He is Already a Tycoon at a Young Age! - Chapter 95



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Episode 95 – Colonel Hitler

State of Kentucky

State House Conference Room

“When the plant is built in our state, the Tennessee guys won’t be able to walk around with their heads up high!”

“We must bring forward the construction of the factory by one day! What if Hitler suddenly changes his mind?”

“Other states are probably already in contact with the Hitler Company.”

The lawmakers continued their heated debate over the proposed Compound H plant in Kentucky.

The atmosphere was abuzz with anticipation of new jobs and money being created.

It was the first time such a cutting-edge industry had come to Kentucky.

The uproar that ensued when Tennessee banned Rocketman.

Longtime rival Kentucky immediately seized the opportunity.

[Kentucky Public Library Announces Plans to Acquire Rocketman! The Governor Makes an Official Announcement Calling Rocketman the Most American Comic and a Pioneer…]

“Would Hitler change his words now that he has finished talking to the governor?”

“That’s something we’ll have to wait and see. Maybe they’ll scale it down. The trial isn’t over yet.”

After several dozen minutes of back and forth, they finally agreed on one thing.

“Once Hitler takes office, there will be no other words!”

“Right, that would be a great idea. I wonder why I never thought of that before.”

The meeting ended with everyone in attendance smiling.

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“Mo, why did Morgan suddenly call you?”

“Well, I hope it’s not too much of a hassle.”

I leaned back in the back seat of the Rolls-Royce.

While planning the Tonight Show, I received an unexpected invitation from the Morgan family.

‘I just invited you to dinner.’

Is it related to Compound H?

Well, we’ll find out soon enough.

The photo in the newspaper in his hand caught his eye.

[Benito Mussolini, leader of the combat fascist group. Denies any similarity to Rocketman!]

“This is something new.”

Nazi salute and uniform from Rocketman.

These are all taken from the German and Italian military during World War II.

So now Rocketman has become the original?

“Don’t they salute like that in America too?”

Richter muttered.

“Bellamy salute? I thought the students were saluting the flag like that.”

“People always remember the most famous ones.”

Nazi salute.

In fact, this was also Hitler following Mussolini.

Mussolini followed Gabriele D’Annunzio’s salute.

‘But it turned out to be a Nazi salute.’

[Fascist] also more often refers to Nazi Germany than to its original Italian origins.

“Is this proof that Rocketman is more famous than the Italian Fascist Party?”

Come to think of it, Mussolini will be marching on Rome soon.

I wonder if it will have an effect there too.

I guess I’ll have to look into it more closely later. While I was lost in thought, the car slowly came to a stop.

The Morgan mansion always looked huge and majestic.

“Are you sure you’re not going, Richter?”

“I, I’ll just wait in the car. It’s a bit awkward to talk at the dinner table. You didn’t invite me in the first place.”

“Then don’t wait for me and go home first. I just need to call the driver again.”

Are you concerned about your stutter?

I got out of the car and went straight to the mansion. The iron door opened with a creaking sound.

“Welcome, Mr. Adolf Hitler. Chairman Morgan is waiting inside.”

A middle-aged butler in classic style.

At his gesture, the maids and gardeners all stepped aside.

‘It really feels like England.’

The castle where the royal family lives.

Could there be a better explanation?

As we were walking through the mansion hallway, guided by the butler, a woman stood in front of us.

About the same age as Jack Morgan.

The white coat gave off an old-fashioned vibe.

“Mr. Adolf Hitler, I’ve heard a lot from him. My name is Jesse Morgan.”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Mrs. Morgan.”

She was Jack Morgan’s wife.

So you’re Amelia and Tracy’s mother?

“I was very impressed with what you said in court in Tennessee a while ago. I would love to meet you in person.”

She smiled brightly.

“It must have been a sudden invitation, but thank you for coming so readily.”

“I really wanted to come back after the last hunt. The more I look at it, the more beautiful the mansion looks.”

I also had something to discuss with Morgan. The shipping company shares I received in exchange for cooperating in the production of Compound H.

‘I got it for an incredibly cheap price.’

The shipping industry is currently in a slump.

It was clear that huge profits would be made once the economic boom began.

“He will be in the study. Would you please come this way? I will show you to the table.”

“Thank you, ma’am. The mansion looks very well maintained.”

“In such a large mansion, there are so many things to take care of. Even just for a moment…”

She coughed as she continued her explanation. After a few seconds of coughing, she looked apologetic.

“I’m sorry, I’ve been like this ever since I caught the flu once.”

“it’s okay.”

Come to think of it, it seems like the reason Jesse Morgan died in the original history was because of a lung-related disease.

Jack Morgan, who was her husband, was also greatly shocked by the incident.

‘It’s the flu…’

As we followed her, a room appeared with a large dining table. It was the kind of long table you often see in movies.

Someone was sitting in the middle.

Amelia Morgan.

“Welcome, Mr. Hitler.”

“It’s been a while, Miss Morgan.”

Jessie smiled as she guided us to our seats.

“I’ll go and tell my servants to prepare some food. Please wait a moment.”

When she left the room, Amelia and I were left alone.

“Have you been waiting?”

“I didn’t have to wait long. Tracy and my father will be here soon. My brother also wanted to meet Mr. Hitler, but… he said he was too busy to come.”

Tracy is Amelia’s younger sister.

If it’s you…

Are you talking about Morgan III?

I don’t think we’ve met yet.

“I served in the Navy during the last Great War. I am now working as an executive at IMM. Didn’t Mr. Hitler also acquire shares in IMM this time?”

“Yes, that’s right. I traded it for some Compound H.”

IMM was a ship holding company operated by JP Morgan. It was one of the largest shipping companies in the world.

“My father was very happy because he made a huge profit. Compared to Compound H, the shipping business is not very profitable.”

“That could be the case.”

I smiled brightly.

I’m the one who got a much bigger profit.

Considering the current state of the shipping industry, it may not be unreasonable.

“But I think there must be a reason why Mr. Hitler specifically targeted the shipping industry.”

“As Ms. Morgan said last time, interdependence leads to cooperation. What industry is more important than shipping?”

“Is that so?”

Amelia smiled sheepishly. It’s harder to read Chanel’s mind than hers.

If Chanel wanted excitement, business, and adventure, Amelia was unclear.

Morgan family interests?

Or is it for your own benefit?

“Mr. Hitler’s speech in Tennessee was near perfection. He praised the religious community so much and got the support of the scientific community. It was an unthinkable move.”

She said.

“If it had been someone other than Hitler, it would have failed. The mysterious Austrian entrepreneur and artist. There is only one of these. If the Tennessee Rocketman ban was also planned by Hitler…”

“How could I interfere with the state legislative process?”

Richter too, everyone doubts me.

No matter how good noise marketing is, there is no reason to take such a gamble.

“If I had made even the slightest mistake, it would have been counterproductive.”

Religion and science.

There is no subject as sensitive as the fight between these two.

“The fight between religion and science will continue forever. The same goes for evolution and creationism.”

It continued into the 21st century in America.

Fights over whether evolution should be banned in schools are a daily occurrence.

“But if we package such conflicts as democratic virtues, they will not go to extremes.”

“…”

Amelia looked thoughtful.

“But we also need to maintain connections with the religious community. After all, Protestantism is the most powerful religion in America. If Mr. Hitler wants, I can introduce you to a few pastors.”

“I’m always welcome.”

Morgan was also a Christian company. It was famous for selecting both employees and partners from Protestant churches.

Did Judaism and Catholicism discriminate?

‘The connection with religion.’

I guess I could make a talk show like Carnegie. There’s nothing more secretly influential than religious broadcasting.

Neither Protestant nor Catholic churches have proper broadcasting stations yet.

‘If I create a broadcasting station and provide it…’

Like black broadcasters, they can make a lot of money.

I guess I’ll have to discuss the Catholic side with Joseph.

Father Coughlin, Reverend Charles Edward Fuller, etc.

There are many famous radio evangelists in this day and age.

They influenced not only religion but also lifestyle and politics.

“Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you. Do you remember the promise you made to me last time?”

“If it’s a promise…”

“You said that in exchange for inviting Madame Curie, you would grant me one wish. Have you forgotten already?”

“Oh, yes. That’s right.”

I had completely forgotten about it.

What does the daughter of the Morgan family want?

“How about the New Frontier No. 1? I can even customize the color to your liking, Miss Morgan.”

“It’s the number one car. That makes it rare. But I’m not really interested in cars. Rather…”

Then I heard someone running in a hurry.

Creak – the door opens.

Beyond the door I could see Richter and Mrs. Morgan.

“This way, Mr. Ernst Richter.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Morgan.”

Richter sighed and approached the table.

“Didn’t you say you were leaving work?”

“Oh, I was at the office when I got an urgent message. It’s from Kentucky…”

Richter looked back and forth between me and Amelia, as if asking if it was okay for Amelia to hear that.

“It’s okay to talk.”

“I heard that in Kentucky, they are appointing Alf Null as Colonel. They want me to schedule the ceremony right away.”

“In Kentucky…Colonel? Me?”

What are you talking about?

Amelia said with a smile as if she found it amusing.

“Congratulations, you are now a Kentucky Colonel. Colonel Hitler.”

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New York

Immigration Office

“Ms. Roffenstahl, I want to repeat that those who come through the International Exchange Association cannot go through the formal immigration process.”

“First of all, my name is not Roffenstahl.”

The woman frowned and looked at the official.

English with a thick German accent.

“And why can’t I get an immigration permit? I’m already in the United States.”

“If you want to get an immigration permit, you must apply in advance in your home country. Then, you must get permission from the immigration office on Ellis Island.”

“Then why don’t I just go to the immigration office and apply now?”

“that…”

The official scratched his head.

“The International Exchange Association was just launched this year. We haven’t received any specific instructions from the higher-ups yet.”

“So you’re telling me to go back to Germany and then come back to the States? Do you think that makes sense?”

“I think that’s the only way to do it for now.”

“…”

The woman sighed in frustration at the official’s stuffy attitude.

‘Are civil servants the same in every country?’

The illusion that America would be different from Europe was also gradually shattered.

‘But I can’t give up here.’

If she stops here, her dream will disappear too.

“Isn’t there another way?”

“You said your job is definitely a dancer, right? If you find a job in the US, you might be able to get it sorted out somehow.”

The civil servant also sighed, following the woman.

“I don’t know if you are the president of the International Exchange Association. I think you probably know…”

one.

Only one person could solve this problem simply.

“Why don’t you go and see Mr. Hitler?”

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Author’s Note

Q: What exactly is the Kentucky Colonel’s position?

A: The Kentucky Colonel is the highest civilian honor given in the state of Kentucky, and is best known for being held by Colonel Harland Sanders of KFC.

The Kentucky colonel originally served as a militia commander, but in the late 19th century it became an honorary position that included the governor’s escort.

Awarded to civilians since 1895, the award primarily recognizes individuals who have served Kentucky well or have achieved public service.

In the 1920s and 1930s, there was social controversy when a woman was awarded the rank of colonel.

(Source – Kentucky Colonel English Wikipedia)