Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 140



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#140 There is a place to get support

Not only was it a domestic incident within the Republic of Korea, but the global impact was also enormous.

All the world’s newspapers and radio broadcasts announced with breaking news that the Soviet Union had surrendered to the Republic of Korea, that its eastern territory had been lost, and that the Soviet Union had effectively disintegrated.

As expected, England was the happiest.

“Hahaha! That damn Stalin bastard! “It’s finally over!”

“… … .”

Churchill, who arrived a month later, burst into laughter while gulping down whiskey after drink.

“Eat in moderation, Winston.”

“How could I not drink on such a happy day! Hahaha!”

“ha! Someone who doesn’t know it might think that the Soviet Union is the enemy of Winston’s parents.”

“Fuhaha! Even if you don’t avenge your parents, you still have to beat up those Soviet bastards!”

“… … .”

Lee Kang-cheol was shocked to hear Churchill say that he was happier with the collapse of the Soviet Union than with avenging his parents.

But in some ways, I could agree with it.

Winston Churchill, because I know that this man did not receive proper affection from his parents.

His father, Randolph Churchill, died young after going crazy from syphilis, which he contracted from an old prostitute in a back alley brothel, and his mother was indifferent to the young Churchill because she supported her husband politically, and after her husband’s death, she became famous as a prostitute of her time. I lived so freely.

That’s why Churchill and his siblings said they felt more sad when the nanny who actually raised them died than when their parents died.

So, elevate the Soviet Union above your parents’ enemies? Even if you think about it, it is not that strange.

In any case, it was clear that Churchill was genuinely happy.

It is in the national interest and it is purely based on the fact that the Soviet Union surrendered and Stalin was overthrown.

However, he did not forget to take care of the national interest.

“how is it? President? “We, the UK, have done our part, right?”

“Well, I admit it. Thanks to this, the Soviet Union’s border troops were unable to move much.”

“Hahaha! “So, what did you promise?”

“Of course I should give it to you. “I will instruct you to begin negotiations in earnest.”

“haha! Thank you, President!”

“By the way, with this, you will soon be entering 10 Downing Street again. Congratulations in advance.”

Britain’s economy has been going downhill since World War II.

This is because enormous war costs were invested, and as colonies around the world became independent, the purchase of cheap raw materials and the overseas sales market decreased.

In fact, Britain is still implementing a rationing system, and it was not until 1954 that the food rationing system was completely ended.

In this situation, Churchill received support from the Republic of Korea, a major economic powerhouse, so the possibility of him taking power again earlier than in history has increased.

“Hahaha!”

“… … .”

Fortunately, the United States was surprised but not in such a panic.

This is because there was continued communication with the Korean government to some extent, and Truman, Marshall, and others knew the identity of the expeditionary force.

As expected, the biggest shock was in Europe, excluding the UK.

The Republic of Korea was a country whose name I had not even heard of until the middle of World War II.

Such a country rose to prominence in East Asia from the end of the war, and after the war, it emerged as the loser of Asia to the extent of influencing Europe’s colonial policy in Asia, and eventually defeated the Soviet Union, Europe’s long-time enemy.

I should have been happy that the Soviet Union, their biggest threat, had virtually been disbanded, but I felt quite uneasy.

This is because while European empires were falling, a new superpower seemed to emerge in Asia.

However, I couldn’t openly show my displeasure.

The Republic of Korea was still the top ally of the United States, which was providing enormous aid to their country, and was clearly a member of the Allied Powers. Above all, the Republic of Korea could not ignore the reality that its economic power was showing a status befitting a superpower with its amazing technological prowess.

In addition, some European countries pursued blatantly pro-friendly policies, such as Germany, which was not divided as it had been in history despite putting Europe in the abyss of war thanks to the Republic of Korea, and Eastern European countries such as Poland, which was in reality at the forefront of the anti-Soviet front.

In addition, Finland, which had lost its territory in the Winter War, suddenly regained its territory and was praising the Republic of Korea every day.

Anyway, Europe was complicated in many ways, but since Kim Gyu-sik is scheduled to go on a European tour soon, nothing special will happen.

However, there was another country that was truly absurd.

Right next to Korea.

Beijing, China.

Boom!

An old man with his head bald in an ugly manner slammed down on the desk.

“How on earth did this happen? The Soviet Union lost to the Koreans! “Comrade Stalin is overthrown!!”

“… … .”

Zhou Enlai, Premier of the State Council, sitting across from his desk, was unable to answer even when Mao Zedong went crazy.

Because I am also confused.

The Soviet Union lost the war.

In Korea.

Although Zhou Enla knew the national power of the Republic of Korea better than anyone else in China, he never imagined the Soviet Union losing to the Republic of Korea.

So when he heard that the Soviet Union was invading Manchuria, he thought:

Now, the Republic of Korea, which had been powerful for a while, will also come to an end.

But I lost.

And that too perfectly.

And that shock froze the entire Chinese Communist Party.

What kind of country is the Soviet Union?

As the suzerain state of communism, it is the foundation of the Chinese Communist Party’s ideology and is also its largest sponsor.

But the Soviet Union lost like that.

“Hey, Premier Zhou! Speak up! “Say!”

“… … .”

What on earth are you saying in this situation?

“Damn it! How do we start a war right now? “How can we go to war with the Kuomintang bastards without the support of the Soviet Union?”

“… … .”

It has been some time since the Communist Red Army took control of the area north of the Yangtze River.

Thanks to this, they were able to produce basic ammunition on their own, but proper weapons were still scarce.

Therefore, in order to win the war against the Kuomintang, support from the Soviet Union was absolutely necessary, but support was no longer available.

Zhou Enlai was fiercely concerned about whether Mao was crazy or not.

You have to think, think.

And then he opened his mouth.

“Comrade Chairman.”

“Say it.”

“To conclude, there is a place to receive support.”

“what? “Where on earth?”

“This is Korea.”

“What nonsense? Why do those damn bastards support us? “Last time, I think the Koreans supported us because they wanted us to keep fighting each other, but now the situation has changed?”

“It’s not like that. “The Koreans may want more than us fighting each other.”

“More than that?”

Mao Zedong calmed down his excitement and asked a question.

“The Koreans might want us to win in the end.”

“What on earth do you mean? Aren’t they the ones who are angry at the Communist Party? And you said it with your own mouth, right? What they want is for our Chinese nation to lose its power? “So didn’t you say that you think we want to continue fighting with the Kuomintang?”

“Of course I did. And that thought has not changed even now.”

“however?”

“It is absolutely right that they want the Chinese nation to be in peace. However, you may want more than just comfort. Think about it. How many years have we been fighting a civil war already? And how many of our people were sacrificed?”

“… … .”

No one knows for sure.

However, no one denied that the number of people sacrificed since the start of the Second Chinese Civil War was at least 10 million on both sides.

Moreover, as the front line was solidified along the Yangtze River, the area was completely devastated.

“This war cannot continue for too long. “Within a few years, one of them will raise their hand.”

“So, what do you think, the Koreans think that we will be the losers of the Central Plains? Aren’t they the Kuomintang bastards?”

“Yes, it is.”

“Hey, look at Prime Minister Zhou. “Do you really think that makes sense?”

“It’s ridiculous, but that’s my opinion anyway. “They seem to think that it is to their advantage that we occupy the midfield.”

“… … .”

Zhou Enlai seemed to be able to vaguely guess the reason now.

Their goal is to prevent China from becoming a powerful country.

But they choose the Communist Party?

The bottom line is that they think it would be more advantageous for them if China were unified under the Communist Party.

In other words, the view is that China will become more messed up if the Communist Party takes over China, but that could not be said to Mao Zedong openly.

And when I looked at him, Mao seemed to understand what he was saying, but he didn’t seem to say it out loud.

“Hmm, then can we get support from the Joseon guys?”

“I will go to Seoul myself within a few days.”

“Are you in Seoul? why?”

“I’m going to go and check for myself. “The Soviet weapons that Koreans captured during this war must be enormous.”

“I guess so.”

“I’ll ask you to support that.”

“Are they going to give that to us?”

“I will give it to you. Absolutely. And what if they give us the captured weapons?”

“… … .”

“Then it will be proven that I was right.”

May 20, 1949.

Republic of Korea Government Complex.

“what? Zhou Enlai is coming again? why?”

“Why? Why? “It is coming because the Soviet Union, the spiritual pillar and biggest sponsor of the Chinese Communist Party, has collapsed.”

“Hmm, then you also want the captured Soviet weapons?”

“Of course it will come out that way.”

“How many weapons have we captured this time?”

“There are over 3 million rifles in good condition. There will be about 600 tanks and over 200 self-propelled guns such as the SU-100. Of course, the exact count has not been released yet, but this is the current estimate.”

“That’s incredible.”

“A lot has been destroyed, but we’ve dealt with so many people.”

“hmm… … .”

Lee Kang-cheol thought for a moment and then opened his mouth again.

“I guess I should give it to you too, right?”

“Shouldn’t you?”

“What is the situation of the Chinese civil war?”

“So far, the situation is tense along the Yangtze River, but as you know, the corruption of the Kuomintang is so severe. “Because so many people died in the war, public sentiment there is much worse than in the north.”

“By the way, is history really so mysterious? “Whatever happens will eventually happen, right?”

“That’s right.”

“I’ll apply anyway. “Sequentially.”

“All right.”

“But if the Kuomintang collapses prematurely, let’s return some of the weapons the United States gave it.”

“That will be given when the National Party begins to lose ground in earnest.”

“Isn’t it obvious?”

“Hehehe!”

“Hehehe!”

The Kuomintang will collapse due to internal corruption.

Still, as in the original history, it was not good to take only Taiwan and treat the father of the nation with disdain.

Ultimately, their hope was for the Chinese Communist Party to occupy most of mainland China and the Kuomintang to occupy part of the south, solidifying the separation.

Only then will Korea have a lot to gain.