Ch.322World Strategy (2)

# Meanwhile, Ahn Changho and other government officials felt bitter as they read books about an independence history different from the original, including the Korean War.

Though not incorrect, it felt as if Russia was saying, “Without us, you couldn’t have built such a country.”

“Even considering alternate history, the level of detail here is suspicious.”

Ahn Changho broke into a cold sweat while reading the Korea section of “World Strategy.”

Look at the Korea section of World Strategy.

Korea ultimately gained independence through the powerful nations of America and the Soviet Union, but was split in half with military governments established, beginning a history of national division.

Yes, just like Japan.

Kim Il-sung’s regime in the north and Syngman Rhee’s Republic of Korea in the south.

To run the country, Syngman Rhee used pro-Japanese collaborators instead of purging them, unlike the Balhae Provisional Government which had been properly supported by Russia with trained intellectuals.

Eventually, Kim Il-sung started a war to unify the country, triggering the Korean War.

This destroyed what little industrial foundation remained from the Japanese colonial period, and many people died or were injured.

However, thanks to that war, the implicit class system was completely reset, and South Korea, fighting on the frontline against the communist bloc, received substantial support and rose to become a developed nation in the 21st century, albeit with only half the peninsula.

The diligence and sincerity of Korean people can certainly build a powerful nation given the right environment. This compliment was added at the end.

Ahn Changho’s eyes sparkled.

‘Could this actually be the original history?’

For a brief moment he had such doubts, but soon shook his head. Surely not.

“Come to think of it, there are still class-like systems in some rural areas.”

“Those are the ones who oppose the current federal policies. Especially those who complain about land reform.”

So that’s what was completely resolved through war.

“Hmm, what should we do?”

“We should push forward. We need to address this during land reform.”

Push reforms more radically and forcefully.

“Aren’t these the same people who oppose land reform? Those who kept their heads down during Japanese occupation but demand their old privileges after independence. We must deal with them.”

“That’s why we’re starting now.”

“So if there’s significant resistance afterward, we suppress it.”

If they rise up, crush them. That was the answer.

“Yes. I’ll personally lead troops down there and beat them all.”

General Lee Beom-seok stepped forward to crush them himself.

He too had seen World Strategy and believed land reform must be achieved for Korea’s future.

“But you’re not even a military commander anymore. Personally?”

“Just because I’ve become a politician doesn’t mean my military experience has disappeared. I fully intend to mobilize the military for land reform.”

These garbage people who demand their rights immediately after independence from Japan.

The rotten parts needed to be cut out. Looking at World Strategy, it seemed Korea in the book had been completely reset by war, so it had fewer rotten roots compared to Balhae, which hadn’t experienced such fratricidal tragedy.

In fact, Balhae was currently going through a process of national integration, pushing land reform and other reforms to the back burner, so this was a good opportunity.

“I’ll leave it to you. Ah.”

“Do you have something else to say?”

Something was really bothering Ahn Changho.

It was the character named Kim Sung-ju in this book. Kim Il-sung.

The Tsarina had written about him in such specific detail that it was concerning.

If this Kim Sung-ju was truly a communist, he should be captured and killed quickly.

“Please find and monitor that Kim Sung-ju character from the book. It clearly stated he’s from Pyongyang, South Pyongan Province.”

“With his appearance described in such detail, it shouldn’t be difficult. I’ll take care of it just in case.”

The book described Kim Il-sung as a lucky bandit, but still, as someone who led communists, it was better to be cautious.

“It might have been better if that Soviet thing from the book had appeared instead.”

Of course, MacArthur of the United States wasn’t pleased with this.

Especially since the current MacArthur was in no position to prevent the formation of a new alliance in South America, and the MacArthur character in the Tsarina’s American section didn’t play a significant role.

“This makes me angry. I should bomb East Japan some more.”

Today too, MacArthur dropped bomb packages as gifts on East Japan.

# * * *

My book, or rather the original history that had become an alternative novel, was selling like hotcakes in various countries as the “Anastasia Premium.”

Many citizens were relieved that such red states didn’t emerge in their countries.

It was like teaching them that communist states end up with this kind of control and that despite claims of equality, they ultimately become dictatorial authoritarian regimes.

Presumably, even in the future, anyone who received a proper education would know this.

But that’s a matter for future generations, not my concern.

“So it’s true that the current Russian Federation would eventually collapse.”

“Still, it’s a great power even in this world.”

“Of course, it’s Russia. Even when ruled by garbage, it still manages to be mediocre.”

But there were also different reactions.

According to Maria’s findings, people were saying the Tsar had some kind of prophetic ability, and this book showed the future of a world without Mother Tsarina.

Well, it’s troublesome when they figure it out so precisely. Especially former Ukrainians who experienced Makhno’s collective farms or whatever were even shocked by the content about the great famine.

“But surprisingly, the book is selling extremely well.”

“It’s selling tremendously in America too.”

America, huh. I heard that America’s influence in South America has diminished now that the South American war has ended.

The South American war solidified with Argentina’s victory as they essentially created a unified South American political organization.

It wasn’t much of a war to begin with.

From America’s perspective, they hadn’t provided direct military support or formed an official alliance with Brazil, so it wasn’t considered a defeat.

They just bruised their pride a bit.

Still, shouldn’t they take some measures against Argentina? Fortunately, Argentina proposed peace terms first.

“Colombia and Venezuela are already pro-American countries, so we won’t touch those two. In return, we ask that the United States recognize us.”

MacArthur actually wanted to crush them, but he had no means to do so.

He couldn’t argue when the Rome Treaty nations asked if they couldn’t even handle this situation.

They had sold weapons as initially discussed, but even with technology transfers, they couldn’t overcome Rome Treaty weapons.

Considering Argentina’s surprise attack, it was still too shameful.

Who would have thought Brazil would collapse so helplessly? Anyway, there was no particular reason to refuse now.

They had already recognized Venezuela and Colombia, and Argentina’s naval power was practically nonexistent compared to the United States.

In other words, the United States always controlled the sea, and if things went wrong, they could turn Argentina or any South American country into a nuclear testing ground.

Shortly after, the South American Union was established, and Argentina became the chair country of the South American Union.

“It can’t be helped.”

Naturally, MacArthur decided to punish Japan more instead.

He couldn’t just let those who forced him to give up South America go unpunished.

So LeMay, the chef who deliciously roasted Japan, took off again and devastated areas in East Japan where communist party members might be rebuilding.

“Won’t this cost a lot of money for reconstruction?”

“We’ll just destroy other regions and rebuild only the Kanto region. We’re only going to use it as a military base anyway, so I don’t care if they become beggars.”

They would turn it into an agricultural country.

That was MacArthur and America’s intention, so East Japan, due to the revolution, became nothing more than an agricultural country, neither more nor less, removed from America’s reconstruction targets.

“This is self-inflicted because of Trotsky.”

I felt a little sympathy, but that was it.

I didn’t drop Trotsky there anyway.

Frankly, couldn’t he have just not started a revolution and lived comfortably in another country?

I gave Trotsky at least enough money to settle down.

If not that, even with the Rome Treaty, he could have gone to other countries.

Trotsky went to Japan on his own and blew things up there on his own.

That’s all there is to it.

In exchange, I heard West Japan strongly condemned the United States. Not my business. Back to the book, it seems to be selling much better than my war book.

The book title is “World Strategy,” and it’s surprisingly quite a frightening book.

It’s an enormous volume for something I wrote by hand.

For something I don’t remember, I wrote quite diligently.

It’s roughly made from knowledge I had about the 1920s onward, with a sprinkle of pepper added.

“I wonder if other countries think similarly.”

If other countries also consider this the original history… hmm. Somehow the whole world seems to be treating this book I wrote as the original history.

Not just simple original history, but mixed with some different options. For example, regarding certain figures.

Like Kim Il-sung. Or certain great people.

“Yes, people in other countries are also saying things like ‘Could this possibly be the real history?'”

Maria, following behind, chuckled amusingly.

It’s not wrong. It is the original history. A history without the irregular element of Anastasia.

But compared to the original history, isn’t this a happier history for everyone?

Of course, some countries became unhappy, but that’s their business, not ours.

The whitewashing of the great powers isn’t my concern either.

“Even so, this is better than the original history—”

“Original history?”

I suddenly closed my mouth.

Oh, I must be getting old, making mistakes without realizing it.

“Ah, just a slip of the tongue. I misspoke. I must be getting old.”

“If Your Majesty says such things, I would already be dust on bones in a coffin.”

Well, that’s a bit much.

Still, it’s unavoidable since this book is too specific to be dismissed as something I just made up.

Even from my third-person perspective, it’s like, “Didn’t you actually experience this?” That’s the level of detail.

Though even in the original history, I wasn’t from the Great War generation anyway, so it doesn’t matter.

“Well, I just wrote whatever came to mind.”

All I can do is downplay it appropriately.

“Well, if that were true, I’d probably be shouting ‘Long live Comrade Stalin’ by now, wouldn’t I?”

Maria exclaimed, “Long live Comrade Stalin!”

Imagining young Maria cheering for Secretary Stalin makes me feel a bit like I’ve been NTR’d.

Come to think of it, it would be funny to be possessed by Stalin too.

Of course, I really hate communists, so I might commit suicide or defect to the White Army, but anyway. After writing it, it’s truly frightening.

“That’s right. I would only be excavated as remains decades later.”

There were even Anastasia imposters, weren’t there?

There would be enough Anastasia imposters to fill a truck, maybe even go around a stadium.

“Ugh, just imagining it is terrible.”

“Well, it’s just the content of a book anyway.”

In a world where Trotsky starts a revolution in Japan, there’s no need to take it seriously.

Even if people consider it true, it’s already over, so what can be done?

“Still, this seems more realistic.”

“Really?”

That sounds like you’re saying I’m not normal, which makes me feel a bit hurt.

“Well, unlike Your Majesty, there are no superhumans like you here. Usually, this seems more realistic.”

Ah, that’s right. If we’re being strict, this is more realistic.

While I’m known as a saint resurrected from the grave, if I had just died, the Bolsheviks would have taken power, and communist Russia would have become strange in many ways.

“That could be.”

Now I’m too lazy to explain, and it’s true anyway. Whatever Maria thinks is up to her.

I can’t say anything about it. Perhaps this mysticism is more interesting. I’ve also warned about the Middle East war, so people will understand this Middle East war in their own way.

By the way, what happened to Hejaz and Nejd?

Shouldn’t some results be coming in by now?

“What about Hejaz and Nejd?”

“Apparently Atatürk has personally entered the war. Rumors say he’s even planning to attack Iraq.”

What? He jumped in personally like me? Is that what you’re saying?

I don’t understand why leaders these days don’t take care of themselves and just charge recklessly.

Of course, I shouldn’t be the one to talk, but at least I’m invincible.

“Why on earth would he do that?”

“Wouldn’t it be because of Your Majesty’s book?”

Aren’t they trusting my book too blindly? It’s like a novel that failed with rushed development or a first-time writer who destroyed plausibility with implausible developments.

How much do they believe in that book?