On the King's Road, in a four-wheeled carriage, Rawls leaned against the wall of the carriage, rubbing his temples with his thumbs. He finally knew why he was dragged along by Count Wolfe and chatted for more than two hours.
Count Wolfe does have some tricks, no wonder he can directly become the heir from his unpopular son.
In the Kingdom of Loen, noble children who cannot inherit titles often engage in a profession that is both decent and able to support themselves. Barrister is the best choice, and Earl Wolfe once studied at the Middle Temple Lawyers College.
However, when Count Wolfe did this, he must have known that Mrs. Maynard would attend the ball and would look for him and ask him to stop.
Why not just not invite yourself or Mrs. Maynard?
Did someone ask him to do this?
Earl Hall behind the New Party?
No, Count Wolfe is famous for his unfriendly attitude towards the new party.
Just like today's ball, members of the new party were clearly present. Although it was hosted by Countess Calia, Count Wolfe, as the host, did not appear from beginning to end.
It should be Duke Negan. Only his status and power can overwhelm Earl Wolfe.
But why would you do this?
What did the new party promise that made Duke Negan take action?
Phew, Rawls breathed out. After all, he still didn't have enough status, and he still had too little effective information to judge what the two parties were doing.
But when I attend the Carlton Club meeting next week, I will truly enter the conservative circle, and I will get more information this way.
But Lockhard, Duke Negan’s secretary, is really a troublesome guy, and it’s impossible for the Twilight Hermits to plant only one nail. Not only the Conservative Party, but also many people in the new party must be influenced by the Twilight Hermits.
Amirius, a general, and Aston, a governor, were directly transferred without even making a sound. Moreover, Amilius, who was obviously a conservative leaning party, actually switched directly to the new party and directly took charge of the Ministry of Defense.
There are too many tricks in this.
Rawls looked at the valet Morris who was sitting with the coachman outside the carriage door. He had always thought that Morris was too honest and would not be suitable to become a semi-political talent like a butler in the future.
However, he did not drive him away. After all, as a valet, Morris was qualified. He was taciturn and prudent. He was well aware of Backlund's popular clothing styles and knew how to match them.
But today Rawls was a little impressed with his valet. When Mrs. Maynard didn't find Rawls and went out to look for Rawls' carriage, Morris, who knew the purpose of coming, directly said that Rawls was still there.
Didn't come out for the dance.
As soon as Mrs. Maynard left, she asked the coachman to park the carriage in a hidden place, while Morris watched quietly, waiting for Rawls to come out.
Although Morris saved Rawls a lot of trouble, Rawls could not reward him because he was making decisions for Rawls. As a servant, it is taboo to make decisions for his employer. If he were to reward him, he would let other servants
I have other thoughts.
However, it is indeed very exciting! No wonder the emperor favors and trusts treacherous ministers!
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"Paras, I didn't expect you to come today. Do you want to obey Wolfe and the others?"
Earl Hall smiled. Recently, many land nobles have joined forces to put pressure on Pallas Negan, wanting to restore the "Land Act". At the very least, they must obtain certain compensation from the kingdom's finances.
Even though Duke Negan is the largest landed noble outside the royal family, it is difficult for him to face the pressure from many nobles. Therefore, during this period, Duke Negan attended very few banquets and dances and has been hiding at home.
Duke Negan was not angry. Regardless of the relationship between the two parties, he had a pretty good relationship with Earl Hall, even closer than some nobles who supported the Conservative Party. He did not answer, but just raised his right hand and waved around.
, spoke a word in a low voice in ancient Hermes:
"Isolation"
Earl Hall looked around and frowned at Duke Negan:
"Are you too cautious?"
Duke Negan narrowed his gray-blue eyes and said in a low voice:
"My recent premonition is not very good. Backlund has changed a lot recently. Alas, it may be because I have been under too much pressure recently. I have not attended the banquet for nearly a week."
Earl Hall was still frowning at first, but he smiled and shook his head after hearing the next sentence. He knew very well why Duke Negan liked to attend banquets.
After all, there are many mistresses of the Duke among the nobles in Backlund, but no one cares about them. As long as they don't go too far, they will turn a blind eye or close one eye.
"Then why are you here? I remember you don't like dance very much."
Earl Hall shook his head and said with a helpless smile:
"There's nothing we can do about it. This ball is hosted by Wolfe. Nozick can't attend, so he has to ask his daughter to come. I'm afraid Wolfe will use some other excessive means."
"If it was twenty years ago, he still had the courage and wisdom to do it, now he can only do some tricks." Duke Negan sighed, his bulging belly, "Well, after all, the life of a noble is too...
It wastes people’s energy.”
Earl Hall also sighed:
"Yes, as long as one generation of heirs is addicted to pleasure, it will be difficult in the future."
"You are better than me. Both sons are very good. Either one can inherit the family. But I can't do it. Philip is still too impatient."
"He will always grow, he is still young."
Duke Negan thought of the conflict between Philip and the Allstons of the Levitt family, and brought back the topic of Nozick:
"Nozick's daughter may not be able to persuade the lawyer. He is very smart and wants to use this case as a springboard."
Earl Hall lowered his head slightly and thanked:
"If you agree to this banquet, you have already given Nozick a chance." Although the new party has paid a lot, after all, it does not have to face the conservative party, which is still powerful.
Duke Negan shook his head. He thought that Wolfe would definitely play tricks, but Earl Hall was still too happy too early.
"How is the bank loan and equity investment going?" This is the most important thing.
"I have convinced the board of directors and some partners that they agree to the loan and can give up part of their shares. If cash cannot be obtained, land or valuable collections can also be used as collateral."
"That's good."
Duke Negan breathed a sigh of relief. He persuaded some conservative nobles to let them enter the banking, coal, steel and other industries to ensure that the conservative party would not lose too much strength.
"I will find a way to promote the issues you mentioned about factory workers' compensation and working hours."