NIS Agents Tearing Up the Japanese Empire - Chapter 191



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NIS Agent Tears the Japanese Empire Episode 191

Yamamoto Crisis (2)

The fighting in the North has entered a lull.

When the Korean independence army in Nanam saw the Japanese army coming from the south, they decided to retreat across the Tuman River again and began to slowly prepare to leave.

And General Kim Gyeong-cheon’s unit stationed in Hamheung also successfully broke through the Japanese army’s encirclement and naturally hid among the Koreans as they headed south toward Gyeongseong.

‘The police department is currently struggling with a manpower shortage and is overloaded with work, so there will be almost no checks, so infiltrating Gyeongseong shouldn’t be a big problem.’

So, the issue of the independence army can be left to Inspector Sasaki and Madame.

What’s important now is… … .

‘It’s a small crack that occurred in Joseon.’

The stock price of the Gyeongseong Exchange fluctuated greatly.

No, it wasn’t just a fluctuating trend, but all stock prices plummeted, and it wasn’t hard to find people who lost all their money.

Strictly speaking, the collapse of the Gyeongseong Stock Exchange was not such a big problem when comparing the poor economy of Joseon with the economy of the wealthy Empire of Japan.

No matter what, the Japanese Empire was an overwhelmingly powerful nation that no one could dare to rival in East Asia, and it was an advanced country with a developed economy that matched that power.

But just like being number one in your class doesn’t necessarily mean you can go to Seoul National University.

Even the most successful Japanese Empire in Asia, where most of the developing countries were colonies of great powers, was barely considered a major power by global standards.

This means that compared to other great powers, they had a considerably poor economy.

‘In a situation where the economy was already reeling from the global panic, they were hit hard by a major earthquake, and on top of that, conflict broke out within the military… … . Now, they have even decided to dispatch troops to Joseon and are spending a huge amount of money on military expenses.’

The Japanese Empire is currently in the process of conducting a major bleeding service.

If this had been an offensive war, the losses could have been made up by pillaging other places, but this is, to put it nicely, a defensive war, and to put it badly, a civil war.

There, the pride of the Empire of Japan, Nagato, which the Empire of Japan had desperately protected under the Washington Naval Treaty, sank beneath the cold sea of ​​Japan.

And the army fought repeatedly against the Korean Independence Army detachment in Hamheung and eventually suffered a crushing defeat.

If this story reaches the ears of the Crown Prince in Tokyo, it is clear that the Crown Prince’s wrath will once again be directed at the military.

That’s why the Army and Navy tried hard to cover up this incident.

I dug into the gap between the Army and Navy and rekindled the deep-rooted fever of suspicion on both sides.

Thanks to this, the Navy is now pouring shells on the Army’s heads, turning the Army’s poor performance into a terrible defeat, and the Army is so shocked that it has openly declared that it will fix the Navy’s mess.

In effect, the Army and Navy have once again entered a state of combat similar to civil war.

‘Now the cost of war will increase to unimaginable levels.’

However, in this situation, a sharp crash occurred at the Gyeongseong Stock Exchange, and Joseon’s economy was greatly shaken.

Of course, Governor Saito is currently trying his best to block the exchange, so the aftereffects of the plunge are minimal… … . The exchange cannot be blocked and covered up forever.

‘If you lose money, it just ends with tears, but if you prevent others from getting their money, it’s like rolling your eyes.’

From the perspective of the Governor-General, the money in the exchange is not personal money but money belonging to the national economy.

But of course, that is the property of ordinary investors.

So what the Governor-General is doing now is like asking investors why it’s their money.

To the general public, they may talk about how the country’s economy is doing and that it is a sacrifice of cattle for the sake of the people, but in the end, it is nothing more than the country taking money from individuals.

‘You must be angry.’

Will the Governor-General, who is already out of his mind due to the incidents and accidents that are happening all across Joseon, be able to handle the anger of the ants that will arise in Gyeongseong?

Can the police department, suffering from a manpower shortage, really put an end to the chaos in Gyeongseong?

‘I can’t.’

So, in the end, the Gyeongseong Exchange must be reopened.

But once the door opens, the stock price will plummet again.

You have no choice but to agonize over the choice between committing seppuku a little later or committing seppuku now.

‘What if in this situation, the Great Leader comes forward and says he will cooperate in stabilizing the exchange?’

The Governor-General will be very grateful.

however…….

‘Daegal is on our side.’

He’s not just on my side, he’s the kind of person who has to do whatever I tell him to do.

Otherwise, your life and property would be in great danger.

Given the nature of Daegal, who values ​​money as much as his own life, it would not be a big deal for him to sell out his country once more if it would save his life and allow him to make more money.

* * *

“… … In such difficult times, I believe that our Joseon aristocracy should take the lead and demonstrate their ardent loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor.”

“Oh… … If Your Majesty would step forward, His Majesty the Emperor would be very pleased.”

Our great general, who came to see Governor Saito, said in a boiling voice that he would help with the exchange building.

“I will donate all my assets to fix the exchange! No, I will make it even more prosperous than before!”

Governor-General Saito was furious at the words of Lord Daegal, who said that he would donate all of his wealth to normalize the Gyeongseong Exchange.

“No, really… … ?”

“But… … there is one condition.”

“What are the conditions?”

Lord Daegal spoke to Governor Saito with a serious expression.

“In today’s Joseon land, the laws are too strict and oppressive, making it difficult for the economy to prosper.”

“… … ?”

“Even a horse that runs a thousand miles will be suffocated and unable to run properly if you hold the reins too tightly. It is only natural that a worker who works hard should be rewarded accordingly.”

“hmm…….”

Daegal Daegam demanded that Governor-General Saito withdraw the various economic oppressions that were oppressing colonial Korea.

“I think we need to discuss that with our home country.”

Governor-General Saito, no matter how difficult the situation was, was afraid that if he eased the regulations for no reason, Korean capitalists would emerge in large numbers and collude with the pro-Japanese groups.

That’s why I tried to postpone the conversation using the excuse of my home country…

“Huh… … . I am now talking to the Governor-General of the Government-General of Korea, not to an agent of my country!”

“… … .”

Daegal Daegam, who was usually timid and fearful, pressured the Governor-General as hard as he had when he threatened his lord, King Gojong, to go to Japan and tell the Emperor that he was grateful for the Japan-Korea annexation.

“Don’t you know that in an emergency situation, flexible response on the scene can reduce damage?”

“hmm…….”

“Your Majesty, is this old man saying this for the sake of living well? All of this is for the sake of the Governor-General and, by extension, the Empire of Japan!”

Of course, all of this was just part of Daegal Daegam’s grand plan to live well and die comfortably in bed.

Compared to that, the Empire of Japan?

It was a trivial thing to the great lord.

But regardless of these circumstances, the current Daegal Daegam seemed quite strong and decisive.

In fact, Governor Saito was also slightly shaken by the words of Lord Daegal.

‘Just because the economic laws are relaxed a little, it doesn’t mean that Joseon capitalists will be mass-produced.’

Even when the company order was abolished, didn’t the number of Japanese capitalists increase more than that of Korean capitalists?

When I thought about it that way, it sounded okay.

“Your Majesty! Capital is like flowing water. If it gets blocked and stagnant somewhere, it will tend to rot. Just as water must keep flowing in order to not rot, capital must not be blocked by laws or regulations in order to not rot!”

“Ugh… … !”

The great general raised his voice as if he was going to devour Governor Saito.

Governor-General Saito could not help but be suspicious of his intentions when he, who was usually quiet and only said what was necessary, came out like this.

‘Why is this person like this? Is there another ulterior motive?’

But given Daegal Daegam’s usual personality, even if he had another plan…

‘It’s all about money after all… … I found a way to make money, but it looks like the law is blocking it.’

To Governor Saito, Lord Daegal was a very easy person to understand.

His passionate love for money was more desperate, heartbreaking, and even wistful than any other love story serialized in the Chosun Ilbo.

‘Yeah, it all comes down to money.’

But just as Sun Wukong saw the Buddha’s finger rising above the clouds and thought it was a giant pillar.

Governor-General Saito also did not know that the ghost of Gyeongseong was secretly active behind the greed of the great general Daegal.

“Very well. It’s nothing… … If the great lord Daegal and the nobles of Joseon will definitely help me, I will also gladly help you!”

“Good! Very good! Your Majesty, indeed, is a true loyal subject of the Empire of Japan!”

“Ahem.”

Just like Son Oh-gong.

Governor-General Saito was also in the palm of Buddha’s hand.

* * *

If Daegal Daegam takes over Gyeongseong Exchange like that, he will really pour all his wealth into revitalizing the exchange for the time being.

Then people will think that the crash that occurred at the Gyeongseong Exchange was a normal ‘market correction’.

And at this time, Hwang Geon-cheol of the Chosun Ilbo steps forward.

* * *

“Use… … . Phew… … .”

Chosun Ilbo Gyeongseong headquarters.

Hwang Geon-cheol, who had been typing hard on his typewriter with a cigarette stuck in his ear, let out a deep sigh.

“Why? What is it?”

Then, his senior and fellow reporter approached him and spoke to him while sneaking a peek at the article that Geon-cheol was writing.

“Whew… … . I heard that Joseon nobles, including Daegal Daegam, are making large-scale investments in a stock exchange that has become cheap? But it seems like the Governor-General is trying to hide this… … . I’m debating whether or not to write an article.”

“What? The Joseon aristocracy decided to inject a large amount of money into the Gyeongseong Exchange?”

“yes.”

“No, didn’t the Gyeongseong Exchange experience a major crash a while ago? The nobles are getting involved in that mess?”

“That’s right. I think there was some discussion at the Governor-General’s Office.”

“These kids… …. So, does that mean there’s a possibility that the Governor-General’s Office was involved in this major crash?”

Hwang Geon-cheol smiled without knowing what it meant.

“Well… … I can’t write about it yet because I think it needs further investigation.”

“Whew… … . Aren’t those bastards from the Government-General sucking the backbone of the Korean people to raise money for the war?”

“Maybe so?”

“These little bastards are really… … !”

The senior reporter was so angry that his eyes rolled back halfway.

“This won’t work. You, take that article to the editor’s office with me and tell them to make it a special feature story.”

“Special article? Is it really necessary to do something like that? There’s nothing certain yet… … .”

“Damn it! The Governor-General and the Joseon aristocrats, who are trying to suck the backbone of the Joseon people, moved together as a group, but what did they check?!”

“Oh my, senior… … .”

Geoncheol did a good job of coaxing the senior reporter.

“There is not enough evidence now… … Why is someone who has repeatedly said that the weapons of a journalist are the pen and the truth so upset?”

“Hey! You’re saying your father is a nobleman… … .”

“Oh… … That’s not it. Senior, didn’t you say that you should listen to the Korean language until the end? Since the evidence isn’t clear right now, you should write an article based on the ‘truth’ first.”

“… … Keep going.”

The senior reporter also calmed down at Geoncheol’s words.

“The Government-General instigated the Korean aristocracy to invest in the stock exchange. Isn’t this true? So I’m going to write an article about this.”

“Hey! Then those poor Joseon people will lose their money at the exchange again!”

“Haha, senior… … . Do we only publish newspapers in Joseon?”

“… … ?”

“Is there no one in the country who doesn’t have money?”

“???”

“I heard that several stock exchanges in Tokyo and the Kanto region were destroyed by the earthquake and internal strife and are no longer functioning properly.”

Guncheol winked one eye.

“So, are you saying that the Japanese will invest in the Gyeongseong Exchange?”

“No. I’m just saying that I want to build a bridge so that Japanese people can invest in the many promising shipbuilding companies in Gyeongseong.”

The senior reporter, who had been silent for a moment after Geon-cheol’s words, soon opened his mouth and asked him a question.

“I should tell Daehan and Yuncheol too.”

“Okay.”

From the next day, the economic column of the Chosun Ilbo added a section introducing the stock price list of the Gyeongseong Exchange and various companies in Chosun.

And it wasn’t just made small in a corner, but was made so large that it took up an entire surface.