The King

  Chapter 351 Take what you need

  In the mountain region, Hudson, who had just returned from Beida City, was surrounded by a group of minor nobles who had heard the news.

  The "repayment tax" has landed, no matter how much is apportioned, it is not a pleasant thing to pay out of your own pocket, let alone over apportionment.

   "Count, we can't continue to let the governor do whatever he wants. This time, we have paid a full 40% more for the repayment tax distribution.

  This matter did not go through the provincial noble council, it was done by the governor alone. As long as the Earl is willing to take the lead, we will definitely be able to veto this illegal resolution in the meeting!

   contributed to this matter, the Earl is our benefactor, the next governor..."

  Watching the old man's saliva flying performance, Hudson silently released the magic shield for himself.

   Even fools have to make drafts!

   In theory, there is no problem in vetoing the governor's resolution in the provincial aristocratic council. But the key to the problem this time is not only Governor Pierce, but also the high-level meeting in the capital.

   At the meeting at the time, it was only a symbolic opposition. How could Hudson make trouble at this time and openly overturn the decision made at the King Capital meeting.

   No one likes someone who doesn't follow the rules. If you really do something like this that breaks the political rules, not to mention competing for the next governor, I'm afraid it will be difficult to gain a firm foothold in the circle of big aristocrats.

   It is not worthwhile to bet your political life for the benefit of a group of fools.

   "Baron Leslie, it's a done deal now, and it's too late to say these things. Of the fifteen county guards in the province, I am the only one who publicly opposes it, and it can't turn the situation around at all.

   If you are dissatisfied with the repayment tax share, you can appeal to the county sheriff's office, the governor's office, or the provincial noble council to initiate impeachment! "

   Hudson said perfunctorily.

   If the appeal is useful, there is no need for everyone to gather here. As a large tax-paying province, it is not surprising that the Southeast Province bears a high proportion, but there must be a limit.

  According to the usual practice, the "repayment tax" apportioned by the southeastern provinces should not exceed 10%, but this time it was increased to 14%.

  In the past, if more money and food were paid on the basis of the normal ratio, they would be compensated in other ways, but this time there was not even a hair of the battle.

   For the extra apportionment, the big nobles paid a lot, but this "big head" is also relative to the total number. If you take it apart and take a closer look, you will find that the reality is completely opposite to the theory.

  Under the traditional tax package model, taxes are collected from top to bottom. The governor and local county guards are the specific executors, and the small nobles who lack enough voice will definitely bear the heaviest taxes.

  The most fundamental reason why everyone went to the Mountain Territory was that they didn't want to spend more money, and they didn't dare to openly challenge the Dalton family.

   "Lord Earl, we want to initiate impeachment, but we lack a prestigious leader.

  If you will take the lead, we will be able to..."

  Watching the aged Baron Leslie perform hard, Hudson shook his head secretly. The typical thinking of the little nobles has not yet seen the situation clearly.

  Earl Pierce's approach can serve multiple purposes.

  Selling the interests of the minor nobles at this moment not only wins over a few middle-level nobles in the province, gaining an advantage in the competition with the Koslow family; it also lays the foundation for their expansion in the next few decades.

  Under the rule system, if the minor nobles do not fall, how can everyone expand their fiefs?

  The huge territory now owned by the Dalton family did not fall from the sky, nor was it conferred by the king all at once, but was acquired through countless land mergers.

   At such a time, if Hudson takes the lead publicly, he will offend not only the Dalton family, but also a group of middle-level nobles in the province, as well as some powerful and ambitious minor nobles.

  What's more, it is also profitable for the Dalton family to play like this.

  The prodigal family of the nobles is not completed in a day or two, but a long-term process. During this period, in order to fill the gap, it is necessary to stage various show operations.

   Don't expect to get many treasures, it is always no problem to take the opportunity to buy some serfs to supplement the population of the territory.

   If you are lucky, you can also recruit some talents. Annexing other people's foundations is an endless life-and-death enmity.

  As long as you guide it, it is completely reasonable for these losers to defect to him, the hostile force of the Dalton family, for revenge and to revive the family business.

  The earth is dead, but man is alive. If you can't move the fief, can you still move the people in the fief?

   If it weren't for the calculation in his mind, Hudson wouldn't be too lazy to talk nonsense with this group of people here. I really thought that the threshold of his Earl's Mansion was low, and anyone could come in!

   "Baron Leslie, that's it for today. I've been exhausted all the way, and now I'm going to rest.

  Nelson, arrange a banquet tonight to entertain all distinguished guests! "

   After finishing speaking, Hudson turned and left directly. Such a shameless approach made Baron Leslie lose his temper.

   Today I came here to beg for help, not to offend anyone. It doesn't matter that the big nobles are arrogant and self-willed, but the small nobles have to be ignorant.

   Fortunately, Hudson did not finish the job after all. Although he left, he left Nelson to take charge of the reception. The earl's elder brother came forward to receive them, and the etiquette was absolutely impeccable.

  …

  Backing back to the inner courtyard, Hudson immediately greeted Melissa with a smile on her belly.

   It took three months to leave, and there were few letters in the middle. If it was in the previous life, there would have been a quarrel, but now the courtyard is extremely harmonious.

   Before he could speak, Hudson was confused. A person who shouldn't have appeared here.

   Looking at the talking and laughing Melissa and Isabel, he always felt that the style of painting was not right. When a wife and a lover bump into each other, it is a proper Shura field, and it is considered self-restraint not to fight.

   "How is it, this trip to the capital is going well?"

  Melissa's words pulled Hudson back from his surprise.

   "Had a little trouble, but generally went well. What are you two?"

  As soon as he asked the question, Hudson secretly scolded himself for being stupid. Just pretend you don't know anything, how can you bring up this topic?

   "Isn't it all because of your good deeds? Now I'm taking care of the aftermath for you, and I'm not happy!"

   Melissa rolled her eyes and said.

  Frankly speaking, she is still very satisfied with her current life. Hudson's integrity is much higher than she expected.

   Except for the lover Isabel, it seems that there is nothing wrong with it. But for a young nobleman, this is not a problem at all.

  She had already prepared everything, but when Hudson came back from his trip to the capital this time, he was preparing for another group of Yingying Yanyans in the mansion, but nothing happened.

   "Happy, how can I not be happy!"

   Hudson hastily responded.

   Stir it together, just stir it together. Isabel is not a fuel-efficient lamp, and Melissa is not a fool for nothing.

   When it comes to grasping people's hearts, especially men's hearts, Isabel is definitely better; but if it is really a game of tricks, I am afraid that the three of her combined will not be Melissa's opponent.

  Aristocratic education is not just knowledge and etiquette in books, but more practical means, which also includes the battle in the back house. The greater the noble, the stricter the education in this regard.

  "Political marriage" is a marriage between two surnames. If there is no means, how can we ensure that the marriage can play a substantive role?

   Relying on coaxing and deceiving, Hudson finally figured out the ins and outs.

   While he was away, Isabel took the initiative to find Melissa and promised her that she would not have a child for Hudson within ten years.

  This promise is almost equal to nothing. Isabel, who pursues strength, has no intention of having children at all now.

  The golden period of knight training is only a few decades. If you want to go to a higher level to see the scenery, you can't waste time.

  Anyway, she is a lover, not a mistress, so there is no pressure on childbearing. Even if you don't have children in your life, no one will take it for granted.

  Instead of being frightened every day, it is better to go to the door to show your cards and show that you are not a threat. Save yourself from being killed by someone one day, and you don't know how you died.

  Isabel is not an uninformed master, she would not foolishly think that with the protection of Hudson, she would really sit back and relax.

  As the hostess, Melissa has a lot of resources at her disposal. If you really want to kill her, there are ways.

  Of course, Hudson doesn't know if there are other stories behind this, and he doesn't want to know. As long as the result is good, the process is often not that important.

  …

   I had a drink at noon and slept until midnight. I hurriedly coded a chapter, cut it down, and there was only so little left.

   First served, if not enough, will be filled later.

  (end of this chapter)