Chapter 1034: France under the Rule of Women (First Update, Please Subscribe)
"Manager Wang, you mean... they want to introduce our "American Star" technology, right?"
In response to the secretary's question, Wang Lin just nodded slightly, staring out the car window without saying anything.
The streets of Paris are bustling. Even for Wang Lin, who is used to the prosperity of Nanhua and Yingtian, the prosperity of Paris is still dazzling.
This capital of the Second French Empire is filled with all kinds of people, including dignitaries and businessmen, merchants and clerks, bankers and stockbrokers, customers and shopkeepers, lawyers and employers, and workers who are busy in factories all day long.
They are all busy trying to make a living.
This is true for all people, whether they are poor or rich. In fact, it is also true for the powerful. Although they seem to have no worries in life... they still have their worries.
"Manager, the American Star involves many technical patents unique to the Empire. Some technologies are even 20 or even 30 years ahead of their European counterparts. If we transfer these technologies to the French, we will undoubtedly be helping our competitors!"
In response to the secretary's reminder, Wang Sen just nodded slightly.
"I know,"
Then he stared out the window, looking at Paris outside the car window, and spoke softly.
"This matter ultimately needs to be decided by the top leaders of the empire!"
…
“What’s their attitude?”
In the Emperor's office at the Louvre, Queen Dowager Eugenie looked at Count Leon and asked.
"Empress Dowager, Deputy Manager Wang Lin of the Imperial Railway Company said that he personally has no problem, but this requires the approval of the top leaders of the empire. I'm afraid this still requires the Empress Dowager to come forward in person."
Now Eugenie is not just the Queen Mother. After Judy inherits the throne, she becomes the regent of the empire. Judy, who is only 11 years old, has to wait a few more years before she can handle government affairs.
Right now...France is ruled by women.
One thing that is certain is that "the French can only win battles under the leadership of dwarfs, women and foreigners." Under the rule of Queen Mother Eugenie, France has never been stronger.
Not only did France completely occupy Mesopotamia, it also seized colonies of tens of millions of square kilometers in southwest Africa and central Africa. Although those colonies were not as prosperous as those of the Ming Dynasty, in terms of area, France was the second largest colonial empire after Britain.
Just as Queen Victoria brought Britain into its heyday, France, under the rule of the Spanish woman Queen Mother Eugenie, has entered its heyday. Even the most provocative Republicans or Bourbons have to admit one reality - under the rule of the Bonaparte family, the glory of France once again shines throughout Europe.
France is now undoubtedly the most handsome guy...er, the most beautiful girl on the European continent.
Looking at the Queen Mother, Count Leon, fearing that she would refuse, once again emphasized the importance of introducing technology.
"Queen, this matter is very important to France. According to the judgment of the Royal Academy of Sciences, the Ming Empire was 15-20 years ahead of France in the "American Star" steam locomotive, and the special steel it used was far ahead of us, perhaps 25 years ahead! Technically speaking, if we can introduce these technologies, the level of France's locomotive, metallurgy and other industries will be comprehensively improved!"
What is the purpose of introducing technology?
Of course, this is to speed up the research. If we do it ourselves, even with the Ming Dynasty's technology as a reference, it will take at least five years.
In fact, ever since the Ming Dynasty came up with the "American Star", not only France was salivating over it, but other countries were also like this. The "American Star" high-speed train was definitely the coolest one in the world in the 1880s.
"The introduction of this technology will also play an extremely important role in strengthening the ties between France and its colonies. In the future, we can even build a railway from Jerusalem to Tripoli, or even a Mediterranean railway through Spain, via Morocco and into North Africa..."
Listening to the transport minister's imagination, Eugenie frowned slightly and then spoke.
"Count, there is a saying in the East that 'you have to eat one bite at a time'. Since the railway to Baghdad is extremely important to France, let's build it. As for the other things, don't think too much about them for now."
In Jerusalem, when six-year-old Judy wore the Imperial Crown, Eugenie asked him what she should do.
His answer was very simple - let the Parisians who were thirsty for glory taste glory, and let the French who were thirsty for bread get bread and milk from the colonies. As for the rest... there was no need to consider it for the time being.
When the foundation is unstable, setting a limited goal is the key to wearing the crown firmly.
After thinking for a while, Eugenie continued.
"I will write to Emperor Shengde personally and discuss this matter with him."
Count Leon, who had achieved his wish, quietly walked through the corridors of the Louvre, grinning all the way.
"Well, now I'm rich!"
The reason why he is so excited is that many French companies would be very happy to become introducers of high-speed train technology, and they would definitely be very generous in offering a "thank you fee".
These are just traditions, there is no question of corruption or bribery at all.
In fact, what does it matter even if you are a count?
Aren’t we still worried about life?
After all, even if you are a count, you still have to work hard for a few pieces of silver. Life is always like this.
"That guy will definitely agree to the Queen Mother, after all..."
Count Leon in the corridor talked to himself, some things may be secrets, but to some people, they are not secrets.
The Queen Mother of France was the lover of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty... At least for members of the Bonaparte family like Count Leon, this was no secret at all.
Just as Count Leon was walking forward happily, a beautiful young woman came towards him. He quickly put away his smile, stopped in the corridor and said when he saw the person coming.
"Meet Her Majesty the Queen!"
The person who came was none other than Queen Maria, Eugene's queen.
How did she get here?
After becoming a widow, she rarely came to the Louvre. In the past few years, she has been traveling around Europe and only returned to France at the end of last year.
In this respect, he is much more reliable than the Queen of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who has never returned since she went to South America a few years ago.
Now the Austro-Hungarian Emperor's opera singer lover has given birth to several children for him, but what about the queen?
Even gave a gift.
"Count Leon."
Queen Maria nodded slightly and then asked.
"The Queen Mother is in the office, right?"
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Count Leon replied respectfully that he, like everyone else, had great respect for the imperial queen who had lost her husband.
"Um……"
Maria said with a slight nod.
"Then goodbye, Count!"
After saying that, Maria walked towards the office, which used to be the office of her husband Eugene and is now the office of the Queen Mother, where she summoned ministers to discuss state affairs.
Standing in front of the familiar golden door, Maria took a deep breath, pushed the door open and walked in.
(End of this chapter)
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