Chapter 87: The Prelude to the Great War (5)
Daniel Davis' wedding took place at a local church.
Cardinal Charkle even came from Poitou to preside over in person. The Davis family originally wanted to keep a low profile, but Sean couldn't help but invite, but as soon as Sean was invited, all the important people in Genoa, regardless of whether they had a relationship with the Davis family or not, would all be present.
More than a decade ago, the Davis family was just a small aristocratic family in decline, with only a small estate and a small amount of land.
Fortunately, over the years, the Davis family has become very wealthy because of following in Sean's footsteps, and they also have the financial resources to expand their estate, which is large enough to hold a grand banquet. Otherwise, so many guests come uninvited and have nowhere to stay.
All this is only because this family has a very close relationship with Sean, and it is the instinct of most people to become inflammatory, and even Shakli is not exempt from vulgarity.
Shaclay was once extremely influential in Genoa, and he still influences the spiritual world, but he can barely intervene in the secular world.
Since Pope Rodriguez was murdered at the hands of a mob, the Church of God has not had a pope for several years, and with him there are five cardinal archbishops and two cardinals – the distance between the cardinals of the province and the Pope no longer exists.
The Church of God was apparently not well received by the Liberals, and a large number of clergy and parishioners were persecuted, and churches were burned down.
At the same time, Shinrikyo, which has always been rooted in the people, has developed greatly.
As soon as the emperor fell, Eusef-Lombardi immediately built a new church in Sipuitu, even more imposing than the Soyer Cathedral in Shakli.
In contrast to the Liberal Party in the former Empire and now in power in the Holy City, the Civic Party has a tolerant and balanced policy towards various religions, and even deliberately suppresses the development of God's religion.
The privilege was revoked, and Shackley could tolerate it, and was even forced to sell a large amount of land at a low price, and Shackley had to accept it, and the situation dictated it.
He was even somewhat glad to be a priest in Genoa, otherwise he might have died in a riot. He was as close to the Pope's position now as he was to Sean.
"Sean, my nephew, it's been a long time since you've come to see me. Shackley took Sean's hand affectionately.
This intimate title made Sean feel goosebumps all over his body. Although he and Shackley are related, this relationship is very distant, and it is not taken seriously at all.
"I'm sorry, my Bishop, but I've been on the northern front with a busy military schedule, and it's only this Spring Festival that I have time to return to Genoa. Sean said.
"Military affairs are important, but you still need to pay attention to your personal life. Shackley suddenly sighed, "Poor Jayne, if he were still alive, he wouldn't need my distant uncle to interfere. ”
Jayne is Sean's adoptive father's name, an unknown name that has been re-remembered by the Poitu people because of Sean's rise.
"Today's groom is handsome and chic, and the bride is beautiful and knowledgeable, which is really a match made in heaven. Bless them!" Shakli drew a cross on his chest.
Sean knew that Shakley always foreshadowed his speech, and sure enough, after Shakli praised the newcomers, the conversation changed:
"Sean, your marriage needs to be on the agenda as soon as possible. As your only elder, I can't wait to officiate at your wedding. ”
"Thank you for your concern, what do you think of hosting at the Cathedral of the Holy City?" Sean nodded.
Shakley's heart was overjoyed, and Shaws's hint was tantamount to supporting him as the new generation of pope, and the cardinal, who regarded the papacy as something in his pocket, immediately hesitated:
"I'm afraid it will take years. ”
"It depends on the course of the war. Sean prevaricated, because Shakley's concern mostly depends on Shakley's own ambitions.
"As a cardinal in the South, I feel the same as the people of the North who are suffering, and the vast majority of the Congregation are cut off from the Gospel because of the misfortune of His Holiness the Pope. "War is not what I want, but in order to end it as soon as possible and restore peace to the world as soon as possible, I have received a decree from God to donate a sum of money to the Union military in the name of the Church of Genoa." ”
"How much?" said Sean, intriguing.
"A thousand ......" Xia Keli carefully observed Xiao Si's expression, and immediately changed his words, "Twenty million gold Louis!"
"Haha, on behalf of the National Army, I thank the Bishop for his generosity, which will surely encourage our soldiers, and I can even foresee that the war will soon be over. At that time, people will be free to enter the church and listen to the gospel of God. The Church of God needs a pope, and you are the only choice for the position of Pope because of your knowledge and prestige. ”
"No, no. Shakli blushed his neck and said modestly, "I am just a servant of God." ”
Leaving the church, the wedding officially entered into a joyous episode.
The Davis family's estate, renovated, is full of flowers and green bonsai. On the very flat grass in front of the manor, a grand dance party was held.
Amid the band's hard work, Sean dances with a noble girl whose name he doesn't remember before being asked aside by Steele Koval.
"Your Excellency, when will your army reach the Holy City?" asked Steele directly.
"It's not my army, it's just that I happen to be the commander-in-chief. Sean said.
"Well, when will the Nationalists reach the Holy City?" said Steele.
"Frankly, I have confidence in the National Army, but war is not a game of chess, and the winner can be decided in an hour at most. Sean said.
"You know, my uncle is being held in the First Prison of the Holy City. It took me a long time to find out that he was still alive, that my aunt had not been in good health for the past two years, and that her only wish was to see my uncle again. "To tell you the truth, our Koval family even tried to trade with some of the big names in the Holy City, but ......"
"According to the decree of the Alliance, private contact with our enemies is not permitted. Sean said lightly.
"You're not going to arrest me, are you?" said Steele.
"Well, I'll assume I didn't hear it. As for attacking the Holy City, as long as you don't cause chaos in the rear and ensure the military needs of the front, I will do my best. Sean said.
"The Koval family is a strong supporter of the war to liberate the north, and for this purpose I donate five million to the National Army in the name of the Koval family. "At the same time, I personally donate one million to Your Excellency's Civic Party. ”
"Thank you so much for the generosity of the Koval family!" Sean laughed.
Sean actually knows that since Count Koval was unfortunately arrested and imprisoned by the Liberals, there has been a secret fight within the wealthy family of Coval, and Steele has actually controlled all the power of the Koval family, and in terms of conspiracy theory, he doesn't want to see Count Koval get out of prison alive.
The reason why Steele took the initiative to donate a huge sum of six million was actually for outsiders to see. Sean knew it and smiled happily.
Attending a wedding, Sean got more than 26 million out of thin air.
But it also shows that support for the war was unprecedentedly high among the southerners, especially the Genoese.
This gave Sean more confidence.