Don’t raise unruly people in extreme cold weather

Chapter 355 Commercial and Industrial Negotiations
The construction of the greenhouse did not bother the Northern Lord, and her loyal old steward took over subsequent supervision and management.

The lord himself will meet with representatives from merchant groups and factory owner groups to discuss with them matters that allow them to form their own associations or groups.

For Purficott, this matter was within the scope of her plan, but it was something that couldn't be approved so easily.

After all, these two groups are different from workers and engineers. They are the social class that controls the means of production. The purpose of establishing their groups is to obtain social status and power corresponding to the wealth they control, rather than simply asking for help from them. The lord conveys his voice and opinions.

In fact, this is what the emerging bourgeoisie of the empire is currently doing. They are seeking social status and corresponding power equal to the wealth at their disposal on various occasions. The elected parliament of Langton is the high-level and central government body in the empire. A manifestation of the old aristocracy relinquishing power to them.

And not just in Langton, but in other colonies of the empire, the rapid development of the emerging bourgeoisie did indeed make them important local figures.

Those capitalists who dared to jump in front of Purficott were not really hopelessly stupid.

If they were really stupid, they wouldn't be able to accumulate such a huge net worth.

They were just accustomed to their superiority in the local area and the preferential treatment given to them by the colonial governor. They took it for granted that Perfectcott, the northern lord, was no different from the colonial governor and still had to nod and bow to them and treat them with courtesy.

For colonial governors, this is indeed no problem. After all, their roots are in the empire. They only come to the colonies to finish their term and then leave. The governance of the colonies is more about accumulating their own political capital.

Therefore, when dealing with this group of emerging bourgeoisie, Purficott will win over and give them a certain social status and power, but he will never allow them to grow wildly, expand wildly, or even try to override themselves.

Because of this, it is not difficult to understand that it is difficult for Purficott to have a good look on this group of emerging bourgeoisie.

But even so, Purficott also understood that the rise of the emerging bourgeoisie was an unstoppable trend. All he could do was to limit their barbaric growth and raise an uncontrollable monster.

The North is Purficott's fiefdom and her foundation. She must personally control the voice of the North instead of letting a group of street lamp pendants control her territory.

It's just that the northern border is different from the mainland of the empire, and it's also different from all the colonies.

As for completely stifling the rise of the emerging bourgeoisie, this is unrealistic.

Therefore, correspondingly, they need local powerful people to support themselves, and naturally they need to win over this emerging bourgeoisie who have the final say in controlling a large amount of local social resources.

You must know that in addition to being the territory of Perficott, another more important factor is that it is the last refuge for the empire to deal with the extreme cold at the end of the world. Neither Perficott nor the empire itself can let it. Losing control here.

After all, from the perspective of liberating productive forces, the bourgeoisie is indeed better than the landlord class in liberating productive forces.

And this is why Purficott agreed to meet with representatives of businessmen and factory owners. She also needs these people to produce the various supplies she needs.

——————————————————In the reception room of the Lord’s Mansion, Purficott was sipping the black tea brewed by Befa while looking at the two representatives who were a little reserved in front of him. , took the initiative to ask: "You also want to establish your own association, I can understand this.

But there are differences between associations. The resources and influence you control are also hugely different from those of workers and engineers. So give me a reason to agree to your establishment of an association. Otherwise, just go back. "

Although he didn't really intend to embarrass them, Purficott also didn't intend to give them a good look.

However, these two representatives came prepared. They quickly took out a list and placed it in front of Perfection.

"A small gift is not a sign of respect." One of them held his hat and smiled flatteringly.

Purficott just glanced at it and estimated the value of the things on the list. He couldn't help but sneered: "You are willing to give up one hundred thousand gold pounds! But I am not short of money."

This answer did not exceed the expectations of the two representatives. After all, it is a joke for the dignified Northern lord to be short of money. The entire Northern Territory belongs to Purficott. The appointment document she wrote casually for the pioneer knight is worth at least ten dollars. Although ten thousand gold pounds or one hundred thousand gold pounds is not a small amount, it is not something that needs to be taken seriously.

However, one of the representatives still maintained a flattering smile and said: "Of course you are not short of money, Lord Earl, but more money is always better, right? And this is just a gift, not that we intend to convince Lord Earl that you reason.”

Hearing what the other party said, Purficott nodded slightly. He had to say that this representative could indeed speak, and although his attitude was flattering, it was not offensive.

"Then tell me, what reasons are you going to use to convince me?" Purficott looked at the representative in front of him and finally showed an interested expression.

Seeing that Purficott's expression finally relaxed, the representative hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, we do not have any ambition to establish the Federation, nor do we intend to become an existence like an elected parliament. All we hope for is Just safeguarding our own interests.

There were indeed some black sheep in our group who left a very bad impression on you. This is our fault and we ask for your forgiveness.

We are willing to guarantee that after the federation is established, we assure you that similar things will not happen again, that your will will be most thoroughly implemented within the federation, and that the federation will do everything possible to achieve your requirements.

We just ask that you give us a chance to serve you. "

After saying that, the representative looked at Purficott expectantly, waiting for her answer.

However, facing the eager expectations of the two representatives in front of him, Purficott just asked them: "How can you ensure that my will can be implemented within the federation? Just talking about it is meaningless."

"Yes, we have also considered this issue, so we plan to elect Mr. Oliver and Mr. Andrew to be representatives of the Federation respectively. At the same time, we are also willing to accept your lordship to send representatives to the Federation to safeguard your will. It can be thoroughly implemented in the federation." The representatives in front of them threw out their last chips.

(End of this chapter)