Chapter 26: Sending the Bible to the Three and Teach Sophia How to Be a Man
Although the serfs are now oppressed, some serfs are unwilling to leave the territory of the nobles. Therefore, even though 90% of the country's more than 15 million people are serfs, there was no riot, and Peter returned to the palace safely and smoothly.
This time Ivanovich did not leave on his own. He took the Queen's order and met Elizabeth with Peter.
Entering the Queen's Palace, Ivanovich saluted the Queen, held three Bibles in his hand and said:
"Your Majesty, this is the Bible printed by Your Highness. Please take a look at it."
From the moment she entered the door, Elizabeth stared at Peter, and Peter's expression was very kind. In her aunt's angry eyes, she showed full of admiration. It seemed that she was looking at the greatest empress in Russian history, so Elizabeth
They were all a little embarrassed to get angry.
With a cold snort, Elizabeth flipped through the Bible and saw that it was from the Orthodox Church. She couldn't help but wonder:
"Sealed by Peter?"
"Yes, Your Highness shook it a few times with his own hands."
Ivanovich answered precisely.
Peter was a little dissatisfied. This guy was so indifferent. If he shook it a few times and printed it with his own hands, would the portion be the same?
Peter added:
"Auntie, not only did I shake it with my own hands, I printed it with my own hands!"
Elizabeth waved her hand, Ivanovich stepped aside holding the Bible, the queen looked at Peter and said:
"Why are you printing Bibles?"
With a dry cough, Peter said:
"Aunt, here are three Bibles. First of all, the first one is dedicated to my greatest aunt in history. Allow me to express my most sincere respect for you, just like this Bible."
Among the three people present, Elizabeth, the Duchess of Polya, and Ivanovich, except the greatest aunt, did not believe a word of Peter's words.
It's crazy that Peter has respect for the Orthodox Bible.
But his expression was sincere, and it was not easy for Elizabeth to interrupt him and let Peter continue.
"Aunt, this second Bible of mine is intended to be given to the Patriarch. Since I embraced Orthodox Christianity, I have never expressed my admiration for the Patriarch. I think it is time to open my pious heart to the Patriarch.
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"And in this third book, I plan to baptize a little angel and become her godfather."
When it came to the purpose of the first two books, Elizabeth was noncommittal. When she heard that she opened her heart to the Patriarch, she almost laughed out loud. But when it came to the third book, she couldn't help but become curious.
During the ten years she was a Grand Duchess, she served as godmother to many children of Pulse Legionnaires, just to build closer relationships.
In addition, she also has sufficient knowledge of Orthodox Christianity.
Now Peter actually wants to be someone else’s godfather. What does he know about Orthodox Christianity?
"Who is that little angel?"
Elizabeth asked.
Peter smiled and said:
"Vorontsova's sister, the daughter of Mikhail Vorontsov's brother Count Roman, was just born this year."
Hearing this, Elizabeth couldn't help but be a little stunned. She didn't even know the news. Peter had only been out of the palace twice. How did he know?
Did Vorontsova tell him?
Elizabeth looked at Ivanovich, who nodded, indicating that Vorontsova did have a sister.
Elizabeth thought about this proposal. The so-called baptism serves as a guarantor for the baptized children. After these children are baptized, the godfather and godmother have the responsibility to teach them religious knowledge. If the parents of the godson or goddaughter unfortunately die,
Godparents have the responsibility to take care of their godson or goddaughter.
In the Orthodox Church, it is not a burden for ordinary people who believe in Orthodox Christianity to become godfathers and godmothers, but an honor.
In the royal family, it is a huge honor for a non-royal godson or goddaughter to have a royal godfather and godmother.
Peter's identity is now the Crown Prince and will be the Emperor of Russia in the future.
The Vorontsov family is one of the oldest aristocrats in Russia. Logically speaking, it would be appropriate for Peter to become the girl's godfather.
Elizabeth then thought, Peter did what he did to Vorontsova before, and now he wants to become the godfather of Vorontsova's sister. Is he trying to win over the Vorontsov family?
Elizabeth had already figured out the relationship between Peter and herself. It didn't matter if she tried to win over him. When the princesses from various countries arrived, they would follow the normal procedures and first get the crown prince and crown princess engaged, then grant them a fiefdom and give birth to a baby in the fiefdom.
It's still early days.
As for becoming the godfather of a girl, there is no problem with this girl's identity. She comes from a large noble family. Peter's godfather status may also urge him to become a more qualified and outstanding crown prince.
"I agree to these three proposals of yours."
Elizabeth spoke.
Just when Ivanovich had a strange look on his face, Elizabeth said to Peter:
"Which copy are you going to give to the Patriarch?"
Peter said: "The second book."
Elizabeth stepped forward, took out a book, and motioned to Peter:
"this?"
Peter nodded, and then listened to his aunt's instructions to Ivanovich:
"Go and check this book to see if there are any words insulting the Patriarch."
Peter was speechless, what about trust? What about the most basic trust between people?
Is his relationship with the Patriarch so bad?
Ivanovich finally breathed a sigh of relief and saluted:
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Then he took the book and went out.
Ignoring Peter's dissatisfied expression, Elizabeth walked to the side and sat down. Peter told what he had seen in the newspaper, and then said:
"Auntie, it's not that I want to use the main issue, but the supplements are gone."
Elizabeth couldn't help but feel a little angry. She didn't doubt Peter's words. This kind of thing was very easy to verify with the mysterious office. But she didn't expect that the newspaper where her father used to be the editor-in-chief would turn out like this.
Elizabeth said:
"You allowed Lomonosov to publish articles on it as he pleased. Is this decision too hasty?"
Elizabeth's impression of Lomonosov came from his letter. The mysterious office checked and found out that Lomonosov studied hard and was proficient in many languages, including French. This is also when she learned about him.
But the nephew was given such authority without even seeing him, which made Elizabeth a little dissatisfied.
Later, Elizabeth began to teach Peter how to recognize people.
Coming out of his aunt's palace, Peter was speechless.
Lomonosov is known as Peter the Great in the scientific world. He has a discerning eye, okay?
But my aunt actually had a good vision. After all, she chose Sophia August as the crown princess, making Russia one of the great powers, not the second largest.
What did Sophia do after becoming Catherine II?
She advocated enlightened autocracy, consolidated feudal serfdom, defeated the Ottoman Empire, opened up the Black Sea outlet, divided Poland three times, and brought Russia to its peak.
If we don't apply the insights of future generations to the present, this kind of achievement is indeed amazing.
But this bitch also has a bad habit. She wants to attack the East again and again. If it weren’t for the huge trade profits brought by the trade with Kyakhta, which accounted for 7.5% of Russia’s total trade volume, reaching 19 million rubles per year, if it weren’t for Russia’s spying
There was no hostility in the East at that time. If the East was not equally powerful at that time, or if Russia was not at war with Turkey and had no time to look east, this bitch would have taken that step.
Therefore, as a good oriental man, after Sophia arrives, he must teach her how to behave.