Regarding Prince Malthus's sudden overture, Hodge was not happy at first, but wary.
The battle of annihilation had just ended, and the plans of the top officials of the imperial capital were disrupted by his family.
At this ingenious timing, Princess Leia disappeared mysteriously, but Prince Malthus took the initiative to talk and wanted to let him go to the imperial capital to manage the charity foundation. This had to make Hodge suspicious of the other party's intentions.
After preliminary judgment, the struggle for power in the Royal Cavalry was mainly a battle between Prince Malthus and Prince Dickens. Combined with various details of the night of massacre, Prince Dickens was highly suspicious.
He is most likely the man behind Alderman Arnold Abraham.
But this does not mean that Prince Malthus is not suspicious.
On the contrary, Prince Malthus is the second most suspected, although Prince Malthus is also anti-war and has always been opposed to things in the New Gil region.
But what if it was a deliberate frame-up?
He used the method of killing Marquis Bach's family and framed Prince Dickens, causing a gap in the Holy Church's heart and completely turning to him.
This method is not common in royal competitions.
Although Prince Dickens is a believer in the Ocean Church, he may not be unable to receive support from the Holy Church.
The church's support is given first to believers and congregants, but even Prince Malthus, a devout believer, dare not say that he can get 100% support from the Holy Church.
On the one hand, the three major churches are aloof from the world, and on the other hand, they need to cooperate with the Salom royal family to establish solid beliefs and obtain abundant resources.
The two sides complement each other and appear to be equal, but in fact, the power of the three major churches far exceeds that of the Salom royal family.
The royal family of Salom agreed that the three major churches would jointly preach, which may not mean there is no mutual checks and balances.
For the church to interfere in the internal affairs of the Salom royal family, or even in the election of a new generation of kings, is an act that crosses the line.
Therefore, support is relatively euphemistic, using the relationship between believers to help subtly. You must know that the believer groups of major churches are an extremely rich resource. Once the church is willing to connect with them, the value that can be exerted is difficult to achieve.
estimate.
When Hodge thought about it, Prince Malthus came to attend the church celebration and chose to win over himself and the Marquis Bach behind him in order to gain the full support of the Holy Church.
Through the battle of annihilation, the news that Marquis Bach's family was favored by gods has spread almost throughout the entire imperial capital.
The most shocking thing was the news that Archbishop Brian Jais had taken action.
This is an angel clone!
In this era when the true god no longer walks in the world, even the Sequence 3 angels on earth represent the top combat power of a force.
The angel's clone personally took action, which shows how much the Holy Church values the Bach family.
"Your Highness, I am very grateful for your kindness."
"I am not yet a minor. I want to discuss this matter with my father and mother."
Hodge first expressed his gratitude and did not refuse directly. Instead, he said that he would discuss it with his parents and give them enough respect.
"This is natural." Prince Malthus was not surprised by Hodge's answer. He still smiled: "Hodge, I am very optimistic about you. I will also go on the day of your coming-of-age ceremony. When the time comes, I will give you a gift.
A nice coming-of-age gift.”
"I am very fond of you, and I manage the charity foundation to pave the way for you."
"With your status and my recommendation, it must not be difficult to serve as a co-prosperity officer."
Co-prosperity officer?
What a big gesture!
Hodge was shocked by Prince Malthus' casual mention of the official position.
The co-prosperity official is a relatively idle but powerful official position.
The official structure of the Salom Empire is roughly divided into five parts.
Four senses for a moment.
The four officials refer to the treasurer, the chief administrative officer, the chief justice, and the tribune.
Treasurer: As the name suggests, he is an official responsible for the revenue and expenditure of the empire's treasury and assisting the consul in his work.
Chief Administrative Officer: Similar to the Municipal Officer, he mainly handles government affairs, but the Municipal Officer is only responsible for the corresponding cities and towns, while the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for the cities, towns and cities across the country. The implementation of policies basically all go through the Chief Administrative Officer, who has a very high status.
, is only responsible to the consul and is the most trusted deputy of the consul.
Justice: Similar to the public prosecutor's office in Hodge's previous life, it is extremely powerful. All tribunals are under the management of the justice, and all trials of law must go through this department.
Tribune: regarded as a product of the popular revolution, selected from civilians, qualified to participate in national policies, revision and advancement of the constitution, with power comparable to that of ordinary nobles. Generally, people secretly supported by major nobles participate, and the number is roughly 50.
Association, naturally refers to the Presbyterian Church.
Senate: The aristocratic class. The lifelong senators are the solid fortress of the aristocratic power. They are in charge of the operation of the treasury and all external affairs. They number about a hundred people and are the center of power of the entire empire.
The co-prosperity officer mentioned by Prince Malthus just now is an official position directly under the Senate, with great power.
Help the Elders Council deal with some inconvenient matters so that the powers of the Elders Council can be implemented.
The interests of the Senate are the interests of the entire aristocracy.
Therefore, co-prosperity officers who can directly serve the Council of Elders are the ones that no one dares to offend in any department in the entire empire.
Even though this official position may only be at the middle or lower level, due to the transcendent status of the Council of Elders, this official position is extremely expensive as the tide goes up.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your love."
"I don't have any qualifications. If I directly serve as a co-prosperity officer, I'm afraid it will attract criticism, right?"
Huo Qi knew very well that this gift was very important. Although he didn't know what the coming-of-age gift the other party was talking about was, this official position alone was worth tens of thousands of gold.
This is not something that can be measured by money. This is power, something that countless businessmen and wealthy businessmen desperately try to curry favor with, and that countless citizens and civilians can’t get.
"It doesn't matter."
"You don't have to worry. If you exercise inside the foundation, no one will say anything."
Prince Malthus' tone was quite indifferent, as if all this was taken for granted.
Hotch knew very well what he meant.
Going to Prince Malthus's charity foundation is tantamount to announcing to the outside world that the Marquis Bach and his family have pledged their allegiance to Prince Malthus.
Since he is a prince of Malthus and is the sole heir to the Marquis of Hodge, is it not logical to become a co-prosperity officer?
Would you dare to offend the two great nobles Prince Malthus and Marquis Bach at this time?
Looking at Prince Malthus, Hodge thought of that sentence.
All gifts, in destiny, have already been marked with a price.
There is no love without reason, and there is no hate without reason.
If you want to get any benefit, you must pay something!