The next day, Sean and others continued to accompany Philip on the visit.

The Koval family also hosted a welcome ball that night, and this time more high-class figures gathered in Poitou, each of whom wanted to make friends with important members of the royal family and to show that they belonged to the Genoese high society.

Filippo seemed to be energetic, and he fully engaged and communicated with the various groups and classes of Genoa in order to understand the real thoughts expressed in their words.

The Genoese did not want to distance themselves from the Empire, they were dissatisfied with the Empire's economic policies, and what they needed was a greater sharing of the Empire's power, and the free passage of Genoese goods throughout the Empire. The latter is more important, in other words, the desire for economic freedom and equality.

The Genoese were dissatisfied with trade barriers and a distorted tax system of double taxation and regional disparities. They did not want to challenge the authority of the Empire, but only hoped that the Empire would eliminate beggar-thy-neighbor policies across the country and adopt a unified tax and economic policy.

When these demands were not met, the Genoese instinctively erected a barrier between themselves and the north.

When you think about it this way, the establishment of a national army is not a difficult thing to understand. Of course, aristocrats like Viscount Brandon were staunch patriots. This gave Philip hope.

In view of Genoa's opposition to wartime economic policy, and the fact that they had already done so, such as withholding increased taxes, Philippe went along with the fact that he would cancel the implementation of wartime policy in Genoa, and on behalf of the Emperor and the Cabinet, agreed that the Genoese would pay the 1836 tax in the same amount as they had paid in 1834.

The premise was that the Genoese promised to supply the north with everything it could provide at a reasonable price, especially grain, cooking oil, cloth, sugar, gunpowder, and steel.

Philip's promise made the Genoese so excited that they even shouted Long live the Empire and urged the Nationalists to march north at once.

Sure enough, the benefits of reality will make people forget all the unpleasantness of the past.

The compromise of a certain class is clearly presented in front of Sean. Although Viscount Brandon is also a beneficiary, he privately scolds these people as shameless villains.

At Torres's suggestion, donations were made to the Imperial Army, most notably Cardinal Shakley, who donated 5 million on behalf of the Genoese Church.

The church was already wealthy, not to mention that the Genoese church held a large amount of land, because of the sharp rise in food prices in the past two years and made huge profits, 5 million is just a slightly larger amount, and some good people estimate that the Genoese church alone has as much as 100 million in cash.

The grapevine said that there was a vacancy for a cardinal archbishop in the Holy City, that Shakli was determined to win, and that the royal family had a lot of influence over them.

The three earls of Sean, Rohnburg and Koval each contributed 500,000 yuan, the consortium and the industrial and commercial groups contributed 2 million, and the other minor nobles donated between 10,000 and 50,000 yuan.

Therefore, during the trip to Genoa alone, His Royal Highness Philip received nearly 10 million donations.

At the same time, it is a strong testament to the economic strength of the Genoese. Over the past six years, the wealth of the wealthy Genoese has more than tripled.

On the surface, the royal family retreated, but in fact, the royal family took both face and lining. Philip's handwriting impressed Sean, fully demonstrating the prince's gentle methods that are different from the emperor.

In the presence of His Royal Highness Philippe, after the Estates-General of Genoa passed a resolution authorizing the national army to go north to resist the enemy, Philip asked his entourage to pack his belongings.

He never mentioned Elizabeth to Sean because he didn't want any damage to the great results of his journey south.

Black smoke was billowing from the huge chimney of the Kliman, and the sailors were heating the boiler.

"Sean, my friend, I hope to receive good news from the National Army as soon as possible. Philip said.

Being able to prompt the national army to march north is another achievement obtained by this highness, even more important than the 10 million donation.

Apparently he was very pleased with Sean's performance, and promised to order the Military Command Department to provide the necessary cooperation and intelligence support to the Nationalist Army.

"Your Highness, I don't dare to say how invincible a group of recruits is, but we will do our best. Sean said, "For the Empire!"

"For the Empire!" Philip's eyes contained deep meaning, "Sean, the Empire has not promoted nobles for many years, but it is a special case for you, and in view of your contribution to the Empire, Your Majesty has promoted your title from Viscount to Hereditary Earl, which is a wise move by Your Majesty." I hope to have the opportunity to personally issue an edict for your ascension in the future, Marquis of Rocky Mountain!"

"That would be my greatest honor. Sean was stunned.

Philip smiled and turned to board the Kliman.

Soon after, the Kliman slowly left the dock and sailed out of the harbor, making a graceful ripple on the calm waters.

The crowd of people who saw them off dispersed.

Sean asked Major, "What does he mean?"

"If I'm not mistaken, it's literal. "This highness seems to have hinted at a great secret, which is probably not a blessing in the world." ”

"But our fake 'play' has become 'real', and the authority of the royal family is still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Sean sighed, "Those who usually scold the royal family the fiercest are the most concerned with the royal family, and they rack their brains to have the opportunity to talk to the prince face to face, and Count Torres has made a lot of money by arranging seats adjacent to the prince." Some people even dressed their unmarried daughters beautifully, hoping to attract the attention of the prince. ”

"Doesn't that mean that our previous analysis is correct, that you are on the side of morality and authority in advance. It seems to me that His Royal Highness Philippe has great respect for your position in Genoa, and it seems that he wants to co-opt you as the future spokesman of the royal family in Genoa, at least he seems to think so. "Especially in the future, it will involve disputes within the royal family." Which side are you on between the Crown Prince and Your Highness?"

"I'm on the Emperor's side. Sean replied, "Whoever he is!"

"Hmm, brilliant answer!"

The prince is gone, but the Genoese will continue to talk about His Highness's learning, his demeanor, and his good demeanor for a long time.

They would even judge the prince's outfit for an occasion, and ask the tailor in the house to make himself the same style, and then ostentatiously claim that it was royal.

It was in this atmosphere that the Genoese National Army was preparing to move north.

In Fort Lorn, Sean has a charming night.

Audrey's joyful and tactful tone under him made him proud and intoxicated.

"Audrey, marry me. Sean made the request again.

"What you need is a wife who can give birth to a new offspring for you, and that person is not me. Audrey's slender fingers traced Sean's strong chest.

This is a sensitive topic.

Sean can't say he doesn't try, but it's obviously a serious problem, and it's even a topic he deliberately avoids.

"You need to find a woman to try your hand at it, and Rose is good. ”