Chapter 208: Testing the bottom line

Ethan has recently devoted a lot of thought to the development of the territory.

He thought he had done a good job and had basically solved all the problems that needed to be solved.

It was at this time that he had the mind to consider external matters.

What worried him most was the Duke's Mansion.

They were really quiet and scary.

Whether it was the establishment of the parliament or what happened next, they hardly resisted.

Recently, the parliament just passed the tax reform bill with a vote of 23:2.

This bill aims to modify the tax beneficiary.

From the original clear entity Duke's Mansion to the current ideological parliament.

This is equivalent to cutting off the Duke's Mansion's largest source of income.

But even so, they still didn't react, and even voted in favor.

The more they cooperated, Ethan not only didn't feel at ease, but felt more and more dangerous.

After all, rebellion has always been a life-and-death struggle.

He impulsively wanted to kill several great wizards in the Duke's Mansion several times, but the other party didn't give him a chance to make a move.

The only good news is that the number of magic nodes has not increased for a long time.

As Sophia expected, all the magic nodes were deployed around the Duke's Mansion.

It seemed that they had fully entered the defensive stage.

Ethan also tried to find Afrain, but she disappeared without a trace as if she had evaporated from the face of the earth.

For this reason, he had to send Volibear to Sophia to protect her at all times.

However, Sophia showed no worries at all, whether it was the Duke's Mansion or her own personal safety.

She now seemed to spend a lot of time on dressing up.

Not only her personal dress, but also her room.

In the past, her bedroom was extremely simple, with only a bed, a small dressing table, a wardrobe, and a few chairs, and no other items.

But now, there are flowers on the windowsill, a large sofa, and the bed sheets are also changed to festive red.

The dressing table has also been changed, and it is full of various jewelry.

The wardrobe has also been changed to a larger one. In addition to various normal clothes, there are also many "battle robes" that were very shameful to her before.

These "battle suits" were made by Ethan himself, and were originally prepared for Angelina.

But he didn't expect that Sofia would wear them most often.

And she would often change into several suits in a battle.

Ethan was both happy and worried about this.

He was happy that Sofia became more and more obedient, which was exactly what he expected, because there could only be one person who had the final say in the family, and that had to be him.

But he was worried that Sofia seemed to be a little twisted.

Because Ethan clearly felt a faint herbal smell on her.

He asked Anna.

At first Anna hesitated and refused to say it, until Ethan got angry, she reluctantly said that it was a herbal medicine for fertility.

"Don't eat those herbs anymore!" After a hearty battle, Ethan hugged Sofia in his arms and said as calmly as possible.

"No!" Sophia replied breathlessly: "I want to have a child earlier than my sister."

"There is no point in arguing about these!" Ethan sighed: "It doesn't matter to me whether they are legitimate children or not!

I promise you that as long as they are my children, they will be treated fairly.

Whether it is inheritance rights or other things, it is the same.

And I am more concerned about your health. Don't do such stupid things again, otherwise, I will only worry more."

Hearing this, Sophia smiled knowingly.

Then she stood up from Ethan's arms and looked at Ethan with a serious face.

"Are you serious? Every child is treated fairly?"

Ethan knew very well what Sophia cared about. On the surface, she didn't care about property rights, but in fact, she cared about these more than anyone else.

Otherwise, she would not come back at all.

And Ethan really didn't care about these. Anyway, he would die in the future, so why would he want those properties?

It's his own child again, just divide it equally, why think so much!

"Of course! I promise you! So, don't take that half-hearted medicine anymore.

Also, you are not distinguishing the priorities when considering these things now. The Duke's Mansion is the most troublesome problem at present."

Sophia smiled: "What's the headache? The Casillas family is at the forefront of everything. We just need to follow them quietly."

Ethan saw that Sophia was so indifferent, and he was even more worried.

"The Casillas family has gone too far recently. Knowing that the Duke's Mansion is mainly engaged in the grain and salt industry, they pushed the parliament to allow these necessities to be imported from other places. This is to force the Duke's Mansion to death."

"But there is more!" Sofia sat up and put on her clothes while saying, "They also started to attack the mining industry, which is also the industry that the Duke's Mansion has always monopolized.

In addition, they are also making trouble in the Iris Society, intending to deprive the Duke's Mansion of its due share.

And in the shipyard, they have already taken action.

They have applied to the committee to change the management rights of the Duke's Mansion.

At present, they have a 27% share, the Dominic family has a 22% share, we have a 20% share, and the rest belongs to the Duke's Mansion and its allies. The chances of winning are still very high."

After hearing this, Ethan was worried: "I don't agree with this approach. Either sacrifice the other party with blood, or negotiate peacefully, instead of forcing people to death like this."

"In fact, I don't agree with it either!" Sophia put on her clothes and lay in Ethan's arms again: "But the Duke's Mansion is so clear that they don't want a direct conflict.

At this time, if we don't try to weaken their strength, I'm afraid there will be no chance in the future."

Ethan sighed: "I'm worried that if they are pushed to the limit, they will attack our territory regardless of the consequences, and both sides will suffer."

"Don't worry! They won't do such a stupid thing!" Sophia smiled: "They can't do such a stupid thing.

If we really want to take action, this is not something that Leon can decide alone.

There are many people in the Duke's Mansion, they also have families, and they also have relatives.

They are willing to enjoy the blessings, but they may not be willing to help in difficulties.

This is human nature.

No one is willing to do such a stupid thing for the Duke.

It's like, you can control your subordinates.

He They are usually respectful to you and always say they are loyal.

But are you sure that your subordinates will risk their lives for you?

Not necessarily!

You think the Duke's Mansion is very quiet and dangerous, but you haven't considered that he may be forced to do so.

If I am not mistaken, the Duke's Mansion may not have reached a consensus until now.

Because they lack a person with absolute force.

Therefore, it is very necessary to constantly test their bottom line.

Now that our alliance has just been formed, even if it is wrong at this time, we must persist.

Otherwise, once we are not unified internally, it will give the Duke's Mansion a chance to turn over.

You don't have to doubt the ability of the Duke's Mansion advisers to seize opportunities. The least they lack is vision.

Okay, let's not talk about this. Remember to come early tomorrow and accompany me to the Shipbuilding Committee to vote. The shipyard is very important to us. "

Ethan nodded.

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