Chapter 44: Recognize the situation clearly and give up illusions (4K 2-in-1)
That night, it was dinner time again.
Compared to the banquet at the mayor's residence in Lebic, this dinner provided by Galinitz, director of the San Porto Philharmonic Orchestra, was much more restrained - it was held in one of his private villas
The ceremony was held in a clean and lavish manner, with only the number of attendants required to maintain the necessary decency and traditional etiquette. The dishes were authentic and sumptuous but not extravagant and wasteful, which was in line with the temperament of the master conductor and did not violate the living habits of most senior officials in the church.
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There were not many people, more than twenty people. In addition to the church's high-level officials in San Porto, there were also an inspection team from the Bologna School and several art masters from the church.
Logically speaking, tonight should have been the first dinner party for Miss Roy, if she hadn't temporarily changed the first stop of her trip to the small town of Lebici.
Of course, under the current circumstances, the dinner has other important meanings: to celebrate Lavoisier's new position and the dazzling success of the premiere of "Mass in B Minor" conducted by Maestro Galinitz.
Even Bishop Tucville always felt like he was living in a dream when he was clinking glasses with everyone.
He swore that he really just wanted to help one of his subordinates become a priest.
As a result, the current Bishop Lavoisier
Bishops also have a rough ranking!
The Holy Sun Church currently has 16 bishops, who are responsible for overall management in the Northern Continent and the Western Continent. For example, they are basically ranked in the bottom ten in the First Level of Xuxiao.
As for Lavoisier, who has outstanding strength and extremely high artistic attainments, his future status is limitless.
Not to mention the future, his current second title of deputy chief judge of the Inquisition actually has the bonus of a higher status!
Excluding saints who are not in the sense of secular discussions, the only two people who ranked high in Lavoisier's ranking were Pope James XIX and Judge Melaldine. There were probably two other people ranked at the same level as him.
People - Due to the scope of missionary work, the church appointed two additional "cardinals" who are responsible for leading a continent and directly coordinating and sharing management affairs for the pope. This title does not require additional strength, but is highly respected and has the authority of the Inquisition.
The status of "Deputy Presiding Judge" is close.
In short, it can basically be considered that Lavoisier is already the "number three figure" in the entire Holy Sun Church!
"Brother Tucwill, we need to send more people to inquire about the disappearance of Hester's free clinic assistant." The other party raised his glass and reminded him kindly.
"Oh, of course." Tukville came back to his senses and quickly raised his glass in the air to indicate, "After accompanying Miss Roy to see the parish I am responsible for, I have to follow up personally."
This matter is related to "worms", and Bishop Lavoisier also attaches great importance to it. The person who died was also one of his own subordinates, so naturally he was very concerned about it.
However, this matter is indeed strange. An ordinary assistant disappeared. Under the current curfew system and urban access control, the entire city's police force was used to search for several days, but no one was found.
"Master Lavoisier." The Pope's title was polite but not harsh. "You are now a bishop, a high-level official. Naturally, you are very different from a priest who is the head of a diocese. You manage a dozen or even dozens of dioceses.
It's the norm. Regarding the division of jurisdiction specifically, if you have any ideas, everyone is basically here today and you can talk openly and honestly."
Out of the emphasis on Miss Roy's investment project and the milestone significance of the publication of "Mass in B Minor", there were very many people attending the banquet in the church tonight: the Pope, the deputy presiding judge, the cardinals of the Western Continent, and several others.
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The only one absent is "number two" Melaldine.
The presiding judge went to Inspector Owen to "express his sincere apologies and condolences" on the Pope's order.
Now that the Pope is speaking like this in front of everyone, he obviously means to "give Lavoisier territory."
The other bishops present could not help but be envious because the Pope actually used a consultative tone.
You must know that the previous division of jurisdictions was all about "delegation", and there was not much room for one's own decision-making. Moreover, whenever there was a change in duties, there would also be some adjustments to the area each person was responsible for.
The development gap between dioceses is very large. The absolute number of dioceses under management has no reference significance. Only the more good places there are, the more real power can be grasped and the more resources can be used to achieve results.
"Everyone was willing to agree on which city I should be sent to. But the day was approaching when I would be taken up, and the pope did not approve it, so I made up my mind to go to Pontua and Apel."
Fan Ning passed the table knife in his hand and traced the outline of the flame on a porcelain plate shaped like pancakes.
A long diagonal area west of San Pelto, approximately running east-west, this is Puntua County.
Then further to the southwest, a larger oval area, this is Apple County.
"Are you sure, Master Lavoisier?" A silver-haired old man wearing glasses and a cross necklace asked in surprise.
This is Cardinal Richelieu of the Western Continent, who is also the "third figure" in the church.
"You don't even want the former jurisdiction of old Bishop Sesler of San Porto?"
Bishop Tukville even suspected that his eyes were wrong.
The area Lavoisier described is not only not a "fat area", it can even be said to be a fairly unpopular area!
There is no such thing as "open and honest" discussion, because if you really have to choose, there is no need to discuss it with other people!
Pantua County is a long and narrow area, roughly oriented from northeast to southwest, running through the northern hinterland of the Kingdom of Janus, with dense rivers and lakes. It consists of 11 parishes (corresponding to the administrative level of urban areas or small towns). Its economic and cultural size is considered a medium-sized county.
After the war started, a large amount of administrative authority was transferred to the military, a large number of waterways became smuggling logistics channels, and covert organizational activities became more frequent. In short, it was in a position that was neither embarrassing nor embarrassing.
If Pontua County is still "not much to be desired", its southwest border with the Kingdom of Lydia, Apail County, is a complete mess. There are 8 parishes here, and they are at the forefront of wars, and conflicts have broken out.
The first stop, where administrative authority is almost completely transferred, is the place where economic activities and infrastructure are most severely damaged, and where smugglers and covert organizations are most active!
But in Fan Ning's goal, going to such a place to organize arrests and investigate intelligence on abnormal areas is the most efficient choice.
"Mass in B Minor" will be at its best for a while after its reappearance, and there won't be much left.
The flaming outlines of Pontuavia and Apple County disappeared from the dinner plate. Fan Ning grabbed a piece of white bread with dignity, and kept motivating with a weathered face as he chewed:
“Send me to them, that their eyes may be opened, and that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of false idols to the Lord, that through faith in him they may receive forgiveness of sins and all who obey righteousness
Everyone shares the inheritance.”
Several bishops were ashamed and moved when they heard this, and they had complicated thoughts going over and over.
The nineteenth generation of Yaningge couldn't help but be moved.
Bishop Lavoisier really does not have any personal interests in his heart, nor does he have any factional position. He always stands from the perspective of the entire church foundation and goes to the places where the church needs it most. If such a person does not place him at an important high level
In terms of position, who else is worthy of reuse?
The Pope recalled Melaldine's attitude towards him before leaving, nodded and solemnly said:
"In this case, please let Master Lavoisier free his hands to govern the area. Mr. Presiding Judge said that you can boldly invoke the power of the Inquisition. Now I also express my position. The bishops in other areas will fully cooperate with your work.
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At this time, Roy also raised his wine glass to congratulate Fan Ning, and said with a smile: "Father Lavoisier is so ambitious and accomplished, as long as you choose a parish, I will carefully look at it and give priority to more places, even if it is not enough
Now that it is a bit weak, with you as your coach, the priests who preside over the work will surely have more confidence in developing the theater well."
This was Fan Ning's inclination suggestion after she shared her listening results of "Mass in B Minor" with Fan Ning, and she completely agreed with it.
"Miss Roy's words will definitely come true for me." Fan Ning held the cup and bowed politely, "Because the things related to enlightenment will definitely come true, and I am willing to do the things you have done along the way.
Speak it clearly and truthfully so that those who have believed in God will be attentive to doing the work of making light known.”
Christopher sighed and said with a smile: "In this case, Bishop Lavoisier's trip in the next few days will not only visit the new priests under his jurisdiction, but also accompany him to inspect the construction of the hospital. It will kill two birds with one stone."
The celebration tonight was a great achievement, and no one was lecturing at an inappropriate time. The atmosphere was very harmonious as cups and cups were exchanged. When the party was about to end, Cardinal Richelieu said again:
"Master Lavoisier, I almost forgot. The premiere of this mass on the Feast of the Baptism is a rare event in a century. It is a national event. Your assumption of the duties of new bishop and deputy presiding judge is one of the few high-level changes in the Western Continent.
It is also a national event. Starting tomorrow, a series of newspapers and radio headlines will make the report public."
"My personal idea is that the front page column invites "Voice of Janus" to report the grand premiere of "Mass in B Minor" from the perspective of Maestro Galinitz, who is the conductor, and mainly promotes Rava
Bishop Xi's artistic creation thoughts are accompanied by an 'interview session' placed next to it. This one focuses on interviewing and promoting a series of coaching concepts of Bishop Lavoisier after he took office. Does His Majesty the Pope think the above idea is feasible?
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"Just do what the cardinal says." Pope James XIX agreed.
"What did Master Lavoisier mean?"
"This is a matter that I hope will come true. If anyone wants to make God's name known, no one will act in secret. Your Excellency, Cardinal, please feel free to come and inquire. I will make a report after your inquiry."
Probably because this colleague's tone was too polite, Richelieu said "you're welcome" repeatedly, and then tried to suggest:
"Let's talk freely now. I'll ask the media to make a written summary later, but Master Lavoisier can confirm something directional first, such as the title of the interview report. In this way, the content of our conversation will be more focused and conveyed.
The concepts that come out will be clearer and easier to understand.”
Title? It means the one on the front page, with bold and enlarged fonts? Fan Ning put the tableware upright and thought about it. After thinking about it in his mind, he said:
"Recognize the situation clearly and give up illusions."
"?" Roy, who was arranging his hairpin with both hands, raised his head in confusion.
The Pope, who was wiping his face with a hot towel, also stopped moving.
It's just that he seemed to think of the "very long and wide list" that was mentioned most frequently in the "Priest Candidacy Solicitation".
"That," Richelieu coughed, "sounds like an eye-catching title, but can Master Lavoisier expand on it?"
Fan Ning slowly and gently explained: "Let the priests and people of this country know in advance that among them, in the cities given to them by the 'Unfallen Fire', no matter which city there are, if there are people,
The Lord will not do any of these things, whether a man or a woman, do evil in the sight of the Lord, break His covenant, trespass on the roads, worship false idols, worship totems, worship mountains and fields, or worship celestial beings.
If someone tells him something, or if he sees it, he must first inquire carefully.”
“If it can be testified by the mouths of two or three deacons that someone is practicing this abomination, then the man or woman who has done this evil thing must be dragged outside the city gate and those who deserve to be put to death must be put to death.
; Do not rely on the testimony of a few people. The priest must do it himself, and the people will lay hands on him and put him to death. If a dispute arises, whether because of bloodshed, confusion, or deceit, it will be difficult for him to resolve it.
If he has any question, he should come to me and ask me, and I will show him my judgment. Then he will put away that evil from among them.”
"All these things are to make the people in the city 'understand the situation'."
"Whoever speaks the truth among them will receive a gift; but if anyone brings false witness against his brother, they are to treat him as the brother he intended to be treated, and in this way the evil will be put away from them."
“Also if anyone rushes before the judge and confesses his crime, he shall repay the full amount of the wrong he has done to him according to your estimate of the price, plus one-fifth shall be returned to him who has wronged him.
Man, in this way he will be forgiven.”
“And if anyone commits a more serious sin, or does not have the strength to repay it, he must offer himself as a guilt offering, like a ewe of the flock, or a lamb, or a goat.
It is a sin offering before the Lord, and the priest shall make atonement for his sin in part.”
"If any of these families have children who are enlightened today on the Feast of Baptism, they will be redeemed even more. If those who are enlightened are still indifferent, once justice comes upon them, they will be put to death even more quickly. Notes: What is planned before the Holy Lord?
Not a single sentence in the list will fail, and it will all come true for them in the future."
"All these things are trying to make the people in the city 'give up their illusions.'"
After Fan Ning explained the general idea, he also introduced many details, such as how to reward those who come to the door voluntarily, how to punish those who make false accusations and slanders, to what extent they can be compensated without being held accountable, to what extent they can get reduced sentences, and if there are new members in the family.
How can those who have official knowledge enjoy immunity while continuing to die despite repeated admonitions?
At the last moment of the dinner, the cardinal gradually became stunned.
I originally thought of attaching an "interview report" next to the headline.
Why do you feel that the "Guidelines for Reporting and Surrendering" appeared in newspapers?
Does publishing in a few mainstream newspapers really have such a big effect?
But looking at the Pope's expression, he actually agreed with it, and combined with the meaning of the presiding judge Melaldine conveyed before, it should be that the entire power of the Inquisition can be used.
Forget it, just follow what he said. There is no problem in terms of identity and law.
Richelieu had a hunch that when this newspaper was thrown out in the next few days, it might be an even bigger bomb!
After the show ended late at night, dense, cold rain fell on the streets again.
Roy took the initiative to make an appointment at the door to set off for Pontua in three days to investigate. In the past few days, she would continue to travel around the parishes of San Porto. Before Fan Ning took office as the bishop of the two counties, she also had some colleagues and church sects in the Holy City.
The artist needs to visit, and more importantly, he can finally gradually read some dossiers or secret books that only high-level officials have access to.
Fan Ning watched the car taillights in front of her gradually disappear into the rain curtain.
The Pope's voice sounded from the side. The old man's tone seemed to be more thoughtful and solemn than the smooth and lively one at the banquet:
"Master Lavoisier, at your convenience, you can follow me to the secret realm of the "Glory Wheel" at the headquarters."
"I think it's good now." Fan Ning was heartbroken.
That majestic altar turned out to be the place where the Holy Sun Church moved to the secret realm?
The Pope motioned for him to board a spacious sixteen-wheeled carriage. As the carriage sped by, the surrounding area outside the window was gradually swallowed up by darkness, while the candlelight above his head burned brighter.
"The current situation is secret enough. These questions are asked by the sage on my behalf."
His tone was not questioning, but asking with inexplicable expectation under continuous deep breaths——
"How many doors has Master Lavoisier passed through so far? Where did the key come from? Was the time of passage before or after the Special Patrol Office implemented control?"