"Your Majesty, it won't be long before those groundhogs in California (Isaac Pereire's nickname for the gold diggers) discover that the precious little golden delights (gold) they worked so hard to mine will turn into a pile of worthless stones (exaggeration). By then, widespread panic will occur in the market, and everyone will want to offload their gold. We will be able to acquire it at extremely low prices!"

Isaac Pereire confidently explained to Jerome Bonaparte, then added: "This grand plan not only involves multiple banks within France but also includes the Barings Bank and several other banks within Britain! We are sure to crush the native forces within the United States of America!"

Isaac Pereire's ambitious plan made Jerome Bonaparte marvel at Isaac Pereire's audacity.

Once Isaac Pereire succeeds, the hard-dug mines of the United States of America will become the possessions of England and France. The United States Federal Government will suffer a devastating blow.

Wait! We can...

Jerome Bonaparte suddenly realized that the United States of America wasn't the only country with gold in the world. The Russian Empire also contained a certain amount of recent reserves.

Before the gold mines in Australia and California were exploited, the Russian Empire was the world's supplier of gold.

If England and France can wield the power of capital to drive down the price of gold, it would certainly impact the Russian Empire.

The price of paper rubles would further decline following the downward trend of gold prices.

By then, the mobilization capability of the Russian Empire would be further weakened.

The war between England and France and the Russian Empire should not be limited to the life-and-death struggle on the battlefield but also be expanded into the financial realm.

Thinking of this, Jerome Bonaparte spoke up: "I have a suggestion..."

Jerome Bonaparte suggested dragging the Russian Empire onto the financial battlefield as well, weakening the purchasing power of gold in the hands of the Russian Empire to weaken its mobilization capability.

"Your Majesty, for such a large-scale shorting, I'm afraid that action will require the intervention of the Bank of France!" Isaac Pereire responded to Jerome Bonaparte.

"I'll handle this issue!" Jerome Bonaparte replied to Isaac Pereire.

Jerome Bonaparte not only planned to engage the Bank of France but also intended to convince the Bank of England to take action alongside them.

With the substantial capital of both England and France as backing, they would certainly be able to deplete the resources of both Russia and the United States.

"If that's the case, then that would be fantastic!" Isaac Pereire said with a smile.

For a competent financial operator, the more participants in this financial war, the more power they can exert, and the more confidence they have in utterly crushing the financial potential of Russia and the United States.

"Oh, by the way, there's one more thing!" Jerome Bonaparte continued speaking to Isaac Pereire: "Would you be interested in opening a branch in the Far East?"

"The Far East?" Isaac Pereire repeated Jerome Bonaparte's words with a puzzled expression.

"That's correct! I plan to ship all the outdated equipment from France to the Eastern Region..." Jerome Bonaparte explained to Isaac Pereire why he wanted Isaac Pereire's company to open a branch in the Far East.

"In the foreseeable future, your bank will monopolize all French interests in the Far East! All transactions will also be completed through your bank!" This was the special favor Jerome Bonaparte extended to the Paris Industrial Bank for opening up the Far East market.

"Our bank is willing to follow Your Majesty's instructions and offer dedicated services for French Empire's business in the Far East!" Isaac Pereire immediately accepted Jerome Bonaparte's invitation.

For a bank, there's nothing more profitable than a monopoly.

Even a short-term monopoly is enough for the Paris Industrial Bank to weave a large network of relationships in the Far East, thereby blocking the path for future competitors.

"Since your bank is willing, then I won't look for others!" Jerome Bonaparte nodded at Isaac Pereire.

Isaac Pereire left Jerome Bonaparte's study reaping full rewards, and before he left, he deliberately left a note worth 10 million francs.

With this note, Jerome Bonaparte could go to the Paris Industrial Bank to exchange for an equivalent amount in francs.

Evidently, this was Isaac Pereire showing "respect" to Jerome Bonaparte.

Although Jerome Bonaparte himself wasn't particularly interested in money, Isaac Pereire dared not neglect the Emperor simply because the Emperor wasn't interested in money.

It can be said that the Paris Industrial Bank and the Pereire Brothers achieved success today entirely due to Jerome Bonaparte's support.

Maintaining friendly relations with Caesar is the secret to a bank's long-lasting success.

After Isaac Pereire left, Jerome Bonaparte shook his head and placed the 10 million francs into the drawer.

In the following four days, Jerome Bonaparte bestowed 200,000 francs to each family of Conrobel, Pellissier, Bosskay, Saint Arno, Nie'er, and Kuzen Montebon, 100,000 francs to each of Brigadier General Bazan, Brigadier General Troche, Brigadier General MacMahon, and various other Major Generals and Brigadier Generals each received between 50,000 to 70,000 francs...

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