Chapter 487 The Birth of an Empire! (IV)
The status of Jingshi Road in Idar City is equivalent to Chang'an Avenue in the capital.
In addition to the majestic and solemn Idar Palace located in the center of Jingshi Road, the Alhambra Palace and the newly built Idar Parliament Building (modeled after the Hungarian Parliament Building) on both sides of the palace seem to guard the royal palace complex belonging to the Stuart family on the east and west sides.
The former is naturally the location of Idar’s Ministry of Defense. Thanks to the hard work of Idar’s great engineers, the YSL architectural style of this building is no longer as distinct as before. Instead, it echoes with the buildings in the city, like a finishing touch.
As for the latter...it is where the Idar House of Representatives is today.
This Gothic-style building incorporates many vertical and slender elements and spires, making it a breath of fresh air among the spectacular buildings of the Principality of Idar.
Apart from the above-mentioned spectacular buildings, most of the core power institutions of the Principality of Idar are located on the north and south sides of Jingshi Road.
Not only are there key departments that have been established for a long time, such as the Idar Public Security Bureau, the Idar Central Intelligence Agency, the Idar Immigration Administration, and the Idar Central Bank, but there are also a series of new institutions including the Cecil Embassy and the Idar Business Office.
Although on weekdays,
The security on Jingshi Road was already quite tight, but today it was even tighter.
Almost every few meters, there would be an Idar soldier in gray uniform standing guard with a gun.
Their uniforms were all made of the finest leather from the Odin Empire. The shield-shaped epaulettes were decorated with olive branches, a symbol of peace. In the center of the pattern were crossed sabers and guns, representing the powerful combat capability and indomitable will of the Idar army.
The streets beneath the soldiers' feet had already been swept over and over again countless times by the workers responsible for urban sanitation.
Even in the crowded viewing area, the feet of the common people were kept extremely clean.
Yes,
From the morning light to the rising sun,
Countless Idar people were already wearing thick new clothes, with their hands in their pockets, waiting for the independence celebration to begin.
Although the winter in the Principality of Idar is far from being extremely cold, it is still quite cold.
If converted according to the temperature measurement units of Bruno's previous life, the ambient temperature of the Principality of Idar at this time would be about minus three or four degrees Celsius.
But even so, these civilians spontaneously stood here and waited early, hoping to find a good position so that they could see the unforgettable scene when the independence celebration began.
Thanks to the rapid development of the textile industry in the Principality of Idar,
The widespread use of the Jenny machine greatly reduced the cost of sewing clothes. Even ordinary civilians could buy new clothes that were warm enough in the Idar Department Store while meeting their basic living needs.
Otherwise,
No civilian would dare to stand outside for such a long time in such temperature conditions on a cold winter day.
Most of the roads on both sides of Jingshi Road were decorated with the Stuart family's griffin emblem, and the Idar flag was also fluttering in the wind in the morning mist.
Colorful ribbons were hung on the tops of the buildings on both sides, and colorful banners with slogans such as "The Kingdom of Cecil congratulates Idar on its independence" and "Moor Wine Industry celebrates Idar's independence" were hung one after another.
Standing on the terrace outside the Idar Palace, a middle-aged man with an unshaven beard was supporting an elderly man and looking out at the endless crowd.
The middle-aged man is the famous Norman general, General Yellen Rudolph, and next to him, the sickly-looking old man is even more famous. He is the former imperial teacher - Imperial Marshal Theodore Lawton.
A month ago, the war launched by the Idar army, which took advantage of the chaos to occupy the entire Valens Plain, was a completely bloodless battle, and the Idar soldiers suffered almost no losses in this war.
Because the letter of surrender written by Idar's Defense Minister Sara Koren personally had a completely unexpected effect.
Not only did General Yale Rudolph lead his troops to lay down their arms, but even Imperial Marshal Teodoro Lawton threw himself into the arms of the Principality of Idar.
According to Marshal Theodoro, he had repaid the kindness of the Alexander family of the Norman royal family, and had spent almost his entire life wielding sword and armor to maintain the rule of the Norman Empire.
And now... the second prince Rez is dead, and the eldest prince Pizman has become a puppet in the hands of the Church of Light.
Ask yourself,
Marshal Teodoro has given enough feedback and rewards to the Norman royal family.
so……
When he saw the letter of surrender brought by Idar's envoy, the imperial marshal who had fought for the Norman Empire for most of his life finally laid down his weapon and accepted his fate.
There was no way around it. After the death of the Second Prince Rez, Rez's remaining army was attacked from all sides, with forces from all four directions eyeing them covetously. Only the Principality of Idar in the east seemed more reliable and took the lead in extending an olive branch.
Although he was wearing a thick leather jacket, Marshal Teodoro still looked a little staggering.
This may be a common problem among most generals of this era.
When they were still in the army, their hidden illnesses seemed insignificant. Even the elderly imperial marshal looked energetic every day.
But……
After Marshal Teodoro left the army under Bruno's arrangement and was transferred to the position of Honorary Dean of the Idar Army Officers... he seemed to have become exhausted, and his old illnesses began to relapse one after another.
As for General Rudolf, who was supporting the Imperial Marshal...
As an old friend of Sarah Colen, General Yellen Rudolf's military talent is naturally unquestionable. He was appointed by Bruno as the garrison general of Stein Province. After the independence celebration is over, he will go to Stein Province to take up his post.
"How did Duke Idar do this..."
As there was still some time before the independence celebrations officially began, Bruno and the accompanying Idar officials had not yet arrived.
Marshal Teodoro and the few invited guests who arrived early stood on the terrace of the Idar Palace, gazing at the countless civilians outside the palace, their hearts filled with shock.
"If Rez can also gain such support from the common people, there will be no chance for Pitzman or the Church of Light to appear..."
"Marshal, be careful with your words..."
Hearing Marshal Teodoro's words, General Rudolf couldn't help but tremble slightly.
"I am no longer a marshal! The Duke of Idar is a magnanimous nobleman who made me, an old man who surrendered, the honorary dean of the Idar Military Academy. Today, even if Rez had not died on the banks of the Albona River, he would never be a match for the Principality of Idar."
"indeed!"
Hearing this,
Yellen Rudolph nodded empathetically.
Compared to Marshal Teodoro who planned to enjoy his retirement, General Yellen Rudolf, who was about to take up his post in the Province of Stein, had done a lot of homework on the Principality of Idar in recent days.
And then… he naturally fell into an endless cycle of shock and extreme shock.
Under the guidance of Brunoism, civilians gained unprecedented respect, and the Principality of Idar embarked on a path that had never been taken before!
“Ding ding ding—”
I don't know how long it was.
The morning light becomes brighter and brighter, and the temperature around us gradually rises under the scorching sun...
Amid everyone's eager anticipation and anxious waiting, a large convoy finally passed through the city gate and slowly drove along Idar Avenue which runs through the north and south.
It was at the moment when the convoy passed the city gate that the speed of the convoy began to slow down gradually. The griffin knights who had been waiting at the city gate for a long time lined up on both sides of the convoy according to the established formation.
The Griffin Knights wore exquisite armor made of mithril and steel, light golden ribbons and a series of medals of various colors, and held the flags of the Principality of Idar and the Stuart family in their hands.
The flag rustled in the cold wind, and the griffin painted on the flag seemed about to soar into the sky.
No one knew who started it, but the civilians standing on the street couldn't help but cheer.
They waved colorful flags and clusters of flowers - those flowers were tulips grown in greenhouses and then distributed free of charge to the public.
At this moment, they were cheering for Bruno, for the Principality of Idar, and for themselves.
In this way, under the protection of the Griffin Knights,
Amid the loud cheers of the civilians,
Dozens of dark gray customized "Benedict" cars with double flashes on formed a neat column, drove past countless Idar civilians, and then stopped in front of the gate of Idar Palace one by one.
The guards who had been waiting for a long time opened the car door for their young Duke with burning eyes.
Bruno glanced at the excited civilians around him, waved and nodded to them, and then...
The ruler of the Principality of Idar and patriarch of the Stuart family finally stepped onto the terrace of the Idar Palace surrounded by the crowd.
At this moment,
Bruno was surrounded by "old men" who had served the Stuart family for generations:
Old Ford (Minister of Government Affairs), L'Hôpital (Governor of Idar Province), Mondale, Shabi (Governor of Merlin District), Lister (Director of Immigration Administration)...
There are also civilian officials who, under Bruno's promotion, shoulder the expectations of the Idar people:
The Krays (CIA), Wagner (Public Safety), Doug Bataloff (Medical School and Department of Health)…
There are also capable men in the Idar military: Sam Layton (Army), Mal Cullen (Navy), Rolf Hawthorne (Air Force), Sarah Coren (Ministry of Defense)...
And the foreign representatives invited to attend this event: Viscount Conte, Viscount Danielson (Cecil)...
Bruno looked around...
He seemed to be able to feel the trust and support of everyone.
Then he looked up and gazed into the distance...
Countless civilians were also looking at him, looking at the Duke who led them to create this paradise on earth.
From being poor and helpless when crossing over, to now dominating the east and having the people's hearts and minds...
Bruno has experienced a lot, and through these experiences, he has gained many completely different feelings.
finally……
He cleared his throat, took a deep breath, and shouted to the countless people outside the palace: "All the citizens of Idar living on this land..."
As soon as Bruno opened his mouth, the civilians present shut their mouths one after another and looked expectantly at the Duke who had changed their lives.
"The Principality of Idar will become history. I declare... the Idar Empire is established today!"
With his terrifying magical abilities, Bruno's voice almost echoed in the ears of all the civilians living in Idar City at this moment.
then……
Military music played and cannon salutes rang out. After a brief silence, the entire city of Idar was enveloped by the excited cheers of the people.
From a principality to an empire, this is definitely an extraordinary leap.
Although the current Idar Empire only occupies the land in the eastern part of the continent, however...
Whether it was Bruno himself or the Idar people in front of him,
They all have enough confidence and sufficient reasons to believe that the Idar Empire will definitely become the only overlord on the continent! So...
Today’s celebration is their celebration!
“Boom boom—”
This is the roar of a salvo of artillery fire.
finally……
Wait until the cannon fire dies down and the cheers fade away...
Bruno pressed his hand slightly and continued:
"Ever since the Church of Light colluded with external forces and launched a reactionary civil war in the empire, the civilians of the continent have been plunged into dire straits."
"Thanks to the assistance of all Idar people, our Idar army defended the sovereignty of our territory, fought bravely and selflessly, and maintained the long-term stability of the empire."
"Today, the Idar regime has been consolidated and countless Idar civilians have been liberated."
"On this basis, I will read out the decision made by me, Bruno Stuart, the Emperor of the Idar Empire, together with the officials of the Idar Government Office, and the members of the Idar Upper and Lower Houses..."
Bruno paused for a moment, then continued:
"The Idar Empire will have the Stuart family as its royal family, the city of Idar as its capital, and all the Idar people as its foundation."
"From now on, the Idar Government Office will be renamed the Idar Government Council. Old Ford will be elected as the president of the Idar Government Council. He will be entrusted by the emperor to manage the empire's affairs."
"The Idar Upper and Lower Houses have the responsibility to supervise and recommend the Idar Council to handle the internal affairs of the empire."
"The empire has set up nine provinces temporarily, namely Valens Province, Almis Province, Idar Province, Goethe Province, Basel Province, Stein Province, Southeast Province, Central Province, and Padilla Province. There are also three special districts, namely Hobbs Port, Dorne Port, and Merlin Special District."
"Each province (special zone) shall set up a government affairs office as the highest administrative body, and the governor of the province (special zone) shall be the highest local administrative chief."
"Prepare for the establishment of the Idar Supreme Court, recruit judicial talents from all over the continent, and compile new laws based on the Imperial Code that suit the conditions of the Empire."
"The army is under the emperor's command, and all appointments of mid- and high-level generals must be approved by the emperor himself."
"In addition, the Idar army will be divided into three major army groups, namely the Northern Army Group (headquartered in the Valens Province), the Royal Guards (headquartered in the Idar Province), and the Southern Army Group (headquartered in the Basel Province)."
(End of this chapter)
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