Ch.360Eastern Japan Migration Project

# “Population Exchange”

It was a policy called “population exchange.”

The idea was to accept immigrants from pro-American countries while relocating Black people elsewhere in exchange for support.

The goal was to minimize the Black population as much as possible during this era of racial discrimination.

Of course, “population exchange” is just a term—replacing people isn’t so simple, but it’s a strategy to reduce numbers as much as possible.

This alone might help America survive.

Though racial discrimination would remain for some time, of course.

“What about meeting with the Tsarina again?”

Meeting the Tsarina. MacArthur recalled the letter she had sent recently.

She had actually invited him to Moscow.

In fact, she’d offered him the full Roman Treaty Organization tour package if he weren’t the president.

“Yes. I suppose I must meet the Tsarina again.”

He couldn’t ignore this invitation.

After all, America—MacArthur himself—had cast the first die.

He had deliberately wanted to create friction with the Roman Treaty to somehow unite the country amid the complex internal issues regarding Black people.

The Russian Tsar probably knew this. It wouldn’t be bad to meet once.

* * *

“Welcome to Moscow, Your Excellency.”

I forced a smile as I welcomed MacArthur.

Our MacArthur was aging now.

Governing a country must be incredibly difficult.

“Was your journey comfortable?”

Well, I made sure he was treated well on his way here.

They gave him a placard identifying him as a friend of the Tsarina and treated him with all sorts of special privileges. He must have received every possible courtesy on his way here.

“How could there be any discomfort? The Tsar took such special care of me. Oh, that must be the Anastasia Palace.”

MacArthur looked at the Anastasia Palace in amazement.

Yes, this is the technological power of the Roman Treaty, that’s what I’m saying!

“Indeed. I told them not to build it that way, but it was made more easily than expected. I heard you tried some Russian food on your way here. Was it to your liking?”

We fed him mint chocolate. MacArthur must have been quite pleased.

“The strange mint chocolate dessert was unfortunate, but everything else was good. Having it served after meat dishes was particularly odd.”

Yes. I had instructed them to serve mint chocolate as dessert throughout his journey.

How dare he insult mint chocolate! This is a statement worthy of going to war over!

Should I immediately discuss war against America with the Roman Treaty Organization?

“Your Majesty, please restrain yourself. The world will end at this rate.”

At Maria II’s urging, I forced myself to calm down.

“Ahem. I wasn’t thinking anything in particular.”

Well, even I have my limits.

Starting a war over mint chocolate would be a bit much. But wait. Haven’t there been wars over cod or soccer?

Compared to those, my potential mint chocolate war would be quite a holy war, to say the least.

Still, I don’t want to be remembered as the Tsar who started a war over mint chocolate.

That would be a bit much.

“So you’ve come to have another private conversation, haven’t you?”

“That’s right. Ahem.”

MacArthur nodded with satisfaction at my response.

I want to hit back at that smug expression of his, but I restrained myself.

“To be honest, we don’t care at all whether the Serbian people go to hell or not.”

I’m sure that’s true. Unless MacArthur is of Serbian descent, there’s no reason for him to interfere with what the Roman Treaty is trying to do.

Originally, MacArthur should have met with Göring first, but the fact that he’s meeting with me shows his willingness to negotiate.

“I’m sure you don’t. I expected as much. I appreciate your straightforwardness.”

This way, we don’t need to hide things from each other.

“Neither you nor I need to hide anything from each other.”

There’s no need to hide.

What remains for us is not to get upset over national affairs, but to seriously engage in give and take.

MacArthur had earlier asked for our help, not simply to mess with us.

Frankly speaking, if Black issues flared up in America, we would have had to say something at the UN.

“I doubt you’re upset about the Argentina incident.”

If you’re sulking about that, you’re being petty.

MacArthur’s eyes twitched strangely at my words.

It’s as if he’s grimacing, thinking: That’s not it, but how dare you think so little of me!

“I can’t say it didn’t bother me at all, but it was our fault for not catching up with weapons development quickly enough. Let’s put that aside.”

Right. That was honestly your fault.

Who told you to neglect weapons development?

“Indeed. So what’s the issue within America?”

I decided to move on to the main topic.

Let’s get to what we need to discuss. That’s it.

“Since your Okhrana will know everything anyway, there’s no reason to hide it. The Black issue in America is serious.”

I appreciate MacArthur’s honesty. We don’t need to wear masks when talking to each other.

“The Black issue. I somewhat expected that. Because of the recent civil war, I presume.”

Even I can acknowledge that.

They hastily reorganized the United States due to the Japanese threat, but after the war ended, they realized, “Ah, these rebels were bastards.” It must look quite suspicious.

“That’s right. The government is supporting Black people, but there’s a lot of internal dissent. The KKK has risen again to oppress and even kill Black people.”

Isn’t that a bit extreme?

The KKK was always like that, but this seems quite serious.

This goes beyond hatred of Black people. From MacArthur’s position, having been stuck in East Japan for so long, he needs to consider public opinion. So he probably needs to side with the white people.

I thought they moved past this too easily. Now that things are more peaceful, this was bound to happen.

“Couldn’t Your Excellency resolve this?”

I believe MacArthur is more than capable.

After all, he’s the charismatic figure who led the US military government.

“It wouldn’t be impossible. But then I’d be called an ‘honorary Black person.’ Tsk.”

To think the great MacArthur is concerned about public opinion. But it’s understandable.

From white people’s perspective, they can’t help but consider the possibility of Black people rebelling again.

They wouldn’t want Black people rising up again.

They must be anxious. Having experienced the KFC incident, it’s understandable.

“But surely Your Excellency has something in mind?”

MacArthur accepted my invitation, after all.

What condition could be worth trading for the Serbian issue? It must be the Black issue, suggesting we shouldn’t care whether Black people live or die.

Honestly, I don’t care what happens to Black people in America, but I do have the title of “Saint.”

“I do indeed. Here it is.”

What I received from MacArthur was exactly what I had calculated.

Actions to deal with Black people. Of course, it wasn’t written so directly—it was phrased as the “United States Migration Project.”

“Population exchange, is it.”

“The same method the Roman Treaty used to send African Black people to South America as much as possible.”

Yes. But that won’t lead to the death of Black people.

There are quite a lot of Black people in America.

With African Black people, there’s this perception that they’re “uncivilized,” which can justify piracy or whatever at sea, but American Black people are different.

“But this method would be quite a national undertaking.”

How many Black people are there in America?

Aren’t there a huge number? I don’t know. MacArthur will figure it out.

Well, let’s see how MacArthur plans to solve this.

“It would be. Of course, we’re not sending all Black people away, just those who were the backbone of the KFC first.”

“Ah, that makes sense.”

The Black people who formed the backbone of the KFC. These Black people were effectively being marginalized in American society.

Of course, the Black leadership had all been eliminated, but the Black people who were in the KFC army were still living normal lives in society.

To white people, they must be objects of fear, like thorns in their mouths.

The emergence of the KKK is somewhat understandable.

There wasn’t a bloodbath, but there was a localized conflict with the KFC.

“It’s a miracle that the people have been patient until now. We integrated hastily because of Japan, but the KFC remnant issue was handled roughly.”

I see. MacArthur is also walking on eggshells.

If you try to protect those communists, you’ll immediately be labeled an “honorary Black person” or an “honorary communist.”

MacArthur’s approval ratings would suffer.

It’s natural not to trust Black people who were part of the KFC. The immediate concern is those Black people.

“The problem is the minor issues that will arise during this process.”

Yes, there would be minor issues.

In the process of relocating Black people within the United States, suppressing Black resistance would likely lead to bloodshed.

“Minor issues, you say. So basically, you don’t care if Serbians die, and we shouldn’t say anything about the Black issue. Is that it?”

The Black issue is nothing significant.

“It will probably take a long time.”

“How difficult could that be? Ah, may I add one suggestion?”

This isn’t necessarily something that must be done, but with America entering the space race, too much confusion over the Black issue wouldn’t be good.

“Does the Tsar have some plan in mind?”

I do have something. It’s different from pouring money into Asia while expelling Black people.

Doing that would require significant bloodshed with Black people domestically. But migration to East Japan, which is essentially a puppet state, could be justified.

Yes, I have something I want to bring up.

“For example, hasn’t East Japan’s population decreased significantly?”

“Due to migration to the United States or South Africa, the population has decreased by about a third.”

That’s right. I heard Japanese people were flowing into South Africa.

East Japan’s population is decreasing dramatically.

Of course, it will increase under the Kanto Republic over time, but to revive East Japan right now, they need to bring in people with productivity.

So I have an idea.

“What if you push Black people into East Japan?”

“Oh?”

“They have a responsibility for the rebellion, so push them into East Japan. Just say the Kanto Republic is practically American territory anyway.”

It’s simple logic.

KFC Black people would probably prefer to receive money and settle in East Japan rather than continue to be treated with suspicion.

It’s not like they’re being sent to Africa, so it’s not bad. They might even fight with the locals, which would be good.

“So naturally settle them there. That’s what you mean.”

“Additionally, provide settlement funds for Black people who follow the KFC to East Japan.”

“You see America as a very wealthy country.”

“Isn’t it?”

“Ahem. Well, there are plenty of people in America who would gladly donate money to expel Black people. But it seems too obvious that we’re expelling Black people.”

“You can’t criticize the already-ended KFC, so plan for East Japan migration under the pretext of helping Black people who suffered.”

That way, Black people won’t be able to easily resist.

Would they rather stay in the United States mainland and suffer persecution from white people? Or take the government’s money and go to East Japan?

I would choose the latter.

Unless they have a fetish for being beaten by white people, Black people would leave.

If they stay, they can get beaten up for all I care.

“If we do that…”

“You can maintain influence over East Japan.”

Black people are originally from the United States. Even if they go to East Japan, wouldn’t they still receive support from the United States?

If they migrate to East Japan as Americans, American influence will naturally embed itself in East Japan. Once they establish themselves in East Japan, would they want unification with West Japan?

They are foreigners, after all.

I apologize to Mr. Motenko, but unification will be difficult even in the distant future.

Well, considering that Mr. Motenko is satisfied as long as he himself lives well, there shouldn’t be a problem.

“Hmm. Not a bad idea.”

MacArthur nodded, catching on.

It shouldn’t be a bad proposal for MacArthur either.

Injecting Black people to turn East Japan into something that was once the Empire of Japan.

What would happen if it became a country of yellow and Black people? Especially if they forcibly push Black people into the already suppressed East Japan and just provide settlement funds?

They would probably fight each other, wouldn’t they?

Like Israel and the National Government.