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Chapter 10. party convention (3)

Chapter 10. party convention (3)

“Mom, I’ll go then.”

“Be careful…”

“It’s okay, mother, I’ll be back soon, so your mother is well.”

Jung-hwan bowed to his mother Kim Myung-ae as if he was going on an outing, but Kim Myung-ae, who was the party, was still looking at her son with a face mixed with anxiety and affection.

Jeonghwan, who fully understands her feelings, put his hand on her shoulder and tried to reassure her.

“I am fine, mother. Do you think my party comrades should eat me?”

“still…….”

“Don’t worry, President Abaddy will guide me, who knows nothing. By the way, do you really want to stay here? Won’t you stay with me?”

At Jeonghwan’s question, Kim Myungae simply shook her head bitterly.

It was like a mother giving her grown-up son independent, and also like a parent who realized that their strength was too powerless to help their son on a difficult battlefield.

“Yeah, to be honest, I still don’t know how heaven and earth turned upside down overnight, that you became a member of the Party Central Committee… I never dreamed that such a thing would happen in my lifetime…”

“…………”

Junghwan just looked at his mother, who still seemed to have a hard time believing the reality.

Right after the ceremony was over, Jung-hwan, who confirmed that his mother was safe under Yoo Hye-rim’s guard, explained to Kim Myung-ae what had happened in the past to some extent.

Of course, with a lot of omissions and compromises attached.

He had to explain someday that he had now become the de facto supreme ruler of the republic, but he thought that someday was not now.

– You’re back, you’re back! My son Junghwan. Where are you hurting? There’s been a riot in Pyongyang for a while, but where the hell have you been?

– I’m fine, mother. Don’t worry too much. There is more good news than that.

– Good news…?

– This time, I have been instrumental in suppressing the uprising caused by the Bowibu reactionaries, Mother. So, when Chief Abaddy saw it, he suggested that I work in the Central Committee of the Party. I’m in the middle, aren’t you happy, mother?

– Well, that’s what happened… Of course I’m happy…

– The party is also offering a new house. It’s a much newer, spacious and nice place than Abat here. I’ll take care of you, so hurry up and pack your things. Did I mention I’m going to take care of your mother?

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“……Mom, do you still have no change in your thoughts?”

“Yes, Junghwan-ah. Omani loves this house. Of course, it’s not as good as the house that the party gave me, but isn’t this a much better place than where the local people live? What are you going to do again at this age?”

“…………”

“The comrades around you are also people who know everything…. Besides, isn’t there something he always said to you? You are young, so there are many things that you want to do, and there are many things that you want to spread at the center of the party, but I do not want to be close to the sun anymore. Junghwan, you know what this mother is talking about, don’t you?”

– In the Republic, the leader is like the sun. If you are too far, you will freeze to death, but if you are too close you will burn to death.

It was a proverb of the republic that Kim Myung-ae always spoke and lived.

Jung-hwan was bitter at the words that implied the feelings of Kim Il-sung, who gave birth to Jeong-hwan, but had to live under the supervision of his son Kim Jong-il almost all his life.

But even so, Kim Myung-ae had no choice but to say that it was her intention.

“Okay, but if you change your mind in the future, please let me know. And if you have any problems, please feel free to tell me.”

“Yeah… Ah, Jung-hwan, and…”

Junghwan stopped for a moment at her words as he walked towards the car where Hyerim Yoo was waiting.

Behind him, a slightly different voice from before, but still filled with concern and anxiety about his son could be heard.

“…don’t forget these words of Omani. Don’t go too close to the sun. It’s hard to get close to the sun, but it’s even more difficult to get close to the sun once and move away from it. ”

“……………………”

“… Besides, heaven and earth can be turned upside down in another night. Just like before the moon. You’ve been smart since you were little, so you know what this auntie is talking about… Don’t listen to your mother saying that she’s old and doesn’t know anything about the world. …do you know?”

Junghwan’s face hardened slightly at those words.

But he soon turned around, bowed down without saying anything to his mother, and got into the car.

Soon after, the car started and Kim Myung-ae, who was still watching his car through the rearview mirror, disappeared, so Jeong-hwan asked Hye-rim Yoo, who was driving.

“You’re the top… my mother.”

“Yes, Comrade Jeonghwan. Is there any problem?”

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“yes?”

“Nothing. Come on, let’s go.”

The second day of the party was very different from the first day.

The first day, the first day, focused on the unexpected holding of the party congress, the sudden disappearance of Kim Jong-il, and the appearance of a person named Kim Jeong-hwan, so there was a chaotic and exciting atmosphere.

However, today and on the second day, even a dull person could notice the unknown excitement, tension, and anticipation in the air.

They just don’t say it out loud, but most of the executives here are well aware that heaven and earth have been turned upside down once.

Then, who would occupy what position in the new sky of the Republic had to be the hottest issue.

However, one thing is clear: those who will occupy the heart of the republic at this party congress will not be close aides to the ‘former sky’, Kim Jong-il.

And as if to prove such suspicion, it was a young man called Comrade Kim Jeong-hwan, who was close to the unknown leader’s hidden blood and blood, standing on the central podium and conducting the society.

Unsurprisingly, even in the 7th tournament, something that could be called a breakthrough happened.

– As a result of the vote of the Supreme People’s Assembly, it was agreed to abolish the bill for the State President to concurrently serve as chairman of the National Defense Commission. If you have any comrades who have objections, please raise your hand.

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No one raised their hand, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t shocking.

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No, I have to say that the impact is greater than ever.

The National Defense Commission has already been one of the most prestigious institutions of the republic since its inception, with President Kim Il-sung as the chairman and his son Kim Jong-il as the first vice chairman.

Although the Ministry of People’s Armed Forces existed, it was clear from the time that leader Kim Il-sung served as chairman and concurrently served as chairman, the National Defense Commission was the body that oversees the military power of the republic.

However, the position of the head of the National Defense Commission was separated from that of the president.

And this administrative separation meant only one thing.

‘Now, Comrade Kim Il-sung is no longer the supreme ruler of the republic, but a mere symbol!’

Even without mentioning Mao’s saying that power comes from a gun barrel, military power was the reins that a real ruler must hold.

However, the fact that Kim Il-sung did not raise any objection even though he resigned from the position of chairman of the National Defense Commission, the peak of his military power, was a story that he had already been far removed from the center of power.

And considering the post-war situation, the person who will enter the center of power anew…

– Then, we will go directly to the election of the central leadership organ of the Workers’ Party of Korea. First of all, there will be an election for the Standing Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

The subsequent procedure (similar to the previous party congress) was a format in which the host, Jeong Hwan, unilaterally announced the list and asked the party members in the party hall for their pros and cons.

But in reality, he did at least one because when Jeonghwan asked who he would object to, there was no party member who raised his hand even after washing their eyes.

– With this, we will conclude the election of the Standing Members of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, the Standing Members of the Political Bureau, and the heads of each department. First, the head of the Organizational Guidance Department of the Central Committee, Comrade Jang Seong-taek.

When the election, which was a de facto ceremonial act, was over, Jeong-hwan, who was selected from the central podium, called out the names of those who became the new center of power one by one.

Jang Seong-taek, who was sitting in a relaxed posture as if he already knew the result, got up from his seat with applause when his name was called and bowed his head slightly.

Most of the party members looking at him were half astonished and half ridiculed, saying, ‘You survived well this time, you’re a great guy’, but it was hard to deny that there was a feeling of jealousy in those eyes.

However, among them, there was a gaze full of negative emotions, and that was Hong Gye-seong, the head of the Frunze clan, who was sitting on a podium wearing a general uniform of the Korean People’s Army.

‘Kim Jong-il has been lifted several times, bastard! Dare to take the place of this Hong Kye-sung on the subject of only having a spoon at the end? Let’s see how long the new leader Kim Jong-il’s sister, Westerner, will leave behind!’

With Hong Kye-sung or not, Jang Seong-taek sat down on the podium again, receiving applause and cheers from the entire hall.

In the middle, he glanced at Hong Kye-seong and bowed his head as a courtesy, but of course there was no way he would greet Hong Kye-seong in a good way.

And there was a person who was watching the silent battle between the two, and that person was, of course, Jeonghwan.

‘I knew it was me. Well, that’s what I meant.’

Jeonghwan himself applauded, recalling the recent argument between Hong Gye-sung and Jang Seong-taek.

– I have to take the position of the head of the Organizational Guidance Department!

After the ceremony, Jang Seong-taek insisted that at a meeting to decide on their own non-gong pedigree under the pretext of congratulations.

Of course, Hong Gye-seong’s subordinates, who had previously been criticized for the position of the head of the organizational leadership department, strongly objected, but unfortunately, Jang Seong-taek had a convincing cause.

– If it hadn’t been for the intervention of the Ministry of Social Security, led by you, do you think the event would have been successful? In the first place, it’s your fault that you put all our comrades in danger by failing to properly subdue Won Heung-hee, the head of the National Security Agency, right?

– ………………………….

Of course, no matter how convincing the cause was, it was not enough to convince all of the Frunze factions, which could be said to be the starting point of this great event.

It was Jung-hwan’s intervention, whispering into Hong Gye-seong’s ear, that calmed the atmosphere that had become as if someone would pull out a gun at any moment.

– Don’t worry too much, Comrade Hong. Anyway, that sleep doesn’t last long.

– ……..What do you mean?

– There’s no way I can keep the person who was Kim Jong-il’s brother-in-law alive for a long time. It’s just holding on to the grand goal for now.

– Still, the position of the head of the Organizational Guidance Department…

– Of course, it is a key position in the party. But don’t you, like a listed comrade or me, need a housekeeper to take care of the internal affairs right away? You can gain the world on horseback, but you cannot rule the world on horseback.

– ……… However, how long do I have to leave that stag beetle…

– Don’t worry about that, I’ve already thought of someone to replace Jang Sung-taek.

– Any replacement? who is that…..

– We’ll see you at the upcoming party convention. So, until then, please be tolerant.

– Chairman of the Central Censorship Committee, Hyun Young-sook.

There was a little murmur in the call this time.

It was a movement against women’s taking key positions in the Central Party in a republic where the dogmatic Confucian culture still remains.

“Thank you, Comrade Jeonghwan. Now is the time to call me by my official title.”

“The Republic only knew about the abilities of the current general, so please thank the president.”

After a brief exchange of glances, those who would become the new key figures of the republic were called out one after another.

However, perhaps due to the characteristics of a socialist country that frequently serves as both party and military justice, the name that was called before was called again and again over and over again.

Jeong-hwan, Hong Kye-sung, and Jang Seong-taek were seated side by side as the permanent members of the Politburo of the Central Committee.

In addition, Baek Seung-cheol and Hyun Young-sook were named as the candidate members at the same time.

The names of members of the Central Military Commission called afterward were in a similar manner, with Jeong Hwan, chairman of the committee, Hong Kye-sung as the standing committee member, and Baek Seung-cheol and several members of the Frunze family as the candidate members.

The only surprising thing was that at the time of the election as a candidate for the political affairs bureau, a fairly unfamiliar name, Kim Yong-geon, was called.

And finally, now all the catering is over.

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Now all that was left was the last order, and the last order was probably the most important order.

– Then, from now on, we will elect the next leader who will lead the Workers’ Party of Korea and the Republic.

As soon as Junghwan’s words fell, the spacious cultural center was suddenly enveloped in silence.

Everyone already knew what was coming, and everyone knew what it meant, but that didn’t reduce the tension.

– The name of this newly-established position is a party member who will succeed the President and serve as chairman of the Central Military Commission, carrying the red flag of the Workers’ Party of Korea and leading his will at the forefront. will be

The hall was enveloped in so much silence that even the sound of a needle falling could be heard.

And then, as if cutting through the stillness with a knife, Jeonghwan’s voice resounded.

– One candidate and Kim Jeong-hwan are running for the position of general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea. I would like to ask all Party members in favor of Comrade Kim Jung-hwan’s appointment as general secretary, please raise your hand.

Sussssssss……..

There was a rustling sound.

In the spacious hall, a forest made of human hands was created at once.

Seeing all the party members who raised their heads without missing a single one, Jeonghwan asked again with an expressionless expression.

– So, which party members are against it?

Again there was the sound of a rattle.

This time the forest became a field.

The hands that had stood upright as if piercing the sky until just a moment ago disappeared all at once to the floor.

After confirming that there were no opponents, Jeonghwan nodded his head and solemnly declared.

– Well, it’s decided. I would like to announce that Kim Jung-hwan has been appointed as the general secretary who will lead this Workers’ Party of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the future.

“Long live Comrade General Secretary Kim Jeong-hwan!”

“hurray! hurray!”

“Long live the Republic! Long live the commentator! Long live General Secretary Kim Jeong-hwan!!!!”

The 4.25 Hall was covered with the shouts of hurrahs from the Labor Party members as if they were about to leave.

And this news, that the illegitimate son of the leader, who was also unfamiliar with the name of Kim Jeong-hwan, became the leader of the Workers’ Party of Korea and North Korea .