When they heard that Mademoiselle Tréville had put forward only that condition, the merchants rushed to their relief, for the Chancellor, or the Baron de Beauwon, had made a much more lenient request than they had feared. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

This cannot be said to be short-sighted, because in today's era, although the industrial revolution is in full swing, after all, it has not yet developed to the stage of penetrating into all aspects of society, various industrial and commercial monopoly organizations have not yet developed, and even the scale of the industrial system is only a preliminary emerging, of course, they do not know that there will be various trusts, cartels, and conzene and other organizational forms of capital and industry that will be combined in the future.

And what Charles and Baron de Beauvang wanted to accomplish was precisely a Conzen organization. This organization is based on all the financial institutions under the baron's control, and the production and operation enterprises related to the railway are vassals, and through the absorption of social capital and exclusive financing, it constructs a closed enterprise organization.

According to the conditions proposed, this time Baron de Beauvais would invest a large amount of his capital in the enterprises he had unleashed, which would certainly solve their present difficulties, but in the future they would have to go through the Baron's men if they needed financing, and then there would be an inevitable consequence that they would become more and more dependent on a single financial institution for their operations, and finally become inseparable from it.

Although they will not interfere with the ownership and management of the business, they will eventually become part of the huge organization, consciously or unconsciously, and will never be able to break free.

In today's environment, the first thought of these entrepreneurs is to survive the coming winter, even if they are worried, they have no time to think about what will happen years from now, and as long as they can get stable support and financing, they do not care whether they will become a member of a business organization. Even for them, it is a good thing to be able to rely on a business organization to gain competitive advantage and even monopoly over competitors in other industries.

Therefore, what Charles and the Baron did could not be regarded as deception and coercion, they were just one step ahead of others, using Charles's power and influence and other conditions to preempt the land, even if they didn't do it, someone in the next generation would do it.

By the time the meeting came to this point, Fran could be considered to have spread out all her hole cards, and relying on her grasp of the atmosphere, she was no longer subject to any doubts and objections, and now she just needed someone to set a direct example.

"Miss Treville, I think I can accept this condition." Eugène-Schneider, according to the prior agreement, finally stood up after some pretentious thinking, "Since he has been so generous in supporting us, it is not too much for the Baron to put forward such conditions, after all, the bankers are not engaged in charity, they must find a way to benefit themselves...... However, the conditions should also be mutual, and since the baron asks us to borrow money only through him in the future, I think we can also seek other help when his loan is not financed in time, and we can only recognize his priority...... There's no reason to wait, don't you? ”

"I want to ...... You're quite right. Fran mused for a moment before replying.

"Of course, we will not deliberately embarrass him by asking for financing beyond our needs, we will verify the reasonableness of each loan through industry organizations, and then leave it to His Excellency the Minister to judge, and then formally propose the loan with His Excellency's permission." Eugène-Schneider went on in a tone of implication, "These loans must be the responsibility of the Baron, and if he is unable to do so, so that His Excellency the Chancellor judges that his ability is not sufficient to support the railroad undertakings of the Empire, then ...... I think Your Excellency is qualified to let someone else take on this glorious mission. ”

"Yes, the opinion of His Excellency is the final decision!" Some people heard the deep meaning of Eugène-Schneider's words and immediately chimed in. "The signing and implementation of the agreement must be decided by His Excellency the Minister!"

Of course, these businessmen understood that Eugène-Schneider actually meant that in the future, His Excellency the Chancellor could repeal this agreement on the grounds that he "could not afford to borrow", and let these businessmen be free to borrow from other places.

There is no doubt that Eugène-Schneider's request was not a whim of him, but was made at this point in time after Charles's instructions, so he dared to say so.

Charles' aim was to use his own power and the wealth of Baron de Beauvin to form a closed interest group in the industry, making it truly the domain of the Tréville family.

It is impossible to exercise power alone, and a person must have sufficient auxiliary strength before he can stabilize his power. Originally, Charles wanted to take some time to slowly select and support the auxiliary forces, but when he found out that his daughter had become the heir to Baron de Beauwon, he felt that he could speed up the step.

However, blood can't completely replace interests after all, although he and the baron have become a community of interests because of Liana, but after all, they still have different positions, so Charles still chooses to take a little precaution when cooperating, he wants to add a clause that he can stop at any time, and Baron de Beauwon, although a little dissatisfied, but finally agreed to Charles's request - after all, Charles has opened the door for him to fully intervene in the railway business, allowing him to get the benefits he coveted.

So after several negotiations, they finally reached a compromise and consensus behind the scenes, and then went their separate ways and achieved their respective goals.

Because of Eugène-Schneider's position, and under his constant clamor and deliberate inducement, the entrepreneurs finally came to an agreement one by one on the terms he proposed, as Charles had hoped.

The legal counsel, who had been waiting to be summoned in the next room, were immediately called over, and then an agreement on the matter was drawn up, and these people all signed their names, of course, they did not know that they participated in the birth of the world's first monopoly organization, they only knew that they had avoided the terrible losses that were coming, and they had obtained a stable source of money and a big backer in the future, which meant that they would usher in an unprecedented opportunity for development.

And their following finally made Charles's vision come true, and he could finally use his political position to monetize his power and make the Empire's railroad business his personal territory.

Suddenly got a bad news, and suddenly got a solution to this bad news, today's experience is a wonderful experience for everyone, everyone has the feeling of being dragged to the edge of a cliff and dragged back.

The near-death experience made their emotions high, and they even talked a lot, but by this time Fran was no longer interested in continuing to talk to them.

The waitresses were called in, and the tables and chairs and coffee were cleaned up, and then Fran stood up and bowed to the people again, "I'm sorry to disturb you for so long, I have other things to do next, so I can only say goodbye to you, and I ask for your forgiveness." ”

Then, she smiled again, "Many of you are from other provinces, and I believe that you are usually very busy and don't have time to come to the capital to play, so in the next few hours, you can have a good time here and then go back...... Your Excellency will provide you with all the conveniences. We hope you can enjoy a comfortable and comfortable stay here. ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your hospitality." Eugène-Schneider immediately picked up with a clever answer, "Thank you very much for your hard work, Miss Treville. ”

"Goodbye, then......" Fran smiled, and then left with Mary in the midst of the others' goodbyes.

What might happen next in this place was really not suitable for their presence.

As soon as he went out, the smile on Fran's face finally disappeared, and then the whole person relaxed, but fortunately with the support of Mary next to him, he did not let himself fall to the ground.

"Mary, thank goodness, nothing went wrong...... You don't know how panicked I was just now, for fear that I would mess up the situation and ruin my brother's big business. ”

Obviously, just now she was not as calm as she appeared to be, but quite nervous, and now she can get the desired result, she is also relieved.

"With so many arrangements in advance, how could it go wrong? Our eyeliner is everywhere! Besides, even if you don't say anything about moving them, Mr. will have a way to toss them one by one and make them comply. Mary disagreed, "Since Sir, if you dare to put you as a fledgling, of course there will be no other precautions." ”

In her opinion, Charles' appointment of Fran to preside over the meeting was just a way for her to get used to the scene.

"I know, but even then I can't help but worry!" Fran's mind slowly calmed down, and then she stood up straight again, "I'm worried that others will laugh at me for not being able to get on the stage, and I will embarrass my husband." ”

"Don't be so unconfident in yourself, aren't you doing a good job?" Mary helped her as she led her towards the hall, "I see that you are doing very well, it is beyond my expectations, you are such a good apprentice." ”

"You didn't mean to compliment me, did you?" Fran didn't seem convinced.

Seeing her look of anticipation and fear that this praise did not come from her heart, Mary couldn't help but smile, "What a stupid child! ”

"That's great...... "Fran patted her chest lightly, "I've finally lived up to the trust." ”

She was glad that she had proved by her own efforts that she was indeed capable of being her brother's assistant—and that was the greatest affirmation to her.

"Okay, let's stop talking about that, now we should relax." Once down the hall, Mary changed the subject. "Why don't you have some wine? Celebrate your successful debut. ”

"Let's have a drink, then." Although she doesn't usually like to drink, Fran really doesn't mind celebrating her victory at this time.

But her face immediately turned slightly red, "But let's not drink here, let's go quickly!" ”

She knew the nature of this place very well, so she naturally knew what the group of people would do when they were full of food and drink, and even the thought of it made her feel scared, and she just wanted to get out of this terrible place that was destined to become a place of indulgence and pleasure as soon as possible.

"What's there to be afraid of, isn't that what happened?" Compared with Fran's shyness, Mary, who had already come over, could see a lot more openly, and even snickered and teased her friend, "Say it as if you don't want to come early." ”

"You're enough!" Fran couldn't help but give the other a push.

Then the two of them joked with each other and left the place like that. Only then will they be able to put down their masks in front of others and reveal their hearts a little, just like ordinary friends.

"I don't know what he's doing now?" As he was about to step into the carriage, Fran suddenly stopped and looked up at the sky.

She had some anticipation at first, but it soon turned into a hateful complaint, "In Fontainebleau - I must be alive soon." ”

However, her suspicions did not come true, and Charles in Fontainebleau did not go to have fun with the ladies.

It was her cousin Philip who did this.

Philip was originally a swinger, naturally with a wide range of contacts, coupled with a superior family background, so he has always been very popular in the social world, and the future duke has always been regarded as the most prominent young man, and is highly favored.

And ever since he came here, he had been trying to flirt with the ladies and ladies with whom he had been in old dealings, and had been chasing after them with great enthusiasm, and the great blow he had had not dampened his enthusiasm for pleasure, but had given him extra motivation, as if he wanted to vent his resentment in his heart in this way.

Almost every night he would sneak out of the room, and then have a tryst with the women with whom he had long since been eye-catching, and gallop around by finding a place, and when they had said a tender and sweet farewell, it was already early in the morning when he returned to his room.

To Philip's amazement, every time he got up at noon or in the afternoon, he would find his cousin Charles in his room, dealing with letters from all directions, as if the constant stream of business and private affairs had exhausted all his time.

After a few days of going on like this, he finally couldn't take it anymore.

In the afternoon, after breakfast (i.e., someone else's lunch), he went straight to Charles's room.

"Charles, you...... Do you spend every day like this? He gestured to the official documents and letters on Charles's desk.

"I have to deal with this every afternoon, after all, there are so many things in the ministry that I have to sign and approve." Charles immediately replied, "However, in the morning and in the evening, I go out for a walk, and I find the air attractive to me......"

"What about you...... Are there any other recreational activities besides walking? Philip asked cautiously. Like what...... That? ”

Charles was stunned for a moment before he understood what the other party meant, and then he immediately shook his head. "Nope."

"Charr......" Philip looked at Charles incredulously, and there was even a certain pity in his eyes. Has business tormented you like this? I don't think the other ministers are like you......"

Why do you think it's so strange that I didn't go out to cheat? Charles couldn't help but ask.

But he still didn't ask.

"Am I bad to be loyal to Charlotte?" He asked rhetorically.

"It's good, but it's ...... You don't have to, do you? After all, there is no betrayal in relaxing your body and mind. Philip couldn't help but shake his head, obviously a little unimpressed by Charles's approach, "Think about it, you are already in power at such a young age, I don't know how many people are thinking about you, don't you want to relax yourself in some comfortable way?" ”

After a pause, he added, "Besides, you're not that old-fashioned, are you?" ”

It sounds like he's instigating himself to cheat, but this is my eldest brother. Charles was a little speechless for a moment.

However, it is not surprising that the French are still aristocrats.

"You...... You seem to want me to steal the fun? Charles threw away the pen and paper in his hand, and then looked at the other man curiously, "Philip, what's wrong?" ”

"No...... No, I definitely didn't mean that. Philip was a little embarrassed, and quickly waved his hand, and then he immediately explained to himself, "I just see that you are usually too tired, and I think you should take a break and relax......"

Charles can see that the other party definitely has something to say, and it may be that he is helping others to bring words.

"If I want to relax, it's hard to find someone right now." He was tempting.

"Who says no? Charles, as I said earlier, you have a lot of admirers, some of them beautiful. Philip immediately answered, "It's just that you haven't been able to respond to their expectations." ”

"Like who?" Charles asked quietly. "Did anyone tell you that?"

When Charles asked, Philip immediately snickered.

"Of course there is, for example, there is one young lady I met the day before yesterday, who seems to have the surname de Périette...... She wants to see you, and it seems that she is very much in love with you. Philip had a strange smile on his face, "This young lady is very good-looking, and she speaks and behaves in a very literary tone, I think she should be more of a good appetite for you......"

He noticed that Charles's face had changed suddenly.

"Charles, you have admirers, isn't that a good thing? I don't have such admirers...... You can't give up in vain. He encouraged his cousin with a little envy, as if he wanted him to steal the pleasure, "Charlotte is indeed a good wife, but sometimes you should, especially now that you are entangled in official duties and she is pregnant, isn't it?" ”

He wanted to curry favor with the Charles, and this method had proven to be the best since ancient times, so of course he wanted to try.

Unbeknownst to him, however, this man was Charles's old acquaintance.

What did she mean by suddenly asking to see me?

"Okay, you can arrange for me to meet the ...... That Mademoiselle de Périette. After a long hesitation, Charles finally spoke.

"Wrap it up on me!" Seeing that Charles agreed, Philip had a 'I understand you' look on his face, and then immediately made a guarantee, "You just wait for the good news, Charles." (To be continued.) )