“The struggle between the central and local powers of the Empire is a political problem that has lasted for a thousand years. Throughout these millennia, the Empire has generally maintained a relatively stable political environnt, but in certain specific periods, the political environnt of the Empire has indeed changed.” Laina and the others, for so reason, wandered to a school. By the side of a classroom in the school, she pricked up her ears, listening to the lecture inside.
And Celineina and Litte stood not far away.
The two knew that this was Laina’s first ti entering human society, and it was also normal for her to feel curious about a place like a school.
“So, now, may all students please discuss and express your views on the issue of the Electoral System that we discussed in this lesson.”
“Teacher, I believe that the Electoral System is an unreasonable system. Its appearance will only make the power of the Empire increasingly fragnted. This way, without an authoritative center, local power will beco even more unrestrained. And the monarch elected through the Electoral System will inevitably tend more towards centralization. The Electoral System will ultimately collapse, and the inheritance system will still beco designated by the Emperor.”
“What this student said is very correct. After all, the Imperial Family is large. Under the context of the Electoral System, many Imperial Family mbers who were not originally in the line of succession can also participate in the election. As long as they receive the unanimous support of the dukes, they can even go against the Emperor’s own wishes. This is sothing that the Emperor, being at the pinnacle of power and supre, is unwilling to see. People are all self-interested and want to leave the best of everything to their children. Therefore, even if the Electoral System were implented, after each emperor ascended to power, the first thing they would think of would definitely still be to abolish the Electoral System.”
“So, students, what kind of people do you think would support the Electoral System?”
“I think dukes who don’t have a very good relationship with the Emperor would choose to support the Electoral System.”
“Most dukes would probably support it, right? After all, this also increases the connection between the dukes and the Emperor.”
“Local representatives would definitely support the Electoral System, of course. However, if they were under pressure from the Emperor, they probably wouldn’t support it.”
Laina listened to these questions, feeling confused, and then walked back to Litte and Celineina.
“How was it, Laina? Did you hear what they were talking about inside?”
“They seed to be talking about political systems inside. I don’t quite understand, Laina...” Laina said this, feeling a little disappointed.
“Over where we are, the most knowledgeable people in the tribe would teach the children, but mostly they would just teach us how to read and write, and ways to survive in the desert. At most, they would teach us so stories. We don’t have that much leisure ti to discuss these matters outside of survival.”
“But, it feels like here, everyone can discuss many issues that are not very related to themselves...”
Hearing Laina’s confusion, both Litte and Celineina could express understanding.
After all, the school Laina was observing was considered a school for the wealthy in Antica City. The school also only allowed the three of them in after Litte showed proof of identity.
“I don’t know which teaching thod is better, but, if it were , I think I would really like it here among humans. After all, there are many things I’ve never heard of!” After a mont of disappointnt, Laina quickly regained her spirits.
“Let’s go explore another place!”
...
On the other side, Giovanni returned to the Napoli Duchy. This trip to Antica was quite fruitful, but upon returning to the Napoli Duchy, his mood instantly changed from happy to angry.
“That good-for-nothing Lawrence!” Giovanni looked at the information that was delivered, angrily tore the paper into pieces, and then threw it into the fire.
“Why are things always so bad in Aragon!”
Yes, Giovanni had asked Lawrence to use the financial resources and ans of the Silver Moon Trading Company’s Aragon branch to cut off Celineina’s most profitable textile industry.
Lawrence did as he was told. He competed with Celineina, using his connections and thods to purchase textile raw materials at high prices, and then stockpiled large quantities, thereby causing a shortage in Celineina’s supply chain.
Everything was proceeding step by step, in an orderly manner.
Just as it seed that Celineina’s businesses in the Aragon Duchy were about to collapse, Duke Leon of Aragon’s iron fist descended upon Lawrence.
Although it was said to be Leon, it was actually mainly the credit of his only son, Manuel.
Manuel persuaded Leon, making Leon realize that as the pillar of the Aragon region’s economy, the Lison Trading Company’s textile industry brought in considerable comrcial taxes for the Aragon region each year, while the Silver Moon Trading Company was rely a parasitic insect, providing only ager returns.
Ultimately, Leon listened to Manuel’s suggestion and directly issued a ducal order, forcibly adjusting the price of cotton, and declaring that the act of purchasing cotton at high prices on the market constituted unfair competition, ordering the Silver Moon Trading Company to release its goods.
This move effectively broke Lawrence’s backbone. After this incident, the Silver Moon Trading Company’s Aragon branch never recovered, while the Lison Trading Company recovered through the goods the Silver Moon Trading Company released onto the market, and its scale was even larger than before.
In this series of actions, the most important thing was undoubtedly the letter Orson sent to Manuel.
As colleagues working together in the Student Union, Orson and Manuel had a relatively good relationship. With words that appealed to both emotion and reason, Manuel was persuaded by Orson and thus agreed to help Orson.
“Good-for-nothing, truly a good-for-nothing!” Giovanni was so angry that he stamped his feet.
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