C1860 The queen slam the board (1/2)
As a crown prince who was discussing military matters, he actually blurted out the private matter of buying and selling bonds. This was really inappropriate, the queen glared at him.
The Crown Prince lowered his head in shame, covered his mouth with a wine cup and didn't dare to speak anymore.
They knew that there was a grudge between the Queen and the Crown Prince, which was something that happened a long time ago. The Crown Prince had once messed around with a female star when he was young.
The husband of the queen, the Prince Albert, went to Cambridge University to persuade the children to go in person. He came back with a severe case of typhoid fever.
Queen Victoria and her husband's relationship was very harmonious. Prince Albert's death made her vent her anger on her own son, and from that day onwards, Albert was not allowed to touch the national government.
Because of this, the Crown Prince could only play his role in the diplomatic scene all these years. After all, he was still qualified to represent his mother and go on a state visit to attend banquets.
The reason why the Queen summoned the Crown Prince to the meeting this time was because she thought that the Great Qing book was related to foreign affairs and had no choice but to let her son come forward. Otherwise, she wouldn't have let him have too much contact with the government.
Benjamin knew about the inside news so he quickly changed the topic. ”Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is right, we have to make preparations in advance. Once the news of the defeat of Russia spreads to Europe, the financial markets will definitely be in turmoil …”
”After all these years of reform, as well as further industrialization, including the launching of the Siberian Railway program, we have to raise up to ten million pounds from the City. Once the news shakes the financial markets, we must prepare to move the losses ahead of time!”
”Before the French come to their senses, let's quickly sell them off. Those loan sharking French will definitely be willing to take over these 'revaluation' bonds …”
The room full of foxes that were of different sizes immediately started to laugh. What Benjamin said was right, the higher ups of the France were already excited, they were actually starting to support the Russian military operation in the Far East.
Forget about the intelligence, even the low-interest French people had already sent out their loans. In the hearts of these arrogant people, Xiao Letian was definitely going to lose, definitely not with any mishaps.
The best way to solve the problem was to lure the culprits into the east and sell the Russian bonds, which were still relatively high and normal in price, to the French. The people in the room quickly came to an agreement, and the Prime Minister was naturally in charge of the details.
The topic of conversation quickly returned to Xiao Letian and the matter of the visit of Zai Chun. The King of the Qing Empire had visited Europe, and this important historical event had to be left in the hands of the British people.
Qing Nation was the first country to issue a letter of credence to my British Empire. This means that we have recognized our position as British British Empire, and have also officially recognized that Great Britain and Great Qing are equal nations. This is a very impressive diplomatic breakthrough.
”Benjamin, I know you are very afraid of Xiao Letian, but at this critical moment, at this moment when you are creating history, you can't do anything! In the written records of the history books, I do not wish to make any shameful mistakes! ”
”If you want to deal with Xiao Letian, you can think about it in the future!”
”Your Majesty …” Benjamin said anxiously, ”I hope that Your Majesty will think about it more. Xiao Letian's power is growing too fast, last time he visited Europe he was riding a sail, but this time he brought out a Zhiyuan Warship that he has never seen before …”