November 9, 1500, the month of Rixue
It was Isabella's coming of age ceremony, and the Kingdom of Northland held a grand celebration.
Ministers, lords, rich merchants, and all kinds of important people in the kingdom gathered at Gorgon's Eagle Castle.
Among them, besides King Gravel Nelson, the two most powerful people were Horf Wood, Lord of Gorgon, and Beffman Watson, Lord of Wilson.
Lord Horf also brought his two sons to the banquet. One of them was his second son, Ackermann, who had admired Isabella for a long time, and his eldest son, Patrick, who had already married into the Watson family. Of course, there was another person who had to be mentioned. He was Horf's right-hand man, Ragnar Northbrook. This person was brave and had a very good military mind. He was a first-class talent. At the same time, he was also a small lord enfeoffed by Duke Horf, and his territory was the Earl of Byron Bay.
Of course, there were also many senior officials who participated in the banquet. They were not necessarily in high positions, but they were the most senior.
For example, Anna, who had followed Gravel since the beginning, and Gravel's old butler, Haybull, who had supervised the preparation of the banquet. He was one of Gravel's most trusted people.
Of course, there was also Gravel's good friend, Tonny, who had always been inseparable. This person did not have any position, but no one dared to disrespect him. Disrespecting him was equivalent to disrespecting the king. Now, Tonny had cultivated a little apprentice, who would become his successor in the future. Little John, who had attacked the monastery at night when Gravel was captured and exiled, had now grown up and learned from Tonny. It could be said that Tonny was almost Gravel's most trusted person.
There was also Salem, the merchant who was the first to sponsor Gravel. Now, he had worked as a finance minister for many years and had become more and more shrewd. In recent years, the currency reform, the forced implementation of the eagle currency system, and the elimination of the original Empire's gold dragon coins, was the biggest project he was responsible for. Because of this, the cohesion and legitimacy of the Kingdom of Northland had risen to a new level in recent years. Not only that, the Kingdom of Northland only spoke the ancient Northland language, which was proposed by Isabella. Now, it had been implemented vigorously, and it had achieved great results.
In short, the newly independent Norland Kingdom was like a young man full of vigor. It was growing strong and was eyeing the aging Delman Empire in the south covetously. The Northland Kingdom's national consciousness, national cohesion, military, and technological development had all been greatly improved. Under the leadership of King Gravel, the kingdom was full of vitality, and rewards and punishments were clear.
On the contrary, in the Empire, the people were miserable, and Emperor Keyes was tyrannical. According to intelligence, there was a large-scale famine, but it was wantonly wantonly. The upper class enjoyed themselves every night, while the lower class froze and starved to death by the roadside. But even so, the exploitation of the lower class by the upper class did not decrease at all. The gap between the rich and the poor was huge, so many people were driven to desperation, and there were frequent rebellions. Marshal Alonso had spent a lot of effort in quelling the rebellions in recent years, but the rebellions that disgraced him were not only unquenchable, but also increasing in number.
At this time, Isabella's coming of age ceremony, in the King's Hall of the Eagle Castle.
In the middle of the hall was a huge place with a charcoal fire, and all kinds of roasted meat and delicious dishes were placed on it. Not only did it warm the hall, but it also added some light.
On the walls of the hall, the charcoal fire and candles echoed each other, and the hall was very bright.
King Ragwill sat near the center of the wall, and behind him was a huge Kingdom of Northland eagle flag.
His throne was made of brass, plated with a layer of gold, and inlaid with rubies and sapphires. Beside Gravel stood two people. One was Tonny, and the other was a warrior fully armed with a sword and shield. He was the kingdom's number one knight, Roderick Anderson. He was the only person present with a weapon. He was King Gravel's personal bodyguard, and also a young and promising knight of the kingdom.
On both sides of the charcoal fire were many long cypress tables, and the ministers of the kingdom were seated according to their own positions.
Tonny's apprentice, John, was busy. This was also a chance for him to train. One had to know that it wasn't easy to serve tea and water to these big shots.
At the beginning of the banquet, everyone just ate and drank in their own seats. These northerners from the cold were very bold and bold, and even a little barbaric. This was the northerners, the true warriors of the Northland.
Everyone chatted with each other. After all, there was not often time to sit together and talk like this.
The maids were in charge of serving the dishes and pouring the wine, while the cooks were seriously preparing the food. The food here was very sumptuous, and this was also due to Gravel's efforts in the past few years. The kingdom was prosperous, and the people were very grateful.
Seeing that everyone was half full, Gravel said in his dignified voice, "Quiet, my lords and ministers. I have something to discuss with you."
The group of important figures of the kingdom who were laughing and joking slowly quieted down. Horf also put down the horn cup filled with honey wine that he had just picked up.
Gravel said happily, "Today is my daughter's coming of age ceremony. Thank you all for coming. At the same time, I also have something important to announce to you all."
The ministers of the kingdom listened attentively. They wanted to know what it was. Could it be the princess's marriage? If that was the case, half of the people present would be tempted, and the rest could only sigh that they were either married or too old.
"Just today, I learned that a large-scale riot had occurred in the Empire's Caelandir. This winter was exceptionally cold, and they encountered a famine that they had never experienced before. I heard that the situation in the entire kingdom is very bad. This is the best opportunity we have had in years. I have decided that when spring warms up a little tomorrow, we will lead the army to the south and stab the Empire's throat heavily. At the same time, I would also like to invite today's star, Princess Isabella Of Denmark, to take a seat. "Gravel announced.
"King of the Northland!"
"King of the Northland! King of the Gravel! King of the Northland! "The silence was followed by a burst of enthusiastic cheers.
Amidst the cheers, everyone saw Princess Isabella Nelson in a white dress walk to the side of the hall from the back. She sat in her seat, not far from Gravel.
At this time, the atmosphere of the banquet reached a climax. Everyone was happy to see such a beautiful princess.
"Next, let us accompany this wonderful night in the company of wine and delicious food!" Gravel said.
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