Looking at the shocked Gramme and his friends, Carter Bruno smiled knowingly and asked, "How should I prove my identity?"
Carter Bruno knew that a proactive explanation at this point would not dispel Gramme's suspicion.
The best way to make him believe was to have Gramme make the request himself and then prove his identity.
Anyway, Carter Bruno's identity was not fake, and no matter how it was proven, the final result would not change.
"Please forgive me, this is simply too crazy for me. Do you have anything to prove your identity?" Gramme asked.
"Of course." Carter Bruno nodded and took out the check he had prepared, explaining, "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?
As long as Mr. Gramme is willing to work in Spain, this check is yours."
Looking at the clear Spanish royal crest and the amount of 5000 on the check, Gramme already had some trust in Carter Bruno.
This kind of check could not be forged by ordinary people, and those who had the ability to forge checks had no reason to trick him into going to Spain.
Thinking of this, Gramme gradually lowered his guard against Carter Bruno, but still asked with a hint of doubt, "Sir, why would His Majesty the King 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." Carter Bruno replied, "His Majesty is very optimistic about the development of the electricity industry, which is also the reason His Majesty invited you to join Spain.
As for why His Majesty knows your name, perhaps only God knows."
"Mr. Gramme, as long as you agree to join the Royal Academy of Sciences, this check is yours. His Majesty will also arrange a residence for you in Madrid and provide you with a job.
Believe me, Spain is the most suitable place for you. Your research will receive better assistance in Spain." Since he had already revealed his identity, the most important thing now was to invite Gramme to join the Royal Academy of Sciences in Spain.
To be honest, the conditions Carlo had prepared for Gramme and other scientists were not low at all.
First of all, being personally invited by the king of a country already gave these scientists enough face. Although the status of scientists had risen since the Industrial Revolution, it had not reached the highest level of the state.
Scientists with business acumen could obtain a large amount of capital through their developed technology, thus becoming capitalists or high-level members of society.
But most scientists remained poor throughout their lives, and the patents they developed could be seized by other capitalists.
In such a situation, let alone a personal invitation from a monarch, even an invitation from a noble with status would be enough to move these scientists.
Moreover, the treatment Carlo offered these scientists was top-notch. A check for 5000 pesetas might not seem like much, but it was worth about 200 pounds, equivalent to the total income of eight or nine skilled workers in a year.
Although Gramme worked for an electrical equipment company, he was not in management or an important position, but a regular electrical equipment consultant.
His income in Paris was considered middle class, with a weekly salary of about 35 francs, an annual income of 1825 francs, which was 73 pounds.
This check was almost three years of Gramme's total income, and it was money he could receive unconditionally as long as he agreed to join Spain.
Such conditions were undoubtedly sincere and attractive enough for Gramme, who needed to support his family.
Although he was already tempted, seeing his friend's envious look, Gramme still 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 will be competent for positions in the Spanish electric company." Gramme asked cautiously.
After all, the other party represented the King of Spain, and Gramme knew that his question was a bit presumptuous and could easily cause the other party's displeasure.
But after all, he also had some good friends here, and his friends' abilities were also good. Gramme also wanted to have some familiar friends in the foreign land of Spain.
"Of course." Carter Bruno nodded and said with a smile, "As long as you work in the field of electricity, you can choose to join the Spanish nationality.
The Spanish Electric Company needs a lot of talent. Please rest assured, your income at the Spanish Electric Company will definitely not be lower than it is now, and accommodation in Madrid will also be arranged for you."
Gramme's question was like music to Carter's ears. Originally, Carlo had assigned the additional task of attracting some ordinary talents. If he could also attract some extra talents while inviting Gramme, wouldn't this complete the task given by His Majesty the King even more perfectly?
Hearing that the other party agreed to his request, Gramme breathed a sigh of relief, and William also cast a grateful look at Gramme.
Although they were all consultants for an electrical equipment company, it was a small company that was quite stingy with its capital investment.
Especially, the instability in Paris recently has caused the company's boss to default on wages multiple times. If they didn't have to support their families and had no other options, they wouldn't be willing to continue working in such a company with no future.
Now that there was a better option, of course, they should work hard to earn more income for themselves.
"Mr. Gramme, I will be staying in Paris for a few days. If you are ready, you can come to this address to find me, and I will arrange a train to Spain for you at any time.
Of course, the more friends you have who work in the field of electricity, the better. Even if there are a hundred people, His Majesty will not mind.
I look forward to seeing you again in Madrid. Perhaps when we meet in Madrid, you will have become the chief consultant of the National Electric Company." Carter Bruno smiled and said goodbye, leaving Gramme some time to think and prepare.
After all, going to Spain was equivalent to another immigration, and for Gramme, who had a family, he still needed to convince his family.
Carter Bruno had full expectations for Gramme. If Gramme could really bring in hundreds of electricity workers for Spain, he believed His Majesty would definitely be satisfied.
He could also become Carlo's confidant based on the merit of bringing in Gramme, gradually gain Carlo's trust, and enter the upper echelons of Spain.
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