I don’t know if it’s psychological factors. After the count frankly announced his calculations on the Baton Rouge Legion, his image in Lorraine’s eyes changed drastically. Lucky guy.

　　 His current appearance is a bit unpredictable, and the bright sun outside the window duly covered him with the brilliance of a wise man.

　　 Lorraine tried to use his heart to judge, whether the partner suddenly jumped from bronze to the king was a pros or a con for him. As a result, the advantages outweighed the disadvantages.

　　For Lorraine, his biggest risk in this matter is that the cooperation between the two parties started with a conspiracy, and this conspiracy obviously disrupted the earl’s established rhythm for a period of time, and there is a possibility of hatred or even revenge.

　　 But this conspiracy was born in accordance with the facts from the beginning. Lorraine did not choose a certain individual to carry this scapegoat, but chose the broad whole of [French aristocracy].

　　 Collective mistakes equals no one makes mistakes, and collective conspiracy equals no one’s conspiracy.

　　 No one will really stand on the opposite side of the earl for this matter, and Lorraine does not have to worry about which person or family will jump out and tell the earl that there is a black hand behind this matter.

　　 It has been concluded.

　　 As for the rest, for Lorraine, there are only good things left.

　　 When receiving an invitation this morning, the earl hoped that he would properly prepare the next business plan, he was full of impracticality.

　　 Although Lorraine also hopes to open the smuggling channel as soon as possible, it is generally not now.

Everything is undecided at the moment, and when the major premises are uncertain, talking about smuggling hastily, it looks like the earl was frightened by the assassination a few days ago. He intends to use smuggling as a threat and asks Lorraine to execute some things. Unrealistic actions.

　　 For example, completely eliminate the source of the assassination.

　　 Lorraine even prepared for the worst. Once the count spoke up, he would completely abandon his earlier investment and find another way out.

　　 Although the effort these days is not small, but there is a Brigentine in return, this business can not be regarded as a loss.

　　 It turns out that Lorraine underestimated the count this time.

After taking advantage of the victory over the Baton Rouge Legion, the earl has a full grasp of the defense of New Orleans. The next step is the political game of the French court. What to seize, what to give up, who can cooperate, and who can threaten. In Lorraine's eyes, the earl was confident.

　　 This means that the next conversation is real.

　　 How much profit can be gained from the plans of these days depends on the direction of the next negotiation.

　　 Thinking of this, Lorraine and Carmen looked at each other and straightened their backs by coincidence.

　　Earl smiled: "It seems you are ready."

　　 "In fact, there is no preparation, I just believe that the earl will not let kindness fail to get the reward it deserves."

　　 "Goodwill..." The earl nodded, "A lot of things have happened in this period of time, malicious lingering over New Orleans. Among them, your kindness is God's best gift to me, and it deserves to be rewarded."

　　 "I listen to my ears."

　　 "Kenway, in your opinion, what exactly is France's assistance to the American allies?" The earl opened a topic that Lorraine did not expect.

　　 Lorraine couldn't help being at a loss, frowning and muttering: "Aid..."

　　 "Let me put it another way, do you think the business between France and the United States is simply Charville and the Continental Army?"

"this……"

The earl stood up with a laugh, strolled to the window of the study, staring at the sky outside the window in a daze: "After Saratoga, the French colonial authorities were invited by the United States to declare war on the British New World colonial authorities and formally intervened in the war. ."

"This is an important war. Although we don't want to admit it, we are not stronger than the British in the world. The British have vast colonies and are good at business, which is completely different from the casual Spaniards. Sooner or later it will become the fuse to break the balance of power between France and Britain."

　　 "No one wants to face the next brutal Hundred Years War. This is the consensus of France and France."

　　 "So we must help our American allies win, because apart from the mainland and the Mediterranean, this is where we are closest to the British."

"Support!" The earl drank the spirits from the toast and took a heavy meal. He set the glass on the side of the window. "We support all the free people in the New World who are willing to fight the British, whether he is the Continental Army. , The militias of the states are still humble Indians!"

　　 "We deliver whatever they need, rifles, pistols, cannons, military uniforms, drugs, instructors, consumables, and the army. Except for people, almost all of them are smuggled."

　　 "In this decisive battle, I will give the mercenaries enough space to gain merit, but it must be the Baton Rouge Legion who lays the final victory. France needs this victory, and I also need to win this way."

"After the victory, I will go back to Paris. The great and merciful queen is my greatest ally. She has begun to look for more allies for me, where, with the help of those allies, I will get what I want. Most things."

　　 "It's up to you now, my future dealer, what products do you think should be included in our list, and what high-quality customers should we focus on?"

　　 Lorraine didn't rush to talk, his mind started to spin quickly.

　　 In the previous declaration, the earl didn't know how long he had been holding back, but even the slightest sound of wind did not pass through.

Behind him is the famous Lady Deficit, the true ruler of France, and Queen Mary, wife of Louis XVI. This alone has guaranteed the prestige of victory, and the Count of France will be in the next court game. A big win.

　　Lorraine needs to figure out how many key gains the Earl can gain in this game, and how much right to speak, followed by commodities and buyers.

　　So what can the earl get?

　　 First of all, it is the title. The apex of the ordinary French nobility is the earl. At this level, the Galves family has stepped on the ceiling.

　　 He must pursue the leap of class, that is, from ordinary nobles to French nobles, and become a member of the first-level parliament.

　　As long as this goal is achieved, it doesn't matter whether the title is promoted or not. Anyway, it is impossible for him to establish his own vassal country in France. The Galvez family simply does not possess such a background.

　　 It can be seen that the Earl’s political pursuit should be to be named a French nobleman, based on the New World, continue to serve as the Governor of Louisiana, or go further, to become the Governor of New France.

That’s why he needs the support of the military~lightnovelpub.net~Whether it is to hand over the profits of the intercepted smuggling earlier or plan to let the Baton Rouge Legion win the New Orleans defense battle, it is all to win the goodwill of the military. .

　　 And a newly born French aristocrat based on the New World is also the most suitable candidate for Queen Mary.

That queen loves money very much. Interesting rumors about her are spread all over the world, even overshadowing her political talent, which is often overlooked. She is the real helmsman of the French ship, not Louis XVI on the throne.

　　Thinking of this, things became clear at once.

　　 The earl will have a great right to speak in the New World, so a person does not need to care about Lorraine's opinions.

　　The reason why he initiated this conversation is just to see Lorraine's choice, in order to decide how much power to grant Lorraine after he takes power.

　　 This is the essence of the conversation is an assessment!

　　 Lorraine smiled slightly and turned to look at Carmen: "Carmen, did you or me?"

　　 "I am just the captain's commerce executive. On such decision-making issues, the teaching you give me has always been obedient. No matter what decision you make, I will support you wholeheartedly."

　　 Carmen, as always, gave the most appropriate assist at the most appropriate time, Lorraine stood up and bowed deeply to the earl.

　　 "Earl, this is my answer, I hope you won't be disappointed."

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