Rasputin's name is famous even in the 21st century, and he is the most famous "contemporary magician" of this era.
The first time Rock heard about Rasputin was because Rasputin was 28.5 centimeters long in his natural state.
This guy is a standard magician. He became famous for curing the hemophilia of the Russian Empire’s Crown Prince Alexei. Let’s not say whether he was cured or not. Anyway, people said so. Let Rasputin
What is widely circulated is Rasputin's chaotic personal life and sexual ability that many people envy.
Such a recognized "magic man" actually dared to leave the Russian Empire, which made Rock really curious. Do the British aristocrats, like the Russian aristocrats, also have to worship this magic man?
"No matter what, this guy is the person whom the Czar's father trusts most now, so regardless of whether you hate him or not, he can really have a huge influence on the Czar's father." Winston also had to admit that life has its own destiny.
A lot of helplessness.
From Winston's name to Nicholas II, we can hear Winston's various dissatisfaction with Nicholas II. For many years, the Tsar appeared in the Russian Empire as "Dad"
In front of people, but now the image of this "dad" is about to be shattered. If the Russian Empire cannot reverse the decline on the battlefield in a short time, then the Russians will personally send their "dad" to the guillotine. By then, the British
£25 million a month will be lost.
In fact, for Britain and France, the Czar was also a "father". No matter how miserable the Russian army's performance was on the battlefield, Nicholas II was trying his best to organize troops to go to the front line. Millions of German troops were killed.
Trapped on the Eastern Front and unable to escape, if the Russian Empire fell now, or if Nicholas II took the initiative to lay down and negotiate peace with Germany, then the British and French allied forces would definitely not be able to withstand the crazy German attack.
Since the beginning of the war, the Russian Empire has lost nearly one million troops. If this number were placed on any country such as Britain and France, I am afraid that the entire country would have collapsed. Don't forget that it has been less than half a year since the outbreak of the world war.
"What does this guy like?" Rock still started from the weakness of human nature.
"I like everything, especially women——" Winston looked disgusted. It seemed that Rasputin had become notorious during this time in England.
This kind of thing is normal. France was killed by Germany for a generation during World War I. By the end of World War II, countless women had their heads shaved.
The UK is even more extreme. If you think about the chaotic interpersonal relationships in the UK, you will know how comfortable Rasputin was in the UK.
"It's normal. There will always be people who fall for themselves. We can't save everyone." Roque has long seen through that some people are not worthy of pity and they all choose their own lives.
American Wall Street tycoons rushed to marry their daughters to poor British families. Winston's parents had such a background.
The thieves and swindlers who could not survive in Europe suddenly transformed themselves into superiors when they arrived in the colonies. Some people could really change their minds and become new people. Some people traveled to colonies all over the world. Should they be considered scum or scum?
Britain is the "empire on which the sun never sets". There are still pure British women doing business in the red light district of London. But at the same time, there are also women organizing anti-war demonstrations. There are also women serving the country in factories and hospitals. You have to choose your own path.
of.
There is never anything new under the sun.
"London has now become a smog city, which is not suitable for human survival at all -" Winston said it more vaguely, perhaps it would be more appropriate to describe it as "smog".
It’s the season of heavy snow again, and countless chimneys in London will cover the entire city. Tens of thousands of people die every year in the UK. But the magic is that no one has ever paid attention to this problem. The royal family lives in a country villa with fresh air, and the nobles and
Politicians are busy fighting for power and wealth, and ordinary people have to fight for three meals a day. No one cares about the environmental pollution caused by the industrial revolution.
The good news is that every winter is the season when southern Africa welcomes the largest number of new immigrants, and this year there should be more immigrants than in previous years.
Rock was not afraid of the chaos, so he called Christian and asked him to go to London.
Christian is in Paris now.
As Rock's most loyal "servant", Christian is wherever Rock is. Christian is responsible for many things that are inconvenient for Rock to handle. During this time, Rock's attention is on the defense line. Christian
An Ze is busy acquiring real estate in Paris.
After the outbreak of the world war, the value of real estate in Paris plummeted. An apartment building worth 3.8 million francs before the outbreak of the world war now sells for less than 3 million francs.
"Mr. Christian, there are eight apartments in this building. The ground floor is a shop. Each apartment has eight rooms, six bathrooms, two living rooms, a corridor, a dining room and a servant's room. It is equipped with a telephone, elevator and heating. The world war broke out.
"Previously, the rent for an apartment here was 30,000 francs per year. Half a year ago, this building was worth 3.8 million. Now it's only 2.9 million. It's the best time to buy at a low price." The smart agent kept talking, and Christian was very satisfied with the house.
This is a residential building located on the Champs Elysees in the 8th district of Paris. The entire house is a white marble building. If it were not for the threat of war, its owner would definitely not sell it. Such an asset is suitable for long-term holding.
Good assets.
In fact, Christian does not need to deal with these matters personally, but Christian enjoys it. He likes the feeling of making money. Sitting in the office and looking at financial statements will give Christian a very unreal feeling. Rock said that Christian is a serious security
A sense of loss, Christian thinks so too.
"2.9 million is too expensive. If the frontline collapses, the house here will be worthless. I want to ensure that the risk is proportional to the profit." The house itself is impeccable, but the price itself is definitely negotiable.
During this time, Christian had bought many such houses, as well as some ancient castles and manors. In Reims, Christian bought six vineyards that produce champagne.
Reims is the core producing area of Champagne. In 1905, the French Supreme Court ruled that the name "Champagne" belongs exclusively to wines made from grapes harvested in the area around Reims. The area around Reims is also called the "Champagne Region"
.
War is like this. Rock is planning for the interests of southern Africa. Businessmen like Christian are also profitable. National interests are not their turn to consider. They can still buy low prices.
"You can bid as much as you want, and I will try my best to get it for you." It is not easy for an intermediary to meet a big customer, and he will never give up easily.
"Two million francs, you can also pay in pounds. This house is only worth so much." Christian waved his big knife.
"This price is too low. It's impossible, Mr. Christian. Three months ago, this house was worth 3.8 million." The agency was almost broken. It can be negotiated for a cheaper price of 108,000 yuan, but it will be 900,000 yuan at a time.
No one can stand it.
"You said that was three months ago. In three months, this house will not be worth even 2 million." Christian was not in a hurry. Some time ago, when the German army was only 30 kilometers away from Paris, the price of this house
Once it dropped to 1.9 million, no one dared to take over. Now that the battle line has stabilized in Belgium, the price has only returned to 2.9 million.
"Mr. Christian, this price is impossible -" the agent was sweating profusely, hoping that Christian could give a more normal price, of course relative to the current prices.
"That's it, call me after you agree. I'm very busy right now. I have to look at dozens of houses every day and I don't have time to spend on one house." Christian said and left. Now it's a standard buyer's market.
Sellers don't have much choice.
Leaving the Champs Elysées, Christian went to have lunch at the Hotel de Ville next to the Royal Palace. The Hotel Vélay was one of the most famous hotels in Paris during the Balzac era. It offers a set meal with red wine and coffee. The price of lunch is 5 francs.
The price of dinner is 8 francs.
For Christian, a few francs were nothing. After the outbreak of the world war, his trading company and human resources company could earn hundreds of thousands of francs every day, but Christian still felt it was too expensive, so Christian also and his entourage
Eat a set meal together.
What makes Christian very uncomfortable is that the Willy Hotel only accepts white customers. There are several Africans among Christian's drivers and bodyguards, so they cannot enter the hotel.
Christian was very good to his staff. He asked the waiter to deliver the set meal to the driver and bodyguard who could not enter the hotel to dine. He also gave a bottle of Sir Gabriel Champagne as a separate gift. This bottle of champagne was priced separately and the restaurant price was 20
franc.
"It's really too expensive. A bottle of red wine costs 15 shillings. You can buy five bottles in southern Africa." Christian kept chattering. Secretary Fanny and security director Cole just pretended not to hear. Such a fussy billionaire really can't.
It's rare.
Christian is indeed rich, but he never wastes it. When Rock arranges Christian's work, Christian spends money without blinking an eye. Even if it seems to be unprofitable for the time being, he will not hesitate. But in his personal life,
Christian's requirements are not high.
Customers who choose the set meal cannot go to the private room and can only eat in the hotel lobby.
It was lunch time, and the restaurant was still very busy. Although the shadow of war still shrouded Paris, people's lives were not affected.
"Sorry, you can't eat here. Please leave the restaurant immediately." Just after taking a few bites, a discordant voice suddenly came from the side. The waiter in the restaurant was expelling two soldiers wearing the uniforms of the Southern African Expeditionary Force.
The two soldiers still had bandages on their arms. They seemed not to understand the waiter's French, but they could feel the waiter's bad attitude.
At this time, many guests dining in the restaurant noticed the little episode here, and all kinds of cold, mocking and sarcastic eyes suddenly focused on the two wounded soldiers.