Long Fei's Skywing Empire did not grant the nobility extensive privileges, mainly because of the precedent set by the Dion Empire.
The Dion Empire had many nobles with privileges, allowing them to erode much of the nation's foundations. They had even placed their descendants within the government's administrative departments, influencing the nation's operations. Besides undermining governmental efficiency, this also bred internal corruption.
To that end, Long Fei established several rules. If children of nobles wished to work in government administrative departments, they had to undergo even more assessments than ordinary citizens. Only after multiple confirmations that there were no issues could they begin at the lowest level.
Li Xiucheng said, "Old Fei, the list of merits will be compiled in a few days."
"Mm. When rewards are handed out according to merit, no one will be left out."
October 18, Cosmic Year 126. At the Skywing Empire's imperial palace, Long Fei held a banquet to reward those who had rendered service and distribute honors according to merit.
Many who had earned military merits did not receive Third Class Military Merit, but they received corresponding rewards.
Those with merits above Third Class Military Merit but below First Class Military Merit were granted First Class Citizen status, and nearly ten percent of those First Class Citizens received the title of baron.
Those who received the Special Military Merit Medal, the Maple Leaf Medal, the Wisteria Medal, and other awards for meritorious service were all granted Special Citizen status.
Of those who received the Special Military Merit Medal, thirty percent received the title of baron, while ten percent received the title of viscount.
Everyone who received the Maple Leaf Medal was granted the title of earl and a fiefdom. Dr. Cordelia was among them.
As a senior researcher of the Skywing Mercenary