Robert's face changed faster than a bullet. The blond man who had arrived late had a cold face and did not hear the other person's teasing with everyone just now.
Robert wanted to go up and hug him, but was avoided by the blond man.
"On behalf of my brother, I come to wish you a happy birthday, Congressman Robert."
The blond man moved appropriately and stood upright, giving Robert no chance for physical contact.
He seems to be deliberately expressing an attitude - the Berkeley family does not openly support the Progressives, no matter how enthusiastic you Robert is.
"Is this person Siqin? Dutch Berkeley's younger brother."
The wealthy businessmen sitting at the table with Will began to talk about it again.
"Yeah, look at his stinky face, I can recognize it from a long distance away."
"He's quite handsome. His face is sharp and stern, and he's so charming!" A male guest with obvious sexual orientation issues joked without any scruples.
"Come on! You have to be lucky that Dutch is in charge of the Berkeley family now. If it were this guy, we would have to pay off the debt tonight before we can walk out of this door."
Everyone seems to be afraid of meeting the Berkeley family. Although Will knows about Storm Bank, he doesn't know who is behind it.
He couldn't help it, and finally joined the discussion at this table.
"There are at least a thousand banks in Renekton, but do everyone only go to Storm Bank for loans?"
His words triggered laughter from a lady at the same table: "Hahaha, sir, don't you know that half of the banks in Renekton are operated using the capital of Storm Bank?"<
/p>
Another short gentleman also echoed: "If Senator Robert is one of the most powerful people in Renekton, then the Berkeley family is the richest family in Renekton."
"I see, they are really a group of big shots!" Will sighed sincerely, yearning for such high-ranking people in his heart.
At this time, Alusi, who was originally serious about his words, coughed twice and suddenly said to everyone: "The reason why the Berkeley family is so rich is because they are a wealthy family from the Western Continent. I heard that their ancestors had a grand duke.
, once dominated one side, but unfortunately lost in the Hundred Years War of Faith, resulting in the title being deposed, and the following decades of decline."
His interjection aroused emotion from everyone present.
"But then their family still rose!" A gentleman from the Chamber of Commerce at the same table exclaimed.
Arusi raised his right eyebrow: "After the Holy Lugao Empire was split by the Duke of Nord, the Greybean Empire was established. The Berkeley family won titles and lands in the new country, and finally in the constitutional monarchy revolution
By standing on the right side, they gained a lot of wealth and social fame, and thus restored the glory of their ancestors. To this day, their family still retains its territory and title in the Western Continent."
Arusi's regulations clearly tell the history of an ancient family. Although he is slightly stout, he does not give the impression of a greasy and fat nouveau riche.
"In the following times, some members of the Berkeley family have served as prime ministers, some have entered the House of Lords, and some have given up their aristocratic status and entered the House of Commons..."
Half of the people at the table didn't know the past of the Berkeley family. Now listening to Arushi's explanation, everyone showed expressions of amazement.
Will was no exception. In addition to being amazed, he was also curious: "Then why did they come to Secred to settle down?"
Arushi then looked at Will. He recognized the person who lent him a tissue just now, so he looked at Will and said, "Didn't I just say that? Some of them gave up their aristocratic status and entered
The House of Commons, and it was this 'Berkeley' group that later arrived in Secred and used family power to establish a huge financial industry here."
"So, Dutch Berkeley is just a side branch?" asked another person at the same table.
"It used to be, but now Berkeley in the Western Continent has declined. There are no heirs there. In the end, all assets should still be left to Dutch Berkeley." Arusi smacked his mouth and spit out a piece of sherry skin. p>
On the red carpet in the center, Robert exchanged many pleasantries with Sichen Berkeley, and finally invited him to enter the banquet hall inside.
The entire banquet hall was divided into two parts by an arch. The guests inside were basically officials from the federal government, including members of the Prohibition Bureau, the Police Department and various state committees. Those sitting outside were people from Lake.
The bourgeoisie and merchants doing business.
Sitchin was invited inside by Robert, which proved that in his mind, the status of the Berkeley family was comparable to that of federal officials.
At this time, someone at the same table noticed the guests in the arch and cautiously said to the others: "People from the Inspection Bureau are here too."
Another person next to him responded immediately: "This is not surprising. The headquarters of the Intelligence Bureau is in Renekton. Senator Robert should often deal with those guys."
"Hey! Mr. Alushi, I heard that a cousin of yours also works in the Inspection Bureau, right..."
Before the discussion at the Huimin Chamber of Commerce stopped, the voices of congressmen came from over there.
"Everyone! What are you waiting for? You don't have to worry about being arrested by the Prohibition Bureau tonight, because everyone is responsible for getting them drunk." After inviting Siqin in, Robert spread his hands and motioned for everyone to enjoy the grand event.
birthday party.
The violin played, and under the melodious music, the conversation at the same table was suddenly interrupted.
It didn't take long for people to continue chatting about interesting things about the Berkeley family.
"Do you know why Congressman Robert wants to win over the Berkeley family so much?"
"Come on, tell me?" A lady was very interested in this topic.
"There is an inference circulating in the world, but the authenticity needs to be verified." A short gentleman clinked his wine glass with his female companion. "It is said that the current Queen Victoria received strong support from the Berkeley family when she sat in that position.
, and this support plays a decisive role."
"Hmm..." Will felt very strange when he heard what the other party said. He couldn't help but said, "You mean, the Berkeley family on Secred's side supported Queen Victoria in taking the throne?" p>
"Yes!"
"Why are they doing this? Didn't all the Berkeleys give up their aristocratic status in the Western Continent? No matter how rich they are now, they have nothing to do with Gray Bean, so why bother to go to the muddy waters of the royal family?"<
/p>
Hearing Will's question, the short gentleman smiled slyly. He was a little drunk, and his words gradually became more careless: "Everyone, many people have suspected that Queen Victoria may be a member of the Berkeley family."
Huh?
The whole table was in an uproar and looked at each other.
Arushi tapped the table with his finger, glanced at everyone, and then added: "Now our president is committed to abolition of slavery and combating corruption. This is a huge blow to the economy of the country. You know... At present, the country of Sabah is
We have a considerable trade deficit with the Western Continent. Most of our industrial products are imported. We can only rely on the export of cotton and other crops from the east to make up for this big hole. Without slaves, those manor owners will lose a lot of assets.
', which is why slave owners in the east supported the Progressive Party."
"Mr. Arushi, your investment bank has also been a mortgage broker for plantations and a slave broker, right?" Someone from the same chamber of commerce worried, "If slavery is abolished, in addition to you, including our Huimin Chamber of Commerce,
Everyone, you will be implicated to some extent."
Arushi did not discuss this topic in depth. He continued: "In addition, in order to combat corruption and bribery, the Presidential Palace proposed a "Financial Transparency Bill" to the Congress. Once this bill is passed, Robert
The Progressives represented by congressmen will suffer a fatal blow."
"In general, this administration has forced the Progressive Party to tie itself with the plantation slave owners. They need to occupy a majority of seats to vote to veto these two proposals. During this period, big backstage parties such as Berkeley
, the Progressives will definitely try their best to win over them, because once they gain their support, they may gain the support of Gray Bean."
After hearing this, Will finally understood why Senator Robert said he didn't like the Berkeley family, but yet he wanted to give him a warm hug when they met.
He wanted to convey an illusion to the outside world - the Berkeley family has been won over by the Progressives.
At this time, Arushi held the wine glass and raised it high to Will who had just asked the question: "Sir, we meet again. We are lucky to be able to sit together and chat. I am Huimin Chamber of Commerce' Luxi Investment Bank
''s Arushi Buempes, could you introduce yourself..."
"Will Evans, I am from the east. I inherited some small assets due to the death of my elder, and now I am planning to settle down and start a business in Laketon." Will introduced the situation of this fake identity very naturally.
However, when he heard about Dongfang, everyone at the table cast a strange look at him.
One of the young women secretly whispered to the man next to her, but unfortunately Will overheard her.
"Another country bumpkin from the east...hehehe..."