Fuld first laid out the current situation facing the French Empire, and then expressed his own opinions.
"Your Majesty, given the current circumstances, we believe the most important thing to do is to formulate plans for infrastructure expansion, so that we can absorb more unemployed population!" Fuld said to Jero Bonaparte.
"Fuld, you are absolutely right!" Jero Bonaparte clapped and nodded, then turned to Barroso, "Barroso, did you understand?"
Barroso, upon hearing this, quickly responded, "Your Majesty, I will definitely draft a new infrastructure plan as soon as possible!"
"Very good!" Jero Bonaparte smiled and replied to Barroso, "I personally hope the plan submitted by the Departnt of Public Transportation will continue to be centered around railway construction, with canals and highways as supplentary projects!
Although the main railway lines in our country have been completed, so branch railways still need expansion!
Especially the railways in the Eastern region, they are the utmost priority!
Do you rember?"
"Your Majesty, rest assured! I will certainly keep your teachings in mind!" Barroso said with a slight flattery.
"By the way!" Jero Bonaparte seed to have thought of sothing all of a sudden, showing a concerned expression as he continued, "I see you, the Minister of Transportation, are busy managing railways, highways, and canals!
How about this! I’ll appoint an assistant for you, this busy man in the Departnt of Transportation!
What do you think?"
As soon as Jero Bonaparte finished speaking, Barroso was montarily stunned. He was clearly taken aback by Jero Bonaparte’s sudden appointnt.
Sitting at the side, Achille Fuld furrowed his brows slightly. He had already understood what Jero Bonaparte intended to do.
A few seconds later, Barroso’s expression returned to normal, and he quickly responded, "Thank you, Your Majesty! Recently, I’ve been troubled by having too much on my plate!
If I have an assistant, that would be great!
I never expected that just as I thought about it, Your Majesty would appoint an assistant for . I am truly grateful!"
"It’s nothing!" Seeing Barroso so cooperative, Jero Bonaparte reciprocated by promising, "The assistant I appoint for you is really ant to do the hard work for you, and he will fully cooperate with your work. The Departnt of Transportation is still led by you, Barroso!"
After finishing, Jero Bonaparte turned to Achille Fuld and said, "Fuld, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, could you tell who Barroso’s assistant will be?" Although Achille Fuld had already guessed the candidate, he still wanted to hear Jero Bonaparte say it himself.
"The assistant I’m appointing for Barroso, you should know him as well! He is Georges Ossman from the Senate!" Jero Bonaparte said to Achille Fuld.
Indeed!
Upon hearing Georges Ossman’s na, Achille Fuld wasn’t very surprised.
Or rather, when Georges Ossman’s na appeared, it had long been within Achille Fuld’s expectations.
After all, His Majesty the Emperor, known for being "stingy," wouldn’t easily treat them to Havana cigars without a reason.
Now it seems that the Emperor’s invitation to discuss how to solve unemploynt was just a guise.
His real intention was to gauge the attitude towards Georges Ossman’s reinstatent.
At that mont, Jero Bonaparte’s voice reached Achille Fuld’s ear: "Fuld, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I believe Georges Ossman indeed has the capability to serve as Barroso’s assistant!" Achille Fuld first confird Georges Ossman’s capability and then shifted his tone, "But capable individuals like Georges Ossman must be constrained!
Otherwise, sooner or later, he will create financial gaps that are difficult to redy for his visionary plans!"
"Fuld, how do you propose we constrain him?" Jero Bonaparte inquired to Achille Fuld.
Since Achille Fuld did not restrict him from using Georges Ossman, Jero Bonaparte naturally had to take a step back to seek Achille Fuld’s opinion.
After all, this matter was indeed a bit underhanded on Jero Bonaparte’s part.
He had just promised Achille Fuld to dismiss Georges Ossman, and then Georges Ossman was reinstated shortly thereafter.
Although assisting Minister of Transportation Barroso in managing this position is far inferior to the Governor of Seine Province, it’s still more authoritative than being an Elder now.
Of course, Georges Ossman’s power degree will depend entirely on the Minister of Public Transportation Barroso and Minister of Finance Achille Fuld!
"Your Majesty, I suggest allowing Georges Ossman to enter the Departnt of Public Transportation Managent as Chief Advisor, assisting Minister Barroso in handling departntal affairs!
While Georges Ossman is managing affairs of the Departnt of Public Transportation, the rights he possesses should only be executive and advisory rights, without any other authority!
All railroad constructions, road repairs, and canal clearing must proceed according to the process!
If it is found that Georges Ossman has violated the process and acted on his own, then imdiately dismiss Georges Ossman from the position of chief advisor!
What do you think?"
Jero Bonaparte pondered for a mont and then politely asked Achille Fuld.
If we were to actually follow Achille Fuld’s suggestion, then wouldn’t Georges Ossman’s power be sowhat too small?
"Your Majesty, Georges Ossman is only assisting Minister Barroso in handling issues he didn’t have ti to address!
If Georges Ossman were to gain the sa power as Minister Barroso, the entire public transport ministry would beco chaotic!
By that ti, we would face even more troubleso issues," Achille Fuld said to Jero Bonaparte without backing down.
Sitting nearby, Barroso looked at Achille Fuld with a trace of gratitude in his eyes.
To be fair, Barroso himself didn’t want Georges Ossman to divide his powers in the public transport ministry, but he also couldn’t directly refuse Jero Bonaparte.
Now, with Minister Achille Fuld refusing Jero Bonaparte on his behalf, it was just perfect.
Jero Bonaparte thought for a mont again and then nodded in agreent, saying: "Your suggestion is very constructive! Let’s do as you say!"
Afterward, Jero Bonaparte turned his gaze to Barroso and said kindly: "Barroso, you should understand what Achille Fuld ans!"
"Understood!" Barroso nodded in response to Jero Bonaparte.
He knew he couldn’t deprive Georges Ossman of all his power, but he couldn’t give him too much either.
Otherwise, given Georges Ossman’s strong stance and his backing by Jero Bonaparte, it would be difficult for Barroso to turn the tables.
Now that Achille Fuld had limited Georges Ossman’s power, Barroso could decide whether or not to grant Georges Ossman authority according to his own thinking.
As long as the decision-making authority of the public transport ministry was in his hands, Georges Ossman would be at his rcy!
"Good! It’s settled then!" Although the arrangent for Georges Ossman didn’t fully satisfy Jero Bonaparte, it at least allowed Georges Ossman to return to the stage.
In the future, as long as he achieves so results, Jero Bonaparte would have a reason to restore the power Georges Ossman had lost!
Subsequently, Jero Bonaparte gifted a box of Havana Cigars each to Achille Fuld and Barroso to comnd their efforts in recent tis.
After Achille Fuld and Barroso left, Jero Bonaparte again summoned Georges Ossman.
At this mont, Georges Ossman looked sowhat haggard, and Jero Bonaparte hurriedly asked him: "Mr. Georges Ossman, what’s the matter with you?"
"Your Majesty! It’s nothing!" Georges Ossman shook his head in response, "I’ve just been a bit sleep-deprived lately!"
"As long as there’s no problem! Mr. Ossman, I have a task here that I’d like to assign to you, I wonder if you would be willing to take on so responsibilities for !!" Jero Bonaparte said directly to Georges Ossman.
Hearing this, Georges Ossman perked up and energetically responded: "Your Majesty, of course I am willing!"
Then, Jero Bonaparte explained to Georges Ossman what he needed to do.
After listening, Georges Ossman hurriedly responded: "I am willing to go to the public transport ministry to assist Minister Barroso!"
"Very good! I didn’t misjudge you!" Jero Bonaparte patted Georges Ossman’s shoulder, advising sincerely, "However, while you are serving as the chief advisor, you must resolutely follow Barroso’s orders. Do you understand?"
"Understood!"
The next day, Georges Ossman reported to the public transport ministry, becoming its chief advisor.
On the other hand, Lucien Murat, inspired by Jero Bonaparte, understood his intentions.
From the next day, newspapers controlled by the Ministry of News began to report on the economic crises occurring in various countries in Europe, with so reports thoughtfully accompanied by street photos of Koblenz after being suppressed by Prussian troops.
Seeing that other countries were in similar or even worse states than France, the Parisians’ malice towards the Empire was slightly reduced.
After all, when the huge wave of economic developnt had temporarily ebbed, various countries had entered an era of being exposed.
It turned out that even the supposedly poor French Empire could rank ahead of most countries.
For the Parisians, such a result was already quite acceptable.
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