Count Stark and Count Satsuma are about the same age, they are both over fifty this year, but compared with Count Satsuma's always energetic appearance, although Count Stark is only two or three years older, the whole person looks much older, and his face looks more stern or even harsh.

After getting out of the carriage, Count Stark, except for showing a rather kind smile to Count Satsuma, almost always kept a straight face when meeting the others, and his expression did not loosen in any way.

And his attitude towards the representatives of the nobility in Bonta City was very different from that of the representatives of the business community.

Although his expression was equally stern, when facing the representatives of the nobility, he could at least see that he was quite normal.

However, when he met with the representatives of the business community, there was a hint of disdain and contempt that was not too obvious, but could easily be perceived.

The only exception is when I meet Xu Yi.

After meeting Xu Yi under the guidance of Count Satsuma, Count Stark's face, which had been flattened, finally loosened a little, and the expression on his face became a little strange.

After looking at Xu Yi carefully for a while, Earl Stark suddenly shook his head and snorted softly: "Finally, His Majesty the King has crowned you as a nobleman, but you still have to continue to surrender your identity as a businessman, which really disappoints His Majesty's appreciation of you, and also disgraces the face of our nobles!"

The faces of the surrounding business representatives suddenly became extremely ugly.

Although it is true that the status of the merchants in the Lampari Kingdom is far inferior to that of the nobles, and even inferior to the ordinary farmers who farm, even if many nobles feel disdain for the merchants in their hearts. But no nobleman would be idle and say it so bluntly in front of the merchants.

The status of the merchants was very low. But successful businessmen always have a lot of money at their disposal.

Money is just as useful on Earth as it is on the continent of Sainz. With enough money, the merchants, even if they were not of high status, lived much better than most commoners, and even many nobles who were not good at business.

Moreover, although many nobles are limited to their status and are inconvenient to do business on their own, most of them will also find some agents to do business, or simply cooperate with merchants.

In the final analysis, no matter how high the status is, it can't be eaten.

If you want to live a high-quality luxury life, if you don't rely on business to make some money. Ordinary nobles are not much better than ordinary commoners.

As a result, the relationship between the nobles and the merchants in the Lampari Kingdom has always been strange.

The aristocracy looked down on the merchants, but they wanted to live the same luxurious life as the merchants.

The merchants envied the status of the nobles, but from the bottom of their hearts, they looked down on the nobles who were always full of superiority, but could not do anything.

However, both parties have what the other needs, and cooperation is a mutually beneficial option for them.

In the end, the nobles and merchants worked closely together, but they also looked down on each other in their hearts.

This relationship undoubtedly seems extremely awkward, even pathological, but this is the real situation in the kingdom of Lampari and even in most countries on the continent of Sainz.

Take, for example, these big businessmen in the Lampari Kingdom.

Let's not mention the Falkau Chamber of Commerce, which is clearly a chamber of commerce run by the Joseph family, even the Armani Chamber of Commerce, the Amrley Chamber of Commerce and the Sarank Chamber of Commerce, which seem to have nothing to do with the nobles, actually have some aristocratic shadows behind them.

The presidents of these chambers of commerce had spent a lot of time with the nobles before. But this was the first time that a nobleman had expressed his disdain for a merchant in such a blatant manner in front of them.

If it were an ordinary small aristocracy, the old businessmen like President Ranco, President Cruise, and President Vincent would not care much. You can even reprimand you back unceremoniously.

But now it is a Lord Earl who is saying this, and he is also a Lord Count from the Stark family, and even a Lord Count who is about to take over as the Lord of Bonta City.

No matter how dissatisfied they were, they could only bow their heads slightly, trying not to look at Earl Stark, and not daring to express even the slightest bit of their true thoughts.

Only Xu Yi raised his head slightly, stared at Count Stark, and said with a smile: "Lord Count Stark, I don't think being a businessman is to surrender my identity, and I don't feel that I have lost the face of the nobles. For me, nobility is nothing more than a reward from His Majesty the King, and what I really care about is the identity of this merchant. ”

Earl Stark raised his eyebrows: "What? Are you willing to fall?"

Xu Yi lowered his face slightly, and said with a straight face: "Lord Earl, I don't understand what you mean. If you mean that I am willing to be a businessman and that I am willing to be a depravity, then please forgive me for not agreeing with you. ”

Everyone around was shocked.

Everyone didn't expect that Xu Yi would directly confront Earl Stark in front of so many people.

Earl Stark has just arrived in Bonta City today, and is about to take over the position of lord of the city, and according to custom, he will definitely do something to establish his authority.

Everyone knew that at such a time, you must try to be honest in front of Count Stark, and try not to bump into the muzzle of Count Stark's gun, otherwise the consequences will be very strict.

Therefore, despite their dissatisfaction with Earl Stark's unceremonious remarks just now, none of the business representatives present dared to express any opinion.

Now Xu Yi actually directly objected to his words, and he simply sent himself to his gun.

President Cruise felt a sigh in his heart, and couldn't help but glance up at Xu Yi, wanting to make him retract his words, but found that Earl Stark's cold gaze swept over, and he hurriedly lowered his head again, and he didn't dare to come out.

The moment he lowered his head, he knew he was going to suffer.

Judging from the meaning revealed in Earl Stark's cold eyes, it was clear that he was coming to Xu Yi.

Thinking of the Stark family's attitude towards Xu Yi and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, President Cruise's heart was even colder.

Xu Yi this time, I'm afraid it's going to be worse......

Really. Count Stark was silent for a moment. seemed to be a little surprised, Xu Yi actually dared to confront himself in person. Then he asked in a deep voice, "Why? Why don't you agree? Am I wrong?"

President Cruise couldn't help but look up at Xu Yi again, praying desperately in his heart, hoping that Xu Yi would immediately and honestly admit his mistake and avoid this time first.

As long as you avoid today, even if Earl Stark wants to trouble Xu Yi again, at least he will have time to deal with it.

But President Crews also knew that his prayers were extravagant at all.

With his understanding of Xu Yi's character, he can know that this guy either doesn't express his opinion, once he expresses his opinion. Then there will be absolutely no light changes.

This personality is called tenacity at best, and stubbornness at worst.

Sure enough, hearing Earl Stark's question, Xu Yi nodded very dryly and said, "Yes." I think this statement of yours is very problematic, Lord Earl. Although according to the laws of the kingdom, the nobles enjoyed more rights than ordinary people, and even more than merchants, so they had a higher status. But I've always believed that no matter who you are, no matter what your identity is. With rights comes the corresponding obligations. Since the aristocracy has more rights. Then you must take on more obligations. Otherwise, what's the difference between it and a moth?"

"Huh-"

As soon as Xu Yi's voice fell, a gasping sound suddenly sounded around him.

Everyone looked at Xu Yi with shocked faces, and they couldn't believe what they had just heard from his mouth.

Maybe he's right, and that's what he really thinks.

But how dare he say such a thing in front of an Earl, and after Earl Stark has just made such a statement, it is simply clear that Che Ma wants to do it against the Earl!

Is he looking for death?

Count Stark narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression revealed a hint of surprise, obviously he didn't expect Xu Yi to retreat and admit his mistake at all, and even said more intensely.

"President Xu, are you saying that we nobles are all moths, don't forget that you are also a nobleman!" Count Stark said coldly.

Looking at the puzzled and shocked gazes cast by the representatives of the nobles of Bangta City around him, Xu Yi smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "No, I didn't mean that. I just want to say that no matter whether it is a nobleman, a merchant, or an ordinary peasant, if anyone cannot take up the responsibilities and obligations that need to be fulfilled, then he is a moth. Do you think I'm right, Lord Earl?"

Earl Stark wanted to reprimand Xu Yi for talking nonsense at all, but Xu Yi's words could not be refuted at all, so he could only reluctantly nod and said, "That's true." But President Xu, I'm afraid that's not what you just meant? When you say that the nobles enjoy more rights, they have to bear more obligations, aren't you accusing many nobles of not doing it?"

Xu Yi pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Earl, I think you misunderstood what I meant. I just want to say that if the aristocracy wants to maintain a higher status, they have to put in more effort. If you don't want to work hard, you want to keep your higher status and enjoy more rights out of thin air, that's obviously a very unreasonable thing, isn't it?"

Earl Stark snorted heavily, "What's unreasonable? If you can't have a higher status and enjoy more rights, then what's the need to become a nobleman?"

Xu Yi smiled slightly: "Your Majesty the King is so wise, how can he deprive me of my nobility for no reason?"

"The mere fact that you are both a nobleman and a merchant is enough to strip you of your nobility. Earl Stark snorted coldly, "President Xu, I tell you clearly. Your dual status is being deliberated by the Kingdom Council of Nobles, and if the Council of Nobles agrees that you are not allowed to have two statuses at the same time, you will be forced to choose to keep only one status. At that point, do you want to remain a nobleman?"

The people around were shocked again.

No one thought that the Council of the Nobles of the Kingdom would actually deliberate because of Xu Yi, a small baron.

And Earl Stark is right, when that time comes, what choice will Xu Yi make......?