As soon as Count Algo's voice fell, the delegates of the surrounding countries once again applauded Count Algoo's speech.

Immediately afterwards, the Count of Argu proposed his plan.

In view of the fact that the countries participating in the conference differed greatly from France in terms of gold and silver reserves, the system of the Count of Argoo, and the countries participating in the European Monetary Union from now on, should be based on the monetary system of the French Empire, that is, the gold content of the main currency is positioned as gold or grams of silver per franc, which can be circulated in the countries that have signed the National Monetary Union.

"Guys, what do you think?" Count Algu asked the delegates present.

The delegates looked at each other, and no one dared to speak.

"Guys, now you can speak your mind! This meeting of the monetary union was originally an invitation for you to come and discuss together, and every country has the right to speak. Even if it's wrong, no one will blame you! ”

Until Jérôme. After Bonaparte's voice reached the ears of the delegates, the delegates began to talk to each other.

After about five minutes, the representative of the Kingdom of Württemberg was the first to stand up and ask, "Representative Algu, I have a question for you, I wonder if you would like to answer it for me!" ”

Count Argyu glanced at the representative of Württemberg, and he knew that the representative of Württemberg in front of him was Jérôme. Bonaparte invited to help, and his role was to throw bricks and lead jade.

So, Count Algu smiled and replied, "Of course! ”

"What I want to ask Argu is that you just said that you want to build a monetary system based on the franc currency, does that mean that the currencies of all our countries must be like the franc and the same specification and style?"

The Kingdom of Württemberg focused on the central issue of currency issuance, which was one of the highest concerns of all the countries participating in the conference.

If all countries' currencies were to be copied from one to one, then their countries would lose some of their currency.

This is an unacceptable thing for some countries (e.g. Naples, Greece).

Of course, for a small number of countries that were already highly aligned with the French Empire (Swiss francs, Belgian francs), this was a trivial matter.

"Of course not!" Count Argyu shook his head decisively and said to the ambassador of the Kingdom of Württemberg, and then still smiled and assured everyone present: "Delegates, please rest assured, the French Empire will never force any country to do what they are not willing to do.

The franc system I just mentioned is just a yardstick, and the style of gold and silver coins can be perfectly adapted to the conditions of your country! ”

As he spoke, the Count of Argyu took out a gold coin worth 5 francs from his pocket.

The gold coin is glittering and appears to have just been minted, while the obverse of the coin is a miniature version of the map of France (if not for the small size of the coin itself, Jérôme. Bonaparte was also preparing to add Algiers to the gold coins), and on the reverse was a map of all of Europe.

"This is the new version of the currency we minted!" The Count of Argyu handed over the 5 francs of gold to the representatives of the Kingdom of Württemberg.

Württemberg took the currency from Count Argoo, looked at it carefully for a long time, and then handed it back to Count Algoo.

After taking the currency, Count Argyu handed it to the Sardinian delegate beside him, and told him that when he had read it, he would pass it on to the next one.

The representative of Sardinia also looked at it carefully for about half a minute before handing it over to the Belgian representative beside him.

The representative of Belgium then handed over to the representative of Switzerland......

By the time all the delegates had finished, nearly seven or eight minutes had passed, and the gold was returned to Count Argoo.

"It is your freedom to inscribe whatever you like on your coins," said the Comte de Argou, but you must ensure that the weight of each and every one of your coins is in accordance with French standards, otherwise France will not recognize the currency in your hands."

It will also not be redeemed! ”

"What is the exchange ratio of gold coins to silver coins in the French Empire?" The representative of the Kingdom of Württemberg asked again.

"1 to 15!" Count Argu replied to the representative of the Kingdom of Württemberg, and then added, "But this is not as good as a fixed one!" In the absence of significant changes in the international gold and silver markets, France will always adhere to the ratio of 1 to 15.

I can assure you that even if the price of silver coins falls slightly on the international market, the exchange rate of France will not change.

Unless a very large silver mine is discovered in the international market, which affects the price of silver in the international market, France will take into account changes in the gold-silver ratio at its discretion.

Until then, you don't have to worry about the fluctuation of silver prices! ”

The delegates who heard the assurances of the Count of Argu felt a little stronger in their hearts about joining the Alliance.

After all, what every small country hates most is the fluctuating price of silver, which can have a huge impact on the silver they hoard in their hands.

Now that they have joined France's European Monetary Union, their currency will not be as volatile as it used to be.

And some countries can also rely on the endorsement of France to issue bank notes.

With the backing of French credibility, there will be many people who are willing to pay for bank notes.

"Representative Argu, I also have a question!" The Belgian delegate stood up and asked Count Argoo.

"Please!" Count Argoo replied to the Belgian representative with an indifferent expression.

"What is the maximum denomination of the currency issued between countries, and what is the minimum denomination!" The representative of Belgium asked Count Argour.

"My advice is not more than 100 francs at most, and no less than 20 centimes!" Count Argour replied to the Belgian delegates: "Currency larger than 100 francs, inconvenient to carry!" After all, a franc contains about grams, and a 100-franc gold coin costs 30 grams of gold! If you want to mint a 200 or 300 franc gold coin, you need 60 or 120 grams of gold, so the gold coin must be larger!

In that case, it is better to bring more gold coins.

And less than 20 cenels, the silver content is too little.

It's okay to use it as a coinage in your own country, so don't take it out! ”

"I see!" The representative of Belgium sat down again.

"Guys, do you have any other questions you'd like to ask?" Count Arghu asked all those present again.

This time, no one was asking questions.

Afterwards, the Count of Argyu continued: "All countries that join the monetary union can mint gold coins of 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 1 francs, as well as silver coins of 5, 2, 1 franc, 50, 20 centimes! ”

The delegates nodded their heads, and Count Algour began to ask the delegates if any country was willing to join the monetary union.

The Kingdom of Württemberg, Belgium, Sardinia, and the Papal States expressed their willingness to join the monetary alliance, followed by Switzerland, Sweden, and Naples.

Now only the Kingdom of Greece remains, and there is still no perversion of it.

Since the vast majority of countries are willing to join the rules set by France, the Count of Argourne simply does not wait for a certain country,

After all, France is also a country that wants to save face.

As a result, Count Algu immediately decided to end the discussion of the meeting of the monetary union: "Good! I will join you tomorrow to sign the agreement on the monetary union, and I hope you will arrive at the Louvre on time! ”

After saying that, the Count of Argou did not care in the slightest about the feelings of the representatives of the Greek kingdom and turned to Jérôme. Bonaparte reported: "Your Majesty, we are finished! ”

"I see!" Jérôme. Bonaparte nodded in response to Count Argoo, and then he stood up and said to the delegates: "It is a pleasure for you to stand here for the unification of the European currency!"

This monetary union is arguably the most progressive in Europe since the Enlightenment, and I believe that in the near future all European monarchies will be able to establish (embarrassed by the Swiss Confederation) a community of destiny throughout Europe! ”

After that, Jérôme. Bonaparte also received warm applause from everyone present.

"Alright, everyone! It's time for us to report the good news to the outside world! "Jérôme. Bonaparte beckoned everyone present to leave the Louvre.

Delegates followed Jérôme. Bonaparte left the Louvre in a majestic manner, and as soon as they walked out of the Louvre gates, they were immediately squatted by the reporters who were guarding the Louvre.

However, this group of journalists has not yet reached Jérôme. In front of Bonaparte, he was stopped by the soldiers.

"Let them come!" Jérôme. Bonaparte waved his hand and said to the soldier.

The soldiers obeyed Jérôme. Bonaparte ordered a way to go, and the journalist was able to get close to Jérôme. Bonaparte.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I am a reporter for The Nation! What is the current step of the monetary alliance initiated by you? Can you easily reveal it? ”

"If I say I have no comment, then you will not be happy!" Jérôme. Bonaparte replied lightly to the reporter of the national newspaper: "Now all I can tell you is that our conversation was very pleasant! The time for the agreement to be signed is close at hand! ”

After the reporter of the newspaper "National" finished asking questions, the royal newspaper "Observer" also asked Jérôme. Bonaparte, however, did not ask questions like the National.

The Observer asked Jérôme. What did Bonaparte think, Jérôme. Bonaparte also responded to the Observer with a very official answer.

Immediately afterwards, Rastigne appeared again, and he told reporters with a serious expression that their question time was over, so don't get in the way of Your Majesty!

The reporters were clearly not willing to give up, and Rastigne immediately led someone to disperse the reporters.

Jérôme. Bonaparte took a deep look at Rastigne and then led the delegates to the Tuileries Palace.

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