At this moment, Eastern Europe, Tsarist Russia!
The Upper House in Moscow.
Although Moscow is not the capital of Tsarist Russia and the capital is still St. Petersburg, all orders now are issued by Moscow.
Queen Elizabeth I also lived here.
In the House of Lords, Representatives Dolgoruky and Naresh came to the House of Lords early.
Other councilors arrived one after another, and Elizabeth sat in the chief position.
She frowned slightly and read a frontline military report that came this morning.
This military report was not large, only two pages, but the amount of information recorded on it was huge.
Queen Elizabeth I saw that all the congressmen had arrived, put down the military newspaper in her hand, and said in a deep voice: "Go and ask for the Patriarch."
The congressman was slightly startled. What need to alarm the Patriarch now?
Patriarch is the title of the highest clergy member of the Orthodox Church in Tsarist Russia.
Orthodox Christianity is a branch of Christianity, along with Protestantism and Catholicism.
It is the state religion of Tsarist Russia. The Patriarch has great influence in Tsarist Russia. Sometimes even the Russian emperor needs to listen to the opinions of the Patriarch.
However, the Patriarch was only a title for a clerical leader in Tsarist Russia and did not have the same power as the Catholic Pope.
In Tsarist Russia, divine power did not override imperial power.
A missionary wearing red and white robes, holding a Latin cross, walked in slowly.
As the current monarch of Tsarist Russia, Elizabeth I stood up and saluted, and other members of parliament followed Elizabeth I in standing up, saluting, and praying.
This is a ritual among Protestants.
"God bless you," the Patriarch shouted.
"May God bless you." Others echoed.
Elizabeth I glanced at the Patriarch and asked him to take a seat, and then other members of Parliament sat back in their seats.
The Orthodox Patriarch looked at the solemn atmosphere in the House of Lords Hall and glanced around. The expressions on each person's face were different.
But it revealed a serious air.
The Patriarch spoke slowly: "Dear Elizabeth I, I am the Tsar of Tsarist Russia. Although I am the Patriarch, I should not participate in any political affairs. This is just a promise made by our Orthodox Church when it was introduced to Tsarist Russia."
"I don't know why you called me here."
Elizabeth I nodded slightly and looked at the Orthodox Patriarch, the highest clergy member of the Orthodox Church: "Patriarch, I understand what you mean, but today we received military reports from the front line, and the Catholic Church has extended an olive branch to us."
When he heard the word "Catholic", the Patriarch's aura changed, from his previous amiability to a cold and stern expression.
"Catholic!" The patriarch's voice was calm, but everyone felt the coldness in his tone.
He looked at Elizabeth I's face quietly without saying a word.
Everyone knows that the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church have always been at odds, and the conflicts can even last for thousands of years!
It is understandable that Tsarist Russia should have good relations with those countries that believe in Catholicism.
The Orthodox Patriarch will not interfere in the political affairs between countries.
But during the war, the Catholic Church extended an olive branch to Tsarist Russia. What does this mean?
Everyone knows that the Catholic Church wants to use this war to spread its faith into Tsarist Russia, the territory of the Orthodox Church.
How could this Orthodox Patriarch look so good-looking?
Elizabeth sighed and added: "We cannot refuse the conditions they proposed."
"Patriarch, I'm afraid this matter will only wrong you." Elizabeth I said quietly.
On the field, time seemed to freeze suddenly, and everyone fell into deathly silence.
These words of Elizabeth I were almost telling the Orthodox Patriarch that they had already acquiesced that Catholicism could come to Tsarist Russia to preach.
The Orthodox Patriarch gave Elizabeth I a cold look.
The Orthodox Patriarch, who was not even warm in his seat, stood up and said, "In that case, I don't need to disturb you here."
After saying this, the Orthodox Patriarch walked outside.
No one stopped him, but everyone knew something was wrong. Although the Orthodox leader had no real power.
But Tsarist Russia has countless fanatical believers in the Orthodox Church.
This decision of Elizabeth I undoubtedly angered the Orthodox Patriarch.
If they have any evil intentions, Tsarist Russia will definitely be disrupted.
Osilev looked at Elizabeth I and said to her in a deep voice: "Tsar, please think again."
Councilors Dolgoruky and Naresh also rarely looked at Elizabeth I and made the same decision.
"Tsar please understand that Orthodoxy is our state religion."
"All the members of Congress here are also members of the Orthodox Church. The Tsar's decision is too hasty."
Elizabeth I blinked and said calmly: "Who said I want Catholicism to be preached?"
Queen Elizabeth I looked at the Orthodox Patriarch who was leaving and said solemnly: "Patriarch, please wait."
Elizabeth I got up and chased after him, looking at the Orthodox Patriarch.
The Patriarch stopped, turned around, looked at Elizabeth, and sneered: "The Tsar has come to this, what else do you want to say."
Elizabeth I smiled lightly and said apologetically: "Patriarch, Orthodox Christianity has always been the state religion of our Tsarist Russia, and Catholicism cannot be introduced into our Tsarist Russia."
"But now we need help from the Catholic Church and we need help from the Orthodox Church."
The expression on the face of the Orthodox Patriarch softened a bit. He looked at Elizabeth and said calmly: "Then Your Majesty the Tsar, what help can our Orthodox Church give you?"
"Donate money? Boost morale and ask for blessings from the Lord?"
Elizabeth I shook her head. She stared at the old face of the Orthodox Patriarch and said seriously: "We need the Orthodox Church to issue orders to crusade against the Protestants!"
"Cruel against the infidels!"
The Orthodox Patriarch's eyes were startled, and issuing this order meant that the Orthodox Church would cooperate with the Catholic Church.
The Patriarch neither refused nor agreed.
But the expressions of the congressmen on the floor changed, and they frowned and looked at the Patriarch and Elizabeth I.
Such an approach is undoubtedly seeking skin from a tiger!
The Catholic Pope declares that divine authority is supreme and that he is the messenger who visits the world on behalf of the Lord.
The Orthodox Church is loyal to the Czar.
The Catholic Church is too ambitious and must be guarded against it. Seeking skin from a tiger is simply playing with fire.
"Give me a reason." The Patriarch said calmly.
When Elizabeth I heard this sentence, she understood that the matter was already half successful.
Although the Orthodox Church is not as influential as the Catholic Church, it still has many believers in Europe and receives their support.
It will be much more convenient for crusade against Protestants.
Moreover, it is the best way to keep Catholicism out of Tsarist Russia in the name of cooperation, as long as Catholicism dares to penetrate into Tsarist Russia.
At that time, Catholicism will be just another pagan to them, Tsarist Russia!
"Patriarch, Tsarist Russia needs an ice-free port."
Upon hearing this, the Orthodox Patriarch nodded and understood what Elizabeth I meant, and the negotiation came to an end.
News of Orthodox-Catholic cooperation soon spread throughout Europe!
