Master and his butler Mr.

Hernandez counted on his fingers. Mountbatten is remote and barren. There was no output and not many people. Commissions, the young and middle-aged are almost gone, and the remaining few elderly households are not difficult to settle.

The nobles with actual management rights have great power in their own territories. They can not only levy taxes and conscript troops, but also have absolute control over the territory and the people. Although privileges such as the right to the first night have been criticized, many nobles still think that this It is their natural power that they are unwilling to abolish.However, Mountbatten may be too barren and his family's control over the territory is weak, so even if they give up, it is actually no big deal.

The property of the Mountbatten family is now controlled by Mr. Steward. He doesn't know how much it is, but it is not too much. In this way, it is actually the most cost-effective and convenient for him to choose to give up control of the territory.

After filling out other forms, they went to see Lord Keith, a middle-aged gentleman with a single-rimmed gold spectacles, gray waistcoat and breeches.

"Sir Mountbatten," he held the lens with one hand, looked up at the document in his hand, "I am very sorry for what happened to you, please wait a moment."

He went into another room and didn't come out for a while, with a new document in his hand.

"I checked for you just now. Your family has assets of [-] sun shields in Noble Bank, and the annual income is [-] shields. You haven't received it from last year. You can get it now after confirming your identity, or you You don’t need it for now, and you can go to the bank to pick it up at other times.”

Hernandez was stunned. He didn't expect that he still had such a property waiting to be inherited. Even if he had no idea about money, he knew it was a huge property.

"Can the principal of this money also be claimed?" Hernandez asked.

"Of course, as long as you confirm the right of inheritance." Lord Keith said affirmatively.

"Let's talk about the management rights of your territory again." Mr. Keith helped his monocle again: "To be honest, nobles below the viscount did not have this preferential treatment, but your territory is on the border. Our great For the safety of the defense line, the king specially issued a new policy a while ago, and it probably hasn't spread to your territory at this time, but since you happen to be in the capital, you can also confirm it by the way."

"Your local residence and property will not be affected. The only thing you have to give up is the actual management rights of Mountbatten Territory," said Lord Keith, "If you want, you can choose a three-story building in Seleu Housing, of course, if you are reluctant to part with your hometown, you can still go back, but in this way you will not receive the extra allowance from His Majesty the King, according to your title, there are sixteen hundred guilders a year, which is the income of a small manor."

"If you are not willing to give up your management rights," Lord Keith added, "you know, the kingdom is now in conflict with Gordon in the south, and the king has no choice but to raise taxes. Your territory... the tax you have to pay every year is one thousand Shield, it just happens to be the benefit of the asset you just acquired." He smiled at himself thinking it was humorous.

Hernandez didn't smile, he looked blankly at Lord Keith, then at Mr. Butler, the conditions were better than he thought, he was not forced to stay in the capital, at most he just gave up part of the benefit , and with the newly inherited money, his wallet was suddenly much richer and his confidence was stronger.

"Young man, why do you need to hesitate?" Lord Keith stretched his arms exaggeratedly, "As long as you agree, you can become a gentleman with a good income at once. Are you still single? Believe me, two thousand six hundred a year With an income of dong, and a property of [-] dong, even a viscountess will be interested in you, of course, those arrogant noble ladies are a bit difficult to serve, and they are far less considerate than girls from ordinary gentleman families."

Lord Keith handed Hernandez the quill.

"The conditions are very good." The butler also nodded.

Hiernandez signed the agreement, but his heart was still very empty, and he always felt that these seemingly beautiful conditions were not necessarily a good thing, but Mr. Steward nodded, and he still chose to believe it.

After coming out, Hernandez was still a little dazed. He raised his hand to touch Mr. Butler, but shyly shrank back.

"Should we go back to Mountbatten or stay in the capital?" he asked.

"We need to go back at least once. The transfer of the territory and the resettlement of the citizens need to be handled by you personally, and then you can consider whether to stay or leave. There is no rush." ​​Mr. Steward reassured.

"Yes, yes." Hernandez nodded.

His mind was a little confused, his heart was empty, and he didn't know what he was panicking about.

Mr. Steward has already seen it, and he explained to Hernandez: "The actual management of the territory is the greatest advantage and strength of the nobles in the territory. What you gave up just now is your most important privilege. Even if you don't use it normally, But as long as this power is in your hands, you are different from ordinary little nobles."

"Then why do you suggest that I give up?" Hernandez asked strangely.

"Your king is clearly ambitious, and there will be a lot of troubles in the future. In your situation, it's better to give up." Mr. Steward explained.

Hernandez nodded half-understood.

The procedure for confirming the right of succession has not been completed. Hernandez still needs to wait at least a week before he can obtain the approved documents and become the official Sir Mountbatten. But at this time, he can choose a three-story residence in Seleu , which is the return he received for giving up his management rights.

"The ones that haven't been covered are the vacant rooms. You can choose one of them. If you are not sure, you can draw the range first. We will go to the site in the afternoon to make a decision." The young and beautiful staff introduced with a smile.

It was a large scroll, on which the specific location, size and orientation of hundreds of houses were drawn in detail, many of which had been covered with red silk cloth, and less than one-third of them were empty one.

"Have so many people already chosen?" Hernandez wondered.

"His Majesty's policy is very popular. Compared with the remote provinces, the king is a much more comfortable choice," the young blonde girl smiled, "You made a very wise choice."

She bent down and carefully explained the advantages and disadvantages of each room to Hirnandez, but she was a little too close, and the smell of her perfume hit Hirnandez's nose.

"Ah, sneezing!" Hiernandez couldn't help but sneezed. This move was so impolite that he blushed immediately.

"Is there something uncomfortable about you?" The blonde girl immediately stuck closer, "My room is nearby, do you need to take a rest?"

The girl's slender fingers slipped into Hernandez's palm, making him tremble with fright.

"No need, we've already made the selection. Please arrange the carriage this afternoon. Let's go and have a look." Mr. Butler pulled Hernandez over with a sullen face.

The girl was not angry, she just looked at Hernandez and smiled: "Are you sure? I can tell you more."

Hernandez nodded in panic, and left in embarrassment.

"The girls in the royal capital are really scary." Hernandez exclaimed.

Mr. Butler ignored him.