While everyone was shocked by His Excellency the Archbishop's speech, the young king did not have an expression, but a smug smile.

How could His Majesty not consult with the Archbishop of Canterbury in advance on religious matters?

When the Archbishop of Canterbury finished speaking, there was silence and the other bishops were speechless in shock.

Then everyone glanced at His Majesty the King, and then nodded in agreement.

The first item is as easy as that

Finish.

When the Archbishop of Canterbury sat down, His Majesty the King nodded slightly at him, and the two of them smiled heartily, all without saying a word.

"The reason why I have summoned you here this time is that in addition to the matter of Rome, I also want to ask you about the situation of Anglican Sect in various places!"

His Majesty took a sip of tea, glanced at them intentionally or unconsciously, and said slowly.

"Archbishop York, talk about it first!"

The Bishop of York, who was named, squeezed out a smile at the king, and with a straight face, said word by word:

"At present, Catholicism and other Protestants in all parts of England are no longer in the mood under our suppression.

According to conservative estimates, the number of people who regularly attend church for prayer and mass has occupied six floors of the English population, and Anglicanism has become the main faith in England! ”

After a few decades of the Reformation in England, and the majority of the population had accepted Anglicanism, there was no need to rush further, and the rest of the time was a matter of course.

"The same is true in Wales, where most of the nobility and commoners have fully embraced Anglicanism, and Catholics are no longer a threat!"

The Archbishop of Wales spoke softly in a gentle tone, and his voice was in his ears, as if an old man was admonishing, and he was particularly cordial.

"Of course, most of the Scottish Catholics have already accepted the Anglican sect, and some of the remaining members are just residues, and it won't be long before they will naturally return, please rest assured, I will definitely give them a true home!"

As soon as Archbishop Hobbes stood up, he was a little out of breath.

A few years after the Scottish Reformation, most of the ignorant commoners still believed in Catholicism, and the habits of faith for hundreds of years were not so easy to change.

So, Bishop Hobbes hurriedly patted his chest and assured loudly, trying to prove himself and the strength of the Church of Scotland.

Edward was noncommittal about this, and Anglicanism was the most similar sect to Catholicism in Protestantism, except for the leaders and some liturgies.

So, of all the Protestant denominations, Anglicanism is the easiest faction to convert Catholics.

In fact, the biggest obstacle in the transformation process has always been the teaching staff, and as long as the teaching staff cooperates, the ignorant civilians can easily change.

Therefore, during the reign of Henry VIII, decrees were issued more than once, requiring the clergy to be loyal to the king, changing their positions in time, and strictly prohibiting the morning and twilight and the Roman eyebrows.

Therefore, as long as the bishops of the Church of Scotland have their hearts set on the royal family, then in a few years, the whole of Scotland will be like England.

"There is something special about Ireland!" The Archbishop of Dublin's tone was even more empty than that of the Scottish Bishop Hobbes, and even his waist did not look so straight.

He looked around for a moment, and then continued: "Except for the Dublin area, the rest of Ireland is made up of Calvinists, Catholics, and other denominations, and although the Anglicans have the main advantage, they can directly transform the entire island of Ireland, and ask Your Majesty for forgiveness, we are really powerless. ”

At the end, he looked at His Majesty with a resentful gaze, and the complaint in it was like an abyss, and the young king smiled embarrassedly.

Ireland was the largest sewage outlet of the empire, and it was extremely complex for heretics, criminals, and even mobs of disobedient people, as well as a large number of Celtic tribesmen.

Under such circumstances, it is good for the Anglicans to maintain their advantage, and if it is true that the Catholic Church has a real advantage.

And His Majesty the King, who caused such a complicated situation, naturally cannot force it, the environment does not allow it!

"Having said that, after all, Ireland is an important part of the United Kingdom, and as the state religion of the United Kingdom, Ireland naturally cannot lag too far behind!"

The Archbishop of Canterbury, in place of His Majesty the King, faced the Archbishop of Dublin and spurred.

"Yes, Your Excellency, I will fight for it!" The Archbishop of Dublin took a soft breath and agreed.

"Yes, that's the best!" His Majesty nodded and replied.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there can be no doubt that the State religion of the United Kingdom is the Anglicans. And it is your and me's unshirkable responsibility to convey the glory of our Lord! ”

"I hope you take it to heart!"

In the end, His Majesty the King closed the coffin and concluded.

Then, just when everyone thought that the agenda was over and the atmosphere fell silent again, His Majesty the King began to speak again.

"Last year, more than a dozen bishops and more than 100 deacons were removed from their posts and sentenced for embezzlement and betrayal of our Lord's faith!"

His Majesty's eyes widened as he looked at these serious archbishops, who looked at the look of surprise on his face, and said bitterly.

"These people's actions will never be forgiven!"

In this regard, although the bishops were shocked, they did not think so in their hearts.

What's wrong with being greedy for some gold coins? As shepherds of the Lord, these gold coins were not enough to cover their contributions.

But His Majesty the King has said no, and in recent years has vigorously grasped corruption, and the archbishops should cooperate, both in righteousness and reason.

"In order to put an end to or reduce this practice, I propose that an archbishopric be established to oversee the whole Church, beginning at the end of each year.

In addition, three floors of the annual income of churches throughout the kingdom will be turned over to the Archbishop Council for the development and growth of the whole Anglican Sect!

All of you here will be members of the Archbishopric! ”

"Do you have any opinions?"

Hearing this, the bishops bowed their heads and pondered.

His Majesty the King said that he was supervising corruption, pure fart, and most importantly, he wanted to make more money, and he wanted to make money through the Archbishop's Conference.

But this archbishopric is also beneficial to them, and they can use the power of supervision to expand the power in their hands.

Although they are archbishops, they really only control the area at hand.

For example, the Archbishop of York only controls the diocese of York, and only has the right to advise the bishops of other dioceses, but has no control over them.

After thinking about it, the bishops nodded their heads in agreement, and the Anglicans carried out another cleansing campaign and reaped a lot of benefits for the king.

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