Cardinal Shakli even came from Poitou to preside over it in person. The Davis family originally wanted to keep a low profile, but Sean had to invite him. But once Sean was invited, all the important people in Genoa no longer wanted to talk to the Davis family.
Whether there is friendship or not, everyone will be present.
More than ten years ago, the Davis family was just a declining aristocratic family with only a small manor and not much land.
Fortunately, the Davis family has become very wealthy in recent years because they followed Sean's footsteps, and they also have the financial resources to expand their manor. The place is large enough to hold a grand banquet. Otherwise, so many guests would come uninvited.
Place to stay.
All this is just because this family has a very close relationship with Sean, and it is the instinct of most people to follow others, and even Xia Keli is not exempt from it.
Shakri once had great influence in Genoa, and now he still affects people's spiritual world, but he has almost no say in the secular world.
Since Pope Rodriguez was killed at the hands of a mob, the Catholic Church has been without a pope for several years. With him gone, there are five cardinals and two cardinals. This is a cardinal in this province of Shakli.
The distance between the bishop and the pope no longer exists.
The Catholic Church was obviously not favored by the liberals. A large number of priests and parishioners were persecuted, and churches were burned down.
At the same time, the Truth Religion, which has always been rooted in the people, has achieved great development.
As soon as the emperor fell, Yusuf Lombardi immediately built a new church in West Poitou, which was more magnificent than the Cathedral of Soya in Shakli.
Compared with the former empire and the Liberal Party that is now in power in the Holy City, the Citizens hold a tolerant and balanced policy towards various religions, and even deliberately suppress the development of the Catholic Church.
Xia Keli could tolerate being deprived of his privileges, and was even forced to sell a large amount of land at a low price, but Xia Keli had to accept it. The situation dictated it.
He was even somewhat fortunate to be a priest in Genoa, otherwise he might have died in a riot. Now he was very close to the Pope's position, just like the distance between him and Sean now.
"Sean, my nephew, you haven't come to see me for a long time." Xia Keli took Sean's hand affectionately and said.
This intimate title made Sean feel goosebumps all over his body. Although he and Xia Keli were related, the relationship was very distant and they didn't take it seriously at all.
"I'm sorry, my Lord Bishop, I am busy with military affairs and have been on the northern front line. It is only during this Spring Festival that I have time to return to Genoa." Sean said.
"Although military affairs are important, you still need to pay attention to your personal life." Xia Keli suddenly sighed, "Poor Jayne, if he were still alive, there would be no need for me, a distant uncle, to interfere."
Jayne is the name of Sean's adoptive father. It is an unknown name. Because of Sean's rise, it has been recalled by the Poitou people.
"Today's groom is handsome and unrestrained, and the bride is beautiful and knowledgeable. They are truly a match made in heaven. Bless them!" Xia Keli made the sign of the cross on his chest.
Sean knew that Xia Keli always prepared his words beforehand. As expected, after Xia Keli praised the newlyweds, he changed the subject:
"Sean, your marriage needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible. As your only elder, I can't wait to officiate the wedding for you."
"Thank you for your concern. What do you think about hosting it in the Holy City Cathedral?" Sean nodded.
Xia Keli was elated. Xiao Si's hint was tantamount to supporting him to become the new generation of pope. The cardinal, who regarded the pope as his own, immediately hesitated:
"That may take several years."
"It depends on the course of the war." Sean prevaricated, because Xia Keli's act of concern most likely depends on Xia Keli's own ambition.
"The people in the north are suffering, and the vast majority of the faithful are cut off from the gospel because of the misfortune of the Pope. As a cardinal in the south, I feel the same way." Shakeli's words were very high-sounding, "War is not what I want to see. , but in order to end the war as soon as possible and restore peace to the world as soon as possible, I received a decree from God and prepared to donate a sum of money to the alliance military in the name of the Genoese Church."
"How much?" Sean was very interested.
"One thousand..." Xia Keli carefully observed Xiao Si's expression and immediately changed his words, "Twenty million gold Louis!"
"Haha, on behalf of the National Army, I would like to thank the Bishop for his generosity. This will surely inspire our soldiers. I can even foresee that the war will end soon. By then, people can freely enter the church and listen to God's message. Gospel. Catholicism needs a pope, and you are knowledgeable and prestigious, making you the only choice for the position of pope."
"No, no." Xia Keli blushed and said humbly, "I am just a servant of God."
After leaving the church, the wedding officially entered a joyful scene.
The Davis family's manor was decorated with flowers and green bonsai everywhere. A grand dance was held on the perfectly trimmed grass in front of the manor.
With the band playing hard, Sean danced with a certain lady whose name he couldn't remember, and was asked aside by Steele Koval.
"Sir, when will your army reach the Holy City?" Steele asked directly.
"This is not my army, I just happen to be the commander-in-chief." Sean said.
"Okay, when will the National Army attack the Holy City?" Steele curled his lips.
"Frankly speaking, I have confidence in the National Army, but war is not a chess game. The winner can be decided in an hour at most," Sean said.
"You know, my uncle is imprisoned in the No. 1 Prison in the Holy City. I tried my best to find out that he is still alive. My aunt has not been in good health in the past two years. Her only wish is to see me again. Uncle." Steele said sadly and indignantly, "To tell you the truth, our Koval family even tried to trade with some big figures in the Holy City, but..."
"According to the laws of the alliance, private contact with our enemies is not allowed." Sean said calmly.
"You won't arrest me, will you?" Steele's expression changed.
"Okay, I'll just pretend I didn't hear it. As for the attack on the Holy City, as long as you don't cause trouble in the rear and ensure military supplies on the front line, I will do my best," Sean said.
"The Koval family firmly supports the war to liberate the north. To this end, I donate five million to the National Army in the name of the Koval family." Steele said, "At the same time, I personally donate one hundred to your Civic Party. Ten thousand."
"Thank you very much to the Koval family for their generosity!" Sean smiled.
Sean actually knew that since Count Koval was unfortunately arrested and imprisoned by the Liberal Party, the Koval family had started fighting secretly within themselves. Steele had actually taken control of all the power of the Koval family. From a conspiracy theory, he was
The last thing he wants to see is Count Koval walking out of prison alive.
The reason why Steele took the initiative to donate a huge sum of six million was actually for outsiders to see. Sean knew it well and happily accepted it with a smile.
Sean got more than 26 million out of thin air by attending a wedding.
But it also shows that southerners, especially Genoese, have unprecedented support for the war.