He is Already a Tycoon at a Young Age! - Chapter 115



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Episode 115 – A Love Letter for the President

New York

Plaza Hotel

“I have been looking forward to meeting you, Mr. Hitler. I have heard a great deal about Hitler Company.”

A man with a rich expression said.

English with a mix of British and European accents.

A suit and watch that look expensive at first glance. This is the kind of outfit that clearly shows a successful businessman.

“I see. To be honest, I didn’t expect you to come to Royal Dutch Shell to see me. And Mr. Deterding himself.”

Henry Deterding.

He was the man who built Royal Dutch Shell from the ground up into a first-class oil company.

He survived an all-out war with Rockefeller in his prime. Not many people have that kind of ability.

“There were many things I wanted to talk about with Mr. Hitler, even if it wasn’t just about business. One man leading everything from the development of new drugs to radios, rockets, and comics. To be honest, it sounds like a lie.”

Deterding leaned back in his chair.

“How on earth did you find all those genes?”

“It has already been revealed through the media. If we calculate the positions of the stars and match them to the movement of the Earth…”

“Let’s both stop joking. You found your genes through astrology. That’s something only children would believe. Didn’t you explore the genetic zones in advance? Or maybe you bought the information.”

“You mean all those genes? If so, the information must have leaked out from somewhere.”

I answered with a smile.

It can’t be explained rationally.

It was like magic, bringing in astrologers and weirdos to find so many genes.

So my stomach was also satisfied.

The more it cannot be explained by existing theories, the more confusing it becomes.

[Astrology, oil discovered with a dowsing rod!]

This outrageous claim went down better than expected.

People easily accepted things that were difficult to understand as religion or superstition.

“I will admit that it is certainly unusual. But to sell those genes for cheap for the Compound H factory? That is even more ridiculous. You could make a fortune developing them yourself. What are you aiming for?”

“For me, saving human lives is more important than drilling for oil.”

“I agree. But what I think and what the company thinks are two different things.”

“To me, they are both the same.”

I’m going to be Hitler Company soon.

Deterding chuckled and leaned his head forward.

“I’m sure you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point. Royal Dutch Shell would like to acquire the oil fields discovered by Hitler Oil Company at a reasonable price. I’m sure it’s not a bad offer for Mr. Hitler either.”

“What would you say is a reasonable price?”

“I think fifteen million dollars would be enough.”

“Fifteen million… dollars? You’re joking, right?”

One hundred and fifty million dollars?

Even though there are a lot of genetic resources, are you buying land that is mostly shale at that price?

Something seems fishy.

Fifteen million dollars was the amount they would have paid to buy any other major oil company.

No one but Deterding himself would know better than anyone else what an outrageous price is.

“For us at Royal Dutch Shell, that is not a huge expense. We have many oil companies and oil fields that we have acquired at higher prices.”

He added, blowing smoke from his pipe.

“Oil. There will be no resource more precious than oil in the future. We can afford to spend this much to secure the lifeline of the world.”

“I agree that oil is a precious resource.”

I was lost in thought.

Royal Dutch Shell’s largest shareholder is the British government.

It is true that the British government tried to enter the American oil market…

‘There’s no way they would offer such an outrageous price.’

Governments usually prefer stable transactions, so such risky investments are likely to result in losses.

‘Then why does Deterding make such a suggestion? There is a good reason for it…’

A snicker came out.

Oh, that’s what you were aiming for.

“You didn’t think this deal would go through in the first place, did you?”

“That’s a strange thing to say. Then why would I come all the way to the United States to make this proposal?”

“It is highly unlikely that the United States government will approve the acquisition of Royal Dutch Shell.”

The United States, Britain, and France were competing for oil production sites around the world.

Would the US government approve of its oil fields being transferred to Royal Dutch Shell?

There’s no way a sly snake like Deterding wouldn’t know this much.

So the real reason is…

“But if Royal Dutch Shell offers a high price, Standard will have no choice but to raise its acquisition price accordingly.”

Hitler needs urgent funds for his Compound H factory.

Royal Dutch Shell is willing to pay a huge sum to acquire the oil field.

The United States government does not approve this for security reasons.

This leaves the standard in a dilemma.

If you give me a pittance and buy the genetic code, I will be criticized by the public.

‘The government will also be criticized for taking the side of Standard.’

But that doesn’t mean I can just sit back and watch as I venture into the oil industry.

You’d have to offer something like at least fifteen million dollars.

Is this the end of Deterding?

“It remains to be seen whether the United States government will approve or not. I am simply willing to purchase oilfields of the right size at the right price.”

“I understand what you mean. I will look into it carefully.”

The two of us shook hands.

Henry Deterding.

What a monster of a person.

Coming all the way to the US to trap your competitors.

It’s a situation that benefits me too.

“I hope we can continue our good relationship in the future.”

Henry Deterding defected to Nazi Germany in his later years.

Married a German secretary.

He even received a medal for supplying oil to the Nazi government.

This is how the pro-German relationship continues.

“Then see you next time.”

As I left the hotel, reporters who had been waiting rushed in.

“Mr. Hitler, are you really planning to sell all your oil fields to Royal Dutch Shell?”

“We are considering several options to raise cash. We need additional funds to build the Compound H plant as soon as possible.”

I said.

“If an appropriate oil company acquires and develops the oil field, the skyrocketing oil prices will stabilize. Inflation will also fall accordingly.”

“Have you heard from any of the Standard affiliated companies?”

“Not yet.”

I greeted the reporters and gave brief answers.

Flashes of lightning bursting from all directions.

Thanks to Royal Dutch Shell, things went smoothly.

‘Now, we can’t ignore the standards.’

There is only one thing left.

All you have to do is sell the trash at a reasonable price.

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Washington DC

White House

“So, Secretary Hoover, should we approve the acquisition of Royal Dutch Shell or block it?”

“Things are complicated, Mr. President.”

Secretary of Commerce Hoover sighed and answered. Everyone in the Cabinet room looked at him.

“Hitler stated that the reason for selling the oil fields was the Compound H plant. If we block Royal Dutch Shell’s acquisition in this situation…”

“We might look like evil devils. I know that much.”

President Coolidge nodded. He fell into silence, his expression deep in thought.

“…”

“…”

In the awkward silence, Hoover cleared his throat and opened his mouth again.

“But it is difficult for the British government to allow the acquisition of Royal Dutch Shell. The British government has already secured oil in Persia and the Middle East. If they advance into the US mainland under these circumstances… there is a high possibility that they will have problems securing oil in the future.”

“Then how about supporting the Army Corps of Engineers in the construction of Compound H?”

“The use of federal troops to build civilian factories is only possible in times of war, Mr. President.”

Army Chief of Staff, General John Pershing, said.

“Compound H is not yet an official military item, and even if it is forced into service, there is a high possibility that it will cause friction with the National Defense Forces.”

“There doesn’t seem to be a clear answer. Do you have any other suggestions?”

Coolidge said, tapping his fingers.

“…”

“…”

All the ministers were watching each other closely. Most of them were newly appointed after the Harding scandal.

Many cabinet positions were at stake in Coolidge’s reelection.

“It seems to me that the current administration has only one course of action: to maintain a neutral position and try to get Standard and Hitler to negotiate.”

Secretary Hoover said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

“I will actively step forward and mediate between the two.”

“Then I will leave the matter to the Minister. I think it would be better for the oil fields to go to an American company rather than a foreign company.”

Coolidge said.

[Reign but do not rule.]

Although it refers to the constitutional monarchy of Britain, Coolidge followed a similar motto.

[Govern but do not interfere.]

Wouldn’t eliminating regulation and interference be the best thing for American businesses, workers, and the economy?

“That would also be in America’s national interest.”

“I agree with your Majesty.”

Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

“If the Secretary of Commerce steps in, we can end this on an appropriate note.”

But after a few days.

Something happened that even the White House and Hitler Company could not have predicted.

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“Standard conspired to buy up the oilfields at a low price! Isn’t it obvious to anyone?”

“Aren’t both the Republican and Democratic parties just turning a blind eye to the problem?!”

“Secretary of Commerce Hoover even pressured Royal Dutch Shell to stop buying oil!”

From Mickey Mouse to Rocket Man, radio clubs to veterans’ clubs, rumors spread across America.

Newspapers and radio also spread the story far and wide.

Among the clubs that have grown rapidly in recent years is the Hitler fan club.

Supporters who share his every move and purchase related products.

They visited each other’s homes every week to talk and discuss.

There were also clubs that studied Hitler’s political theories.

[American Institute for Democracy]

[H Club]

[Pneumonia Bereaved Families Association]

[Capitalism, Ho! Club]

etc.

“You can’t support Compound H, but you’re obstructing it like this! This is an act that tramples on the rights of the American people!”

“Isn’t this just another case of Hitler trying to sell oil at a low price to bring down the price of oil and then trying to beat it up!”

Such voices poured out not only from clubs but also from churches and cathedrals.

Although Standard Oil had been broken up for more than a decade, the name Rockefeller was still synonymous with evil.

On the other hand, Hitler Company was recently subjected to a coercive tax investigation by the government, but not a single speck of dust was found.

There has never been a situation where the distinction between good and evil was clearer than this.

“Isn’t this a scheme by the evil Rockefeller?! He’s sabotaging us like this because he hasn’t discovered Compound H!”

“That’s right! Those devils are trying to buy up all the oil!”

Black people mostly went to their own churches, where they would stamp their feet and sing while listening to sermons.

“Would the KKK have collapsed like this if it weren’t for him?!”

“no!”

“Then are you just going to sit still like this?!”

“no!”

“We too have the freedom and right to vote! Let’s show it!”

“What should I do? Should I go out into the streets and protest?”

“No, Mr. Hitler would not want to see chaos like the one during the tax audit. He would rather have a collective signature or…”

During the tax audit, his supporters confronted the IRS agents, and Hitler had to personally step in and stop them.

A new approach was needed, rather than simply taking to the streets.

“This time, let’s show our will as peacefully as possible! Like a democratic country.”

The conclusion they all reached was simple.

The simplest and easiest way for hundreds of thousands of citizens to show their will.

It was a letter.

“Let’s write letters to Washington and New Jersey! If enough people send letters, the pigs in Washington won’t be able to ignore them!”

“Let’s send it as soon as the sun rises tomorrow morning!”

So tens of millions of letters began pouring into post offices and mailboxes across the United States.