When necessary, those who do not hesitate to use any means without regard to moral taboos will be particularly powerful in a filthy power struggle. Richelieu himself is a vivid example, so is Li Lin, and moreover—
"His ambition is not small. Do you know what he asked for in return?"
For the first time since the commencement of the discussion, the Prime Minister and Cardinal showed an expression—an infuriating smile, chilling to the bone.
"The [right to supply and trade with Lapland], which has been held by the six major trading companies so far, favorable tax policies for the transportation of goods within Lapland and Charlemagne Territory for the next twenty years, and the power to build and operate roads within both countries."
"Wait, did you agree to him?"
