His Excellency the Count of Grandet

Although Mrs. Le Maire is a bit glassy about her own affairs, she is still good at dancing; especially in a place like Bordeaux, this ability is even more prominent.In her capacity, almost all businessmen from Paris can be invited.Moreover, to be invited as a guest at Lafite Castle is definitely something worth boasting about.

In other words, Mrs. Le Maire definitely has the identity and ability to hold high-end salons.As long as she didn't do anything particularly tendentious, it was normal for Charles to run into other people in Lafite Castle, and it was totally beyond reproach.

Charles had his signature smiling expression on his face, and he talked about the weather, land and harvest with the other two, but what he was thinking in his heart was: What is the development trend of this?From Mrs. Le Maire's news channel (Mr. Van Leburg), it is impossible not to know that Michel and Victor are not quite right, right?As we all know, he is now almost bound to the Silver Pergo in Viktor's name.

So, even if it's just to introduce the two of them, it's subtle to feel that there is no animosity, isn't it?

At this time, it is necessary to introduce our new Mr. Banker.

Michelle is really not an unknown person.When people who really knew him mentioned him, their first reaction was Victor's opponent, and their second reaction was other aspects.So Shire's association is very normal, and it can even be said to be common.

In the banking circles in Paris, the most powerful and status person is of course Victor, and he can serve as the governor of the Central Bank to illustrate this point.But that doesn't mean that everyone else supports him wholeheartedly, at best, most people have to listen to him on the surface.

As the president of two other commercial banks, Michel was one of those many people.But there is an obvious difference in him, that is, on the surface, he is warm and polite to everyone—regardless of status—but in fact it is not the case at all; what is actually going on inside, only people who have dealt with him a few times will understand.

If anything, Michel had the most perfect manners and manners a Parisian could possess.Annette - the former mistress of Charles - had instilled a lot of truth in Charles, and Michel was the leader in implementing those values.

He did it so perfectly that people who didn't know the inside story praised Michelle as a nice man in a derogatory sense; low things.

Anyway, from the perspective of his attitude towards other people, Michelle is much more likable than Victor.Because most of the time, people can only see face, or face is enough.

This alone, of course, cannot make people in the circle feel that Michelle has malice towards Victor.

Michelle is a smart guy who knows how to carefully conceal his intentions, so most people think he is a good guy.But in fact, his activities and relations among the House of Representatives and the nobles have already attracted the attention of interested people——

It is a bit abnormal for a person who is already regarded as a high-ranking person to always devote himself to getting along with more people; To the first in line to the throne...

Isn't this a disguised manifestation of ambition?

In Michel's own view, Victor only had a temporary advantage: Louis XVIII's status as king provided Victor with a solid backing.In terms of ability and relationship, he might not lose to Victor.If the political situation changes, who will win? Who can predict?

The interest game that is about to sweep the country has begun, and everyone is competing, but only those who know the rules of the game can have the last laugh!

Michele firmly believes that if he is not the best player among them, he is definitely better than Victor!As long as he wins, won't the entire banking system of the whole country fall into his hands?

Charles had to thank him at this time. When he was in Paris before, he took the time to get along with Victor and listened to Michel's deeds.Now, he won't be blindsided, or, like most people, be deceived by what Michelle shows——

This guy is either planning to poach corners, or he is planning to trick him!

The reason for this inference is simple.

Basically, Michel can be regarded as Count Artois' side.But considering that Michel himself is not a nobleman, this undoubtedly does not represent Michel's own political stance, but means that the Earl of Artois can bring him greater benefits.

This is simply a typical Parisian style, so typical that there is nothing to say.

That being the case, Michel's attitude towards those who might benefit him can be deduced from this.Considering Michelle's usual personality, it was easy to guess that the first method he adopted was definitely to win over.As for the specific implementation method, you can think of it with your fingers—the simplest and most effective method is to lure.

Charles didn't know what bargaining chip Michel was going to show, but he probably knew what caught the other's attention—the noise he made before was too great!

Mathematical scientists all over Paris and France know him, and he has even affected Denmark!This is one of the possible reasons; if not this, it must be those factories that are still in full swing!Under normal circumstances, no one thinks that there is too much money, and it is normal to want a piece of the pie.And compared to training a competent person by yourself, it is better to dig someone to save trouble; especially when this person seems to be able to do a job well in related aspects...

It seems that his petrel wings are not only qualified, but too qualified!

At this time, the three had been chatting for a while.Seeing that dinner time was approaching, Madame Lemaire said with hostess dignity that she was going to hurry the kitchen to the two distinguished guests and ask them to wait a moment.

As soon as she left, except for the servants, only Charles and Michel were left in the living room.

"Since we are in Paris together, we should have walked around a lot." After taking a sip of herbal tea, Michelle said this, with an impeccable expression and tone, as if she was talking about normal exchanges between neighbors. "I didn't know her until I arrived in Bordeaux, so I will be laughed at if I tell it."

Charles was deeply impressed by Michel's ability to tell lies with his eyes open.Because it's obvious—

It's not that they don't move around in Paris, but Paris is not suitable; right under Victor's nose, could someone like Michel come to him rashly?You must know that he is with Victor every day and every day, and Victor will know every minute!

Another reason is the timing of the words.At this time last year, no one was waiting for him in Bordeaux, saying that they should have moved more... Is it because this is not the same as it used to be?

But the complaints are all complaints, and Charles did not show his thoughts. "You're too polite," he put down the exquisite teacup in his hand, slid down from the edge of the cup to close the lid, and then continued, "It's not too late to start from now on, is it?"

The words were rather ambiguous, and the tone was ordinary, neither disapproving nor welcoming.And the slight noise made by the friction between the fine porcelain lid and the rim made Michelle stare at Charles, and his smile became brighter. "You are really the most capable young man I have ever seen," he said meaningfully. "It must be necessary for me to visit Guillaume and ask him how to raise children."

Charles' eyebrows twitched.Is this a way to save the country with curves?

One must know that Michelle is still single now, without a wife, so how can she teach her son?However, there are some rumors that the Earl of Artois intends to marry his daughter to Michel—this can only be heard, because the earl’s daughter is easy to marry, and the daughter of the future king, that is, the princess is obviously not easy to marry. Do not believe.

In the Grandet family in Paris, his only and closest family member is Guillaume.If you want to adopt a roundabout strategy, then there is only one entrance for Guillaume.

"Father, he will be honored." Charles replied, thinking that Guillaume might not promise Michel anything——

You must know that Guillaume also looks like a good guy on the surface, and his Tai Chi skills are not bad.And even though Guillaume helped him with the factory affairs, he was still the one who actually came forward to sign various agreements.

That is to say, even if Guillaume was touched, he had to pass his level; it was impossible for Michel not to know this, otherwise he wouldn't have made such a move today.

This completely polite, non-substantial answer made Michelle realize something.Although Shire is only in his early twenties, he is very young by the usual standards; but in fact, he does not look like a fledgling kid at all, but like a seasoned businessman who has been in the business for many years.

Ordinary polite words, they can chat with you, and they will never appear impatient; but in fact, the effect of such a relationship is almost the same as the left ear goes in and the right ear goes out, and there may be no ripples in the heart.It is a common characteristic of people like them not to scatter eagles when they don't see rabbits.

Thinking of this, Michelle really laughed. "You are really as I imagined," he said, and then denied his point of view, "No, you are more than I imagined..."

Charles couldn't wait for the second half of the sentence, so he couldn't help expressing his doubts by raising his eyebrows in a certain arc. "What do you want to say?"

Michelle looked at Shire again.He has always greeted people with a smiling face, and that smile has been practiced naturally, making people feel comfortable when looking at him (of course, people who know him well don't think so); at this time, the muscles at the corners of his mouth are restrained, and it doesn't look abrupt, but has a different kind The air came out, more serious than threatening - it must be credited to the laugh lines left by the dimples on his cheeks, it must be said.

"It's nothing, you just need to know that those are good adjectives, at least I think so." Michelle replied after looking at Charles without any trace.He vaguely felt that the young man in front of him was the same as him in some respects, or even overlapped; but there was another, deeper thing that distinguished them, although he didn't know exactly what it was now.

"Is this a newly popular way to praise people?" Charles asked, thinking that Michel's definition of good must be far from his definition, "Then I have to say, you really aroused my curiosity. "

Michelle laughed again. "You are such a wonderful person; talking to you will probably never be boring." When he said this, he slightly tapped the brocade chair with his right index finger hanging by his side, "But if this is the case, Probably the topic will never develop in the direction I hoped."

"What do you want to talk about?" Charles continued to be confused. "As long as you say it, isn't that simple?"

Michelle shrugged slightly.This kind of gesture would be rude to some porters, but even if he did it, it still didn't detract from his appearance as a nobleman. "I wanted to talk to you about Mr. Lafitte, but it seems unnecessary now. Because even if you would talk about him, I couldn't get the answer I want."

Char's dodge rate for his focus is too high!Can't get any useful news at all!

Charles said nothing.He had a hunch that what the other party said next was the real thing, a bargaining chip to lure him to defect, or a bait.

"Look, your current reaction has verified what I just said." Michelle stared at Charles closely, not wanting to miss any subtle expression on that face.At the same time, he took out a tightly wrapped cylinder from his pocket, put it on the table, and pushed it lightly——

The cylinder rolled to Shire's side and stopped beside Shire's teacup.

"What's this?" Charles looked at the bland looking bauble.letter?

"You'll know it when you see it," said Michel.

Charles keenly caught the imperceptible trace of certainty in this tone.Michelle has absolute confidence in the chip he took out, and thinks that it will definitely make his heart flutter... what could it be?

Without saying a word, Charles picked up the cylinder.The sealing sealant had been removed, and he easily opened the cap and poured out the roll of paper inside.He didn't think it was a good idea to look towards Count Artois, but that didn't stop him from looking inside.

It was a letter from Michel, and even another man named Shire.But the point is that that Charles agreed to Michel in the letter and transferred a winery under his name to Michel——

Go to Château Brion!It belongs to the first class of famous villages like Lafayette!