Eugenie with money [Grandet]

The bankers were very shocked. They couldn't believe what business their bank was doing, and there would be a day when they said nothing, so they had to look at the pensive Nucingen one by one.

He is the biggest banker in all of France and should have his own opinion.

Nucingen was looked at very uncomfortable by everyone. He had already received a letter from Eugenie, and he had been analyzed the current situation in his mind. He knew the determination of the new government to establish a central bank.Even though he felt a little uncomfortable, Nucingen still believed in Eugenie's vision.

So he chose to answer the question evasively: "If the government issues bonds, can the banks circulate freely?"

Bo Nuo smiled and shook his head: "Of course the bonds can be freely circulated in the end, but within three years after the issuance, they can only be held and cannot be reduced. This is also a decision that has to be made to maintain economic stability."

As if a handful of salt had been sprinkled into a frying pan, bankers were arguing a lot, thinking that they could only hold and not circulate, which would cut off the vitality of the bank and be very detrimental to the development of the bank.

Bo Nuo has already stood up: "Gentlemen, I know that everyone is worried that the bonds will not be cashed in time and occupy a lot of funds in the bank. However, everyone is very aware of the current economic situation. If the bonds are directly circulated, you will sell a lot of bonds. , Form another public debt collapse, and the government’s issuance of bonds will lose its meaning.”

Seeing that the bankers all bowed their heads, Bo Yi pursed his lips: "I know better than a layman like me how the assets of gentlemen are accumulated. The so-called taking from the people and using them for the people, as a responsible banker Gentlemen, you don't want to see the country's economy decline further." Just thinking about collecting wealth from the people, but not wanting to return it, how can there be such a good thing.

"Only when the people have sufficient liquidity in their hands can they have spare money for investment. Then it will be time for you to benefit, isn't it?" He looked at the bankers present sternly, and if anyone disagreed, he put It means that people are kicked out of the bank.

In the face of power, even if it is a relatively peaceful power, bankers still choose to bow their heads-money flatters power, and it is never just for a specific power.

With the cooperation of bankers, Paris' economy gradually stabilized.And because of the easing of the situation, materials from other places can be smoothly transported into Paris, the basic life of the people can be guaranteed, and the mood is further stabilized.

Everyone's attention is no longer limited to having a full stomach, but more focused on the upcoming temporary general election.

Bono is a big favorite in the election, not only because he led the uprising, but also because of all the candidates, his promotion is the most direct—whether it is standing on the street or promoting, Bono puts the revitalization of the economy and the people's livelihood. He talked about getting richer, not just talking about the sense of honor and the like.

This made the public's favorability for Bono soar.Where no one else could see, Eugenie also launched her money offensive without hesitation. Every person who voted for Bono, after secretly showing the ballots he filled out to the people arranged by Pablo, , as long as it is put into the ballot box, it will receive a "finishing fee" of one franc, which makes Bono's votes far ahead.

When Bono became the first democratically elected president of France, Eugenie was the first person he thanked in his inauguration speech.The words were not so straightforward, but the gratitude was felt by everyone, and Eugenie was no exception.

Eugenie, who was sitting in the carriage going back to Saumur, put down the newspaper in her hand, as if the thank you had nothing to do with her, and asked Elemie: "Do you really want to stay with me in Saumur, actually? Now it is safe to go back to the mansion in Temple Street."

"No, miss." Elemi said with a firm face, "I want to go to Saumur with you, I think I can adapt to the life of Saumur." Miss can adapt, what can't she adapt to?

Eugenie kindly didn't mention that Saumur was Nanon's territory. Elemi didn't dare to speak loudly in front of Nanon in Paris. If she really came to Saumur, she might not even be able to find her own voice.

Facts have proved that Eugenie still has foresight. When Elemie saw Nanon who came to pick them up, she lost her voice all of a sudden, completely forgetting that she was calm even in the face of the newly elected President Bono. Like a young quail, she huddled behind Eugenie, wishing that Nanon would not see her.

Indeed, Nanon couldn't see Elemie—as long as Eugenie was around, she couldn't see anyone else. Even if Grandet was standing beside her, Nanon still hugged Eugenie and didn't let go: "Miss, you are finally back. I have already packed your room."

After finishing speaking, he pushed Eugenie's body a little bit away, looked at her face, and said to Elemie in a vicious voice: "You actually made the lady lose so much weight, have you forgotten what I taught you? ?”

Elemi, who had suffered an unwarranted disaster, lowered her head and did not dare to defend herself, because her cooking skills did not improve much in the past six months.

Grandet was already impatient and wanted to rescue Eugenie from Nanon: "Let go of you idiot, why didn't Cornoille take you to Traufont today."

Eugenie smiled at Grandet on Nanon's shoulder, watched the old cooper look at the sky and the earth awkwardly, broke away from Nanon's arms, and threw herself into Grandet's arms: "Dear father, you Have you been okay for half a year?"

"How can I be well?" Grandet hugged his daughter vigorously, and complained to her: "Troufont Manor is occupied by your people, and I am not allowed to enter. If they hadn't left, Cornoille would not be able to enter today." Well, my vines have grown crazy in the past six months, and people say that the yield is only half of last year's."

Speaking of this, he seriously felt worried: "The grass has not been harvested in time, and the wine barrels have not been bought enough. Don't expect any income this year."

"But father," Eugenie whispered in his ear, "the gold in your secret room will bring you great profits now."

Grandet pushed Eugenie away vigilantly, and looked at her warily: "It's all mine."

Eugenie nodded slightly: "I know it's yours, but don't you want to hear my opinion?"

Grandet's vigilance did not decrease at all, and his body was bent down: "You can see, I am already old, I only want to look at the things I like, and I don't think about profit or not."

lie.Eugenie was sure that Grandet just didn't have confidence in the current situation, otherwise he wouldn't cling to his gold.

Fortunately, there is no rush now. Eugenie ate a meal carefully prepared by Nanon and said with a smile: "Nanon, you can cook with so many ingredients. It seems that Dad is in a good mood today."

Nanon had been paying attention to Eugenie's eating throughout the meal, even though she had finished eating, she did not move her eyes away: "Master's heart is getting softer now, he no longer cares about what I eat every day .”

Eugenie could well see this, for Grandet ate more than anyone else.She watched Grandet drink the wine comfortably, and then asked with a smile: "Father, can we talk now?"

A delicious meal made Grandet's vigilance drop a bit, and he nodded in agreement with Eugenie's proposal. The two left the main room and came to Grandet's secret room: "What do you want to talk about?" Grandet You're welcome to ask.

"Of course it's about the things you put behind the door." Eugenie looked at the locked door of the secret room pointingly, and Grandet's vigilance returned: "Don't even think about it, these are all things I of."

"Yes, no one can deny your ownership of these things." Eugenie gave Grandet a reassurance before continuing: "But do you know that now is the best time to sell gold, Because the new government is about to set up a central bank, and the central bank needs gold reserves to support the new currency they are going to issue."

"Issuing a new currency?" Grandet felt that the new government seemed dangerous, because the old royal family used the issuance of the new franc to reap the wealth of the people, which caused dissatisfaction among the people, and then sent the former queen and the new king to the guillotine. .

Eugenie shook her head: "It's different." She explained the difference to Grandet, that is, the currency to be issued by the new government will be backed by sufficient gold reserves, and there will be no currency excess. hair situation.

Moreover, the gold of the new government will be obtained through private purchases, so that such an equivalent exchange will not arouse public resentment.

"What about your gold?" Grandet stared at Eugenie and asked, "Will you sell all of it to the new government this time?"

"Why not sell it?" Eugenie still looked at Grandet with a smile: "24 francs, Dad, converted to the old francs, it is 48 francs. I don't think there will be such a price in the future."

Indeed, such a price would never appear again, Grandet knew very well.However, he knew better that it must be very difficult for a newly established government to repurchase its gold reserves and pay the huge price of gold.

Eugenie didn't have this worry at all: "Father, didn't I tell you that the new government will issue bonds? Even if these bonds are not allowed to be circulated within three years, the annual income can reach 15.00%, and the payment will be guaranteed by the government tax .”

Grandet was a little moved, but also worried: "But if you invest these funds, you can double the profit."

It turned out that this was what he was thinking about, and Eugenie had to make Grandet realize the reality: "No, father. Now that the government has just started to stabilize the economy, a lot of speculation is not allowed. So whether it is public bonds or the gold market , will not fluctuate as much as the old royal family."

Without a volatile capital market, there will be no chance of making quick money.

Grandet circled his thumb, lowered his head and calculated the gains and losses. After a while, he asked Eugenie: "The nobles don't want to give up their privileges. Will the new government compromise with them?"