Chapter 151

“You did a really good job.”

At Incheon International Airport, where we arrived after a few days of work in Russia, CEO Ahn came out to meet us.

He looks at me nervously to see if something else has happened, and he lets out a laugh.

“Is it so surprising that I came out?”

“To be honest, yes. When I see a person other than Secretary Kim at the airport, I fall down from my chest. By the way, what was the reason that you did something you didn’t want to do?”

“Oh, actually. I have something to report and something to discuss.”

CEO Ahn said, looking at the surroundings with a quick glance.

It means that you want to avoid places where there is a lot of people’s eyes.

He immediately moved his steps towards the waiting car.

“Please speak.”

Only after checking the soundproofing windows that went up did he ask again.

I feel like my ears are deaf for a moment, probably because of the soundproofing that is too reliable.

“First of all, I have some surprising news, so prepare your hearts.”

Looking at it like that, it didn’t seem like a normal thing to do.

Gently closing his eyes and looking at him, he continues.

“According to the information leaked from the National Intelligence Service, there is a high possibility that the Korean government will send a squadron of attack helicopters to Iraq.”

“You’re sending the artillery to Iraq?”

“Yeah, he said that not only that, but one more special warfare battalion could also be dispatched.”

“Where are you talking about?”

“It’s Kirkuk.”

Kirkuk was one of Iraq’s biggest battlegrounds.

The so-called Sunni Triangle.

Oh My God!

If that happens, it means that our combat units are more likely to engage the resistance forces in earnest.

“When are you planning to deploy?”

“It will probably take some time to get Congressional approval, so maybe by the end of the year. He said he would join the US 101st Airborne Division if it was decided.”

He let out a long sigh.

Now history begins to ride on a completely different stream from the original flow.

Because I don’t know where it ends.

Of course, I thought that the upgrade of the First Alliance would have some effect on the Iraqi issue, but I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly.

“Yeah, the US is planning to move up the UK meeting in early next year to the end of the year.”

“·················ogue.”

“The goal is to get the consent of the member countries for upgrading Korea’s first alliance as soon as possible.”

“The intention is to bite the candy.”

I let out a laugh and looked out the window.

Perhaps because I was conscious of my expression becoming too hard, CEO Ahn implicitly delivers another news.

“According to Dr. Kim Hee-won of the Institute, the development of the Korean MESA radar is over.”

“Ok?”

That was certainly good news.

The end of the development of the Korean MESA radar means that the production of early warning devices, which has been sluggish, will soon begin in earnest.

Of course, the integration of the control system and various sensors. And although testing in various operating environments is necessary, it is just a matter of time anyway.

“So, when are you planning to start production in earnest?”

“The aircraft has already arrived from Boeing and is being repaired by KAI, so I would like to be able to start an aerial test of Unit 1 by the end of this year. After that, if there are no operational problems for about six months, the rest of the aircraft will go into production.”

Then, it will be introduced around the second half of next year.

Considering the mass production speed of the KF-02, it would be possible to test the interlocking of the Ulchu Link system and its operational efficiency.

“In two years, the power of the Air Force will be drastically different.”

“Yes, after the development of the fifth-generation aircraft is completed, we will be able to secure air superiority without the help of the US military.”

To be honest, it was like a dream.

The reality is that this country will secure its own operational capability using air power without the help of the United States.

It’s been 8 years since the return.

Unlike other times, this time alone adds to the sense of pride that time was not wasted.

Ttt, isn’t that still something to be reassured about?

ground monitoring and control unit.

After all, it is a matter of not knowing when it will be possible to introduce it.

No, that’s not all that’s left.

Air Force aside, the Navy is just getting started.

Frigates and amphibious ships, including logistic support ships. And the high-speed boat…

“Damn it, there’s a lot to do.”

“Yeah?”

CEO Ahn responded to the self-talk that came out unintentionally.

When I wave his hand as if it’s nothing special, he smiles and continues.

“And I have another news to tell you.”

I stared silently at those words.

As if his expression was funny, CEO Ahn shook his head and spoke again.

“There is no more news that will make you uncomfortable to plant today, so rest assured.”

“It is fortunate. Please tell me.”

“Nothing else, I got a call from Captain Michael of the Pentagon.”

“Is it Michael?”

“Yes, I am planning to come to Korea soon, and the chairman asked me how the schedule was.”

“Why is he suddenly coming to Korea?”

“I don’t know the details, but if it leads to the United States and the first ally in the future, there will be many changes in cooperation in the field of munitions, so we should prepare in advance.”

“·················ogue.”

“Honestly, when it comes to defense companies in Korea, isn’t Jaewoo the representative now? Hani is planning to vastly expand cooperation with U.S. defense companies and Jaewoo.”

That part was somewhat expected.

Because the first alliance doesn’t just affect the information field or policy.

In particular, in the field of combined military operations and weapons development, the cooperative relationship will probably become stronger as time goes by.

“Then I should take this opportunity to do some homework.”

“Homework?”

“The overall improvement of the US-made weapons supplied to our military.”

“Ah!”

Ahn nodded his head, understanding it belatedly.

Afterwards, he makes an expression that wants to think about something, and then he suggests something.

“I’m sorry, but could you please grant me one request?”

“what······.”

I looked at him with a puzzled mind.

President Ahn scratched his head as if it was difficult for him to speak, but only when he was out of breath in frustration, he opened his mouth again.

“This is the part that the president is too wary of, so it’s difficult to talk about it.”

“I don’t know what it is, but I will make the decision, so please tell me.”

“Well, actually, not long ago, I met Rep. Lee Ju-hwan of the opposition party at a university classmates meeting.”

“Was Rep. Joo-Hwan Lee a college classmate with Representative Ahn?”

“How old am I, would I be with Rep. Lee Ju-hwan, who is in his mid-50s? He said he was just following my classmate, but it felt like he had come to see me.”

“Why is he?”

Even though I uttered the words, I could already guess what the purpose was.

To find a connection with me.

Unsurprisingly, CEO Ahn spat out the words again with an awkward smile.

“He asked me to set up a seat with the president. In the meantime, I have conveyed my intentions through Secretary Kim many times, but the chairman said that the inspiration was ignorant…”

“It would have been. Because I didn’t try to answer. To be honest, there is still more than a year left in this administration’s term, so there is no need to misunderstand the opposition party’s powerful presidential candidate.”

“Of course it is, but I don’t think it would be bad to meet at least once.”

It was an attitude that was somehow not representative.

What’s more, he was at least once immersed in the current government.

Isn’t the situation kind of funny?

“I’ve had some conversations, and it’s definitely different from the previous politicians in many ways. It is the way of looking at social problems, and the fact that they are properly aware of the chronic problems of the political world…”

“Even so, if I meet him in this situation, there is no way my eyes will be happy.”

“It’s not wrong, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t mean to push the opposition.”

“·················ogue.”

It seems that CEO Ahn was already giving him a generous score.

It means that the character Lee Joo-hwan who was attracted to that much in only one meeting is that great.

In fact, if I had not been vigilant, I would not have been much different from CEO Ahn now.

When Japan previously tried to divide the country’s political world through the opposition party.

His powerful charisma, breaking it down, made me think that he was truly the next president.

“If the Blue House is worried about it, you can lower it.

As the troubles deepened, CEO Ahn spoke again.

It was a somewhat meaningful tone, so when he turned his head in a hurried way, he said with a smile.

“Anyway, while I was in Russia, I had the opportunity to meet with the President about the early warning system. At that time, I hinted at my luck, but the president noticed that he didn’t care.”

“That’s a bit surprising.”

“It’s surprising. But considering the president’s tendencies and the current political situation, I can understand it.”

“·················ogue.”

“This is Lee Pil-yong, the next presidential candidate of the ruling party. It’s a bit too much to set an angle with the president. To be honest, I’ve come to a point where I can’t even tell who is the ruling party and who is the opposition, so I’m done with that.”

In fact, I didn’t even understand that part.

The next year is the most important period for the continuation of the government.

In the meantime, the government and the ruling party turning their backs on them is like giving up on the next government, but why are they doing such a reckless thing?

“Hmm······.”

Of course, there are aspects that make sense.

Lee Pil-yong, the current ruling party president, is evaluated to have no person in history who does not fit the position of president as much as he does.

Of course, the Blue House would have expected that he would not be able to maintain the government, and there is no way to resolve the deepening conflict that has resulted.

Ttt, isn’t that too much of a loss of reason?

What is this in a situation where the ruling party will not be able to eat and die if the government is transferred right now?

“Are you saying that the president has already given up on maintaining the government?”

“I mean, would you do that? It must have been that you were just making up your own mind.”

“Hey, this is true.”

“Anyway, if you look at the president’s inclination, it means that there is no need to be as cautious in meeting Rep. Lee Ju-hwan as the president is.”

I’ve been thinking about it for a while.

Maybe this is the aftermath caused by the flapping of my wings.

If so, do you really need to face it?

“Well, unless the Blue House really cares about it. Then, CEO Ahn, let’s set a suitable day.”

******

Cheeky!

A few days later, under the leadership of Ahn, the meeting with Rep. Lee Ju-hwan was finally accomplished.

Rep. Lee Joo-hwan was already seated at the meeting place when he arrived.

According to the restaurant owner’s testimony, he had already been seated 30 minutes in advance, perhaps it was a measure to reveal his inclinations.(Read more @ wuxiax.com)

That he is different from other politicians who are full of authoritarianism.

“Welcome to.”

When he opened the door, he jumped up and smiled.

“Forgive me for being late.”

As he stretches out his hand, showing an apologetic sign, he cries out and shows his hand.



“It’s late. It’s just that I arrived early. Now, let’s sit down.”

In the end, I looked at his polite face for a moment.

An expression that can’t be found at all.

No, it’s not a pretense, it’s an attitude that attracts people to the point where you can feel a good feeling about it.

No matter how much I think about it, I can’t understand why a person like that couldn’t stand out in politics before the return.

‘Lee Joo-hwan.’

I struggled for a moment to recall the memories of him.

The only thing that comes to mind is the scene in which he argues piece by piece during a hearing against a government official.

But even then, he didn’t show that level of charisma.

I don’t know at what point in time his attitude changed like this.

“To be honest, it is true that I have been avoiding the proposal of meeting with you.”

After a few glasses of wine turned around, he spoke straight-forward.

As it turns out, my theory is that the best way to understand people’s tendencies is to reveal their true feelings first.

There was no sign of displeasure on his face, which he glanced at immediately, but it is still unknown whether that was intentional or whether he was trying to hide his true intentions.

“That would be natural. What would be good for a representative of a military company close to the current government to meet with an opposition lawmaker?”

“Thank you for your understanding. But, I don’t know why Rep. Lee Joo-hwan is trying to meet me like that. I am just a representative of one military industry.”

“Hey, you’re putting yourself down too low.”

Rep. Lee Joo-hwan threw a heavy blow.

I look at him silently, and he speaks again with a small smile.

“I want to say that there is no need to be so humble considering the role that Jae-Woo or Jin Hyun-Seung occupies in Korea. In that sense, to be honest. I need Jaewoo’s help.”

“·················ogue.”

“Ah, that doesn’t mean I’m asking Jaewoo Group or Chairman Jin to push me right away, so there’s no need to make such a face.”

“Then what are you asking for help?”

“Jaewoo. No, Chairman Jin’s absolute neutrality. That’s what helps me.”

‘Look at this? Not to push, but to stay neutral?’

It was an unexpected word, so I looked at him quietly.

Perhaps he felt that the explanation was not enough, he poured alcohol into my empty glass and continued his speech again.

“Of course, I have no doubts that Chairman Jin will keep his neutrality when he sees his actions. But in the future, it can be difficult even because of the environment.”

“What do you mean specifically about the surrounding environment?”

“Yeah, of course I’m talking about politics.”

“·················ogue.”

“As I said before, Chairman Jin is currently the most influential person in the country. You don’t think that Chairman Jin will ever come into contact with you in the political arena, do you?”

“·················ogue.”

Can you make nuclear weapons too?-152

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