Rasputin of the East

＜ Episode 347 >

“I will not run for the next election.”

“Sir President!”

“What do you mean by that!”

“I have blood on my hands, someone … must be held accountable.”

Lyndon Johnson looked up to the sky and lamented, and closed his eyes.

“When my tenure is over, I will resign as it is.”

***

“With Lyndon Johnson dropping out, Robert F. Kennedy is running for the Democratic nomination.”

“The Republican Party is also on the offensive.”

Nuclear attacks by China and Japan did not resonate, at least in the United States.

Rising mushroom clouds, those who evaporated without leaving ashes, those who were torn apart by the aftermath, those who died under the rubble, and those who died instantly without screaming from exposure to radiation, which accounted for most of the victims.

No matter how many monkeys died, Americans didn’t care.

However, the problem was that all American influence was evaporated in Asia, massive anti-US protests broke out even in the Philippines, a pro-American country, and, crucially, even US bases in South Japan and Taiwan were involved in nuclear explosions.

The United States did not protest a single word to Russia. No, I didn’t.

Because if I shouted out to the world that Russia reverse-engineered and released the detonation code of the US nuclear warhead to stop the communists, there is nothing to return except for the sound of a cowardly excuse.

In any case, the United States had nuclear weapons and caused mass destruction.

As already shown in the Civil War, nuclear weapons were used twice by the United States. In both cases, the victim was China.

The number of bombs was innumerable, but in any case their source was the United States.

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Moreover, it cannot be denied that the appearance was good from the beginning and, in reality, the purpose was mass destruction in case of emergency. Russia radiated radio waves

Russia’s reaction is also unpredictable, so if the CIA’s analysis is true, this may have been the cause of the hardliners’ protrusion that occurred as the succession struggle intensified as the control of the Russian Empire weakened. it was bylter

If Russia’s military hardliners are not suppressed, it will be World War III. It’s unfortunate that the corpses of Chinese people are piled up in a pile, but what can I do?

“The administration must explain immediately!”

“About allegations of violation of international law…”

“This is the worst genocide ever committed by mankind! This stigma cannot be washed away…”

Republicans, academics, and religious circles all rose up and criticized the US nuclear attack, but the US administration did not respond.

The meaning was simple.

damn it

Violation of international law? As long as Russia doesn’t say anything, the US’s violation of international law can be overlooked. The reverse is also accomplished.

Worst carnage ever committed by mankind? It doesn’t matter as long as it doesn’t dictate the number of votes in the next election.

And Russia’s bizarre silence has heightened the suspicions of the US, or no, intelligence agencies around the world.

‘I thought Russia would accuse the United States, so why would it do that? Didn’t you catch a good number?’

‘What is it?’

Of course, criticism from the Russian government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not come without criticism, but rather than pouring accusations with one heart and one accord, something seemed to go wrong even within Russia.

This gave strength to the theory of the US leadership intensifying the power struggle in Russia, and the US government’s actions were also extremely cautious.

Not only the American heads of state, but also those who thought they were smart, began to talk loudly.

The current leader of the Russian Empire, Mikhail, is an old man who has already seen many grandchildren. His children, with a few exceptions, were already married to Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, England, the German princes, and many grandchildren.

Of course, the general opinion is that it is still correct, but it is not strange at such an age no matter what happens.

Of course, there really wasn’t anything like that.

***

I sat down on the chair and faced Victor.

“Victor.”

“Yes, Father.”

Victor and my eyes met.

“The Russian Empire is strong. This will make you stronger They drove them across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. But even so, I cannot be relieved.”

“Are you concerned about nuclear war?”

“It’s not just that. Victor, your burden, your mother’s throne and my name are not light, as you already know.”

Victor nodded silently.

“In my days, I needed strong leadership. That’s why I did illegal things and got countless blood on my hands.”

“But your time is different. What you have to do is to make sure your enemies don’t overtake your place, and reveal their wounds again, knowingly and unknowingly. It takes a considerable amount of time for the wound to heal, but a wounded lion never forgets its grudge even after the wound has healed.”

I untied the sword from my waist and placed it on the table.

It was a long sword, a gift from England a long time ago.

“What you need to do is, first, never invade a foreign country first. But always keep the army with a sharpened blade. At the very least, make everyone believe that your blade is very well forged, no matter how well it is.”

“Of course, it is a shame to say that your sword is very well forged. You know, that’s not really the way to get everyone to believe that your sword is really well-forged. And the sword must never be pulled from its sheath unless absolutely necessary.”

“What these fathers release is fear, fear is a very effective tool, but they cannot reveal their yellow teeth to you, at least as long as you believe your blade can hold their throats the moment their yellow teeth are exposed.”

“Second, get along with your brothers, I did not intend this and have had countless children, but those who will be crowned in your time are your half-brothers or your sister-in-law, brother-in-law, brother-in-law, etc., join forces with them and maintain friendship. Do it, not only individually, but also at the governmental level, the united power cannot be taken lightly from the outside. Even if it is a small country, it will be more if it is one of the leading powers. The Common Defense Treaty was created for that purpose. Don’t lose the initiative in the Common Defense Treaty, but don’t persecute them too much, so that when you need it, your brother, not your sword. Let the sisters draw their swords for them.”

“Third, always keep in mind the difference between religion and culture. The concept of the so-called ‘nation’ divided into religion and culture always carries the risk of disintegrating the empire. Let them mix in a clever way that is not coercive, and instill a sense of unity: general education is the best means of indoctrination, and conscription is the best means of instilling sympathy.”

“And don’t be afraid of change. From now on, the imperial family will gradually become a being not so different from celebrities. So let all members of the imperial family set an example for the people. If we do not keep pace with the changing times, the imperial family will disappear.”

“Do not underestimate the United States, and seek lasting friendship through cultural and economic exchanges. Even if there is a confrontation, refrain from an arms race. Even if you unite the entire Old World, the New World has the potential to defeat the Old World. is the area No matter how bad things happen to America, they have the power to rule the world, and they are eagles that can fly again if given the opportunity. And we are separated by the ocean. So coexistence is possible, but don’t be vigilant, but don’t let them know.”

“Next is China. China’s potential is also enormous. And to add to that, not only do they border us, they are incapable of creating regimes other than dictatorial, authoritarian regimes that will not be satisfied until they eventually put the world under their feet. At least not while maintaining that size.”

They are the ones who will deny even the freedom I am allowing.

“The reason we need democracy is that it is the minimum social mechanism for anyone to complain about vested interests. If such a device is completely excluded, it is bound to stagnate, rot, and collapse.”

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Many dictators have suffered from confirmation bias and have eaten up their own country and the world beyond that.

“It is always necessary to have a watchdog to alert the sovereign. And since even the watcher can be corrupted, the beneficiary itself and extremely difficult to corrupt, the people should entrust the supervision. What the people sincerely need and demand must be heard. Otherwise, we will follow the same path.”

“But they don’t. It only crushes those who oppose it with its size, so it must not be tolerated, China must not be united, it must be divided into small pieces that only fight each other forever. Only then will we be able to discuss their democracy.”

“And don’t block the people’s words, everyone should say what they want to say, find out and put together everything they want to do. Don’t be swayed by a noisy minority or agitators, and know what the people really want. understand Freedom must not be indulgence, but freedom in the good without indulgence is a self-evident right of man.”

“father.”

“What?”

“You are speaking like a will now.”

“Look at my age, you never know when you will fall. So, whenever possible, I want to make sure that no matter when I go to the Lord, there will be no regrets.”

I laughed helplessly.

“This has won military support, influenced the intelligence service, and removed an imperial concern. The succession structure has been stabilized, and all of your younger brothers will support your ascension, and I am very happy with all of that. So, go ahead, at least before this father passes away, why not make him an old man in the back room with your mothers?”

“It’s also unique that you do it yourself.”

“There is a saying in my hometown of karate. They come empty-handed and leave empty-handed. The only thing I will have until the moment I die is the crown. Find it in my body.”

“Why are you looking for my father’s body? I have to get it from my mother.”

“I am a king too, man.”

I said with a smile.

“When it comes time to die, do you know what people fear the most? I am afraid that I have not finished my work yet, and that my children may not have grown up. To alleviate this father’s worries, start working on making him an old man in the back room as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties, come and give me advice.