Chapter 559: Insiders and Outsiders

In order to deal with that group of outsiders, Ethan carefully designed a "Ponzi scheme" financial plan.

A so-called Ponzi scheme is an investment fraud whose basic principle is to use the money of new investors to pay old investors "returns" rather than through actual profits.

This scam relies on constantly attracting new investors to maintain its operation. Once it can no longer attract new investors, the scam will collapse.

When Financial Officer Klotz read the plan, he had a strange expression on his face, as if he was choked by something.

Seeing this, Ethan asked: "Mr. Klotz, what's wrong with this plan?"

Klotz smiled bitterly and shook his head: "There is nothing wrong with it. With the greed of human nature, as long as the early preparations are in place, no matter who is going to take the bait. It's just... I have a problem that I don't understand."

"What's the problem?"

"Lord Ethan, why are you dealing with those new nobles?"

These words were extremely offensive, but Klotz's tone was calm.

Ethan noticed that Klotz used the word "new nobles" instead of "outsiders" and immediately understood the other party's position.

If it were someone else asking questions from such a stance, Ethan would probably get angry, because it was tantamount to questioning.

But the other party was Financial Officer Klotz, and Ethan had respect in his heart, so he calmed down and explained: "Well...how should I put it! These people have been causing trouble recently, and I hope they can stay safe."

Upon hearing this, Klotz lowered his head and pursed his lips, as if thinking. After hesitating for a moment, he raised his head and asked again with firm eyes: "Is this an excuse? Or is it your original intention?"

"Huh?" Ethan was confused by this question, frowned, and said, "Mr. Klotz, if you have anything to say, please say it directly."

"Then please forgive my offence!" Klotz bent down to show respect, and then said slowly: "Although I don't know exactly what those people did, I think it is nothing more than power.

The ambition they show for power in Maro City makes you find it unacceptable.

But you clearly have great tolerance for local nobles and local ambitions.

Just like the Tegru family, and my son.

Wouldn't such a comparison be contradictory? Sir, have you ever considered why this is? "

Klotz's words made Ethan instantly enlightened.

Do you think you are prejudiced against outsiders from the bottom of your heart?

I used to think that the people in the Imperial City were arrogant and the people in the North were unkind. They all had extreme prejudices against outsiders, but it turned out that they were themselves.

Thinking of the past life, the most annoying thing was the distinction between "benwai" and "benwai". When city people relied on farmers for food, they called them uncle farmers. When they were full, they called them migrant workers.

hehe! The clown turns out to be himself!

"Haha!" Ethan suddenly smiled bitterly: "Thank you very much for the reminder! Mr. Klotz! I am very lucky to have a senior like you beside me."

With that said, Ethan stood up and bowed slightly to Klotz to show respect.

Klotz quickly stood up and stopped him: "Mr. Ethan, please don't do this! These are just my personal feelings.

You also know that I came from the Imperial Capital with Miss Sophia. As an outsider, I have deeply experienced the feeling of not being treated well by the locals.

To be honest, it felt very bad and I wanted to give up for a while!

I think those new nobles probably feel the same way I did at the beginning.

Perhaps it is because they don’t feel at home here that they behave like this. If Master Ethan can give them the feeling of home, your worries will be solved.

In fact, I personally think it must be the same.

Judging from various data from the bank, these newly arrived nobles contributed nearly half of the economy to Maro City and one-third of the employment opportunities. It can be said that they played a decisive role in the economic development of Maro City. .

If nothing else, take the recent war debt as an example. The three-year interest rate is 2.25. Local people will not even look at it because they have seen higher rates.

But what about them? In just the subscription stage, more than half of it was purchased.

They have always used practical actions to express their love for this city.

This is recognition of your governance of Maruo City and supreme respect for you personally.

If you don't respond to their words, you will only make them feel cold and distant, until they become the opposite! "

"Mr. Klotz, you always speak so impeccably! Your compliments make me feel a little embarrassed." Ethan smiled bitterly: "You may not know that just yesterday, I looked at them coldly in front of everyone! I think their hearts are probably broken!”

Clozi smiled and said: "There is a proverb that says, even if a pack of wolves looks around, as long as the shepherd is willing to repair the sheepfold, it will never be too late."

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In the carriage on which Klotz was returning home, Papalia asked slightly anxiously: "Father, how was your discussion with the master?"

Seeing that his son was so anxious, Klotz couldn't help but frowned: "Are you taking advantage of others?"

"No! You know I'm not short of money!"

"Lie! Then why don't you tell Mr. Ethan what you think yourself, but ask me to do it for you?"

Paparia immediately lowered his head: "I really didn't receive any benefits! I just didn't want to go against the master's will. He obviously has prejudices against outsiders. It won't do me any good if I contradict him."

"Hey!" Klotz sighed: "Dear son, how could you become like this?

You used to be unruly, but now you are humble. In just a few years, you have gone from one extreme to another.

Is it because you feel that you have too much now and are afraid of losing it, so you are worried about gains and losses when doing things? "

After hearing this, Paparia had a complicated expression and finally nodded gently.

"Father, you may think that I have no ambition, but if you stay by the master's side all day like me, you will become like me.

We ordinary people and super strong people like the master are completely from two different worlds. They can't make sense, they can just draw their swords and cut each other; if they make a mistake, they make a mistake, and they don't need to pay any price.

But we are different. As long as there is a conflict, no matter whether it makes sense or not, we can only endure it, because the other party's fist is big; if we make a mistake, we may never be able to turn over in our lifetime.

The safest way is to agree with what he says. Even if the result is wrong, they have the ability to bear it. "

Kloz can understand Papalia's feelings very well, because he has also been through this.

After a moment of silence, he gently patted Papalia's shoulder, sighed and said: "Son! You did the right thing! If you are not convenient to say something yourself, it is the best choice to let others do it for you.

However, as far as Lord Ethan's situation is at this stage, I don't think you need to do this. He is not so arrogant that he can't listen to different opinions.

Now that the Lawson family is thriving, it is time to speak frankly. If you have any ideas, you can tell him directly.

Of course, it's just at this stage. There is nothing eternal in the world, and people will change with the change of time and experience.

With Lord Ethan in the Lawson family, it will eventually grow into a deep abyss behemoth, and his body will be covered with all kinds of parasites.

If you ever find that he starts to completely ignore opinions and does his own thing, then you need to change with him.

At that time, everyone will...rot together slowly!"

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