Rise of Empires: Spain.

Chapter 64 Money moves people’s hearts

Looking at the shocked Gram and his friends, Kadir Bruno smiled as if he had expected it, and asked, "How can I prove my identity?"

Kader Bruno knew that his proactive explanation at this time would not dispel Gram's suspicion.

The best way to make him believe it is to let Gram make the request himself and then prove his identity.

Anyway, Cardil Bruno's identity is not fake, and no matter which method is used to prove it, it cannot change the final result.

"Excuse me, this is too crazy for me. Do you have anything to prove your identity?" Gram asked.

"Of course." Cardil Bruno nodded, took out the check he had prepared long ago, and explained: "This is the latest check issued by the Royal United Bank of Spain. Currently, no one except Spanish nobles can get it. It should be able to prove my identity, right?
If Mr. Graham is willing to go to Spain, this check is yours."

Looking at the obvious Spanish royal emblem and the amount of 5000 on the check, Gram began to trust Kader Bruno to some extent.

This kind of check cannot be forged by ordinary people, and those who are able to forge checks have no reason to cheat themselves into going to Spain.

Thinking of this, Gram had gradually let down his guard against Kadir Bruno, but he still asked with a little doubt: "Sir, why did His Majesty choose me?

I am just an ordinary person, His Majesty the King shouldn't know me, right?"

"I am only responsible for conveying His Majesty's orders." Cardil Bruno replied: "His Majesty is optimistic about the development of the power industry, which is why His Majesty invited you to join Spain.

As for why His Majesty knows your name, perhaps only God knows. "

"Mr. Gram, as long as you agree to join the Royal Academy of Sciences, this check is yours, and His Majesty will also arrange a residence for you in Madrid and provide you with a job.

Believe me, Spain is the best place for you, and your research will be better supported in Spain." Now that his identity has been revealed, the most important thing next is to invite Gram to join the Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain.

To be honest, the conditions that Carlo prepared for Graham and other scientists were not low at all.

First of all, the king of a country personally sent an envoy to invite them, which was enough to give those scientists face. Although the status of scientists has risen since the Industrial Revolution, it has not reached the highest level of the country.

Scientists with business acumen can obtain large amounts of funding through the technologies they develop, thereby becoming capitalists or high-ranking members of society.

But most scientists still live in poverty all their lives, and the patents they develop may be seized by other capitalists.

Under such circumstances, let alone an invitation from a monarch of a country in person, even an invitation from a nobleman of high status would be enough to move these scientists.

What's more, Carlo offered these scientists top-notch treatment. A check of 5000 pesetas may not seem like much, but it was worth about 200 pounds, equivalent to the total annual income of eight or nine skilled workers.

Although Gram worked in an electrical equipment company, he was not in a management or important position, but an ordinary electrical equipment consultant. His income was considered middle class in Paris, with a weekly salary of about 35 francs and an annual income of 1825 francs, or 73 pounds.

This check was almost Gram's total income for three years, and it was money that Gram could obtain unconditionally as long as he agreed to join Spain.

Such conditions are sincere enough and attractive enough for Gram who needs to support his family.

Although he was already tempted, seeing his friend's envious look, Gram decided to help his friend.

"Sir, if I go to Spain, can I invite a few friends to go with me? Please rest assured, my friends also have excellent abilities in electricity, and they are definitely qualified for positions in the Spanish Electricity Company." Gram asked cautiously.

After all, the other party represented the King of Spain. Gram knew that his inquiry was a bit presumptuous and would most likely cause the other party's disgust.

But after all, he has some good friends here, and his friends are also capable. Gram also wants to have a few familiar friends in the foreign country of Spain.

"Of course." Cardil Bruno nodded and said with a smile: "Anyone who works in the power industry can choose to become a Spanish citizen.

The Spanish Electricity Company needs a large number of talents. Please rest assured that your income in the Spanish Electricity Company will definitely not be lower than it is now, and accommodation in Madrid will be arranged for you."

Gram's question was like the sound of nature to Kadir. Carlo had originally arranged an additional task to attract some ordinary talents. If he could attract some additional talents while inviting Gram, wouldn't it be a more perfect completion of the task assigned to him by His Majesty the King?
Hearing that the other party agreed to his request, Gram breathed a sigh of relief, and William also looked at Gram with gratitude.

Although they were all consultants for the electrical equipment company, it was a small company after all and was quite stingy with its capital investment.

In particular, the recent instability in Paris has caused the company's bosses to owe wages many times. If they did not have to support their families and had no other choice, they would not be willing to continue staying in such a company with no future.

Now that there are better options, of course I should work hard to earn more income for myself.

"Mr. Gram, I will be staying in Paris for a few days. If you are ready, you can come to this address and I will arrange a train to Spain for you at any time.

Of course, the more friends you have working in the electricity field, the better. Your Majesty wouldn't mind even if there are hundreds of them.

I look forward to seeing you again in Madrid. Perhaps when we meet in Madrid, you will become the general counsel of the State Power Company." Kadir Bruno said goodbye with a smile, leaving Gram some time to think and prepare.

After all, going to Spain is equivalent to another immigration. For Gram, who has a family, he still needs to convince his family.

Kadir Bruno has high expectations for Gram. If Gram can really bring hundreds of electricity workers to Spain, I believe His Majesty will definitely be satisfied.

He could also become Carlo's confidant by virtue of his contribution in winning over Gram, gradually gain Carlo's favor, and enter the high-level position in Spain.

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