Although the climate in the Far East is cold, it cannot stop the determination of the Wa people to develop new land. The 300 million Japanese immigrants and the establishment of a series of large factories and agricultural reclamation areas have made this land that has been barren for thousands of years prosperous.The economy of the Wa country is also improving steadily in the large-scale development, and the country is in a prosperous scene.

Tasting the sweetness of being on the mainland, the Japanese government naturally wanted to find an opportunity to get some bargains, but the Western Special Zone in front of them was already quite powerful, and they dared not act rashly after being hit twice in succession.And to the south are the colonies of the great powers of the Western Continent. After these countries withdrew from the world war, he would not dare to touch them head-on.

Those two Chinese countries always flirt with the Western Special Administrative Region, and there are problems at first glance.Because of the economic intervention of the Hollywood consortium of the White Eagle Kingdom, even the Saer Kingdom has turned a blind eye, pretending not to see it, so the Wa Kingdom will not be the asking stone.

After thinking about it, the only thing that the Wa country can do is the international public enemy, the red Raksha country.Taking advantage of the opportunity of armed intervention by the Allied Powers, the Wa Kingdom also plans to send several divisions, no matter whether it can eliminate the regime of the Red Raksha State, they will first occupy a place and get benefits.However, just when several A-class divisions of the Japanese country were preparing to go to the western continent to make a fortune, an unprecedented riot broke out in the colony of Koryo.

The cause of the incident began a few years before the First World War. As early as August 1910, 8, Waguo forced the Koryo Empire to sign the "Wogoo Merger Treaty", announcing the formal annexation of the Koryo Peninsula and the establishment of the Koryo Governor's Mansion. carry out colonial rule.

After Japan annexed Koryo, they adopted an extremely cruel and high-handed policy. They deprived the Koreans of all political rights and freedoms, carried out naked economic plundering of the Koreans, and advocated "Wogao integration", and unabashedly enslaved the Koreans. .

The first Goryeo Governor of the Wa Kingdom, Masahiro Temple, declared publicly as soon as he took office: "Korean people who follow me will prosper, and those who oppose me will perish." The power also seriously threatens the safety of the three northern provinces of Hualan Kingdom.The Japanese police and military police had the power to kill and kill in Goryeo, and became an important force to maintain colonial rule.The brutal colonial rule of the Wa country made the lives of the Korean people very miserable, and the dissatisfaction of the Korean people with the colonial authorities of the Wa country grew day by day.

Since Goryeo became a Japanese colony, the struggle against Japan has never stopped.The remnants of the rebel soldiers headed by Hong Bum-tu and Chae-sun fought against the Japanese nation in northern Goryeo until 1915. Overseas exiles also established anti-Japanese armed forces one after another. Among them, Shin Chae-ho, Lee Dong-hui and others proposed the "Recovery Conference" in Vladivostok, Raksha It was the most influential anti-Japanese group in the early days of the Japanese rule.

This organization was initially committed to establishing military officer schools in the Mingbei area of ​​Hualan State and the Far East of Raksha State to train military personnel, and later penetrated into the interior of Goryeo in the form of secret associations.They robbed the tax money of the Japanese country and shot and killed the pro-Japanese faction, which to a certain extent hit the arrogance of the Japanese colonists.

Chapter 8 Gathering at Tapdong Park

In addition to armed resistance against Japan, some other people attempted to restore national sovereignty through diplomatic channels.Shin Kyu-sik established Tongjisha in 1912 and maintained close ties with the Hwaland National Congress Party, while Rhee Seung-man established the Koryo National Assembly in Hawai'i, the country of White Eagles, and carried out diplomatic activities centered on the country of White Eagles.

Incidents of attacking the official constitution of the Wa Kingdom continued to occur in various parts of Koryo, and the workers' strike movement began to emerge. Although these struggles were small in scale, they reflected the spirit of the Goryeo people to resist the Wa Kingdom and pursue independence.As Li Jibai, a later historian of Koryo, said: "Under the cruel colonial rule of the Japanese imperialists, the spirit of national resistance continued to rise and penetrated into every corner of Koryo society, so that it reached the point where it was about to explode." At this time, the sudden change in the international situation has brought opportunities for the Korean people who are ready to go.

In November 1916, the October Revolution broke out in the Raksha Kingdom, and a purely red utopian government was established, which had a considerable impact on the Korean people who pursued national independence.It was not utopianism and the red regime that first attracted the Koreans, but Bunin's theory of overthrowing imperialism and national self-determination.

According to Bunin’s analysis of the ongoing World War I, an active member of the March First Movement and a student of Korea Yanxi College, Jin Yuanbi said: “Due to this war, imperialism will be completely defeated, and the world will be governed by democracy.” . . . the day when we hope for the glorification of the republic is not too far off."

Kim Bum-soo, a student studying in Japan, even said in his speech: "In the future, no matter what country will follow the road of the Raksha country."

Immediately afterwards, Woodrow Wilson, President of the White Eagle State, put forward the "Fourteen Peace Principles" and also advocated national self-determination, which has a great appeal to the weak and small nations under colonial rule all over the world.Goryeo was no exception to be greatly encouraged.

Korean bourgeois nationalists living overseas attach great importance to the so-called "Fourteen Points" and the upcoming Paris Peace Conference. Korean groups in the New World, Raksha Country, and Hualan Country have carried out various activities to try to participate in the Paris Peace Conference. Peace meeting or go to petition.Goryeo's desire for independence inspired by the theory of national self-determination that emerged after World War I quickly manifested itself in the upsurge of the anti-Japanese movement, and a large-scale independence movement inevitably broke out on the Koryo Peninsula.

On January 1919, 1, Korean students gathered in the headquarters of the Korean YMCA and decided to petition the Japanese government and foreign envoys stationed in Japan based on the principle of national self-determination. They also drafted the Declaration of Independence and decided to take action on February 6. This is " 2th Declaration of Independence.

However, the ideas of these Korean youths were obviously too wishful thinking. Their assembly was soon forcibly disbanded by the Japanese police who arrived, and many student leaders were arrested immediately.Later, Korean students who stayed in Japan held several rallies, but they were all destroyed by the Japanese.

The domestic independence movement in Koryo also began to brew at the end of 1918. Young students in the former capital of Hwaseong took advantage of the opportunity of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new to gather in churches or in the suburbs to discuss the international situation, restore sovereignty, and fight for independence. Home, "Stay in the hotel, visit comrades secretly, entrust the year-end party and the new year's welcome party, and ask for their intentions, and spit out their guts." As the connection between Hwaseong middle school students has become more and more extensive, students from various schools have also tended to unite.

At this moment of surging undercurrents, the former Koryo Emperor Lee Hee, who had been in power for 44 years, died suddenly. The news was announced on January 1 by the Japanese Governor-General in Koryo.The Japanese official announced that Li Xi died of cerebral hemorrhage, but it is widely rumored that Li Xi was poisoned to death by the Japanese people because he tried to send representatives to the Paris Peace Conference to win the support of the big powers.

The Wa people even arrogantly announced that on March 3, they would hold a state funeral for Li Xi with the ancient Wa ritual, treating him as the king of the Wa puppet state.The death of Li Xi greatly stimulated the fragile hearts of the people of Goryeo, and the anti-Japanese sentiment suddenly escalated.In this way, the death of Gojong Lee Hee became a catalyst to accelerate the independence movement, and also became the fuse of the March First Movement.

At 1919 am on March 3, 1, about 10 students and crowds from all directions gathered in Tapdong Park, Hwaseong.Young student representatives held a ceremony to release the Declaration of Independence at the assembly site, allowing everyone present to understand the contents of the "Declaration of Independence on February [-]".

This declaration made the crowd excited. A person in the audience suddenly raised his arm and shouted: "Long live the independence of Korea."

After the manifesto was read, the students and the masses walked out of the park and held demonstrations in three groups. Citizens along the way participated one after another, and finally the number of demonstrators reached 30.One group of parade students and the masses walked to the streets where foreign consulates were concentrated; one group went to Deoksugung Palace;

Waving the national flag that had disappeared for nine years, the parade chanted slogans such as "Long live the independence of Korea!" and "Get out of the Japanese army."They saluted in front of the coffin of Emperor Gojong in Deoksugung Palace, shouting long live; in front of the headquarters of the Japanese army stationed in North Korea and the US consulate, a young man holding the national flag wrote the words "Korea Independence" with his own blood on the spot.

The movement in Tapdong Park soon spread to the whole city. On this day, the tram conductors and drivers of the Hwaseong Electric Company went on strike. Workers in many companies and factories also went on strike to support the demonstrations by students and the masses. paralyzed state.

On March 3st, the demonstrations of Hwaseong citizens were always peaceful and orderly, and no violence occurred.However, after hearing the news, the Japanese Governor's Mansion dispatched the military and police to take action to suppress it. In addition to all the police and military police, three infantry squadrons and one cavalry squadron from the Zhutun Army were dispatched to the urban area to disperse the demonstrations, and more than 1 demonstrators were arrested. .

At noon on the same day, citizens of Pyongyang, Korea gathered in the playground of Sungdeok School, declared Korea's independence, and launched large-scale demonstrations. Demonstrations also broke out in Uiju, Wonsan, and Nampo.In this way, the March First Movement ignited flames in Hwaseong and Pyongyang, and gradually expanded into an anti-Japanese uprising of the whole nation. The riots soon spread to the whole country, and new volunteer movements appeared in all parts of Koryo.

At this time, An Zhonggen had received real news, but he suffered from the fact that he was in Wonsan, too far away from Pyongyang and Hwaseong, the centers of the riots.In addition, after several years of operation, he only has a team of more than 800 people around him. Although the weapons are relatively complete due to the support of the Western Special Zone, he still does not have the strength to fight the Japanese army.

Chapter 8: Bai Lang's Help

Just when An Zhonggen was planning to rely on this nationwide uprising to strengthen his own strength and show the Japanese army a little color, his subordinates reported that someone was looking for him.The North Koryo Volunteers led by An Zhonggen have always been hiding in the mountains, and it is difficult to find them easily, but it is definitely not trivial for someone to find him easily.There are only two possibilities in such a situation. One is that he was betrayed by the Japanese army, and the other is that an acquaintance came to the door and knew his hiding place.The tone of the subordinate is very relaxed, which is obviously the second situation.

An Zhonggen was very curious. The last weapon supply in the Western Special Zone had just passed, and who would come to him at this time.An Zhonggen walked out of the trees and found a middle-aged man in his 30s outside the house smiling and looking around, as if admiring the scenery.

Seeing the appearance of the visitor, An Zhonggen's eyes lit up, he immediately stepped forward to support the visitor and said, "White Wolf, why is it you?"

The person who came was Bai Lang, the boss of the White Wolf Mercenary Group, but those who knew him liked to call him the nickname White Wolf.This nickname has the same pronunciation as his first name, so after a long time, people don't know whether his real name should be Bai Lang or Bai Lang.

Bai Lang patted An Zhonggen's shoulder with a smile and said: "Lao Gen, it seems that you have been doing well recently, and this place is really comfortable and comfortable." The two happened to be classmates when they were in the special class of the military academy. The relationship is very good.

Although logically speaking, Bai Lang should call An Zhonggen Lao An, but he likes to call him Lao Gen differently.Because An Zhonggen is a few years younger than Bai Lang, and Laogen also means old brother in the northern dialect.Bai Lang liked An Zhonggen, a brother of a different race, very much, so he treated him as his own brother.

"White Wolf, you haven't come to see me for a long time, unexpectedly you came here in person today." An Zhonggen pulled Bai Lang into the tree house, poured him a glass of water and said.

Bai Lang took a sip of water and said with a smile: "Don't mention it, I've been too busy these days, so I don't have time to come here. Now that I feel a little more relaxed, why don't I rush over here to help you?"

Then Bai Lang asked again in a low voice: "I'm talking about Lao Gen. I heard that Korea is very lively recently. You don't plan to make something out of it, and let the people of Japan be busy."

"I also think, now that the uprising movement is in full swing throughout Goryeo, I can also take the opportunity to expand my power and beat the Japanese people well. Unfortunately, my army is weak now, and I can only fight small troubles in the past few years, and I can't get in at all. Countertop." An Zhonggen sighed.

"You don't have to worry about that. Brother, I brought two thousand elites this time, and all of them are masters. You can't go wrong with Korea Insurance." Bai Lang said: "With the help of this group of people, you want to grow stronger. The team is still very simple."

"How is it possible? Could it be that you disobeyed Commander Zhao's orders and led troops out without permission?" Hearing Bai Lang's words, An Zhonggen was taken aback.He had a feeling for the strict military discipline of the West Army. At first he thought that Bai Lang came to visit his friends on vacation, but he didn't expect him to pull over two thousand elites all at once.In case he dispatched troops privately and General Zhao of the Western Special Zone found out, Bai Lang's head would be lost.

Bai Lang chuckled and said: "Needless to say that it's so serious, our White Wolf Mercenary Group is a mercenary and has an employment relationship with the Western Special Administrative Region Government. I completed the government's tasks a while ago, and I have relatively free time during this time. As long as it doesn't endanger The safety of the SAR government is out of the government's control when I take on new business."

An Zhonggen's expression darkened when he heard that, he shook his head and said, "It's a pity that our volunteer organizations are very poor and cannot afford expensive mercenaries at all."

"Yo ho." Bai Lang slammed his teacup on the table and said, "You look down on people and don't treat me as your brother, do you? This time I paid out of my own pocket to help you for free, one penny Not yours either."

"White Wolf, I really don't know how to thank you." An Zhonggen choked up with excitement.

Bai Lang patted An Zhonggen on the shoulder and said, "Lao Gen, you should thank Chief General Zhao the most. I heard that I'm coming to help you. He not only supported me with a lot of money, but also provided everything I needed. Weapons. If Commander Zhao hadn’t suddenly sent troops to hold a division-level military exercise in Khabarovsk, attracting the attention of all parties, I wouldn’t have been able to arrive here smoothly with so many personnel and equipment.”

An Zhonggen nodded and said: "I don't want to say thank you, and I have nothing to say. Please tell Chief Zhao that I will keep my promise after Korea becomes independent again."

Bai Lang sighed and said, "Don't get too excited, Chief Zhao gave me an analysis before coming. The Japanese nation has strengthened a lot in the World War, and it is developing the Far East recently. Its strength should not be underestimated. Based on our This human gun is just a small fight, and it can't really overthrow Wa's rule in Koryo."

"What? Do you want me to take my brothers and hide in the mountains for the rest of my life? The Japanese always want to fight. Even if they die heroically, I will fight them to the end." An Zhonggen suddenly stood up when he heard this.

Bai Lang waved his hand at him and said, "Don't be impatient, no one will let you stay in the mountains for the rest of your life. It's just that Chief Zhao said that Korea's War of Independence cannot be won in a year and a month. You have to do it well." Long-term planning, this is a protracted war. Chief Zhao means that you must be patient, use every opportunity to strengthen your strength, and use various means to weaken the Japanese army. When the time is right, the West Army will help you recover the entire Goryeo, but it may take several years."

"It doesn't matter, as long as General Zhao is willing to help, I can't wait for it. Before that, I will deal with the Japanese people to the end and never let them have a better life." An Zhonggen said excitedly.

Bai Lang nodded: "It's good that you are mentally prepared. What we need to solve now is how to use the opportunity of the national uprising in Korea to strengthen our strength. It is best to open up a base in the mountainous area for us to There is a real place to stand." An Zhonggen also felt that it made sense, and the two immediately opened the map and discussed the battle plan.

Just when An Zhonggen was about to flex his muscles and strengthen his strength with the cooperation of the White Wolf Mercenary Group, at least to establish a base in the northern mountainous area, a plague that spread to the whole world was quietly spreading.The plague originated in January 1919 and first appeared in the military camp in Kansas, White Eagle Country. The earliest symptoms were headache, high fever, muscle aches and loss of appetite.

Although the disease spreads fairly quickly, it is not fatal.Under the circumstances of the world war, a plague of this degree was only reported as a general flu, and then it was done hastily.After the plague passed, no one paid any attention to it, and no one knew what kind of harm this plague would cause to the whole world.

Chapter 8 and Four: Sanitation and Epidemic Prevention

After the outbreak of the flu, only three months of silence, the epidemic broke out again.This time the flu has spread to a wider area and more people have been infected.Influenza cases first appeared in the Red Clothes Country, and then the Western Continent countries such as Saar, Gaul, Belgium, and Rome all appeared sick one after another.The White Eagle Country soon became the hardest-hit area for influenza again, and the spread even spread to more than 30 states in the White Eagle Country.

The flu was so violent that it quickly spread throughout the Western Continent and the New World, and spread to the Eastern Continent.The infection in the Eastern Continent was purely accidental, and the cause was still those restless Japanese people.It turned out that in order to obtain sufficient benefits, after the end of the World War, the Wa Kingdom uncharacteristically sent three Class A divisions and armies into the Western Continent, intending to cooperate with other countries to start a war against the Red Raksha Country.

At this time, a large-scale uprising broke out in Goryeo, which overwhelmed the local garrison.In order to suppress the rebellion and prevent nearby forces such as the Western Special Zone from taking advantage of the fire, and the flu began to spread in the western continent, the Japanese government hastily recalled tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers in the name of suppressing the domestic rebellion.

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