He is Already a Tycoon at a Young Age! - Chapter 120



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Episode 120 – Operation Sea Lion

“I think a more detailed explanation is needed.”

“It would be beneficial for Mr. Hitler, too, because if you marry me, you will be officially affiliated with the House of Morgan.”

Amelia said, putting down her glass.

“Both sides benefit from this strategic alliance.”

“What exactly is the benefit to the Morgan House?”

Did I miss anything in between?

I didn’t know I would receive a proposal so suddenly.

“The image of the Morgan House has improved a lot, but it is still not much different from Rockefeller. If we can get Mr. Hitler involved, we can get the maximum profit with the minimum investment. The same goes for future businesses.”

Are you saying that you are the minimum investment?

But something is strange.

It was unlikely that Jack Morgan would make such a suggestion.

It’s become more friendly towards me over time, but not to this extent.

The marriage between the chaebol families was a strategic alliance, as Amelia said.

Wasn’t this the most important issue for the families of this era?

“Does Chairman Morgan feel the same way?”

“This is my suggestion.”

“okay.”

It’s your choice.

It’s not legally impossible, but…

“One of my aunts refused to marry and is now a women’s rights activist. No matter how much they are parents, they cannot treat their daughter like a slave. When my father realizes that he cannot stop her, he will agree.”

“…”

Is there any way to blackmail Jack Morgan if he doesn’t give his permission?

Those are words worthy of a woman warrior.

‘But something is strange.’

From the Morgan family’s perspective, bringing me in might have been good for their image.

It might have been different a few years ago, but now I’m settled in the US.

‘There are also several business connections with Morgan House.’

What I don’t understand is what Amelia gains from it.

Why are you suggesting this so actively?

“So what does Ms. Morgan get out of this ‘deal’?”

“…”

There was a brief silence, and then Amelia opened her mouth.

“Ever since I was a kid, I was more interested in business and politics than playing with dolls and going to parties and chatting.”

She said.

“If I had been born into the middle class, I could have worked as a secretary. Now, no matter who I marry, I will just be raising a child. I don’t plan on living like that and dying.”

“Do you think things will be different if you marry me?”

“Mr. Hitler feels different. Everyone promises a lot, but few actually deliver. There are many people who want to make money, but…”

Amelia added.

“Only a few people use that money to change society.”

“…”

That’s not wrong.

Until now, my actions have been different from those of other ordinary entrepreneurs.

It’s more like a struggle for my survival.

“As the business grows, the amount of money that needs to be given away also inevitably increases. The Hope Foundation will also need more delicate management.”

“So you want to take charge of that?”

“That would help Mr. Hitler’s image, too. Marriage is a given in America.”

Amelia nodded.

“If Hitler had a baby with an American wife, there would be fewer people who would call him a foreigner, right?”

“I didn’t think about that part.”

Now I finally understand what Amelia wants.

Liberation from the House of Morgan.

An opportunity to demonstrate your abilities.

In this day and age, only a very small number of women can enjoy this.

“But I’m not sure what’s in my mind.”

Of course, I don’t plan on living and dying single for the rest of my life.

Even Hitler in history married Eva Braun and died.

Although he committed suicide right after his marriage.

“Do you think I’m unattractive? I heard you’re not on good terms with Coco Chanel.”

“I don’t have a deep relationship with Coco Chanel.”

I guess it would be right to say that they used each other to create issues.

Chanel raised her reputation through me, and I was able to raise various issues through Chanel.

It was the same at Area 51.

“It’s not because of Chanel… It’s a bit complicated to explain.”

For a woman from a prestigious family like Amelia, free love might be even stranger.

For the upper class in this era, marriage comes before love.

“If that’s you… you don’t have to sleep with me every night. It’s enough to have two or three babies. Of course, depending on when you ovulate…”

“Wait a minute, that’s not what I meant. I don’t like guys either.”

I burst out laughing without realizing it.

“No man would say that Miss Morgan is not attractive. But since the offer was so sudden, I will have to think about it for a while.”

“Of course.”

Amelia stood up from her seat with a faint smile.

“I have never lied before and have only told the truth.”

“But you didn’t lie either?”

“You lied?”

“You said you didn’t like playing with dolls or parties. But Miss Tracy said last time that her sister liked playing with dolls…”

“My brother talks a lot. You don’t have to worry about every word.”

Today is the first time I’ve seen a flustered expression.

Is that more embarrassing than proposing?

“I know I can often seem cold, but if I didn’t like Mr. Hitler…”

Amelia added in a small voice.

“I would never have made such a suggestion. Why do you think I have been visiting Hitler Company so often?”

“I see. Then… I will give you an answer as soon as possible.”

I smiled and put the cigarette in my mouth.

A cigarette that is only smoked on special days.

This should be a special day enough.

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A few hours later

New York

Hitler Company

“Marriage is like a cage. The birds outside try to get in somehow, and the birds inside try to get out somehow.”

Joseph Kennedy said with a laugh.

“But you’re the daughter of Morgan House. Why wouldn’t you accept it? From your perspective, the apple fell out of your mouth naturally.”

“If it’s too big an apple, then it’s a problem.”

It’s unlikely Jack Morgan will readily agree.

How many fathers would hand over control to their daughters?

“Don’t you owe Morgan a lot of things? If you don’t give permission, I can just sneak a story to the press. Romeo and Juliet! What’s more exciting to people’s hearts than romance?”

Joseph added, waving his arms.

“But Amelia, that woman seems a bit strong-willed. You might get tired of it after you get married. Isn’t it true that you get married to have children, not to listen to your wife’s advice?”

“That’s something you would say, Joseph.”

It’s no wonder Amelia thinks I’m unique.

There is a difference between the basic common sense of this era and the basic common sense of the 21st century.

“Anyway, a man who marries a rich woman gets not a wife, but a ruler. This is an opportunity not only for you, but also for our Hitler Company.”

“And it’s not even decided yet. Let’s focus on the business at hand for now.”

I looked at the papers spread out on the table.

“What is the standard situation?”

“It’s panic itself. I don’t need to explain the reason in detail. I bought your genes at a high price… and they all turned into garbage?”

Joseph shrugged.

“East Texas is mostly occupied by small businesses. The big companies can’t even think about getting in.”

“New Jersey Standard would lose money if it pumped oil there.”

Because you have to pay me a fee.

Now that mega-fields have been discovered, the price of crude oil is bound to continue to fall.

My popularity is increasing.

For consumers, nothing is better than stable oil prices.

“By the way, this is really a shame. If it’s such a huge oil field… wouldn’t it have been better in many ways if we had drilled it ourselves?”

Joseph said that and leaned back in his chair.

“Just think about it. The enormous profits it made at its peak were greater than those of Standard Oil.”

“That would have required controlling production and raising the price of crude oil.”

I shook my head.

Of course, if they had a monopoly, they would have made huge profits.

‘They would have taken control of the oil fields in eastern Texas, controlled production, and released only the amount they wanted into the market.’

But if we do that, there is a high possibility that we will be hit with the hammer of the anti-monopoly law.

The popularity you worked so hard to build will disappear like a sand castle.

“In the first place, we don’t have enough funds to buy all that land. What’s important now is not oil, but containers.”

Container-truck transport.

These two are the golden geese that can make money.

Unlike oil, there aren’t many competing companies and it can also win the support of citizens by creating jobs.

“I heard from IMM that they need permission from the Port Authority before conducting a container trial run. They said there is a possibility that the ship will capsize because of the containers.”

“That shouldn’t be a problem if we remodel the ship. Is it because of administrative procedures?”

I was lost in thought.

There’s a gubernatorial election in New York coming up soon.

If Roosevelt becomes governor, business will become easier.

“Then let’s push FDR a little more aggressively. And give the Republicans some color. I’ll leave that up to you.”

“Spending money is my specialty. Aren’t all politicians the same?”

Joseph said with a smirk.

“If we meet up, have a few drinks together, have fun with the girls, and then hand them a bag of money…”

“Just make sure there aren’t any strange rumors.”

The Compound H plant is also under construction at a rapid pace.

We were able to raise more cash than expected and invest in both the container and compound H businesses.

“We also need to invest more in improving Compound H production.”

“Production improvement? Isn’t there already a separate medical research center in the Advanced Invention Research Institute? Experiments are ongoing there.”

“Marie Curie is there too.”

Alexander Fleming and Marie Curie.

The two main players in charge of mass production of Compound H.

All I had to do was pour in the money.

A ticket to guaranteed success.

If Compound H is mass-produced at a low price, there will be no controversy over exclusivity.

Since Rockefeller blew a ton of cash, he didn’t have to worry about competition.

And there’s more to deal with…

“Ah, Alf.”

Richter burst through the door and came in, looking slightly excited.

“I got a call from the White House. It was more like a notification.”

“You got a notification from the White House? You went there last time and got your certificate. They’re not going to conduct another tax audit, are they?”

Coolidge wouldn’t be that stupid. I don’t think Herbert Hoover would have called him that.

It’s difficult if you keep asking me for this and that.

“Well, it’s not a commendation, but they asked you to join some committee. That lady I told you about last time, the British prince.”

“The Duke of Cornwall? Or was it the Prince of Wales?”

Why do the British Royal Family have so many positions?

Are all monarchies like that in the first place?

I guess I’ll just have to think of him as Edward VIII.

“Oh, that guy. He’s coming to America this time… Hitler wants you to join the welcoming committee.”

“A welcoming committee… I don’t see any reason for me to be involved.”

You want me to prepare a welcome for Edward VIII? Is it because you are friends with Tolkien?

Edward VIII was said to be a Dungeons & Warriors fan.

‘We met once in London.’

It was more like something I just happened to pass by on the street.

“Oh, it seems like it was a direct request from the British royal family. The White House also made a very polite request.”

“There doesn’t seem to be any particular reason to refuse. No, I could say it’s a good thing.”

Edward VIII was also known throughout English history for his pro-German leanings.

Then there is no reason why I can’t be tempted.

‘This is a golden opportunity to win the future King of England over to my side.’

From the glamorous events to Edward VIII’s favorite fashions and jazz music.

There’s plenty of stuff to offer as bait.

“First, find out the schedule for the visit to the U.S., then contact Louis and ask him to clear his schedule then.”

“Louis? Lou, are you talking about Louis Armstrong? Why him all of a sudden?”

“If there is a palace banquet, shouldn’t there be first-class musicians?”

Perhaps we could also bring Britain into the International Exchange Association.

I was lost in thought.

A handsome man with a sophisticated fashion sense.

A prince on a white horse from a foreign land.

Could there be a better marketing material than this? I’ll have to grow it into a big campaign.

Earn money and win the prince’s favor.

“Dungeons & Warriors, New Frontier cars, rocket models, Capitalism Ho!, Tesla Radio, Coca-Cola, Mickey Mouse.”

After saying that, I took a deep breath.

It’s hard to say it all at once now.

“Let’s make some commemorative goods to coincide with this visit. The project name is…”

The current situation is exactly like chess.

Edward is the future king of England, unless something major happens.

Once you capture the king, the rest will follow.

No matter how large the empire may be.

“How about a sea lion?”

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Author’s Note

Q: Was Edward VIII really pro-German?

A: Edward VIII is well known for abdicating the throne to marry an American divorcee named Simpson.

He frequently visited Germany before the outbreak of World War II and often made remarks that Germans and British people were the same people.

According to documents released by the British Public Record Office in 1996, the British government at the time was also concerned about Edward’s pro-German tendencies.

According to a 1940 German command document, the Nazis planned to restore Edward VIII to the throne if a successful invasion of Britain occurred.

However, some historians argue that Edward’s actions were peace-oriented and that the royal family was too openly insulting to Mrs. Simpson.

(Source – https://www.historynet.com/wallis-simpson-nazi-sympathizer/)