Little Jeanna's proposal obviously attracted Lama Wang. After all, this is one of the major goals of the church, related to its future development and the prestige of the church. If he can do it well, he can be as famous as his ancestor.
"Settling the churches on both sides is just a personnel issue. It won't be very difficult here. After all, the things that need to be moved are basically nominal things." Little Jeanne continued: "I believe that history will definitely remember it. this moment."
"In this case, it's okay in theory..." Lama Wang thought for a while and muttered.
He wanted to ask for details, but Theodora began to glare at him sternly. Lama Wang felt very guilty and withdrew again. He only drank tea and stopped talking.
Theodora looked at Guo Kang again and said, "This idea is too whimsical. What do you think?"
Seeing that she forced him to express his position, Guo Kang had no choice. However, he did feel that little Jeanne was thinking too far, so he agreed: "The things in France still need to be investigated. Now we can just find the problems and collect information. This idea may not be suitable. Need to think again."
"Besides, at your age now, don't think about getting married." He said to little Jeanne: "The whole thing has not been settled yet."
"Yes." Theodora shook her head and taught her a lesson: "Even if you want to get married in the future, your father will help you arrange a candidate, so you don't have to worry."
Little Jeanne immediately looked at Zhu Wenkui. However, Zhu Wenkui looked at his mother and then at Monk Daoyan. He did not dare to deny it openly and could only say: "In principle, this is the case. In theory, marriage should be arranged by the father and brother. Wang—or I will help you choose first."
Probably because he was also worried that Zhu Yunwen was unreliable, he deliberately added himself to the list.
"This is my own business, and I don't need my father's interference." Little Jeanne insisted: "Of course our marriage should be voluntary, and my mother knows it very well."
"And this is not only a requirement of the Catholic Church, but also the Orthodox Church." She looked at Lama Wang: "Master Wang, do you think this is right?"
"Uh... this..." Lama Wang didn't want to get involved in the first place, but she deliberately pulled her out. He looked sad for a moment and didn't know what to say.
According to early teachings, the church did support voluntary marriage. Early weddings were quite simple. They only required the consent of the couple, and they could take an oath in the presence of a priest to complete the process. There is no need for complicated rituals, family approval or property transfer. In extreme cases, even if there is no priest present, both parties can declare the marriage and it will be recognized later.
Rather, this kind of marriage is actually a rebellion against traditional Roman marriage. Many of those who adopted early Christian marriage rituals joined in because they were dissatisfied with traditional marriage methods.
Early Christianity came from the lower classes of society. Because of its simple rituals, it was popular with young people who could not afford marriage or who were blocked by their families. This also provides great convenience for missionary work.
As the power of the church gradually grew stronger, it was gradually forced to compromise with the upper class of society. In aristocratic and wealthy families, "voluntariness" is often just a formality. Children's marriages must obey arrangements to safeguard family interests, and the church can do nothing about it. But even so, because it concerns the earliest doctrines, the church still cannot make concessions in theory, and often makes repeated orders.
Therefore, this kind of question is not easy to answer. It would be fine if it didn't make a big fuss and just settle things within the family and let both parties "consensually". Once things get out of hand and things have to go online, it becomes more difficult for the church to handle. After all, doctrine is the lifeblood of the church and cannot be compromised. Sometimes, even if some nobles are offended, they have to be defended.
The Great Lama Wang did not give an answer in the end, so he had to say: "Such an important matter is not something I can decide. A meeting needs to be held for scholars to discuss before a conclusion can be drawn."
Theodora also nodded and said: "The other suggestions are all good, but this idea of marriage is too unrealistic. Even if there is a marriage, it will be with Tuohuan, right? What are you doing with my brother Kang?"
"The key now is not the marriage itself, but to control the position of King of France and Roman Ibrahim through marriage." Little Jeanne said calmly: "Letting Prince Tuohuan come is equivalent to taking back this position." The Roman title also directly annexed France. It is impossible for the three estates to agree. "
"On the contrary, Brother Kang is an important figure in Rome. I dare say that he will definitely be among the co-rulers in the future. So the key to the strategy is to re-integrate France into the Roman order. And let a co-ruler be the king of France , managing various affairs there is acceptable to both Rome and France."
Her idea did make sense, but Theodora still refused to accept it.
"Then you can just find anyone." She shook her head: "I think this idea is too rash. According to your idea, the best way is not to get married, but to let the prince be the Roman governor. of co-rulers.”
"He is the official clan member of the Ming Dynasty and a direct descendant of the vassal king. If we can control France, he will also be the person with the highest inheritance qualifications of your family's generation. If he is allowed to sit in this seat, France, Rome and the Ming Dynasty North Korea, all three parties will be most satisfied.”
"If I were in the position of a French aristocrat, I would also feel that it would be more appropriate to accept a noble Eastern king than a Roman aristocrat. It not only saves face, but also avoids direct interference from too close forces. This is not good. Huh?" she reasoned.
"I even think that he can marry a French nobleman - or even an English one." She suggested: "This can better control the country."
This suggestion was indeed persuasive, and little Jeanne couldn't answer it for a while.
Zhu Wenkui was also a little surprised: "Me? Can I do it?"
"Do you have a girl in mind now?" Theodora asked bluntly.
"Uh, no." Zhu Wenkui said honestly: "I am busy with work every day, just blacksmithing, and I have never paid attention to this. There are not many women in these two industries..."
"Then it's time for you to think about it." Theodora smiled and said, "Would you like Her Royal Highness to introduce some ladies to you?"
Zhu Wenkui was still confused and didn't know how to answer. Lama Wang still did not speak, and even Monk Daoyan was cautious and did not speak. Theodora and little Jeanne both looked at Guo Kang, wanting him to make a statement.
Guo Kang also quickly excused himself: "The ancients said that if you eat meat but not horse liver, you don't know how delicious it is. Your suggestions are very good. Even if there is no need for marriage, it is still a good strategy. I think our words can only It’s a rough idea, or even just a daydream. Let’s wait until the elders formally study it before making a decision.”
"Eat dessert, everyone, have dessert," he greeted.
(End of chapter)
