World Domination through Planet Development - Chapter 97



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Episode 97. UN Security Council and Separatist Independence

The President’s office is not far away.

“I believe that in order to normalize Android sales, the government has a duty to dispel the people’s doubts….”

A young man was giving a speech in a sorrowful voice on a platform in the middle of the street.

A protest site reported in compliance with legal procedures.

“Explain! Explain!”

There were quite a few people sitting on the street in front of the stage and participating in the protest.

So, it was impossible for the nearby Presidential Office not to know about this.

“I’m really dumbfounded. It’s no different from a single company holding the South Korean government accountable, but how can the people, who are called citizens, defend this?”

The Oval Office of the President.

The microphone was so loud that I could hear the protests all the way into my office with my window open.

President Kang Moo-jin, who was listening to him, complained and said.

Of course, it is true that the PDC had already stated that the action was taken under the compulsory orders of the North Korean government, but it was also true that on the surface, the PDC appeared to be protesting to the South Korean government.

“What did you say they do there?”

“Yes, it’s called the Social Advancement Youth Association. Although they protest a lot these days, they’re an organization that’s always been doing volunteer work.”

The chief secretary standing behind President Kang Moo-jin answered his question.

“The name itself sounds exactly like a red.”

Kang Mu-jin criticized using words that he doesn’t use often anymore. To be honest, it was a word that he never used except in difficult times like these.

Considering the relationship with North Korea, it was a word that the head of state should not have used.

“How much is left?”

“Yes, we will contact you shortly. You have about 2 minutes left.”

The chief secretary answered, checking the watch on his wrist.

The question was about a direct phone line to North Korea.

There was an appointment to speak with Kim Cheol-ryeong regarding this matter.

It is now not uncommon for the leaders of the North and South to hold discussions alone.

Ring ring ring.

The classic bell sound followed shortly thereafter.

President Kang Moo-jin picked up the phone.

-President Kang! Are you okay?

Secretary General Kim Chol-ryong was the first to offer his greetings.

I almost thought it was a little too cheerful for a situation where they had to have a bad conversation with each other.

“It wouldn’t be easy to be safe in times like these.”

President Kang Moo-jin answered bluntly.

-Haha! Your jokes have gotten a lot better since I last saw you.

Kim Cheol-ryeong responded with a cheerful smile to President Kang Mu-jin’s reaction.

“… Secretary General Kim. Is what the PDC representative said true?”

-Hmm… that’s right.

Kim Cheol-ryeong gave a short answer to President Kang Moo-jin’s direct question from the beginning.

“Isn’t it excessive to find fault with the decision-making of national projects when our government has not done anything that violates the Federation Act?”

Then, President Kang Moo-jin asked in a questioning tone.

-Isn’t this a story from when President Kang was not acting as a stooge of the US?

Only then did General Secretary Kim Chol-ryong show his true feelings and answer.

“…Your words are excessive.”

-Excessive… Can I take that answer as you agreeing with what I said?

“… … .”

President Kang Moo-jin couldn’t bring himself to refute it because it was true.

“General Secretary Kim. But isn’t it true that the PDC went too far? It cannot be said that selling military androids to a country in the middle of a civil war has not had any influence on the current Chinese civil war.”

-President Kang is right. But President Kang, do you think the petty actions of the Americans are because of androids?

“What does that mean?”

-No matter how much President Kang did, President Kang had already fallen out of favor with the Americans a long time ago. Ever since the time we formed the alliance. Do you think the Americans wanted to see us join forces? They wanted to abolish nuclear weapons and leave North and South Korea as they are. That’s what they wanted most. However, the reason they stayed still when President Kang joined hands with me was because they also had contributed to it.

Even if Kim Cheol-ryeong’s words are true, why is he insisting on saying something like this?

“So what are you trying to say?”

– The Americans are trying to put a leash on South Korea, that’s what I’m saying. Didn’t President Kang go the opposite way when it came to seeking friendship with the Americans? It’s impossible for a country at the top to look kindly on a new power group.

A new power structure… It is true that he took that path, but wasn’t it originally proposed by Kim Cheol-ryeong himself?

“… But wasn’t that all led by the General Secretary?”

-Hahaha, now that I hear it, that’s true. But wasn’t it President Kang who followed you around?

In short, you were already pierced through the nose.

-What good does it do whoever took the lead now? The US will surely tell President Kang to put down everything he has achieved so far. That is what is important.

You’re going to tell me to put down everything I’ve accomplished… Does that mean you’re also demanding that I withdraw from the union?

Isn’t that a serious interference in internal affairs? Until then, it seemed absurd.

“Well, I don’t think it would be that much of a stretch to ask for that…”

-No, it will happen. I can’t say when, but it has to happen.

Kim Cheol-ryeong answered in a confident tone.

I don’t know what basis he has for being so certain, but Kim Cheol-ryeong seemed to believe it firmly.

-President Kang.

Kim Cheol-ryeong called him softly.

“… … ?”

-We can no longer be allies with the United States.

“Why is that so?”

-Because our alliance has become a competitor to the United States, just like China has.

When I thought that it wasn’t to that extent yet, General Secretary Kim Chol-ryong spoke again.

-The Chinese separatist government will join the alliance.

“… … ?! What? Uh… When and where did you say that?”

President Kang Moo-jin, taken aback, asked in surprise.

– This is not the time to discuss the details. Now is the time for President Kang to make a decision. In order to deal with the United States and to solidify our position within the alliance. President Kang’s decision is necessary for the future of the Korean Peninsula.

“that is….”

What on earth is going on?

It felt like a lot of things were happening without me even knowing.

* * *

New York, United Nations Headquarters

Representatives from all 15 member states attended the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

All eyes of the world were focused on that small conference room.

Naturally, the discussions that were held with the dispatch of the Nanjing government representative from Chao Le Ji flowed in a direction favorable to Chao Le Ji.

Representatives of each country stepped forward to recognize Chao Leji as the legitimate president of China and did not hesitate to communicate with his government through official diplomatic channels.

It was decided that peacekeeping forces would be dispatched to Zhangzhou City to prevent further military clashes between the Hong Kong government and the Nanjing government. It was also decided that Zhangzhou City was currently under the influence of the Nanjing government.

At that time, it seemed as if the Nanjing government, which was in such a state of chaos, was gaining political supremacy.

At the same time, as if they had expected this, the Beijing government and the Shenyang government (Northern Theater Command) declared independence.

North Korea came out in support of this on a large scale, and the member countries of the Korean Peninsula Asian Union got involved. Even South Korea joined in.

And the Hong Kong government and Nanking government’s reactions to this were completely different.

* * *

The provisional administrative branch of the Nanjing government.

All the key figures of the Nanjing government, including the commander of the Eastern Theater Command, were gathered there.

“Independence?! Have you seen these crazy things!! Are these guys really trying to split China?!”

Chaoroji shouted angrily.

Whether he was angry or not, those present also sat with very displeased expressions.

“This ungrateful bastard!”

I’m talking about Wang Chen, the commander of the Northern Theater Command. He put him at ease, but he hit him hard on the back of the head.

“General! There is no need to hesitate! Advance quickly to Shandong Province!”

Chaoroji said to the Eastern Front Commander.

Shandong Province. It was the only territory of the Northern Theater Command located on the Chinese mainland.

“Unfortunately, that will be difficult. They have purchased androids and deployed them on the Shandong Peninsula. It will not be easy to attack them.”

Someone else answered in his stead, expressing embarrassment.

As soon as the word android came out of his mouth, Chaoroji went into a seizure.

“Again! Again! That android?!!”

If he had known this would happen, why didn’t he recruit the Shandong Province troops in advance? He felt like reproaching himself.

“Then what about the UN peacekeeping force?! If they come together, wouldn’t we be able to aim for Shandong Province?!”

That was stupid.

“… I’m sorry, but I understand that they have no plans to leave the Zhangzhou area.”

The purpose of deploying UN peacekeeping forces is to prevent military conflict within China.

That is why even if it is the official Chinese government, it cannot voluntarily help in the invasion. It was natural.

However, the person who answered did not necessarily provide such an additional explanation.

“Nothing is of any help!”

“For now, the UN has stepped in to mediate peace negotiations, so let’s wait for the results….”

Someone else stepped forward to comfort him.

But even that was actually useless.

In reality, there was no way to persuade Li Changjun and Wang Chen, who already controlled each region with strong military force, other than with stronger force.

* * *

Hong Kong Government.

“So this is how things ended up… ”

Hu Chun-Yan laughed at himself.

Why did China become so divided?

The problem was that political forces had so easily seized control of military power in each region.

So then why was that possible?

It was Android.

It’s because of these Androids that take care of everything for you with just a click of a button.

I started to wonder if maybe I should have been skeptical about why they were providing all this support without paying the Android price right away.

But if I had missed that opportunity, I would have just been eliminated…

Look, the ones who are most hurt are the ones who aren’t using Android right now.

“Heh heh.”

I couldn’t help but laugh.

The UN will soon visit China to mediate, but with the two governments acting like this, it will be completely useless.

What if the UN Security Council recognizes the Qatar government as the official government of China?

Another government took control of the military and declared independence.

If they continue to refuse to cooperate, the UN members will have no choice but to change their minds. After all, the UN members will not mind China being divided. Rather, they will welcome it.

At best, it may be all that is needed to stabilize Tibet, which is currently experiencing a minor(?) rebellion.

“Is this how China will collapse…?”

Ultimately, at this point, there were only two paths he could take.

First, join forces with the Qiao Lei Zhi to forcibly reunite China.

But unfortunately, the opponent was too weak. If it had been someone like Li Changjun, he might have tried to find a way to do it, but it seemed like he had already made peace with the Northern Front.

It was impossible to work together on equal footing with someone like Chaoroji. He was someone who viewed anyone who was not above him as being completely below him.

Even if we go together with Chaoroji, we cannot guarantee victory. Rather, the reality is that we have to go down.

Second, it was ultimately about finding my own way to survive.

Compromise with reality.

I’m thinking that maybe we could join something like the Asian Union and get Android benefits from North Korea.

The burden of the 1 million Androids that have not yet been fully paid has grown even more because they have not been able to unify China.