Chapter 198 Chapter 196: Meeting Hall (Please subscribe, please vote)
Hohenzollern III appears to have given two options, but you can't think he hasn't made up his mind.
More of an invisible test.
Being in charge of railway construction within the transportation system, although involving a joint venture model, is undoubtedly a hard and tiring job.
It is possible that one has to travel around the empire all year round, facing all kinds of people, raising funds, and solving various problems.
Add to that the fact that there was a difficult minister of state above him, and you can imagine how difficult life must have been.
But you have to admit, this is the right way!
If you take it to the extreme, you will be truly qualified to enter the cabinet, step into the center of imperial power, and reach the highest position in the country.
The Habsburg Empire is absolutely unique in the Old World, not only in its beliefs but also in its political system.
The royal family has extremely high requirements for candidates entering the cabinet.
Unless one is sent abroad to be the chief official of a place or has made great contributions in certain fields, he is absolutely not qualified to enter the cabinet.
This is not an explicit rule, but an invisible red line that even the royal family cannot cross.
Therefore, those who can enter the cabinet are all capable and have brilliant past resumes.
However, in other countries of the Old World, such rules do not exist. There are even cases where the emperor's favorite ministers can enter the cabinet overnight.
However, when such a person suddenly gains enormous power, one can imagine how badly he will perform when faced with many government affairs.
As for the other option, it is to become a close minister to the emperor!
The emperor's close ministers naturally could not enter the cabinet, but as long as they were trusted by the emperor, the power they possessed was exaggerated.
Even those in high positions have to be currying favor with them. At critical moments, a casual word or two from them may determine your life.
This position is a typical one with low status but great power, and there will be many people trying to curry favor with them.
Of course, honor and disgrace all depend on one person. If His Majesty dislikes you, then your glory will be gone and you will be nothing!
Miller may not be unaware of these things, but it is obvious that he is also hesitant in his heart.
However, Roy was not in a hurry to reply. Douglas and the others would have to stay for a few more days, so he had plenty of time to think about it.
This chat between old friends lasted until nearly four o'clock in the afternoon. Just when Douglas was about to say something, Master Mennon came over again.
Even though Master Mennon brought all kinds of materials, there were still too many processes involved, such as positioning, measuring, assembling, placing, and debugging.
This is not something that can be accomplished in a day or two, but Master Mennon still has to find a way to contact his old friends and then communicate with the imperial ambassador.
So Douglas was drafted into the army.
Master Mennon wrote several letters and gave them to Douglas, asking him to go to the nearest imperial embassy and find a way to find Lord Robin Water of the Court.
Douglas was somewhat reluctant. He was chatting with Roy and was just about to get down to business, but now he was being ordered out?!
Besides, it was almost evening, so he was naturally unhappy.
But facing the old wizard's angry expression, he finally had to agree.
However, the resentful expression on his face when he left was unique.
Luo Yi actually knew what he wanted to say. He just wanted another research project, a new topic.
Luo Yi had quite a bit, but he hadn't decided what to give yet, so he didn't say anything.
Not long after Douglas left, Butler Hoover came up behind him, bowed slightly, and said, "My Lord Earl, is everyone gathered?"
"Where?"
"The meeting hall!"
"Then go and solve the problems that need to be solved first."
…
Lion Manor,
Meeting hall.
This place is very unique. It does not match the luxury of the entire Lion Manor. Instead, it looks dim, cold, quaint and serious.
At the end of the hall, there is a row of long black tables that look very old, and the chairs behind them are made purely of iron and wood.
Apart from the advantages of being sturdy and heavy, it has nothing to do with comfort, grandeur, and luxury.
One can even say that sitting on it is like sitting on a lump of ice, which is uncomfortable.
Directly opposite the long table, there are black benches made of iron and wood. They are also not comfortable, but they are divided into two rows, one after another, all the way to the entrance of the conference hall.
With just these benches, under normal circumstances, it is no problem for dozens or even hundreds of people to sit down.
There was no sunlight coming in, and no magic crystal lamps, but candles were lit on the surrounding walls.
Overall, this place is old, dilapidated, and even a bit barbaric.
But it was here that, for thousands of years in the past, the head of the Raymond family sat, with vassals and knights below.
Together they discussed and handled important political affairs, conflicts and various trivial matters within the earldom.
A thousand-year-old family always has some strange rules. For example, this conference hall was actually inherited from the Raymond family when they became rich.
From the beginning, the first Knight Raymond sits on top, and below are his five followers.
By now, there was Earl Raymond, and hundreds of vassals and knights.
Our ancestors believed that this cold environment could make people more alert, aware of the difficulties of the past, and make every decision carefully.
Therefore, this place was preserved, and there is also such a place in the ruined Lion Castle.
Luo Yi walked in the long corridor, feeling only the quietness and depth. He could hear his own breathing and heartbeat, and his mind became clear.
Just as he was about to walk into the conference hall, he heard whispering.
The sound was not too loud, and seemed quite suppressed, but as more people came, the sound became even louder.
But when Luo Yi walked into the conference hall, into the dim light, exposed to everyone's sight, the noise immediately disappeared.
Only the sound of people standing up could be heard.
Luo Yi walked straight to the platform without looking around and sat in the center of the lonely long table.
Oliveira and Butler Hoover, one on the left and one on the right, seemed like guards.
He suddenly realized that this place was actually designed very thoughtfully, especially the arrangement of candles around it, which was very particular.
He sat here, leaning back, so he could hide in the shadows and no one could see his expression.
But when he looked down, everyone's expressions were exposed in the candlelight, and not even the slightest expression could escape his eyes.
As soon as Luo Yi sat down, everyone started to move.
Some of them pounded their chests with their fists, while others patted their chests and bowed, all of them saluted Luo Yi.
"Greetings, Lord Earl!"
"Good day, Earl!"
Luo Yi nodded slightly and said, "Everyone, sit down."
There was another 'hula la' sound, and everyone sat down again.
Luo Yi did not speak at first, and everyone's eyes changed from calm to nervous. Some were able to suppress their emotions, while others could not help licking their lips.
With Shenlan around, Luo Yi could call out each of their names, origins, families and pasts.
But at this moment, he saw the unconcealable anxiety on the faces of many people.
Luo Yi could also understand their anxiety, because today, their fate and the future path of the earldom would be decided.
Of course, Roy was not playing any cat-and-mouse game, nor did he want to test people's hearts.
So, after a brief pause, he spoke directly.
He leaned forward, exposing his expression to everyone's gaze.
There wasn't a trace of childishness on that young face.
Even with a pair of sharp and penetrating eyes, it is enough to make everyone dare not look him in the eye.
After a slight pause, Luo Yi said, "Everyone, you pledged your allegiance to me yesterday. According to the ancient contract, we have the closest relationship."
"Today, I want to solve the most difficult problem in the territory!"
"Magic machinery!"
The last four words seemed to carry a heavy weight, echoing endlessly in the hall.
Tilting his head slightly, Luo Yi said again: "Of course, I would like to hear your opinions first?"
"Is there anyone willing to express his opinion first?"
Luo Yi's voice disappeared for a long time, but the entire hall remained absolutely silent, very quiet.
No one is willing to stand up!
No one is stupid, and nothing you say at this time may be right. Naturally, no one is willing to express their opinion easily.
But this naturally wouldn't work, so Roy began to call out names: "Knight Alan Wells, I want to hear what you have to say first!"
Everyone's eyes were focused, and Alan Wells stood up. He was a little nervous, but he was also willing to go for it.
Raising his head slightly, he said, "I believe that magical machinery is the source of chaos, the greatest challenge to order, and the reason why Flower Territory has fallen into its current state.
If you ask me, Your Excellency, it should be abolished directly and the original system should be restored."
"My Lord Earl, you are a genius in cultivation and have even mastered the [Lion King],
I believe that as long as you grow up, under your leadership, the Raymond family will surely reach new heights."
"Magic machinery is a harmful thing, comparable to the demons of the abyss. It's best to stay away from it."
Before Luo Yi could speak, someone couldn't help but speak.
A middle-aged man dressed like a scholar stood up and shouted, "Knight Alan Wells, are you slandering Earl Karl Raymond, or are you denying the decision of the former Lion King?"
"If magical machines are truly like the demons of the abyss, then what does Lord Karl, who decided to introduce them, mean?"
"you……"
Knight Alan Wells's face flushed red. Even though the previous Earl Raymond was dead, he still couldn't bear such a big hat on his head.
Luo Yi waved his hand, indicating that it was all right, and then looked at the middle-aged man again, narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked: "If I remember correctly, you are Lord Xike Cruz, the imperial scholar specially hired by my father.
You studied abroad in the Habsburg Empire, graduated from the Royal Academy, and have traveled to most of the empires in the Old World."
The middle-aged man could not help but be surprised. He bowed slightly and said, "My Lord Earl, I was hired by your father to promote magic machinery.
If you really want to give up, please allow me to leave."
Luo Yi shook his head slightly and asked, "What I'm asking now is your opinion on magic machinery.
Knight Alan Wells can express his views, and you, Chick Cruz, can express your thoughts."
"Would you like to hear it?"
"I'm here to listen to you, Shik Cruz Scholar!"
I’ll make some changes in the second update, it will be ready in a moment!
(End of this chapter)
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