Flowers, Swords and France

Even though he had experienced many big scenes, Charles still couldn't help being a little dumbfounded in front of the banker's luxurious family banquet. .A variety of rare ingredients, paired with pure gold tableware and antique porcelain, turned this dinner into a performance art that purely declares wealth.

A few miles away from Baron Beauvain's house is a settlement of poor civilians. At this moment, there are countless children who are hungry and cold in the winter wind, crying for food. Some are destined not to survive this winter. Astonishing luxury and astonishing poverty are entangled and intertwined, almost inseparable, this is the nineteenth century.

Servants kept going back and forth, presenting various dishes to the owner and two guests sitting in the restaurant. All three of them were well-dressed in black formal suits.

"My sons and daughters are all away from home today, so it just so happens that we can have a drink and talk freely. Come on, you're welcome." Baron Beauvain smiled slightly, with a formal courtesy on his face, and then he raised his glass. "Let's have a drink first!"

Charles and Mr. Du Taai, who was sitting opposite him, looked at each other, and then immediately looked away. At the same time, they responded to the master's call, raised their wine glasses, and drank Baron Beauvain's Bordeaux winery. Bring over red wine. "cheers!"

Then, the three of them started eating together.

"I am honored," Baron Beauvain said again after eating some food, "that I am dining with two future millionaires who will soon realize their ideals. But at the same time, I am also a little worried, worried that there will be some rift between them, so that they will accidentally let their millions of wealth disappear. Of course, I believe that these two people are smart enough not to let a small thing go. I lost my well-deserved wealth due to small unpleasantness...Am I wrong? "

He smiled and glanced at Du Taai on the left, and then moved his eyes to Ciel.

"Of course you guessed it right." Charles smiled easily, then stood up and stretched out his hand to Du Taai, who was sitting opposite.

It seemed that the fireplace was heating the dining room too high. Ciel subconsciously loosened his tie before reaching out.

Du Taai, who was opposite, although the expression on his face was still a bit reluctant, still returned the same smile, then stood up and shook hands with Charles.

"Mr. Treville, we continue to work well together."

His voice was very low, and there wasn't much sincerity in his mouth, but it was obvious that this was the best he could do.

"Of course." Charles didn't resent his reluctance and shook his hand vigorously.

At least until this windfall ends, he should still cooperate with me sincerely.

After seeing the two people shaking hands again and "putting aside their old grudges," Baron Bowen nodded with satisfaction, "I know that you are all smart people, and you won't take such trivial matters to your heart. To a millionaire, There is no one who cannot or should not cooperate.”

Then, he turned his eyes away, looked at the side and made a gesture. After a moment, except for one confidant, all the other servants left directly, and the door of the restaurant was tightly closed. Apparently, Baron Beauvain was about to get down to business.

"Mr. Du Taai, how are you doing with your work there now?" Baron Beauvain's tone changed from the relaxed tone just now to very serious, "Don't worry about Mr. Treville, we are working under his You can be open and honest in front of us, and everyone must work closely together to complete everything smoothly..."

Under the prompting of Baron Beauvain, Du Taai finally let down his guard.

"Judging from all the information I've received, they are probably preparing to take action in the spring of next year."

"Probably?" The banker calmly poured another glass of wine, "This word is not so reassuring."

Although his tone was calm, a few drops of sweat broke out on Du Taai's generous forehead.

"... It should be around the end of February to the beginning of March. They should take action at that time."

"Are you sure?" Baron Bowen asked in a low voice.

"Although I can't be 100% sure of the time, but..." A few more drops of sweat appeared on Du Taai's forehead, "It should be this time."

Baron Bowen frowned, then nodded slightly, accepting his statement.

"In other words, all actions surrounding this plan should be based on three months later. This means that we have to speed up the deployment schedule! The reserve and allocation of funds must also be adjusted accordingly. As long as the world is in chaos, Our opportunity has come... Sigh... Time really waits for no one, but it's a pity that there are so few capable people!" He sighed softly, and then continued to frown and ponder, "Then do you think their abilities and hopes are great? big?"

"This is exactly what I want to tell you." Du Taai seemed to be energized after hearing this question.

"Then please tell me."

"Judging from what I have seen, these mobs are not lacking in strength, but they are too powerful! Although they lack funds and ammunition, they are powerful in numbers, and they do not lack the will and spirit to shed blood. What is contained in this Dangerous surname, can you imagine it? Think about it, they raised tens of thousands of people in this city at the same time in a day or two. What a terrible scene it would be! What if they want something else after they get rid of the monarchy? I think it's very possible! In 1789, the mob only wanted to kill the king. By 1795, they began to march across Europe! So, if the mob in 1848 was not stopped, what would they think of saving all mankind? "

"Of course I can imagine it, and I'm more worried about this situation than you are. Therefore, I have been thinking of ways to solve it for a long time. No one wants to earn a lot of money that will kill them, no matter how much it is. "Although Du Taai was a little excited, Baron Beauvain's answer was still very calm, and then he glanced at Charles, "Aren't Mr. Treville and others our powerful allies in preventing this terrible situation?"

"Even this is not enough..." Du Taai still looked worried, "Those are tens of thousands of people all over Paris. Once they stand up, they will not go home so easily."

The banker who secretly funded the radical republicans was frightened by the hidden power he saw. This power is as blazing and boiling as the lava of a volcano. Although it is difficult to see the clues on ordinary days, once it bursts out, it will definitely eclipse the sky and the earth.

It can burn down the July Dynasty, and of course it can burn out other things.

"The key is the army." Ciel replied briefly.

"Yes, the key is the army." Baron Beauvain nodded, "As long as the army can listen to everyone, then there will be no problem. No matter how many mobs there are, they can't withstand cannonballs, right? Napoleon dared to use shotguns against the mobs. So if he later became emperor, wouldn’t Napoleon’s nephew dare?”

No, I'm afraid he really doesn't dare... Ciel complained silently in his heart. Of course, he would never say this directly.

"Bonaparte's nephew is certainly sure to win the approval of the army." He replied coldly, "As long as the current dynasty collapses and the army loses its allegiance. As long as this is done."

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Perhaps infected by his calmness, the expressions of the two bankers slowly softened.

"Very good." Baron Beauvain nodded again, "As long as we can get the support and help of the army, there is nothing to worry about. It's okay to spend a little money. We will be happy to contribute to France's great army and loyal soldiers. Contribute. Our door is always open to those generals and marshals. As long as they ask for money, we can afford it and we are happy to give it!"

Because the money was originally obtained through fraud, financiers can always be extra generous when spending money.

From this point on, senior warlords, financial capitalists, politicians and bureaucrats, the three pillars of the future French Second Empire, naturally began to seek close collusion under practical needs and external pressure.

It was these three groups of extremely reactionary people who jointly maintained Louis Bonaparte's effective rule of the empire for nearly 10 years in the original history. However, they had to suddenly collapse because of their disastrous defeat at the hands of Prussia.

"Of course, we can't just consider this path, we should also make other preparations." After thinking for a while, Baron Beauvain suddenly spoke again, "Mr. Du Taai, we have to think of ways to strengthen our response to those radicals. Through the infiltration of the organization, the best thing is to turn a group of leaders into our people. Don’t be afraid to spend money on it, it doesn’t matter if you spend more!”

"That's what I think!" Du Taai agreed with the leader's instructions. "The more we penetrate into it, the more we can cut it off."

"It is indeed a good idea. However, I suggest you be more careful." Charles looked at Du Taai and made a suggestion sincerely, "There will always be some people who are not easy to bribe. If they Reporting you will cause trouble.”

"Then let's deal with it first! Which month in Paris doesn't have a few people thrown into the Seine? People have long been used to it..." Du Taai retorted disapprovingly.

This was obviously an angry statement.

Baron Beauvain frowned in displeasure.

"Mr. Du Taai, I think what Mr. Treville said is very reasonable. If you are not careful in selecting the candidates for bribery, how many people can you deal with after causing trouble? Not to mention that it is easy to alert the snake! You should not Bring your emotions to work.”

After hearing the banker's rebuke, Du Taai reluctantly apologized to Charles.

"Monsieur Treville," said the banker, after scolding Du Taai, with another smile on his face. "Work hard, you will definitely have a bright future!"

"Thank you for your kind words." Charles smiled and nodded.

"Come on, let's all have another drink!" (To be continued.)