"In this case, Giordano, I wonder what your plans are for the future?" Jiang Tian continued to ask: "After all, after these things, you are no longer a simple hospital monk, but a A symbol and symbol of a new era in the eyes of the world.”
"Actually, I just want to find a secluded monastery to continue my in-depth study of liberation theology." However, Giordano was stunned when he heard this, and then slowly showed a wry smile: "But if your great cause requires my meager I am extremely honored to do so.”
"After experiencing these unfair encounters, you can still maintain enough humility and caution. This is undoubtedly a good character." Jiang Tian also nodded and said: "But there is no need to belittle oneself. In my opinion, you should also be there." In a more productive position, continue to play the main role of Hongguang."
"God in heaven, thank you for your trust and support." Giordano leaned over slightly and said salute: "It's just that I am now a disabled person with limited mobility and difficulty in preaching. I don't know what else I can do for you. What are they; and what responsibilities and obligations can they bear?"
"Because, I want to take this opportunity to properly reorganize the church." Jiang Tian nodded and talked about another matter: "Divide the old church structure into sacraments (churches at all levels in various places), monks ( Large and small monasteries) ministry and theological school, three relatively independent parts;"
"Is your plan to use this to eliminate corruption within the church, supervise and restrict each other, and even further eliminate Rome's influence on the church of the Kingdom?" However, Giordano's eyes lit up slightly after hearing this, because this was also the reason why the great leader The goals pursued by the majority of pledges:
"Yes, so there is no need for you to go to a monastery and be a secluded ascetic. The Free Army does not lack a professor who is deeply involved in theology." Jiang Tian nodded, "I need you to join the national salvation government and the newly established Religious Affairs Committee. Be an example of the renewal and renewal of the Church.”
"Next, I will appoint you as the inspector general of all the redemption companies in the Free Army; select suitable personnel from various schools. Responsible for inspecting and supervising their words, deeds, and discipline. Avoid being too radical or wantonly expanding. To strike a blow; to discredit a noble cause."
"After all, since the turmoil in the kingdom, too many people have suffered unjustly because of the church or similar reasons; and how many selfishness and desires have committed sinful things in the name of holiness. If there is no corresponding response Restrictions and supervision will only make things happen again."
Finally, Jiang Tian concluded to him:
"The Free Army does not need fanatics who sacrifice everything regardless of the cost, who have deviated from the principles and the right path of life given by the original Creator. Our cause needs more pious people who are rational; who can insist on the public trust and justice in their hearts and turn them into as motivation for devout faith.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the trust and responsibility you have bestowed upon me. It is an immense honor for me." After hearing this, Giordano saluted with sincerity and said: "In the coming years, I would like to be the surgeon who scrapes away the decay of the church. Sharp blade; honor your will and act for the purpose.”
After Giordano bid farewell, Jiang Tian went back to the northwest provinces to deal with the complicated aftermath. For example, re-appointing and replacing city mayors and town representatives; calculating the ratio of population and tax revenue, and establishing collective farms on confiscated noble manor land.
Even suppress the endless stream of local aliens and accompanying bandits; restore traditional trade routes and travel safety on the main roads. Investigate the types and scale of resource output in various places, adjust bulk commodities needed for people's livelihood, solve the problem of high prices and crack down on hoarding behavior.
As the neighboring kingdom's vassal forces and princes, the Free Army's negotiations also yielded results. However, the contemporary Marquis of Alsace did not hesitate to reject the condition of redeeming his sister/Mrs. Prince Conté for a certain price, and said that he wanted her to die.
At the same time, the territorial troops gathered in several castles on the border, taking a posture of strictly guarding against possible attacks by the defending Free Army. Then the Duke of Lorraine's response became much more ambiguous. He actually made an incredible suggestion to the Free Army representatives.
It was the Duke of Lorraine who was willing to pay a large dowry for his youngest daughter, Princess Marienore, to remarry Rorschach, the leader of the Free Army and the Southern Salvation Government. Of course, if Rorschach is determined to never marry, then he can be a private lover.
Of course, in addition to this privately proposed condition, the Principality of Lorraine can also continue to provide high-quality and cheap iron ore to the areas controlled by the Free Army. But in exchange, a formal contract was signed with a clause not to interfere in the conflict between Lorraine and Alsace.
Obviously, it was the ongoing civil strife in the Kingdom of Zealand as the suzerain, coupled with the continuous turmoil and changes in various places brought about by the changes in the celestial sphere, that actually allowed the contemporary Duke of Lorraine to take the opportunity to have trouble with its close neighbor, the Marquis of Alsace. There is some unexplainable coveting and pursuit.
To this end, the Principality of Lorraine even provided a document proving that the Burgundian dynasty in the north was seeking to borrow troops from the Avar Khanate of the nomadic nations in the east, and even the Bulgars and Huns entrenched in the northern part of the Eastern Empire in the name of marriage. , and requested the Principality of Lorraine to use the diplomatic path.
. Although he did not agree to the conditions of the Duke of Lorraine, he still instructed Major Raphael, the negotiating representative, to sign an iron agreement with the Principality of Lorraine for one million in the first year, one million and a half million in the second year, and two million in the third year. Ore Purchase Agreement.
Because, relative to the heritage knights who are gradually recovering, and the mysterious/holy objects that are restoring their effects within the church system. The power of steel and gunpowder that the Free Army continues to promote is the confidence that the general public can use to protect themselves against aliens, and even to destroy and eradicate these threats.
Of course, there is not no good news. By counting the property of the church in Reims, we learned that it had accumulated astronomical amounts of wealth over the years. In addition, there are those nobles who fled to the Holy Land with their property to seek refuge from strange attacks and abnormal disasters.
It can be said that just looking at the converted figures on the books, the fiscal expenditures and budget items compiled by the national salvation government in the northwest provinces for the next ten years have already been settled. But more gains come from the various sacred vessels and collected rare objects collected by the church over the ages.
Before that, due to the mysterious silence, they had been sealed in underground chambers; there were as many as hundreds of them. These include a silver cross that emits a reassuring and calming light when held in hand when praying; a pendant that resonates with prayers to produce some kind of sonic shock.
Burning specially formulated spices can drive away alien smokers on a large scale. There are even many sets of armors and weapons made from ancient special materials that have been preserved; they have also been gradually restored with the changes in the celestial sphere, and they have various functions such as shock, toughness, self-healing, etc.
However, the styles of more collections can be traced back to the Frankish Kingdom's Great Expedition period, or even the late Roman Empire; therefore, they have a strong pagan style, but were later transformed and added Christian elements such as the cross, the sword, the Holy Grail, etc.
For example, a white stone bottle is carved with a water nymph seducing a beautiful boy; it turns milky white after being filled with water for a period of time. Then after experimentally selecting people to drink it, it was found that it can neutralize toxins and moisturize the body; and when used to water dead branches, it can promote the growth of new shoots.
Of course, except for a few weapons and armors, most of them are auxiliary; they are also more in line with the style used by church personnel. However, due to the continuous turmoil in the kingdom, many files and records, including those of the church knights, were confused and lost.
Therefore, even Giovanni, who is the former archbishop of the Northwest Region, would not have thought that the underground prison used by the church to interrogate heretics also has secret rooms and walls; and it is located right in the same place where the joint meeting of the bishops' conference is held. St. Anthony's Cross Palace, below the Glory Courtyard.
Although the specific combat effectiveness of special forces such as special service companies and special attack companies against alien and abnormal situations is not much improved; however, the pious companies and related military orders led by the chief priest of Lacha are suitable for daily preaching. Good apologetic stuff.
Sometimes things that cannot be convinced with words and swords can be quickly solved by showing some kind of sacred symbol. Although the Free Army has always promoted scientific concepts and results based on reality, it sometimes needs to use some means to break ignorance.
However, after representatives from various sects and sects from the south gradually gathered in the Kingdom’s Holy Land/ancient city of Reims; before convening the enlarged meeting of the Universal Church, it was Elder Faria, the Civil Affairs Commissioner and Director of the Hospital, who took the lead. , jointly proposed a consensus at the preparatory meeting.
(End of chapter)
