Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 32



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#32. I’m going to meet you now.

After Park Heon-young left, Lee Kang-cheol opened his mouth again.

“It’s sorted now. In fact, the headquarters hasn’t been organized yet, and the whole place is in disarray, so I’m not planning on meeting people for the time being.”

“It looks like we caused a nuisance. However, we needed to at least know the situation. “Where on earth are they coming from? What are they going to do in case the Japanese army, which is still powerful even though they have recovered the Korean Peninsula, invades again? What are they going to do with the administration and security that has been left empty?”

Song Jin-woo asked on behalf of the group.

“Hmm, this is a generally expected question. Well, it’s not enough, but I’ll give you a rough idea. But please keep this in mind. I do not believe that the people here today represent our entire Korean Peninsula. In fact, only people living in Gyeongseong and nearby areas came, right?”

“you’re right. “I admit it.”

“So, I will explain it briefly today, and later I will formally explain it in detail. Of course, we will also exclude military-sensitive stories. Are you sure you don’t mind?”

“great.”

“First, let me explain where we came from and how we gained the force to suppress the Japanese army. So, in 1937…”

Lee Kang-cheol explained diligently, even adding a little seasoning with the skill he had become accustomed to.

“…”

“…”

“…”

However, the reaction was not very encouraging.

Those gathered here are not people who became leaders by luck.

The greatest intellectuals of the time gathered here.

Jin-Woo Song graduated from Waseda University and Meiji University with a Bachelor of Laws, Woon-Hyung Yeo graduated from Geumneung University with a Bachelor of English Literature, and Jae-Hong Ahn graduated from the Department of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University.

Even Simsan Kim Chang-sook, a Confucian scholar, did not receive a new education, but he traveled all over China and participated in the independence movement after the end of the Gyeongsul National Rule.

Therefore, it is natural that the Maritime Province scenario, which works well for the general public, does not work for them.

Should we say that it is fortunate that Jang Deok-su was kicked out?

Jang Deok-su was a monster who received a master’s degree in economics and a doctorate in political science from Columbia University after attending Waseda University, University College London, and Oregon State University.

If I had been there, I probably would have snorted.

“Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Well, that’s it…”

“There is some probability…”

“I think supplementary explanation is necessary…”

Since everyone couldn’t say something out loud, they pointed out the lack of explanation.

However, Kim Chang-sook was different.

“You people! The General Headquarters also has its own circumstances, so why are they so picky! “Is this the place to interrogate the General Headquarters?”

“Oh, no, Mr. Simsan?”

“Today…”

Everyone looked at Kim Chang-suk with an angry expression.

Kim Chang-sook is a person whose character is extremely upright, and who will refute without mercy even if the logic is slightly weak or shows loopholes.

But why do you stand by such unreasonable behavior?

“It’s noisy! It would be nice if it could be verified that they are our compatriots and that their thoughts are also transparent! Who went through all the trouble to drive out the Japanese? How dare you interrogate them? “Isn’t this the equivalent of rescuing a drowning person and then asking them to hand over their bundle?”

“Hum hum…”

“Hmm…”

This was a warning.

With its powerful military power, the Republic of Korea Army easily defeated the Japanese army, which was fighting not only with Britain and the United States, but also with China.

In this way, Kim Chang-sook’s advice and warning as to how dare to interrogate him when both the force and justification belong to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.

“In time, everything will be explained. Let’s just assume that’s the case and move on!”

“I understand, sir. We were short-thinking. I also apologize to the Commander-in-Chief.”

“no. It is true that there are definitely some aspects that are lacking in explanation. However, as Teacher Simsan said, we also have our own circumstances, so I hope you understand this for now.”

“All right.”

“Then you were concerned about a second invasion by the Japanese army, right?”

“That’s right. As the Commander-in-Chief knows better, the main force of the Japanese army was not in Joseon. Oh, this is by no means saying that the ROK military took advantage of the absence of the Japanese military and easily recovered the Korean Peninsula.”

“haha! it’s okay. That is correct. “I will assure you of this one thing.”

“?”

“The Japanese military will never be able to set foot on our Korean Peninsula, that is, Joseon soil, under any circumstances again.”

“how···.”

“Our long-range artillery is already guarding the banks of the Yalu River and the Duman River, so even if the Kwantung Army rushes in, they will not be able to cross the river. And our air defense batteries and long-range artillery are also stationed at all strategic points in the East Sea, West Sea, and South Sea. Do you understand? Whether from the north, from the sea! And even from the air! “I can confidently say that our Korean Peninsula is safe.”

“Oh oh!”

“Hahaha! “I believed it!”

“Great! “It’s great!”

In a way, this was what I wanted to hear the most.

Anyone who is literate knows that there are only a few Japanese soldiers in Joseon, and that they are all in China, the Soviet Union, and the Pacific front.

So I couldn’t help but worry.

What if the powerful Japanese army invaded again?

However, I learned that such worries were unfounded thanks to Lee Kang-cheol’s confident assurances, and I felt like I could finally feel the full joy of liberation.

“I’ll say it again, it would be difficult to judge the military power of our armed forces by only looking at the power in Gyeongseong. Of all the forces distributed to liberate all eight islands, this one has the smallest number of troops. And even that is not the entirety of our military power. I can’t tell you exactly, but there is another hidden power in us. “Teacher Song Jin-woo and Ahn Jae-hong!”

“Yes, Commander-in-Chief.”

“You both have a background in journalism, so please spread the word when you get out of here. Our Republic of Korea military is strong. “You never have to worry about being invaded by the Japanese again.”

“All right. “I will definitely do that.”

“We will make sure to publicize the strength of the Armed Forces throughout the eight provinces.”

For the first time in a long time, Song Jin-woo and Ahn Jae-hong spoke with enthusiasm.

“And, this is the last one. “Administration and security will be normalized as soon as possible.”

“Are you saying you’re going to use the Japanese as is?”

“no. We have separate professional administrative personnel. If they and the lower-level civil servants, who are originally Korean, join forces, they can sufficiently fill the administrative vacuum. Of course, you do not need to worry, as we will exclude, investigate, and punish malicious Joseon officials and high-ranking civil servants. We will also receive cooperation from existing Japanese officials for the time being.”

“Then what about security?”

“The security organization will be organized separately. You can rest assured that existing police forces will be completely excluded. Is it done now?”

“yes”

“Yes, Commander-in-Chief.”

“Then I will end this for today. “Later, we will organize an event to explain again by inviting patriotic governors not only from Gyeongseong but all over the country.”

“thank you.”

“If you need help, please contact me anytime. “I will help in any small way.”

Lee Kang-cheol smiled bitterly when he saw him get up from his seat with a slightly sad expression.

Perhaps it was because they thought they had no place to stand even though they were independent at best, but it was something they could not help.

The difference between the expeditionary force that experienced modern administrative and security systems in the 21st century and the people of today is too great.

There is a high possibility that the level of politics is the same as the other, but proper parliamentary democracy is a long time coming.

I had no intention of seeing politics like those in Yeouido again.

While the others left first, Lee Kang-cheol noticed that a young man came in and carried Simsan Kim Chang-suk on his back.

“Teacher Simsan!”

“hmm? “Why are you doing that?”

“Teacher, would you like to go somewhere with me? excuse me! Put the car on hold! “I’m going to Yongsan with Teacher Simsan.”

“All right.”

“Why Yongsan?”

“ha ha ha! You will find out when you go. “You helped me a lot, so I’d like to give back a little.”

“how···.”

“now! “Let’s go!”

Lee Kang-cheol put the confused Kim Chang-sook in a tactical vehicle and headed to Yongsan.

“How is it? “What is your condition?”

“Both knees were slightly twisted and ligaments were torn.”

Yongsan 1st Brigade Medical Corps.

As soon as Lee Kang-cheol arrived, he immediately had Kim Chang-suk receive treatment for the condition of her leg. The military doctor, an orthopedic surgeon, examined the patient with X-rays and ultrasound and made a diagnosis right away.

“Ligaments?”

“Yes, it is. Both the cruciate and collateral ligaments are severely damaged or torn. No, I don’t know how they tortured someone to get to this point.”

“Ha, so is treatment possible?”

“Yes, it will take some rehabilitation since you were injured a long time ago, but after ligament reconstruction surgery, you will be able to walk again.”

“That’s really fortunate.”

After completing the examination, Lee Kang-cheol went to Kim Chang-sook, who was waiting in the next room.

“teacher”

“Where on earth are we? “It looks like a hospital, but there are a lot of machines I’ve never seen before…”

“ha ha ha! “This too is a secret.”

“Ugh! Anyway, I don’t know why I was brought here. “I was told that no one could heal my leg.”

“Exclude us from everyone.”

“hmm? What does that mean?”

“Our military doctor said that after surgery, you will be able to walk like before again.”

“No way! “Really?”

“I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. “For me, there can be no lies.”

“oh! Unbelievable···.”

Shim San’s face, which seemed to be unable to express any emotion, was contorted as he was trying to hold back his excitement.

After losing the use of his legs due to torture at the age of 50, he had to be carried around on someone else’s back or in a cart like a load for more than a dozen years.

Although I never showed it to others, how frustrated and uncomfortable were I?

If his legs had been fine, he would not have sent his son to the Provisional Government instead of him and then had him die.

But now I can walk again.

“Thank you! “Thank you!”

“haha! He says all kinds of things. “You can think of it as having received the benefits of a person of merit for independence earlier than others.”

“A person of merit for independence?”

“There is such a thing.”

“…”

They were also unknown people.

On the evening of July 16, about 120 civilian personnel, including Go Seok-man’s wife and Supreme Court Justice Kim Ho-jin, came, and the process continued for several days.

And on July 20th at 3pm.

Yeouido Airfield.

Wooooow!

With the sound of a turboprop engine, a white twin-engine light aircraft landed its beautiful body at Yeouido Airfield.

This plane was Beechcraft’s Super King Air 350 ER, and 10 of them were brought for liaison and light transport purposes.

The fact that these fixed-wing planes took off meant that the expedition camp airfield in Ganggye had been completed.

Now the distance between Gyeongseong and the expeditionary force camp has been shortened to less than 50 minutes.

– General Lee, Commander-in-Chief of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, to Uncle Sam in Washington.

It seems the time has come sooner than expected.

I’m going to meet you now.