Jérôme Bonaparte and Emile Perel discussed the company's operations and ownership structure for nearly half an hour, and finally set the tone.
Emile Perel Bank invested 2 million francs to acquire a state-owned firearms company in Paris. Jérôme Bonaparte held 51% of the company's shares in the form of technical shares and became the company's absolute controlling shareholder.
Operations are left to Jewish professional managers.
In terms of company operations, Jews are undoubtedly the top figures in France and even Europe. Jerome Bonaparte also has no worries that the company will be usurped by Jews. Jews in this era are still
The object of persecution.
Gérôme Bonaparte knew of no less than 10 pamphlets about the dark Jews in Paris. Some of them were indeed from Jewish bankers, but more were from their colleagues who were bankers in Paris.
, they attributed all faults to the Jewish bankers and called on them to take action to eradicate the vampires entrenched in France.
Since France in the Second Republic still ranked first in the European continental army (France considered itself), and the vanity of a great power could still be maintained, class conflicts and national conflicts were not too intense, and many petty bourgeois in Paris did not join.
Criticizing the ranks of the Jews.
After the fall of the Second Empire and the vanity of France as a great power was smashed to pieces by Prussian steel cannons, class contradictions were completely exposed. Those bankers with ulterior motives and some royalists joined forces to fabricate the lie that France was controlled by the Jews.
Under the guidance of the Dresden Incident, an anti-Semitic incident broke out in France. German and French board members of the Bank of France took the opportunity to attack Jewish bankers.
In that incident, the Jewish bankers suffered heavy losses and were almost excluded from the center of power of the Bank of France.
Against the background of anti-Judaism, Jérôme Bonaparte had no worries about Jewish betrayal. He could also do what a certain Austrian devil could do 90 years later.
The murder of Jews may have been a crime in the 20th century, but there was no punishment for killing Jews in the 19th century.
The behavior of the colonists in the colonies during this period was worse than that of the Third Reich in the 20th century.
On the face of it, Emile Perel suffered a big loss from this transaction. What he paid for more than 2 million francs in exchange was not the equity of the company.
However, in Emile Perel's mind, the calculation was not like this. He used 2 million francs to gain the monarch's friendship, which was simply a bargain.
The newly established company will also not be affiliated with Jérôme Bonaparte. Maintaining a clean image to the outside world is a self-cultivation of a president. He cannot let the members of the Legislative Assembly catch and control, so the company's main holdings
Man is the white glove carefully prepared by Jérôme Bonaparte.
After finishing his private affairs, Jérôme Bonaparte turned to Emile Perel to talk about "official matters": "Mr. Emile, I will hold a grand military parade in Paris soon!"
Emile Perel was startled for a moment and said flatteringly: "That's really great! France just needs an inspiring military parade!"
"But..." Jérôme Bonaparte showed a disappointed expression, and his tone became dull: "The Legislative Assembly doesn't understand my painstaking efforts at all. They will only think that I am wasting taxpayers' money to satisfy myself."
Personal desires! How do they know that if France cannot show its strength to the outside world, those countries will turn into beasts and tear France into pieces. For them, a French Republic is a heresy and is also an object of destruction!"
"What you said is so right!" Emile Perel continued to compliment: "A country without strength will not be respected by other countries. We must show the strength of France to the outside world, so that they can
Will be afraid of us."
"I was wondering..." Jérôme Bonaparte pretended to hesitate, "If the Legislative Assembly vetoes the military parade, can some of it be squeezed out from other places."
Only then did Emile Perel understand Jérôme Bonaparte's intention.
Now that 2 million francs have been spent, Emile Perel does not care about continuing to spend money outside.
"Your Excellency, our Perel family is willing to help you!" Emil Perel said to Jérôme Bonaparte.
"How can that be done! I've already caused you a lot of trouble!" Jérôme Bonaparte still had a resistant expression.
"Your Excellency, consider this my small contribution to France as a simple patriot!" Emile Perel said hurriedly to Jérôme in the name of patriotism.
"Mr. Emile, I saw you right! You are a true patriot!" Jérôme Bonaparte gave Emile Perel a thumbs up, and then Jérôme Bonaparte continued.
Said: "However, we cannot let a patriot spend all his time! The gentlemen of Paris should also actively donate their love!"
"Your Excellency, what do you mean?" Emil Perel asked quickly.
"Mr. Emile, in the next period of time, I will invite gentlemen from all walks of life in Paris to come to the Elysee Palace! At that time, I need you to cooperate with me..." Jérôme Bonaparte told Emile Perel
He told his plan.
Emil Perel looked slightly surprised. He did not expect the president to use this method to raise funds.
"After the event is completed, the money you donated will be repaid in full! The remaining money will be used to pay for the military parade!" Jérôme Bonaparte smiled at Emile Perel.
"Your Excellency President, I voluntarily contribute to France's national defense construction!" Emile Perel quickly expressed his position, how could he dare to get the money back?
"Then I would like to thank you for your generosity on behalf of the French soldiers!" Jerome Bonaparte returned to his serious expression. Emile Perel was a little confused about what Jerome Bonaparte was thinking: "That's right.
, Mr. Emir, please pay attention to the recent railway bonds recently!”
"Huh?" Emile Perel heard the subtext of Jérôme Bonaparte.
Emile Perel’s guess coincided with what Jérôme Bonaparte said next. Jérôme Bonaparte said meaningfully: “Railway bonds are likely to experience large fluctuations!
"
Big fluctuations in the railway!
Emil Perel realized that this was an opportunity given to him by the president to make a fortune. Every fluctuation would cause stocks to rise or fall sharply. The rise and fall of the capital market are uncontrollable factors, but the artificial rise and fall can be controlled.
As long as bankers can accurately "predict" the rise and fall of bonds, they can judge whether the bonds need to be increased or shorted.
On the Paris Stock Exchange, an accurate piece of information can often increase a bank's assets by millions or tens of millions.
After the revolution of 1848, some bankers who had suffered heavy losses were eager to use information disclosed within the government to buy up low-priced government bonds sold by Paris citizens. Then, after the revolution stabilized, they sold them to the outside world at the original price of the government bonds.
With this trick, their assets not only did not suffer losses, but actually increased, and the petty bourgeoisie of Paris became their perfect successors.
"I understand!" Emile Perel nodded to express his understanding. He decided that if he made money this time, he would give most of the money he earned to Jérôme Bonaparte to thank the president for providing him with money.
intelligence.
The two discussed the railway construction situation in Paris.
As night fell, Emil Perel was invited to the restaurant to dine with the president after being persuaded by Jérôme Bonaparte.
After the meal, Jérôme Bonaparte ordered Emile Perel to be sent back.
In order to relieve the sudden depression in his heart, Jérôme Bonaparte took advantage of the night and went to the bank of the Seine accompanied by Pesigny.
The moonlight shines on the sparkling Seine River, making it look particularly peaceful.
In the night, the banks of the Seine River are still twinkling with bright lights. Ships are anchored here, and boxes of valuables are boarded from here and sent to Calais through inland waterways, and then transferred to Calais for transportation to other parts of the world.
"Persigny, have we taken control of the entire Paris newspaper world!" King Jérôme Bonaparte, who was carrying Pesigny on his back, said calmly across the endless waters of the Seine.
"Thanks to your luck, we have directly or indirectly controlled most of the newspapers in Paris! The entire Paris newspapers are already under your control!" Pesini said humbly to Jerome Bonaparte.
"What about the reputation? How is the reputation of the newspapers we control?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked again.
After hesitating for a moment, Pesini reorganized his words and said: "Some are good, some are bad! But the reviews in most newspapers are pretty good!"
"I need you to spread some news that will destabilize Paris!" Jerome Bonaparte said to Pesigny.
The most valuable thing in Paris is news, and the cheapest thing is also news.
A correct message can make people make money, and a wrong message can also make people bankrupt.
"You mean to spread some false news?" Pesini asked Jerome Bonaparte cautiously.
"That's right! Some false news! For example, there may be a revolution in Lyon in the south, the red elements intend to launch another uprising, and Prince Joinville may be sent back to France to overthrow the republic..." Jérôme Bonaparte to Pesigny
He listed many interests one by one, and then encouraged: "Don't be afraid of the authenticity of the news, we just want to put the whole of Paris into panic!"
No one understood the dangers of rumors better than Jerome Bonaparte.
In later generations, even if the official personally refutes the rumors, many people still believe in their own judgment. They will only think that the government deliberately covered up the rumors.
All of this is ultimately a matter of government credibility, but the credibility of the French Republic will probably only be worse than in future generations.
