The Joseon Prince Went To America And Didn’t Return – 132



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Ding-ding-ding-

The copper bell rang loudly inside the cafe.

Then the door opened wide.

“This way.”

A large Western man approached the table by the window where I was sitting guided by my bodyguard.

“Hello Your Highness.”

“You…..”

He took off his hat and began to introduce himself.

“Henry Deterding the representative of Royal Dutch who was just about to attend today.”

“Ah! It’s you. Nice to meet you.”

I tilted my head up slightly to look at Henry’s still standing face.

and!

It was the same in the 21st century Yuan history and it is the same now that he is possessing Lee Kang’s body.

Dutch people are incredibly tall.

“Sit over here.”

“yes.”

Could it be that a large giant is sitting there doing that?

The sofa in front of me sank down as if it would collapse at any moment.

I quietly watched Henry sitting like that and then tilted my head.

“Oh you came alone? Where did you put the cell staff?”

I stirred slightly as I looked for Marcus Samuel the founder of Cell.

“Are you sure you’re not attending today?”

Henry nodded and apologized.

“Yes. But don’t worry. I have given Samuel full authority. There will be no problem in today’s negotiations.”

“Okay.”

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Marcus Samuel began his career in British politics seven years ago.

After stepping down as Mayor of London he continued to wander around politics and did not return to business.

Because of this the world’s second largest oil company was now run solely by Henry Deterding.

“Then shall we begin negotiations?”

“Let’s do that.”

Does it strangely resemble the Queen?

Or is it because all Dutch people pursue practicality to the extreme?

Representative Henry skipped small talk and got straight to the point.

“Does Your Majesty intend to participate in this paid capital increase?”

“okay.”

“You also said that you wanted some of the oil exploration and mining rights in the Dutch East Indies?”

“That’s right.”

“I’ve been talking to royals and government officials all night. Oh here. Can I get you a café latte?”

Henry ordered a cafe latte from the clerk and began to rummage through his briefcase.

Two bundles of documents protruded from his bag.

One was related to the paid increase and the other was related to the documents for the exploration rights to be transferred.

“This is the cafe latte you ordered.”

Henry drank all the hot coffee in one go perhaps because he was tired.

Afterwards he gave me the relevant documents.

“Let’s start with the easy part. I think the paid capital increase issue will be easily resolved.”

“Oh really?”

“Yes. A capable and wealthy investor like yours is always welcome. Of course I am a little worried because the Rockefeller family has some connections…”

Representative Henry’s gaze changed slightly.

He looked at me with narrowed eyes.

“Since the Queen trusts this prince we have decided to proceed with it.”

He seems to have a slight expression on his face as if to say ‘This isn’t Rockefeller’s work is it?’

In fact Royal Dutch was competing with Rockefeller’s Standard Oil for global oil dominance so it was understandable for them to show such a look.

I’m not Rockefeller’s real son-in-law I’m married to Rockefeller’s younger brother’s youngest daughter.

Moreover since my participation in this capital increase did not secure shares that would threaten management rights I think they decided to just be suspicious and move on.

“But I think it will take some time to get exploration and mining rights. It might be a bit of a hassle.”

Because a single contract can cost millions of dollars.

I understand.

Henry checked the areas I wanted by simultaneously crossing the map and documents.

“We have excluded the areas that our Royal Dutch is currently exploring on its own from the list of candidates for transfer. The Queen has ordered joint exploration but she has only mentioned undeveloped areas.”

“okay.”

It’s a pity.

Because places like the delicious Kuching Oil Fields are excluded.

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“You’re doing quite a bit of exploration.”

As expected from a large company they are said to be looking for crude oil in fifty locations.

of course.

In reality there are only ten places where underground exploration has been conducted.

Since I couldn’t transfer the already soaked places this time I excluded them from the list and looked around to see if there were any other foods.

‘Oh this place hasn’t been explored yet?’

Two of Southeast Asia’s four largest oil fields remain undeveloped.

I thought that if I could secure the exploration and mining rights here I would be able to have a tight grip on Japan’s future not to mention the money.

“You also want Palembang and Bojo Negoro?”

“okay.”

Henry looked at the two areas with a regretful expression.

My appetite seems to be returning because if there is black gold here I have to share it with you.

‘The Palembang oil field is now in my hands.’

This is where the world’s largest oilfield facility was located in the 1930s.

A place where more than 8 million tons of crude oil were extracted annually.

In the 1940s Japan’s oil consumption exceeded 5 million tons and large-scale oil fields were built to cover all of this.

After receiving this from the Royal Dutch president I quickly signed the contract.

“We will review the legal issues together with the company’s legal team the Dutch royal family and the Dutch government.”

Does Henry know that you just gave me the goose that lays the golden eggs?

If that were the case I think I would have been so upset that I would have beaten my chest.

“Finish it as soon as possible. I won’t be in Europe for long.”

“All right.”

* * *

Negotiations for exploration and mining rights are progressing steadily.

If things continue this way my wealth will more than double in five years.

Because the two oil fields I was trying to secure were a treasure trove of incredibly profitable resources.

‘Furthermore the demand for oil exploded after World War I. If we start exploring now drilling will start right around that time.’

I think I can hear the sound of money rolling in.

That’s why I felt better.

This was especially true as the visit to the Netherlands was his first during his European tour.

Because it seemed like the next schedule would also have good results.

Wouldn’t the first step have to be right for the next step to proceed smoothly?

‘The only thing left in the Netherlands is to finish well.’

The main objective of this visit was achieved.

But there are still little things left.

One of them is the relationship with Hendrik whom we are going to see today.

“lee!”

“Hendrick!”

After the private meeting with Queen Wilhelmina the hunting appointment with Hendrik was postponed once due to negotiations.

I apologized for this first.

“I’m sorry. For arbitrarily postponing our promise and disposing of your shares without permission. I don’t have the face to see you.”

“I heard that Helena was the first to propose selling the shares. I don’t think you deserve an apology from me.”

“Still… I should have told you.”

Hendrick patted me on the back as if he were used to such things.

“It’s okay. Seriously.”

Hendrik seemed to understand the stock exchange proposal I had proposed during my private meeting with the Queen.

Because he knew his situation better than anyone else.

“I know very well how much Helena has suffered because of my origins. She may not have said anything but she has been under pressure from the British for the past two years.”

Hendrick then looked west and furrowed his brows very narrowly.

“It’s not you that we should be angry at it’s those islanders over there.”

right.

The culprits of this situation are none other than the British.

“They blame Russia and Germany but they are the biggest troublemakers in Europe. They are really incompatible.”

“okay.”

It can be said that all conflicts in the international community in the 21st century were initiated by Britain.

Israel-Palestine too.

The same goes for the Pakistan-India conflict.

Almost all the conflicts were caused by the British.

I recalled this and agreed with Hendrick’s complaint.

“Oh here take it.”

“What?”

“These are the Royal Dutch shares you will receive. I have compiled the relevant information separately so please check it out.”

Hendrick checked the documents.

He blinked looking quite surprised at how much his wealth had grown in just two years.

“I think this costs more than I thought.”

“The Queen has given Lee & Wright’s stock a relatively high valuation. It seems she has given it a management premium. It’s not that you want to sell it.”

“I see.”

I patted Hendrick on the shoulder and comforted him.

“The defense industry is good but the oil industry is what will be responsible for the next hundred years. I’m not just saying this to comfort you. It really can be called black gold. Even if you look at the Lee & Wright airplanes right now aren’t they using oil?”

Hendrick nodded as if he understood then smiled brightly.

“It seems like my assets have increased thanks to the islanders’ yamche without my intention.”

“I guess that’s what it is.”

“I hope your oil business hits the jackpot while you’re at it. I’ve also got a leg up on it.”

Today is a day for hunting not golf.

That’s probably why Hendrick and I had hunting rifles in our hands instead of golf clubs.

The two of us moved slowly towards where our prey seemed to be escorted by our bodyguards.

“Oh by the way…..”

Hendrick stopped moving for a moment.

He briefly dismissed the bodyguards and then whispered to me.

“Did you give any advice to Helena (Queen Wilhelmina) during our last meeting?”

“advice?”

I had a rough idea of ​​what Hendrick was going to say.

But I continued to pretend not to know.

‘If you speak honestly things could get awkward between you.’

The relationship between a couple is a very private area.

Because Hendrick might be upset about my rambling last night.

I responded that I had no idea.

“What advice?”

“After talking to you alone I don’t know why but Helena seems to react to my jokes. She laughs whenever she sees me just like when we were newlyweds. It’s so awkward.”

As expected!

Helena was a woman with a machine-like disposition who would immediately reflect on any problems that were pointed out to her.

As soon as I gave him the advice to react well to Hendrick’s jokes he seemed to react right away.

The problem is that it’s a bit excessive.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about…”

“You laughed brightly at my lame joke didn’t you? Normally you should have kept a serious expression on your face.”

“Didn’t Helena ever smile when she talked to you before?”

“Then. It was so cold that even I was surprised?”

I scratched my head and looked away.

“Well I didn’t say anything… Ah! I think I know.”

“What is it?”

“Haven’t you and your wife been getting along well again recently?”

“yes.”

“Isn’t that why Helena is reacting to your jokes?”

“okay?”

“Well then. Other than that reason there’s no way it could change so suddenly.”

Hendrick nodded seeming to accept my advice.

“Anyway my life has changed a lot thanks to the elixir you gave me. Thank you.”

“What are we friends for…”

I also received a lot of help.

Thanks to that the largest oil field in Southeast Asia came into my hands.

“Oh by any chance.”

Hendrick thought for a moment and then said:

“If your child is born this time…”

also?

Is this guy trying to talk about marrying my child too?

“Why? To connect your child with ours? Arthur there’s already a master.”

“Is that so?”

Hendrick scratched his head and looked embarrassed.

“Oh that’s not it. I was going to say that I wanted to be a godfather to you…”

Hendrick muttered to himself “Now that I think about it it might be a good idea to have someone like you as a future spouse for my child.”

‘Why are you all like this?’

If this continues I will fill the entire upper class with my children like Queen Victoria or Queen Theresa.

“Oh! Over there. Prince Hendrick.”

“What’s going on?”

“A stag was found 500 meters north-northwest.”

The scout who had gone out as an advance party to help with the hunt hurriedly returned to us and reported.

So Hendrick and I loaded our guns and prepared to go hunting.

“The time for rambling is over. Let’s get moving.”

“okay.”

Hendrick spoke to me with a confident expression taking a shooting stance.

“I’ll take the first shot. Just like the last time I played golf I’m in really good condition today.”

Anyway I was planning to give this hunt to Hendrick.

Because I intended to entertain you until the end for the sake of our relationship.

bang-

The deer fell.

Hendrick ran towards the stag shouting “Hurrah!” as if he was in awe.

I looked at Hendrick like that and watched silently.

Because I looked back at his personal information once again to see what kind of person he might be in the future as my child’s godfather.

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