In the 21st century, it's rare for corporate executives to dive into politics.
Except for a certain man whose entire life goal is colonizing Mars, or that bulldozer chairman famous for his "Did you even try?" motto—those are the exceptions.
From a modern, rational perspective, no merchant would blindly jump into politics just because they were given voting rights.
But the Middle Ages were different.
If there was an opportunity to participate in politics, everyone wanted in.
As the Viscount of Rothschild and the owner of the Rothschild Trading Company, I would naturally claim my place as an Imperial Parliament Advisor.
"The good stays with us, the bad gets passed on to others."