Chapter 981： Lose money

With the continuous withdrawal of Allied forces, the law and order in France also deteriorated sharply. The Parisian Revolutionary Government, which has just taken over power, obviously lacks governance experience, and the response measures it has taken are even more laughable.

For example: "Economic Recovery Law", "Employment Law", "Social Assistance Law"...

These measures seem to be very good, but in fact they ignore the feasibility. Whether it is to restore the economy, increase the employment rate, or social assistance, they cannot do without money.

It just so happens that France has no money now. The European War not only impoverished the French government, but even the private consortium was also greatly injured, and it was simply unable to provide funds for the Paris government.

Print money when you have no money, and don't know which genius came up with the idea. The small currency of 1 franc and 2 francs has long withdrawn from the stage of history. Since the success of the Paris Revolution, the value of zero on the franc has continued to increase.

In France, where everyone is a billionaire, carrying a bag of money to buy bread is not news.

Ordinary people cannot keep up with inflation no matter how hard they work. As the Times described it, the franc increases by one zero every month.

The economy has collapsed, and the revolutionary government of Paris is still fighting. As the scapegoat, President Robert has long been ousted by angry French people, and now the 17th President of the French Republic-Baptiste is in charge.

On average, the government changes twice a month, which truly reflects "the emperor takes turns to do it, and he will come to my house next year." Let's put it this way, but all political factions with a bit of energy have been presidents.

The final outcome of perseverance is the same, no matter who is on stage, it will not last long, let alone control the situation.

After hanging a cigar, President Baptiste asked: "When will the assistance of the European Union be delivered?"

France has no money and can only turn to the international community to get rid of its financial difficulties. There is no doubt that the only thing that can help them with the current situation is the European Union.

Although the British have money, John Bull’s money is hot! The current European hegemon is the Holy Roman Empire. If he entangles with the British, he is looking for death.

Foreign Minister Fernandez: "It's very regrettable, Your Excellency. The European Union has issued an ultimatum and ordered us to determine the king's choice within one month and restore the monarchy.

If we cannot meet their demands, not only will there be no international aid, but we may also be sanctioned by the alliance.

Just yesterday morning, Chekov, the head of the Grain Committee of the Holy Roman Empire, released the "White Paper on Grain Export", reducing the total amount of grain planned to be exported to my country in the second half of the year by one million tons. "

In theory, after abandoning the Italian region, France has no shortage of food. But this is only in theory. Because of the war, French agricultural production has been devastated, and food has to rely on international imports.

It has not been a day or two for the Holy Roman Empire to monopolize the food trade in Europe. With the birth of the European Union, this monopoly has been pushed to the extreme.

As a strengthened version of the EU, a customs union is naturally indispensable. If the agricultural products of the American countries want to be imported into France, they also have to pay high tariffs.

If tariffs are collected by the French government, these are naturally not a problem. Regrettably, as part of the sinking fund, France’s tariff power has long been in the hands of the anti-French alliance.

Tax evasion is impossible. It involves self-interest. The Vienna government is very concerned about the import of foreign agricultural products and industrial and commercial products. Even if someone wants to smuggle, they can only get the goods from their own homes.

In this context, the Holy Roman Empire reduced its food exports to France, and the blow to the Paris government was undoubtedly fatal.

Once there is insufficient food input and a great famine breaks out, the revolutionary government of Paris can be swallowed in an instant.

"We have done so much effort, is there no effect at all?"

After speaking, Baptiste closed his eyes. The facts are in front of us, but as long as there are several countries in the alliance to help them, it will not fall to the present situation.

As a member of the Republican faction, Baptiste has no way to compromise on the issue of restoration.

In fact, even if the revolutionary government of Paris is willing to compromise, it will not produce results for a while.

It seems that the Republicans are in power, but in fact the most powerful government is the royalist party. If it were not for the close strength of the three kings and their mutual restraint, otherwise there would be no republicans at all.

Foreign Minister Fernandez waved his hand and said helplessly: "This is the responsibility of the Bonapartist dynasty. All European countries have been offended by them so much that our current diplomatic work is difficult to carry out.

Want to change this situation, can not be accomplished overnight. Unless the climax of the European Revolution comes again, otherwise..."

The Bonaparte dynasty offended many countries, and the Paris Revolutionary Government also offended many countries. The three words "revolutionary party" alone are enough to arouse strong dissatisfaction among everyone.

Revolution is also contagious. The European Union is keen to promote the restoration of France, essentially to curb the spread of revolutionary ideas.

Baptiste interrupted: "Don't say it, now is not the time to export revolutionary ideas. Once we start exporting revolutionary ideas, it is estimated that the Russians outside Paris will immediately come to the door and send us to the guillotine!

It's not that I'm afraid. The main reason is that the power of the feudal monarchy system is too strong. In a short time, we still don't have the ability to collide with them. There is no need to make fearless sacrifices. "

Prime Minister Michael warned: "Your Excellency the President has said well, and it is indeed not suitable for the enemy to head-on.

The most important thing for us right now is to solve the refugee and unemployment problems. Especially the refugee problem has become a cancer that endangers national security.

Many local governments can't hold it anymore. If we cannot take measures as soon as possible, they will draw the refugees to Paris.

In fact, some places have already started. I went around in Paris and the actual situation was ten times worse than we expected.

The relief food distributed by the government simply cannot be fully covered. Many places have been messed up, and I have witnessed three robberies in one morning.

This is still Paris, and the security in other parts of the country will only get worse. If we cannot find a way to restore order as soon as possible, I am afraid..."

The problem lies before everyone's eyes. It's a pity that everyone is confused about how to solve it. If it can be done easily, France will not change governments frequently.

...

In the distance, a group of people in rags appeared on the horizon. There are men, women, and children, and it can be seen that this crowd, which resembles an army of "beggars", escaped.

A middle-aged man in the lead said out of breath: "Paris is right in front of us. We will have bread when we get there!"

"Really? Don't let us eat grass roots and bark again!"

The juvenile's immature face released a suspicious look, which made the middle-aged man very embarrassed.

"Of course it's true. This is Paris, our capital. You can definitely find food in the richest place in France!"

In fact, the middle-aged man has no bottom in his heart. Along the way, they have received too many blows and they are almost numb.

Residents along the way regarded them as scourges, the so-called local government relief, every day only a piece of brown bread, or a potato. One meal is not enough, let alone one day.

If they want to survive, they must not feed their hunger with wild vegetables. It is a pity that there are too many refugees, and the wild vegetables are quickly eaten up. In the end, they can only fill their hunger with bark and grass roots.

The middle-aged man, who didn't want to sit still, resolutely led his family to Paris, which has become their last hope.

The middle-aged man's family is not the first to go to Paris, nor will it be the last. Since the main force of the anti-French alliance withdrew, refugees from all over the country have been pouring into Paris.

The Russian military command outside Paris, looking into the distance, General Yevgeny suddenly let out a sigh.

"There are more and more refugees in Paris, and I don't know if the French government can stand it."

Concerned about the French government, he is not just pro-law. In fact, General Yevgeny is still a staunch anti-French faction.

If you want to ask the reason, it is that his father and elder brother both met with God during the Crimean Battle. The combination of national and family hatred is why Yevgeny took the initiative to join the garrison.

It is not so much concerned about the French government as it is concerned about the compensation that the French government has to pay. Regardless of the fact that in the first year, Russia can only get a few million Aegis, but for the tsarist government, this is also an important income.

The fundamental purpose of the Russian army stationed in France is to ensure the normal performance of the compensation. Once France fell into chaos, Admiral Yevgeny's task would not be completed.

"Your Excellency Commander, you have been thinking too much. If the French government can't stand it up, just switch to another house. No matter who wins or loses in the end, as long as they continue to fulfill their debts.

With this idle time, it is better to find a way to save some special products and return home to earn some pocket money.

I think the French have good machinery and equipment. Finding opportunities to seal up a few factories and get their equipment back will definitely make a lot of money.

By the time……"

Before the middle-aged officer could finish speaking, Admiral Yevgeny interrupted and said, "Lieutenant General Andrey, if your brain gets flooded, go and do it! This kind of money-losing business, don't pull me down. .

Invert the machinery and equipment, you can figure it out. Did you know that the domestic industrial standards are all Austrian standards, who do you sell to French machinery? "

Industry standards are a flaw. Regardless of whether domestic engineers will manipulate French machinery, the key is that the industrial chain cannot be connected.

Raw material specifications, replacement of spare parts, and whether the product meets market standards all need to be considered.

If you really want to move French machinery and equipment home, you must move the entire industry chain together. Obviously, this is impossible.

Relocation, installation, and commissioning not only require time, but also a large amount of capital investment. The funds required to change the national industrial chain are enough to bankrupt the Tsarist government a hundred times.

It is impossible to relocate the industrial chain. Just some industrial equipment is similar to scrap iron. It is only a problem if I dismantled machinery from Paris and sold scrap iron to China.

Of course, some low-tech industries with lower demand for the industrial chain can still do this, but these industries are usually saturated.

It is impossible for capitalists to replace the machinery and equipment in their own factories just because the equipment they looted is cheaper. This is not in their interest.