Franchise God - Chapter 1630



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Franchise God Episode 1630

348. Big Hand of Private Board (4)

Ha Su-yeong spent her leisurely days setting up a healing camp in Africa with four women.

Even though it was in the middle of nowhere, the modular mansion was quickly put together and a grand mansion was completed in no time.

From the outside, it looks like a plain, rectangular building, but it is an instant building that maximizes practicality for its residents.

As unmanned heavy equipment diligently roamed around, they also created separate roads.

“Don’t wander alone. Always take Android Freedom with you. This is not Mt. Geumgang, this is the middle of Africa.”

“We know it’s dangerous. We’ll be careful.”

“But is it okay to play like this? America is in chaos right now. Well, it’s fine for us.”

“Sometimes the solution is to disappear from sight.”

In this way, Ha Su-yeong enjoyed a leisurely time playing in the middle of nowhere.

I also didn’t forget to check in from time to time how the summer was going.

[Conflict between robot manufacturers and Congress deepens]

[The Speaker of the House of Representatives repeatedly stated his strong stance that the outflow of cutting-edge technology overseas cannot be permitted under any circumstances.]

[Robot Industrial Complex Employees’ Families Have Already Completed Immigration to Korea.]

The robot industrial complex has begun its mass migration.

‘We’re going to localize robot parts? Then we can become a Korean company, right?’

Some of them were in discussions with Kim Beom-seok of Suyeong Investment to find a site to relocate to after entering Korea.

They wanted to come to China and live there, but Kim Beom-seok showed reluctance.

‘Are you confident that you can follow the Constitution and laws of China and Korea?’

Article 1 of the New Korean (Chinese) Constitution, which shocked the world at the time of its foundation, is as follows.

Article 1, Paragraph 1: The New Republic of Korea permanently recognizes, follows, and admires the dignity of the national father, Ha Su-yeong.

Article 1, Paragraph 2: The Constitution of the Republic of Korea, in whole or in part, may be established, abolished, revised, suspended, or revived at any time by the President of the Republic of Korea.

There are no expressions like republic or democracy anywhere. In fact, they have adopted an absolute monarchy, although they do not use the words absolute state or kingdom.

“We’re okay. Even without that, looking at the state of American society these days, I feel skeptical that I have the same vote as ‘those guys.’”

“What could be there to be concerned about in an ideal country ruled by an almighty iron man?”

Some said it didn’t matter and wanted to move to China, while others said China was still a burden and wanted to move to Korea.

Kim Beom-seok appropriately distributed the robotics companies between China and South Korea.

“We need to bring in manufacturing facilities from Silicon Valley, but the federal government has imposed restrictions on it, so it’s difficult for us to do it on our own. Please help us.”

“The moment you become obsessed with it, you fall into the trap of the Congress. Just move with the mindset of throwing everything away and starting over.”

“Yes? But if you add all those facilities together, the value is astronomical. And most of all, it saves time.”

“You can only get it if you move with the mindset that you don’t mind throwing everything away. If you don’t, and you become fixated on the equipment because you feel sorry for it, it will become a weakness.”

“I see. I understand.”

So, robotics companies started to build all their equipment from scratch.

All intellectual property, including the blueprints, was in Korea anyway.

We have already established a branch in Korea to ensure a smooth supply of parts, and we can share all databases in Korea through cloud backup.

“From now on, the Korean branch will be the headquarters.”

Meanwhile, Congress was taken aback when robotics companies tried to start from scratch.

They were holding on to the factories and facilities remaining in the US as a weakness, but the other party just threw them away as if they didn’t need them at all.

‘No… … How much does all this cost and you’re giving it all up?’

‘Are they crazy?’

Even the remaining equipment had no place to be utilized except by robotics companies.

Since Ha Soo-young stopped buying, the more she turned the line, the more she lost money. We must not forget that Ha Soo-young had been consistently buying more than 70-80%.

Aside from the conflict with the United States, the Korean economy was doing well.

Thanks to obtaining the colony called ‘Western France’.

But no one dares say the word colony.

The US Congress was desperate to contact Ha Su-young, but there was no way to find him as he had deliberately disappeared into the remote African region.

“But whose turn is it today?”

“It’s Hyo-joo’s turn.”

“Oh, it’s not just any other day, it’s the first day of Healing Camp. It’s too much to monopolize it all by yourself. Don’t you think so?”

“Okay. Then I’ll postpone my turn until tomorrow, so let’s all sleep together today.”

* * *

The mood on Wall Street was split in half.

There are those who oppose and those who support the parliament’s anti-Ha Ha-sung stance.

“Why on earth are you making a fuss? How long are you going to indulge in the delusion of persecution of the American Treaty?”

This was the position of the opposition in parliament.

“I admit that the National Assembly took a risk, but now that things have gotten to this point, we have no choice but to keep moving forward. If we stop here, nothing will happen.”

This was the position of the pro-congressional faction.

In other words, whether you are for or against, the fundamental idea is the same.

“It seems that Congress wants to maintain its leadership even if it goes to extremes.”

“What if it’s an extreme situation?”

“war.”

“Oh, but can we beat Korea?”

“Of course we will win. America’s military power is the strongest.”

“But isn’t that country also building a manned base on Mars?”

“It’s true that they have high scientific capabilities, but their military power is still not comparable to that of the United States. And before they grow any bigger, it might be better to take over Korea now.”

The tone of capitalists and experts began to change like that.

“If we continue like this for 20 years, Korea, or rather the Federation of Koreas, will become a transcendent empire that surpasses the United States.”

“Congress is stupid? No. The anti-Swimming faction knows that in time, America will be eaten up by the Swimming Federation.”

“If the United States wants to maintain its position as the world’s greatest power, it has no choice. It’s a matter of choice.”

Outside the document, some lawmakers among the anti-government faction have even taken advantage of the current food hoarding spree in the United States.

“America has walked its own path, unfettered by any country. It has led the world, but has not been swayed by it. But today, America is in grave danger.”

Highlighting America’s great history.

Appeal to the citizens’ sense of crisis.

“My great citizens, have you ever imagined the future of America without food sovereignty? If you control what you eat, you control everything. If we do not wisely overcome this crisis now, America will remain a second-rate country forever. Can you accept that?”

America has been number one in everything for a very long time.

Science, resources, military, capital, food, etc.

Having enjoyed first place for a long time, the fear of falling to second place was very great.

The anti-government lawmakers have accurately targeted the anxiety that lies dormant in the citizens’ subconscious.

“Some people accuse Washington of making foolish choices. If you look at the immediate future, it may seem that way. But is there another way to avoid falling to second place? If so, please let me know.”

“We are not trying to create conflict with the Republic of Korea or the Federation of Korean Industries. We are trying to correct the trade imbalance and find a way for both sides to coexist. The door to dialogue is always open.”

* * *

President Vincent, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and several senior members of the National Assembly held a private meeting.

“Do you know? In order for the United States to remain number one, we must incorporate all or part of the Commonwealth into our own country.”

“Who in this place doesn’t know that?”

The Speaker of the House accepted Vincent’s words calmly.

The other members nodded in agreement.

“It’s not about taking it away. It’s about bringing it to the U.S. Not everything. We only need to bring one of the major businesses that the Suyeong Group has to the U.S., but they’re refusing to do even that. Isn’t that too much?”

“That is purely from the American perspective.”

“Isn’t that what politicians are supposed to do? To think only of America’s position, only of America’s interests.”

“….”

“I think the President doesn’t know this because he didn’t get the position through election.”

Despite the provocative remarks, President Vincent instead laughed.

“I, too, only think of America’s interests. And so did President Drowen.”

“Are you saying that a person like that would sign a treasonous treaty that would sell out the country?”

“It was a treaty that was in the best interests of the United States above all else. Don’t you understand the political decision?”

Some kept their mouths shut as if uncomfortable, while others glared at Vincent as if they were displeased.

“We did not come to the White House to discuss differences of opinion. We do not have time for that.”

“Does this mean that we, the United States, must go down this path?”

“You can come back at any time. If only Marshal Ha Soo-young or Eric Rohan makes the decision.”

“This is absolutely crazy!”

“This is truly crazy!”

The Speaker of the House raised his voice.

His eyes blazed with anger.

“The current reality is that the people are suffering from high prices, but we can do nothing and just helplessly buy expensive foreign food!”

“… … Tiny Meat is not expensive.”

“Would you feed that disgusting insect meat to your children and grandchildren?”

“You say insect meat is disgusting? That’s not something a politician should say. Insect meat is the food of the future.”

No one agreed with Vincent’s words.

After a moment to catch his breath, another member of parliament spoke up.

“We have tried hard to get concessions from the swimming group. However, the swimming group is not willing to make even the smallest concessions. This unfair trade structure is only causing suffering for the people. This is a path that cannot be tolerated forever.”

“….”

“Mr. President, proceed as Washington recommends. If you don’t do this, the swimming group will never back down. They can stop at any time anyway.”

President Vincent sighed.

“We could stop in the middle. But wouldn’t this extreme decision make the swimming group, which has been standing still, move? I’m so worried about that.”

“You’re just sitting there? Can’t you see that they’re actively disrupting our American economy?”

“We started it first.”

“They made it so that we had to start first.”

“….”

“Mr. President, you must make a decision.”

It’s practically a communication.

The condition under which the Congress held off on impeachment and just sat back and watched was that it faithfully played the role of a puppet.

I’m holding on to this position because I think it’s better than having a presidential election and having a Republican president, but the weight of it is harder than I thought.

After much deliberation, the president nodded.

“The current administration is in fact Republican. What can I, who is just holding onto my position, oppose?”

“It’s a wise choice.”

“Everything is solely for the benefit of the United States. So you can be proud.”

Vincent thought to himself.

Obsession with being number one in the world, and maintaining it.

Is this really in America’s best interest?

Rather, isn’t it that this delusion is driving America toward bankruptcy?

‘In this situation… … what is truly the way forward for America?’

On that point, he certainly had different views from the Congress.

* * *

The congress’s message was secretly transmitted to the government and Russia under strict security.

At first, China did not believe the message even after receiving it.

“Isn’t this a design to trap us in reverse? Let’s look into it again properly.”

“I also doubt the authenticity of the message. It is unbelievable.”

The verbal message, full of complex innuendos, was left without a record.

It was a very serious matter that could not be leaked to the outside world, and even if something like that happened, the United States would pretend not to know about it.

“If a similar situation occurs on the Korean Peninsula, the US intervention will be decided with great caution.”

It was a call to start the Korean War.

It was such a harsh proposal from China’s perspective that it was hard to believe.