Leopold II immediately asked Jerome Bonaparte how many countries were part of the currency union he established.
Jerome Bonaparte replied at once: "The first batch of invited countries, besides yours, includes the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Luxembourg Duchy, the Württemberg Kingdom, as well as Sardinia and the Austrian Empire!"
Upon hearing the invitation list from Jerome Bonaparte, Leopold II felt that Belgium joining this currency union indeed had some merit.
However, at this moment, he did not know that apart from the Kingdom of Belgium, Jerome Bonaparte had not notified the remaining countries at all; the European Currency Union he spoke of was merely an empty shell.
"Your Majesty, I will definitely persuade my father to join the currency union you have established!" Leopold II said solemnly to Jerome Bonaparte. "Please believe that the Kingdom of Belgium will steadfastly follow France's lead!"
