Mining And Construction Tycoon [EN]: Chapter 163

163. Two Days Before the Wedding (3)

Han Il-kwon replied.

“They were released from the Korean Central Intelligence Agency [KCIA, South Korea’s primary intelligence agency from 1961 to 1999] a while ago.”

Han Cheong-ho had asked Cha Ki-beom for a favor.

“Will those Gukbin-gwan [a high-end establishment, often associated with illicit activities] thugs cooperate with our work?”

“They have to cooperate. Or what else can they do?”

If Han Cheong-ho hadn’t asked Cha Ki-beom, those guys would have been found dead in the interrogation room with no one to blame.

“If they owe their lives, they should repay them with their lives. Don’t you think?”

Han Cheong-ho scoffed.

“Do you know what the characteristic of thugs is?”

“What is it?”

“They remember grudges but forget favors.”

There’s no loyalty in that world.

Only temper.

“Those guys repaying their life debts? Don’t make me laugh. They’ll throw away the loyalty of sharing meals for a few pennies.”

“So I shook them with money too. They can’t start from scratch with nothing, can they?”

It was after they had to give everything to the security guards of the Taeyang Group.

Having been dragged to the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, their future must be bleak.

“What they’ve learned is theft, and what they’ve accumulated is resentment. Are they going to scatter, or are they going to do what I tell them and get some crumbs? They have no choice.”

Operating Gukbin-gwan, how much resentment would they have bought?

Probably, as soon as the news spread that they were starting over from the bottom, those with grudges would rush in and trample them.

“What kind of organization is an organization without money? Heh heh heh.”

Gukbin-gwan was already finished when they were dragged to the Korean Central Intelligence Agency.

It’s an unchangeable future unless Han Il-kwon saves them.

“The boss of Gukbin-gwan is smart enough to know that. Don’t worry.”

“Well, they can’t trust loyalty, but they trust money. They can’t trust favors, but they trust grudges.”

Han Cheong-ho laughed just like his son.

“Gukbin-gwan is prime real estate in Jongno [a district in Seoul]. If they want it back, they have to cooperate.”

“Of course. They should be grateful even for a break-even deal. Heh heh heh.”

Whether Cha Ki-beom or Jeon Doo-hwan seizes power, it’s over.

Kang Tae-soo of the Taeyang Group will have to cough up everything.

“If they want that Gukbin-gwan, just give it to them. If they risk their lives to get it, we welcome it.”

“Those thugs are full of poison. They’ll be a reliable force.”

“Good. There’s no match for numbers.”

He likes it.

No matter what else, his son does this very well.

He’s satisfied.

“Don’t forget to keep their mouths shut.”

“Of course. I’ve already told them firmly.”

Han Il-kwon chuckled and said.

“We’ve decided to deploy them with the right tools.”

“Tools? Get those separately.”

“Why?”

“Security will be tight.”

Isn’t it a wedding where military generals from all over the country will gather?

Moreover, the president has promised to attend.

So the security service will thoroughly control it in advance.

‘Of course, Cha Ki-beom will turn a blind eye to some extent, but it’s troublesome if unnecessary disturbances occur.’

If news spreads that a knife-wielding thug was beaten to death at the Cheongil Hotel, it’s troublesome for us.

“They’ll come in as employees of our hotel. My father’s wedding will be held at the Cheongil Hotel.”

“Make them kitchen staff. It’s okay if there are a lot of knives in the kitchen.”

“Well, okay.”

At that moment.

The outside became noisy again.

The Cheongil Madam’s laughter is constantly heard.

Han Cheong-ho frowned.

“Getting angry, laughing, she’s completely lost her mind.”

“Ignore it. It’s not like my mother’s doing this for a day or two.”

But the Cheongil Madam’s voice is getting closer.

“Future in-law, your husband is here, so take your time talking. I’ll prepare dinner soon. Ho ho ho.”

Future in-law?

Han Cheong-ho and Han Il-kwon looked at the study door at the same time.

The study door opens and a person enters.

As soon as Han Cheong-ho saw him, he jumped up from his chair.

“Oh, who is this?”

It was Jeon Doo-hwan, the commander of the Security Command.

“Why? Is it a problem if I come to visit?”

“How could that be? Please sit here.”

Jeon Doo-hwan sits in the seat Han Cheong-ho guides him to.

He takes off his hat and runs his hand through his hair to fix his hairstyle once.

But it doesn’t change much.

“What brings the commander of the Security Command to my house? The wedding is just around the corner.”

“I came because the wedding is just around the corner.”

Jeon Doo-hwan frowned.

His eyes were cold.

“Get everyone out.”

He wants to talk alone.

As soon as he finished speaking, Han Il-kwon left the study.

* * *

In the study, only Han Cheong-ho and Jeon Doo-hwan were left.

Jeon Doo-hwan gulped down cold water.

He felt like he was finally alive.

“The money?”

The military fund is insufficient.

“If you’re going to use the Ohseonghoe [a secret society or private organization] members, you have to give them plenty of money.”

“He already left for Japan today. He’ll come back with plenty of military funds.”

“You’ll have to keep that word now.”

Jeon Doo-hwan’s eyes are fierce.

“Without Ohseonghoe, there’s no future for Cheongil. Understand?”

“Of course. Didn’t we decide to risk our lives and share the future together?”

Han Cheong-ho soothes Jeon Doo-hwan.

“Don’t worry. We’ll definitely get the military funds.”

“It’s not something to be so confident about. Do you think Japanese banks will lend money so easily?”

“We’re not borrowing from a bank.”

“What? Then where from?”

“We’re borrowing from Park Jeong-hwan’s vault.”

“……!”

Jeon Doo-hwan’s complexion changes.

Suspicion fills him, wondering how he could dare to do such a thing.

“Are you crazy and want to die?”

“Either way, if the plan fails, isn’t dying the same?”

That’s also true.

“They say ghosts who eat before they die look good. Who do you think we’ll feed with the money stolen from Park Jeong-hwan’s vault?”

Only then does Jeon Doo-hwan smile meaningfully.

“Ohseonghoe.”

“That’s right.”

“You thought well. You have to feed the soldiers well before going to war to increase the chances of winning.”

“Of course.”

Jeon Doo-hwan’s expression relaxes.

He looks very pleased.

“We will surely win.”

“Of course, we must win.”

The spoils of victory are so sweet.

The position of the highest commander of this country!

Jeon Doo-hwan stroked his chin.

“I’ll smuggle firearms from the military tomorrow.”

Tomorrow is the day before the wedding.

“Of course, it’s illegal.”

There’s no way smuggling firearms is legal.

“It’ll be a big deal if it’s revealed later.”

“Either way, if we fail, there’s no tomorrow.”

Wasn’t it an attempt to target Park Jeong-hwan?

The price for targeting the life of the highest ruler of this country cannot be light.

“We only have two outcomes.”

Heads or tails.

Jackpot or bust.

Victory or defeat.

“I’ve bet everything.”

“Is there any doubt? So have I.”

Jeon Doo-hwan and Han Cheong-ho have slightly different circumstances.

Compared to Jeon Doo-hwan, who has put himself in a desperate situation, Han Cheong-ho has some leeway.

‘I have Cha Ki-beom as insurance.’

But he’s just as anxious.

Han Cheong-ho also gulped down cold water.

“The Cheongil Hotel will be a bloodbath.”

“Yes.”

There is no power that can be seized without shedding blood.

Whether it’s the blood of allies or the blood of enemies.

That’s what we’re prepared for.

“Before the wedding, the Presidential Security Service and the Korean Central Intelligence Agency will thoroughly search the Cheongil Hotel.”

Searches are natural in a place where military generals and the president gather.

Strict security is a must, as is confirming the possession of weapons.

“Where to hide the smuggled firearms?”

“I already prepared a suitable place when building the Cheongil Hotel.”

Han Cheong-ho brings out the design drawings of the Cheongil Hotel.

Several places are marked in red.

“That’s why we decided to hold the wedding at the Cheongil Hotel.”

“The preparation is meticulous.”

“We have to do this much to increase the chances of success, don’t we?”

Han Cheong-ho pointed to the marked areas and explained.

“I disguised the walls of the hotel rooms to create armories. We can hide them there.”

“Good.”

“This is the floor. If you lift the carpet, you’ll notice that the center of the floor is slightly different.”

“I like it.”

Jeon Doo-hwan nods.

“Seventy members of Ohseonghoe are expected to be mobilized at the Cheongil Hotel.”

“Only 70 people…….”

“That’s the limit. The rest must remain in the military to take control of the military where the commanders are absent first. That’s how we can plan for the future.”

Jeon Doo-hwan was thinking about the aftermath of killing Park Jeong-hwan, Cha Ki-beom, and the military generals.

“It’s troublesome if other guys fill the vacancies of the military generals. Ohseonghoe must take over the military.”

If military forces rise up, it’s a headache even if the coup succeeds.

“I want a sure victory.”

That’s why a large number of Ohseonghoe members were left in the military, and why only Jeon Doo-hwan’s closest confidants participated in the plan.

‘We should be focusing all our efforts on catching Park Jeong-hwan and the military generals. Is Jeon Doo-hwan too ambitious, or is he thinking too lightly?’

But what can I do?

It’s not like I can grab Jeon Doo-hwan by the collar and threaten him to reinforce his forces.

Han Cheong-ho reluctantly nodded, but he couldn’t hide his worry.

“Why do you have such a constipated look on your face?”

“It’s nothing.”

“If you have any complaints, speak frankly. It’s annoying.”

He had no choice but to open his mouth.

“As the general said, a sure victory is necessary. But it’s hard to subdue hundreds of guests with only 70 people…….”

There was a separate reason why Jeon Doo-hwan was confident.

“The military generals and guests can’t carry weapons. Does the power of our 70 Ohseonghoe members who smuggled military firearms look light?”

It’s because of the absolute superiority of equipment, which is the possession of weapons.

“How can civilians beat soldiers with guns?”

Not only that.

“Do you think Ohseonghoe members in their prime can’t subdue retirees who are about to retire?”

Jeon Doo-hwan had already finished calculating in his head.

“70 people will be divided into several groups to catch the military generals and drag out Park Jeong-hwan and Cha Ki-beom. Just know that. Don’t worry unnecessarily.”

Jeon Doo-hwan gets up from his seat.

“Aren’t you going to have dinner before you leave?”

“I want to look around the Cheongil Hotel before that.”

Isn’t it a basic requirement for generals to check the battlefield where the battle will take place?

“I need to secure the armory and plan the movements. On-site inspection is essential.”

“I’ll lead the way.”

If that’s the reason, I have to lead the way no matter what, dinner or anything else.

* * *

Gukbin-gwan in Jongno.

The door that had been blocked with chains all along opened for the first time in a long time.

The basement of Gukbin-gwan is made perfectly for catching people.

Tae-soo sat on a chair and crossed his legs.

“Is this our first time meeting?”

The man who was standing with his arms crossed tilted his head.

It was the boss of Gukbin-gwan.

“Maybe. The other one is an old acquaintance…….”

Kim Kwang-rok, who was standing behind Tae-soo, smiled, revealing his gums.

“You’re being quite informal.”

As soon as Kim Kwang-rok took a step forward, the boss of Gukbin-gwan shouted loudly.

“It’s our first time meeting. If my memory is wrong, I’ll correct it!”

Sweat was already pouring down his face reflexively.

He would wake up in the middle of the night if he remembered how Kim Kwang-rok had treated him.

“I heard you have a good backbone?”

“Oh, I guarantee it. That bastard has some backbone.”

As Kim Kwang-rok guaranteed it, the boss of Gukbin-gwan trembled.

He was beaten like a dog on Dog Days [the hottest days of summer] because of that backbone.

His body still aches every night.

Even though the cleanly broken bones at that time have healed perfectly.

“If you’re thinking of using that backbone to resist…….”

“I threw away that backbone a long time ago. I’ve learned well that a backbone that doesn’t know its place and is displayed without fear is very bad for life and mental health.”

Kim Kwang-rok smiled, revealing his gums.

“The Korean Central Intelligence Agency is good. The mental education is done properly?”

Not the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, but you…….

Kim Kwang-rok raised his fist, which was as big as his head.

“I was expecting to give you a proper education if you needed it.”

“Eek!”

The boss of Gukbin-gwan was terrified.

Tae-soo said.

“Let’s talk sitting down. How long do I have to look up?”

Kim Kwang-rok glared.

“Should I give you some eye-level education?”

“I’m very confident in adjusting to eye level!”