Franchise God - Chapter 1276



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Franchise God Episode 1276

Chapter 291 Pax Cheongdam-dong (8)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was considered a hotbed of poverty and idleness, was struck by a meteorite in the form of an attempt to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees who had been working comfortably and building proud careers found themselves in a situation where they had to travel to 178 countries around the world to persuade them overnight.

Although the permanent and non-permanent members of the Security Council are handled by Cheongdam-dong, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has to take charge of other member states.

“The chairman said that we can use his name as we please. So, feel free to use his name to persuade the general member countries. Ask them to vote for us.”

“Anyway, the people under the chairman will make moves in Cheongdam-dong. But if we don’t establish a foothold first, we won’t be able to face Cheongdam-dong and the Blue House later.”

“I must take this opportunity to wash away the shameless reputation of being a shameless foreign minister who just plays around and eats every day.”

“Cheongdam-dong is watching our work results. Do you know what this means?”

For civil servants who passed the exam and got hired, their elected superiors are not that scary. They just serve them well during their term and then say goodbye.

But the conglomerate chairman who is always there is scary.

This is because, unlike elected power, capital power does not disappear but rather exists semi-permanently.

“If you want to live a decent life in South Korea, you have to work hard.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had a relatively large number of employees whose families lived in Gangnam.

The families of employees living in Gangnam were also frequent customers of Cheongdamsuyeong Mart.

Because it is a mart where you can get the freshest and highest quality ingredients in Korea.

“In this country, if you look bad in Cheongdam-dong, you could starve to death.”

“Did you know that Joongwon Ilbo Deputy Editor-in-Chief Kwon Taek-sang left Korea with his family because of Cheongdam-dong? Do you know why?”

The director of planning and coordination had been giving his subordinates a thorough lecture since morning.

“I don’t know!”

“I blacklisted all of Kwon Taek-sang’s family members in Cheongdam-dong. I won’t sell anything to your family anymore. That’s why I went abroad.”

“Does that mean you’re going abroad?”

“Hey kid. Do you know what it means to be blacklisted in our country right now? It means you can’t buy anything to eat, anything!”

“You can’t buy anything at Suyeong Group’s direct stores, whether it’s rice, meat, or finished products! Did you know that there’s only one franchise convenience store brand in Korea right now, CD1? If you get blacklisted, that means you can’t even go there.”

It was a version of Happy Children’s Land that was dozens of times more sanitized than the truth, but to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff, even that was a scary Gangnam ghost story.

“If I don’t want to spend my whole life eating out in Korea, I need to do this right.”

“If you get blacklisted, you never know when you might be banned from eating out. Did you know that all the ingredients used in Korean restaurants are supplied by Suyeong Group? If Suyeong Group wants to, they can apply their blacklist to all restaurants in Korea.”

“… … It’s scary just hearing it.”

“I must not be lazy and work hard.”

Foreign Ministry field staff dispatched overseas maintained close contact with the foreign ministries of the respective countries and shared their thoughts on advancing to permanent membership.

“Both the United States and the Republic of Korea are challenging for the permanent seat on the Security Council at the same time. I sincerely ask for your encouragement and assistance.”

“China will naturally oppose it, so we need to get Russia’s approval unconditionally. Is that possible?”

“I understand that Cheongdam-dong has close contacts with Russia.”

“Before the Russo-Russian War, Cheongdam-dong and Russia were very close, but didn’t they become estranged after Marshchev took power by force?”

“This time, we issued 3,200 trillion won worth of bond options to Russia in Cheongdam-dong.”

“Bond options?”

The opponents did not refuse the bait that was casually thrown out and took it all in one bite. First of all, the number was very large.

“Yes. It’s a bond option that allows you to request food or meals.”

“I would like a detailed explanation.”

The other person’s attitude became a little more serious.

As the consulate staff continued to explain, the other person’s expression continued to change.

“In short, it seems that Cheongdam-dong has guaranteed Russia’s food security.”

“Food security, you could say that.”

“Our country’s food situation is not good these days. Because of the Europeans, there is no basic food market, and international grain prices are skyrocketing day by day. Can’t we get help from Cheongdam-dong?”

“If it’s a deal like that with Russia, we would definitely welcome it in Cheongdam-dong.”

“It’s really amazing. I know that Korea has a small land area and even smaller farmland, but Cheongdam-dong produces so much food every year… …

Poorer member states had more severe food problems.

We were in danger of a mass outbreak of people starving to death starting next year.

This was largely due to a sharp reduction in exports from the United States, one of the largest food exporters.

It was not because of grain price manipulation or collusion, but because the production itself was really reduced due to the natural environment, so it was difficult to even criticize them.

Poor Third World countries responded mostly positively to the proposal of the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs as its representative in Cheongdam-dong.

“I would gladly vote yes if you would guarantee us as much food supply as we want.”

“Can you give me a discount on the price?”

“There will be no disruption in food supply, right? I heard that they are currently concluding food supply guarantee deals with quite a few countries because of the permanent member countries.”

Most Third World countries promised support on the condition of food supplies.

There was absolutely no burden at all about the creation of two standing directors at the same time, which was a concern at the Blue House.

“It doesn’t matter to us whether there are five or seven permanent members.”

“In that case, it would be better to have more people. Wouldn’t it be impossible for five people to do it properly like now?”

“If there are seven permanent members, the veto power will be reduced. In any case, if the permanent members get four votes in favor, unity for peace… … Oh, come to think of it, if there are seven, do we really need six votes in favor? How does that work?”

“What is the food supply rate in South Korea?”

“Couldn’t we possibly receive fish in exchange for voting in favor? We don’t have many people, so we don’t need much. I would like to receive about a million tons… …

-I hope Russia responds wisely.

The hotline call ended with the voice of the photojournalist, who clearly meant to be a warning.

President Marshichev hung up the receiver with a heavy gesture.

As expected, China’s protests were rough and violent.

He repeatedly emphasized that the entry of South Korea and China into the permanent membership of the Security Council cannot be tolerated under any circumstances.

“It’s all just meaningless cooperation… …

We know very well that China cannot give up the Korean Peninsula.

It’s not that I don’t understand the greed. Korea has so many desirable treasures.

Particle command devices, aerospace technology, food hegemony, semi-aqueous metal processing technology, and even nuclear fusion power plants.

If you get your hands on just one of them, the level of your country will change, and even if you have not just one but many of them.

Russia had no intention of actively pursuing Korea.

It’s not because of loyalty to Ha Soo-young, but because I think of the United States behind her.

However, if China were to advance forward with its guns, there was a strong intention to sneakily satisfy its greed from behind. We also prepared thoroughly for that.

The purchase of large quantities of food in line with China was also part of such preparations.

If China moves North Korea to start a second Korean War, Russia can indirectly benefit by serving as a logistics base.

“But if you’ve received this many meal tickets, there’s no reason to take such a risk, right… …

There are several external reasons for the invasion of Ukraine, and the expansion of the granary is one of the important reasons.

However, the meal ticket option sold in Cheongdam-dong actively extinguished the motive to interfere with the Korean Peninsula.

At least Russia won’t be shaken by food shortages for some time.

I’m full enough, so why bother keeping my mind on the dangerous fire game?

“Your Excellency, however, if Korea and China become permanent members of the Security Council, China may be more determined to take action. If China also goes to war while our war is not over, there is a great risk that it could escalate into a world war.”

“Isn’t that something we should be concerned about?”

“Rather, if that happens, our voice will be louder in international diplomacy. We’ve already shut off the gas pipeline to Europe, but the weather is warm, so we’re just saving face.”

Russia is already being criticized by the whole world.

If China were to expand its influence on the Korean Peninsula, it would be a good thing for Russia. At the very least, it would be able to enjoy the polite begging of the Western world to stop China.

“If Korea and China are elected as permanent members at the same time, it is not bad for us, Russia, if China makes a reckless decision. That is because they will need our help in Cheongdam-dong.”

“……dismissal.”

“This is a good opportunity to correct the strained relationship with Cheongdam-dong since the former president’s fall from power.”

Ha Su-yeong diligently went around and persuaded the standing and non-standing member countries.

He also took time to meet with ordinary member states and persuade them, appealing to them about what he could offer.

What most member states needed was what Ha Soo-young could provide.

“I hope that the Ford aircraft carrier hospital ship can be used in our country. I don’t want priority or free use, but please open the door so that we can use it.”

“The current power situation in our country is not good. Could you build a nuclear fusion power plant for us? Oh, you can take care of all the management in your country. We just want safe and clean electricity.”

“Can you really trust that meal bond option? It won’t go bankrupt later, right?”

“Could you possibly place the offshore farm closer to the waters near our country?”

“The flood damage this year was too great. Many people are starving now. We need 3 million tons of wheat right now.”

The invisible support of the coffee club was also a great help.

They lobbied that it would not be a bad idea to bring China and South Korea into the Security Council as permanent members in order to prevent the G4 from becoming permanent members.

-Hasn’t the Coffee Club recently become opposed to increasing the number of permanent members? It seems contradictory to say that it’s not bad to support China and Korea.

– Realistically, can China and South Korea become permanent members of the Security Council? China and Russia will definitely oppose it. We are pretending to support China and South Korea while building up a justification to keep the G4.

-I think Russia will vote yes?

– It’s just that they are hiding because of the war of aggression against Ukraine. I think Russia will abstain.

After pouring all our efforts, the UN General Assembly was finally convened.

Most countries took for granted that China and Korea would advance to the Fourth World War. The international community’s attention was focused on Korea.

-Can South Korea also become a permanent member of the Security Council?

Will China be selected alone, or will Korea be selected as a sidekick?

Amidst such doubts and curiosity, the lid was finally opened, and the results were shocking.

“I hereby declare that Unity for Peace has been rejected by a vote of 3 in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention by the permanent members of the Security Council. Voting by non-permanent members and member states is omitted.”

No one expected Britain to abstain.