Franchise God - Chapter 1615



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Franchise God Episode 1615

Chapter 346 Supply Base (1)

Kim Beom-seok, a swimming investor, had been very busy since the outbreak of the Korea-France War.

Because the supplies entering France were not ordinary quantities.

As China entered the war on France’s side, the amount of supplies France needed increased exponentially.

“Let’s see. We need to supply an additional 100,000 tons of flour, 50,000 tons of meat, and 30,000 tons of seafood.”

Additional orders have arrived from France.

Because of the war, they could not harvest anything and had lost more than a quarter of their territory, so there was no proper food supply.

Food ordered in this way is supplied to France via Germany.

French people with good judgment will know that they are paying for Korean food.

But what about decomposition?

If you don’t want to starve, you have to grit your teeth, pretend not to know, and chew it thoroughly.

“Toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, sanitary pads, soap, shampoo… … There really are a lot of daily necessities.”

“If there is a shortage, should we do some local procurement in Germany?”

“Don’t do that. If there’s a shortage, the French will hold out for it. Once they procure supplies from Germany, they’ll continue to do so in the future.”

Currently, Germany only lends its name, and it is Korea that actually sells goods to France.

Germany only acts as an intermediary, delivering the goods, receiving the money, and then delivering them back to Korea.

In this process, Germany received no fees at all, because all European countries shared the responsibility for the original sin of the Franco-Korean War.

In the first place, all of this conflict started with the heavy oil semiconductor alliance.

“Let’s see. The additional amount of semiconductors that need to be sold to Germany… … . Will Seojin Foundry be able to handle this amount? It suddenly increased too much.”

“I talked to Seojin Foundry and they told me not to worry about that at all. They said that if we just get the quantity, they will produce it without any problems.”

“The particle assembly command device is really a fraud.”

Germany was exposed to solar wind damage, although not as much as France, and suffered considerable damage.

So Germany hurriedly decided to replace its semiconductors.

First, we are giving priority to replacing semiconductors in essential infrastructure facilities that are essential for maintaining the city, such as power plants, substations, water supply and sewage facilities, and traffic control facilities.

And there was only one choice: to use semiconductors produced by Seojin Foundry.

There is also an option to use semiconductors produced using a process of 45 nanometers or less, but such semiconductors are no longer produced.

“Europe is now on high alert because we don’t know when the next solar storm will hit.”

“Tsk tsk, if it was going to end up like this, why did I waste so much money on it?”

“Was it China that suffered the biggest loss in the end?”

Kim Beom-seok thought for a moment and then shook his head.

“If you look at just 1 trillion euros, China seems to have suffered the biggest loss, but more than half of it is tied up in cash in the Union anyway, so it can be recovered. France is suffering a bigger loss, and it will continue to suffer in the future.”

“But will we get that money back? China is gritting its teeth and pushing for semiconductor independence. Won’t we push through to the end?”

“If we continue to use only 45nm process semiconductors in the future, then there’s nothing we can do. Oh, if we use the latest semiconductors instead of 45nm and add shielding devices instead, then the problem can be solved.”

“I don’t think it can be applied to smartphones. Because of the size and weight.”

“I’ll use it in the domestic market. But now I won’t have to look at Chinese smartphones overseas.”

“If you add a solar wind shield, the phone will be much thicker than it is now. Would a Chinese person really buy such a phone?”

“You’re making fun of China too much. China blocks streaming sites that the whole world can watch, so why can’t they force people to use smartphones made in China?”

“… … To that extent.”

“China won’t surrender now. They’ll probably push for a self-sufficient ecosystem.”

“They are pursuing a policy of national isolation.”

“It is very likely that France will also agree with this, at least in terms of semiconductors. Semiconductors are a point of no return for both countries.”

Ha Su-yeong has no intention of returning the occupied territory.

We plan to solidify our position and occupy it permanently.

And France, which lost its land, will likely avoid using Korean semiconductors for the sake of its pride.

The more we use semiconductors, the more it will benefit Ha Soo-young. Are you crazy enough to do that?

General supplies such as food and daily necessities

Since the tag can be easily removed, it is possible to buy it without even knowing that it is from France, but this is absolutely not possible with semiconductors that are stamped with “Made in Korea.”

“Representative Kim Beom-seok, the list of additional supplies to be delivered to Montpellier, France has been updated.”

“I will check it right now.”

Kim Beom-seok let out a dry groan as he looked through the list.

“Are these the correct items to be shipped to Montpellier? Why are Baekdu cars included?”

“France has a shortage of vehicles as many of them were lost in the war. However, it is not easy to sell them directly to the French government through Germany.”

“So it goes through China?”

“Yes. If we hand it over to China for money, they will eventually hand it over to France. Either for a pittance or for free. The latter is more likely.”

“Baekdu Motors will really like it. They said it was a headache because internal combustion engine vehicles aren’t selling well.”

Baekdu Motors announced that it would change its group structure to produce all-electric vehicles.

Because of this, sales of internal combustion engine vehicles have declined sharply.

Because not many people will buy it in a situation where the complete cessation of internal combustion engine vehicle production has been announced.

Baekdu Motors promised 10 years of after-sales service from the time it stopped selling internal combustion engine vehicles, but you never know what will happen later.

This was a good thing for Baekdu Motors, as they were able to get rid of the accumulated quantity at once.

“Connect me with Baekdu Motors CEO Han Du-cheol.”

“All right.”

After the call, Kim Beom-seok relayed this good news.

-Oh, so you can dump all the stock that’s currently accumulated in China?

“Yes. Now is the time to declare a complete halt to the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles.”

– That’s right. We were just announcing the announcement and timing it, but if we can sell all the stock now, it’s the best opportunity we’ve ever had.

“It’s great because the quantity that explodes in China doesn’t need after-sales service.”

-Haha, I see. Then the domestic factories will have to completely stop production and only produce parts for AS.

“What do you think will happen overseas?”

-Well, there are now seven years left until the EU announced a complete phase-out of internal combustion engine vehicles. But looking at the way things are going, it looks like it will be extended once.

“Now is the time for European factories to stop producing internal combustion engine vehicles. Countries like the US and Southeast Asia will have no choice but to continue producing.”

In countries like the US and Southeast Asia, internal combustion engines are still more powerful.

This is because the electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not sufficient, and the land is so vast that internal combustion engines are advantageous for driving.

-Since we have decided to go all-in on electric vehicles, the swimming group must also increase its motor production.

“Don’t worry about that at all. We don’t have a union and we’re completely unmanned, so there’s no reason for production problems.”

-Come to think of it, isn’t there a private bidding tomorrow? I’ll see you then.

“Yes, that’s right.”

-When will you be coming in, Chairman? Isn’t it dangerous to stay in a war zone for too long?

“The chairman said that he himself is already a 5-star player, so why should he be afraid of the battlefield? However, he said that the market construction is almost finished, so I think he will come in soon.”

– It is truly a stroke of luck that our country has someone like Chairman Ha Su-young. Who would have thought that he would create such a great future food business while the global economy is in shambles?

* * *

Le Ju Blanc Hotel in Sinnonhyeon.

Businessmen’s vehicles began to arrive one after another at this place, which is also Ha Su-young’s personal hotel.

“What? I guess there’s a meeting of tycoons at this hotel today?”

“It’s not like it’s happened once or twice.”

Guests in the lobby were chatting as they watched the businesspeople confidently enter with their attendants.

The floor where the banquet hall was located was completely off-limits to other guests.

The businessmen each sat in the seats with their names on them and waited for the event to begin.

Kim Beom-seok, who was in charge of the event, came up to the stage.

“This is Kim Beom-seok of Swimming Investment. I would like to thank all the businessmen who have come to visit us. As you may already know, please be aware that all the stories that come and go here today are confidential.”

There is no need to warn anyone about what will happen if they leak the secret.

I will take care of security to avoid Ha Soo-young’s retaliation.

“We will discuss in detail the procurement of products to be introduced into the French special market over the next ten years, and then we will bid for the distribution amount. I will give you a list, so please check it.”

The staff came out and handed out thick documents to each manager.

The document was packed with a detailed list of items and quantities to be supplied to France over the next ten years. Each item was listed on one line, but because there were so many of them, the document had to be quite thick.

“I’m sure you’ve checked the product details, so I’ll take your questions now.”

A businessman who was given the floor stood up and asked:

“You said 10 years earlier, so does that mean the French special market will close in 10 years?”

“That’s not it. Unless something special happens, this special market will continue to exist. If it shows signs of closing, we will force it open, even if it means using physical force. The reason we set a 10-year deadline is because, unless something special happens, a re-bidding process will take place after 10 years.”

“So if I win the bid today, I can monopolize that item for 10 years?”

“Yes. However, excessive monopoly is not good, so we will ensure that at least four companies can participate in each product.”

“4 or more per item… … .”

“Then, I will begin a brief briefing now.”

A map of France and the military situation appeared on a large wall screen, and Kim Beom-seok immediately began his briefing.

“A reinforced concrete wall of about 1,300 km long, the so-called Ha-su-yeong-line, will be built along this line, and France will be isolated inland. The Chinese army currently occupying Montpellier will be trapped there for at least several years and will not be able to move, and unlike France, they will be able to buy our products at relatively high prices… … ”

“Oh, I was wondering why we need so many construction materials. It’s because we’re building a 1,300km long defense line.”

“Yes, the groundwork will be done by the construction robot Goliath, but after that, the construction companies will have to take over. And also… … .”

Kim Beom-seok explained in detail how this special market has limitless potential and how much profit companies participating in it can make.

“And the commission is half of the net profit generated from this business.”

The businessmen flinched for a moment, wondering if it was too much.

Kim Beom-seok added with a grin, as if he knew it.

“From start to finish, we are sharing with you the special market that our Chairman Ha Su-young has painstakingly developed. Please understand that half of the sales and half of the net profit is not excessive at all.”

“… … I never thought it was excessive.”

“We get to swim for free, so we should naturally pay half of the profits.”

After the final bidding was completed, everyone amicably divided up the business volume.

* * *

Once the foundation work for Goliath’s sewer line was completed, Ha Su-yeong ordered the withdrawal of most of the expeditionary force.

From now on, there will be only an endless standoff, but in a practical sense, the war is over.

The Chinese army in Montpellier, which had almost exhausted its ammunition, remained isolated, unable to advance or retreat.

Although he pestered and nagged the Italian Chinese, he refused to supply ‘critical ammunition’ such as 152mm high-explosive bombs, citing various reasons.

“152mm high-explosive shells are now completely gone from the market. Please wait a little longer. Instead, how about the latest multiple rocket launcher? I can get that for you right away.”

“… … That’s too expensive.”

In the end, the Chinese military ended up buying expensive multiple rocket launchers for more than ten times the price.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Air Force, suffering from a severe fuel shortage, could not provide even a tenth of the air support it used to.

The Chinese army was isolated in Montpellier and was reduced to a waste of time and money, while France agreed to special negotiations with Korea under German mediation.

And I heard an amazing offer.

“You’re saying that you’re going to allow the original owners of the factories in the occupied territories to operate? Is that true?”

“This war was caused by an unavoidable misunderstanding, but shouldn’t people’s lives be preserved? Even in the midst of war, people work, love, and raise children.”

After much deliberation, the French government accepted this proposal.

Thus, French businessmen who had made prior contact with Ha Su-yeong returned to the occupied territory with their employees across the Ha Su-yeong line and started work.

While France and Korea were at war with each other, a strange situation arose where French people went to work in occupied areas and worked under the surveillance of Korean troops.