Flowers, Swords and France

When Charles heard Baron de Bovan's proposal, he looked up at him blankly, and didn't react for a while. ∈,

"Hmm?"

It wasn't until a moment later that he reacted. "You mean, you suspect those people did it...?"

The Baron suspected his competitors - those Jewish bankers. To be honest, this is not a very outrageous guess.

However, Charles still had some reservations and didn't believe this guess.

Because... it was too unstyled.

If he really wanted to do it, what was the point of killing the Baron's useless young master?

It could make the Baron sad and angry, but the Baron's power and wealth would not be damaged at all. He could use these resources to retaliate violently at any time, and the threat to his side was not lifted at all.

Therefore, if Charles decided to take action against the Bovan family, he would definitely try to kill the baron directly, and then calmly deal with his leaderless remnants - and killing his son would be meaningless, it would only stimulate the other party to be on guard.

Because of this, Charles felt that those bankers who were at odds with the baron would not make such a meaningless move.

"Are you sure?" He couldn't help but ask again.

"No, how can I be sure now? Maybe, maybe not." The baron sneered, his tone was arrogant and cold, "But, even if I'm not sure, so what? It doesn't matter anymore! Whether they did it or not, I don't care so much now! I have hated these Jews for a long time. Before, I was a little worried about Morris's future succession... Now, what should I worry about! I want them to die one by one. Either they die or I die! At worst, I will go bankrupt. Anyway, the money left for Laura will be enough for her to spend for a lifetime!"

Charles finally understood. It turned out that he still had some reservations about his attitude towards himself, not because he admired him or had any good feelings for him, but because he felt that he would be useful in the future. He has no scruples now, and only wants to fight those competitors to the death in the next few years.

Humph, wanting to leave all the family property to his son, and this kind of son-over-daughter thinking to his daughter is really unacceptable. No wonder that daughter hates her brother... He sneered and mocked in his heart.

That's right, he was not interested in participating in such activities. Tie yourself to the warship of the Bowen family. Especially at this time when their momentum is declining, what good will it do for you?

Baron Bowen promised that if they win, they will split the money 50-50. Maybe this means that they can earn hundreds of millions, but this must be a prize that can be obtained after victory - if they fail, what's the point of the reward even if it is high? At least he didn't see how much chance the baron has of winning now.

"Charles, don't you think these Jews are too rampant?" Seeing that Charles was still hesitating, the baron continued to persuade him, "If we turn a blind eye to them, they will sooner or later monopolize the lifeblood of the entire country. They will become lawless. You want to seize power, but they stand in your way! These people are Satan's darlings, and they have been branded with betrayal and viciousness from the beginning. Only by eliminating their bad influence on the country can we get a pure France!"

Although the baron spoke very passionately, Charles was still very calm. He was not moved by his agitation.

In fact, he felt a little like laughing in his heart - he had to say it. It is really ridiculous to let the baron conduct this kind of nationalist agitation. Everyone can say what they want to do for the country. Only this big banker who played tricks to bankrupt countless people is not qualified.

Moreover, in Europe, anti-Semitism is indeed a tradition, but not everyone wants to kill the Jews as soon as possible, otherwise the Jews would not be able to accumulate their wealth. Even the baron himself, does he really hate the Jews so much? No, he just hates his competitors. Whether the opponent is a Jew or not just gives him an excuse to get rid of the opponent.

Since Europeans themselves don't think so, as a time traveler, how can Charles have such boring hatred?

In his previous life, he neither hated nor liked the Jews, and had absolutely no feelings for them. Now, although he has helped the baron write some anti-Semitic inflammatory articles, it is just to meet the occasion, not a sincere hatred.

"Didn't we agree before? We will continue to cooperate in the future. You have to find a way to make me the president of the Bank of France, then... I will give you a corresponding reward." Seeing that Charles was not interested in this, Baron de Bovan decided to increase the intensity of his encouragement, "... I will find a way to help you become the Minister of Finance."

"Minister of Finance?" Charles was shocked by his words.

The Ministry of Finance is naturally one of the most important departments of the French government. If he can climb to that position and get the full support of a giant like Baron de Bovan, then... he can do almost anything he wants in the financial world.

And in this case, what can he get and what can he do?

This kind of scene, just thinking about it is really exciting.

He looked at the other party in surprise, as if he wanted to confirm the other party's sincerity.

However, the baron remained unmoved and just nodded slightly to show that he was indeed serious. At this time, his expression was calm and shrewd, and he no longer looked hoarse and exhausted just now.

This man, who was so furious just now, was probably just pretending... Such a thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and he became even more afraid of the Baron.

Yes, he must be very sad after the death of his son - his only one - but he can suppress this sadness in his heart and calmly think about what he should do next in his business.

A son is a son, and business is business. The banker's temperament has indeed penetrated into his bones.

"Charle, do you still remember the first time we met?" While Charles was still thinking, the Baron's calm voice came to his ears again, "We were at the Dullenberg painter's exhibition at that time. We didn't talk for long, but you were the first person I've ever met. The first person who understood what I was thinking, and the first person who abandoned the unnecessary obsession with the old fiscal and financial system... I have remembered you from that time on, and I know you will definitely have a bright future, so I That’s why I value you so much and try my best to meet your financial requirements... We should be like-minded, Ciel.”

In other words, if you no longer cooperate with me, you will no longer be like-minded people with me, and you will no longer be able to get my financial support - Charles heard the implicit subtext.

So, what should we do?

He now has too many business dealings with the Bowang family and is deeply involved. If he suddenly parted ways with them, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble - although it would not be unbearable.

But what if you listen to him? Although I might be able to become the Minister of Finance with his help, but... there are too many opponents in front of me.

The temptation was too great and the risk was too great. He couldn't make this decision for a while.

"As you can see, I am too young to consider this issue now." After a while, he gave an ambiguous answer.

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After hearing his answer, the baron couldn't help but frown.

However, he really didn't expect Ciel to agree directly.

"Okay, since you think so, I don't want to say anything more. Let time prove which one of us is more correct." He spread his hands gently, obviously not wanting to talk to Charles anymore. "Okay, I already know what you said. I won't embarrass your friend for the time being. You tell him to be careful recently."

Charles felt that enough had been said here, so he stood up and nodded to the baron to say goodbye.

………………

"Mr. Treville?"

Of course, when he walked out of the Baron's study and was about to leave, Laura suddenly called him from behind in the corridor.

"Well, what's wrong? Miss?" Charles looked at the other party with some confusion.

Laura walked up to Charles with a rare apology on her face.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh. Dad did go a little too far just now. But please don't take it to heart, sir. Please understand a father who just lost his son."

"Yes, I understand, miss." Charles nodded and smiled slightly.

"By the way, what did he just say to you?" Laura asked seemingly casually.

"It's nothing, we just explained the problem." Charles was evasive, "He is still very sad. Please comfort him more in the future."

Judging from the conversation between him and the baron just now, he could tell that the baron was secretly wary of his daughter, so much so that he pretended to be confused in front of her - of course, he had no intention of revealing it.

"Yes, I will, but now my father doesn't listen to anyone, and then he locks himself in the room and is alone, which is really worrying." Laura shook her head gently and sighed softly. Take a breath. "As soon as he stopped like this, our family is in a mess now. No business can be carried out, and there are complaints everywhere. Now I can only force myself to do something, otherwise I really don't know what to do... Please ask for help in the future. Thank you for your help.”

Thinking of taking over so soon? Girl, take it easy, your father is more powerful than you think, he thought to himself.

But of course he wouldn't say it out loud. (To be continued...)