The Magician’s Memorial - Chapter 28
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Episode 28 Myeongdong(2)
It was almost time to get off work, so I headed to the parking lot.
A driver from the special forces specially recruited by Captain Kang was waiting for me.
“I have to go see Captain Kang. “Please go to the office.”
“I will take you comfortably.”
The driver drove the car out of the parking lot.
Two cars that were waiting followed behind us.
They were also bodyguards from the special forces recruited by Captain Kang.
In addition, more than 30 bodyguards who could be dispatched at any time were on standby.
“Im here. Please wait a moment.”
The vehicle following stopped first.
I was only able to get off after scanning the surroundings to ensure safety.
After going through difficult procedures, I was able to get to Captain Kang’s office, and the office was reminiscent of a wartime situation.
“A lot of equipment we’ve never seen before has arrived.”
“These are equipment used in information warfare.”
“How effective is the leaflet distribution? Are you getting any response?”
“Thanks to the fact that we wrote the text on the flyer as provocatively as possible, we are receiving a quick response.”
Captain Kang also recruited people skilled in information warfare.
They were the ones creating propaganda that was tempting even to me.
“Just getting a response is not enough. “We must win the strike vote.”
“So we began the next operation.”
“What operation is this?”
“This is the so-called ‘divide side’ operation.”
“If we were to split sides, first of all, the other side would be Sangmu Lee’s gang.”
“Currently, Director Lee’s faction is the only faction at Taewo Motors. That’s why we were able to lead public opinion with a small number of people.”
“You mean to create an opposing faction to oppose this Sangmu faction.”
Dividing sides was a method commonly used in the political world.
South and North, Gyeongsang-do and Jeolla-do, and in a larger sense, democracy and communism.
The best way to quickly secure support was to split sides.
“We are creating a new faction led by Captain Bae, a former union official. “By defining the other party as the enemy, we show strong solidarity and can expand quickly.”
“Now that time is running out, we have to use that method, but the aftereffects will likely be significant.”
“That’s true. Harmony is impossible because the other side must be perceived as the enemy. “Until one side suffers catastrophic damage, division and distrust will continue.”
The splitting strategy was never a good idea.
Cooperation and communication become difficult, and work performance naturally deteriorates.
Nevertheless, using this method was because it was the only way to completely push Director Lee’s organization out of Taewoo Motors.
“If this operation fails, it will be quite difficult for Taewoo Motors for several years. “You must absolutely succeed.”
“That’s why we’re trying to use more provocative methods.”
“It’s scary to hear Captain Kang say it’s a provocative method. “What method?”
“The ideology of the opposing faction was decided to be Taewoo Motors and the Chairman. “Only by spreading the word that this Sangmu faction is blocking the growth of Taewoo Motors and attacking the Chairman can we quickly secure support for the opposing faction and win the strike vote.”
“So you’re saying you’re going to use your grandfather’s name.”
For Taewo Group employees, the grandfather’s presence is enormous.
The Taewo Group employees were the ones who never cursed at their grandfather even in private drinking parties.
If you told these employees that they had to fight against Managing Director Lee’s faction to protect the Chairman, it was clear that they would all participate.
“You have to use whatever you can use. So that’s it. “Consider reporting a few union officials to the police.”
“It is quite possible. We will hand over to the police the executives accused of assaulting union members and those who sold some of our products to car centers. “There is enough evidence, so the moment we hand it over to the police, a detention investigation can begin.”
“If you hand over the data to the prosecutor on the Dol-i team, they will take care of it. Managing Director Lee and I will not move in the Myeongdong private loan market just to save a few union officials.”
It was a trick to induce internal division within the Sangmu gang.
The union even decided to go on strike to save Managing Director Lee, but if they know that Managing Director Lee is not moving for the union executives, the solidarity of Managing Director Lee’s faction will weaken.
“We will proceed like that. And to create an opposing faction, you need money. “Even if we are of the same mind, a proper faction cannot be formed unless we meet in person and have a drink together.”
“If we have that kind of money, we should support it as much as we can. However, please do not give money directly, but provide support by calculating the cost of alcohol. “When you get a lump sum of money, you tend to think about other things.”
“We will provide support to avoid any problems.”
“It’s okay to spend over hundreds of millions of dollars on alcohol or food, so use it to your heart’s content.”
The military was certainly full of talented people.
In a way, it was natural since the center of power during the military regime was the military.
But now that the military regime is over, I had to hire such talented people.
“ah! And I will visit the Changwon factory in person soon.”
“Wouldn’t it be a little dangerous for the CEO to go in person?”
“Wouldn’t it be necessary to have a strong central point to overwhelmingly win the pros and cons? “I may not be as good as my grandfather, but I think I can act as a focal point to some extent.”
“Just by the representative shaking hands with a few key figures of the opposing faction, public opinion can move significantly.”
I must move not only to win the pros and cons but also for the future of Taewoo Motors.
A strong leader was needed to unite Taewoo Motors, which was divided due to factionalism, and the division can be resolved as quickly as possible only if I, as the next chairman, step forward myself.
Of course, it must be assumed that the pros and cons will win.
* * *
Director Lee also did not sit idly by.
The most important thing to him was the CEO meeting, not the vote for or against the strike.
Whether the strike was successful or not, it was a battle that would ultimately be won if there were more votes to protect oneself at the presidents’ meeting.
That’s why he called together the presidents of affiliates with whom he was close friends.
Of course, the place was Myeong-dong, where he could show off his power.
“It is truly an honor to serve you like this. “We should have held this type of event more often, but it was difficult because we lived in Changwon.”
“I heard our Managing Director Lee is going through hardships these days? “You’re young, so I think you can’t control your temper.”
Park Jin-hoon, CEO of Taewoo Electronics, comforted Managing Director Lee.
He was one of the presidents with the strongest influence in the Taewo Group.
The power of the Taewo Group was determined by the size of its affiliates, which were in that order: automobiles, electronics, shipbuilding, construction, and heavy industry.
Among the presidents, all of the presidents who took Executive Director Lee’s side were also from President Park Jin-hoon’s faction.
They were also the lifeline for Managing Director Lee to survive at Taewo Group.
“There is not a single quiet day these days. “These leaflets are even being circulated around the factory.”
“Hehe, this isn’t some kind of war, it’s a bit harsh.”
“No matter how energetic you are, you have crossed the line. “At this rate, I am worried that he may come out in Myeong-dong and say he will cut ties with Taewoo Group.”
It was Director Lee who subtly mentioned the Myeongdong private loan market.
Taewoo Motors was not the only company in need of a factory, and affiliates in need of money, such as electronics and construction, also took money from the private loan market in Myeong-dong to build factories.
And in the case of overseas business, it was common for sales to be paid late.
In such cases, it was common to temporarily borrow money from the private loan market and pay it back to a subcontractor.
“Tsk, tsk, you are an excellent student, but you still have a long way to go in social studies.”
“Isn’t that something you can learn by studying? This is something that can only be learned through time, experience, and the teachings of adults such as bosses.”
“Don’t worry. You said that the chairman will not attend this president’s meeting. Aren’t you saying you’re leaving the education of your grandchildren to us? “I will educate the person who will be the next president very well.”
Managing Director Lee smiled at President Park’s words.
Education of the incoming president.
If you dig deep into the meaning, it means that they will manipulate the next president to suit their tastes.
“I will only trust the bosses. “Then I’ll tell you to bring me some alcohol.”
“I’m going to drink it today to loosen the reins. “It’s been a while since Director Lee came to Seoul, so it would be rude to leave him out.”
“Today, I will show you how Myeongdong treats its guests.”
Managing Director Lee smiled brightly and said.
Approximately 25% of the presidents follow President Park.
Although the number was less than half, in 75% of cases it was no different from neutrality.
Moreover, since everyone in the CEO team was well aware of the power of the private loan market in Myeong-dong, there was a high possibility that they would follow President Park’s direction.
In short, all I have to do is get President Park on my side.
There is no need to worry as the CEO of Taewoo Motors will not make any moves according to Chairman Kim’s wishes.
Director Lee thought the fight was already over.
* * *
A vote for or against the strike was held.
Union executives rushed to Director Lee’s office and reported the current situation.
“It seems like the impact of your visit a few days ago is definitely significant. “Many union members are voting against it.”
“There are so many stupid people. Even if you are loyal to your country, why don’t you know that your life is in the hands of the local magistrate?”
“That’s right. And it will take at least 10 years for you to take over Taewoo Group, so I don’t know what you’re going to do until then.”
“What will be different if I become president in 10 years? “As long as I can’t repay the money I borrowed from Myeongdong, the Changwon factory is in the palm of my hand.”
Managing Director Lee did not think that he was the owner of the Changwon factory.
Going further than that, he thought that Myeong-dong was above the owner of the Changwon factory, and he was a watchman of the Changwon factory sent by Myeong-dong.
Even if you are the owner, you cannot do anything about the watcher.
But the owner’s grandson dares to cut him off.
“We are steadily compiling a list of those who took the lead in creating opposing factions.”
“They are the ones who will make you write your resignation letter. Isn’t corporate life ultimately going to end? “I plan to use this opportunity to clearly show what an office worker who has misjudged the line is like.”
“I will just hold on tightly to Director Lee’s lead.”
“I’m taking good care of you, right? “If I try to change the rope for no reason, I’m going to fall off like a piece of cake?”
“you’re right. “I am very satisfied with my life now.”
The union executives were already addicted to the taste of money.
Managing Director Lee did not share some of the kickback he received with them for no reason.
While they were having fun like that.
Another union official rushed over to inform us of the results of the vote.
“The strike resolution was defeated with 51 percent against.”
“Well, this is the result I expected. Now the ball is in the hands of the presidents’ meeting.”
Director Lee was full of leisure.
He planned to expose everything that Kim Min-jae had done to break up the strike at the presidents’ meeting, and he had no doubt that the presidents would make sure to prevent Kim Min-jae from confronting him again.
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