Chapter 189 Conferment (Part 2)
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Not to mention Major Dio's surprised and unbearable expression at that time, but a group of French officers who surrendered next to him also showed envious or even jealous expressions.
At present, being able to become an aristocrat is something common people dream of, even if you are given a minister or mayor.
Nobility, which means hereditary land and privileges, as long as you have children, then your family will always be a nobleman, born with a higher status than those merchants, farmers, and craftsmen.
Civilians should bow humbly when they meet you, but you only need to hold your head high and nod gently.
After killing someone, you only need to pay the ransom, and you don't need to be punished.
It can be said that even if you become a knight, then you can own the land and wealth passed down from generation to generation.
If you are in England, then you will find that having a knighthood is a reason to do anything.
I don’t know how many times I have said that since the Red and White Rose War in the last century, after the nobles committed suicide collectively, the nobles of England have completely become vassals of the royal power.
Top nobles such as earls and dukes At the beginning of Edward's accession to the throne, except for the emerging foreign nobles such as the Duke of Somerset and the Duke of Houghton, there were only one duke and nine earls left among the hereditary senior nobles.
What is even more exaggerated is that by the time of Edward, there were only more than 200 knights left in the country, and you can imagine how many nobles and knights rose during the War of the Roses, and how many nobles became extinct.
This is also the era when the nobles succumbed to the king during the Tudor dynasty, and the monarchy was prosperous.
It is different from the noble inheritance in Europa.
England's nobles generally inherit males first. If there is no male heir, then find one from the family, and your daughter will not inherit a penny of your property.
This is common among the knight-baron category, and it's not uncommon among high-ranking nobles, and the king will force you to do it.
Moreover, even if a woman inherits the title, according to the usual practice, the title cannot be passed on to the next generation.
That is to say, you cannot inherit the title by marrying the daughter of a fallen nobleman, or buy titles from the children of fallen noblemen like in Europa Continent.
These are not allowed in England, so if you are not a nobleman, you will always be a commoner unless you are canonized by His Majesty the King.
That's why local gentlemen crowded into the House of Commons, where they regarded it as a place to change their destiny.
In the era of the Stuart dynasty, noble titles such as barons were invented and began to be sold to merchants. The merchants who obtained the titles linked up with the nobles who did business, thus becoming new nobles in the history books. Sent Charles I to the guillotine.
Less gossip, just under the expectation of everyone, Edward's first noble conferring ceremony after he inherited the throne officially arrived.
On this day, the entire Palace of Westminster was very lively. The king's guards wore scarlet jackets and tall bearskin hats, standing majestically around them.
The various nobles and members of parliament who participated in the ceremony also stood aside in well-dressed clothes, whispering and discussing something, and shot the few people standing in the middle with their eyes from time to time, their eyes full of envy.
The Earl of Wellington is in the middle, and he will be made a Marquess this time.
This suit of clothes belongs exclusively to the marquis, and cannot be surpassed by ordinary nobles.
Standing behind Earl Wellington is Baron Smith. As the king's most trusted subject, Edward commends him and also shows other people who are willing to serve the king. This is the benefit of working for the king.
He will be canonized as a Viscount this time. The viscount has the same clothes as the earl, except that there are two and a half rows of mink on the hat, and a silver ring is added to the crown, decorated with 6 silver balls.
And behind him, Major Dio was wearing a dark red velvet coat trimmed with white fur, a bonnet with two ermine fur seams, and a light silver horizontal line on the crown with six small silver **** .
He was created a baronet, which is the baron's clothes.
Beside him, Major James was also dressed in the same way, and he looked very excited.
While they were waiting, a guard on the side shouted loudly to many ministers and nobles: "By the grace of God, King of England, France, Scotland and Ireland, Guardian of the Faith, Edward, Head of the Church of England and Ireland Your Majesty the VI has come to—"
With a long ending, Edward came out wearing a jewel-encrusted, castle-like crown, wearing a purple cloak, a short jacket inside, golden high-heeled shoes, and white stockings. It looks mighty. (Actually, he feels terrible about himself)
It’s okay that a big man wears high heels, but he also wears stockings, my God!
But he can't wear it, it's the king's traditional clothes, otherwise the nobles will have to talk about it.
"Good day! Your Majesty the King—" the nobles and councilors immediately bowed and said respectfully.
"Get up—" Seeing Edward nodded, the guards on the side immediately shouted loudly.
"Clatter, clatter—" Then there was a sound.
After that, Edward boarded the main stage in the middle, sharing the same position with Earl Wellington and others.
Behind him, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York, together with the Duke of Houghton and the Earl of Southampton and other senior nobles and senior priests, the scale looks grand and magnificent.
Earl Wellington felt nothing about this, but Baron Smith, Major James, Major Dio and others were sweating on their backs, their hearts were intertwined with tension and excitement, and they didn't know what to do.
"Earl of Wellington—" Edward called softly.
Earl Wellington quickly took a step forward, half kneeling in front of Edward.
"The Earl of Wellington was heroic and outstanding. He not only captured the city of Huntington, but also led a surprise attack to take Edinburgh!" Edward read aloud, announcing his achievements to the nobles and ministers.
"In view of this, I canonize you as the Marquess of Edinburgh!" Edward patted Earl Wellington's shoulders with the sword in his hand and said loudly.
Immediately, there was a burst of applause and upsurge from below.
In response, Earl Wellington raised his head, blushed, and swore in a thick voice:
"Under the witness of the Holy Father, the Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit, I, my descendants, and those who inherit the title will always be loyal to you and your successors, and never repent!"
Edward nodded in satisfaction, then helped the newly promoted Marquess of Edinburgh up as usual, took his arm, and said loudly to the surrounding nobles and ministers: "This is my truly reliable and most beloved partner!"
(end of this chapter)