Chapter 199: Unified Thoughts (Please subscribe, please vote)
Hick Cruz is tall and thin, and looks like he could be blown away by a gust of wind.
His clothes were also very special. It was not a gentleman's suit, but a light yellow toga robe draped along his shoulders, making him look more elegant and unique.
But only those eyes are unique!
It is neither sharp nor profound, but it has the firmness and persistence of a martyr.
When he met Roy's gaze, it was as if he saw the scene of his first meeting Count Carl Raymond.
The old man sat behind the desk, asked a series of questions, and quietly thought about his answers.
It was also through that assessment that he gained the trust of Earl Karl, became a lord, and presided over the promotion of magical machinery and territory reform.
Many of the policies of the Flower Territory were decided by him and the Earl.
So, when everyone thinks that magic machinery is a scourge, he must stand up and refute it.
Not only is this the foundation of his life, but also because he lives for this.
Taking a deep breath, Shik Cruz tried his best to remain calm. In full view of everyone, he walked out of his seat and stood in front.
Slightly turning sideways, he was facing both the vassals and knights, and Loy.
His voice was as strong and powerful as iron. "I know. I've only been here a short time, and I'm still promoting magical machinery. So, everyone doesn't like me."
"Before, I didn't care; now, I care even less!"
"The only thing I care about is the Earl's kindness in recognizing and supporting me."
"Thirteen years ago, I graduated from the Royal Academy. Although I didn't have enough magical aptitude, I had a deep understanding and research of magical machinery.
I once intended to enter the imperial government system, but because I offended someone, I had to leave."
"For the next thirteen years, I traveled around the Old World, visiting almost every country and trying to persuade the Grand Dukes, Kings, and Their Majesties.
But you all saw the result: thirteen years of doing nothing have almost worn away my spirit."
"Until the Earl summoned me, my views and political opinions were appreciated by him, and he gave me his full support."
"Although the Earl is no longer with us, I still hope to do my best to allow the magical machinery to take root and sprout in this land. I hope that the Flower Territory can seize the opportunity and soar to the sky."
"As long as I can do this, I am alone and it doesn't matter if I live or die!"
These words moved everyone.
Because almost everyone saw sincerity and enthusiasm in this seemingly unremarkable middle-aged man.
"Sir Shik Cruz, is this your opinion on magical machinery?
Is this why Flower Territory insists on promoting magical machinery? "
Roy's voice rose a few degrees, as if he was dissatisfied, thinking that he had gone off topic, but Xike Cruz raised his head slightly:
"No, I say this just to let everyone know that my heart is the same as yours."
"As for why we need to develop magical machinery?
This is not my choice, nor Count Karl's, but the choice of the times!"
He looked around, seemingly meeting the gazes of every vassal. "Before coming to Flower Territory, I thoroughly researched the history of the Raymond family's rise to power."
"The Raymond family inherited the bloodline of the Lion God, but what got them to where they are today is not their extraordinary strength, but their amazing vision."
"Many years ago, our ancestors took a fancy to this piece of land and spent huge amounts of money to exchange it repeatedly, thus becoming the owner of this 3,000 square kilometers of land."
“This is the first choice!”
“During the Age of Exploration, our ancestors valued the benefits of maritime transport and gambled most of their assets to build ports and produce seagoing vessels, thus reaping the benefits of the sea.
Today, every dollar you spend is rewarded with the benefits of ocean trade."
"Later, when the Age of Exploration ended, the Raymond family seized the opportunity and developed a perfume business, which became a bestseller in the Old World and became the obsession of countless aristocrats.
As a result, another round of great development has been achieved.”
"Think about it. It's always been the contemporary Earl Raymond who seized the opportunity and led the family to grow, continue, and pass on its legacy."
He paused, then continued, "Earl Karl Raymond has been on the throne for a full twenty-seven years, and during this time, there have been almost no large-scale wars or human disasters."
"It's not because there are no dangers, but because all dangers have been eliminated into nothingness."
"When Earl Karl was still around, apart from the Archduchess of Normandy, who among the four marquises dared to speak loudly in front of him?"
"Who among you dares to face his majesty?"
"When has his decision ever been wrong?"
"Why do you think such a wise and powerful Lion King would risk everything on developing magical machinery in his old age?"
"Is he truly senile? Or has he seen a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?"
Xike Cruz's voice became more and more excited. He said, "If you ask why we need to develop magical machinery?"
"Actually, I don't need to answer at all. You all know it."
"The war between the Habsburg Empire and the Old World hegemon, the Bonaparte Empire, decades ago was the reason!"
"The current situation in the Old World is due to the Habsburg Empire almost single-handedly gaining the attention and even submission of countless countries in the Old World. This is the reason!"
"The magical machinery is the secret of the Habsburg Empire's power, and this is why Count Karl Raymond wants to seize this opportunity."
At this point, he turned to Luo Yi, bowed slightly, and said, "My Lord Earl, the great Lion King, please allow me to petition you. For the strength of the Raymond family and the prosperity of the Flower Territory, you must seize this opportunity!"
"The tide of magical machinery will inevitably submerge the entire Old Continent!"
His words seemed to have magical power, echoing in the conference hall and causing these vassals and knights to fall into deep thought!
It can even be said that these words have a wake-up call.
On the one hand, although Count Karl promoted magical machinery, he did not discuss it with them in detail, so they did not understand.
On the other hand, Count Karl's prestige was too high.
Having been in charge of the Lion Fortress for decades, he has watched almost all of these nobles grow up since childhood.
This one is really like a lion, protecting the territory for decades without even being affected by any storms.
This has built up his extremely high prestige!
But if such a wise old man insists on doing something, does it mean that there is a need to do it?
At this moment, even a diehard like Knight Alan Wells couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
At this moment, Roy looked at Shik Cruz in front of him, and the joy in his eyes was almost bursting out.
His cheap father still left him some good talents.
This person is really good at speaking, but I don’t know how his execution ability is?
However, Luo Yi still did not let the silence continue, but continued to call on names: "Does anyone else want to express their opinions?"
The voice echoed in the hall, but this time, no one spoke.
Maybe they had some ideas before, but after listening to Xik Cruz's speech, they shut up.
Roy pointed to another person: "Alfonso Zeke, my first knight commander, what is your opinion?"
The leader of the Knights of the Lion is naturally the Earl Raymond of all generations. Below him, there are three great knights, and the lowest among them all have extraordinary combat power.
The First Knight Commander represents the actual leader of the Order of the Lion and manages the order on their behalf.
This Alfonso Zeke is not only extremely powerful, but he is also the son of the Iron Knight Phil Zeke. He can be said to be the greatest military representative of the Flower Territory.
The tall knight stood up directly, drew out his long sword without any nonsense, and held it in front of him.
"I am the Lion King's Claw. Your Excellency does not need to care about our thoughts. Just point out the enemy's direction!"
Luo Yi smiled. Even though he felt that what he said was a bit empty, he was still very happy.
"Then sit down, Lord Shik Cruz, and you go back too, and I'll tell you what I think!"
Luo Yi paused, and when all the vassals were seated, their gazes gathered, their expressions solemn, he spoke softly:
"First of all, I don't agree with some of my father's actions. He was too eager for quick success, which led to a violent backlash."
"It's not just externally, but also internally, causing great losses to the family."
"Secondly, I spent two years studying in the Habsburg Empire and have personally invested in no fewer than ten magic energy factories.
This has brought me personal wealth and property worth hundreds of thousands of gold tyres."
"This is not a lie, this is the truth!"
"So, I think some of what Lord Shik Cruz said is correct. Magical machinery is indeed the next trend of the times."
"So, the solution I propose is to restore the old system first, and I will not touch everyone's existing authority.
However, magical machinery must also be promoted, and I will let everyone see enough benefits and advantages."
"As for the future, I believe that when the times have developed, you, including me, will have the best choice."
After a pause, Luo Yi added: "This is my final decision!"
"Today, I called everyone here and said so much just to let you know what I will do in the future!"
"This isn't a discussion, it's a notification, and it's also an order!"
"I will promote magical machinery in the most gentle way possible, but I also need every vassal to seriously carry out my orders without compromise!"
"Believe me, at this feast, I will take every one of you, every one of you who can keep up with me, to heights you never dared to imagine before."
"Of course, I am also here to warn everyone with ill intentions.
You are my vassals. If I discover that you have betrayed me, the consequences will be too heavy for you to bear."
"Today's meeting ends here. The manor has prepared a dinner, and everyone can enjoy it."
"With that, let's adjourn the meeting!"
That’s right, this meeting that Loyi carefully prepared was for this final step and to unify the thoughts of the vassals.
Here are the second chapters. I will write the third chapter later in the night, so please read it tomorrow...
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