The sin of wearing a crown

What is the most important thing about being a politician?

It's shameless.

The promises of politicians are like bitches, they can be easily broken for the sake of profit, and the so-called contract is just a piece of paper to wipe the butt without equal force to maintain it. This is very realistic and is the norm among various countries in the world.

So Xin Chazan actually came to give Lin En money.

As long as he is willing to accept the friendly support from Mesolun, and then turn his back on others when he is in trouble, Xinchazan can only be so angry that he curses the politicians for their shamelessness.

Of course, it is also possible to receive hostility or an assassination list from the Mesauron Extraordinary, but this probability is often very small, because Albion is extremely strong against Mesauron. For Xinchazan, as the minister, it is not important whether the object of his investment will regret it. This wise old man does not expect that this benefit will make people betray his country and take their side.

But for a country in a weak position, as long as it can get some news or real trends in advance, it is extremely precious.

For example, after paying for the mining rights of a medium-sized oil field, Xinchazan got some rumors about the precious metals bill from Leonardo, the proposer. The authenticity of this news should not be doubted, and it can save Mesolan from a lot of unexpected troubles in the subsequent industry valuation and adjustment.

This is the tragedy of a weak country.

Not only is it reflected in the lack of diplomacy by a weak country, but in the face of policy adjustments by a powerful country, it will most likely be a disaster for itself. If he could listen to his heart, Lin En would be able to understand this feeling a little bit. Didn't Benzi also promise to buy the lighthouse at the beginning? As a result, the wealth evaporated instantly after the Plaza Accord, and the economy directly stagnated for twenty years.

In fact, Lin En had another reason for rejecting Xin Chazan.

That is not wanting to leave a bad example.

This bad example does not refer to the political situation in Albion, but to the interest groups that Lynn is working to align. If you say being shameless can indeed be satisfying for a while, but destroying order without establishing order can easily make you a target, unless you can be strong forever.

Lin En did not hope that one day in the future, the interest groups he created would be like the world's politicians, shameless and shameless, and would rather commit crimes than make mistakes.

So what's the point of what he made up?

Get a share of the pie?

At least it must be something more advanced and more dynamic. As an ideal time traveler, if the experimental results were no different from the old things, then Linn felt that he could choose to commit suicide in shame and anger, and lose so much knowledge in the memory palace.

"For you, this is just a trivial promise, Mr. Linn." Xinchazan tried to persuade Linn. The elf-like boy's unwillingness to break his promise seemed to the elder to be the naivety and thinness of the young man.

Politics is dirty.

In this filthy mud, there is no soil where individual innocence and kindness can exist. Even if there is, it is only a fleeting glimmer. Personal will will not be considered at all in the face of national interests.

"Mr. Xinchazan, if it's cooperation, I think we still have something in common. If you want my commitment...well, I don't think money can buy my commitment in this world." Lin En was a little proud. He raised his head. Because his promise was priceless, so far, he had only made a promise to one person.

That's Sophia.

He promised her that he would never die. This promise is worth more than a thousand pieces of gold! So far, there are only a few people who have the friendship to make Linn make a promise, and beauties make up the majority of them.

"Your businessmen often say that gold pounds can bribe the righteous gods."

"But I'm not God, I'm human."

Xinchazan seemed to have encountered a being who was unable to communicate and unreasonable. In this world, how can someone give away money without asking for it? Could it be that the money was not given enough? Or maybe this was a hint to secretly send the money, just like those face-saving governors.

The wise elder looked at the young man's clean and clear emerald eyes, and after a while he had to give up his plan to continue adding chips.

There is a proverb in the Mesolon region.

What you get in exchange for force is not friendship, but hatred.

"I think I need to get to know you again, Mr. Lynn. You are kind and have a kind heart, otherwise you would not have changed Master Woden's fate and saved him from being thrown out of this house. But you are very Reason, know where the boundaries of good promises are. If you grow up in Mesolon, you will definitely become a kind and wise king."

This is the highest praise the Mesolans give to their friends. There have been heroes in their land, but it is a pity that when the white ship sailed into the Plank Road Strait, their country suffered a serious blow.

Not just physically, but mentally as well.

Fortunately, there is no such professional color revolution in this era, otherwise the chaotic self-doubt area of ​​Mesolun may easily brainwash the people to overthrow the rule of the Mesolun dynasty.

"I have realized how much you value your promise, and it is enough for me to gain your friendship. Mr. Lin, who shines like a diamond, hopes that we can continue to meet and drink in Stim in the future. I believe that our The friendship will gradually deepen.”

"hope so."

Xinchazan and Linn clinked their glasses.

Before leaving, the wise elder stroked his goatee. He looked at the portrait that had been packed and shipped out, and said casually with a smile.

"In my hometown, objects with strong emotions have souls. Some of them can correspond to their owners and show a real side. Although Master Woden is not an extraordinary person, the paintings he draws are already somewhat spiritual. ”

This is the first time the young gentleman has heard this statement.

In fact, Worden's paintings are indeed very lifelike. When Lin looked at his portrait, he had the illusion of looking into a mirror. When the countess and his paintings are placed together, everyone can see the lingering affection between the two people. How should I put it? It’s a very interesting feeling that a person’s truest side is painted in a painting.

Just like Dorian Gray.

When you look at yourself in the painting, it is easy to have a misplaced perception. Which side is the real self, maintaining perfection by oneself, and using paintings to carry ugliness and filth?

"Perhaps I should convince Amiste to burn these two paintings." Linn was always worried about the light and shadow in his portrait that seemed to be the Black Holy Grail.

As his biggest trump card.

[Evil] and the Black Holy Grail are his privacy. When this kind of privacy is exposed, Lin En is like a threatened wolf, grinning with murderous intent.