Chapter 18 Transactions
As Viscount Darmotst said, this incident did not benefit Eugen, and on the contrary, it can even be said that Eugen suffered a great loss.
If he had time, he would slowly negotiate ransom with the French Empire and then sell the spoils through appropriate channels. Then the total profit of this war might reach more than 200,000 Kielde gold coins, which would definitely be a considerable wealth.
However, now, in order to get a lot of cash in a short period of time, Eugen had to entrust Viscount Dham Tast to help him handle this matter through transfer.
He himself will take away 50,000 Kilder gold coins from Viscount Dam Tast, and Viscount promised him a total of 100,000 Kilder gold coins. However, Viscount does not have that much cash at the moment, and needs to borrow some from the Great Merchant of Owen Roth to pay the remaining part.
All these gold coins, Viscount Darmust promised to send them to Eugen's residence in person after the military meeting the next morning.
After walking out of the living room and coming to the courtyard, Eugen said to the two of Rambo who were waiting outside: "Go and rest now, I have an important task to you tomorrow."
The two of them said nothing, just nodded silently, and turned around and left. It was ten o'clock in the evening, and the banquet only lasted until around four o'clock in the morning before it really ended.
Rambo originally planned to meet a beautiful lady in the second half of the banquet, leaving a fierce and warm memory in Kassel. However, as a knight, he wanted to go to the battlefield for his head of the family at any time. Once Eugen's order was issued, they would naturally obey unconditionally and would not feel any displeasure in their hearts.
Eugen had said goodbye to Viscount Dam Tast, so he followed Lambo and the others to walk out of the castle, preparing to return to his tent in the military camp.
"Enjoy all the time, friends, enjoy all the time."
When he walked out of the castle gate, Eugen turned his head and looked at the celebrities and ladies who were still indulging in joy. He said calmly with an inexplicable expression on his face.
At six o'clock the next morning, Eugen discussed military affairs in the military tent with his noble knights. These people were drunk at the banquet in Fort Cassel last night. Not long after they fell asleep, they were pulled out of the crowd by Eugen and gathered in the military tent for meetings.
Most of them are currently in a state of half-awake. Obviously, even if Eugen has any instructions, they will be hard to listen to, let alone remember them.
However, Eugen didn't care about this, and it was almost impossible for an emergency military order to come. After experiencing this crushing defeat, the French Empire could no longer continue to attack in the face of the captured military commander. Perhaps France's letter of peace was already on the way to Vienna, at least there would be no major problems in Fort Cassel.
This military meeting was also mainly for the transfer of command of the troops to Viscount Darmotst, who was responsible for guarding the local area during Eugen's departure.
Viscount Darmatt slept late last night, which had nothing to do with attending the banquet, but because of the sudden wealth, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep. After all, he didn't have much Kild gold coins in his taxes for a year in Cassel Fort, and the 50,000 Kild gold coins were still the wealth he had accumulated over the years.
As a result, this sudden transaction would double his property, which would make anyone feel excited. Therefore, he still got up early the next day, and his whole body was as excited as if he was injected with chicken blood. Gold coins have such magical powers, which can make people unable to sleep and wake people up early in the morning.
After a brief discussion, Viscount Darmott also had some understanding of the current form between France and what might happen in the future.
According to Eugen's speculation, it will take at least six months to complete a series of routine procedures such as signing an agreement with France, paying ransoms and returning prisoners. This means that Viscount Dam Tast does not have to worry about the invasion from the French Empire within six months, and he can rest assured during this period.
With Eugen's guarantee, Viscount Damtast was completely relieved. He was a hereditary noble with no ambitions, and his only few fiefs were obtained by the shade of his ancestors. He knew nothing about war and so on. If the French Empire came over, he would have to open the city and surrender.
Eugen did not say something. He left this time to stop the Black Death. If he failed and allowed the Black Death to spread to Europe, then there was no need to worry about anything.
After being destroyed by the Black Death, France may not be able to recover its vitality and attack the Holy Roman Empire for six months, not to mention six years or sixty years.
In other words, if the Black Death spread in the Holy Roman Empire, then the French would have nothing to do. What value would a large wasteland full of dead bodies have?
After spending several hours, Eugen announced the meeting to discontinue the matters regarding the troops and Viscount Darmot. After everyone left, Eugen's retainers Rambo and Corion came to Eugen to wait for the order.
Eugen slept very late last night. In the middle of the night, he tried hard to search for knowledge about the Black Death in his mind, while thinking about countermeasures. At this moment, although he still felt powerless, he finally had some general ideas.
Seeing Rambo and Corion come in, Eugen rubbed the corners of his sore eyes and took them to the front of the military map. Next to the map was a small wooden table, with several sheets of paper full of handwriting on it.
"Rambo, how many assets can be used in my name at present, tell me." Eugen sat on the blanket next to the wooden table with a little tiredness and asked at Rambo.
Rambo concentratingly thought for a moment, and replied: "Sir, you have two manors in Vienna and Milan, both of which have gold coins in stock, and the total number should be around 30,000 Kild gold coins. In addition, the wealth of the Habsburg family can be transported in a small part of your identity, and the total number should be 100,000 Kild gold coins."
Eugen has always been managed by Rambo, so if it weren't for him, Eugen wouldn't have known that he was so rich.
Kild gold coins are the most precious currency circulated in the Holy Roman Empire. The conversion system is one Kild gold coins = twenty-four Groshen large silver coins = sixty-ten small silver coins = two hundred and forty Finney copper coins.
Chapter completed!