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Finally, the time has come to slice the world like a cake.

I might consider extending the U.S. influence up to Latin America, after all, it’s tough for us to reach that far. That problem will have to be solved later.

The Cold War should be maintained as the Cold War. Of course, given the current situation, the global trend does suggest that the U.S. is losing.

But isn’t the U.S. the U.S.? Somehow, it’ll work out.

The U.S. is not the Rome Treaty; uniquely being the great power of the New World, it will inevitably end up confronting Russia.

The U.S. has gained some experience fighting against Japan.

I wonder how things would be with America under MacArthur’s military regime. But really, wouldn’t just taking over Latin America be enough to unleash their potential?

Of course, there’s also Alaska and Canada, but maybe that causes the U.S. to be even more on edge.

Since the entrance to the Rome Treaty is right above them.

It seems there might be some friction in Canada due to American hegemony, but that’s a problem for later.

“Your Majesty. We must also resolve the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office issue. Wouldn’t it be troublesome if it falls into the hands of the United States?”

That’s true.

If I were to put it in visual terms, what I’m envisioning is the independence of Taiwan and Okinawa.

In this scenario, Russia would acquire the Kuril Islands, while Japan would have to comply with the United States regarding Hokkaido and Eastern Japan.

The anticipated picture is likely to establish as a republic.

Whether it’s the Ezo Republic or the Eastern Japan Republic.

What’s certain is that Eastern Japan and Western Japan must have different political systems.

Modified capitalism or current American capitalism is all the same there.

One side could be a republic, while the other remains a monarchy, which wouldn’t be too bad.

After this incident, the prestige of the Imperial Family has probably sunk so low that it’s dug into the ground.

The U.S. will surely try to kill the emperor in some way.

Then, will a republic led by Mutaguchi Renya rise in Western Japan?

That won’t do.

Well, I guess I can think about this after meeting with MacArthur.

“Indeed, British-style black tea isn’t so bad.”

Sipping black tea as the Tsar of Russia in the Forbidden City is quite a bizarre situation.

Just by being here, the legitimacy of the Qing Dynasty is being maintained.

“I should start facilitating Israel’s government formation soon.”

For now, with Rehe Province and parts of Inner Mongolia, there are no Chinese left.

They have either been relocated to the Qing Dynasty or dragged off to Unit 731’s labs or extermination camps.

Sending Jews to empty lands isn’t a bad thing.

It simply means offering empty spaces to homeless Jews.

Oh, look, no Chinese? Then those who can live must be inserted here.

In the end, this is how it will be.

Even Mao Zedong has tacitly approved this.

Considering the area he was in charge of, he wouldn’t have the standing to complain or express dissatisfaction.

Currently, the Treaty Army has entered the region, established military rule to construct Israel’s government, and then proceeded with the Jewish resettlement efforts.

“We have already selected individuals capable of forming a government.”

“Not bad. Let’s relocate them all in advance.”

After all, we can effectively control China.

As long as Soong Mei-ling tucks her tail in and gets Mao Zedong’s endorsement, it will be sufficient.

We should quickly form a government and appoint Einstein as the head of state.

Next up is finally meeting MacArthur.

In exchange for taking West Japan, some carrots should definitely be tossed his way.

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Washington D.C. of the United States

After the U.S.-Japan War concluded, the United States finally ended the war by capturing the very heart of the headquarters in Tokyo, the cabinet of Tojo Hideki.

Most of the generals in charge of homeland defense either committed seppuku or were captured, and Tojo Hideki was captured by the U.S. military before taking his own life.

They have arrested Emperor Yoshihito and all the imperial family.

Of course, a significant number of imperial family members had already died in the remnants.

Thus, MacArthur and Huey Long had to prepare for Japan’s disposition.

When MacArthur took charge of the war, Huey Long, who was dealing with domestic affairs, cautiously approached MacArthur about the considerable share of the Rome Treaty.

“How much are you planning to concede to Japan? It’s important to determine this beforehand for smooth negotiations with the Tsar.”

Since we’ve already paid up in terms of money, the U.S. would be leading the decisions regarding Japan.

However, that damn hero from Japs devoured Western Japan whole, so we should at least hit Eastern Japan hard.

“Hmm. If they pushed all the way to Nagoya, we should divide Japan with this as the border. Damn, it’s all messed up because of that Mutaguchi Renya.”

But with this, isn’t it a bit too generous to Western Japan? After all, with the entire country devastated, it just adds more land to the areas Western Japan needs to rebuild.

While the U.S. military was demolishing the main islands, the Treaty Army swiftly crushed Japan’s troops in China, making the war even simpler and getting a significant share.

Sure, that can’t be helped, but a critical issue remains.

Yes, the very dynasty that was one of the causes of the war—the Imperial Family.

“The Imperial Family must be brought down.”

“Indeed. There’s no reason to accept the surrender terms that the Japanese desire. Didn’t we occupy and end this ourselves?”

Looking back, didn’t those Japanese Imperial Way guys want to elevate the Emperor to a divine being in Asia?

Nobody would be unaware that the emperor is their mental pillar.

Especially since, following the rise of the Imperial Way, influenced by Russia, many Japanese regarded the Emperor as a divine being, so it’s only natural that he must be removed.

Only then can we completely crush the Japanese spirit of rebellion.

“Hokkaido must be made independent as well.”

The place referred to as Hokkaido in Japan needs to be independent.

It’s a given that a pro-American regime will be established in Eastern Japan, but I can’t stand the thought of Eastern Japan having any power.

To show that the U.S. oversees such a nation, there are a few reasons to divide it.

“We must also relinquish the Kuril Islands.”

“That seems like too much of a concession.”

We have to impose military governance over Eastern Japan and Hokkaido while leaving a region right above to get beaten by Russia.

MacArthur couldn’t help but feel sick.

After all, didn’t the spoils from the U.S.-Japan War overwhelmingly favor Russia?

Even amidst the chaos of trashing Japan, China willingly fell into Russia’s hands.

“We can’t afford to fall behind Russia until we develop nuclear bombs and advance missile technology. I’m sure the Chief of Staff knows this as well.”

Russia’s military technology exceeded that of the U.S. by far.

Considering how, during the Great Depression, Russia latched onto the U.S., their strength is beyond imagination.

So there’s no way to openly antagonize Russia.

Moreover, Huey Long has now managed to stabilize the divided U.S., and with the U.S.-Japan War concluded, he needs to be in a position for reelection.

Antagonizing Russia under these circumstances is quite challenging.

“Do you have any plans, Mr. President? Based on the current situation, places where we could exert influence seem limited to the ruined half of Japan and Latin America.”

There’s very little to gain.

But to antagonize Russia would be dismissing what MacArthur sensed about their immense power.

Naturally, Huey Long had some methods.

“With the Rome Declaration, Asian colonies will achieve independence. This includes French Indochina and Dutch Indonesia as well.”

There are colonies soon to be free, after all.

Even if we can’t do anything about China and Korea’s Western Japan, there’s still Vietnam and Indonesia.

We can draw in these nations beyond the definite sphere of influence established by the Rome Treaty Organization.

“Then, you’re suggesting that we should bring Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, under our wing?”

“While we claimed to liberate the colonies with the Rome Declaration, those who have long been oppressed under colonial empires won’t side with the Rome Treaty Organization.”

Of course, with Anastasia’s decolonization declaration, there might be a degree of goodwill toward Russia. But still, nations that provide assistance will be more favored afterward.

The United States is also preparing for a new era.

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The surrender signing ceremony on the USS Missouri has concluded.

Effectively referred to as the Tokyo Treaty, during this signing, Kim Gu signed as the representative of the Balhae Republic, and Balhae Republic is thus regarded as the legitimate successor of the Korean Empire, cements its independence.

Moreover, the Southern Manchuria Governor-General’s Office remained attached to the Korean Peninsula due to the large Korean population there, thus declaring independence alongside Balhae Republic.

When looking at the situation of Japanese on the Korean Peninsula, it seems they have two choices.

Either pick one from the two bland varieties of Japanese, or remain in the Korean Peninsula. Of course, to choose the latter, they must become Balhae people, much like Koreans had to forcibly change their names to Japanese during the Japanese colonization period.

In the case of the former, the Japanese in Southern Manchuria under Mutaguchi’s rule could potentially return to Japan, but the situation of Japanese on the Korean Peninsula is slightly different.

Families that intermarried with Koreans might find it easier to be recognized as Balhae people, while purely Japanese families would have a harder time for various reasons.

“If you want to live as Balhae people, using a Korean name and language is a must, and you’d need to contribute your wealth towards national reconstruction.”

“Using Korean names and language is one thing, but asking me to give up my wealth is a bit much. I might as well go back to Japan.”

Those Japanese who had been living lavishly on the Korean Peninsula found it difficult to give that up.

“Isn’t everything they acquired from looting on the Korean Peninsula? The Japanese who remain on the Korean Peninsula have built their lives there, and you’re suggesting they should go to that devastated land?”

“What about that?”

“Offering naturalization opportunities to you Japanese is solely for national reconstruction. Take it graciously while offered, or you’ll end up stripped clean and expelled to Eastern Japan. If you voluntarily present yourselves and surrender your assets to the National Reconstruction Council, you can be considered Balhae people. You should be thankful that we’re not killing you like the Governor-General’s office would.”

For the Japanese on the Korean Peninsula, their choices ultimately boiled down to one of two options.

To either surrender their money and live as Balhae people or be sent to the devastated Japan.

Interestingly, the forces behind the 5.16 military coup disbanded the 5th National Assembly of the Second Republic of Korea, establishing the governing body intended for national reconstruction on the Korean Peninsula.

Yes. The National Reconstruction Council.

In this world, it was established under the leadership of Lee Beom-seok.

After solving the problems of Japanese on the peninsula, he plans to rename the nation and relocate the provisional government back to the Korean Peninsula as an official government.

Hearing such news gave me a rather peculiar feeling.

Instead of a military government divided by the Soviet Union and the United States, a proper unified government was being transplanted.

For someone familiar with the original history, this situation feels strangely—like eating ramen that tastes like udon.

Should Korea stick with the name Balhae?

That point makes more sense.

When setting a national name in original history, there was also Goryeo, but since it collapsed as Daehan, it was named the Republic of Korea to rise as Daehan.

The national name of the Korean Empire also had a sense of grandness in some way. Unlike the British Empire or the Empire of Japan, it arose from the union of Mahan, Jinhan, Byeonhan, among others, thus naming it Daehan.

However, considering the special circumstances of the Korean people now.

This temporary government of history has secured Southern Manchuria and contains the existing populations of Manchus, as well as a small number of Jews, Russians, and Japanese.

As a multi-ethnic state, Balhae lacks a singular national name.

Having experienced the original world, I thought that since Daehan collapsed, calling a country named Daehan that fell due to nuclear war now isn’t really appealing.

“Is that so.”

As I sip some black tea and look further, I see that according to a letter sent by Lee Woo, it seems likely that the current name Balhae will be used.

And there’s Southern Manchuria too. Considering the significant human casualties from the uprising on the Korean Peninsula, they seem to intend to absorb both Manchus and Japanese entirely.

By doing so, they might also be able to recover some of the population lost in the recent uprising, but they state that they will absorb the Japanese as Balhae people while making technicians work and ensuring capitalists who profited from Korea during their rule surrender all their wealth for national reconstruction.

Of course, that applies only to Japanese who helped Koreans or remained neutral while Balhae troops moved south. Those who helped the garrison to suppress Koreans were stripped of their wealth without choice and executed.

It may be great to visit the Korean Peninsula later.

And then, there’s the plan for Israel in the East.

Among the Jewish who helped cultivate and develop Northern Manchuria, only a few will stay, while the majority will be relocated to Rehe Province, a place once called Monggan in the original history, with the help of the Treaty Army.

Even Jews remaining in Europe are said to be coming here.

Some Jews still claim Palestine, but considering the international community, they’ll inevitably end up coming here.

After all, Europe has banded together; why would they sow discord in Palestine?

Now, let’s look at the territory of Israel. The territory includes Rehe Province and part of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Originally, it included Monggan and territories along with Rehe.

Since most Mongols have migrated to Russia’s Mongolia, it hardly matters.

Well, there are still some Chinese around, but the Qing Dynasty is also involved in the resettlement efforts.

“Now that the war has concluded and the Jews have begun to immigrate, what do you think, Doctor? With this territory, isn’t it bigger than that of Palestine? It’s no land attained through bloodshed, and I believe it’s quite extensive.”

Who else would offer such a substantial piece of land like this?

 

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