The Result We Want

Chapter 653

Prince Poniatowski nodded almost without hesitation. "Of course, Your Highness, of course we'll use francs."

Poland now was like a family of eight with only half a loaf of black bread left. If someone casually gave them a bite to eat, they would be grateful beyond words—how could they possibly complain that there was too little Salt in the meal?

Besides, the franc was extremely strong right now, circulating widely throughout Germany and the Italian Region—he had heard that Upper Hesse's recent Steam Engine transaction had been paid for in Paper Money francs.

That had been a deal worth millions of francs, more than enough to prove the franc's purchasing power.

"Then it's settled."

Joseph smiled and gestured toward the teacup on the table. "Please, have a taste. This is 'Wuyi' Tea, just shipped from the Far East."

"Oh, right. About those Prussian officers we discussed earlier?"

Prince Poniatowski hesitated for half a second before smiling.

"I'll discuss it with them. We can transfer them to the Recruitment Office to serve as Instructors for new recruits, or something of the sort."

On one side was Prussia, which had always offered empty promises and never delivered, even constantly demanding administrative control over Danzig. On the other was France, investing vast sums of real gold and silver while actively supporting Poland against invasion.

Was there even any need to say which side they should choose?

As for the handful of Prussian officers who had contributed to Poland, they could simply be compensated with generous treatment.

As he spoke, the prince picked up his teacup and took a sip. The Green Tea without milk made him frown slightly, but its distinctive fresh fragrance immediately filled his mouth.

He looked at the clear tea with some curiosity. "'Wuyi'?"

"It's a great mountain