After the generals and soldiers returned, Leon held a grand banquet with his trusted ministers and beloved subjects. It was a rare moment of joy, and he celebrated it with them all.
In addition to the rewards they deserved for their military achievements, the generals received extra gifts from Leon. Clovis, Tristan, and other officers without residences in the capital were directly granted homes, while the rest were rewarded with gold, silver, and servants.
After the return of so many soldiers, Jupiter, who had long been stationed in Rome, was responsible for governing Europe, suppressing dissent, handling military and political affairs of every scale, and perfectly coordinating the various powers across the continent.
Thanks to Jupiter's highly effective governance, the people had gradually come to accept the rule of the British Empire,...