I Will Stage A Coup D’état - Chapter 28



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EP.28 Reverse Coup (1)

Whether democratic or militaristic, victory in war has a huge impact on the popularity of the regime.

With Park Han-jin’s successful return on his gambling habit, my support base has become stronger than ever.

The military was obedient to me, and the government also recognized my authority.

Now I feel confident that I can do anything.

If so, it is time for His Excellency Lee Seong-jun, the pioneer of our country’s modernization.

First, there was a need to reform the empire politically into a nation that met ‘Western standards’.

The first step was education reform.

“Koreans have a responsibility to receive nine years of compulsory education.”

I argued in a strong tone for mandatory nine-year national education.

6 years of elementary school, 3 years of middle school.

Even if you can’t do it, you have to study for 9 years.

I have passed this policy on to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Civilian officials expressed their embarrassment and confusion at these instructions.

“But, Your Majesty, to do that, we need a budget to build a school and teachers. We don’t have the resources for that right now.”

“It doesn’t matter if you increase the number of students per teacher, so just push through with it.”

If you cram 80 students into a class, what’s wrong with that?

If it doesn’t work, you have to make it work.

Bureaucrats nodded at my hard-line drive.

I also made sure to tell the cabinet.

If this educational policy is not properly implemented, there will be responsibility.

Next to the education policy was radio.

“The speed at which a nation grows depends on how well its policies are promoted. Take responsibility for communications and distribute radios to every household.”

Nazi Germany, our ally until now, was busy distributing radios to every household.

It was a strategy aimed at mobilizing the masses through national propaganda and agitation, and increasing support, but I wanted one more thing.

‘Make the public understand the policy.’

If you understand the intentions of what the government is trying to implement, the effectiveness of policy implementation will increase.

“How long do I have to do this?”

“Start right now.”

The imperial bureaucrats, who were not very good at welfare, were the kind of guys who wouldn’t run unless their butts were kicked.

Next,

“It’s time to start a war against corruption. Catch the rats that are eating away at our country’s granary.”

They shamed the military’s Park Han-jin faction by accusing them of illicit wealth accumulation and took away their assets, but in fact, they were only part of the privileged class in this society.

The deep-rooted corruption of the aristocrats, conglomerates, and bureaucrats that had been passed down for hundreds of years was still prevalent.

I have set up an organization to deal with Korea’s deep-rooted corruption problem, modeled after the Hong Kong’s Corruption Control Office (Note: similar to the Audit Office, but capable of independent investigation and crackdown).

The name was given as Ministry of National Security.

The name itself had the dignity of a gun that would fire at criminals.

In addition, he pushed forward various projects such as national enlightenment movement and rural modernization.

Where can I get the money for that?

He did it knowing that a quarter of the empire’s budget would fall from the sky in China.

Looking at it this way, it seemed like everything was going smoothly, but that wasn’t the case.

As the government pushed ahead with aggressive reforms, voices of discontent began to rise domestically.

What do you think these bastards are saying, that they are blocking the great ideal of recreating the Republic of Korea in this empire?

I didn’t just leave those complainers alone.

“Master. Do you know what happens when a person eats food through their nose?”

“Well, wouldn’t that be painful?”

“You don’t know either. The answer is to tell the truth.”

I had the security service suppress the malcontents.

In fact, it was not a recommended method if you dream of a democratic country.

But, I had no choice.

This country was an abnormal state in which the people were addicted to militaristic drugs.

In order to reform and normalize the national consciousness, we had no choice but to use extraordinary means.

Just as narcotics are used as painkillers for cancer patients, this country, Daehan, needed the medicine called the Security Command.

Do you think I’m justifying it too much?

Well, I admit that.

But isn’t that how it was originally?

It’s human nature to point fingers at others for their own actions, but be generous when we do something ourselves.

I am no different.

Of course, the National Salvation Military Committee actively supported my policy.

Rather, he called for a stronger push.

“Your Majesty, the deep-rooted evils of this land have been piling up for over a thousand years. Strong measures are needed to completely wipe out those rotten people. Please give us the order to reform.”

Well, it was natural for me to hear such things, since the people I raised as reformists were pseudo-Hwangdoists.

“I understand what you say, gentlemen. But there is a limit to everything.”

I controlled the discontented forces by tightening the reins of the pseudo-zodiacal factions.

Well, I thought this was an appropriate level of reform, but it seems the other side didn’t think so.

While I was making my own plans for the future of my country, an important report came in from the Security Command.

“Your Majesty, we have information about a counter-coup.”

The moment I heard that, reform became completely unimportant.

My throne is about to fly away, so why bother worrying about anything else?

“Master, what does that mean?”

“We’re still at the stage of gathering rumors. However, the information isn’t completely absurd. In case it turns out to be true, I think it would be a good idea to start preparing for a coup.”

I thought I had stepped on the guy who deserved to be trampled.

Still, I was perplexed by the fact that there were people who wanted to rebel.

“Okay, I understand. I’m keeping an eye on you too. If you get any more information, report it immediately!”

“I will accept it.”

I quickly picked up the phone.

A counter-coup was being prepared, so I couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.

‘Just in case the rebels get cooperation from other branches of the military.’

Even Park Chung-hee staged a coup by bringing in the Marine Corps.

There was no law that said I wouldn’t have to go through the same situation.

“Exchange! Marine Corps Commandant’s Office. Hello, Senior. This is Lee Seong-jun from the Army. I am calling to ask for your cooperation as there has been some unpleasant news going around recently.”

He then had phone calls with the heads of the Air Force and Navy, urging them to crack down on unauthorized movement of military personnel.

‘Still, I still can’t rest assured. Why am I so anxious?’

That’s the human mind.

Even though I knew I was safe, I felt uneasy knowing that someone was stalking me from behind.

‘Hey, you fucking bastards.’

You ungrateful bastards who don’t even know the hard work of His Excellency Lee Seong-jun, who is working day and night to save our country from the abyss of war and make it a normal country.

Those guys should have been caught and thrown in the gulag.

Suddenly, I felt sympathy for the human bastard Stalin.

About a second.

Anyway, I thought about it.

The essence of a counter-coup is to overthrow the coup regime.

So, we needed to think about how we could bring down our regime.

‘If I were them, they would hit me first.’

I was the number one leader of the National Salvation Military Committee in every way, politically, ideologically and hierarchically.

Although there is Kim Sung-joo who can be seen as a second-in-command, he is a person who can never fill the void I have left behind.

To begin with, I wasn’t the type to raise a strong second-in-command.

‘In a sense, I was in Hitler’s position.’

In terms of being a target of assassination.

‘But I don’t think there’s a huge organization like a black orchestra running wild within the military. I don’t know.’

I thought about it and then called my adjutant.

Jeong Gil-i was now a seasoned chief of staff, so the assistant secretary was Captain Lee Seong-myeong, who had been working in the arrest team.

“Did you call, President?”

“From today, I will be moving with the security team. I will tell the director later, but make sure to arrange the route while taking into account the vehicle route, time, and the space I will be exposed to.”

“yes.”

While I was at it, I also called the new Military Police Chief, Major General Lee Jeong, to my office.

Lee Jeong-eun was a regimental commander of the 16th Reserve Division and was also a member of the unit council.

“Did you call?”

“The Security Command says they have information about a counter-coup. I don’t think it’s just a groundless rumor.”

“Yes? How can there be such a suspicious group within the military? If it’s a coup surveillance, don’t worry. I will keep my eyes open at night and keep an eye on the military.”

Lee Jeong said resolutely.

Man, you really are overreacting.

When I see things like this, I realize that power is a strange thing.

“I understand your feelings, sir. The Security Command will take care of that, so you should focus on my security. Starting today, I would like to assign a company of military police to protect me. Is that possible?”

“I will prepare three companies.”

To be honest, it was excessive loyalty.

However, in this situation, it seemed right to prepare a little too much.

If I were to be exposed to an attack, everything would be over.

“Then, do that.”

While I was at it, I also called Baek Dong-seok, the commander of the Capital Defense Command.

“Oh, General Baek. It’s me. I have something for you to do.”

Baek Dong-seok was ordered to closely monitor the movement of troops in the Pyongyang area.

If there are any who move in violation of orders, they are to be reported to me immediately.

After talking with my subordinates like that, I felt a little better.

If I build a wall this strong and prepare myself, what can my enemies do?

I had no intention of giving the conspirators 43 chances like Hitler did.

I didn’t have a full mustache.