NIS Agents Tearing Up the Japanese Empire - Chapter 252



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NIS Agent Tears the Japanese Empire Episode 252

Four Seasons (2)

-Ding.

The doctor got off the most modern elevator he had ever seen even in New York and made an expression like a country mouse coming to Seoul for the first time and looking into a Seoul mouse’s house.

“What is this… … . What is all this?”

“This is the new building of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea.”

“This is the new building?”

The doctor’s eyes widened at the dazzling starry world that unfolded before his eyes.

The provisional government he remembered from before had old, moldy walls and a floor made of rotting wooden planks that squeaked loudly when stepped on.

But what is this?

Now it was completely different.

The walls were covered in wallpaper that was simple yet luxurious, and the floor was made of smooth marble that sparkled like a jewel.

Is that all?

The people I passed as I walked down the hallway were all handsome and well-built, like people you might see in high society in New York or Washington.

‘In the past, there were people who didn’t eat well and had thin skin.’

Even when Dr. Lee visited Shanghai last time, the people there were worried about not only independence but also immediate food.

Instead of running around like other children their age, the children were lying around like wet straw bales, and the adults were not much different.

Of course, it wasn’t to the extent that they suffered from hunger every day… … but it was true that there were quite a few people who didn’t suffer from hunger in the literal sense, but did go hungry at least once a day.

‘Those people who were like that… … .’

Now, everyone looked good and had a bright appearance, as if they were eating and walking around well.

The children’s faces were oozing with oil, and they were all laughing, chatting, and playing like other children my age.

The personnel guarding the building were also dressed neatly and stylishly, and each had a weapon on hand. Just looking at them made me feel as if I had just had a few bites of rice.

“This is the official office of the President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea.”

“her…….”

The doctor had been admiring the dazzling scenery all this time, but he never showed it on the outside.

But I couldn’t help but be amazed when I saw the Office of the President, which is truly the symbol of the Republic of Korea.

“Wow… … I thought I had seen all the dazzling things in America, but it seems I was wrong. What is all this?”

“Haha.”

The doctor was greatly impressed when he saw the Oval Office, which was as magnificent as the Oval Office in the White House, which he had only heard about by hearsay.

The presidential office, which seemed to encapsulate the honor and glory that would make a man’s heart beat, was enough to make the heart of Dr. Lee, who usually maintained a calm attitude, pound.

He felt like he wanted to sit down right away, but… … .

“Oh, is this doctor here?”

“?”

There was already an owner there.

A thick, soft, and fluffy black leather chair turned around in front of a large, large window overlooking the entire city.

Then, a person that the doctor also knew well welcomed him.

“… … Teacher Baekam?”

“It’s been a while, Doctor Lee. Was it difficult coming this far?”

He was Park Eun-sik.

The doctor looked back at Kim Gu.

Then Kim Gu smiled awkwardly and said.

“Hehehe… … . My comrades and I also wanted to invite this doctor, but Dosan, the chairman of the provisional government, and the group of the Great Unified Party strongly opposed it… … . Hehehe… … .”

“… … .”

When the name Ahn Chang-ho came out of Kim Gu’s mouth, a deep wrinkle appeared on Dr. Lee’s forehead.

“Didn’t you say that guy was so fed up with the provisional government that he wanted to leave it?”

“It was like that until this teacher came.”

“… … .”

“Afterwards, you sent a letter saying that Dosan entered the House of Representatives and became its chairman.”

“… … .”

Dr. Lee, who had been receiving letters from Shanghai intermittently, did not know about the news.

Kim Gu also noticed Dr. Lee’s true feelings and sighed lightly.

“Whew. Doctor Lee, the internal politics of the provisional government have become more complicated than before.”

“What does that mean?”

“In the past, everyone doubted the existence of the provisional government and split up to either completely destroy it or reform it, but now everyone has split up to run the new country as they wish.”

“Um… … So what you’re saying is… … There are currently several political parties within the provisional government.”

“That’s it.”

“hmm.”

The provisional government that this doctor had seen before seemed somewhat awkward and not properly organized… … . It seemed more like a kind of warlord than a government organization… … No, it seemed like a small gathering.

Of course, the provisional government had a certain level of system in place, and it led various independence movements and caused headaches for the Japanese Empire, but… … that was the end of it.

The provisional government could have become the center of the independence movement, but it was trapped in a vicious cycle of continued difficulties due to the intense suppression by the Japanese.

‘That’s why every time we put more effort into the independence movement, it became more difficult to run the organization.’

This doctor also confirmed this again in Shanghai and thought that Korea’s independence was only possible through diplomacy.

At the time, there was an international organization called the League of Nations, so with the help of that organization and the United States, we tried hard to achieve independence here and there, but… … .

‘It just confirms once again that the United States and the great powers are not trustworthy.’

Early 20th century.

It would be a pain in the butt to try to explain how Asians were treated in the West.

After enduring such neglect and contempt and struggling and struggling again, what this doctor found was a secret agreement between the United States and the Japanese Empire.

A secret agreement to tolerate the Japanese Empire’s occupation of Korea in exchange for tolerating the American occupation of the Philippines.

Dr. Lee, who saw this secret agreement that would make any Korean’s blood boil just by looking at it, was shocked to the point where it felt like the whole world he knew was collapsing at once.

Meanwhile, the vague ideal that the League of Nations, an international organization, would sanction the Japanese Empire and give independence to Korea has completely collapsed.

And in its place, a realistic international diplomacy that was colder and more ruthless than the bitter wind of midwinter seeped in.

Well, that’s what I meant in a nice way, but to borrow a slightly vulgar expression, it was like saying that since the flower garden in my head has all burned down, I’m going to farm there.

That is why this doctor has once again become interested in the provisional government, which he had previously had no interest in.

At first I didn’t pay much attention.

I just recalled an old memory and thought there was such a place in Shanghai… … but the more I learned about it, the more I felt a mysteriousness that I couldn’t understand.

Stories like this one teacher was mentioned more and more in the letters exchanged with Kim Gu… … and the name of the Japanese Empire was increasingly visible in the international section of prestigious American newspapers like the New York Times.

That is why this doctor came to Shanghai to check the situation in Shanghai and further to reconfirm the future national strategy of the Japanese Empire… … .

‘Shanghai is completely under the influence of the provisional government.’

But when he actually came here, the local situation was the exact opposite of what he had expected.

The Empire of Japan, which ruled over Asia, was in turmoil as internal problems that had been building up exploded all at once, and in the colony of Joseon, public security was so bad that the governor-general was assassinated in broad daylight, and resistance movements were continuing in various places.

There, the Manchurian independence army won a victory against the regular army of the Japanese Empire, letting the Korean people know that the Japanese army was no longer the fearsome force it had been before.

‘how?’

The doctor wondered what had happened in the past few years while he was away that had led to things turning out this way.

And that’s not just for a day, but until I leave Shanghai.

* * *

I didn’t even know it until a few months later, when I boarded a first-class passenger ship to the United States that Kim Gu had arranged for me.

“I have provided someone for you, so you will be safe until you arrive in America.”

“… … Thank you again and again, Baekbeom.”

“Don’t worry. Then the next time we meet will be during the next presidential election.”

“Um… … . Rather than that… … .”

The doctor hesitated for a moment, then, as if he had made up his mind, asked Kim Gu.

“Baekbeom, from now on, listen to what I say without misinterpreting it.”

“Hehe, of course.”

“I’ve been thinking about it for the past few months… … No matter how much I think about it, I can’t understand how the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Shanghai, which was collapsing due to internal strife and Japanese sabotage, could have grown this large.”

“Oh, I often think that way too.”

“That would be easy to say. How on earth did this happen?”

Then, Kim Gu glanced at the bodyguard standing behind Syngman Rhee, smiled faintly, and spoke to Dr. Lee.

“Teacher Woonam… … No, this hyung.”

“Why are you doing that, Baekbeom?”

“We were able to come this far thanks to the help of a man named Mr. Lee from Gyeongseong.”

“Does that make sense?”

The doctor did not understand what Kim Gu was saying.

No, to be exact, I didn’t understand the existence of this teacher.

Other people in the provisional government… …even Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, a political enemy of Dr. Lee, all said that it was thanks to this teacher.

With this teacher’s help, the provisional government was revived, and furthermore, the independence army was revitalized… … and the Japanese Empire was not able to exert its original power.

“Are you asking me to believe that now?”

At the doctor’s words, Kim Gu placed his travel bag in the bodyguard’s hand and said:

“This is just my opinion… … but I think this guy will start believing in me soon.”

“Oh, everyone is so frustrating. If such a person exists, shouldn’t I meet him once?”

“This brother, this teacher is not someone that you can see just because you want to see him. To be honest, even His Excellency the President is not someone that you can see just because you want to.”

“What? No, isn’t that person also part of the provisional government?”

“Um… … To be exact, it’s a cooperative relationship.”

Kim Gu spoke to Dr. Lee, who was still looking at him with an expression that showed he did not understand.

“But since this teacher said he wanted to see this doctor, we’ll be able to meet soon.”

“Haha… … Everyone is just talking nonsense.”

“Hahaha! Hyung, soon you too will know what I mean.”

-Phew, pfft.

The sound of the ship’s horn, signaling the end of boarding time, echoed throughout the port.

Naturally, the owner was the luxury cruise ship that the doctor was about to board.

“Eek! I guess we’ll be leaving soon. I’ll write to you often, hyung. And don’t worry about Dosan! I’ll do my best to comfort the party members!”

“Yeah… … . I only trust you.”

The doctor boarded the ship with an uneasy feeling.

Then, as he was waving to Kim Gu while looking at the distant dock, the bodyguard who had been following him like a shadow suddenly spoke to him.

“Did you enjoy your trip to Shanghai?”

“… … ?”

“Oh, I’m sorry. Doctor, I forgot that this was our first meeting.”

The doctor felt puzzled by the sight of the bodyguard suddenly speaking to him and asked him.

“Who are you?”

Then the bodyguard put his index finger to my mouth to silence me, and spoke to me in a very quiet voice.

“Please lower your voice. There are Japanese spies on board the ship.”

“What?! There’s a spy?”

“Yes, it will disappear soon… … but in the meantime, you need to stay quiet for a while.”

“… … ?”

The doctor asked, feeling even more puzzled by his boast.

“Did Baekbeom assign more bodyguards?”

“No. I’m alone.”

“???”

“Then, get some rest today and let’s have a real conversation tomorrow.”

The bodyguard said that and then quietly turned around.

Then the doctor caught him and asked him.

“Wait a minute, I asked you what to do with the spies.”

Then the bodyguard replied,

“I have to make it into fish food.”

“……by yourself?”

“It’s something I can do alone.”

Dr. Lee asked him, seeing his confident appearance.

“Who are you?”

“Are you now curious about my identity? Ha! You really are a bit of a strange person.”

“… …Who are you?”

Then the bodyguard took off his hat.

And a young man with a rather tall build, who seemed like he would attract everyone’s attention, was smiling brightly.

“Nice to meet you. I am Mr. Lee from Gyeongseong.”