Chapter 43 Money Power (Please Give Me a Monthly Ticket)

In fact, Joseph had long planned to open a bank.

In order 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 control over finance is almost zero.

In addition, the Industrial Revolution is about to enter a period of outbreak. During this period, a large amount of financial support is needed to ensure that industrial development is not constrained.

Therefore, opening a bank is a must for Joseph, but according to his idea, now is not the best time.

As we all know, banks rely heavily on the scale of funds. A bank with a capital of 1 million, no matter how well you run it, it is difficult to outperform a competitor with a capital of 10 million.

Joseph originally planned to invest heavily in the banking industry after more resources in his hands were realized.

However, the various provocations of bank capital to finance, coupled with the likely government debt default, made him decide to speed up the process.

Fortunately, the profitability of Paris Angel Company is very gratifying, even beyond his expectations, which has given him confidence in terms of funds to a large extent.

The rest is how to operate.

The carriage was moving slowly. Joseph looked at the trees and pedestrians passing by the window, and silently sorted out the specific plan for opening a bank.

Although the banking industry in the 18th century had already flourished, it was just getting started from the perspective of financial history. The various operations invented by the financial tycoons in later generations had not yet appeared. For Joseph, the financial field in France was just like the American continent in the eyes of Columbus - brand new and full of opportunities.

More than an hour later, the whole plan had 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 soon 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 didn't even take a car to save time, and rode directly here on horseback.

Joseph first praised his high efficiency, and then called his own architect, painter, carpenter, accountant and others to the study and began to assign tasks:

"From now on, you only have one thing to do, which is to open as many Paris Angel franchise stores as possible in the shortest time."

He looked at Brent:

"You are fully responsible for this matter. All my resources are at your disposal. Try to open at least three stores in the Paris area within a week. In addition, open another direct store in Reims."

Brent looked solemn when he heard this. Although according to the previous requirements of the Crown Prince, the new franchise stores will use glass walls, booths, and lights, Even the uniforms for the shop assistants are ready, but the decoration of the walls and floors of the new store will be very time-consuming, especially for multiple stores at the same time. It is impossible to complete the task in just one week...

Joseph saw his expression, smiled slightly, and said:

"You will receive a bonus of 1,000 livres for the first franchise store. The bonus is 1,500 livres for the second store. And so on, each additional store will increase by 500 livres."

He looked at the architect and others again:

"For the first store, each of you will receive a bonus of 500 livres. Each additional store will increase by 200 livres."

With the money ability buff, everyone is a superman!

Brent's heart beat fast, and he quickly calculated that if he could complete the three stores in Paris, he could get 4,500 livres this week!

4 stores 7,000, 5 stores 10,000...

If all 7 franchise stores and 1 direct store can be opened, his bonus will be a full 22,000 livres!

The money for the second villa is there! !

His eyes were almost bloodshot as he blurted out:

"Don't worry, Your Highness! I swear to God, I will never let you down!"

He waved to the architect, painter and others impatiently: "Don't just stand there, follow me!!"

The group hastily bowed to Joseph and said goodbye, and ran out of the Crown Prince's bedroom like a 100-meter sprint.

In the open space outside the Palace of Versailles, Brent grabbed 10 livres and stuffed them into the driver's pocket, saying loudly:

"Quick! Go back to Paris, quick!"

The painter frowned, having just calculated the amount of the bonus:

"... 2100 livres for three stores... 9600 livres if all is done! Oh, God! 9600!!"

His heart skipped a beat, his breathing became rapid, and he turned to the driver and shouted:

"Mr. Brembo, show us your skills! Quick!"

After everyone left, Joseph picked up a pen and quickly wrote a few lines, handed it to Emman, and instructed:

"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."

Eman had never heard of such a strange request, and he looked at the paper in his hand in confusion, only to see that it said:

[On the 30th of Frost Month, the shares of Paris Angel Company were officially sold to the whole of France, and you are welcome to subscribe.

Slogan: "Standing on the vent, even a pig can fly to the sky. And the next vent is Paris Angel!"

The following is some of the business models and business data of Paris Angel.

Frost month is November, and the 30th is exactly one week later.

He immediately touched his chest and bowed, saying 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 eat. He knew that this meal was not ordinary. He raised his wine glass with a smile on his face:

"Let us pay homage to His 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:

"His Highness thought of us old guys while he was busy, so there must be something good going on, 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, someone with vested interests will naturally chop off his claws for you without you taking action.

But 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.