Chapter 523: Money Power, Activate!

"I apologize for the delay, everyone. Please refresh and check back in ten minutes." The young author expressed deep regret.

With such magnitude in mind, the idea of filling a third of France's trade deficit was indeed a pipe dream.

Yet Joseph appeared utterly confident as he looked around at everyone and said, "What if I were to invest 20 million francs into the Trade Alliance?"

The room fell silent at once.

Even though these business and political magnates were accustomed to the high life and were themselves extremely wealthy, the figure of 20 million francs still sent their minds buzzing.

What did this amount represent?

500,000 francs was enough to establish a large trading caravan—capable of influencing the trade volume of a major city.

The total profits of all French trading caravans last year were estimated to be around 50 to 60 million francs.

With this move, the Crown Prince was investing nearly half a year's worth of national caravan profits!