Chapter 166: Chapter 166 - 151: Vital Intelligence Before the Prefect Conference_2

"Oh?"

He raised an eyebrow.As expected, the Baroness finally couldn't hold on any longer.A daughter returning from afar to inherit the territory, with no governing experience?This is akin to building a paper bridge in the snowstorm of the Northern Territory."Weak, helpless, and in need of assistance."

Louis gently stroked his chin, a slight smile forming on his lips.This type of nobility is most suited for a "gentle takeover."No need for troops, no need for threats, just a bit of grain support, a batch of Red Tide civil servants, and a paper of "cooperative governance" commission.And she would willingly relinquish control, perhaps even grateful.He murmured to himself, a flash of calm calculation in his eyes: "It seems this remnant territory of the old nobility will soon become an extension of the Red Tide."The last piece of intelligence appeared much "lighter" compared to the previous three.[four: Edward was taunted by Joseph as "lacking guts to vie for power," thus, he fell into inner turmoil and anxiety.]Louis finished reading this line with a faint smile."Tsk, still the same as always."