Each vassal state of the empire established a standing army with the help of the empire. The armies of these vassal states* used the same standard equipment as the Imperial Army and were trained by the Imperial Army instructors. Even those middle- and lower-ranking officers need to go to the Imperial Army Military Academy or the Imperial Army University on a regular basis to further facilitate the Empire's control of these armies. Once war broke out, the armies of these vassal states would be at the disposal of the Empire, charging into battle, acting as cannon fodder for the Imperial Army, or maintaining law and order in the rear and protecting logistics supply lines.

Among the current vassal states of the empire, the Joseon Kingdom has the largest standing army, with 300,000 men. Of these 300,000 people, except for some border guards who guarded Korea and the Praetorian Guards who guarded the palace, the rest of the troops were organized into a total of 15 infantry divisions. Although, it seems that the North Koreans are not born to fight a war. However, after being equipped with the standard equipment of the Imperial Army and receiving training from the instructors of the Imperial Army, the combat effectiveness of the Korean Army has been greatly improved. Although it is not world-class, it is basically a second-rate level. Even if it is not an opponent of the Japanese Army, it has no problem maintaining law and order in the rear, protecting logistics supply lines, and dealing with those resistance forces and unarmed Japanese civilians. If the Korean Army's army can't even complete this task, then the empire really needs to think carefully about the status of the Korean Kingdom among the many vassal states of the empire.

After all, among the many vassal states of the empire, the Joseon Kingdom was currently the highest. Because, the Kingdom of Korea is the closest to the empire, has the largest population, is under the control of the empire, and is also the strictest.

After the order of the Imperial General Staff reached the General Staff of the Korean Army, the Chief of the General Staff of the Korean Army, General Kim Eun-nam. Immediately enter the palace to meet the Korean kingdom of Li Kun and tell him about it. Of course, this is just a routine briefing. In fact, even though Li Kun was the king of Joseon, he could not command the Korean army at all.

The king of Joseon, Yi Kun, actually received the news. He was specifically informed by the Imperial Cabinet. As for sending troops to Japan to assist the empire in fighting against Japan, Li Kun raised his hands in favor. From the time he succeeded to the throne, he became a puppet emperor controlled by the Japanese. Later, Japan forcibly promoted the merger of Japan and South Korea, and abolished his imperial throne. In addition, Li Kun was killed by the palace maid at a young age and lost her fertility. And behind this, there is undoubtedly the shadow of the Japanese. Therefore, Li Kun's hatred for the Japanese can be said to be deep.

As early as when the empire declared war on Japan, Li Kun wrote to the emperor Wu Haoxuan. Request permission for the Kingdom of Korea to send troops to Japan. It's just that at that time, the navy had not yet gained sea supremacy, and even the Imperial Army had not yet been dispatched, and the Korean Army was in a hurry to go to Japan, so wasn't it looking for death? Therefore, although he encouraged Li Kun at that time, he did not take his advice and did not allow the Korean Kingdom to send troops to Japan.

"The minister Jin Ennan knocked to the king." Jin Ennan respectfully saluted Li Kun.

"No courtesy. Chief of Staff, is there something wrong? Li Kun asked. He's the king. Now there is nothing to do all day long, more about eating, drinking and having fun. Such a day makes Li Kun very satisfied.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial General Staff has issued an order for us to send troops to Japan to maintain law and order in the occupied areas. Eliminate the resistance and protect the Imperial Army's logistical supply lines. Admiral Kim Eun-nan said.

"Well, the Lone King already knows about this. Since the order has been issued by the Empire, our Kingdom of Korea, as a vassal state of the Empire, should obey the order. General Kim. Be sure to tell the generals of the kingdom who go to Japan, they represent the face of the kingdom. We are the first vassal state of the Empire, the most loyal vassal of the Empire, and we must behave well and not let the Empire down. If anyone doesn't do it well, King Lone will definitely not be able to spare him after returning to China. Li Kun said.

Li Kun now fully identifies with the identity of a vassal state. Originally, thousands of years. The Korean kingdom has always been a vassal state of China, and they have long been accustomed to this status. What's more, the empire is so powerful now, how can the Korean Kingdom, as a small country, not hug the thighs of the empire. Besides, if there was no empire, the Kingdom of Korea would have ceased to exist a long time ago. Therefore, Li Kun is loyal to the empire.

"Yes, Lord's Order." Admiral Kim Eun-nan nodded.

"Also, when you come to Japan, you can't be soft on Japanese people. Back then, they were very vicious to us North Koreans. Now, undoubtedly, is our chance for revenge. Li Kun admonished.

"The king can rest assured, this time, the minister will personally lead the army to Japan, and he will definitely carry out the king's will." Admiral Kim Eun-nan said.

Li Kun nodded, a smile on his face. He seemed to have seen the scene of the Korean army killing in Japan, killing rivers of blood, and the Japanese suffering heavy casualties. This also allowed him to release the breath he had been holding in his heart.

At the same time, the Ryukyu Kingdom also received an order from the Empire, and the King of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shonori, immediately ordered the army of the Ryukyu Kingdom to fully cooperate with the Imperial Army this time. However, the Ryukyu Kingdom only had an infantry battalion in total, which was too insignificant. In order to show his sincerity, Shonori even went to the empire and asked to expand the size of the army of the Ryukyu Kingdom so that he could contribute more to the empire in the sinking of Japan.

However, this time, the Empire's request for the Ryukyu Kingdom to participate in the war against Japan was more of a symbolic meaning. An infantry battalion of the Ryukyu Kingdom, too, is enough.

Therefore, Wu Haoxuan issued an order to encourage Shang Dian and commended his loyalty. As for the expansion of the army, it was naturally not approved.

Shang Dian, like Li Kun, also told the army that was about to go to Japan to fight to command, and to do his best to assist the imperial army, and at the same time, not to let go of those Japanese easily, and to kill as many Japanese as possible to avenge the death of the former king.

You know, the Ryukyu Kingdom was destroyed by Japan for decades, and the Ryukyu royal family has been imprisoned in Japan, and they don't know how much they have suffered. It was only after the rise of the empire that they were rescued. Shang Dian has always wanted to take revenge on the Japanese. However, the Ryukyu Kingdom was a small country with a population of only a few tens of thousands, and it simply did not have the strength to compete with a world-class power like Japan. Now, God finally has an eye, and the empire has launched a war against Japan with all its might, and has won the battle. This is also undoubtedly an indication that the opportunity for appointment preservation has come.

From mid-October, troops from the Kingdom of Korea arrived in Japan, and successively took over the tasks of maintaining law and order, eliminating the resistance to the Japanese, and protecting the imperial logistics supply lines from the Imperial Army. Of the 15 infantry divisions of the Korean Army, 12 were directly transferred to Japan. Of these, six were deployed on the island of Kyushu and the other six were deployed to the southern part of the island. The infantry battalion of the Ryukyu Kingdom was also deployed to the island of Kyushu.

The arrival of the armies of the Kingdom of Korea and the Ryukyus in Japan undoubtedly freed the Imperial Army from preparing to launch an attack on the northern part of Japan's main island of Honshu. As long as the Imperial Army captures the northern part of Honshu Island, then Japan can be considered finished. The remaining islands of Shikoku and Hokkaido are not a cause for concern at all.

The withdrawal of the Imperial Army was a relief to the Japanese. They seem to think that the crisis is over, so they become more active. However, then the Koreans and the Ryukyuan people made them realize what it means to have revenge and revenge.

These Korean and Ryukyu soldiers were not as strong as the Imperial Army. However, they were trained by the Imperial Army, and their combat effectiveness was not bad. There is still no problem in dealing with the defeated remnants of the defeated army who have been crippled. As for the rebellion of ordinary Japanese, they can also start suppressing it without blinking an eye. Compared to the Imperial Army, they are more cold-blooded.

All Japanese who resisted, whether civilians or soldiers, men and women, old people or children, once caught, had only one end, and that was to be executed. In addition, the execution is not based on conclusive evidence, but as long as there is a suspicion, or if there is a suspicion among Korean and Ryukyu soldiers, arrest can be carried out. And once arrested, it is often a dead end in the end.

After the Korean and Ryukyu armies took over the defenses of these areas, in half a month, more than 100,000 Japanese were killed. You know, 100,000 people is not a small number! The total population of Japan is just over 50 million. 100,000 people in half a month, if you go down in a year, can't you kill two or three million people?

The actions of the Korean army and the Ryukyu army caused fierce resistance from the Japanese. Before the defeat of the Empire, Korea and the Ryukyus became Japanese territory. Koreans and Ryukyuan people had no place in Japan at all, and they were oppressed by the Japanese, as if they were slaves. But now, these slaves actually dare to turn over and be the masters, which naturally makes the self-esteem of these Japanese unbearable. They can be defeated by the Chinese and bullied by the Chinese. This is taken for granted by the Japanese. Who made Japan not an opponent of China? However, being oppressed by the Koreans and Ryukyuan made them think that they had been insulted and rose up to resist.

It's a pity that these North Korean and Ryukyu armies are not good men and women. The Japanese dared to resist, which was exactly what they wanted, and they immediately raised the peak butcher knives in their hands and wantonly killed these resisting Japanese. Even if the Japanese were not afraid of death, after being killed too much, they were finally frightened and did not dare to resist anymore. So much so that later the empire made a little softer means, and these Japanese became well-behaved like dogs. (To be continued.) )

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