Chapter 50 4 Conflict between Church and State

It wasn't until Li Tianhao woke up that Alam reported the news of the visit of the priest Ankadiri. Li Tianhao was startled at first, then ate and laughed, and then finished washing up slowly, and finished his lunch leisurely, and then asked Alam to invite the hungry Ankadiri to meet him in the living room.

Ancadiri endured his resentment and met with Li Tianhao, and then bluntly asked to intercede for the cathars, and he really didn't have the mood to talk nonsense.

Li Tianhao unhurriedly ordered a banquet to be set up to entertain Ankadiri, and then said with a smile: "The priest's request has been understood, but unfortunately I can't agree to your request, and the sins they committed cannot be mitigated by your plea." ”

Ancadili's face twitched, and he said, "They are the servants of the god Amun, even if they are punished, they will be handed over to the god Amun!" ”

Li Tianhao continued to greet with a smile: "You are really forgetful, please let me remind you that at the welcome banquet, I have already stated that if any action by anyone endangers the safety of the lives and property of the people in the territory, or endangers the advancement of normal administrative and military affairs in the territory, then I will definitely bring them to justice and severely punish them." The following statement is made in order to avoid a situation that is unpleasant for both parties. However, under your leadership, unfortunate things still happen, and of course these wrongdoers will be punished by law. These are secular events, and naturally should be judged by secular laws. Rather than embarrassing the Mission, I am doing this to restore the trust and prestige that you have lost among the people. ”

Li Tianhao's words made Ankadiri's face pale, although Li's tone was gentle. But he literally impeached Ancadiri for his incompetence, if he hadn't indulged these cathars. This series of events simply does not happen. Ancadiri still refused to give up, and continued to agitate his shrill voice: "They are all devout believers. At present, there is a shortage of labor, and they are in a hurry to build the temple as soon as possible, which is also due to their enthusiasm, and if they are punished, it will definitely affect their religious enthusiasm, which is still for the lord's attention. ”

Li Tianhao smiled: "My lord, your words have finally come to the point." Labor shortage? There are more than 20,000 cathars, and if they really have a passion for Amun, why don't they take it upon themselves to contribute their labor and sweat to the construction of the temple? How can this passion sound disgraceful to force others to work with one's own enthusiasm? If a vile act leads to an even worse consequence, then accepting punishment with peace of mind is the best chance for a devout believer to forgive his sins. ”

Ankadiri is at a loss of words, he understands in his heart that it is meaningless to talk about God's authority with a person like Li Tianhao who is full of worship and God, but does not take God in his eyes at all, and it is not good to make this guy anxious, and come to an Amun God judgment that is the same as the previous judgment of God, and when the time comes, hundreds of lives will be folded in vain, not to mention, maybe even he will suffer. Seeing that the plea was fruitless. Ancadili could only swallow his anger and take a step back: "Since the lord is unwilling to forgive these people for the sake of the god Amun, then at least please release Viscount Emirda and Lord Andorra, both of whom are famous families in Palci." If there is anything wrong here, we really can't explain it to their family, so I ask the lord to open up. Exercise restraint. ”

Li Tianhao pressed his hand to his chin, as if he was lost in thought. After a while, he spoke, "It's impossible to get rid of punishment, but since you have brought it up, my lord. Then let's reduce some of the penalties as appropriate. So they put them in prison vans and paraded them through the streets, especially as an example. ”

"My lord, this won't work!" Ancadili couldn't help but stand up: "Doing so is tantamount to insulting the Marquis of Quinta and the Count of Courant's family, as well as the honor of the nobles!" It's even more unacceptable than killing them! ”

Li Tianhao pretended to be surprised and said, "So that's the case, isn't that heavier than the original punishment?" Okay, then listen to your lordship, just behead it for public display. ”

"I, when did I say I was going to behead them? Don't talk nonsense, my lord. Ancadiri almost forgot the honorific and called out.

"Isn't that what it means? It seems that it is not easy to agree on opinions. Then it's better to parade the streets first, and then behead them. Li Tianhao still maintained his seemingly indifferent smile.

"Are you teasing us?" Ancadiri finally understood, and said in a calm voice, though the voice was still harsh.

Li Tianhao put away his smile at this time, sat up straight and said, "How dare you tease the servants of God so easily?" It's just that you're making fun of yourself. As the children of nobles, they should be the role models of the cathars, but they know the law and break the law, and they should be guilty of one more degree! If they can heed your teachings, be willing to repent sincerely, and apologize with death, they may be able to save their face as nobles. But you are trying to exonerate them in the name of God and the power of your family, then you are really looking for the wrong person! What you do will only add to their sin! If they are let go here today, not only will the punishment of the other criminals be in vain, but these two people and the other noble children will definitely be even worse in the future, and then it will not be as simple as the two noble children who will die! ”

"It doesn't seem necessary to continue today's topic." Ancadiri turned pale and said angrily: "Maybe we can't stop you from punishing you this time, but we will definitely report this matter to Lord Kumbagir and His Majesty the King!" They should give a final verdict on this matter! ”

Li Tianhao stood up with a sigh of relief, and said with a straight face: "Then I also ask your Excellency to tell Lord Kumbagir and His Majesty the King what you are saying below."

Religion is revered because of God's purity, goodness, and mercy, not the power of God's servants! If God's servants try to satisfy their power in the name of God, then they themselves are sinners who have insulted God! From now on, Lord Kumbagir should be relieved to devote himself to religious affairs and not to meddle in politics! If you still want to entangle some ignorant scumbags and the scum of the bottom of society to strengthen your power and interfere with the actions to improve the lives of the people, you don't mind removing the dirt from the top and bottom of Palci!

I'm sorry to make you run in vain, but if you don't mind, you can finish your lunch here before heading back. ”

Ancadili's blood seemed to gather on his emaciated face, and he turned away without saying a word. He didn't even notice that a corner of his robe was torn apart by the back of his chair because of the force and humiliation.

Early in the morning of the third day, Li Tianhao personally presided over the public trial meeting at the place where the incident occurred, and 711 criminals were beheaded on the spot, and the two children of the nobles were dragged out to parade through the streets, and then their heads were cut off under the attention of everyone. On that day, the cathars all stayed in their camps and did not set a single step out of the gate. (To be continued......)