Since it can’t be determined, it’s naturally better to acquire the Temple Treasure as soon as possible. This valuable treasure, whether left to the British or future Indians, is not advantageous to Spain and Carlo.
Now is considered a good opportunity, the market fluctuations before the economic crisis erupts will surely attract the attention of the British Governnt, and this is also the most suitable ti to go to India to excavate the treasure.
By the ti the British refocus their attention on India, it will not be easy to dispatch personnel for large-scale operations.
After careful consideration, Carlo finally decided to collaborate with Pri Minister Prim, leveraging the power of the Spanish Governnt to acquire this batch of treasure.
Of course, when cooperating with the Spanish Governnt, a portion of the treasure will certainly be allocated to them. If Pri Minister Prim is more assertive, the Spanish Governnt may take the larger share, and Carlo could only get a smaller portion.
But this is sothing that can’t be helped, as the power of the Royal Family is too weak at this ti. Although the nobles have a certain influence, the matter of the Temple Treasure is of great importance and can’t rely entirely on these old-style nobles.
There’s no need to ntion the new-style nobles. Their power cos from the Royal Family, and Carlo doesn’t have the ability to hide the excavation of the treasure from the Indian Colonial Governnt and the British Governnt, let alone these new-style nobles who have no power.
Although collaborating with the Spanish Governnt ans giving the majority to the governnt, the good news is that the Spanish Governnt indeed has sufficient power. Besides, the Temple Treasure in India is not the only one. As long as a few treasures with Gold and other valuables are obtained, the benefits Carlo ultimately receives will not be insignificant.
Moreover, for Carlo, it’s beneficial for the Spanish Governnt to acquire these treasures. Although Spain’s developnt is relatively smooth, all of this is premised on loans from the Italian Governnt and the Austro-Hungarian Empire Governnt.
Including France, which provided Spain with a loan of 500 million francs, requiring 100 million francs just for the interest repaynt.
There’s a significant financial pressure on the Spanish Governnt, and obtaining a batch of Temple Treasure to expand Gold and financial reserves will undoubtedly alleviate a substantial part of this financial pressure, allowing for greater investnt in developnt and achieving better results.
Since it’s decided to cooperate with the governnt, the next steps are straightforward.
Carlo just needs to finalize the relevant plans with Pri Minister Prim, leaving the specifics to the governnt, with at most so assistance from the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau.
January 15, 1873, inside the Madrid Royal Palace.
"Your Majesty, what urgent matter do you have that requires my imdiate presence?" Pri Minister Prim hurried over, his eyes showing a hint of curiosity and doubt.
Since ascending the throne, Carlo had never summoned him so urgently and mysteriously. This sparked Pri Minister Prim’s curiosity, and he rushed over without much thought.
"Pri Minister Prim, my subordinates have discovered a mysterious treasure outside of Europe, which may contain a large amount of Gold and silver treasures, as well as other priceless valuables.
But as you know, the Royal Family does not have enough manpower to retrieve these treasures. Would the governnt be interested? If possible, I am willing to allocate thirty percent of the treasure to the governnt as compensation for its participation in this endeavor." Carlo went straight to the point with his proposal.
However, regarding relatively confidential agencies like the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau, Carlo did not speak truthfully but rather sumd it up with a simple ntion of his subordinates.
"A priceless treasure outside of Europe?" Pri Minister Prim was a bit incredulous; this didn’t sound very reliable.
"Your Majesty, where did you hear about this information? Forgive , but if our actions yield no results, it would be difficult to account for it to the governnt." After pondering for a few minutes, Pri Minister Prim expressed his concerns.
Though Carlo is the King of Spain, the Spanish Governnt clearly wouldn’t act on Carlo’s re words.
The risks involved and potential benefits are considerations for Pri Minister Prim. Unless it’s ensured that the governnt could gain tangible benefits, the Spanish Governnt wouldn’t set off on an unlikely treasure hunt outside Europe based on Carlo’s word.
"There’s nothing much to say about the source of the intelligence, but I can assure you that the intelligence is highly likely to be true. Even if it’s not, the Royal Family is willing to bear all the costs of this action.
If the intelligence is true, the specific expenses of this action will be deducted from the share obtained from the treasure. Pri Minister Prim, I hope you consider my suggestion seriously; it’s a treasure that shouldn’t be missed, an enormous wealth for both the Royal Family and the governnt." Carlo had no intention of foolishly disclosing every detail about his established Royal Security Intelligence Bureau.
Though Pri Minister Prim might not be completely unaware of the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau, he surely wouldn’t have a detailed understanding of its current state.
As the King of Spain, it’s natural for Carlo to establish his own power. Unless Pri Minister Prim intended to tear apart the rapport with Carlo, he wouldn’t probe too deeply into the situation of the Royal Security Intelligence Bureau.
As expected, things unfolded just as Carlo anticipated.
Upon hearing that Carlo couldn’t disclose the source of the intelligence, Pri Minister Prim imdiately connected the intelligence to the previously rumored intelligence bureau established by Carlo.
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