Chapter 852： Crazy temptation (2/2)
This has led to French industrial and commercial products, inevitably a slight flaw in quality, can only be used.
The most typical is steel. The overall quality of steel in France is the worst, which is worse than that of the Russians.
The Minister of Economy Elsa Yizheng said: ”Your Majesty, please rest assured. For the healthy development of the domestic economy, the Ministry of Economy will definitely do its utmost to bring down the price of international coal transactions.
Foreign Minister Karel Kadletz echoed: ”The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will fully cooperate with the actions of the Ministry of Economy, and we have begun lobbying the British.
Judging from the current situation, the British Coal Export Association has shown signs of compromise. As long as the British let go, we can force Belgium and the German Federation to compromise. ”
The contradiction is only because of interests. If the purpose of the establishment of the International Coal Export Union was to suppress the French economy, then now it is simply because of interests.
In a sense, coal is also a rigid product. No matter how hard the French try to find alternatives, they still have to import large quantities.
In this context, suppliers naturally have to raise prices in order to make huge profits.
It is very simple to let the British relax, that is, to smash money. As long as they can make up for the little money they made in the coal export field in other ways, things will be easier to handle.
As for the coal suppliers of Belgium and the Federal Republic of North Germany, it can only be regarded as unlucky for them. Who makes their country weak?
Napoleon IV was lost in contemplation. It seemed to be just coal price negotiations. In fact, it was a test of the international community.
If the plan is successful and does not cause a sharp rebound in the international community, the French government will not need to be so cautious in the coming days.
”Now that you are all ready, let's restart the negotiations! But pay attention to ways and means, and don't make a big mess.”
It can be seen that the bureaucracy under Napoleon IV's opponents was not so relieved.
This has something to do with the French political system. The Ministry of Economy is definitely the most heavily influenced part of government in government. Officials ’performance has been linked to capital from the beginning.
If you don't say hello in advance, these guys can act in accordance with the will of the capital and directly provoke war.
France is not ready for war, and Napoleon IV is not floating. I don't think that with the power of France now, we can challenge the world.
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At the headquarters of the British Coal Association in London, a group of capitalists are engaged in a heated quarrel.
An old man with a big belly is excited and said: ”Gentlemen, the opportunity to get rich is here.
The French suggested that as long as we set aside a one-fifth of the coal price aside from the International Coal Export Union, they would reduce or exempt tariffs on some commodities.
This exemption is not for all companies, but only for industries that are members of our Coal Association. Cheers! ”
Applause rang, and many people were immersed in the joy of getting rich. Being able to deliver goods to the French market with lower tariffs than domestic counterparts means nothing more than that.
When someone is complacent, someone is frustrated, and not everyone can benefit.
Small coal mine owners are the biggest victims. They have limited capital and are unable to enter multiple industries. Instead, selling high-priced coal can maximize profits.
With some tariff reductions and exemptions, they have no goods to sell. On the contrary, the consortiums are rich in profits and can obtain greater benefits.
As the representative of the small coal mine owner in the association, Mihailovich immediately opposed: ”No! The French are Britain's biggest enemy. Any relaxation of the suppression of France is a crime against Britain.
The idiots of the government foolishly ran to form alliances with the French. Do we also have to compromise with the French for trivial benefits? ”
The old man smiled and said: ”Mikhailovich, don't forget that we are capitalists. We don't have any reason to make money on the door. It is the government's business to suppress France.
Your worry is nothing more than damage to your own interests. In fact, you need not worry. Even if there is no other industry, everyone can cooperate!
I believe those who are sitting here do n’t mind giving you help to fill your industry vacancies.
This is not possible, you can also choose to sell the coal mine. Rest assured, everyone will pay a good price.
In short, we will not let you suffer. ”
Mikhailovich's complexion changed greatly. Prior to this, although the profit of coal mines was good, the owners of small mines were all inferior mines, and the consortiums were still disdainful.
It is different now. Controlling coal mines controls coal exports. With these shares, we can negotiate with the French, get preferential treatment on tariffs, and sell other industrial and commercial products.
Not to mention that the British have no shortage of markets. This is impossible. In any industrial power, the market is not enough.
The British consortium has long been greedy for the French market, but the French government knows how to do it and has played a role in tariff barriers.
Now it's hard to tear open a mouth, everyone naturally has to find a way to rush inside.
As for the subsequent impact of falling coal export prices, what does this matter to them? As long as they can make money, who cares what will happen in the future?
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