If he was just looking for money, Stanley didn't have to leave Poitou, where the economy was booming. He could still make a profit simply by relying on legitimate investments.
There is no rule that government officials cannot invest in securities. Many senior civil servants have made their fortunes by having more inside information and more favorable investment opportunities than others.
Stanley chose a career, which was his ambition.
The province of Giavia is Genoa's neighbor to the west. It used to be poorer than Genoa. A large number of poor people have poured into Genoa in the past two years because the latter has provided a large number of employment opportunities due to the development of the new economy. In addition, businessmen from the two places
Opportunities for exchanges are also extremely frequent, but repeated taxation and different tax policies between the two places are extremely unfavorable to Genoa businessmen.
If Stanley can sit as governor of Javia, it will be very conducive to the integration of the markets of the two places, which is also an inherent requirement of capitalism.
As for how Stanley secretly discussed with the Lord Seal, Sean didn't care. He just happily wrote a cashier's check for five hundred thousand. This was regarded as Sean's advance investment.
Not only the five hundred thousand, Sean also prepared a souvenir in his own name for Count Torres, a box of the best pearls in the south, and a set of ruby necklaces from the Kenyan continent in the Southern Ocean, with a total value of more than 200,000 yuan.
One hundred thousand.
Stanley himself also prepared a generous gift for Count Torres as a farewell party. Therefore, Count Torres's trip was well worth it.
Three days later, Elizabeth and Count Torres were put on the train heading north by Sean. The railway company even arranged a special train for this purpose.
"Shall I see you again, count?" Elizabeth said in a low mood.
"I will definitely do it, Your Highness!" Sean said.
"It's a pity that I couldn't take an armored ship back to the Holy City." Elizabeth complained, "You obviously have a Rocky Mountain."
"Your Highness, the Rocky Mountain is still in the sea trial stage. Although I have great confidence in it, the sea is not peaceful after all. In the future, when it transports goods north, it must sail along the coastline under the escort of the navy. I would like to express to you
Guaranteed, you will soon see more new-style iron-clad ships on the Ose River in the holy city." Sean said.
"Thank you, Count!" Elizabeth's mood improved a little, "I spent a wonderful summer in Poitou, and I think I will miss it here."
Sean knew that the princess was worried about her own destiny, and every freedom and happiness here was set off by uneasy thoughts about the future.
He also wanted to comfort the princess, but saw her looking over Sean's head.
On the roof of the house opposite the platform stood a slim woman. Her sapphire blue skirt was very eye-catching, and the ribbon in her hair was dancing in the wind.
"Hi, Rose!" Elizabeth waved her arms.
Rose blew her an arrogant kiss from a distance, making her laugh.
Sean quickly signaled to Nelson, who immediately led the people and rushed towards the residence outside the station.
The train started moving slowly, Sean stopped on the platform and waved, watching the train leave the station.
"Is that Her Royal Highness the Princess?" Byrne asked in surprise. In fact, he had seen Elizabeth on different occasions recently. Elizabeth acted very low-key. Byrne only knew that she was a guest in the Rose Garden and that she was from a northern noble family.
That's all.
"Yes, Your Majesty the Governor," Sean said, "For safety reasons, I cannot introduce you to His Majesty before today. Please forgive me. In addition, the princess has visited Poitou, so the Governor please do not spread the news."
Byrne was a little dazed.
As the governor, there were people in Byrne's court, so he knew something about the princess's marriage. It was said that it was a money marriage.
It is surprising that the princess came here secretly. This in itself seems to explain the reason why the Lord Privy Seal suddenly came to Poitou, rather than to inspect the construction of new cargo ships as stated.
He couldn't help but think too much, thinking that Sean had a very close relationship with the royal family, but he couldn't see any sign that Sean and the princess had anything beyond a normal relationship. At least he had seen the princess having an affair with the man from Rowan Castle as a follower.
Madam took the same carriage to the shipyard.
Glancing at Stanley who was chatting with Butler Sean, Byrne cautiously tried:
"The Chancellor of the Seal is visiting Poitou. Victor has been very attentive recently. I heard that he has met with the Chancellor several times in private. The Chancellor even visited his residence."
"It is said that our mayor is very interested in Javia's position as governor." Sean confessed.
Byrne's expression changed suddenly, and a relieved smile appeared on his face:
"I should try my best to help Victor achieve what he wants!"
The governor has almost completed his five-year term. Although he has received approval from some big figures in the Holy City to serve another term in Genoa, there are still many variables before the official appointment is issued, including the rise of the count in front of him.
Plays a crucial role - Sean may not be able to disobey the Holy City's orders, but he can make the Governor alone in Poitou.
So when he heard the root cause of Stanley's recent abnormal behavior, Byrne immediately realized that a mayor who doesn't want to be the governor is definitely not a good mayor. This is human nature.
But Byrne doesn't want to leave Poitou, where all industries are prosperous, the economy is booming, and all levels live in harmony. He doesn't need to worry too much about government affairs. Even his "normal" income is not a small amount every year - it is completely reasonable and legal.
He even believed that Genoa's current good situation was due to his own contribution. When he first came to Genoa, the economic situation here gave him a headache, so he did not want to give it up.
"Your Majesty the Governor, is your first term coming to an end soon?" Sean asked.
"That's true." Byrne sighed deliberately, "Maybe I should retire. I'm fifty-six years old."
"Haha, it seems to me that you are in the prime of life. Governor Hollingsworth of Java is over 70 years old. I hope you will work in Genoa until you are 80 years old, surpassing our neighbors. Of course, if you have more
It's a good place to go, we can only send you our best wishes." Sean smiled.
"I don't see a better place for me at the moment." Byrne heard Sean's affirmation, "Well, I'm used to the climate and customs here. If I leave here, I will definitely get sick.
At my age, I can’t stand the trouble.”
"Then you should drink two cups of green tea every day, which is good for your health." Sean said.
"Yes, only the green tea produced under the Rocky Mountains is the most authentic tea. My Earl, you must leave me some of the first batch of spring tea in your tea garden every year."
"Of course. You know, I only give away the first batch of tea every year, not sell it. Your name is indispensable on the gift list."
"Thank you very much!" Byrne was convinced, "Earl, you are a kind and generous nobleman, and this will definitely bring you rich rewards."
"I accept your good words!"
Nelson came back at this time, looking very depressed.
"Why, you lost to the same woman again?" Sean was very unhappy.
"Sir, it's not that my subordinates are incompetent, but..."
"The opponent is too cunning, right?" Sean said, "Well, what happened this time?"
"Miss Rose threw a handful of gold coins into the street, and everyone was grabbing them like crazy. We didn't even see her shadow!"