Chapter 887 The shit stirrer’s specialty (second update, please subscribe)
The end of September 1876.
After France declared war on Turkey, while mobilizing its troops, no one noticed that French Emperor Napoleon IV met with representatives of the Paris financial community at the Louvre. This seemed to be a perfectly normal meeting. After all, the outcome of the war was determined by the outcome.
It itself is determined by financial resources.
What did they discuss in the Louvre that day?
No one knows, but one thing that is certain is that the next morning, from Paris to London, from London to Amsterdam, from Amsterdam to Berlin, from Berlin to Vienna, Turkish bonds suffered a comprehensive sell-off in all bond markets in Europe.
, different from the panic selling after France declared war two days ago, but a comprehensive and reckless selling. Overnight, Turkey's bonds fell into waste paper.
At the same time, French bonds were highly praised by the capital market. In just two days, France raised 1 billion francs through the bond market, which far exceeded the military expenditures set by the Ministry of War.
In the eyes of European observers, this result could not be simpler - bankers always accompany winners!
But what about the reality?
In the smoking room of a club in London, Benjamin looked at Lionel in front of him, who was smoking a cigar, took a puff of smoke, and then said.
"Now, you should be the most excited!"
The reason why Benjamin met with Lionel here was because they purchased a large amount of French bonds, which was obviously against British interests.
"No, it should be all of us!"
Lionel answered directly.
"Now, from London to Paris, to Berlin and Vienna, the most popular bonds are French bonds!"
"Because of the Emperor's promise of Napoleon IV?"
Benjamin asked directly.
"Yes, he promised that after France regains the holy city, the Jews can freely return to Jerusalem, and at the appropriate time, they will support the restoration of Israel!"
Lionel Rothschild said in an extremely calm tone.
"Jews, what are we?... In Eastern Europe, the social status of Jews is that of an outsider group that is not accepted; in Western Europe, although Jews have obtained full citizenship and rights, anti-Semitism continues to gain momentum. Benjamin, this
You know one thing better than anyone else, so no one wants to miss this opportunity!"
As early as more than ten years ago, there were Jews who advocated the restoration of the country. Since Napoleon, the nationalist movements in Europe have led to the unification of Italy and Germany. However, the Jews in Europe are still looking for solutions to the difficulties they face. What are the solutions?
Of course it’s the restoration of the country!
Many Jews began to envision the establishment of a national entity to restore normal life as a solution to the Jewish problem.
However, their idea has never been recognized by outsiders, and it is even the dream of a few people, especially the dreams of the Jews who were bullied under Russian rule.
But now everything is different - the French Emperor gave them a hope directly!
He promised to support the return of the Jews to Jerusalem and even support the establishment of a Jewish state.
"Lionel, do you believe his promise? France is the godson of God, how could he give up Jerusalem to Israel?"
Benjamin directly exposed Napoleon IV's lies, and then said.
"He just wants to induce you to give financial support!"
"Yes, it is possible, but at least he gave this promise, and what the Jews need now is not the city of Jerusalem, but the whole of Israel. Benjamin, you should know that this is what has happened so far since the Jews left that land.
The only hope they see is to return to Israel. This hope has never been given by any country in the past, so they are willing to believe..."
Looking at Benjamin, Lionel said.
"Benjamin, you are also a Jew, you should be able to understand our feelings!"
Of course Benjamin can understand, even if his father quit Judaism and converted to the Anglican Church because of a conflict with the rabbi, and forced his children to convert to the Anglican Church. But this does not prevent Benjamin from using his Jewish heritage as a
proud.
In fact, Benjamin's rise was also due to this reason. His Jewish ancestry made Lionel choose him and support him financially. It was Lionel Rothschild's funding that allowed Benjamin to go all the way.
Now, in return, Benjamin Disraeli has gradually introduced more bills that will help British Jews enter the British Parliament, opening up many obstacles for Jews to enter British politics.
As a Jew, Benjamin could certainly understand their feelings.
"Lionel, you have to know, this is a long process!"
Benjamin thought for a while and then said.
"And in the future, Britain is bound to have a war with France. I mean in the near future, at that time, what will the Jews, or in other words, Israel, choose? You must think carefully, after all, when the war breaks out,
All of you may not have much choice!"
"Haha, Benjamin, my friend!"
Lionel laughed loudly.
"Have you forgotten that we are Jews? After we left Israel, we have survived in this world for such a long time. No matter what war or ruler, no matter how they despise us or kill us, we can be tenacious.
Survive, the Jews... know how to choose at critical moments! We can choose the French now, and of course we can choose the British in the future."
I hope so!
Benjamin nodded, and then said to Lionel.
"I hope you can get what you want!"
After thinking for a while, he added.
"We may make some concessions on Turkey."
"concession?"
Lionel asked curiously.
"What is this concession?"
"As we all know, the alliance between the four countries of France and Mingio is entirely due to interests. Their common interests are probably based on the carving up of Turkey. Constantinople is the dream of the Russians, and Jerusalem is the dream of the Russians.
, that belongs to the French, and the Bosnia and Herzegovina region..."
Benjamin looked at his friend and directly stated his thoughts, or the British Empire's next move.
"We may express our dissatisfaction through appropriate concessions and military deterrence. At the same time, we may disintegrate their alliance by satisfying part of their wishes through diplomatically mediated negotiations. The Russians are currently contributing the most.
, if the rewards that the Russians and Austria-Hungary desire can be obtained from the negotiating table, they will definitely choose peace, and peace means..."
"Meaning the disintegration of the Imperial Alliance!"
Lionel looked at Benjamin with admiration, and then said with admiration.
"In this way, the British Empire seems to have sacrificed some of its interests, but it has disintegrated its most powerful enemy. Then what?"
Then... he raised his head, Benjamin's eyes sharpened, and he said coldly.
"The British Empire will do whatever it takes to destroy those countries that try to challenge the rules of the game, France, Ming Dynasty, especially the latter. We will completely wipe that country out of the world!"
(End of chapter)
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