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Indeed, building a temple of God in North Africa is definitely a gift to the Holy See. This will not only greatly increase the prestige of the Holy See, but also bring real income and power.

Throughout Europe, the power of the Holy See is declining drastically. In various countries, not to mention the big countries like France, Spain, and Austria, even the small countries around the Papal State, not many people especially put the Holy See in their eyes. . According to the experience of the Holy See, where the poorer places and where the heretics have the upper hand, the flocks over there are better for herding and shearing.

"Bishop Leonard, of course, in order to ensure that we can reasonably and legally provide assistance to the Church's activities in North Africa, we need the Church to grant us the right to protect the Church throughout Africa." Lucian added.

In the a little bit far away, the western colonizer set up several cannons on the eastern coastline. In an era when a country can be occupied, the "right to apologize" has always been a good excuse for powers to invade other countries.

"If the church in North Africa encounters troubles from infidels, or is actually discriminated against, or even martyrdom occurs. Without the authorization of the Holy See, it would be inconvenient for us to provide support and help." Lucien added.

Bishop Leonard naturally understood what the so-called "have encountered difficulties from infidels, or suffered de facto discrimination, or even martyrdom occurred". This sentence must not be understood literally. It cannot be understood as that France will protect the reasonable rights of believers in North Africa. Instead, it should be understood as: France hopes that the church will be more active, more proactive, or even proactive in North Africa. Start some things, and then France can jump out to defend the right to teach, by the way, seek more benefits for itself. Of course, this is completely incidental.

For example, in accordance with the agreement reached between France and Turkey, the French are subject to French law in the concession. And in the Barbary countries, the French also have the "consular jurisdiction." As long as France has the "right to protect the church," the missionaries who go to the local missions are not from the French church (the French church's set of things is far inferior to paralyzing the people, especially those who are still ignorant enough. The original Catholic) people, but they can be regarded as French people, of course, they will also be protected by France’s “consular jurisdiction”.

According to the agreement between France and Turkey, missionaries cannot leave the concession and enter the interior of the Barbary countries to preach. Such behavior will be regarded as a crime. However, also according to this agreement, if French missionaries enter the interior of the Barbary countries to preach, then according to the consular jurisdiction, Turkey can only hand them over to the French consular for punishment. The French consul can acquit them. Therefore, the missionaries of the church can do whatever they want regardless of any ban in Turkey.

Of course, the areas that believe in pagan religions are very barbaric, especially the Barbary area, where pirates are dedicated, it is naturally more violent. If you don’t say three words, maybe you will have to find a machete. Therefore, if you go deep into the pagan area and preach, you will probably be beheaded by those barbaric pagans. It's like the South Koreans of later generations went to Afghanistan to preach.

However, "Why is it not a blessing" to make it clearer. Isn't this exactly what the church needs? French missionaries, no matter what crimes they commit, they cannot be killed casually by infidels. If such a thing occurs, the French government can naturally stand up for justice and demand that the Turkish authorities severely punish the murderer and make compensation. This will further expand the rights in the local area, and the church will follow behind, so naturally it can also take a share. And even the missionary who made a great sacrifice can be canonized by the Holy See, and he will gain great glory in heaven after death. You see how beautiful this is-no matter who it is.

Of course, if you think that the church will spend a lot of money to train a regular missionary, and it will cost you a lot, you can also find a newly liberated Christian in North Africa and ask him to swear allegiance to France. Then he told him, "After you die, you will support your wife, so don't worry about it." Then, even the cost can be further reduced.

Of course, the Turks will certainly be dissatisfied in doing so. But now is different. When King François I and Suleiman the Great formed the famous "Profane League", France was shivering under the siege of the Habsburgs and the English, so help from Turkey was urgently needed.

In 1544, the army of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V invaded France and went all the way to the city of Paris. At this time, the Turkish army launched an offensive against Hungary, and its troops were directed at Vienna, eventually forcing Charles V to retreat and make peace. So at that time, France really needed a powerful pagan ally like Turkey.

In the period of the Great Revolution, France was blocked by almost the whole of Europe, and many of the strategic materials he needed needed to be obtained from Turkey. So this pagan ally is still valuable.

But now that the whole of Europe has almost surrendered to the feet of France, the importance of Turkey as an ally has dropped greatly. If in the past, the French looked at the Turks and thought he was a partner who shared food with him on the table, now, in the eyes of the French, Turkey has become more and more like the food itself. The French are already very polite without going directly to Istanbul to request mines, roads and churches. (Of course, even in Istanbul, the French still have extraterritorial rights. This was obtained when King François I.)

Besides, in North Africa, considering the interests of France, it is directly ruled by the French. If it is not done well, it will fall into the quagmire of religious conflict. So it is relatively cheaper to rule by Turks. However, the Turks must not be allowed to really win the hearts of the people in North Africa and stand firm. Therefore, the Turks must be unpopular, and the Turks must be conflicted with local heretics. In this way, if the Turks want to maintain their local rule, they have to rely on the power of France. The only way to go is to be puppets for the French. It is as if in another time and space, in the late Qing Dynasty, even in a certain age of perfection, I can only honestly be the general agent of the Western powers.

On the other hand, as long as the Holy See joins this plan, it is tied to the French chariot. From then on, the Holy See, or Catholicism, will become the vanguard of the French colonial activities.

Of course, this is not a bad thing for the Holy See. This shows that the Holy See is still very valuable, value is useful, and useful can have status. So the Holy See can hug the French thigh further. Although French dad sometimes inevitably bullies the Holy See, but by hugging the French dad's thigh, he can bully many people. This is really-is there better things in the world?

But the necessary bargaining is still necessary. Therefore, Bishop Leonard thought for a while and said, "Honorable Minister Bonaparte, it is the responsibility and glory of any shepherd to retrieve the lamb for God. But we also need to learn more about preaching in areas where heretics are rampant. Information, including what support we can get, what step we can do, and I believe you also know that because of our temporary problems with Austria, we have some small financial problems now, which makes us His ability to act has also declined, so we also hope to get the understanding and help of our French friends..."

Then there was more intense bargaining. Although both parties have the sincerity to cooperate, it is precisely because of this that the argument has become more intense. The Holy See keeps crying for poverty, hoping that the French can provide more economically convenient aid and give them more economic benefits in North Africa.

However, because everyone actually had great sincerity, everyone finally reached an agreement. France has obtained the right to apologize throughout Africa; the Holy See has reaped a new diocese in the future, as well as the right to build churches in this diocese, spread religion, and collect eleven taxes.

The two sides also agreed that in the future in North Africa, any actions of the Holy See that may bring about political influence must be discussed in advance with representatives of the French government, that is, the local consul, and the French consul's understanding must be obtained.

In addition, in the Diocese of North Africa, the three banks designated by the Holy See will have the same rights as the French banks. They will all be regarded as French banks in this region, and will be able to conduct commercial activities on an equal basis and receive equal rights from the French government. protection.

When the Holy See made this request, Lucien said at the time: "You still said you have no money? What's the matter with these banks? Isn't this your money? You obviously have money!"

And Bishop Leonard retorted: "How can bank money ~lightnovelpub.net~ be considered our money? It's all money from depositors, and we are just doing business for them. And, because of Austria, we Banks in China also urgently need good projects that can make money."

"That's not okay." Lucien said immediately, "This not only involves money, but also commercial competition. We are worried that your bank will maliciously lower interest rates, and as a result, everyone can make less money! "

Leonard naturally said that the banks of the Holy See would never do things that **** their own industries. He promised that the banks of the Holy See would never offer interest rates different from those of the Bank of France, nor would they offer any disguised low interest rates. . And Lucien insists that the Holy See is the most deceiving, and we cannot trust your promises. After the final bargaining, everyone finally decided to establish a common banking alliance to monitor this matter.

So far, the negotiation between the two parties has been a complete success.

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