C2254 disgusting fly (1/2)
At that moment, Benjamin really wanted to kill! This was because he suddenly felt that the situation had become more subtle. Many of the forces that could normally be suppressed had begun to stir.
Just because of a single Xiao Letian? The royal family had maintained their neutrality, the nobles had complained to him, the capitalists had watched with cold eyes, and the citizens had been discussing with each other. Even the opposition now thought that this was a good opportunity to attack them.
All sorts of unpleasantness assaulted his heart. Although it wasn't to the point of being fatal, it was still disgusting to have many flies.
Benjamin was very confident, he analyzed all of the sounds of opposition bit by bit, and realised that Xiao Letian was just like a flowery martial art, it looked as though he had hit a butterfly through the flower, making people's eyes dazzled, but he did not have a truly fatal punch.
The royal family maintained its neutrality, Benjamin was not afraid, he believed that the Queen would definitely not harm the Empire's interests because of his feelings. The royal family could still abide by the basic law of the public and private world, after all, Britain was already used to a state system where the Constitution took precedence over everything.
The nobles had some complaints about themselves, but it was only because they were afraid of affecting their interests. The root was still with the Duke of Newcastle, he cared too much about the fresh source s and the Chinese food business.
Indeed, Benjamin also admitted that when the Chinese cuisine and the fresh source were placed together, it was definitely a profitable weapon. Benjamin was very clear about how much the European upper class spent on luxury goods every year.
Just look at the France. Because they have control over the global price of fine wines and the top status of their dishes, they can take away millions of pounds of wealth from European countries every year.
Not to mention the other luxury goods added by the culture of Paris. Together, they were almost comparable to the income of the entire British Indian colony. With such a gold mountain placed in front of them, even the angels would be tempted.
However, Benjamin was not afraid of the aristocrats' greed, because he knew clearly that the Chinese cuisine was not something that only Xiao Letian could provide.
As for the fresh source s' formulas, they were even less of a problem. When the Royal Navy's battleships filled up the entire outer sea, when Xiao Letian's army and navy were completely annihilated, wouldn't it be easy to get a formula from the negotiation table?
It was just a little bit of time cost, so he could still convince them to do their job properly.
As for the capitalist groups, they were always good people who could see the wind and steer the wind. They would not be 100% loyal to any side.
The only thing that gave people a headache was Gladstone. In these years, the Liberal Party had been developing at a rapid pace, especially among the ordinary citizens.
Those people used deceptive slogans to beguile the citizens. ”Education for the entire nation, investment in basic resources, advancement in benefits …” They were all deceit. The lower level citizens could be deceived, but the elite members of the upper echelon did not believe it.
The only thing I am afraid of is Gladstone's influence. This old man is too eloquent, his confrontation with the Council is really terrible, and Gladstone has no shortage of connections in the House of Commons. If he starts to impeach me, it will be a headache.
However, it was not to the extent of being fatal. Tory Party had ruled for so many years and had led Britain to so many victories.
Besides, Gladstone was an Englishman, and he would not be a spy for the Chinese in front of all the right and wrong. How could that proud, stubborn, and arrogant old man be a tool for the Chinese?