Chapter 1559 Pick the fattest slaughter
The expressions of the Frenchmen on the other side were slightly embarrassed, and they complained to themselves angrily.
Don't want to spark a protest demonstration, it's nonsense
At this moment, the crowd of protesters around the Île de la Cité is all for you, bastard, do you need to trigger it again?
After a pause, Ye Tian continued:
"In view of this, I deliberately came up with an alternative that would not require the French government to pay for it and spend public money, so that the original version of the Napoleonic Code could be left without triggering a wave of protests"
"Huh"
The eyes of several Frenchmen lit up in unison, like searchlights
That's right, there's such a good thing
As soon as Ye Tian's voice fell, the French Minister of Culture immediately couldn't wait to say:
"It would be nice to keep the original version of the Napoleonic Code in France without spending public money, Steven, tell me your alternatives, we'll hear from you."
Everyone in the reception room looked at Ye Tian, and everyone's eyes were full of curiosity.
Only Anderson was the exception, and a sudden expression appeared on his face in an instant, and he laughed softly.
Ye Tian glanced at everyone at the scene, and then said his alternative.
"It seems to me that it is entirely possible for one of the leading French museums, or several of them, to join forces and acquire the original copy of the Napoleonic Code and to display it on a rotational basis
This is a method, but it is more complicated and difficult to operate, and the easiest way is for the top French collectors to come forward and spend a lot of money to acquire the original version of the Napoleonic Codex.
Next, the French government could come forward to negotiate with the collector to publicly display the original version of Napoleon's Code at a top cultural institution, not much different from a government acquisition.
The top cultural institutions here, whether it is the Louvre or the National Library of France, have the most professional cultural and museum personnel and top security systems, which can provide the most complete conditions.
Of course, the ownership of the original edition of the Napoleonic Code was always in the hands of the top collector, and it would have been great if he had been willing to donate the Napoleonic Code to France.
The top collectors I am talking about must be French nationals, so that I can be sure that the original Napoleonic Code remains in France without fear of losing it.
Since he is French, he must have business in France, and in the future, as long as the French government takes more care of the other party's business and gives the green light, many things will be logical."
Hearing this, the French president and several other French people had excitement on their faces, and their eyes lit up
At the same time, everyone in the reception room secretly gave Ye Tian a thumbs up and admired it
Steven, this guy really racked his brains in order to make money, he can actually think of this way, no wonder he can make a windfall, it's really not for nothing
"Where to find such a top collector Steven, do you have the right candidate, will the other party agree to your approach?"
The French Minister of Culture asked excitedly, his eyes full of anticipation.
Ye Tian looked at the other party, and then gave a positive answer.
"You may have heard that Mr. Bernard, a famous French collector, has bought several top works of art from me, and we are friends.
As soon as Napoleon's treasure was revealed, Bernard was the first to hear the news, and he immediately ended his vacation in Mallorca, Spain, and returned to Paris by private jet.
He came to the first two editions of Napoleon's Codex, and of course the outstanding works of Raphael and Michelangelo, as well as other top antique works of art, were also his targets
Bernard is the richest man in France, extremely powerful, and a famous fashion magnate, with business all over France, you must be very familiar with it, so I don't need to introduce it here.
If he comes forward to buy the original version of the Napoleonic Code, and then you negotiate with him to borrow the Napoleonic Code, there should be no problem, it is a win-win situation
The French government may want to give Bernard some sweetness and provide a little convenience, but with Bernard's status in France, it is more likely that you can achieve your goals without paying anything."
"It turned out to be Bernard, and he was also our friend, of course we knew each other very well, yes, he was one of the top collectors in France, he was very strong, and he was very generous
Steven, you're really good at picking people, picking the fattest sheep to slaughter, I don't know how Bernard will feel after hearing your plan, I look forward to seeing his reaction."
Martinez joked, his expression instantly lightened.
"Hahaha"
There was laughter again in the reception room, and everyone laughed out loud.
When the laughter fell, the French president immediately said:
"Where is Bernard now, do you need me to call him and ask him to come here and participate in this meeting?"
"Don't bother, Bernard has already arrived near the Île de la Cité, in a café at the northern end of the trading bridge, resting while waiting for my news
Mr. President, all you have to do is make a phone call and ask the Parisian police guarding the northern end of the Pont de la Trades to let Bernard into the island, and it won't be long before he arrives."
Ye Tian said with a smile, looking like he was in his chest.
"It seems that you are very well prepared, Steven, everyone and everything is in your calculations, I have to admire, okay, I'll call the Paris police chief"
The French president gave Ye Tian a thumbs up directly, but a little jealousy flashed in his eyes.
Subsequently, the French president began to call his subordinates, and Ye Tian also took out his mobile phone and sent a message to Bernard.
After about ten minutes, Bernard's motorcade slowly drove into the avenue of Chanunnes and headed straight for the fifteenth residence.
His sudden appearance once again caused a sensation and attracted countless attention.
As soon as the motorcade came to a halt, Bernard and his lawyer got out of the car and were guided by Miller into the historic building, which disappeared from view.
Soon, the richest man in France and his lawyer appeared in the small reception room where Ye Tian and his wife were.
After a pleasant exchange, everyone sat down and began to talk again
Ye Tian did not hide it, and told Bernard his plan as soon as possible, letting him choose whether to accept it or not
Without the slightest hesitation, Bernard immediately accepted the offer.
He came for the original Napoleonic Code and other top antique artworks, how could he refuse?
As far as he is concerned, as long as he successfully wins these priceless treasures, everything will be fine, and as for where to display these treasures, how much difference there is, they are all his own anyway
Of course, for Ye Tian's offer, he still has to fight for it, after all, no one's money is blown by the wind
It was about half an hour before the door to the small reception room opened again.
Ye Tian and them, as well as the French president and his party, as well as Bernard and his lawyer, walked out of it with a smile and a smile, and everyone looked very happy
After returning to the living room to sit for a while and accept a joint interview with the three media, Ye Tian took the French president and Bernard to visit the secret room located deep underground
During the visit, the French president and Bernard witnessed all the treasures in Napoleon's treasure and were amazed by the palace-like underground vault
Bernard even proposed on the spot that he wanted to acquire this special early Renaissance style building and planned to transform it into a private museum.
For his request, Ye Tian naturally couldn't ask for it.
On the basis of the previous purchase price of this historical building, Ye Tian directly doubled it and promised to transfer this historical building to Bernard, making a small profit
Of course, the contract for the real estate transaction can only be signed after all the Napoleonic treasures have been cleared and all the priceless antiques have been removed.
By the time Ye Tian and the others left the underground secret room and returned to the living room above, it had already been more than an hour later.
Afterwards, the French president and his entourage left the historic building and returned to the Élysée Palace
Ye Tianwan declined the invitation of the French president to have dinner at the Elysee Palace, and stayed in this historical building to continue cleaning up those priceless treasures.
Bernard and his lawyer also stayed, and they were not enough to get over their eyes, so they were willing to leave
It was getting dark, but the Île de la Cité and Avenue de la Chanunes were still under martial law, with armed security guards and Parisian police everywhere.
The crowds of onlookers gathered at the bridgeheads around the Île de la Cité, as well as the crowds of protesters, did not decrease at all, but increased, and the scene became more and more lively
It was clear that the night was not destined to be peaceful