I was the Founding Father of the United States

Chapter 67 Baron

Earl Butt did not stay at the Courtes residence for long. After a brief chat with the two men, he handed Chen Wenbin a royal invitation, explained the details of the audience the next day, and then took his leave.

Chen Wenbin and Diana personally led a group of people to escort him to the carriage, and then they returned to the living room surrounded by everyone.

As soon as everyone sat down, the fat old Franklin stared at Chen Wenbin and said sourly, "...Congratulations! Robin! Soon I will be calling you Sir Robin, it's really enviable!"

Seriously, you should thank me!

The King originally intended to knight you, but I told the Earl that you're a very wealthy man, perfectly capable of affording the £1000 baronet fee. And since Britain's finances are currently tight, and the Royal Family is also short of money, the King changed his mind and made you a baronet…a title that can be inherited!

Is that your achievement?

It was clearly my money and the big London businessmen behind Joseph that put their influence into it!

Of course, there's also the influence I've shown today... If any of these conditions were missing, do you think Qiao Laosan would offer up the title of baron?

Chen Wenbin shook his head inwardly, but he was too lazy to argue with the fat old man. So he laughed and nodded, saying, "My dear Benjamin, I admit you deserve some credit for this, so now, let's have a drink together!"

As he spoke, he looked at the smiling old butler, "Richard, I saw several cases of French red wine in the basement earlier..."

The old butler immediately bowed in annoyance and said, "Sir! Mr. Courtes said that you can use anything in this mansion as you please!"

Please forgive me! I was so happy for you that I completely forgot to open the wine to celebrate!

After speaking, he bowed to Chen Wenbin and Diana, who were sitting on the sofa, then took a few steps back and turned to instruct the servants to prepare drinks for everyone.

At this time, the Adams brothers, the Scott father and son, Henry Coates, John Morris, and others were all outside and had not returned, so Chen Wenbin simply had a couple of drinks with Franklin and then asked Diana to go upstairs to rest.

"...Benjamin, have you thought about Patagonia and Pacific Corporation, which I mentioned to you before? Do you want to invest?"

Chen Wenbin raised his wine glass, crossed his legs, and looked at his old friend casually, saying, "Don't say I haven't repaid you! I'm confident this investment will make you money!"

"...Patagonia and the Pacific Ocean! My God! You've gone mad!"

Franklin downed the glass of red wine in one gulp and refused firmly, saying, "Do you know how much it costs to develop the Pacific Ocean?"

Armed merchant ships! Cannons! Sailors! Reliable supply ports... It simply wouldn't be possible without 30,000 pounds!

Moreover, the Spanish would never allow you to establish a colonial foothold in Patagonia!

You are risking your wealth and reputation on an extremely risky adventure!

"...The risks are manageable!"

Chen Wenbin said seriously, "My clipper boat has nearly doubled its speed, and no ship in the world can intercept it."

Starting from Boston, crossing the Drake Passage, and reaching the west coast of North America, it may only take about 100 days!

This is the foundation upon which we developed Patagonia and the west coast of North America, as well as the New Holland continent to the south!

My friend, if you miss this opportunity, you will definitely regret it in the future!

"No! I won't regret it!"

Franklin shook his head, unmoved. "I haven't forgotten the lesson of the South Sea Bubble! I'd rather have a fixed salary and invest in Boston real estate than have all my savings sink into the sea!"

Robin!

Why can't you focus your energy on scientific research? Exploring new knowledge for humanity is what you should be doing!

Chen Wenbin shrugged. "Exploring territories that humans have never discovered before is equally significant, isn't it?"

Alright! Since you've made your decision, I won't try to persuade you anymore...

He then looked at Franklin with a serious expression, "Tomorrow I will meet with the King and formally propose the establishment of the Patagonia and Pacific Company. I hope to have your support, Benjamin!"

"...I really don't know what else you could possibly want!"

Franklin muttered something, but still agreed. He felt that George III was unlikely to approve of Chen Wenbin's crazy idea, and that Britain had just emerged from the war last year and would not support a colonial plan that would provoke the Spanish.

The North American colonies were all money-losing ventures, let alone the desolate Patagonia... Even if the young king was acting rashly, the cabinet wouldn't go crazy with him.

Shortly after the two men finalized the details of their meeting with the King the next day, the Scotts, the Adams brothers, and John Morris and Coleman, who were escorting the two merchant ships carrying supplies, returned to the mansion.

Upon learning that Chen Wenbin would be meeting the King the next day and would be granted the title of baron, everyone was extremely excited and proud.

Although a baron is not a true nobleman, the title can be inherited. This means that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Robin Chen family will continue to enjoy its glory over time and may very well become a true nobleman in the future.

And these relatives, friends, subordinates and followers of Chen Wenbin will also gain stable support and reliance.

In England, where feudal aristocratic traditions are strong, this is almost equivalent to the birth of a small aristocratic faction!

They would be natural allies and vassals of the Robin Chan family, who in turn were natural vassal families of the king and allies of the Spencer family.

In short, everyone has a bright future!

Observing these people's reactions made Chen Wenbin realize even more clearly that only common interests and hope for the future can unite people!

If he wants to achieve his goals, he must constantly maintain and increase their interests, and let them see hope... No one wants their interests to be harmed, and no one wants to follow a loser.

In that case, he must submit the most perfect answer sheet possible for tomorrow's exam!

After dinner, Chen Wenbin sat in his study on the second floor and listened to everyone's reports one by one.

The six windproof oil lamps on the wall barely illuminated the study enough to make out the expression of the person opposite, and the dim light also gave Chen Wenbin, who was sitting behind the desk, a sense of mystery.

Everyone who was summoned to the study to report on their day's work to Chen Wenbin felt as if they were not talking to the same Dr. Robin, but reporting on the territory's affairs to their lord.

Just then, Samuel Adams stepped out of his study and, seeing John Morris waiting outside, nodded to him and said, "...John! The master wants you to come in!"

"……OK!"

John Morris stroked his mustache, took a deep breath, straightened his back, knocked on the door, and entered the study.