Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 5



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#5. Good dictatorship.

The expeditionary force headquarters was established that day at the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan.

There are now about 8 months until the wormhole disappears.

If it’s short, it’s short, and if it’s long, it’s a long time, but it’s by no means a long time to form an expeditionary force that carries the fate of the nation.

It is good to bring modern, high-tech weapons, but high-tech weapons require a lot of effort to maintain and repair, and there is no way to procure them locally in the 1940s.

In that case, you will have to bring as much spare parts and equipment as possible from here and hold out until the industrial capacity increases to a certain level.

At least a dozen years or more.

In addition, modern information and communication technology is essential to conduct network-centered warfare, which is the core of modern warfare, and countermeasures must be taken.

I had to hurry.

“If you want something, just tell me. I will listen to everything. “Don’t even worry about procedures and laws.”

“Chairman, everything?”

“The expedition commander’s authority is almost unlimited. “Anyway, once the wormhole closes, no one can control it from then on, right?”

“Do private sector professionals also fall under my jurisdiction?”

“of course. What kind of democracy can you find if you are dropped in the middle of enemy territory in 1943, the middle of the Pacific War? “If internal strife breaks out, it’s total annihilation, total annihilation!”

“I completely agree with that. That’s why I asked if it was my responsibility.”

“We didn’t consider the commander candidate’s personality or inclinations for nothing. It is said that it was argued because of the fear that it would lead to a dictatorship, but basically, the expeditionary force has no choice but to go to a dictatorship. Even if the expeditionary force recovers the Korean Peninsula, it will remain the same for a while.”

“A good dictatorship may be better than a clumsy democracy. “Especially during chaotic transition times.”

“bingo! So that means you are the right person. Because he has ability but is not greedy. Good dictatorship? Do you like that? Anyway, you know what I mean, right?”

“Yes, Chairman.”

The authority of the expedition commander is literally unlimited.

It has authority over the life and death of all those included in the expeditionary force.

Of course, you have to take infinite responsibility.

“But you completely supported me, so what are you going to do if I turn black?”

“Know this. Before you know it, we’ll be adding several thoroughly trained agents to your expedition force. And if they unanimously decide that you have truly defected, they will eliminate you.”

“Wow, this is scary.”

“You crazy guy, you’ll do great. “I believe it.”

“Ah, putting a burden on people…”

“Anyway, your authority begins now. So do whatever you want. If there is someone you want to hire, do it yourself, and if there is a weapon, equipment, or material you want, ask for it. “Unless it is physically impossible, this is an order from the President to be implemented as a top priority.”

“All right.”

“And take this. No, stand this way. “I’ll put it on for you.”

“What? this?”

“You are the army captain from now on.”

“yes? No, what…”

“Noisy! We’re in a situation where we have to go over there and represent our people, so are we going to wear two stars? It won’t depend on your personality. It was a time when Jeong Il-kwon, in his 30s, was commander-in-chief of the Army, Navy and Air Force. “Stop talking nonsense and stand this way.”

“Huh…”

It’s an amazing day.

It started with an unexpected phone ringing in the early morning, and eventually, around sunset, he was promoted from major general to general.

Eventually, the stars on the epaulette increased to four.

“Take some time tomorrow and report it to the president. “You have to take pictures and leave traces so that you won’t be told to go when you get to the other side.”

“All right.”

“And select the people who will work with you as quickly as possible. “The people assigned now have been approved to be classified, but they haven’t yet decided whether to move over to the other side, so it will be inconvenient.”

“Yes, Chairman.”

As the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, we needed people who would immediately become our hands and feet and discuss things with us.

And those who are trustworthy.

Lee Kang-cheol thought deeply for about an hour and compiled the list.

however···.

“Whoa! shit!”

I understand the difficulties faced by those who are now selecting the expeditionary force.

Are there no people like this?

First of all, I didn’t even think about those who were running normal, harmonious families.

No matter what happens as history changes, we cannot abandon our current family right now.

Because of this limitation, half of it was lost.

I don’t know if it’s fortunate or unfortunate, but people hang out with each other, and among the people close to me, there were quite a few people who were single or divorced.

After filtering the remaining half again and again, there are only 8 people left.

Three of them were discharged from the military a few years ago until recently.

“Where is this?”

Even though it was already close to work time, I didn’t care and summoned them immediately.

Only those on active duty were thrown to the working team and told to bring them by 8 o’clock, whether by helicopter or fighter plane, and the remaining three succeeded in calling them in a dying voice.

8 p.m. Korean restaurant near the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan.

Eight men from all walks of life were sitting together in the room.

Five men wearing active-duty combat uniforms and three people wearing military uniforms.

There were people who knew each other, but there was silence in this strange gathering.

Grumble!

“Is everyone here?”

“Oh, brother!”

“Brigade Commander!”

“Battalion Commander!”

Those who called each other by different names depending on their relationship were soon shocked.

“What, what? “Brother, what is that rank insignia?”

“Hi! “Big, boss?”

“Go, no. I’ll explain, so don’t make a fuss and take a seat. And did you say Manager Kim there?”

“Yes, Commander.”

“You did a thorough security check here, right?”

“Yes, it is. Our agents searched in advance and we reserved all the surrounding rooms, so you don’t have to worry.”

“Okay. Then please work harder.”

“Yes, Commander.”

“…”

“I don’t have time, so let’s start with this.”

Lee Kang-cheol immediately turned on the laptop he had brought with him and played the video he had watched in the morning, adding explanations along the way.

After a while.

“Now you understand what’s going on, right?”

“…”

“…”

As expected, everyone responded with common sense, but the eldest person still spoke.

“Brother, is this real?”

“Oh, it’s true. “Don’t doubt”

“her! driving me crazy! “How does this happen?”

“I’ll think about it later, but you know why I called you guys, right? Although we met through different relationships, you were the juniors and subordinates I trusted the most. So I want to go together. It’s selfish of me, but I also need someone I can trust. “Someone who will have my back.”

“Is this all there is to do that? “How on earth did you live your life?”

“Goseokman, you bastard! Did you hear my explanation like an asshole? “You can’t even talk to kids from harmonious families!”

“what? “So you’re saying that life only invites unhappy children of darkness?”

“How do you come to a conclusion like that? Do you think I’m unhappy because I’m single? Hey Lee Jae-ha!”

“Lieutenant Colonel Lee Jae-ha!”

“Don’t make a statement of inferiority! “Anyway, are you unhappy because you’re single?”

“no. There are people around me who are happy to be married, but there are many more unhappy people. “I am satisfied.”

“hey! Hong Jin-taek!”

“lieutenant commander···. yes”

“Are you unhappy because you’re single?”

“Is that possible? “It was great to be free from the hellish marriage life.”

“Look! “You bastard!”

“No, where did this happen…”

Go Seok-man was dumbfounded.

Wherever we play, there are fountains. How did these people get together?

“Then why did you call me? I got married a little late, but I’m living happily. Also, someone who was discharged from the military a few years ago?”

“Yeah, since you’re a bit vague, I thought a lot about whether or not to call you too.”

“You’re not saying that, I’m a person who lives happily and well, so you’re saying that?”

Among the eight people called today, Go Seok-man was the only one who had a good wife and was living well.

So Lee Kang-cheol also tried to exclude Go Seok-man from the beginning, but the more he thought about it, the more he regretted Go Seok-man.

This is because Lee Kang-cheol was a genius in tactics and strategy among the soldiers he knew.

He was five years his junior at the military academy and had a promising future, but two years ago, less than two months after he was inaugurated as a brigade commander, he had the misfortune of having to take off his military uniform without a star due to a gunman going on a shooting rampage.

It’s funny, but this is the current reality of the Korean military.

Due to the low birth rate, nearly 90% of soldiers are conscripted into active duty, so even unfit people who should not be in the military are enlisted and cause accidents, and the commander is held fully responsible for this.

And that too for someone who has only been in office for two months.

“That’s right, Seokman.”

“why?”

“I called you because I needed you so much.”

This was Lee Kang-cheol’s sincerity.

In my honest opinion, out of all the people gathered here, Ko Seok-man is the talent that I think is more needed than all the other seven people except Go Seok-man.

As long as this guy was by my side, I wouldn’t be jealous of Liu Bei, who went through many hardships to get Zhuge Liang.

“Brother, thank you for looking at me kindly, but if you can’t do something, you can’t do it. “I can’t live without my wife anymore.”

“Who would want to live without Mr. Jesu?”

“yes?”

“Can we go together?”

“no way! “That’s nonsense!”

“Why doesn’t it make sense? Jesu is also a talented person, so it would be good to go, right? And I’m sorry to say this when the kids are around, but you don’t have any kids yet, do you? Moreover, I heard that you practically disowned Jesu’s own family? “She’s against it, but she married you?”

“Oh, no, what are you saying…”

“And what are you doing now that you got fired? Would you like to live behind Mr. Jesu, who is a successful judge and receives a pension? “He’s not even 50 anymore?”

“…”

“I won’t force you, but this might be an opportunity for you. It’s the same for you too, so listen carefully. When I go on an expedition, history will change regardless of whether you guys are there or not. I mean, no one knows what will happen to you now. If you didn’t know, you would say that, but you know, right? On the other hand, what if you guys choose me?”

“…”

“It’s not necessarily because I trust you that I called you. I called you because, in my opinion, you are talented people who will be in the top 10% of the Armed Forces. No matter how much I trust you, if I don’t have the ability, I won’t be able to use it. “You know my style well, right?”

“yes···.”

“In 1943, we will be armed with cutting-edge weapons and future knowledge. I am confident! This means that our country will definitely become a victorious nation and that we will be able to independently decide the fate of our people. Do you understand what this means?”

“…”

“You are at the center of a new, much stronger Republic of Korea. Do you understand? What am I saying about this being an opportunity?”

“…”

Everyone was silent, but everyone’s expressions were bright.

“I wish I could give you more time to decide, but I can’t because I’m busy. I would like you to make a decision by tomorrow and let me know your intention. ah! Opposing it is good, but it will be a bit annoying for a while. Agents will be watching you for security reasons. Then don’t wait for good news. One more thing, families are welcome. If there is someone to go with, let’s go together. However, be careful about security and do not go into detail. “If you refuse, notify us immediately.”

Before 3 p.m. the next day, seven people, excluding Ko Seok-man, expressed their intention to participate.

However, even though it was almost midnight, there was no call from Go Seok-man.

“Son, I wish we could go together. “Was my greed too great?”

Lee Kang-cheol shook off his regret and tried to go to sleep.

But right then.

Tiriring! Tiririring!

When the smartphone he was leaving by his bedside rang, Lee Kang-cheol checked the sender with a lightning-like motion.

It’s Go Seok-man.

“Uh, Seokman”

– older brother···.

“Tell me, kid.”

– Let’s go together. My wife had a hard time giving me permission.

“thanks. tight”

– Yes, brother.

Lee Kang-cheol spoke indifferently, then hung up the phone and clenched his fists.