Chapter 201 - 199: Meeting The Merchants II (1/1)

Chapter 201 - 199: Meeting The Merchants II

These merchants/innovators were not dumb There were a number of reasons why they chose Charlton First was because they saw hi Edork for hie, but despite all that, he still treated people with dignity

Second was for who he was He was the son of arguably, the second dom The Grand Duke of Suffox was a war hero who has the control of about 40 of the kingdo's sister which automatically put him under the monarchist faction, however, it was no secret that some members of the radical faction were his brothers in arm

Third was for what he was Currently, Charlton is just a student His name on businesses would not rise suspicions but would ward off unwanted attention The reason was that, the monarchist would think that they would be on their side because Charlton was the nephew of the king whose claim to the throne was miniscule The radicals on the other hand would be afraid to step on the grand duke's tail Charlton was his only son and aside froood side to persuade him to join their side someday

Thus, no matter how one looks at it, Charlton was their best bet Whichever faction wins, he would most probably be safe He has the character, the status, and everything else they should be looking for Nowhim, they were able to ascertain that he was 'it' Then, the only question left ould be willing to lend them a hand?

Then, there is also thefor certain bills in benefit of people like them Anyway, that is another matter entirely and the protection Charlton's name can provide now is sufficient

In the end, they all decided to try their best to i to Edward, Charlton e so too positive about it What rand duke have to change the status quo? He can afford to go with the flow all his life and have it easy Then again, if Edas right, at least they decided to put their eggs on someone who see, Edward took the liberty to go first

"As the owner of Colu waves in the business sector recently, I have been receiving invitations from certain known individuals who are part of either the twopeacefully carried out, but I do know that it would change sooner or later The reason why I know this, is, well, I would not hide it Easton corporation has been giving protection ht And I don't want my coe for the protection given by your naiance to you Charlton No matter what step you decide to take in the future"

Charlton nodded his head He knew that much based on their conversation last tiain to take precedence over the others

The next person to talk was Alexander Bell "In my case, my company has not taken off just yet However, words about my invention already went to the ears of certain people They want to take my invention and use it for their own cause The worst part is that they want to take it for free and I must even be thankful Lord Daniel, I only want to publicize the telephone, get recognition and make a fortune To be honest, that is why I an with you and am more than thankful for this opportunity"

Charlton was flabbergasted What was this telephone he speaks of? "Can you kindly explain what this telephone is?"

"Well, it is an apparatus for transraphically It has wires and trans people to talk even at certain distance It is a very expensive device targeted for the elite I know I aiance to you no matter what that entails in the future I may not have much now, but once my company takes off, I am positive that it will be very profitable"

Charlton tried not to reveal his s to hoorks already made him excited

After Alexander, Thomas Brassey spoke next "My project deals with transportation,a railway that would enable merchants to send their merchandise from one place to another in a more timely manner The funds have already been secured but the problem is, the nobles whose jurisdiction covers where the railill pass through, are either asking for certain fees or are raising the selling price of the land we previously agreed on at an exhorbitant amount If it is like this nohat more in the future? if we have to pay all of them every time a train passes their fief, then what is the purpose of n your name with my corporation, I would be able to itha share of profit fro once a project is done is also possibility Anyway, the 3 other shareholders and sponsors for this project are here today, namely, Scott, Edward, and Howard, so ownershi+p of the railway in the future can be divided into 5 Lord Daniel, I swear iance not only for your protection, but also for the future I a ti my way once you enter the house of the lords"

Charlton did not expect so would the construction of the railway take?" There was a lot of potential in this one Construction businesswould be trein construction, a year and a half at the ive no promise about how h estimate and pay in advance"

Charlton shook his head, "I ahtforwardness However, I understand that you need to work on the construction first No need to give me payment in advance I just request that you show me the detailed plan later After that, finish the construction first before we talk about dividends again", ith all the money the others would provide hi in one swoop

Thoet a et ties with? "Then, I will be in your care"

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