Chapter 676: The Wisdom of the Countess
Ho ho, the gold coin in hand grew small wings and flew away.
"Why?" Lord Chris asked puzzledly.
"Even guests from far away have seen that the situation in our country is not good, just like lighting a stove in the summer, do you still want to stay by the stove?" the countess rebuked him.
"The civil war is right in front of us. Once it breaks up, it will be terrible. During the Hundred Years' War, the butcher's guild in Paris drove Charles VII out of Paris; during the Huguenot War, the citizens of Paris were enthusiastic. They slaughtered the Huguenots and almost killed Henry IV! The mobs in Paris are like this, and the untouchables in London will not be much better!
Londoners are born with a lack of respect for the king. If the king is forced to leave the throne, we aristocrats are not as good as dogs! Your life lacking food and clothing is pretty good. By then, the king will lose control and the country will be out of order. Those untouchables will scream out our heads and drive your wives and children out of the manor as beggars. ! "The countess said coldly
"No?!" The two brothers were startled by their mother's words.
"No?! Just wait and see!" Even the wise countess did not expect the untouchables of London to be bold enough to send their king to the guillotine...
Under the support of the countess, the money sent by the Eastern guests will be divided into three parts, and one part will be used as gifts and rebate to his boss and current guests. Otherwise, as a British nobleman, there is no face! The second is to take a small part of the money to maintain the life of the manor; the third is to use most of the money to buy shares of the British East India Company, buy land estates in France, and buy shares of the Dutch East India Company in the Netherlands as investment!
The manor has many functions, and it will be very useful to shelter, provide food and manpower in the future.
The Netherlands is a sea carriage driver, and its East India Company is very profitable. They bring back Eastern goods and sell them at high prices.
At present, Britain and the Netherlands are at war, but the overall situation has eased. The civilians can't buy the popular Dutch East India Company stock, but the nobles always have a way.
The first thing is handed over to Baron Pablo, and the third thing is Lord Chris and the housekeeper Mr. Bob, who are going to lead the team abroad.
Mr. Bob’s family has served the Earl of Stratford’s family for three generations and can be relied upon. Moreover, he watched Lord Chris grow up, and he was in charge of the money. Lord Chris did not dare to fool around.
At the same time, the thoughtful countess sent news at home, saying that the third son David had found a good position in the great eastern country and became the viscount of the great eastern country at a young age. The Stratford family did not fall!
After the news spread, the family members who were originally worried were completely settled.
Her three sons, the eldest son, Baron Pablo, inherited the family business, and the second son, Lord Chris. A sports expert, she did not restrict him too much and supported him in everything. As a result, it really allowed him to break new ground abroad.
In front of outsiders, the countess tried her best to be reserved. In fact, she was proud of him. She was ecstatic, and David ranked eighth in the power of the Eastern Powers Army! Ranked fifth in rank, good boy, strong enough, stronger than his father!
So she attaches great importance to the views of the Eastern guests who came today, because they will not harm his family! As long as David is in office, they will please him, plan for his family, and tell the truth.
The countess thus made arrangements.
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At noon, a banquet was held at the beaming earl’s house to entertain the distinguished guests from the east!
The best and tenderest roast lamb and roast calf in the manor, the newly caught fish and the birds and animals hunted in the woods, the best white bread, the best wine, etc. are delivered one by one. They are rare at the table before.
The well-dressed servants carried the tray back and forth and pierced the ribs. Although they didn't enjoy the delicacy, they were happy to smell it!
Everyone is happy, the hosts are happy, and the guests are also happy.
There are two types of banquets. One is the main table. The Countess and Baron Pablo are responsible for entertaining the three senior officers of the Southeast House, and Lord Chris will entertain the rest of the soldiers at the second table.
The earl’s family welcomes guests and guests with the kindness of the family. The Baron Pablo and his son and daughter, Lord Chris and his wife, two sons and a daughter all come out.
The Baroness Pablo is very beautiful, and their daughter Matilda is even more stunning, with fair skin, smart eyes, and flowing blonde hair. She wears a gorgeous dress and shines like an angel came to the world. The old driver Hong Xiguan I didn't even dare to look at it!
In fact, both men and women in the earl's family look very good-looking.
"Ah, ah, the noble family really has the advantage of beauty!" Official Hong Xi had to persuade him. Think about the officers of the Southeast Mansion. When they go out, they will know that it is a gangster society, even if they have learned a lot of Chinese culture, they are trying to cultivate Good temperament is useless!
It is reported that the boss of the southeast prefecture found a large number of beautiful sister papers on the mainland, as a reward, to breed the officers... Maybe the children born in the future will change.
The host and the guests enjoyed the conversation and enjoyed the meal!
After dinner, the guests are invited to take a rest. Then in the afternoon, the host and guest will have tea and snacks by the lake outside the mansion, sitting and chatting, which is quite comfortable.
Official Hong Xi explained the specific situation of the Southeast Mansion, and the more the owners listened, the more surprised they were. David in the family followed the founding emperor!
It is hard to imagine what position David will achieve in the future!
Especially when I heard that the monarchs of the East were very generous...
The others were fine, but the countess calculated it in her heart, her gaze fell on the eldest granddaughter Matilda...
The dinner was also rich. After the banquet, the official Hong Xi said that he was busy with official duties and would have to return to London tomorrow. Therefore, the countess gave them gifts on behalf of the family.
Letters to his son David, clothes and hats made at home;
Polished gems for his son’s boss There will be no trade, because the West does not supply the East) a set of gold tableware and a set of exquisite female jewelry.
Official Hong Xi looked at the gift list, smiled and accepted it.
The officers presented to Hong Xi were a set of Western-style silver cutlery for the officers, and a silver water cup for the soldiers.
Some local specialties were also prepared for them to take away, such as air-dried meat and dried fruits.
Early the next morning, the Earl’s family saw off the Eastern guests. Hong Xiguan said: “We have set up the embassy in London. You are welcome, you are a military member!"
After they left, the countess made a decision: "Chris, after you finish your French and Dutch affairs, you have to go to the East and take your elder niece and your eldest son!"
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