I Will Stage A Coup D’état

Democracy or militarism, victory in war has a massive impact on a regime's support.

With the spectacular success of Park Han-jin's gamble, my support base had become stronger than ever.

The military was obedient to me, and the government recognized my authority.

I was now confident I could do anything.

It was time for His Excellency Lee Sung Joon, the standard-bearer of national modernization.

First, there was a need to innovate the Empire into a country matching 'Western standards' policy-wise.

The first step was education reform.

"Koreans have the responsibility to receive 9 years of compulsory education."

Six years of elementary school, and three years of middle school.