1850 American Gold Baron

Chapter 445 Viscount France

"If you don't ride a good horse, you're riding such an idiot. What are you kidding about?"

Vanderbilt was a little surprised by the way Liang Yao appeared.

"I'm just advertising my products on the way, father-in-law." Liang Yao said with a smile.

"Has the advertising even reached the wedding?"

Vanderbilt rolled his eyes at Liang Yao.

Liang Yao's uncle, Vanderbilt's eldest son William, was very interested in the iron knot in Vanderbilt's mouth. He stepped up and kicked it twice out of curiosity.

However, William, who was riding a bicycle for the first time, could only take two wobbly steps, and could not lift his feet off the ground like Liang Yao and ride the bicycle like a horse.

William got off the bicycle in embarrassment and asked curiously: "Can this bicycle replace the horse after riding for a long time?"

"It depends on the endurance of your butt." Liang Yao said with a smile.

"Yes."

Liang Yao now not only belongs to the upper echelon of California, but also plays an important role in the upper class society in the United States. New Yorkers still have to appreciate his face.

"Hello, Sir James, your arrival has made this humble house shine."

In fact, it’s okay not to admit it. Liang Yao’s current wealth is no less than that of the Vanderbilt family and the Astor family, and he is the undisputed top three richest people.

After his marriage to Vanderbilt, mainstream American society, at least the upstart American industrial and commercial class, has recognized Liang Yao as one of them.

According to Vanderbilt's understanding, perhaps this is the temperament of aristocrats.

But as long as he has this status, Liang Yao can surpass those so-called old American aristocrats in the United States.

Although Napoleon III gave Liang Yao the Order of Merit, which is used to reward people from all walks of life who have made contact with France, it is not a noble title in the traditional sense and cannot be hereditary.

This is also the reason why the Rothschild family has been trying its best to seek titles for family members after acquiring enough wealth.

Moreover, with this status, it will also provide him with great convenience when traveling to Europe in the future.

"When I first met Mr. Liang in California, I had the feeling that Mr. Liang was indeed of extraordinary origin."

After the relatives and friends of both parties met, Vanderbilt hurriedly invited everyone into the manor.

At this time, Liang Yao's father Liang Shaochen suddenly came up and asked: "Son, is there a dance tonight?"

James opened the box, took out the imperial edict from the box, and immediately signaled everyone to quiet down.

After the Liang family members greeted each other one by one, Liang Weiming looked at Elizabeth a few more times and chatted with Elizabeth for a few words.

This is a French title.

Although Americans claim to be republican and equal, in their hearts they still yearn for the title of nobility.

After entering the manor, Liang Yao asked Liang Weiming about his impression of Vanderbilt.

As the host, Vanderbilt stepped forward to welcome James.

Vanderbilt's mansion looks very majestic from a distance, revealing Vanderbilt's considerable financial resources.

After everyone calmed down, James read out the imperial edict from French Emperor Napoleon III in public.

"Although the words and deeds of this relative are a bit rude and arrogant, they are quite reckless and heroic." Liang Weiming said after thinking for a while.

Needless to say, the new wealthy people in New York represented by Vanderbilt needless to say. What surprised Liang Yao was that Backhouse, who had had a holiday with him, actually attended the ball.

At the evening dance, Liang Yao saw many old acquaintances.

Everyone present was shocked to learn that Liang Yao had been awarded the title of Viscount in France.

Liang Weiming was very satisfied with his prospective granddaughter-in-law.

But the most unexpected visitor was James from Paris.

After seeing Elizabeth dressed up next to Liang Yao, James immediately added another sentence.

"Viscount?" Liang Yao was confused and confused by this inexplicable title of James.

"Congratulations, Viscountess."

As for the fact that this title cannot be hereditary, Liang Yao doesn't care. After all, the Second French Empire will fall in fourteen or five years.

Liang Weiming, who had been an official for more than 20 years, had an air of humility and magnanimity, and in his movements he had the elegance of a traditional literati.

Vanderbilt had long been smiling from ear to ear. Previously, there were only rumors that Liang Yao was born extraordinary. Now that he met Liang Yao's family in person, this rumor was further confirmed.

Vanderbilt's old friend Vandaze couldn't help but stamp his feet.

"Old man, you have found a good son-in-law. Why don't I have such a good son-in-law?"

Elizabeth answered Liang Weiming's questions in relatively fluent Chinese and behaved very appropriately.

Unlike eastern knighthoods, eastern knighthoods are generally only granted to men. Western knighthoods include knighthoods for the legal spouse of the recipient.

James met Vanderbilt, then took a beautiful box from his entourage and walked up to Liang Yao with a smile: "Congratulations, Sir Liang."

Some people think that the Astor family, which has a profound foundation, is still at the top of the list of the richest people in the United States. Some people think that with the rise of the petrochemical industry, a hugely profitable industry, Liang Yao, the petrochemical giant, has become the richest man in the United States.

In terms of social status, the social status enjoyed by the knight himself and his wife are the same. However, this does not mean the absolute equality of men and women. For example, men's titles can be hereditary, but women's titles cannot be hereditary.

Liang Weiming's impression of Vanderbilt cannot be said to be very good, but it is by no means bad.

Liang Yao's wedding was about to take place. It can be said that this gift from Napoleon III was just right, timely and smart.

However, the order of the top three on the rich list is still controversial.

Thinking of this, Vanderbilt became even more happy.

Of course, the huge business opportunities contained in California and the terrifying proportion of the Chinese population on the West Coast are also the reasons why mainstream American society has to recognize Liang Yao's status.

Vanderbilt's aesthetic is still relatively earthy, but earthiness also has its benefits.

With that said, Liang Yao introduced the main members of the Vanderbilt family to the Liang family.

"First of all, you must have a daughter as good as Elizabeth." Vanderbilt said with a proud smile.

If their representatives, a new ethnic group with a population of millions, are not accepted by the country's mainstream society, the consequences will be disastrous.

Liang Yao was named Viscount of France, and Elizabeth was named Viscountess.

This kind of temperament will not exist without decades of accumulation, let alone imitation.

Vanderbilt's private estate on the banks of the Hudson River is one of the few mansions in New York.

There is a huge difference in social status between an ordinary rich man and a rich man with a title in Europe.

Liang Yao:.

Of course there is a dance party.

"Grandpa, how is my father-in-law?"

For a moment, the eyes everyone looked at Liang Yao became extremely complicated, with congratulations, jealousy, and disbelief.

The news that Liang Yao was awarded the title of Viscount of France will undoubtedly become the biggest news in this country tomorrow.

Vanderbilt jumped up even more excitedly. He squinted his eyes and looked at the imperial edict that Liang Yao had just taken from James, and habitually uttered vulgar words in his mouth.

"Damn it, my son-in-law is a viscount and my daughter is a viscountess. I don't think anyone will dare to call me a country bumpkin in the future."

(End of chapter)