Chapter 115 Marquis of Antolia!
The Antonians' bodies were covered in scars.
But this actually has nothing to do with Wilbert I. Most of them are marks left when fighting with wild beasts.
However, when patterns symbolizing Wilbert I were drawn next to these ferocious scars, what these scars symbolized became different.
Drawing tribal totems on the mountain is a tradition passed down from generation to generation by the mountain people.
How to mix brightly colored pigments in a difficult and difficult environment, how to maintain a balance between simplicity and realism in the patterns on the back...the mountain people are particularly
skilled in all of the above.
Therefore, as a pair of cloth armor fell to the ground, Wilbert I stood up suddenly and stared blankly at those ferocious scars, unable to help but froze on the spot.
What is loyalty?
Be loyal to your lord and fulfill your obligations as a vassal. This is the interpretation of the word loyalty in this era.
However, the Antolians from the southern part of the kingdom gave the word loyalty a more vivid color.
Send the army northward to lift the siege of the royal capital.
Wearing patterns shows your sincerity.
It was indeed the Southern Allied Forces that lifted the siege of the royal capital, but there was no doubt that the Antolians were the mainstay of this alliance, and the Viscount of Antoria was the helmsman among the southern nobles.
While King Wilbert I was in a daze, the nobles present were also extremely stunned.
What kind of number is this?
Expressing loyalty to one's lord is a normal thing.
But looking at the centuries-old history of the Kingdom of Andal, Antolia is the first to be able to pull off so many tricks.
Not only the nobles present, but also the southern nobles who followed Leon into the palace were basically confused.
How could you still do this?
However, after the brief surprise, most of the southern nobles felt a hint of gratitude in their hearts.
Although the people who took off the armor were all Antorians, Leon did not forget to ask them for credit. At least... Leon's words before said that they did not have to worry about being liquidated later because they had followed the Duke of Galicia. .
After finally coming back to his senses, King Wilbert I quickly stepped forward and personally helped up the Antolian militiamen who were kneeling on one knee.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s a good performance, or whether it’s just a formality.
The most important thing is that the Antolians, under the leadership of Leon, gave a good impression to the nobles in the kingdom.
If it weren't for the limitations of the times, King Wilbert I would have awarded all Antolians the honorary title of Good Man of Andal.
After a brief interlude, King Wilbert I finally announced Leon's new title in the presence of the nobles.
Marquis of Antolia!
Skipping the title of earl directly and being conferred the title of marquis is already a leapfrog award.
If it weren't for the fact that Leon is so young now, Wilbert I even planned to directly give Leon the title of Duke.
However, although he did not achieve the goal in one step, the title of Marquis is actually not low.
You know, Leon is the first marquis in the Kingdom of Andal in the past twenty years!
This is not only a title, but also has a strong symbolic meaning!
Although the Andal Kingdom's title division has always been the common five levels of dukes, princes, sons, and sons, in fact, among these five levels, the one with the smallest number is not the highest-level duke, but the marquis, who is slightly inferior to the duke.
In the history of the mainland, the title of Marquis comes from the word "border". It first appeared hundreds of years ago during the First Continental War. It also means "border noble" or "the highest military officer on the border".
Therefore, in order to be granted the title of Marquis, the first condition that needs to be met is that the territory must be located on the border of the Kingdom of Andal.
In addition to this, he must have military merit and be a nobleman whom the king has great trust in.
Since the Kingdom of Andal had not fought a war for many years before this battle for the throne broke out, the title of Marquis could not be said to be rare, it could only be said to be non-existent.
Obviously, Viscount Antolia, whose fiefdom is located at the southernmost tip of the Andal Kingdom, perfectly meets the conditions for the title of Marquis.
"Since you have become a Marquis, you must have enough vassals under you..."
After pondering for a moment, looking at the map of the kingdom on the table, Wilbert I added:
"As long as the fiefdom is located in The nobles south of the city of Parma are all vassals of Leon Jimena, Marquis of Antolia, and are loyal to the Jimena family." "
As for the city of Parma..." "
Does the Braves family still have heirs? "
Reply to your majesty, no more."
This is really not Leon's nonsense.
Just a few days ago, Count Brabant, who arrived in Parma City, had killed all the members of the Bravis family as Leon expected.
"In that case... let's put it under the direct jurisdiction of the royal family first!"
Someone said, this is not because Wilbert I was stingy.
All the nobles south of the city of Parma were classified as vassals of the Jimena family, which was no small feat.
The Earl of Gray Water Castle, the Viscount of Shenmulin, the Viscount of Ram City, the Earl of Colt...
plus some less famous nobles, all these together, there are seven or eight nobles, equivalent to half of the Duke of Galicia. vassal.
This directly put Leon in one step and had the authority commensurate with the title of Marquis.
What's more, with the rebellions of Helsen and the Duke of Galicia being completely put down, the day to put down the rebellion in the north is just around the corner.
By then, a new noble will be born.
If Wilbert I didn't leave some for himself, where should the new nobles go? We can't continue to divide the original royal family's direct jurisdiction, right?
Therefore, Leon was naturally very satisfied with the reward from Wilbert I, but he still added bluntly:
"Reporting to your majesty, Count Colt has died because he followed the Duke of Galicia in rebellion... …”
“As for Shenmulin… The Viscount of Shenmulin has been reduced to ruins due to the plateau hounds heading north. Many residents in the territory, including the Viscount of Shenmulin, have disappeared…” “So
… …I don’t know the noble titles of these two fiefdoms…”
After hearing this, Wilbert I couldn’t help but feel a little emotional.
Look at Leon's realization!
If it were another noble, I am afraid that he would not hesitate to put these noble leaders into his own pocket. How could he give himself a chance to deploy people?
"In that case, then you can handle it yourself."
Leon was so open-minded and he couldn't care too much about it. Wilbert I simply waved his hand and said grandly.
Hearing this, a flash of light suddenly flashed in Leon's eyes.
The 1.0 version of the Andal map in the book club has some imperfections that need to be revised. The 1.1 version of the map is expected to be updated next week.
(End of chapter)