Chapter 113: Test and Reputation

After hesitating for a moment, Franz walked up to the hanging map and tapped it lightly with his hand.

"If Bru is willing, he could go to Veracruz to take up the mayoral position as a test for him.

If he does well, we could increase our support appropriately; if he performs inadequately, then we might as well give up!"

Regardless, his brother's dignity must be maintained. After decades of living together, Franz had long accepted everything left by the original master.

Though Maximilian was overly idealistic, it did not prevent him from being a good brother. Even if he was making a mess of things, it was only in Mexico and never caused trouble at home.

Franz could certainly afford to grant the position of a colonial mayor, even if the governorship of the Yucatan Peninsula was out of reach.

Even if trouble arose, Peter would be there to handle the aftermath. Everyone was being tested, so this couldn't be called setting up his son for failure.