Chapter 586: Twelve. Conference, dance (16)

While the banquet was in progress, a quick look was only a momentary thing, but it was enough for Richelieu to grasp Roland's situation.
The 16-year-old understands the rules of the world and shows a professional smile like an adult. From the perspective of others, he will think he is doing very well, but compared with Minerva who has been immersed in the political world since childhood. "Good learning."
In the lengthy ceremony, Roland's correspondence was impeccable, but if you look closely, you can find the stiff parts in various details.
This is also impossible. The bones are not superior people, nor do they have the qualities of their adoptive fathers who do not regard people as people. Of course, in front of the surging flattery, the nerves will certainly be unbearable. It was already Li Lin's training that was so good in the first show.
In terms of temperament, Roland may not be the one who meets with Her Royal Highness, I am afraid that her life after marriage will have a run-in. But his mind is not bad, he is gentle enough to treat women, and with his rare magical talents, he can expect him and Minerva to add more outstanding descendants to the unfamiliar royal family. However, for the future of the kingdom, this marriage is not the most cost-effective.
Judging from the reports submitted by his subordinates, Roland is not as ambitious as Li Lin. He is more concerned about the company's operations than gentle politics, and he is more concerned about the company's operations. This is very important for Richelieu. Although he is a political ally with Li Lin right now, the president who belongs to a purely beneficial animal with no moral lower limit is always reassuring. Who knows what amazing action he will do someday. Even more terrible is that his wrist is enough to support the absurd plan in the eyes of ordinary people. This is known by looking at the long dragon that compliments Roland and Minerva.
In the long queue, the nobles of the Earl and Viscount occupied a considerable number. Affected by the expansion of the consortium and Richelieu’s strategy to strengthen the central monarchy, the industries of these nobles were either bankrupt or on the verge of bankruptcy. When the business territory became an unprofitable and unsustainable situation, the counts and viscounts gave up their previous restraints and took their families to Rudes, choosing to become a court nobility.
They swore allegiance to the king, seeking court office. Support the family with salaries and the king's reward. To this end, they surrounded the old king like a bee colony. They praised Charles IV’s
greater merits
and
the peace of prosperity
with poems. They were proud to be able to talk to the king for 5 minutes every day. The big Versailles became a big beehive that "buzzed" all day.
The whole kingdom is contaminated by frivolous and thin atmosphere, and the nobles are keen to make money like a businessman, and to decorate themselves like a woman is a big trend. They gave up their land and entered the palace. In fact, it conforms to Richelieu's long-term desire to strengthen the central authority. But the problem is that Li Lin also reached out to this group of people.
As far as Richelieu is aware, several court nobles have received a second salary from v.e, and may serve as a consultant for v.e after leaving. Their job is to influence the king and induce policy tendencies with various intentional and unintentional words. Promote arms growth, thus paving the way for the company to obtain military orders.
This is how the extremely junior military-industrial complex operates. Because there is no parliamentary and universal suffrage mechanism, the consortium has not been able to use political contributions, campaign advertisements, intimidation of workers, bribery of votes, hire of gunshots and other "high-end atmospheric grades." Means to intervene in politics. But the operating system formed by the exchange of interests has been formed, and Richelieu is keenly aware of the dangers.
As long as there is a war and an arms race, v.e will be able to obtain orders and profit from the special supply of military supplies. to this end. It is necessary to put a lobby group around the king. For the court nobility, money is necessary for life and various "activities". The two hit it off at once, and he controlled the atmosphere of public opinion in the palace. When Richelieu was alive, he could still contain the fanatical atmosphere of war. After him, I am afraid that no one can control it. By that time. As the v.e company grows stronger, the country's "death without war" will gradually deepen, and it may eventually lead to bad results-beating to death by other countries.
At this time, Roland's value is reflected.
With no royal lineage and no royal heirs, Roland had no chance to claim the throne, and Charlemagne’s history and laws did not support the queen’s succession. Although there is an option to support the fourth prince instead. But the personality of His Highness is not suitable for power struggle, as long as it is not a strong behind-the-scenes pusher like Li Lin, there is basically no need to worry about the evolution of the throne competition from the opposition of the two powers to the triumph. On the other hand, judging from Roland's usual words and deeds. Rather than aggressively expanding his political influence, he is more inclined to a reasonable long-term operation, but also has the practical ability and skill to change his business thinking.
The lack of ambition is sufficient to maintain the family business. Such an heir is much safer than the current consortium leader.
-Actually putting the future of the country on such young people.
Inwardly, he smiled bitterly at his brazen look, and Richelieu withdrew his gaze from Roland.
"It looks like everything is going well."
A hearty voice rang in the ear, and the Cardinal adjusted his expression, turning his head to look at the hard-to-talk fellow.
"Adopted sons can be favored by Her Royal Highness, and my father-in-law is also honorable."
The slightly accented tone is in line with the identity of a businessman, and many people take it lightly because of this wrong impression. But in Charlemagne, Richelieu was the most vigilant businessman.
As long as it is necessary to use all necessary means without hesitation, ignoring the concept of moral taboo, in the dark political struggle, it is so powerful that even he feels fear.
Siegfried Otto Li Lin.
"Your Excellency President, you have indeed trained an excellent heir."
"It is the glory of the unworthy son to be favored by the Prime Minister."
With a slight smile, Li Lin said:
"To be honest, I have been worried that the child's character is too weak. I did not expect that the bishop would look at him."
"Your Excellency President..."
"That's fine, when I should retire in the future, I can safely hand over the consortium to Roland to take care of it."
It seemed that the inadvertent answer made Richelieu's heart jump, and it was obvious that Li Lin also thought of those things that Richelieu considered.
Do not.
Because it is the adopted child who has been in close contact for a longer period of time, I have long expected this, maybe I was concerned about this relationship~EbookFREE.me~ only agreed to this political marriage. Just like what he said in his words, he hopes to use the relationship of the royal family to promote the consortium to change its business mode at some time in the future? Or is it to deliberately raise the adopted child to that look?
Although it is very consistent with his long-term layout style, is this inference not too natural?
The experience of dealing with Li Lin tells Richelieu that Li Lin is a man who can ignore even vanity and restraint and play his role depending on the surrounding conditions. He can only listen to half of his words.
But if he secretly plots something else, what is he thinking about?
Can't see through.
Richelieu could never grasp the idea of ​​this man alone. While swallowing the oath of "sometimes pulling out your fox tail", he said in a congratulatory tone:
"Hopefully as you wish."
"thank you very much."
Li Lin replied in this way, the smile on his face did not change a bit (to be continued...)