On top of that, even some media outlets joined in, expressing concern over Woo Hee-yeong taking the Chairman position.
However, Woo Hee-yeong remained completely unshaken and went to work at the Chairman’s office with Yeong-jun starting the next day to prepare for the Chairman inauguration procedures.
It was a matter that required approval not only from the board of directors but also from the general shareholders’ meeting.
That evening, Vice Chairman Jang Do-hun met with Jungsan Group Chairman Jang Do-ung at a certain location downtown.
When Jang Do-hun couldn’t easily open his mouth, as if he still had many worries, Jang Do-ung spoke first.
“Sejong’s second son, Suyangdaegun, killed his own younger brother Anpyeongdaegun and his son, as well as his nephew Danjong.
Gwanghaegun also solidified his royal authority by sequentially killing his own older brother Imhaegun, his half-brother and legitimate heir to the throne Yeongchangdaegun, and his nephew Neungchangdaegun.”
“…!”
“Taejong Yi Bang-won, who seized the throne through a blood-soaked struggle, originally intended to pass the throne to his eldest son, Yangnyeongdaegun.
However, he gave up due to Yangnyeongdaegun’s continuous reckless behavior and handed the throne down to his third son, Sejong.
The result of abandoning the principle of eldest-son succession was the emergence of our nation’s greatest sage king.
It is a prime example that there is no need to follow Confucian ideology exactly as it is.”
Jang Do-hun asked.
“Do you believe I have the qualifications to be Chairman, Brother?”
“I feel sorry for the late Do-myeong, but he was never the right person to protect Taesan from the start.
He tried to protect both Electronics and Construction, and ended up losing everything.
My judgment is that if it had been you, you would have protected at least one of them.”
“What are you planning to do?”
“If you show your intention to challenge for the Chairman’s seat, a foreign vulture fund will immediately start purchasing shares.”
“A foreign one?”
“They’re on our side, so don’t be surprised.
They will announce that they are attempting a hostile M&A, taking advantage of the management rights dispute.
Then our group will also step forward to purchase shares, claiming we are stopping Taesan from falling into foreign hands, and you and I will become the heroes who protected Taesan, not the ones who stole it.”
It was an incredibly exquisite stratagem.
Jang Do-hun hardened his resolve and asked.
“Then how are you planning to divide it later?”
“I am only interested in shipping.
I will give all the rest to you.”
“Understood.
I will follow your will, Brother.”
Looking at Jang Do-hun’s bowed head, Jang Do-ung wore a cold smile.
Power was not something to be shared.
He intended to have the entirety of Taesan.