167 – To seize the given opportunity
Lee Jae-min’s remarks after living half-consciously after his daughter’s problem
Although he lost all power and became a savage, his influence within the Lee family was still at a level that could not be ignored.
He was the head of the family for nearly 20 years, and everyone here, big or small, is under his influence.
The fact that he opened his mouth after such a long time, the family executives could not help but listen to him at the same time feeling puzzled.
“Even though it was my fault, as you know, the power of the Lee family is greatly weakened compared to the past. From that point of view… I see this advance on the Yalu River as an opportunity to bring our family back to their former glory. Didn’t you miss the opportunity while hesitating even in the war right before you?”
“Um… ”
“That is… yes, but…”
The overwhelming victory of the Kaesong defense line was a very painful event for them.
If the Lee family did not notice them and actively supported them, they could have seized power again through their contribution to the great victory.
However, they were unable to put this into practice.
There was also interference from those emerging forces, but above all, the proportion of the hunters and soldiers who were under their command was not so high.
In other words, I came to have the idea that it was a battleground where I could only lose money even if I won, and as a result, I ended up blowing away a golden opportunity.
‘To think we were watching a war with arms crossed that would go down in history…’
‘In fact, it was the same for the new powers who are fighting bloody battles with us… but I can’t help but feel bitter in many ways…’
More than failure, people who do not know have the greatest regret for lost opportunities.
In that respect, the executives of the Lee family were in a situation where they were quite exhausted due to their greed for majors, and in this situation, Lee Jae-min’s comments were no different from igniting their desire.
“For that reason… it’s my personal opinion… I see the advance on the Yalu River as an agenda that must be settled. Of course… it doesn’t matter if you don’t listen carefully as these are my words, the culprit of the failures so far…”
“..umm.. not really.”
“Certainly… I think it’s something worth considering in many ways.”
Previously, they were the ones who had suffered a great loss due to Lee Jae-min’s irrationality.
However, the operation at that time was something that made them think that it was a risky gamble that was unreasonable in many ways even in their own eyes, and even when the result of failure came out, the feeling that they knew it was stronger.
However, what Lee Jae-min was saying now was definitely a valid story.
To the point that it made most of them nod their heads without much room for rebuttal.
In addition, even though it was such a big blow, it’s just that it’s because it’s timid.
Many of them were already in a situation where they had the idea that it would be good to hold this agenda firmly.
“Even in our opinion, this project definitely needs to be actively pursued.”
“Since the situation on the Hamheung frontline is also good, I think we can move our people who are mostly stationed there to provide support.”
“Good idea. Doing so will prevent the dispersion of the achievements we were concerned about and the progress of the work will go much more smoothly.”
“I will contact their command. In addition, supply support that was suspended in the meantime will be resumed.”
Like that, they show a more active movement in the fact that a good opportunity has arisen.
But at this moment…
The person who really started the fire…
In Lee Jae-min’s mind, there was no future full of expectations like that of his relatives in front of his eyes.
The feeling he’s feeling is only relief.
And there was only a deep feeling of sadness underneath.
*
Each person had an opportunity given to them,
I had to do my best to catch it.
what it means
And… it didn’t matter what the outcome would be.
What mattered was what one could gain in the process.
If it was worth it, it was only natural to do it.
And in that respect… he…
Lee Jae-min had no choice but to do his best to seize this ‘opportunity’.
An opportunity appeared in front of him who was in despair as ever.
that..
He came to him with a video of his daughter, whom he thought was dead.
A video of her daughter sitting in a wheelchair, as if she had lost her mind, showing only a vain smile.
The moment he saw it, Lee Jae-min, who had lost all motivation, began to feel a sense of awakening.
‘I was alive.. my daughter… my one and only daughter…’
Although the appearance of the child seen in the video did not look so good at first glance.
However, what does that fact have to do with it?
The most important thing is that his only child is still alive.
Recognizing that, he drove alone to the place they requested, not caring at all about what the other party’s intention was or what they were asking for.
It is… a small villa located deep in the mountains.
Unidentified persons met there offered a deal, showing additional images of the daughter.
Claiming that they were only moving for the sake of the country, they placed one condition in exchange for handing over Isena’s recruits.
That is.. to ask the Lee family to agree on the plan to advance on the Yalu River, which has been raised this time.
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If you simply look at the face value, it was a proposal that had no reason to oppose it from Lee Jae-min’s point of view.
Certainly, the story of the advance on the Yalu River was absolutely necessary for the sake of the national interest, even from his point of view, having heard roughly the entire story.
However, in the current political situation, nothing can be done unless one side actively moves with arms tied.
Those who truly cared for the country deservedly asked themselves such a request.
In addition, in the process, even though he became a loser, it was something worth accepting in that he could be with his one and only precious daughter.
However…
That this is only a superficial issue…
Lee Jae-min was vaguely aware of that moment.
He did not know the exact basis or inside story.
However, his intuition, which had become thicker as he had grown bones in the political arena, was telling the story.
There must be some dangerous conspiracy hidden in this matter.
But.
despite recognizing that fact.
Vice Minister Lee Jae-min willingly grabbed that hand.
No, I had no choice but to hold on.
No matter what the inside story is. Because he had no choice in the first place.
‘Whatever the conspiracy behind this…whatever happens, I don’t care. The important thing is that I can live with my daughter.. that’s enough..’
It was his life that had already ended with the death of his daughter.
If that kind of self.. still, if he is given time to live with his daughter as a father. He wanted nothing more.
So, he gladly took the hand, ignoring the warnings his intuition was giving him.
To do his part as a father.
To live a life of atonement until the end for the poor daughter who became like that because of her own greed.
*
“I definitely think it makes sense.”
“Then we will proceed immediately. Because we can’t lose players to other factions.”
General Choi Yeon, who is in charge of a part of the neutral faction.
While listening to her active argument, the neutral faction members, who had been timid all along, began to act uncharacteristically vigorously.
‘Even with the perfect opportunity right in front of your eyes, you have to talk this far to move… It’s as if these guys don’t have an answer either way..’
Even as she clicks her tongue inwardly, Choi Yeon feels a little relieved that the situation is going as planned.
At the same time, a calm smile began to form on her lips.
Feeling happy that everything is going according to her master’s wishes…