The Cape family, including Fatima and more established northern nobles, has a group of "think tank" characters in the family. These characters are not given any formal titles, but some people call them "elders" . Therefore, there is such a saying as the Council of Elders. In fact, all nobles will not admit that there is such an organization in their family. Anything that can affect or threaten the dominance of the family leader does not exist.
These people can be called the elders of the family. They do have the obligation to provide their own wisdom, but it is impossible to form a group with rules, systems and hierarchies.
The person who proposed to cooperate with the Fatima family this time was Solo's seventh uncle. He believed that the "Otis effect" could be replicated and had a high success rate. People only saw the rapid rise of Odis City and the economic effects brought by Odis City, and subconsciously ignored that Odis City actually did not have any pillar industries at all. Whether it is casinos or other entertainment projects, there is no technical threshold.
There is no technical threshold. This can be copied in the newly established special zone city. In addition, the people in the city hall can be replaced by people they support or even their people. A commercial city like Odis City can The huge profits brought were enough to make several families unable to survive. However, simple and crude copying also has some foreseeable problems.
Innovation issues, authority issues, policy issues.
Needless to say, the issue of innovation, Otis City was planned by Dulin. It can also be predicted that before Dulin leaves Otis City, some projects in Otis City will continue to be strengthened and updated. They don't have talents in this area, they need to introduce and train them, and it takes time. Maybe they can surpass Dulin, but maybe they will never find someone who can surpass Dulin. This means that they can only run behind Du Lin in the new special zone, so they have only two choices.
Either find a better urban designer than Dulin, or get Dulin out of Otis City.
The second issue is the issue of authority. The ruler of a city is of course the mayor in the city hall, but the city they want should not have an official decide what they operate, what they do not operate, and what they should pay every month. How much money and how to do it. They needed a defensible figure as a leader to stand up to City Hall. If you can make the mayor your own, then this won't matter, but no one can guarantee that they will be able to influence Mags' decision-making and let him leave important positions to them.
Last question, what if Magus and the new party leaders want to try more new things in the new special zone and refuse to directly copy Otis City? This is not impossible to guess. The city of Otis has been a "test field" for Magers from the beginning. He asked Dulin to try many things here, such as prohibiting the existence of any monopoly business and prohibiting workers' unions. Over-interference in city planning by city hall and many other things.
The people currently selected by Magus are very good, and Du Lin is very capable and courageous.
What if Maggs and the others have a new idea, and casinos and special commodities are not allowed to operate in the new special zone
So this requires a leader to stand up and talk to Mags and the new party, and the Fatima family is obviously the most suitable partner. The saint holding the flame has not yet retreated to the second line. Her influence among the nobles is definitely one of the best. In addition, Mags himself is also one of the great nobles in the North and has a deep relationship with the Fatima family. Her Excellency was able to convince Magus to make him sway.
For these reasons, the old Capet family leader chose to let Solo make the initial contact. If the two parties do not have too big differences, they can start comprehensive cooperation.
Zoro and Felicia talked a lot, almost all of them were him doing the talking and Felicia listening. He didn't remember to ask Ernes to get some water for him until he was a little thirsty. "So, on behalf of myself and the head of the family, I would like to make a request for cooperation to you and Fatima. This will be beneficial to both of us." It is a very beneficial thing. Everything that the profits and effects of Odis City will bring will bring some changes to the lifeless north. Although we don't want to admit it, in some aspects we are already lagging behind the south. This is a good opportunity for us to return to the leadership position in some areas. Please be sure to convey my opinions to Her Excellency Fatima.”
The Holy Lady is actually in this manor. This manor occupies the largest area in the entire empire. Apart from the royal buildings, it is the largest manor. There are nine buildings in total, covering a vast area, and they are as huge as a royal palace!
Her Excellency Fatima lives in the most luxurious building at the back, which was also the former residence of Prince Komoz.
But Solo is not qualified to see Fatima. His status is too humble. Although he is also a member of the aristocracy of the North, he has not been confirmed as the heir of the next generation of the Cape family. Second, he does not have any title, so he does not even have the right to meet the Duke, unless he can represent the entire Capet family and has a token given to him by the head of the Capet family.
The social life of aristocrats is so complicated. The strict class system and rules are the most powerful way for aristocrats to consolidate their dominance.
Felicia nodded, "I understand. I will convey your and Lord Capet's thoughts to my grandmother. My grandmother will be very happy. By the way, Mr. Solo, have you been to Otis City in person?"
Even though Zoro was reluctant, he nodded calmly. Felicia asked again: "Is it fun there? Have you ever chatted with Dulin? What kind of person do you think he is?"
Facing Felicia's curiosity, Solo could only praise Dulin against his will, "He is a very outstanding young man. At least among the young people I have met, there are only a few people as noble as you." If you can surpass him, he can be regarded as the pinnacle among civilians!"
"As for Odis City... I went to work last time, so I didn't stop there, but I heard that there are many interesting things there."
Praising his opponent can also improve himself. Solo knows this very well. If Dulin is a waste, then if he loses to a waste, wouldn't he be worse than a waste? If Du Lin is the best in the empire, then he may be the second best. Thinking of this, there is nothing wrong with praising Du Lin.
Then Solo stood up and left. The purpose of his trip had been completed. He tried his best to analyze the advantages and benefits brought by the cooperation between the Cape family and the Fatima family. He tried his best. As for the final choice of the Holy Lady, , it’s not something he can control.
After Zoro left, Felicia returned to the house at the back and saw Her Majesty the Saint. She was wearing a military uniform and sitting on a chair made of steel as before. There was no bedding and the entire chair was black. . She also has platinum hair and wears an iron crown, which is an honor bestowed upon her by the emperor for her outstanding contribution in guarding the northern border of the empire.
The saint's eyes were still closed when Felicia came in. After she came in, the saint slowly opened her eyes. The whole room seemed to be swept by the cold light of a sharp sword. Several servants lowered their heads. A layer of goosebumps appeared on his head, which was exposed to the air.
The Holy Lady has suppressed seven rebellions in total in her life. There is an organization called Bloody Dawn that continues to assassinate nobles in the north, shouting the slogan "Blood opens the curtain of dawn, fight for freedom" and constantly incites slaves and untouchables to riot. Rebellion, every time a noble is assassinated, there will be a rebellion somewhere where the nobles lead. The most serious one was that two marquises were assassinated one after another. The entire county was in chaos, and more than 30,000 people participated in the rebellion.
They robbed and killed nobles, robbed merchants of their wealth, then armed themselves with the looted weapons and attempted to expand outward. But no matter how powerful these rebellions were, they were eventually suppressed by Her Majesty the Saint herself. This was a duchess riding a horse and wearing a military uniform, a duchess who continued to kill in order to stabilize the imperial power.
A priest once saw her and fell to the ground in fright. He told people that there was hell hidden in the eyes of Her Majesty Saint Fatima, and he saw countless souls howling in the hell in her eyes!
"What's the matter with the kid from the Cape family?" With her identity, status and seniority, calling Solo a kid can be said to give him face. At least she knows and remembers this person.
Felicia held up the hem of her skirt and walked to Her Majesty's side. She relayed what Solo said word for word. Her Majesty the Saint sneered and closed her eyes.
"What he said so nicely is a bit exaggerated. Well, go to Odis City and see the changes in Odis City with your own eyes, and then come back and tell me what you saw!" She waved her hand, "Go ahead. !”
After saluting, Felicia retreated to the door and turned to leave the room. The moment she left the room, she breathed a sigh of relief. Although her grandmother was older, the aura of her body did not diminish at all, but became more and more intimidating. !
It's a good thing to go out for a walk. Felicia has actually been persuaded by Solo. The city of Otis is not far from the north. It is located in the heart of the empire, one hundred and seventy-one kilometers south of the imperial capital. With a little shaking of the hand when making the map, Otis City can be included in the north. This means that many things in Otis City are also feasible in the north.
The huge differences between the north and the south have made some people's efforts unsuccessful in the end. It is a big trouble that the economy and culture from the south cannot be integrated into the local area. Maybe we can find something new from Otis City.
(End of chapter)