 Consequently, by the end of June, Ye Zhichao had about 2,800-2,900 soldiers under his command at Asan.Closely watching the events on the peninsula, the Japanese government had quickly become convinced that the Donghak Rebellion would lead to Chinese intervention in Korea.As a result, soon after learning of the Korean government's request for Chinese military help, all Japanese warships in the vicinity were immediately ordered to Pusan and Chemulpo.