Genius Grandson of the Loan Shark King

I have to take it with me

The next day, late at night, I received a call from Hu Jintao.

- Long time no see, President Kim Moo-hyuk.

"Yes. It's been a long time since I've heard your voice."

- Were you very upset that I didn't help you?

"I would be lying if I said I wasn't upset. If you had stepped forward, my person wouldn't have had to go through that."

If President Hu Jintao had taken political risks to help me, I would not have been in such trouble in China.

It all started in China.

- I heard the story from the Vice Chairman.

"What's the point of talking about something that has already happened? Didn't you also escape the brink of death?"

― Haha. If you think so, I'm grateful. I heard that President Kim also had a bad experience in North Korea.

"Thanks to the help of many people, I was able to arrive in Russia safely. It's something I never want to experience again."

- President Kim and I are people who have experienced similar things. Now, let's talk about the future.

It was a message to forget the uncomfortable past and plan for the future.

It was a shameless attitude, but I had no intention of dragging on the past either.

Because he didn't hurt me directly.

"What are your plans now, Chairman? I heard that all those involved in the plot to assassinate you have been arrested."

― Yes. But there is not enough evidence to hit Jiang Zemin. He was promoted at the same time as I was promoted to the position of Chairman of the Military Commission. In the end, I can't say that I am not responsible at all.

The attempted assassination of Hu Jintao happened in the same way in his previous life, although it actually happened a little later.

The place and method were the same, but even then they failed to oust Jiang Zemin.

This time, it was no different, since Jiang Zemin probably left no evidence behind.

If there was one thing to be gained, it was that Zeng Qinghong completely changed course to Hu Jintao, which was a significant change.

"Wasn't it Jiang Zemin who recommended Admiral Zhang Dingpa as a member of the Military Commission?"

- That's true. But that doesn't explain the connection with Chairman Jang.

"Hmm······. So what do you plan to do?"

― First, I have called a general meeting. There, I plan to replace not only the members of the Military Commission close to Jiang Zemin, but also the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission.

In China, controlling the military means seizing supreme power.

This is why Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin never gave up their positions as chairman of the Military Commission.

"You're talking about increasing your grip on power. That's a good idea. The collective leadership system has its advantages, but it also has its disadvantages."

― I am not denying the collective leadership system. I am just not happy with the fact that people without any title exist as the dark curtain just because they are elders. I am not doing this to monopolize power.

"Whatever the reason, it seems like they end up monopolizing power."

― Isn't there a good way to catch Jiang Zemin? Something about his weaknesses?

Jiang Zemin's weakness.

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"There is no information yet that could bring down Jiang Zemin. However, there must be someone who knows about it."

A solid card was needed to completely bring down Jiang Zemin.

Hu Jintao asked in an excited voice at my words.

- Who is that? Hand it over to me.

"Do you know Laichangxing?"

―······Your name is Laichangxing?

"Yes. Jiang Zemin made me a proposal. He asked me to hand over Lai Changxing's personal information and give me President Hu Jintao's weaknesses."

- Is that true? Chairman Jang made such a suggestion.

"Yes. What I found strange was not the weakness of President Hu Jintao, but the fact that securing Lai Changxing's new recruits was considered more important."

- That's definitely strange.

Hu Jintao also thought it was strange.

- But is Raichangxing in President Kim's hands?

"Yes. I approached him in Canada and offered him shelter."

―Can I ask why? Why are you providing shelter and protection to Raichangxing?

He's an old man like a raccoon.

I have prepared Lai Changxing with a knife to stab Xi Jinping if there is any sign that he will be chosen as the next leader, just like in my previous life.

But there was no reason to tell that to Hu Jintao.

"I bought this insurance just in case. I hoped I would never have to use it, but I think I will take this opportunity to speak out. I have already ordered him to be brought back to Korea, and his family is being moved to another place to be protected."

He said it was for protection, but in the end his family was held hostage.

- Hand him over to me. We will investigate him.

"That would be difficult, Your Majesty."

I couldn't hand it over to anyone until I knew what he knew.

―······Why doesn't it work?

"I need to know what that guy knows, what it is. I wish it were just my opinion, but isn't it possible that the Chairman can come to a political agreement with Jiang Zemin?"

Hu Jintao did not bother to deny what I said.

He could be forgiven on the condition that Jiang Zemin completely steps back.

"I want his complete downfall. If Lai Changxing knows Jiang Zemin's weakness and can use that card to bring him down, he will definitely use it. I can't hand it over before that."

― Listen, Mr. Kim Moo-hyeok. Politics isn't like that. It would be difficult for even the country to completely overthrow Jiang Zemin.

"Of course I know. It's difficult. That's why I can't hand it over. If even the cards that Li Changxing has can't completely destroy him, then I'll hand it over."

―······Can't you just hand it over? Things are going to get too difficult.

Are Hu Jintao or anyone related to Hu Jintao involved?

That would be understandable, but it was strange that they kept asking me to hand over Raichangxing.

If it's a card that can bring down Jiang Zemin, it doesn't matter whether I get the information from him or Hu Jintao gets it.

"Is President Hu Jintao also involved with Lai Changxing?"

―······That's not it. I really have nothing to do with him.

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Hu Jintao denied it, but I was concerned that his response was a little late. Well, if he was not involved, then maybe someone else was involved.

"Then, is it possible that a big shot from your faction is involved?"

A long sigh was heard from the other end of the phone.

― I will be honest. There are more than one or two people who are involved with Lai Changxing. Not only me, but even the Shanghai faction and the Crown Prince Party have all agreed. Let's not stop him from running away, and let's not arrest him.

I couldn't figure out how far Raichangxing was involved.

This card is better than I thought.

I continued speaking without wiping away my smile.

"I see. In that case, I should take it with me even more. Isn't it true that the Chairman is in a situation where he can't easily use that card? I will manipulate the information to suit my taste and pass it on to you. I will do it appropriately so that the public hearing group and the crown prince's party are not harmed."

―······Can I believe it?

"Haven't you decided to go with me, Chairman or Vice Chairman? I won't do anything that will cause harm."

Chinese politicians are the ones who never know when they will hit you in the back of the head again.

Hu Jintao, Zeng Qinghong, and even Wen Jiabao, who I have known for a long time, would hit me in the back of the head at any time. I didn't trust them at all.

But if Raichangxing was holding their Achilles heel, then I could prepare for the betrayal I was most wary of.

- Come to China once. I've canceled my plans to go to Russia, so how about we talk face to face?

Originally, they were supposed to meet in Russia, but an assassination attempt threw all plans into jeopardy.

"I'm still a little worried about going to China. It was just a few days ago that something happened to me in North Korea. There's no guarantee that I won't experience the same thing in China."

- I will guarantee your safety. We are different from North Korea.

"There was even an assassination attempt on your Majesty, so how is that any different?"

―······That's an internal power struggle. We don't want to fight with Russia.

It comes out rough.

"I will go in when I can trust you for sure. Before that, please return everything to the way it was before."

― If it's Chairman Yoo Seong-jin's problem, it will take time. We also have procedures. Since the article has already been published, I can't resolve it right away. It's such a big issue. Once the situation is sorted out at the general meeting, I will return President Kim's business to its original state.

The nuance is strange. They can't release Yoo Seong-jin right away.

"Then when can you release me?"

― It is possible if Chairman Zhang steps down. No, to be precise, it is possible if we fill the Shanghai Party Secretary position with our people.

"Haven't I already given you the card to purge him through Zeng Qinghong?"

He recalled the incident where he handed over various pieces of evidence of corruption by Shanghai Party Secretary Tian Liangwei to Zeng Qinghong.

- Of course, it's sufficient evidence. However, even if you want to use it, you can only do so after the entire meeting is over.

Just killing time.

I had no choice but to wait. It is certainly more difficult to handle things than in North Korea, where Jang Song-taek holds power.

"Okay, I will believe you."

- I have a meeting to attend, so I'll hang up now. Please make sure to get me a card that can put Jiang Zemin on a leash.

"Yes. I will be arriving in Korea in a few days. I will start working right away. Then, go. Oh, and give my regards to Premier Wen Jiabao."

- Don't do that. I'll hang up now.

It was a currency that was long and yielded many harvests.

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"Let's see how big the bomb is."

I immediately called Manager Kim and Igor. The two men who had been waiting nearby came into the study right away.

"Igor, please tell the Black Bear mercenaries to pay more attention to Raichangxing's safety."

"Yes, boss."

"As soon as the situation in Korea is sorted out, Lai Changxing will be allowed to enter Korea. Manager Kim, please prepare a quiet safe house in Korea for Lai Changxing to stay in."

"Yes, boss. I will do that."

The two nodded immediately without asking any questions.

"Let's just endure a little longer. If President Hu Jintao monopolizes power, then only a flowery path will unfold."

Now the end is slowly in sight.

* * *

A big event was held at a hotel in Haeundae, Busan. It was the 80th birthday party of a gangster boss who had already retired before Park Dong-soo unified the Busan fighting world.

The person who is turning 80 this time was once a gangster who was famous not only in Busan but also all over the country. Not only the elders from all over the country, but also the board members of Cheonha Group were all mobilized.

In response, the Busan police mobilized several police buses and waited around the hotel where the 80th birthday party was being held. Dozens of plainclothes detectives monitored their movements in the hotel lobby.

"What kind of era is this? Hey!"

As one detective grumbled, a senior detective standing next to him rebuked him.

"There's no way. No matter how many thugs there are, we can't stop them from gathering and having a party. Kid? If they say they're going to do it, then they have to do it."

"What do you mean, you're saying that because you're the same? Where in the corner did you have your grandmother's 80th birthday party······."

It was difficult to compare an ordinary grandmother's 80th birthday party with that of a former gangster boss. In fact, the scale of the party was just an excuse, and it was just a way to make up for the extra work.

"What the hell! Back then, the old man just had a smile on his face. What would you do if you were him?"

"That's what they say, that's what they say! Do you really have to beat up your senior with facts?"

As the two detectives chatted, the time for the event approached.

Starting at 4 p.m., two hours before the event began, the thugs began to gather one by one.

Dozens of people lined up at the hotel entrance, bowing to the thugs as they entered.

"Welcome, Director!"

An hour earlier, the directors of Cheonha Group were arriving.

There were people watching the scene from the roof of the building on the other side. One of them pressed the transmit button on his walkie-talkie and said.

- The target entered the hotel.

It was Director Ma.

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