Dark-Haired British Doctor Chapter 430

Episode 430: The Rapidly Changing Situation [1]

Sir Jamie recovered his health surprisingly quickly.

Well, what can I say… … Since he's an old man, I don't know what will happen to him at any time.

Even in the 21st century, don't old people who were healthy yesterday suddenly collapse today?

The saying that time is not a tool for business can be considered valid at least until the 21st century.

And it seemed that Sir Jamie was well aware of this fact.

“You’re going to return to politics right away?”

"Yeah, I know my body well. It won't last long, right?"

"that……."

“T.P. Young, be honest with me. How much longer do you think you can live?”

“I don’t think I’ll live long.”

It is not something that can be stopped just because an elderly person says he or she is going to do something too hard.

This is even more so if the old man is the head of a giant called the British Empire.

It may sound ridiculous, but there are things in this world that are more important than life.

I still don't quite understand it, but…

The 19th century was a time when one could not survive without romance, so strangely there were many people of this type.

“Yeah, I knew it.”

Sir Jamie just laughed, even though he was told that he would soon get worse again after coming back from the dead.

You could say it's almost the first time.

What makes this person cool is.

Actually, it was difficult to make a good first impression.

Your Excellency the Duke who cut off his own testicles.

Even as a web novel title, this is rejected.

“I guess I really need to meet Your Majesty. I’m sure I can do that, right?”

"Well… even if there isn't much time left, it's only a year or two. If I push myself too hard, it'll be shortened, but I'll take responsibility and hold onto the name."

It's almost a miracle that it can still look good.

In other words, what I am saying now is that I am witnessing a miracle.

So I ended up saying something that a doctor shouldn't have said.

Words like taking responsibility and such… … .

It's an obvious thing, but isn't it something that shouldn't be said out loud?

When the mood is good, everyone laughs, but if something goes wrong later, it immediately becomes a complaint.

But these weren't the times for that, and Jamie was a man among men, so it seemed like it would be okay.

“You come too.”

“Huh? Me? I’m just a doctor.”

“Haha, just kidding… who would call you a doctor now?”

“Is that… okay? Aren’t you going to talk about something important?”

“That’s true, but you’re probably involved too.”

"uh……."

Aside from that, I had a feeling something fucking was going to happen.

I thought it would be better to hear about it in advance and prepare rather than being caught off guard and being fooled.

In the end, that preparation is nothing more than a mental preparation… … .

My conclusion is that the 19th century was a mental battle.

So I ended up going to a royal meeting.

There were so many nobles there that even I had a hard time seeing them.

Of course, there were some people who had no such skills.

However, even those people were once members of the National Assembly.

That meant they were people belonging to the upper class.

'Let's just shut up.'

'Yes, brother.'

Nana Liston also received a title in a vague manner… … .

Isn't it true that there are quite a few people who are dissatisfied with him?

Of course, most of them could be handled by the two of us, but we concluded that if we went up while handling everything like that, there was no way to know where we would end up.

No, to be honest, it wasn't just our conclusion, it was the opinion of the elders who were watching over us.

Even if that wasn't the case, since I didn't know anything about the situation, it seemed right to just keep quiet, so Liston and I decided to stay absolutely still.

“Your Majesty, you must know that I came back from the dead.”

“I know. Tiepyeong saved you.”

“Yes, it was a painful treatment, but it was worth it.”

“Okay, now that we’ve gathered everything together, tell us what you wanted to say.”

William IV had also brought Princess Victoria with him.

If it had been Joseon, it would have been a situation where people would have shouted, "Where is a woman discussing state affairs!" but perhaps because England was a country with an outstanding queen named Elizabeth I, such a thing did not happen.

It's funny when you think about it.

If you go outside, isn't England a society that is just as male-dominated as Joseon?

Not only did they not provide proper education in the first place… … .

Female authors publish books under their female names not only because they don't sell well, but also because they might get scammed, but the highest-ranking people are doing this.

It's truly an era where you don't know even if you know.

“Russia is increasingly seeking to expand into the Mediterranean. This poses a grave threat to our British Empire.”

“Isn’t it inevitable? The Ottoman Empire is weakening day by day….”

It was a conversation that made me feel the difference in generations.

Wasn't it once said that not a single ship could sail into the Mediterranean without the permission of the Ottoman Empire?

The monster-like pirate Harreddin that appears in the X-Age of Navigation game is also a character based on an admiral of the Ottoman Empire's navy, so that says it all.

But the current Ottoman Empire has long since become the sick man of Europe.

So, Russia and everyone else is rushing to get a spoonful of the Mediterranean.

“But if we leave it as is, Russia will be a constant source of trouble.”

“That may be true, but… Russia is in a strong position right now.”

"What happened to Europe when we watched Napoleon say, 'There's nothing we can do about it.' We must prevent that from happening."

“Then what do you mean?”

Napoleon.

In Korea, he is just perceived as a short hero or a good old man who was good at war who shouted, "There is nothing impossible in my dictionary," but in 19th century Europe, he seems to have wielded power almost on the level of Volxmort.

You can see that not only William IV but also the others' expressions changed at those words.

The mere possibility of another Napoleon emerging would be enough to make the powers that be in the British Empire nervous… … .

He seems to be a truly great person.

“How about provoking Osman first?”

“Ottoman? You want to fight Russia?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

"Would they fight Russia just because they're like that? Unless they're crazy, how could they…"

"Your Majesty, if we receive support from Britain now, any country in the world will be encouraged."

“Hmm… Let’s keep going for now.”

Sir Jamie stood up with a face so brisk that it seemed as if his previous collapse had been meaningless.

Then his adjutant unfolded a world map.

No matter how you look at it, it is an amazing sight.

At a time when Joseon had not yet produced a map of its own country, the Daedongyeojido, these people were already drawing a world map that was quite accurate. Wow…

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the East was ahead of the West until just recently, but I don't know how it came to this.

No… … Actually, I think I know.

'Joseon needed these crazy guys too.'

Isn't that true even when you look at medicine?

In some ways, it's a collection of barbarians, but whatever it is, it's ultimately moving forward.

It is said that when the teachings of the ancient sages and one's own observations collide, one must trust the observations and move forward honestly…

Ultimately, I believe this is something that is impossible without a change in perception.

There is bound to be a difference between those who destroyed traditions by talking about Renaissance and such, and those who continued to say Confucius and Mencius until the end of the 19th century.

“Didn’t we have a great victory in the war against the Qing thanks to Sir Tiefy Young and Sir Liston here?”

I was startled when my name was suddenly mentioned, but I didn't think it meant anything bad, so I kept quiet.

Instead, everyone was just looking at me with a happy smile.

Of course, there were many who didn't look, but not so many that it ruined the mood.

“It is indeed fortunate that the Qing has weakened and that our British Empire has reaped great benefits… but Russia is taking advantage of this gap.”

“Huh… Russia over there?”

“Yes. That’s right. The countries over there….”

Sir Jamie looked at me for a moment, then continued speaking.

“Countries like Qing, Joseon, and Japan are coming, and even if we provide support, it will be difficult to stop Russia’s southward advance.”

“Is that so… Isn’t Joseon a powerful nation in its own right?”

"It's shrouded in secrecy… so it's uncertain whether they'll even accept support. However, given the country's small size, if Russia were to fully advance south, it wouldn't be easy."

“That may be true, yes. But… would that be a priority for Russia?”

Sir Jamie shook his head at William IV's words.

I agree with this too.

Wouldn't it be impossible for the perspective of Northeast Asia from the perspective of Joseon, or South Korea, and Russia?

The center of the world is no longer China, but Europe, and the Mediterranean is the gateway to it, while Northeast Asia is merely the periphery of the world.

"No. But… they'll probably be greedy. China still has a wealth of natural resources, right? It's possible they'll set their sights on that."

“Oh, then……?”

"There's a saying that Tiepyeong used to say, 'You're giving a dog a piece of meat.' We can't end up like that. We have to provoke the Ottomans and keep them from coming to their senses so we can completely exploit China."

“That’s what you mean. That’s a good idea.”

"If war breaks out, France won't be happy about Russia's southward advance, so we can form an alliance and beat Russia. If we win, we can seize control of the Mediterranean."

“The Ottomans will also become a victorious nation, but will that happen?”

Sir Jamie laughed heartily at William IV's words.

Not only that, but among the rest of the group, there were some smiling faces that everyone knew.

They were the main players in the Opium War, the war between the Qing and China.

It means bad guys.

Of course, when you're on the same side, there are no more reliable guys than this.

Because I will viciously devour the enemy.

“I guess I’ll lose at first.”

“Huh? Support…….”

"I won't say no. I think it's worth fighting for. If we can get Britain involved here, we can win. I think we should do it to the point where we think, 'This is worth fighting for.'"

“But you’re not going to join the war right away.”

"Yes, that's right. We'll intervene when the going gets tough. Of course, we won't shed too much blood, so we'll involve France. They also value Mediterranean hegemony, so they'll absolutely not be able to refuse."

“Huh… That’s a great idea, really.”

William IV nodded with admiration.

me?

I was the same way.

There is a saying in world history that Britain has been Britain again.

Indeed… … I think that’s worth it.

I even thought that it would be more appropriate to call it an evil empire rather than a British Empire.