Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 213



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#213 Plan B

“It’s not like India. In a few decades, it will become a large country with a population of over 1 billion. “Would you listen to a country like that say they are imposing sanctions?”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, that’s it.”

“… … .”

Churchill was speechless for a while.

This is because the world that will change in the future is very different from the world in which he lived.

This is perhaps natural, as he participated in the battles of the Indian Emirate as a soldier and war correspondent during the Victorian era.

In the end, after holding the cigar in his mouth and blowing out smoke for a while, he opened his mouth with a confused expression.

“Mr. Lee.”

“Say it, Winston.”

“I am an old-timer. When Her Majesty Queen Victoria was alive, she began her career as a soldier. “At a time when our British Empire was at its peak.”

“I know.”

“I know it too. Our British Empire will no longer be able to show its former status after World War II. But the world is changing so quickly. “I can accept it with my head, but I still can’t accept it with my heart.”

“… … .”

Lee Kang-cheol also fell silent at the lament of an old soldier who fought in India and Cuba and was at the center of the Boer War, World War I, and World War II.

“I guess I was in trouble. ha ha ha!”

“It’s our company, what do you think? it’s okay.”

“Yes, anyway, the big guys will try to get nuclear weapons at any cost, and eventually they will get them, right?”

“Maybe so.”

“Then there’s no point in trying to control it, right?”

“Not really. There aren’t that many ‘big guys’ on the planet. And if we don’t even try to control and manage it, we could really see the end of humanity. “In particular, imagine that religiously crazy people or a regime steeped in extreme ideology have nuclear weapons.”

“Hmm, that’s kind of scary.”

“Such cases must be prevented at all costs. Even if it means using force.”

“That’s right.”

“Also, countries with nuclear weapons like us and the United States must always be careful. If a nuclear weapon is launched accidentally or unexpectedly, regardless of the cause, it will eventually lead to nuclear war. I can’t just sit still when the other person shoots. And that will be the end of humanity.”

“It’s scary.”

“That’s why we need to constantly refine and monitor launch protocols. Now is the missile era. “This is a world where if someone accidentally or misunderstands and presses the wrong switch, it’s the end.”

“… … .”

“The United States and our country are already exchanging information with each other regarding launch control. “We will let you know when the British experiment is successful as well.”

“Thank you.”

“It was nothing… … .”

Lee Kang-cheol’s idea was that we should exchange information generously, at least regarding launch control manuals and protocols.

This is because there have been quite a few cases in history where human mistakes or computer errors or errors led to the eruption of nuclear war.

It is said that such ‘accidental nuclear war’ crises occurred as many as 150 times between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

A particularly famous case occurred in the Soviet Union in 1983, at the height of the Cold War.

September 26, 1983.

An emergency alarm went off in the Soviet satellite control center.

An anti-ballistic missile early warning satellite reported that an American ICBM had been launched, and the number of American ICBMs soon increased to five.

It was truly an imminent situation.

However, Stanislav Yevgrafovich Petrov, the duty commander, had a different idea.

If the United States had launched a nuclear attack, it was judged that there was no way it would have fired only five shots.

So, after much thought, he entered the nuclear war cancellation code and wrote at the top, “It seems to be a computer error. (Кажется, это ошибка компьютера.)” he reported.

And his judgment was correct.

It was revealed that the satellite’s early warning was caused by mistakenly recognizing sunlight as the launch flame of an ICBM.

Of course, the final launch order authority rested with the Soviet General Secretary at the time, but considering the sensitive situation at the time, it was highly likely that the Soviet General Secretary gave the retaliatory launch order.

In short, Stanislav Petrov saved humanity.

However, in return, he ruined his career, was demoted to a single position, and was discharged from the military. His contributions became known to the world only in 1998, when the Soviet Union was disbanded and classified information was released, and he was praised as a hero who saved the world.

Called The Man who Saved the World.

This is a bit of an extreme example, but similar things happened throughout the Cold War, and even during the Yeltsin era, when Yeltsin mistook a Norwegian scientific rocket launch and prepared to retaliate by pulling out the nuclear bag.

Of course, it turned out to be a problem caused by Norway’s prior notification not being properly delivered(?) due to the chaotic situation in Russia at the time, but it was evaluated as the worst accident in history, in which the nuclear bag was pulled out for retaliation for the first time in history.

In any case, Lee Kang-cheol was aware of this problem, so he warned the United States to be as careful as possible and exchanged information to prevent a nuclear attack from being carried out due to mistake or misunderstanding.

January 20, 1953.

Harry Truman was inaugurated as president for a second time, and visited with Churchill the following evening to discuss the schedule for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

At least France decided to move forward in earnest after the experiment was successful.

However, Truman caught Lee Kang-cheol, who was trying to leave with Churchill.

“President Lee, please look at me for a moment.”

“That’s right.”

After a while.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“Not because of anything else, but because of the Republic of China.”

“What did Chiang Kai-shek say?”

“We continue to request weapons supply. “We are asking for help at least until they can make proper weapons.”

“Hmm, how much?”

“It’s quite a bit. Tanks, field artillery, and even individual firearms. In particular, we requested that fighter jets and ships be donated.”

“her! “Those people too.”

“What should I do? In any case, since we are an alliance, it is difficult to continue refusing requests. “There are many people asking why the public opinion and the National Assembly, which do not know the ‘inside situation,’ do not give it to us.”

“ha ha ha! “Was that a concern?”

“Isn’t that right? “Your country is on guard?”

“Hey, you should have told me earlier. “Just give it to me.”

“yes? Is this really okay?”

“Yes, really. “Anyway, the target will be the old weapons used during the Great War, right?”

“Of course. However, even if it is outdated, it is still usable. This is especially true of naval ships and fighter jets. “It could pose a threat to your return home later.”

“Please don’t worry. At least those outdated weapons no longer pose a threat to our country.”

“Hoo?”

“Just don’t give us the latest weapons. Things like jets and new tanks.”

“of course. “We are currently deploying the latest weapons, so we don’t have enough.”

“Then that’s enough. Our Armed Forces have already begun to be armed with the latest weapons. No matter how armed you are with outdated weapons, you won’t be able to defeat them. And it’s not bad if Chiang Kai-shek’s liver gets a little swollen.”

“Hmm, I see. But could you please cooperate with us? “We don’t know anything about the weapons your country is developing these days?”

“Hey, why are you doing that? Even if it’s between us, that’s not the case. And I keep telling you what I need to know. Are you satisfied with that? “It’s not like the U.S. is criticizing us all, is it?”

“… … .”

As a clan, you can’t show everything you have.

Lee Kang-cheol laughed while looking at Truman, who was slightly sulking.

* * *

February 3, 1953.

Ewhajang.

“Welcome, Inchon! And snowy mountains!”

“It’s been a while, doctor. “Are you healthy?”

“Uh-huh! Even though I am old, I am still correct. And seeing these two precious comrades today makes me feel younger.”

“ha ha ha!”

“ha ha ha!”

Woo-nam welcomed the two people brought by Song Jin-woo with great pleasure.

Inchon Kim Seong-su and Seolsan Jang Deok-su.

The two big names decided to join the Liberal Democratic Party.

Who are Seongsu Kim and Deoksu Jang?

Although they defected at the end of the Japanese colonial period and were punished by the current government, their status in the country was still great.

In particular, although Kim Seong-su had a huge amount of his family property confiscated, he still had enormous wealth, and if you combine the wealth of his brothers, it was even greater.

The Liberal Democratic Party is already lacking in useful people.

However, due to the complete defeat in the election, even those who were there were secretly keeping their distance.

Since the two were joining forces in this situation, Woo-nam couldn’t help but be really happy.

“So, you decided to join our party?”

“Yes, both Seolsan and I have committed serious sins, so we cannot officially take on important responsibilities, but we have decided to contribute at least a little by serving in the white army.”

“Uh-huh! What are you talking about! What crime are you guilty of? At the end of Japanese colonial rule, they were harassing me so much that I just bowed my head for a moment! If you think about it that way, how many people are innocent? Tsk tsk! Anyway, river villagers don’t know how to look at people.”

‘Ganggye hillbillies’ is a derogatory term for people in the current government.

“No, doctor. We did make mistakes. I should have held on a little longer… … .”

“Uh-huh! Stop saying things like that. The whole world knows how much you resisted the Japanese. And to put it bluntly, Inchon, how many governors are there that have not accepted your money?”

“Doctor, I’m embarrassed. “Please stop.”

“Anyway, welcome, welcome. Now let’s do something big together. The momentum of those in the river world seems to be sky-high right now, but as the old saying goes, they are at their worst. “The day when their power will come to an end will surely come soon.”

“I just work hard.”

“Hehehe! Yes, yes. I feel really reassured. “No, but look, you’re welcome.”

“Yes, doctor.”

“You’re saying you can’t take on important responsibilities because you’re a sinner? What does that mean? “We are using our own people in our party, so who is saying that they can’t do it?”

“As you know, Dr. Inchon and Seolsan have been banned from public office.”

“Isn’t that limited to public office? “What does that have to do with our party?”

“That’s a bit controversial. The key question is whether or not working in a public party is subject to a ban on public office. This isn’t clear. “Even the National Election Commission is unable to provide a clear interpretation.”

“Isn’t this crazy stuff! “What kind of public office is being on duty!”

“Just wait and see. They say a conclusion will be reached soon.”

“I guess I’ll have to go to Godang and settle the matter!”

“Doctor! Please be patient for now. “The decision hasn’t been made yet, right?”

“ha! This is so frustrating. stuffy!”

When Woo-nam complained about his frustration, almost as if he was beating his heart, Jang Deok-su opened his mouth.

“We are fine. “There is no reason why I have to take on any important responsibility.”

“What do you mean?”

“First of all, we decided to create a policy research institute under our party.”

“Policy Research Institute?”

“Yes, it is. They said they didn’t care about affiliated organizations, so we decided that Inchon would take over and run it for now, and I and a few other people would join. “I don’t think it’s a bad idea to research policies and express opinions to the party.”

“Ah, but you have to be on duty to stand out… … .”

“ha ha ha! That’s not necessarily true. Inchon Who is this friend? Isn’t this the person who holds the party’s purse strings the moment he joined the party? Even if you can’t take on duty, there will be no problem with having some influence.”

“Hmm, I see. In that case, let’s just do that for now and wait for the National Election Commission’s decision.”

“Yes, doctor.”

At that time, Woo-nam’s secretary Lee Ki-poong came in and announced that a guest had arrived.

“Oh my, the times coincided. “Don’t branch out and wait.”

“Yes, doctor.”

When Woo-nam left his seat, Deok-soo Jang quietly asked Jin-woo Song.

“Mr. Goha, how do you feel?”

“What do you mean?”

“Doctor, how is your health?”

“It’s about health… … .”

Woonam’s health.

This contained a lot of meaning.

“He’s already in his late 70s. “I’m still making corrections, but honestly, it’s hard to guarantee the future.”

“okay.”

“But why do you ask that?”

“ha ha ha! It’s no big deal. However, I think we should have a plan B in case of emergency.”

“Plan B, I see.”

As expected, it was a word with a lot of meaning.