Pope Innocent X is in the lobby, praying silently, with a huge cross in front of him, and the statue of Jesus is very simple, overlooking the world, and every place is full of compassion.
Majdalzini was a little far away, also praying, kneeling on the ground, pious and quiet.
Innocent X recited the scriptures in a low voice, and I don't know how long it took, he raised his head, looked at the statue in front of him, and said, "That prince has not rested yet?"
” Majdalzini raised his head and said respectfully: "Yes, not yet." ” Innocent X's eyes were full of worry, and he was silent for a while, and sighed: "I am preparing a meal, please accompany the three cardinal archbishops, I will have a banquet for His Royal Highness, and you will personally invite it." ” Majdalzini looked up at Innocent X and said, "Yes." ” Majdalzini turned and walked out of the church to the small building where Zhu Youzhen was.
Zhu Youzhen only then Shi Shiran appeared, and he came to the side.
"Dear Royal Highness, welcome to Rome......"
Innocent X was quite enthusiastic, first saluting solemnly, and then going to hug Zhu Youzhen.
Zhu Youzhen was not accustomed to this kind of understanding, and raised his hand and said: "I am also very honored to come to Rome, I have admired Your Majesty for a long time, and I wanted to come to visit you three days ago." ” Innocent X didn't seem to hear Zhu Youzhen's ridicule, withdrew his outstretched arms, and said: "Your Royal Highness is polite, let me introduce you to our bishops, they are God's people, loyal messengers......"
Zhu Youzhen listened to the translator's words, and looked at it, except for Majdalzini, he didn't know anyone else.
Innocent X was quite enthusiastic, as if Zhu Youzhen was an old friend he hadn't seen for many years, after the introduction, he invited him into the table, his face was full of warm spring breeze, and said: "Dear Zhu, I hope this title will not make you feel abrupt, I am full of curiosity about the ancient country of the East, can you introduce me to it?"
” Despite the differences between Eastern and Western cultures, there are many similarities, such as a side-by-side foreplay before the main topic.
Zhu Youzhen was already sure in his heart, and he did not refuse, glanced at the translator, and said: "Our country has a long history, inherited thousands of years, and now the country is vast, with hundreds of millions of people, we advocate the law, etiquette, and we have established the most suitable system."
Our monarch hangs down the world, and the government affairs are entrusted to the cabinet, and there are nine cabinet members, one of the first assistants, and eight of the assistants.
In order to supervise the officials and ensure their integrity, the Governorate was established to ensure the integrity of the officials.
At the same time, we have an independent judiciary that is not subject to interference by the Cabinet or other departments.
Of course, there is also the promulgation of the law and discipline, and we have a parliamentary body of more than 300 people, which drafts, amends, and improves all aspects of the law, and the major matters of the cabinet also need to be voted on by the cabinet......"
Innocent X and the others listened carefully, but they couldn't help frowning and falling into deep thought.
Zhu Youzhen's words can be summed up as a fictitious monarch and the separation of powers.
This is completely different from the preaching of the divine right of kingship that is prevalent in Europe!
Several archbishops, especially Majdalzini, looked at Zhu Youzhen with solemn expressions, their eyes flickering, and their fists clenched unconsciously.
This kind of thing is unimaginable for them, and if there is no king, a country will definitely fall apart and not last long.
Even if it is a papal state, the pope is also a king!
Zhu Youzhen ignored them and continued: "Our army adopts a minimalist approach, although we have hundreds of millions of people, our army is not numerous.
We hope that the country will be as fair and just as possible, and only in this way can the people be prosperous and the country make steady progress......"
Innocent X looked at Majdalzini and the others, holding the cross in their hands, silently.
Zhu Youzhen's expression did not move, his eyes stared at Innocent X's every move, and his words continued, from the imperial court to the locality, all according to the 'script' given by Feng Zhu.
He knew that his words had shaken Innocent X, but he did not know how much of an impact his words had on Europe.
Later generations are discussing the development of modern democracy, and it is often believed that the Ming Dynasty was the first to enter, and Zhu Youzhen's words are the beginning of European democracy, and many historians even crown him with the title of 'Father of European Democracy'.
These are all afterwords, looking at the gushing Zhu Youzhen, Innocent X didn't dare to let him continue, and interrupted with a smile: "Respected Zhu, the system in the East is really enviable, how I hope to go to the mission in person, spread the glory of God, let the people of the Ming Dynasty get rid of their suffering, bathe in the holy light, and go to heaven after death......"
The mythological system of the Ming Dynasty is not heaven, more to hell, Zhu Youzhen did not seem to understand the words of Innocent X, said: "Your Majesty, we do not believe in ghosts and gods, we respect our ancestors, because it is their efforts to have us today, we worship the sages, because they wrote books and said, so that we can get rid of ignorance, virtue sanctification......"
Innocent X naturally knew this, but what he didn't expect was that he just tried a little, and Zhu Youzhen decisively refused, which surprised him a little.
According to the news obtained by John Tang, the attitude of the Ming Dynasty towards Christianity was 'ambiguous', with neither prohibition nor permission, and there were many underground believers.
Innocent X patiently listened to Zhu Youzhen's tirade, looked at the translation, and still said like a spring breeze: "Dear Zhu, God loves the world and will not treat it any differently, our missionaries are all faithful believers in God, and we fully respect the laws of the Ming Dynasty, and we respect the emperor of your country and the imperial court as much as we do."
Zhu, I hope that your country will seriously consider this matter, because this matter will do you no good, and there are many places where we can help your country, whether it is in Asia or Europe......"
Obviously, His Majesty the Pope also knew what the missionaries had done overseas or in Europe, and he was trying to dispel Zhu Youzhen's concerns as much as possible.
For such an advanced and populous country as the Ming Dynasty, Innocent X was very eager to preach, and even wanted to go in person, which was a 'special honor', enough for him to enter heaven after his death and become the son of God!
It's a great honor, and there's nothing like it.
Zhu Youzhen listened to the words of Innocent X, but still refused, and said: "Your Majesty, if I become a believer in your God to hundreds of millions of people, and obey your words, and you are thousands of miles away, I believe that Your Majesty will not allow it. ” Innocent X's eyes widened, his expression became more and more sincere, and said: "Dear Zhu, please believe me, I, the Holy See will not harm your country, not the slightest, what you are worried about, we can negotiate a safe way to ......"
Zhu Youzhen looked at Innocent X, as if he was moved, and sighed for a while, and said: "If Your Majesty can find a suitable way to dispel our country's concerns, the mission can also be discussed." ” Innocent X looked excited, and said: "Dear Zhu, I will immediately convene everyone to discuss, I believe that there must be a way to satisfy both of us!"
” Zhu Youzhen nodded indifferently and said casually: "Your Majesty, I know that your followers are all over the world, and many of my country's people are going to sea, I hope that when they encounter difficulties, they can get help from the Holy See......
Although Christianity was divided, they were still all believers in God, but there was a clash of doctrines.
The current overseas colonists can be said to be all believers, if the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade gets their help, even if it is just acquiescence, it will save too much trouble and loss, and the benefits are unimaginable.
This was one of the purposes for Zhu Youzhen to meet the pope.
Innocent X had nothing to do with this, and said with a kind smile: "Whether you believe in God or not, you are God's people, and I will instruct the Holy See that no matter where it is, the Ming people are our brothers, and they should receive ...... with the highest courtesy."
Zhu Youzhen nodded quietly, and then said: "At present, there are thousands of European missionaries in the Japanese country, and we have replaced them like citizens, and we have not treated them harshly, and I believe that the people who have returned have already told Your Majesty." ” The European missionaries, most of whom were Portuguese or Spanish, were mostly 'refugees', first in Macau, and now in Shenlong Palace, although they have changed places, they seem to be more free and prefer the atmosphere there, full of merchants, not so oppressed by the local government in Macau.
Free novels bring you joy and joy ---> storyskyline.net
Innocent X smiled and nodded, naturally knowing, and said: "Although there are no returnees in Europe, I am also willing to set aside a place for the people of your country, hoping that your two countries can communicate closely and spread the gospel of God......
Zhu Youzhen's eyes flashed slightly, and he said: "If Your Majesty is in my country, I believe that many things can be solved calmly, after all, you and I are too far away." ” Innocent X did not hear Zhu Youzhen's words, and said in a high-spirited tone: "Dear Zhu, I believe that we will gain sincere friendship, and I will send the grandest delegation to visit your country next year and meet His Majesty the Emperor of your country......"
If it weren't for the huge fleet, just a few people, it would have been possible to start from the Mediterranean, and then pass through Egypt and arrive at the Ming Dynasty by ship from the Red Sea, which would have been greatly shortened, perhaps in just a few months.
Zhu Youzhen once again nodded to Innocent X and said, "Your Majesty, let me take the liberty of asking, is there only one pope?"
Or, if you're in my country, can you send a representative to take full authority over the affairs of the church?
” Innocent X was lifeless and smiled: "The Pope is the only representative of God on earth, there is no second person.
I can appoint an archbishop with full authority over all the affairs of your country and even in Asia, but there are too many things that cannot be separated from me, and these things need to be discussed carefully, carefully, and carefully......"
Zhu Youzhen had already heard from Feng Zhu's mouth that Zhu Xu wanted to create a church, a church of the Ming Dynasty, and use this church to counter the infiltration of the Holy See in Europe.
Then, an existence comparable to the Pope is a must.
Zhu Youzhen was silent for a moment, and said, "Your Majesty, my country's believers, is it possible to become the successor, or the Pope?"
” Innocent X was old and calm, and said: "Of course, it is possible for all believers, we are not a secular state, we do not pay attention to blood, as long as we pass the approval of the Cardinal Conference, we can inherit the papal throne......"
Zhu Youzhen nodded, nodded to the point, and said: "Your Majesty, my country is different from Europe, I hope that the model and management method of the church will be different, we don't want to see conflicts, especially bloodshed, human lives, if it attracts the attention of the cabinet, they may drive all the missionaries out of the Ming Dynasty with a piece of paper......"
Innocent X's expression did not change at all, and said: "I already know what happened in the Ming Dynasty, I apologize for the impact and uneasiness they have caused to your country, and I promise His Royal Highness that there will never be anything like this again, and that our mission is to spread the gospel of God, for the good of the world, not for bloodshed...... 1