Chapter 369: Enfeoffment
Since the news spread that the power of the Gleyman family as a sword-bearing noble has been restored, undercurrents have begun to surge under the calm waters of Arda, and officials and generals have been enveloped in excitement. Among them, in addition to the huge desire to rise in social class, there are also various negative emotions such as suspicion, anxiety and even uneasiness.
What title will I be awarded? Viscount? baron? It’s okay to give him a knight title!
What if the lord doesn’t notice my usual behavior? There is hard work without credit.
Will there be a situation where others are not working as hard as me, but their title or territory is better than mine? Is it time to express dissatisfaction?
Of course, the question that comes to everyone's mind most invariably is:
It's been so many days, why is there still no movement from Earl Grayman?
The result of all kinds of emotions is that gossip is flying all over the place.
Finally, the spring breeze has finally arrived: Count Grayman will gather everyone to announce the rewards for the meritorious ministers.
Arda is boiling!
On the day when the reward was awarded, the hall of the Lord's Mansion was packed with people. All the senior officials in Huxin Town were present, and even the naval admirals from Fulan Port were here, except for Tirpitz, because he was still commanding King Qin's fleet in the south.
In terms of the army, the commander of the fourth battalion, Baron Andrew, did not arrive. On the one hand, he led his own army to be stationed in Emden. On the other hand, he was a vassal of the Garner family and was already an owner. The sword-wielding aristocrat of the territory.
“Everyone!”
Paul shouted loudly from the lord’s seat.
“You must have been waiting impatiently for the past few days! Now, you are finally going to get what you deserve!”
Everyone answered in unison: "It all depends on the Earl!"
Everyone was serious, and everyone's eyes were "clear".
The real moment of decision has arrived. The more this time comes, the more important it is to show that one has no desires and no desires.
Paul ordered someone to hang up a map, which was exactly the one he and Bryce looked at that night.
"Bryce Alder!"
The earl called the first person's name, and he was about to start conferring the title.
This makes some people wonder. The head of the civil service is Wackley Ford, and the head of the military attaché is Irving Schroeder. Why is it that the first person whose name is called is Bryce, who only has the position of battalion commander? Woolen cloth?
But when I think about it, Blaise’s advantage over the old Ford is that he has military exploits, and his advantage over Schroeder is that he has more seniority in serving the Gleiman family. The two advantages combined, he was the first A reward is not too much.
Bryce held his head high, strode to the steps of the lord's seat, and knelt down on one knee with a solemn expression.
Paul said loudly: "I will make you Baron of Byranburg!"
"Wow!"
The hall was boiling. Bailan Castle used to be the residence of an earl. The land was fertile, which was really rich.
Bryce looked up at the Lord and said: "Thank you, Lord Earl! The Alder family will always be yours and your legal heir."
"Yes!" Paul nodded majestically.
Just when everyone thought Bryce was about to retreat, they found that he was kneeling on the ground and refused to get up.
Some people are unhappy. Isn’t this guy still satisfied? Really, don’t stand in the way of the Earl’s reward for us.
Paul asked with a "puzzled" look on his face: "Bryce, do you have anything else to do?"
He heard Bryce reply loudly: "Mr. Grayman! I I have a request, please agree.”
Fuck! You know this guy wants to get more benefits! This is what many people think.
Aren’t you satisfied that you are already the Baron of Byranburg? It’s true that a person cannot be judged by his appearance. On weekdays, I look at this honest and honest guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes... "Your Majesty, I am willing to accept the name of Baron of Bailan Castle with great honor, but the land of Bailan Castle should continue to be under the jurisdiction of the Government Affairs Council!" ”
Let’s see, let’s see! Just know this guy...what? Did I hear that correctly?
The people in the hall were stunned for a moment, staring at Bryce in disbelief.
Except for Old Ford and Schroeder, these two people have relatively rich life experience. When everyone looked at Bryce in surprise, they caught a subtle smile on the count's face. The last moment is gone.
The lord was the first to reward Bryce. Maybe there were other reasons? The two of them looked at each other in unison.
Paul asked loudly: "Bryce, why? Becoming a lord is something that many people dream of!"
Bryce stood up and answered with his head held high: "My lord, first of all, I am myself My ability and energy are limited. Your army is a standing army. As a general, I naturally have to perform my duties in the army. I cannot manage the territory myself. What if I abandon the responsibility of the battalion commander and go to my own territory? Isn't it disloyal to you? And I don't have anyone reliable to govern on my behalf. Since the Government Council has a ready-made team, why not entrust it to them, just like Lord Canard's Bailding, under the management of the Government Council? Baierding is prospering, and everyone can see it. And then..." Paul asked: "What's more?"
Bryce's voice became smaller, "I dare to go to the light. Lord, I am absolutely loyal to you, sir, but...but...I can't guarantee that my descendants will also be loyal to your descendants. If a vassal rebellion like Bailding occurs, wouldn't the Alder family's reputation be ruined? It would be terrible to be destroyed. Therefore, I solemnly request that you only give me the title of lord!"
After Bryce spoke, many people had cold sweat on their foreheads.
Oh brother! You have talked about whether you are loyal or not, but what should we do?
Paul narrowed his eyes and touched the faint mustache on his chin, seeming to be thinking.
After a long time, he said slowly: "Okay, Bryce, I agree to your request!"
What? The count agreed? Uh...well, the count has no reason not to agree.
“Alas!” Paul sighed, “Three generations of your family have been loyal to the Graiman family. Even if you do not accept the administrative power of the land, you must accept the economic rights and interests. So be it, Byland. All the public farmland in the fort area that originally belonged to the Government Affairs Council will be rewarded to you!”
"This... Lord Earl..." Bryce seemed to want to say something else.
Paul frowned and said angrily: "What? I won't be happy if you don't accept it again!"
"Okay, thank you for the reward, sir!"
< br>Bryce knelt down on one knee again to thank, and Paul smiled happily.
"Wakley Ford!"
Paul called on the name of the Director of the Government Affairs Council.
Old Ford stepped forward and knelt down on one knee, and Paul quickly asked him to stand up.
"Although you have inherited the title of baron from your relatives, you are only a nobleman in robes. I have promoted you to viscount now.
Although you have no military exploits, you are in charge of the Government Affairs Council and all other matters. The work is busy and the credit is great, so I also grant you the fiefdom of Hongyan Town!”
“Thank you, Lord Count!”
Old Ford thanked him, then raised his head and said, "It's just that I also request that my fief be continued to be under the jurisdiction of the Government Council!"
What? Another one coming?
The people in the hall cried out again!
Old Ford then talked a lot, but the core meaning was similar to Bryce.
Everyone began to complain. You are so upright and upright, but where have you put us?
This territory is starting to become a hot potato!
Those who think this way are basically the generals of the army. The officials of the Government Affairs Council seem to be watching the show calmly. From the beginning, they felt that they could only live among the nobles in robes. When Old Ford was awarded the fiefdom, he felt There was a little hope, but the steward's refusal extinguished it.
(End of this chapter)