Chapter 1407: The Future Pope Arrives
In fact, modern obstetrics and gynecology technology is more advanced than ancient places, far more than a lateral incision, there is also a forceps production method. Its content is to use a curved wooden clamp without edges and corners to clamp the baby who is emerging and gently pull it out to help the mother give birth.
It can be said that because of the lateral incision and forceps of natural delivery, it is no longer a dangerous thing for women in later generations to give birth, at most it is very painful. Only a malposition, or a large baby, can cause dystocia. Or that is, the maternal age is too advanced and her physical strength cannot keep up, resulting in a fainting on the spot.
Among them, the problem of improper fetal position can also be solved in ancient times. Mainly rely on the help of experienced midwives to determine whether it is in position. Then, if it is not correct, it will help to restore the positive position through some specific actions.
But the problem of giant babies is helpless in this era. In later generations, giant babies could only be delivered by caesarean section. But in this era, in the case of caesarean section, with disinfection methods such as alcohol, it can ensure that the mother does not die. However, it is difficult to guarantee that the stitches will pass. Perhaps, after a caesarean section, the woman will not be able to get pregnant again.
Therefore, the fundamental control method is not to overnutrition. And like in ancient China, the practice of not stopping to give mothers tonic such as old hen soup is actually increasing the possibility of the child becoming a giant baby. And at the time of childbirth, the younger the child, the less difficult it is to give birth. Except, of course, for malnutrition. Because, there may be big problems with the child's health, even if it is easy to give birth, the gain outweighs the loss......
So, for the rest of the time, Marlin severely restricted Angela's diet. First of all, foods high in fat and sugar are banned. Meat foods, such as chicken breast, are only allowed to be eaten with low fat content but high protein content. Then, a variety of vegetables naturally is non-stop. In this way, there is no shortage of nutrients, but it will not make the baby gain weight, so as to reduce the possibility of dystocia.
Angela is very dissatisfied with this, she doesn't eat much food with high fat content, but she doesn't let her eat sweets, it's just terrible. For this reason, Angela's temper became very bad during this time. But for the sake of her safety, Marin can only be ruthless. After all, the mortality rate of dystocia is too high in this era.
In the following days, Angela became the "Lafayette" in the palace of Aurich, and her temper grew, and she often pinched and pinched Marin. Although Marin was very hot, considering that she was the biggest during her pregnancy, she endured it all. For this, the price is that the waist and arms are always blue and purple.
Marin, who was holding back the fire in his belly, naturally needed to find an outlet. Then the little wildcat Felise suffered. When Marin was with her during this time, he suddenly fell in love with smoking PP. Then, Felise's PP during this time was also blue and purple......
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Just as the Marin family was playing the game of "you torture me, I will torture her", on this day, a distinguished guest came to the palace of Aurich......
It was the future Pope Leo X, the current Archbishop of Giovanni. Archbishop Giovanni came to Germany because he himself came to Germany to supervise the sale of "indulgences".
A few years ago, when Marin was in Rome, he gave Archbishop Giovanni the idea of selling "indulgences". Then, Archbishop Giovanni also carried it out. Moreover, because he was in charge of religious affairs in Germany, Archbishop Giovanni specially ordered the promotion of "indulgences" in Germany. However, a few years later, sales of "indulgences" have grown somewhat slowly.
In normal times, Archbishop Giovanni might not be in a hurry. However, some time ago, Julius II suddenly fell seriously ill. Although he was rescued afterwards, Marin also sent someone to help regulate his body.
However, this incident also reminded the cardinals of Rome that the pope may soon be replaced......
Then, the cardinals who were eligible to compete for the next pope in Rome all moved, and the eight immortals crossed the sea, each showing their magical powers. In addition to pulling relationships everywhere to win future votes, it is also one of the important means to brush up on prestige and political achievements.
Especially Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. A young bishop like the Medici, because of his lack of prestige and merit, needs to brush up on his prestige and political achievements.
As a result, the sales performance of the "indulgences" he is now responsible for has become a top priority. If he could make significant progress before the death of Julius II, which would have brought great benefits to the Holy See, he would have received a major bonus point in the Holy See, which would have been beneficial to the election of the Pope. After all, the Roman College of Cardinals, when electing a pope, did not choose an incompetent person to be the pope, although they also accepted bribes. Generally speaking, those who can be elected as popes must have both the ability and financial resources.
Financial resources, Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. The Medici had no problems. Not only will the Bank of Siena, controlled by Marin, fully support his bribery, but most of the bankers in his hometown of Florence will also support him. So now for Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. The only thing for the Medici to do was to prove to the Roman College of Cardinals that they were capable of bringing something beneficial to the Holy See. For example, fiscal revenue or something......
But in recent years, Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. The Medici felt that their promotion of "indulgences" in Germany seemed to be growing slowly. Many princes even secretly boycotted the sale of "indulgences......
So, he was in a hurry. If the sales of the "indulgence" were not good, it would also affect his prestige in Rome and even affect the papal election.
Then, he thought of Marin, who gave him the idea......
In fact, Marin has always been known in Europe for his "scheming and insidiousness". Therefore, some anxious Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. The Medici took advantage of the opportunity to inspect the German Church and simply went to Aurich and went to Marin to ask for advice on how to increase the sales of "indulgences" in a short period of time. If Julius II had died, sales of the "indulgences" would not have risen, and his hopes of succession would have been difficult to say.
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For this future Pope Leo X, Marin naturally attached great importance to him and received him with a very high standard. And after learning about Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. After the Medici's intention, Marin thought for a moment and asked:
"What is the annual sales volume of 'indulgences' now? How is it divided with the local government? ”
"Now the annual sales of all Germany are about 30,000 gold coins...... As for dividing ...... This one...... The local church will take 20% of the sales as the cost ......"
"No wonder!" Marin slapped the table and finally found the reason.
Follow Giovanni. Advance. Lorenzo. Morality. According to the Medici, "indulgences" were the exclusive business of the Holy See. Local churches help sell "indulgences" and only get about 20 percent of the cost and errands, and at most 30 percent. And there are so many people in the local church, once it is shared, there is not much money.
As a result, the sales of "indulgences" will naturally not go up. This thing is different from "tithes", which can be used by the local church to embezzle ink with lies and excuses such as "local disasters", and the sale of "indulgences" is issued by the Holy See, and the number of sales is counted, and the Holy See will take the lion's share. Because the profit sharing is too small, everyone's enthusiasm will naturally not go up.
And, for the time being, "indulgences" were sold in the German regions, mainly in the vassal states of the Church. As for the secular princes, they are basically not allowed to sell. Because, it doesn't do them any good......
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