After Allen finished speaking, he observed the reactions of everyone present.
Although there were some differences in the hearts of everyone on the field, they basically didn't pay much attention to this matter. Everyone was now immersed in the joy of being knighted.
"Barton! Show the things to them!" Allen said calmly.
"Yes!" Barton bowed slightly, took out some books, and handed them to everyone present one by one.
"These are the changes I made based on the existing knighthood system. These regulations will be implemented after the founding of the People's Republic of China. You can take a look. There are seven articles in total. If you have any questions, you can ask me directly!" Allen
He said while looking at the people below who had received the documents.
Upon hearing this, everyone knew that this was related to their own interests, and began to watch it carefully.
Article 1 - Nobles cannot serve as officials of the Nine Bureaus. Senior officials of the Nine Bureaus will not be knighted when they are in office, but merits can be accumulated and corresponding knighthood matters can be carried out after leaving office. Although nobles cannot participate in the Nine Bureaus, they can pass through
After selection, you can join the army and achieve meritorious service in the war. There are no corresponding restrictions in the army.
Article 2 - The regular military strength of the noble territories will be limited. The maximum number of troops allowed by the earl is 1,000, the viscount is 400, and the baron is 100.
Article 3 - Noble territories must abide by the laws of the Principality. The laws of the Principality are applicable throughout the country. The Security Department and the Criminal Law Department of the original nine departments will not be withdrawn to help the noble lords maintain public security and implement the laws of the Principality.
Article 4 - When the title of lord can only be inherited by direct blood relatives, if the territory does not have this condition, the title will be taken back.
Article 5 - When a noble lord seriously violates the laws of the principality, it is equivalent to rebellion and the territory will be taken back.
Article 6 - The lords of the duchy are not allowed to privately launch wars with each other. They must mediate after reporting to the duke or launch a territorial war with the consent of the palace.
Article 7 - Whether the lord of the duchy is directly ennobled by the duke or canonized by an earl, marquis and viscount, he must be loyal to the duke. Whether he is an earl, marquis and viscount, he will no longer have a direct relationship with the following baron and viscount.
"What do you think?"
Ten minutes later, looking at the people who were hesitant to speak, Allen smiled and said.
"Sir! I wonder what Barry should do if his subordinate is knighted? Does he need to resign from the security department immediately?" Antonio stood up, worried and asked.
At this time, in addition to Antonio, there were several people on the field who were also looking at Allen with worried faces, waiting for his answer. There is no doubt that these people also have officials serving in the Ninth Division at home.
Allen knew that what Antonio was asking was the first of the seven items, which was that nobles should not serve as officials in the nine departments.
If Antonio is made a count, then Barry will become a noble, and Barry is now the director of the Security Department. This will conflict with the first rule. If this rule is implemented, Barry may have to retire as director.
position.
"Of course there is no need. I have already said that these regulations will be implemented after the founding of the People's Republic of China, and phenomena caused before the founding of the People's Republic of China will be excluded! You don't have to worry about it." Allen shook his head and said.
"Yes!" Antonio got a satisfactory answer, felt relieved and returned to his position.
"Chad, Kim, do you have anything else you want to ask?" After waiting for a moment, Allen asked after finding that no one else was asking questions.
"Sir, sir! I have no doubts!" Chad saluted.
"My subordinates have no doubts!" Kim followed closely.
"Same goes for my subordinates!"
"..."
Seeing that everyone seemed to have no doubts, Allen nodded and let them leave...
Although the seven regulations he formulated have restrictions on noble lords and have reduced their powers, they do not touch the bottom line of everyone. For example, Allen has not touched the taxation that most noble lords in the mainland depend on for their survival.
While these regulations restricted the noble lords, they were also very beneficial to Allen's rule in the principality. They strengthened his rule over the principality and also eliminated the situation where the noble lords would dominate the senior leaders of the principality in the future.
In the future, all nobles active in the upper echelons of the principality will be born out of the army. Nobles will be rejected in the nine places. Only joining the army is the shortcut for noble children to become knights.
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Mid-August is the hottest time of the year in southern China.
In the early morning, the hot sunshine shines on the expanded Twilight City.
Rows of huge red dragon flags were fluttering in the wind. On the high platform, Allen was wearing a silk costume embroidered with red dragons. He stood on the high platform with a solemn expression.
Below, nine officials are standing on the left side, and on the right are high-level military officials. On the outside are rows of warriors from the Flame Knights. They stand in three rows of human walls, blocking hundreds of residents who come to watch.
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At this time, Allen on the high platform was bearing
"Alan Charles, the son of the late Arthur Charles, Baron Qinghuang, died..." Mr. Rupert, the director of the Ethical Affairs Department, stood beside Alan, holding a gold plate in his hand, with an inscription on it.
What follows is Allen's deeds all along.
Rupert recited loudly, and after touting the origins of Allen's achievements, there were many more rituals. Allen was at his mercy like a piece of wood, and finally Brut turned the blue dragon over.
After the scepter was handed over to Allen, the ceremony was finally completed.
"I declare that I, Alan Charles, will establish the Red Dragon Principality in the Scarlet Continent! You are all subjects of my Red Dragon Principality!" As soon as Alan finished speaking, the people below cheered, and high in the clouds, there was a trance and noise.
There seemed to be a dragon roar!
At this point, the Red Dragon Principality on the edge of the continent was officially established!
Bahamut above the clouds yawned, finished his work, flapped his wings, and returned to Black Orchid Island in an instant.
At the end of the ceremony, the Red Dragon Principality was officially established. As for Allen, exhausted physically and mentally, he returned to the completed palace to rest.
The principality has been established, and the next step is to reward for merit, that is, to be knighted, but this matter was arranged for the next day.
Early on the next morning, gorgeous carriages set off slowly from the wide bluestone avenue. On both sides of the long queue of carriages were majestic cavalry teams holding long guns. The tall horses protected the long queue, and these gorgeous carriages
The carriage took the person who was to be ennobled this time to the palace to receive the canonization.
This time it was not as solemn as yesterday. Not only were there crowds of people standing on both sides of the avenue, but piles of bouquets of flowers were also specially arranged, allowing the motorcade to enjoy the attention of most of the people in Twilight City.
Allen specifically asked to make it a lively event, so that the people of the principality could see it and feel the attitude of the principality toward those who had made meritorious deeds.
When the motorcade officially entered the inner city, a piece of music sounded, accompanying everyone in the car into the palace.
At this time, the palace hall was already full of people. Allen was sitting on top of the hall. Below him stood nine officials and senior military officials, all waiting for the arrival of the knighted person.