The Third Rank is ready to move.

In the eyes of an aristocrat like Viscount Brandon, the difference between him and a certain factory owner was the difference between a master and a servant, even though the former was only a rotten product of traditional privileges in the latter's eyes.

And a baron like Davis, in the eyes of the wealthy citizens, is just a poor bastard with an empty title.

In a pamphlet that was circulated on a small scale, the nobles were warned as follows: "There are no cowardly people at your mercy now, and the common people whom you despise are brave and wise, and who are determined to take back all the rights that have made them human and citizens." ”

Therefore, the existing order and harmony are regarded as tyranny by the radicals of the Third Estate, who seek equality and even revolution.

The rebellion of the True God Party north of the Ott Mountains gave these people a certain sense of encouragement. Although the rebellion was suppressed in just one year, the rebellion showed the weakness of the empire and made them think they were entitled to bargain.

Last year alone, more than 30 new newspapers appeared in Genoa, most of which reprinted news and political commentary from the North, and the critics were even more intense than their northern counterparts.

The secret police have arrested at least 20 journalists and editors on a wide range of charges, but none of them have been charged with defamation of the royal family and the government, and tax evasion and misconduct account for the majority.

Of the more than 30 newspapers, at least 20 were ordered to close, and some survived and appeared to be well-funded.

This made Sean, who had only left Poitu for less than a year, suddenly feel strange to Genoa.

The current of thought from the north also made the always conservative southerners start to be active, whether this is good or bad, Sean has his own judgment.

But it is clear that Director Daley's priorities have been compromised.

In the week after the Rocky Mountain hunt, Sean also had to participate in some social events that were hard to refuse.

For example, Viscount Brandon invited him to his Whale Castle for a wine tasting, and the invited people were nobles, who may not be highly educated, but they can completely scold the arrogance and uneducatedness of the third estate.

For example, in a lecture hosted by Bishop Shakli, he declared that a terrible ghost was quietly growing in Genoa, demagoguery, and that faith and worship of the Lord were being tested, and he called on every faithful believer to take the initiative to fight against this ghost.

The bishop had a closed-door conversation with Sean after the lecture. As for the content of the conversation, no third person knew, but apparently judging by the expressions on the faces of the two of them when they came out, the conversation was quite pleasant.

Another kind of gathering came from the faculty and students of the University of Poitou. This kind of gathering is less restrictive and can be held anytime and anywhere.

Young teachers and university students, in particular, like to talk about politics. They like to quote a long passage from a well-known scholar, engage in lively discussions on hot issues, and recite the most well-known poems in public when the conversation is in high spirits.

Although Sean thinks that these people are more naïve than the nobles and the clergy, these people are more reliable, at least they have their own solutions.

Their enthusiasm, in particular, impressed Sean. But the too young, too simple Tucson breaks.

In all these gatherings, Sean rarely takes the initiative to express his opinions, and in terms of his identity, few people can force him, but he has a special ability to keep everyone from turning against him.

At Poitou University, Sean was even more promising, asking his vice-chancellor to write down the names of the activists in a small black notebook and keep an eye on their movements.

Among the teachers and students of this person, Carmen Gable was the most active. The Faculty of Letters, who excelled in literature and poetry, had published two collections of his own poems, written reviews for several newspapers, and earned money on his pen, and he was also well-known in some circles. He can be found at almost every party and salon at the University of Poitou.

The university is on the right track, and although the funding for the school will always be small, it is not the dilemma before Sean takes over the position of president.

There are long queues of people who come to get vaccinated every day at the affiliated hospital, and sometimes they have to ask the patrol to maintain order.

Professor Foss's new explosives became famous on the battlefield of Daguerre, and were sought after by the arms dealer Bess, and the University of Poitou opened a joint venture factory with Bess that brought in a significant cash flow every month.

The model of production, education and research has achieved initial results.

Teachers no longer worry about next month's salary, scholarships are available for outstanding students, and work-study opportunities are available for poor students.

Therefore, Sean's position in the University of Poitou is extremely stable, and many people have persuaded him through various channels not to resign as president, and come to the University of Poitou from time to time every month to handle official business, sometimes staying for several days in a row.

Sean doesn't seem to be enthusiastic about the affairs of the university, but he pays close attention to everything that happens in the university, because this is the place where the mind is most active, and knowing what the teachers and students of the university are thinking, he basically understands the dynamics of public opinion and ideas in the empire.

On this day, after meeting with several student representatives, Sean met with Barry Lincoln, who came to visit.

Barry Lincoln, a member of the Lincoln family, also had a good skin, but his indecisive personality made him seem a little cautious.

After Viscount Lincoln was officially declared missing, and Viscount Lincoln had no marriage and offspring, Barry Lincoln, as a cousin of Viscount Bieber-Lincoln, became one of the contenders for the succession title.

I say this because the Lincoln family had many children and grandchildren, and cousins in the other rooms were also eligible to compete. In order to claim the title, Barry sought out Sean.

The Lincoln family has made a lot of right and wrong and jokes for this title, turning against each other and fighting big fights, and even causing deaths.

Viscount Lincoln owned a castle, east of Poitou, in a style similar to Fort Rohn, except on a slightly smaller footprint but with an oversized garden.

Because of its proximity to the sea, bald eagles often fly to the castle to make a nest in the stone crevices, and this castle is called Eagle Castle.

Forminous Eagle, when Viscount Lincoln was eight years old, his brother fell down the stairs and broke his neck, and a few years later, his father died of madness and foaming at the mouth in the prime of life.

Now that Viscount Lincoln is also missing, it is generally believed that he must have died as well. And throughout history, there have been many unfortunate deaths of the owners and servants of this Eagle Castle, which adds a lot of mystery and ominous colors to this castle.

Because he heard that the Viscount of Rocky Hill was very interested in this castle, Barry immediately came to see Sean in person at the University of Poitou, wanting to transfer the castle to Sean at a low price, which of course meant to stammer Sean.

If it weren't for Sean's hints, he wouldn't have dared to sell such an ominous castle to Sean.

Previously, in the family meeting, the family members agreed to put the title aside first, and first divide the property in the name of Viscount Lincoln, and the castle fell into the hands of Barry.

Compared with the title, wealth is visible and touchable in front of you, and it is safe to be in the pocket.

At Barry's kind invitation, Sean visits Fort Eagle.

Perhaps because of his preconceived notions, this castle was cold in his eyes, even in the bright sun.

The castle had only a handful of servants, who were in charge of guarding. On the intersection in front of the castle were bouquets of flowers, which had been quietly sent by Viscount Lincoln's female friend.

Obviously, Viscount Lincoln was once extremely popular with Poitou's women, whether it was a young girl in the flower season, or a celebrity family, or even a married woman, it was simply a killing.

The women were proud to have known him, but Sean had never heard of Viscount Lincoln's promiscuity, which was a bit of a human being.

So when the news of Viscount Lincoln's disappearance came, the women were almost devastated. It's not wrong to be romantic, but it's really admirable to be able to do it to the level of Viscount Lincoln.

"Fort Eagle is renovated and fortified every five years, and there will never be a problem, and Bieber is willing to spend money on this. ”

Barry introduced that Barry squeezed out a little tear at the mention of his missing cousin, but his performance was pompous.

"I can go to the study and have a look. I was more interested in Biber's study than in the castle. To be honest, I'm curious about what kind of books made Bieber a knowledgeable and versatile aristocrat. Sean said.

"Viscount, you are truly an admirable nobleman. Some people say that it is better to have a wealth than to be full of knowledge, and if this castle can be in your name, it is really destined by God. You are not only a university president, but also an admirable member of the Royal Society of Science. ”

Barry touted hard.

Viscount Lincoln's study was very luxurious and spacious, it was a small library, and Sean dared to say that these separate books were not pretentious.

"Is there a change here?" asked Sean, "Mr. Lincoln, please don't get me wrong, Bieber was a good match with me when he was alive, and I regarded him as a friend." When I heard that he was missing on the battlefield, I couldn't sleep at night, but unfortunately my troops were invincible, and I still didn't hear from him. Every time I think about it, I feel guilty. So ......"

"See things and think about people!" Barry was precise.

"That's right, I want every brick to stay in its original state. If Bieber could see this in the Heavenly Spirit, he would be gratified. It's going to make me feel better. Sean said.

"Viscount, please accept my respects!" said Barry, "I swear in the name of my ancestors that this place is exactly the same as it was before Bieber left. ”

"Very well!" said Sean, "I heard that Eagle Castle is ominous, but even so, you accepted the castle, and it is clear that you are a very nostalgic person. Bieber is also fortunate to have a cousin like you, so I think it is up to you to inherit the title to stand up to scrutiny. ”

"Thank you...... Thank you!" Barry was moved to the point of crying.

The transaction price was 2,000 gold louis, which was simply given away for nothing, and the transfer price was claimed to be 20,000 gold louis.

The next day, Arthur Young arrived with a group of men.