The purpose of the Pope's visit to China has been revealed by the old man: the Holy See wants to sacrifice the interests of the European aristocracy in exchange for the expansion of Catholicism.
The Pope put forward two basic conditions. As long as these two conditions are accepted, the interests of the common people in Europe will basically be guaranteed. Under these two conditions, even if the Han people rule Europe, they will only replace those high-ranking nobles.
Of course, these two conditions are only basic conditions. Now that the Pope is standing here, everything can be discussed. Since the Pope has traveled thousands of miles to come to China, he has naturally prepared various options. Li Zhi feels that as long as he gives the Holy See enough
Interests, such as encouraging Catholics to preach in their own territory, I am afraid it is possible for the Pope to side with them.
If the Holy See stands on Li Zhi's side, the impact on Europe will be devastating - if the Holy See blocks the union of European countries and even incites riots among the European people, I am afraid that the large and small kingdoms in Europe will not be able to unite at all. There is only one province.
All European countries in the land will be defeated one by one by the Tiger Army.
The most powerful army in Europe is France. According to Li Zhi's information, the French Army currently has more than 800,000 soldiers. However, the equipment of the 800,000 soldiers is far inferior to that of the Tiger Army, and it may not be a match for the 200,000 Tiger Army.
As Li Zhi's rule expanded to the entire China, the Huben army would inevitably expand in the future, and conquering countries like France would not be a big problem.
Since France is not Li Zhi's opponent, other countries are not to mention. As long as the Holy See does not support the unity of Europe, conquering Europe is only a matter of time.
But Li Zhi was not prepared to give any benefits to the Holy See.
There is no other reason than that Li Zhi is not interested in Catholicism. Li Zhi is a complete nationalist and only believes in local Taoism, worship of ghosts and gods, and ancestor worship. It is unrealistic for Li Zhi to turn to Catholicism in order to rule Europe.
Out of politeness, Li Zhi sat on the throne and thought about it.
But the answer had been decided long ago. Li Zhi said: "The Pope traveled thousands of miles from Rome to Beijing for the purpose of cooperation. I should have encouraged the Pope's behavior. However, China is really different from Europe and has a different culture.
The history is different, the level of science and technology is different, and the geographical environment is different. Cooperation between us and the Holy See is probably impossible."
Hearing Li Zhi's words, Alexander VII's face turned pale. He took another step forward and said, "His Majesty, please think about it again. The Holy See is sincerely cooperating with Your Majesty."
After a pause, the Pope said loudly: "Our conditions may not be as difficult to achieve as His Majesty the Emperor thought."
The Pope is trying to compromise. Although the conditions have not been put forward, the Pope has actually silently lowered the requirements of the Holy See.
Li Zhi shook his head and said: "Li Zhi admires the Pope's concern for the common people of Europe. However, cooperation is impossible. I have so many things to do, and I have no time to continue discussing this issue with the Pope."
After saying this, Li Zhi stopped sitting on the throne, turned around and walked towards the back of Huangji Hall.
Alexander VII was stunned and looked at Li Zhi's back with his mouth wide open.
He originally thought that if he sent Li Zhi the "key" to Europe, Li Zhi would definitely treat the Holy See favorably.
This time he came to China under the pressure of the European royal families. He almost quarreled with the French king in order to make the trip, but he was unexpectedly rejected by Li Zhi in the end. Now that he is going back in despair, I am afraid that all the European royal families and nobles will laugh at him.
The Pope's face gradually darkened.
Li Zhi was indeed powerful and feared, but the Holy See was not a vegetarian. Almost all European civilians were influenced by the Holy See. Alexander VII felt that Li Zhi had made a very wrong choice by offending him.
Cardinal Claus could not accept such a result. He suddenly shouted loudly in the middle of the Huangji Hall and tried to stop Li Zhi from leaving. However, no one except the translator understood the Latin he spoke, so Li Zhi ignored him and left directly.
Already.
Seeing that Li Zhi had made the final decision, Zhong Feng sneered. Without even bothering to take another look at the "Western Barbarians," he waved his hand and walked out of the Huangji Palace, heading towards the Army Headquarters outside the Forbidden City.
Cui Changwu was the only one left in Huangji Hall.
The Pope and Cui Changwu looked at each other for a while, with a very ugly face. Only then did he realize that the top officials of China's Qi Dynasty were all die-hard Chinese nationalists, instinctively resisting all foreign cultures and religions. The Holy See came with sincerity
When I arrived in Beijing, I was met with overwhelming rejection.
The Pope was silent for a long time, his old face getting redder and redder, and he seemed a little angry.
Cui Changwu raised his head and looked down at the Pope in the Holy See, frowning. He thought for a while and said: "Your Holiness, we have arranged a banquet for you at Furong Pavilion in the east of the city. If your Holiness has time, you can follow us.
Officials visited Tianjin's advanced industry and agriculture together."
The Pope looked at Li Zhi's throne and narrowed his eyes.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, that's not necessary. There are many affairs in Rome. If it's convenient for you, Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please arrange a car and boat for us back to Europe tomorrow."
When Cui Changwu heard this, he understood that the Pope was very dissatisfied.
After a few seconds of silence to express regret, Cui Changwu said calmly: "In this case, we can only say goodbye to the Pope."
King Joao IV of Portugal smiled and said to Cui Changwu: "Great Prime Minister, I hope to stay in Beijing for a while. If I have the opportunity, I hope to visit the Prime Minister's Office of Mr. Cui Changwu."
Cui Changwu nodded.
Alexander VII no longer wasted time in the Imperial Palace and strode out of the Forbidden City with a group of priests.
After walking out of the Forbidden City and looking at Tang Ruowang and Daqi officials more than ten meters away, Klaus leaned into the Pope's ear and whispered: "Pope, what should we do now?"
Now the Pope's situation has become a bit embarrassing. The royal families in Europe knew that the Pope came to contact Li Zhi this time and knew that the Pope wanted to sell them. However, the Pope was rejected by Li Zhi and Li Zhi achieved no results at all.
Zhi previously did not allow Catholicism to spread in the territory, but now he has not even opened this door.
Although the "abandonment of papal power" mentioned by the French boy king is unlikely to happen, it is also an important setback for the pope.
Alexander VII finally showed anger on his face. He really felt that he had been humiliated by Li Zhi.
He lowered his voice and said: "Klaus, we saw the most terrifying thing in the world in Tianjin. This is not science, this is downright witchcraft and magic. The Chinese cooperated with the devil and gained evil power."
After hearing what Alexander VII said, Klaus nodded vigorously. Since Li Zhi did not cooperate with the Holy See, Li Zhi was a complete devil.
The Pope gritted his teeth and said: "Europe faces the risk of being devoured by the devil from the East. All literate Europeans understand this and are all worried. Neither Attila the Hun nor the Mongols are as evil and powerful as Li Zhi. Europe's
Civilization is in danger. What the Holy See has to do now is to promote the horror and evil of China and unite Europe to deal with the threat of the Chinese."
Klaus nodded again.
Alexander VII whispered: "As soon as I return to Rome, I will summon all European kings and grand dukes to Paris. We will organize an unprecedented alliance."
