Rewards:

Umara:
"Has there been any news from Sarab?" I ask as I return to the pavilion after the hellish and uncomfortable banquet.
—Well, yes.- answers Cítiê.- yesterday we received a messenger from the pharaoh of Egypt, in his letter, the monarch greatly appreciates the release of his niece and ends the enmity with our beloved.
"It's a relief to know that she returned safely.
-I nevertheless can not believe that! The crazy woman would have sacrificed us all to see our beloved die! Burya yelled.
"We know," Mem whispered. "She was even willing to let herself be killed in order to achieve her goals."
"Let's not talk about it anymore," Cítiê asked nervously.
The next morning the emperor summoned the Mayilis, Cítiê arrived early in the morning to rush the women from the pavilion, since the Emperor demanded the presence of all of them.
Entering the great throne room, Umara noted that it was resplendent, the nobles were more richly dressed than ever, and the captains of the golden army who had remained faithful wore their full armor. They were told to remain standing, which they did.
On the throne, was the man who directed the destinies of each and every one of them, richly dressed in a black suit from which hung expensive and shiny gold decorations, on his face an expression of unmistakable determination.
"Let it be known, that in honor of our victory I have decided to reward my most faithful subjects with seats on my privy council, without whose help our kingdom, and our very lives, would have been lost."
The nobles began to discuss among themselves, listing each one the merits for which they should be the ones chosen to receive such high rewards.
"Scribe!" exclaimed the emperor and instantly the old man with the long beard made his writing table and scrolls appear, getting ready to write.
´´Let it be known that from this moment on the seven captains of the golden army are promoted to the rank of generals; having shown his fierceness in battle and having been indispensable in ensuring victory.´´
The new generals celebrated the royal edict, crashing the handles of their silver swords against their shields some ten times, the speed of the clashes increasing consecutively.
“By royal decree, I declare Lady Cítiê First Luna of the Empire and therefore Empress Consort. Therefore, from this day on you will be allowed to sit by my side and your decisions will have the same weight as mine when it comes to matters of the Empire.
Those present in the throne room released an exhalation of unanimous surprise, Cítiê widened her eyes, remaining motionless and dumb with astonishment.
The Emperor stood up and extending his hand offered her to Cítiê, who, barely holding back her tears, ascended the stairs that led her to meet him, took her hand, and then delicately sat down on the smallest silver throne there had been. empty for so many decades.
“I hereby grant Lady Zai and Lady Mem the rank of commanders, and place all the soldiers of the golden army, their generals, cavalry, and infantry under their command.
Zai looked at Mem and Mem looked at her twin in return, both of them stunned in amazement.
The Emperor slowly descended the steps leading to his throne, clapped his hands a couple of times, and slaves brought before him a pair of bronze war helmets, a pair of scarlet cloaks, and a pair of jewel-encrusted gold-hilted swords. , which he granted to the twins, first to one and then to the other.
Burya and Umara were also astonished, like the rest of those present at that great gathering, they knew that what the emperor was doing was unheard of. Never, ever had military ranks been awarded to women in the Kurani army.
“As a reward to Lady Burya for her service in our victory, I have decided to grant her the post of Prime Minister.
Burya was stunned.
“All matters concerning the town, disputes over territory, family feuds, and minor legal matters, will be attended to by her and Lady Cítiê.
Taking a few steps, the Emperor approached the Russian, extending his arms and she returned the gesture, giving him hers, finally placing a slow kiss on each of his cheeks. In addition, he placed an iron ring on his finger, said ring had the mark of the vizier and was essential to carry out the task entrusted to him.
"In addition, Lady Burya will be in charge of maintaining a favorable climate so that our people's harvests will always be abundant."
At this the nobles laughed in chorus, and the Russian smiled.
The Emperor regained his place on the throne and quickly set his eyes on the last of his wives.
— It is my pleasure and my desire, that as of today, all the slaves from the nomadic tribes, especially the Sindu, are freed.
Umara's vision instantly clouded, the throne room and everyone in it began to spin.
—By Royal Decree, the purchase or sale of slaves of nomadic origin is prohibited. Tribes will be included in the register of sister nations and their children will be treated with the respect accorded to fellow citizens of the Empire. The Royal Treasury will give one hundred gold coins to every slave master or noble for every slave that is freed. In addition, ten silver coins will be given to each freed slave, so that they can ensure a livelihood until their return to the North if they wish, or they will be given the opportunity to remain in the cities, finding work as free serfs.
Umara thought her knees would give way under her own weight.
—And…every slaver who tries to evade this law will be skinned alive! Notary?
The old man hurriedly ascended the steps, shakily handed him the parchment where the decree had been transcribed, and the emperor approved it with his seal. Making it valid and irrevocable before the law. Then the clerk hastily withdrew.