In the history of Europe, apart from the long-standing disunity of the German region, there has never been a country where civil wars have been as frequent and entangled as the Kingdom of France.

With the Reformation as its source, the French Wars of Religion broke out in the middle of the 16th century, and the struggle between the secular power and the ecclesiastical power reached a new one, and the alliance of Protestant and Catholic aristocracy, representing the interests of two different classes, began a bitter confrontation.

Stopped, stopped, fought for power under the slogan of eliminating heresy, all kinds of bloody massacres and assassinations, France almost fell apart, eight consecutive wars of religion made King Henry III of France hang up, and even led the Kingdom of Spain to take advantage of the fire and robbery, and the whole country suffered unprecedented destruction. But at the same time, the independent power of the old feudal aristocracy was also dealt a heavy blow, which promoted the further consolidation of the central royal power in France.

It was not until 1598 when Henry IV ascended the throne as King of France, opened the Bourbon dynasty, issued the famous "Nantes Amnesty", declared Catholicism the state religion, and Protestants enjoyed freedom of worship throughout France and the same rights as Catholics in public office, that the civil war that lasted for decades came to an end.

The implementation of the Nantes Amnesty was certainly greatly discounted, but it has to be said that it was an epoch-making decree in European history. It was not only the first example of religious tolerance in Christian Europe, but also another victory of secular power and national consciousness over the power of the church after England broke away from the Holy See, injecting new vitality into the Enlightenment movement that emancipated the mind and broke the dominance of the church.

After the Nantes Amnesty, France experienced a nirvana, and the industrial and commercial agriculture of French society began to recover and rise rapidly. Henry IV's son, Louis XIII, assisted by Prime Minister Cardinal Richelieu, completely eradicated the independent power of the feudal aristocracy, and France ushered in their golden age.

Pope Clement VIII once denounced with a thunderous voice: "The Edict of Nantes is an abomination, and it gives freedom of belief to everyone, and there is nothing more harmful in the world than this!" ”.

On the side of Central Avenue in the southern part of Manchuria, an area enclosed by a low wooden fence. It is the Congressional and Government offices.

After the founding of the country, the former community council building underwent a simple expansion. In view of the human and financial resources required to build more infrastructure, the new construction of Congress and government offices has been simplified. It's all together at the moment. So on the surface, it's more like a nursing home with a good environment than a political center that controls the functioning of a country.

Brest, from West Point, is setting foot on a land that was once only visible from afar. Guided by a Chinese police officer, we came to a small wooden house surrounded by greenery in the far corner of the administrative district.

When I looked up, the house number read "Ministry of State Security" in Chinese characters, and on one side there was a slightly smaller sign with a smaller text that read "Ministry of Religious Affairs."

Due to the scarcity of administrative talents, many people in the government cabinet actually wear many hats, such as Zhou Yi, a former construction engineer of the urban construction team, who is also the mayor of Manchester City while serving as the cabinet secretary of construction.

This villa-style single-storey office house in front of you. It is the office area of Liu Yun, the former two-knife private detective, Minister of National Security and Minister of Religious Affairs.

Liu Yun, who was once involved in a catastrophe in order to track down a third-rate graphic model, finally succeeded in impressing his former goal. Now, there are no other office employees here except for his girlfriend as his female secretary. The furnishings of the office are also simpler, with only a few filing cabinets and a desk.

Just as Brest was considering whether to knock on the door now, the door to the villa opened, and a European fellow dressed as a priest walked out with a relieved expression. The two just glanced at each other, and the former smiled wryly at Brest. …,

"Reverend Brest, huh? Minister Liu has been waiting for you for a long time! The tall young female secretary walked out in a luxurious Han costume and nodded slightly to the priest who was in a daze in front of the door.

This is a fashion that Yang Wenwen has set off among the little sisters. Even Liu Yun's girlfriend couldn't help but try it, and as a result, she wandered around the European neighborhood in the Long Island New District of Manchester City a few times, which caused quite a stir.

Even though such expensive outfits were sold in small quantities in stores, the European housewives who always felt that it was a privilege of the superior class did not dare to try it for fear of arousing the disgust of the powerful "old men". Only a small number of daughters of wealthy crew families spent dozens of dollars to buy this kind of hanfu full of oriental aristocratic atmosphere under the pampering of their parents, and then secretly wore it at home.

After a short trance, Brest quickly drew a cross on his chest, and walked into the office with a flattering smile under the guidance of the Chinese female secretary.

The Chinese youth in front of him has already gained various nicknames among the European residents, among which the "Angel and Devil Twins" is the most famous.

He is called an angel because if any European resident can receive a letter of notification of the right to settle officially stamped by the Ministry of National Security, reviewed and served by the Ministry of Immigration, it means that the person has been recognized and trusted by the Minister of National Security, and a good life will follow.

He was called the devil because of the small riots that had occurred during the previous European migration transport, and the minister of national security had signed the order for the sum-shot with the army commander almost without blinking an eye.

"God forbid, it's a pleasure to meet you, Your Excellency Minister Liu." Brest saw the long-rumored Angel Demon Twins for the first time, and hurriedly stroked his chest and saluted.

"Well, God bless the American Republic of China!" Liu Yun grinned and set up Erlang's legs behind the desk, while making a gesture to his girlfriend and female secretary, "Honey, give our pastor Mr. a cup of tea." ”

Throwing a wink at a high-ranking boyfriend, the former third-rate flat female model walked into the room on the side with a stylish posture.

"Well, there's not much time for today. As you probably know, the National Assembly passed the Law on the Administration of Religious Affairs, and all religious personnel in the country must be qualified to practice the profession. Those who do not meet the requirements will be banned from engaging in religious activities! ”

After speaking, Liu Yun lit a cigarette and quietly looked at the restrained pastor of West Point Town in front of him through the smoke.

"Oh yes, I was notified to come and apply for a priesthood."

Preach the gospel of God. Still need qualifications? Am I not a pastor? Brest was actually puzzled all the way.

"Well, you reacted the same way as Pastor Lemon before you, I can understand that. So I have to repeat what I said before......" Liu Yun took out a puff of cigarette and his expression became much more serious, "Mr. Pastor." How do you understand God? Is he really the noblest god in the world, as you say? ”

"God is merciful, He is attentive to our lives, we keep our pious hearts, and our sins will be redeemed by Him!"

How is God? Undoubtedly! Brest hurriedly drew a cross on his chest.

"Well, everyone needs a kind of spiritual sustenance and admonition so that they don't lose their heads in happiness or lose hope in danger......" Liu Yun nodded slightly, and then suddenly his expression was a lot more mysterious, "Do you know that Mr. Lemmon who went out before is a Catholic?" ”

Yes?! That Reverend Lemon was a Catholic? As a Protestant, Brest's face changed and turned slightly pale. The corners of his mouth trembled a few words, and finally he said worriedly: "Oh my God, can he also be appreciated by you and the country?" ”…,

"Haha, in your eyes. Are they heretics to each other? He had the same attitude you had before. Liu Yun reached out and threw a few pages of paper stapled together, then crossed his fingers with his hands and leaned comfortably on the back of the chair, "This is the basic article of the law, you need to take a good look at it, and ...... else"

said. Liu Yun suddenly stood up, walked up to Brest, stretched out a hand, and touched the wooden carved cross hanging on the other party's chest. Brest's heart tightened, and he quickly lowered his head.

"This is a country of great tolerance, fraternity, and freedom, and its citizens have the freedom to choose their faith. It requires everyone to care for the people around them wholeheartedly, to work hard to achieve happiness with a firm belief in life, and to be full of justice in everyone's heart...... Whatever the religious belief, it must exist for these purposes, to encourage people to be positive, to soothe people's fears and insecurity, and to guide people towards goodness. ”

"Whether it is Jesus Christ of Europe or the Jade Emperor of the East, they are all gods who express piety and self-restraint, and as long as their secular believers can truly abide by their good beliefs, then this country will be the most powerful protector of these noble gods in the world!"

"If, in the name of sacred faith, a person tries to subjugate others spiritually or spiritually, to please the gods in his mind for granted, to ruin the happy life of others, to deprive others of their ideals, and to trample on the dignity of others, then he is an out-and-out heretic! It is a defilement of all the noble gods of the world, a depravity of human nature! ”

"If a religion and its instigated followers do this, then we will sweep them into the dustbin of history with rifles, bayonets, cannons, and warships, and teach these distorted scum a lesson in place of their gods!"

After saying this intermittently, Liu Yun made a gesture, and the female secretary, who had returned to the office at some point, handed Brest a teacup.

Brest's previous series of warning-like tiradies frightened him, and he didn't dare to drink the tea, so he hurriedly withdrew from the office with a beautiful appearance but an extremely terrifying atmosphere.

Walking on the green path, Brest struggled to identify the lines of Chinese characters, and after reading the last line, he wiped his sweat and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that the U.S. government does not object to the coexistence of Catholics and Protestants, and respects those who follow them, but only if they strictly follow the law governing religious affairs. Everyone who engages in religious affairs must obtain a permit from the State in order to carry out religious activities. However, they must not forcibly preach in any form in public, must not interfere with the freedom of religious belief of others, and must not attack followers of other denominations in any name or purpose......

In short, you are the messengers of God or whoever you are, and you are praying for this country and its people, so that people can do more good and less bad, be positive, care for each other, feel happy, feel safe, feel whatever, and don't do anything else!

Fortunately, I can legally apply for the expansion of the West Point Church in the future without worrying about accidents. But...... It seems that I am here today to apply for the qualification of pastors, why do I just listen to him and forget the purpose? As soon as Brest walked out of the gate of the administrative district, he suddenly felt a spirit, and then his expression was bitter. (Your support is my biggest motivation.) )