Fang Zhou, I'm just a farmer, not Shennong!

However, Speaker Witte shook his head.

"You only have yourself to blame. If you were still the old man you were before, you wouldn't be able to endure this kind of torture for even a day, let alone a month. This way, you can be freed sooner rather than later."

"Who knew... you'd actually collaborate with that deep-sea cult and turn yourself into something half-human, half-ghost."

"Don't take advantage of your young age to spout these grand theories. When you reach my age, I'll know how powerful the fear of life is... If it weren't for Lu Yuan who failed my plan, I'd already be sitting on the seat beneath that useless emperor of Saint Jun Castle, enjoying my extended life and becoming the eternal ruler!"

"You're dreaming..."

Speaker Witte shook his head with a sneer. "As expected, people get confused as they get older. You don't really think the so-called deep sea is omnipotent, do you?"

"Let me tell you this. We later searched for the Deep Sea Cult's bases within the empire and discovered many. We also found a lot of information and intelligence in these bases."

"Let me tell you, according to the Deep Sea Cult's intelligence, they've never considered truly cooperating with you. The technology they're using on you is simply inferior. While it can temporarily grant you strength and energy, your lifespan... at most one or two years... will transform you into a monster without a trace of reason... Do you understand?"

"When the time comes...your throne..."

"I'm afraid it's not your turn."

Listen to what Speaker Witte said.

Duke Reina's face turned pale.

"What is your purpose in telling me this now..."

"I just want you to be a wise ghost..."

After saying that, Speaker Witte left without looking back, leaving Duke Reina alone, tied up there and howling in despair.

The old aristocracy incident finally came to an end.

As for what comes next... it is the awarding ceremony that almost all the pro-peace officials in Ursus have been looking forward to.

Every time there was a major upheaval, every time there was a change of throne, the officials and nobles below would also experience a violent upheaval.

Those who stand on the right side will soar to heaven, while those who stand on the wrong side will fall into hell.

Most of the noble officials in the peace faction today do not play a big role in normal events.

But their original stance was successful.

And this group of officials and nobles will naturally be the emperor's absolute confidants in the future, and they will be promoted more or less according to their contributions.

In the royal court at this time.

Fyodor sat on the throne in a solemn imperial robe, while Speaker Witte, the Speaker of the Empire, stood beside Fyodor.

On the other side was one of Fyodor's most trusted people besides Chancellor Witte, the commander of the Center Army Group.

Both of them are standing.

But next to the commander of the Central Army Group, there was a seat that was not as big as a throne, and a young man was sitting on the seat.

This young man was the only one sitting in the audience besides Fyodor.

Such behavior is absolutely disrespectful at any time, and loyal ministers will immediately stand up and point it out.

However, the person sitting in this position was Lu Yuan.

Then everyone present had no objection at all.

Even at the beginning, Fyodor hoped that Lu Yuan could sit next to him. He wanted to move Lu Yuan's chair closer to him, but Lu Yuan strongly refused. Finally, he sat in a remote corner before he reluctantly agreed.

According to Fyodor and many of his ministers.

If Mr. Lu stood, none of the ministers present would be qualified to stand.

Under normal circumstances, Lu Yuan would not participate in such national-level awarding ceremonies.

But this time things are different.

because...

Tallulah and the Patriot were among them, and even Alina, Frost Star and others stood among the ministers, because they were also given official positions by Fyodor.

"My dear ministers, the pro-war faction has collapsed, and the crusade against the old nobles has been completely concluded. The smooth overthrow of the old nobles was due, on the one hand, to Mr. Lu's single-handed victory over the powerful enemy, and on the other hand, to some of the policies of the past, which led to the integration of the infected who had been wandering for many years."

"The Reunion Movement was the first to discover the enemy's location and plans. Otherwise, the Empire wouldn't have been able to react so quickly. This is a great achievement!"

"The two leaders of the Reunion Movement were also originally citizens of the Empire. Due to various reasons, they were forced to become members of the Reunion Movement and do their utmost to contribute to the Empire and reduce the power of the old nobility."

"The leader of the Reunification Movement, heir to the Duke of Kosciuszko, Tallulah."

Accompanied by Fyodor's audience.

The door slowly opened, and Tallulah, who had been waiting outside, slowly walked in.

At this time, Tallulah had already taken off her worn-out warrior attire and put on an extremely gorgeous aristocratic costume, looking beautiful and heroic.

The moment Tallulah appeared, the nobles standing on both sides began to whisper to each other. Behind this group of officials and nobles, Alina and Frost Star smiled and secretly gave Tallulah a thumbs up, giving her a look of encouragement.

Tallulah's eyes were gentle and she smiled slightly. She returned the look, then looked at Lu Yuan on the side, nodded softly, and walked to the front of the array of noble officials to face Fyodor.

"Besides Tallulah, there's another veteran within the Reunion Movement. He fought for the Empire for decades, considered the backbone of the Empire and a terror to the enemy. However, despite his illustrious military achievements, he didn't achieve the results he desired. His experience pains me deeply."

"Announce! Leader of the infected guerrillas, Captain Bozhukas!"

The moment when the name of the patriot is spoken.

moment.

The temperature in the entire royal court seemed to drop by an unknown number of degrees in an instant.

The door slowly opened.

Many noble officials turned around, and the towering figure at the gate, like an iron tower, made many nobles present tremble in their hearts and gasp.

Although I knew I was a patriot, the oppression of seeing him in person was still so strong.

At this time, the Patriot had taken off his original tattered power armor and put on the power armor that represented the latest high-tech of Ursus. The cool and cold armor looked like a huge war machine against the backdrop of the Patriot.

He walked slowly.

The ground seemed to tremble with his footsteps.

The Patriot's gaze was unwavering. He slowly walked to Tallulah's side, met Lu Yuan's gaze, and then nodded. The two of them stood together, and their aura was far beyond that of ordinary noble officials. It was the aura of someone who had truly emerged from a pile of corpses.

Chilling.

Fyodor looked at the two people in front of him.

I feel extremely excited and satisfied.

Volume 1: Chapter 164: Duke Tallulah, Patriot Commander-in-Chief

Tallulah stood shoulder to shoulder with the Patriot.

The aura of the two of them alone is far beyond that of these ordinary officials and nobles.

Especially patriots.

How could these officials who had hardly ever been on the battlefield withstand the majestic aura that truly emerged from the mountains of corpses and seas of blood?

Even if it is just standing there, its towering body is like an iron tower or a mountain, which is intimidating.

Not to mention these ordinary officials.

Even many generals from the army groups in the crowd felt a pang of fear in their hearts.

The generals standing here are all younger generations of patriots.

Few of them are veterans who fought alongside the Patriots, but they grew up hearing the name of the Patriots. When they saw them today, they could be said to have seen their true idols.

Let alone these generals.

Even the commander of the Central Army Group had to be polite and courteous when meeting a patriot.

Fyodor looked at the two people in front of him, and then stood up as well. He gave a look to Speaker Witte next to him, and Speaker Witte understood.

He immediately took a piece of paper intended for the royal family from the adjutant next to him and spoke loudly.

"As the sole heir to the former Duke of Kosciuszko, Tallulah Atelias is hereby granted the title of Imperial Duke by His Majesty's decree. She will inherit the former Duchy of Kosciuszko and serve as a member of the Imperial Diet and Minister of the Ursus Infected Rights and Management Department."

Tallulah's placement didn't cause much shock.

Although she was directly granted the title of Duke, Tallulah herself was the heir of the Duke of Koschei. Even without the emperor's grant, she could still legitimately inherit the title of Koschei.

After announcing the results of Tallulah's medal awarding, Speaker Witte immediately announced the results of the Patriot's medal awarding.

"Captain Bozhukas fought for the empire during the previous emperor's time, resisting the evil and achieving tremendous military exploits. The Wendigo's reputation spread far and wide across the lands, and he is the immortal backbone of Ursus."

"Unfortunately, Captain Bozhukasti suffered from marginalization in the corrupt political environment of the time. Even with his remarkable military achievements, he struggled to advance. Now, with His Majesty's approval, after decades, Captain Bozhukasti is awarded a medal!!"

"By His Majesty's decree, effective immediately, His Excellency Bozhukas is granted the title of Duke, Commander-in-Chief of the Third Army (formerly the Third and Fourth Armies), Member of the Ursus Military Council, Rank of General of the Ursus Empire, and Member of the Imperial Parliament..."

There are many patriot positions, from commander-in-chief to generals and military commissioners...

There are not many people who hold these military ranks in today's Ursus.

Although many officials and nobles in the royal court were quite shocked, they were just shocked. No one thought too much about it or felt that the title was unworthy of the reality.

The patriots' achievements speak for themselves.

These positions, honors and titles are all deserved by patriots.

When Speaker Witte finished his speech, he smiled slightly.

"Congratulations, both of you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Tallulah and the Patriot bowed slightly in unison, then turned and walked to the side.

Frost Star and Alina, who were standing behind many officials, were particularly happy.

The awarding of medals to Talulah and the Patriots also symbolizes that the infected now have their own people at the top of the empire, no matter what happens in the future, or how the attitudes and policies towards the infected change.

There is someone who can uphold justice or argue for the infected.

Instead of being forced to accept things as before, no one can speak up, and even if they do speak up, no one can hear them, which is extremely frustrating.

The promotion of Tallulah and the Patriot was the core of this awarding ceremony, or it could be said that this awarding ceremony itself was organized for the two of them.

As for the position changes and rewards of other nobles, they were just rewards for their correct stance.

Fyodor promoted them one or two levels one by one according to their importance. Some of the most useless and incompetent ones were not promoted, but were transferred to other positions of equal level but with greater power.

As for Speaker Witte and the Commander-in-Chief of Army Group Center, there were no changes.

Their power has already reached its peak and it is impossible to go any further.

The next step for Speaker Witte is to become the emperor, and the next step for the Commander-in-Chief of the Central Army Group is to become the chairman of the Ursus Military Committee, but the chairman of the Military Committee in all dynasties has been the emperor.

After all, all military power must be firmly in the hands of the emperor.

One noble after another accepted the honors bestowed by His Majesty and enjoyed the fruits of victory for standing on the right side. As for those who did not get promoted, they were not discouraged. They knew how useless they were and that they were of no help at all, but having one benefit was already quite good.

For this type of people, they would not even dare to think about such a position with real power under normal circumstances.

Even Alina and Frost Star were granted official positions by Fyodor.

Alina and Froststar serve as deputy ministers of the Department of Infected Persons' Rights Protection and Supervision.

Although the position is not high, it shows Emperor Fedor's attitude towards the integration movement and that he maintains due respect.

actually....

Among all the people, the person that Fyodor wanted to confer the title on personally the most was Lu Yuan, but Lu Yuan had no interest in the so-called noble positions. Moreover, as long as he was conferred with these titles, he would naturally be branded with the inherent mark of Ursus, which would make it inconvenient for him to do anything in the future.

The awarding ceremony ended successfully.

The subsequent 'event' is a victory ball.

The noble officials laughed and chatted as they walked into the banquet hall next door.

At this time, the banquet hall had already been decorated in the style of a ball. The spacious banquet hall was extremely luxurious. The walls were covered with authentic works of art from all over the world, and the floor was covered with carpets made of very expensive raw materials and purely hand-woven.

On the carpet were neatly arranged long tables, each filled with a variety of Ursus-style delicacies, wines, desserts, and the like.

Melodious classical music slowly sounded in the center of the banquet hall.

This is the Victorian banquet style, which has been introduced to all parts of the world many years ago, except for the Great Yandong Kingdom, which has not continued to use it.

This group of nobles walked in happily, holding wine glasses, chatting as they walked around.

Most of the nobles were eager to get to know the two newly promoted dukes.