Todd, who walked to the audience room of the palace, looked at Emerson and Moore sitting in the side hall waiting to be summoned. He turned to Huggins and said, "Get me the person I want, and... We send a snack and prepare some drinks."

Seeing the dignified Todd walk into the audience room, Emerson frowned and asked Huggins in a low voice: "Your Majesty does not seem to be in a good mood?"

Huggins didn't speak, but gave the other party a "pay attention to words" movement very concealedly.

Emerson and Moore looked at each other, and the two of them cheered up, knocked on the door and walked into the room.

"Don't be cautious, sit down." Todd opened a document on the table, and went straight to the subject as soon as he opened his mouth: "First, let's talk about the impact of the book "Justification by Faith"."

Moore, with only one arm left, leaned over his body and sat on the soft chair with difficulty. Hearing the king’s question, after nodding to Emerson, he first spoke: “According to people’s feedback, the people in the kingdoms The clergy, including those of the monks, responded to this book a lot. Some people supported the views in the book, while others refuted it."

Todd asked again: "So what is the attitude of the kings?"

Emerson then replied: "The secular rulers don’t seem to have much interest in this book. They treat this argument more as a game of words among theologians. But there are also a few wise kings who see it. The mystery in it, but they all chose to be silent."

Todd tapped the desktop with his knuckles lightly: "This is because what this book is about does not involve their interests. Therefore, pretending to be blind and not expressing any opinions is the best choice for them to protect themselves. "

Moore leaned forward a bit, looked at Todd's eyes, and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, if you agree, I want to organize a doctrinal debate!"

"Doctrine debate?"

"Only by maximizing the influence of this book can the theologians and the Holy See value the facts and truth!" Moore said firmly: "In the past, once there was a dispute over the doctrine, the best way was to start a debate. Let the priest Sitting together with the bishops, everyone expresses their opinions on their own opinions. This method can quickly increase the influence of this book..."

Todd pondered for a while, then suddenly whispered: "It's too slow."

Both Emerson and Moore were taken aback. The latter asked strangely: "Your Majesty, the "too slow" in your mouth refers to..."

Todd pursed his mouth and thought for a moment, and said: "The way of debating the scriptures may increase the popularity of this book and get people in theology field to agree with our views, but that's all. This is a fundamental approach. It is impossible to shake the religious foundation of the church-believers, that is, those secular kings and people. Because what we do has nothing to do with their vital interests, they will not care and will not support our approach. Therefore, under the Reformation One step should be directed at the church’s exploitation of the world."

Emerson swallowed and asked carefully: "Then what should we do according to your majesty?"

"Directly criticize all the tools used by the church to accumulate money and power, such as tithes, indulgences and even... the church-led royal power ceremony!"

The king's words surprised both Emerson and Moore.

In the matter of the Reformation, even as bold as Moore Rupert, he was scared by Todd's remarks at this time and did not know what to do.

Todd got up from his chair, walked in the room, thinking while saying: "The "Bible" mentions that one-tenth of the agricultural and animal products belongs to God, but when it is actually collected, the church collects the real thing. According to the nature of the product, it is divided into major tithe tax (grain), minor tithe tax (vegetables, fruits), blood tithe tax (livestock), etc. The tax amount often exceeds one-tenth of the taxpayer’s income. The practice made the peasants miserable. Therefore, in the religious reform, our request is to abolish the tithe, which will draw the peasants to our side."

"As for the indulgences, this is even more absurd! It is said that people who are guilty, as long as they spend money to buy indulgences, their souls can ascend to heaven after death? People only need to devoutly believe in God, be justified by faith, and die after death. The soul can be saved! Therefore, things like indulgences must also be abolished. This can help us win over most nobles and wealthy businessmen!"

"As for the church-led royal power conferment ceremony..." At this point, Todd paused for a rare moment, with a hesitant look on his face.

After thinking twice, he finally said: "Any king's ascension ceremony requires church members to be present and presided over. Otherwise, the Holy See will call the new king "an improper king". After successfully passing the ascension ceremony, the church can also use expulsion from the church to arbitrarily deprive a secular ruler of the power."

"What we have to do is to weaken the relationship between the church and the king's power, and protect the power of those secular rulers in the religious reform. This can draw the king's group to our camp..."

When Todd said this, he sighed and turned to look at Emerson and Moore: "What do you think?"

Moore suddenly jumped up from his chair, his face flushed and shouted: "Your Majesty! Great! This is the Reformation in my mind!"

Compared with the excitement and excitement of the priest, Emerson’s face was full of worries. He looked at Todd and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the book "Justification by Faith" is only a doctrinal debate. Even if you are dissatisfied, there will not be much action. But what you just said has completely touched the foundation of the church. Do you know what this will cause?"

Todd stared at Emerson, there was no hesitation in his eyes, no hesitation, only endless perseverance and bravery: "Yes, I know! War, an all-out war!"

"Since you know...?"

"Like I said before, our time is running out..."

Emerson stopped talking~lightnovelpub.net~ He looked into Todd's eyes again, and finally nodded vigorously: "Your Majesty! Now that you have decided, then I won't say anything again! Me! It will make the entire kingdom run at full speed and be fully prepared for the upcoming war!"

Todd nodded gratefully at Emerson, and then moved his gaze to Moore Rupert.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured! I will write the most wonderful article that will thoroughly expose the faces of the hypocrites in the church!"

Todd smiled and nodded, returned to his seat, and sat down.

A knock on the door interrupted the discussion in the room.

After obtaining permission, Huggins opened the door and leaned in: "Your Majesty, the person you are looking for has been brought."

Signaling Emerson and Moore to retreat first, Todd said to Huggins: "Let her come in."

After a while, a handsome woman wearing tight leather armor, dark skin, and a pair of heterochromatic pupils walked into the king's audience room.

Seeing Huggins slowly closing the door behind her, Ayesha found a chair casually, sat down in a big way, and looked at the king on the other side of the table: "You are looking for me?"

Todd looked at Aisha with a smile, and asked softly: "I heard you have been in the kingdom, looking for Mr. Derek?"

Aisha's pupils shrank instantly, and the expression on her face was faintly guarded: "His Majesty, do you know his whereabouts?"

Using the power of "Shaping", Todd transformed his appearance into Derek's appearance under the horrified gaze of Aisha.

"This... how is this possible?!"

Aisha stood up abruptly, accidentally knocked over the chair under her, pointed Todd in front of her with her finger, her body trembling slightly.

Todd smiled and looked at each other: "Aisha, I need your help."