Chinese Warlord From Joseon - Chapter 444



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There is no ceasefire while ceasefire talks are taking place.

It’s a given.

The Chinese military made good use of this obvious truth.

Operation Saladin resulted in the complete expulsion of British forces from Syria.

The condition of the island of Cyprus across the way was also not good.

Meanwhile, the Turkic army landed an unusually large force in Cyprus.

Behind this was hidden an ambition to swallow up the British colonies.

Externally, we must destroy imperialist Britain.

Internally, he will rule over allies who wish to become an empire.

Even when I wasn’t on the battlefield, I was always busy.

If Arab-style imperialism was about to emerge, it would have to be nipped up in the bud.

The armistice talks bought time to contain both the West and the Arabs.

Finally, the land grab game that had continued until the very last moment began to wane.

As the front lines gradually became fixed.

The winter of the late 40s was truly suspicious.

Diplomats from the West, called the European Union.

Diplomats from the East, known as the Asian Alliance.

Talks were held continuously between Cairo and Jerusalem, Naples and Algiers.

But despite four rounds of high-level talks, the two sides’ differences have not narrowed.

As they were diplomats who had spent their entire lives honing their language skills, at first glance they seemed to create a friendly atmosphere.

If you look closely, you can clearly see the duality of the Sori Jang Do (a sword hidden behind a smile).

“The city of Algiers is truly beautiful. At first, I thought the conference venue was in Paris. There were no six million Algerians, and all I could see were French people.”

At first glance, it seems like a compliment to the scenery of Algeria.

In fact, it is a sarcastic remark about the French who took control of the capital city of Algiers and expelled the natives.

“Wow… but what really surprised me was that when I met you in person, you were so different from the image of Chinese people I had heard from my grandmother when I was young. I heard that China is extremely barbaric and cannibalistic, and that the meat of babies under the age of five is considered the best, but you don’t give off that kind of vibe at all. Have you ever tried human meat, Ambassador?”

Pretending to praise the Chinese ambassador’s etiquette.

In fact, it is a rhetoric that subtly seeks to disparage the Chinese by mentioning the cannibalism incident that occurred during the Boxer Rebellion in the 19th century.

Moreover, the fact that he talked about human meat right in front of us was enough to show that he had no intention of negotiating.

Even if the talks last a week.

There was no way to make any progress if he kept a dagger under his tongue and just kept talking nonsense.

And so, the suspiciousness of this suspicious era only increased day by day.

Even while discussing peace for the time being, the thought is subtly embedded in the subconscious of both sides.

In the end, the ceasefire is only a temporary measure.

Just as I am trying to buy time, the Union is also trying to buy time.

If so, the focus of the strategy should be on understanding the opponent’s intentions.

Is this why we’re not prepared for war?

If the Allied Forces really proposed the armistice talks with such a deceptive purpose, it is, to me, very welcome news.

There is no such thing as a perfect war anyway.

There will always be some shortcomings.

How do you hide that imperfection and vulnerability from your enemies?

And how do you understand that aspect of your opponent?

That fight is what determines the outcome of the war.

The end of World War II is not in Cairo or Jerusalem.

Rome, Madrid and Paris.

Or you might have to go all the way to Moscow or London.

In that sense, the naval battle in the Mediterranean was extremely unfavorable for the Chinese military.

Since there was no way to move the fleet to the Mediterranean, landing in Italy or Spain was only a fantasy or a dream.

As I promised Weizmann, I had international Jews extract information from the Allied forces.

At the same time, work began to be done to ensure that the war that had broken out accidentally could be brought to a planned conclusion.

If the Mediterranean doesn’t work, how else can we get to Europe?

Originally, the plan was to round the Cape of Good Hope and land in the North Atlantic.

The unexpected entry of Britain into the war also made the plan difficult to implement.

It’s not like it’s impossible if you force it.

With the capabilities of a newly formed fleet, they were reluctant to engage in a decisive battle with the British Royal Fleet.

If the sea route doesn’t work, what other route is there?

Just go to land.

The joining of Turkey will serve as a bridge to Europe.

An even bigger alliance already existed in Europe.

I contacted Huss of LN in Geneva.

And then he gave him a secret letter.

It was addressed to the German President, Falkenhausen.

***

They said the delegation was coming to Cairo.

I went out in advance to the port of Alexandria to greet them.

Late in the evening on New Year’s Day, 1941.

A small German delegation of about ten people arrived.

Although it is said to be short, if you look closely, you will see that it is filled with formidable figures.

A dazzling formation, including one lieutenant general and two major generals.

There was a reason why the identities of the meeting participants were kept secret until the end.

“Are you crazy? Didn’t you just move the entire German Army High Command here? What if a torpedo hit you on the way here?”

Contrary to my resolve to be polite, I was suddenly scolded.

The German generals laughed heartily as if nothing had happened.

“Haha, who would fire a torpedo at a German government ship?”

“The captain was always worried. That must be why he was able to win every time.”

“These guys just came along as sidekicks. I was originally going to come alone, but they insisted on coming too, so I had no choice but to insist.”

It’s ridiculous to criticize him further since he’s already arrived.

I shook hands with my old colleagues in silence.

At some point, we felt like that wasn’t enough, so we hugged each other deeply.

After a heated welcome ceremony.

I stared at the three people standing in front of me.

Friends who once served as part of the German Military Advisory Group during the war and fought alongside me on many battlefields.

From right: Heinz Guderian, Erich von Manstein, and Walter Model.

Originally, they were star-like figures in history who had made great contributions to the war and were Hitler’s closest associates.

Should I call him Hanshin’s confidant here now?

This is why I really seem like a villain.

However, the achievements they made while participating in World War II were the result of their extreme patriotism towards their country.

Although I sided with the Nazis, I did not agree with their insane ideology.

I hoped that at least in this world, they would have a chance to atone for the evil they committed in the other world.

They were wearing plain clothes.

It was quick to see who was promoted first.

Manstein, who had become a lieutenant general and surpassed his peers, opened his mouth.

“But you’re so good at German that you barely remember it.”

Next to Li Feiyang, there was Manstein, who was my adjutant for a long time.

It has to be very special to me.

“I’m sorry. I was just so surprised earlier that the German just came out.”

The model next to me laughed hysterically.

“Oh my goodness, the only person who would be so surprised that they blurt out a foreign language is the captain.”

“What about you? You used to be good at Chinese too.”

“Well, what was it? The Republican Army is the strongest army, and our unwavering faith cannot be broken by any pressure.”

Seeing a German speaking Chinese made me feel happy, like I was back in the old days.

Meanwhile, Guderian was not concentrating on the conversation and kept looking out the window.

“What are you doing? Did you leave your lover behind?”

“Is that a black tortoise?”

Guderian was pointing to an armored car parked askew outside the window.

It seemed like I was mistaken because I only saw the back of the lump of iron.

“Why is there a tank in the port? It’s an armored vehicle for convoy.”

“Oh, I see. Now that I look at it, it does look different from what I saw in the newspaper.”

“You came here to see Hyunmu, not to discuss the matter.”

“That’s true. The purpose of this delegation is also to inspect the Chinese military’s armored capabilities.”

Guderian is a key figure who participated in the early development of the Hyunmoo.

I understand that after completing their mission as a member of the weekly dispatch team and returning to their home country, they continued to steadily research tanks.

If that’s the case, then it makes sense that we came all the way here on an outing.

“What, I thought you came to see me.”

“Huh? We’re not gay guys. Why did we come all the way here to see you, Captain?”

To Guderian’s dismay, the model intervened.

“I came to see the captain, right?”

Guderian and the model are bickering.

Manstein sat down on the sofa in his office as if it were his own home.

“Can I smoke one?”

“Fine. And it doesn’t matter anymore, so there’s no need to keep it.”

“Hey, but since you are my enemy, I have to treat you well.”

Manstein, who was smoking a cigarette deliciously, suddenly said.

“I agree with the captain’s opinion.”

If we’re talking about coming here, it’s a compliment asking if the journey was okay.

A few lame jokes.

But is it different for the genius Manstein?

Suddenly a laugh came out of my mouth.

Maybe because I only deal with guys like Liu Xiang, I’m hungry for this kind of conversation.

“Is the President’s opinion the same?”

“Yes, did you forget? At the welcoming ceremony in Wuhan, His Excellency the President was also there.”

The conversation continued, skipping several steps.

Guderian and the model also stopped arguing and looked this way.

“I regret that day. If I had known you would become president later, I should have treated you better.”

“We were treated well. No, we were not just treated well, we experienced a feast like no other in the world.”

“That’s it?”

“Where else could we have witnessed an experiment that so starkly dissected the fate of Germany? In fact, it was not just a matter of intuition. We experienced it ourselves.”

Manstein finished smoking his cigarette and threw the butt away.

He jumped up and looked around.

“Captain. Do you still have it?”

“Are you talking about military strategy?”

“Yes, that one.”

“Of course it exists.”

“Please show me once.”

The men came in carrying war game kits.

A smile spread across Manstein’s lips at the sight.

“Wow… It really is. This is the best kriegspiel (war game) I’ve ever seen.”

Manstein’s hand movements, which had been manipulating objects as if possessed, rapidly increased in speed after a certain point.

I watched in silence as Manstein formed the European front.

Manstein’s words that he agrees with the captain’s opinion.

The implication is that Germany entered the war.

Since even President Falkenstein agreed, there is nothing to be concerned about.

If we trace back to the reason why Manstein agreed to participate in the war, there is the welcoming ceremony for the German Military Advisory Group in 1920.

There, I used military strategy simulations to suggest a way for Germany to survive in the cracks of Europe.

I don’t know how many officers at the time understood that diagram.

What is important is that now, twenty years later, Germany’s fate is once again unfolding in Manstein’s hands.

“I think this is enough.”

When Manstein stopped his hand.

Europe, spread out on the map, was a mess.

“How is it, Captain? I updated the information and managed to organize the front line somehow.”

“That’s cool.”

“Isn’t it ecstatic?”

It was just as he said.

What immediately catches the eye is the Axis Alliance connecting Spain, France, and Italy.

A single, gigantic fascist empire is lurking around, encroaching on half of Europe.

Meanwhile, the East was not safe.

The republics of Eastern Europe have all become stooges of the Soviet Union, threatening Europe with a surge of red tide.

Britain, which has to mediate this situation, is in a bad position.

They act as if they do not belong in Europe, as if they are only concerned with protecting their colonies in Africa and Asia, no matter what kind of dog Europe becomes.

The one stuck here is Germany.

Although the regions were still divided into federations according to the Treaty of Versailles.

Thanks to taking a step back from everyone’s concerns, it is slowly regaining its former glory.

“In the end, it turned out as the captain said. Now, the only country in Europe that can truly be called European is Germany. We are the only ones left.”

Europe used to be a symbol of advanced civilization.

Behind that brilliant cultural development, there was a dark shadow of colonial exploitation.

Europe has at least tried to cover up its dark history.

Even on the surface, they made excuses for claiming colonial development.

But what is the purpose of the fascists currently in power?

They shamelessly worship as truth the disgusting idea that a superior race must conquer an inferior one.

“Germany has no interest in propaganda like eugenics or the Crusades. It only wants to restore Europe to Europe.”

Manstein took the piece boldly.

It was a German infantry division.

The army under Manstein’s command reached the French border and stopped.

I answered simply.

“Welcome to the alliance of liberty and republicanism.”