1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

Fujiwara Kanezane interrupted Syngman Rhee again, and with a half-smile, he took out a manuscript from the drawer and threw it on the table:

"Open it and take a look. Is this what you call 'admiration'?"

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Syngman Rhee took the manuscript with suspicion, and after only a few glances, he could no longer bear it and fell to his knees with a thud:

"Your Highness! I am innocent! This is not me!

What is the content of the manuscript?

During US President Springfield's visit to Northeast China, the "Ministry of the Interior of the Great Manchurian Empire" cracked an assassination attempt.

The mastermind was a North Korean military officer who wanted to create chaos through suicide bombings on Fujiwara Kanezane and Haruta, thereby undermining "Japan-US relations" and creating an opportunity for the Korean Peninsula.

This guy was quite stubborn. No matter how the Ministry of the Interior used the "big memory recovery technique", he insisted that he was the mastermind. However, Haruta and the agent still dug out some information, targeting Syngman Rhee.

In the eyes of the world at that time, Syngman Rhee did have the motive and the ability - as a famous "anti-Japanese independence faction", killing Fujiwara no Kanezane was completely justified, and the benefits of independence for the Korean Peninsula were obvious.

Not to mention, Syngman Rhee once instructed his students - Lim Byung-jik, Yun Chi-yeong, Heo Jung, Lee Won-soon, Yun Chi-ho and others - to plot the assassination of the Japanese Governor-General of Korea, Terauchi Masatake. They were the type with a "criminal record", so was the assassination of Fujiwara no Kanezane so surprising?

Syngman Rhee was also very clear about this, but he bet that Fujiwara no Kanezane, who sent him the invitation, would not pursue these "wrong past events". He never expected that the other party would actually take out such a horrifying thing, and he was immediately scared out of his wits.

Not only was he worried about his life, but also because Syngman Rhee could no longer afford any "failure" at this time.

In "South Korea", he rejected Kim Gu, was his enemy, and was even expelled from the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea. He also had no connection with the Joseon royal family, which had long since become a plaything of Japan.

Outside of Korea, no US president since 1905 paid any attention to him. His diplomatic activities in China, France, Britain, Germany, and Geneva all failed. Stalin of the Soviet Union even directly ordered his expulsion from the country!

It is no exaggeration to say that if he fails to achieve any success with Fujiwara no Kanezane during this visit to Shenyang, Syngman Rhee will probably never make a name for himself.

(Historically, after being expelled from the country by Stalin in 1933, Syngman Rhee was dismissed from all his posts by the Korean Provisional Government and was laid off until the July 7 Incident, when he resumed his activities. However, no one paid any attention to him either.)

(However, Dr. Li was lucky. In August 1941, he had just published a book that routinely criticized Japan and exposed Japan's ambitions. Four months later, the Pearl Harbor attack broke out. He was praised by the Koreans as a "prophet" and became famous.)

(However, being a loser, coupled with the sensitive issue of the Korean Peninsula, the United States cut off cooperation with it again in 1943. It was not until the victory of World War II and the start of the US-Soviet hegemony that it became useful again.)

How desperate is Syngman Rhee's situation at the moment?

Because of repeated failures, Korean groups refused to provide any help for his political activities, resulting in Syngman Rhee, who was driven back to Washington from the Soviet Union, almost unable to raise enough money for the travel expenses to Shenyang.

Therefore, Lee Seung-man was completely panicked and knelt down to beg without hesitation.

"Unjust? But that officer has already confessed, saying it was you who ordered it!"

"That's a frame-up! A frame-up!"

“Well, actually I also thought it might be a frame-up, so I never looked for you.

"Why???

"Don't be surprised, I'm not that stupid. I won't jump to conclusions based on one person's one-sided statement.

Fujiwara no Kanezane crossed his legs and looked at Syngman Rhee who was kneeling in front of him:

"But I'm curious, who is trying to frame you? And for what purpose? No matter how you look at it, there's no benefit in framing you, so why would they do such a thing?

"I..."

Good...Benefits?

Who would benefit from framing me and making me the envy of the Japanese?

As expected of a "Korean", Syngman Rhee immediately had a goal:

Jin Jiu and his group!

He and Kim Gu were the two core leaders of the "Korean Independence Movement". Although the two had always been in a relationship of mutual exploitation, the premise of this exploitation was that it was beneficial to both parties.

Syngman Rhee needed Kim Gu to engage in armed struggle to enhance South Korea's own hard power, and he needed to use Kim Gu's image and activities of "constant struggle" to unite "Koreans" at home and abroad and gain international attention;

Although Kim Gu was very powerful, he lacked international connections, so he needed to use Syngman Rhee to contact American missionaries and politicians to gain international support and enhance the legitimacy of the Korean Provisional Government.

The two sides used and achieved mutual success. Kim Gu did not challenge Syngman Rhee's "legal power", and Syngman Rhee did not interfere with Kim Gu's control of real power. Everyone lived in peace and contributed their own strength to the independence of the Republic of Korea.

Originally, the relationship between the two sides could be considered "harmonious", but the problem lay with Syngman Rhee.

Almost all attacks that caused heavy losses to the Japanese, such as the "Hongkou Park Attack", were organized or participated in by Kim Gu, which also brought Kim Gu huge prestige and seriously threatened Syngman Rhee's position;

But what about Syngman Rhee?

Almost nothing has been achieved in international diplomatic campaigns.

Now, the balance is broken.

For Kim Gu now, the existence of Syngman Rhee is not only no longer a help, but repeated failures have even triggered the spread of a wave of defeatism within the "Republic of Korea"!

So, if they found an opportunity to hand Syngman Rhee over to the Japanese to kill him, wouldn't that not only arouse the common hatred of the "Republic of Korea" but also eliminate a powerful competitor?

Perfect!

If Lee Seung-man was Kim Gu, he would do the same. (Well, history

Come to think of it, it's true. Only Jin Gu could raise such a subordinate who dared to assassinate the US President and Fujiwara Kanezane!

After thinking these things through, Syngman Rhee quickly told Kim Gu about his relationship with him and his own speculations, and even revealed many internal secrets of the "Republic of Korea".

He is clearly a "leader", but he sold out all his subordinates.

"Oh!...I see, Jin Gu..."

Fujiwara Kanezane nodded as if thinking about something.

"I know this guy. He's said to be the leader of the resistance fighters currently causing considerable casualties to the Imperial Army on the Korean Peninsula. I quite admire him. He's a formidable figure..."

Because of the strict information blockade of the Japanese Army, Syngman Rhee did not know that the Japanese army on the Korean Peninsula was suffering heavy losses, but the appreciative tone of Fujiwara Kanezane's words towards Kim Gu caused him great uneasiness.

As a Korean who had been dealing with the Japanese for a long time, he was well aware of the somewhat strange thinking of many Japanese - they would not only not hate but praise the enemy who successfully resisted them or even caused them casualties.

If Fujiwara no Kanezane admired Kinkoo, then there would be a big problem.

What if Kim Gu also surrenders? What will Lee Seung-man do then?

Before the Imperial Army came, you, Jin Jiu, were suppressing me. After the Imperial Army came, you were still suppressing me. Didn't the Imperial Army come in vain?

Thinking of this, Syngman Rhee abandoned the last bit of his inner reserve and turned into a complete traitor to Korea:

"Your Highness! Please listen to me! Kim Gu has always been a hawk-like and wolf-like person, never one to keep his head down. If he continues to organize ignorant people to rebel on the Korean Peninsula, it will definitely have a serious impact on Your Highness's Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere!"

"Oh, so?"

"I suggest that Your Highness immediately order the 129th Division to enter Korea and wipe out this gang of thugs!"

“That’s impossible.

Fujiwara Kanezane waved his hand:

"I've already told His Majesty that I won't be directly involved in the Korean issue. Since it's been handed over to the men of our army, let them handle it..."

Syngman Rhee was very smart and quickly understood the subtext:

No “direct intervention”?

That means you can "indirectly intervene"?

What is meant by "indirect intervention"?

How can we intervene without affecting the reputation of the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere"?

It’s very simple, let the North Koreans “handle it internally”.

Combined with the fact that I was invited to participate in the "Greater East Asia Conference".

"Your Highness! I am willing to go to Korea and persuade Kim Gu to surrender!"

"What if Jin Gu doesn't surrender?

"Then I had no choice but to kill him to avoid affecting South Korea's joining the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Belt.

Lee Seung-man knelt on the ground, raised his head, and stared at Fujiwara Kanezane with burning eyes. The latter smiled slightly:

"Don't worry, I'm definitely in favor of South Korea's independence and joining the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere..."

Lee Seung-man felt relieved and heard the other party say:

"However, South Korea has been incorporated into the territory of the Empire of Japan for over 20 years. Furthermore, Kim Gu has caused us so much harm that I cannot rashly drag you into this. That would cause too much resentment, unless..."

"Unless we have done something great enough for His Highness to convince the opponents in your country!

"You are indeed a smart man..Go!"

Dr. Li left with high fighting spirit.

Fujiwara no Kanezane didn't actually take the other chess piece he had casually placed too seriously.

If Syngman Rhee were to "fight crickets" with Kim Gu, the man he had raised, North Korea would be more clearly divided, the infighting among politicians would be more intense, and the North Korean people would yearn even more for the "Five-Star Eastern Republic";

It doesn't matter if they don't fight or one side loses too quickly, there are still several Korean suns working under him in the Northeast!

As I was packing up and preparing to continue my interrupted journey, the servant came back with another report:

"Your Highness! Mr. Mir Osman Ali Khan of Hyderabad, India, requests an audience!"

The agent bowed slightly and spoke concisely:

"India's largest princely state, the upper class is Muslim and opposes joining 'Greater India', but the vast majority of the people under its rule are Hindus, and there are deep contradictions between them."

It worked so quickly...

It seems that the ruler of this princely state is already impatient.

"...Mr. Ali Khan, please rest assured that I absolutely support your independence. If anyone opposes your independence, I will provide you with all possible support, short of... sending troops..."

"Thank you, Your Highness! Islam will always remember your friendship!

"Your Highness! Mr. Muhammad Mahabat Khan III of Junagadh requests an audience with you!

"Anti-Greater India, anti-Hinduism, historically demanded to join Pakistan, was annexed by India, and his entire family was killed..."

"Mr. Mahabat Khan, Mr. Ali Khan has been here just now. My attitude towards them is the same as my attitude towards you..."

"Your Highness! The plenipotentiary representative of Krishna Raja Wodiya IV of Mysore, India, requests an audience!

One of the richest princely states in South India, it was known for its enlightened rule, promotion of education and development of industry, and was quite disgusted with Gandhi's 'handloom economy'.

What's there to be confused about? Industry is the lifeblood of a country. I support your vigorous development of industry and am willing to transfer some technology to you for a fee.

"Your Highness! Mr. Jayajirao Sindhiya of Gwalior, India, requests an audience!"

...a military power in central India, which has long been pro-British, opposed Indian independence, and opposed Gandhi and others causing trouble for Britain.

"Mr. Sindia, the British are our teachers, and we don't want to... That's fine. If you want independence, then be independent. If you want to remain in the Commonwealth, then stay. We won't interfere in your internal affairs."

After Syngman Rhee left, as if by appointment, representatives of the Indian states came one after another or in groups to secretly seek an audience with Fujiwara no Kanezane, all with the same purpose.

Ask Fujiwara no Kanezane to support their independence.

Although everything was expected, someone was still very happy about this.

Make noise!

The more violent the turmoil, the more independent princely states there are, and the lower the possibility of building a "Greater India".

Most importantly, just like the Korean Peninsula, the possibility of the "Indian region" imploding becomes higher.

Only when enough blood is shed will these insects know what true hell is, and only then will the people there truly awaken, and only then will there be a glimmer of possibility for revolution and transformation in that land, right?

595 New Century Concubine Selection

Fengtian First Gymnasium.

A few days ago, a grand military parade that shocked China, Asia and even the whole world was held here;

Now, it will undertake a second large-scale event, which is not as important as the first one, but is actually also "world-renowned":

The imperial concubine selection ceremony at Hachiman Palace.

The reason for choosing this open-air venue instead of buildings such as the "Fengtian Public Hall" and the "Fengtian Manchuria Railway General Administration Auditorium" was mainly because there were too many "princess candidates" and other places could not accommodate them.

Even if no accompanying persons are allowed, even if an "invitation letter" is required for entry, and even if some people are unable to come due to illness or other reasons, there are still nearly 7000 candidates who can attend the meeting today.

With so many beautiful women gathered together, not to mention how the whole stadium was filled with perfume and how high-pressure the security and related work was, the scene must have been very "lively".

After all, a group of four or five people in a dormitory is just a starting point in the world of women, so when three and a half million ducks gather together, the air is filled with precious perfume, but also with an undercurrent of unease, blooming like flowers, yet as sharp as a knife.

"Oh, Sister Zhilan, your cheongsam is so elegant, but it seems out of date.