Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 165



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#165 We don’t have any drunkards.

Song Meiling stayed in the United States throughout June 1950, firmly establishing herself as the last anti-communist fighter of this era and defender of Christianity.

Many media outlets even praised her as the Joan of Arc of the 20th century, and American citizens also supported her with awe.

In the midst of all this, the most unfair person was the drunkard McCarthy.

His bag was revealed to the world through someone’s work.

A bottle of whiskey and a dry snack put an end to his short political career.

He was desperate and went to see Song Meiling, but the hunt was already over.

There was no need for a hunting dog after the hunt, especially if the dog was a drunkard.

Of course, I was shut out.

As for Song Meiling, there is no reason to meet someone like McCarthy, whose image has hit rock bottom and gone to the other side of the world, and if she makes a mistake, this good atmosphere could be ruined.

Would that crazy, smart woman meet McCarthy?

But I couldn’t talk about what happened with Song Mei-Ling because she was so quiet.

Because I ate a lot of money.

Since his political career was over and he needed the money to pay for alcohol, McCarthy had no choice but to give up.

What made an unexpected windfall was a whiskey company and a small company that made and sold dry snacks.

Are there any other PPLs like this in the world?

For several weeks now, the photo had been plastered all over every newspaper and magazine with the title ‘McCarthy’s Drinks and Snacks’, making it a huge advertisement.

That’s how whiskey companies and dry snack companies just sat there and made a lot of money.

July 5, 1950.

Song Meiling, who had celebrated America’s Independence Day celebrations the day before, headed to China receiving a warm welcome from Americans.

With a promise of generous support from the U.S. government, a smile of conversion appeared on his face.

And on July 8th.

Song Meiling arrived at Gimpo International Airport, South Korea.

After successfully completing her visit to the United States, it was natural for her to visit Korea before returning home.

No matter what we think in our hearts, South Korea is the second largest aid country after the United States.

Although the gap was a bit wide.

“Welcome, ma’am. We sincerely welcome your visit to Korea.”

Kim Gyu-sik went out to greet him at Gimpo International Airport.

Song Meiling was the First Lady of the Republic of China and had a history of supporting the independence movement, so she had to be treated properly.

“Ho ho ho! Teacher Woosa! long time no see.”

“You look beautiful every time I see you. haha!”

“oh! Are you a grandmother now? On the contrary, it seems that Teacher Woosa is getting healthier.”

“ha ha ha! He says all kinds of things. “I am at an age where the path to the afterlife is not far away.”

“I’m not saying hello, it’s true. I know there wasn’t always a place that didn’t hurt… .”

This was Song Meiling’s sincerity.

When asked where it hurts, the person who asked him to ask where it didn’t hurt was Gyu-sik Kim.

However, Kim Gyu-sik, whom I saw after a long time, was a different person.

He was literally overflowing with energy, and he was wearing a high-quality suit instead of the shabby robe he wore before.

So, if I had seen it in passing, I probably wouldn’t have noticed it.

“oh my! Now that I’m old, I’m feeling a bit strong. Just go. “I will take you there.”

“Yes, teacher.”

Song Meiling got into the car under the guidance of Kim Gyu-sik.

And on the way to the newly built guest house,

“Oh my goodness! oh my god!”

Song Meiling was really surprised.

I always prided myself on having high eyesight.

It was inevitable that Song Meiling grew up lacking absolutely nothing, thanks to having a wealthy father.

This is also in Shanghai, which was the most westernized and developed city in China.

At a young age, she went to study in the United States, which was already becoming the world’s most powerful country at the time, and later traveled around the world as the wife and interpreter of her husband, Chiang Kai-shek.

Therefore, it was Song Meiling who had the greatest insight of her time, which was truly rare for a woman of this era.

However, Seoul is the capital of Joseon, which was a Japanese colony until just seven years ago.

I’ve heard so much about tremendous progress recently, but this was truly beyond my imagination.

Stylish buildings that had never been seen anywhere else in the world, and parks filled with green trees were in perfect harmony.

Where is that?

It was difficult for passersby to find anyone who looked shabby.

Beggars, who could be found anywhere in China, or even anywhere in the world, were nowhere to be seen, even when I washed my eyes and looked for them. They were all dressed neatly and stylishly and seemed to be in good health.

“Is this Seoul?”

“How do you feel, ma’am? Is it okay to see?”

“Oh my god!”

Only then did I understand why Kim Gyu-sik had changed.

It was not that Kim Gyu-sik’s personal health and appearance improved, but that it was the case for all Koreans on average.

“That’s amazing. And I truly envy you.”

“haha! “This is just the beginning.”

“…”

I was really jealous.

Compared to his own China, which was devastated by a long civil war.

Song Meiling, who arrived at the guesthouse, had to be surprised once again.

Not to mention the sophistication of the building, which I had never seen before, it was so cold that the air conditioner was running full blast in this hot weather.

“Eh, air conditioner? Was there air conditioning? “I thought it was only in the US?”

“haha! Most buildings have air conditioning. Even most wealthy people have it. Thanks to this, I have become a person who cannot live without air conditioning. “Our summer in Korea should be a little hotter, right?”

“…”

It was Kim Gyu-sik who I secretly disliked.

Song Meiling undressed, rested for a while, and then headed to the Government Complex to meet Lee Kang-cheol.

It was within nose reach if I fell over, but I got there quickly by car.

“welcome. Madam Soong, we sincerely welcome your visit to the Republic of Korea.”

Lee Kang-cheol, who had a more imposing physique than most Westerners at the time, welcomed her warmly.

“Thank you very much for this welcome. And although it’s late, congratulations on your marriage. Last time, I heard that our President attended a wedding but had to bow out due to an urgent matter. “Both our President and I are truly sorry.”

“ha ha ha! What are you saying about my wedding? I am grateful that you came this far. Never mind.”

“Thank you so much for your understanding. But what about the First Lady?”

“ah! “My wife is at work right now.”

“yes? “Are you at work?”

“Yes, I work as a doctor. It also refers to medical students at school. One day later, I decided to leave work early in the evening and attend a dinner party. “Please understand.”

“Oh my goodness? Doctor? Besides, you’re the first lady and you’re working?”

“sure? People have to work, right? It’s in the Bible, right? “Those who don’t work shouldn’t eat?”

“You’re talking about 2 Thessalonians chapter 3.”

Song Meiling, also a devout Christian, understood right away.

Her family was a devout Christian family, rare in China at the time, with her father being a trader and a pastor.

Thanks to this, Chiang Kai-shek even abandoned his ex-wife and converted to marry her.

Of course, it doesn’t seem like Chiang Kai-shek had faith.

“I heard that the President believed in Jesus, but I had no idea he was this faithful.”

“Me? at all! Not at all.”

“yes? “What do you mean it’s nothing at all?”

“I apologize to you, Madam, but I do not believe in any particular religion. “It will continue to be that way.”

“yes? “In America, you were known as a devout believer, right?”

“In the past, it was a kind of seasoning to bring out a good mood when we were feeling sad. As the leader of the Republic of Korea, I will chant Allahu Akbar as well as Namu Amitabha Buddha if it serves the national interest. Of course it’s like Hallelujah or Amen? “Do you know some hymns?”

“…”

Song Meiling thought.

A man named Lee Kang-cheol is a more powerful enemy than I heard.

After sitting down, Song Meiling made a request for assistance in earnest.

Although it is not comparable to the United States, South Korea’s support for the Republic of China so far cannot be ignored.

Since we always move together with the United States, the suspension of support was also notified not long ago, and since the United States withdrew, it was thought that South Korea would also withdraw.

“As you may have heard, the last notice to suspend US support for the Republic of China has been withdrawn. No, not only was it withdrawn, but it was decided to provide more than twice as much as before.”

“oh! That’s something to celebrate. “I sincerely congratulate you.”

“That’s why I’m telling you this, but I sincerely ask you to think twice about returning to your country. We, the Republic of China, and your country are comrades who have fought together since the Provisional Government era. “I hope you don’t abandon that old friendship.”

“I am well aware that the Kuomintang government supported our provisional government. That’s why we have supported so far. In particular, I heard from Teacher Usa, that Ms. Song helped you a lot personally?”

“That’s too much praise. “I just did what I could.”

“Still, I am thankful for what I am thankful for. Thank you again.”

Song Meiling had a feeling that things would work out better than expected.

I saw Lee Kang-cheol, who seemed quite harsh at first, speaking in this way.

“But, I am a president who must think about national interests. Personally, I would like to help us much more than we have received, but it is unfortunate that as a public official I cannot do so.”

“yes?”

“I’ll be honest with you. “Haven’t we given back several times what we have received just by supporting your country over the past few years?”

“Well, that’s true, but… .”

“No, everything is fine. The original Eunwon is exactly what it is and that’s it! Because you can’t say that. But, if you help with this, there has to be at least some sense of satisfaction in helping, right? weapon? When you give weapons, wasn’t it common for one-third of them to be in the hands of communists the next day? money? What do you do if I give you money? “It seems like most of it ends up in the pockets of high-ranking officials or corrupt generals?”

“excuse me… .”

“Please listen to me more.”

“…”

“So is it rewarding for those who apply? “No, you know very well that we, the Republic of Korea, hate the Communist Party, right?”

“Yes, I heard that.”

“By the way, is this to the point where we are confused as to whether we are supporting the Chinese Nationalist Party or the Communist Party? “But are you asking me to keep applying?”

“…”

As expected, Lee Kang-cheol was not an easy person.

Song Meiling first retreated, then thought again and decided to approach.

“I heard you well. “I’m tired so I hope that’s enough for today.”

“Ah, I was rude to the person who just arrived. “Then take a rest and I’ll see you at dinner later.”

“Okay, see you later.”

Song Meiling said hello and was about to go out.

however.

“Ah, ma’am!”

“yes?”

“We don’t have any drunkards.”

“yes?”

“There are no drunkards in our government. I’m afraid your efforts will be in vain. ha ha ha!”

“…”

He was a horrible person.