He is Already a Tycoon at a Young Age! - Chapter 94



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Episode 94 – I’m the original?

“The Russians are following me?”

“I think so.”

Hoover frowned.

Waylon Smith and Edgar Hoover.

Both of them stood awkwardly in front of me.

‘Hoover looks more worn out than I saw him last time.’

Are you still worried about your own photos? You might have investigated me separately.

‘I don’t think you’ll find out who has the photo.’

To begin with, the only people who had Hoover’s secret photos were me and Richter.

“Don’t the intelligence agencies catch communists every day? Are these people reliable?”

“They seem to be connected to the port union. I have confirmed that they are in contact with Russian intelligence agents there. They are acting on official orders from Moscow.”

“okay.”

I was lost in thought.

It’s Russia.

“Has this ever happened before?”

“Italian blackmailers have approached Rockefeller and Morgan to extort money… but this is the first time. It seems like they are even receiving financial support for their activities.”

They are following me under orders from the Russian side.

‘I was still concerned about you…’

It’s been like this since the Polish-Soviet War.

In that area, things were happening that were a little different from the original history.

“If Mr. Hitler wants, I can arrest you right now. Then we can find out information.”

At Smith’s words, Hoover and I shook our heads almost simultaneously.

“They’re probably just idiots anyway. They probably don’t have any real information.”

I said.

And if you do that, you’ll have a bigger problem.

“If we arrest them, they’ll know we’ve noticed. Then we’ll be more secretive about following them.”

“I agree with Mr. Hitler, it would be better to keep it in your hands. I don’t think they’ll do anything stupid right now.”

Hoover agreed.

As expected, we communicate well.

“It’s not uncommon to tail a businessman like Mr. Hitler, let alone a politician. Moscow must know that if he were to be arrested, it would become an international issue.”

“Even considering that, there must be a reason to tail him.”

I leaned back in my chair.

There’s only one reason why you’d be interested in me this much…

‘Hitler, 180 degrees different from the original history.’

The guy who used to shout about getting rid of Congress and Jews is now praising democracy in America.

You can’t help but be interested.

More information was needed to determine the exact circumstances.

It would have been easy if the Soviet Union had not been a closed country.

Now, it is virtually isolated from other countries.

“Find out more about what reports they are sending to Moscow and who their contacts are.”

I said, standing up from my seat.

“It doesn’t matter how much money it takes, Mr. Smith. And in the case of the Intelligence Service…”

Edgar Hoover.

What this guy wants is simple.

Authority and autonomy close to that of an independent agency. Creation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

I guess I can intervene there.

“I believe you will take appropriate action even without me saying anything.”

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After sending the two out, I immediately called Richter.

“Any new information coming from Russia?”

“Well, it’s not much different from last time. New Economic Policy? It seems like they’re pushing forward with the NEP as announced.”

“It’s a new economic policy…”

Economic policy adopted by the Soviet Union after the war with Poland.

It was a way to partially permit private property and private enterprise activities.

I think it lasted until 1928.

“I didn’t think Russia would last long in the first place. It wouldn’t be strange if it collapsed right away.”

“A lot of people thought so.”

However, the Soviet Union survived World War II and the Cold War until the 1990s.

There are still decades left.

How can I find out information inside the Soviet Union?

To confirm my suspicions…

“Germany and Russia will soon make an agreement…”

“Germany and Russia? They fought each other to the death in the last war. And, uh, the Bolsheviks are in power in Russia now.”

Richter said, shaking his head.

“Well, the German military won’t allow it right away?”

“No, on the contrary, the military will welcome it with open arms. If it’s Russia, they can train without the Versailles Agreement.”

The famous Treaty of Rapallo.

Germany and Russia, alienated from the international community, join hands.

‘The enemy of my enemy is my friend.’

Germany uses Russia as a kind of diplomatic lever.

From the Allied point of view, they had no choice but to be concerned about the German-Russian alliance.

“I guess I can give you that treaty idea.”

By now the Allies would be trying to collect the Russian Empire’s debts from Germany.

A German-Russian agreement would allow both countries to offset their debts.

“But, what are you going to do about that?”

“I’m going to use that agreement to send the canary. I can just ask Stresemann.”

“Car, canary?”

I nodded instead of answering.

Even if I explain it to you, you probably won’t understand.

“In the 19th century, miners took canaries into coal mines. The sensitive canaries could detect noxious gases more quickly.”

“Usually, all the canaries die, right?”

“That is the fate of the canary.”

That’s exactly what I need.

Hess, Goebbels, Himmler, Speer, Dönitz, Bormann, etc.

In the original history, it was sending someone who was Hitler’s subordinate to Russia.

If someone in Russia knew the future, wouldn’t they react to my number?

There’s only one person who can go right now.

“I, I know what Canary is talking about. I just don’t understand what Alf Nemo’s purpose is.”

“Just think of it as my personal interest.”

After saying that, I became lost in thought.

I think this will be enough for now.

It’ll take some time to see the results. Then let’s move on to other issues.

“Are the magazine preparations going well?”

“Huh, I’m still negotiating with the Hearst side. I also contacted some of your close celebrity friends, but the response wasn’t very enthusiastic.”

Richter said.

“I don’t think anyone understands what exactly I’m trying to do.”

“It might feel a little unfamiliar.”

People Magazine.

Because there has never been a magazine in this format before.

“We could use the radio more actively. Then other celebrities will realize its importance.”

What if I secretly spread my fame and influence there?

Friendship with celebrities.

If only I could use it…

I think I can use it for my image making too.

It can make it so that not only the US government but also other countries cannot mess with me.

This convention also needs to maintain the popularity it gained through the trial.

“Oh, Alf?”

“Sorry, I was just thinking about something else. First, contact Germany as I said earlier. And…”

I said with a smile.

As it happens, I have a friendly expert.

“Do you still have Dale Carnegie’s contact information?”

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“In this century, the frontier, the pioneering spirit, will be the most important factor for entrepreneurs.”

Carnegie spoke across the podium.

Business convention.

His lectures, which were invited as lectures by celebrities, drew the largest audiences.

Author of Hitler’s autobiography.

In recent times, many wealthy people and businessmen have asked Carnegie to write their books.

But as a lecturer he enjoyed greater popularity than anyone else.

“The same thing happened with the recent convention in Detroit. Mr. Hitler turned the convention into a huge publicity event.”

He said.

“What if these conventions were held annually? It would be a completely new type of promotional campaign.”

The lecture continued, and finally it was time for questions.

“Did you know that at the last convention it was revealed that Mr. Hitler was a Schicklgruber?”

“I didn’t know you could change your drawing style in such a short period of time. I can’t believe you even drew cartoons in the midst of your busy business.”

“Have you heard anything about the new business that Hitler Company is preparing?”

“What exactly is Mr. Hitler’s management philosophy?”

“Do you think not filing for a patent for Compound H was also a business choice?”

Questions poured in endlessly, some of them journalists rather than businessmen.

“Is there any plan for a new book on Mr. Hitler?”

“Even if I write my next book right now, I will never be able to publish it.”

Carnegie said with a smile.

“When you’re about to retire, something new will happen. When you finish writing and try to retire again, something new will happen again. I’m sure you reporters are in the same situation.”

People burst into laughter at his words. After his lecture, a man greeted him as he came down from the podium.

“Mr. Richter?”

“Oh, it’s been a while. It was a great lecture. How have you been?”

“I’ve been running around a lot, but not as much as Mr. Hitler. Have you come to see me?”

“Yes, Adolf tried to come himself, but… he’s become so famous these days that wherever he goes, it becomes an issue.”

Richter smiled and nodded.

“Hitler Kerr, the company has a proposal for Mr. Carnegie.”

“If it’s a suggestion…”

“Mr. Carnegie’s lectures are popular throughout the United States. Why not try using that talent on the radio?”

“Can you elaborate?”

“I guess you could call it a radio show for Mr. Carnegie. He himself hosts the show and invites celebrities to have conversations with him.”

Richter added.

“Adolf said let’s call it the Tonight Talk Show.”

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Italy

Trieste, Fascist Congress

“We hereby declare the founding of the Black Shirts on this solemn occasion!”

As the reporters busily took notes, a man’s shout rang out.

A man in a neat suit shouted.

“We will rebuild Italy, which has become sick! Resistance and surveillance are what is needed for this! We must resist! Resisting incompetent parties and parliaments is the only way for Italy to survive!”

Applause rang out.

Mussolini raised his chin high with a look of triumph.

“We, the Italian fighters, the fascists, demand: First, that the peace treaty be reexamined and applied in the inapplicable parts… that Italy be gradually separated from the group of Western nations, according to the development of domestic productive forces!”

As his speech ended, applause erupted.

“Until the day Rome once again takes its place as the dominant city of Western European civilization! Let us show this flame of passion to the next generation!”

All the men in black and white uniforms gave thunderous applause.

Reporters rushed to him as he came down from the podium.

“Feel free to ask questions. I am ready to answer any questions you may have.”

“From the Washington Post. What do you think about the claim that the new fascist salute is modeled after an American cartoon?”

“Our proud Roman salute is just a cartoon! What kind of nonsense is that?!”

Mussolini shook his fist and shouted.

“Our salute is a proud tradition that dates back to ancient Rome! Go and ask Gabriele D’Annunzio! Who first performed this salute?”

“Have you ever read the Rocketman comics? The fascist uniforms released this time are similar to the Imperial Army in Rocketman…”

“The press conference ends here! All you nonsense makers, get out!”

In the noisy atmosphere, cameras flashed their flashes loudly.