Chapter 116 Distribution of Benefits:
Earl Colt and Viscount Shen Mulin.
The moment Wilbert I's words fell, Leonden immediately realized the extremely huge operating space.
Let’s not mention the title of Earl Colt for now.
What Leon values most is actually the title and fiefdom of Viscount Shenmulin, because this is enough to bring a very considerable profit to Leon and the entire Antolia!
The land of the Andal Kingdom is limited.
But the number of people who want to become nobles is unlimited.
Among these people, there are many wealthy businessmen and many powerful mercenaries.
If Leon can arrange it properly, the Viscounty of Shenmulin will definitely bring great value to Antolia.
You know, that is a territory guarded by tree people!
At least in Leon's view, Viscount Shenmulin's average life expectancy may not be too long, and it is a sustainable business that can be recycled.
And when Leon began to think about his future arrangements for Shen Mulin, rewards for other nobles were also announced one after another.
First of all, it was to absolve the southern nobles from the crime of following the Duke of Galicia in raising an army.
Wilbert I knew very well how important it was to ensure the stability of the southern part of the kingdom at this time, so the young king accepted the statement given by Leon before without any psychological barriers.
In other words, the southern nobles were all loyal ministers loyal to the royal family.
The reason why the nobles present raised an army was entirely because they were deceived by the Duke of Galicia.
In addition, it was precisely because the nobles from the south arrived in time that the siege of the royal capital was successfully lifted, so everyone present was not only innocent, but also heroes!
Among them, Count Brabant was the second greatest hero after Leon.
There are two reasons for this.
One is because, although the earl has never appeared outside the royal capital from beginning to end, he has ensured the logistical supplies of the Southern Allied Forces, which can be considered a great achievement.
The second reason is that the Earl of Brabant has long been connected with the Andal royal family.
As early as the reign of King Wilbert I, that is, the reign of Queen Mary, Count Brabant had relied on his contacts with the Andal royal family to contradict the Duke of Galicia from time to time.
However...
Wilbert I was in trouble for a while when it came to the reward from Count Brabant.
It is definitely impossible to confer a title of Marquis.
The Earl of Brabant's territory is not located on the border of the kingdom. If he wants to be promoted to a title, he can only be made a duke.
However, as the number one hero, Viscount Antolia was only granted the title of Marquis. It would obviously be inappropriate to directly transfer the title of Count Brabant to Duke.
Fortunately, the veterans of the Imperial Council still have some effect.
Sylva Byrne, Lord Privy Seal, proposed that the two viscounts surrounding the Earl of Brabant be placed under the name of the Earl, and then granted the Earl of Brabant the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer.
This title originally belonged to the Duke of Galicia, but it is currently vacant because the Duke of Galicia has passed away.
Wilbert I simply accepted the offer.
Anyway, he also has some understanding of Count Brabant's abilities, and he can also inject some fresh blood into the Royal Council, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
As for the rest of the nobles...
they definitely don't have fiefdoms, but the rewards in terms of money and food are not ambiguous at all, at least they have basically met the psychological expectations of the southern nobles.
With the end of the new round of interest division in the southern part of the kingdom, the Jimena family has undoubtedly become the biggest winner.
Not only did Leon's title rise to two levels, becoming the only living marquis in the Kingdom of Andal, he also gained several noble vassals under his command, directly stepping into the ranks of the great nobles.
It's just...
compared to these false names, Leon is actually more concerned about something else.
The right to develop!
As a great noble after the Duke, at least in the Kingdom of Andal, the Marquis also has the right to develop the Borderlands.
Therefore, this also means that Leon's subsequent development of the abandoned land will never be hindered by the Kingdom of Andal!
That’s opening up territory!
No matter from any angle, it can be regarded as a great achievement!
Not only can it increase the territory of the Kingdom of Andal on the surface, it will also allow the Jimena family to gain substantial benefits!
However...
although the rewards for the southern nobles have ended, the imperial meeting in front of them is far from over, and the current civil war in the kingdom has also not subsided.
There is another Perel to the north!
Sitting on the vast territory in the north of the kingdom, occupying Brundick City and having Northland mercenaries at his disposal, the Duke of Sorrowwind is undoubtedly the biggest challenge that Wilbert I will face next.
Even though Wilbert I had already seen the hope of victory and was even sure that he could win the war, he still had to figure out how to operate it.
"Viscount Domond, I order you to lead the army to the east of the kingdom and tell the nobles in the east that the king only kills the culprits and captures Helson as quickly as possible to stabilize the situation in the east of the kingdom!" "Yes
!
" A middle-aged viscount stepped forward from the crowd and took the king's order.
This is an honorary viscount without a fiefdom.
After the defeat, Herson had no power to fight. It was obvious that Wilbert I planned to take this opportunity to seek a future for his henchmen.
"Leon!"
After hearing His Majesty the King's voice, Leon also took a step forward and said: "Your Majesty!" "
I order you to lead the Southern Allied Forces to garrison at Brook Fort to prevent Perel's army from attacking. Invasion from the west of the kingdom!"
Obviously, King Wilbert I's plan was still to seek stability.
As long as Perel's army runs out of food and fodder, the rebellion in the north will naturally subside.
Leon was sent to garrison at Stream Fort in order to prevent the rebels in the north of the kingdom from harming the west and completely cut off the rebels' possible food sources.
"As you wish, my King!"
Faced with this order, Leon accepted it almost without hesitation.
Although in his mind, appeasing the eastern nobles is the most ideal task, and he can also return to Antolia.
But he himself had just received a reward from the Marquis, so naturally he could not refute the face of his own king.
Moreover, after all, Leon had just established his brand as a loyal minister of the kingdom. With so many eyes staring at him, he couldn't reveal his true colors just after receiving the reward, right?
He is a model of a new era aristocrat with moral integrity and bottom line!
As for going to Stream Fort, this task is obviously not very difficult.
Because everyone knows that River Valley City, located north of the royal capital of Essex, is the top priority in the confrontation between the two armies. As for the task of garrisoning at Brook Castle, it can be done openly!
At most, they can catch fish for a month or two. When the Duke of Sorrowwind's food is exhausted, Leon can return home.
At that time, he will return to his loyal Antolia as a marquis!
Thanks to the 500 Andal silver coins rewarded by the book friend "For the Untouchable Realm", you are the honorary knight!
The plot of the kingdom's civil war will end almost tomorrow, but if it lasts longer it will seem a bit protracted.
(End of chapter)