People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

"The matter of bestowing a title is worth discussing, but our dynasty has no precedent for bestowing titles on foreigners. Mr. Ernst's contributions cannot be simply appeased with a title of Earl of a Township. This matter requires the presence of officials from the Ministry of Rites for careful consideration."

"I'll discuss the trade routes with the Emperor of Ursus."

Seeing this, Zhenlong interjected.

"The World's Fair is about to be held in Lateran. I'll take this opportunity to go and see it for myself."

The room fell silent for a moment. However, unexpectedly, both the Grand Tutor and the Grand Commandant, who should have been advising the Emperor not to act rashly, remained silent, seemingly accepting the outcome.

Instead, the old celestial master, who had been watching from the sidelines for a while, paused, and unusually asked a question that she hadn't said a word:

"But Your Majesty, a country cannot be without a ruler for even a day!"

Then he received warnings from the eyes of the True Dragon, the Grand Tutor, and the Grand Commandant.

The old master blinked innocently.

Why are you glaring at me?

I can understand if Zhenlong glared at me, since I was the one refuting him, but what's wrong with you two?

This old man, does he still want to be struck by lightning?

Ling was a little confused. She hadn't been away from the court for very long this time, so why couldn't she understand this updated version?

But she wasn't stupid enough to insist on being ignored. Seeing that none of them seemed to welcome her suggestion, she gave up and silently pulled Ning Ciqiu aside. She quietly cast a spell to silence the wind and asked in a low voice:

"Xiao Ning, are you and Ernst on good terms?"

This was Ning Ciqiu's first time having a close conversation with someone like the Old Celestial Master.

[Guozhu] rarely leaves the border, and his status in Yan Kingdom is extremely revered. Although Ning Ciqiu's Ning family is also a newly emerging prestigious family, to say that she is qualified to speak with [Guozhu] at any time would be to overestimate the influence of her grandfather Ning Shu.

It goes without saying how many times Ning Shu himself had met Guozhu!

Si Ningciqiu herself understood this point very well. If she hadn't been interested in Mr. Ernst, someone like Guozhu, who rarely got involved in politics, would never have spoken up again and again at such a small meeting, much less have ignored Zhenlong's side and dragged her, a mere Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, aside to ask her questions.

She was someone who wanted to improve, and silently thanked Ernst for the unintentional assist he had given her. She immediately and honestly replied:

"Reporting to [Guozhu], I am the Special Ambassador of the Great Yan to the International Summit, and Mr. Ernst is the Interim Secretary-General of the International Summit. We are colleagues."

"And what about in private?" The old master clearly wasn't interested in that. She raised an eyebrow, a smug smile on her face. "What's their relationship like in private?"

Ning Ciqiu awkwardly looked away.

"We're friends, a friendship between gentlemen."

"Little girl."

The old celestial master pursed his lips in disappointment.

She just couldn't understand it. What era are we living in? There are still people who believe in the saying "a gentleman's friendship is as light as water".

Putting aside everything else, in this Great Yan Dynasty alone, how many people in the imperial court can be called "gentlemen"?

When you meet someone, instead of immediately becoming close friends and acquainted, you become reserved.

Little did they know they would regret it later!

Ning Ciqiu felt a little embarrassed after being teased, but didn't dare to refute. Fortunately, the Old Master didn't say much about it. Instead, he put his arm around Ning Ciqiu's shoulder and then his arm, whispering:

"Xiao Ning, can you do me a favor?"

Ning Ciqiu quickly said:

"As instructed by Lord Guozhu, I will do my utmost to fulfill my duties during the Autumn Equinox!"

[Guozhu]'s eyes gleamed, forming a comical smile reminiscent of Frillie:

"It's nothing, don't be nervous, it's not a big deal."

"Take me to Kjerag for a stroll."

Chapter 988 Ensiodis: Although you may have forgotten, I am the older brother.

Shelag, Tukarim, Shelag Government Office Building.

Enciodes just returned from Victoria yesterday, and today he came to see Vina again.

The trade route between Shelag and Letania was officially opened at the end of last month. The Victorian Imperial Parliament also held a hearing a few days ago, attended by Commerce and Trade Minister Latatos and the Prime Minister's Chief Secretary Holhaya. After the meeting, Victoria's proposal to establish a national logistics transit station in Shelag was passed by a large majority.

Perhaps some people are wondering, didn't Ernst open trade routes with Grand Dukes like Windermere a long time ago?

The trade in Kalan even included a "territorial tariff exemption" promised by the Duke of Windermere.

However, those who pay attention will easily notice that this meeting held in the Imperial Council of Londinium is fundamentally different in scale from the meetings of the Grand Dukes.

Although only three Grand Dukes—the Duke of Windermere, the Duke of Godottin, and the Duke of Ashworth (the "Puppet of the Unicorn")—actually attended the meeting, it was still a national-level conference. The other Grand Dukes who were absent sent their plenipotentiaries and publicly announced their recognition of the results achieved at the meeting.

The Rose Newspaper's Lentinium branch published a special report on this.

As the current master of Londinium and one of the representatives of the two heroes of the Victorian Empire's "New Red Dragon Age," Ms. Talulah Atrias called this "Victoria's first unity in over thirty years!" "We are now firmly united, so we can overcome any difficulty, we can conquer any hardship. We will march in the darkness, but we know that dawn is just around the corner!"

Of course, many local Victorian newspapers, including some Lentinium publications, are puzzled by Talulah Atrias’s current behavior and the “Red Dragon New Deal” she is implementing in Lentinium, saying that her assertive style in the political arena contradicts her political leanings and that she is “wearing a crown without being a queen.”

However, this has nothing to do with Ensiodes.

He was merely representing Karan Trade and the Shelag Chamber of Commerce, discussing future development plans with Shelag government departments.

"Shelag is now a transit point on the trade route between the three countries?"

The three countries refer to Letania, Victoria, and Colombia.

Yes, Colombia.

Enciodis himself was puzzled: if the good relations between Sherag and Victoria, and Letania were due to Ernst’s diplomatic efforts on the international stage, then what about Colombia?

From Enciodis's perspective, Columbia and Ernst could not be said to be loving and affectionate; at the very least, they must have some deep-seated hatred between them.

After all, you see, Ernst did go to Colombia quite a few times, but only in Colombia did he basically not get involved in any political events.

Most of the time, he just goes to Rhine Life in Colombia for a stroll.

It wasn't a big deal if I hadn't visited, but after visiting twice, I discovered that Rhine Life, a star company in Colombia, has moved its entire operations to Kjerag!

They didn't even care that Kjerag lacked a suitable research environment, supporting facilities, and professional talent. No problem; as long as Ernst approved a plot of land, Christensen would simply invest and start construction on the spot!

Starting from scratch is the hardest thing, especially for high-tech companies like this, where it can cost an astronomical sum!

Enciodis didn't know what Columbia was thinking, but looking at that number, he knew he definitely couldn't do it.

Moreover, even if we take a step back and assume that Colombia is a large and powerful company, Rhine Life is still a shining name card for Colombia, isn't it?

From Ernst's perspective, it's like you poached Samsung from South Korea, or Sony and Nintendo from Japan. Can Columbia really not care at all?

But Colombia really doesn't care!

Not only did it not care at all, it was even very cooperative! Not only was it very cooperative, it even eagerly helped out!

Ernst has been traveling around for the past two years, and Enciodis hasn't been idle either. His footprints have also covered several neighboring countries. He can say with certainty and certainty that he has received the best treatment in Colombia, without exception!

Enciodis might as well put it more bluntly—Colombians have a kind of beauty that's willing to sell themselves to please Sherag.

If he had the chance, he would have asked his dear younger brother, "Did you cast some kind of curse on that Colombian president?"

This situation is too bizarre!

It's so bizarre that in a different movie set, the President seems to be under a hypnosis app, acting like he's been sold out and is even helping to count the money, wagging his tail and eager to come up and lick his boots!

That's a bit like the Eight Directions of Tai Chi!

What could Ensiodis say?

All he could say was to bring more.

After all, although he genuinely felt that Colombia's attitude towards Sherag was somewhat contrary to their own national interests, he was the one being flattered.

Anyone in the world can say a few bad things about Colombia, but he can't.

You may not be in line with your national interests, but I have to be in line with my own national and corporate interests.

So, no matter what amazing tools you used, Ernst, all I want to say is:

"Modo Modo!"

The discussions with Vina went very smoothly.

She's increasingly taking on the demeanor of an interior minister, even though her official title seems to be foreign minister.

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But who told the one who should really be in charge of domestic affairs to be out having fun all the time?

He's probably stirring up trouble in Yan right now, isn't he? Unfortunately, Yan is too far from Sherag. Ensiodes's limited knowledge of that distant country is limited to their window to the outside world—Longmen—and their beautiful fireworks.

"Brother, you flatter me."

Vina waved her hand, a slight blush creeping across her face.

“I can be absent, but Ernst is irreplaceable. He can do what I can do, but if I were in his position, I'd probably just be a bumbling idiot and cause more trouble.”

She smiled and shrugged.

Ensiodis did not refute Vina's words. Although he often disagreed with his brother's actions, such as refusing to let Seraphim build its own high-speed warships and refusing to increase Seraphim's military spending, he could not deny that if he were in Vina's position, he might not have done as well as his brother.

No, it should be said that it's impossible for someone to be better than him.

Opportunities arise all the time, but not many people can seize them as accurately as he could. If Ensiodis had followed his own plan, he would have quickly focused his efforts on building high-speed warships after seizing power. In that case, he probably wouldn't have had any chance to contact Duke Windermere, the angel investor who provided the initial funding for Sherag.

However, he was more concerned about something else.

How are things going between you and Ernst?

He crossed his arms and suddenly asked.

"Huh?" Vina exclaimed in surprise, her whole body turning red in an instant.

“I’m his older brother. You just called me ‘brother.’ An elder brother is like a father. What’s wrong with me asking about his private life?”

Ensiodis had a completely matter-of-fact expression on his face.

Vina glanced silently at the mace standing behind him.

You're really not afraid of getting beaten up for saying that.

Vina and Enya have a good relationship, and she knows what Ensiodes did back then. She has no doubt that if Ernst were here, Ensiodes would probably have been scolded.

"You didn't understand the saying 'the eldest brother is like a father' when you were a child, and now you're trying to put on airs with me? You have the nerve to ask me? Aren't you much older than me? Have you even taken care of your own affairs?"

"If this continues, whatever strange rumors spread about the Shivaesh family, you'll be the one to take the blame!"

Unfortunately, Ernst wasn't there.

Vina adjusted her breathing, shook her head slightly, then nodded gently, and then said:

"This is my privacy."

Ensiodis chuckled, completely ignoring Vina's flushed face and the speechless expression on Jian's face behind her, and shamelessly exposed Ernst's secret:

"Don't be fooled by how my brother always rushes to help when things happen; he's actually quite passive in this regard."

"You just go up there, mmm—"

"Alright, alright, boss, stop talking."

Jian rolled her eyes, covered Enciodes's mouth, nodded slightly to Vina who was almost burying her head in her chest, and apologized.

"I'm sorry, Miss Vina. The boss is just a stubborn person; you don't need to take his words to heart."

Ernst played a crucial role in the development of Sherag into what it is today. While Ensioudis's trade in Kalan also contributed to its success, overall, it was a case of "winning without lifting a finger."

If we really had to give a rating, Ernst would get 16.0 MVP, while Enciodes would only get a six or seven at most. Of course, ratings can distort a person's efforts, and besides, no one would really think that way in reality.

Apart from Ensiodis himself.

He genuinely wanted to show his "elder brother" side in certain situations. After all, the two had some disagreements on their "paths".

But to surpass Ernst would be a little difficult. Ernst's reputation is somewhat high now, and his actions have caused some minor stir in the land. He thought and thought, asking around, and only his good friend Nosis gave him a solution: "Go to Bolívar alone and mediate the civil war there. That way, you might at least get a mention of Ernst when people talk about him."

Can he do it?

Well, it's not that Enshiodis lacks confidence; it's just that this matter is a little difficult. Besides, Karan Trading can't be without a CEO for a day, and Ernst, Enya, and Enshia can't be without their brother, right?

As for Wu fighting Jeragand? Is that true or false?

So, after all the calculations, he seemed to have nothing that could surpass Ernst and demonstrate his brother's prestige.

Vina's call of "brother" clearly opened up a new path for him.