苍狼之灵

Chapter one hundred and thirty-one: Centralized Order

As expected by Sally Sutter, the next morning Queen Elizabeth announced that the domestic war was over and everything was waiting to be done. She kept all formalities simple, did not invite foreign envoys, and did not make a big fuss. She ascended to the throne as the Queen of the United Kingdom of Apia and Brittany on the same day.

The merger of the two countries and the appointment of Elizabeth Susu as Queen of the United Kingdom was unanimously approved by the upper echelons of the Duchy of Brittany, and was well known throughout the country. Her reasons were reasonable and without any hindrance, and the coronation ceremony of the Queen was hastily completed in the presence of political figures from both Apia and Brittany.

Subsequently, the Queen issued three decrees in front of all high-ranking officials:

1、 Appoint General Francis as the highest military commander in the country to control the garrison in Apia, Butani, and Kroa.

Although Apia's army was clearly loyal only to the Queen, this order still pleased the military. At least after the merger of the two countries, the Queen not only did not introduce her confidants to occupy positions in the Butani army, but also gave high importance and trust to the Butani army.

Article 2: Appoint the Church of the Goddess of Hope as the national religion of the United Kingdom, following the teachings of the Church of the Goddess of Hope.

This has long been thought of by everyone. Compared to the Bright Holy Religion, which places divine power above political power, these officials are more likely to accept the concepts of "divine right of kings" and "I am the state" because while elevating the monarch, their status also increases.

Before, they couldn't even lift their heads in front of clergy. Baron Lierges' family had power over the Duchy of Brittany, and as a result, when someone funded the formation of a holy war group to expedition to Apia, a few ordinary priests could also influence his decision, which shows the arrogance of divine power.

So this doctrine. Almost in line with the appreciation and approval of all secular people in power, the Pope and Archbishop Christopher were shocked to hear this doctrine because it was too misleading. Once it is spread, it is easy to ignite a wildfire in the hearts of the upper echelons of power, shaking the millennium foundation of the Church of Light.

The third decree of the queen shows the resolute and iron fisted tactics of this swaying and pitiful beauty in politics.

She ordered: 'Respected gentlemen, gentlemen, generals, nobles, judges, etc.:

I, Elizabeth I, the first monarch of the United Kingdom of Apia and Brittany, solemnly declare and command you:

Unless there is my decree and my signature, any law is invalid!

Any diplomatic terms are invalid unless there is a decree from me and I personally sign it!

Unless there is an edict from me and I personally sign it, any order to mobilize the army, appoint or dismiss officers at or above the rank of general is invalid!

Unless there is my decree and I personally sign it. Otherwise, any additional or reduced local taxes will be invalid!

Unless there is an edict from me and I personally sign it, any major policies related to civil affairs, land, etc.

The loose feudal power structure in history, consisting of emperors, monarchs, lords, and city lords, was broken on this day. The phenomenon of 'my vassal's vassal is not my vassal' no longer exists in the United Kingdom of Apia and Brittany.

These five decrees of Elizabethan land are known as the "Five Orders of Concentration" and later became the standard for all monarchs to follow. This laid the foundation for the emergence of a unified civilization on the mainland and the construction of a highly civilized centralized state.