EP.452
Small conference room in the Reich Imperial Palace.
The Emperor of the Reich Empire, Michael von Reich, and his ministers were smiling in a way that was hard to see again in life.
Anyone who looks at these people can’t hide their joy to the extent that it makes you think they’ve been drinking poppy (opium) juice as a group…
If you know the reason why they’re happy, anyone will sympathize with you.
The ministers showed a harmonious appearance, as if they were all best friends across political factions, and as there was so much reason to be happy, this effect seemed likely to last for several months.
“Your Majesty, Grand Marshal Jaeger, has finally met his archenemy of a thousand years, that bastard Francois, no, the snail. Anyway, you uprooted the Francois bastards. “I feel like I’m dreaming.”
“Your Excellency, it is not a dream. Before these old men could close their eyes, His Excellency the Generalissimo brought the Francois Republic to its knees before His Majesty the Emperor.”
“I regret opposing it when the royal family suggested bringing the crown princess into the cafe.”
Michael looked happily at the ministers who were purely happy with the good fortune of the empire, regardless of their political interests.
‘I can’t help but be happy that Francois, who has been bothering us for nearly a thousand years, is gone.’
“Hehe, I can’t believe it either. As I lived, I never thought the day would come when all of François’ country would become the territory of the Reich Empire. “When my grandfather hears this story in heaven, he will faint with joy.”
“That’s right, King Rudolf II hated François more than his other majesties. “You will be happier than anyone else.”
“So, to share the joy, I will give 5,000 gold to each of the ministers. In addition, starting tomorrow for three days, we plan to hold a festival throughout the empire to share this joy with the people. What do you think?”
At those words, the ministers all stood up and applauded enthusiastically.
“Those are very good words.”
“Happy things must be shared with everyone.”
“Your Majesty, do as you wish.”
As all ministers agreed, for the Reich Empire, the great success of Peter Jaeger’s expedition went beyond the national level and was almost like a miracle.
The conflict and war that had accumulated over a thousand years for the empire’s nobles and people finally ended in ‘victory of the empire.’ It was an experience that made all citizens of the empire feel affection and pride for their country by getting drunk on endless soup.
From an economic perspective, when Francois was in power, the tax revenue of the Francois Republic was 2.2 times the tax revenue earned by the entire empire… In
addition, it secured a huge population that was about twice the current population of the empire. I did it.
The fact that the Francois Republic came into the hands of the Reich Empire was in fact a proof that the empire had gained the definite power to control the European continent alone.
“your majesty.”
“Hurry up and say it instead of military service.”
“You will congratulate him a little later and then announce a meritorious award for his Excellency the Marshal and the soldiers under him. “I’ve already worked out a rough plan, but wouldn’t you be happy if I gave them plenty of rewards when they return to their home country?”
The Emperor also nodded his head in agreement with Kaitel’s words.
“What the Minister of Military Affairs said is correct. “Isn’t that what Grand Marshal Jaeger was thinking of when he asked us to prepare a military service as soon as we defeated the great army of the United Kingdom six months ago?”
The emperor immediately unfolded the scroll with the inscription on it.
“Duke Peter Jaeger, Grand Marshal of the Reich Empire, is specially awarded the title of Archduke and granted the entire Orléans-Nancy Meze Verdun Tollaire. In addition, in consideration of his achievements so far, he will be awarded 300,000 gold coins and a new Order of Peace of the Francois Republic will be established and awarded.”
In general, fiefdoms granted to nobles were often granted in the form of ’00 spirit’, but there was no title of ‘Grand Duke’ in the Reich Empire.
Although it was impossible to grant him the title of Grand Duke, the territory bestowed on him was by no means small.
“Orléans is the third-largest city in the Francois Republic and a city with a population of over 200,000 within the castle alone, and other cities are also big cities (with a population of over 50,000 living within the city)…
” Isn’t it a dog? “There must be six or seven.”
“I never thought I would see with my own eyes so much territory being granted to just one noble family.”
It was an award at a level that made you wonder if it made any sense, beyond the extraordinary, but when you add in the achievements that Peter Yeager has made so far and the achievement of directly annexing Francois this time, it was an award.
Although the ministers thought about whether this was too much, they eventually came to the conclusion that there was nothing they could do and nodded their heads in agreement.
Trying to refute it here will only end up dragging on and on about what has already been decided.
“Admiral Laura von Venner is Grand Marshal Jaeger’s crony wife, and according to Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the Imperial Noble Law, no additional territory can be granted separately from Grand Marshal Jaeger, so I will bestow 100,000 gold coins. In addition, the Diamond Knight’s Cross of Swords and the François Peace Medal 1st Class are awarded.”
We had been happy just now, but hearing Laura’s award made everyone feel sick to their stomachs.
“I elevate the title of Captain Anastasia Kergit to count and grant her the Count of Montmorency-Agno. In addition, 20,000 gold coins and the Francois Peace Medal 1st Class are awarded.”
Considering the achievements made by the three, it actually felt a bit inadequate to reward them this much, but as they listened, some of the ministers were already feeling stomachaches.
However, their pride as nobles and the reason that they, as ministers of the empire, should be rewarded to this level were just preventing them from running to the bathroom.
Only the emperor and the ministers who had already given up on being jealous of the Jaeger family could only laugh.
“They are pitiful and pitiful people who feel comfortable once they are liberated.”
“They are pitiful and pitiful people.”
“That’s right. “At times like this, you have to be alert so you can make the most of your position as a minister.”
When territory is acquired through war, approximately 1/3 to 1/4 of the newly acquired territory is given to soldiers.
Then, part of the remaining territory was given to those among the nobles who were good at rubbing their hands with the emperor and had upright behavior, on the grounds of ‘until now’ loyalty.
At this time, the highest priority is of course the ministers who are high-ranking administrators…
‘Our family treats His Majesty so well that we get even a piece of bread.’
The long, long sermon continued, and the emperor now read the last part of the sermon.
“One barony is separately granted to Peter Jaeger’s eldest son, Duke Friedrich von Jaeger, and a reward of 3,000 gold is given. He is promoted to captain and awarded the Bronze Knight’s Sword Medal. In addition, admission to the General Staff College is permitted.”
After reading the long sermon, the emperor took a deep breath and all the ministers clapped their hands and cheered.
“Long live your Majesty! Everyone will be thrilled with this fair and generous award!”
“It is a fair judgment that all soldiers of the Reich Empire will understand.”
“Long live your Majesty the Emperor!”
The emperor saw the flattery and thought.
‘These friends are full of greed for territory.’
“I’ll let you rest for a bit with this. “I will celebrate this happy day with His Majesty the Emperor and his family.”
After saying that, Michael got up and left the conference room.
At this time, he took Kaitel, the Minister of Military Affairs, with him.
“Your Majesty, I salute you.”
“Did I do this? The person who carried out all of this was the Supreme Leader. I was embarrassed when I first said I would take the crown prince with me. “I wonder if he has some kind of political agenda just because he was suspicious of the Generalissimo for as little as five minutes.”
Since he said he was going to drag the Crown Prince and Crown Princess to war, under normal circumstances we would have suspected ‘treason’, but in that he only considered it as a political maneuver.
I could see how strong the Emperor’s trust in Peter Yeager was.
“When I first heard that they were going to make the princess of the Cafe Imperial Family the crown princess, I thought that Grand Marshal Jaeger had developed dementia at a young age.”
“I never thought I would hear you joking, Minister of Military Affairs, Kaitel. “The sun will rise in the west tomorrow.”
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“I’m serious. Who would have thought that making the princess of a ruined empire the crown princess would be good for the empire?”
“That is correct. “You’re right.”
Marriages between nobles are intended to solidify each other’s power base, but it must be foolish to take the princess of a ruined empire as a wife rather than a concubine.
Even if the princess herself had no flaws, it would not be of any help politically.
“But now that I think about it, all of this was Grand Marshal Jaeger’s great intention. In addition, according to a report sent by an attendant serving His Highness the Crown Prince, the two of you are very close.”
When the emperor heard this, he placed his hand on his forehead.
“I’m worried that my bones may shrivel up. The crown princess is beautiful, but the crown prince is so violent at night…”
“Isn’t good something good?”
“… Well, the Empress and I were cold from the first day of our marriage. It’s much better than that. “By the way, I have a gift for you.”
Kaitel’s eyes sparkled at those words.
“General Jaeger spoke of ‘Pax Reich.’ It was predicted that the Empire would now be at peace for at least several decades. So, I don’t want to let you go, but Duke Keitel, you’re getting older now, so it’s hard for you to work.”
Kaitel’s eyes became red when he heard those words.
“Your Majesty…”
“I will allow you to resign, but please visit me often. In addition, in recognition of your efforts to strengthen the current empire, I will grant you the Duchy of Colmar. “It would be a good idea to pass it on to the child as I just happened to have a child.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“Just go inside and rest comfortably. In addition, when Grand Marshal Jaeger comes to my house, Grand Marshal Peter Jaeger tells me that I must serve the empire only until I am 140 years old.”
At those words, Kaitel wrinkled his face.
‘No, he’s 140 years old. ‘Is that something a person would do?’
But soon a smile appeared on Kaitel’s face.
‘First of all, it’s not my job. ‘Isn’t Grand Marshal Jaeger a person who finds living for the empire the joy of life and working overtime is his vitality?’
Keitel, happy to be allowed to retire, decided to ignore Jaeger’s hardships.
“I guess you mentioned retirement while mentioning peace in the empire. To retire at such a young age, hehe. “I will try my best to stop you.”
At the same time as he said that, Kaitel lifted the cane he had been carrying in his hand and began to walk slowly.
I did it because I felt lighter than usual and didn’t think I would need a cane.
Still, there was no strain on my body at all.
The emperor, who saw this, muttered as if he was dumbfounded.
“I heard that among the students at the academy, there was one whose sick body got better when he left school early and went home, and Duke Keitel…”
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