Henry found it amusing to see Claude's matter-of-fact expression.
Claude had once vehemently opposed many of Henry's "savage," "shameless," and "brutal" plans and ideas.
But Claude's opposition had been futile, leaving him to simply carry out the orders while objecting to them. 'And now look at him, he's thinking like a tyrant himself!'
'Who did he learn this from? Who turned my Claude into this?'
"Well, what do you know, Claude. That's an excellent suggestion. John has a huge number of serfs and shepherd slaves. If we give them a chance to change their status and become Free People, they'll naturally welcome us.
As for the major landowners, chieftains, and self-employed farmers who stand in opposition, we'll kill a batch, capture a batch, and demote a batch. That will free up a massive amount of land, create plenty of room for upward mobility, and allow for a complete reshuffling and redistribution of wealth. Good. Your idea is very good indeed."
