Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 177



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#177 I need to prepare before we meet

Chiang Kai-shek felt this way, and Lee Kang-cheol continued the talks.

“ruler! I understand that there is no dispute about the accuracy of the front line situation we have obtained. Well, let me tell you while looking at the map. The current territorial distribution of the Republic of China and the People’s Republic is as follows. The Kuomintang basically controls all of Zhejiang Province, Fujian Province, and Guangdong Province, plus the area including Shanghai and Suzhou to the north of Zhejiang Province. However, the northwest half of Taihu Lake, including Wuxi (無錫), is controlled by the Communist Party. Is that correct?”

“… … .”

“… … .”

I had nothing to say.

“In addition, the Kuomintang has taken control of even more parts of the western part of Gangxi Province. And the remaining provinces were firmly controlled by Chairman Mao’s Communist Party. Oh, it’s a bit ambiguous, but for now, it would be correct to say that Guangxi Province is in fact under the hands of the Communist Party. Is that correct?”

“Ugh! Please continue.”

“you’re right.”

“Then, let’s take a look at the revised map that takes into account the potential for future conflicts, topography, connectivity with nearby areas, and industrial dependence. “Secretary Joe!”

“Yes, Mr. President.”

Following Lee Kang-cheol’s instructions, the secretaries presented a different map.

“This is the border we see as optimal.”

“huh?”

“uh? what? Why is Taiho all in the hands of the Kuomintang?”

“What is it? Even Wuxi and Changzhou (Changzhou) are part of Kuomintang territory, right?”

“Why is the area from Hainan Island and the Leizhou Peninsula to Zhanjiang (Jiangang) territory of the Communist Party? “It’s definitely the Guangdong area!”

“I know?”

Both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, who saw the border drawn with a red line, raised their voices and raised objections.

Still, Lee Kang-cheol just listened quietly and then opened his mouth again.

“As I mentioned before, this border line is a provisional border drawn in consideration of various circumstances. “For more details, the working-level team can negotiate.”

“The core is the southern part of Guangdong Province, Hainan Island, and the area northwest of Hangzhou that we did not control?”

Chiang Kai-shek broke the silence and pointed out.

“That’s right, President Jiang.”

“I also have something to say. “Why is the entire city of Wuxi, including Suzhou, Changzhou, and Taihu, under our control, now in the hands of the Kuomintang?”

As expected, Mao Zedong also spoke with a dissatisfied expression.

“Huh, this is true. Look at this, Chairman Mao. Suzhou and Shanghai are right next to each other. But do you think it makes sense to draw a border line between Suzhou and Shanghai? “This area is a major area, so it is obvious that many troops will be stationed there. Where will the troops be stationed?”

“damn… … .”

Shanghai is an important city south of the Yangtze River, almost comparable to Beijing.

It was already considered the largest city in East Asia around the time of World War I, as concessions from European powers flocked to it.

Moreover, with Soju located right a stone’s throw away, there was no need to explain its importance.

However, the National Revolutionary Army resisted desperately and crossed the Yangtze River, but was unable to take control of Shanghai, which was painful for Mao Zedong.

“The same goes for Taeho and Wuxi. The area of ​​Taihu Lake controlled by the People’s Liberation Army is approximately one-third, and because of this, neither the Kuomintang nor the Communist Party can use Taihu Lake properly. In the end, it’s better for one side to take the lead.”

“But why is it the National Party?”

“In return, you will give us part of Guangdong Province, including Hainan Island and the Neuzhou Peninsula, right?”

“Holy shit!”

“Keuung!”

Both Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong looked uncomfortable, and Chiang Kai-shek objected again.

“If you do that, please hand over Nanjing to us.”

“what? “That is absolutely not possible!”

Nanjing was a very important place for the Kuomintang, both administratively and militarily.

So Chiang Kai-shek asked for Nanjing, but Mao Zedong could not stay still.

And Lee Kang-cheol had the same thought.

“Just take it in moderation, President Jiang. Not in Nanjing. “Give up.”

“You know how important Nanjing is to us, right?”

“That also applies to the Communist Party. And if it’s that important, you should have kept it well in the first place.”

“Who isn’t?”

“Chairman Mao!”

“why?”

“stop! “Both of you, please stop.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

Who are you to disobey?

“President Zhang, in any case, Nanjing is not an option. If you keep asking for Nanjing, I will consider you trying to break the game. “I’ll tell you in advance, this is not the subject of working-level negotiations.”

“Whoa! All right.”

Chiang Kai-shek reluctantly answered with a truly regretful expression.

“First of all, thank you, but considering the importance of Suzhou and its surrounding areas, it still seems like a loss to our Communist Party, doesn’t it?”

Mao Zedong continued to raise objections, but it was clearly a bit unbalanced.

That’s because this area was a yolk area.

“That can be supplemented by other regions in separate working-level negotiations. Are you done?”

“Ugh! All right.”

“What about President Jiang?”

“Whoa! “I can’t help it.”

Although Nanjing continued to be overlooked, if it was as important as Lee Kang-cheol said, it should have been well protected.

And it is the National Party that desperately needs an end to the war.

I couldn’t break the board.

“Let me ask you one more thing. If the Kuomintang takes over the Shanghai and Suzhou areas, our direct route through the Yangtze River will be threatened. “What are you going to do with this?”

Mao Zedong asked, and it was a valid question.

“That will also have to be discussed in working-level negotiations, but I think the Kuomintang side will have to guarantee free passage for the Communist Party.”

“Then I am relieved.”

“Then, is it okay?”

“Well, for now.”

“Honestly, I’m a little tired. “I want to rest.”

“All right. Well then, let’s decide the rest through working-level negotiations and both of you take a break. I tried to prepare a dinner party, but it wasn’t a very good meeting and I thought it would be uncomfortable for both of us, so I stopped. “I hope you understand.”

“Well done!”

“I agree. “You did a great job.”

At today’s meeting, Chiang Kai-shek and Mao Zedong finally reached agreement.

What kind of dinner do you have with someone you are at war with?

And honestly, Lee Kang-cheol didn’t want to host a dinner party with these people.

Above all, I didn’t have the confidence to smell Mao Zedong’s terrible breath again.

Notice disguised as arbitration like this? The meeting ended, and after a break that evening, working-level negotiations began in earnest the next day.

In the Republic of Korea, of course, Kim Kyu-sik came forward and presided over the working-level meeting, and in the Communist Party, Zhou Enlai took the lead.

And from the Kuomintang, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wu Tiancheng, came out, and Kim Kyu-sik was a little embarrassed.

It was because I knew Wu Ticheng well.

Wu Tiancheng was the head of the organization department of the Kuomintang’s specialized subcommittee in charge of Korea during the time when the Kuomintang or the provisional government of the Republic of Korea was in Chongqing.

In short, if the Provisional Government wanted to communicate with the Kuomintang, it did so through this person.

Although the Provisional Government was sometimes upset by the high-handed attitude, Kim Gyu-sik, who was mainly dealing with the Kuomintang at the time, could not help but feel a little embarrassed because he was grateful to Wu Tiancheng.

“Teacher Usa, it seems like the situation has changed a lot.”

“I guess it just happened to be like that.”

“Anyway, please take care of me.”

“I will just do my best to end the war.”

We know each other anyway.

That they have no choice but to move for the national interest of their country.

The working-level talks that started like that were no different from war, even though no guns were raised.

“We must guarantee freedom of passage for all our ships going from the Yangtze River to the Yellow Sea!”

“All ships? Not all ships, right? It only guarantees the free passage of merchant ships, fishing ships, and passenger ships. We cannot allow ships for military purposes to pass through!”

“What are you talking about! “Are you saying you’re going to inspect our national ships?”

“then? If you were like me, would you just watch a robber walking around with a knife in front of the main room of your house?”

“robbery? What a robber! “Be careful what you say!”

“You’re laughing. joy!”

“hey!”

“hey?”

“… … .”

The working meeting room quickly became a mess.

“ha… … .”

Gyu-sik Kim had a headache.

“stop! “Making a fuss in the conference room is unacceptable!”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“And please don’t talk nonsense on either side. No matter how much the enemy may be, this is a place for negotiations to end the war. “Please observe the minimum courtesy.”

“Hum hum, I’m sorry.”

“I can only feel sorry to Mr. Usa.”

“Whoa!”

Kim Gyu-sik sighed and opened his mouth again.

“Teacher Wu.”

“Yes, Teacher Usa.”

“You took control of Shanghai, but the Communist Party made concessions that allowed you to secure the surrounding areas. Therefore, the Communist Party must give us the right to freely enter and exit the Yellow Sea.”

“but… … .”

“Isn’t it true that negotiation basically means that if you get one thing, you have to give something else? So give it up.”

“Whoa! All right.”

“And Mr. Zhou.”

“Yes, Teacher Usa.”

“No matter how freely they have the right to sail, it is a threat to them if warships freely travel close to Kuomintang territory. So, set up a buoy in the middle of the Yangtze River to mark the boundary and do not cross that line. Of course, this applies to warships.”

“Hmm, I understand.”

Zhou Enlai immediately agreed because it was a reasonable and valid statement.

“And the border between Changzhou (Shangzhou) and Zhenjiang (Jinjiang)… … .”

“It has to be this way!”

“What are you talking about! “You have to draw it that way!”

“Oh please! “You talk like a horse!”

“what? Sounds like a horse? “Have you said everything?”

“… … .”

Kim Gyu-sik pulled out his hair, but this was only the beginning.

Even among ordinary people, land fights are when people become enemies even if the wall is only about a span long.

So, how difficult is it to demarcate borders?

There were several instances where the working-level talks were on the verge of a brawl, and each time, Kim Gyu-sik sometimes coaxed and coaxed them, and sometimes even called security and put pressure on them to get the talks going.

A week passed like that.

“This is the final result, Mr. President.”

“Your face is very damaged.”

“If I do something like this again, I’m going to go to hell.”

“… … .”

Kim Gyu-sik visited Lee Kang-cheol with the final agreement.

Over the past few days, my face had become dull and my eyes were bloodshot.

It seemed like he was in quite a bit of trouble.

“Hmm! After this meeting, please take a rest at Jeju Island’s Jeongjeong Resort. “This is an order.”

“I will gladly accept your order. “If this continues, I don’t think I’ll be able to wake up in the morning.”

“Get a health checkup and then come down.”

“No, that’s a bit…” … .”

“This is also an order.”

“yes… … .”

It seemed like he really didn’t want to get a health checkup.

“Then where should I look?”

“I will give you a summary first. Please see the report for details.”

“yes.”

“There were three main issues. The first is the right of free passage from the Yangtze River to the Yellow Sea, and the President nailed it at the beginning, so it was passed relatively easily.”

“okay.”

“And secondly, the Kuomintang side dug into the border of Gangxi Province, and this forced the Kuomintang side to make concessions. That way, we can compensate the Communist Party for giving up the Shanghai area.”

“I guess the Kuomintang must have made a fuss?”

“Yes, it was the loudest. “We are giving up western Guangdong and Hainan Province, but there was an uproar asking why we had to give up there.”

“It must have been really difficult.”

“yes. This matter took up three days. “In the end, I got through it.”

“You will understand later. “You may not understand now.”

“That’s right.”

Although small, western Guangdong Province and Hainan Province cannot compensate the Communist Party for giving up the area around Shanghai.

This is because there was a secret agreement between the Communist Party to hand over that area to the Republic of Korea.

However, negotiations have become difficult because it is not possible to say that fact here and now.

“So, we decided to hand over western Guangdong Province to the Communist Party only up to the Leizhou Peninsula and its surrounding areas. “Only then did the National Party agree.”

“Well done.”

“And with the rest, we managed to reach an agreement after a lot of coaxing and coaxing.”

“Thank you for your hard work. “Then, I’ll have to talk to Mao Zedong separately in advance.”

“Yes, I will bring you secretly.”

“Please. “I need to get ready before we meet.”

“yes? Are you ready?”

“I think I need to numb my sense of smell in advance.”

“… … .”

Before Mao Zedong arrived, Lee Kang-cheol applied antiphlamine under his nose with a solemn heart.