บท 53: A Plausible Plan (1)

Russia, having temporarily halted all domestic reforms and policies.

While Witte actively focused the empire's administrative capacity on war and Bunge's grand plan was added to this.

Sergei Dukhovskoy, commanding battles at the frontline, carefully examined each change in the war situation as Supreme Commander.

"One month to occupy and control Korea. Very fast."

"Korea won't resist the Japanese army. They must think it meaningless now that their emperor and high officials are captured."

"They must have their own plans prepared."

Though Roman was holding well at the Yalu River, battles intensified when Third Army Commander Nogi Maresuke also joined.

Dukhovskoy had no choice but to send matching forces to block Maresuke's troops being sent up to Uiju in Pyongan Province and beyond.

"It will become somewhat of a war of attrition, but we're winning greatly in fortress battles at least, so nothing to worry about."