Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 183



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#183 You’re crazy, right?

In any case, it was impossible to call Wu Ticheng like a resort.

If I do that, I’ll probably die of rage.

However, there was no need to mention the strategic importance of Haenam Island.

“There is no reason to explain that to Mr. Wu. No, isn’t it obvious? “The situation was changed, and the Republic of China received a piece of land about the size of Hainan Province in return for negotiations. If the old land owner asks for it, will you give it to him?”

“… … .”

Is that possible?

What kind of crazy country in the world would give the territory it worked so hard to obtain to someone else?

Since ancient times, territory is a law where more is more.

Unless you get shot in the head, that doesn’t happen.

Moreover, looking at it objectively, Korea’s acquisition of Haenam Island and the Neuju Peninsula area this time was not completely free.

The Republic of Korea made and received its own concession that it would not station large-scale troops within 50km of the border.

As the Republic of Korea consumed Manchukuo in its entirety, Beijing became not so far from the border, so retreating 50km was of considerable value to the Communist Party.

“Is that so? Am I right? “No, why is someone who clearly knows that this is not possible being so unreasonable?”

“… … .”

I really had nothing to say.

But still, I have no choice but to try to get it together one last time.

Wu Ticheng closed his eyes tightly and then opened his mouth.

“Is this really not possible?”

“So you’re saying it won’t work?”

“Do you know that our General Bai Chongxi has numerous troops in Hainan Province right now?”

“You think we don’t know that? “I understand you have 50,000 troops with you?”

“… … .”

Wu Tiancheng was truly afraid of the Republic of Korea.

How on earth do we know the exact number of troops?

Anyway, that is a problem for later.

“That’s it, the road to acquisition will not be smooth. “I know very well that the Republic of Korea Navy is strong, but the Navy of the Republic of China is no slouch either.”

The Kuomintang government also had a navy.

Of course, it is not comparable to the Republic of Korea Navy, but it received a significant number of frigates and destroyers from the United States after World War II.

Anyway, Wu Ticheng was now blackmailing.

They said they would try to stop it with force, but this was a line that went far beyond the line.

Sure enough, Kim Gyu-sik’s previously gentle expression hardened and his eyebrows twitched.

“what? Are you saying that now?! How dare you stop our navy by force!”

“That’s not it, I’m talking in principle. “When your fleet passes through our waters, something unexpected may happen.”

“Fuhahaha!”

“yes?”

Kim Gyu-sik was laughable.

It seems that Wu Ticheng was in a hurry, and he said something he really shouldn’t have said.

They seemed to trust the frigates and destroyers donated by the United States, but they knew well that they were no match for the Republic of Korea Navy in terms of quality or quantity.

It is a mobile fleet that possesses an Essex-class aircraft carrier.

In addition, the destroyers were of the latest gearing class, and many light cruisers and heavy cruisers were lined up.

But are you going to stop it with that meager fleet?

And the fleet commanded by President Kim Jong-woo, who in his opinion is like the devil incarnate?

It was so laughable that I now felt sorry for it.

You have to look at your opponent and attack them.

Kim Gyu-sik opened his mouth with an expression of pity.

“Look, Teacher Wu.”

“Please tell me.”

“This is something I am saying out of consideration for old times, so please listen carefully. Do you know who the fleet commander is going to take over Haenam Island this time?”

“yes? “I don’t know?”

“Have you ever heard of the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Navy?”

“yes? Your Chief of Naval Staff? well? I think I’ve heard of it… … . ah!”

“Have you heard? Have you heard of it? Because it’s so infamous?”

“Seo, no way! “That Admiral Kim?”

“you’re right. Admiral Kim, Chief of Naval Staff Kim Jong-woo, is the commander of the expeditionary fleet.”

“… … .”

I heard it.

From a high-ranking U.S. official I know well.

It was said that there was an admiral in Korea who possessed a strategy that seemed to have come from heaven, but was so ruthless that he struck fear into his enemies.

He is said to be so secretive that he does not know much about it, but because of that, he is praised and revered as the second coming of Admiral Nelson by high-ranking generals of the U.S. Navy.

Even Marshal Halsey is in awe of ‘Admiral Kim!’

Why on earth would he become a fleet commander and go to Haenam Island when he was the Chief of Staff of the Navy?

“No, you said he was the Chief of Staff of the Navy? Why on earth would such a person become fleet commander!”

“Do you guys know? “You’re just a very bloodthirsty person, so you want to go and see a sea of ​​blood again, right?”

“Blood, a sea of ​​blood? We, the Republic of China, and the Republic of Korea are our friends and allies! “They are not enemies!”

“A man who thinks like that blackmailed me by saying something ‘smooth’? “Is that what you say to your friend and ally?”

“… … .”

“As I said at the beginning, I am saying this because I am truly thinking of old times. Admiral Kim Jong-woo, that person is not normal.”

“Are you saying it’s not normal?”

“Pavada is a person who is fascinated by the sea of ​​u200bu200bfire! Even during the war, I got along well with that fiendish General LeMay, so we became very close friends! “Should I have protested to our president for appointing that man as fleet commander!”

“Oh, no… … .”

“This is a warning and advice. Don’t touch that person. Not only is there a problem with his personality, but his personality and abilities are truly outstanding. If that person’s eyes roll… … .”

“What if I turn around?”

“It will turn into a sea of ​​blood and fire. “Can I tell you one more thing?”

“What else?”

“Our Marines are also going on this expedition. “This is the Marine Corps that Admiral Kim Jong-woo put so much effort into raising!”

“… … .”

Wu Tiancheng’s eyes darkened.

Now, any thoughts of what to do with the Republic of China fleet have gone far away.

The problem is Bai Chongshi, who is currently in control of Hainan Province.

Because he was not an easy person either.

“excuse me… … .”

“Please speak.”

“How do I do this?”

“What do you mean?”

“Do you know General Bai Chongxi, Mr. Kim?”

“what?”

“There is a possibility that they will not come out of Haenam Island even if our President orders it… … .”

“Oh my, my head!”

“… … .”

It’s just as Wu Ticheng said.

Bai Chongxi, a Muslim of Hui ethnicity, was not completely loyal to Chiang Kai-shek.

Although he is currently obeying Chiang Kai-shek, Bai Chong-shi is a person who rebelled against Chiang Kai-shek several times, calling it a war against the generals and a glory incident.

In addition, his abilities were so outstanding that he was called Little Zhuge Liang, so much so that he was recognized even by General Joseph Stillwell, who despised the Kuomintang Chinese generals.

Also, he is known to have a bad temper, so Kim Gyu-sik is bound to have a headache.

“Teacher Wu.”

“Yes, Teacher Kim.”

“I don’t know if Mr. Wu knows, but no matter how resourceful Bai Chongxi is, he can’t defeat our President Kim Jong-woo. “Even if Bai Chongxi ten rushes in, it’s not okay for him.”

“How can you be so confident?”

“I don’t know, Teacher Wu. The capabilities of the mobile fleet developed by our Admiral Kim Jong-woo. And there are other things that cannot be said. Do you understand? Even if he dies and wakes up, Bai Chongxi cannot be defeated.”

“… … .”

“Do you know what this means? The moment Bai Chongxi uses force in Hainan Island!”

“Moment?”

“Haenam Island will become a sea of ​​blood.”

“omg!”

“So, stop talking nonsense here! “Go back quickly and use any means necessary to bring that person out!”

“… … .”

Wu Tiancheng couldn’t even get his money’s worth and ran back as if he was being chased.

* * *

December 6, 1951.

Jinhae Naval Command.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

With the Navy military band playing, a departure ceremony for the Haenam Island expedition fleet was being held.

“President Kim.”

“Yes, Mr. President.”

“The purpose of this expedition is not war. Understand?”

“If you say it one more time, I think it will be the 100th time?”

“What is number 100! And how dare I be like this!”

“cadet! This is so crazy! Do you really want to see that spigot spinning?”

“What are you doing, you bastard?”

“Do you know how much the Deputy Prime Minister has been tormenting you over the past few days? “But why are you doing this, Mr. President?”

“Is that so? “Then, I’m a little sorry.”

“It looks like you know what kind of crazy person I am… … .”

“You’re crazy, right?”

“… … .”

“Anyway, that’s it, are you really being gentle? Understand?”

“… … .”

I really felt like I had to stop.

At first glance, it looks like it’s about to explode.

In cases like this, you need to divert the conversation elsewhere.

Kim Jong-woo’s favorite topic.

“Anyway, the boat is nice! Is that the boat over there? “The heavy cruiser that arrived recently?”

“Yes, that’s right. This is the Hongbeomdo ship that will be used as the flagship this time.”

“That’s really cool!”

This was Lee Kang-cheol’s sincerity.

There was clearly something about the triple 8-inch naval gun mounted on the well-shaped hull that stimulated the man’s emotions.

“ha ha ha! That’s cool! Truly the last, strongest, and greatest heavy cruiser! “Isn’t it Des Moines level?”

“Yeah, it’s really awesome!”

Des Moines-class heavy cruiser.

In some ways, it is an unlucky warship as it could not participate in the war because its construction began in 1945, at the end of World War II.

In addition, while construction was in full swing, it was already evaluated as being out of date. Originally, 12 ships were scheduled to be built, but only 3 were completed, and construction of all others was canceled.

However, as history changed, the course of the Des Moines class also changed.

Admiral Kim Jong-woo set his sights on this stylish and cutting-edge heavy cruiser, and the Republic of Korea Navy financed the completion of not only the three ships that were completed but also the ship that had been canceled during construction.

A total of four ships were launched in this way, and all four ships were acquired by the Republic of Korea Navy and used as fleet flagships.

In this way, the first Des Moines class ship, CA-134 Des Moines, was newly named Hong Beom-do.

General Hong Beom-do was the commander-in-chief of the Korean Independence Army, and despite his outstanding achievements and heroic and dedicated history of anti-Japanese struggle, he passed away after spending his last years in loneliness working as a security guard at a theater in Kazakhstan. Not only Lee Kang-cheol but also the entire military felt particularly sorry for it, and almost unanimously expressed regret. It was named after the first flagship ship of the Republic of Korea Navy.

In addition, General Hong Beom-do’s eldest son, Hong Yang-sun, was killed in the anti-Japanese struggle as a commander under General Hong’s unit at the age of only 16, so his noble intentions were commemorated by naming a Gearing-class destroyer. The second son, Hong Yong-hwan, also participated in the anti-Japanese struggle, so he was also Named Gearing-class destroyer.

Because of this, three fathers and sons have created a record of being named after naval ships.

In addition, General Hong Beom-do’s wife, Martyr Lee Ok-gu (Author’s note: It is unclear whether the wife’s name is Lee Ok-gu or Lee Ok-nyeo, but it is written as Lee Ok-gu in the story). She also resisted Japanese appeasement to the end and died after being brutally tortured, so the submarine carrier will be arriving soon. It was scheduled to be named AS-11 USS Fulton.

Eventually, after the event, Kim Jong-woo set sail and enjoyed a sense of liberation.

“Hahaha! Goes! I’m coming!”

“… … .”

The adjutant must have felt deeply ominous.