Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 138



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#138 The gunfire stopped at the front

Due to Molotov’s fierce opposition, the meeting was suspended that day and resumed the next day.

“… … .”

“… … .”

They met again, but there was silence for a while, as if they were fighting, and Molotov had become more emaciated overnight.

And in the end, Molotov broke the silence first.

Even at this moment during the meeting, artillery bombardment and air strikes were continuing, so it was the Soviet Union that was in a hurry.

“All other countries will give up. But definitely not just Ukraine and Belarus. “We are the same people.”

“Since yesterday, you keep saying that we are the same people and one people. Why do you insist that Ukrainians and Russians are the same people?”

“You call one people one nation, but what on earth are you insisting on?”

“As far as I know, what you’re saying is half right, but it’s also probably half wrong.”

As Kim Gyu-sik said, the statement that Russia and Ukraine are one people is half true and half wrong.

The reason why what was once a country called Kievan Rus began to differentiate in earnest was the invasion of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century.

Ukraine, centered around Kiev, was located in the south and was directly ruled by the Mongol Empire, but Moscow, located on the relatively northern outskirts, was able to develop into the Grand Duchy of Moscow under the loose rule of the Mongols.

Belarus (current Belarus) was almost completely under Mongol rule.

That’s why the country’s name became Belarus.

Bela means ‘white’, which means that they are pure Rus people who were not under Mongol rule.

In any case, later Belarus was ruled by Lithuania, and Ukraine was ruled by Poland-Lithuania and took a different path from Moscow, which became Tsarist Russia, and had a different identity, so Molotov’s words were half right and half wrong. .

Anyway, considering this era, it is an ambiguous situation.

In modern times, when the Soviet Union collapsed and independence was achieved, identity was strengthened to the extent that more than 92% were in favor of independence, but it was accurate to say that it was not to that extent at that time.

Even people from Ukraine did the same.

Leon Trotsky, a Jewish Ukrainian, went so far as to trample on the independence movement by disparaging Ukrainian as a Russian dialect.

Meanwhile, Western Ukraine, a region where Ukrainians are concentrated and long for independence, is part of Poland in this history, making it more ambiguous to separate.

Nevertheless, the reason why the Korean government is trying to separate Ukraine from Russia is because Russia is still a large country even if it loses the eastern part of the Ural Mountains.

In terms of area alone, Ukraine and Belarus combined are well over 3.5 million square kilometers, and even though they have died, they still have a large population.

Moreover, it also had concentrated genetics.

For this reason, they believed that if they did not separate Ukraine, they would soon gain strength again, and they requested separation even though there was some opinion that it was a bit unreasonable.

Belarus?

They also asked for Belarus to be separated, but honestly, it would be enough to just merge it with Russia.

Because the western region was lost to Poland and Lithuania, their existence was minimal, and they did not have much will to become independent.

That’s why neither Kim Kyu-sik nor Molotov are mentioned.

“What do you mean it’s half wrong? We are all the same Rus historically, racially, and culturally, right? “Even our religion is the same, Orthodox Church.”

“Then why are you labeling your own ethnicity separately? “Obviously Ukrainians are supposed to be listed separately as Ukrainians, right?”

“That’s for administrative convenience!”

“I told you not to force me?”

“Someone is forcing me!”

“… … .”

In fact, since the logic of the Republic of Korea was a bit weak, Kim Gyu-sik was a bit pushed back, and in the end, he was unable to come to a conclusion that day.

This is because Molotov really rushed to his death.

“Well, this is the situation.”

-Hmm, I see.

Kim Gyu-sik reported to Lee Kang-cheol with an embarrassed expression.

“In fact, our argument regarding the division of Ukraine is a bit far-fetched. Before I came here, I also studied modern history, or should I say future history? Anyway, I have closely watched the war between Ukraine and Russia that broke out in 2022, but history has changed a lot. There may also be an impact of Poland owning the western region, where there are many Ukrainians who desire independence.”

―Then, what do you think, Usa-sensei?

“I don’t think it’s a good idea to divide things too forcefully. “The backlash is stronger than you think, and if you do something wrong, you may end up resenting them for a long time.”

The capital, Moscow, is surrounded and it is possible to occupy it at any time.

If it were really necessary, it would be possible to throw away Ukraine in three or four pieces instead of dividing it, but an overly coercive division could eventually lead to a backlash and become a burden for a long time.

-Hmm… … .

“Also, although this is the East, it is Europe. Forced division will not be viewed very favorably by European countries either. So, I suggest that you give up on the division of Ukraine. Under other conditions Russia would not be able to threaten us. And if Ukraine is destined to become independent, it will naturally become independent someday.”

-wait a minute.

Five minutes later, Lee Kang-cheol appeared on the screen again.

-All right. As Mr. Usa said, we will pretend that the independence of Ukraine and Belarus never happened. However, other conditions must be complied with.

“haha! Thank you. Other conditions are natural. “Don’t worry.”

May 12th.

“Molotov, I will follow your opinion regarding the independence of Ukraine and Belarus. “Let’s pretend it never happened.”

“Thank you! Thank you so much!”

“Instead, other countries must become truly independent. Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz, Turkmen, Armenians, Georgians and Azerbaijanis.”

“I understand. “I will.”

The Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia became independent at the end of World War II, and Moldova had long ago merged with Romania.

In addition, the Central Asian federation states, such as Kazakh and Uzbek, were virtually difficult to control as they lost the eastern part of the Ural Mountains anyway, so the Soviet Union gave up long ago.

Also, it was a bit unfortunate about Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, but Molotov had no power left to even mention them as Ukraine and Belarus were barely protected.

“And one more thing.”

“what?”

“Please return all the territory taken from Finland during the Winter War.”

“yes? “Why does Finland appear here?”

“I think we have conceded enough today?”

“… … .”

Molotov, who thought there was nothing good to be gained from interfering with Kim Kyu-sik’s judgment here, kept his mouth shut.

“Then I understand that you have agreed to return Finland’s territory.”

“Whoa! I understand. “You guys are really trying to completely drain our country of power.”

“Think of it as karma. That’s because your Russia has treated her neighboring countries poorly.”

“… … .”

“Then, let’s end the territorial reorganization like this. Do you agree?”

“Ha, I agree.”

The long, drawn-out territorial negotiations have finally come to an end.

The Soviet Union, or the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was virtually non-existent.

“Let’s leave the details to the working-level meeting and move on to other matters.”

“Anything else?”

“So, are you planning on ending this?”

“what? What about the other thing? Could it be that even territory is not enough, so money? If it’s money, there’s really no point in trying to eat it and die. If we even pay compensation to your country, all of our Soviet people will starve to death. “Please really take a look at this.”

As Molotov said, if even a large amount of war reparations were to be paid, many Soviet people would starve to death.

And, based on the lessons of the Treaty of Versailles, the Korean government also had no intention of doing so.

Even just for the land that had already been taken away, compensation was too much.

“It’s not about money.”

“Then what?”

“Atomic bomb!”

“Whoa, atomic bomb?”

“That’s right. “Please stop all atomic bomb research your country is currently conducting.”

“No, that’s a bit… … .”

“I believe that we, the Republic of Korea, did not think that we would allow the other side in the war to possess an atomic bomb?”

“… … .”

“Not only the atomic bomb, but all research related to nuclear energy is prohibited. “The existing facilities will be thoroughly destroyed under the presence of our government, and we will take all key researchers with us.”

“That’s too much!”

“It’s okay, I’m going to move my entire family, so just understand. If you want to develop it secretly, feel free to do so. “The moment we catch you, we will retaliate accordingly.”

“What do you mean, retaliation for that?”

“Didn’t you think our relationship with the United States was a little strange?”

“yes? “The relationship between the U.S. and Korea?”

“No matter how much we, the Republic of Korea, contributed in the Pacific War, do you think that the United States is making too many concessions or being too good to our country?”

“hmm?”

Come to think of it, I thought about it.

As Kim Kyu-sik said, the United States has consistently maintained a particularly low attitude only toward Korea.

No matter how much it contributed in the Pacific War, the United States, the world’s only most powerful country, was no longer in the position to treat a new nation that had only been independent for a few years.

So everyone thought it was suspicious, and Molotov was the same.

“What on earth are you saying? Of course, I’ve never thought about it that way… … . 100 million! Seo, I can’t believe I’m going to return to my country… … !”

“stop!”

Molotov’s face turned white as sweat ran down his back.

“I didn’t say anything.”

“I really… … .”

“Think whatever is comfortable for you. But I will not allow anything to be said about this.”

“… … .”

Even though they say it like that, those Korean guys definitely have it.

I don’t know how on earth they managed to maintain something that they had put all their effort into developing for a long time.

“Also, stop research related to rockets. “Please understand that we will be taking not only Sergei Koryolov, but also researchers Valentin Glushko, Vladimir Chelomay, and Mikhail Yangel.”

“How on earth do those people…” … .”

Sergey Koryolov.

He is considered the father of Soviet rocketry, so his very existence is a top secret.

But Korea is aware of his existence.

“Well, then the jet…” … .”

“why? Do you want to ban that too?”

“It can be so!”

“Okay, take care of the rest. “It won’t matter whether I make porridge or rice.”

“… … .”

It was said that he had that much confidence.

Kim Gyu-sik ended the meeting with a few more minor conditions.

And after detailed discussions at a two-day working-level meeting, it was agreed that the war would end at 12 p.m. on May 15.

12 o’clock on May 15, 1949.

The gunfire stopped on all fronts.

The two-month war has finally ended.

With a complete landslide victory for Korea.

As a result, the Soviet Union and the Soviet Socialist Union were disbanded and all eastern territories were lost.