Chapter 1549 is a cocoon
Sure enough!
The preamble to the "Napoleonic Code" presented in front of Ye Tian and in front of everyone on the live broadcast end is not the 6 articles that people generally recognize, about the effective time of the code and so on.
The preambles to these two Napoleonic Codes contain much more and more than 10,000 words.
Although he didn't know French, just by the Arabic numerals in front of that paragraph, Ye Tian had already got an extremely accurate answer!
In fact, he knew everything about the situation when he entered this small underground vault, including the time and value of the two Napoleonic Codes!
Everything after that is just a show, for others to see!
Needless to say, this is the original version of the Napoleonic Code, which has never been released to the public, and which only exists in legends, and is truly priceless!
Especially in the eyes of Western legal professionals, the status of this "Napoleonic Code" is probably no less than that of the Bible!
At this time, Antoine, just like looking at the original Bible, looked directly at the "Napoleonic Code" in Ye Tian's hand, and had fallen into a state of almost madness!
Martinez next to him wasn't getting any better, his hands trembling as he held the other codex, as if he had Perkins's syndrome!
Looking at his performance, Ye Tian couldn't help but be a little worried.
Can this old guy's body still withstand it? It won't have a sudden cerebral hemorrhage, right? Its heart won't suddenly explode, right? Don't drop that "Napoleonic Code", that would be a big loss!
"Oh my God! There are 39 preambles to this code, and there is no doubt that this is the original version of the Napoleonic Code, a truly priceless treasure and a national treasure of France!"
Martinez muttered to himself, looking mesmerized.
At the same time, he also gently stroked the slightly yellowed paper with his hand, stroking the words left more than 200 years ago, and his movements were extremely gentle, as if he was caressing the skin of his first love!
Antoine also stretched out his right index finger and began to stroke the paper and words of the Codex in Ye Tian's hand, both in terms of movements and expressions, they were extremely similar to Martinez, and even more obsessive!
The people on the live broadcast side were awakened, and immediately after, the volcano began to erupt violently.
"Wow! This legendary original version of the Napoleonic Code actually exists, and it was hidden by Napoleon himself, it's incredible!"
"It's a wonderful day, I saw not only Raphael's Madonna, Michelangelo's Lamentation of Christ, but also the legendary original edition of the Napoleonic Code!
The only regret is that these priceless treasures have fallen into the hands of that bastard Steven, how lucky that bastard is, and how unjust God is!
In the presidential office of the Élysée Palace, the French president stood up again and walked briskly to the television screen, staring at the two Napoleonic Codes.
At this time, if anyone stood in front of him, they would definitely be able to see that the French president's expression was extremely excited, his eyes were already red, and his eyes were full of envy, even jealousy, and greed!
"Continue to increase the security forces, strictly guard the Île de la Cité and the Avenue de Chanunez, as well as the Seine, and there must be no mistakes, and if the police are insufficient, send the National Guard!
Contact Steven's bastard's lawyer right now, schedule a time as soon as possible, I'm going to talk to Steven's greedy bastard face to face, right in that historic building!
These two original editions of the Napoleonic Code are extremely precious, and Martinez is right in what he just said, these are French national treasures, and no one is allowed to take them with them!"
The French president quickly issued the order, and the tone was categorical and unquestionable!
As soon as his words fell, several of his subordinates immediately answered in unison:
"Okay, sir, we'll arrange and contact Steven's bastard lawyer right away!"
At the same time, the one who was far away in the Oval Office of the White House in the United States also looked at the live broadcast screen with blazing eyes, looking at the two original versions of the "Napoleonic Code", and his eyes flashed with greed!
Martinez came to his senses, he immediately turned his head to look at Ye Tian, and said excitedly:
"Steven, this is the original version of the Napoleonic Code, which has been preserved intact to this day, and I am afraid that there are only these two books in the world, they are well-deserved French national treasures, and they are extremely precious!
Here I beg you to leave these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code in France, in Paris, where the Napoleonic Code was born and where they should exist the most!
I know, you are the top professional treasure hunter, this is your business, these two codes are your goods, since it is a business, then you can discuss, we can talk about how to trade these two codes!"
After saying this, Martinez stared at Ye Tian with anticipation, waiting for him to give an answer, expecting to hear the most beautiful answer!
Antoine next to him, as well as everyone in front of the live broadcast, all stared at Ye Tian to see what kind of answer he would give!
Ye Tian didn't answer immediately, he handed the "Napoleonic Code" in his hand to Antoine, who was eager to wear it, and then turned his head to look at Martinez.
"Martinez, it's too early to talk about this, and when the exploration and clean-up are all done, let's sit down and talk about the deal in these two Napoleonic Codes!
You're right, treasure hunting is my business, and if you can meet the conditions I have offered, I don't mind leaving these two Napoleonic Codes in France and in Paris!
If you can't accept my terms, then I'm very sorry, I'll have to find another buyer, and I'm sure there will be many top collectors willing to collect these two copies of the Napoleonic Code."
Ye Tian chuckled and shook his head and said, showing his fangs again, unabashedly!
Hearing his words, everyone gasped.
There is no doubt that the French are going to be in bad luck! Definitely will be slaughtered by Steven, the bastard, and all the French will tremble!
There was silence in front of the live broadcast for a moment, and then a crazy curse broke out with extreme anger, mainly from countless French people who were about to be mad!
Martinez, who was in the underground vault and holding the Napoleonic Code, was so angry that his eyes spewed fire, and he couldn't wait to eat the bastard in front of him alive!
But he could only suppress his anger and say in the gentlest tone possible:
"Here I can tell you with great certainty, Steven, that these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code will certainly be included in the list of restricted departures, and you will never leave France with them!"
Ye Tian smiled softly, and said in a good time:
"It's okay, I've thought of this kind of thing for a long time, it's inevitable, but don't forget, this historic building belongs to me, and I can keep two Napoleonic Codes here!
Of course, it is very unsafe to keep them here and will attract countless coveted eyes, but there are also many famous bancassurance institutions in Paris that can also be used to preserve these two codes.
To emphasize, as long as these two original copies of the Napoleonic Code were not obtained from me through legal transactions, they would be illegal everywhere and would not see the light of day!"
Hearing this, Martinez was immediately dumbfounded, and so did everyone on the live broadcast end.
The re-emergence of these two original versions of the Napoleonic Code was so high-profile that everyone now knows that they belong to Steven, the bastard.
As long as it is not a legal transaction, it is impossible for anyone or any country to get hold of these two codes and make them public, let alone openly trade, which will only cause huge trouble!
Of course, it will also lead to the bloody revenge of that bastard Steven, and how many people can bear that kind of outcome?
Before everyone could react, Ye Tian took the "Napoleonic Code" from Antoine's hand again, opened it again, and said with a smile as he flipped it:
"It is well known that the Napoleonic Code is very rich in content, which is still in use today, and is the basis of all the laws of France, from which the laws of other bourgeois countries are derived!
Over the past 200 years, with the changes in France's politics, economy, and national conditions, the Napoleonic Code has been revised more than 100 times, and some outdated contents have been changed.
However, the fundamental principle of this code has never changed, that is, the protection of the sanctity of private property, and 1/3 of the articles in the code emphasize the inviolability of private property!
This is precisely the purpose of Napoleon's organization of legal experts to compile and formulate this code, in order to protect the most fundamental achievements of the French Revolution and the foundation of all capitalist countries!
If I'm not mistaken, article 537 of the Code clearly states that 'private individuals may freely dispose of property belonging to him,' and the meaning of this passage is not difficult to understand, so I will not explain it.
Article 544 stipulates that 'ownership is the absolute and unrestricted right to use, benefit from and dispose of private goods', which guarantees absolute private ownership, likewise unquestionable.
As we all know, these two original editions of the Napoleonic Code are now my private property, and I have the absolute right to dispose of them, and no one can interfere with them, including the French government, as long as they are within the limits of law!
France is the place where the Napoleonic Code was born, and all French people are proud of this first civil code of capitalist countries, and all the laws of France are based on it!
It seems to me that the French government and the French people should most abide by this Napoleonic Code and understand the fundamental principle of the sanctity of private property best, otherwise it would be hypocritical!"
While making a generous statement, Ye Tian also opened the "Napoleonic Code" in his hand, quickly turned to the corresponding laws, and displayed those laws in front of everyone.
Listening to his words and looking at those laws written in black and white, everyone in front of the live broadcast was completely dumbfounded!
The French, in particular, were petrified in an instant and fell into a state of near dementia!
Is this called cocooning? How do you play this?
Steven, this damn bastard, is too cunning!