The Suez Canal is a link between the largest markets in Eastern and Western human history.
Once completed, Marseille will no longer be just a harbor of France but will immediately become the maritime trade hub for much of Europe!
The short-term risks and long-term benefits made Joseph finally make a decision.
He looked at Godan and said, "I have decided to place the European Settlement Bank in Marseille."
"Marseille?"
Both Baron Breti and Godan were taken aback, "Your Highness, isn't that too far away?"
"Your Highness, Marseille's economic and financial scale is not enough to..."
Joseph, however, broke out even more shocking news: "Not only the Settlement Bank, but the Paris Stock Exchange and futures market will also move to Marseille subsequently.
"Large banks will also be mandated to establish branches in Marseille.
"And the railway from Marseille to Lyon will be prioritized for funding."
