Alien Knights

Lonely Rock City, Palace Garden.

Bishop Albat flipped through a thin book and asked the middle-aged man in front of him, "Jennings, what do you think of this book 'Justification by Faith'?"

Although the appearance of the middle-aged man still looks young, there are quite a few silver strands in his hair. He sat on the stone chair in the gazebo and asked calmly, "Before we discuss the contents of the book, how about guessing where this book came from?"

"According to the merchant, he brought about fifty copies of this book with him, and every time he visited a country, he would give a book to the local king or the head of the church." Bishop Albat touched the neat words on the page with his fingers, and said with a smile: "To be able to transcribe this book in such a large number, and to arrange the text so neatly, in this world, I am afraid that only one country's technology can do it."

Jennings pursed his lips and nodded in agreement.

Bishop Albat asked: "So, in your opinion, why are they doing this? Or what are they going to do next?"

Jennings crossed his arms, thought for a while, and said, "I don't know what those people want to do, but this move is tantamount to fighting the church, and it is not a wise move."

Bishop Albat smiled and waved his hand: "I think there will be a battle between Muxi City and the Pope sooner or later. Think about it, accepting alien species, coupled with the use of taboo technology, everything Muxi City is doing now is challenging the authority of the church. Instead of waiting for the opponent's attack, it is the most sensible choice to weaken the influence of the church from the root of religion."

Jennings patted the title page of the book with his hand: "Even if what is said in this book is well-founded and the church's religious control is weakened, but relying on the power of a kingdom in Muxi City to fight against the church is tantamount to hitting a stone with a pebble."

Albat brushed his chin with his hand: "I always feel that this book is just an introduction. Muxi City's religious offensive will definitely not stop here. Perhaps they should have some follow-up actions."

Jennings looked at the other party and asked quietly: "If, I mean, if the church uses the reason of attacking heresy to ask all the parish kingdoms to encircle Muxi City, what should we do?"

Albat pondered for a moment, then said softly: "Just wait and see. After all, you and I have seen the development of Muxi City in the past few years. God knows they..."

Before the words were finished, a child's crisp laughter came from the other end of the garden.

Albat and Jennings looked up, and saw an eight or nine-year-old girl happily running along the forest path in the garden following the maid, with a carefree smile on her face.

Jennings cast a doting look at the girl, turned his head after a while, and sighed heavily: "The old king has passed away for five years, and His Majesty is still too young..."

Albat also said: "The most terrible thing is that the war in the south is escalating every day. Even if I am on the lighthouse in Lone Rock City, I can hear the rumbling explosion in the distance."

"The church is still obsessed with the feats of the empire during the Taylor period, and refuses to take a look at the situation in the south." Jennings said with a wry smile: "Just when the heathens have already used muskets and artillery, we people are still locked in iron cans."

Albat looked at the cross in the middle of the garden, and shook his head weakly: "Let us pray to our heavenly father, and pray that the war in the south will never end."

—————————————

Muxi City, the audience room of the royal palace.

Huggins looked at Todd, who was busy reviewing official documents at the desk, and suggested in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the road is exhausted, and you have just returned to the city. Why don't you go to the bedroom to rest for half a day?"

Todd didn't raise his head: "It doesn't make much difference whether to do the work that should be done earlier or later. By the way, what about the person I asked you to hire?"

"They're just outside the door."

"Please come in."

After a while, the cabinet members of Muxi City, Emerson, Terrence, Elijah, Joe, the Raglans and others entered the room.

After waiting for everyone to be seated, Todd stopped the pen in his hand and asked everyone: "Let's gossip, let me listen to the latest developments in Muxi City."

According to the different functions of the departments, Terrence first said: "The main project of Muxi University has been completed, and students and teachers have settled in one after another. Also, a number of patents in physics, mathematics, chemistry and other subjects have appeared in the kingdom. I have compiled a detailed list into a book."

Elijah went on to say: "Your Majesty, the first phase of the Muxi Cathedral has been completed. I dare to swear to you that if it is fully completed, this will be the most magnificent and magnificent church in the world. We have recruited a group of monks as trainees of the church, and hired Moore Rupert as the acting priest..."

"Moore Rupert? That one-armed priest?" Todd asked.

Elijah nodded: "Father Moore has a lot of experience in explaining the doctrine, but he has conflicts with the monks more than once in the interpretation of some scriptures."

The third speaker was Joe. He smiled and said to Todd: "Your Majesty, due to our immigration policy, the total population of Muxi City is now close to 100,000 people. Looking outside the city, there are fertile fields everywhere. With the latest canals and waterwheels designed by Muxi University, we can divert the lakes under the mountains to the fields to irrigate the farmers. As long as autumn comes, there will be a bumper harvest."

Holding the latest economic data, the Raglans reported to Todd Hui: "Your Majesty, the kingdom's income reached a new high last month. The main reason is that several of our newly added products, such as mirrors and soaps, have received great acclaim overseas."

Listening to these people's speeches one by one, Todd turned his attention to Emerson who was still silent: "Cabinet Prime Minister, don't you have anything to say?"

Emerson cleared his throat: "The 5,000 refugees in the Holy Acropolis have been successfully transported to the north. I believe they will reach the land in a short time; the supplies you requested to support the Holy Acropolis have also been prepared and ready to be dispatched at any time; and you asked me to follow up the production progress of the musket before the trip. Aiden Kom has imitated a sample. You can go and see it when you have time..."

Seeing the other party's hesitant expression, Todd knew that he had something to say, and dismissed the others first, leaving Emerson alone.

"There are a few things that require your ruling." Emerson looked at Todd and said in a low voice: "The first thing is about the religious reform. The book that pointed out the fallacy of the doctrine has been spread. Next, what are you going to do?"

Todd cupped his fists and raised his chin: "How is the reaction from the outside world?"

"Based on feedback from business associations, diocesan kingdoms have had mixed reactions, but have mostly taken a wait-and-see approach."

Todd took a long breath: "The first fire of reform has been lit, and the next thing is how to add firewood... Later, I will call a meeting to specifically arrange this matter."

Emerson nodded: "The second thing is that there have been disagreements in the cabinet regarding the handling of some recent government affairs. For example, the refugee from the Holy Acropolis in the north has settled down. Due to concerns about differences in religious beliefs, the cabinet is divided into two factions..."

Todd waved his hand indifferently: "You are the prime minister of the cabinet, how to integrate the opinions of the members should be up to you to decide. If you encounter difficult problems that cannot be handled, it will not be too late to come to me."

When Emerson heard this, a relaxed expression appeared on his face: "The last thing, Cumberland wrote me a letter, explaining the situation inside the Holy Acropolis."

Thinking of the stubborn old knight, Todd's head suddenly grew a lot: "What did he say in the letter?"

Seeing the embarrassed expression on the king's face, Emerson said, "To be honest, this time, I think that the old guy has something to say. He hopes that I will join him in persuading you to marry the new queen of the Holy Acropolis."