His Excellency the Count of Grandet

Since Mr. Myron has a happy attitude towards Shire's expansion of his career, it is conceivable that he will not let Shire spend extra effort on the four vineyards under the name of the Castle of Myron. Will do them all myself.

In fact, under Shire's earliest planning, the wine industry of Castle Milon has passed the initial chaotic period and started to get on the right track.From the cultivation of grape varieties, to the preservation of taste and terroir, to the baking and hooping of oak barrels, it has been smoothly connected.

In this way, although Chateau de Milon is not the best manor in the Bordeaux area, it is the manor with the highest efficiency, the lowest cost, the most comprehensive management, and the most complete links.The benefits of this point cannot be seen in a short period of time, but if the long-term stability is like this, the net profit will soar, which will definitely attract everyone's attention.

But in fact, it doesn't take that day for someone to see this trend.For example, Michel earlier, or Mrs. Le Maire who has reacted now.

"You came here once in the spring, but you were in such a hurry that I couldn't see you." When she entertained Charles privately, she said this in a rather reproachful tone, "I thought you had a superior." Château Brion, forget about all the other chateaus!"

"If you say that, I'm going to panic." Charles put down the teacup in his hand, "With a beautiful lady like you, and good tea that you can't drink anywhere else, who would not be willing to come to see you? "

"Your mouth is really eloquent, nothing can trouble it, isn't it?" Madame Lemaire pretended to be annoyed, but a smile appeared on her face, "I'm afraid you will come again a few times, I You’ll feel like everyone else is worthless!”

"Then how is it possible?" Charles made a slightly exaggerated gesture of holding his heart, "It was nothing before, but now I am in charge of Chateau Haute Brion, and I am worried that you will not welcome me, so..."

This reason was just right.Because there are so many wineries and the same volume, the price of some wines can be sold dozens or even hundreds of times that of other wines. Of course, there are some unknown secrets in it.

Chateau Miron and Chateau Lafite are not at the same level at all, so it doesn't matter; Chateau Haut-Brion is different, it is really a competitor in the same weight class as Chateau Lafite.

Charles said that to avoid suspicion.

But Madame Le Maire did not buy Charles at all. "If you ask me, you are too polite and too knowledgeable." She said so, and then asked: "You have to believe that even if you are just a weak woman, my promise is still valid for life."

Xia Er originally thought that the other party asked him to come here to catch up on the past and set up the situation on the other side of the United States, so he didn't realize it for a while.After he finished his daze, he vaguely remembered, as if there was indeed such a thing that Mrs. Le Maire could seriously tell him——

A long time ago, he promised Mrs. Le Maire not to tell others, especially Victor, that he first met Michel at Lafite Castle.

...Is this all old stuff?

"That's what you owe yourself," he said. "You know, it's just a matter of me!"

"Maybe for you, but not for me." Madame Lemaire said seriously.

She stayed away from Paris to keep her ears clean, but she still knew what she needed to know.A group of dignitaries went to the United States with great enthusiasm, no matter in terms of time, destination and feedback after returning, they were all extremely successful.Many of them brought back large contracts, especially Shire.Considering that the initiator of this expedition was Victor, and some highly biased good news came back from the UK; what do these add up to explain?

——It means that the forces represented by Charles and Victor, or the forces behind them, are climbing higher and higher!

In addition, there is no need to mention Charles's movements in France; she listens to everything!

Compared with the reaction of the royalists, Mrs. Le Maire has reason to believe that her husband has made a correct choice - standing here, only maintaining neutrality on the surface.That is to say, she and Charles are also on the same boat.

The enemy's favor is of course unbearable; how can one's own favor not be returned?

"I..." Charles wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Madame Lemaire.

"I know you're telling the truth; you've always got so much to do that you can't always be thinking about everything," said Madame Lemaire, in a tone quite different from her usual, slightly rising, relaxed tone. , "But this does not mean that I can forget my promise. As long as I am still here for a day, dear Charles, you are welcome to Lafite Manor! Always, anytime! Please promise me generously that you will never mention your Those reasons? If you really consider me your loyal friend?"

These words were moved with emotion and reason, and finally added a question that could not be refuted at all, and Charles had nothing to say.It has to be said that by the universal standard for women, Mrs. Le Maire can already be regarded as the best among smart people.

"Then I'd rather be obedient than respectful." In the end, he could only answer like this.Others think it is kindness due to gratitude or out of friendship, but it would be too ignorant to refuse.And speaking of which, Mrs. Le Maire perfectly demonstrated her EQ and IQ, especially compared with some people-

Yes, to put it mildly, Madame de Aubrion had struck him so frightened that Madame Lemaire was now extraordinarily tall!

Madame Lemaire laughed after hearing Charles' promise, her heart was full of joy. "I knew you never let your friends down! What do you think of the idea of ​​staying for a light meal tonight and giving me a reason to open the wine?"

"It can't be better!" Charles also laughed, completely from the heart. "I want vintage wine, you said it yourself!"

"Of course, do you still need to remind me?" Mrs. Le Maire blamed.

So the host and guest enjoyed themselves in the evening.After watching the carriage carrying Charles disappear around the corner of the road, Mrs. Lemaire turned around and entered the door, her mind was full of things about Charles.

Today's young people look different every day.She still remembered her first impression of Charles—a gentle and beautiful young master, nothing more.

But the more she got in touch with, the more she felt the strength behind the harmless appearance of the other party——

Yes, strength, not threat.Some people are also very capable, such as Victor, or Michelle, but their impression usually only stays on two levels-the sense of distance and the sense of threat.

And Charles did not.He is very competent, but also impeccable in his handling of people.This seems to be his cleverness, and it seems that he doesn't care about class or the difference between rich and poor at all.If he had revealed the matter to Victor at that time...

Madame Lemaire shook her head, getting all these thoughts out of her head.

In fact, she didn't have to think so much at all; she just needed to know that she could trust Charles, and that was enough.As for some things, she has never seen it—yes!

At this time, it must be said that in the current social environment, the religious atmosphere is quite strong, and it is absolutely impossible for two men to be blessed by everyone when they are together.If it was worse, if someone caught him, it could even become a crime enough to go to court.Not to mention that there is only hanging to go, it is definitely not a good future.

Although the atmosphere in France is generally more relaxed than that in the UK, as long as a witness like Mrs. Le Maire is willing to give evidence, the three of them will become tigers. An almost devastating blow.

These foreseeable and huge troubles have now been strangled in the cradle; it can even be said that they have never sprouted at all.I have to admit that it was Shire's good character and down-to-earth attitude that helped him avoid these invisible disadvantages; being kind to others and being kind to himself.

Madame Lemaire buried this so closely that Charles himself did not know until long after.But now, after finishing all the affairs that need him to deal with in the manor, and sending several express letters to Paris, he can set off northward and collect this year's [-] barrels of wine along the way.

Compared with previous years, Charles himself is a little bit emotional.

Back then, he was short of cash and his family's business was not large, and he was only thinking about how to buy the most wine at the lowest price throughout the year; but now, wine is only a small part of his business——

The annual net income of 100 million francs is only one-tenth of his annual income, or even less!

That's right, Shire has already estimated his income this year.Seeing that a year is about to pass, the few things that need his attention before Christmas are not short-term effective, so it is easy to do this.

Whether it is the textile factory in Eperna or the ironworks in Salon, the products sell very well.In just half a year, the gross profit of cotton fabrics and ironware has reached 3000 million francs.After deducting costs, the net profit is also 1000 million francs.There are also the Paris-Nancy and Paris-Pavatiers railways, which also earned nearly 300 million francs in a low-key manner in half a year.

Then, adding these two pieces together, the total annual income will be 600 million francs.Divide Victor in half, leaving 300 million francs.Plus wine—

A net income of 400 million francs a year!Will increase in the future!

Let alone Paris, if you look at the whole of France, or even the whole world, there is no such speed of grabbing money!

But for Shire, who knows the future situation and knows the current situation better, these developments are basically expected.For others, incredible is the only word to describe it!

At this time, Charles still doesn't know that there are still surprises waiting for him in Paris.