Everyone present actually didn't have much opinion on why Marin was canonized as a "Holy Spirit Warrior". However, as for the erection of the statue on the edge of the Temple Square in Lateran, the opinions of everyone are very large.

Generally speaking, the only people who can stand in the basilica of the core of the Holy See are Jesus and the saints. Or, the late Pope. But what is Marlin? A hairy boy from the countryside! The kings of all countries are not qualified to erect statues in the square of the Holy See headquarters, so why should he?

As a result, delegates from various countries protested, especially French diplomats. But Julius II was not in a hurry, he calmly said:

"Who can help the Holy See to conquer Florence and Siena like Marin, and also help the Holy See negotiate the return of Rimini, and I will also help the monarch of the country to erect a statue on the Temple Square of the Lateran!"

Speaking of this, everyone fell silent for a moment. Because, when it comes to the credit to the Holy See, other countries really can't compare. What the Republic of Florence and the Republic of Siena are, everyone understands. It was the third and fourth largest economic power in Italy, stronger than the Papal States. If another country conquers these two places, it will definitely swallow it itself, and not give it to the Holy See. Speaking of which, Marin is really stupid, isn't he brain-dead......

However, it is said that the goods robbed millions of gold coins in the vault of the Bank of Siena, and it turned out that the cardinals of the Holy See had deposits in it, and then returned the money in dismay...... Moreover, it is said that this guy was also stabbed in the ass...... Everyone was very happy to hear this......

Of course, this news was deliberately sent out by Marin. After all, if you get too many benefits, you will be hated. Therefore, Marin deliberately sent someone to release the news and described himself as very sad.

But the emissaries did not inquire carefully, and did not know that Marin had killed all the family members of more than a dozen shareholders of the Bank of Siena. Although the money was returned, the shares of the Bank of Siena also fell into the hands of Marin. After all, the original shareholders are dead......

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Under the envious and hateful eyes of the envoys of various countries, Marin rode the second-generation war Makaat vividly and came to the gate of the Lateran Temple. Then, he modeled Michelangelo there. After all, Michelangelo wanted to carve a statue of Marin, and he had to ask Marin to pose for a demonstration.

In order to make his image more glorious and tall, Marlin specially rode the snow-white war horse Carter to create the illusion of "Prince Charming". At the same time, he also put on a black cross vest on a white background to show his devotion to religion. AS FOR HOW TO POSE ON A HORSE. Marin thought about it for a while, but asked a priest to go to the church and get a Bible and a cross. He then rode on horseback, holding the Bible in his left hand and the cross in his right hand......

"This posture is good!" Julius II praised with satisfaction.

The Bible in one hand and the cross in the other definitely show Marin's devotion to Christianity, which is very much in line with the taste of the church. After Julius II's praise, many bishops and priests present applauded Marin's gesture and praised his devotion to religion.

"Phew—sycophants......" the French envoy spat privately. Of course, he didn't dare to do it publicly. After all, it would offend the church. But in his heart, the French envoy despised Marin's shameless behavior.

But at the same time, the French envoy had to admit that Marin did pretend to be a ...... The Bible in his left hand and the cross in his right hand...... This image, when put into the people, will definitely make those devout believers have a good impression of it......

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For everyone's envious, jealous and hateful eyes, Julius II saw it in his eyes, but he was very happy in his heart. This shows that the statue on the square of the Holy See headquarters is still very attractive to all countries. It's easy to attract everyone......

So Julius II took the opportunity to announce loudly:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the 'Holy Spirit Warriors' are not the only ones. The Warriors of the Holy Spirit' are subordinate to the saints and belong to the warriors among mortals. If you can make a great contribution to the great cause of the Lord and the Holy See, you are also entitled to be canonized and have a statue erected in the Temple Square of the Lateran. ”

"For example, the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon are fighting to reclaim Morocco, a region that has been invaded by pagans. If they succeed in conquering the whole of Morocco, then His Majesty Juan III and Ferdinand II will also be eligible to become 'warriors of the Holy Spirit' and be enshrined in the Holy See! ”

"In addition, whoever has the ability to retake the holy city of Jerusalem will be canonized as a higher saint by the Holy See after his death!"

"Saints!"

"Saints!"

"Saints!"

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The future Pope Leo X – Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. When the Medici saw it, they immediately raised their arms and shouted, turned into a cheerleader, and led the priests in the square to chant together to help Julius II build momentum.

Spanish Foreign Minister Joaquín was also very proud to learn that his king had the opportunity to erect a statue in front of the Holy See Temple. However, he proposed that the statue of his own monarch should not be ranked behind the statue of Marin.

In this regard, Julius II said on the spot - the statue of Marin stands on the left side of the gate, and the statues of the two kings of Spain stand on the right side of the temple gate, no further than the statue of Marin.

Seeing that the Pope was so face-saving, Joaquín was triumphant and accepted the congratulations of the envoys of various countries. Marin glanced at him, and said in his heart:

"What's the spirit? No matter how good the cattle are, they are also ranked behind me. Brother is the first to erect a statue at the gate of the Holy See Temple, and the first is the first! ”

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After the "Warriors of the Holy Spirit" and the statue were over, Julius II announced the award of King Edward of England:

"In view of the fact that the Kingdom of England has sent the Newcastle Regiment (Fourth Legion) to assist in the siege of Siena, and that the Royal Family of the Kingdom of Scotland is no longer in existence, I have decided to confer the Throne of Scotland on King Edward of England ......"

"Wait!" At this time, the French envoy Mbappe suddenly shouted.

Julius II was stunned and asked in an unkind tone:

"Ambassador Mbappe, don't you agree with me?"

The French envoy Mbappe immediately saluted and said:

"I'm sorry, Your Holiness the Pope. You just said, 'The Scottish royal family is extinct', but this statement is not conclusive! ”

"Oh? You're talking about Alexander of the Stewart family. Bishop Stewart? But he had decided to dedicate himself to God, serve the church permanently, and renounce the right to the throne. ”

Mbappe shook his head and said:

"I'm not talking about him, I'm talking about John. Son of His Majesty Stewart! ”

"What? John. Stewart's offspring? Isn't he childless? Do you want to say that he is an illegitimate child? Mr. Mbappe, don't you know that illegitimate children have no right to inherit? Julius II said with some annoyance. Moreover, he felt that he was offended by the French.

The French envoy Mbappe did not panic, but said calmly:

"No, Your Holiness the Pope. You should know that before Edinburgh was breached, John . His Majesty Stewart......"

"No, Mr. Mbappe. John. Stewart cannot guarantee the legitimacy of his throne because of his alleged murder of His Majesty James IV! A bishop corrected.

Mbappe nodded and said:

"Even so, John. Lord Stewart's identity as the Duke of Albany should be recognized by everyone, right? ”

Everyone nodded......

"That's it, anyway, John. Lord Stewart's children are still children of the royal family, and they have the right to inherit the throne......"

"But, as we all know, John. . . Duke Stewart did not leave behind a legitimate heir! "Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. Medici couldn't help but say.

Mbappe shook his head:

"No, his legal wife, Queen Marguerite, found out she was pregnant after fleeing to France......"

"What?" Everyone present was amazed......