Chapter 1,072 The whole story of the turmoil in Paris (Part 2)
Prince Montfort's inquiry forced Jérôme Bonaparte, who originally wanted to just mention it briefly and then go back to rest, to retell the incident to Prince Montfort in detail.
"Originally, this was just a small group incident. Who would have thought that our police had not seen this scene for several years and lacked experience in responding to incidents. In addition, many decent people joined the team along the way.
This makes the police even more afraid to suppress them at will!"
Having said this, a mocking look appeared on Jerome Bonaparte's face, and his tone became teasing, "However, those policemen also know that if they do nothing, the empire will definitely punish them severely afterwards.
, so these policemen followed them closely and "escorted" them all the way to the Place de la Bastille!"
Although this sudden gathering did not cause substantial harm to the imperial regime, Jérôme Bonaparte was very dissatisfied with the response methods adopted by the police force when faced with unexpected problems.
This also reflects that during the period of peace and prosperity, the imperial police's business capabilities were far inferior to before.
If the current police had been replaced by the police from eleven years ago (that is, in 1848), then this party would not have reached this level.
After experiencing the "storms" of February and June, the police have already developed strong skills (just to tell a joke, during the February revolution and June bloodshed, the unskilled police officers had already been shot to death by workers) and keen skills.
With the ability of insight, they can spontaneously control the workers in the rally immediately and make it continue to expand.
As long as they control the workers present and want to identify the "bad" hidden among the workers, it will be easy for the "left" elements.
Without these "bad" and "left" elements who have received funds from foreign forces, French workers would naturally be working hard to enjoy the blessings of 696 [1] in the yellow guilds designated for them by Jérôme Bonaparte.
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"What the hell is Pellissier doing! How did he become the interior minister, and the police minister Pierret!" As a member of the ruling class, Prince Montfort perfectly fits the identity of the ruling class.
, couldn't help but cursed at the two ministers who were sitting on the corpse table.
Immediately, Prince Montfort pointed his finger at the workers again, saying angrily, "There are also those workers who participated in the rally, can't they understand the current situation of the empire?
What good will it do them if the empire collapses! They are still facing unemployment!"
Prince Montfort paused for a moment and said to himself, "No, they will not be the only ones who will be unemployed by then, more people will face the risk of unemployment!
These people are simply a bunch of hopeless bastards, the scum of society!"
Jérôme Bonaparte stared at his hysterical father in front of him with his mouth open. He did not understand why Prince Montfort was more emotional about the workers' movement than he was.
He is obviously the person directly facing the whole incident!
Does this mean that the butt determines the head?
Jérôme Bonaparte couldn't help but complain in his heart, and then responded to Prince Montfort with a serious face, "Actually, it's not the workers' fault. The empire's economic growth rate has begun to decline since 1857!"
"The decline in economic growth is not a problem for France alone. Which country in Europe has not experienced a decline!" Prince Montfort said resentfully.
He recalled the scene in 1857 when he invested in U.S. railroad bonds behind the backs of Jérôme Bonaparte and Mathilde. It was clear that U.S. railroad bonds were still rising in the first week.
Who would have thought that news of the massive bankruptcy of the United States Railroad Company would come the next week (it would take more than a week to transmit news between the United States and the European continent at the fastest), and the bonds in the hands of Prince Montfort would be immediately hit.
depreciation.
If some bankers had not taken the initiative to relieve Prince Montfort's worries in order to please the emperor, the bonds in Prince Montfort's hands would have become cheaper than waste paper.
"Although the downward trend is not unique to France, but is a common problem throughout Europe, Paris workers cannot control the international situation. Their eyes are limited to this corner of Paris, and they only care about whether today's wages can afford to pay for an old family.
Small life!" Jérôme Bonaparte spread his hands and replied to Prince Montfort, "If you discuss the international situation with them, you might as well discuss with them whether the price of bread in that district has increased today!
Maybe they can tell you the price of bread in all areas of Paris!”
Information transmission in the 19th century was far inferior to that in the 21st century, which made the cost of obtaining information extremely expensive. The only information ordinary people could obtain was newspapers.
However, even this simple way of obtaining it requires a large amount of money to be subscribed every year.
Expecting 19th-century workers to pay for information is tantamount to wishful thinking.
Not to mention, there is also some inside information that newspapers cannot obtain, and the cost is higher.
Prince Montfort was speechless, and Jérôme Bonaparte continued, "Actually, this economic decline has something to do with us!"
"Why do you say that!?" Prince Montfort asked Jerome Bonaparte curiously.
“The market is like a cake, if you take one more bite, the other person will have to take one less bite!
The economic and revolutionary crisis of 1848 not only severely damaged France, but also cleared some obstacles for France.
The collapse of small and medium-sized banks everywhere spread the Banque de France throughout France.
Part of Britain's capital was also eliminated because of that crisis, and local capital was able to prosper and develop under the barriers of trade protection!" Jérôme Bonaparte explained to Prince Montfort slowly, "However, this prosperity is not endless.
endless!
When the local market approaches saturation, factory owners and bankers will inevitably expand to the outside world if they want to continue to expand production capacity.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! However, with the exception of France and Britain, the consumer and investment markets of other countries in Europe are too fragile.
It only takes a small amount of British and French capital to reach the limit that other countries can bear.
By then, a production capacity crisis will also arise. Due to market saturation, factory owners are unable to convert the goods in their hands into substantial money. The factory lacks financial support and has to lay off employees and reduce production to maintain basic survival!
Once the factory owners put a large number of flexible employment groups on the market, then the whole of Paris will inevitably conflict!"
The emergence of trains, textile looms and paddle steamers has certainly raised the level of human productivity to a height that has not been reached in thousands of years. However, under the prosperous productivity, it has also given birth to crises that have not been seen in previous thousands of years.
If any dynasty cannot take this crisis seriously, it will inevitably suffer the backlash of the crisis.
What's more, Paris itself is a rebellious city.
If the rulers who rule this city are not careful, they will face the crisis of changing dynasties.
“Isn’t there a suitable solution to this crisis?”
Unconsciously, Prince Montfort deviated from the original topic and asked about the laws of economics.
Jérôme Bonaparte spread his hands and replied to Prince Montfort, “Economic crisis is an inevitable crisis in the development of capitalism. It reflects the law of development of all things and does not depend on the will of the ruling class!
Although I have asked many economic experts, without exception they have no good solution!
Only by gritting our teeth and working hard and moving forward amidst difficulties and obstacles can we survive the current crisis!
The economy must have its ups and downs. Only by surviving the downturn can we usher in the next wave!
Whoever can better cope with the economic downturn will surely establish an absolute advantage in the next economic wave!
Countries that cannot cope with the economic downturn can only drift with the tide and pray that the downturn will pass quickly!"
"Then...when will the next wave occur?" Prince Montfort asked inquiringly.
"I don't know!" Jerome Bonaparte shook his head and said to Prince Montfort, "It could be the next second, it could be the next year, or it could be ten years later!
If someone can open up another track besides the steam engine, I think a new era will begin soon!"
"A new track?" Prince Montfort was puzzled. He didn't understand what could be more convenient than a steam engine.
"A brand new system different from the steam engine, its emergence will completely change the world like the train!
If the invention of the steam engine is a ground-breaking industrial revolution, I would like to call it the "Second Industrial Revolution"!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded and said confidently to Prince Montfort.
After listening to Jérôme Bonaparte's words, Prince Montfort immediately asked, "From your tone, it seems that you have already mastered the key to unlock it!"
Jérôme Bonaparte touched his chin and did not respond directly to Prince Montfort.
However, judging from his expression, he did have a certain degree of confidence.
【1】The reason why the working day is 6 days instead of 7 days is not because of the benevolence of the factory owners, but because of the agreement between the Empire and the Catholic Church, which leaves workers one day per week to worship. This has
It was conducive to the spread of Catholicism among the workers and was also conducive to the rule of the empire.
Only some small and medium-sized business owners were really harmed by the agreement.
Therefore, when many small and medium-sized business owners think of this treaty, they can't help but secretly wish the emperor and his family good health and all the best.
However, although France explicitly stipulates a seven-day holiday, some small factories in remote areas do not take the imperial law seriously.
They colluded with the local priests and exploited the workers even more.