Take a shower, change clothes, get a haircut, and shave.
Qin Zhiyuan dressed up as if he were going on a blind date, packed neatly and went to see Benedict XV in high spirits.
Benedict XV was the first person elected as pope by cardinals alone. That is to say, starting from Benedict XV, the emergence of the pope no longer requires the recognition of a secular monarch.
Qin Zhiyuan's only impression of Benedict XV was probably the incident of Joan of Arc. After World War I, Benedict XV canonized Joan of Arc as a Catholic saint.
It is necessary to mention that Joan of Arc was a Frenchman and was killed while leading the French army to fight against the British invasion. Joan of Arc is regarded as a national hero by the French, and the Holy See canonized Joan of Arc as a saint, which is of far-reaching significance.
There is really nothing to describe about the Vatican. It is too small and not as big as the Forbidden City in the East. Moreover, Qin Zhiyuan is not interested in the so-called Baroque, Gothic and other architectural styles in the West. As an Oriental, Qin Zhiyuan is not interested in the architectural styles of Eastern palaces.
I like it even more, look at those rigorous and symmetrical buildings with cornices, brackets, carved beams and painted beams, which look better than semicircular vaults or spire buildings.
If the aura of Benedict XV faded away, Benedict XV would be similar to the old man who looked after the door when Qin Zhiyuan was in middle school.
Benedict XV is a short old man with a big nose and a mole in the middle of his eyes that attracts others' attention. When he speaks, his mouth is a little crooked and he looks a little disdainful.
In fact, this is an illusion. This man is pretty good and can be regarded as an anti-war person. Benedict XV has a paralyzed face. This is because Benedict XV’s status is too high and he cannot be easily analyzed by others from his expression.
one's own inner tendencies.
In Benedict XV's office, Qin Zhiyuan finally met His Majesty the Pope.
Resisting the discomfort in his heart, Qin Zhiyuan knelt down on one knee and kissed the ring on the Pope's right hand that symbolized divine power. This was already a simplified version of etiquette. If according to European customs, when seeing the Pope, he should kneel down on both knees and give a big salute.
Then kiss the cross on the pope's shoes.
No wonder the Vatican is so cold. Ordinary people are not qualified to see the Pope. But those who are qualified to see him are all high-ranking and powerful people. They are used to being aloof. No one is willing to kowtow to others when they meet.
My child, you have done a great job and God will bless you. Benedict XV looked at Qin Zhiyuan with a kind face and said kindly.
This is because the light of the Lord is shining, and he is inspired by the Lord, believing that he will receive eternal life. Qin Zhiyuan does not dare to make mistakes, because the man in front of him is a real magic stick.
Do it well, spread the glory of the Lord to every corner of the world, and let every life feel the mercy of the Lord. Benedict XV was pleased, raised the scepter in his hand, and placed it on Qin Zhiyuan's shoulder.
Qin Zhiyuan didn't need to be reminded this time. He put one hand on his chest, knelt down on one knee, and almost said thank you to the Lord for His kindness.
Benedict XV did not give Qin Zhiyuan a chance to speak nonsense, and said with a serious expression: Qin, when you swear to dedicate everything to the Lord, you will have no fear, go forward bravely, and crush all the monsters in front of you.
Okay. What Benedict XV said was not the word "monster", but the meaning is similar. It means that if you want to follow me, you have to show some sincerity.
Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will work hard and fight for the rest of my life to spread the glory of the Lord to every corner of the world. Qin Zhiyuan's expression is serious, like a Chinese captain who has been tasked with saving the earth.
Very well, my child. Now, I appoint you as the 28th Grand Master of the Knights Templar. I hope you can reorganize the Knights Templar and restore the former glory of the Knights Templar, with your sword and the Bible in your hand.
To conquer those pagans. Benedict XV's evil spirit has completely emerged, and his original kindness has disappeared.
Next, Qin Zhiyuan received a holy seal said to be owned by the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, a long sword symbolizing power and conquest, and a Grand Cross medal symbolizing the highest honor of the Holy See.
After the conferment, Benedict XV was obviously in low energy, so Qin Zhiyuan resigned and walked out of Benedict XV's office accompanied by Auerbach.
I'm very sorry that we didn't hold a ceremony suitable for your status during this extraordinary period. Auerbach is serious.
Qin Zhiyuan, who has been promoted to the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is more noble than Cardinal Red Auerbach in terms of status. Auerbach did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Qin Zhiyuan and subconsciously used honorifics.
Hi, Ryder, if I lose you as a friend if I serve as the leader, I would rather not do it. Qin Zhiyuan is sincere.
This is just talk. Qin Zhiyuan would definitely not be willing to give up his position as Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
The Knights Templar, as the oldest knightly order, is one of the three major knights of the Holy See, together with the Knights Hospitaller and the Teutonic Knights. Since its establishment, the Knights Templar have participated in almost all religious wars organized by the Holy See and have made great achievements.
It has a great reputation and has countless fans in Europe. Its reputation in Jerusalem is enough to make children cry. It is the most combat-effective knight order.
The Knights Templar not only have superior combat power, but also have advanced financial management awareness. In the past, the Knights Templar were extremely wealthy. They not only owned banks all over Europe for lending, but also owned 9,000 manors or estates in the Christian world.
Territory. These include some very famous churches and castles, such as the Temple Church in London, the Temple Palace in Berlin, etc., all of which belong to the wealth of the Knights Templar. For a time, the Knights Templar even owned the entire island of Cyprus.
The Knights Templar possessed so much wealth that it aroused the covetousness of the French king. In order to obtain the wealth of the Knights Templar to supplement the national strength, in 1312, King Philip IV of France forced Pope Clement V to declare its dissolution.
The Knights Templar, and the then Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques Demolay, was tied to the stake and slowly burned to death with fire.
Before being burned at the stake, Jacques de Molay cursed Philip IV and Clement V, saying that they would face eternal judgment within a year. The facts were indeed consistent. Pope Clement V fell seriously ill a month later
The handsome man Philip IV died suddenly while hunting half a year later.
This undoubtedly casts a mysterious color on the Knights Templar.
What is even more mysterious is that Philip IV did not get what he wanted. Although the Knights Templar were forcibly disbanded, Philip IV did not obtain the wealth of the Knights Templar. This wealth of gold and sacred objects was just like this.
Disappeared without a trace. These holy objects included the crowns of the kings of Jerusalem, King Solomon's seven-branched candlestick, the four golden gospels, and a large number of gold jewelry.
Until the 21st century in another time and space, there were still many rumors about this wealth. Everyone was speculating about the whereabouts of this wealth. Many people took action to find this wealth and become rich overnight, but all their efforts failed.
It was all in vain, and until Qin Zhiyuan traveled through it, the whereabouts of this wealth were still unknown.
Now that Qin Zhiyuan has become the Grand Master of the Knights Templar, that means Qin Zhiyuan is the legal heir to this wealth.
