Chapter 430 Coronation Ceremony
The sun rose and the church bells woke up the city of Cologne. In front of the palace, the military band played solemn music. Rudolf, wearing a white robe, climbed the stairs with Antonia. Got into the golden open carriage and headed to the royal church where the funeral was held just two days ago.
The knights in the front led the way, and the military band played in the rear. Rudolph in the car was so excited that his hands were shaking.
On the road, which is less than one kilometer long, there are crowds of people celebrating on both sides, and ribbons are thrown from the crowd from time to time.
Wearing a white crown and a gold embroidered robe, Cardinal Victor greeted Rudolf in front of the church today.
A group of nobles were already standing in their attire inside the church. Frederick was wearing a white robe and a purple cloak with golden threads. He was holding a gold-inlaid iron scepter. The top of the scepter was inlaid with a fist-sized black pearl, which was very eye-catching.
Many people remembered that this guy received the title of Prince of Galada of the East Puran Empire after the recovery of Constantbule, and was qualified to wear a purple cloak.
But no one understood the pearl scepter. Frederick took advantage of Rudolf’s absence to explain that the Kingdom of Kush had recently given itself a territory called Kefi Tau and a Kefi The title of Earl Tao.
Everyone understood that Frederick had made real military achievements there, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he saved the country at a time of life and death.
Frederick didn't want to show off so much, but the tradition was that he needed to show his full identity on grand occasions, so this outfit was sent overnight.
There are several nobles around him who hold titles from foreign countries such as the Kingdom of Gaul and the Osmaga Empire. Some are obtained through ancestral marriages, some are obtained through meritorious services as mercenaries, and some are awarded by traveling to participate in knight competitions. The title can also be seen from the clothing and rings.
As the music sounded, Victor led Rudolph into the church and stood in front of the throne prepared in front of the altar, while Antonia went to the side to stand with the nobles.
The coronation ceremony begins with the first project.
A priest came over with a bowl of glowing milk. Victor reached out and dipped some in it, then gently tapped it between Rudolph's eyebrows.
A round of white light spread out from the center of his eyebrows, covering Rudolph's whole body, making his whole body shine.
This is a very ancient spell of the Church of Light, which can protect people from mosquitoes and speed up the healing of wounds. When the church was founded, it relied on this skill to stand out from the missionary chicken competition.
As time passed and better spells emerged, the spell began to become part of the ritual.
Rudolph lights up with a faint white light, indicating that he has been recognized and blessed by the God of Light.
Victor picked up a shiny silver robe from the tray nearby and put it on Rudolph, symbolizing that he had been protected by the God of Light.
Rudolph is sitting on a golden throne. This throne has a long history and came from the Second Puran Empire. It was finally transported to the city of Cologne when the country was destroyed.
Next, start the second project.
On behalf of the royal knights, Count Shuyun Stiga presented a sword inlaid with red sapphires and emeralds, and on behalf of the royal mages, Becher presented a short wand inlaid with colorful magic crystals. These two pieces The treasure also comes from the Second Pulan Empire and symbolizes the obedience of force to the royal power.
The Supreme Judge, the Grand Duke of Nassau, presented an ancient code, which was given to the local nobles by the Pulan Empire hundreds of years ago, symbolizing that royal power is the law.
As chancellor of the finance, Frederick also stepped forward with a tray and presented a golden key symbolizing wealth.
The Archduke of Mainz, the eldest among the nobles, came to the throne with a tray in his hand. In the tray was the king's ring made of gold. Count Shakespeare, the chief minister of the Heraldry Academy, handed the ring to Lu. Wearing it by Daphne symbolizes the loyalty of the nobles to the royal power.
After presenting objects symbolizing various powers, the Archduke of the Palatinate dressed Rudolf in a purple silk robe and cloak, symbolizing the noblest status and power in the world. This set of purple robes and cloak was newly sewn, and Rudolf would wear it into his coffin a hundred years later.
Then start the third project.
Rudolph knelt on the mat with one knee facing the altar, his head slightly lowered.
Cardinal Victor is holding a gold crown inlaid with various gemstones. This gold crown comes from the ancient emperor of the Puran Empire, and its matching scepter is now in the city of Constantbul.
The spokesman of the God of Light raised the golden crown high, and slowly put it on the head of the secular king amid the singing of the choir.
At this point, Rudolf became the new king of the Rhine League.
Next, a project will be inserted. A table is moved in front of the throne, and a set of tables and chairs are placed in a lower place next to it, and pens and documents are prepared.
Frederick walked to the table and chair with a calm expression and sat down. On the table was the "Wesson Continuation Treaty", which was expanded on the basis of the "Wesson Treaty" eight years ago. It mainly confirmed that Wesson The principality was established, and Friedrich von Wesson was canonized as Grand Duke of Wesson. At the same time, the royal territory of the Rhine League and the Principality of Wesson were opened to each other.
Rudolph has been under a lot of pressure recently and needs to do something to relieve it, so he will not spare any effort to win over those who should be won over.
After the signing of the treaty was the canonization ceremony, Frederick swore an oath to Rudolf, and then Rudolf tapped him on the shoulder with his sword.
This was followed by a blessing ceremony from other nobles, starting with the Grand Duke of Mainz and Baron Adikon, who had just returned from the sea in the early hours of this morning. Every nobleman and foreign envoys said a few auspicious words to Rudolf. .
The next step is the coronation of the queen, which is much simpler. Victor puts the queen's golden crown and a ring of power on Antonia and that's it.
Finally, Rudolf and Antonia walked out of the church together, got on the carriage, and cruised around the city of Cologne.
Next spring, they will also tour the territories of various nobles.
In the evening, Rudolph held a state banquet in the palace to entertain nobles and envoys from various countries.
A banquet is also held in the square in the city. The long table is filled with bread, sausages and wine. Citizens can go and have a full meal. If you are full and want to pack it back, as long as you don't put it in a bag, you can pretend you didn't see it. .
November 1034 has become a date that many candidates have to remember. In this month, Rudolf of the Rhine League came to the throne, the Helvetic Federation elected Count Sforza as the new king, and Oslo Queen Anna of the Maga Empire was crowned, the King of the Piast Kingdom died at the end of the month due to "choking on meatballs", and Prince Casimir quickly succeeded to the throne.
At the enthronement ceremony of the Helvetian Federation, Richard Nall, the special envoy of the Rhine League, performed as eye-catching as his apprentice.
He did not carry a fish weighing several dozen kilograms to celebrate, but wore the purple cloak given by Phocas when he went to Constantinople. Those who didn't know it thought he was going to ascend the throne.
In the city of Cologne, Frederick had a busy day and returned to his residence to meet Spike, who arrived on Baron Adicon's ship.
“Someone wants to assassinate me?” Frederick scratched his head. He had not offended anyone recently.
(End of this chapter)