I Will Stage A Coup D’état - Chapter 48



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The meeting with Stalin was also tiring and difficult.

I couldn’t utter a single word comfortably, because I had to calculate what the Iron Man was thinking before I spoke.

Of course, it was obvious that the other side was also very troubled as they spoke.

I thought, “It’s just a place to check the validity of the non-aggression pact, so why do we have to go this far?”

However, meeting Stalin twice was not without its rewards.

After the discussion on the formal agenda was over, a more comfortable setting was created.

I gave Stalin some advice at dinner.

“Mr. Secretary General, now Europe is left with only two major ideologies: fascism and communism. Hitler, who has turned his country’s plundering economy around through endless expansion, will definitely target the Soviet Union.”

The secretary also agreed.

“As the Prime Minister said, Hitler is a man of many kinds.”

Stalin, unlike his conspiracy theorists, did not believe in the cheap conspiracy theory that the West was plotting a war between the Soviet Union and the Soviet Union.

It was because Germany had won such a clean victory.

“So, it would be better to bring forward the war preparations that the Federation is making. Germany will definitely invade next year.”

I asserted.

It was a fact that could be guessed without knowing the future.

The massed deployment of German troops to the east was the best evidence that Hitler’s invasion was imminent.

“I have received such information. I also believe that the late spring to early summer of ’41 was the most dangerous time.”

Of course, it was obvious that it was Stalin.

If our embassy attaché, who had nothing to do with Germany, could obtain information on the movements of German divisions, Stalin could hear more information and make judgments.

“So, there are a few things you need to prepare from now on.”

“Please tell me.”

“First, reduce the supply of raw materials to Germany. After all, Germany is not properly supplying the machinery it was supposed to provide under the German-Soviet trade agreement.”

“We also know Germany’s insincerity. But if we needlessly reduce our resources and provoke the Nazis, wouldn’t the invasion be brought forward?”

It’s a wrong judgment.

Anyway, the Nazis will attack according to plan.

Whether you give resources or not.

So, it was advantageous for the Soviet Union to reduce the supply of resources from the beginning.

From 1939 to 1941, the resources that the Soviet Union was to provide to Germany amounted to 500,000 tons of iron ore, 300,000 tons of scrap iron, 140,000 tons of cotton, 940,000 tons of oil, 160,000 tons of manganese, and 23,000 tons of chromium.

Reducing this quantity would have significantly reduced a vital resource for Germany’s war economy.

Of course, with the British naval blockade lifted, the way was open to securing resources from overseas raw materials markets.

However, it was not as cheap and the quantity was not as large as that supplied by the Soviet Union.

“The resources we are providing to the enemy now will be returned as tanks and aircraft to attack the Soviet Union. At the very least, if we do not increase the enemy’s power, wouldn’t it be worth the fight for the Federation?”

Stalin was lost in thought for a long time.

When I wondered how much this man was in distress, the secretary said:

“Your Excellency, what you said makes sense. Let’s look into it positively.”

“There is one more.”

“I will listen.”

“We cannot afford to ignore German airspace violations or border provocations. If we tolerate their actions, they will gain the information they need to invade and use it to attack the Federation.”

“It’s almost as if you’re convinced that the Nazis would do that.”

“I know some Nazis.”

After the conversation, Stalin thanked me for the advice I had given him.

What, with that much?

As long as you are alive, we will have room to maneuver under the pressure of the superpower, the United States.

I sincerely hoped that the Soviet Union would win in that regard.

In terms of human justice, it seems a bit odd that the Jewish soap makers would win.

The Irkutsk talks concluded successfully in one day.

South Korea and the Soviet Union agreed to extend the non-aggression period for a ten-year period until 1950.

It was agreed that the renewal of the treaty would be discussed again one year before the expiration of the treaty.

Of course, neither I nor Stalin cared much about whether or not the non-aggression pact would be renewed.

Since it is a relationship that can be extended if necessary and broken if not, renewal is not that important.

“Your Majesty. Thank you for your hard work.”

Instead of the army officer who escorted me, Kim Seong-ju lit a cigarette for me.

Oh, this is the taste.

Havana cigars had a deep flavor that could not be found in domestic cigarettes.

Even if it’s extravagant, there’s nothing I can do about it.

I don’t really care about alcohol, clothes, a house, or a salary, but cigarettes are okay, right?

“You should do it too, sir.”

“Oh, thank you.”

I personally lit a fire for Kim Seong-ju.

The thick cigarette smoke filled the carriage, so one of the attendants opened the window to ventilate the room.

Now that the nicotine has kicked in, I feel a bit dizzy.

I called out to the chief of police, who was sitting next to me and keeping quiet.

“Manager Lee.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“How are things going in the US?”

“Oh, I’m currently creating the data.”

The Central Intelligence Agency was conducting information warfare by infiltrating various Nazi groups, including the American-German Bund.

Well, here we have one question.

How a black-haired Asian fell into the ranks of white supremacists.

Strictly speaking, I did not join as a member of the organization.

It was almost like I was hired as a puppet to provide the activity expenses.

As Jung approached the Nazi groups in this manner, he scattered various eavesdropping devices, including wall decorations, clocks, and mirrors.

Most of these did not require a separate power source.

Since these devices operated using the vibrations of the human voice as energy, they could actually be used semi-permanently.

The inspiration for these devices was The Thing, a wiretapping device that the Soviet Union sent to the American embassy in 1945.

In fact, since it is an item that does not require any electronic components at all, the development difficulty was not that high.

This was possible thanks to the collaboration between Leon Theremin, the developer of The Thing, and Jung Jung.

To make the story of Leon Theremin short, I would say that he was a technician who received support through the technological exchange promised in the Soviet-Korean Non-Aggression Pact.

“Well, it hasn’t been that long since you started working.”

It would have been a very tight time just to develop and distribute the wiretapping equipment.

“yes.”

“Still, my lord. This is a matter of utmost importance. There can be no mistakes or failures.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

In fact, it was not us but the Soviet Union that was at stake here, but we didn’t go that far in talking about it.

While we were talking about wiretapping, Kim Jeong-gil came over and reported.

“Your Majesty. A telegram has arrived from your home country.”

“Bring it.”

I looked through the latest trend report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

‘Is Franco of Spain considering joining the Axis?’

I had a feeling that this would be more difficult for the Soviet Union than I thought.

What does that pig Franco have to eat that he thinks of intervening in World War II?

Why don’t you send a letter to Franco from here?

Since the fateful confrontation between Germany and the Soviet Union was imminent, the Nazis could not inflict a great blow to Korea even if I were a little nagging.

At best, they will impose some trade sanctions on Europe, which they control.

‘Is that a bit big?’

We should put the Spanish issue aside for now.

I showed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs report to Kim Seong-ju.

“Your Majesty, if Spain were to join Germany, it would effectively be the same as all of Europe launching a crusade against the Soviet Union.”

“Do you think the Soviet Union has a chance of winning?”

I thought the Soviet Union, with its vast territory and the tacit obstruction of the United States, would hold out, but others may have had different views.

“I think there is a 40% chance that the Soviet Union will collapse.”

40% or so?

“Sir, why do you think the Nazis have such a high chance of winning?”

“I took three things into consideration. First, the German army had more combat experience than the Soviet army. The Soviets had combat experience, but they didn’t fight a series of battles against the great powers like Germany did.”

“That’s right, that’s right.”

“The size of the German army also suggests a possibility of victory. In absolute terms, the Soviet army is larger, but considering the qualitative gap, I think Germany has the superior force. Germany is ahead in aircraft, tanks, and vehicles.”

You’re seriously underestimating the T-34.

“and?”

“The Baltic and Black Seas would be under the control of the Axis navies. Without British interference, Germany and Italy would be free to trample on the Soviet navy.”

Oh, there was that too.

It was something I hadn’t even thought about.

The more I listened to this, the more I felt that Stalin’s preparations were insufficient.

“Listening to your story, I guess it wouldn’t be surprising if Germany wins.”

“It is only a short-sighted view. How can my vision be compared to Your Majesty’s vision?”

Even if I say I have the eye for the future, I am just an ordinary person wearing glasses.

“owner.”

“Yes, Prime Minister.”

“I guess we’ll have to send some aid separately when war breaks out.”

“Are you talking to friends who aren’t even allies?”

Kim Seong-ju’s doubts were natural.

But in the big picture, a one-sided Nazi victory would have been difficult.

From our perspective, it would have been ideal if the Soviet Union somehow managed to crush the Nazis.

Wouldn’t it be fun if there was a Cold War and Korea stood firm between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Of course, there was no need to explain that story.

It was enough to just say that it was a business that Korea would not lose.

“I know what you are worried about, Master. Even if you give me weapons, it will be easy to get a refund later. But just know that there is a way to get it.”

Kim Seong-ju answered with a determined expression.

“I will accept it.”

As long as the Soviet Union does not collapse, this debt can all be collected.

If you don’t have money, use resources; if you don’t have resources, use political power.

Because the leader of the reds had a lot to offer.