Chapter 892 (1/2)
It was dark when the sighing dark haired wizard left Byrne cathedral.
Looking at the bustling crowd around the Church... Don't wait until the next day, Duke Byrne's envoy returns. The news of his first visit to Byrne cathedral will spread all over the red blood castle and then all over Byrne.
As mentor Dalton said, he is not what he was three years ago; The Lord of Byrne, who controls the south, will attract attention every move.
His visit to the cathedral will become a strong signal that the barons and subjects of Byrne will think that the Duke of Byrne is on the Bishop's side and supports his ”new reform” plan.
Of course Loren knows that.
Therefore, he must express his position first and make it a fait accompli, just as the little priest did before - it was he who took the initiative to support the church, rather than the church who persuaded himself and approved the little priest's reform plan.
The difference between active and passive is the difference between the two sides who has the dominant power and who is the more powerful party.
So whether the Byrne Church wants it or not, they owe themselves a favor; Even if the little priest Weber wanted to keep the church ”pure and independent”, he had to accept the fact that the church was formally managed by the round table Parliament and was lower than himself.
Yes, this practice is the same as that in the imperial capital, akhat II deliberately brought the contradiction between the church and wizards to the Royal trial and decided by himself
People, sure enough, will still have to become their most annoying appearance.
With another sigh, the black haired wizard returned to the palace surrounded by the accompanying guard Knights; Before entering the front door, a slim figure had blocked in front of him.
”You're late, again.”
With a high chest, Charlotte said coldly, ”we have an appointment to meet before the evening, and then talk at dinner about the government affairs during your departure - this is a very formal transfer of power. Don't you think it's too impolite to be late and let a woman wait, my Duke?”
”I'm sorry, but it takes a lot of time to convince our bishop.” Lauren's flattering smile: ”you know, it's no easier to convince a devout Holy Cross than to persuade a stubborn girl.”
”So... Our esteemed countess, have you cleaned up some disobedient servant and made him honest?”
In the face of the dark haired wizard, with a little sarcasm, the countess gave a noncommittal cold hum and raised her head.
”By tomorrow afternoon at the latest, the price of red blood castle will return to normal and stable - it is publicized that it is the result of your personal intervention and detailed consultation with businessmen; the crisis has been lifted and many people have been won for the Turin family.”
”Worthy of being the Countess of our red blood castle, she is indeed a descendant of the Turin family!” grinning Loren showed two rows of white teeth and thumbed up:
”I knew that a guy like little Joad is definitely not your opponent; as long as you come forward in person, you can speak in a few words...”
Pa -!
The one who answered him was Charlotte, who turned away and pulled the long hair on his face; It left him with a faint fragrance and a hurried back.
Only the black haired wizard with an awkward smile stood rigidly in place.
”Please allow me to sympathize with you, your excellency.” Charles, the court steward standing aside, turned with his hands on his back and a smile:
”But you must also understand - the countess has just won a beautiful battle, and she continues to receive your encouragement and recognition; but you are not only late, but also in a tone full of... Jokes among friends, so...”
”So I deserve it, don't I?” the black haired wizard rolled his eyes.
Charles looked down with a desperate smile, only his shoulders were still shaking.
”Please come with me, Duke... You're late for dinner, don't you hope?” the court manager stepped aside and extended his hand to welcome: ”according to the count's arrangement, this is only a simple family dinner - but even so, there should be some forms involving the principality and important members of his family.”
”So if you like, we can explain in detail all the procedures and steps of the dinner while walking; of course, I said if you don't want to... The count told me that you may not like it.”
Lauren nodded helplessly and resisted the impulse to turn his eyes for the second time.
So since I have no choice, why do you explain it to me?
This may be the most difficult place for him to accept... No matter what kind of activities, Charlotte always likes to be very formal and ceremonial; As small as a simple banquet or as large as a round table Council convened by the thirteen earls, it is likely to be equally important in her eyes.
After a few years together, Loren may understand her reason, but it doesn't mean that he is willing to suffer.
”This morning's meeting...” interrupted Charles, and Loren quickly changed the topic: ”you must have had a hard time, a treasurer?”
”Of course not.” the court manager shook his head decisively, but then nodded with a smile: ”the count entertained him very warmly in the palace garden and explained to him the consequences of not cooperating with himself in the calmest and most tactful tone.”
Calm and tactful... Lauren raised her eyebrows.
Bullying? Intimidation? Threaten with life? Don't be unprepared?
”In a word, your Excellency the treasurer soon realized that if he did not make a certain compromise as soon as possible, the principality would give the title of treasurer to count Gareth of rainbow bridge and divide the United Chamber of Commerce.” Charles whispered with a trace of admiration:
”For Byrne three years later, the United Chamber of commerce is no longer necessary, but it must be attached to the principality; otherwise, the roads, minerals and shops they control will soon become fat in the eyes of other chambers of Commerce.”
”Well... I remember the principality owes a lot of money to the United Chamber of Commerce, and it seems difficult to pay it back?” Lauren couldn't help but say.
”Because of this, the United Chamber of commerce must not leave the principality; otherwise, all debts cannot be cashed, and the financial concessions and support of the principality will be lost, and it will soon face the dilemma of collapse and complete destruction.”
Charles nodded softly: ”the count told me that this is the 'shameless trick' she learned from you - the person who borrows money is the grandson, and the master who owes money - I just repeat your original words, Duke.”
”...” Loren Turin.
”The count knows very well that the United Chamber of commerce is an important tool for the Duke to control all the territories of the thirteen dominions; only little Yod can balance the round table Parliament and firmly hold the financial power of the principality.”
Charles's eyes twinkled and said meaningfully, ”that's why the count had nothing to do with him before, and it's also why you can easily play with him after you return.”
”All along, the count has always placed his position under you, and would rather endure grievances than take into account your authority - even if little Joad is only a businessman, even if he is only the lowest treasurer;
But as long as it's your man, the count will first win your acquiescence and use his own wrist - the count's feelings for you can be described as more than ”loyalty.”
”What do you mean?” Lauren raised his eyebrows.