Chapter 316： Frighten

All the way back to the residence.

Colin asked Vera to wash and change clothes first, and invited the Archon of Sebastian to sit in the living room.

"Your Excellency, is there anything wrong with you?"

Sebastian's attitude at this time can be described as a big turn of one hundred and eighty degrees. It is not at all the arrogance of the previous meeting, but it seems to be in favor of Colin.

Of course Colin understood that the other party should have heard the news, and learned of the reform plan proposed by the imperial prime minister regarding the election of the consuls in the Senate, and he was panicked.

He can't help but panic.

With Sebastian's years of experience as a consul, he knew that this reform proposal would definitely be passed.

The rules of the game in the Senate will also be completely rewritten.

Originally with the detached status of the Archon, Sebas didn't even have to deliberately please Vera, the Duke of the North.

After all, the Archon is a lifelong system, even if Vera doesn't like Sebas, he can't replace him.

As for the candidate for the next consul, Sebas is not in a hurry. His body is still healthy, and it will not be a problem to live another twenty or thirty years. By that time, who knows what the situation in the northern border has become.

Even if Vera is still the Duke of the North, Sebas can also make some compromises and exchanges in the year or two before his death, so that his favorite heir can become the candidate for consulship recommended by the St. Hild family.

But it's different now.

The consul is elected every three years, and every elder is eligible to stand for election!

Sebastian must immediately compromise in order to maintain its position.

Moreover, he had already noticed an undercurrent surging among the elders of the Northern Territory. Obviously, the St. Hild family had already begun to act.

Sebas knew that if he didn't take any measures, it would be too late.

"Viscount Angele, in fact, I am here this time mainly to apologize to you."

"Apologize? Your Excellency, I don't remember you offended me!"

"I want to apologize to you for Weber."

"Webber?" Colin thought for a while, only to realize that Sebas was talking about his grandson.

The last time Colin and Vera went to visit Sebastian, they met the knight who provoked and was beaten up by Colin violently.

"Yes, Lord Viscount, Webber's behavior last time was really wrong, so I want to sincerely apologize to you for him!"

Colin rolled his eyes and secretly said, sincerely shit! That kid is sincere since everyone hasn't come?

"Your Excellency the Archon, you are too polite. We were just exchanging martial arts. There was nothing wrong with the behavior of Knight Weber."

"You are so kind!" Saibas' old face smiled into a chrysanthemum, pretending to say kindly, "Now Vera has been canonized as the Duke of the North, and even you have obtained the authority of the Guardian of the North. , Really gratifying!

I just don’t know when you are going to return to the north? "

"We are going to leave tomorrow."

"So fast?"

"Yes, after all, the Northern Territory has just stabilized, and there are still a lot of things that need to be dealt with urgently. We have been staying in the Royal Dragon City this time for long enough, and we can't delay it any longer."

Sebastian quickly and kindly invited: "Then I will host a banquet to see off at the manor tonight. I also hope that you and Lord Duke can come and participate."

"There is no need for the farewell banquet, Vera and I have already arranged tonight." Colin waved his hand, a little stiffly rejecting the other's kindness.

Sebastian suffocated slightly, but then sent another invitation again: "How about noon today?"

"Luncheon?" Colin glanced at the other person with a smile, "Do you have time to prepare in such a short time?"

Sebastian said solemnly: "As long as you and Lord Duke are willing to come here, I will let them arrange everything in the shortest possible time!"

"No more trouble." Colin waved his hand and refused again.

Seeing that Sebas didn't seem to give up, Colin directly said the other party's real concern: "You are looking for me today for the election of the governor, right?"

Sebastian was stunned. It seemed that he didn't expect Colin to be so direct, but he quickly reacted and nodded again and again:

"Yes. You must have heard of the Prime Minister's proposal on the reform of the Senate.

Hey, this is really nonsense!

The old guy Heidegger didn't even know what he was doing!

In my opinion, he is simply touching the most important pillar to maintain the political balance of the empire!

If this proposal is passed, he will definitely be completely nailed to the pillar of shame in history and cast aside by the eternal world..."

Colin smiled and watched the incompetent and furious Sebastian cursing the imperial prime minister frantically, taking the coffee on the table and drinking it quietly.

When the other party finally calmed down, he said again: "You are worried about the next election of the consul, can you be elected?"

"Ahem... I'm a little worried." Sebastian's face was very embarrassed.

"Actually, Vera and I want to replace you."

"What?" Sebastian was frightened by Colin's frankness, his mouth wide open, like a fish lacking water, "You... why do you want to be like this..."

Colin glanced at the other person lightly, disdainful in his heart, but comforted from his mouth:

"We are also thinking, after all, you have been a consul for so many years, and you must be very tired. So, let's go up with another person to help you share the burden..."

"I'm not tired!" Sebastian was anxious, "Viscount-sir, after all, I have served as a consul for more than 40 years. I have rich experience and know how to fight for the best interests of the North in the Senate. You can't..."

"Really?" Colin interrupted the opponent coldly, and his tone became unceremonious. "Then the last vote on Vera's inheritance, why did you oppose it?"

Sebastian sighed and said sincerely: "My Lord Viscount, I admit that I have had some prejudice against you, Lord Duke, but I assure you that since then, I must have reformed! Regarding any questions, I All will keep in step with Lord Duke!"

"Why is there prejudice?"

"Because... After all, Lord Duke was a mage..."

"Your Excellency Sebas," Colin interrupted coldly, "If you don't want to tell the truth, then there is no need for us to continue talking."

Sebastian's face appeared struggling, but under Colin's indifferent gaze, he still told the truth:

"Master Viscount, the reason why I was a little hostile to you before was because of the peace agreement reached between you and the troll empire."

"Agreement for peace talks?" Colin looked puzzled, wondering why this agreement caused Sebastian's hostility towards him.

Sebastian coughed slightly and explained: "I have some personal relationships with the presidents of several chambers of commerce in the northern border. They have some... opinions on the tax exemption clause in this agreement."

Colin thought for a moment, and finally understood where Sebas's hostility came from.

There was a tax exemption clause in the peace agreement that he forced the Troll Empire to sign. However, this tax exemption is not for all northern merchants. Only the merchants in the Viscount of Colin can enjoy taxes and fees when they enter the Troll Empire. Discounted offers.

Obviously, this made other merchants in the north jealous, and only then did they find the Archon of Sebastian.

Based on the extravagant scenes that Colin saw in the consul's house before, I am afraid that these northern businessmen's "support" to Sebas is definitely not a small amount, and it is no wonder that Sebas has been targeting Vera and Colin.

Moreover, Colin knew that he had done another thing, which would definitely make the major chambers of commerce in the northern region hate themselves to the bone.

In order to disturb the northern border and cause famine, Mr. Hooters asked the Tulip Chamber of Commerce controlled by the Uman family to take the lead in hoarding food. This move was quickly responded by many northern merchants.

In order to raise the price of food, these profit-seeking merchants completely ignored the life and death of the people in the north. Fortunately, Colin bought a large amount of food from the half-elf kingdom to alleviate the famine in the north, but at the same time it also hindered the business people in the north. Big plan to make a fortune.

Later, after Vera took control of Wintertime City, she began to forcefully stabilize grain prices and ordered the merchants to open warehouses to release grain, which further intensified the conflict with the merchants.

Colin did not pay attention to these businessmen. After all, this era is no better than that of his predecessor. The status of businessmen is not high, and it doesn't matter if they are offended.

But unexpectedly, these businessmen still found a way to exert their influence, which added a lot of trouble to Vera.

Colin rubbed his chin and began to reflect-was he too kind to these businessmen before?

At this time, he also realized that the crux of the problem was not in Sebastian, but the merchant forces in the north.

I didn't care about them before, and now it seems that the influence of these businessmen cannot be completely ignored.

It seems that after going back this time, we have to rectify this group.

Sebastian looked at the silent Colin, feeling nervous. After a while, he tentatively said: "My lord, please rest assured, I will definitely draw a clear line with these businessmen in the future!"

Colin came back to his senses and showed a smile to Sebastian again: "Your Excellency Sebastian, it’s great that you can change your mind. I believe Lord Duke will also give you a chance to reform, after all, how about you? Said he is also the elder of the St. Hild family."

Sebastian's eyes brightened, his face flushed with excitement, and he quickly said faithfully: "Thank you for your trust! Please rest assured, and please rest assured, Lord Duke! From now on, I will only look after Lord Duke and your horse!"

Colin nodded, seemingly satisfied with Sebas’s statement, but said indifferently: “By the way, the Lord Duke will return to the north tomorrow, and the farewell banquet will not be necessary. However, I hope you can send more. The guard escorted Lord Duke."

"Of course no problem!" Sebastian said immediately, UU reading "My manor guard has more than 700 elite soldiers, and this is all for you!"

"You don't want to stay a bit, are you afraid of any thief sneaking into Wan's house?"

"I still have confidence in the guarding power of the Royal Dragon City. How can any thieves dare to run wild here!"

"That's good." Colin was not polite and nodded, but then he seemed to say casually, "By the way, the Webber Knight who exchanged martial arts with me last time, he should also be in the guards, right? ?"

Sebaston was stunned, and then I understood Colin's plan—this is to let his grandchildren go to Winterfell as a hostage!

After struggling for a moment, Sebas was still cruel and nodded: "Of course! Weber has always admired your martial arts very much. If he has the opportunity to learn from you, he will not miss it!"

"That's the best!" Colin stood up with a smile, shook hands cordially with Sebas, and said:

"Don't worry, I will take care of Knight Weber."

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