There is such a patriarch
Zhang Shuming.
The patriarch is always overjoyed
Whenever there's something going on.
He always puts gold on his ugly face.
He was afraid of being underestimated

Especially worried that he won't be able to hold on to his throne as the patriarch.
He's so afraid that he'll empty his family's coffers.
To contact and buy foreigners.
To be their allies.

As long as they don't oppose you.
And recognized...