Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 21
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#21. They tell me to hold on to my evil spirit.
May 16th at 2pm.
The temporary headquarters of the expeditionary force was established at the county office in Dongbu-dong, Ganggye-eup.
“Report the situation”
“The entire Ganggye County has come under our control. “Our troops took over all major facilities, including police stations, police stations, and substations, as well as county offices, town offices, and train stations.”
“What is your alert status?”
“We have deployed troops intensively along the Yalu River in Manpo-eup and on the roads leading to the surrounding Won-gun, Jaseong-gun, Huchang-gun, Jangjin-gun, and Yeongwon-gun. “There are only a small number of troops, but they are monitored by Albatross and drones, so we can respond immediately if they approach from nearby.”
“What about Manpo Line?”
“It is under control in the border area with Huicheon County in the south. The Manpo Line itself is a single line, so it is not difficult to control.”
“As you know, the Manpo Line is an absolute route for communication from Ganggye-gun to the outside world. “Be sure to control it”
“Don’t worry. “We sent two K21 infantry fighting vehicles and five K200a2 armored vehicles to Hwagyeong-myeon.”
“okay?”
“Yes, you’re going to clear out Heecheon-gun in the south anyway, right? So, we sent ample troops in advance.”
“Good job.”
“And as you know, there are no casualties to our troops. Oh, it’s not that big of a deal that three people got a little injured on their hands.”
“Why is your hand hurt?”
“I think there was some friction during the suppression process.”
“…”
The word ‘a little friction’ means that the hand came off while being beaten.
“Don’t let the Japanese police beat you up needlessly. Treat the injured Japanese properly. “We from the 21st century can’t act the same way as those guys, right?”
“All right. I would advise you to be careful. But what about those who rebel?”
“What should I do? What I’m saying is that you should listen well, but don’t beat them up for no reason. I’m not saying that you should be nice to even those who are being rude. Those guys do whatever they want, whether they kill or save. “It’s an exhibition now.”
“Hehehe! All right.”
“So what about the prisoners?”
“In total, 323 people were caught in Ganggye County. “21 people were killed while resisting, and 52 of the prisoners were seriously injured.”
“Like I said, treat the injured people.”
“All right. But what should the Koreans among the police do?”
“Korean?”
Lee Kang-cheol frowned and questioned.
“Yes, many of the police officers and some of the police officers are Koreans. As far as I can tell, there are over 130 people.”
“Leave it alone. Since this is the path they have chosen, they are told to endure with evil and tenacity. It will be the same in the future too. Those who volunteer to become Japanese soldiers or police officers are treated the same as Japanese prisoners of war. No, this is a later matter, but those people should be properly tried and punished.”
“All right. “I will instruct you that way.”
“Have you figured out the current status of Japanese civilians?”
“Currently, we have identified only Ganggye-eup and Manpo-eup. There are 2,023 people in Ganggye-eup and 2,051 in Manpo-eup. “I think you can think of it as being about 10,000 people in total.”
“Huh! “There are so many?”
“Ganggye-gun itself is a unique place in the northern inland region. “The total population of Ganggye-gun is said to be close to 220,000.”
Ganggye-gun was industrialized early because it had many graphite, gold, and anthracite mines, and thanks to this, it boasted an enormous economic power and population compared to the neighboring counties, which had a population of only 30,000 to 70,000 at most.
There were even more than 10,000 people.
“First of all, tell civilians not to come out of their homes, and only those who need it, such as civil servants or engineers, can move with permission. Also, there will be dangerous people who get emotional from Koreans, so don’t let them hit you carelessly.”
“We will send public officials to work first. “We are still receiving cooperation from some people, but we still need to receive cooperation as a whole.”
“You can take care of that.”
“yes”
“Hmm, and…”
Lee Kang-cheol looked at the map for a moment and then opened his mouth.
“I think it would be better to secure the surrounding area a little more at this point.”
“you’re right. Even if Ganggye-gun is used as a base, a buffer land is needed, and the necessary manpower can be secured, although it is much less than in Ganggye.”
“Then how far?”
“First, secure the entire committee army to the west. It has a population of about 40,000 and is easy to control because there are no railroads passing through it. Above all, it will become a clear buffer zone to the west.”
“That’s a good idea. Then, to the east, we will secure Sampung-myeon in Jaseong-gun and Huchang-myeon, Namsin-myeon, and Chilpyeong-myeon in Huchang-gun. And Jangjin-gun…”
“Changjin County must be secured in its entirety. “Because it is the eastern border of our camp, the main camp could be dangerous in case of emergency.”
“Let’s do it that way.”
“Yes, then what about Heecheon-gun to the south?”
“Let’s secure it after clearing the west and east first. “If I eat the whole of Heecheon-gun, I feel burdened because it’s right at Yongbyon.”
“All right.”
“Once we secure this point, we will receive reinforcements and replenish them, and then we will fight properly. “Until then, we will strictly block it.”
“All right.”
“And air defense!”
“Yes, Colonel Lee. seven. like!”
Colonel Lee Chil-ho, commander of the air defense brigade, answered by needlessly dropping names.
This was to prevent Commander Lee Kang-cheol from calling him Ichiro.
“Okay, dude! “I’ll call you by your proper name, so don’t use unnecessary names.”
“Yes, Commander.”
“You know, right? “That we must shoot down any plane that comes near the territory we have secured, no questions asked?”
“We’re already setting up the batteries.”
“Okay, good job. Since contact with here has been lost, the Japanese will definitely send a reconnaissance plane in the near future. If possible, don’t waste valuable missiles and shoot them down with anti-aircraft guns.”
“All right.”
“What else is left? ah! Engineer Colonel Oh Byeong-moo”
“Yes, Commander.”
“It’s been a hard time. “They say they’re clearing a path.”
“thank you.”
“So, try harder.”
“yes?”
“You need an airfield? “Please make an airfield near our camp, not here.”
“…”
When Lee Kang-cheol spoke in an easy, natural way, as if asking him to build a dog house, Colonel Oh Byeong-moo’s face turned black.
“Uh, until when?”
“Why are you looking like that? “You knew you needed an airfield anyway, right?”
“…”
“Make it within two months. And relax your expression. “Why are you asking me to make a simple airfield instead of a properly paved official airfield?”
“yes···.”
In the 21st century and now, class was a gangster.
“ruler! Let’s just wrap this up. One last thing to say: crack down on our troops well. Even if an accident occurs involving civilians, it will not be overlooked. Especially sex crimes! “I will make you die regretting being born, so if you want to commit it, do it.”
“Hey, Commander, you’re worried too. “By 21st century beauty standards, Joseon women today wouldn’t even be noticed.”
“Noisy! The eyes are bound to adapt. “Humans are animals that do the same things they do with animals.”
“yes···.”
After hearing it, I realized that it wasn’t a mistake, but Go Seok-man was just crushed.
The next day, May 17th, at 8 am.
The Taegeukgi had already been flying on the flagpole of the county office since yesterday, but there was no proper ceremony, so the historic Taegeukgi raising ceremony was held today.
And thanks to active publicity, many Ganggye townspeople came early in the morning.
yet.
“Commander, you are entering!”
“From now on, we will hold a flag-raising ceremony. “I hope everyone on the podium will stand.”
“Salute the flag!”
chuck!
Bbabam~Bbabam~
With magnificent music blaring, two soldiers wearing white gloves and an honor guard began to raise the Taegeukgi in a respectful manner.
And the emcee’s solemn voice flows from the speaker.
“I am! For the endless glory of our country and people in front of the proud Taegeukgi! “I firmly promise to dedicate my body and soul to being loyal!”
“Hehehe!”
“Sobbing!”
At this point, the hearts of Ganggye residents have already become moist.
The original pledge to the national flag was revised in 2007 to ‘I stand before the proud Taegeukgi for the eternal glory of a free and just Republic of Korea…’ It was intended to be , but Lee Kang-cheol insisted so much that it was changed to an oath to the old flag.
“Hey! It’s the 1940s! 40’s! “The eternal glory of our country and people is much better now!”
And he was right.
The hearts of the Ganggye residents who heard the pledge to the national flag for the first time became moist, and sobs broke out here and there.
“as soon as! Next, there will be the singing of the national anthem. We hope that all soldiers of the Republic of Korea and residents of Ganggye County will sing along with vigor. “We will sing the national anthem until the fourth verse.”
The national anthem blared from the speakers.
It’s Ahn Eak-tae’s national anthem.
There was a small controversy as to whether to continue using this national anthem.
This was because of composer Ahn Eak-tae’s pro-Japanese controversy, and it was decided to just use it for now and discuss it properly later to consider whether to replace it.
The expeditionary force, which was in a state of war, was not in a situation where there would be controversy over the national anthem, and it was even more embarrassing to sing the Scottish folk song Auld Lang Syne, which is often used today.
Anyway, the people of Ganggye County did not know it, or even if some of them knew it, they thought they could only sing along to Auld Lang Syne, but when another majestic song was played, they even became agitated for a moment.
However, they soon began to clumsily sing along to the powerful singing of the national anthem by South Korean soldiers.
“The waters of the East Sea and Mt. Baekdu…”
Everyone in Ganggye County began to shed hot tears.
Because I never dreamed that a day like this would come.
Ta ta ta ta! Ta-ta!
“Ahh!”
“Save me!”
The next order was a show of prowess by the Republic of Korea Army, led by the M48 Patton tank.
“Dear committee members and citizens! We are the Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea! We are the Armed Forces of the Republic of Korea! The Committee has been liberated from the wicked Japanese! I say it again! We are the Republic of Korea…”
“It’s an independence army! The independence army has really arrived!”
“Hehehe! Long live Korean independence! hurray!”
“Dear citizens of Jaseong-gun…!”
“Dear Jangjin County residents…!”
The expeditionary force quickly occupied nearby counties.
First, the Yuwon Army was completely in the hands of the expeditionary force before May 17th, some parts of Jangseong-gun and Huchang-gun were secured on the 18th, and the entire Jangjin-gun was secured on the 19th.
And, on the 20th.
A few days later than expected, two Japanese fighter planes that took off from Sinuiju Airfield were discovered flying toward the Committee.
It was when they were flying low over the committee to check the ground.
Weeeeeee!
As the sound of a chainsaw was heard and two lines of red light blazed at the Japanese planes, the two Japanese fighter planes turned into balls of fire without even making a sound.
It was not the Cheonho self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, but the K263A3 20mm self-propelled Vulcan gun.
In this way, Ganggye-gun and the surrounding area became a black hole, a swamp from which no matter what was sent, whether communication or people, once entered, they could not come out.
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