412 A plan to retreat into advance
When Braischroeder saw the Empress looking at Frederick with affection, he suddenly felt a sigh of affection in his heart, and thought bitterly: "A woman who is trapped in love cannot be judged by common sense......!
Before the banker could finish worrying, his concerns became a reality. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info Elena took a deep breath, made up her mind, and said, "In this case, the loan negotiation will be postponed for a week." First, the production of rifles was suspended, and the ministries focused their efforts on establishing a conscription system and popularizing basic education. Since war is still far away, the cabinet should make every effort to develop infrastructure and lay railways, repair the military system externally, conduct a census of the population, and promote culture and education internally, so as to consolidate the country's foundation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has its own agenda. ”
The emperor made a decision, and the cabinet did not dare to disobey, and the mountain was wise.
Breeschroeder became the biggest loser, and he was angry; the empire needed money to build roads, censuses, schools, and conscription; Elena agreed to a 13% usury, and the profits were about to roll in, but Frederick was stirred up. The boiled duck flew away, leaving Braischroeder home with a straight face.
As soon as the banker left, the prime minister did not give Frederick a good look, and left a sentence: "There are seven railways in the principality of Prusha, but there are only two in our country, which is not enough at all." Every railroad will cost at least 10 million yuan to be built by bidding; if you refuse the bank today, I see where you will get the money to build the road!
Frederick's face did not change, and he stayed behind to apologize to Farina and Paul: "I offended both of you today. ”
Farina shook her head and sighed, and after a long time, she compromised with Paul: "The current rifle, send it back to the factory, modify the powder pool and flintlock parts, maybe you can speed up the reloading speed to two rounds a minute?" ”
Clemson staggered over and sighed angrily: "But we have to face up to the facts: 130,000 is absolutely not enough, and sooner or later the money will have to be borrowed from the central bank." I don't know if His Royal Highness Frederick is prepared for this?"
Frederick could not say it all, nor could he say it all, so he confided in half-truths: "We have to borrow money, and we have to be willing to lend money by the central bank." As we did just now, if we bend down and beg, the central bank will put up a fight, and the 13% interest rate will be shouted, then the cabinet will be too passive. Therefore, the bargaining should be based on retreat, and I have reasoned and refused, but it is the bank that is anxious, and you have seen the appearance of Braischroeder? He also wants to lend money and roll over interest. He is in a hurry, and then it will be convenient for us to borrow money, and the interest will be more reasonable. ”
Hearing Frederick say this, Clemenson was relieved, hummed and patted Frederick's shoulder, put on a ribbon coat, and staggered out: "It's good to have a number in your heart, it's good to know in your heart." The young man is old and seeks the country, I am relieved. ”
Farina and Paul suddenly realized, their hearts were a little settled, and they hurriedly went up to help the old prime minister, and went out to discuss.
Frederick looked back and saw that the throne was empty, so he went out with the cabinet, turned around and found Rita, the palace lady, and asked Elena where she was, and went to the emperor.
As soon as he walked into the imperial study of the lower palace, he saw the emperor standing in front of the desk and flipping through the classics, the skirt blooming from the thin waist and spilling on the carpet, and the back was beautiful.
Frederick walked in with a smile and said softly, "As expected, as soon as he heard that Frank the Great had no time to go east, Braischroeder was in a hurry to lend. ”
When Elena heard his voice, she turned around in a flash, and the hem of her skirt swirled and bloomed. She opened her arms and smiled: "You acted so fiercely." It's as if I borrow money and poke you in the lungs, and you'll really be at odds with others. He believed them all. ”
"His private property is stored in the banks of neutral countries, which shows that he is a man without a country and a home. Naturally, he could not appreciate the loyalty of a knight. Frederick walked over and put his arm around Elena's waist, and her white arm reached over his shoulder.
Frederick's chest and abdomen were warm and warm, his nose smelled the familiar body fragrance, his heart melted, and he looked at each other and said: "Even if we quarrel and are incompatible, I will never leave you, and I will never abandon this country." He will never understand this. ”
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Frederick came out of the court, and with his retinue descended the staircase, and saw Braischroeder's carriage still parked in the flowery Heroes' Square. Frederick had something to warn Braischroeder, so he walked over.
He was cautious, and first asked Braischroed's guard, "Why is the executive still here?"
"Prime Minister Humphrey is in my host's car. When the guard saw that Frederick was wearing the black coat of the cabinet minister, he immediately stood in awe and bowed his head: "Do you need to tell me?"
Frederick waved his hand and said, "No," and went back to his carriage to rest, ordering Farragut to keep an eye on the executor's car. As soon as he closed his eyes and took a nap, Farragut woke him up: "The Prime Minister has just gotten out of Braischroeder's car and parted ways to go home. ”
Frederick was so sleepy that he didn't even open his eyelids, and raised his hand and ordered: "Stop the central bank's car." ”
Braeschroeder also sat in the car to rest. He discussed some details with the prime minister, and was a little more confident about the loan, and as soon as he began to nap against the rickety carriage, the carriage came to a sharp stop, and Breschroeder held on to the window and asked, "What's the matter?"
Frederick's voice drifted in from outside the car: "Although the central bank executive is a bureaucrat, he is a free businessman, and he has only contractual dealings with the government, not subordination. You and I know very well that the central bank is not only a private bank, but also a foreign private bank, so it has no hometown friendship with the empire, only exploitation. The Financial Secretary should have been urging you to raise money for the country, but he got your car in person. I wonder what you're discussing?"
Braischrode hated Frederick to the core, and hated it so much that he wanted to vomit, but he couldn't help but answer, so he sneered angrily: "You have climbed the empress, and you have hurriedly become a home for the empress." But I want to remind you, you are not engaged, you are not rewarded, you are not a regent yet!
Braischroeder opened the glass window and stretched out his head, showing no respect for the First Earl, and the "way of respect and humility" he adhered to had long been missing: "Or do you want to show off when you take advantage of the court today? You can only be angry in vain. ”
However, Braeschroedt stuck out his head, but did not see Frederick, and when he looked up, he saw the Baroque Count's carriage with carved steel parked a meter away, and the square windows were open, but only Frederick's upright nose and forehead could be seen, but the count's whole face could not be seen.
Frederick sat in the car, disdainful of this rich commoner, and only through the window of the car, he said coldly: "You are only a commoner, what can you do to make me anxious? I have no leisure to be angry with you." I just saved face for the Prime Minister, so I waited for a moment and came over to hand you a word: Take care of your son Isaac. That kid pestered Squadron Leader Felia for 13 days, and the Squadron Leader was already unbearable. For the sake of your family, I would like to advise you, don't think that climbing up to the Farina family will protect your own family. He couldn't climb it, and he couldn't protect it. ”
Breschroud's face is like raw pork, red and white. Then he heard the sound of a leather whip and a "squeak" as Frederick's bulletproof carriage swayed away. (To be continued.) )