Chapter 43 Money Power
In fact, Joseph had already planned to open a bank.
If you want to rectify a country's finances, banks are an indispensable tool, especially after the decline of the Royal Bank. France does not even have a symbolic "central bank", and the government's ability to control finance is almost zero.
In addition, the industrial revolution is about to enter an explosive period. During this period, massive financial support is needed to ensure that industrial development is not hampered.
Therefore, opening a bank is a must for Joseph, but according to his vision, now is not the best time.
As we all know, banks rely heavily on the size of their funds. For a bank with a capital of 1 million, no matter how well you run it, it will be difficult to outperform a competitor with a capital of 10 million.
Joseph originally planned to wait until more of the resources in his hands were realized before investing heavily in the banking industry.
However, the current financial provocations from bank capital, coupled with the possible government debt default, made him decide to speed up the process.
Fortunately, the profit situation of Paris Angel Company was very gratifying, even exceeding his expectations, which gave him financial confidence to a large extent.
All that's left is how to operate it.
As the carriage drove slowly, Joseph looked out the window at the trees and pedestrians passing behind him, silently sorting out the specific plan for opening a bank.
Although the banking industry in the 18th century has been booming, from the perspective of financial history, it is just getting started, and the various tricks invented by the financial giants in later generations have not yet appeared. For Joseph, France's financial sector was like Columbus's view of the American continent - new and full of opportunities.
More than an hour later, the entire plan appeared in his mind.
After repeatedly confirming the completeness and feasibility of the plan, he finally showed a relaxed look on his face and told Emman:
"Please send someone to notify Mr. Brent and ask him to come to see me as quickly as possible."
"Yes, Your Highness."
More than three hours later, Joseph returned to the Palace of Versailles and found that Brent was already waiting here - the dedicated manager, in order to rush for time, did not even sit in the car, but came directly on horseback.
Joseph first praised his high efficiency, and then recruited his own architects, painters, carpenters, accountants and others to the study room and began to assign tasks:
"From now on, you have only one thing to do, which is to open as many Paris Angel franchise stores as possible in the shortest possible time."
He looked at Brent:
"You are solely responsible for this matter. You can use all my resources here to try to open at least three stores in Paris within a week. In addition, we will open another direct-operated store in Reims."
Brent looked solemn when he heard this. Although according to the crown prince's previous requirements, the glass walls, booths, lights, and even store uniforms for the new franchise store were all ready, the walls and floors of the new store The decoration work will be very time-consuming, especially if multiple stores are doing it at the same time. It is simply an impossible task to complete in just one week...
Joseph saw his expression, smiled slightly, and said:
"For opening the first franchise store, you will receive a bonus of 1,000 livres. For opening the second franchise store, you will receive a bonus of 1,500 livres. By analogy, for each additional franchise store in the future, the bonus will be 500 livres."
He looked at the architect and others again:
"For the first store opened, each of you will receive a bonus of 500 livres. For each additional store in the future, the bonus will increase by 200 livres."
With the added ability buff, everyone becomes a superman!
Brent's heart was beating fast, and he made a quick calculation. If he could complete the three stores in Paris, he would get 4,500 livres this week!
7,000 for 4 stores, 10,000 for 5 stores...
If all 7 franchise stores and 1 direct-operated store can be opened, your bonus will be a full 22,000 livres!
The money for the second villa is available! !
He blurted out with almost bloodshot eyes:
"Don't worry, Your Highness! I swear to God, I will never let you down!"
He waved to the architects, painters and others impatiently: "Don't be stunned, come with me!!"
The group of people bowed curtly and said goodbye to Joseph, and sprinted out of the crown prince's palace like a 100-meter sprint.
In the open space outside the Palace of Versailles, Brent grabbed 10 livres and gave them to the coachman and shouted:
"Quick! Go back to Paris, quick!"
Mr. Painter frowned and just calculated the amount of the bonus:
"... 2,100 livres for three stores... When all are completed, it will be 9,600 livres! Oh, God! 9,600!!"
His heart twitched and his breathing became rapid. He turned to the coachman and shouted:
"Mr. Brembo, use your skills! Quick!"
After everyone left, Joseph quickly wrote a few lines of words, handed them to Emang, and ordered:
"Please follow this idea and promote it in all newspapers, salons, dances and other channels. I will give you 15,000 livres, which must be spent within a week."
Emang had never heard of such a strange request. He looked at the paper in his hand doubtfully and saw that it read:
[On the 30th of Frost Moon, Paris Angel Company's shares will be officially sold to all of France. Your subscription is welcome.
Promotional slogan: "Standing on the wind, even a pig can fly into the sky. And the next wind outlet is at the Paris Angels!"]
The following is some of the business model and business data of Paris Angel Company.
The Frost Moon is in November, and the 30th is exactly one week later.
He immediately stroked his chest and bowed, and said seriously:
"Yes, Your Highness, I will do my best!"
Later, Joseph asked his servant to invite Brian, Monod and Count Robert to have dinner together.
He had a special purpose in inviting these three people - the first two are cabinet ministers and have a good relationship with him, while Robert is nominally a state adviser, but in fact he is the king's secret police chief and has contact with the royal family. Close and influential.
At the luxurious dining table, Mono looked around and saw no "audience" who came to watch the Crown Prince dine. He knew that this meal was not ordinary. He raised his wine glass with a smile on his face:
"Let us respect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Several people immediately responded: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
After drinking the wine, Monod first praised Joseph's skill in the Netherlands, and then he seemed to be chatting casually:
"When His Highness is busy and thinks of us old guys, it must be something good, haha."
Joseph smiled and said:
"You are all my best friends. Actually, I want to ask you for a favor."
Brian also said with a smile:
"Your Highness, please tell me if you have anything else to do."
Joseph wiped his mouth with a napkin and changed his serious expression:
"Actually, I am planning to open a bank and would like to invite you to become a shareholder."
The more important things you do, the more taboo you have to eat alone.
Share some of the cake with others. If anyone dares to covet this piece of cake, there will naturally be vested interests who will chop off his claws for you without you taking action.
As long as the bank's decision-making power is held, it doesn't matter if some profits are shared.
These three senior officials are the first batch of shareholders that Joseph brought in. Of course, there will be more important ones later. With these people standing up for the bank, the bank will be able to go smoothly.