Chapter 185. Stocks and Capitalism (3)

A fairly large line had formed in front of the Rothschild Trading Company building since morning.

The line consisted of servants who came on behalf of the heads of numerous noble families.

Perhaps because high-ranking people at the level of aides to very important figures had gathered?

This place had already become a kind of political arena.

"Ahem, I'm here on orders from Viscount Palma. Could you give up your spot?"

"You're not even the Viscount himself, why are you throwing your weight around?"

"Just as water has its levels, there's a hierarchy among us servants based on our masters' status."

They fought over whose master was higher and should move aside, and some brought carts full of money as if to show off their family's wealth.

Florence citizens lacking entertainment even flocked in groups to see this rare sight.

"I heard Baron Rothschild issued something called stocks."...