C2196 Xiao Letian tried to test the waters (1/2)

Duke Nukas might have sensed the change in the Queen's attitude towards the Hua Clan, because if not, no matter how much interests they had, they would not dare to go against Benjamin.

After hundreds of years of accumulation, the British Prime Minister system had already become deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Although in name, it was the royal family that ruled over the three islands, but the power of the Prime Minister was not to be underestimated.

The Queen has no right to interfere with decisions within the power of the Prime Minister!

However, the Queen Victoria was a special case, the grandmother of the European royal family was too popular. The love of the people was the Queen's supreme treasure, relying on her huge reputation as the Queen Victoria to suppress the Cabinet for her entire life.

The Queen could remain silent, but if the Queen spoke, then no one could disobey!

It was precisely because of this subtle change in attitude of the royal family that caused the old hound, The Duke of Newkes, to smell something amiss. This was why he gave this advice to Xiao Letian.

Before the final battle, there will always be small conflicts and small tests to clear the way. Just like yesterday when Benjamin made some small moves, he did not mean to kill you on that day.

”Yesterday, Benjamin made a move on the two little pawns, the French and the Russian Special Envoys. He wanted to see your reaction, but didn't expect that you would eat them cleanly …”

”Then, according to the usual practice, you should be the one playing chess now!” Without taking the initiative to probe, how would you know Benjamin's trump card? ”

”Mm, that makes sense …” ”Please continue!” Xiao Letian showed absolute respect when listening.

The Duke of Newkes said with a little bit of pride, ”It's simple! Didn't you throw out a bait yesterday? Continue with the article … ”

”Let's start with the research in the protection zone on Mauritius Island and see how Benjamin will deal with this!”

”Mauritius belongs to the system of colonies in India, and the Queen has the title of Queen of India, so the ownership of this island is in the hands of the Queen!”

”Un, that's right. I've asked my subordinates to investigate it. That desolate island has exiled a few criminals from Europe and a lot of peasants from India. I heard that a group of refugees from later stage of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom have also escaped to that island …”

”That place is too poor, so no nobles or capitalists are interested in it. Therefore, this land is basically free of property rights and disputes. Since no one owns this place, it naturally belongs to the first title holder, which is also the Queen's property!”

”If you want to purchase Mauritius's land, you have to apply to the Royal Asset Management Office in your own name. The Royal Family has an independent accounting firm and a law firm that can help you deal with the transaction of royal property …”

”After all, this matter concerns the overseas colonies, and your status is quite special. The Royal Asset Management Office will definitely submit a bill to the Council to seek approval... Then when the proposal is submitted to the council, I think Benjamin will have no choice but to take action! ”

As the Duke sipped on his black tea, he calmly analyzed, ”Benjamin will think of a way to stop this deal no matter what, so it's very likely that his trump cards will be exposed!”

”This is good news! As long as he plays his cards, you'll be safer … ”Even if you failed to purchase the Mauritius's land, it doesn't matter. You are looking for a relationship with the United Kingdom anyway …”