Chapter 343: Modernized Colonial System (2)
"A person alone is weak, but when everyone joins forces, they become strong."
Humans can never live alone, and it’s a fact that if you accept the idea that no one can live alone, you will inevitably face destruction.
Therefore, having obtained ‘factory land’ and ‘tax exemptions’ from the nobles who owed me money, I gathered a few trusted people to secure it.
"How’s everyone doing these days?"
"Thanks to the Holy Empire buying weapons at extremely high prices, we’ve become very wealthy. Thanks to you, my lord, if things go well, I might even buy a knight’s title."
"If you want to buy one, contact me. I’ll get you a special discount."
"I didn’t know it was possible to buy a title! I didn’t even think of that."
In the Joseon Dynasty, there was a practice of selling fake government appointments or fake civil service exams for money.
It’s a bit peculiar that it was a ‘government appointment’ and not a noble title, but in Joseon, whether you were a commoner or a lowborn, if you passed the exam or were appointed to a position, you became a noble immediately.
Technically, once you became a noble, your descendants were legally guaranteed nobility for four generations.
However, in the Toscana Empire, a knightly title above baron can be bought for money, and you’re made a noble, with no fief, salary, or obligations.
"A fine merchant like you shouldn’t remain a mere commoner. Oh, and it’s a shame that all the people here are mere commoners. If you’re thinking about it, contact me."