Chapter 156

I don't know if it was psychological factors. After the count openly announced his calculations for the Baton Rouge legion, his image in Lorraine's eyes changed greatly. He was no longer the lucky man who was forced into a dead end and stumbled into a high score.

He looked a little mysterious now, and the bright sun outside the window timely covered him with a layer of wisdom.

Lorraine tried to judge with his heart whether it was good or bad for him that his partner suddenly jumped from bronze to King. As a result, the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.

For Lorraine, his biggest risk in this matter is that the cooperation between the two sides starts from a conspiracy, and this conspiracy obviously disrupts the established rhythm of the count for a period of time, which may be hated or even retaliated.

But this conspiracy was born according to the facts from the beginning. Lorraine did not choose an individual to carry the black pot, but chose the broad whole of [French aristocracy].

Collective mistakes are equal to no mistakes, and collective conspiracy is equal to no conspiracy.

No one will really stand against the count for this matter, and Lorraine doesn't have to worry that one day, any person or family will jump out and tell the count that there is another black hand behind this matter.

It has been decided.

As for the rest, there are only benefits for Lorraine.

When he received the invitation this morning, the count hoped that he would properly prepare the next business plan, his heart was full of unreality.

Although Lorraine also hopes to open the smuggling channel as soon as possible, it is not now.

At present, everything has not been decided. When the major premise is uncertain, it seems that the count was frightened by the assassination a few days ago and planned to use smuggling as a threat to ask Lorraine to carry out some impractical actions.

For example, completely eliminate the source of assassination.

Lorraine even prepared for the worst. Once the count spoke, he would completely give up his earlier investment and find another way out.

Anyway, although the efforts these days are not small, there is a brigantine in return. This business can not be called a loss.

It turned out that Lorraine underestimated the count this time.

After taking advantage of the Baton Rouge legion, the count has a full grasp of the defense of New Orleans. The next step is the political game of the French court, what to seize, what to give up, who can cooperate and who can threaten. In Lorraine's view, the count is full of confidence.

This means that the next conversation is true.

How much profit can be gained from the plan these days depends on the direction of the next negotiation.

At the thought of this, Lorraine and Carmen looked at each other and straightened their waist.

The count smiled, "it seems that you are ready."

"In fact, there is no preparation. I just believe that the count will not let goodwill not get its due reward."

"Kindness..." the count nodded. "A lot of things have happened recently. Malice lingers over New Orleans. Among them, your kindness is the best gift God has given me. It is worth having in return."

"I'm all ears."

"Kenvi, in your opinion, what is France's assistance to American allies?" the count opened a topic that was not expected by Lorraine.

Lorraine was at a loss for a moment, frowning and muttering: "help..."

"Let me put it another way. Do you think the business between France and the United States is simply charlville and the Continental Army?"

"This..."

The count stood up with a smile and strolled to the window of his study. Looking at the sky outside the window, he was stunned: "after the victory of Saratoga, the French colonial authorities declared war on the British colonial authorities in the new world at the invitation of the United States and officially intervened in the war."

"This is an important war. Although we don't want to admit it, we are no stronger than the British all over the world. The British have vast colonies and are good at business. They are completely different from the casual Spaniards. This will sooner or later become the fuse to break the balance of power between France and Britain."

"No one wants to face the next cruel hundred year war, which is the consensus of all French people."

"So we must help our American allies win, because apart from the mainland and the Mediterranean, this is the place where we are closest to the strength of Britain."

"Support!" the count drank the spirits in his dry glass, gave a heavy meal, and knocked the glass on the table by the window. "We support all the free people in the new world who are willing to fight the British, whether they are the Continental Army, the militia of the States, or the humble Indians!"

"We deliver whatever they need, rifles, pistols, artillery, military uniforms, drugs, instructors, consumables, and the army. In addition to people, almost all of them are carried out by smuggling."

"In this decisive battle, I will give the mercenaries enough space to obtain meritorious service, but it must be the Baton Rouge Corps that laid the final victory. France needs this victory, and I need to win in this way."

"After the victory, I will go back to Paris. The great and kind queen is my biggest ally. She has begun to look for more allies for me. There, with the help of those allies, I will get most of what I want."

"Now it's up to you, my future dealer. What goods do you think should be included in our list and what high-quality customers should be paid close attention to?"

Lorraine was not in a hurry to answer, and her brain began to turn quickly.

The count did not know how long he had held the previous declaration, but there was no news at all.

Behind him is the famous deficit lady, the real power in France, Queen Mary, the wife of Louis XVI. This alone has guaranteed that the count who strengthened France's national power will win the next court game.

Lorraine needs to figure out how many key benefits the count can obtain in this game and how much voice he has, followed by commodities and buyers.

So what can the count get?

The first is the title. The highest point of the French ordinary aristocracy is the count. At this level, the galvis family has stepped on the ceiling.

He must pursue the leap of class, that is, from ordinary aristocracy to French aristocracy, and become a member of the first-class Parliament.

As long as this goal is achieved, it doesn't matter whether the title is promoted. Anyway, he can't establish his own marquis in France. The galvis family doesn't have such details at all.

It can be seen that the count's political pursuit should be to be granted the title of French aristocracy, continue to serve as the governor of Louisiana based on the new world, or further become the governor of New France.

That's why he needs military support.

Whether it was to give up the profits of intercepting smuggling or to plan to let the Baton Rouge Corps win the defense war of New Orleans, it was to win the favor of the military.

Moreover, a new French aristocrat based on the new world is also the most suitable agent for Queen Mary.

The queen loves money very much. Interesting rumors about her are widely spread all over the world, even surpassing her political ability. It is often overlooked that she is the real helmsman of the French ship, not Louis XVI on the throne.

It became clear at the thought of this.

The count would have a great voice in the new world. Such a person didn't need to care about Lorraine's opinions.

The reason why he initiated this conversation was just to see whether Lorraine would choose or not, so as to decide how much agency to give Lorraine after he took power.

This is the essence of conversation. It's an assessment!

Lorraine smiled and turned to Carmen: "Carmen, did you say it or did I say it?"

"I'm just the captain's trade executor. On such decision-making issues, your teaching to me has always been obedient. No matter what decision you make, I will wholeheartedly support you."

Carmen, as always, gave the most appropriate assists at the most appropriate time. Lorraine took the opportunity to stand up and bowed deeply to the count.

"Count, this is my answer. I hope I won't disappoint you."