Martin never expected that even the noble status couldn't attract Lance. For a true Imperial, becoming a noble, even the lowest rank, is something they are extremely passionate about and aspire to achieve!
It can be said that becoming a noble is the "ancestral wish" of every Imperial person!
So in his eyes, Lance had already been "federalized," but this might be a good thing.
He pondered for a while, "I'm not sure what you want, but it seems you already have your own ideas. Why not speak them out?"
"We can discuss it, and maybe we can both accept it?"
Lance was direct, "I want trade monopoly rights."
"I don't care about other places, but the monopoly on wine, tobacco, furs, spices, and timber trade in the Federation East Coast states must be in my hands."
Martin shook his head repeatedly, "That's impossible!"
"Your demands are too much, and this involves issues between national trades. I can't agree to your demands!"
