The giant corporations that started from Night City

Chapter 439: Remove the firewood from under the cauldron! The rice is cooked! Entrust it!

After listening to Leon's further additions, the executives suddenly understood what Palpatine meant, and Palpatine looked at Leon as if he had met a soulmate.

The feeling of having others understand your thoughts is very wonderful. No wonder Leon could become the president of a giant company.

After pointing out the next plan of action, Morgan Blackhand immediately told Paul these words and asked him to explain the intentions of the world giant to the emperor.

Soon, Paul returned to the Emperor's palace with a mission again, and tactfully explained the Emperor's intentions to the Giant Enterprise, asking him to join the Giant Enterprise, even if it was just a symbolic position.

However, for a superior of the emperor's level, any symbolic behavior itself carries certain political implications, and everyone is speculating and interpreting his every move.

Joining the camp of the Universal Corporation at this time is not equivalent to telling the people of the Empire in disguise that from now on the Corporation will take over everything in the Empire, including the Emperor himself.

At this moment, Paul and the Emperor were both silent, thinking about how to continue the conversation.

To be honest, Paul really didn't expect that the headquarters would actually think of using such a trick to cut off the source of the problem and directly target the emperor.

It's risky, but the results will be significant.

The emperor was not a fool. How could he not see the real intentions of the giant enterprise? But he had to admit that the demands put forward by the giant enterprise were reasonable.

It's just an invitation to visit the ideal city, the capital of a giant company, for a period of time, and to take up a position to simply guide the work of other departments. This is normal, right?

"It's really not that simple..."

This is the first time that the Emperor has encountered such a tough opponent. If he really falls into the opponent's trap, the giant enterprise may be able to take over everything easily without having to wait until it leads the human empire into the golden age.

The emperor was somewhat unwilling to accept that his empire and foundation were taken away for free.

Paul below was feeling nervous. The emperor had been silent for nearly half an hour, and the atmosphere in the entire hall was extremely awkward.

Judging from the emperor's expression, he was also hesitating, pondering the pros and cons of the overall situation, and trying to find a better roundabout way.

But after a while, the emperor sighed helplessly and shook his head, as if he had accepted the request made by the giant enterprise. After thinking about it, he really couldn't find a better solution.

"I thought you would ask me for something of substantial value, but now it seems that I underestimated you."

The emperor took the initiative to break the awkward and heavy atmosphere and spoke to Paul.

"No one can ignore your talent and ability. Compared with the empire's army, resources, and golden age relics, we value your own value more."

Paul flattered the emperor, then continued to remain silent, looking at the other party, as if expecting the other party to give his answer as to whether or not to accept the invitation from the giant company.

The Emperor is, after all, the founder of the Imperium of Man, with legions and subjects numbering in the billions, and his powerful psychic powers and physical strength making him as powerful as the four Chaos Gods of the Warp.

It is unrealistic for a person standing at the pinnacle of strength and power to bow down and serve a giant corporation and stand in the camp of a giant corporation.

Therefore, the emperor must be "forced" to make a choice between humans and individuals. The giant company can only accept the latter, either taking over at a high price or at a low price.

"I can agree to your request."

After thinking carefully for a long time, the emperor finally gave in.

He is not an ungrateful person, and he would never gamble the fate of the human empire on the patience of a global giant.

Since the giant company is unwilling to take over at a high price, then just sell it at a lower price. It is better than losing it in your own hands.

Hearing this, Paul remained calm on the surface, but in his heart he breathed a sigh of relief. This matter was finally done!
"I need to arrange for some people to take care of the important affairs of the empire. I will then visit Ideal City for a while. During this period, you can have a deeper 'cooperation' with the empire."

The Emperor's words tacitly acknowledged that Universal Corporation could use the information to carry out some political actions during his visit to the Corporation, and he just pretended not to see it.

"Of course, we will provide you with an honorable executive status and take you to visit the top-secret engineering projects of the giant company. Then you will understand how wise your choice is."

Paul couldn't hide his excitement and said to the emperor with a smile on his face.

This is how a fait accompli is made. After a while of negotiation, the two sides are almost ready and can move on to the next step.

As long as you have done it the first time, developing other actions in the future will be a piece of cake.

The property title of the Human Empire has been seized by a global giant!
"I hope so."

The emperor said hesitantly with some doubt that whether the world's giant enterprise was really worthy of his full trust needed to be thoroughly investigated.

"I will have Malcador draft an imperial decree as soon as possible, allowing your people to take full control of the new waterway project and assign some departmental powers to your people."

The Emperor paused and reminded Paul, "Your authority is limited to the new route, nothing else. Remember to stop when you have enough."

The emperor said so, but he himself knew very well that once the giant enterprise took over the new shipping channel system, almost all departments and units of the entire empire would be constrained by the giant enterprise.

So what he really wanted to say were just four words: enough is enough.

Don't destroy everyone else's jobs right away. His group of Primarch sons and other Imperial nobles are not so easy to deal with. If a major rebellion is triggered, even he, the Emperor, may not be able to save it.

"Yes."

Paul nodded. The world's giant companies had already mastered the art of institutional reform and using the new generation to kill the old generation and divide the cake. There was no need for the emperor to remind them specifically.

What the emperor should really consider is how to cash out with the maximum profit and enjoy a life he never imagined in the new era created by the world's giant enterprises.

After all, under the protection of a giant enterprise, everyone can get what they want.

"I will go back and report to headquarters now."

Paul nodded and bowed to the Emperor. "On behalf of the Universal Corporation, I sincerely look forward to your arrival. In the Ideal City, I believe you will see the bright future of the Human Empire!"

After saying this, Paul left the hall under the emperor's gaze. It was unclear whether this was just empty talk or a promise, but it had already aroused the emperor's infinite fascination.

A bright future... He had indeed waited too long.

Shortly after Paul left the palace, Malcador, who had been summoned, came to the palace to meet the emperor.

As the Emperor's right-hand man and trusted minister for many years, Malcador could always accurately guess whether it was good or bad that was going to happen next when he received the Emperor's message. This time, Malcador saw the doubt and expectation in the Emperor's summons and expression.

This made him a little confused about the situation.

"Your Majesty, did the envoy from the giant enterprise bring any bad news?"

Malcador asked the Emperor bluntly.

Like the Emperor, he is a powerful psychic. Although his strength is not as strong as the Emperor, he can still glimpse some inspiration for the future from the echoes of the Warp.

On the way to the palace, Malcador saw the outbreak of war and also saw a prosperous era, which made him very confused.

The Emperor looked at Malcador calmly as always and informed him of his visit to the World Corporation and his request for the Corporation to take over the new navigation system.

As the Emperor had expected, when Malcador learned of this, he was horrified and said that this was absolutely unacceptable. He knelt on the ground and begged the Emperor to revoke his order.

The Emperor is the backbone of the human empire. Let alone leaving the galaxy, even leaving Terra would be a major political move!
The king must always sit at the center of his power, otherwise he can be kicked off the throne at any minute. There are countless people who covet the supreme power.

In the face of absolute interests, no one can stand the test!

At this moment, the hall fell into an eerie silence again, and the atmosphere was particularly solemn and awkward.

Malcador tensed his muscles and widened his eyes, which were bloodshot from dealing with so much government affairs. There were many old ministers like him who worked tirelessly for the empire.

What would they do if the Emperor gave up and left Terra!
"We have lived together for so many years. I trust your abilities. During my visit to Ideal City, you will take care of the empire for me."

However, before the Emperor could finish his words, Malcador interrupted him rudely: "Your Majesty, is it true that you want to hand over the entire Empire to the Universal Corporation?"

Malcador was a veteran in the imperial high-level circles, so he was of course very clear about something that could be seen at a glance.

But what he couldn't understand was why the Emperor chose to leave the Empire at this time. Could it be that he was stimulated by Magnus' betrayal?

But based on Malcador's understanding of the Emperor, even if all the Primarchs betrayed him, the Emperor would never abandon the Human Empire. There must be other deeper reasons!
The Emperor did not answer Malcador, but continued to look at him in silence, as if forcing Malcador to accept his orders.

Malcador countered the attack and bent his body even lower.

"Your Majesty, with my limited intelligence and abilities, I am simply not qualified to take care of the empire. Please withdraw your order!"

In fact, with his political talent and administrative ability, there would be no problem for him to replace the emperor as the ruler of the empire.

But Machado's identity and political environment do not support him to do so!
First of all, Malcador is not the emperor's descendant and does not have the qualifications to inherit the power of the empire. A chancellor will always be a chancellor and cannot become an emperor or sit on the throne.

Secondly, Malcador did not form cliques for personal gain. On the contrary, he offended many Primarchs and other nobles. As the Emperor's black glove, Malcador offended many people.

There is no other way. There are some things that the emperor is not convenient to do, so he can only instruct Malcador to do them. Over time, Malcador, who has done countless "bad things", has already attracted countless enemies.

That is, as long as the Emperor is still alive, if the Emperor leaves Terra or suddenly disappears, the first person to be liquidated will definitely be him, the Prime Minister!

Malcador was 100% certain that once the Emperor left Terra, he would die, and the evil gods and demons in the Warp would wreak havoc once again.

"Your Majesty, you must not leave the empire. If you insist on leaving, then take me with you. Wherever you are, there I will be!"

Of course, Malcador couldn't speak his mind directly, so he wanted to put the overall situation first and persuade the emperor to stay.

The Emperor also knew all that Malcador was worried about. He comforted him and said, "Don't worry, I will arrange some people to stand on your side, including the Primarch."

"You are the only confidant I trust. The others are either incompetent or I am worried about them. Only you are the most suitable candidate."

The Emperor is not aware of whether Malcador has political talent or not.

He believed that even if he left the Human Empire, Malcador would still be able to take good care of the empire.

At least there won't be any major problems in the short term.

The Emperor knew that he might be unworthy of Malcador by doing this, but he had no choice.

During the time when he was away from the Empire and visiting the giant company Ideal City, the Empire had to have a person in charge, and apart from Malcador, the only one left was the Primarch.

But these Primarchs only know how to fight wars, not how to govern an empire. They are basically a bunch of idiots with zero political IQ.

Even Guilliman, who seemed to have normal thinking among many Primarchs, was still inferior to Malcador in the Emperor's mind.

As long as Malcador continues to stay in his original position, the empire's political system can function normally and there will be no major chaos.

Even if the evil gods and demons of the subspace really launched an invasion of the empire, we still have the troops of the Universal Corporation. We can just ask them for help.

As for the discontent of the Primarchs...

You have to keep your dissatisfaction to yourself.

Anyone who dares to do anything wrong while I am away will be held accountable and severely punished immediately!

"No, I will never stay. Your Majesty, please stop comforting me. I will definitely leave with you."

Malcador still resisted.

If the Emperor insisted on forcing him, then he would have no choice but to retire and return home. How could Malcador not know the dangers of staying at the center of power in the Empire?

Seeing that Malcador was so determined not to obey, the Emperor had no choice but to tell him why he had suddenly left the Empire and visited the capital of the Universal Corporation.

The construction of the new waterway system is only the superficial reason. The institutional reforms behind it, the purge of corrupt officials in the empire's internal institutions, and even the control of those Primarchs, are the real blockbusters!
Visiting giant companies and accepting a position in them is just a simple political statement and a signal flare sent to smart people.

Upon hearing this, Malcador looked puzzled. Although the current political system of the Human Empire was a bit backward, it was not unusable.

Why go to such unnecessary lengths to suddenly and drastically destroy the jobs of so many people and touch the interests of these nobles and even their own people? Is this really necessary?

The risk of doing so is simply too great, and the impact may be even greater than a direct invasion by evil gods or demons from other spaces!
Can the human empire really withstand such turmoil?

(End of this chapter)