Flowers, Swords and France

After paralyzing Charles with some words, the banker Baron Beauvain almost hit Charles with a sudden blow. Although Ciel dealt with it calmly on the surface, he was actually a little uneasy at that moment.

In front of this guy, you really can't take it lightly for a moment! Ciel sighed inwardly.

While secretly shouting for danger, he also made up his mind to continue to deal with this cruel and cunning big banker with great vigor and not to relax for a second.

"Oh..." After hearing Charles's answer, Baron Bowen nodded slightly, with nothing unusual on his face, as if he was just asking casually. "If you do the math, cash should be a little tight now. It doesn't matter, I have always been generous to you - because I can improve my credit rating through my own efforts. Since I need some cash now, it doesn't matter. Of course I can meet the needs here.”

"Thank you in advance." Ciel showed his gratitude appropriately.

Baron Bowen did not answer for a moment. He frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something. Naturally, no one dared to speak to interrupt his thoughts at this time, so the atmosphere became even more depressing than before.

After a moment, he waved his hand gently, and several of his subordinates secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly left the study that made them breathless.

Soon, only Charles, Baron de Beauvin and his personal servant were left here.

It seems that Du Taai's matter has finally come to an end.

Baron Beauvain remained silent. After all the other idle people had left, the banker spoke again.

"Mr. de Treville, if I'm not mistaken. He is now considered a rich man, right?"

"I think if you only have a few million in wealth, you shouldn't be considered a rich man in the eyes of such a big banker, right?" Charles joked slyly with a humble smile. "Of course, I do have some money."

Having said that, he was actually quite excited. A young man who could barely make ends meet before falling into bankruptcy. Just a few months later, he suddenly became a rare millionaire due to the ever-changing world situation - how can one not be amazed by this!

As for the price paid to seize this wealth. Then there is no need to delve into it further.

After all, how many people in the world will investigate the origins of the rich?

"Scared!" Baron Beauvain grinned, "I knew that our Mr. Treville was so angry! Millions are nothing. If you tell me, you will scare people to death!"

but. He soon regained his original seriousness.

"However, of course, it is true that people should not be easily satisfied. In our prosperous golden age, only by having an endless desire for wealth can a person truly climb to the top of society. If it is just a few If one million francs can satisfy his appetite, how can such a person achieve great things..."

"I admit what I said is correct." Ciel nodded.

"I am very pleased that my will and ambition have not been dulled by a mere few million..." Baron Beauvain narrowed his eyes slightly, "Mr. Treville is indeed very talented, but... I think and know. Now There are many talented people in this world. Talent is worthless if it cannot be exchanged for money. I know this sounds very philistine and vulgar, but just go to the street and take a look. It won’t take ten minutes to know that what I say is true. How correct!”

"I don't need to go out to the street to know that you are right." Charles still remained calm. He looked at Baron Beauvain inquiringly, "However, what I want to say is that we still have a lot of room for cooperation in the future. ? If that’s what you mean, of course I’m willing to continue to get help.”

"That's right! That's what you said. It's so beautifully said! It's really too modest. It's just like me back then!" The banker laughed, as if he was amused by Charles, "But, Mr. Treville, what I appreciate most is this, calmness, pragmatism, and no Old opinions, knowing how to make choices. Several times I was communicating with a colleague, but it turned out that his surname was de Treville! I always thought that people from such famous families were stupid. Or he was a libertine, which really impressed me!

Yes, that's what I want to tell you. I think there will be great opportunities for us to cooperate in the future. However, don't worry, we don't have much to do now. What we need is to calm down, take stock of the recent loot, and plan the next move. But I believe it won’t be long before we have a lot to do again. Don't worry, millions really don't mean anything as long as everyone helps each other. "

"A call waiting for you at any time." Ciel bowed slightly and saluted the other party. "If there are no other arrangements, can you allow me to join in the fun in the living room? I heard that a lot of people came today."

In addition to the same wooing as a few months ago, he also heard the other party's hidden eviction order, so he politely prepared to leave.

"Well, today's dance is very grand, so let's go there and have fun." The Baron nodded, "Young people, who doesn't like to socialize? Just go and have fun."

Then he suddenly lowered his voice.

"However, I, a bad old man like me, won't go away for now. I have to wait for another guest, and I have to have a good talk with him. By the way, he is an acquaintance of mine. Guess who it is?"

"Who is it?" Of course, Charles was not in the mood to guess.

"It's Mr. Louis Bonaparte." The banker replied with a half-smile, "I solemnly invited him today. Judging by the time, he should be here soon."

After hearing this surname, Charles couldn't help but feel a little chilled in his heart. Unexpectedly, the big banker actually called his boss over!

For reasons well known to everyone, Louis Bonaparte's current identity is very subtle. And Baron de Beauvain actually publicly invited Louis Bonaparte to attend his banquet - to a certain extent. This is to declare one's political stance.

It seems that he has already planned to show off his cards and tell the world that he intends to fully support Louis Bonaparte.

"So I said. There will be many opportunities for us to cooperate in the future." The Baron still looked half-smiling, "Perhaps, one day in the future, we will all have to be together under the throne of His Majesty Emperor Napoleon... …”

Baron Bowen's words seemed to be joking, but they were surprisingly filled with a sense of certainty, as if he were an astrologer who could predict the future.

No, that's not right. It should be said that these big financiers are using the magic brought by their countless money. In creating the future, it is even more effective than a poor time traveler.

Charles quickly interrupted these reveries.

This is only temporary, and one day, this magic wand will create the future. will be in my hands. Absolutely.

"This day will not be too far away, and I am also looking forward to this day coming." Charles responded to the Baron's joke with a smile, and seemed to be answering the roar in his heart.

Then, with an unchanging smile, he slowly turned around and left the baron's study. The precious Persian carpet under his feet made his footsteps make no sound.

The baron looked at his leaving figure quietly, thoughtfully.

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Charles was not gone long. The baron's confidants immediately came to announce Louis Bonaparte's arrival.

Baron Beauvain immediately went out and personally greeted the pretender to the throne. Then he took him back to his study.

"Mr. Bonaparte, you are finally back!" The Baron and Louis Bonaparte sat on both sides of the desk. He was furious just now, but now his face was full of humble smiles, as if he was a bank that was courteous to its customers. Staff are average. "This country has been in turmoil ever since the emperor left his great empire, and now it is finally seeing the light! Oh, thank God for protecting us!"

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"God bless us all." Of course, Louis Bonaparte would not have that meaningless reserve in front of the big banker. He also smiled happily. "I am deeply grateful for the attachment and loyalty to the Empire."

Although this cliché is meaningless, it is indeed necessary.

"In my opinion, the Empire is the embodiment of the best things in this country," Baron de Beauvin said seriously to Louis Bonaparte, "but it is only because of certain disasters that it cannot be separated from the torrential pollution. It was just a temporary retreat in the face of the tide. Due to some shocking accident, France ceased to be an empire. This was a historic mistake."

"And we will completely correct this mistake." Louis Bonaparte calmly added the next sentence, "France will either become an empire or have nothing, and I will take over where my uncle left off and rebuild this country. empire."

"Yes, there is nothing more exciting for the people than rebuilding the empire. I still remember the cheering scenes of every victory of the empire! How high-spirited France was at that time!" the baron said with emotion. He sighed, as if he was really remembering the past, "Mr. Bonaparte, don't worry, I am willing to do my best to help rebuild this great cause of the empire."

"If you can fully support us, this will be the good news I have dreamed of." Louis Bonaparte showed the same enthusiasm for the baron, "And, please rest assured, our Bonaparte family will be grateful to everyone who helps us People have been like this since my uncle."

Then, Louis Bonaparte sighed softly and continued, "I believe and can see that we must take action to save the country. What a disaster this country has suffered now! The economy is sluggish, order is chaotic, and everyone We have all suffered, and we have just experienced a war! In these difficult times, we must stand up and let this country restore the peace and prosperity it deserves..."

"It's amazing that I can grasp the pulse of this country so deeply just after I came back." Baron Bowen complimented again, and then sighed, "Hey, we have finally waited for another emperor! "

Of these two people, one is the mastermind behind the recent financial trend that has bankrupted countless people; the other is an adventurer who is actively participating in it, preparing to make a fortune, and an ambitious man who is ready to take advantage of the situation, but both of them are at this moment. Sighing, lamenting the country's chaos, and full of sadness and sympathy for the people's plight. If this is not possible, it is impossible for a person to reach the position he dreams of reaching.

In this way, the two people confirmed their intention to cooperate among these high-sounding clichés.

Next, it’s time to look at the bids.

"Oh, you're right. The country is in a critical moment now. Everything is in chaos and the whole country is in trouble." Baron Bovan sighed again, "And look, what have we done to solve all this? What have the institutions that should have helped stabilize the country done? You see, they did nothing and let the country fall to the point where it is now!

The reason why all this happened is that the country is now full of old people like Count Argo, who are rigid-minded. Alas! Their incompetence has brought so much disaster to the country!"

[Count Argo, originally named Antoine-Maurice-Apollinaire (1782-1858), is a French politician and banker. During the Bourbon dynasty, his political inclinations were quite conservative and he supported the Bourbon restoration dynasty. So in 1819, he was named a nobleman by the then Prime Minister, Duke de Cazes, and approved by King Louis XVIII.

Later, he supported the July Monarchy. In 1834, Count Argo was approved by King Louis-Philippe to become the president of the Bank of France.

In the original history, he served as the president of the Bank of France for a total of 23 years, and retired in 1857 during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III.

Wow, this guy actually wants to be the president of the Bank of France?

After hearing Baron Bovan's hint, Louis-Bonaparte couldn't help but feel moved.

However, at this time, he certainly would not be stingy with his promises.

"So, we should reform this country together." He answered vaguely.

He expressed support for the other party's ideas without making any promises.

"That's great!" Baron Bovan smiled happily, as if he really didn't hear the other party's cunning avoidance of his request, "Mr. Bonaparte, don't worry, I will definitely help you to complete the emperor's cause again!"

The two of them shook hands like this. (To be continued...)