239: Chapter 139: Unreliable Plan_1 239: Chapter 139: Unreliable Plan_1 The celebration banquet has concluded, yet its influence continues to expand.

The political interpretations gave the banquet a particularly profound significance.

To the average nobility, this banquet was seen as the major powers in the province accepting the Koslow Family’s “return” to the ranks of intermediate aristocracy.

While Koslow’s comprehensive strength in the Mountain Domain was still somewhat lacking, considering the strength of its other branches, it was sufficient to support the status of an intermediate noble family.

The Koslow Family had originally fallen from the ranks of the intermediate aristocracy.

Therefore, its return could be considered to have followed the natural course of things.

If there weren’t these foundations, the situation would be quite different.

Whether it is envy or jealousy, people always look down on newly rich families.

A small noble’s rise to power is an uphill battle against both the resistance from established interests and the obstruction from other small nobility.

This is only the struggle for power within the Noble Consortium.

The criticism and pressure faced by commoners aspiring to rise in ranks would be even greater.

Hudson had done all he could and dared not hope for acceptance from all.

He would rally those who shared his ideals, implant seeds of alliances within the neutral camp, and shake the resolve of his enemies.

His goals have been met.

The loyal followers who had originally supported him are now even more resolute in their stance.

The fence-sitters who initially sought to support Viscount West are now leaning towards him.

Even the Nordland nobles, who clearly opposed him, are not as confident in supporting West as before.

A dragon does not oppress the local snake.

They have experienced this principle firsthand.

External impact is one thing, but the changes within the Koslow Family have been paramount.

The time for placing bets has arrived.

Hudson, no longer an investment with potential, has become a high-growth stock.

The branches with an established base can hold on, but those lacking industry have no reason to hesitate.

Having fallen to the point of living like commoners, there’s nothing to worry about.

It’s always better to stick with their clan than to wander and struggle alone.

At the very least, Hudson is willing to provide for the basic cultivation needs of the younger generation.

Continuing in this manner, they may not receive any land.

However, they can maintain the nobility’s minimal dignity.

Bearing the same family crest, they can freely identify themselves as noble children when outside.

How many members are there amongst the distant relatives in the Koslow Family?

That is a wrench thrown in the gears.

Their robust birth rate has resulted in countless branches, so much so that they’ve lost track of their exact number, not to mention the number of clan members.

But this won’t stump Hudson.

In the bloodline-focused Continent of Aslante, there’s no shortage of techniques to identify bloodlines.

Any attempts at deception are pointless.

He’ll accept all those willing to join, completing bloodline identification in due time.

Conveniently, Hudson possesses such magic.

Nurture talent, the more, the better.

Falling nobles, no matter how miserable, still have higher developmental potential than an average person.

Many pieces of knowledge have been passed down, despite the decline in family fortunes.

If their close relatives are doing quite well, they can send their offspring to their noble relatives to receive resources for education.

These descendants have a certain foundation.

With a little cultivation, they can make excellent managers.

For the Mountain Domain at present, basic talent is enough.

High-level talent can be selected gradually as the waves wash the sand.

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“Hudson, these young members of the family now fall under you.

I don’t expect you to mould all of them into talents, but at the very least, they should not live a worse life than they do now.”

Baron Redman spoke earnestly.

There were many elders from the family present, but due to issues of rank and status, Baron Redman was the only one qualified to say these words.

Although seemingly addressed to Hudson, he had also meant it for all the clan members present.

The implication was clear: they need to take care.

But there were too many young clansmen; it would be impossible to take care of all of them.

Limited resources could only be afforded to those who truly have potential.

Perhaps it was a bit brutal to the younger clan members, but who could blame it on the Koslow Family’s excessively prosperous population?

Just the young men present numbered in the hundreds, not to mention those who did not attend.

It’s impossible to focus on everyone.

Even major nobles couldn’t do that, let alone the newly-ennobled Hudson Viscount.

If they don’t show certain potential, no one is willing to invest resources in them.

“Don’t worry, father!

I have extensive experience commanding troops.

I will not let the pearls gather dust!”

Hudson said confidently.

The unique geographical location of the Alpha Kingdom has imbued the kingdom’s aristocracy with a martial spirit.

It held the belief that ‘only the strongman stands above all.’.

The army is undoubtedly a good place to train the strong.

Coincidentally, Hudson’s Mountain Domain was famous for its “Strong Soldiers” in the Southeastern Province.

Everyone knew about Hudson’s talent for training the army.

Compared to other places, the army is undoubtedly the easiest place to stand out.

Even if only a junior officer, it has potential and has a higher status than a general manager.

We’re all in the same family.

After displaying merit, it wouldn’t be excessive to receive some Life Essence, would it?

Even if they’ve passed the best age to train as a knight, becoming one would signify a revival for many fallen branches.