Black-Haired Genius Chaebol - Chapter 348
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Episode 348: Ellis is also of the same power
In front of the Alamo Museum in San Antonio, Texas.
Biden, wake up!
Wake up! Wake up!
Arrest illegal immigrants!
Arrest him! Arrest him!
Texas Independence!
Independence! Independence!
In front of the Alamo Museum, Trump supporters from all over the country gathered, holding signs with Trump’s picture printed on them and chanting for Texas independence.
There were about 2,000 protesters, but the number grew as time passed.
Alamo.
This was the site of a fierce battle between the Texan and Mexican armies during the Texas War of Independence in 1836, where approximately 1,500 people were killed after being surrounded by Mexican troops.
In fact, Texas was Mexican territory, but immigrants from Britain settled there and declared independence from Mexico.
Mexico was shocked and sent out its army to try to drive out the independence fighters.
In response, Texas’s independence representatives hoped to join the United States, and the United States sent government troops to drive out the Mexican army, and Texas became a U.S. state.
The Alamo was a historical site of great importance to Texas independence.
Now, 200 years later, the crowd calling for independence has gathered again.
This time, ironically, they argued that Texas should become independent from the United States.
Simon Leva, the chief of staff to the Texas governor, watched them from afar, and then smirked bitterly.
‘Are there really any people among these people who are sincere to Texas?’
The problem started with illegal immigrants from Mexico.
The conflict between the federal government, which insists on embracing illegal immigrants, and the Texas state government, which opposes this, has escalated to the point where calls for Texas independence have been made.
‘Independence? That’s nonsense.’
In fact, the United States does not recognize state independence by law.
The slogans being shouted now are nothing more than empty talk.
They don’t even realize that they are being used as a political tool and are deluded into thinking that they are doing something great.
‘Is it even possible to talk about kicking out illegal immigrants?’
No, it would be right to remove the word illegal.
They should just be called immigrants.
Immigrants? The solution was simple.
All we had to do was accept all immigrants.
Originally, the United States was born as a multi-ethnic nation.
What does it matter if it’s 1 million or 10 million?
Competing for jobs with Texans and Mexican immigrants?
It’s something that even a passing dog would laugh at.
Since when did Texans do the work of immigrants?
As per capita GDP rose, original Texans began to shy away from dirty, dangerous work.
They didn’t work in factories, serve food, or make deliveries.
Even dirty and dangerous public service jobs, such as city janitors and police officers, were left to immigrants.
But since when?
The media is starting to cover immigrant crimes.
In fact, the crime rate decreased until 2000, but after 2000, the crime rate increased.
So has illegal immigration increased since 2,000?
Originally, when Texas gained independence from Mexico, there were fewer workers than jobs available.
So in 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) was passed and Mexico began actively accepting immigrants.
Legally speaking.
But starting in the early 2000s, as drugs from South America began flowing into the United States, Texas naturally became a drug route.
Because Texas borders Mexico.
That’s when the crime rate started to rise.
And he was not a politician who would miss this.
Immigrants make up 11% of the population in Texas.
Wouldn’t 11% be a perfect ratio to agitate the remaining 89% of the population?
Trump, whose political power was particularly weak, took advantage of this.
Texans who never thought about it at all suddenly changed their attitudes about immigration from “Is that so?” to “Yes.”
As the economic downturn added to this, the unemployed began to advocate for it, and Trump stoked the people’s sense of loss by bringing up extreme immigrant crime.
Trump’s supporters were outraged when he lost his reelection bid.
Trump’s promises no longer have any meaning.
Everything Trump said seemed to be correct.
Phew~
Simon Levy, who had been watching the protest for a long time, let out a long sigh.
It’s now been a year since I became Chief of Staff to the Governor of Texas.
Simon Levy, a Christian conservative, accepted the Texas post as a senior adviser not because of illegal immigration, but because of his opposition to abortion and homosexuality.
I didn’t think much about illegal immigrants.
‘Now is not the time to be doing this.’
To be honest, Levy saw it as more of a problem that the Republican Party’s opposition to abortion was leading women’s votes to go to Biden.
Every time the abortion issue comes up, Trump’s intention to cover it up with the issue of illegal immigration is obvious.
But the more it festered, the faster it should be removed to allow new flesh to grow, but I kept putting it off and letting the flesh rot away.
If things continued like this, the votes of female voters would disappear if the presidential election were to take place.
‘We must somehow make known the dignity of the precious life given by God.’
It is absolutely unacceptable to take away the life of a precious fetus just under the pretext of women’s rights.
Originally, abortion was a much more important election issue.
But whenever abortion became an issue, the issue of illegal immigration suddenly flared up due to the destruction of barbed wire, and now even Texas independence was being brought up.
‘It definitely feels like someone is pushing me from behind.’
Political issues don’t just happen.
Someone is planning something to his advantage, manipulating public opinion and agitating supporters.
So who is it that has expanded the illegal immigration problem to such a large extent?
‘First of all, it’s not Trump.’
Trump is not only preoccupied with ongoing sexual harassment and asset-manipulation lending lawsuits, but is also focused on whether he can become a presidential candidate at the Supreme Court.
And his belated comments supporting Texas suggest that illegal immigration was not an important issue for him at the time.
‘Then is it Biden?’
There was a possibility.
From Biden’s perspective, there was concern that if the illegal immigration issue was left alone, the number of immigrants would decrease, which would be disadvantageous to the Democratic Party, and if he actively interfered, it would lead to a clash between federal and state troops.
A situation where you can’t do anything.
If the illegal immigrant protests had developed into violent protests at this time, it could have been detrimental to the Republican Party.
Even among voters who support Trump, the majority hate violence.
Especially the votes of women who are hesitant about abortion.
It’s not that difficult to turn a protest into violence.
There are probably at least ten government agencies that could do this, including the CIA, FBI, Pentagon, and Homeland Security.
If so, isn’t the Texas governor foolishly following Biden’s lead?
‘I need to find out more.’
The moment Simon Levi turned around, having gathered his thoughts.
I jumped back in surprise.
Since when did it seem like someone was watching the protest next to me?
‘Who? Huh?’
A black-haired Asian man who she had seen a lot of times smiled brightly at her.
“It will be difficult to play politics.”
“That’s… … . Huh?”
Now I remember.
Andre Choi.
A person who leads Ellis Corporation along with Bill Brown.
“Andre, uh, what’s going on?”
“Texas is an important city to us too.”
“I don’t think it’s just for economic reasons.”
It made no sense that a big shot like Andre Choi would be moved by the ten Bill Electron semiconductor complexes that were being built in Texas.
According to the information, only those at the presidential level can engage in such conversation.
Andre looks into the distance with a kind smile.
“It will probably take another 10 years for the semiconductor complex to be fully built, so wouldn’t it be nice if we could already hear creaking sounds?”
“If it’s already… … .”
“It’s not about money, it’s about keeping your credit.”
“If it’s credit… … .”
Trump was saying that if he gets elected, he will re-edit the IRA bill that Biden signed.
Who would trust and invest in America if the President were to sign and overturn bills that state governments support?
“Don’t worry about that. The tax incentives in Texas will not change even if the president changes.”
“Well then, that’s good. Well then.”
As Andre finished speaking and was about to leave, Simon Levi’s words came out without him knowing it.
“Is the demonstration being organized by Ellis?”
Andre turned his head slightly and frowned at Simon Levi.
“Do you really think that’s the kind of thing we can do?”
“Oh, if not, that’s great.”
Andre turned his whole body and glared at Simon Levy.
“That statement just now. It’s very unpleasant.”
“What, what are you talking about?”
“Just poking around without any concrete evidence. Are you now tainted by the old politics? I think it’s been about a year now.”
“Oh, I’m sorry if it sounded like that. I was thinking too much, so I ended up lying.”
“That’s nonsense… … . Anyway, you’d better be careful. Words are hard to take back once they’re out there. This is especially true for politicians.”
“Oh, I’m sorry.”
“While we’re on the subject, let me say this: Those protests are being planned by forces that want to control the president.”
“Are you saying there is someone behind this election? In our opinion… … .”
Andre chuckled when I made such a surprised expression.
“I thought it was Biden already.”
“Isn’t it?”
“Don’t you already know? Surely you know who is inciting the fight between the federal government and the state governments?”
“Oh, no, I really don’t know. That there is such a force.”
Andre adjusted his glasses and stared intently at Simon Levy.
It’s like looking into Simon Levy’s head.
“Levi, I know your plan.”
“Really?”
Andre nods quietly.
“I will help you build a factory in Mexico. I will help you realize your idea of reducing illegal immigration.”
“How do you… … .”
“How did you know?”
“… … .”
“Have you ever thought that what you say every day is already being circulated on social media? If you don’t go too far, you’ll see that Governor Greg Abbott’s social media has been mentioned several times. Anyone who is paying attention will know.”
“SNS?”
‘The rumors are true.’
Simon Levy shook his head.
The Ellis Corporation said it had a system that could collate and categorize information from all over the world.
It’s true that investment banks were building their own systems long before Google or Facebook started collecting social media data.
Anyway, that’s not important.
“Can you build a Bill Electron plant in Mexico right now?”
“Not only Bill Electron, but also the Ellis & Arnault factory is possible, if the governor of Texas is so inclined.”
“Don’t worry about that. It’s already been decided. If we can solve the illegal immigration problem, we can do anything.”
“Then we can open our hearts to each other and talk. I will contact you when we decide on a time and place.”
“yes.”
“then.”
Simon Levi opened his mouth slightly as he watched Andre turn his back on him.
‘I know everything. What if we fight against the forces that want to control the President? Ellis is one of those forces.’
Simon Levi raised his head and stared blankly at Andre walking away.