His Excellency the Count of Grandet

He has completely become a drowned rat. Of course, this situation cannot be hidden from everyone's eyes.When he walked to the woods near the manor, Victor was determined not to go out and make a fool of himself, so Charles could only go back first and let the servants go out to change clothes.As for himself, he only told others on the surface that Victor accidentally fell and his clothes were covered with mud spots.

Although Clay, who was the host, only asked questions such as whether Victor was injured or not, the sideways expressions of the others already explained everything——

The two went out for a walk together, and Charles, who looked more delicate, came back intact, but Victor fell enough to stain his clothes?

——What a pit this must be!

In any case, this little episode does not affect the business.According to the itinerary, the first day they arrived was to visit, and a grand banquet had already been prepared in the evening.

As I said before, the wines from Shire really played a big role.You know, as the wine once served at the Vienna Conference, it is not available to just anyone.As the saying goes, rare things are expensive, and such things are of course easy to be sought after.

"As soon as the wine bottle is placed on the table, the value of the banquet will double, and we will also increase the price together!"

"That's right, this can be called a banquet!"

Received a lot of blowjob praise, but Ciel didn't get carried away.Because it can only be considered that he has done a good job at the beginning, and the main event is still to come-if everything goes well, the next few days will be a tug-of-war negotiation.

"You are really thoughtful," a French businessman said to Charles in the middle of the banquet, "If I was thinking about this matter at the beginning, it has changed now—I should have known You should bring something more!"

Charles nodded in understanding.Not everyone knows what kind of future America will have like him. "Don't worry, there is still a chance next time."

"It's done well this time, and the next opportunity will not be so easy to get!" The other party said with a sigh, his expression looked rather heartbroken. "You will definitely make a lot of money this time; then, do you need the chamber of commerce to mobilize everyone to participate next time?"

This is undoubtedly a rhetorical question, and the answer is obvious.Some people have made their first pot of gold, and others absolutely spontaneously seek and create such opportunities, how can they need to be urged?

"It sounds like Mr. Lafitte probably spent a little bit of saliva trying to persuade you to move?" Charles laughed.

"You should know that not all have your ability to persuade Mr. Lafitte to invest in you; and not a little. Of course, not all have your ability to know how to build a factory. You also know how to make them make money. The most important thing is," the man emphasized, "you have both!"

"You're embarrassing me." Charles replied, knowing that as the products on the manufacturing line flowed into the market, his previous low-key was about to be lost—more and more people had noticed That trend, that irrepressible, swift upward trend--

The richest man in Paris, even in France, he is just around the corner!

Charles's avoidance of such crucial parts does not dampen the enthusiasm of those around him.For it was obvious that there was nothing to be gained from having an acquaintance like Charles.Moreover, now is the critical time before negotiations, and everyone wants to know what Charles plans to do.Don't say copy it as it is, but at least you can have some references, right?

This lively situation, of course, also attracted the attention of others.

"They're on good terms," ​​Clay whispered to Webster. "what do you think?"

Webster didn't answer directly. "Did you say afternoon?"

From his point of view, Ciel's relationship with anyone is not as noticeable as his relationship with Victor——

Because this is a combination with terrible development prospects!

A banker who knows almost all the capital flows in France and can control considerable wealth in his hands, a practical man who is a fish in water in both light and heavy industries, and knows how to intervene in the scientific and political circles to promote economic development, the cooperation can be said to be seamless——

It's simply a money-grabbing combination!

So, since other people are not worth talking about, it's only specific.

Clay froze for a moment, then nodded sympathetically. "It is indeed a difficult opponent."

You know, if there is no problem between the investor and the manager, it's fine, but once it happens, the partnership is likely to break up!It is also terrible to have disagreements, because it means that there is a disagreement between the investor and the management direction, which is the legendary fight in the pot.For outsiders, this is undoubtedly a disguised form of weakening one's own strength.

To use a popular analogy, if several people make a cake together, if something goes wrong in any link, the finished product may become unpalatable.

This problem is very common; but it is not seen at all in Charles and Victor, which is almost rare.This is a great benefit to the French, but for them, this makes them passive from the start!

"I can only try all kinds of methods." Webster whispered. "Anyway, everyone and everything has a weakness; we'll see if we can find it!"

If Ciel knew that Webster was considering breaking them down individually, he would be like Victor, and could only sneer at the Americans——

The two of them have been tied together a long time ago, this is one; the second is that the United States is no better than France.

Although Count Artois's presence in some aspects could not be ignored, but it was almost limited to politics, and it had been suppressed to the greatest extent.In terms of economy, even Michelle has defected to their side, and the voice of the royalist party has been greatly weakened.

——Who wants to have trouble with their own money?

Because of this, the middle class who made a fortune after the Great Revolution will support them, including most of the farmers who have also tasted the benefits.Under this tide, as long as the nobles have some foresight, they know that they should change themselves and adapt to the situation, such as His Majesty the King; or at least, they know that they should not stand in the opposite direction and wait and see, such as the Duke of Orleans.

How can it be like Americans that even the economic interests of a faction are not unified?

Naturally, one chopstick can't defeat a group of chopsticks, so Webster's idea of ​​wanting to spread the opponent's strength is not wrong, and it can even be said to be very good.However, if the idea is good, if it is put into practice, what are the chances of winning?

In this regard, Charles maintained a very interested attitude.He wondered what Webster was going to do to impress them, or divide them.Anyway, he is bound to get what he wants anyway!

It should be said that Webster is very good at picking his time.When he found Charles the next day, Charles was walking in the back garden with Ferdinand and several others.

The main building of Clay Manor has been around for some years; for some historical reasons, the style is very similar to England, like a castle.Although viewed from the foot of the mountain, it stands in the background of a pile of dusty rocks; but within the scope of the manor, it is a typical Renaissance garden, which is really worth a visit.

"Mr. Clay is really hardworking in gardening. Just look at the surrounding vegetation..." Someone was saying this, and in a blink of an eye, he saw Webster walking towards them. "Ouch, it looks like we should go back to rest!" Everyone was a sensible person, and Webster came alone at this time, obviously only looking for Charles.

"That's right." Several people echoed one after another, and they were more flexible and gave Charles a wink: Let's try to make more money!

Because Ferdinand was a Duke no matter what, and his father, the Duke of Orleans, asked Victor to let his son get in touch with real things, so he stayed here tacitly at this time.

Webster and the few people who left passed by and walked directly to the two of them.After a short greeting, he quickly got into the topic: "I heard yesterday that you have reached preliminary cooperation intentions with several southern manor owners? You are so fast!"

"You said it too, it's just preliminary. It's not just verbal, there are more things that haven't been done yet!" Charles spread his hands slightly, "I don't dare to say anything until it's formalized."

Ferdinand looked sideways when he said this when he had a greater advantage.

If it were someone else—for example, the Count of Artois—he would wish that the whole world would know that he is the king chosen by God, that he has so much money, and he deserves to have so much money!What is low key?Can I eat it?

But that's not Char's style.Ferdinand couldn't help being a little suspicious. Count Artois and Charles, which one is in his 70s and [-]s, and which one is in his early twenties.Because in comparison, Count Artois's idea is too naive and unrealistic!

Here in Shire, he has seen a steady stream of business, and it is getting bigger and bigger, from domestic to foreign, it is unstoppable.And what about the Count d'Artois?Always stare at the assets of the nobility that "should have been" before.

If the middle class are successful abroad (now it seems very likely), the influence that the Earl of Artois can have on them will decline rapidly, or even disappear; Need to worry about factions?

To use a popular saying, those people should honestly offer their knees!

The level of vision is clear at a glance!

Ferdinand pursed his lips.Thoroughly understanding the comparison of strengths and persuading his father to make up his mind is the main reason for his visit this time.After all, their main goal does not coincide with that of Shire, but it is not in the opposite direction either.if only……

Such thoughts, of course, Webster will not be aware of.Of course he had heard about the political factions in France, but unless the Duke of Orleans came in person, Ferdinand, who was only a year away from adulthood, would not have any influence at this time.To be honest, even if it has an impact, he can't take care of it. Domestic affairs are already busy enough for him.

So upon hearing Charles' polite words, the expression on Webster's face did not move.Denying is usually more difficult to deal with than boasting, because it shows that the other party will not easily underestimate others, and will not easily make mistakes.In this way, he has to be ten times more careful!

The author has something to say: Webster: It's so hard to make money, and I'm heartbroken.

Victor: Are you really on the same Earth as us?

Charr: +1

Ferdinand: +2

Alphonse: +3

Father Grandet: +4

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Webster: Could the world love more! ! (╯－＿－)╯╧╧