Chapter 215 Temporary Hibernation

"Not bad, not bad, he's already reached the rank of Earl. That was quick," Fang Jie nodded in satisfaction after receiving the message from Jia Siwei. Although not a hereditary Earl, becoming one wasn't an easy feat for ordinary people.

In this world, earning a noble status was extremely difficult, as defined by long-established conventions.

Once you reached the rank of Earl, even those with noble backgrounds were not commonly ennobled.

Because at this level of nobility, one was considered part of the absolute upper echelons, able to participate in the formation of national policies. A war like this wouldn't normally give birth to a new Earl in one go.

In this conflict, Jia Siwei might be the only person to be ennobled as an Earl.

To be made an Earl through a single campaign, from just a common person, would be legendary for anyone.