Eugenie with money [Grandet]

Nucingen was stunned by Grandet's tone of course. After coming to France, he has been smooth sailing. He has never seen such a brazen person, so he had to remind him: "Mr. An order will be issued that all gold be exchanged into the treasury."

"What, they are robbers!" The old cooper said outrageous words, looking eagerly at the opened boxes one by one: "Just a piece of torn paper, trying to take away four thousand catties of gold is really worthless!" business."

"It's not a business without money." Even though he has German blood on his body, Nucingen is more in awe of the French royal family than Grandet: "It will be exchanged at the market price."

"Is it only eight francs a gram?" Grandet looked at Nucingen disdainfully: "When I was the tallest, I sold it for thirteen francs and fifty centimes."

Nucingen looked at Eugenie speechlessly, at this moment only she could appease Grandet's anger.

"Father, don't worry, even if it doesn't sell for thirteen francs and fifty centimes, it will sell for ten francs." Eugenie promised Grandet with a smile.

Grandet was still willing to believe her promise, but he still asked: "You promise?"

Nucingen did not have the confidence of Grandet: "Miss Eugenie, the expropriation of the treasury will not be bargained for. No one can break the price given by the treasury."

Yes, the treasury expropriation of gold will be a percentage lower than the market price, especially when it is known that the Nucingen Bank has shipped back a large amount of gold from Spain.

Eugenie was still laughing: "That's true, then let the market price rise." She pointed to the remaining half of the franc besides gold: "There are buyers, but there is not enough gold, the value of gold It will naturally go up."

Nucingen shivered excitedly. Gold business has never been the main business of Nucingen Bank. Otherwise, when Grandet wanted to buy gold the year before, he wouldn't have to take a trip to Rotterdam.

Thanks to running away that time, Grandet now has the confidence to show Eugenie that he is not a person who just sits and enjoys what he gets: "The gold in my hand can be released."

"Father, Cornoille just came back from Madrid." An honest person couldn't squeeze it like this after a journey of more than ten days of fear.

Grandet waved his hand indifferently: "The reward he gets is enough to travel back to Madrid ten times." The last time Nanon wanted to find Eugenie, he only asked him for a hundred francs, and he didn't have his own carriage.

No matter who returned to Saumur to transport Grandet's gold, Nucingen was concerned about another question: "So now, shall we start selling gold?"

Eugenie shook her head: "No, Monsieur Nucingen. Cornoille and the others have come to Paris, and everyone has seen it. If the price of gold fluctuates now, the King's chamberlain will immediately think of us."

So I have to wait for two days. During these two days, I can not only see the sincerity of the royal family, but also see if my partner really positions himself as a partner.

Nucingen gritted his teeth and suggested to Eugenie: "It took too long to transport the gold from Saumur. The Nucingen Bank also has some gold in stock, which can be directly put into the gold market."

For the price of gold to go up, someone has to speculate in large quantities because of the low price of gold.If the price of gold is to be lowered, it is natural that real gold should be put into the market.

This time Eugenie smiled sincerely: "Mr. Nucingen, believe me, you will improve your decision this time."

Following Eugenie's smile, Nucingen's heart calmed down. He knew that his decision just now was correct. As a partner, you can't just take profits and not take risks in everything.

The operation of the gold market started here, and the news of the royal family was also well-informed. It was the Count de Negeran, the attendant, who contacted Nucingen.Eugenie did not participate in the meeting. Although she was also curious about the aide who had only heard of him by name, it was not yet time for her to meet him.

"The exchange price offered by the royal family is nine francs." Nucingen repeated the talks to Eugenie: "Compared to the current price of seven francs, it seems very sincere."

Eugenie listened quietly and did not express any opinion—although the two parties had already reached an agreement that the gold would be purchased by the royal family when they received the order from the attendant, but the situation was urgent at that time and the price was not negotiated.

The current situation is that the royal family will not let such a large batch of gold hit the market. The news of the collapse of the Spanish capital market has already been conveyed through the express, and the French royal family also dare not take this risk.

They were not sure how much gold the Nucingen Bank had brought back from Spain.

In fact, when we were at the border, we could find out the exact number. The face-saving king didn't want people to think that he coveted the property of his subjects, so the servants had to fall into a passive position.

Eugenie, who took advantage of this point, disagreed. Compared with the real benefits, how much is face worth?Now that the entire gold market is laughing at Nucingen Bank's gold investment mistakes, wouldn't she just listen and laugh and pass?

"You can continue to talk to the attendant," Eugenie smiled at Nucingen, "As long as it takes two days, the initiative will be in our hands. At that time, we can return face to the royal family."

Nucingen also smiled easily: "When the price of gold rises, we will sell the gold to the royal family at a price lower than the market price, which will naturally give the royal family enough face. But we have to maintain the market price of gold for a period of time, in terms of funds?"

Eugenie didn't care: "All the gold has entered the royal treasury, and the supply in the market is insufficient, so it can't go down."

Looking at Eugenie who seemed to be talking about how much a catty of vegetables cost, Nucingen had to admit that compared with her, he looked like a person who had just come into contact with the capital market.In order not to look embarrassed, he had to change the subject: "That Mr. Te Pengfeng, does the Nucingen Bank still need to pay?"

"Naturally." Since Eugenie has already explained everything to Te. Pengfeng, how could it be a waste of time: "This time he has helped a lot and paid the due reward, so there will be a chance to cooperate next time. "

Nucingen agrees with this point, but there is still an account that he can't figure out: "But there is still 100 million francs?" It was not sent back from Spain at all, where did it go?

Thinking about the time when Rieger wrote in the letter, Eugenie felt that letting Nucingen know now was not a leak, so she said: "You know that when Cornoille passed the Spanish border checkpoint, if it wasn't for a group of soldiers to help, it would be It is impossible to pass the inspection with such a large sum of money."

Nucingen nodded, waiting for Eugenie's next explanation.Eugenie did not keep him waiting, and continued: "They are members of the mobile column of M. Riego, a member of the Spanish Constitutional Cabinet."

"Haven't the mobile columns already been sent to America by the Spanish royal family?" Nucingen was puzzled.

"Not all of them." Eugenie smiled and said, "Although Mr. Riego is from a military background, he will also keep some hole cards for himself." I just don't know how many are left in Spain. It's a pity that I can no longer go to Madrid to experience it.

"You mean, you handed over 100 million francs to Mr. Riego?" Nucingen still doesn't quite believe it, but compared to 5000 million francs, 100 million francs is really not much, if he If you have access, you are willing to pay.

Eugenie nodded: "To be exact, it's 120 million francs." She smiled and told about the fact that she had subsidized Riego's ten kilograms of gold: "If there is such a day, Mr. Riego will bring With the army back in Spain, our business in Spain will go up to a higher level."

I hope that day will come soon.Nucingen prayed sincerely, because historically, very few troops sent by Spain to the Americas successfully returned to the European continent.

"By the way, Mr. Nucingen," Eugenie remembered one thing: "How much is the railway bond now? I think I can sell part of it."

"Shoot all of them?" Nucingen wondered if he should follow suit, but Eugenie shook her head and looked at her puzzled.

Eugenie explained to him: "Not all of them are sold. Now that the market price of railway bonds has been rising, I think it should be fluctuated appropriately." In this way, some people can be washed away so that they can collect more.

Nucingen had no objection to this point. He and Eugenie had participated in the test of steam locomotives, and he was also optimistic about the prospects of steam locomotives.It is precisely because he is optimistic that he is unwilling to sell the public debt in his hand.

Now Eugenie wanted to squeeze the water out of the railroad bonds, and he didn't mind giving it a go.However, as a more and more qualified partner, he still reminded Eugenie: "The biggest holder of public debt is still the royal family. No matter how much we collect, it is impossible to become a major shareholder."

You don't want to put all the francs from Spain in it.

Eugenie knew in her heart that the reminder to Nucingen was very useful.Look, this is a partner, even if a part of the railway debt in his hand has nothing to do with him, he will not let himself suffer.

What's more, I can't afford to suffer.Eugenie smiled: "You can't become the largest shareholder, but you can become the second largest shareholder. As far as I know, no cabinet member holds more public debt than us."

It was us, from Nucingen taking the initiative to put gold into the market, and then he reminded Eugenie to pay attention to the authority of the royal family, which was enough for Eugenie to regard him as one of her own.This title made Nucingen very excited: "Yes, not only the cabinet members, but also no one in the House of Elders holds more public debt than us."

"The public debt in our own hands does not move. When the public debt starts to decline, we can absorb as much as possible. Even if the bank's funds are tight, the profits obtained from the investment in Spain this time will not be distributed."

Nucingen was moved for a moment. The reason why the investment in Spain could be successfully transported back had a lot to do with Eugenie's early preparations. Not to mention a half split, even if she asked for more benefits, Nucingen was willing to sell it. Now for the sake of Nucingen Bank is operating normally, but she said that it is not necessary to distribute profits.

"What if Monsieur Grandet disagrees?" Nucingen thought he was no match for the old cooper.

This kind of worry made Eugenie laugh: "Have you forgotten, I am responsible for all the investments in Paris. If you are worried about your father's opinions, you can calculate the profits as additional investments."

Nucingen quickly made a calculation in his mind, and then said to Eugenie: "In this way, your shares in the bank can be increased to 30.00%[-]."

Eugenie accepted his kindness without making false concessions, which made Nucingen feel both satisfied and disappointed.Even after Grandet learned about it, he didn't bother Nucingen, but only proposed that the terms of the re-signed agreement between the two parties should be drawn up by Danville Law Firm, where Te Pomphon works.

"We must let Te Pengfeng know that we all benefit from each other." These are Grandet's original words.

Nucingen had no way to refute it, so he could only invite the partners of Danville Law Firm according to what he said, and under the witness of Te Pongfeng, he re-signed the equity distribution agreement.

Of course, such witnesses are paid by the minute.With such a business, Mr. Te Pongfeng's status in Danville Law Firm will be greatly improved.

Eugenie asked Bono to report on the signing of the agreement with Nucingen Bank again, focusing on the great contribution of Danville Law Firm to this agreement, which immediately pushed the reputation of Danwell Law Firm to a new level. new heights.

This has elevated Te Pengfeng's status in Danville Law Firm to a higher level, becoming a real partner.With gratitude, Te Pontfeng specially invited Grandet and Grassand, two people who also came from Saumur, to have a drink.

Nucingen, no matter what the focus of Bono's report is, as long as the article calls Nucingen Bank the largest bank in France, he will willingly pay the report fee this time, and then he will be more confident in making gold with the attendant. Exchange negotiation.

"I'm sorry, Miss Eugenie." Nucingen couldn't lift his head, "I have to agree to the price of nine francs proposed by the attendant."

Grandet, who was listening, exploded first: "Didn't it say ten francs, why nine francs? Did you take advantage of it!"

Nucingen smiled wryly: "The attendant has given me an ultimatum. If the Nucingen Bank does not agree to exchange at this price, the king will sign a law to levy a 30.00% tax on all funds returned from foreign countries. Taxes. The law goes into effect the day before we send the money back from Spain."

"It turned out that when the gold was seven francs, they paid nine francs. Now that the gold has risen to eight francs and fifty centimes, they only have fifty centimes more. Why don't they grab it?" Grandet said angrily. The sarcomas are red.

She will grab it, Eugenie believes that if Nucingen continues to negotiate and does not agree to immediately exchange the gold to the royal family, the king will not always worry about face.

"This is the best result, Dad." Eugenie didn't let Grandet vent his anger, and turned to comfort Nucingen: "After you promised, didn't the attendant say that he would compensate you? , as the largest banker in France, you have made such a great contribution to the development of the franc."

Nuqingen's expression was a little twitchy: "Your Majesty may reward me, maybe my title can be promoted. Don't worry." Seeing that Grandet had stood up and seeing his eyes wanting to eat people, Nuqingen wanted to survive With a strong desire, he quickly said: "I told Mr. Attendant about the great contribution you made in it, and I think he will definitely convey it to the king."

Eugenie looked at Nucingen with a half-smile, until he looked away weakly, and then said: "No matter what, I sincerely congratulate you, Count Nucingen."

Grandet gritted his teeth: "You are a thief, even if you become a duke, you are still a thief!"

Even if he was called a thief by Grandet, it didn't affect Nucingen's good mood, because he was the one who got the benefits.A German, not only being made a baron by the French king, but now also promoted, made Nucingen unprecedentedly magnanimous.

"I can give up 5.00% of the profit from gold." He promised Eugenie.

"Yes." Eugenie did not refuse. Compared with the promoted title, she can take the 5.00% profit with peace of mind.

Grandet, who had always regarded money as his life, was successfully appeased, and the eyes he looked at Nucingen were no longer so bloody, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.Nucingen thought it was worthwhile to pay millions of francs in return, because what he did with Eugenie was not a one-off deal.

"Father, are you really that angry?" Eugenie asked Grandet with an unkind smile after Nucingen left.

Grandet didn't smile: "Of course, I'm very angry."

"Even if you actually earned no less than 100 million francs in the gold business? This is higher than the sum of all your annual income in Traufond and the monastery, and you have not used your gold in Saumur." Eugenie slowly revealed that Grandet had eclipsed herself in this gold transaction.

Grandet shrugged his shoulders. If he hadn't reaped a lot from his side-handed actions, he would not have let Nucingen go so easily: "Don't worry, your 100 million can be deducted from the profits of this year's public debt."

With a profit of at least 500 million, 100 million francs is not a big figure for Eugenie.What she is worried about now is that the royal family can forcibly exchange gold this time, will they find a name next time and directly collect all the profits.

For the money, the big bucks, that hypothesis is likely to become a reality.So from now on, Eugenie decided to keep a low profile and diversify her investment.

The Marquis de Lascambe, who has the same political views as Nucingen, has a lot of influence in the cabinet and the king, and he can also make friends with him.

Thinking of her own calculations, Eugenie looked at Grandet and felt that his title could not be promoted.

Grandet was taken aback by Eugenie: "Why, miss, you don't believe your father, think he will swallow your 100 million francs?"

As if you can't do it.Eugenie shrugged her shoulders imitating Grandet just now: "Father, you know that I don't mean that, but you just think that I haven't asked Paris to show up for so long, and I should hold a banquet to let everyone know that I am coming back." Arrived in Paris."

"As soon as Grassin becomes active in the public bond exchange, others will know that you are back." Grandet was a little annoyed: "Obviously they should keep an eye on my movements." I am Eugenie's father, and she is here The most trustworthy and close people in the world.

Eugenie smiled: "If everyone is staring at you, you won't be able to do anything in the gold trading market."

Grandet was very proud of this, and stopped refuting Eugenie's words, and discussed with her who should be invited to the banquet.

Eugenie asked him intentionally: "Actually, if you were asked to be the Minister of Finance, you would be able to do it, right?"

Grandet shook his head resolutely: "Take care of other people's money? No, my own money is enough to keep me busy." With a daughter who can make money, why should I work so hard to figure out how to make money for others.

This kind of proposal Eugenie just said by the way, her purpose is not this: "You can ask Mrs. Taigou to write an invitation to the Count de Négeran, and then I will send it to the Count de Négeran as a partner of the Bank of Nucingen. The Marquis of Lascambe will also send an invitation, so that the standard of our banquet will be raised to a higher level."

"They look down on me, a countryman from other provinces." Grandet said without a trace of inferiority on his face: "Although they don't have a few francs in their pockets, they are very proud."

"Who knows." Eugenie had already decided in her heart that the invitation must be sent. As long as one of these two people mentions their role in the gold exchange before the king, Grandet and Nucingen will be promoted together. There is hope.

"But father," Eugenie suggested to Grandet, "although those two gentlemen are a bit arrogant, they are still very influential, not only to the king. If they can really come to the banquet, please be polite to them Some."

"Come on," said Grandet, who had no interest in spending money on banquets and inviting people to eat: "Is it okay if I don't talk at that time?"

Of course not.On the second day, Eugenie asked Mrs. Taicourt to introduce a teacher to Grandet. It is said that these teachers have a very deep understanding of Parisian etiquette, social circles and fashion, and can help Grandet adapt better. Life in Paris.

The two invitations were sent out smoothly, and Eugenie began to redecorate the mansion even if she hadn't received a reply.It's not that she violated her decision to keep a low profile, but that ordinary Parisians don't know about the profit brought back from Spain this time, but the two protagonists of the banquet know it very well. If Eugenie is really low-key, they will think that It is to express dissatisfaction with the royal family.

Eugenie would not take the risk, she had to keep her hard-earned wealth.The royal family's forced exchange of gold is tantamount to reminding her that compared with absolute power, the richer means the more dangerous.

Fortunately, it was discovered in time, and the royal family did not take the action of killing the chicken and taking the eggs. Eugenie thought it was worth it for a loss in exchange for a timely remedy.

Then combine money and power, the banquet is just the first step.