The other powerful elites also echoed, some saying the government should reduce taxes, some saying they should get priority in border oil drilling rights, and some wanting their sons to enter the state parliament. Each of their conditions seemed like they were carving pieces from Paul, yet none were willing to send troops to support the front line first.
Paul was so angry his fingers shook. He pointed at this group of elites, unable to utter a word for a long time. These people usually rely on Texas's resources to become wealthy, each one loaded with money. But at critical moments, they only care about their own interests, lacking even the slightest national sentiment.
"Fine, very fine!"
Paul finally squeezed out a sentence, "All of you are thinking of your own benefits, yet you've forgotten who is safeguarding you! If the people from Louisiana come, your ranches, your refineries, your money, they'll all be snatched away! At that point, what use will your conditions be?"
