Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 113
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#113. If you don’t do it now, it will be difficult later.
It is now early October.
To be exact, there were 5 months until the Soviet Union would invade, but since one never knew what the situation would be, the South Korean military assumed that the Soviet Union would invade in 4 months and began preparations.
“How much is the production of the K2 rifle?”
“We mass-produced 50,000 tablets last year, and so far this year we have produced about 100,000 tablets.”
“Then, since we brought 50,000 tablets, we have secured 200,000 tablets so far.”
“you’re right. And if we work hard during the remaining period, we will be able to mass-produce an additional 50,000 tablets.”
“Isn’t 250,000 tablets not enough to spray all combatants in the field corps?”
“We can’t give it all to the field corps. Some amount of money must also be paid to the defense corps, such as the Defense Forces, within the Korean Peninsula. Still, production of the K3 squad machine gun and K14 sniper rifle is running smoothly, and there are also K6 and M2 12.7mm heavy machine guns, so it is possible to cover it to some extent. “We also have ample M1917 and M1919 machine guns provided by the U.S. military.”
“Well, there is no significant difference in performance between machine guns in modern times and now.”
“That’s right.”
The machine gun could be considered to have been virtually completed by Browning.
Since then, it has only developed with a focus on portability and convenience, such as weight reduction and barrel exchange.
“The Soviets’ main rifle is still the Mosin-Nagant, right?”
“you’re right. More than 37 million tablets have been produced, so it is still the main product. “We also use the PPSH-41, which is called Papasha or Tabalgun.”
“Is AK-47 still available?”
“It has been adopted as a formality, but mass production will begin in earnest next year, in 1949.”
“That’s a good thing. Anyway, field corps fighters are the top priority. “For armor and such, carrying a carbine is still sufficient, right?”
“That’s right.”
“Let’s mass-produce and deploy rifles and artillery guns as much as possible during the remaining period.”
“All right.”
Go Seok-man went around the armory and each defense industry and frantically encouraged production.
“If you don’t have enough staff, hire more! And I’m sorry to the existing employees, but please turn around as much as possible! Night Shift! “It’s overtime!”
“I’m still working on it as much as I can.”
“What is the maximum? “The factory stops at night, right?”
“yes? Then we have no choice but to take turns… … .”
“Who told you to take turns? Recruit more people! Treat them well and make at least 3 groups to work in shifts!”
Factories were running day and night, and Goseokman was gradually drying up.
While the entire Republic of Korea was busy preparing for the Soviet invasion, time passed and 1948 came to an end and 1949 came.
“Then I’ll come back quickly, so you can take care of yourself.”
“All right. “Don’t worry and come back.”
January 12, 1949.
Lee Kang-cheol departed from Gimpo Airport and headed to the United States.
In the U.S. presidential election held on November 2 last year, Harry S. Truman was elected president of the United States as expected, and accordingly, both Roosevelt, who is still in office, and Truman, the next president, invited Lee Kang-cheol.
This is because Roosevelt hoped to see them for the last time while still in office, and Truman wanted to hold a summit meeting while inviting them to the inauguration ceremony.
January 15th.
Although it was Saturday, Lee Kang-cheol headed straight to the White House as soon as he got off the plane.
“ha ha ha! General! welcome.”
“Frank, it’s been a while.”
Roosevelt, who led the United States for 16 years, welcomed Lee Kang-cheol in good health.
It’s already been 5 years since I started interacting with Lee Kang-cheol.
The two were truly happy to meet each other.
“ha ha ha!”
“ha ha ha!”
The dinner just for the two of them was full of laughter as they talked about the past.
“How are you? Are you going back to being a wild person now?”
“Hehehe! Even though it has been 16 years, it seems like just yesterday that I was inaugurated as President. “Time flies so fast.”
“That’s true. “It seems like just yesterday that I came across the wormhole, but it’s already been 7 years.”
“A lot has happened in the meantime. When I took office, the country was in complete shambles due to the Great Depression. We overcame it like crazy, but then World War II broke out. “A lot has happened.”
“It will probably be difficult to see an American president as eventful as Frank again in the future. “He’s been through a lot during this time.”
“ha ha ha! I also think the same way. And we will never again have a president who suffers like me. “It was really, really hard.”
“… … .”
When Roosevelt spoke with a regretful expression, Lee Kang-cheol was unable to answer.
World War II was an unprecedented catastrophe in human history in which officially 56 million people and unofficially more than 70 million people were sacrificed.
And the person who led the Allies in the middle of that war was none other than Roosevelt.
How many days of agony and agony have you had?
Since so many lives were affected by each of his decisions, the burden must have been beyond imagination.
“Also, such a world war should never happen again. “It’s such a tragedy.”
“If there is the next world war, we will see the extinction of the human race. “Now we have a nucleus.”
“I hope there are as few countries with nuclear bombs as possible.”
“As I said before, some countries have no choice. “As time goes by, development becomes easier.”
“Even if Britain and France have no choice, I really hope to prevent the Soviet Union and China from possessing it.”
“I wish I could do that, but these are major powers, so someday we will have them.”
“Please help General. “If they do get hold of it, hold it as late as possible.”
“That’s why this time is so important. “Now is the only time we have the opportunity to take away as much of their power as possible.”
“So, are you ready?”
Roosevelt asked about preparations for an invasion of the Soviet Union.
“I’m working hard.”
“I believe you will take care of it, but I am still worried because so many troops are coming. Is there anything you need? There is still a president. ha ha ha!”
“ha ha ha! Right now, at this very moment, there are probably dozens of transport ships crossing the Pacific Ocean. “You don’t have to worry, because we’ve supported you as much as you can.”
As Lee Kang-cheol said, a huge amount of materials were pouring into Korea in preparation for war with the Soviet Union.
It is a war in which 700,000 people fight against 2 million people.
The materials that go in are no joke.
“Secretary of State Marshall has decided to remain in office. If there’s something you want, keep asking for it even if I’m not there. They will listen to most anything. “He told Harry too.”
“thank you so much.”
“ha ha ha! “This is possible because my approval rating has not dropped.”
“ha ha ha!”
As Roosevelt said, he was the longest-serving president in American history and is still the most popular president.
Harry S. Truman was able to win the presidential election because of Roosevelt’s full support.
Therefore, even after Roosevelt left office, his influence was enormous.
Basically, Truman was not a good eloquent person, and since his next re-election would be possible only with Roosevelt’s support, he had no choice but to listen to Roosevelt’s words.
And I couldn’t be more grateful to Roosevelt for his care until the very end.
We also became very close on a human level.
“What do you plan to do after you retire?”
“For now, I don’t plan on doing anything. “I’m just going to go fishing and take a good rest.”
“ha ha ha! And then?”
“Hmm, wouldn’t you like to write a memoir? Even for the sake of future records.”
“Of course. “People all over the world will be curious.”
“haha! So, I should slowly write my memoirs and do some pastime, and then go when God calls me.”
“Hey, you’re still in your 60s, but you say all kinds of things.”
“Originally, he would have died a long time ago, right?”
“What sad words! In modern times, people in their 60s who pretend to be old people are criticized. Also, we are here, right?”
“yes?”
“We will prepare a nice house for you in Seoul, so come regularly. “Our medical staff will take care of it so that God does not easily call you.”
“ha ha ha! great!”
“ha ha ha!”
January 20, 1949.
US Capitol.
“Vice President, Chief Justice, and fellow citizens, I humbly accept the honor bestowed upon me by the American people. I accept it with the firm determination to do all I can for the welfare of this country and the peace of the world.”
Harry S. Truman was inaugurated as the 33rd President of the United States, and the Roosevelt era came to an end.
And the day after the inauguration ceremony, Lee Kang-cheol spent time with President Truman separately before returning home.
“Congratulations again, President Truman.”
“ha ha ha! “Thank you so much for attending the inauguration ceremony.”
“you’re welcome. “Of course I should attend.”
After exchanging well-wishes for a while, we got to the point.
“What do you think? “Our CIA is looking at March?”
“We think so too. “Currently, we are continuing to monitor the movement of Soviet troops. The movement of troops and materials will end this month, but they also need to prepare, so we estimate it to be around mid-March.”
“Hmm, there are less than two months left.”
“That’s right.”
“I will ask you the last question. We, the United States, can stop this war even now. “Do you know what I mean?”
Truman asked as if confirming one last time.
As he said, if the United States applied pressure even now, there would be no invasion by the Soviet Union, so he was asking Lee Kang-cheol if he was really going to go to war.
Currently, the only country that officially possesses atomic bombs is the United States, so the Soviet Union cannot invade even if threatened by the United States.
“of course. Please just end it at a moderate level with a warning. In any case, if we are to take away the power of the Soviet Union, we must take action now.”
“I completely agree with that. That’s why we provide support, but it is a war that requires a very large number of troops. “No matter how much you return, there will be significant damage.”
“You have to endure that much. “If you don’t do it now, it will be difficult later.”
“All right. I will never ask about this again. And we, the United States, will fully support and support the Republic of Korea.”
“Thank you, President Truman.”
“no. What we are thankful for is our country, the United States. “Because you are taking the lead in your country and taking care of those bastards.”
“Dog, dog bastard… … .”
“oh! sorry. “I really need to control my words now, but it’s so ingrained in my mouth that it’s not working.”
“no. What do you call bastards bastards? “Please speak comfortably when you are with me from now on.”
“Hahaha! Thank you! Anyway, those bastards… … .”
“… … .”
For some reason, Truman seemed to have become more foul-mouthed since he took office as president, and after all the criticism he received, I felt sorry for his staff.
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