Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 151



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#151 We can finally have a conversation now.

“Commander Sukarno! I understand the commander’s feelings, but let’s calm down for now. Indonesia’s independence will be confirmed only when the Dutch army withdraws.”

“Oh, sorry. I’m so happy… .”

“ha ha ha! I know that feeling well. “It hasn’t been long since we lost our country to the Japanese and became independent.”

“…”

When Kim Gyu-sik calmed down the furious Sukarno and mentioned Japan, Sukarno kept silent.

I didn’t like the idea of ​​calling them ‘Japanese guys’, but I couldn’t offend Kim Gyu-sik right now.

Sukarno did not view Japan so negatively.

This was especially true because I think he received a favor from Hitoshi Imamura, a Japanese soldier who occupied the Dutch East Indies in the early stages of the Pacific War.

Hitoshi Imamura is always the first person mentioned when it comes to Japanese military generals who served well in the Pacific theater.

He strictly prohibited the slaughter and abuse of prisoners, and treated the Indonesians in the occupied Dutch East Indies very well, especially treating Sukarno while he was imprisoned and imprisoned by the Dutch army.

Therefore, it was not unreasonable for Sukarno to think of Hitoshi Imamura as his benefactor.

Of course, Hitoshi Imamura was dismissed from his position by the head government, who disapproved of him giving selections, but his successor, Baba Masao, remained faithful? He committed abuse and war crimes in accordance with the wishes of the Great Regent, and was executed after the war.

In any case, because of this relationship, Sukarno did not have much ill feelings toward Japan.

“I came here because I was asked to mediate by the Netherlands.”

“Arbitration?”

“Yes, the Netherlands would like to leave here as quietly as possible.”

“No, if you want to leave, you just have to leave… .”

Sukarno looked quite aghast at the idea of ​​South Korea mediating.

Like he said, if you want to leave, you’ll just leave, right?

We are in a burdensome situation because we are already heavily in debt to Korea.

At this rate, I became worried that Korea might be making big demands on territory.

However, even though Kim Gyu-sik knew Sukarno’s true feelings, he answered with a straight face.

“Isn’t it obvious? Commander, who makes you think the Netherlands is pulling out of Asia? “The war situation is also much more favorable, right?”

“…”

Of course, they are leaving after worrying about what Korea thinks.

“This is very disappointing. It’s already troublesome if things continue like this, Commander. “How much support has the Republic of Korea provided so far?”

“No, that’s not it… .”

“If you feel uncomfortable, please speak up. “We, the Republic of Korea, are not very interested in the Dutch East Indies.”

“no! no! Of course, the Republic of Korea should intervene! “I misspoke for a moment.”

“Is that really true?”

“Please believe me.”

Contrary to the original history, the United States has handed over hegemony in East Asia to Korea.

Kim Gyu-sik is not talking nonsense, but if there had been no Republic of Korea, the Netherlands would not have left under pressure from the United States like it did originally.

In the end, Indonesia’s independence is entirely in the hands of the Republic of Korea. If Korea were to say that it would really withdraw its hands, then independence would be wrong.

Instead of mediation, we had to accept something more.

“Hmm, I understand. “Let’s skip this time.”

“Thank you.”

“Then, will the Republic of Indonesia officially recognize our Republic of Korea’s mediation? Please answer carefully. Of course, we will also put it in writing.”

“I will. Hey, what about the Netherlands?”

“This is an arbitration requested by the Netherlands. “Of course I accepted it.”

“okay.”

In fact, all the Netherlands had to do was negotiate appropriately and leave, as Sukarno had hoped.

Nevertheless, the reason we requested the Korean government to intervene was because we were in a situation where we were about to starve to death.

The United States, instigated by the Republic of Korea, provided extremely little support in the Marshall Plan compared to other European countries.

The Netherlands, who could not have been unaware of this, requested that the Marshall Plan be normalized on the condition of giving up the East Indies, and that the country, currently the only European country without diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level with the Republic of Korea due to the East Asian colonial issue, establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level and provide significant economic support. will be.

In addition, a condition was attached to allow economic benefits in the eastern part of the East Indies at least for a while, but this was left entirely up to the Republic of Korea.

The Korean government, which did not want Indonesia to grow too large, naturally accepted it.

“First, discuss independent regions of Indonesia. In accordance with the Lingarjati Agreement concluded earlier, the Netherlands proposed that you establish a completely independent nation with Sumatra, Java, and Madura as its territories.”

“yes? No, what about other regions? Borneo? Lesser Sunda Islands? Sulawesi? What about Western New Guinea?”

“ok? What does this mean? Why is Indonesia greedy for those areas?”

“You mean greed? “Isn’t it obvious?”

“What is natural? How much area is controlled by Indonesia now? “The Netherlands is said to be stepping forward in Sumatra and Java. Is that not enough?”

“Well, that…” .”

“Look, Commander. If you are greedy, you will lose independence. And since when did Indonesia dominate the entire Dutch East Indies? Aren’t these all Dutch-occupied areas? “Right now Bali is a Hindu area, so why are you trying to dominate it?”

“That was during the Majapahit Empire… .”

“Uh-huh! Do you think I don’t know your country’s history? The Majapahit Empire only ruled for about 200 years, right? That’s not all, and even at the height of horse rule in the 14th century, weren’t western Java and parts of Sumatra the only areas directly ruled by the empire?”

“…”

The Indonesian region is made up of numerous islands, so it is fundamentally impossible to form an absolutely centralized state.

Therefore, many kingdoms and sultanates ruled with different rulers and then disappeared, and no country properly ruled the entire country.

It is inevitable that the language, religion, culture, and even ethnicity are different, so how can one rule?

The Majapahit Empire, which formed a maritime empire from the 13th to the 15th century, controlled the largest river area, but it did not completely dominate it.

In the end, Indonesian territory in its original history was actually created by the Netherlands, and it seems that Sukarno was planning to take it for granted.

This is literally nonsense.

“I tell you clearly, excessive greed leads to anger. Sumatra and Java alone are vast and vast. In particular, most of Sumatra is still undeveloped! The Republic of Indonesia should be satisfied with that.”

“No, then how is it different from the Lingarjati Agreement concluded a few years ago?”

“What’s different? Was that true independence? It was a form of federation with the King of the Netherlands as head of state. “Did you even trust each other?”

“…”

“This time, we will become a completely independent country guaranteed by the Republic of Korea. “Why do you keep being so needlessly greedy?”

“Whoa! So what happens to the rest of the East Indies? Are you really saying that Korea will take it?”

“Uh-huh! Why is this really happening? “What do you think of our Republic of Korea?”

“Isn’t it?”

“Absolutely not. “The territory of our Republic of Korea is more than enough!”

“…”

Really, now it’s more than enough.

The territory acquired in the last war with the Soviet Union was well over 10 million ㎢, and now all of Korea’s territory combined is over 15 million ㎢.

Of course, more is more than territory, but according to the principles of the government of the Republic of Korea, it did not even look at the areas where Islamic forces had taken root.

“So, what do you mean to do?”

“We will make everyone independent. Borneo became the Republic of Borneo, then the Republic of Sulawesi, and New Guinea became the Republic of New Guinea. “This has already been discussed with the UK, the Netherlands, and Australia.”

“Wow, that’s ridiculous… .”

“That makes sense. So, please don’t mention this any more.”

“Our comrades will never approve!”

“Then say so.”

“what?”

“Do whatever you want. We, the Republic of Korea, will withdraw our hands immediately. “All support will be cut off, and the Dutch advance will begin again.”

“profit! Then, by requesting support from other countries… .”

“Where are you going to do it? china? In a country that can’t even take care of itself due to a civil war? Or the Soviet Union? Ah, not long ago, the Communist Party in your country was talking about getting support from the Soviet Union, right? But what to do? The Soviet Union was broken horribly by our Republic of Korea? Now, where are you going to ask for help?”

“…”

“Listen carefully. What we’re saying is that we’re cutting off support. Do you return favors like enemies? So, whose side will we, the Republic of Korea, take? Even if it’s just empty words, shall we take the Netherlands’ side?”

“oh my god… .”

That’s a nightmare.

Even if support from the Republic of Korea was cut off, they had no means to endure.

However, suppose that South Korea, the only hegemony in East Asia, supports the Netherlands, even if only in words.

To put it bluntly, Indonesia will not even dream of independence even after 100 years.

“Lastly, I would like to ask you a question with ‘good words’. In short, from now on, ‘harsh words’ will be spoken. “Will you accept the conditions for independence as we say, or will you continue to be greedy, ignoring the goodwill of the Republic of Korea?”

“…”

Even the Dutch army, whose country was devastated by World War II, could not win.

But turning the Republic of Korea into an enemy?

From the beginning, the destination Sukarno would choose was obvious.

“Ha, I understand. I will settle for Sumatra and Java.”

“The commander alone cannot be satisfied. “You have to convince your comrades too, right?”

“I’m sure they will be satisfied.”

“ha ha ha! “Now we can finally have a conversation.”

“…”

A few days later, a Dutch envoy arrived.

Negotiations began immediately after arrival, but in fact, there was no need to even call it a negotiation.

Instead of completely withdrawing from East Asia, the Netherlands decided to receive expanded application of the Marshall Plan, and also decided to engage in large-scale economic cooperation with the Republic of Korea.

In addition, it was decided that a portion of the oil produced from Borneo’s oil fields would be distributed over 10 years as war reparations.

In addition, Borneo, Sulawesi, and New Guinea were made into fully independent countries sequentially by considering the circumstances through a consultative body formed by Britain, Australia, South Korea, and the Netherlands, but independence was not allowed to be delayed for more than 10 years.

Of course, the Republic of Korea has the rights to extract crude oil and gas, but it has avoided criticism by unconditionally returning more than 70% to the indigenous people.

In short, I decided to be greedy and take it at an appropriate level.