Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 186



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#186 Are you saying this is a Chinese tradition?

“They treat you generously. Well, treating guests properly is a racial trait of the Chinese people? So, why not have fun and come back? step! If you damage a private house, you will die! Especially sex crimes! “I’m going to cut up a small piece of fish and feed it to the fish, so take care of it!”

“yes!”

The soldiers, tired of the slow voyage, were excited.

But the people in the Kuomintang government were dying.

You can’t invite someone to treat them well and then ask them to pay, but nearly 50,000 energetic men came at once.

To put it bluntly, Hyundai’s 2023 World Jamboree was in an uproar because it could not accommodate 40,000 people.

But to handle the 50,000 people who suddenly came from Fuzhou in 1951?

And even with a promise to treat them well?

It was nonsense in the first place, and the moment Kim Jong-woo decided to give shit, the game was over.

The Kuomintang government tried to do something to resolve the issue since it was their own fault, but there was no solution.

However, they could not neglect or treat their words poorly, so not only Fuzhou but also the entire military base and nearby cities had to be put on alert and welcome the expeditionary force.

Meanwhile, Kim Jong-woo saw Chiang Kai-shek.

“This is Kim Jong-woo, Commander of the Haenam Island Expeditionary Fleet of the Republic of Korea and Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Navy. “It is an honor to meet Mr. President.”

“Yes, yes, nice to meet you.”

“ha ha ha! Thank you very much for inviting us. “As the voyage got longer, our soldiers had a hard time, but thanks to you, we will rest well.”

“… … … .”

Kim Jong-woo apparently said he was grateful, but strangely he got on Chiang Kai-shek’s nerves.

Chiang Kai-shek looked at Kim Jong-woo.

There didn’t seem to be anything special about him other than that he was a sturdy middle-aged soldier with a height that was unusual in this era.

But even with that slow-wittedness, that person is so belligerent that it is said that he is bloodthirsty.

It wasn’t something that should be taken lightly.

“I heard something about the president.”

“Oh oh! Is that so?”

“Yes, I don’t know the details, but the high-ranking officials in the U.S. military have great evaluations of the general. “I heard he did great service during World War II.”

“ha ha ha! “I’ll do something.”

“… … … .”

Chiang Kai-shek slowly began to feel bad about Kim Jong-woo’s attitude, which showed no trace of humility.

But still, that damn human being holds the fate of 50,000 members of the National Revolutionary Army in Haenam Province.

I couldn’t treat it carelessly.

In any case, although we are in trouble because we have come with a huge expedition fleet contrary to our expectations, we have achieved the result of delaying our original goal.

So, all I had to do was treat him gently, treat him well, and then let him go.

“President, you have put in a lot of effort. “Get some rest and then go.”

“haha! thank you “I will take a good rest before leaving.”

“yes?”

“I’m going to get some rest and then go.”

“… … … .”

He told me to get some rest and then go, so I just answered that I would get some rest and then go, but the nuance is a bit strange.

The feeling was quite ominous.

“By the way, please take good care of me when I go to Haenam Island. Since General Bai Chongxi is a bit too patriotic, cooperation may not work well. Phew! “Actually, it’s quite unfair for us, isn’t it?”

“Are you saying it’s unfair? Instead, you got an area near Shanghai that is obviously much more valuable, right? “I can see how unfair it would be if someone I didn’t know heard it.”

“No, that means… … . ha!”

It was a mistake to expect a diplomatic investigation from a soldier.

This also applies to Kim Jong-woo, who says everything he has to say even if he dies.

Chiang Kai-shek thought it would be best to quickly finish what he had to say and send him out.

“Anyway, that’s true. It’s a bit too much for our situation. So, I’m asking you to please as kindly as possible.”

“I am a person who always thinks that good things are good things.”

“That’s right. Good things are good things. Especially since we and your country are friends and allies, right? Please understand if our General Bai Chongxi behaves a little inconveniently. “That is correct politically and diplomatically.”

“I don’t know why you talk to me about politics or diplomacy. I’m a soldier, so I don’t know much about politics or diplomacy. “If that happens, our Deputy Prime Minister Kim Kyu-sik will step forward.”

“No, hey. President Kim.”

“There is only one thing I can say. Haenam Island and the Gwiju Peninsula are currently officially part of South Korean territory. As a soldier of the Republic of Korea, I cannot tolerate the presence of unauthorized armed forces on our territory. And it is my job to get rid of those illegal armed groups.”

“No, I mean… … .”

“What if I don’t leave until I arrive at Haenam Island? Of course, I will immediately punish you with all the means and methods I have.”

“… … … .”

“I will rest well as the President said. This is probably the only favor I can do for your country, my friend and ally. You know, right? “I’m giving you my time?”

“… … … .”

When Kim Jong-woo left, Chiang Kai-shek immediately called his secretary.

“Contact Teacher Chen! Bring Bai Chongxi and our troops out at any cost! “If that guy continues like this, it’s the end!”

“Yes, Mr. President!”

Three days passed like that, but Cheonburei, who had already arrived in Haenam, contacted me saying that he was working hard.

Chiang Kai-shek became increasingly anxious.

“Why haven’t I heard from you!”

“… … … .”

“… … … .”

No one, including Wu Tiancheng, could open their mouths.

“shit! “What about Kim Jong-woo and the Korean soldiers?”

“It’s still the same. Eat and drink, eat and drink… … .”

“Aren’t you misbehaving?”

“There is no such thing. In the meantime, military discipline was extremely strict. And the good news is that there are many people who find it inconvenient and go back to their boats to sleep.”

“damn!”

“Still, the problem is serious. “It’s crazy how much they eat.”

“But how much do you want to eat?”

“Maybe it’s because everyone likes it, but they’re eating it up in abundance. They especially prefer meat, so we mainly feed them meat at every meal, but not only pigs and cattle, but even chickens near Fuzhou are drying up. In order to supply meat to them, meat prices not only in Fuzhou but also in the entire Fujian Province are skyrocketing. So there are a lot of complaints from citizens. “If this situation continues for a few more days, it will be a big problem.”

“This is so crazy!”

It had only been a few months since the civil war ended.

In fact, it was impossible to receive 5,000 guests, let alone 50,000.

However, due to Chinese pride, it was impossible to give only rice when people asked for meat.

It was then.

A secretary hurriedly entered the conference room.

“Something?”

“This is an emergency message from Secretary Cheon.”

“What do you say?”

“Bai Chongxi’s decision to imprison! “This is it.”

“Holy shit! What nonsense is that! Prison? Oksae? Bai Chongxi, what kind of Japanese emperor is that guy? Why is Oksae appearing here?”

“… … … .”

“… … … .”

It means that even if you die, you cannot leave Haenam Island.

“Damn it! Can not help it. Bai Chongxi gives up.”

“Mr. President!”

“Stop it. I’ve done enough. And this is not something I should say, but it really isn’t right for us to continue to suffer this humiliation just because we have 50,000 troops.”

Actually, if you look at it, it’s okay to have about 50,000 troops, but it’s okay to have none.

Rather, the bigger problem was that Bai Chongxi’s refusal to follow Chiang Kai-shek’s instructions was damaging the prestige of Chiang Kai-shek and the government, but now there was really nothing they could do.

In addition, most of the troops that Bai Chongxi had in Hainan Province were originally from Guangxi Province, which followed Bai Chongxi, so in a way, they were troops that could be a threat to Chiang Kai-shek.

To that extent, Guangxi’s Jixi warlords, represented by Bai Chongxi and Li Zongren, were a threat to Chiang Kai-shek.

“… … … .”

“Stop, and tell those insectivores who are devouring our citizens’ food to get out quickly. “Public sentiment is already not good, and if things continue like this, there could be a big problem.”

“All right.”

But a problem arose.

“What do you mean? Are you saying you should take a good rest? “Isn’t the Chinese nation’s tradition only three days long?”

“… … … .”

Kim Jong-woo said he would rest for a few more days and said he couldn’t go out.

After two more days, public sentiment was on the verge of exploding.

“What the hell is this? “Why can’t we even watch meat because of the Joseon bastards?”

“That’s right. “The price of pork has doubled!”

“shit!”

In the end, Chiang Kai-shek had to come forward in person the next day.

“Look, President Kim. If you’ve rested enough, now… … .”

“What are you talking about? You stopped our fleet and told us to take a good rest, but you’re saying we don’t need it anymore? Are you saying this is a Chinese tradition?”

“ha… … .”

Maybe he’s this good at getting under the skin of others?

Chiang Kai-shek once again felt that Lee Kang-cheol, who had someone like this, was amazing.

Anyway, I had to get this guy out quickly somehow.

“Whoa! President, I will be honest with you. To be honest, the reason I made the chancellor stay in Fuzhou was because he wanted to somehow buy more time and bring Bai Chongxi back without conflict.”

“ok? Is that so? “Is this disappointing?”

“Ugh! Anyway, that’s it. Since it is clear that Bai Chongxi does not listen to our government, there is no reason or power to treat the president and his subordinates any longer. “Now you can go on your way.”

“This is the Chinese tradition.”

“Would you please stop talking about Chinese traditions?”

“ha ha ha! All right.”

Having said this, it was polite to let him go.

“Whatever your motivation, I’m going to rest well.”

“Hey, President Kim.”

“yes?”

“Still, please. “I hope there are as few victims as possible.”

“I will do what I can, but I can’t guarantee.”

“You just have to make an effort.”

“That’s about it.”

“Thank you.”

As promised, Kim Jong-woo led the fleet south again in the morning of the next day.

* * *

December 27, 1951.

Haenam Island.

“Whoa!”

Bai Chongxi sighed.

The entire island was fortified to protect Haenam Island from the Republic of Korea Navy coming this way.

Barbed wire was laid on the coast, and machine guns and 155mm cannons donated by the United States were placed throughout the expected landing area.

With 50,000 troops prepared to this extent, even the Koreans would have had a bit of a headache if they wanted to take Haenam Island.

Bai Chongxi was lost in thought while drinking tea.

There was a reason why he considered Haenam and the Guizhou Peninsula area so important even though he did not listen to the President.

As a former Guangxi-based Gye-gye warlord, Guangxi had a special meaning for him, so he could never give up.

This is because everything about oneself comes from Guangxi.

Therefore, he was very opposed to ending the war with Guangxi lost.

It was obvious that his position would be in jeopardy from the moment he lost Guangxu.

Therefore, his idea was to defend the area of ​​Haenam and Noizhou, south of Guangxi, and then use this area as a base to pursue Guangxi again.

But you want me to give this place away?

Moreover, it is not the Communist Party that owns it, but the Koreans who ultimately own it?

It was nonsense.

We must protect this place at all costs.

I didn’t want to give even one comment to the Koreans.

December 28th.

The sea east of Haenam Island began to be covered with a huge steel fortress.

The Korean Expeditionary Force has arrived.