Ferdinand cherished his feathers. Even to secure the minting rights and strengthen economic control over the government, he would absolutely never step into the spotlight!
If it were forced through on Ferdinand's prestige, then even if he had no selfish motives this time, someday in the future people would spin a whole heap of conspiracy theories out of it. That would be detrimental to the rule of his descendants!
For something like this, it was more appropriate for a private enterprise like United Bank to take the lead. Though it was merely a front, United Bank ostensibly represented over half of Bulgaria's industrial and business circles!
Besides, private banks possessing minting rights was hardly news in Europe. Everyone was used to it.
"Mr. Victor, this matter involves far too many issues. I cannot give you an answer right now! But I would like to know: exactly how much gold can your bank provide as reserves this time? This is very important!" Kennedy said gravely.
Clearly, Kennedy had already accepted the proposal in his heart. As long as United Bank could truly provide enough gold, there was no reason they could not be allowed in!
Victor thought for a moment, then said, "Within one month, United Bank can provide ten tons of gold. Within half a year, we can provide twenty tons. Within a year, we can raise more than thirty tons of gold—roughly equal to the government's current gold reserves!"
That was right. United Bank currently held less than ten tons of gold, but that did not stop Victor from boasting! A businessman had to raise his own price when negotiating a deal!
As for whether United Bank could actually produce that much gold later, Victor was not sure either. But the boss behind the bank had already made that