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Chapter 1224: hereditary duke

Take the London Diamond Group as an example. The 5% stake that Li Changheng acquired back then has almost doubled by now.

And the return that he helped him get back then, the land near Hyde Park that year was 20 million pounds, has now dropped to 19 million pounds.

Even with the profits made in gold in the past few years, Li Changheng has made money no matter what.

Thinking of this, Philip finally made up his mind.

If there is a choice between rights and benefactors, Philip, who has been limited in rights, of course chooses money.

Besides, in a society like England, money is power.

Smiling, he said to Li Changheng, "You and Annie can carry out the wedding with peace of mind, and I and some people will take care of other things for you."

Li Changheng nodded with a smile, and at the same time he despises it, but also likes this kind of model that you give and I will give the same in return.

Don't worry that your own people will betray you without saying a word, then for yourself who has mastered the future development trend, it is the greatest victory.

Then he told Annie's wish, and at the same time, Li Changheng himself was aroused.

"I want to be a duke, and a hereditary duke."

Philip knew that Li Changheng would definitely reciprocate, but what he didn't expect was that he would actually make such a request.

Even after hearing it, Philip was not embarrassed or dissatisfied, but faintly happy.

Because in his opinion, as long as Li Changheng is more involved with England, he will be unable to give up England's career in the future.

However, the old man is also well aware of Li Changheng's greed. Although 10,000 people have agreed, he has a embarrassed expression on his face.

"Henry, you know how difficult it is. Not only do I need to convince Downing Street, I also need the support of more than 90% of the aristocrats, and I even need to give the English people a reason that is convincing and recognized.

Otherwise, even if I get Downing Street and the House of Lords settled, the proposal to appoint you as the hereditary Duke of Selby will most likely fail due to too much public opposition. "

Li Changheng curled his lips, Philip knew him, and Li Changheng also knew his father-in-law for so many years.

If it was difficult, Philip would babble a lot instead of just a few words.

Annie broke the news very early on that her own father was sometimes a chatterbox, and he was also a talker who couldn't control his mouth.

So although Philip didn't want to be as wordy as he was with Anne when it came to business, his tone and demeanor would reveal some habits.

Seeing Li Changheng's expression of disbelief, Philip immediately realized that he hadn't lied to him.

With a sigh, he secretly thought that Li Changheng was becoming more and more difficult to deal with.

But from the father-in-law's point of view, the more powerful Li Changheng is, the more secure Annie and their children will be.

"At least you really need to give me a reason to convince the people, after all, this is a duke, and it's a hereditary duke.

Otherwise, you will still be a hereditary earl, and at the same time I will make you a duke for life with other titles, and then supplement you with hereditary titles from some small territories? "

Li Changheng did not directly reject this, as many of the great nobles in England have several hereditary titles.

The reason is that when a certain title is inherited from the father, the mother also has the hereditary title, which will eventually be passed on to a certain heir.

The reason for Li Changheng's hesitation is that these titles allow the eldest son to inherit the largest title, and the second son and other children can inherit other titles.

Of course, normal nobles would definitely not do this, because it would disperse the family's power, wealth, and influence.

You have to pay inheritance tax several times.

But for him, everything is not a problem.

Li Changheng has a lot of ways. After his child is born, he will be prepared for a project that will make him a rich man, or become a shareholder in a certain company.

It is still very easy for him to multiply hundreds of times in ten years by relying on the money from gifts that do not pay any tax every year.

As for the assets under his own name, because the core industries are all in the family fund, there is no need to consider taxation at all.

But thinking that he is only 26 years old, Li Changheng decided that he might as well eat the biggest cake first.

Who knows how long the aristocratic system can last after decades.

Taking a step back, since the hereditary duke can handle it, isn't it easier for the hereditary baron and viscount?

Of course, it is difficult to get this done, but there are still many opportunities.

Moreover, he originally planned to be stable for a year or two, temporarily shifting his focus from the United States to outside the United States.

When a person makes a million dollars, someone will follow you, but more people will still want to follow you to make money.

After all, compared to the entire market, one million is just a very, very small cake, not even dust.

When it comes to earning 10 million or 100 million, the only difference is that there will be more hungry wolves, and it will be more difficult to keep the wealth.

But it's not impossible.

But when you can earn tens or tens of billions of savings and profits, even if you win over half of the people and stand on your side to make money, the result will definitely be war.

Endless, never-ending war until one side falls.

Therefore, Li Changheng's mentality has indeed changed a lot at this time. Since the ceiling is where it is, it is better to learn from someone and buy those infrastructure companies.

The annual income is stable, and the annual growth rate of assets is also stable.

But since we want to gamble on the prospects of industries such as water, electricity, and natural gas, at least the country must be stable and have certain development potential.

Coupled with the fact that England will soon face privatization, Li Changheng will of course put his mind on England.

When I control most of England's water, electricity, gas, and even oil, I will do nothing and be an invisible behind-the-scenes boss.

Then use the name of charity to benefit yourself, and many things will be much easier.

Moreover, the size of England is just right, and it will not want to occupy 40 to 50% of a certain industry like the United States, UU Reading www. uukanshu. The funds required by com are massive.

He can also invest a lot of money in industries with low returns, giving the outside world a false impression that after he got married, his investment style is no longer aggressive, but has become conservative.

Once a person falls into a period of conservative thinking, his attack power will also begin to decline.

Stay stable for a year or two, and don't compete with other forces for the original interests.

Turn to the target innovation industry.

Those who create wealth are always more popular than those who grab food with everyone.

Instruct Zhang Tianzhi to use a secret channel to contact Lao Tu, and then Lao Tu will contact Barney.

Let them find out what Philip needs first, and then secretly transport it to London.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, when Zhang Tianzhi returned to him, he was about to report when he saw his own son Zhang Feng, dressed in a decent suit, listening to Li Changheng's orders with a solemn and serious face.