My British Empire

  Chapter 53 There are gains and losses

   Having received Duke Edward's promise, Earl Boswell had an unconcealable smile on his face, and was sent back to the carriage step by step by Duke Edward.

   Boarding the carriage, the Earl immediately restrained his smile, and his face suddenly became gloomy.

   "Yves! Go home!" The Earl's voice came out of the carriage, and Yves, who was waiting for orders, immediately whipped the horses, and the whole carriage started to move quickly again.

  The next day, Duke Edward left the Duke's mansion in a well-dressed suit. He did not go to the former supporter and current opponent—the Earl of Wellington's mansion.

   Instead, let the coachman drive the carriage to the Earl of Warwick's mansion.

  Duke Edward struggled unceasingly along the way, and it was embarrassing for the face-saving Duke Edward to seek help from his old opponent.

  However, the situation in the conference room yesterday is still vivid. Two of his original supporters opposed his conquest of Scotland.

   There are also three opponents in Earl Volkeri's team. If he cooperates with those neutral people, his proposal is likely to be dismissed, which is a fatal blow to his prestige.

  So even though Duke Edward was embarrassed, he still didn't tell the coachman to turn around, so he slowly arrived at the Earl of Warwick's mansion.

  Duke Edward returned to his normal state of mind, and with the help of the coachman, he came down to the front of the Earl's Mansion. The sharp-eyed doorman saw the family emblem of the Seymour family on the carriage, and hurried back to the mansion to report.

  This time it was the Earl of Warwick who came to the gate in person and greeted the Duke with a smile.

   "It's God's favor, Your Excellency the Duke has come to me!"

   "You're welcome! Dear Sir, I'm also here on business!" Duke Edward shook his head and said with a wry smile.

   "Really? His Excellency the Duke Edward, who has been busy with everything, must have something important to come in person!" The Earl of Warwick said seriously in front of Duke Edward.

   "Then let's go to the study to discuss! My lord duke!"

  Then, Duke Edward and the Earl of Warwick came to his study.

  Edward took a closer look and said that it was a study room. In fact, there were not many books, at most a dozen books, and some of them were wrinkled from reading.

   "Mr. Earl, there are still many books in my duke's mansion, and there are even books handed down from Rome describing that ancient oriental country!"

  Duke Edward couldn't help but feel very proud. At the level of knowledge, he still crushed the Earl of Warwick, and his fragile self-esteem suddenly stabilized a lot.

   "My lord duke! It is enough for a soldier like me to read a few books! My life is very leisurely, and I don't have to deal with the big and small things in England like you!"

   "You can't say that, the respectable Earl of Warwick must be a knowledgeable person! This is the tacit fact of all nobles!"

  Edward pretended not to understand the earl's complaint, and praised the earl solemnly, with an expression of admiration on his face.

   "My lord duke, stop talking nonsense, I am a soldier, if you have something to say, just speak up!"

  Earl Walkeri said impatiently, matching his big beard really fits the temper that a soldier should have.

   "Hehe! A pure soldier will become an earl from a low-ranking nobleman. You underestimate the king's wisdom too much! Cunning old fox!"

  Duke Edward couldn't help sneering in his heart, he didn't believe it at all, but he still had a calm expression on his face.

   "Since you said that, let's speak frankly!"

   "You can see the results of yesterday's conference room clearly!"

  "The opposing ministers accounted for half of the entire committee. If you add those who oppose the Holy Church Reform led by Duke Horton, our Holy Church Reform will be overturned!"

  The Duke of Edward understood that the Earl of Warwick, like himself, was a supporter of the reform of the Holy Church, and he would certainly not stand by and watch the results of the reform go to waste.

   "Hehe! My lord duke! They seem to be objecting to your plan to send troops to Scotland!" The earl smiled unkindly, then looked at Duke Edward, as if waiting for his explanation.

   "Your Excellency, Minister! This time they have the opportunity to cooperate once, and there is no guarantee that they will not cooperate next time. We cannot let them continue like this!"

  Duke Edward's words aroused a little worry in the Earl of Warwick's heart, and a contemplative expression appeared on the Earl's face.

  The Duke of Edward knew that the Earl of Warwick could not be persuaded to help him by relying on common beliefs alone, so he could only persuade him by profit.

   "I can make you the general and deputy chief of the expedition to Scotland. I will propose this appointment after the war proposal is passed."

  After Duke Edward said these words, he regretted deeply in his heart. After all, if this expedition is successful, not only his own prestige will definitely increase. And if the Earl of Warwick is added, the prestige bonus that belongs to him will definitely be greatly reduced.

  Even if he is unwilling, Lord Duke Edward cannot take back what he has said, especially in such a serious discussion occasion.

   "Okay! My dear Duke, I will make a decision that truly belongs to the interests of England at tomorrow's meeting!"

   After thinking about it for a while, the Earl decided to cooperate with Duke Edward's proposal to continue the reform of the Holy Church. Especially if someone who has nothing to do with me can still get a share of the benefits, then it will be even more irrelevant.

   As a result, the atmosphere in the whole room suddenly became harmonious, and the two long-standing rivals began to chat happily. The unknowing crowd thought it was a meeting of friends who had reunited for many years!

  Happy time is always short-lived. In this summer in London, there is still a slight breeze at night, which makes people feel a little bit of coolness, especially for the servants who are exposed to the sun during the day. This is a cool time.

  The shy moon has risen into the sky, shining soft moonlight. Even though the Duke is completely covered by the bright moonlight, His Excellency the Duke who just walked out of the study has already felt a chill.

  Tonight's results are one gain and one loss. My proposal is expected to be passed, but my political enemy, Earl Volkeri, is expected to continue to grow. I really don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. His Excellency the Duke couldn't help thinking.

  The Earl of Warwick personally sent Earl Edward to the carriage, and the joyful scene between the host and the guest was immediately deeply imprinted in the minds of the servants present.

   Waiting to get into the carriage, Duke Edward was still as indifferent as before, and he was still so personable.

   "Go to the Earl of Wellington's mansion!" Duke Edward's voice interrupted the groom's next actions, and it was particularly loud in the silent night.

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