The re-codification of a new Roman Code, or the consolidation of the two original codes, was the real purpose of Theodore's formation of the Imperial Council.

Compared with the Senate, although the Imperial Council had representatives of the nobility from all over the world, as well as the respected old people of the Roman Senate, the real composition of this group was actually not seen that way in Theodor's eyes.

This group included four important families that could represent the absolute prestige of the region, noble and respected nobles, Roman senators with rich experience in political affairs, important generals in military power, and scholars from all over the world—the existence of these people basically constituted the entire Holy Roman Empire today, and they were the organizational force that could rationally solve the contradictions within the empire.

More important are the leaders of the two royal councils finalized by Theodore - there could be no one in Rome who knew the essence of Roman law better than the "living code" of Lord Domitius, whose existence was essentially equivalent to the deepest interpretation of a complete Roman law.

And Malcius, who was originally "forced" by Theodore, could have become the best commentator of the Empire's sacred law—who could be more experienced than an old man who had lived for hundreds of years? Not to mention that the era in which he was born also happened to be the era of the compilation of the Holy Code, and perhaps this old prophet also participated in this major event that determined the fate of the future empire. However, it is a pity that Malcius seems to be very uninterested, and insists on pushing Idora out as a shield, which is also regrettable to Theodore, but this kind of thing cannot be forced.

As soon as Theodore's words fell, almost all of them had ecstatic expressions on their faces, but the ceremonial reserve suppressed their fear of being too public.

What does a code of law mean to an empire? Scholars from both Rome and the former empire know this very well. It was a kind of criterion, a criterion that guided the entire Anthropocene realm, and it was the final judgment of good and bad for the whole empire, from the emperor and nobles down to the ordinary citizens. In a way. A good legal code is no less important than the transformation of the Bible and the Analects on the Anthropocene.

Naturally, no matter what the outcome of this code will be, all those who participated in the compilation of this new code are destined to go down in history and carve many traces on the ruts left by the wheel of history.

As a scholar, what could be more meaningful than being able to keep your name remembered forever like the emperors of the past? Even if it is just to leave the initials of your name on the cover of the book, it is enough to make your family boast of an honor for hundreds of years!

All the nobles present thought of something that seemed to them to be more important—the compilation of a new imperial code, which meant that it would be for the current Senate, the Imperial Council, Caesarea, and even the entire Empire. There are also all the nobles and commoners, large and small, who redefine their identities, recognize and establish their own existence value and status, and even the legitimacy of imperial power!

In other words, whatever bills, rules or regulations the Senate wanted to enforce in the future, they had to be verified by the Royal Council to verify that they were in accordance with the basic norms of the Empire, the so-called judicial power. If the Imperial Council decides that the Senate has violated the guidelines, then their bill can be dismissed!

On top of that, it will take a long time for a new code to be completely completed. After all, it is an important core related to the future of the empire, and during this time, the nobles of all parties can have ample opportunities to fight for power and start a "protracted war" without gunpowder, any little "victory". will win benefits for their family for hundreds or even hundreds of years.

"That's a ...... It's hard to be patient!" Idora, who was an advisor to the Imperial Council under His Majesty's Majesty, looked helpless but a little ashamed and nervous, looking at the young emperor who was still smiling, and the indescribable feeling affected his heart and mood.

It was like a source of light like Rome. The expression of the Lord of Heaven and Earth, God King Jupiter, who was in control of heaven and earth, as if the rookie emperor was really controlling everyone in the entire empire - no, no, no, not like. It's not a deliberate imitation of the gods, that's exactly what he's doing now!

Idora asked herself if she would be willing to become the imperial advisor to His Majesty the Emperor, and the real reason was that she wanted to be able to write her name on the cover of the new code with His Excellency Domitius—"In the name of His Majesty the great Emperor Theodore Julian, I, I, hereby pay my respects" The thought of such a line being left on the future code made me feel warm.

This inexplicable sense of vanity and imagination made Idora very ashamed, but she couldn't deny it. Like all scholars, there is not much difference in what he pursues.

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After announcing his intention to revise the new code, Theodore announced a temporary break. Tomorrow the Council will begin to codify new laws and statutes, and declare that they will not come into force until they are passed by the Council – and as for codification, this is the work of scholars, and most of the nobles in the Council have little interest in codification.

And in the spacious study of Caesarea Castle, Idora respectfully carried a clay pot, poured a cup of hot milk for the old man in front of him, and then sat in front of him like a student, looking at him restlessly.

"I didn't know how Edora, who had always been bold and energetic, could be so ...... Good child!" The old man laughed happily, his face full of folds piled together, and his white beard and eyebrows quivered, "This is too unlike you, Edora. ”

It seemed rude to call Edora over fifty a "child," but he knew that he was good enough to make the other man call him "child" in front of the old man—the old prophet Malcius, an old man who had lived for hundreds of years, and probably no other person was more qualified to speak like that.

"I'm lost, Prophet Malcius. You're right, I ...... I couldn't resist that temptation, it was contrary to my original wishes, and the style of a court scholar was not what I wanted. Idora looked at him with distress: "My soul should pursue knowledge, not fame and fortune—but I can hardly resist my desire to participate in the compilation of this new code!"

"And what are you pursuing knowledge for?" asked Malcius rhetorically, "the desire for knowledge, curiosity, or for the sake of gaining more prestige and becoming an admired scholar? ”

"............" Yi Duo paused, as if he was pouring: "Maybe it's curiosity...... I have so much curiosity, I want to know more about this world I live in, to know the origin of it all and the secrets that have happened, I want to know about them!"

"It's a good thing that any scholar, or any person who is obsessed with knowledge, has such a curiosity!" said Malcius with a smile, "I have heard your story once, the rebellious Idora, and your footprints in the Forest of Silence." Knowing the Tao of Anduria Van Ladu knows your name, an audacious anthropologist who wants to explore those ...... Knowledge that even the Noldor elves have forgotten! There are also the Far North Ice Sheets, the Emerald Savannah, the Black Rock Basin, and ............ Your curiosity and thirst for knowledge are much greater than any scholar I know, and I have heard that you even visited the tomb of the Emperor Pande—of course I would not agree with that!"

Looking at Maltheus's smiling expression and tone, Edora's old face also showed a trace of embarrassment, and he lowered his head and held a glass of steaming milk in both hands: "I think, I do have a few comparisons...... Bold acts. ”

"You're very rebellious, which is both a good thing and a bad thing. For many emperors, a scholar who is too rebellious is intolerable to them, but fortunately, our new emperor seems to understand these very well—he has a good impression of scholars, and in a way, he should have a good impression of knowledge. You don't want to teach in a high-class college, or you want to mingle with the scholars who hide in the deep mountain monasteries, but you want to teach the children of poor families. "This is where your rebellious spirit lies—you, passionate about fighting against all the injustices and so-called order in this world, but eager to involve yourself in it, hoping that you can do something." ”

"That's why I'm going to promote you to His Majesty Theodore, what you desire to do. Malcius took a slow sip of hot milk: "Don't be afraid of your heart's desire for fame and fortune, it's nothing. There may be people in this world who do not desire fame and fortune, but we have no way of knowing their existence. Think about it, even if you teach a thousand students, you can't get more out of it for them in this code, that's what you should do! You can do so much more than you think!"

.................. "I think you've achieved your goal, haven't you?" in the empty library, Malcius muttered to himself, "There's another guy who is loyal to your 'cause'!"

"But please don't look for me again in the future, for I still doubt that you actually told me!" The old man walked over to the bookshelf and carefully pulled out a scroll.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Emperor, I respect!" (To be continued......)