Make France Great Again

"Why!"

Jerome Bonaparte sighed slightly. Although he did not finance the World Expo, Jerome Bonaparte still sighed because the World Expo would probably not be profitable, because it was very likely that it would not be profitable. It will become a handle for the opposition to attack the government in the future.

Jérôme Bonaparte could even foresee that in the future, in order to shake the foundation of the empire, the opposition would regard all expenditures as crimes of the government exploiting citizens.

Even if the expenditure itself is for long-term planning, they will not appreciate it at all.

Just like the Second Empire in history, at the end of the regime, the republicans targeted the reforming Baron Ottoman.

They called Baron Haussmann's transformation of Paris an evil act that "wasted money and destroyed cultural relics", and they tried their best to attack him in the city council and the legislative group.

After the fall of the Second Empire, the Republicans who held the ruins of the Second Empire continued Baron Ottoman's practices, as if the previous attacks on Baron Ottoman no longer existed.

Jerome Bonaparte, who has learned from history, can be sure that once the Second Empire regime he established falls into the situation of his cousin, he will only encounter more troubles than his cousin.

However, even so, he still insisted on holding it because it would be conducive to France's national self-confidence.

Moreover, the loss at Century Expo is only a superficial loss. In fact, this expo can play a disguised publicity role, allowing French luxury goods to continue to flow to the world!

"What's wrong? You look a little unhappy!" Queen Augusta, who was sitting next to Jérôme Bonaparte, asked with concern.

"Nothing!" Jerome Bonaparte smiled and shook his head.

Since Jérôme Bonaparte was unwilling to say more, it was inconvenient for Queen Augusta to ask more questions.

After the carriage carried Jerome Bonaparte and his wife to the Tuileries Palace, the couple "parted ways".

Jérôme Bonaparte returned to his study to deal with documents, while Empress Augusta carried Crown Prince Friedrich to Princess Mathilde's mansion to attend a literary salon.

That evening, Baron Osman, a senior official of the Seine Province, appeared in Jerome Bonaparte's office and reported to Jerome Bonaparte the number of people today.

Originally, this issue should not have been personally addressed by Jérôme Bonaparte, but because this matter was personally deployed and directed by him, it had to start and end!

And his search for Baron Ottoman was not just about the Century Exposition.

"Your Majesty, as of 8 o'clock tonight! The Century Expo has received more than 40,000 tourists! Among them, 30,000 tourists are locals, and the remaining 10,000 tourists are from overseas!" Baron Osman respectfully said to Jérôme .Bonaparte replied.

"40,000 tourists!" Jérôme Bonaparte showed a hint of surprise on his face. He originally thought that the World Expo had completed its mission if there were 10,000 tourists on the first day of its opening.

He didn't expect that the citizens of Paris would be so enthusiastic. This was really beyond his expectation.

"Your Majesty, I suggest that the tickets should be slightly increased! Each ticket is only sold for 2 francs, which is too cheap!" Baron Osman made a suggestion to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Mr. Haussmann, how much do you think we should order for one piece?" Jérôme Bonaparte asked lightly.

"I think the ticket this time should be at least about 10 francs!" Baron Haussmann replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

"10 francs?" Jérôme Bonaparte's mouth twitched slightly. He felt that Osman didn't know the French well enough.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Baron Haussmann nodded and responded to Jérôme Bonaparte, "I checked the number of gentlemen (middle class) in Paris some time ago and found that there are about 100,000 gentlemen in Paris. .

So 10 francs is not a big deal to these gentlemen! "

"Ten francs is indeed not a problem for them!" Jérôme Bonaparte first affirmed Baron Haussmann and then changed the subject and asked Baron Haussmann: "But, Mr. Haussmann, have you ever considered whether they Willing to pay 10 francs!"

Baron Haussmann pondered for a moment and said to Jérôme Bonaparte in an uncertain tone: "It should be... yes!"

"If you think so, you are wrong!" Jérôme Bonaparte said to Baron Haussmann firmly: "They may spend a lot of money on an opera box, but they will never visit those things. Costs over 2 francs.

Because before this, there were no tickets for all exhibitions in France.

The two-franc ticket fee this time was already the limit those people could bear!

If you suddenly set the price at 10 francs, the entire Expo will become a deserted place in less than two days.

By that time, even if we lower the price back to 2 francs, we will only be able to attract a small number of people to visit.

Unless we continue to lower the price of tickets! "

After listening to Jerome Bonaparte's words, Baron Haussmann thought for a moment and then replied to Jerome Bonaparte: "Your Majesty, I didn't think carefully!"

"Nothing!" Jerome Bonaparte spread his hands and said to Baron Ottoman: "I also want to make money like Albert's exposition, but we must recognize a reality.

That is France and the British, two completely different countries. Our culture and system determine the attributes of both of us!

So let’s not think about how to make money during this World Expo!

As long as French citizens feel that the money spent is more worthwhile, it will be more affirmative of us! "

Baron Osman nodded slightly to show his understanding.

Later, Jérôme Bonaparte asked Baron Ottoman: "By the way, how much money does your Seine Province still have that you can use now!"

"Your Majesty, there are still about 70 million francs in the city government's books!" Baron Osman replied to Jérôme Bonaparte.

"Seventy million francs!" Jérôme Bonaparte touched his chin, then put his hand on the table and tapped it lightly a few times. He raised his head and asked Baron Haussmann: "In addition to the funds on the books, , how many bonds the city government has issued now!”

"300 million francs!" Baron Haussmann replied to Jérôme Bonaparte.

"So much!" Jerome Bonaparte showed a look of surprise on his face. He did not expect that the debt of the Seine Province would be so high.

Baron Ottoman tactfully told Jérôme Bonaparte that the Seine provincial government mainly repairs and widens roads for the citizens, and beautifies the city... all of which require money to support.

The Paris city debt of 300 million francs is already relatively small.

"Baron Haussmann, how much do you expect to invest in the future?" Jérôme Bonaparte continued to ask Baron Haussmann.

"Your Majesty, less than a third of the entire Paris has been renovated now! It is estimated that it will take nearly 600 million francs to complete the renovation of the entire Paris!" Baron Haussmann replied to Jérôme Bonaparte.

"600 million francs!" Jérôme Bonaparte nodded solemnly, "Baron Haussmann, tell me honestly whether the Seine Province can complete the transformation of Paris on its own without allocating funds from the Ministry of Finance. !”

"Your Majesty, I think it should be possible!" Baron Haussmann replied to Jérôme Bonaparte confidently: "As long as the Paris region does not suffer major changes, our taxes can completely support the debt!"

"In that case, I'm relieved!" Jérôme Bonaparte said to Baron Osman.

Immediately afterwards, Jerome Bonaparte drew up an expansion blueprint with Baron Haussmann. He planned to continue to build about 5,000 more rooms in the area where housing was previously built for workers in the next ten years.

These rooms will also be rented out at low prices.

Baron Haussmann immediately assured Jerome Bonaparte that his municipal government would definitely plan for Jerome Bonaparte.

"Then I'm relieved!" Jérôme Bonaparte patted Baron Haussmann on the shoulder, "That's right! Your municipal government not only shoulders the task of overall planning and construction, but also shoulders the task of supervising real estate companies. .

We must put an end to the occurrence of unfinished buildings! ! "

"I understand! Your Majesty!" Baron Ossie nodded and replied to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Okay, that's all I have to say! Do you have anything else to add?" Jerome Bonaparte asked Baron Osman.

"Your Majesty, no more!" Baron Osman shook his head and said to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Well, I look forward to your performance! I hope you can live up to the trust given to you by the government and the two million people in Paris!"

Jérôme Bonaparte stood up from his seat. He stretched and asked Baron Haussmann if he wanted to have a supper with him!

Baron Osman nodded without hesitation. After all, not everyone can enjoy the privilege of dining with the leader.

After Jérôme Bonaparte and Baron Osman walked out of the study, they looked for the bookstore www.zhaｏshuyuan.com Mokar hurriedly greeted them.

"There is still food in the kitchen!" Jérôme Bonaparte asked casually?

"Your Majesty, the supper is ready!" Mokar immediately said to Jerome Bonaparte.

"Well done!" Jerome Bonaparte showed a satisfied smile on his face, then turned to Baron Osman and said: "Then let's go!"

Jérôme Bonaparte and Baron Ottoman entered the restaurant, and Mokar immediately ordered his men to bring out the midnight snack.

The two people sitting at the dining table first drank a glass of wine and then began to taste the food carefully. The whole night banquet lasted for an hour.

After the night banquet, Baron Ottoman was sent home by Jérôme Bonaparte.

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