Chapter 177 A Strange Alliance
The rain stopped in the morning, and the sun came out.
After the rain, the Oss Park was like a fairyland. The whole world was fresh. The mist was lingering in the valley trees. There was a trickling mountain spring beside him and green grass under his feet.
At first, Armand wondered why Grevy brought him here, but when they walked up the grass slope and looked down at the town of Darwaz and the industrial area below, he understood.
This is a good observation point. As long as you take a pair of binoculars, you can see the movement of the Charles Tractor Factory at a glance.
But this time, Grevy stared at the Francis Tractor Factory to his surprise.
Following Grevy's gaze, Armand said "Oh": "Schneider has moved into the Francis Tractor Factory!"
Grevy said "Hmm", which can be seen from the fact that a branch line was opened from the railway to the Francis Tractor Factory.
The Francis Tractor, which was originally deserted, also entered the production process again, with cars coming in and out, and it looked lively.
However, they did not produce the outdated "Holt 60", but the more advanced "Holt 120" than Charles.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Schneider did not choose to reopen a factory but upgraded the already discredited Francis Tractor Factory in order to suppress the Charles Tractor Factory.
"Charles must have felt the pressure!" Armand smiled softly.
Schneider had plenty of money, but Charles did not.
Schneider did this in the hope of using his own advantages to squeeze Charles' space as much as possible. Even if he spent 10 francs more and made Charles earn 1 franc less, it was worth it for Schneider.
Grevy shook his head softly and said, "Not necessarily!"
Armand looked at Grevy in confusion: "I heard that Schneider's 'Holt 120' only sold for 1,200 francs, which is the same as the price of Charles' 'Holt 75'. Is there anyone willing to buy 'Holt 75'?"
Spending the same money can buy a better and more advanced tractor, why not?
Some of them may admire Charles. In the morning, they would block Charles in the streets of Paris or crowd in the crowd to give Charles flowers and express their gratitude, but in the evening, they would place an order to buy "Holt 120".
"I heard that Charles is working on improving the 'Holt 75'." Grevy said: "The 'Holt 120' is not much different from the 'Holt 75'. It is not difficult for Charles to surpass the 'Holt 120' with his ability."
Armand did not comment: "Schneider is not bad either."
Grevy may think too highly of Charles. Charles may be very talented in invention and military, but the tractor tests the technical foundation.
Otherwise, Charles would not need to buy the production line of "Holt 75"!
"But this has nothing to do with us!" Armand glanced at the two factories in the distance: "This is what you want to see, leading Schneider to Charles."
"That's not enough, Armand!" Grevi answered thoughtfully: "Far from enough!"
Armand looked at Grevi in shock: "Do you think Schneider is not enough to deal with Charles?"
Grevi did not answer directly. He picked up his cane and turned back to the carriage, saying: "If Schneider could deal with Charles, Francis would not contact us!"
Armand was confused. What is the relationship between the two?
He followed Grevi back to the carriage with doubts. When he sat down in the seat, he savored the words just now and suddenly figured it out:
Francis is a businessman who only cares about interests and not about feelings. He has now thrown himself into Schneider's arms.
If Schneider believes that he can deal with Charles, he can kick Francis out and will not let him continue to manage the Francis Tractor Factory.
But if Schneider didn't have this confidence, he would hope that Francis would continue to maintain relations with the right wing. In this way, Schneider could form some kind of alliance with the right wing through Francis.
Thinking of this, Armand suddenly realized that this was what Grevy wanted. Francis was not worth mentioning. What he wanted was to join forces with Schneider.
A sense of absurdity arose in Armand's heart. The right wing representing the traditional aristocracy actually joined forces with the big capitalists. It was really unpredictable!
Charles, is he really that powerful?
Can he force the two top forces in France to unite?
And they are two forces with fundamental contradictions and are as hostile as fire and water!
Soon, Armand knew the answer.
As soon as the carriage returned to Brad Manor, the butler came forward and reported: "Sir, Francis called and he hopes to meet with you and Mr. Grevy in the afternoon!"
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Charles, who was having breakfast at home, also felt this subtle change.
Francis, an insignificant man, by some coincidence, actually linked Schneider, who seemed impossible to unite, with the entire right wing.
Grevy believed that Charles was a more threatening opponent than Schneider, and he planned to use Schneider to kick Charles out.
Or rather than kicking him out, Grevy still held out hope, and he hoped to use this method to force Charles into the right wing.
By then, Grevy's ideal society would appear: a France dominated by agriculture and supplemented by industry, Grevy would be responsible for managing agriculture, and Charles would of course be the one who managed and developed the industry.
As for Schneider, it simply did not want Charles to threaten its arms industry, especially the field of artillery.
They would instantly gain an overwhelming advantage in the parliament if they joined forces, and even if Charles and Steed formed an alliance, it would be useless.
It is obvious that in the future, any matter that needs to be resolved through the parliament will inevitably cause trouble.
"What are you thinking about?" Deyoka ate faster today, and he stood up to help Camille clean up the dishes.
"Nothing, father!" Charles answered casually.
Charles did not intend to talk about becoming enemies with Schneider at home, so as not to worry Camille.
"Colonel Estiny came last night." Deyoka said: "He knows you are on leave today, and he said he wants to discuss some issues with you. He lives in the factory."
Colonel Estiny now has two identities, one is as an artillery colonel commanding and training tank troops, and the other is the chief designer of Charles' tractor research and development department.
This seems to be very suitable for his development. While studying tactics, he can think about the direction in which tanks should develop.
"Okay, father!" Charles drank a few sips of milk and wanted to end breakfast, but found Camille watching from the side.
Charles had no choice but to pick up the cup and drink the milk, although he was already a little full.
Deyoka looked at Charles with a pitiful look, and after Charles finished drinking, he added: "Matthew also wants to talk to you, he seems to have some new ideas!"
Charles said "hmm", with some relief in his eyes, this guy is stable!
