If you want to ask Lord Aaron Brennus what he regrets the most this year, it is that he did not go to Caesarea immediately after waking up early this morning to watch today's athletic games, but turned around and went to the hall of the Royal Council—this sounds strange, the Royal Council, which countless people have asked for, and who is even willing to stand outside the door to observe, Duke Mithmael, who deserves a seat, is now eager to leave quickly.

The entire council hall was basically designed according to the Senate. The marble high-backed chair under His Majesty the Most Honorable Emperor is facing the entrance porch columns. In the center is a long table draped with imperial coat of arms, with four dukes at the forefront, followed by twelve senators from the Senate and eight prominent leaders of the Pande nobility. Behind the left and right sides of the long table were makeshift benches made of wooden planks, on which authorized nobles or prominent scholars could sit and admonish the emperor, but had no voting or executive rights.

Although Theodore did not specify which side would be on whose seat, the court scholars of the Caesarea and Pande empires, as well as the scholars of Laria and Salion, were already distinct, holding a variety of tomes and rolls of parchment scrolls engaged in a war of words, each quoting scriptures and eloquently, eager to spray saliva directly in the face of Aaron, a series of words and "fables" that Aaron had never heard of He spoke out almost without pause, his tone was magnificent, his righteousness was aroused, and his righteousness was overwhelming, as if it were not according to their intentions, the new empire seemed to be doomed—the demons danced wildly, as if hundreds of saviors had poured out at once.

Aaron suddenly regretted that he had not studied well with the old bachelor in the castle for what he had done in the first place—even the old duke had forced him to learn to read. Now like a fool, he can only sit there and listen in a daze, and even Salald next to him can occasionally follow Ying and a few words.

"Hi Salald, Salald. Aaron quietly patted the golden lion next to him on the shoulder, lowered his voice and said, "You...... Can understand them...... What are you talking about?"

"Uh...... This, in addition to knowing that they are arguing about the name of the new empire......" Salald shrugged his shoulders as a matter of course: "Of course I didn't understand a word!"

"Huh?!" Aaron's face froze for a moment, desperately holding back the thought of roaring, and a few words popped out from between his teeth: "Then how are you...... It's so well disguised?!"

"Oh, my old friend, you really think. Are these people arguing about the name of the Empire?" Salald looked at the "simple" Aaron with a sly look in his eyes: "That kind of thing. It's not all about the next sentence of our dear Julian, there is no need to argue at all! What they are really 'fighting for' is the value of their existence and their place in the Empire!"

"You are the Duke of Mithmech. The future even if you don't want it. According to the official positions of the Roman Empire. At the very least, he is also the governor of the province of Mithme, or the commander of the ruling legion (who can command multiple legions at the same time, and also has the administrative and judicial powers of the province in which the legion is stationed). The Imperial Council and even the Senate in Rome are sure to have a place for you. Salald said, glancing at the scholars behind him who were chattering: "But for them, if they want to keep their position, they have to show a little bit of presence—just outside the door of this hall, there are as many people as they want to replace!"

"I have to admit that there is a group of scholars who have a lot of benefits - I used to think that this group of people knows how to pick words, what is the use of a guy who can't even hold a sword, but I now understand that such a person is essential if you want to be a good ruler. Salald's voice was very low, but he didn't care about the little Duke Bran opposite: "Of course, there is no need to take it too seriously. ”

Suddenly, the door to the council hall was opened, and Theodore, dressed in a purple robe and wearing a crown on his head, walked in with a smile, and Idora, the advisor to the Imperial Council in a simple linen robe, said in an almost chanting tone: "His Majesty Theodore Julian, the great, the leader of Rome designated by the gods of heaven, the supreme commander of the legion, the first citizen of Rome, the honorable Caesar, the owner of the Radiant Cross, the will of the Knights of the Dawn, the master of the warriors of the Ryan Heights, the co-lord of all mankind, the Emperor Theodore Julian!"

The people present stood up from their seats, bowed their heads slightly, and watched the young emperor sit on the high-backed chair carved from marble, which was decorated with no jewels, gold and silver from the beginning, and the pure white stone chair looked so solemn and sacrosanct. The smiling Theodore sat down gently with his hands on the armrests and glanced around the hall: "May the gods bless Rome!"

"May the gods bless Rome——!!!!" The neat sound of blessings echoed in the hall, and the people who had been arguing just now suddenly became much more tacit, and sat back in their places very peacefully.

"First, then, the first item, which I have heard from Lord Idora before I came, concerning the name of the Empire. Theodore said in a deep voice, "Lord Domitius, can you explain?"

"Yes, my majesty. The older man slowly stood up and bowed to Theodore, "The only question now is whether the new empire will continue the traditions of the original Holy Alliance, or whether it will continue to follow Rome as it was and leave it unaltered—I think this is at the center of most of the adults' debates. After saying that, the old man also looked to the left and right.

"I think I might want to reiterate one thing, my lords. The Holy Pander Empire did not collapse because of its injustice, its violation of the will of the people, or its tyranny. Her last emperor, the elder brother of Her Majesty Helena, fought to defend the people to the last moment! Theodore said in a deep voice, "Therefore, as the owner of the Radiant Cross and as the husband of His Majesty Helena, I am willing to carry on the glorious traditions of the previous empires and follow this ancient law in order to demonstrate its great deeds." ”

Although from the heart of life, Theodore is quite dismissive of this so-called "Holy Empire". However, since it has been passed down, it is also necessary as a means to appease the original nobility. Not to mention that it doesn't seem to hurt to add an extra title to yourself, even if it becomes the "Holy Roman Empire"?

"So, then, it's another thing. Theodore got up from his seat, took a parchment scroll one and a half meters long from the hand of the knight of the Imperial Guard, slowly walked to the long table, and with a slight push, the large and somewhat frightening scroll was opened.

This is a map of the entire northern realm of the Arcane - no, it should be said that it is a map of the territory of the Holy Roman Empire now! Head south to the towering Fault Mountain, hidden in the great forest of Fort Kainie. Stretch to the endless emerald savannah!

But at this time, the people sitting on either side of the long table, with their necks stretched, noticed something different—there were many more markers on the map, separated by color. But it was only a moment of confusion, and it immediately came to pass—those colors separated by it. It is the provincial division map of the empire.

It's just a map, though. But those who have a heart can still find the problem in it - leave Ryan in the north. and Marions, the pastoral city of the Gatu, the remaining three archdukes' territories of Mithme, Salion, and Laria were almost reduced by a quarter to the new provinces, and the area of the Kwyn River was divided into fragments. The middle of Haringos, Talboa, and Caesarea was carved out of a new province - but this was not surprising, as there was already a town that had been built for the Radiant Cross long before Theodore received the Radiant Cross, and it was normal to have an additional province.

But what happened next was what shocked these noble lords from the local area the most - for the reduction of the territory under their name, the three dukes actually kept silent, and there was no anger at all, as if it should be taken for granted - this is a family territory that has been inherited for hundreds of years, and the new construction of the empire has not increased but has been reduced, isn't it natural that the explosion is like thunder?!

On the contrary, Adil of Marions declared that as part of the new empire, the Catons needed to contribute to the Holy Roman Empire, and were willing to donate a playground near the south as a royal domain under Emperor Theodore. But in the end, Theodore politely declined.

Although I don't know what is going on, these representatives who have been elected by many lords can still understand a little bit - Theodore Julian must have discussed it with the three dukes in advance, so it will go so smoothly.

As for Marions, from a hundred years ago to the present, these Cato people living in the steppes have never really been allowed to be included in the Pandese realm, although it is almost difficult to get involved in it, but on the other hand, it is also extremely difficult for the Alama family to truly become the core elements of the new empire. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so bold in marrying his most beloved little daughter, Arjuna, who was not even an adult, to Belisarius.

Seeing that the elegant and scholarly Adil Allama in front of him still had no indignation after being rejected by himself, still respectful, humble and polite, Theodore slowly clenched his fists.

The Cato people must not just want to maintain the same status as in the past, their ambitions are much greater than they think!

(Well,I didn't expect that there would be readers in the book review area who would ask me questions about the ring piece armor.,How do you explain this?,You said this question is very professional, it's not counted.,It doesn't seem to have much to do with the plot.。

Let's explain it a little, first of all, knights do not belong to the aristocratic class, nobles may be knights but knights are not necessarily nobles, and this is equivalent to the same status as civil servants, and the lifelong system cannot be passed on to future generations. Most knights were still very poor, in such an era, a set of armor was the most direct thing for a knight to show off his wealth and prove his identity, and even family heirlooms, ring armor belonged to the early plate armor process, and its protection and quality exceeded that of chain mail and scale armor, and its value was much more. At the end of the day, these knights were loyal to Theodore, but they were reluctant to join the legion as pure cavalrymen. Moreover, I don't seem to have written that they were wearing smocks, right?

The explanation ends here, I hope that readers and friends who like Roman history will discuss it more, I actually don't like to fight with others about this) (to be continued......)