Ch.303The Guest from South America

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“We should have the Constantinople Treaty Organization directly relocate them elsewhere. It would be good if the Constantinople Treaty Organization led the establishment of a new African nation.”

Those kinds of people need to be scattered.

The existing cannibals who collaborated with Belgium and seem truly incapable of redemption should all be eliminated, reducing their numbers as much as possible. Honestly, I’ve considered South Africa too, but that doesn’t seem right.

It would likely only lead to greater racial discrimination in the future.

“If we’re talking about relocation, South Africa won’t work. So then…”

“South Africa would need to accept Asians, and given South Africa’s tendencies, they wouldn’t accept Black people.”

Rather than trying to overhaul South Africa, it’s better to separate the Black people from the beginning.

So, how should we really deal with those cannibals? Relocation alone has its limitations.

I wish Hitler would solve that issue too. No, wait a minute.

I just had a brilliant idea.

Right. It’s not like there’s nowhere to relocate them. For example.

“What about relocating some of them to South America?”

There are plenty of places to send them in South America.

Places like Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay. We can just send them all there.

“South America?”

“Yes. If we provide various support to South American countries, why not make the proposal to each nation?”

We should maximize relocation within Africa too, but we need to think differently.

Would cannibals easily abandon their past customs?

We need to kill as many as possible and scatter them to make cannibalism itself impossible.

Originally, if they have adequate food and shelter, they’ll change. And if there are Congolese who resist in the process, we can leave the civilizing to the noble Belgians.

“The United States might view our approach as an expansion into South America.”

Ah, that’s not a concern.

We don’t need to limit our proposal to South America.

“Hmm. It’s not like we’re directly approaching them militarily. Just to be safe, make the proposal to the United States as well.”

We’ll propose not just to South America but to North America too.

This way, the United States shouldn’t have much to complain about.

The US has been our financial backer, buying all sorts of packages from us, so they shouldn’t be lacking in anything. Though they’re unlikely to accept such a proposal.

“Understood.”

Decolonization of Africa is something we must achieve.

“They might counter with their own demands.”

“If they deal with the cannibals, that wouldn’t be bad. If their demands threaten our territory, then either I or Prime Minister Churchill would have to resolve it.”

Right. Argentina is a bit concerning.

I know that First Lady Eva Perón is somewhat promiscuous but quite an impressive woman. I’m not sure about other countries, but Argentina might respond.

If they make excessive demands, we’ll have to negotiate with other countries. It’s a matter for the Constantinople Treaty Organization headquarters to resolve anyway.

“This is about computers.”

The next agenda item was computers.

Since the end of the war, there’s been a steady increase in new developments.

“We need to continue developing weapons, but the day will come when computers will be used in those weapons too. Please have the Roman Science and Technology Development Department expedite computer development.”

The Roman Science and Technology Development Department.

After the establishment of the Constantinople Treaty Organization, it’s a technology development department set up in Russia, mobilizing scientists from various countries.

“Yes, regarding computer development. Actually, there’s a problem with this too.”

What now? What’s the problem?

Isn’t Dr. Tesla in charge of computers? Wait a minute. Surely not? Surely it can’t be? Is Dr. Tesla involved?

“You mean Dr. Tesla. What about him?”

Don’t tell me Tesla died? Is that it?

Honestly, it wouldn’t be surprising if he died at any time, but what would we do if he’s gone like this?

“No, it’s not that. Rather, one of the scientists working under Tesla is the problem.”

“Who?”

Are there any notable figures at the Tesla Institute? I know almost nothing about computer development.

“At the Tesla Computer Research Institute, there are prominent scientists working as Tesla’s hands and feet, including Alan Turing and John von Neumann.”

Hmm, Alan Turing, John von Neumann.

I silently repeat these names, trying to extract knowledge from a corner of my mind.

“And?”

These are names I’ve never heard before.

It seems my knowledge is lacking in this area. But what’s the problem with them?

They seem to be computer scientists, but if I knew this much, wouldn’t I be a polymath?

“Alan Turing, who is British, is a homosexual. There are concerns about entrusting computer development to such a person.”

A homosexual. A homosexual.

Judging by the name, he seems to be from America or Britain, probably Britain since he’s likely from a Constantinople Treaty Organization country.

So there was such a person. As a computer scientist, hmm, he might be quite useful. Perhaps he’s someone who died early.

Homosexuality was illegal in that era, so his name might not be well-known. Or maybe I just don’t know about him.

“Is his ability certain?”

“Yes. The research institute acknowledges his skills and doesn’t consider homosexuality itself much of a flaw. The problem is that homosexuality is illegal in Britain.”

Homosexuality is illegal in Britain? Ah, well, that makes sense for Britain, but what about Russia then?

Is it also illegal in Russia? Or not?

I once saw a meme about it. A meme about Russian skinheads doing physical therapy on gays.

So in Russia too… Well, that Russia is different from this Russia, but I wonder if it’s illegal here too. I know they were oppressed during the Soviet era.

“Is it currently illegal in our Russia?”

If it’s illegal, should we change the law?

Honestly, in the current situation, I’d prefer to keep computer scientists as they are if possible.

We need to concentrate computer technology and develop it faster than in the original history. I know they’re still developing transistors.

“No. The prohibition of homosexuality was abolished during the old Tsarist era, and regardless of perceptions about homosexuality, it’s not illegal.”

Well, then it doesn’t matter.

This is Moscow, not Britain.

“I see. Then, there’s no problem, is there?”

“The British side wants to expel Alan Turing from the research institute, calling him a disgrace to the British Empire.”

My goodness, what is this Hell Joseon-like thinking of exporting all their talented people abroad?

I’m not particularly fond of homosexuality either.

Melting the Arctic and bothering polar bears is somewhat interesting, but at least in this era, and especially for a somewhat notable figure rather than an ordinary person, it’s a bit much.

But regardless, designating it as illegal seems wrong to me.

Just let them be free to do whatever they want.

“Does he say he’d rather die than be with a woman?”

“Yes.”

How pitiful. If he wanted, we could provide him with women here. Hmm. Maybe that’s the same for me too.

There are still people in London trying to marry me to the British Empire. It’s pitiful, but if that’s what he wants, what can we do?

In this case, it would be better to tell him to change his nationality.

“We can’t discard a talented individual just because of homosexuality. Tell him to naturalize as a Russian. Since the Constantinople Treaty binds us together, it shouldn’t matter.”

It’s just wordplay anyway.

It’s simply a matter of moving from a region where homosexuality is illegal to one where it isn’t within the vast entity that is the Constantinople Treaty.

“Yes. Understood.”

“I’ll turn a blind eye, but it’s a shame. Such talented individuals should be having children.”

Being homosexual means no children, right?

I find this quite regrettable. Talented individuals should have children to pass on their abilities.

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Around this time, American countries, including North America, received a proposal from the Constantinople Treaty Organization to accept Black immigrants from Congo in exchange for technology transfer and military modernization.

Among them, the United States, which was essentially the master of America, looked at the proposal and thought, “Why bother?”

Especially MacArthur, who was negative about the Constantinople Treaty’s proposal.

“Ike. Does this make any sense to you?”

“We already have sufficient technology. And after the recent KFC incident, the position of Black people is not good, and now they want us to bring in cannibals too? This is a bit…”

This wasn’t right.

They were already creating new laws for Black people and trying to embrace them, but there was an uproar internally about whether they were favoring communist Black people.

The KKK was also acting up. MacArthur was planning to run for president next, so he couldn’t ignore public opinion.

The Constantinople Treaty probably wasn’t unaware of MacArthur’s circumstances. If so, it was evidence that there was another reason.

“Is it actually targeting Central and South America? What’s the possibility of the Constantinople Treaty setting its sights on Central and South America?”

“Even now, they’re struggling just to abandon their former colonies, so it’s almost non-existent. They probably proposed to us with the intention of saying not to misunderstand, without any particular thoughts.”

Right. That must be it.

Just proposing Black immigration to Central and South America indicates that the post-African decolonization government transplantation work won’t be smooth.

Moreover, didn’t Black people recently attempt to assassinate Prime Minister Donau? In that case, it might be good to observe the situation for a while.

“Then, for now, let’s politely decline and see how things go in Central and South America.”

“Yes, I’ll do that.”

MacArthur recalled his meeting with Anastasia.

Anastasia, whom he had met, had clearly said:

-That’s why we need more. We make money, and the United States gets a legitimate reason to intervene. Since the US is a democracy, you need a just cause to intervene, don’t you?

A legitimate reason to intervene.

Although it’s a bit different from the original, the Constantinople Treaty chose South America to deal with Black people.

Whether South America will accept them is uncertain, but the Saint of Death seems to be trying to give the United States a reason to intervene in South America.

That thought suddenly occurred to him.

If so, it might be a good approach to just observe for now.

In reality, this move by the Constantinople Treaty received various reactions from Central and South American countries.

Most thought they should maintain good relations with the Constantinople Treaty, but they couldn’t accept Black cannibals. That was it.

Of course, asking them to accept Black cannibals? It was uncertain what kind of disturbances they would cause domestically.

Even if that wasn’t the case, with the recent US policy towards South America extending American influence to various South American countries, it was difficult to find a country willing to befriend the Constantinople Treaty and upset the United States.

After all, the Constantinople Treaty was far away, while the United States was right next door.

However, there was one country that found the Constantinople Treaty’s proposal appealing: Argentina.

At this time, Argentina was being governed by President Juan Perón and his wife Eva Perón, who were enjoying immense popularity.

But the Constantinople Treaty, which seemed unlikely to have any connection, suddenly proposed Black immigration to Argentina.

Although it’s called the Constantinople Treaty, since its main body is Russia, it’s more accurate to see it as a Russian proposal. Anyway, Juan Perón had to seriously consider this proposal.

“Such a proposal from the Constantinople Treaty? Hmm, what does my wife think?”

“To counter Brazil and become the hegemon of South America, it might be good to accept the Constantinople Treaty’s proposal.”

Currently, Argentina’s dream was to become the hegemon of South America.

This was influenced by the Great War.

The United States of North America, which had reunified and even captured Japan to become a superpower; Russia, which had ended the European war, revived Rome, and risen to superpower status or beyond.

Although they hadn’t participated in that war and had no connection to it, it was enough to inspire them.

Unify South America!

“Hmm, but accepting Black people is a bit… However.”

The weapons of the Constantinople Treaty, or more precisely, Russian weapons, are considered among the best in the world.

If they could arm themselves with such weapons, they could defeat Brazil.

But accepting Black immigrants? And educating them to stay in Argentina?

It means turning them completely into Argentinians.

“Even so.”

“They say we can do whatever we want with them after they immigrate to Argentina.”

“Hmm. But we can’t just kill them all.”

Besides, aren’t they cannibals? Bringing in cannibals?

They would probably cause a lot of trouble.

“Let’s do this. The British Falklands. Let’s make it a condition that they return it to us.”

“The Falklands?”

Why is the Falklands suddenly being mentioned?

“If you’re really worried about the Black people, we can get the Falklands back and put all the Black people there. Getting the Falklands is secondary anyway.”

“Would Britain accept that?”

That Britain wouldn’t accept it.

“After the recent European war, there are hardly any British soldiers in the Falklands. If it’s beyond their capacity, why not demand the Falklands as well?”

Demanding the Falkland Islands. If possible, it’s a perfectly good condition.

It’s better than not accepting anything. If we say we’ll confine all the Black people to the Falklands and make up various excuses to get them to agree to return the islands…

“But they’re bound by the Constantinople Treaty? Would that be easy?”

In fact, Juan Perón didn’t have much hope.

After all, it’s Britain. Britain is one of the strongest European powers in the Constantinople Treaty Organization along with Russia.

After World War II, they gave up a lot of land, so would they easily give up the Falklands?

Even if there aren’t many garrison troops, that Britain wouldn’t be foolish enough not to protect one island.

If Russia says Britain doesn’t like it, they won’t give the Falklands.

“Of course, this is just a pretext.”

“The United States has recently been extending its reach into South America, and we are also a target. Before the United States moves quickly, how about going to Moscow directly for talks to ask for the Falklands?”

“Directly to Moscow?”

Is he saying to visit Moscow just for this matter?

Wouldn’t it be better to go to the Constantinople Treaty Organization headquarters?

“Yes. As a woman, I personally admire Empress Anastasia of Russia. And isn’t Moscow ultimately the main body of the Constantinople Treaty?”

“Is this your personal wish, my wife?”

Eva Perón, who enjoys immense popularity among the people.

It’s natural that she would be drawn to Anastasia, a female leader like herself.

“Besides, wouldn’t it be good to resolve the original issue of Black immigration and the Falklands? Even if we can’t get the Falklands, maintaining friendly relations with the Constantinople Treaty isn’t a bad thing.”

The United States of North America is already exerting influence over Mexico and Central American countries.

At this rate, it’s uncertain when their tentacles will extend to Argentina.

If they can bring in the Constantinople Treaty, they can check the United States. Then, Argentina’s safety would be guaranteed, and they could establish a foothold for hegemony in South America in the future.

Eva Perón decided to use Black people and the Falklands as a pretext to strengthen relations with the Constantinople Treaty.

“Hmm. Let’s do that.”

Yes. Juan Perón also wanted to see once.

How impressive the woman who unified Europe really is.