Blackstone Code

"thorns?"

"Not many people can use thorns!"

"Gaevra's Catholicism...is somewhat different from yours. In religion, thorns mean 'punishment'."

“When priests did something they thought was wrong, they would beat themselves with thorns until they thought they had expiated their wrongdoing.”

"In the past laws, there were also punishments related to thorns. We would strip some people naked and throw them into the thorns. As long as they could come out from the other side, they would not need to accept other treatments."

"In various cultures on this island, the meaning of thorns is a bit too serious. When people think of it, they always think of crime, fault and punishment, so few people use it."

This is also a problem of regional culture. The religious color of the thorn in Gefra makes it gradually become a cultural symbol.

In many religious paintings, there are often scenes of God lying among thorns and being stabbed with blood. The meaning behind these paintings makes ordinary people far away from thorns.

After hearing this, Lynch thought for a moment, "This is it!"

"You have to think clearly, because once you make a decision, you can't change it anymore." Genia still gave some advice. This kind of too serious material is not suitable for the design of family emblems.

It makes people feel that the family's style may be too religious. The struggle between religion and political power did not end completely until modern times, so... this is not a good choice.

What's more special is that for a period of time, thorns were also regarded as things from hell. Because of its ugly appearance and sharp spines, people believed that this terrible plant could only be born in places where the devil was born.

Either way, it's not a good choice.

"I think this is okay. I can't use roses and the like like everyone else. Only by being different from others can I show my character. I am a federal citizen, I..."

"I understand, I understand, you have to be unique and free!" Lynch was interrupted by Genia before he finished speaking. Lynch often used these words to deal with her.

It was just perfunctory. Whenever the two people had different opinions, Lynch would talk about the things about the Federation.

Like advocating freedom and being willing to die for freedom.

There is even a child in the Federation called "My mother and I don't know what to name him." Yes, the previous sentence is not a sentence, it is a child's name, and this name is even recognized!

After realizing the weirdness of the federal people, Genia has given up arguing with Lynch in certain aspects. She can't win!

"Okay, thorns, what else do you need besides thorns? It can't be just thorns, right?"

Lin Qi thought for a while, "Fire, and gold coins!"

Genia was completely speechless about the elements of the Lynch family emblem. Although some people were using the flame pattern, it was definitely not a major trend.

For the nobles, they are not too keen on various "natural" elements. The flames seem to add some momentum, but it also looks like the entire picture is surrounded and burned by flames.

As for gold coins, no noble has ever used gold coins as an element in their family emblem. This is too vulgar. As we all know, nobles are an elegant and noble group. How could they do such a thing?

"I... have nothing to say. Anyway, it's up to you!" Genia completely gave up the idea of ​​persuading Lynch.

With the help of a craftsman who specializes in designing family emblems, Lynch's sketches were submitted to the Privy Council. The nobles in the Privy Council were neither enthusiastic nor indifferent to Lynch's arrival. They were a little alienated, but not alienated.

It's a bit convoluted, but it feels neither cold nor indifferent. This is because Lynch himself is not from the Empire and does not have the blood of the Gefra people. Secondly, he is just a small nobleman who cannot be inherited by future generations.

After he died, his descendants were no longer nobles. For this last generation of nobles, the hereditary nobles in the Privy Council were too lazy to be enthusiastic.

On the way back, Genia suddenly asked, "You're going back soon, aren't you?"

After the knighthood ended, Lynch had no reason to stay here, and he also believed that some people would not be willing to let him stay.

He knew when to be silent and when to speak. Genia sighed, "We have to separate after all. After your badge and flag are filed, the Privy Council will hold an event as usual to celebrate you new nobles. You'd better wait. Participate and then leave.”

"The nobles in the Privy Council don't have much power, but their families have a long history and they still have some influence among the people..."

Qinggui refers to these people who have no power but influence. Lin Qi nodded, "I know how to do it."

The two of them ate some local specialty snacks on the roadside. In fact, for Gaevra, the land area is so small that there is no real specialty at all.

"Two days ago, you told me that there was a problem with the financing capital, do you remember?"

The two were dancing at the time, and Lynch made a casual remark, as if he was looking for something to start chatting about, as if he said, "The weather is nice today."

The two of them were holding fish nuggets wrapped in loosely fried potato pancakes in their hands, eating as they walked forward. Occasionally, the eyes of pedestrians passing by on the road would stay on the two of them for a while.

In Gafra, eating while walking is not a graceful move and leaves food remnants everywhere.

But these people don't care much about it.

"I said, I have seen how this company makes money. The annualized interest rate is almost 100%. Do you know what the rate of return was given by the most profitable foundation in the federation last year?"

In fact, Genia couldn't quite understand what Lynch said. What she could understand was limited to some keywords. She asked cooperatively, "How much?"

"Less than 13%. Even if our economy begins to recover, all foundations are still not very optimistic about the current situation. The lowest one only gave a return rate of 9.8%."

"The current economic situation of Gaevra is actually similar to ours. They have encountered some troubles and need to adjust and get back on the road. But what kind of business can make a company's annual return close to 100%?"

Lynch shook his head. He ate a few bites of the fish nuggets wrapped in potato pancakes and threw the paper bag into the trash can on the roadside. The housekeeper not far away immediately came over and gave him a hand towel.

After wiping the grease from the corners of his mouth and hands, he returned the towel to the butler and said thank you.

"So I think there's a problem with financing capital at the current level of operations it can't afford such horrific interest rates."

Genia shook her head as she listened. These words made her feel that her intelligence was insulted.

For example, "Why can't Yuanrong Capital's business model support its high rebates?" She didn't have the nerve to ask, but just looked at Lynch with wide eyes.

Lynch smiled and said, "I heard that you bought shares of Yuanrong Capital?"

Genia's expression became more lively, and she understood the topic, "Yes, more than three million, it has risen to nearly eight million now, and I heard from my financial advisor that the fourth quarter of Round Capital The financial report will be very good, and it will all be reflected in the stock market..."

Earning millions in a few days, this speed was faster than robbing money, which made Genia a little obsessed with the changes in the numbers after getting up every day.

Although she is a noble daughter of the royal family, she is not as rich as people think, because the royal family's money and power are in the hands of the emperor, and they, the royal family members, only get some money every year.

There is a small amount of money, which is why many members of the royal family are willing to show up. They need to run their own businesses, otherwise they will live in a mess.

Genia's financial advisor told her it was time to take another bite, and she was tempted.

But she vaguely remembered Lynch talking about it, so she asked specifically today.

"You can wait, but my personal advice is to get rid of it as soon as possible. There are big problems with this stock."

He stood by the trash can and waited for Genia to clean her hands and mouth, and then the two of them continued walking down the street side by side.

"It has some huge problems, and if it wasn't on the market, very few people would see it and those problems wouldn't be exposed."

"But it has been on the market, and it has also created many miracles. More people are paying attention here. There will always be people who expose this lie out of jealousy and other emotions."

"Not to mention that exposing lies can also be profitable."

Genia nodded thoughtfully, "I believe you!"

Considering the money in her pocket, Genia separated from Lynch halfway and returned home.

She called her financial advisor, who was employed by the Royal Bank, and the Royal Bank was a property of the royal family. In other words, everyone was their own person in a sense.

"I want you to help me sell all the financing capital in my hand." She stated her request as soon as the two met.

The financial advisor is a little confused. Yesterday they were still discussing the issue of additional stocks. Today they will sell the stocks. There must be something happening that he doesn't know about.

"Your Highness, may I venture to ask, who asked you to do this?"

"Or did you hear something from somewhere?"

He didn't think Genia could make her own judgment, someone must have interfered with her.

Genia did not avoid the question and directly named Lynch, "I talked with Baron Lynch about this stock today. He thinks this stock is very dangerous and suggested that I not touch it for the time being."

"I thought about it. I've made millions from it and I'm very happy with the income. History tells us that greed will not end well, so deal with it for me."

The financial advisor was still a little curious, "Can I know the specific reason?"