I Will Stage A Coup D’état - Chapter 109



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EP.109 Underwater Negotiations (2)

Molotov informed us that they had contacted the Germans.

It was an honest response that was not typical of communists.

“The German side has proposed peace negotiations. For now, we will just listen to what the fascists have to say. I hope you do not misunderstand, as we are not even thinking about peace on our own.”

The reason was obvious.

Since they are showing good faith that they are not pushing for unilateral reinforcement, the West and South Korea should also do something.

It was that kind of performance.

The negotiation process was communicated to us in detail.

By looking at the German negotiating conditions, we were able to get a glimpse into the inside story of Berlin.

‘Hitler, you little punk, you don’t seem to have any intention of negotiating seriously?’

The conditions proposed by Germany were as follows:

An armistice was called on the condition that Lithuania and the Soviet portion of Polish territory be ceded to Germany.

The Soviet Union made it a condition that it would guarantee the borders that existed before the annexation of Czechoslovakia in 1938.

Rather than saying that they were doing it sincerely, it was bait to read the German side’s thoughts during the negotiation process.

Because there was a large gap between the two sides’ positions, negotiations were difficult.

As I watched this process, I read that there was unrest within the German Empire.

Stalin could not have been unaware of that.

‘It looks like a great stage for the Red Orchestra to perform.’

I have already heard that the German Salvation Military Committee led by Paulus is actively engaged in propaganda and missionary work.

Looking at the way things were going, it wouldn’t have been strange if Germany had suddenly collapsed screaming in ’44.

‘While we’re at it, let’s try to open a little pipe to Germany.’

If Germany was attempting to make peace with the Soviet Union on its own, it was obvious that it would be anxious to make contact with the West.

I sent instructions to the embassies in Switzerland, Sweden and Turkey, instructing them to make contact with the German side.

It wasn’t long before a response came from Germany.

A German official who entered Switzerland asked us the reason for our contact.

“I would like to know the specific conditions on the Korean side.”

My conditions?

Unconditional surrender.

But, that’s a national story.

You criminals, don’t you want to save your lives?

I slightly leaked that nuance to Germany.

He opened his mouth with the feeling that if he spoke well, he could even save a big shot like Goering.

Germany did not respond for a while.

Was the bait a little weak?

After about a week, the meat started to show signs of chewing.

“I would like to know specifically how I can ensure your safety.”

A big one was caught.

The opponent was Walter Schellenberg, head of the intelligence service that combined the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Counterintelligence Service.

It wasn’t me who took action, it was my subordinate who took action, but both I and he knew that it was that.

If you were the head of the German intelligence service, you were a big shot, even if you were a little low in the hierarchy, but your actual influence was enormous.

It means that he is a big shot, no less than Heydrich, who was dealt with before.

Although it was a model, it was useful.

‘It’s worth holding hands.’

I proposed three options.

1. Wash your identity.

If you make him a ghost human that no one knows about, he will never be tried as a war criminal.

Even in modern times, ghost humans were really hard to catch.

This is evident from the number of times the notorious Jew hunters failed to catch Eichmann.

Of course, if an accident occurred while running away, it was your own fault.

This means that it will not be covered by insurance.

2. During the trial of war criminals, pardons are granted through appropriate transactions.

We’ll wash it so cleanly that there’s no need to run away.

Instead, the trial period will be difficult to avoid suffering.

Since the trial took several months or years, the war criminal suspect had to serve time in prison during that time.

If you don’t like prison life, this is a method you’d better avoid.

3. Bring your belongings to Korea.

If they had given him protection in the name of Korea, he would have been safe from pressure from the Allied Powers.

And that’s not all.

It could also provide a suitable position in a cornered, inconspicuous public enterprise.

Walter Schellenberg was interested in my proposal.

“Is there a mechanism to trust the Korean government’s promises?”

“That kind of promise is impossible. But our government ‘needs’ you. Is there any fool who would abandon a person who needs you?”

“If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be more advantageous to join hands with the UK and the US?”

“They are a democratic country. They can dispose of you according to public opinion. But Korea does not have to worry about that. This Lee Seong-jun’s will is the will of the Korean Empire.”

Walter Schellenberg asked for time to think when asked about the stability of his military dictatorship.

It was obvious that he intended to compare England and the US.

‘Do you think your British and American friends are just playing angels to the Nazis?’

Of course, given the threat posed by the Soviet Union, there was every chance that they would give him an appropriate pardon and a chance to wash his hands of the mess.

Because so many actual Nazi war criminals were released.

However, it was not to the extent of offering a guaranteed deal like this to me.

Oh, you’re saying that they don’t fully represent the will of the country like I do?

In December, while engaged in a tug-of-war with Walter Schellenberg, Soviet forces completely breached part of the Dnieper River defense line and surrounded a German corps.

Despite Manstein’s best efforts, the destruction of the surrounded corps seemed a foregone conclusion.

As the situation became more urgent, Schellenberg’s attitude changed somewhat.

“Can we trust the credit of the Korean government?”

“We are not communists.”

He felt that he was running out of time so he pushed the story forward.

“Okay. I trust Korea’s promise. I will accept the second plan you have proposed.”

Even if it’s a bit annoying, I’ll dust myself off and live proudly, that’s it.

I expressed my agreement with Schellenberg.

“Then we also have conditions.”

“Tell me your conditions. I will cooperate.”

“First, I would like to find out the whereabouts of Germany’s leading scientists and engineers.”

We had to kidnap, or rather secure, German talents like Werner von Braun and Werner von Heisenberg before our competitors could snatch them away.

It would be a waste to leave behind tier 1 talents.

“It’s not difficult.”

“Secondly, we need accurate information regarding the German military deployment on the Western Front.”

Most likely they would go to Normandy, but if the German troop deployment changed, the landing site could be changed.

“It will be difficult, but I will try.”

Instead of setting a few more conditions, I promised Schellenberg a generous post-war subsidy.

Cash on all sides.

I literally did everything I could to Nazi war criminals.

Schellenberg also expressed his gratitude, knowing that he was aware of the fact.

This was a deal that was satisfactory to both parties.

“Oh, and one more thing. The Director has some information he needs to leak to Berlin.”

I handed over to Schellenberg our ‘plan for the partition of Germany’.

Schellenberg was astonished by the information we gave him.

“No, are you really going to tear our country apart like this?”

“That is a generous treatment for a country that started two world wars. Or should we have just wiped Germany off the map?”

“Well, that’s true, but even so, this punishment is too harsh.”

Oh, I’m surprised that Germany is being torn apart.

I also gave information about the Romanian coup that took place in 1944.

There’s no guarantee that it’ll happen like the original, but it was something that could happen anyway.

I wanted the Romanian coup, which was no less fatal to Germany than Bagration, to never see the light of day.

“Are you saying there will be a coup in Romania? No way.”

Schellenberg seemed to think that was impossible.

But it is possible.

Because it’s a coup d’état by the king.

“The King is plotting a plot, so we’d better act before they make a move.”

I didn’t feel particularly sorry for the human bastard Secretary General who was working hard to plot a coup in Romania by ordering the communists.

Even though we work together, we’re not real friends.

Schellenberg promised to pass all this information on to Germany.

The behind-the-scenes negotiations ended with such great results.

I don’t know if the information we leaked had any effect, but soon word came from Moscow that the negotiations to strengthen the toxin had broken down.

Although the negotiations were not serious on both sides, the fact that the breakup occurred right away suggests that the idea of ​​dividing Germany had a decisive impact.

After Schellenberg, several Germans also tried to give us a little advice.

As expected, there were a lot of rats on the sinking ship.

“South Korea promises to protect your safety, if you cooperate.”

“Well, then we will cooperate. What can we do for you?”

Walter Schellenberg was followed by the von Barons of the Foreign Office.

Once the line was opened like this, the situation in Germany began to come into my ears little by little.

As soon as I realized the reality in Germany, I was shocked.

‘This is just a house made of paper. Are these guys really that powerful?’

The Nazis were running an illusory state that could collapse at any moment.

The economy was already on the verge of bankruptcy, internally the country was in turmoil due to repeated defeats and purges, and externally the allies were making their defections felt.

They were truly the ones who made a living off of military power.

No, was that the case from the beginning?

In fact, it was Frederick II, the Potato King who was said to be the miracle of the House of Brandenburg, who succeeded as a military tool after paying back the debt.

The country is like that because it is an exemplary example.

Tsk tsk.

It’s similar to the Korean Empire.

Anyway, it seemed like we needed to pay more attention to Germany.

I instructed the Central Committee to work with Schellenberg to closely monitor the situation in Germany.