Genius Grandson of the Loan Shark King

Because I have no choice but to be dragged around

The military alliance card that Medvedev brought up was something I had never heard of before. It was something he had never brought up when talking to me.

I thought that building a naval base in Helix City would be sufficient, and so I proposed.

But Russia went further and pulled out the military alliance card it had previously broken.

"Mr. Chairman, the immediate benefits of a military alliance will be felt to be great."

Jang Song-taek nodded in agreement. I looked straight at Jang Song-taek and spoke firmly once again.

"But in the long run, it's definitely not a good choice, not only for North Korea, but also for Russia."

Jang Song-taek tilted his head and asked in response to my confident words.

"Why are you so sure?"

"Unless our national powers are similar, we will eventually be dragged around by Russia. Don't you know that by looking at China's behavior?"

When Jang Song-taek staged a coup, his biggest concern was the Chinese military intervening by taking advantage of the North Korea-China treaty.

In addition, China has continued to shake the North Korean regime under the pretext of providing aid.

There was even a time when Kim Jong-il suffered the humiliation of having to kneel down when visiting China.

"I'm all for breaking the treaty with China, but forming a new military alliance with Russia is definitely not a good option."

At that moment, Medvedev, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth.

"That's unexpected, Mr. Kim Mu-hyeok. I thought you'd be happy to see me, but I'm a little disappointed."

It's a shame. I smiled slightly, knowing that it was a very even-handed remark.

"Don't think too badly of it. I am a friend of Russia. I am saying this because it is absolutely not a good choice for Russia either. A military alliance with North Korea is likely to provoke the United States."

"That's true, but······."

"It would be best to station the Pacific Fleet in Naseon City. It is too early to have a military alliance."

If North Korea were to form an alliance with Russia, its economic plans would likely be tied up immediately.

North Korea's growth was possible with the tacit approval of the United States.

Because the United States won't just sit by and watch its enemy grow.

And as time went on and Russia went wild, North Korea, chained by its alliances, was also likely to be subject to sanctions.

"I agree with President Kim Moo-hyeok's opinion to some extent. Okay. Let's discuss the alliance between Russia and our republic a bit more before deciding."

Medvedev showed regret at Jang Song-taek's words.

"Then, are you allowing us to build a Pacific Fleet base in Helix City?"

Jang Song-taek looked at me, and I nodded slightly.

Russia would never give up building a naval base in the ice-free port of Naseon, and North Korea would be reluctant to continue to reject it.

If North Korea had announced the construction of a naval base as part of its response to China's provocations, it would have had the capacity to sufficiently prevent internal discontent and opposition from the international community.

"Instead, you must promise to transfer the naval base you built to our republic free of charge when the lease period ends. You must also quickly complete the development of Najin Port and Sonbong Port."

"Don't worry about that. I'll make it the best port in a few years."

Although it was only a verbal promise, Medvedev seemed satisfied with that alone.

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It seemed that they did not think it was necessary to continue mentioning the military alliance aspect right away to provoke a backlash.

'It makes sense, since I'm finally getting my hands on the floating port I've been longing for.'

Russia had several ports in the Maritime Province, but they were not completely ice-free.

Medvedev looked at me and said:

"If it were South Korean construction companies that are skilled in building large ports, they would be able to bring that time forward. Is there a construction company you would recommend, Mr. Kim Moo-hyeok?"

This was an unexpected gift.

It was only natural that winning a contract for port development would result in huge profits.

I spoke up right away without a moment's hesitation.

"Then I would like to recommend Daehyun Construction."

"Okay. I'll report that to the President. He'll be happy about it. But I didn't know you'd recommend Daehyun Construction instead of Jungwoo Construction."

The spiral city was a geographically important strategic point.

As long as the Russian Navy was stationed in Rason City, which borders China and Russia, China could not commit provocations.

As such, he had to settle in quickly, but Jungwoo had a lot to do right now.

"Right now, Jungwoo Construction needs to focus all its efforts on developing Nampo City, so we recommended Daehyun Construction."

"Give it your all. It's just a matter of time."

Medvedev nodded slightly, having read the hidden meaning in my explanation.

I nodded along with him and continued speaking.

"Yes, that's right. It would also be good to announce as soon as possible that Russia is building a naval base in Nasun City."

The moment the agreement between North Korea and Russia was announced, China couldn't help but react.

It is regrettable that the development of the spiral city has fallen into Russian hands, so it would be difficult to accept that they are even talking about building a naval base.

"If the development of Sinuiju is halted and the construction of a Russian naval base in the city of Rason is announced, hardliners will be dealt a blow."

Medvedev took my word for it.

"If there are protests from China, we can use that as an excuse to stop the construction of gas and oil pipelines currently under construction."

"That's not the only problem. Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces in northeastern China are in a situation where they can only look at the port in Nasun City, so it will be difficult for them to easily cut ties with Russia."

Northeastern China was a region without a port.

Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces were home to over 50 million people, and Nasun City was a lifeline to them.

The break with the spiral city was like squeezing their lives. It was clear that China would also feel great pressure.

Medvedev said, looking at Jang Song-taek.

"Mr. Chairman, even if it is not a military alliance, if China crosses the border of North Korea and the North Korean government asks Russia for help, we will do our best to help."

"Thank you for your kindness."

It was an offer that North Korea, which needed Russia's help, could not refuse.

I also intervened to make sure Jang Song-taek did not feel pressured.

"It's nice to see you. I'll do whatever I can to help."

The long conversation continued in a warm atmosphere.

* * *

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When it was announced that Russia and North Korea had agreed to build a Russian naval base in the city of Naseon, China immediately protested.

"What? Jang Song-taek, this crazy guy… is trying to do this with us, what is he doing!"

Jiang Zemin picked up an ashtray from the table and threw it at the TV that was broadcasting breaking news.

The TV was hit by a heavy ashtray and was completely shattered.

"Contact the military and tell them to cross the border. To occupy Nasen City immediately!"

When Jiang Zemin shouted, everyone around him lowered their heads.

"That bastard Jang Song-taek! He may not be as clever as Kim Jong-il, but he dares show us his teeth? I'm telling you to bring that bastard's balls right now!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down for now. If we move the military, we may really have to go to war with Russia. Isn't that our plan?"

Wu Bangguo urgently tried to stop Jiang Zemin, and Jiang Zemin glared at him and shouted:

"Then what are we going to do? Are we going to just watch them set up a naval base? Don't you know how important Nasen City is?"

Of course, Woo Bang-guo also knew the importance of the spiral poem.

"No matter how important the region is, since President Hu Jintao has already given up the development of Naseon City and obtained the development of Sinuiju, we have no reason to stop it."

China also agreed to lease the city of Nasun from Russia for 50 years in exchange for leasing Sinuiju. However, Jang Song-taek unilaterally stopped it.

"Hu Jintao? Have you not found Hu Jintao yet? Luo Gan. Have you not found him yet?"

At Jiang Zemin's call, Luo Gan bowed his head even more deeply.

"I'm sorry. I haven't checked yet. I'm sure he's alive, but······."

"Nothing goes as planned. I don't even know where it went wrong."

All he heard was negative news. Jiang Zemin pressed his temples and sighed.

After calming down a bit, Jiang Zemin looked around at the people with narrow eyes and said:

"If Hu Jintao returns to Beijing, everything we have done will come back to us like a boomerang. Does anyone have a plan? Let me tell you something. We can't let this happen, can we?"

The people gathered here were those who had access to the heart of power.

Six of the nine members of the Politburo Standing Committee were present, as well as other Politburo members from the Shanghai faction.

"How about just preventing them from coming back?"

Jiang Zemin furrowed his brows at Wu Bangguo's remarks.

"Woobangguo. Do you think that's possible? If we go any further from here, we won't be safe either. Do you know what that means?"

"But if President Hu Jintao returns, we will fight back. We are already hearing that the Central Discipline Commission is taking action."

"······But I can't do this anymore."

The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection was China's highest inspection agency. And now, Hu Jintao's Communist Youth League is completely in control of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Jiang Zemin asked Luo Gan.

"Luo Gan. How did you find out Hu Jintao's weakness?"

"I'm sorry. Yoo Seong-jin won't open his mouth. I first raided Hao Xun's base with the intention of arresting him, but he had already escaped."

He handed over the Central Discipline Inspection Commission to Hu Jintao, but kept the positions of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, which oversees the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of State Security.

And he increased the number of standing committee members from seven to nine by force, putting Luo Gan in the lowest position.

"So are you saying there is no way to catch it?"

"······There is no evidence. The suspicion is sufficient, but we need to have solid evidence that Hao Xun is connected to Hu Jintao before we can strike him down."

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"Nothing goes as planned."

As the Shanghai faction's power weakened in response to SARS, they hatched a plan.

The plan is to kill Hu Jintao and have Wu Bangguo, currently the second in line for power, take his place.

But after all the plans were made and before they were put into action, another opinion emerged.

The idea was to arrest and pressure Liu Shengzhen when he entered China in order to tie up Hao Xun, Hu Jintao's Achilles heel, and to find out the relationship between Hao Xun and Hu Jintao.

In other words, rather than killing Hu Jintao, the idea was to grab his neck and turn him into a puppet.

Jiang Zemin liked the plan.

It was a good opportunity to put a leash on Hu Jintao and also make President Kim Moo-hyuk, who had been keeping his head up stiffly in front of him, kneel.

'But they all ended in failure.'

Kim Moo-hyeok refused the offer, and Yoo Seong-jin kept his mouth shut.

He had no choice but to go along with the original plan and assassinate Hu Jintao, and mobilize the military to force North Korea to surrender.

"The plan to catch Hu Jintao and Kim Moo-hyuk using Yoo Seong-jin failed, and the second-best option of killing Hu Jintao also failed."

Jiang Zemin continued speaking while looking around at the people.

"We will lose a lot."

His voice was quite cold.

Hu Jintao's rise to power ultimately led to a decline in the power of the Shanghai faction.

"If you want to protect that neck, come up with a plan. No one knows how far Hu Jintao's sword will go."

If things continue this way, all power will pass to Hu Jintao within a few years.

Jiang Zemin couldn't just watch that happen.

"Everyone leave, only the vice chairman remains."

Jiang Zemin's order to expel guests quickly caused people to leave, leaving only Zeng Qinghong behind.

Zeng Qinghong was like Jiang Zemin's Zhang Zifang.

Having a foothold in both the Shanghai faction and the princeling faction, he had enough power to be called Jiang Zemin's successor.

So Jiang Zemin always consulted with Zeng Qinghong on important matters.

"What should I do?"

"I think we will have to give in to some extent through negotiations with Hu Jintao."

"What do I have to give to get Hu Jintao to agree?"

"What if the Shanghai faction gives up on being Hu Jintao's successor? That would be Hu Jintao's biggest worry."

Jiang Zemin raised his voice at Zeng Qinghong's words.

"What? What the hell are you talking about! It's our turn next. Why are you giving it up?"

"Or you could lose everything. That's how much you've overdone this."

Zeng Qinghong continued to oppose the assassination of Hu Jintao.

But Jiang Zemin shook his head as if he was not pleased and said:

"It's already happened. That can't be. Next, Cheonryangwi has to do it."

"Then let's ask Kim Moo-hyuk to mediate. Medvedev, Jang Song-taek, and Kim Moo-hyuk are all gathered in Pyongyang. Is this a coincidence?"

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"If it's not a coincidence? If it's not a coincidence, then what is it?"

"Probably behind all this is that guy, Kim Moo-hyuk."

"That's nonsense!"

Jiang Zemin slammed the table and shouted, because the words he did not want to admit came out of the mouth of his right-hand man, Zeng Qinghong.

"A mere businessman can move both North Korea and Russia?"

"You may not want to admit it, but facts are facts."

Unlike Jiang Zemin, Zeng Qinghong acknowledged Kim Moo-hyuk.

Zeng Qinghong continued speaking with a serious expression.

"If I were him, I would move Russia to stop building gas and oil pipelines. There is no weapon that can deal us as much damage as that."

As soon as Zeng Qinghong finished speaking, the door opened and Jiang Zemin's secretary came in.

The secretary, who had become lost in thought, reported in a trembling voice.

"Your Majesty, Russia has informed us that it will stop building gas and oil pipelines."

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