I'm playing whack-a-mole in Siberia

Chapter 188 This world is worth it
  In an era without large-scale construction machinery, one can imagine how difficult it would be to manually pull out a railway using primitive tools in mountainous areas with complex terrain and harsh environments.

George didn't want to say anything about fairness or unfairness.

It makes no sense to say this in an era when the average life span of Russians is less than 35 years old.

Compared with the Americans, George has tried his best to do his best. At least in terms of logistical support, Vladivostok's approach is still very satisfactory to the Korean government.

The road construction team and translators in Vladivostok are all from Korea, and the Korean government is very familiar with the logistical support of road construction workers.

The summer temperature in Vladivostok is comfortable, neither cold nor hot, but the temperature difference between day and night is still a bit large. After the workers arrived in Vladivostok, a new set of clothes and a new pair of shoes were a must.

In terms of daily diet, although it is not rich, at least it can be full. Three meals a day, fish almost every day, enough potatoes, and wine when adding meals on weekends, what else can I ask for? .

Although on weekends, there is only one small glass of wine per person for extra meals.

But for many Korean workers, it was the first time in their lives that they had drank alcohol.

Don't underestimate wine. This thing is brewed from grain. There are many people in Korea but little land, and people don't have enough food to eat. There is no excess that can be used to make wine.

Even if there is, it has nothing to do with civilians.

The key point is that most of these Korean workers are not civilians, but slaves and hermits.

This made the Goryeo government even more satisfied.

George was more satisfied.

In his previous life, George hated Koreans.

In this life, George was surprised to find that Korean people were not only not annoying, but also quite cute.

Today's Goryeo has not taken Russia's traditional culture as its own.

We don’t even dare to pretend to be powerful and join our father’s country in targeting Russia.

Not only did they not dare, what Goryeo hoped most now was to recognize Russia as his godfather. It was too late to please him, so how could he dare to disobey.

Since Goryeo was so sensible, Min Yongyi, the first Goryeo consul in Vladivostok, became the first Goryeo guest at the Yuriev Palace.

Min Yongyi was Concubine Min's nephew and was favored by Concubine Min. He gained power at the age of 20 and was responsible for training the new Goryeo army.

After the Renwu Army Rebellion, Min Yongyi was sent to Europe, the United States, and Japan for inspections. During the Jiashen coup, he was attacked by the Enlightenment Party and seriously injured. Two months ago, Min Yongyi had been ordered by Emperor Gaozong to go to the Russian Empire's Embassy in Gao to request protection.

This was the second time that Goryeo sought protection from the Russian Empire.

The controversy caused by the British army's seizure of Juwen Island has not been completely settled.

Therefore, St. Petersburg did not agree to Goryeo's request immediately.

Min Yongyi is only 26 years old now. He is too impatient and has no patience as a politician should.

When he received no response from Russia, Min Yongyi actually went to Datou and told all about Goryeo's request for protection from the Russian Empire.

This triggered a more serious consequence.

After the Jiashen coup, Datou was appointed by the Qing Empire as the minister in Gaoli, with full authority to handle Korean affairs. His status was roughly equivalent to the governor of Gaoli.

During this period, the majority was still loyal to the country and would never allow Goryeo to escape control.

So after learning that Concubine Min and Gaozong would not change their ways and continue to have severe ties with Russia, Datou decided to unite with Lord Da Yuan to abolish Gaozong and establish a new monarch.

This seems to be a replica of the Sofia coup.

Min Yongyi was probably a bit schizophrenic. He asked the Russian minister in Gao for protection but failed to get it, so he went to inform the boss.

Da Tou wanted to establish a new king, but Min Yongyi discovered his conscience and hoped that George could stop Da Tou.

There is no logic in this man's behavior.

"This is not difficult, but why should I do this?" George liked the obedient Concubine Min and Gaozong, but if there was no benefit, George would not help.

With Goryeo's current strength, there would be no difference if she were replaced by Concubine Min or Emperor Gaozong.

"Your Majesty Duke, Korea has nothing but passion. I hope the Duke will show mercy." Min Yongyi had a good attitude.

But there is only attitude and nothing else.

How can this work.

George smiled and raised his glass, serving tea to see the guests off.

George was in a high position and it was difficult to make conditions.

It doesn't matter to Mikhail, he is George's uncle, and his status is the same as Min Yongyi's, both are relatives.

"What else does Goryeo have besides people?" Mikhail's understanding of Goryeo is as superficial as most people nowadays.

Goryeo not only had people, but also land.

And people are different.

India also has a large population, but its contribution to the British Empire is getting less and less. In a few decades, when the non-violent and non-cooperative Mahatma comes out, India will not only be unable to contribute to the British Empire, but will become the British Empire. financial burden.

Goryeo is the epitome of a perfect colony.

In the 21st century, Goryeo, in order to create wealth for American shareholders, was so involved that it did not even have children and had to work even if it was several decades older. It was the only country in the world.

So why are Korean girl groups so popular all over the world?

Because people are obedient.     Do whatever you are told.

If you don't give money, you would rather repay the money and rush forward. If it were anyone else, it would be impossible.

The "people" here refer to the country.

"The construction period of the Trans-Siberian Railway is 10 years. We need Korea to be stable and provide enough workers for us -" George has a profound understanding of the role of people.

It’s not like the Koreans can only build roads.

Don’t people need to clean the streets of Vladivostok?

Don’t the clothes of Fu Tuan officers and soldiers need to be cleaned?

What if one day there are not enough mining workers?

Therefore, the role of people cannot be ignored at any time. For this era, people are the primary productive force.

"Okay, but how can we help the Goryeo royal family?" Mikhail still doesn't know how to be a qualified imperialist.

"Katya's birthday is coming next month, right?" George's method came to him at his fingertips.

"Oh, you don't care about Katya so much. You don't even know when Katya's birthday is. Katya would be so sad if she knew it-" Mikhail sighed. His nephew looked a bit like him no matter how he looked. White-eyed wolf.

"Isn't it?" George was surprised. He remembered clearly that Ekaterina's birthday was November 11th.

"Yes, but your tone just now was not sure." Mikhail said confidently.

"What I mean is that we should invite Concubine Min to attend Katya's birthday party." George was not angry, and this uncle was also clumsy.

Mikhail's eyes brightened, but this was a good idea.

For George, it would make no difference if Korea were replaced by Concubine Min or by Gaozong.

The same was true for the Qing Empire. This was the tragedy of a small country with few people, having no power to decide their own destiny.

Princess Yuryevskaya invited Concubine Min to the birthday party, which is enough to show the attitude of the Russian Empire towards the Goryeo royal family.

When Datou decides whether to change the king, he has to consider the attitude of Vladivostok.

Should we offend the powerful governor of the Russian Empire for a king who has no real power at all?
  This is not a very complicated question.

Yekaterina was very happy. The only man in the Yuriev family had finally grown up, and his radiance became more and more dazzling. Yekaterina was full of pride.

This summer, four more generators were added to the Yuriev Palace hydropower station.

So there were more and more light bulbs in Yuriev Palace. Compared with George's "Lighting Dome", Ekaterina preferred the name "Crystal Palace".

Guangmingding is not good, it sounds like a great monk.

Crystal Palace sounds perfect.

"I will build you a real Crystal Palace in two years." George was not just flattering, he really had this plan.

Vladivostok has everything going for it, but it still lacks some landmarks.

Crystal Palace is a great idea.

The Crystal Palace at London's World's Fair caused a sensation.

In 1989, the entrance to the Louvre Glass Pyramid designed by the Chinese architect I.M. Pei was completed and became the landmark building of the Louvre.

The Crystal Palace in London was demolished after the World Exposition, and the British built a larger one in Sydenham, south London, which is now London's entertainment center.

George's requirements are not high. He can build an identical one in Vladivostok, which can be used as a library or museum.

It is too low-level to only limit the vision to entertainment. George hopes that Vladivostok can become the cultural center of Siberia and even the Far East in the future.

"Is it like London?" Ekaterina was so happy that she flew into the air.

"Bigger and more beautiful than that!" George unconditionally complied with his mother's request.

Ekaterina also deserves George's return. Her love for George is stronger than the richest old wine, and she is worthy of anything George does for her.

For Ekaterina, Vladivostok is now her home, and she has more feelings for Vladivostok than George.

George will stay in St. Petersburg for half a year.

After Ekaterina returned to France with George this year, she only stayed in France for half a month before returning to Vladivostok.

Then I went to Cyprus in September and came to Vladivostok with George.

Over the past year, Ekaterina and Dalia have managed Vladivostok in an orderly manner. Ekaterina and Dalia should be the main contributors to the smooth progress of the railway between Vladivostok and Khabarovsk.

Danila is only responsible for technology, which is far less important than logistical support in the railway construction process.

To put it bluntly, another person might not be able to complete Danila's work as perfectly, but it can still be done to a sufficient degree and is not irreplaceable.

Ekaterina and Darya are truly irreplaceable.

In addition to the logistical support of the railway, Ekaterina will also spend more energy on education and medical care in Vladivostok, because George said that these two aspects are directly related to the future of Vladivostok.

When Ya Er was alive, Catherine lived in the palace for a long time and left an impression on the world. She spent almost all her time writing letters to Ya Er.

After arriving in Vladivostok, Ekaterina was like a polished diamond, finally exuding her true brilliance.

(End of this chapter)