After a pause, Ye Tian continued:

"While we are here to talk, the clean-up of Napoleon's treasure in the underground vault is in full swing, and it is nearing completion, and it will not be long before it ends!

When the clean-up is over, I will value every top piece of antique art found in Napoleon's Treasure based on the current market conditions of the antique art, and then make the valuation public.

Once the valuation is complete and the necessary procedures are completed, I will start to work on these top antique artworks, and to put it bluntly, I will push them to the antique art market in batches.

I'm a professional treasure hunter, not a collector, and that's my business, and it's understandable to bring these top antique artworks to market!

The world's top collectors and famous museums are bound to come and acquire these rare treasures, and French collectors and museums are more than welcome to participate!

Due to the sheer volume and quality of this collection of top-quality antiques, it may be difficult to absorb all of the art auction market in Paris, and I am dealing with collectors and museums from all over the world.

When it comes to art taxes, France is much higher than the United States, and there is no value-added tax or customs duty on art, which makes some collectors and museums deliberately avoid Paris.

So, I would like to ask you, gentlemen, not to include those top antiques on the list of works of art that are restricted from leaving the country, so that I can return to New York with some of them."

Before the words fell, the French on the opposite side had already blown up!

The French Minister of Culture and Martinez were even more exaggerated, and the two of them were like electric shocks, directly pushed away the chairs and jumped up, staring at the blood-red eyes and roaring:

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible, Steven, you are purely a fool's dream, there is no possibility of realizing it at all"

"Steven, you bastard is so greedy! If nothing else, Raphael's Madonna and Michelangelo's Mourning Christ alone must not leave France!"

At the same time as the two roared, the French president also stared at Ye Tian with fiery eyes, and he couldn't wait to pounce directly from the table and tear him apart and feed him to the dogs to relieve the hatred in his heart!

Even Anderson and the others looked at Ye Tian in surprise.

You want to make a fortune by taking away the priceless antiques from Napoleon's treasures, and you don't want to tax the French government, what is such a good thing!

This condition is so outrageous, how could the French agree to it?

If they really dare to agree to this request, once the news leaks out, then wait to be completely drowned by the spittle of the French people!

Ye Tian raised his hands and pressed them down gently, and said loudly with a smile:

"Don't be impatient, Mr. Minister, Martinez, since we are talking about a deal, then I can ask for a price, and you can also pay back the money on the ground, you can't be so anxious!

Here I would like to state that Raphael's Madonna and Michelangelo's Christ in Mourning could not have appeared at any auction in Paris or New York!

As I said before, if the Pope is willing to go to the United States to officiate at my wedding with Betty and send good wishes to Betty and her family, I don't mind giving those two paintings to the Vatican!

In my judgment, it is unlikely that the Vatican and the Pope himself will refuse this win-win good thing, and if they do, it will not be too late for us to talk about the deal of these two top works of art!"

"Shhh

Everyone at the scene gasped in unison, and everyone was stunned by Ye Tian's generosity.

Although this is the second time I've heard Ye Tian talk about this, everyone is still shocked, it's Raphael and Michelangelo, how can he be willing?

Immediately afterwards, the French president suddenly interjected:

"Steven, not to mention the masterpieces of Raphael and Michelangelo, as far as I know, many European countries have made public statements claiming the top antiques in Napoleon's treasures.

You made it clear in the live broadcast that more than 200 years ago, those top antique works belonged to that country, why did they appear here, and how do you plan to deal with those European countries?"

Ye Tian looked at the other party, then said with a sneer:

"Claiming the top antiques in Napoleon's treasures? Those European countries are obviously thinking too much, and many European countries have given up ownership of these top antiques more than 200 years ago.

After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, they, as victorious powers, had the opportunity to recover all the top antiques looted by Napoleon and his army, but they generously gave up this right.

In total, they only recovered a pitiful 5,000 pieces of antique art, but they gave up most of the top antique works of art, allowing those top antiques to remain in France and become the wealth of France.

Of course, this is thanks to the French government at the time, those guys must have been clever and eloquent, and I don't know what kind of magic they used to fool all the victorious countries!"

"Hahaha"

There was a burst of laughter at the scene, and Anderson and the others all laughed, and they were all overjoyed!

The Frenchmen on the opposite side rolled their eyes angrily, and showed a little smile, even a little smug!

As a defeated country, France actually fooled all the victorious countries at that time, leaving behind most of the top works of art looted by Napoleon, which has to be said to be a miracle!

Because of this, the Louvre has achieved the first position of the world's museums, and other famous museums and cultural institutions in France have also benefited a lot from it!

Even the city of Paris has gained great benefits and has become a city that countless antique art lovers yearn for, and it has become a famous city of art!

The laughter fell, and the French Minister of Culture opposite immediately continued:

"Steven, we may acknowledge your ownership of Napoleon's treasures, but I will also tell you very clearly that most of the top antique works of art in the treasure will be placed on the list of restricted departures.

These antique works of art were found in Paris, and once they were hammered at auction or otherwise concluded, they had to be taxed by the French tax authorities, and were non-negotiable!

What's more, these top antiques are very important, and many of them are priceless national treasures, and we hope that the major museums in France will be given priority to acquire them!"

Hearing this, Ye Tian suddenly fell silent.

After pretending to ponder for a while, he smiled and said:

"There is no problem with the first refusal of the major museums and top collectors in France, and I am happy to see it, but all transactions must be based on market value and be transparent!

On the issue of taxation on art transactions, I can promise you here that the relevant taxes and fees that should be borne and paid by our company will not be less, and they will be paid as soon as possible!

Our company has always been a model of compliance and has never had any tax problems, and I am thinking about reducing the tax burden for those museums and collectors!"

"You are a model of law-abiding? You are a bastard with no inhibitions and greed, will you obey the law?

Several Frenchmen on the opposite side rolled their eyes in unison, and one by one they complained to themselves angrily!

Of course, this is their mental activity, which does not resort to the mouth.

Without the slightest pause, Ye Tianqing's voice continued to come out.

"Obviously, it is unlikely that all the top antiques found in Napoleon's treasures will be excluded from the list of restricted departures, and you will certainly not agree.

So how about we take a step back? Can half of these top antique works of art be removed from the list of restricted art from leaving the country? Let me take them back to New York.

After this semi-top antique art is sold in the New York market, the part of taxes and fees that I should pay, such as art value-added tax and customs duties, will also not be less."

Before the words fell, the French Minister of Culture on the other side had given a categorical answer.

"Impossible, Steven, we can't accept this plan, as long as the top antique artworks that meet the requirements will definitely be included in the list of artworks that are restricted from leaving the country, and one will not be an exception!

And these antiques must be traded in France and paid the relevant fees, even after the sale, these priceless antiques are not allowed to leave France without permission!"

Ye Tian looked at the French Minister of Culture with a red face, and said with a good smile:

"Don't be in a hurry to refuse, Mr. Minister, you listen to my other conditions first, and after listening, it's not too late for you to make a decision!"