion of King Yan, otherwise Japan will be in danger." , The Eastern Land is in danger, do you want King Yan to take away all your colonies in Eastern Chu?"

Elson and Wolfe looked at each other.

Unexpectedly, Watanabe Case would pay such a heavy tribute to them.

Wolfe immediately helped Watanabe stand up and said to him: "Just now, I was discussing this matter with Consul Elson. Elson will report it to Congress, and I will respond to Congress and provide support to Japan from all aspects. ”

This naval battle with King Yan's fleet made him feel the threat of King Yan.

He could no longer look at King Yan the same way he looked at the indigenous people.

It must be treated as an enemy similar to the Rus state, and no more carelessness can be allowed.

Not only Japan, they will also provide the same support as Wu to contain King Yan.

Even if it fails, we must try to weaken King Yan as much as possible before a full-scale conflict with King Yan.

Watanabe was so happy that he sobbed and said, "Thank you very much. Please believe that Japan will be your most reliable ally, now and in the future."

Wolfe nodded, "I also believe this. From now on, we will no longer limit the number of sail warships you build, and we will also provide you with the best weapons so that your warships will not lose to King Yan." battleship."

"This is what we look forward to most." Watanabe said with excitement.

The ocean is the last barrier to protect Japan.

As long as they can defend the sea, King Yan will have nothing to do with Japan, and they can gradually recover from the failure of this war.

Therefore, a fleet that can rival the navy of King Yan is very important.

"Besides, if the parliament of the mountain alliance and our British parliament agree, we will help you build industry. This is the foundation of King Yan."

The Watanabe case was originally in extreme despair.

Wolfe's promise immediately cheered him up.

"The death of our Japanese warriors is worth it." Watanabe's expression became firm.

Although this battle did not achieve the results they wanted.

But it must have made the British and Sam people see their importance.

Compared with Goryeo, the Western steam industry was what he longed for most.

"I hope you will continue to stand firmly on the front line against King Yan in the future." Wolfe said slowly.

This is Britain's usual power balancing tactic.

It is precisely by using this trick that the war in the Western Continent continues, benefiting the British people who are isolated overseas.

After all, the flames of war could never reach Britain.

In Dongtu, they could only look to the country of Dongtu to contain King Yan.

When the time is right, they will give King Yan a fatal blow.

But before that, he must protect Japan and prevent King Yan from destroying Japan.

So he told Watanabe that he and the British fleet would stay in Japan.

At the same time, he asked Dongying to build artillery batteries in important coastal cities to prevent the Yan Wang fleet from attacking Dongying.

In addition to Dongying, he also ordered a merchant ship to Tianzhu to deliver his letter to Governor Bolt.

He suggested that he sell the same weapons as the British army to Wu to prevent the Yan Wang from going south and unifying Dasong.

The most important point is that he hopes Bolt can send envoys to meet the Russians and reach an agreement on curbing the Yan Wang.

Instead of continuing to confront in the East.

This is not in the interests of both sides.

"In this regard, we Dongying can first test the mouth style of Beidi and Ross." Watanabe's eyes narrowed into a line.

He didn't dare to say it in front of Wolfe, but in his heart, he thought the British were a little arrogant.

When facing the Yan Wang, he still wanted to curb the Ross people.

But fortunately, the battle of Goryeo seemed to make Wolfe sober.

Let him realize the real threat.

The expansion of Ross's power to the East is at most competing with them for interests. This is just a matter of the size of the cake.

But if they let the King of Yan grow up, not only will they not have the cake to eat, they will probably have to spit out what they ate before.

The British cannot tolerate it, and the Russians certainly cannot tolerate it.

Moreover, their power in the East is weak. If they can gather more Western countries, they can gather more power and have greater confidence.