The Sun Never Sets In Spain

The next day, Zana and the others came up with a new financing plan.

Valued at £2 million, the Bonaparte royal family and several of his loyal relatives alone account for 30%, the Bourbon and Orleans nobles each account for 15%, and the rest share the remaining 5%.

Compared with the previously planned plan, the biggest difference now is that the share of Alfonso’s two relatives has greatly increased.

Undoubtedly, this distribution plan made many people dissatisfied, they immediately proposed that the valuation could be raised to 2 million pounds, but it was too late.

Several companies left the meeting angrily and gave up the financing.

Although the other party was afraid of the power of Wal-Mart and didn't say anything harsh, everyone could tell that they were preparing to build a supermarket on their own.

"So that's the situation... a lot of people have been provoked." Zana reported in a bit uncomfortable manner.

Alfonso smiled quite happily. If all goes well, his supermarket will have the current royal family (Bonaparte), the next royal family (Bourbon), and the next royal family (Orleans). Who can compete with him? Ah.

"If you provoke it, please." He said indifferently: "Remember to urge them, and the money must arrive as soon as possible, otherwise it will delay development.

In addition, the royal family's money can be delayed and paid in several batches. It is still somewhat difficult for them to spend 600,000 at a time.

Moreover, even if it is taken out, it is not easy to collect it all at once, and the people will suspect corruption. "

...

Saying goodbye to Zana, Alfonso returned to the Elysée Palace. Napoleon had already had a brief conversation with him a few days ago, but time has not passed and many issues have not been clarified.

It happened to take advantage of this financing to discuss everything together.

When he opened the door and entered the lounge, the royal family was here, spreading three on the sofa like a waste person. After all, he was a 60-year-old man. The two days of high-intensity work was really overwhelming.

"Alfonso, come and sit." Still holding four sharp eyes, he was very happy to see him coming, patted the sofa chair, and motioned for two people to squeeze a chair.

Alfonso didn't listen to him, and sat down on the sofa opposite Nasan, so that he felt equal.

Seeing him, Nasan sat up slightly.

"Your Majesty, you know the results of this financing. The Bonaparte family's 600,000 yuan can take your time, don't worry." Alfonso said respectfully.

Although he seeks equality, whether it is France vs. Catalonia, or elders vs. juniors, his attitude should be lowered.

"Yeah." Taking three nodded, he was actually not satisfied with the financing result this time.

Originally, he was quite happy to see that he had a 30% monopoly, but suddenly discovered that Orleans and Bourbon together, they had the same share as his own!

This means that in Europe, in the East, a crime of conspiracy to rebel cannot escape.

But having said that, it is difficult for the East to have the wonder of three royal factions in a country.

…

Although he wasn't very happy in his heart, Nasan didn't want to do anything about it, and he still had this restraint.

He is more concerned about another thing: "I heard that you established a three-tier military service system in Catalonia similar to Prussia, right?"

Alfonso shook his head: "I can't say that it is similar, I can only say that it is exactly the same, but due to demand, the temporary service life will be much shorter."

Hearing that, Nasan was very envious. He sighed and said: "If you say you want to change it, you can change it. It can be done in a few months. It's great.

You don't know how strong the opposition force of military service reform is in France. I just want to reform to a secondary military service system, but the progress is quite slow.

And the resistance of the Mobile Guard plan is also great. "

Alfonso looked at him sympathetically, and he knew everything clearly.

Historically, after Marshal Neal became the Minister of War, under the direction of Nasan, the military service reform began in 1868. The seven-year military service system was changed to five-year military service and four-year reserve service. They have already succeeded in this reform.

But the same reason that Alfonso established a four-month rotation system in Catalonia is that the war is approaching. Such a military service system cannot produce too many reserve soldiers in a short period of time. It takes nearly ten years of accumulation. At the beginning of the reform, the implementation was not very thorough.

There will be 90,000 reserve soldiers in France until the war begins next year.

It was too difficult for a country such as France to establish a short-term military service for several months, so they thought of other ways.

It is the formation of mobile guards in various places, with an estimated size of 400,000. The artillery detained in Catalonia was used for this.

However, because the left was worried about the strengthening of **** politics, the mobile guard that was eventually established was forbidden to be transferred from the source of troops.

Therefore, it is difficult to serve as a reserve force, and the final scale is far from 400,000.

...

It has not yet progressed to such a bad moment in history, but Nasan has already seen some clues.

"In the recent parliamentary elections, we are trying to increase the seats of the Conservative Party, but the results are not very significant.

Others threatened that if we insist on reforming the military service and forming a mobile guard, it will arouse the people's opposition. "Take the three big spit.

These days he is very tired and angry. Only Alfonso, the foreign monarch who is theoretically equal to him, is the best person to confide in.

"Those people are traitors, and we are not increasing our reserve force for France." Nasi also echoed.

Seeing that both father and son were a little angry about this, what could Alfonso say?

He could only comfort a bit against his will: "It's okay, the active French army alone can sweep the European continent."

Nodding in agreement with four, but being wise with three: "The Prussian army is only slightly smaller than ours, and the sweep is not enough. It can only be said that the opponent can be completely defeated."

Alfonso was a little speechless, how could Nasan think they are crowded.

Don't think that if you have more standing troops than the opponent, you really have more than the opponent.

The reality is not to play games. There is also an army ceiling, which limits the reserve force and can only be used to supplement the army.

In fact, Prussia could mobilize all of its reserves soon after the war, more than 1 million people...

But soon he knew the source of Nasan's confidence.

Seeing Alfonso’s skeptical gaze, he took three to explain his thoughts:

"I know that Prussia can mobilize some reserves, but those troops are negligent in training, and the same number will not be France's opponent.

In addition, South Germany will undoubtedly stand on my side, and Austria-Hungary will also want revenge. I helped reunify Italy, so I can't help but repay it. Together, there are more than 1.2 million troops. "

As he talked, his eyes brightened and he suggested: "Either Catalonia can join the coalition, with 50,000 troops. It doesn't need much effort. It's just for public opinion. France will not be stingy in giving back."

Good guy, there is still such a calculation. In fact, France has no ally. It is France who singles Prussia + South Germany.

Of course, what Nasan said is reasonable, but his allies are limited to imagination, and they don't send anyone to contact at all. It is not realistic to expect others to come and help fight.

Alfonso pretended to be tempted. After thinking about it for a while, he declined to say: "Your Majesty, I really want to participate, but I need to guard against other forces in the country.