Back to the Ming Dynasty to be a tyrant

After finally confirming that this crap was useless, Li Chengyan was extremely disappointed and said: "Sure enough, compared to heavy taxes like tithes, this indulgence is the real IQ tax."

Diao Qirong was also full of disbelief: "There are still such stupid people in this world? Obviously, the Holy See has stopped selling this thing, and there are still people who want to buy it?

What's even more amazing is that it's fine if their emperor sells this thing, but how can it be sold by that church?Isn't this stealing the power of the Lord? "

After shaking his head, Li Chengyan explained: "That's not what I said. According to my official's communication with those people in the West, their so-called emperors and kings rule the secular authorities, and all their people are Believe in the Lord.

It is also because of this that the Pope, who is equivalent to the spokesperson of the Lord in the world, has the authority to influence the world even though it is not secular.

Before them, there was a Roman emperor, Heinrich IV, who had been excommunicated by what they called the Pope. He was forced to stand in front of the Pope's door in the ice and snow for three days to show his repentance, and begged the Pope to forgive him for all his sins. .This is the Canossa confession incident that the barbarians are talking about. "

Zheng Xun's fists were creaking, and Ding Yifei, the head of the East Factory, also had an uncertain expression.

Zhang Zuyong?Or the monk Haikuan?Send them to die now?

Diao Qirong let out a laugh and said: "These barbarians are really without a king or a father! If it were in my Ming Dynasty, the pope would still need to be canonized by His Majesty, let alone an excommunication order.

What's more, even if someone eats the heart of a leopard and gives such an excommunication order, I'm afraid he won't have to wait until the next day, he will be chopped up and fed to the dogs! "

Zheng Xun's fists, which were a little white due to exertion, suddenly loosened, and a trace of blood color quickly recovered.

What Eunuch Diao said is right, it is normal for this kind of situation to happen to barbarians who have no king and no father, if it happens in Daming, I am afraid that this person will not be able to live to see the sun the next day.

no matter who!Zhang Zuyong, the celestial master of Longhu Mountain, can't do it, and the abbot of Shaolin Temple, Monk Bianhai Kuanda, can't do it, anyone can't do it!

Diao Qirong continued: "What happened later? That Heinrich IV really endured his anger? Also, what about the current Pope? Does he still have such authority?"

Because he was a middle official, Diao Qirong looked at things from a very tricky angle.

Throughout the ages, which emperor could endure such humiliation?Will you think of a way to get revenge?

As long as the revenge is returned, both the secular world and their so-called Holy See will inevitably have a certain amount of turmoil, and one of them may even fail completely.

And now the Holy Roman Empire still exists, and the Holy See also exists, indicating that there may be some shady secret deal between the two?

Li Chengyan gave Diao Qirong a thumbs up and praised: "Elder-in-law is really amazing!"

Diao Qirong covered his mouth with a smile and said: "Master Li, don't forget that our family is an eunuch from the Expert Factory, who was born in the Imperial Horse Supervisor, and also went to battle with the Emperor and killed Jiannu.

Even an eunuch in our family has a bit of a competitive heart, so we don't believe that Heinrich IV can bear it?If I really endured this tone, I am afraid that the Holy Roman Empire will not be passed down today? "

Li Chengyan nodded and said: "That's right, later Heinrich IV attacked Rome again and announced the depose of the Pope, Gregory VII abandoned the city and fled to the south and went into exile.

Up to now, these savages have almost gone to two extremes, as the so-called secular return to the world, and God's return to God.

The Holy See has always been thinking about regaining the lost authority, and the secular monarchs are taking precautions, and the two sides are almost in conflict. "

Diao Qirong suddenly sighed: "If we had known the allusion, our family would have to ask the emperor for another favor, what a pity."

Seeing that Diao Qirong's expression was full of regret that could not be concealed, Li Chengyan's heart moved, and he asked: "Eunuch, what do you mean, ask His Majesty for the canonization of Pope?"

Diao Qirong laughed loudly and said: "It's not just the canonization of the pope? It also allows them to preach in Europe, in Ottoman, in Mughal, in Penglaizhou and other places!

What will they do when a declining Holy See suddenly gets the support of my Ming Dynasty, even the support of force?Master Li didn't think they would concentrate on preaching, did he? "

Li Chengyan couldn't help laughing—if these barbarians of the Holy See were allowed to concentrate on preaching, he would have learned the knowledge of a political strategist in the stomach of a dog!

Who said that without the will of canonization, they can't stir up the situation?Who said that without the will of canonization, the people of the Holy See cannot be made to jump first?

Political strategists rely on the support of the country's strength behind them, and rely on their three-inch tongue to take advantage of the general trend of the world to make things happen. Who stipulates that real money must be provided in kind?

Seeing Li Chengyan's half-smile, Diao Qirong's heart moved, and he asked with a smile: "Does Master Li have any ideas?"

Li Chengyan said: "Actually, after we have met the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, we can also ask to see the current Pope Innocent X.

Of course, if you want to get my Da Ming's support, you have to show sincerity like the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, or let me Da Ming see his strength, otherwise, why should my Da Ming support him? "

When Diao Qirong heard the words, he immediately laughed and said, "What a move! Master Li's three-inch tongue, I'm afraid it will stir up a big storm in Europe!"

Imitating Cohen's appearance and shrugging, Li Chengyan said: "Anyway, no matter how many deaths there are, it's the barbarians' own business. As long as it doesn't delay my Ming's earning money, and don't delay the delivery of labor to my Daming, who cares about the rest? to die?"

Once again, Diao Qirong gave Li Chengyan a thumbs up, and asked again: "Speaking of which, you can go to see the Holy Roman Emperor tomorrow, right?"

Li Chengyan hummed and said: "However, it's just that we want to talk to him, it's far from being finished in a day, I guess there's still more to wait."

7Chapter 16 Lie on Europe and suck blood

As soon as he took the first step into the Roman Empire's palace, Li Chengyan and Diao Qirong looked at each other, and they both saw an imperceptible sarcasm in each other's eyes.

It is estimated that this so-called imperial palace is not even comparable to the palaces of some wealthy vassal kings in Daming. The only saving grace is those architectural techniques that have never been seen before.

Guided by the attendants, they came all the way to Ferdinand III.

After the two bowed to Ferdinand III calmly, Li Chengyan said directly: "I came to your country by the order of the sacred and great Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. I never thought that I would be crowned by the emperor." It is really an honor to meet with you.

Here, there is a letter from my Emperor Ming to His Majesty, and outside your palace, there is also a gift that my Emperor ordered me to bring. "

Diao Qirong took advantage of Li Chengyan's speech to take a look at the terrain and personnel distribution of the entire palace.

Ye Yang made a very bad start to Daming's eunuchs, or to say, to Daming's assassins, and also brought a very bad influence—quietly, Diao Qirong had already figured out where to strike the knife the fastest Kill Ferdinand III.

After listening to the translator's words, Ferdinand III smiled and ordered someone to take the letter from the Ming emperor from Li Chengyan's hand, opened it and read it, even though he knew that he couldn't understand the Ming language at all, probably It's just pretending.

However, to Ferdinand III's surprise, the entire letter was written in Latin, and no fault could be found in terms of grammatical structure or rigor of words.

There is nothing special in the letter, except for routine expressions of friendship and greetings, the general meaning is that the Eastern Ming Emperor heard that the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire is facing a domestic rebellion, and the Eastern Ming Emperor intends to lend a helping hand.

The reason for the Emperor Ming was very good - as an emperor, he also faced the rebellion problem that Ferdinand III was facing now, and the emperor of Ming empathized with it, so he decided to provide Ferdinand III with all possible help.

Such as arms, such as military instructors, such as strategic and tactical instructors, so that Ferdinand III can quell the rebellion as soon as possible, and the two sides can carry out cultural and economic exchanges between the East and the West.

After skipping a lot of nonsense, Ferdinand III directly turned his attention to the second half of the letter, which was the list of weapons and equipment brought by Emperor Ming.

There are 50 new Chongzhen [-]-style artillery, [-] Chongzhen [-]-style single-shot guns, [-] bullets, [-] sabers, and [-] shields in total.

The Emperor Ming stated in his letter that although Daming is now facing constant rebellions and wars in various places, he will still do his best to help his friends in the West.

These equipments were provided to Ferdinand III free of charge, and corresponding instructors were equipped to help the Holy Roman army become familiar with these equipments as soon as possible.

Of course, the first batch of equipment is a friendly gift. If you need more weapons, His Excellency Ferdinand III can ask Daming to buy them, and Daming will do his best to meet them.

Even, the Emperor Ming also stated that the arms research and development department of the Ming Dynasty could independently conduct research and development according to the requirements of Ferdinand III, and design and produce weapons and equipment more suitable for use in Europe.

After skipping the bunch of nonsense at the end again, Ferdinand III closed the letter in his hand, turned his attention to Li Chengyan, and asked curiously: "Your majesty the emperor can still use Latin?"

Li Chengyan doesn't know if the Emperor Chongzhen can speak Latin. In fact, after thinking about it, he knows that this matter is not reliable, but the killers of Jinyiwei can always find the corresponding talents. Is it difficult to get a few who can speak Latin? ?

Bowing to Ferdinand III, Li Chengyan said: "Of course, I, Emperor Ming, was born under the command of heaven, and I know all the knowledge in the world, including Latin."