Franchise God - Chapter 1607



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Franchise God Episode 1607

Chapter 345: Strategy and Tactics of the Small People (3)

Gold, the most beloved precious metal in human history.

Its eternal nature that does not rust or deform and its beautiful yellow luster have a magical power that captivates people.

The total amount mined by mankind to date is estimated at about 210,000 tons, and the remaining reserves are known to be around 60,000 tons.

Of course, if we dig deeper into the earth’s crust, we might be able to mine more gold, but that means that the surface reserves that can be mined by human power are around 60,000 tons.

Of the 210,000 tons mined, the Chinese government held on to about 2,300 tons.

The reason why it is past tense ‘was’ and not ‘is’ is…

“Your Excellency, the transport of all 800 tons has been completed.”

“Well, thank you for your hard work. Now, the Chinese government’s gold reserves must have been reduced to 1,500 tons.”

The elders’ hearts raced at the mere mention of the numbers.

‘They said that 700 tons of gold went into the Gangneung Power Plant’s Golden Tower…

‘So now an individual owns 1,500 tons of gold?’

‘The price of gold alone is roughly 159 trillion 574.4 billion won?’

I heard that Ha Su-young’s personal cash alone exceeds 4 trillion dollars in swimming pool bonds.

The value of gold is only about 4% of the amount of the savings bond deposit.

But the true appeal of gold lies not in its price but in its mass.

If you say 160 trillion won worth of gold bars, it might be hard to get a feel for it, but if you say 1,500 tons of gold, anyone would be amazed by the massive mass.

In fact, if you include the 2,000 tons of gold that the United States looted from Fort Knox and sent away, the total is 3,500 tons.

But this deal is confidential, so not many people know about it.

Experts estimate that the tower weighs at least 2,400 to 3,000 tons, not 700 tons, based on its apparent size… … .

“So, does that mean all the older aircraft our Navy and Air Force have been decommissioned?”

“Yes, I cleaned everything up this time, no, I organized it all.”

“That’s great. I was a little uneasy because the Army was the only one doing the heavy lifting during the last Irish War, but now that the Navy and Air Force have been cleaned out as well, I feel relieved.”

“Haha, congratulations.”

If we start to squabble over the ownership of 800 tons of gold, things get complicated.

However, the money for radioactive decontamination was taken from Ha Su-yeong’s personal assets.

We have already reached an agreement with the Ministry of National Defense to dispose of all the old weapons and put them back in a clean new place.

They said that the new living expenses that are being added this time will not be applied to the tax deduction for weapon donations.

The Department of Defense was in no position to sit back and claim its rights to the 800 tons of gold when it could just get rid of all its outdated weapons and get new, better weapons for free.

“We have disposed of all the models that were introduced more than five years ago. The only ones left are old helicopters that need immediate use.”

“Because I gave the order. When this war is over, don’t allow civilians to sell them, just dispose of them to other countries. Either sell them or transfer them free of charge.”

“All right.”

The Vice Chief of Naval Operations and the Vice Chief of Air Force Operations answered politely.

“What is the situation in Paris now?”

“The damage from the Chinese air raids is quite severe. Our army withdrew long ago, leaving only a camouflaged garrison behind, so there was no damage, but even after the war, France will have to spend an astronomical amount of money to rebuild Paris.”

“From Paris’s perspective, it’s actually a good thing. They haven’t been able to fix anything properly, whether it be tourism or culture. They haven’t even allowed air conditioning.”

“Haha, I wonder if this isn’t something the citizens of Paris should be expressing their gratitude to His Majesty.”

“Of course I should be grateful. They even committed genocide to kill Koreans in France, but I saved all the landmarks of Paris.”

“Thanks to this, the French people can now preserve the cultural heritage sites created and nurtured by their ancestors.”

“French passport holders are already considering a 5% discount on the ticket price for visiting Parisian buildings.”

“A 5% discount? As expected, His Majesty is generous even to his enemies.”

Discomfort-mongers might frown and feel uncomfortable with the way the elders flatter their superiors so blatantly and openly.

But the elders did not hesitate to give praise that would make even the traitors who left their mark on history blush with shame.

Because it was praise, not flattery.

Because it is pure praise for the five-star general who spent hundreds of trillions of won of his own money to strengthen the national military.

Those who find this uncomfortable and call it flattery?

Rather, aren’t they simply traitors who are trying to ruin the country with cunning intentions rather than mere inconveniences?

“The primary strategic objective of this war has been achieved. Now we must discuss the secondary strategic objective. Oh, and of course, the end of the war.”

The expressions on the generals’ faces became serious at the mention of the secondary strategic objective.

Ha Su-yeong began her explanation while spreading out a map of France (on the display screen) on a large table.

“We have three options. Option 1 is to make France a city-state. Option 2 is to end the war and receive the territory from the current occupation. In both cases, there will be a small conflict over which side will own the territory, Korea or the Suyeong Federation.”

“Even though I am a soldier of the Republic of Korea, since all the war expenses came from the Suyeong Federation, shouldn’t the Suyeong Federation have ownership of the territory?”

“I think so too.”

“The Blue House and the National Assembly will also think so.”

As the saying goes, this war was being fought entirely at Ha Su-yeong’s own expense.

Hasuyeong has promised to pay for all the weapons deployed in the battlefield, the maintenance costs consumed, and even the participation bonuses and compensation for war deaths.

In reality, even if Korea received French territory, it would not have been able to defend it without Ha Su-yeong’s help.

To put it in perspective, if Ha Su-yeong suddenly says, “As of today, I give up on Koreans,” and leaves, we won’t be able to maintain our current power and will have to sell off all of our fighter jets and aircraft carriers.

The defense budget had more than doubled since Ha Soo-young became the general, but it was still being spent entirely on maintaining military power (like salaries).

Even the cost of replacing parts, which is classified as maintenance costs, is covered by Ha Su-yeong.

In addition, the national defense budget has more than doubled, thanks to the swimming group, which has significantly improved the national economy and increased tax revenue.

The current military structure was such that if there was no Ha Su-yeong, the blood vessels would harden overnight and starve to death.

Instead, they enjoy the glory of being the unofficial world’s second-largest military power, possessing hydrogen bombs, aircraft carriers, F-22s, etc., and having defeated Britain…

“Haha, the issue of territory is something that should be discussed in politics, not the military. That’s why I said it was just a minor headache. What’s important is which option we choose, option 1 or option 2, in order to win the war with zero casualties.”

“If you turn France into a city-state like Singapore and take the rest of its territory, the French will resist to the end. I don’t think they will surrender even if their country disappears.”

“Singapore? You’re giving us 702 square kilometers to make it a city-state? That’s not a city-state, it’s a metropolis.”

“I was thinking of leaving just a little bit of Paris behind.”

The elders were unable to react and just opened their mouths in silence.

So, does that mean that you were only planning to leave behind a size of 105 square kilometers, not a size of 702 square kilometers?

“Ahem. I apologize. I’ve been rude. Your Majesty, I don’t think they’ll ever agree to a ceasefire on those terms.”

“I agree. Of course we won’t be defeated, but I can’t imagine how many French people we’ll have to kill.”

“If indiscriminate guerrilla operations are launched in the process, even if we operate a 24-hour drone surveillance network, our soldiers will inevitably suffer casualties.”

“It will be difficult to achieve the 0-kill victory that His Majesty has repeatedly emphasized.”

The Vice Chief of Naval Operations spoke cautiously.

“Now that I think about it, Your Majesty said there were three plans, but you haven’t mentioned the third and final plan yet.”

The expressions on the elders’ faces changed as they waited for Ha Su-yeong to speak.

“Actually, I said it was the third plan, but it is a strategy that can be used in parallel with plans 1 and 2 to some extent.”

“then……?”

“We are now occupying French territory in a C-shape, starting at 12 o’clock and moving counterclockwise to 4 o’clock.”

On the display map on the table, the areas occupied by the Korean military glowed blue.

It looked like a giant capital letter C.

“China has come forward to help France, and Russia is also considering withdrawing Ukrainian troops and deploying them here if necessary.”

Of course, this is something everyone knows.

Isn’t the reason for emphasizing the current situation, which is undoubtedly obvious, to make something shocking?

The generals were tense with the pressure of a bomb about to explode.

“We are building a tall, massive concrete wall from 12 o’clock to 4 o’clock on the front line of the occupied area.”

“The length would be roughly 1,300 km. The height would be about 10 meters. If we monitor the entire area of ​​the barrier with an unmanned system, guerrillas and special forces won’t be able to cross it, and our soldiers won’t be harmed.”

The elders did not respond, and Ha Su-yeong continued speaking.

“It’s a perfect concrete fortress wall that France can never cross. Well, let’s call it the Hasuyeong Line.”

“Your Excellency, what you said is… …

“It’s about setting up a new line, no, a new line, and entering a state of infinite stagnation. It’s about dragging on the war for years without ending it.”

Ha Su-yeong raised his head and looked around at the elders.

Their faces were covered with shock, awe and excitement.

“Soldiers will be able to receive a lot of bonuses for participating in the war from a safe rear. There will also be more opportunities to establish merits, so it will be good for officers and commanders in the long run. Above all, if we drag the war into an unlimited attrition war, our country’s companies and citizens will also be able to enjoy the special effects of war.”

“China cannot easily back down because of its pride. As a dictatorship, even if the country collapses, it cannot easily withdraw from the battlefield.”

“It’s like a never-ending title defense…….”

“The third option is to make the Korea-France War a national business model.”

The elders were in shock for a long time.

Finally, the Marine Corps Vice Chief of Staff asked a question.

“Your Majesty, however, if the war becomes prolonged, casualties will inevitably occur. No matter how dense the drone surveillance system is… … ”

“I know. You can reduce the risk to 0.001%, but you can’t reduce it to 0. That’s why I’m building a sewage treatment plant and preparing for a long-term war. I’m going to inform all soldiers that the risk of death has increased, and I’m going to send everyone back to their home countries except for volunteers.”

“Have you had any communication with the Blue House?”

“No, this is the first time I’ve told you this. What do you think? What do you think will happen if you report it to your home country?”

“The whole country will be turned upside down. In a good way.”

A war of repayment also excites the whole country.

How about introducing a long-term, stable national business model?

Will we continue to enjoy the never-ending war boom?

“Who can stand this?”