After annihilating the recalcitrant enemy, William and Sir Hubert entered the tall Lischel Chapel with a group of guards.

Curious, William walked around the church and found that there was nothing wrong with it, except for the smoke and some of the smoke around the walls.

"Whew! William breathed a sigh of relief slightly, and couldn't help but sigh: "God forbid, the Lixue Church was fortunate not to be damaged by the war, it seems that these rebels still maintain a certain respect for God and the church, and have not completely lost their conscience." ”

"Yes, His Highness William, it is all thanks to you that this church has survived!" Sir Hubert said complimentarily.

"Haha, don't pat me on the back, it's not like you, Sir Hubert." William waved his hand and laughed.

In the face of William's bantering words, Sir Hubert had to touch the back of his head in embarrassment and laugh with a smile.

"By the way, Sir Hubert, have you found the Bishop of Berkeley in the parish of Lissy? I think it was at the ceremony when I was crowned Barony Vernon and heir to the Count of Évreux, but he baptized me and presided over the ceremony! William looked at the huge cross and the crucifix in the center of the church and couldn't help but sigh.

"I'm very sorry, Your Highness William, we searched the whole city and didn't find Lord Bishop Berkeley, only a few deacons and a priest, and the rest of the clergy have fled." Sir Hubert shook his head, and said in a rather regretful tone.

After the formal split between the Eastern and Western Churches, the Patriarch of Rome, Leo IX, became the head of the Western Church as "pope", and the Christian Church split into the Greek Church (Orthodox) and the Roman Church (Catholic).

The original Catholic hierarchy was a system that defined the hierarchy and administration of the Catholic clergy, and was an important system in canon law. There are two classes: clerical hierarchy and clerical authority.

Before 1334, the Catholic hierarchy consisted of only three ranks: deacon, priest, and bishop. The clerical hierarchy includes the pope, cardinals, archbishops, chief bishops (the head of a state church organization or the bishop of the capital), diocesan bishops, coadier bishops, and other high bishops. As senior members of the Catholic Church, they assisted the Pope in ruling over the vast Papal States and the Church in Rome.

"We have to accept with regret that Bishop Berkeley and a large number of clergy were killed by the evil Count Cay and his Baron Cotentan, who are demons from hell, the most evil devils!" William pretended to be distressed, closed his eyes and said in pain.

"Please don't be sad, all this is the fault of Count Kay and Baron Cotentin." Sir Hubert comforted William.

"But we can't dwell on the pain, we have to look forward!" William opened his eyes, his face was grim, and he said, "We must elect a new bishop, who will be in charge of the church affairs of the parish of Lischel and Evre. ”

"You're right, Your Highness William, but now we can only find one priest and a few assistants, can we elect a new bishop?" Sir Hubert said with some doubt.

"It's okay, I just say okay, just pick one person, and with my support, you can be the bishop, don't forget that my uncle and grandfather are the archbishop of Normandy!" William turned his head to look at Sir Hubert and persuaded, "Of course, anyone who wants to be a bishop must cooperate with us and agree to my few conditions!" ”

For a long time, there have been sharp contradictions and fierce struggles between the Holy See and the secular lords of various countries.

Prior to Gregory's encyclical encyclical in 1075, abolishing the right of secular monarchs to ordain the clergy, citing the rectification of canonical rules, opposing the secularization of the Church, and prohibiting the sale of priesthood and priests' marriages, the election of bishops in the regions was often controlled by local secular lords.

The local church was like a sheepfold for the lord, and the lord could manipulate the election of the local bishop at will, so that the heirs of the family who did not inherit the right to enter the church and be elected as the local bishop, which was very common at the time.

Just like William the Conqueror in history. Morality. What Normandy did was so general that he had his half-brother Robert elected archbishop of Normandy.

"Your Highness William, may I ask you what conditions do you want them to agree to in order to support the election of bishop?" Sir Hubert asked, puzzled.

"Haha, I have three conditions for these priests and auxiliary priests.

First of all, in order to protect the parish of Lisce and Evre from the threat of the rebels of Count Kay, the Bishop of Lisce gave me full secular dominion over the parish of Lisce, and canonized me as Baron of Liser on behalf of the Church.

Secondly, in order for me to recruit troops and better protect the parish of Lisce, the parish of Lisceau handed over to me all the estates and wealth of the church.

Finally, the tithes levied by the county of Evreux and the parish of Liser will be entrusted to me as the patron of the Church of Evre and Liss, and all the expenses of the tithes will be subject to my approval. The corners of William's mouth curled up and he spoke eloquently.

"It's so harsh, I can't think of a priest who would agree to these three conditions you put forward!" Sir Hubert shook his head and sighed.

"Huh!" William smiled, waved his hand and said, "As long as someone agrees to my conditions and is willing to cooperate with me, I don't care if others agree to me!"

Even if no one agrees, can't we find a priest who agrees?

I don't believe anyone can resist the temptation to become Bishop of Lixue. ”

"Yes, Your Highness William, I will go and consult with a few priests and priests about the choice of bishop." Sir Hubert understood and nodded.

"Go, Sir Hubert, it's up to you!" William said expectantly.

"I will live up to your trust, His Highness William!" Sir Hubert gave William a military salute and said.

Seeing Sir Hubert leave, William went to the town hall to deal with military affairs, and after receiving more than a dozen combat heroes and giving them commendations and awards, William's head was pressed on William by sorting out the trophies, treating the wounded, etc., which made him miss the old butler Osborne.

Looking at the slightly only Faller in front of him, although he has made some progress in leading the army and handling military affairs, in William's opinion, Faller is not very mature and cannot replace the role of Osborne's butler.

Knock knock knock... Knock knock...

"His Royal Highness William," Sir Hubert's voice rang out outside the door.

"Please come in, Sir Hubert."

I saw Sir Hubert come in with a young priest about twenty years old dressed in black robes, and said respectfully: "Your Highness William, this is the assistant priest of Hamelin, and he has expressed his willingness to agree to your terms, but he wants to talk to you personally. ”

"Oh?" William looked at the Hamelin Priest with a playful expression, his fingers tapping on the table.