Everyone in the small reception room looked at Ye Tian, expecting him to say how to deal with the two original versions of the Napoleonic Code.

Ye Tian was always smiling, sitting in a chair and staring at the French president opposite, talking eloquently.

"The original edition of the Napoleonic Code consisted of two parts, and the two codes were identical, from the blue velvet cover, to the preamble, to the final signature of the four-member drafting committee, and Napoleon's autograph.

There is no difference in their state of preservation, and they are very good, which means that the two original editions of the Napoleonic Code are of exactly the same value, both in terms of content and appearance.

There is no doubt that these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code are well-deserved French national treasures, so it goes without thinking that they will inevitably be included in the list of works of art that are restricted from leaving the country, and I will not be able to bring them back to New York."

Before the words fell, the French president immediately interjected:

"That's right, Steven, these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code are national treasures, one of the most important achievements of the French Revolution, and they must not leave France, this is non-negotiable!"

When he said this, his tone was categorical.

The rest of the Frenchmen also nodded, and everyone's expressions were very determined.

Ye Tian nodded lightly and continued to smile and said:

"I have long thought of this, but these two original copies of the Napoleonic Code are my private property, and I am free to dispose of them, provided that they are not contrary to French law!

When the two original versions of the Napoleonic Code were reappeared, they immediately caused a huge sensation and attracted the attention of countless people, including the one in the Oval Office of the White House.

Immediately afterwards, Mr. Perry, the US ambassador to France, received a phone call that the White House was interested in acquiring the first version of the Napoleonic Code that had just appeared.

As he spoke, Ye Tian nodded at Perry and signaled that it was time for him to perform.

Perry immediately understood, and immediately took over the conversation and said the intentions of the Oval Office in the White House.

Hearing this, the French president and several others were already about to be anxious, staring at Ye Tian and the US Ambassador to France Perry with fire-burning eyes, and they couldn't wait to rush over and beat them up!

Of course, the one in the Oval Office of the White House was also secretly scolded by these Frenchmen, and it is estimated that the eighteenth generation of ancestors has been scolded all over again!

Finally, when Perry finished speaking, the French Minister of Culture immediately said with a blank face:

"Don't even think about it, Steven, those two original versions of the Napoleonic Code must not leave France, let the White House die quickly, there is no possibility!"

Hearing this, Perry's face also changed, and he was about to speak, but Ye Tian was in front.

"As I said earlier, I would not violate French law, and I would not leave France with the two original Napoleonic Codes, as long as they were included in the list of restricted departures.

In view of the current situation, and in order to take care of the feelings of the French people, I will certainly leave at least one of the original copies of the Napoleonic Code in France and in Paris!

Even if I had agreed to the President's request for the sale, I would have completed the deal in Paris, selling one of the original copies of the Napoleonic Code to the U.S. Embassy in France.

It is not up to me to decide what the U.S. Embassy in France will do, whether it will leave France with the original code, or by diplomatic privilege, or by any other means.

The rest of the original copy of the Napoleonic Code, I will certainly sell it to the French government or to a famous museum, or to one of France's top collectors, so that it will remain in France.

Politics is the art of the trade, Mr. President, you are an outstanding politician, you know the President of the United States very well, and you are a good friend, you can have a good talk with him.

There is an old Chinese saying, 'If you lose the east, you will gain the mulberry', and you may lose the original copy of the Napoleonic Code, but you may gain something in other aspects!

I believe it will not be difficult for you to reach an agreement and achieve a result that will be very satisfactory to both parties, and until then, I will allow some time and will not rush into the two original versions of the Code!"

The reception room fell silent again, and the Frenchmen on the other side fell into deep thought again.

After a long time, the French president said in a deep voice:

"Steven, I'll call the White House later and have a good talk with the guy in the Oval Office, you're right, we should be able to agree and get a happy outcome.

Let's talk about another thing, what kind of price do we have to pay to get the original version of the Napoleonic Code? In your style, it must be very expensive, right?"

Ye Tian nodded with a smile on his face, and he was ready to put down the butcher's knife.

"That's natural, Mr. President, this is the original edition of the Napoleonic Code, the most important achievement of the French Revolution, a well-deserved French national treasure, the only two of which exist in the world!

It's priceless to say they're priceless, and you have to pay a huge price to get them, whether it's the French government or the Oval Office in the White House.

Since these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code will not be auctioned, there will be no open bidding, so I will not give a minimum estimate like other antique works of art in Napoleon's Treasures.

Given the great symbolic and research value of these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code, combined with the current state of the art market, I value each code at 800 million euros!"

As soon as the words fell, the reception room immediately boiled.

"Wow"

The French president and several other French people pushed away their chairs violently, stood up as if they were electrocuted, and all of them were staring at Ye Tian with angry eyes, and their eyes were about to fly out!

Perry and Anderson were also frightened by this valuation, and they all turned their heads to look at Ye Tian's side, their eyes full of incredulity, like looking at a madman!

"800 million euros per Napoleonic Code, this is insane, Steven, you are so greedy to the extreme, why don't you grab it?"

"Ridiculous, this is simply ridiculous! The original version of the Napoleonic Code, no matter how precious, could not be worth 800 million euros, this is the robbery of Chiguoguo!"

Several Frenchmen roared directly, all of them were so angry that their noses were about to smoke, and they couldn't wait to rush over and tear Ye Tian alive to relieve the hatred in their hearts!

The French president can still maintain a little demeanor and not scold, after all, he is used to seeing strong winds and waves.

But he also clenched his fists, and his eyes spewed fire, and he was on the verge of exploding.

Ye Tian glanced at a few Frenchmen opposite, and then said with a smile:

"Isn't 800 million euros ridiculous? I don't think so, I valued Michelangelo's peak work, Mourning Christ, at $500 million!

With the current state of the art market, it can be said that this is a fairly conservative valuation, and if it is sent to auction and open bidding, it is possible to fetch a sky-high price of 800 million US dollars!

In comparison, the original edition of the Napoleonic Code is undoubtedly much more important than Michelangelo's Lamentation of Christ, and it is even more scarce, and there are only two of them left in the world!

Especially for France and the French people, the original edition of the Napoleonic Code is extremely important, and this code is the pride of all French people, and it is inseparable from every Frenchman!

The French can do without "Mourning Christ", they have other works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael, and other great masters.

But the French could not do without the Napoleonic Code, which has been in force in France for more than 200 years and has long permeated every aspect of French life!"

Listening to Ye Tian's slightly sensational analysis, the anger of several Frenchmen was somewhat reduced.

As Frenchmen, they certainly understood the importance of the Napoleonic Code.

As Ye Tian said, the content of this code has already penetrated into all aspects of French society, infiltrated into the life of every French person, and is closely related to everyone.

After a little muttering, the French president said with a deep face:

"Steven, even if your analysis is reasonable and the valuation is accurate, it is impossible for us to buy these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code at a price of 800 million euros each"

Ye Tian smiled softly, and then continued:

"I know, of course, that spending such a large sum of money to buy the Napoleonic Code would not be possible on the part of the Parliament alone, and even if it were to be passed by chance, it would probably lead to mass protests!

As we all know, the French have always loved to march and protest, they believe that 'politics is on the street', and Saturday is a beautiful holiday for French people to take to the streets to protest and demonstrate.

I have come to France and I have come to know this very much, and if possible, I do not want to provoke a protest against me because of these two Napoleonic Codes!"

"Hahaha"

Anderson and Perry all laughed, and they couldn't stop laughing.