I Will Stage A Coup D'état-Chapter 57: Support for the Soviet Union (2)

Chapter 57: Support for the Soviet Union (2)

In mid-June 1941, Korea began supplying critical military supplies to the Soviet Union during its most difficult period.

Various materials, including tanks, vehicles, locomotives, aircraft, ammunition, fuel, and food, were transported to European Russia via the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Of course, the materials provided by Korea were far from sufficient to meet the Soviet demand.

In fact, the needs of the Soviet Army were at a level that even America, the world’s number one superpower, struggled to fulfill.

Properly feeding, clothing, and arming a massive army of over 13 million was a task that even America couldn’t handle.

Still, even support at the level of pissing on a frozen foot was better than nothing.

Koreans worked an average of 10 hours a day of intense labor to produce supplies for the Union.

“It’s lunchtime. Let’s catch our breath a bit.”

Only during meal times could the workers take a breather.

“It’s braised pork ribs.”

“I prefer spicy stir-fried chicken.”

The government paid attention to nutrition for the military industry workers who were suffering from intense labor.

They provided subsidies for factory meals and mandated the supply of a certain amount of protein.

Business owners who didn’t comply had to go to the DSC and have a deep conversation with the officials while being waterboarded.

“Ugh, ugh. I, I was wrong. I will provide meals according to the required amount. Please give me one more chance. Yes.”

“You see. Water knows the answer.”

The Koreans’ military production capacity began to rise long before the war started in January, and it exploded in June.

The Korean government’s policy support and active investment by companies played a part.

As Korea’s military support began, Britain and America did not sit still either.

Britain and America sent what was essentially Lend-Lease to the Soviet Union under the name of a preliminary protocol.

Of course, to save face, they did not send military weapons.

Instead, they sent fuel, food, and various materials that the Soviet Union urgently needed.

“I expected Britain and America to move, but I can’t understand why those Korean bastards are helping the Soviet Union so blatantly.”

Reinhard Heydrich, the head of the Reich Main Security Office, was lost in thought over Lee Sung Joon’s intentions.

In fact, Korea and the Soviet Union were ideologically incompatible.

Capitalism VS Communism.

A strict class-based society VS a socialist society advocating equality.

A hawkish militaristic state VS a Stalinist state seeking expansion.

The two had the potential for conflict in every aspect.

Nevertheless, the two compromised.

Heydrich understood this much.

When the damage from a collision was a concern, it was common for even beasts to avoid fighting, so he could interpret that Korea and the Soviet Union were doing the same.

However, providing massive material support and siding with the Soviet Union was a completely different story.

After much deliberation, Heydrich directly reported the fact of Korea’s support for the Soviet Union to Hitler.

Hitler was aware of Korea’s support for the Soviet Union through reports from the Foreign Ministry, but he didn’t know the exact scale.

Upon confirming the list of suspected materials provided by Korea, the Führer slammed his desk first.

“What the hell is this filthy Asian bastard doing!”

Even if they couldn’t interfere with the victory against Germany, this kind of intervention was extremely unpleasant.

A country like Korea, far inferior in national power compared to Germany, dares to make a fool of Berlin like this?

They couldn’t let those bastards get away with it.

There were also racial reasons for Hitler’s anger.

The intervention of Britain and America was unpleasant, but if he thought of it as a hierarchy fight between fellow Whites, it was ‘something that could happen’.

However, it was utterly intolerable for the uncivilized yellow bastards at the bottom to splash muddy water on the war of the noble Aryans.

Hitler immediately summoned Fritz Todt, the Minister of Armaments and Ammunition.

The minister, who had been agonizing over the supplies to be deployed to the Eastern Front, hurriedly rushed to the Führer’s office upon receiving his call.

“What did the Führer call me for?”

“You’ll know when you go in.”

As soon as Dr. Todt sat down, Hitler began to pour out his characteristic long-winded speech.

“Doctor, as our Wehrmacht shows signs of hesitation, that wretched Lee Sung Joon of Korea is also looking down on us.”

Lee Sung Joon?

Why is that bastard suddenly mentioned?

While the minister was dumbfounded, Hitler raised his voice even more, seemingly agitated.

“You may not know yet, Doctor, but that uncivilized bastard has splashed muddy water on our war. He’s supporting the Soviet Union with supplies!”

At Hitler’s words, Todt understood the situation.

“Your Excellency. If that’s true, we should start with a diplomatic protest.”

If Korea had been near Germany, they would have taken physical action to teach them a lesson, but unfortunately, they were on the opposite side of the globe.

Their national power was also considerable, so it was difficult for Germany to even pluck a single hair from Korea with the capacity they could project overseas.

It made no sense to militarily threaten such an opponent.

“This punishment isn’t enough for a rude and vulgar Yellow fucker!”

Then does he want to put them in a gas chamber or something?

Todt couldn’t grasp what Hitler wanted.

“I’d like to hear Your Excellency’s intentions.”

“It would be good to restore the relationship that was cut off long ago because of Lee Sung Joon. I’m thinking of dispatching a military advisory group to the Republic of China and supporting them with weapons.”

“Pardon?”

Currently, Germany was engaged in a back-breaking genocide against the Slavs.

At a time when they should be saving every single soldier and every bit of supplies to shove them all into the Soviet Union, what are they doing messing with China?

The doctor couldn’t believe his ears.

“Prepare it right now.”

Hitler pushed his thoughts forcefully.

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Todt tried to oppose and persuade, but Hitler was unyielding.

“This, this is a disaster.”

The military was already pressuring Todt over logistics issues.

His already balding head was about to lose even more hair.

Todt let out a heavy sigh.

In this complicated situation where Lee Sung Joon’s support for the Soviet Union led to Germany’s support for the Republic of China, the one who ended up smiling was China, the ‘beneficiary’.

Chiang Kai-shek danced joyfully in the Chairman’s office, forgetting his dignity.

“Hahaha. Lee Sung Joon, that stupid bastard. He acted all high and mighty, and now he’s pissed off Germany.”

It was not unreasonable for Chiang Kai-shek to be in a good mood.

An hour ago, the German Ambassador, Heinrich Georg Stahmer, made a very pleasing proposal to Chiang Kai-shek.

“For the sake of promoting friendship between Germany and China, we will resume dispatching military advisors and help rebuild Your Excellency’s Central Direct Army. Of course, we will provide the necessary weapons for the Direct Army at a low price.”

“That’s a very kind offer. However, I’m honestly worried that Germany’s support might provoke Pyongyang, so I can’t easily make a decision.”

“In that case, Your Excellency, how about the Republic of China joining the Axis Powers at this opportunity? If the Republic of China becomes a member of the alliance, Korea, who has no friends, will not dare to bare its teeth at China.”

For Chiang Kai-shek, who was desperate for an alliance to fend off Korea’s pressure, it was an eye-opening suggestion.

“If Germany becomes our ally, we won’t be afraid of Korea or anything.”

Germany had proven itself to be the number one power in the West by conquering Europe.

Therefore, riding on Germany’s coattails to guarantee security was an extremely wise choice.

Chiang Kai-shek gave the ambassador a positive answer, saying he would consider joining the alliance.

In fact, Chiang Kai-shek’s heart was already about 80% inclined towards Germany.

After much deliberation, Chiang Kai-shek called for Dai Li, the head of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.

“Germany has requested an alliance. What do you think? Does Germany have a chance of winning this war?”

If there was a guarantee that Germany would defeat the Soviet Union, it was right to ride the German coin.

“Western military officials initially expected the Soviet Union to collapse within 10 weeks. Although that prediction was somewhat off, there’s no way the Soviet Union will win.”

“That’s right.”

Chiang Kai-shek did not doubt Dai Li’s words.

A few days later, Chiang Kai-shek summoned Foreign Minister Guo Taiqi and instructed him to review the Sino-German Alliance.

Guo Taiqi was taken aback by the Chairman’s sudden order.

“Your Excellency, although Germany is a powerful nation, it is a country far away from Asia. If we try to join hands with them and unnecessarily get on the bad side of Korea, which is siding with the Soviet Union, we may face another crisis.”

“That’s why I’m telling you to review it first.”

Guo Taiqi thought the Chairman’s order was unreasonable, but he instructed his subordinates to review the validity of the Sino-German Alliance.

The review yielded the following results:

“The Sino-German Alliance is not very beneficial to the Republic of China. Not only will it make enemies of the nearby powers, the Soviet Union and Korea, but it also risks potential checks from the British and Americans. If we don’t intend to turn all the surrounding powers into enemies, it’s right to reject Germany’s hand.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs submitted this report to the Chairman.

Chiang Kai-shek was furious about this.

“Weren’t those so-called powers already on Korea’s side rather than our China’s from the beginning? If it weren’t for their betrayal, we wouldn’t have lost to Korea in the last war!”

What’s wrong with earning a bit of hostility from the untrustworthy powers?

Instead, we’ll gain a reliable friend.

And that friend should be quite strong.

The Chairman summoned Guo Taiqi and reprimanded him, saying the report was wrong.

“What, you tell me to review it, and then you reject it because you don’t like the result?”

Guo Taiqi had no choice but to order a ‘re-review’.

And this report came out:

“As soon as Germany defeats the Soviet Union, Korea will be surrounded by the Sino-German Alliance, and China will quickly obtain security support from Germany through the continental railways. Even considering the displeasure of a considerable number of powers, the Sino-German Alliance aligns with the Republic of China’s national interests in that it can surely deter the threat from Korea.”

The new report Guo Taiqi brought was exactly to Chiang Kai-shek’s liking.

Chiang Kai-shek brought this report to the Executive Yuan meeting and began to discuss the Sino-German Alliance as a serious agenda item.

The butterfly effect caused by Lee Sung Joon’s support for the Soviet Union was leading China down the path of the Axis Powers.