C1087 Bestowal!

No one would have thought that the first person to obtain the Chinese title of nobility was a black man. The black mechanic Ji Mu who had left his slave identity after the American civil war had obtained Xiao Letian's title in the distant east.

"I shall use my authority as the person in charge of the temporary Chinese preparatory committee to issue an application for a title to all the Chinese members present. I, Ji Mu, will guarantee that Ji Mu has already reached the standard of a Chinese and will reward him appropriately according to his achievements …"

"Mr. Ji Mu has contributed greatly to the Chinese financial industry, to the point where she almost paid with her life … It was precisely because of the hard work and dedication of Ji Mu and the others that it laid a solid foundation for the financial industry of the Ryukyu … "

"A high salary can pay for their work, but a high salary cannot pay for the sincerity of their sacrifice! I hereby issue an application to all Chinese to grant Mr. Ji Mu the title of First Class Baron, and the other four black craftsmen the title of Third Class Baron … "Now, everyone, please vote on 60%!"

Their votes were enough to represent the entire Chinese race, and it seemed as if their numbers were slightly lacking in authority. However, if you carefully analyzed the deep background and influence of these people, you would know that these hundred plus Chinese were already enough to shake up the political scene in East Asia. Their joint decision was something that even the Emperor of Great Qing could not stop.

The Japanese knife drawing team officials who had just taken their vows to join the Chinese clan were the first to raise their hands. Sakamoto Ryoma, Bing Tai Lang, Yepingtai … These Japanese samurai who had already merged with Xiao Letian were the first to raise their hands in agreement.

Of course they had to raise their hands first, because they knew that they were considered outsiders to the Chinese. Today, the Prime Minister was going to act out a grand show that would earn them a ton of money. How could they not support him?

To be able to get a title even for a black man, all these samurai s felt at ease!

Following that, the merchants and's officials all raised their hands to vote, and in the end, Shang Tai and the officials under him all raised their hands to vote as well.

He had actually won a hundred percent of the votes for the first dukedom.

Xiao Letian had already known that this would happen. He was very clear that even though he had established a relatively democratic and free structure, the worship of strong people in the Asian's heart would not disappear for a short period of time.

As long as he was on the large Chinese ship, he would not be able to get away with it.

Sixth level, eighteenth level! Ji Mu, a craftsman, was actually rewarded with a level sixteen title. Although the baron was already the lowest rank, for a black man who had just gotten rid of his slave identity, such a pleasant surprise was enough to make him faint.

Ji Mu and the few black men who arrived in Asia were all crying tears of joy. They hugged each other and formed a circle with their hands on the shoulders of the people beside them.

Amidst the singing and the dancing, there were tears rolling down their faces. They retreated to the corner of the hall to celebrate alone. At that moment, they didn't care about anyone's eyesight.

Even though the hour hand was already at 11 PM, everyone's spirit was high. Kitchen boiled cups after cups of ginseng soup, and after it was finished in one go, everyone stared at the prime minister with longing eyes.

If the blacks are knighted, what about us?

Xiao Letian will not let everyone down, he took out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and laughed, "I have already been considering this for a year, look at the edges … Now that the Chinese Statute Book has been established, he no longer has to hide in my embrace! "

"The rankings are not ranked according to the order. I will randomly read from it!" "Just because you said so earlier doesn't mean that you have a high standing. Just because you said it late doesn't mean that your status is low, so all of you better keep your spirits up!"

"The person in charge of the Northern Bureau of the CIA... Chun Sanshiniang will step forward! In view of your achievements, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Count of the Second Class! "All Chinese members, please put your hands to the vote …"

He never thought that the second one would be a woman, the Chun Sanshiniang had always been in charge of intelligence. The assassins that had come and gone like the wind and rain had already met her dozens of times, and even lost her life.

Although the title of a noble made the men present a little jealous, when they thought about the contributions of Aunt Thirteen, no one dared to say a word of disapproval. Everyone raised their hands in agreement.

"Very good, Aunt Thirteen. You are now a Count as well, Countess!" Not simple! When he went back, he would receive a dukedom and a title. There would be a more formal ceremony when bestowing the noble ribbon. Don't worry! You have to give me time to make it... "Hahaha!"

Xiao Letian smiled and waved at Thirteen Mother to rest, but he did not expect that this crazy woman's eyes were shining, hot tears streamed down her cheeks, and she actually pounced on Xiao Letian and kissed his cheeks.

Everyone present was shocked. How was this a kiss? This was a bite! Biting into Xiao Letian's cheek like chewing on a pig's feet, the pain made Xiao Letian cry out.

The hall immediately burst into laughter. Some people even whistled! Of course, Chun Sanshiniang and Xiao Letian had never fought each other before, and today, this crazy woman was acting like this because he was too excited. When she saw the imprint on Xiao Letian's face, he also blushed.

"Sorry, I... I'll go back and explain to the two ladies that I don't want you kneeling on the washboard! " With that, he slipped away like a wisp of smoke.

This was just a small episode, and the ranking of the titles later became even more exciting.

The Keeper Niu s of the Four Seas Trading Firm and the Boss Mi Grainers of the Ryukyu were all conferred the status of Viscount of the Third Class, in order to pay them the rewards for buying grain for disaster relief and military rewards.

Sakamoto Ryoma was conferred the title of Second Count, while Yepingtai and Bing Tai Lang were dubbed as Third Count, to reward them for leading the knife drawing team to fight bravely.

According to the rules, the important ministers under Shang Tai were conferred the title of Count.

Then, it was Xiao Letian's own direct subordinates who were conferred the title of third duke by the Four Heavenly Kings. This was already a famous Nobility that was only second to Wang Jue, and all of the New Army veterans present were so excited that their eyes were brimming with tears.

The Dragon Lord's contribution was not small either. However, compared to the Four Heavenly Kings's military achievements, it was still lacking, and he was awarded the title of a second class Marquis. However, everyone knew that the Marquis was only temporary.

Xiao Letian's rewards were very meticulous, even Ye Qiu, Pang Chaoyun and the others got the title of Baron. The long list basically covered everyone in the main hall.

Until the very end when Xiao Letian turned his gaze towards his father-in-law, old shopkeeper Fan Lian who had been resting in the corner of the hall with his eyes closed the entire time.

"There are two people who are important to me right from the start! If it weren't for them, I, Xiao Letian wouldn't be here today! "Unfortunately, one of them is someone I have no right to bestow rewards to. The other one is right in front of me …"

"Letian Firm's head storekeeper, Letian Bank's head storekeeper, Ryukyu's head storekeeper, Ryukyu's head storekeeper … He is also my father-in-law, Master Fan! I am here to apply to all Chinese members for the title of first official to be conferred to Master Fan! "