Republic of Korea in Yeokcheon - Chapter 70



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#70. I want to give it to the people.

Arisaka rifle, Type 94 mountain gun, Type 96 howitzer.

The Republic of Korea began receiving support from the United States even during the war, and after the war, it received a huge amount of surplus weapons and materials. This weapon is no longer needed even for reserve forces.

However, for the current Chinese Communist Party, these cutting-edge weapons would be nothing short of heaven-sent.

This is a situation where you have to fight with bare fists or even a bamboo spear.

“…”

Zhou Enlai’s silence was a bit long.

A criminal would have cheered and stretched out his hands, but Zhou Enlai was no ordinary person.

No, it’s not that he’s not an ordinary person, he’s the person the Chinese people most respect even in modern times, and even Westerners showed respect for him.

He had no personal greed at all, and lived his whole life with integrity, devoting himself only to his country.

Although it is clear that they will become enemies in the future, they are Chinese who deserve respect.

In any case, Zhou Enlai seemed to have sensed the Republic of Korea’s intentions to some extent just by listening to Lee Kang-cheol’s proposal.

Although he will soon become a soldier again when the second Chinese Civil War breaks out, he has served as a diplomat in Chongqing in recent years, so he is well-versed in international affairs.

I also had the experience of studying abroad in Japan and France.

“Don’t you need it?”

“Of course it is necessary. And that too desperately. But to me, it sounds like the whispers of a magician.”

“ha ha ha! A horse? Why is that so?”

“Because you never know what pitfalls lie behind such sweet words.”

“Why are you so suspicious?”

“Isn’t it obvious? As you know, your country is America’s strongest ally in Asia. But do you help the Communist Party? And a huge amount of weapons? “What on earth do you want?”

“Of course there is an ulterior motive. But is now the time for the Chinese Communist Party to question that?”

“…”

Zhou Enlai had nothing to say.

This is because there was nothing to refute Lee Kang-cheol’s words.

Clashes with Chiang Kai-shek’s Kuomintang government are already occurring in many places.

However, there were no weapons.

That damn weapon.

Therefore, it is clear that South Korea’s intention is to separate China and fight each other, but the Chinese Communist Party could never refuse.

“Ha, what are the conditions?”

“I clearly warned President Chiang Kai-shek, but do not cross Manchuria. “This means confirming in writing that Manchuria is the territory of the Republic of Korea.”

“Ugh! “I don’t think that’s everything…”

“I don’t think there will be any good in saying that out loud, right?”

“okay. “I admit it.”

“There’s a little bonus there too.”

“yes? Bonus? “What more do you want me to give you?”

“I heard that your party’s Chairman Mao said this.”

“What do you mean?”

“The people, and only the people, are the driving force that creates world history! (People，只有人民才是推?? History? Exhibition? Sure power！)”

“That’s true, but what…”

“That’s why I want to give it to the people. Would you like to take it?”

“What kind of people are you giving me… hmm? no way?”

“ha ha ha! He’s also quick so it’s easy to talk to him. Yes, I will give you the people of Manchuria.”

“What the heck…”

Zhou Enlai immediately knew what he meant.

A face that hardens horribly.

“Why is that?”

“Are you saying that you are going to expel our Chinese from Manchuria?”

“That’s not what you’re saying, is it? To be honest, it’s true that there are so many that it’s a bit overwhelming. Because there are more than our Korean people. “I’m sure Mr. Zhou knows about that danger, right?”

“Of course, I admit that it may be embarrassing for your country! But that’s not it, Mr. Lee! Evicting tens of millions of people? Have you ever thought about how many lives will be sacrificed? “That’s not possible!”

“What does this mean again?”

“…”

This time, on the contrary, Lee Kang-cheol was taken aback, and Kim Gyu-sik, who was interpreting, was surprised and did not translate Lee Kang-cheol’s words.

“No, Teacher Zhou! Are you really delusional that we are just going to kick the Chinese people out and leave them to die on the streets? Or did you think they would cause a holocaust like the Nazis did?”

“yes? Isn’t that what it is? Or go Stalin’s way…”

“Ha, this is ridiculous…”

As expected, the difference between modern people and China in the 1940s, when there were so many people that the human population was ridiculous.

Although we have no choice but to use coercive methods to reduce the proportion of Chinese nationals, we have never thought of such a cruel and inhumane idea as Zhou Enlai’s.

So, in order to handle it well, we are currently discussing it with Zhou Enlai.

When I thought about it more, Zhou Enlai, who was known to have some manners in modern times, seemed a bit funny.

Anyway, wasn’t Zhou Enlai the prime minister when Mao Zedong caused a catastrophe called the Great Leap Forward and 50 million Chinese people died?

Also, wasn’t it the same during the Cultural Revolution?

Anyway, it’s the vegetables and the rice.

Even though he was a great person of China, had integrity and was not greedy, he was one of the leaders of the damn Chinese Communist Party.

It was Lee Kang-cheol who even felt pathetic for trying to respect such a person.

“Nigimi, did you cherish the people so much and then suck Mao’s ass during the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution? More people died horribly than all the people living in Manchuria? But what can you do if you have integrity and are not greedy?”

“yes? “What do you mean?”

“…”

When Kim Gyu-sik was embarrassed by Lee Kang-cheol’s sudden advance and did not translate, Zhou Enlai asked back.

Because it clearly felt like an insult.

“Ah, that’s enough! “Don’t worry, it’s not like that.”

“Well, then?”

Zhou was taken aback by Lee Kang-cheol’s suddenly cold reaction, but had no choice but to ask again.

“From now on, let’s keep our conversation clean and simple. okay?”

“yes yes. okay···.”

“There are so many Chinese people in Manchuria, our territory now, so it’s very, very burdensome. “Is it okay to change the situation?”

“Yes, it is true if you change the situation. still···.”

“Listen to me until the end. Therefore, we plan to send a significant number, if not all, of the Chinese there. Of course, it would be a disaster for them as they would be kicked out of their place of residence, but there is nothing we can do about it. “We cannot live with more Chinese people than our countrymen.”

“Then what do you plan to do?”

“We will send them there, except for those who are loyal to living as Koreans and those whom we select and say we can live with. So take it. “Don’t argue about this or that, and don’t even think about interfering at the border.”

“No, how can we do tens of millions at once…?”

“Who said they would send it all at once? It will take place over many years. And we will also allow them to take any property they own other than real estate. Of course, not too much.”

“…”

“We will pay for all travel expenses and food for a certain period of time, and we will also provide transportation to the border. Don’t think anything strange. I won’t send them like luggage in the cargo hold and let them die or get sick along the way. So that’s not bad either, right? As someone said, the number of people who are the driving force behind world history and who will support that side of power is increasing?”

“…”

According to Lee Kang-cheol, it was definitely not a bad deal.

“In that area, all you need to do is not extort the people entering the country, but settle them in a good place where they can move. Do you still hate it like this? “Are you sure you don’t want to receive weapons?”

“Oh, no.”

“Then it’s done, right?”

“Well, I just have something to tell you.”

“Tell me.”

“Even if we recognize your country’s sovereignty over Manchuria, what happens to the Liaoxi region? I am also a person who is personally interested in history, so I know that the northeastern region was originally the home of Joseon’s old dynasty. However, it is a bit odd to consider even this part of Liaison as Korean territory.”

“stop! You keep saying strange things, but please don’t mention even one pyeong of the territory we currently occupy. There are 500,000 Arisaka rifles. “If you don’t want to take that, you can just leave.”

“…”

Zhou Enlai closed his eyes tightly.

Even if it was not a horse but a devil lord of hell, the Chinese Communist Party needed this weapon.

Even if it means selling your soul.

“Ha, I accept all conditions.”

“great. Then let’s sort it out. “We will sequentially hand over 500,000 Arisaka rifles, 2,000 Type 94 dispersed guns, and 600 Type 96 howitzers, along with ammunition, to the Chinese Communist Party.”

“Sequentially?”

“Yes, sequentially. “We will sell over 200,000 rifles this year and distribute the rest next year and the year after.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“I absolutely do not believe in the Communist Party. “I especially don’t believe what the Chinese Communist Party says.”

“…”

“You know why. And scatterguns and other weapons are the same way.”

“Oh, I understand.”

“Our terms are as stated. We must recognize Manchuria as our territory in writing. Second, we must accept the Chinese we send to Manchuria. Don’t disturb me. Extortion is also not allowed. We must not harass those who have immigrated. I don’t want to see the people I sent persecuted anyway.”

“All right.”

“And all of this must be kept secret. Could it possibly reach Chiang Kai-shek’s ears? Then, it will be assumed that the Chinese Communist Party has stabbed the enemy. If that happens, the Chinese Communist Party will become our enemy from then on.”

“Oh, no, isn’t it possible that your country could leak it?”

“We don’t make mistakes. So, if Chiang Kai-shek finds out, it must have come from the Chinese Communist Party.”

“Such unreasonableness…”

“Reasonable?”

“Oh, no.”

“Then I will give you a form, so go back and get Chairman Mao’s signature. “Keep in mind that we know Chairman Mao’s signature.”

“Don’t be too insulting. “We, the Chinese Communist Party, will never do such a thing.”

“I hope so. “Then let’s stop.”

As soon as Lee Kang-cheol’s order to congratulate the guests was issued, Zhou Enlai stood up and headed toward the door of the conference room.

Then I turned around and asked.

“Hey, can I ask you something?”

“ask.”

“Why are you so angry at me all of a sudden? You were very kind just a moment ago. And why are you treating our Chinese Communist Party so hostilely?”

“First answer, I had a good opinion of Mr. Zhou from the beginning. However, during the conversation, I realized that I was mistaken.”

“No, because I made some mistake…”

“I can’t tell you that. Instead, let me give you some advice.”

“Advice?”

“Yes, a person in Mr. Zhou’s position can’t just pretend to be clean and a big man. “Even if it means taking risks sometimes, even if it means being stigmatized, if you really want to serve the people, you have to stand up to those in power.”

“…”

“And secondly, I hate the Communist Party.”

“yes?”

“Just think of it that way. Since you answered, I would like to say one more thing.”

“Yes, please tell me.”

“Chairman Mao or another high-ranking party official may try to stab our country in the back. In that case, Mr. Zhou must desperately stop him.”

“yes?”

“Because on that day, wherever you are, I will destroy you.”

“…”

Zhou Enlai was led out by Kim Gyu-sik’s hand in a pale state.