dognovel Chapter 477: The Holy Kingdom of Helderland, start!
Chapter 477: The Holy Kingdom of Helderland, start!
A tavern in the Earl's Castle was filled with the faint aroma of wine.
The dim lights cast swaying shadows on the wooden tables and chairs, creating a rustic and warm atmosphere for the entire pub.
The shop owner was standing by the counter, wiping the wine glass with a clean cloth in his hand. His eyes drifted to the roof from time to time, where there was a hole blocked by hay. He had discovered the hole since he returned from the disaster. Compared with other people's collapsed houses, he was very lucky.
While wiping the wine glass, he was thinking about asking a carpenter to come and fix it when he had time.
This hole has existed for some time. Whenever it is windy and rainy, rainwater will drip through the hole, wetting the wine bottles on the counter and causing some inconvenience to customers.
In a corner of the pub, the drinkers were chatting and talking as usual, and it was very lively.
Their voices rose and fell, echoing in every corner of the tavern.
"This time when the treaty was signed, the Earl directly occupied a large area of the Yoda Empire."
A burly drinker said with a smug look on his face, holding his wine glass.
His voice was loud, attracting the attention of people around him. At the same time, his face was filled with pride, as if he had done it himself.
"Why are you still calling me Earl? You should call me Your Majesty now."
Another drinker, who was dressed in fancy clothes, immediately retorted.
This sentence aroused the curiosity of the people around, and everyone turned their eyes to the person who spoke.
A middle-aged man with a full beard asked doubtfully:
"When did this happen? I don't know yet."
The drunkard in gorgeous clothes saw that everyone's eyes were focused on him, and he couldn't help but straighten his back and show off with a beaming face:
"I have a relative who works as a servant in the inner castle. He told me this himself. Your Majesty has already decided on the national flag and is now discussing the name of the country with his ministers."
As soon as these words were spoken, cheers broke out in the tavern. Most people in the tavern thought that this was a good thing, because this would definitely be the capital of the country after the founding of the country, and John, as king, would definitely invest money to develop this place first.
At the same time, in the hall of the inner castle, the atmosphere was equally warm and solemn.
John sat on the throne above the hall, his eyes steady and deep as he scanned all the ministers standing below, including Charles who had rushed back from outside.
The ministers all looked focused and were discussing enthusiastically the name of the new country.
Simon spoke first:
"I think we can directly name the new country Franche-Comté after Franche-Comté where Your Majesty is now. This will not only reflect the close connection between the country and this land, but also give a sense of inheritance and continuity."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hawke stood up and put forward a different opinion:
"I think it's a good idea to name the country the Kingdom of Rime, after the Forest Territory where your Majesty rose to power. The Forest Territory is where your Majesty rose to power, and it has a special meaning, and the name 'Rime' fits this very well."
Then it was Wesker's turn to say:
"Now that your majesty is a saint, we should just call it the Holy Country. Saints represent holiness and majesty. Naming it the 'Holy Country' can highlight the special status of the new country as a country governed by a saint."
There are many other country names such as those named after angels, flowers, and animals.
Some suggested calling it the "Angel Guardian Kingdom", which implies that the country prospers under the protection of angels; some proposed calling it the "Iris Kingdom", which symbolizes the beauty and romance of the country; others thought it should be called the "Eagle Kingdom", which represents the country's strength and power.
John listened quietly to everyone's suggestions. He felt that what they said made sense, but it also felt like something was missing.
He frowned slightly, and his eyes swept around the hall, finally falling on Pros who was flipping through a dictionary.
"Have you found any high-end, grand, and profound words to describe a piece of land?"
John spoke.
Pros quickly replied:
"Wait a moment, I'll look up some vocabulary related to mythology."
After saying that, he lowered his head again and continued to concentrate on flipping through the dictionary in his hand.
After a while, Pros' eyes suddenly lit up and he said excitedly:
"There is indeed one, Helderland, which means the land of light. See if it suits you."
John leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on Pross, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
After thinking for a moment, John stood up, looked at the ministers below with a firm gaze, and said in a steady tone:
"Then let's call the new country the Holy Kingdom of Helderland."
It is neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire. This country with nothing will definitely dominate the continent in the future.
Seeing that John had made up his mind, no one objected and everyone agreed.
After John clarified the name of the new country as the Holy Kingdom of Helderland, a solemn and inspiring atmosphere permeated the entire inner castle.
The ministers and senior officials stood in neat rows, knowing full well that at such an important moment, their respective contributions would be recognized and rewarded.
John sat firmly on the throne, his eyes sweeping over the people below one by one.
The establishment of a new country is inseparable from the efforts and contributions of everyone. Now that the country is just established, it is necessary to reward these heroes according to their merits to encourage everyone to continue to contribute to the development of the new country.
John gently raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. After the hall was completely quiet, he slowly spoke:
"In the war before the establishment of the Holy Kingdom of Helderland, you all worked together and made indelible contributions to the birth of the country. Today, I have decided to reward you for your achievements in recognition of your loyalty and dedication."
When everyone heard this, they bowed and saluted, their faces full of reverence and expectation.
John continued:
"First of all, Hawke will definitely serve as the military commander. During my absence, Hawke commanded the army to drive 400,000 Yoda troops back to the Yoda Empire. During that arduous period, General Hawke relied on his outstanding military talent and tenacious will to lead the army to repel the enemy's attacks time and time again and stabilize the war situation. His military wisdom and fearless spirit have laid a solid foundation for the country's security. He deserves the position of military commander."
When Hawke heard his name, he took a step forward, knelt on one knee, and said loudly:
"Your Majesty has such trust in me, I will do my best for the peace and prosperity of the country!"
John turned his gaze to Pross and announced:
"Pros will serve as the Archbishop. After all, he was appointed as the Bishop of Franche-Comté by the French King's Office and is already within the French King's Office system. During the war, Pros gathered refugees and won the praise of the masses. With his status and qualifications among the domestic residents, he can be promoted to the position of Archbishop, leading the people's spiritual beliefs and injecting a strong spiritual impetus into the country's development."
John continued:
"The position of Chief Financial Officer will be given to Simon. Simon is a professional counterpart in financial management and has rich experience and outstanding capabilities. At the same time, the Simon Chamber of Commerce will be changed to the Helderland National Chamber of Commerce, and it will directly become a state-owned enterprise."
Simon bowed slightly and said:
"Your Majesty, rest assured that I will rationally plan finances, develop the economy, and lay a solid material foundation for the prosperity of the country."
"Minister, I have decided to give it to Theodore."
John glanced at the crowd and said:
"During the years in the French King's Office, Theodore has come into contact with many nobles from various countries and people in the French King's Office. His diplomatic experience and interpersonal network are crucial to the country's diplomatic affairs. At the same time, he also played a part in forcing the French King's Office to send troops. In the future, Theodore must use his wisdom and experience to handle the country's seal affairs and diplomatic affairs, and safeguard the country's dignity and interests."
Theodore bowed slightly and said:
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely handle diplomatic affairs well and strive for more benefits and opportunities for the country."
"Wesker will serve as Minister of Spy."
Needless to say, during the Yoda invasion, spies and assassins led by Wesker kept gathering information and summoned the scattered soldiers in the Yoda-occupied area to ambush the Yoda baggage train, causing a large number of Yoda soldiers on the front line to transform into Snow Eaters in winter and only be able to eat snow.
Stephen, who had been staying in the forest to make firearms, was directly appointed as the Minister of Foundry, and by the way, he would research new weapons when Napoleon's total war came.
Charlie also made a great contribution by leading the Black Watch mercenaries in the south of Midland to repel the Southern Yoda Army, forcing the Southern Yoda Army to be unable to support the North. John directly appointed him as the Minister of Mercenaries to manage domestic mercenary training bases and foreign military bases.
When the above-mentioned people were awarded the position of ministers of state, John also granted them the title of earl in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
As for the titles below the earl, John decided to confer them on officers and soldiers in the army and meritorious administrative officials.
In this way, it not only motivates the soldiers who fight bravely in the war, but also gives recognition and rewards to the officials who perform their duties conscientiously in administrative affairs. It is truly a win-win situation.