Chapter 430 Continue to work hard
Due to historical reasons, South Korea is similar to Japan, and this little brother is considered to be the younger brother of the United States, and this little brother is even worse than Japan. After all, the entire South Korea was "saved" by the Americans from the Korean War. Although in recent years, South Korea, including the government, has been promoting the "miracle" of South Korea's economy, and film and television propaganda have promoted South Korea's national strength to the sky, and it seems to have become the "largest country in the universe". To put it bluntly, this is the inferiority complex of the Koreans' small country and few people. They usually brag about a few words at their own home or provoke their neighbors. American fathers may not care, but once they touch the interests of American fathers, it is something that politicians cannot bear.
Although the president, including his staff, knows that the incident between Samsung Group and Or is now very quarrel, and there are also politicians. However, business is business and has nothing to do with politics. According to the Korean government's always practice, as long as it does not touch the bottom line, they are still happy to see this situation. After all, this also represents the independence and influence of the Korean consortium in the international field.
In this regard, the President certainly understood Lee Kun-hee's approach. It is understandable that the necessary blows are still needed. Moreover, today he brought Lee Kun-hee not only for the Samsung Group and Or Company, but also for another more important thing.
"Mr. Li, what do you think of the Olympics?" After talking about business, the President took a sip of tea and suddenly asked.
"Olympics? Mr. President, are you referring to the Seoul Olympics?" Lee Kun-hee was stunned. Almost two years have passed since the Seoul Olympics, why did the other party suddenly mention this matter again? Seeing that the President just looked at him with a smile, Lee Kun-hee thought for a while and said: "The Seoul Olympics in 196 are a grand ceremony. It brings not only an Olympic Games, but also an opportunity for the entire South Korea to be recognized by the world, thus taking off...."
Lee Kun-hee talked endlessly about his opinion, but he was not wrong. The Seoul Olympics brought to South Korea a rare opportunity. Before this Olympics, countries around the world only had the "38th parallel" and the "Korean War". Apart from that, no one would pay special attention to this small country in East Asia.
But with the successful hosting of the Seoul Olympics, the entire South Korea ushered in a comprehensive takeoff, which is not only economic but also the influence of the country in the world. It can be said that Koreans really went abroad and faced the world from that year.
Lee Kun-hee said, but her eyes quietly looked at the President's expression, and at the same time she was thinking about the intention of the President's sudden mention of the Seoul Olympics that year? Is South Korea planning to hold the Olympics again? But according to his knowledge, the next few Olympics have basically been decided, and there is no South Korea in it.
After thinking about it, Lee Kun-hee suddenly remembered that there was another Olympic Games that were not confirmed, but this Olympic Games was not the Summer Olympics, but the Winter Olympics in 214.
"Mr. President, I think as our country's national strength increases, we can make a louder voice in the world. If we hold another Olympic Games at the right time, maybe this will be another breakthrough feat." In order to test, Lee Kun-hee said deliberately.
"You said it right, but I'm actually considering this issue." The President nodded slightly, and showed a hesitant expression on his calm face: "However, you also know that the next few Olympic Games have been basically confirmed, and according to the Olympic Games, we have already held the Seoul Olympics in 196. If we continue to apply, we may not be able to pass."
"It's true..." Hearing this sentence, Lee Kun-hee understood it completely. He cooperated very much and said: "Mr. President, your consideration is indeed a problem, but according to my opinion, there are actually solutions."
"Oh, what workaround?" Mr. President asked remarkably with interest.
Lee Kun-hee said: "It is indeed difficult to pass the application for the Summer Olympics. The International Olympic Committee cannot hand over the hosting rights to us again in such a short time. But Mr. President, you have forgotten that in addition to the Summer Olympics, there are also the Winter Olympics. As far as I know, the International Olympic Committee is now considering choosing the appropriate country to host the 214th Winter Olympics. If we South Korea can get this hosting rights, although the overall influence is not as great as the Summer Olympics, it is still a good choice."
"Is the Winter Olympics? This is a good idea..." The President smiled and nodded, as if he was very satisfied with Lee Kun-hee's "suggestions", but he thought about it and frowned and said, "Applying for the 214 Winter Olympics is an option, but Mr. Lee, the world economy has not been very prosperous in recent years, the Olympics are expensive, and the government does not have much budget. If the 214 Winter Olympics are taken over, infrastructure, venues and various aspects of construction will inevitably be needed, which will be a great pressure on the government."
"Mr. President, what you are thinking about." Lee Kun-hee nodded in agreement, but she scolded the other party in her heart. What pressure and economy, to put it bluntly, just tell him that the government has no money and needs him to pay. Although Samsung Group is rich, how can a Samsung Group's economic strength be comparable to the entire country? The President directly extorted Lee Kun-hee from the Winter Olympics and asked him to take the initiative to "donate", which was simply a robbery. However, Lee Kun-hee could not refuse. After all, he was still in a lawsuit. If this problem is not solved, he will not only be in jail, but may even lead to Samsung Group falling into his hands because of this incident.
When he came to the Blue House, Lee Kun-hee had already been preparing for bleeding. He even considered that even if he paid tens of millions of dollars, it would be worth it. Who would have thought that the President's appetite was so big that he would ask his Samsung Group to bear most of the expenses of the 214 Winter Olympics as soon as he opened his mouth. This is not a decimal. You should know that although the expenses of the Winter Olympics are less than those of the Summer Olympics, the less is limited. Just say that the Summer Olympics will be held in China, the Chinese government has invested as much as US$260 million. As for whether it will make a profit in the end, no one knows.
Judging from this data, the cost of hosting the 214 Winter Olympics in South Korea is at least one-third of that of the Chinese Olympics, which is about Billion USD. If economic factors such as budget inflation are added, it is likely that this number will exceed 1 billion USD. Lee Kun-hee is not sure how much the President wants to take from him, but he estimates that it is very likely to reach 400 million USD, which is far beyond his budget.
"If the country can hold the 214 Winter Olympics, as a famous South Korean company, Samsung Group will inevitably assume its obligations, not only including Samsung Group, but I can also express my opinion to you that as long as the country needs it, I am willing to donate to the preparatory committee." Although Lee Kun-hee was reluctant, he knew that it was the most important to make a statement at this time. Without blinking, Lee Kun-hee took the initiative with great momentum.
"Really?" The President looked at Lee Kun-hee in surprise, as if he was very happy.
Lee Kun-hee nodded solemnly and then said, "However, Mr. President, you also know that I and Samsung Group are having some minor troubles now. If this trouble is not eliminated, you may be powerless..."
The President frowned slightly and began to ponder. Lee Kun-hee also understood what he said. He clearly told the President, "You asked me to pay for it?" Yes, but I must help me solve the trouble, and I can't have any trouble. This means that both sides have already made a bargain and are now waiting for Mr. President's confirmation.
"In the face of the country and the nation, I don't think some of the problems in the minor matters are too big. The old saying goes, no one can be wrong with people, but they are not sages? Mr. Lee has made such a great contribution to South Korea and the people, and deserves pardon." The President gave Lee Kun-hee a reassurance for his high-sounding reason.
However, Lee Kun-hee is an old fox. The trick of not seeing the ghosts and not hanging strings is deeply understood. It is impossible for him to believe that a light sentence is simply impossible. Without a real guarantee, Lee Kun-hee will not agree in advance.
But no matter what, the two sides have reached an agreement on this point, that is, Lee Kun-hee spends money to eliminate disasters, and the President relieves the troubles of the case for him. As for how to handle the specific procedures, the two sides conducted further negotiations. The two big names bargained like street vendors, but they still had to use high-sounding reasons to cover up their words, which is an extremely ironic thing.
Finally, after a tug of war, Lee Kun-hee and the President finally agreed that for the application and holding of the 214 Winter Olympics, Lee Kun-hee will donate 660,000 US dollars to the government in the name of Samsung Group. However, this money is not in place in one step. Samsung Group will pay 4.56 million US dollars in the first part, and then pay 100 million US dollars in funding support after the President pardons Lee Kun-hee's case. Subsequent funds will be paid in batches within a few years. In addition, according to the permission of both parties, Samsung Group will join the work of the organizing committee. If there is insufficient funds in the end, additional investment will be added, but at the same time, it has obtained nearly half of the operating rights of the Winter Olympics.
This time, everyone is happy and everyone gets what they want. After seeing Lee Kun-hee off, the President was very happy that it was rare to be able to dig a piece of meat from Lee Kun-hee. In addition, there is a more important reason, because the President's term is about to come. If he can take advantage of the reasons for the 214 Winter Olympics, his approval rating will be greatly improved, which will be of great benefit to his re-election for the next president.
What's more, even if the application for the 214 Winter Olympics is not successful, this is not a big deal for the President. As long as the goal is achieved, what if it succeeds? Even if it is not successful, it would be better if it is not successful. As for Lee Kun-hee's "donation" he can accept it with a smile. Isn't it true that Qianli is a wealth outside of an official position? Although he is the president, he is also a human being after all. Not only does he have to eat to support his family, but he also has a large group of brothers under his command. Without funding support, how can he balance these things?
"It's still the old fox Lee Kun-hee, who is tactful..." The President thought so. In fact, before Lee Kun-hee, he had tentatively told Lee Jae-hyun that although Lee Jae-hyun also showed his support for him, because of his lack of economic strength, Lee Jae-hyun could only take out a few million dollars to "lose". These millions of dollars are nonsense, do you think of him as a beggar? Compared with Lee Jae-hyun, although Lee Kun-hee has more conditions, the real gold and silver he has given out is real, and the first donation alone is far more than Lee Jae-hyun. In this case, it is already possible to imagine who his president supports.
Of course, Lee Jae-hyun is also a good comrade. At least in some aspects, it is still a talent that can be used, especially the beautiful girls in his company. When they think of their white and tender thighs and their ecstasy moans, the President's lower abdomen became hot and he immediately reacted in his pants.
Without saying a word, the President asked the secretary to call Lee Jae-hyun and asked him to arrange an event for him tonight and find a few beautiful girls to relax his body. By the way, the popular girl group seems to be good recently. The vitality and youth of watching them dance on TV are exactly what I like. There is no way, the elderly, their bodies are a little unwell. Now, only by relying on the young and moving body can the President regain the vitality he used to back then. As a president who is busy with everything, only by taking care of his body and being in a physical and mental health anytime, can he continue to lead the people to continue to lead South Korea to the path of the world's largest power.
This is the role of Lee Jae-hyun. Although the President has actually made a choice, waste can still be used. Besides, due to the huge difference in status between the two sides, Lee Jae-hyun's ability to be used is also a good thing he wants. You must know that there are many people in the entire country who are eager to be used by themselves. They don't even have the luck of Lee Jae-hyun.
In addition, Mr. President is not only a president, but also a politician, or a politician. A politician has long-term plans for his work. A politician without a long-term vision will definitely not go too far. Since he can sit on the throne of the president, he is naturally the best among them.
Mr. President knows the conflicts between Lee Mong-hee and Lee Kun-hee and Samsung's family within the Samsung family. Playing with balance is a necessary means for an excellent politician. Keeping Lee Jae-hyun's dog is extremely beneficial for restraining Lee Kun-hee. Politicians will not easily trust anyone. All they trust is real interests or directly control the rights in their hands.
In fact, like Mr. President, the scheming Lee Kun-hee certainly understands this truth. But at least, I still gain something when I meet Mr. President today. As long as I solve the problem in front of me, Lee Kun-hee can concentrate on dealing with Lee Meng-hee and his son, and then turn around and compete with Zhou Liwen.
As for the money issue, although it was a bit painful to spend such a large amount of money, Lee Kun-hee also firmly believed that the money would have great effect. When she returned home, Lee Kun-hee immediately asked her confidant to make arrangements, and soon fulfilled her first promise, ready the first $4.56 million, and then reported to the President through channels.
After receiving US$4.56 million in special funds, the President immediately began to fulfill his promise. A few days later, the Seoul District Court held a trial on Lee Kun-hee's case. Lee Kun-hee was absent on the grounds of being old, weak and sick. The District Court agreed to the lawyer's request and held a trial in absentia.
The trial was very fast, the key was that Lee Kun-hee's lawyer did not deny the charges raised by the prosecution and only debated in some sub-sections. As a result, two days later, the District Court made a verdict, sentenced Lee Kun-hee to be convicted, paid a fine of 100 million won, and sentenced to five years in prison.
But on the afternoon of the day after the verdict was issued, the South Korean government announced to the outside world that South Korea would form an organizing committee to apply to the International Olympic Committee for the 214 Winter Olympics. This news immediately covered up news about Lee Kun-hee's verdict, bringing the impact to the lowest point.
The 214th Winter Olympics was held, which made the people of South Korea ecstatic. As the President expected, the enthusiasm of the Koreans who experienced the success of the Seoul Olympics was indescribable. Although it was just the Winter Olympics, it was also an amazing feast.
Immediately afterwards, when all walks of life were discussing the Winter Olympics, Samsung Group suddenly announced its support for the government's application for the Winter Olympics, and at the same time it offered to donate funds to the Olympics. This news greatly improved the views of the South Korean people on Samsung Group, and the praise in the society suddenly became popular. Of course, the government would not refuse. In the media, the commendation of Samsung Group and Lee Kun-hee and his son, and some members of parliament took the initiative to ask the president that in view of Lee Kun-hee's achievements in the South Korean economy and his physical reasons, he hoped to pardon Lee Kun-hee's crimes so that he could better serve South Korea and host the Winter Olympics.
After a procedure, the President finally announced that due to strong demands from all sides and the fact that Lee Kun-hee's own physical health is indeed problematic, starting from the points of merit, human nature and national interests, the President decided to pardon Lee Kun-hee's crimes and signed a special amnesty letter.
In this way, Lee Kun-hee, who had just been released from prison, seemed to have gone on a vacation, and it was less than a week before and after. After Lee Kun-hee was pardoned, the lawsuit that troubled him was thoroughly understood. After returning to his residence for a day of rest, the next day Samsung Group publicly announced that Mr. Lee Kun-hee, former former chairman (president) of Samsung Group, will re-elect as chairman (president) from today and continue to lead many colleagues of Samsung Group to work hard.
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