European Financial Emperor

073 Grand Duchy of Haustria (2)

Lee Hwan stimulated the male instincts that could not be tolerated.

“This is a four-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline tube engine. It can run without a living thing called a horse, and as long as it has fuel, it will never stop.”

“Then you mean that you don’t fall down from running like a horse?”

“Theoretically yes.”

“Huh!”

No matter how much a horse likes to run, it cannot run continuously at a speed of 40 km/h.

After all, a horse is a living being made of flesh and blood.

On the other hand, a car can run non-stop as long as the fuel is supplied only as long as the parts do not break down.

The nobles took turns sitting next to Lee Hwan and tried a test drive.

Then they quickly fell in love with the car’s mechanical appeal.

“… … This is innovation!”

“No, so how much are you going to sell this car for?”

From the point of view of the aristocrats, how much would you buy this car for?

There was no need to think like that.

To them, the car was a price to call in a word.

“I think 400 pounds would be adequate.”

“Oh, is it cheaper than I thought?”

There were tricycles that rolled to the witnessing engine, but to roll them, they required a huge amount of coal, and the bodies were heavy and large.

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Moreover, it was decidedly very expensive.

The gasoline car invented by Hana Lee Hwan was completely different.

A thing that did not exist in this world was invented, and for £400, it was a pretty decent price.

With a reasonable price and mysterious charm, nobles lined up to buy Lee Hwan a car.

“When and where are you planning to release it?”

“We are planning to hold a launch briefing session at the East Stellar headquarters. If you visit our headquarters at that time, you will be able to receive the car with various promotions.”

“Ohh! I must go!”

There was no need to take the time to deliver the car to the people who bought it now.

If they could buy rare things, wouldn’t it be the aristocrats who go across the sea to Asia?

After the ceremony, Lee Hwan had a cup of tea with Hushel.

“… … That’s great. Captivating Austrian nobles at once.”

“The nobility should be treated like aristocrats. It’s just selling what the aristocrats will like.”

Huschel was smiling softly.

Although the tone seemed to be quite exaggerated, the expression on his face felt as if he was bouncing the abacus hard inside.

His thoughts were well reflected in his actions.

“I heard you are buying Spanish bonds.”

“you’re right.”

“They say they will take real estate with a gun, but if that’s true, I might be able to help.”

“Are you going to broker the bonds?”

“It is, but it is a little different. Is it some kind of investment, like a partnership?”

People betray people, but money does not betray people.

As much as money was invested, it was bound to return as a result of human choices.

Hushel Rashchild wanted to earn that much money by investing in a financial force called Lee Hwan.

“I know that there is war in Europe recently. Let’s break through the unstable situation and take a proper part in it.”

“You’re talking about attacking Spain together.”

“no. It means to promote Europe together.”

“… … Let’s promote Europe?”

“Spain is just the beginning. If I’m with a typhoon called Baron, I can freeze even England under the world.”

Huschel Rashchild was far more ambitious than Lee Hwan thought.

He was not simply planning to subdue Spain, but to use it as a stepping stone to devour Europe altogether.

‘You are ambitious, completely different from the Golden Child.’

Golden Child, with Rachel in the lead, and the British royal family tried to become a European powerhouse, but Rashid was thinking of eating up Europe with finances.

It was literally a mindset to become a conqueror of finance.

At this point, doubts about whether it would be okay to hold hands with Rashchild had no choice but to sprout.

Lee Hwan couldn’t hide those thoughts on his face.

“Am I ugly?”

“No, not like that.”

“It’s not a crowd. If someone you don’t know is trying to promote Europe, it might be a burden. But there is a reason why I am so actively courting the Baron.”

“Why?”

“The Grand Duchy of Haustria has expressed its will to support the Baron in the future.”

Lee Hwan tilted his head.

Even though he had met the Grand Duke during the day, he never said that he would officially express his support.

With such a doubt, Hashel sent the Archduke’s letter to Lee Hwan.

“They are in it.”

“… … Was it?”

“The public will not know. Because the Archduke and my family communicate with each other through cryptographic letters.”

“iced coffee!”

“This charity event was also organized by the Archduke, not by us. I just set the table on the orders of the Grand Duke.”

“Ugh.”

“Believe in the Grand Duke and be with him.”

Hashel put the Archduke ahead.

This was an act that the Rashchild family could never have done without the direct command of the Grand Duchy of Haostria.

‘Will you trust the Grand Duchy?’

Now it was Lee Hwan’s turn to make a decision.

He nodded.

“good.”

“thank you. I will not disappoint you in the future.”

This formed an alliance between Eaststella and the Grand Duchy of Haostria.

***

The Portuguese court treasurer delivered a secret letter from the British Ministry of Defense to the king.

When King João VI received a letter from the British Ministry of Defense, his expression turned into mixed thoughts.

His political comrade Marcelo Fernandez was quite encouraging to the contents of the secret letter.

“… … This is a golden opportunity to solidify our position and re-establish Your Majesty’s absolute monarchy.”

“This is a great opportunity.”

“There is a lot of talk about the introduction of a constitutional monarchy and the composition of the bicameral council. The nobles are showing signs of backlash, and if they do it wrong, they are ready to go to war to restore the absolute monarchy.”

“Hmm.”

“Now is the perfect time to subdue the opposition’s opposition and solidify your position as your majesty.”

King João VI decreed the Portuguese constitution and was rather popular with the people as a generous and gentle king.

As Hana’s son Pedro proclaimed the Brazilian Empire and abandoned the post of Crown Prince and became king himself, the domestic political forces became uncomfortable.

Giving up the splendid Brazilian gold that overflowed so much, he was in a position of pressure or pressure from various powers.

João VI went through many hardships and hardships while leading the royal family on behalf of his mother, Maria I, but the end was yet to be seen.

“At this point, you will be able to spread your wings again with the British Ministry of Defense on your back.”

“I spread my wings… … . But now we have enough financial capacity to do that, isn’t that the problem? Besides, procurement of armaments to North America is also a problem.”

“There are a lot of talented financiers out there, so don’t worry.”

“Hmm… … .”

“At this point, you are planning a new 100 years by selling our national bonds in Brazil and our national bonds to raise money and integrating the public opinion.”

While ruling Brazil, Portugal was able to obtain a fairly large amount of gold, and many of their government bonds were also obtained.

If there was anything he could do with the money he had in his hands, he wanted to do anything.

However, war was not an easy matter to think about.

“If we were to wage a war, we would have to mobilize the army, but how easy would that be? It’s also about putting so many lives into limbs.”

“But if we don’t start a war, we may die first.”

Perhaps the biggest event for João VI was during the Napoleonic Wars, when France occupied Portugal.

After that, a bicameral system and a constitutional monarchy were introduced, and even though the monarchy was eventually restored, its power was weak.

If so, what choice should John VI make?

“… … Well, it wasn’t the first time I’ve been threatened with assassination.”

“Looking at your recent deterioration in health, there is no more time to delay.”

The fact that the king was threatened with assassination was evidence of the extreme rivalry between the two parties.

In the end, King João VI decided to unite the two major powers advocating liberalism and absolute restoration of the monarchy.

“Yeah, let’s do it.”

“Also! Your Majesty is smarter than anyone else!”

It was unclear what today’s choices would bring in the future.

One thing is certain, however, that the history of Portugal has begun with the creation of a navy.

***

same time.

The Spanish royal family also received a secret letter from the British Ministry of Defense.

The content of the letter was to support the expedition to secure the colonies along with the settlement of the British debt to the Spanish royal family.

It took a while, however, that the blueprints for the colonization plan were laid out by the British in their own way.

Ferdinand VII could hardly refuse the seemingly humiliating offer of a British-led colony.

It was because he had a great longing for absolute restoration of the monarchy.

Fernando VII’s aides urged an expedition to North America.

“Your Majesty, make a decision!”

“Hmm… … .”

Fernando VII fell into deep trouble.

He was a man with a firm purpose to establish a power structure, but he could not move easily if he expected the backlash of the people.

Thinking of Simon Bolivar, he wanted to turn the tide by dispatching troops right away, but he was worried that the people might cause a popular uprising by pouring huge funds into the expedition.

Then his aides gave him an added remark.

“Your Majesty, no one knows when a mad dictator like Napoleon will be born again. We must increase our strength so that we do not suffer such humiliation again. However, at this rate, we will be trampled lightly by any powerful country.”

“… … After all, the arrogant British and the recently strengthened Dutch armies cannot stand still.”

“It sounds like the Netherlands and Britain are planning an annihilation of Prussia. If so, wouldn’t it be possible to establish a legal colony far away from their sphere of influence?”

No one in this world thought that the military mighty Prussia would easily fall.

Besides, didn’t Russia, a great power, stand by their side?

However, if the opponent is the British, Dutch and Austrian allies, the problem will be different.

“It is said that Russia recently purchased a large number of weapons from a mysterious group.”

“A mass of weapons?”

“The source is unknown, but they have already made contact with many countries in Eastern Europe, and it is believed that they eventually worked with Russia.”

“Hmm… … . Was it?”

“If that is true, this war is likely to be prolonged. Although the guns purchased by Russia are outdated, no matter how far Eaststellar’s ES-1 is, isn’t it a business in front of numbers? If the war is prolonged, we will be able to manage our colonies in North America and increase our national power without any oppression.”

It was also a good opportunity for Fernando VII to see.

One problem was the conditions to raise an army.

“Then do this.”

“Please command me.”

“Let the children of the nobles accompany them to dispatch to North America.”

“… … Yes?!”

“There is no other way but to stabilize the people and obtain a cause.”

The aides were troubled, but there was nothing they could do.

As the king said, if you cannot operate an army made of people, you have to mobilize mercenaries in the end, because it can return to a reduced power for the expeditionary force.

“… … I will follow your orders.”

“You are a true believer!”