Chapter 49 The Bishop of Siena (Part 2)
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Under the strong pressure of Bishop Yeyou-Fei, several "insurance members" were kicked out of the hotel.
During this period, Machiavelli also gave Ladislaus a brief introduction to the famous Fei family in the Republic of Siena.
This family has always been a moderate within Siena. It has held the position of bishop for a long time. The temple system has been completely overwhelmed by the management. The temple warriors have completely become their family's private soldiers, plus a few more that rely on the protection of the town.
The insurance team organized at no cost is the second strongest standing force in the Republic of Siena after the city defense army. However, this family is not as financial as several powerful families in Siena City, so once mobilization begins, the strength will be
At a disadvantage.
They have always opposed an overly close relationship with France, so they cannot get a share of the cake of trade with France. They also lack strength at the core of the city-state, so they can only develop in rural towns.
But it seems that the black and white factions of the Fei family are not very harmonious.
Bishop Jeyou-Fei was really annoyed that his brother, who was of low status, was ignorantly preventing him from establishing friendships with people who could speak in Rome.
Now that the Fei family is in a difficult situation, it's time for everyone to work together, so why do they embarrass themselves in public for a little money?
He scolded with considerable dissatisfaction: "Step back, how can you let this kind of thing taint the eyes and ears of the Habsburg Archbishop?"
In fact, the older insurance captain, just because he was the son of a maid, his status within the family was completely incomparable with that of his legitimately legitimate brother.
After being publicly scolded, Yulin-Fei's face turned black and he clenched his hands with veins popping out.
However, the prestige he had accumulated from being called a brother for many years and actually existing as a superior-subordinate relationship still made him struggle for a moment before saluting the two bishops and the archbishop before preparing to leave.
But in the end, Bishop Yeyou-Fei took out a small bag he had with him and handed it to Yulin-Fei.
Yulin Fei took it in his hand, weighed it slightly, and only smiled bitterly, but no matter how little it was, it was better than nothing. He saluted his brother again and withdrew.
Bishop Jeyou-Fei then explained to Ladislaus in embarrassment: "The guards at the border couldn't tell the difference between the archbishop's and the bishop's ordination. I thought it was the new bishop of Siena who had arrived, so I mobilized all night.
The team came to greet us, and everyone was a little tired, which made you laugh."
"No, no, Bishop Yeyou Fei has served you devoutly and is an example for our generation of dark sun pastors. Since you are waiting for the new bishop, are you going to be promoted? I would like to congratulate you first."
You talk nonsense, and I talk nonsense too.
"There is no promotion. His Majesty the Pope really chose me because of the close relationship between the Republic of Siena and the Kingdom of France. He was very dissatisfied with my work and wanted to send another talented person from Rome. I was transferred to the Bishop of Malta. When the new Bishop arrived,
I am about to step down. It is only because the previous bishop was robbed and killed by bandits on his way to office that I am still here waiting for the new bishop."
To leave the family's home base and go to that small island with a population of only a few thousand, no wonder you jumped over the wall in such a hurry that you even resorted to pretending to be a bandit and killing people.
However, although this temporarily stopped the Pope's plan, it would not get the support of Rome at all. In addition, the Fei family could not squeeze into the French circle. No wonder they are now living a hard life and are separated from each other.
"Although His Majesty the Pope is really chosen, he has a clear vision and insight into world affairs, but I have made a mistake in this matter. In the Republic of Siena, French lackeys are now rampant and traitors are in power. Compared with Bishop Jeyou-Fei who has been here for a long time,
The local people who are fighting against them and the airborne bishops are even more helpless against those villains who are following their influence. When I go to Rome this time, I must tell His Majesty the True Chosen Pope your piety to God and your love for His Majesty the True Chosen Pope.
The loyalty of the Church of Rome, please His Majesty the Pope, please reconsider this appointment."
After hearing the story of Ladislaus, the bishop began to talk eagerly. He was probably in a hurry to seek medical treatment, and he would hold on tightly to any life-saving straw.
"Then thank you so much. Please convey my gratitude to His Majesty the Pope. It's not that I don't work hard, but that the Republic of Siena has become more and more economically connected with France in recent years.
Seventy percent of the trade ships in the Republic of Siena now come from Marseille. The consul Petrucci family has made a lot of money from it, and their strength has greatly increased. They buy bribes in the Parliament and do whatever they want. We, the loyal ministers who are loyal to the Holy Roman Empire and loyal to the Pope,
, I really can’t speak in the parliament.”
Bishop Jeyou-Fei did not mention it, and Ladislaus almost forgot that the Republic of Siena was theoretically the southern territory of the Holy Roman Empire and a member of the Holy Roman Empire.
How many years ago was the last emperor to try to project the imperial will here?
However, Ladislaus responded immediately: "If I see His Majesty the Emperor, I will definitely convey your loyalty to him and to the Holy Roman Empire."
"Then thank you very much. Please accept the travel expenses." Even though Ladislaus may not have much sincerity, Bishop Yeyou-Fei still tremblingly took out a smaller one than the one he just gave to his brother.
That bag, which seemed to be smaller, was thrust into Ladislaus's hands.
"No, no, no, please use this money to better serve His Majesty the Emperor and His Majesty the Pope. I appreciate your kindness." Ladislaus does not catch the big and let the small, but the big and the small.
However, this time, to the surprise of several people who had known him for a long time, he rejected the money bag. Boss Sirica even secretly made a gesture, implying that the bag contained gold coins, which were worth much more than the insurance money.
The captain's bag of silver coins, fearing that his owner would regret misjudging the number.
But it seemed that Ladislaus really didn't want the bag this time.
Of course, Bishop Jeyou-Fei still insisted on Ladislaus accepting it. After all, if it had no meaning at all, then it would be nothing but empty nonsense.
After several evasions, Ladislaus seemed to put forward another condition for Bishop Anyeyo-Fei's heart: "Since you are so enthusiastic, why not let Yulin-Fei and his insurance team escort me all the way?"
Let’s go to Rome.”
Jeyou-Fei immediately called in the insurance captain who was still outside the door and asked him to escort Ladislaus to the border.
Although I was very worried about how to use that little money to appease my subordinates who had been running around for a long time, hoping to make a fortune by robbing another bishop, the last bishop had brought with him gold coins worth several hundred thalers.
Moreover, the mistress of the previous bishop is still waiting for him in the cottage.
Yulin-Fei still expressed that he was honored to give the Archbishop of Liguria a ride, after all, it was actually less than three days away from the border with Rome.
Who wouldn't want to befriend a Habsburg condom?
Chapter completed!