Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 310



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#310. You are a really bad guy.

November 17, 1961.

The Blue House in Seoul, South Korea.

“Joseph, are you really going hard?”

―Hahaha! I’m the type of person who does it if I have to.

Lee Kang-cheol was on the phone with Joseph Kennedy regarding the situation in Israel.

“Yes, I think I’m doing well. But be careful, you might end up being labeled an anti-Semite.”

-Don’t worry. I’m taking great care to make sure the arrows don’t go in that direction.

“How did those who pressured you react?”

―What can they do? I am very worried about the anti-Semitic atmosphere that is being created in our country. They are all competing with each other to call for patriotism.

“Well then, that’s good. Anyway, be careful. They’re not the type of people to sit still.”

―Yes, we will continue to pay attention to them. And we intend to make sure that they never again have any influence over Israel.

“Hmm? How?”

-We will block it by law.

“What? By law?”

―Yes, I intend to make it so that all civil servants are excluded from their duties or are required to maintain strict neutrality with regard to their nationality or country of origin. In effect, it is a law aimed at Jews.

Kennedy was thinking of creating some sort of epithet or episcopal system at this time.

“Really? Is that possible?”

―In the current atmosphere, it is certainly possible. Our citizens’ public opinion is so heated that both the ruling and opposition parties agree on the necessity of this bill. In fact, this was a natural thing before it became law, but we will have no choice but to nail it down as law. Even if the power of Jewish Americans grows much later, at least if we tie up public officials by law, it will be the last resort.

“What about the Palestinian Jews?”

– Yesterday was supposed to be the day of the uprising, but nothing has happened yet. I think Prime Minister Ben-Gurion took some action.

“The bottom line is that the Israeli government was not a mere bystander,”

―Yes, evidence continues to emerge that he was more deeply involved than we expected. We may not be able to determine whether he was behind the scenes, but at least he wasn’t a bystander.

“Damn bastards. Anyway, we have to make sure they never covet Palestine again.”

-you’re right.

“Then what are the peacekeeping forces going to do?”

– For now, I’ve ordered some of the Marines stationed in Germany to be sent back. About three Marine brigades and an airborne division will be sent.

“Is that enough? How many troops do they have in Palestine?”

– It is estimated to be between 50,000 and 60,000.

“What? Why so many? You say there are only 200,000 Jews in Palestine?”

―You can assume that everyone except the children and the elderly had guns.

“Huh! Are you guys really crazy?”

Lee Kang-cheol was so shocked that he couldn’t speak.

You say you selected 50,000 troops from a population of 200,000?

To do this, as Kennedy said, would mean that everyone except the children and the old people had guns.

All of them, even women.

“Are they some kind of ultra-Orthodox people or something?”

– That’s not true. There aren’t many Haredi people, and they are exempt from military service in Israel. They’re not the kind of people who would take up arms even if they died.

“Oh, that’s right.”

-yes?

“no.”

Haredi, ultra-Orthodox Jewish fundamentalists.

These people were originally exempted from military service since the founding of Israel.

In the first place, they were not the kind of people who would fight even if told to, and at the time of the founding of the country, their numbers were so small that even if they were to leave, it would not have any effect on the overall situation, so Ben-Gurion just coolly exempted them.

Of course, at the time, we could not have imagined that the enormous baby production would later become a huge problem.

Until the 21st century, the population grew from a tiny number to an absurd rate due to the powerful baby-producing power of the total fertility rate exceeding 6, but these people did nothing but study the scriptures, eat, poop, and have children.

In any case, there were only a handful of Jews, but they were dirty and complex with many factions.

“Anyway, won’t we be short on troops?”

―So Britain and France have agreed to provide a few brigades. Germany is in no position to come forward with regard to Israel. Other European countries, Canada, and Australia will also provide some. Sir, that’s what I mean.

“what?”

―Haha! Could you give me some South Korea too?

“… … .”

The conclusion was this.

South Korea is also asking for some troops.

Lee Kang-cheol sighed.

I felt a bit suspicious that I got a call early in the morning.

“How much do you need? Honestly, we’re a bit… … .”

There was no shortage of troops.

The military of the Republic of Korea is more powerful than the entire European Union, excluding the United States.

However, Lee Kang-cheol did not want to put his troops into this kind of battle.

I’d rather just pay the money.

– Could you help me out a little? We won’t be fighting anyway.

“Huh? You say there’s no need to fight? Those guys won’t disarm easily, right?”

―You know that phrase you use a lot? What is it? Turn on the light?

“… … .”

It must have been talking about the untying of the one who tied it.

“You, then surely not?”

―Hehehe! That’s right. I demanded that Israel send troops, and I’ll make them disarm.

“Joseph… … .”

-yes?

“You really are a bad guy.”

―… … .

Whether or not the Israeli government is manipulating the actors, the Jews who are planning an armed uprising will never simply disarm.

Even if the home country’s troops come and lift the ban,

If so, the result was obvious.

All that remains is for people of the same race to shed blood.

Lee Kang-cheol had a reasonable suspicion that Joseph Kennedy might not really be an anti-Semite.

―Hey, why are you telling me this? They did it, so you want me to take care of it myself? I have absolutely no intention of letting our young Americans shed blood on this matter, right?

“Yeah, you’re good.”

Honestly, I couldn’t refute that.

―Anyway, our US military and other peacekeeping forces will literally only be responsible for peacekeeping missions. So, can you help us out a little? Would it be okay for the South Korean military to be left out of this kind of work?

“Ha! Damn it! I get it. We also agreed to send peacekeeping forces to the UN. But not many. Just send two brigades of light infantry, an engineer corps, and a medical corps.”

-Haha! That’s enough.

“Instead, you must keep your promise. We will not engage in any battles except self-defense battles.”

-All right.

“Don’t call Israel anymore! I won’t answer.”

-ha ha ha!

“… … .”

* * *

November 20, 1961.

New Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel.

Tel Aviv was originally the name of a city founded in 1909 by Jews who gathered near the ancient port city of Jaffa in Palestine, but it was renamed when Israel established itself in Algeria and designated Oran, a long-time center on the northwestern coast of Algeria, as its capital.

The reason Israel established its capital in Oran was not only because Oran was a port city representing northwestern Algeria, but also because it was historically a city where Algerian Jews and Jews who had immigrated there to escape religious persecution from the 14th to 15th centuries lived for a long time.

Moreover, Algeria under French rule had the highest proportion of Europeans, so there was less sense of alienation.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s residence in New Tel Aviv.

In the conference room, Prime Minister Ben-Gurion and several others were sitting together, and the atmosphere was not very good.

“Things are not going so well. I didn’t know that Kennedy kid would come out like this, but the crazy guy is really tearing us apart.”

“I expected it when he became president, he really is a bad guy. He was a Nazi sympathizer after all.”

“There was something we should have done to prevent that guy from becoming president.”

Everyone, without exception, was busy denouncing U.S. President Joseph Kennedy.

He even openly called me a Nazi sympathizer, so I guess that says it all.

“Let’s stop. There’s no use coming here and cursing those Kennedys. We have to put out the fire at our own feet first.”

Ben-Gurion stepped forward and set the tone for the meeting.

“David, what are you going to do?”

“Golda, we’re discussing that now, aren’t we?”

“Your Majesty, would you like David to speak first?”

“Whew! First of all, this uprising has failed. As you know, Kennedy is too hard-line. If he proceeds, it will only lead to disaster and we will be isolated.”

“Why are they just sitting there? Why did they let Kennedy do that?”

When someone asked, Foreign Minister Golda Meir looked dumbfounded and asked back.

“Are you calling that a question?”

“yes?”

“That crazy Kennedy has taken to the public opinion war! American public opinion is on the verge of turning anti-Semitic. What can our fellow Americans do about it?”

“… … .”

“Even when you lived in America, we Jews suffered from discrimination. We worked hard for many years to almost eliminate it. So you want to go back to that time? If you do that, America’s support will continue to be cut off. Do you want that? Do you want that?”

“… … .”

This is what happens when you mess with Golda Meir.

Although she was a woman, she had such a strong temper that it was common for three or four male cabinet members to just get on her nerves.

“Golden. Moderate.”

“Ha! Got it, David.”

“Let’s deal with the current issue first. Kennedy is putting a lot of pressure on us. In this situation, we can’t even dream of an uprising. Unfortunately, we have to give up the uprising.”

“All right.”

“It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing we can do about it.”

“… … .”

The atmosphere now was not only in the United States but the entire world condemning Israel.

In this situation, there is only one answer.

The Palestinian territories must be abandoned.

Otherwise, all US support will be cut off, and with economic sanctions already in place, Israel will soon collapse.

“Here’s the thing. That son of a bitch Kennedy asked us to send troops this morning.”

“Dispatch? What kind of dispatch?”

“Where are you talking about?”

“We demanded that our armed compatriots in the Palestinian territories be disarmed with our own hands.”

“What! That Nazi bastard!”

“That won’t do! Even though we encouraged them, they won’t listen to us! If that’s the case… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

There was only one thought on the minds of the ministers attending the meeting.

Fratricide.

“Absolutely not! Prime Minister!”

“That’s right! We can’t point guns at our own people’s chests with our own hands! Even the people we supported and armed… … .”

bang!

Suddenly Ben-Gurion hit the desk with his fist.

“What if it doesn’t work? Then can we handle the aftermath?”

“yes?”

“They said they would cut off all support until the Palestinian territories disarmed! And economic sanctions would continue! They said the US, South Korea, UK, France, and Germany would all participate in this! Do you think we can hold out!”

“… … .”

“… … .”

The current situation in Israel is very different from its original history.

Originally, it would have been possible to take extreme advantage of the Soviet Union.

In reality, the forces that founded Israel had strong socialist tendencies, so their relationship with the Soviet Union was not that bad.

But not now.

If the United States, South Korea, and Europe had rejected Israel, there was no way for it to survive.

Morocco and Algeria on either side, especially Algeria, would not miss this opportunity.

So the conclusion was the same.

You must follow everything you are told, no matter what.

“I heard that the transport ships carrying our troops have already departed. Minister of Defense!”

“Yes, Prime Minister.”

“Get ready.”

“… … .”

“I will try my best to persuade them. However, I don’t think we can avoid shedding blood among our own kind.”

“Ugh!”

“Ugh!”

“I’m tired. Let’s stop here. Oh, Golda, come and see me for a bit.”

“… … .”

After a while, only Ben-Gurion and Golda Meir remained in the Prime Minister’s Office.

“Golden.”

“Yes, David.”

“I’m tired. I’ll take responsibility and resign once this is over.”

“David!”

“I am thinking of Goldaro as my successor, so I understand.”

“… … .”

David Ben-Gurion’s face looked ten years older.