Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 147



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#Episode 147 The world will be a better place in the future.

Lee Kang-cheol looked at Truman like that and continued speaking.

“But it is meaningless to give Chiang Kai-shek Taiwan as his territory like he originally did. “Even if we give it away, other than its symbolic meaning, it won’t be big enough to keep the Communist Party, which has taken over the vast Chinese mainland, in check.”

“you’re right. “That doesn’t make any sense.”

“That’s not the only problem. “Before we came to this era, the Chinese Communist Party invaded Taiwan.”

“Yeah, I know.”

“At that time, not only the United States but the entire West was concerned.”

“What is that?”

“How many times will we betray?”

“yes?”

“Among Taiwanese soldiers, how many will betray their country?”

“ah… … .”

“As the economy of the People’s Republic of China developed, even the highest-ranking members of Taiwan’s military took pro-China actions, praising the Chinese Communist Party, and even active-duty high-ranking officials did not hesitate to spy on them.”

“Huh!”

“At the time, the United States was extremely reluctant and controlled the sale of advanced weapons to Taiwan, and this was not for nothing. It was obvious that if they were given advanced weapons, the information would be passed on. No, there were concerns that America’s cutting-edge weapons could be transferred to China in case of emergency. So we always sold only second-tier weapons.”

“okay. I understand what you mean. In the end, since they were originally from the same race, there were many people who overwhelmingly leaned toward the larger side.”

“That’s right. That’s why I’m concerned. It may be possible to keep Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan, and Hainan in check to some extent, but will these people continue to keep them in check? Is there such will? Will the Kuomintang people still resist the Chinese Communist Party even after Chiang Kai-shek is dead and the Kuomintang elders are dead? “The funny thing is, since mainland China’s economy has developed, the Kuomintang has actually become a force that bows to the Chinese Communist Party.”

“huh? is it so?”

“Yes, because they pursue Chinese nationalism, they are inclined toward China becoming a superpower. In fact, it is said that when Chiang Kai-shek’s son Chiang Ching-kuo, who became Taiwan’s president after his death, died, the then-Chinese Communist Party chairman sighed. They say that if Jiang Ching-guo had lived longer, the 3rd National-Public Cooperation would have been possible.”

“The 3rd national-public cooperation!”

“You know what that means, right?”

“I know. In short, you’re saying you’re going to crawl under the Communist Party, right?”

As Truman said, in a reality where Taiwan is overwhelmingly different from the Communist Party, saying that it would cooperate with the Communist Party was essentially the same as crawling under the Communist Party.

Perhaps with at least one country, two systems guaranteed.

“That’s right. But, will it make a difference if we give more territory and population to the National Party?”

“That doesn’t seem very likely.”

“you’re right.”

“Let me ask you one question too. Then, why did you bring up such a division plan in the first place? “Why don’t we go with the communist unification plan from the beginning?”

“Because things have changed a lot.”

“What kind of circumstances do you mean?”

“Let me tell you this from the beginning. “From the time we discussed with President Roosevelt.”

“That’s good.”

After quenching his thirst with tea, Lee Kang-cheol opened his mouth again.

“When I first met Frank, he told me what the future would hold. “That video you saw.”

“It’s difficult to have good feelings about China after seeing that.”

“That’s right. So we agreed. By somehow taking away the power of the Soviet Union and China. Especially China. After that, we discussed the method together. The first is that China divides the Yangtze River into two halves, but this was thrown out as soon as it was mentioned. I had no intention of living with two giant Chinas on my back. Moreover, the difference between the north and south of China’s Yangtze River is bigger than you might think. “It will get bigger as time goes by.”

“It’s definitely not the first option.”

“So what came out was plan 2, which was to give Guangdong and Fujian plus Taiwan to the Kuomintang, and plan 3 was to give it to the Communist Party, which was certain to stagnate or regress China’s development for a considerable period of time. However, at that time, Frank and I were of the opinion that it was better for the National Party to secure a certain area and keep the Communist Party in check.”

“But why?”

“Things have changed a lot. The work we were doing in Korea was easier than expected. We secured Manchuria, our original homeland, and made Tibet and Xinjiang independent from China. In addition, we effectively controlled the northern part of Inner Mongolia, excluding the southern part.”

“Hmm… … .”

“In addition, countries bordering China, such as Vietnam and Burma, also came to train with us. In fact, China’s territory was reduced from the Qing Dynasty to close to what it was during the Ming Dynasty. “With the Soviet weapons we captured, we can force China to give up more of its western and southwestern regions.”

“What about the West and Southwest?”

“Half of Qinghai Province and Gansu Province have already been taken back to Tibet and Xinjiang. But what if Burma and Vietnam separate the neighboring provinces of Yunnan and Guangxi? And if we take Taiwan and Hainan, China’s maritime advancement will be blocked.”

“Isn’t that the territory of the Kuomintang now?”

“If the Communist Party wins, it is Communist territory. And we have the means to force the Communist Party to give up its former border areas.”

“her! “Is South Korea really sincere towards China?”

When Lee Kang-cheol talked about the scenario of cutting off China’s entire periphery, Truman looked at him with a mixture of half admiration and half disgust.

“This is normal. The area I’m just talking about wasn’t originally China’s traditional territory. At least it wasn’t Han Chinese territory. Yunnan is called Nanman (南蠻) and is a place where they were traditionally treated as barbarians, and Guangxi Province is also part of Zhuang territory. In short, we want to completely limit China to the former Han Chinese territory.”

“But can we really make the Communist Party give up this side?”

“We hold the hilt of the sword. “We, the Republic of Korea, have weapons captured from the Soviet Union, and the United States has a card to stop supporting the Kuomintang.”

“If that happens, the Kuomintang will fall sooner or later.”

“It’s about controlling the time appropriately. All we have to do is let the civil war drag on for another two or three years and achieve what we want. If that happens, China will be completely reduced to the territory of the Ming Dynasty. No, it is worse than that, and the entire area is surrounded by hostile forces. “Neighboring countries are all allies of our Republic of Korea.”

“I have nothing to say.”

“… … .”

Truman was stunned.

This is how Lee Kang-cheol’s efforts so far in neighboring countries have had an effect.

This must have been what they thought about during negotiations with the United States in 1944.

How deep is the resentment against China that would lead to something like this?

Before coming to the past, Truman had never heard the bitter cry of the President of the Republic of Korea at the time, so it was natural for Truman to have doubts.

“What do you think?”

“Well, what are you thinking? “I heard you agreed with Frank that your country will take care of China entirely?”

“We still need support from the United States.”

“There is nothing bad about us. Ultimately, it is about preventing China from growing to the point where it threatens the United States. “We in the United States will support your return.”

“Thank you.”

“Then, let’s continue discussing the details. Oh, and I heard MacArthur requested improved relations with Japan.”

“Yes, it looks like there was a request from the Japanese Prime Minister. “Right now, public sentiment is difficult, so we only tried to save General MacArthur’s face at an appropriate level.”

“Thank you. “Ah, I don’t know why that person keeps making such a fuss.”

“ha ha ha!”

“I don’t know if you felt uncomfortable.”

“Well, that doesn’t matter. But how long do you plan to leave General MacArthur in charge of Japan?”

“Are you uncomfortable?”

“Not really. We also became quite close. “I’m just asking.”

“Everyone is reluctant to have MacArthur come to the country. You know, right? “That human personality.”

“ha ha ha!”

“So I plan to stay in Japan as long as I want. I think there will probably be a few more years. “Please understand if I bother you sometimes.”

“Don’t worry. “I will treat you well at a reasonable level.”

“Thank you.”

* * *

August 2, 1949, 9 p.m.

Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

A young man with curly hair and glasses was walking down a deserted street.

His name was Henry Kissinger.

“Whoa! “If I just study for one more year, will I graduate?”

Kissinger looked up at the sky and was lost in sentiment.

His real name is not Henry Kissinger.

Heinz Alfred Kissinger.

This was the original name.

He was born and raised in Bavaria, Weimar Republic, Germany, in 1923, but was harassed daily by the Hitler Youth after Hitler came to power because he was Jewish.

Just because he’s Jewish.

In the end, he could no longer survive due to the ever-increasing persecution of Jews, so he immigrated to the United States with his family. If he had stayed in Germany, he would not be alive today.

Because they all died in the gas chambers of the camp.

America came to us like we were being chased like that.

America was also the land of opportunity.

With the help of the German-Jewish community in Manhattan, I was able to settle down quickly and study properly.

Then, as an adult, he acquired American citizenship and was drafted into the war.

At first, he was a low-ranking private, but the U.S. military soon recognized the value of his cleverness and native German speaker, and he was promoted to sergeant and reassigned to the CIC (Counter Intelligence Corps), a counterintelligence unit under the U.S. military intelligence service.

There, he realized that he had truly become an American. The job suited him well, and he demonstrated his abilities like a fish out of water, earning him the Bronze Star.

Now I can see the path I have to take.

world of politics.

With his brilliant mind and the name Harvard, it would not be long before he could enter the core of the political world.

Let’s work hard for a few more years and get a doctorate.

Then, from then on, your world will open up.

“Hehe… … .”

Henry Kissinger was imagining his future as he crossed the road to get to the other side.

Buuuuung!

A black truck came rushing from somewhere.

“Oh!”

bang!

The truck crushed Henry Kissinger and fled.

The political science student who dreamed of ruling the world with the United States on his back wriggled for a moment and then passed away.

The next day, a small article appeared in the corner of the local daily newspaper saying that reserve sergeant Henry Kissinger, a war veteran and Harvard political science student, had died in a hit-and-run accident in the middle of the night, but no one paid attention.

August 5th.

Lee Kang-cheol was finally about to return home after completing his state visit to the United States.

“oh! General Marshall! “Why did you take the trouble to come out?”

Secretary of State George Marshall came out to see him off at the airport, and Lee Kang-cheol smiled brightly and was happy to see him.

“ha ha ha! “The president is on his way home, so I should come out too.”

“ha ha ha! Thank you.”

“I hope you return home comfortably.”

“Well, it’s much more comfortable than before. “Maybe it will become more comfortable in a few more years.”

“oh! Is that so?”

“Yes, better and better airliners will be developed by us and the United States.”

“okay. “Look, our president had something to tell you.”

“hmm? “What is it?”

“It was said that the world will be a better place in the future. Especially South America.”

“yes? ah! already?”

Lee Kang-cheol immediately knew what was being said.

Truman eliminated Henry Kissinger.

“Our president is the type of person who, once he makes up his mind, gets it done right away.”

“okay. “Please tell me I understand.”

“all right.”

“Okay, next time.”

“yes.”

Lee Kang-cheol’s tour of the United States ended with the world becoming a little brighter.