Chapter 186 Which Identity Do You Choose?

Earl Stark and Earl Summer are about the same age, and they are both over fifty this year, but compared to Earl Summer who is always full of energy, Earl Stark is only two or three years older, but his whole person looks like He has aged a lot, and his face has become more serious or even severe.

After getting off the carriage, Count Stark showed a rather cordial smile to Count Summer, and when he met other people, his face was almost always stern, and his expression did not show any loosening.

Moreover, his attitude towards the aristocratic representatives of Bangta City was completely different from that of the business representatives.

Although his expression was equally stern, when facing the noble representatives, he could at least be seen to be acting fairly normal.

However, when he met the representatives of the business community, there was a hint of disdain and a look of contempt under his serious expression, which was not too obvious, but was easy to detect.

The only exception is when meeting Xu Yi.

After meeting Xu Yi under the guidance of Earl Summer, Earl Stark's stern face finally loosened, and the expression on his face became a little weird.

After watching Xu Yi carefully for a while, Earl Stark suddenly shook his head and snorted softly, "It's not easy for His Majesty the King to make you a nobleman, but you continue to lower yourself as a businessman, I really failed the king. Your Majesty's appreciation for you has also disgraced our nobles!"

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

Although the status of the merchants in the Lampari Kingdom is indeed far inferior to that of the nobles, and they are not even comparable to ordinary farmers, but even many nobles feel disdain for the merchants. But there is no nobleman who would speak so bluntly in front of the merchants.

The status of businessmen is very low. But successful businessmen always have a lot of money in their hands.

Money is just as useful on Earth as it is on the continent of Sainz. With enough money, businessmen, even if they are not of high status, live much better than most commoners, and even better than many aristocrats who do not manage well.

Moreover, although many big nobles are limited by their status, it is inconvenient to do business on their own, but most of them will find some agents to do business, or simply cooperate with businessmen.

After all, no matter how high the status is, it cannot be eaten as a meal.

Want to live a high-quality luxury life, if not rely on business to make some money. Ordinary nobles are not much stronger than ordinary commoners.

So the relationship between the nobles and merchants in the Lampari Kingdom has always been strange.

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

The businessmen envy the status of the nobles, but they despise those nobles who are always full of superiority but can't do anything practical.

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

In the end, the nobles and the merchants were working closely together, but they also looked down on each other at the same time.

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

Take, for example, these great merchants in the kingdom of Lampari.

Not to mention the Falcao Chamber of Commerce, which is clearly established by the great aristocrat of the Joseph family, even the Armani Chamber of Commerce, the Amli Chamber of Commerce and the Saranque Chamber of Commerce, which seem to have nothing to do with the nobles, are actually behind the scenes. There are more or less aristocratic shadows.

The presidents of these chambers of commerce used to get along with the nobles extremely frequently. But this was the first time that a nobleman would express his disdain for the merchants so nakedly in front of them.

If it is an ordinary small noble, old-fashioned big businessmen like President Lanke, President Cruise, and President Center will not care much. You can even rebuke back without hesitation.

But the person who said this is a Lord Earl, and he is also a Lord Earl from the Stark family, and even a Lord Earl 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, try not to look at Earl Stark, and dare not express even the slightest true thoughts in their hearts.

Only Xu Yi raised his head slightly, stared at Earl Stark, and said with a smile: "Lord Earl Stark, I don't think that being a businessman means surrendering one's status, and I don't feel that I have lost the face of the nobles. For me, the status of aristocrat is just a reward from His Majesty the King, and the status I really care about is the status of this businessman."

Earl Stark raised his eyebrows: "What? Are you condescending?"

Xu Yi lowered his face slightly and said sternly: "Sir Count, I don't understand what you mean. If you mean that I am willing to be a businessman, I am self-deprecating, then please forgive me for not agreeing with your point of view."

Everyone around was shocked.

No one expected that Xu Yi would directly contradict Earl Stark in front of so many people.

Earl Stark arrived in Bangta City for the first time today and is about to take over as the city lord. As usual, he will definitely do something to establish his authority.

Everyone knows that at this time, we must try to be honest in front of Earl Stark, and try not to hit the muzzle of Earl Stark, otherwise the consequences will be serious.

Therefore, although they were very dissatisfied with Earl Stark's unceremonious words just now, none of the business representatives present dared to express any opinions.

Now Xu Yi actually directly objected to his words, just like sending himself to the muzzle of his gun.

President Cruise's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but look up at Xu Yi, wanting to wink at him to make him take back his words, but found that Count Stark's icy gaze swept over, and he quickly lowered his head again, exasperated. dare not come out.

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

Judging from the meaning in Earl Stark's icy eyes, it was clear that he had made a special trip for Xu Yi.

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

This time, Xu Yi, I'm afraid it will be worse...

really. Earl Stark was silent for a moment. He seemed a little surprised that Xu Yi dared to confront him face to face. Then he asked in a deep voice, "What? Why don't you agree? Did I say something wrong?"

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

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

However, President Cruise also knew that his prayers were nothing but extravagance.

Based on his understanding of Xu Yi's character, he can know that this guy either doesn't express his opinion, and once he expresses his opinion. Then it will never change easily.

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

Sure enough, hearing Earl Stark's question, Xu Yi nodded simply and said, "Yes. Lord Earl, I think your statement is very problematic. Although according to the laws of the kingdom, the rights enjoyed by nobles are There are more than ordinary people and more than businessmen, so they have a higher status. But I always believe that no matter who you are, no matter what status you are, while enjoying rights, you must undertake corresponding obligations. Since nobles enjoy more More rights. Then you must take on more obligations. Otherwise, what is the difference between you and a moth?”

"Ah--"

As soon as Xu Yi finished speaking, there was a sigh of relief from the surroundings.

Everyone looked at Xu Yi in shock, unable to believe what they had just heard from him.

Perhaps he was right, and that was his true point of view.

But he actually dared to say such a thing in front of an earl, and he said this after Earl Stark had just made such a point of view.

Is he looking for death?

Earl Stark narrowed his eyes slightly, and his expression revealed a hint of surprise. Obviously, he did not expect that Xu Yi would not flinch and admit his mistake at all, and even spoke a little more intensely.

"President Xu, are you saying that our nobles are all worms? Don't forget, you are also a noble!" Count Stark said coldly.

Looking at the puzzled and shocked gazes projected by the surrounding representatives of the nobles of Bangta City, Xu Yi smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "No, I didn't mean that. I just wanted to say that no matter whether it is a noble or a businessman, Well, even an ordinary farmer, no matter who he is, if he can't bear the responsibilities and obligations he needs to fulfill, then he is a moth. Lord Count, do you think I am right?"

Earl Stark wanted to rebuke Xu Yi for talking nonsense, but Xu Yi's remarks could not be refuted in the sense of righteousness. He could only reluctantly nodded and said, "That's right. But Xu Hui Chief, I'm afraid that's not what you meant just now

Xu Yi pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Count, I think you have misinterpreted my meaning. I just want to say that if the nobles want to maintain a higher status, they must work harder. If they don't want to work hard, they want to keep it out of thin air. It's obviously a very unreasonable thing to have a higher status and enjoy more rights, isn't it?"

Earl Stark snorted heavily: "What's unreasonable? If you can't have a higher status and enjoy more rights, then why is it necessary to become a noble? For example, President Xu, if His Majesty the King now deprives With your noble status, would you be willing?"

Xu Yi smiled slightly: "His Majesty the King is so wise, how could he deprive me of my noble status for no reason?"

"Just the fact that you have both noble and businessman status is enough to deprive you of your noble status." Earl Stark snorted coldly: "President Xu, I tell you clearly. The kingdom's noble council is dealing with your Dual identities are considered for consideration. Once the noble council agrees that you are not allowed to hold two identities at the same time, then you will inevitably be forced to choose to keep only one identity. At that time, do you still want to continue to maintain the noble status? "

The people around were startled again.

No one at all thought that the noble council of the kingdom would conduct a special review because of Xu Yi, a small baron.

And Earl Stark is right to ask, what choice will Xu Yi make at that time? (To be continued..)