Capítulo 1073: Chapter 421: Imperial Duke! (Part 2)
“We are a regi rooted in the populace, and the reason we maintain the Empire’s system is to ensure the efficient operation of such a vast territory. This recent insect swarm serves as a test for the major regis in the Milky Way. We suffered the least damage and had the highest relief efficiency post-swarm, which is our superiority.
“But the foundation of all this lies in our absolute fairness.
“If your reward is too light, the citizens won’t agree, and neither will I!
“Oh, Hanton, while I was connected with you, the Military Departnt was discussing setting up a position of honorary commander for you…”
Yang Ming opened his eyes, looking sowhat agitated: “This won’t work, Your Majesty, this absolutely won’t work.”
“Oh? Why won’t it work?”
The Old Emperor looked innocently: “I don’t know much about military matters. Is there any rule or restriction?”
“Yes, Your Majesty,” Yang Ming replied sternly, “The Imperial Military Departnt has never had such a young commander. Even if it’s honorary, it breaks rules that have persisted for thousands of years.”
The Old Emperor chuckled: “Aren’t rules ant to be broken? Updating and changing are also important, you know.”
Yang Ming continued:
“What you said is correct, but the Imperial Military Departnt involves all aspects of the military. A commander isn’t just about achievents; they must have the ability to command a vast fleet, possess various excellent qualities, and most importantly, have the passage of ti.
“If I break this rule, the impact on the military will be widespread.
“The military, national defense, ships, and soldiers are the fundantal standing of our civilization in the Milky Way, and this absolutely cannot be disrupted.
“To be realistic, I don’t know how to command, Your Majesty. I’m just a frontline soldier, and I’m willing to continue being just that.”
“Is that so,” the Old Emperor nodded, “What you said indeed has to be considered, yet your military rits must be recognized. Perhaps I can arrange a promotion plan, like imdiately promoting you to Vice Admiral, and at a future point, to Admiral, then Marshal. How does that sound?”
Yang Ming smiled and shook his head, looking at the Emperor like a neighborly old man: “Anything you decide is fine by , but I’m indeed unsuitable for rapid promotion.”
“This is just for your military achievents, Hanton.”
The Old Emperor also seed a bit weary.
How to bestow rewards to Yang Ming impacted many facets, but for him, this was a good opportunity.
Before the insect swarm, during the swarm, he had no concern with it as an Emperor. If he doesn’t make an impression now, how would history be written about him? Simply as the one during whose reign the Great Insect Swarm occurred?
He had to play a crucial role so that the populace would rember him deeply.
Therefore, the Old Emperor maintained patience and said mildly:
“Hanton, from here on, don’t refuse; I’ve decided to grant you the title of Imperial Duke.”
Boss Yang showed confusion: “Your Majesty, this…”
“Ah, don’t refuse.”
The Old Emperor gently said:
“Your achievents for the Empire, even granting you a princely title wouldn’t be excessive, but the Empire has no precedent for that, and voices within the Elder Court are quite intense.
“The Empire’s national policy is to reduce and control the number of nobles, to prevent nobles from oppressing ordinary citizens.
“Hence, as an Emperor, the highest title I can offer you is Imperial Duke. You can stand above ordinary dukes, both hereditary and honorary, having authority over Imperial Nobles.
“Whenever you decide to visit the high-dinsional world, it’s at your discretion. Your aspirations and concerns are now the Empire’s aspirations and concerns.
“Additionally, Hanton, the Imperial Developnt Divine Sect will also confer upon you the honorary title of ‘Radiant Bishop’…”
The Old Emperor elaborately conveyed this as Yang Ming listened ‘full of emotion’.
Boss Yang naturally understood that the Old Emperor’s words had to be analyzed from another perspective.
The term ‘standing above ordinary dukes’ essentially ant under the Sherman family’s princes, princes, princesses;
Not distinguishing between hereditary and honorary actually ant non-hereditary, a special title only for Yang Ming;
Having authority over Imperial Nobles, well, that seed more like a joke. Yang Ming could already manage any Great Noble of the Empire aside from the Sherman family overtly or covertly.
However, Yang Ming thought again, he had already gained quite a lot.
The youngest Vice Admiral in the Empire’s history, not an honorary title, but one with real command, status equivalent to Thomas before his promotion.
The only Imperial Duke of the current Empire, the Empire’s non-royal Great Nobles had to greet him proactively.
And, this ‘Radiant Bishop’.
The Imperial Developnt Divine Sect was essentially theology’s base ground.
This reward, the least conspicuous on the Emperor’s list, was what Yang Ming cared about most.
Yang Ming modestly declined a few tis, then leveraged it to express his gratitude and satisfaction for the Emperor’s rewards.
The show for the populace and nobles finally concluded.
A reminder ca from the Old Emperor’s side: “Your Majesty, the live broadcast has ended.”
The old fellow’s face instantly fell, frowning at Yang Ming: “Hanton, are you truly injured?”
“Cough, cough,” Yang Ming smiled wryly, “Your Majesty, Po Suo, who fought alongside , perished.”
“Oh, well then.”
The Emperor showed regret, tapping Yang Ming’s arm with a projection: “Well done, my Knight Commander.”
Yang Ming remained weak: “Your Majesty, are there many who have been maliciously slandering in your ear?”
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