Bishop Orbat flipped through a thin book and asked the middle-aged man in front of him: "Zhannings, what do you think of this book 'Justification by Faith'?"
Although the middle-aged man still looked young, his hair was already mixed with a lot of silver threads. He sat on a stone chair in the pavilion and asked calmly: "Before we discuss the contents of the book, why not first
Guess where this book came from?”
"According to Xingshang, he carries almost fifty copies of this book with him. Every time he travels to a country, he will give a book to the local king or patriarch." Bishop Orbat touched the pages of the book with his fingers.
With those neat words, he said with a smile: "Being able to copy this book in such large quantities and typesetting the words so neatly, I'm afraid there is only one country in the world that has the technology to do it."
Jennings pursed his lips and nodded in agreement.
Bishop Orbat asked: "So in your opinion, why did they do this? Or what are they going to do next?"
Jennings crossed his arms, thought for a while, and said, "I don't know what those people want to do, but this move is tantamount to going to war against the church and is not a wise move."
Bishop Orbat smiled and waved his hand: "I think there will be a battle between Muxi City and the Pope sooner or later. Think about it, taking in alien species and using forbidden technology, everything Muxi City is doing now,
When challenging the authority of the church, rather than waiting for the opponent's attack, the wisest choice is to weaken the influence of the church to the greatest extent from its religious roots."
Jennings patted the title page of the book with his hand: "Even if what this book says is well-founded and the church's religious control has been weakened as a result, just relying on the power of a kingdom in Muxi City to become an enemy of the church is tantamount to
Hit an egg against a stone."
Orbat brushed his chin with his hand: "I always feel that this book is just an introduction. Muxi City's religious offensive will definitely not stop here. They may also have some follow-up actions."
Zhan Nings looked at the other party and asked quietly: "If, I mean if, the church uses the reason of attacking heretics to ask the entire parish kingdom to encircle Muxi City, what should we do?"
Orbat pondered for a moment and said softly: "Just wait and see what happens. After all, you and I have seen the development of Muxi City in the past few years. God knows they..."
Before he finished speaking, the clear laughter of a child came from the other side of the garden.
Albatt and Zhannings looked up and saw an eight or nine-year-old girl happily running along the forest path of the garden following the maid, with a carefree smile on her face.
Zhan Nings cast a doting look at the girl, then turned back and sighed heavily: "It has been five years since the old king passed away, and your Majesty is still too young now..."
Orbat also said: "The most terrible thing is that the war in the south is escalating every day. Even on the lighthouse of Lone Rock City, I can hear the rumbling explosions in the distance."
"The church is still obsessed with the imperial exploits of the Taylor period, and is unwilling to take a look at the situation in the south." Jennings said with a wry smile: "While the pagans have already used muskets and artillery, we, the
People still lock themselves in iron cans."
Orbat looked at the cross in the center of the garden and shook his head feebly: "Let us pray to Heavenly Father, and pray that the war in the south will never end."
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Dusk in the West City, the audience room of the royal palace.
Huggins looked at Todd who was busy reviewing official documents at the desk, and suggested in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the journey has been tiring, and you have just returned to the city. Why don't you go to the palace to rest for half a day?"
Todd didn't even raise his head: "It doesn't make much difference whether you do the work that should be done earlier or later. By the way, where is the person I asked you to invite?"
"They're right outside the door."
"Invite them in."
After a while, Twilight City's cabinet members, Emerson, Terrence, Elijah, Joe, the Raglans and others walked into the room.
After waiting for everyone to take their seats, Todd stopped the pen in his hand and asked everyone: "Without chatting, let me hear what's going on in Muxi City in the recent period."
According to the different functions of the departments, Terrence first said: "The main project of Muxi University has been completed, and students and teachers have already settled in. In addition, a number of patents in physics, mathematics, chemistry and other disciplines have appeared within the kingdom. A detailed list
I have compiled it into a book."
Elijah continued: "Your Majesty, the first phase of the Duxi Cathedral has been completed. I dare to swear to you that if it is all built, it will be the most magnificent and magnificent church in the world. We have gathered from among the monks
A group of people served as church researchers and hired Moore Rupert as acting priest..."
"Moore Rupert? Is that the one-armed priest?" Todd asked.
Elijah nodded: "Father Moore has a lot of experience in explaining doctrines, but he has conflicted with the monks more than once on the interpretation of some scriptures."
The third person to speak was Joe. He smiled and said to Todd: "Your Majesty, due to our immigration policy, the total population of Muxi City is now close to 100,000. Looking outside the city, there are cultivated fields everywhere.
With the latest channels and waterwheels designed by Muxi University, we can divert the lakes under the mountains to the fields to irrigate the farmers. As long as autumn comes, there will be a bumper harvest."
Armed with the latest economic data, the Raglans reported to Todd Hui: "Your Majesty, the kingdom's revenue hit a new high last month. The main reason is that we have added several new products, such as mirrors, soaps, etc.
It was well received overseas.”
Listening to the speeches of these people one by one, Todd turned his attention to Emerson, who remained silent: "Prime Minister, don't you have anything to say?"
Emerson cleared his throat: "The five thousand refugees from the Holy Acropolis have been successfully transported to the north. I believe it won't be long before they can reach the land. The supplies you requested to support the Holy Acropolis have also been prepared and ready at any time.
It can be fired; and before you travel, you asked me to follow up on the progress of the musket production. Aiden Colm has already copied the sample. You can go and take a look if you have time..."
Seeing the other person's expression of hesitation, Todd knew that he had something to say, and dismissed the others first, leaving Emerson alone.
"There are several things that require your ruling." Emerson looked at Todd and whispered: "The first thing is about the religious reform. The book pointing out the doctrinal fallacies has been circulated. Next
, what are you going to do?”
Todd clasped his hands into his fists and propped up his chin: "What's the reaction from the outside world?"
"According to feedback from the business guild, the diocese's kingdoms have mixed reactions, but most have adopted a wait-and-see attitude."
Todd let out a long breath: "The first fire of reform has been lit. The next step is to add fuel... Later, I will convene a meeting to arrange this matter."
Emerson nodded: "The second thing is that there have been disagreements in the cabinet regarding the handling of some recent government affairs. For example, regarding the settlement of refugees from the Holy Acropolis in the north, the cabinet was divided into two groups due to concerns about differences in religious beliefs.
group……"
Todd waved his hand carelessly: "You are the prime minister of the cabinet. It is up to you to decide how to integrate the opinions of the members. If you encounter a difficult problem that cannot be solved, it is not too late to come to me."
When Emerson heard this, a relaxed look appeared on his face: "One last thing, Cumberland wrote me a letter explaining the situation within the Holy Acropolis."
Thinking of the stubborn old knight, Todd's head suddenly got bigger: "What did he say in the letter?"
Seeing the troubled expression on the king's face, Emerson said: "To be honest, this time I think what the old guy said makes sense. He hopes that I can work with him to persuade you to reach an agreement with the new queen of the Holy Acropolis.
Marriage."
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