I Became Park Jeong-ui’s Nephew - Chapter 296



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He became Park Jeong-ui’s nephew. – (296)

“Will Korea completely devour China?”

“Well, maybe it will mimic American history.”

This is America,

Former U.S. Secretary of State and current State Department advisor Henry Kissinger predicted the future of East Asia.

Korea is no longer a country that the United States can control, and is expanding its territory through continued expansion policies.

The problem is that we don’t know how long this will last.

Just as the United States continued to expand its territory to the west, emphasizing its frontier spirit, Korea is also following in that footsteps.

Since independence, the United States has been involved in imperialist expansion competition.

However, two factions emerged within the government regarding this direction.

One was George Washington’s cautious approach, which advocated expanding the territory but not having borders with European powers.

“If we share a border with the European powers, we cannot avoid conflict with them. I agree with expanding our territory, but there is no need to pursue an expansion policy while fighting with them.”

“No, we must actively take advantage of the conflict among the European powers.”

Unlike George Washington, Alexander Hamilton believed that the United States should take advantage of the conflict in Europe.

If Britain or Spain, with their powerful navies, were to isolate the United States on the American continent, would the United States be left isolated?

After discussion, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton agreed on the following conclusion:

“First, if the European powers violate American neutrality, they will have to pay a certain price (war).”

“Second, the United States acts as a mediator, encouraging competition and balance among the European powers.”

“Third, European influence in the United States must be limited.”

This American foreign policy also influenced Texas and California, which were under Spanish rule.

According to George Washington, the United States should not expand its territory that far.

But at the time, Spain was a crumbling empire, and voices within the United States were growing stronger: “If we don’t make that land ours, another European country will eat it up.”

But if we attack right away, we will face backlash from European countries.

So the US came up with several tricks to avoid European backlash.

“First, let’s make Texas and California Spanish territory. Spain is weak, so if we keep them alive, we can make those lands American at any time. We must absolutely prevent England and France from taking those lands.”

“Second, American leaders do not support the independence of the Native Americans of Spanish descent. If they ally with Britain and France, the United States cannot occupy their lands.”

In the end, the United States was planning to somehow take over the western territories.

Spain was kept alive only as a means to check France and Britain, and afterwards the United States ate up the western territories as planned.

So, did the United States plan to expand into the Pacific after devouring the North American continent?

Actually, this was not planned.

“We must have a separate nation, unentangled from the interests of Europe. America must make good use of this heaven-given isolation, and prevent the wars of Europe from spreading here. – Thomas Jefferson.”

Thomas Jefferson’s argument was formalized in 1823 with the proclamation of the Monroe Doctrine.

The Monroe Doctrine did not negate the colonies themselves.

He only criticized the European powers for establishing colonies on the American continent.

In fact, President Monroe immediately issued a warning when Spain made moves to reclaim Texas using the Holy Alliance (an alliance that included all Catholic nations in the Mediterranean).

“We don’t care where you Europeans colonize, but the American continent is American territory, don’t touch it!!”

“This is hilarious. Let’s just have a go!!”

“Texas was originally our territory!!”

Do you think the Spanish-American War (1898) was caused by the issue of Cuban independence?

In fact, Spain had been planning war against the United States for decades.

The US also noticed this, so they drew a line and told Spain not to come in. In the end, Spain was defeated by the US, and as a result, they gave the Philippines to the US.

So what if we apply this history to the present day?

It is true that the United States is concerned about Korea’s expansion policy, but Korea has never infringed upon American sovereignty.

Spain – Unlike Britain, they did not establish colonies in the Americas, but rather organized the chaotic Chinese continent.

And this is what America wanted.

“Europe and America divide the world in half and rule it. And they don’t interfere in each other’s affairs.”

The United States is a country that was satisfied with occupying half the world rather than conquering the world.

Although it has occasionally pursued expansionist policies, it now has neither the power nor the justification to intervene in East Asia.

East Asia is Korea’s territory, so if we just acknowledge that, there won’t be any problems, right?

There is no benefit to be gained from waging an all-out war with Korea.

Above all, Korea and the United States are now economically inseparable, and the United States has chosen to recognize Korea’s hegemony in East Asia and become its friend.

And this is the most American attitude,

Henry Kissinger also made that point clear to the U.S. government.

“If the Korean leader had intended to dominate the world, he would not have formed an alliance with the United States and established the AOPR. Above all, since absorbing Chinese territory requires the consent of the United States, we will take a friendly stance toward the United States for the time being. In the meantime, we need to reorganize.”

This is how American public opinion was decided.

We should maintain friendly relations with Korea, but we should prepare ourselves behind the scenes.

But that was America’s mistake.

Isn’t Texas already economically dependent on the Korean transportation system? California is also in turmoil due to the recent large-scale power outage.

With electricity rates in Iowa rising by more than 60 percent and New York filing for bankruptcy for the second time in 17 years, the United States is now losing control of its home turf.

In this situation, the gap between reality and ideals continued to widen as they tried to block Korea’s expansion policy and protect their own world.

***

“Your Majesty, I greet you.”

“Okay, come on, sit down.”

This is Jinling, and I met a guest from Yan’an.

The identity is Wang Huizheng, the first in line for succession to Lianxiang.

The South Korean government allowed a unified Chinese government to be established in Lianxiang.

But that’s just a formality, mainland China has already fallen into Korean hands.

Is there any country that would oppose Korea devouring mainland China?

First of all, Russia has nothing to say to Korea. Who was it that silenced public opinion when Ukraine and the Baltic states demanded independence?

The South Korean government has long opposed Russia’s separatist movement, which has allowed Russia to maintain its current territory.

But what if Korea opposes China’s annexation? If Russia acts that way, Korea can support the Ukrainian independence movement.

This is an extremely burdensome development for Russia, and the United States is also minimizing conflict with the outside world by following the Monroe Doctrine.

Now is the time to expand territory, but if we insist on too blatant territorial expansion, it could damage the Korea-US-Russia alliance.

So, it was permitted to establish an independent government in Lianxiang.

But Lian Xiang’s position was a little different.

“Father wants Lianxiang to become a part of Korea.”

“Is that true?”

“Yes, I will establish a republic and dedicate it to you, just as the Republic of Texas was.”

The Republic of Texas was a state that existed from 1839 to 1845.

The United States had intended to eat Texas from the beginning, but it did not engage in an overt invasion that would provoke the European powers.

Instead, they chose a strategy of slowly eating away at American residents by relocating them, and the Americans who actually moved to Texas revolted and took over the land.

“Hey, wait, what is that?”

“Did you, America, invade that land?”

“No, we don’t care. The immigrants are just rebelling on their own. That’s not American territory.”

The United States backed down in the face of protests from European powers.

But could it be that the European powers were unaware of America’s dark intentions?

Europe tried to maintain the Republic of Texas to block American expansion, but it failed to stop the rigged Go-Stop.

Eventually, the land was annexed by the United States as planned, and this history can be repeated even today.

Is Lian Xiang establishing a unified government for the sake of China’s independence or is he simply conscious of other countries wary of Korea’s expansion of power?

It is only a matter of time before mainland China eventually becomes part of Korea.

The problem was that they couldn’t waste too much time, so Wang Hui-jeong insisted on a quick resolution.

“The United States is currently trapped in the Monroe Doctrine and cannot pursue an expansionist policy. The same goes for Russia. Marshal, now is the opportunity. Let us unite the continent.”

“I’m not looking at America. I’m looking at the public opinion of the continent.”

“Public opinion of the continent?”

“Yes, you need a reason to eat the land.”

Even though I was taking over the territory, I stuck to my principles.

If Korea had regarded its overseas territories as mere colonies, would today’s Songho-Geumneung exist?

Because they ruled well, the people of that land became part of Korea. The same goes for inland China.

Would I have invested 9 billion won in Lianxiang for no reason?

Once a land is developed, there is a justification for ruling it. The European powers lost all of their colonies because they focused on exploitation.

Why did Britain lose India, and why did France lose many territories, including the Indochina Peninsula and Algeria?

I also want to eat mainland China, but if I rush in too quickly, I’ll only be the one who suffers.

So, the ruling power was delegated to Lian Xiang.

As Wang Hui-jeong said, now that the United States is trapped in the Monroe Doctrine, it is a golden opportunity for territorial expansion, but it has not broken the principles it has maintained for the past 40 years.

“I am a man of rule, not of conquest. And it is only by ruling that one gains legitimacy. Tell your father that this is a great undertaking that will take ten years. Until then, there will be no annexation.”

“All right.”

In this way, Lianxiang began economic development with support from Korea.

Three power plants were built in Yan’an to supply electricity to each region, but this alone is not enough to support China’s population of 400 million.

A situation where more investment funds are needed,

I attracted foreign investors to Yan’an.

To support the entire continent, 20 power plants are needed, and if Lianxiang receives support from Korea as it is now, this project will expand without a problem.

If you can make money just by investing, there’s no reason not to do it, right?

The US government was stuck in the Monroe Doctrine, but US investors were not. By investing money in Chinese power plants, I secured their interests and won the hearts of investors.

“Could you please build a power plant in California too?”

“We’re in a huge hurry too.”

Now, love calls are pouring in from California too.

California is a state where massive power outages have occurred due to the mischief of businessmen, and who can help them?

The problem is America’s attitude,

I am extremely wary of other countries establishing colonies on their land, so would it be okay for me to enter that land?

Of course, this is just a joke,

I’ve even devoured Texas, so how could I turn down California?

I took a look around and then slowly put my foot out.