Cheeky Leigh, Viscount Hab Dabbs, Baron Eddy Derrick, Baron Colborne Taverner, and Sir Everard Beedell, all looked at each other in dismay as their titles were elevated by one degree and the size of their estates increased manifold. This was not much compared to the triumph of the nobles, but for those who had already been defeated, it was still quite a consolation.

  If Fang Xin had enough time, it wouldn't have to be like this. Spending a few years or over a decade, they would also establish a new world without them, but now Fang Xin can only do so.

  Baron Edi Driek, as Fang Xingyuan's original master, spoke up: "I don't doubt everything you said, you are a messenger, not of this world, but after you return to heaven, how will everything you said be carried out?"

  "I will divide the territory before I go back, I know that everyone has doubts in their hearts, so I only say three points."

  "Firstly, the faith of Hou Tu Goddess absolutely does not allow for duplicity. In order to consolidate the church's power, I will abolish the custom of believers making donations to the church; instead, the church will directly own land."

  "Secondly, for the benefit of the entire class, the high-ranking clergy and nobles, as well as members of the imperial family, form the Upper House. Without the approval of the Upper House, the Grand Duke is not allowed to confer non-hereditary titles on nobles, nor can he deprive them of their titles and lands. Of course, this exception will be made in cases where I deem it necessary to reward meritorious subjects. However, if treason or blasphemy are proven, they will no longer be exempt. In any case, evidence must be obtained for these two crimes. The daily affairs of the nobility will be managed by the Grand Chancellor appointed jointly by the Parliament and the Grand Duke."

  "Thirdly, in return, all nobles had to swear allegiance to the Grand Duke; all hereditary knights were equal, with the Grand Duke as their sole overlord. Depending on the size of their fiefdoms, nobles had to provide knights and soldiers for fifty days each year to fulfill their military obligations; if they failed to do so, they had to pay a shield tax instead. Each time a title was transferred from one generation to another, a hereditary fee had to be paid to the Grand Duke, roughly equivalent to one year's output of the fiefdom."

  "After saying that, Fang Xin ended his words and said: 'That's my opinion. I'll go out for a while and come back in an hour. I hope you can discuss it thoroughly within this time. Also, I don't like haggling and being entangled.'"

  Upon hearing Fang Xin's words, the nobles present were somewhat dissatisfied, but now that the situation was different, everyone suppressed their dissatisfaction. Once Fang Xin left, they immediately began to discuss heatedly.

  Fang Xin didn't go far, he mainly stayed in the study room. The civilization of this world was the most important thing, history and civilization. Fang Xin sat on a chair, holding a thick sheepskin book in his hand, flipping through it casually.

  Inside, there was even a book on introductory dark magic, probably the work of a former Dark Knight. It recorded several very superficial spells and their speculations about the nature of the universe. Fang Xinyi memorized it all in one go. At this time, the warm sunlight in the morning shone into the study, almost making people feel drowsy.

  It seemed like just a moment, and there was another knock at the door of the study. Fang Xin got up, opened the door, took a look at the person who came, and it was indeed Miss Ellie.

  "How is it? Has the discussion result come out?" Fang Xin asked with a smile.

  "Your conditions are already quite good, so the discussion ended quickly. This time it's just a matter of implementation." Ellie nodded and said, but in fact, there is no truly satisfying thing, and some people think that they can get more.

  "A very wise idea, actually. If I didn't ignore these things, how could you have gotten away with this? " Fang Xin said with a smile, taking away her last bit of luck: "Don't think I don't know your calculations, but since you've chosen the right path, you must behave accordingly."

  "Grand Duke Lykov, of course, but we also have one more question for you."

  "Speak!"

  "Firstly, where did you establish the central castle? What is the national title?" This question actually inquires whether it is to deprive the existing lord of his territory, because apart from these, all are barren territories.

  "Elli, the Dark Territory is my territory, its people are my people, the Earl's castle is my capital, and as for the national title, let's just call it the Principality of Parak, got it?"

  "Understood, we don't have anything else then."

  "Now that it's clear, let's carry out thoroughly. Let's hold the coronation ceremony at noon today. My side is already prepared, as long as you cooperate, it can be done. Fang Xin wasn't really anxious to become king, but delaying has no meaning. The sooner I become the Grand Duke, the sooner I can integrate the military and politics, this is the right path: 'If you need anything, just mention it, but this is just a formality!'"

  Hearing Ai Li's response, Fang Xin nodded and put the book back in its original position: "Since it's already like this, I won't say much more. From now on, you can talk to them about it!"

  As Elly went out, the clerk Boni happened to meet her. He slightly politely avoided her, and Elly glanced at him. This free man was getting more and more attention, and many secrets were participated by him.

  Secretary Bonnie didn't know Ellie's mind, she saw her leave before entering the study.

  "Milord, what are your orders?"

  "Let's proceed with the ceremony of dubbing you knights, the nobles have agreed. However, it's not time for your ennoblement yet, wait until I thoroughly defeat the Dark Earl, that will be when I officially confer titles upon you, you can reveal this to those below for now."

  Clerk Boniton gasped, his breathing hasty. "A baronetcy? Even a knighthood was beyond his wildest dreams before. He bowed his head submissively and spoke in an unprecedented tone of obedience: 'Yes, Your Grace, thank you for your kindness.'"

  "Have all the books been collected?" Fang Xin asked.

  "Your Highness, we have collected all of our controlled areas, but the nobles' side has not been collected yet."

  "It doesn't matter, they will be sent over. This time we need to focus on leading the people in prayer. I hope there can be a group of people who can initially receive the blessings of the goddess of the earth and feel moved. From this group, young people will be selected for cultural and devout study, and later become the backbone of the church!" Having said that, Fang Xin couldn't help but get a headache, and he waved his hand to let him go down.

  In fact, the coronation ceremony was very simple. It was held in the square, witnessed by all the people and nobles, where a duke's hat was put on, and then some wine and meat were awarded to make everyone remember.

  His time was too short, a year's time, I don't know if there were any pastors appearing, of course, the original Eastern clergy were not called pastors, but he believed that the goddess of the earth would not mind this title.

  With the pastor, the church is considered to have a seed, and leaving it is also reassuring. Moreover, certain territories must be allocated to the church, allowing them to grasp real power. Otherwise, if the nobles unite after one's departure, it may end in a massacre.

  The public, knowledge and power are all in the hands of the nobles. If the task of building a country can be completed within a year and a half, they are indispensable, but it is necessary to promote a batch of hereditary knights and become the cornerstone of the public to form checks and balances.

  Unconsciously, the sound of the horn awakened him, causing him to smile. He got up, prepared to change his clothes, and then went out to hold a coronation ceremony and establish a republic.

  Wherever he went, everyone bowed and paid their respects. Although he was just a passing guest, this world had a population of around 700,000 to 800,000 people. If in his original world, becoming a being above the masses wasn't such an easy thing, but in this world, he had already succeeded.

  Thinking of this, Fang Xin still felt a sense of accomplishment - in front of him was the high platform of the square.