Chapter 366： Franchise

Ever since the news spread that the Greiman family had been restored to power as nobles with swords, undercurrents began to surge under the calm waters of Arda. Officials and generals were shrouded in excitement. In addition to longing, it is also accompanied by negative emotions such as suspicion, anxiety and even restlessness.

What title will I be awarded? Viscount? baron? It's okay to give 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 do not work as hard as I do, but have a better title or territory than me? Is it time to express dissatisfaction?

Of course, the question that everyone thinks of the most is:

It has been so many days, why is there no movement from Earl Greyman?

The result of all kinds of emotions is that gossip is flying all over the sky.

Finally, the spring breeze finally arrived: Earl Greiman was about to gather the crowd and announce the rewards for the meritorious ministers.

Arda is boiling!

On the day of the award, the hall of the lord's mansion was full of people, including all the high-level officials in Huxin Town, and even the admirals from as far away as Fulan Harbor, except for Tirpitz, because he was still in command of the Qinwang Fleet in the south.

In terms of the army, Baron Andrew, the commander of the 4th Battalion, did not arrive. On the one hand, he led his own army to station in Emden. On the other hand, he is a vassal of the Garnard family, and he is already a nobleman with a sword in his territory. .

"Everyone!"

Paul shouted from the lord's seat.

"It must have made you wait so anxiously for the past few days! Now, you are finally going to get what you deserve!"

Everyone replied in unison: "It's up to the earl to make the decision!"

Everyone is serious, and everyone's eyes are "clear".

The real moment of decision has come, and the more this time comes, the more you have to show that you have no desires or desires.

Paul ordered someone to hang up a map, the same one he and Bryce had looked at that night.

"Bryce Alder!"

The Earl named the first person's name, and he was about to start conferring.

This makes some people wonder, the head of the civil servants is Vackley Ford, and the head of the military attache is Owen Schroeder. Why is it that Bryce, who is only the battalion commander, is the first to call his name?

However, considering that Bryce's advantage over Old Ford is his military exploits, and his advantage over Schroeder is his seniority in serving the Gleiman family, adding up the two advantages, being the first to be rewarded doesn't count. too much.

With his head held high, Bryce 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 the Baron of Fort Byram!"

"Wow!"

The hall was boiling. Fort Byram used to be the residence of an earl. The land is fertile, which is really rich.

Bryce looked up at the lord and said, "Thank you Earl! The Alder family will always end up with you and your legal heir."

"Yeah!" Paul nodded solemnly.

Just when everyone thought that Bryce was about to retreat, they found that he was kneeling on the ground and unable to get up.

Some people are upset, isn't this guy satisfied? Really, don't stand in the way of the Earl's reward for us.

Paul asked with "doubt" on his face, "Bryce, is there anything else you need?"

I heard Bryce answering loudly: "Master Gleiman! I have a request, and I ask you to agree to it."

Depend on! I knew this guy wanted to get more benefits! This is what many people think.

Are you already the Baron of Fort Byram and still not satisfied? It's really hard to judge a person by his appearance. On weekdays, he looks at a thick-browed, honest and honest guy...

"Lord Earl, I would like to accept the title of Baron Byram Castle with great honor, but please continue to hand over the land of Byram Castle to the Administration Council!"

Look and see! Just know this guy... what? Did I hear you right?

The people in the lobby were stunned, staring at Bryce in disbelief.

Except for Old Ford and Schroeder, these two people have rich experience in life. When everyone was looking at Bryce in surprise, they caught an imperceptible smile on the count's face.

The lord was the first to reward Bryce, maybe there were other reasons? The two 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, my own abilities and energy are limited. My lord, your army is a standing army. Naturally, as a general, I have to perform my duties in the army often, and I cannot manage the territory myself. Wouldn't it be disloyal to you if I abandon the responsibility of the battalion commander and run to my own territory? And I don't have any reliable people under my command to govern on my behalf. Since the Government Affairs Council has a ready-made team, why not entrust them? Like Earl Garnard's Bairding, under the management of the Council of Government Affairs, Bairding is thriving, which is obvious to all. Then there is..."

Paul asked, "And what?"

Bryce's voice became a little weaker, "I dare to swear to the Lord of Light, I am absolutely loyal to you, but... but... I can't guarantee that my descendants will also be loyal to your descendants, in case something like Bairdin happens The vassal's rebellion, wouldn't the reputation of the Alder family be ruined, that would be terrible. Therefore, I solemnly request that you only grant me the title of lord!"

As soon as Bryce finished speaking, cold sweat broke out on many people's foreheads.

Brother! You have already talked about whether you are loyal or not, but what should we do!

Paul narrowed his eyes, stroked the looming mustache on his chin, and seemed to be thinking.

After a long time, he said slowly: "Okay, Bryce, I agree to your request!"

What? The count agreed? Uh... well, the Earl has no reason not to agree.

"Ah!" Paul sighed, "Three generations of your family have been loyal to the Greiman family. Even if you don't accept the administrative power of the land, you must accept the economic rights and interests. How about this, the Fort Byram area was originally under the administration of the Council I will give you all of the public arable land!"

"This... Lord Earl..." Bryce seemed to want to say something Paul frowned, and said "angrily": "What? I'm not happy if you don't accept me anymore!"

"Okay, thank you sir for the reward!"

Bryce got down on one knee again to thank him, and Paul smiled.

"Wackley Ford!"

Paul clicked on the name of the head of the Council of Government Affairs.

Old Ford stepped forward and knelt down on one knee, Paul hurriedly asked him to stand up.

"Although you have the title of baron inherited from your relatives, but you are only a nobleman in robes, I have now promoted you to viscount.

Although you have no military exploits, you are in charge of the Government Affairs Council, and you are busy with everything, and you have made great contributions, so I also grant you a fief - Hongyan Town! "

"Thank you Earl!"

Old Ford thanked, then raised his head and said: "It's just that I also request that my fief continue to be under the jurisdiction of the Government Affairs Council!"

What? Another one?

The people in the hall groaned again!

Old Ford then babbled a lot, but the core meaning was similar to that of Bryce.

Everyone began to complain in their hearts. You are so high-spirited and upright, but where do you put us.

This territory has started to become a hot potato!

Most of the generals who think this way are the generals of the army. The officials of the Government Affairs Council system seem to be watching the show calmly. Hope, but the refusal of the general manager extinguished the flame of this hope.