I Will Stage A Coup D’état - Chapter 56



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EP.56 Support for large and small (1)

Contrary to expectations from each country, the Soviet Union was doing well in the war.

It is said that the mobilization order was issued without any surprise effect, and that the spring monsoon came at the right time, but considering the power of Germany that unified Europe, everyone could not help but be surprised at the Soviet Union’s ability.

Is this because they are a superpower ranked second among the great powers even though they can’t eat?

Well then, it’s time to start betting.

I summoned the Soviet Ambassador to Korea, Konstantin Smetanin, to the embassy.

Ambassador Smetanin was a Korea expert who had worked in Pyongyang since 1937, serving as a counselor at the Korean Embassy in Pyongyang.

Since it was a face I saw often, I offered the ambassador a seat with a friendly attitude.

“I am very pleased to receive your invitation on behalf of the Soviet Union. I thank you very much, Your Excellency the Prime Minister.”

“No problem.”

“Is your Excellency the Secretary-General in good health? I heard that it is difficult to take care of your health when the workload suddenly increases.”

“Thank you for your concern. The Secretary is very punctual. He still handles all the paperwork himself.”

We had a small talk before getting into the main topic.

When I thought the mood was starting to become more comfortable, I brought up the main topic.

“In fact, the reason I invited the ambassador to the embassy this time is to finalize the plan to supply military supplies to the Federation.”

“Really? Thank you very much. The Federation owes you a great favor, Your Majesty, no, to Korea.”

Ambassador Smetanain bowed his head several times to express his gratitude.

It was no wonder that the ambassador was moved, as his country was currently fighting a life-or-death war.

I presented a list of military supplies to be provided to the Soviet Union.

First, it was decided that tanks from the T-34 line, which was being collaborated with, would be given priority for delivery to the Soviet Army.

This is about 100 units per month.

They said it would go up to 300 by the end of the year, so if supply increases, it will increase, not decrease.

Next up is South Korea’s new anti-tank assault gun, the Hyunmoo.

The Hyunmoo was a purely anti-tank vehicle that was a modified version of the existing 1939 main battle tank, the Gojong-ho 3, considering its poor performance. It had abandoned the armor and turret.

The main gun was the 88mm Koryo 40, derived from the 88mm Flak 36, and was theoretically equivalent to the Tiger I.

Of course, it was difficult to say whether its actual performance was truly equivalent to that of the Tiger’s 88mm KwK 36.

However, the Hyunmu had the power to destroy most of the existing tanks with a single blow.

This Hyunmu was producing 200 liang per month, and it was decided to send half of that as well.

‘and.’

The South Korean military also decided to send SVT40 semi-automatic rifles, military uniforms, military boots, broad-gauge locomotives, trucks, and fighter jets, which are currently being produced under license.

Instead, it was decided to first receive the gold held by the Soviet Union as payment for it.

It wasn’t a bad deal, since the 700 tons of gold stolen from the Spanish Republic by the Reds would all be transferred to the treasury of Korea.

Of course, as much as they give, the Reds cannot pay back all of their money in gold or resources.

You can get that as spoils of war and as influence over the commies.

It may seem like business, but it was a favor for a non-ally country to sell goods on friendly terms to the Soviet Union at a time of danger.

Oh, if that’s too much trouble, then think of the hatred Moscow showed towards the Spanish Republic.

Currency conversion, inflating the price.

Didn’t they really use their superiority to express all kinds of hate towards Britain that even they wouldn’t do?

But now I am the leader of the Soviet Union.

It would be right to make them give back the gold they stole.

“Once again, Your Excellency and I thank you for your kindness. The Federation will never forget your kindness.”

The favor that America gave us was completely forgotten in less than three years?

The lies of the commies are truly first-class.

Still, he answered with a smile.

“Please convey our kindness to the Secretary-General.”

As soon as the red ambassador returned, I picked up the phone.

“Okay, I’ll just trust you. Start loading the train.”

It was the moment when Korea’s large and small support for materials began.

Hundreds of trains immediately set off for the Soviet border.

The reason this is not a lease is because even though it is cheap, the payment is made in cash or in kind.

‘Oh, how much money did the Americans give to the Soviet Union as a lease and then get their money back?’

Even if it could be repaid with free resources such as political power or influence, it was advantageous at the national level to receive it in tangible forms such as goods or cash.

Ring ring.

“Your Excellency, this is a call from the Foreign Ministry. The German side has noticed our movements. The Ambassador wants to meet with you. What will you do?”

Well, I’ve come this far, so what difference would it make if I saw the German ambassador’s face?

“Say you didn’t see it. What would you say if you saw him now?”

I declined the German ambassador’s request to see me.

If you’re going to ride the red coin, you should definitely ride it.

The next day, Germany responded immediately.

“The German government is confiscating our government assets. They say it’s because the Korean government has shown hostile behavior toward Germany.”

Ha. During World War I, the US didn’t say anything when Britain and France gave weapons to them, but now Korea is making a fuss.

As expected, the country had national power and things to see.

If we were at the same weight class as England, would Germany do that?

Those annoying guys.

I picked up the phone.

If Germany acts like that, we have no choice but to respond based on reciprocity.

As a great power, we have some dignity.

“This is Lee Seong-jun from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Confiscate all German assets in the country. All of them, regardless of whether they are private or government.”

As things had come to this, it seemed as if Germany and we had begun walking down an irreconcilable path.

‘I hope the Chinese don’t get influenced by this.’

The unfortunate truth is that China is a people who act contrary to our expectations.

If it were our Chiang Kai-shek, he would have swallowed the bait thrown by Germany.

It seemed that China also needed to start working on it gradually.

In case Nanjing was caught in the crossfire, it was necessary to look into their circumstances in order to take immediate action.

“Central Court.”

“This is Chief of Staff Lee Gyeong-ho.”

“Master, it’s me.”

“Yes, Prime Minister.”

“I need to prepare for eavesdropping in Nanjing as well. Be prepared so that even the sound of Chiang Kai-shek’s urine dripping can be heard on my desk.”

“I will accept it.”

Since I was already preparing, I decided to thoroughly prepare for the information war.

If by any chance China were to dream with German support, we had no intention of remaining silent.

‘I won’t go to war considering the aggro of the great powers, but I will swing all the swords I have behind my back.’

That same afternoon, I received a call from England.

Seeing that things were going wrong between Germany and us, he seemed to have become convinced.

British Ambassador to Korea Sir Robert Craig relayed messages from Washington and London.

“We are willing to supply materials to the Soviet Union.”

Have the two countries already reached a compromise?

The response was faster than expected.

Certainly, those who rule the world are different no matter what.

“Are you asking us to make room for the Soviets?”

“That’s what I’m asking you now.”

Is it like that now?

So, you’re saying you have more to ask?

First of all, there was no reason to reject the British ambassador’s message.

In order to defeat the great evil that was the Nazis, it was necessary to gather the primordial spirits from all over the world.

Didn’t they do that in the original version to defeat the mustachioed devil named Hitler?

“It’s not difficult. We’ll connect you.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

“And if you are thinking of using our port for large and small aid, we will fully cooperate.”

“Your Majesty, I will keep your suggestion in mind.”

As I was chatting, I noticed that the UK and the US seemed quite sincere.

They said they would enact a land-lease law within August to supply supplies to the Soviet Union, so compared to the long-term support, the amount of aid was not that slow.

‘It wasn’t all for nothing.’

Roosevelt would not have moved this quickly if he had not eliminated the Nazis in America.

Of course, I couldn’t go anywhere and brag about this achievement.

If we talk about interfering in America’s internal affairs, we will only incur Washington’s wrath.

Towards evening, a telegram arrived from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“This is a telegram from Secretary Stalin. He expressed his gratitude for the friendly measures shown by our side.”

hmm.

It’s a telegram, not a letter.

Should I send a reply?

After much thought, I decided to write a professional essay.

“Dear Secretary Stalin. The Korean government and people are deeply sorry for the unprecedented war that the Union and people led by Your Excellency are waging. We pay tribute to the efforts of the Soviet people who are devoting their blood and sweat to the sacred value of defending their homeland at this very moment.”

I think it would be correct to write the introduction like this.

“Nevertheless, we believe. We are convinced that the Soviet Union will ultimately triumph. We have this confidence because we believe in the iron leadership of His Excellency the General Secretary who leads the Union and in the strength of the Union, which is firmly united as a single unit. Just as Napoleon, who ruled Europe, so too will Hitler taste defeat on the land of the Soviet Union. That is the inevitability of history.”

With appropriate mixing in of flattery,

“The Federation will definitely enter Berlin and make fascist Germany pay for its arrogance. Wishing you victory, this is a message from Lee Seong-jun from Pyongyang.”

I don’t know if Stalin will read all of this, but I got the point.

We, Korea, are confident of your victory, so we bet.

In fact, it is still unclear whether this bet will be successful.

The Germans’ strength was still intact, and there was still plenty of time to aim for Moscow.

It would have to be at least 1942 before we could judge the situation.

Until then, we will have to spend some anxious time watching the situation.

However, I have no doubt that the Soviet Union, which suffered 29 million casualties in World War II but still formed a major force in the Cold War, will overcome the hardships.

The capabilities of the communists during the Cold War were enough to make even the United States sweat.

So, win, Communists.

You are number two in the future world.