The Eagle of Eastern Europe

"Thank you for your tolerance, Prime Minister. I will visit you in person in the near future."

"It doesn't matter. We are all doing things for His Majesty, so His Majesty should be the first. Since His Majesty summoned us, we should go quickly, otherwise the delay will be serious."

"That's right, Prime Minister. I won't bother you anymore."

Listerlin left the cathedral with his family, looking at their backs as they left. Listerlin felt that he had become Prime Minister only yesterday.

His resignation was a foregone conclusion. His health was not as good as before, and he was able to attend the meeting thanks to medication. His Majesty also understood his contribution to the empire in recent years and was preparing to transfer him to a senior official in Kiev Province to the north, because the doctor said that the air in Ukraine was conducive to his physical recovery.

"The world is indeed changing." Listerlin said.

After leaving St. Sophia Cathedral, Mason returned to the family mansion with his family. John originally bought this house from a businessman for 10,000 lei. Later, after continuous expansion, it has become a three-story house with dozens of rooms. All family members can gather here during Epiphany, and they usually invite dignitaries to attend the banquets they hold.

Charlie waited anxiously in the corridor, pacing back and forth to show his anxiety. Before, Preyas brought John's luggage and said that he would go to Hagia Sophia first and then come back, which made him even more anxious, because according to his second brother's letter, he came this time because of the summons of His Majesty, which was mostly a good thing.

But what if it was a bad thing? Such situations are not uncommon in history. It is said that the monarch wants to reward a person, but the result is punishment, and some even lose their lives. Although Charles did not enter politics, he also understood how deep the water here is. The family is in the same boat. If it is really harmful, what should they do?

There is no way. Their family was originally forced to leave Florence, and later became rich after a series of events. Then he returned to Florence with his army and directly eliminated all the local families physically. This gave them a bad reputation in the aristocratic circle, especially in Italy, where they said not to mess with the Mason family, or they might die one day.

However, this was only the view of the western region, and the eastern region still admired them. They believed that the Mason family was full of exploratory spirit, and they could only integrate into the local social circle and develop here.

But their development speed was too fast. It took them more than 20 years to jump from a family expelled from Florence to a famous wealthy family in the Roman Empire. Some old nobles felt a little unbalanced when they saw their rise too fast, but there was nothing they could do, because they had no courage.

"Master, I'm here."

The housekeeper's words brought Charlie back to his senses from his imagination. He walked to the door and saw his long-missed brother.

"Brother, are you okay here?"

"Okay, everything is fine."

After the two brothers exchanged greetings, they walked to the study, and the housekeeper led Antonia and the others to their rooms to rest.

Charlie asked someone to bring coffee and white sugar, which were produced from their plantations and could naturally be used for free. Add some sugar and some milk, and you have a cup of fragrant coffee.

"Andrew, how do you feel in Dalmatia?"

Mason told his elder brother about his experience in Dalmatia without reservation, including how to move mountains and fill the Venice Lagoon, and how to make the local trade grow again, all of which depended on his excellent command.

"Well, you are worthy of being my brother."

Charlie was very impressed after listening, and everyone in their family could complete the task very well. For example, he made the Southern Company's revenue more than doubled, which made His Majesty very satisfied. The Senate's colonization in East Africa still depends on them.

"By the way, brother, how is father?"

Mason asked about John's situation. When he learned that his old father resigned from his position in Tuscany and ran to Andalusia to be with Prince Theodore, he had a bad premonition. Did his father want to follow the example of the ancient Roman Empire to push Theodore to the throne?

But then he thought that his father didn't have the courage, and there was no need to gamble with huge risks for everything they had finally obtained. If they lose, they will be doomed, so my father should be looking for insurance for the family.

Later, his father's letter confirmed his guess. By betting on the future king of Iberia, they will be guaranteed. For this reason, they began to operate and win the hearts of the people for the prince in Andalusia.

"Father accompanied His Highness Theodore to inspect in Seville, and the local people cheered for his kindness."

Charles said it easily, but for these, their family has invested 50,000 lei to build public housing and canals, and it was built in the name of Theodore. The local people were originally resistant, but now they have changed a lot. Follow them and you will have food to eat.

"That's good. The land in Andalusia is the best in Iberia. We can buy more from the landlords, and the harvest will definitely be good."

"Father thinks so too," said Charlie. "Now the whole of Andalusia is praising the virtues of the prince. A few days ago, my father sent a letter saying that the prince will ask His Majesty for a new title for us after returning to Constantinople."

"Is that so? I wonder if His Majesty summoned us for this?"

Mason suddenly changed the topic and talked about the reason why he came to the capital. Charlie's heart quickly became nervous again.

Mason saw his elder brother's nervousness and said quickly: "There should be no problem this time. His Majesty has successfully completed what he asked us to do, and we have not violated the law. Don't worry."

"I hope so." Charlie's heart was hanging again. When the emperor praised their family's wealth and business methods before, he knew that a disaster was coming. They were scared and quickly bribed the court eunuchs and handed over some African profits to the emperor to avoid the disaster. The previous success made them complacent, and now it is time to be patient.

"I will go to the palace to meet His Majesty tomorrow morning, and everything will be revealed at that time. Now, let's enjoy the time we have together after a lot of effort."

With his brother's assurance, Charlie's face also improved a lot. In order to welcome their arrival today, a large table of dishes was specially prepared. After eating, there will be band performances and bards reading. If you want anything else, tell the butler and he can solve it.