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Chapter 2723 General X's Glorious Moment (First Update, Please Subscribe)
Quit smoking!

When the smoking cessation campaign was implemented in Seoul, to be precise, at the same time that the military summoned its generals to the headquarters, the intelligence department of the Allied Forces in Korea had already intercepted the information they were sending.

"An unusual incident has occurred in South Korea."

This information was immediately reported to headquarters, and the order from headquarters was issued shortly thereafter.

"Stay alert and use all means to monitor official communications."

Listening to the official communications of allies may seem illogical, but it is actually quite normal. We need to monitor our enemies, but we also need to monitor our friends.

Just as in the past, the foundation for South Korea's survival was Washington, and now it is Chang'an, the other side, its brother, is not so important.

Therefore, monitoring your friends is the most important thing.

Several tens of minutes later, Lieutenant General Wu Pingan, the commander of the South Korean garrison, was awakened by a phone call. After receiving the call, he immediately rushed to the headquarters.

"How is the situation now?"

Wu Ping'an's expression was serious and his face was cold.
Has the news been confirmed?

"It hasn't been officially confirmed yet, but judging from the reaction from South Korea, it should be true."

Nodding slightly, Wu Ping'an said:

"Order the troops to go on high alert,"

After giving the order, he said:
“The children are making a fuss, and we adults can’t let someone steal their home.”

Although the troops stationed in South Korea are not authorized to intervene in South Korea's internal affairs according to orders, necessary precautions still need to be taken.

"Should we order the South Korean military to go on alert?"

The reason for bringing up this issue is due to South Korea's unique situation. Its military command authority rests with the Joint Forces Command, not with the South Korean military itself. Its military can only directly command a handful of units, such as the airlift force.

Shaking his head, Wu Pingan said:

"Unless further orders are given, we will not intervene in their affairs, including their troops. Let them do whatever they want!"

Soon, official news arrived. The South Korean side first notified the SEA representative in South Korea. However, the representative had already learned of the news from Kim Yong-chol beforehand, so there was not much shock. At the same time, the military notified the South Korean command.

The event happened too suddenly, so they all need to wait for Chang'an's decision.

When Li Yi'an learned of the news, it was already nine o'clock that morning. After hearing that South Korean President Park had been assassinated, he was stunned for a moment.

Then he said softly:

"understood."

"Your Excellency, the assassination of President Park will inevitably cause instability in South Korea, and its future direction is still unclear. Shouldn't we do something?"

The reason why Song Deqing, the executive director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seemed somewhat anxious was because this was the first time he had faced such a situation. Therefore, his first thought was how to stabilize the situation.

"We don't need to consider that."

Unlike Song Deqing's worries, Li Yi'an appeared very calm. He simply shook his head and said:

"Koreans will solve all the problems themselves."

"Koreans..."

Song Deqing frowned, then said:

"Your Excellency, if its military cannot control the situation, South Korea could very well slide into a situation that we cannot control."

Unlike Washington, which readily criticizes Seoul, Chang'an (the Korean peninsula) was very clear about the situation in Korea. Although Park Chung-woong led to rapid economic growth, his rule was also accompanied by severe repression and a prolonged period of abstinence.

This situation, which is subject to criticism from Washington, is determined by South Korea's characteristics; if this state were not maintained, South Korea would have collapsed long ago.

Therefore, Song Deqing had this concern—that the military would be unable to control the situation.

Are you worried that the military will be unable to control the situation?

"Your Excellency, I am worried about Jung Young-hwa. He is an indecisive person. He is not capable of maintaining order and stability in South Korea with strong measures like Park Jung-woong. Moreover, he belongs to the pro-American faction in the military."

In fact, even now, there is a division between pro-American and pro-South Korean factions within South Korea. What is most surprising is that the pro-American faction is concentrated in the military, while the pro-South Korean faction is concentrated in the government.

This stems from decades of US involvement in South Korea. After all, the South Korean military was trained by the US, its generals have a history of serving under US military command, and they have fought together, maintaining close ties for decades. Therefore, it is perfectly normal for military generals to be pro-US under these circumstances.

Only a few young generals in the military are pro-South Korea, which is directly related to Park Chung-woong's choice to align with the SEA economically after coming to power. After all, as the economy moves closer, the military will inevitably follow suit.

Therefore, a considerable number of South Korean officers are trained in the SEA, and a significant portion of them are mid- to lower-ranking South Korean officers.

Therefore, the South Korean military's top brass is currently predominantly pro-American, while the middle and lower ranks are partly pro-American and partly pro-South Korea.

This is precisely why the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has this concern—that if pro-American military leaders gain power, it will affect relations between the two countries.

"Even when news of Park Jung-woong's assassination broke, he informed the US first, not us!"

Song Deqing's concerns were all too clear—he worried about the future direction of South Korea, fearing that all the efforts of the past years would be in vain.

Hearing Song Deqing's concerns, Li Yi'an simply smiled and asked:

"So, what are your thoughts?"

What about the people who use the name "Zhitonghui"?

What is the Zhitonghui (志同会)?
It was a club founded many years ago by a group of students who had studied in South Africa. The club was mainly composed of international students, as well as some pro-South African businessmen.

They have consistently advocated for "South Korean friendship," promoting a comprehensive emulation of the SEA and becoming a "brotherly nation sharing the same ideals as the SEA." They envisioned implementing national development with the SEA's assistance, and are considered among the most pro-South Korean groups. "If we did that, it would be like mud falling into our crotch—neither good nor bad. The worst thing for a military coup is for a country like ours to directly intervene. If we support members of the 'Solidarity Association,' and someone instigates it, that label will be pinned on us, and then all our previous efforts will be in vain," they said.

SEA has too little experience with coups. In fact, before today, Li Yi'an had considered his own position and how to handle the situation, but after much deliberation, he decided to remain neutral.

Even into the 21st century, South Koreans believed that the United States orchestrated all of this. If the United States had stepped forward to support someone at the time, it would have only fueled South Korean resentment.

Similarly, if the SEA takes this opportunity to support the pro-Southern faction to come to power, then the public will definitely think that Chang'an orchestrated this event.

Therefore, maintaining appropriate neutrality is the best choice.

"Sir, so now that South Korea is in trouble... we're not going to get involved?"

"South Korea doesn't just have one Chung Young-hwa; there are others, now..."

Li Yi'an paused slightly, then said:

"We just need to sit back and watch the situation unfold... After all, the military isn't just about Zheng Yonghe!"

As he spoke, Li Yi'an's mind drifted to the image of that somewhat balding young general, and he thought of his meetings with him and those other young generals.

What choices will they make?
At this moment, Li Yi'an was curious! Of course, he was also full of anticipation.

"The stage is ready, now it's up to you..."

……

South Korea was under complete control after the 27th.

The assassination of the president was a heavy blow to Jeon Il-hae personally, even though he rushed to the Blue House immediately, took over the Blue House, and protected the young lady.

At the same time, he also reported the matter to the South Korean command through personal connections.

But as he was making all this arrangements, he still thought about many things. Recalling the President's consistent care and cultivation of him since May 16, Jeon Il-hae couldn't help but burst into tears.

For many years, he has regarded the President as a model and the highest example of a soldier, believing that South Korea can only continue to prosper under President Park's strong leadership.

Now he has been cruelly assassinated by a traitor, and the country is in an unprecedented crisis.

After cursing Kim Jae-gyu to his heart's content, Jeon Il-hae realized that the situation was very delicate. Suddenly, he thought of the group of people in the military who were close to Kim Jae-gyu.

These people usually try to curry favor with the Americans, but on domestic policy issues they oppose President Park, talking empty words about "promoting the liberalization process in South Korea." These people are all children who live off the Americans; how can South Korean affairs be handled according to the Americans' wishes?
If South Korea had done everything according to the Americans' wishes, would it have achieved such great success in the past 18 years?

When he thought of President Park's death, a thought immediately popped into his mind.

“These guys who blindly obey the Americans are all traitors!”

After learning this conclusion, he recalled a recent conversation between U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Gladstone, and Gladstone. Gladstone said:

"It was not Choi Kyu-ha or Noh Jae-hyun who were talking to the United States, but Commander Jung Seung-hwa."

Thinking of this, Quan Rihai gritted his teeth in hatred and said bitterly:
"That old man is definitely involved too!"

Although he thought this in his heart, he only thought it in his heart.

With the death of President Park Geun-hye, a power vacuum immediately emerged in South Korea. Politicians from both the ruling and opposition parties rushed to make intensive preparations for seizing power.

At this time, he had been appointed "Combined Investigation Headquarters Chief" by Military Control Commander Zheng Sheng and Army Chief of Staff, and was responsible for investigating the assassination of the President.

However, he did not stand by and watch everything unfold.

After sending Kim Jae-gyu to the "West Ice House Hotel," which he founded, Jeon Il-hae began his activities.

Within the military, he took the initiative, using the "One Heart Society" to win over various factions; as for the turbulent political arena, he simply observed and waited for changes, watching their performance with a cold eye.

At this moment, Jeon Il-hae was very clear that this scene was just the beginning, and the real show was yet to come. All he had to do now was to prepare himself emotionally and wait for the moment when he needed to be fully engaged.

As for when that moment will come, Jeon Ji-hae doesn't know. He's just using his power to investigate the truth as much as possible.

If the truth really is that important.

Meanwhile, Kim Jae-gyu was personally experiencing the customer service at Seobingku. After all, it was his creation, and it would be a shame not to experience it firsthand. He was also responsible for setting up the massage equipment at the hotel. After trying it out himself, he naturally praised Seobingku's efficiency and service attitude.

They were full of praise after just a few hours.

However, although a confession was obtained, Jeon Il-hae believed that the confession was incomplete and that the person had walked alone.
is it possible?

"Keep taking good care of him!"

Therefore, Kim Jae-gyu was forced to continue experiencing the grand hotel he designed. And as his testimony unfolded, more and more people were invited into the West Ice House.

It was during this comprehensive investigation that the moment truly arrived for All Nippon Sea!
Jeon Il-hae, as the "Chief of the Contract Investigation Headquarters" in charge of the investigation into the assassination of the President, immediately became the most powerful person in Seoul.

Those high-ranking officials who used to look down on others had to bow their heads to him and obey him completely. The once arrogant Central Intelligence Agency and the Security Service were purged during the investigation, and only those who obeyed him were spared.

In this way, Jeon Il-hae, who was just a junior officer, not only held his own security command, but also completely controlled the Central Intelligence Agency, the Prosecutor's Office, and other agencies, thus controlling the entire intelligence system in South Korea.

The system of checks and balances between the Central Intelligence Agency, the Security Command, and the Blue House Security Office, which the President had painstakingly built up during his lifetime and later years, completely collapsed, leaving the All Nippon Sea and the Security Command in a state of absolute power. While using his power to conduct intense interrogation work within the military, he also coldly observed the power struggle sweeping through the political arena.

Two days after the president's death, on October 28, All Japan held a press conference to introduce the details of the "president's assassination case".

The press conference was broadcast live, and most South Koreans were seeing this mysterious security commander for the first time.

In front of many spotlights, Jeon Il-hae calmly and unemotionally recounted how Kim Jae-gyu brutally murdered President Park Dae-sung, leaving a deep impression on the public and bringing him into the public eye.

That's how he stepped onto the stage...

(End of this chapter)