"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Off the coast of Incheon, the Japanese naval warships were firing fiercely, and large-caliber shells hit the defense line of the 1st Army of the Goryeo Army.
The hastily built defense line could not withstand the shells of large-caliber naval guns and was easily flattened.
The losses of the 1st Army of the Goryeo Army also began to soar.
Although there were great contradictions between the Japanese Navy and the Army. However, in this war, they still had a common goal. Therefore, they tried their best to cooperate with the requirements of the Army.
Under the cover of the Navy’s firepower, the various units of the 11th Army of the Japanese Army easily completed the landing in Incheon.
A large number of troops began to attack Seoul. The 1st Army of the Goryeo Army stationed in Seoul was almost stunned by such a situation.
Seoul, the Royal Palace.
King Yi Yeong-chan of Goryeo was in a panic, while Prime Minister Park Yong-chang of the Kingdom of Goryeo and Chief of the General Staff General Kim Yong-chan were still arguing.
"Your Majesty, the brutal Japanese are less than 20 kilometers away from Seoul, and they will soon reach Seoul. It is very dangerous here. Please leave Seoul immediately and go to a safe place for shelter!" Park Yong-chang suggested.
"The Japanese are not only attacking Seoul, but also attacking Pyeongrang. If we leave Seoul, where can we go?" General Kim Yong-chan chose to object.
"We can go to Chuncheon! If it doesn’t work, we can go to Wonseon and Hamhung. If the entire Goryeo Peninsula cannot be defended, we can also retreat to the Russian Empire!" Park Yong-chang suggested.
"No! Two million soldiers are fighting bloody battles with the Japanese at the front. If Your Majesty leaves at this time, it will inevitably cause a heavy blow to the morale of the troops. Once the war situation collapses, the entire Korean Peninsula will be finished. At that time, even the Russians will not let us go!" Admiral Jin Yongcan still objected.
"But if we stay, isn’t that a dead end?" Prime Minister Park Yongchang was very anxious.
"I have issued an order that the 1st Army will defend Seoul and the 2nd Army will defend Pyeongrang. It is not so easy for the Japanese to take Seoul and Pyeongrang. As long as we can resist the attack of the Japanese, everything will turn around. The 5th Army and the 15th Army of the Russian Empire Army are already on the way and will arrive soon!" Admiral Jin Yongcan said.
"What if Pyeongrang and Seoul fall before the Russians arrive? To be on the safe side, let your Majesty leave Seoul. This way, it will be safer!" Prime Minister Park Young-chang suggested.
King Lee Yeol of Goryeo was also somewhat tempted.
Although he was the king, he was actually just a puppet. If possible, he would certainly like to continue living a life of luxury and wait for death.
The Orientals were very cruel. If Seoul fell, he would be in the hands of the Orientals.If it falls into the hands of others, how can there be a good ending?
This is absolutely unacceptable to King Lee Gun of Goryeo.
"No! Your Majesty the King cannot leave Seoul. Otherwise, it will not only shake the morale of the Seoul defenders, but also the morale of the two million soldiers on the front line. Once the morale is shaken, the front line will collapse, and the consequences will be disastrous!" General Kim Young-chan’s attitude is still very firm.
"Bold, Kim Young-chan, you are a treasonous person and are putting your majesty in danger." Prime Minister Park Young-chang cursed.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I have asked the Commander of the Far Eastern Front of the Russian Empire. The Commander has issued an order requiring us to hold on to Seoul and Pyeongrang. The reinforcements of the Russian Empire are already speeding up. As long as we hold on for a few days, we will be able to turn danger into safety. Therefore, please take courage and cheer up the troops. This is the best for your Majesty and the entire Goryeo Kingdom. If we violate the orders of the Russian Empire and cause problems in the war, I am afraid we will have a hard time explaining it." General Jin Yongcan’s words directly revealed a hint of threat.
The Goryeo Kingdom was originally a vassal state of the Russian Empire, and the Goryeo Kingdom’s army was established with the strong support of the Russian Empire. This made the Russian Empire have a great influence and even control over the Goryeo Kingdom’s army. Even the King of Goryeo could not compare with the Russian Empire.
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King Lee Yeon of Goryeo looked very unhappy, but he was not a fool. He could still distinguish the reality.
He knew very well that he could not escape Seoul because of the opposition of the army.
And, as Admiral Kim Young-chan said, if his escape shook the morale of the army and led to the collapse of the war. Then, the Russians would definitely not bypass him. At that time, he would probably still be unable to escape death.
If he stayed in Seoul, there might be a glimmer of hope.
Perhaps their army can really resist the attack of the Orientals and really hold on until the Russian reinforcements arrive.
"Don’t worry, General Kim, I will not leave Seoul. I will live and die here with the army and people of the kingdom!" King Lee Yeon said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Kim Young-chan replied.
Although Prime Minister Park Young-chang was very unwilling, he had no choice.
Next, King Lee Hyun of Goryeo personally came to the front line to boost the morale of the soldiers.
This greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers of the 1st Army of the Goryeo Army.
Even in the face of the attack of the superior forces of the 11th Army of the Oriental Army, they still could not resist.
In the Pingrang direction, although the offensive of the 12th Army of the Oriental Army was also very fierce. The defense line of the 2nd Army of the Goryeo Army was already in danger.
But the Russian Empire could notThe army focused on strengthening their support for them, so that they finally held on.
On July 27, the vanguard of the 5th Army of the Russian Empire arrived in Pingrang.
The arrival of the reinforcements boosted the morale of the 2nd Army of the Goryeo Army stationed in Pingrang.
As the troops of the 5th Army of the Russian Army continued to arrive on the battlefield, a large number of fresh troops joined the battle. As a result, the attack of the 12th Army of the Oriental Army on Pingrang was already a failure.
Before the reinforcements of the Russian Empire Army arrived, they were unable to take Pingrang. So, after the reinforcements of the Russian Empire Army arrived, could they still take Pingrang? That would undoubtedly be even more impossible! .
