The warm sun is shining, the warm sun has completely melted the snow and ice, the branches and leaves of the trees are rejuvenated, the winter seems to have completely passed, and the royal capital of Petersburg has ushered in the real spring.

Estate on the outskirts of Petersburg.

In the study, Duke Yinvanovich, with a slightly curly beard, was listening to the butler's report on the profits of the past few days, after the war, the king ordered the opening of a three-day carnival to celebrate the victory of the war, and the people were of course happy to participate in this festive festival, and the sale of more alcohol in these three days than in the previous six months combined, the benefits of "Prohibition" were further expanded.

This is also the last remnant of the "Prohibition", with the end of the war, the king unraveled the "Wartime Law" and "Prohibition", and re-gave the small workshop owners the right to make wine, but Duke Yovanovich did not care about this, everyone knew that "Prohibition" could not be enforced forever, especially in the Romanov Kingdom, which was a big drinker.

"Master, the profit from our drinks in the past three days has reached 200,000 rubles....", the butler summed up.

200,000 rubles, equivalent to 20,000 gold pounds in the Kingdom of Windsor, this figure does not seem large, but it is actually scary.

You know, a glass of kvass in a tavern costs only 10 kopecks, a large glass is only 15 kopecks, and a spirit like vodka is cheapest for 8 kopecks.

A senior worker who can operate a machine can get a salary of about 20 roubles a month, and the salary for a whole year is only about 200 roubles.

And the winery under the name of Duke Yovanovich sold a profit of 200,000 rubles in just three days, which can be said to be a lot of money.

"It's still a little less...."

Duke Yovanovich was not satisfied with this figure: "We hoarded so much alcohol, and in the end we only sold 200,000 rubles? ”

"Yes, sir, I think it's because the war has just ended, and everyone doesn't have much money in their pockets...."

"What a bunch of poor ghosts."

All muttered, it seemed that there was no oil and water to squeeze, Duke Yin Wanovich asked the housekeeper to restore the price of his own wine to the pre-war level, in the case of monetary value, personal output value, and economic aggregate without much fluctuation, the private price increase will cause market imbalance, Duke Yin Wanovich does want to make money, but he understands the truth that wool needs time to grow.

The long stream of water is true.

"Taking advantage of the crazy price increase in the carnival and making a lot of money by selling alcohol at a high price, I'm afraid there is no worse person in this world than me, alas...."Duke Yovanovich laughed at himself, picked up the lit cigar and took a sip: "Sometimes I am afraid that I will have a child without an asshole." ”

The housekeeper smiled and said, "Master, you are really joking, the doctor has said that the young master and Miss are very healthy, and the toilet is very smooth." ”

"That's good, that's good.... No matter how bad a person is, how bad can he be? ”

Duke Yovanovich nodded, changed into a hunting suit, picked up a shotgun, and was about to take a few guards to hunt in the back mountain, when a little boy wearing white stockings and small leather shoes ran into the room: "Father! ”

"Alexey, oh, let me hug ...."

Picking up his son, Duke Yovanovich asked, "Do you want to go hunting in the back mountains with your father?" Winter has passed, and the prey has come out to move, and you may be able to hit the black bear! ”

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"I'm not going." Alexei shook his head: "An uncle dressed very strangely came and said that he wanted to find you, father!" ”

"Huh?"

Duke Yovanovich walked to the window with his son in his arms, looked towards the gate of the manor, and saw a carriage with a purple fleur-de-lis flag.

That's the banner of the Cult of Wisdom.

frowned slightly, and immediately stretched, Duke Yin Wanovich put down Alexei and patted his son's head: "Go play, father has something to do." ”

Alexei rushed out of the room with his small leather shoes, and Duke Yovanovich glanced at the butler: "The tea room is entertained." ”

"Yes, sir."

.........................................

"Bishop Abel!"

In the brightly lit tea room, Duke Yovanovich warmly embraced Bishop Abel, and Alexei, who had little contact with the church, thought that Bishop Abel's black robe was strange and understandable, after all, when he was born...

The Cult of the Apocalypse has been overthrown.

"Your Excellency, long time no see."

Bishop Abel held his breath not to smell the pungent perfume smell of Duke Yovanovich, it would be rude to sneeze suddenly.

After taking his seat, Duke Yovanovich asked: "What is the important thing that suddenly came to me?" ”

"Actually, I came by order of the archbishop."

Bishop Abel bowed his head and said: "Everyone knows that Your Excellency is quite prestigious among the nobles, and you are a beacon in the Romanov Kingdom. ”

In the face of Bishop Abel's praise, Duke Yin Wanovich smiled, opened the cigar box, took out one, and raised his arm slightly, signaling Bishop Abel to take care of himself.

"Whew...."

The smoke bird rose, and Duke Yovanovich stared through the smoke at Bishop Abel, who was sitting opposite, and after a long time said: "If you have anything to say, just say it, I don't like to beat around the bush." ”

"Half a month ago, the Church of Truth sent monks to various places to establish branch churches and monasteries, does His Excellency the Duke know?"

"I've heard a little."

"According to our investigation, in the past half month, the Church of Truth has been preaching in nearby cities, and other cities that are a little further away, which means that the Church of Truth has begun to act, and we must respond and not sit idly by."

"Of course, does Archbishop Henry have any good plans?"

"Hmm....."

In hesitation, Bishop Abel said euphemistically: "The policy pursued by the Truth Church and Her Royal Highness Katerina is to abolish serfdom, and after discussions between Archbishop Henry and His Majesty the King, they both believe that serfdom is not conducive to the development of the Romanov Kingdom in the industrial period. ”

Duke Yovanovich's eyes narrowed, and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes: "Go on." ”

"I have come this time to ask His Excellency the Duke, who is a representative of the aristocratic faction, what he thinks about serfdom."

"Serfdom was the basic state policy of the Romanov kingdom for hundreds of years, and successive kings praised it.... I don't have much opinion about serfdom, everything follows the will of His Majesty .... However, I do not think that serfdom will hinder the progress of industrialization in the Romanov Kingdom, and cheap serfs are not the best labor. Rather, it is better to say that industrialization must strengthen serfdom. ”

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Bishop Abel nodded: "In other words, His Excellency the Duke is not in favor of the abolition of serfdom, is he?" ”

"You're mistaken, I didn't mean that." Duke Yovanovich held a stout cigar in his mouth, and said with a smile: "I support Your Majesty's decision, if Your Majesty thinks that the abolition of serfdom is the next step for the Romanov Kingdom, then I will naturally raise my hands to support it." ”

"What if Your Majesty agrees?"

"If His Majesty agrees, then it will be carried out according to the process, and such an important matter, of course, must be submitted to the Senate for unified planning and voting."

"I see."

Bishop Abel stood up, kissed his finger and said, "Your Excellency the Duke's opinion, I will bring it to Archbishop Henry word for word." ”

"Please do it."

Duke Yovanovich did not get up, but watched Bishop Abel leave.

The four-wheeled carriage with the banner of the Cult of Wisdom creaked away, and in the tea room, Duke Yin Wanovich smoked his cigar vigorously, his eyes flickered, and his expression was extremely solemn.

"Sir, Bishop Abel is gone." The butler walked into the tearoom and said.

"Hmm...."

Duke Yovanovich was silent for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Is Her Royal Highness Katerina's birthday coming soon?" ”

"Her Royal Highness Katerina's birthday is November 7th, sir, you misremember."

"No, I'm not mistaken." Duke Yin Wanovich said in a calm voice: "I was going to give her a valuable gift last birthday, but I accidentally forgot it and had to make up for it." ”

The butler instantly understood, bowed down and asked, "What should we give her?" ”

"I have a sapphire named Adam's Star in my safe, so give it as a gift to Her Highness Katerina."

Hearing the name 'Star of Adam', the butler was stunned for a moment: "Master, you bought that sapphire from the Duke of Tbilisi for a lot of money, and you regard it as a treasure, do you really want to give it to Her Royal Highness Katerina?" ”

"No matter how precious a gem is, it is not as important as a head." Duke Yinvanovich said in a surging voice: "You personally sent the gem to Mosk, and when you meet Her Royal Highness Katerina, you will say that this is my birthday gift to her, and don't say anything else." ”

“..... Yes, sir. ”

After the butler left, Duke Yin Vanovich said softly: "Are you satisfied with this?" ”

Click.

The small door hidden on the right side of the tea room opened, and a young man in a suit and leather shoes and holding a peachwood cane walked out, with a smile on his face: "I think Your Excellency made the right decision. ”

"You have said what you say, and I have no choice."

"There will be.... We are your way out. ”

The young man walked into the sunny place and raised his head, revealing an incomparably familiar face.

Finn Drost!