Chapter 106(1/2)
"If you are willing to contribute the secret of electricity, then there will be no problem in our negotiations." Albert immediately agreed.
Karl and Kafka also nodded!
"This is not a problem. I can't swallow such a big market. Now we have to talk about how to deal with the Ming Dynasty problem." Old Rothschild gave a clear answer, which made the other three Hebrew plutocrats very excited.
"Since you are so generous, then you will lead us to fight against the Ming Dynasty." After receiving benefits, Albert immediately elected old Rothschild as the boss.
"To deal with the Ming people's financial attack, we must first unite. The Ming Empire has the Ming Empire behind the Ming Bank, and we also need a solid country behind us.
First, we must support Israel together.
The reason why the Ming Silver Coin, the currency of the Ming Empire, is so strong is entirely because of the strong national power of the Ming Empire.
With the national credit endorsement, the Ming Dynasty currency can become popular all over the world and become an international currency.
As long as the Ming Dynasty worked hard to make silver coins, it could buy various things from all over the world.
As long as Ming Dynasty still controls the silver dollar, it is impossible for us to defeat them. We are all people who have been engaged in finance for many years, so you should understand what I say."
Old Rothschild said while shaking his red wine glass.
The Hebrew plutocrats in the room were silent. They all understood this truth. They even had a name for this truth - the right to coin money!
When a country's currency becomes a universal currency, it will have such benefits.
And, the benefits don’t stop there.
After a country has the right to mint money, it can even use the right to mint money to control the world's finance.
They are all experts in the banking industry, so they naturally understand the principles.
"We must support Israel, the country that belongs to us Hebrews, to win this battle.
As long as Israel is strong and powerful, we will also have the right to mint money. As long as we have the right to mint money, we will be able to compete with the Ming Dynasty.
Otherwise, no matter how low our interest rates are, it will be useless if we win over government officials and raise deposit interest rates.
As long as the Ming Dynasty has the right to mint coins, it can easily turn our efforts into nothing.
Everyone, what do you think?"
"Okay! We agreed."
"I promised!"
"Promise!"
The other three major Hebrew plutocrats thought for a while and immediately agreed to the old Rothschild.
Old Rothschild raised his glass: "Why the Hebrew Empire, cheers to Israel!"
"cheers!"
"cheers!"
"cheers!"
Four goblets collided together, and the four most powerful plutocrats in Europe truly united for a common purpose.
They will help Israel win this battle at all costs.
Both sides of the war are constantly strengthening their weapons.
Before the blockade of the strait, the last batch of components for the weapons production line from the United Kingdom also arrived.
Skilled workers hired from all over Europe and even Singapore worked overtime to start assembly.
It took less than a month to assemble it successfully.
The most unexpected thing is that Europe's first thermal power plant is being built secretly in the secret underground workshop of the Nikolaev Shipyard.
Steam engine technology has long been mastered by Europeans, and electricity is just a layer of window paper.
Franklin, who came from North America, was the one who punctured the window paper.
People all over the world know that there is going to be a war, and they are all ready to watch this huge wave of melons.
But neither side of the war has any intention of taking action. The reason is very simple.
Not ready!
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was supported by the strong industrial capabilities of the Ming Empire. Unfortunately! The Ming Dynasty was too far away from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It took two months for a ship of goods to depart from the Ming Dynasty to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Israel, on the other hand, has the support of the powerful Hebrew plutocrats.
Facts have proved that as long as money is not enough in this world, there is nothing that cannot be bought in a few books!
The wealth accumulated by the Hebrew plutocrats over hundreds of years has been staked on the country of Israel.
As long as a powerful Israeli state is created, it can use the currency derived from the Israeli state to compete with Ming Dynasty globally.
The Hebrews were interested in just one thing!
The Ming Dynasty is too far away from Europe, and sometimes even when decisions are made, actions are slower than Israel in Europe.
Under the strictest secrecy, the Hebrews burrowed beneath the ruins of the Nikolaev shipyard.
Various weapons and ammunition began to be produced, even in an unknown jungle. Cans after cans of chlorine were continuously produced.
Under the instruction of the Ming Dynasty, the Ottoman Empire blocked the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits.
The sea route is blocked!
However, one airship after another departed from Poland to deliver urgently needed supplies to Crimea.
Because of the difference in transportation distance, the seemingly powerful Austria-Hungary Empire was actually far less prepared for war than Israel.
However, the whole world seems not to be aware of this.
Everyone wanted to watch how the Austro-Hungarian Empire bulldozed Israel. In their eyes, this was a showdown between muscular men and shepherd boys!
However, no one expected that the war would begin in a way that no one could have imagined.
On June 3rd, Archduke Ferdinand came to Paris again.
This time, he came to discuss with Zheng Sen and ask for assistance from the Ming Navy.
Although Li Xiao did not like the Hebrews, he did not regard the Hebrews as his opponents. The reason was simple: the Hebrews were not worthy of becoming Ming Dynasty's opponents.
Over the years, Li Xiao has been invincible in his battles. And he has always achieved maximum benefits at the minimum cost.
It is precisely because of this that Ming Dynasty developed a very bad habit. It wants benefits but does not want to pay.
To use a common saying, it is: I want to be a bitch, but I also want to build a memorial arch.
In this war, Ming Dynasty only wanted to use the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and did not want to join the war personally.
After all, the strength is there. With the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is not difficult to crush Israel.
To deal with such a small role, there is no need for big names like Daming to come on stage.
Several times before, the Austro-Hungarian Empire requested the Ming Navy to participate in the war, but Zheng Sen declined. This time, Archduke Ferdinand was preparing to make one last effort.
In addition, a mysterious consortium in Paris extended an olive branch to the Austro-Hungarian Empire through Ambassador Schneider. It wanted to take advantage of this war and issue war bonds.
In this way, it can help the Austro-Hungarian Empire raise more money.
After all, according to the plan of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the war will start in two months after the arrival of the Ming Dynasty arms ship!
When the cannon goes off, you get ten thousand taels of gold. You can't fight a war without money.
With the support of the Ming army, the Austro-Hungarian Empire also had its own airship. Although it was an old Ming airship bought at a high price, it could still be regarded as having air power.
Ferdinand no longer had to ride a horse or ride a carriage on the bumpy road from Vienna to Paris.
The airship landed at the airship landing site on the outskirts of Paris. Ferdinand, wearing a straight military uniform, stepped off the airship and boarded the luxury carriage that had been waiting for him!
A line of eight carriages, surrounded by a large group of cavalry, marched through the streets of Paris.
The Ambassador of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in Paris naturally knows that the Crown Prince is very happy with success. This time, he specially wants to go around the Austro-Hungarian Empire immigration area in Paris to let His Majesty the Crown Prince accept the cheers of the expats. His Majesty the Crown Prince will definitely be very happy.
.
Sure enough, the convoy arrived at the Austro-Hungarian Empire expatriate district. On both sides of the street, countless Austro-Hungarian expatriates held high the Austro-Hungarian Empire flag and cheered.
The cheers grew louder and louder, which made Ferdinand very happy. He kept waving to the outside through the carriage window.
"I heard that His Majesty the Crown Prince has arrived, and the overseas Chinese are very excited. They all want to see His Majesty the Crown Prince!" Schneider, the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to Paris, said to Archduke Ferdinand with a flattering smile on his face.
"Oh! I didn't expect that our Austro-Hungarian Empire would have so many expats in Paris." Archduke Ferdinand also looked excited.
"Uh...!" Schneider was speechless.
He could not tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that many of these people were hired by the embassy.
"When we go down, we can't disappoint the expats who have been waiting under the sun for so long." Archduke Ferdinand obviously did not see the moment of embarrassment on Schneider's face.
"Uh...!" Schneider was speechless again. He just wanted to flatter His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Unexpectedly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince actually wanted to step out of the carriage to meet the expatriates.
Schneider was worried that the people he hired would turn out to be gangsters.
But think about it, this is easy to explain. After all, the people of Paris also want to admire the grace of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
Just when Schneider was still worrying about gains and losses, Archduke Ferdinand had already opened the door and stepped out of the carriage.
To be continued...