The grand investiture ceremony would be held in July 1870.
The army led by Duke Serrano was expected to return to Spain in the latter half of June.
After resting for a little over a week, they would be able to attend the investiture ceremony and hold a small-scale military parade in Madrid.
The purpose of the parade was simple. First, it was to celebrate the successive suppression of rebellions in Spain and its colonies, allowing the people of Spain to finally welcome peace.
Second, it was meant to deter the Republicans within Spain and other forces with ulterior motives. Even the Carlists and Cuban independence fighters had been dealt with; any other forces would have to weigh whether they could truly threaten the Spanish government.
For the people of Spain, the investiture ceremony and military parade would not only provide a spectacle, but also stir patriotic fervor among some of them and inspire admiration for earning noble titles through military merit.
After all, most of the soldiers receiving titles and rewards were ordinary people. If they could do it, why could other Spanish commoners not do the same?
From the beginning of June, the government had already begun building anticipation for the investiture ceremony.
Newspapers, including the Sun Newspaper, constantly published reports about the ceremony and boldly speculated about which nobles would receive new titles.
Prime Minister Primo and Duke Serrano were the two names mentioned most often. Their prestige in the political arena and the military far surpassed that of others, and both were the greatest contributors to suppressing the rebellions.
Amid the people's anticipation, Duke Serrano finally led his army into Spain and returned to Madrid by train.
Carlo placed great importance on meritorious officials. On the day Duke Serrano led his army back to Madrid, Carlo