At the end of 1833, a series of articles by Carmen Gable appeared.

He began with an in-depth report on the new events that took place in the province of Genoa, entitled "The Experience of the Genoese", and what he said made a deep impression on the people of the Holy City, because the rapid changes in the south, especially Genoa, were very different from the stereotypes of the northerners, and Carmen led the discussion that followed.

What is the real responsibility of a country's central government and governments at all levels? to develop the economy and increase employment, not just to collect taxes. Carmen made the argument that development is the last word.

At the same time, the Holy City's Voice of the Righteous and Poitou's Genoese serialized Sean's book The Wealth of Nations.

As far as Europa's current economic form is concerned, capitalist primitive accumulation has reached a peak, and the tendency of mechanized mass production to replace manual production is becoming more and more obvious, but the traditional feudal economy still dominates, and the superstructure on this basis seriously hinders the further development of capitalism.

The Wealth of Nations came at a timely time, echoing a series of Carmen's reports. For example, Sean, while acknowledging the invisible hand of the "market", emphasizes the role of government spending, which is diametrically opposed to the current mainstream view that governments should save money, thrift, and intervene as little in the economy as possible.

Sean cited Genoa's construction of railways and the purchase of ironclad ships by the navy as examples to illustrate the tremendous role of government spending in promoting production, ensuring employment, and promoting consumption, thereby driving the economy. This does not affect the increase in government tax revenues, and the development of industry and commerce inevitably expands the tax base, as evidenced by Genoa's rapidly growing tax revenues.

Sean, of course, is making a big deal for his own career and getting smuggled goods.

But his line of views has been refreshing to scholars, and even the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer have often discussed Sean's writings, and Sean's name has once again caused a stir in the Holy City.

After all, the Holy City is the most active place of all kinds of thought in the Empire, and as long as it is not a public rebellion, any absurd remarks are allowed.

The implicit meaning of Carmen's report and Sean's writings can be summed up as the word "reform", which is a common view among the prime minister and liberal scholars, including the emerging bourgeoisie and the aristocracy. It's just that the real connotations of different groups are different, and some people simply want to shout slogans to overthrow the imperial system.

But under the current system of imperial exhaustion, reforms can only be petty in the past.

The natural contradictions between imperial power and so-called freedom and equality, the differences between capitals and localities, the differences between one province and another, the privileged classes and internal differences, etc., are all the more difficult to return from in the face of internal and external troubles.

Some people realize that it is unlikely that partial reforms will be effective.

In the eyes of the Emperor and the Prime Minister, reforming the tax system to increase the revenue of the national treasury was considered a great reform.

Naturally, the Count of Torres, who was in Poitou, also saw Sean's article, and he took it for granted that it was Sean's overture to the royal family.

During his three-day stay in Poitou, the governor gave him several banquets.

The Count of Torres took this opportunity to come into contact with the upper classes of Poitou, and while he ascertained the views of the Poitu people on the Noble Council, the Poitu people were also trying to find out the true purpose of convening the Dignitary Council.

Although the people here were concerned about the current situation, the war in the north, and expressed their apprehension and loyalty to the emperor, it was clear that they were more concerned about their surroundings, as if they lived in a different country from the north.

Before leaving Poitou, Torres had a secret conversation with Sean.

What they are talking about is not a matter of state, but a business. Sean's companies, Kang's Power and Kang's Shipbuilding, respectively supply marine steam engines and propellers and supporting parts to the Torres family's trading companies at reasonable prices.

But the biggest challenge with the deal is not that the Torres family persuaded or forced the shipyards in the North to buy them, or that the Torres family helped stop their northern counterparts from infringing on the rights, but that they were getting critical equipment and parts to the North.

To this end, Sean promised to immediately begin the construction of two armed ironclad cargo ships to transport these machines.

In fact, ironclad cargo ships were already in Sean's plan, and the ultimate goal of Kang's shipbuilding was, of course, to build civilian ships, a market countless times larger than the Navy's orders, but it would take time to perfect.

The Genoese, the first experimental ironclad ship in history, was a small cargo ship, and Sean didn't even think about the rise of the fish demon at that time.

Based on the experience of the previous construction, the ship designers are ready to enlarge the small ship and add appropriate self-defense armament to meet the needs of the sea.

Sent off Count Torres, and the New Year arrived in a blink of an eye.

On the last day of 1833, the rose garden was newly decorated and a sumptuous feast was held at noon.

Pierre, Feige, Wesley, and other henchmen were all involved, and as is customary, all three of them received checks from Sean. The amount is definitely satisfactory to them, and of course it is not comparable to the dividends they may receive in the future, provided that they work hard to make the dividends possible.

The adopted orphans, some of whom are soon to graduate from high school, are also taking part in the same routine, and Sean is ready to recommend them to study at the University of Poitou - these orphans will be good helpers that the family can rely on in the future.

The only thing that Sean regretted was that he thought of Rose, the female killer who disappeared without a trace.

Cleveland, the butler, was elated when he heard rumors that his viscount might be made an earl by the emperor, which was great news for him.

But the Viscount's marital problems were a headache, and he still maintained a lover relationship with the Countess that anyone could see. Cleveland wouldn't object if the viscount had married her, but it wasn't the right thing to do.

Sean is also helpless, Audrey thinks that she is not worthy of him, and for the future of the Sean family, he needs a better family business.

In the evening, Sean arrives at Fort Ron, where he will welcome the New Year with Audrey.

This is the first time Sean has seen Audrey since the parting of the Northern Hills.

On this night, Audrey was radiant, and her dignified and virtuous temperament was even more charming.

At Sean's strong request, she no longer wears corseted tights, and this body-destroying behavior makes Sean feel distressed.

In addition to the production of silk, Kang's Textile also designs and produces ready-to-wear business, including women's new underwear, which has achieved considerable results after two years of promotion.

Tradition is powerful and full of inertia, and it is quite difficult to change the habits that women have formed over hundreds of years. Therefore, in order to promote new underwear, Kang's targeted the Holy City, which was first popular and then spread to other places.

And because the latest attempt at this new style of underwear is a courtesan and a dusty woman, the upper class has labeled this new style of underwear as obscene.

However, the pursuit of beauty is a woman's instinct, and the benefits of this new style of underwear can be seen in the faces of the men they please. There are even liberal scholars, especially some so-called pioneer women, who preach that this is a symbol of a new freedom and equality.

Women are the ones who please themselves.

Sean greedily admires God's masterpiece.

Audrey's intimate garments were hand-sewn by herself according to the style of the ready-to-wear, and lace was added to the light fabric edges, which can only be admired by Sean.

After a joyous experience, Sean once again made his request: "Audrey, marry me!"

"Honey, isn't it good now? Maybe in a few years I'll be older, and you won't have a new feeling for me, so let's get together and disperse. Audrey said.

"No, many have told me that the Connelly family needs a mistress. Sean said, "This so-called family, I am the only one. ”

"My dear, what you need more is an heir. Audrey has always shown her extraordinary intelligence, "Even if you marry a stupid ugly girl, as long as she can give birth to an heir for you, those who follow you will be reassured." ”

Sean had to admit that she was right, of course, in the eyes of his henchmen, Sean would be the best choice if he married some of the great nobles in the Holy City with hundreds of years of history.

Audrey continued, "But I am now the mistress of the Robinson family, the mother of a minor heir. The Robinson family must also have an adult candidate to inherit. ”

This is actually Audrey's commitment to the Robinson family, which is much more important than her personal happiness.

"I regard my godson as my own, and he will grow up to inherit the title and family business of the Robinson family. All Genoese understood this, and to offend the Robinsons was to challenge my authority. In the absence of an heir, Carl Jr. is even eligible to inherit my property. Sean assured.

Audrey swiped her slender jade fingers across the strong chest of the person next to her and whispered:

"Sean, I don't doubt your kindness and love for Carl, but it doesn't do well for Carl's growth. Did you say that after I married you, I moved to live in the rose garden? Karl has grown up, and he even asked me yesterday if I don't want him anymore, which breaks my heart, and I hope you understand a mother's heart. As for the servants who chewed their tongues beside him, I sent them to the farmstead. ”

It's really a problem, Carl is almost all of Audrey's mental sustenance, and now it's just a share for Sean.

But Sean still suspects that Audrey has heard some rumors that are not good for herself, especially in the case of Sean's high probability of being canonized as an earl next year, after all, she is a young widow from an illustrious background.

Audrey is genuinely concerned about Sean's future, and is even willing to pay for her own happiness, which makes Sean very moved, although he disapproves of it.

It's just that this kind of lover relationship at the moment is not much different from the type of woman she has always hated, which is unfair to her reputation.

This kind of thoughtful kindness made Sean cherish this emotion even more, and he expressed his thoughts with a more passionate long kiss.