His Excellency the Count of Grandet

The spring rain pattered silently all night, and it didn't stop until dawn.Perhaps for this reason, the rising sun looked much brighter than usual.

Bordeaux was approaching, and Charles had already got off the train early in the morning, and rode his horse first to check the accommodation arranged for Louis XVIII and others to ensure that the details were perfect.His requirements for housing are not particularly high, but this does not apply to most people.

The road was a bit muddy, and the mist curled up in the sun.But Ciel ignored the mud spots splashed by the horse's hooves, and concentrated on thinking about countermeasures——

Last night he had told Ferdinand the course they were going to take with respect to the two heirs to the throne, the Count of Artois and Louis.Judging from Ferdinand's reaction, it was obvious that he never expected him to say such words that would never cause future trouble——

Deprive the Count of Artois of his succession, and then force Louis to abdicate on his own initiative!

Indeed, compared to his usual peaceful appearance, his words last night probably looked more like another person.But this is the fact: if the Count of Artois came to power, the fate of their faction would only be worse!In particular, most of the industries he currently operates are in China, so he can't just see himself in a desperate situation!

Probably he usually concealed it so well that Ferdinand didn't see it.Although he usually seems to be very negotiable, he really didn't bear the tolerance of the so-called "God wants to hit you on the left cheek, so don't stick out the right cheek"; not only did he not, but he was more inclined to strike first!

——What is God, can it be eaten?

But Charles didn't think Ferdinand's surprise surprised him.Ferdinand just passed his 21st birthday this year, and compared to his age, he already knows enough.Instead, it was another person who also didn't see it that surprised him——

Without a doubt, Michelle.

Charles didn't particularly know how Victor talked to Michel in the first place.But judging from the current situation, he can guarantee that Victor definitely doesn't really want to cooperate with Michelle.Victor offered such a high price to make Michelle back out, but he didn't expect Michelle to be willing to give in at the expense of others.

Then, things became inconsequential - they cooperated nominally, and indeed there were results, but the scope was limited to the Chateau Haute Brion, and did not expand further.After the winery, Michelle also invested money in the factory, but those basically have nothing to do with Shire - Shire has no time to talk, and Victor is not happy.

It must be said that the current textile and iron-making industries are indeed profitable, the difference is only in the amount of profit.Michel's factories sure made money, they just couldn't make as much as Shire's.

This is exactly the crux of the matter!It is absolutely impossible for Michelle to be satisfied with this level!You know, although Michelle has always tried to appear amiable, it is only on the surface - Michelle has always been an ambitious person, and it has never changed!

Charles confirmed this again.He felt that Michel agreed to the unequal treaty at the beginning, probably because he wanted to use the winery to increase his relationship points, so as to obtain higher benefits through the various technologies in his hands; that is, the so-called curve Save the country.

But after a long time, things did not develop in the direction Michelle hoped for at all.If I have to say it, the purpose of Duke Decaz's trip to England and the trip to the United States that he and Victor co-planned have completely muddied the water——

The end of Shire is about to go online with the international market!With the addition of so many foreigners, there will undoubtedly be many more heavyweight competitors, not to mention domestic ones!

If in the previous situation, it was necessary for Charles' faction to pull Michel over from Count Artois, what about now?If Earl Artois could be brought down by borrowing the power of others, wouldn't Michel's importance be in jeopardy?

Thinking about it this way, Michelle's thoughts are easy to guess.It was nothing more than two kinds—one, to remind Charles of his existence; the other, to get enough benefits for himself before others!

When thinking of this, Charles shook his head slightly.

Every man has his own interest as his highest aim; it is human nature, and he understands it very well.According to Michelle's previous performance, if he raises it in a relatively normal way, he will more or less show some good news; but now...

In fact, he has a problem, he tends to eat the soft and not the hard!

Of course Michelle didn't know this.Because at the beginning, Shire was at an absolute disadvantage, he had to be careful with everyone, and he had to work hard to meet any demanding requirements, and he had no chance to show it.When the future developed, he was still cautious.And because of future time travel, he does not have any class discrimination; but in the eyes of contemporary people, he is so humble!

Consider the Parisian rules that the gentle and beautiful Annette once taught Charles: "Your attitude towards Monsieur Lübecks is unseemly. I know he is not a gentleman; but you must wait until he has lost power." Destroy him casually... Powerful and powerful, he is God; broken, he is worse than Marat in the gutter, because Marat is dead, but he is still alive."

This must be reversed for Charles.Because when Grandet in Paris was just an ordinary middle class, he had never received less stares; but after the rise of Charles, he didn't step on them one by one, even if it was just a lip service to him. matter.

So, probably can't blame Michel too much for choosing a relatively stupid method for him.Because it's not just Michelle, most people think so too.

But they didn't know that Charles didn't respond, just because those people didn't have the guts to do anything to their family; if someone did, then they would be like Guillaume's agent who had been jailed earlier. Notary, there is only one fate!

"Then I just have to wait." Charles said in a low voice, then raised his thin whip.The horse galloped, and the old castle standing among the boulders on the hillside was getting closer.And there was only one thought in his mind——

He would like to see, who dares to be the second Logan and Su Xie?

Since none of the several wineries of Shire in the Bordeaux region had a chateau that could match the living standards of Louis XVIII, the honor of being greeted was taken away by others.But Shire didn't care too much, because this was also in his plan - it must not appear that he alone monopolizes all the king's favor, that would be an easy target!

And the castle that won the prize this time is Chateau Lusalus.

The name comes from the end of the last century, when Josephine, the heiress of the de Higan family, married the Count de Lusalus.However, the earl died unfortunately three years after their marriage, and Josephine took care of it afterwards.

In the mouths of the old-fashioned people, they still call the manor Castle Igan.It makes sense—the de Higan family has owned the chateau for hundreds of years and built the medieval-looking castle.In addition, during the wave of the Great Revolution, many royal nobles lost their lives, which is no longer news; but Josephine not only kept the family business, but also made her winery more brilliant.

From this point of view, isn't Josephine already better than many self-proclaimed heroes?

It was also because of this that Charles agreed to this matter with confidence.Josephine's ability to do this shows that she is by no means a rigid aristocrat; she knows how to adapt.And this was enough for him—if Louis XVIII was directly allowed to live in a castle whose master had a serious tendency to think freely, the Earl of Artois would immediately turn against him, right?

In addition to having a historic castle and a smart hostess, Lusalus Wine Castle also has a very big advantage, that is, wine!In fact, the white wine produced here is unmatched in France and even in the world!

Louis XVIII could not have been more satisfied with such an arrangement.He doesn't have to worry about anything, he just needs to taste wine, take a walk, ride a horse, hunt... He is almost at the age where he is going to meet God, what is more important than spending his old age?So, if only his subjects were as capable as Charles!

His Majesty has great dreams, but Shire has no time.Because Hampton has successively shipped the lumber specified in the contract from the United States, and the entire warehouse has been densely piled up.

"What do you think of these logs? Density, smell?" Charles asked when he was examining a pile of maple logs with Mr. Myron. "In this respect, you are the expert."

Mr. Myron smiled, and the eyes behind the monocle softened. "Very well, just as I imagined. If you have no other wishes, there will be new wines coming out of the cellar this autumn and winter."

Charles nodded.Brewing wine is a patient job, and you can't make good wine if you change it over and over again. Of course, he won't make trouble for himself halfway. "You go ahead and do it," he quipped, "I can sell 'em as long as you don't turn them into vinegar!"

"Even if it really turns into vinegar, with your ability, there is absolutely no problem in selling it, right?" Mr. Miron couldn't hold back. "I gotta say, I'm not alone in thinking this way!"

"You always praise me like that." Charles laughed, "However, I'm very interested to know, what did you hear this time?"

"Do you think I still need to hear about you?" Mr. Myron patted the outside of Charles' arm, "There is such a large group of people who, in case I don't know, have already started to come to tell me about you thing!"

That's right, the Bordeaux Square has been a sensation for Charles for the fourth time.This time was very different from the previous three times - even though Bordeaux was originally a resort, it was unprecedented for so many dignitaries to arrive at the same time for vacation!

"He's done things we never even imagined!"

"Your Excellency the Count may be the most attractive gentleman in France to girls!"

"It seems that all the high-ranking people in Paris have arrived... Is there anyone who does not sell the face of the young Earl?"

Words like this can be passed on for at least three months in the Bordeaux area and along the railway lines.Others asserted that the Shire was famous enough to cross the central plateau to the southern port of Marseilles.

Therefore, what Mr. Milon said is 24K pure gold, which cannot be more true.It is precisely because of the great success of this opening ceremony that countless people were impressed by Shire, and more people began to change their inherent ideas and join the wave of time migration——

An epoch-making move that no one could have imagined before, and no one can believe after that!