Chapter 191:
The day after Leon decided to send troops on loan.
Thorn collar.
Leon Jimena, Marquis of Antolia, officially issued Administrative Order No. 23 of Antolia.
From now on, the Antolia War Bond Committee has been formally established. Aaron, the great steward of the Jimena family, serves as the chairman of the committee. Bello, the mayor of the mining town, and Philippe Jimena, the interim chief of Shenmulin, serve as deputies. They are fully responsible for Antoli. Sales of Asia's first war bonds.
There is no way, now that the decision has been made to send troops, war funds need to be raised after all.
So is Leon short of money at this time?
In fact, there is no shortage.
Although Antolia's current financial situation is slightly tight due to a large amount of infrastructure construction and the development of abandoned lands, the gold, silver and jewelry contributed by the Bravis family are really countless.
Therefore, the money needed to send troops this time can actually be raised by gritting one's teeth.
Another day full of gratitude to the Duke of Galicia!
But even so, Leon still decided to borrow money!
This is not because he has a masochistic tendency. After taking on a house and car loan in his previous life, he also took the initiative to take on a war loan in this life.
The main reason is that Leon hopes to use this opportunity to test the waters first and see whether the nobles and the common people of Antolia have enough confidence in this type of financial products.
If not, take this opportunity to build your confidence!
After all...
relying solely on the money and food of the Antolian people, comprehensive development of the abandoned land is undoubtedly a pipe dream.
Only by borrowing money, or borrowing enough debt, can the Jimena family truly remain invincible! Only then can the development of the abandoned land be further put on the agenda.
If this issuance of war bonds can really yield results, then Leon will firmly and without hesitation start his own aristocratic life of borrowing money to open up wasteland after the war is over!
So...
Antolia Bank Head Office.
The world's first primitive financial institution, born out of the gold rush, finally opened up its third business besides wealth savings and loan issuance - war bonds.
The annualized yield of three-month war bonds is 3.2%, the annualized yield of half-year war bonds is 4.6%, and the annualized yield of one-year war bonds is 5.7%.
This is a major decision made by Leon after comprehensively considering bond duration, systemic risk, expected inflation rate, and Antolia’s own solvency!
After all, as the gold rush has become more prevalent, the influx of large amounts of money has caused some prices in the Thorn Territory to show signs of rising.
Temporarily collecting part of the liquidity through the issuance of bonds and reducing funds on the market will also have certain benefits in maintaining price stability in Antolia.
It's just that...
for the common people of this era, even for the aristocrats of this era, the operation of issuing bonds is somewhat too advanced.
What's more, Leon's war bonds are not just for the nobles in the southern part of the kingdom!
He even fully considered the situation of gold diggers, craftsmen, and the "high" income groups in Antolia, and specially issued a portion of small-denomination war bonds.
"War bonds?"
As soon as the news of the issuance of war bonds spread, Antolia Bank was suddenly surrounded by people who wanted to do something good.
Antolians have always been very receptive to new things.
After all...
this is Antolia!
In this land full of miracles, including trees that can grow stones, it is not surprising that war bonds are being issued now.
Not to mention, war bonds, war bonds.
Anything linked to war can attract the attention of the Antolian people to the greatest extent.
"The Marquis plans to send troops to the Principality of Norton to occupy a wider land and attract a larger population!" "
This expedition does not require the participation of civilians. The only problem is the lack of funds." "If you are willing to support it, you can actively purchase it , the Marquis guarantees with his own credibility that he will definitely return your money as scheduled! And not only will it be returned, but there will also be interest!"
Considering that the current cultural level of the Antolian people is still at the level of prenatal education per capita, Antoli The employees of the Asian Bank simply shouted on the street at the top of their lungs. Some knew that they were selling bonds, while others thought they were watching a monkey show.
But to Leon's surprise, only one day passed, and the small-denomination bonds that Leon had prepared for his subjects had already been sold out.
"How come it's so fast?"
At this time, even Leon himself, who had done such a thing as war bonds, couldn't help but be shocked by the strong purchasing power of the Antolian people.
When did my subjects become so rich?
"Mainly because of the name of this bond."
Aaron sat in front of Leon and replied with some helplessness:
"Any native Antolian has personally experienced the taste of war. Whenever there is a jackdaw, The hounds' attack on the city in 2007 has long become a memory buried deep in the heart of every Antolian." "
Although this expedition only requires the use of active soldiers from Antolia, this is Antolia. , the united Antolian people will always be the strongest backing of the Antolian army!" "
Even if the Marquis does not return, the Antolian people will definitely contribute enthusiastically!" "
As for those new arrivals in Antolia The refugees in Antolia...the refugees are ignorant but not stupid. The natives of Antolia are so active, so the refugees are naturally not far behind." Speaking of
this, Aaron's face couldn't help but show a trace of obvious emotion. Feelings of pride.
"I'm sure I have to pay it back."
Leon tightened his grip on the armrests of his seat and said without hesitation.
War bonds are just an introduction, just a benchmark to establish credibility for the bonds!
Leon's real target has always been the richest group of people in the Kingdom of Andal - the nobles!
...
However...
even in the eyes of the Antolians, purchasing war bonds is regarded as support for the Marquis, and is regarded by them as aid to relatives, friends and brothers.
But in the eyes of the other nobles...
"Your Marquis is really a damn talent!"
When the envoy from Antolia placed a war bond issued by the Bank of Antolia in front of the Earl of Gray Water Castle When it was on the table...
Eli Wayne, Earl of Graywater Castle, couldn't help but let out a heartfelt admiration.
Why didn't he come up with such a wonderful way to make money? !
"Your Majesty, my Marquis must return it eventually, otherwise I wouldn't want to ask you to set an example..." The
envoy from Antolia could only explain earnestly.
As soon as the words came out, the Earl of Gray Water Castle, who was still praising Leon's operation, came out. It got stuck all of a sudden.
Isn't it? Want to buy it yourself?
"Okay! Since it is the order of the Marquis, I will buy it!"
Eli Wayne just thought for a moment and said without hesitation.
There is no way, the Earl of Gray Water Castle has felt a sense of crisis recently.
Since his fiefdom is very close to Antoria, the Wayne family has made up its mind early on to completely fall over to the current Marquis.
He wants to be the most loyal lackey under the Jimena family!
However...
just as the Earl of Gray Water Castle was in high spirits and outsourced the defense of the entire territory to the Antolians, Viscount Cummings, who was sitting in the city of Parma, came out on the way!
Even though that guy was not Leon's vassal, he still fell in love with Leon in the face of reality. His father's kindness and son's filial piety were not even weaker than those of Gray Water Castle!
As for the interest on the bonds...
the income promised by Leon, the Earl could not even think about it.
In his opinion, as long as the principal invested can be recovered by then, everything will be fine.
I just read from the book club today that a reader said that I was sick. As a result, I took my temperature on a whim at night and found out that I actually had a fever. Not only did I have a fever, but I also felt dizzy. The reader God predicted that I should use my magical powers soon, woo woo hoo~ (End of this chapter
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