Chapter 674: Commendation and Cold Reception
After Kim Yun-ho's heroic deeds were reported on a large scale, the first reaction of the people was: questioning.
That's right, not praise and praise virtue, but strong questioning.
Like the reporters at the time, the vast majority of the public were seriously skeptical about the authenticity of the matter.
Within hours of the first news on the Internet, the discussion had already taken shape and was becoming more and more intense, with many people leaving comments online calling for more explanations from the government.
In the afternoon of the same day, the government authorized YTN and several other television stations to broadcast the video released at the press conference.
As soon as the video appeared, the suspicion collapsed and disappeared without a trace. Immediately, the attitude of the people changed dramatically, and they began to praise Kim Yun-ho one-sidedly, exhausting all the words of praise.
In the aftermath of the war, heroic deeds need to be erased from the wounds, and people need to mark events to remember the war. And Kim Yunhao undoubtedly played this role very well and became the spiritual sustenance of most of the people.
The Government's campaign was undoubtedly a success.
They have repeatedly stirred up popular sentiments, causing the majority of the people to release and vent their war sentiments many times, and finally achieve the political goal of diverting and channeling such terrorist feelings.
In addition to the government, the biggest beneficiary of this propaganda is Kim Yoon-ho, who has been established as a hero.
With this heroic act, Kim Yun-ho not only won high popularity, but also received many practical rewards.
Under the strong appeal of the people, the South Korean government immediately decided to award Kim Yunhao a first-class national medal: the Order of Infinity Flowers, as a commendation.
Order of Infinity Flowers. It is mainly awarded to people who have made special contributions to the national interests and rights of the people of Korea, and is the highest honor and recognition that a Korean citizen can receive under normal circumstances.
In addition to the Order of Infinity Flowers, there is also the Order of the Founding of the People's Republic of China and the Order of the Great Infinity Flower, the highest rank.
But the Order of the Founding of the State and the Order of the Great Infinity Flower are not available to ordinary citizens.
The Order of the Founding of the State is mainly awarded to people who have made significant contributions to Korea in the last century. It hasn't been awarded for 40 years.
The Grand Infinity Flower Medal, the highest rank, is awarded to the President of the Republic of Korea, his wife, and foreign presidents.
Therefore, although the Order of Infinity Flower obtained by Kim Yun-ho is only a third-class medal, it is already the highest honor that a citizen can obtain, which is extremely enviable.
However, no one is jealous, because the vast majority of people think that it was won by Kim Yoon-ho.
The news of the reward Kim Yun-ho revealed by the South Korean government has pushed Kim Yun-ho's popularity to the peak and is unshakable.
And when the people are mainly concerned about the Kim Yoon-ho incident. The South Korean government began to 'secretly' make other moves.
On the second day of the press conference, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Kim Tae-young.
After the Cheonan incident, Kim Tae-young took the blame and resigned. However, for the sake of follow-up measures and the South Korean and U.S. defense ministers' talks, Lee Myung-bak has not accepted his resignation.
In this war, the performance of the South Korean army was very dissatisfied, and Li Mingbo couldn't bear the pressure. finally accepted the resignation of his henchman Kim Tae-young. Furthermore. Lee will also replace the Blue House's defense secretary.
Due to the heated discussion of Kim Yoon-ho's heroic deeds, Kim Tae-young's resignation received the least attention.
And because he successfully established the model of Kim Yoon-ho, Kim Tae-young did not receive too much criticism.
To some extent, Kim Tae-young saved part of his face.
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As a result of the Yeonpyeong Island incident, the whole of South Korea was plunged into turmoil.
On November 28, 2010, five days after the shelling, the United States and South Korea held a four-day joint military exercise in the western waters of the Korean Peninsula in response to the North Korean shelling. Putting pressure on North Korea.
The exercise was broadcast live and attracted the attention of almost all South Korean people.
And before the start of the exercises. There was also a warm-up event - Cheong Wa Dae held a ceremony to award Kim Yoon-ho. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak personally presented Kim Yun-ho with the ribbon of the Order of Infinity Flowers and related certificates.
This is the first time Kim Yun-ho has met Lee Ming-bo!
For this meeting, Kim Yunhao felt indescribably awkward in his heart.
Not long ago, he almost put Li Mingbo's son in prison, but now he wants to take the medal from Li Mingbo.
Don't mention that awkwardness.
was originally happy to accept the commendation, but because the presenter was Li Mingbo, the mood was ruined.
Kim Yun-ho is awkward, and Lee Ming-bo is so comfortable.
Personally awarding medals to his enemies, he is also awkward and disgusting.
But in order to fulfill his duties as president, he really can't avoid this showmanship.
Witnessed by reporters, Lee Ming-bo smiled during the awarding process and talked amiably with Kim Yun-ho.
In a private conversation, he asked Kim Yun-ho about his heroic deeds in detail.
It's as if there is no hatred between the two at all, more like friends.
Of course, what the parties think is only clear to Lee Mingbo and Kim Yunhao.
Kim Yun-ho behaved normally, and thought that Lee Ming-bak would not embarrass him again in the short term.
And that's exactly what happened.
When Lee Ming-bak signed the award decision a few days ago, he knew that it was impossible to trouble Kim Yoon-ho again.
Because South Korea really needs Kim Yoon-ho, a battlefield hero, at this moment, Kim Yoon-ho's existence is also of great benefit to him. Therefore, when signing the autograph, Li Mingbo showed a wry smile, and the faint hatred also dissipated.
Of course, awkwardness and embarrassment when meeting are inevitable.
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The award ceremony ended successfully, and Kim Yun-ho left the Blue House immediately without any nostalgia.
Because the oppressive, false atmosphere there made him feel very uncomfortable and suffocated.
Walking outside, Kim Yun-ho took a few deep breaths of the clean air outside before he came to his senses.
Later, at the gate of the Blue House, Kim Yoon-ho met Seo Hyun and the medical staff who were waiting here.
The medical staff mainly made sure that Kim Yun-ho did not fall ill, and cooperated with the performance that Kim Yun-ho was very sick.
And Seo Hyun accompanied him to ensure that Kim Yoon-ho maintained a 'normal state' and did not have a chaotic personality.
Of course, Kim Yun-ho has no objection to these arrangements, and he can't wait for Seo-hyun to witness his moment of honor.
Seo Hyun smiled when he saw the golden ribbon on Kim Yoon-ho's body. He smiled so happily: "Awesome! oppa, you're so handsome! The little girl squinted her eyes and gave Kim Yunho a thumbs up.
The corners of Jin Yunhao's mouth curled slightly: "It's okay!" "It's low-key modesty.
But Kim Yun-ho's expression and this sentence seem to outsiders. It's too pretending!
Of course, they can only criticize in their hearts, and they must not say these words.
At this moment, Kim Yunhao is too sharp, and the big people have to deal with it carefully, not to mention them.
Seeing Xu Xian's eyes staring at the Infinite Flower Medal, Kim Yun-ho wanted to take it off and throw it to Xu Xian to take a good look.
However, his action was strongly opposed by the officers who followed him.
"Mr. Kim Yoon-ho! You'll also need to wear this badge for the rest of your trip. To maintain a perfect image, I personally strongly recommend that you do not take it off. You and your family can watch it in detail later. ”
Kim Yunho thought about it, and he was as good as a stream.
The main thing is that this set is too cumbersome to wear. It's a hassle.
Kim Yun-ho shrugged his shoulders regretfully at Seo-hyun, and then handed the certificate to Seo-hyun to watch.
At this time, the officer came to make trouble again: "Your next schedule is very tight. You see..."
He and Xu Xian glanced at each other, and they both showed helpless smiles.
Kim Yunho sighed: "Okay, let's go." ”
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In order to ensure that today's US-ROK military exercises attract the most attention, the military arranged for Kim Yoon-ho, who is very popular, to watch the military exercises. Increase live stream ratings. Boost people's emotions. This is another political task.
Kim Yun-ho is in the hospital these days, in addition to rehabilitation, the main thing is to learn these activity processes, which is very boring.
But even so, he still didn't remember all the details, mainly because there were too many.
He unscrupulously threw all those trivial precautions to Xu Xian, and asked Xu Xian to remind him in advance.
With such a combination of men and women, Kim Yunhao is a lot easier.
And Xu Xian was also very happy with the task he received, and he was full of enthusiasm to memorize the details.
On the way to Incheon Military Port by car. Xu Xian reminded: "Later, you will meet with Lee Hee-won, the special assistant to the president's security, and the whole process will last about two minutes. Attention needs to be paid to the details, and the question is..."
Kim Yun-ho didn't pay attention to Seo Hyun's words, and asked the officer sitting in the co-pilot's seat, "Isn't the Ministry of Defense responsible for the military exercise?" Why was the person I met before the exercise Mr. Lee Hee-won? ”
The officer understood the current situation and was ordered to assist Kim Yoon-ho with all his might, so he explained in detail: "After the sudden resignation of General Kim Tae-young, the position of defense minister is undecided, and the highest voice is Mr. Lee Hee-won.
In order to increase Mr. Li Xiyuan's exposure and popularity, he was arranged to meet with you. ”
After listening to this explanation, Kim Yun-ho understood.
To put it bluntly, his event was a show, just to increase Li Xiyuan's exposure and ensure that Li Xiyuan could smoothly become the Minister of National Defense. And he's a foil, or a tool to be used.
After figuring out the main joints, Kim Yoon-ho knows how to deal with Lee Hee-won - 'respect'!
Even if you don't have respect in your heart, you must be respectful on the outside.
After all, the person who is about to become defense minister is not something he can offend or neglect.
Kim Yun-ho has a very good attitude and tries to lower his posture, but the meeting with Lee Hee-won is still very unpleasant.
The main reason is that Li Xiyuan is too arrogant, his arrogant eyes are empty, and he even despises what he does.
In Mr. Lee's view, the government should not set a model of Kim Yoon-ho because that would annoy North Korea.
The media's over-exaggeration of Kim Yoon-ho's deeds and the results of South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, as well as the public's excessive pursuit of comments, will annoy North Korea and easily lead to a second conflict.
Because of this view, Lee Hee-won has an extremely cold attitude towards Kim Yun-ho, and he doesn't even want to see him.
After seeing through Lee Hee-won's attitude, Kim Yun-ho was disgusted.
He ran over to cooperate with Li Xiyuan to help him increase his exposure and popularity, but in turn, people did not appreciate it, and even despised it. Then, after using him, he will be killed like a fly. It's completely crossing the river and demolishing the bridge!
Regarding Lee Hee-won's attitude and approach, Kim Yun-ho wants to say in his heart that there is no resentment, but that is false.
But he also knew that he had to refrain from it, so he suppressed his anger and restrained his anger.
And seeing Kim Yun-ho being treated coldly, Seo Hyun has relatives in his heart, his beautiful face is puffed up, and he has the same hatred for the enemy.
Seeing the scene a little embarrassed, the accompanying officer resolved: "That... Let me show you another general. ”
Kim Yunho said coldly: "If this is still the case, please remind me, I need to be mentally prepared!" ”
The officer waved his hand again and again: "No!" Absolutely not! I think you and that person will have a lot in common. ”
Kim Yoon-ho was noncommittal: "Please lead the way..." )