ps: The starting point is convulsive, and a good chapter is to be developed! Headache!

Besides, this matter is not unsolvable in the eyes of others.

Isn't it just some money and rumors?

As long as they can scavenge the wealth from the people, won't they be able to solve the crisis by using some of it to supplement the coalition forces when the time comes?

At the same time, they can also use this loot to enrich their pockets.

These are all things that Ruhl thought in his heart, and of course he would not say them to the Pope. He was not a fool, and he knew that if he said this, he would offend a large number of people.

Originally, he was not a cardinal with real power, and once he offended other cardinals, would he still be mixed up?

If you don't get it right, you can't keep your cardinal status, and you'll lose a lot.

Don't look at the fact that he has now expressed his opinion to the Pope, it is because he is not 'selfish'.

After all, if this problem is solved, it will be good for everyone.

If something happens, it's the big guy who is unlucky.

Therefore, he is not worried that he will be hated by others, so that he will stumble, find faults, and wear small shoes in the future.

But if he told the truth, it would be different.

Therefore, in the face of the Pope's inquiry, Ruhl had to remain silent.

And the Pope saw that Ruhl was silent and did not respond to his question just now, which made him stunned.

Soon, however, the aging Pope came to his senses, and he knew why Ruhl didn't respond to him.

The Pope is not easy to say anything about Ruhl's reaction.

"You're right, if this problem is not solved now, it will really cause big trouble. So have you talked to anyone else? What do the big guys think about this? Without dwelling on this issue, the Pope asked the rest of the Ruhr what they thought about it.

As a pope, although he can decide many things in one word.

But that's something innocuous and innocuous about it.

But once something big happens. That's not what he's talking about.

It would take a decision to consult with the other eleven cardinals and gain the support of the majority.

The reason is very simple, the church is such a large organization, and there is also a great deal of internal entanglement of interests.

Everyone represents their own interests, and there are a number of stakeholders behind them.

Therefore, when encountering major issues, some decisions can only be carried out through the consent of the majority.

The minority obeys the majority, which can be regarded as a more enlightened approach within the church.

Of course. That's all.

After all, the Church is still the epitome of darkness and obscurantism, and it is they to blame for the current state of affairs in Europe.

"I've talked to some people and they're all very unimpressed. They believed that the coalition was financially strapped and could survive by looting the wealth of the people in their territories, rather than asking the church for help. So, everyone else is reluctant to help. ”

Stupidity! Ridiculous! Shortsighted! Idiot!

After Ruhl finished speaking, the old Pope raised his hand and slapped the armrest of his throne vigorously, while cursing loudly.

"The coalition of vassal states failed. Then it will also be the failure of our church. The French don't respect us very much, and if the French are allowed to win, is there any benefit to our church? ”

In this regard, the Pope understands it.

Ruhl nodded approvingly. He thinks so, too.

The Pope took a deep breath to stabilize his emotions, and then continued: "Not to mention that we are going to war with the Portuguese and French this time, in addition to cleaning up the French and the Portuguese. It was also to help the Spaniards recover. Now everyone is watching us, if we win, it will be nothing, but if we count. Some of the costs we have to pay are not something we can afford. “

The Pope has thought of many, many things.

Yes, the church is already at odds with each other.

Earlier, a large number of clergy, dissatisfied with the oppression of the people by the church and the extravagance of the church leadership, split and formed a Protestant church to confront them.

It's a very nerve-wracking thing.

This alone is not enough, some countries that are unhappy with the church have also supported Protestantism and provided military guarantees.

His real intention and intention is nothing more than to make the church ugly and weaken its power.

Everyone understands this.

But after all, Protestantism took with it too few clergy and did not have many resources.

Therefore, it is still relatively easy to deal with.

As long as there is enough time, it is not too difficult to deal with these people.

But who would have thought that Portugal and France would suddenly have a hard time.

Originally, the church had already expended a lot of strength in the confrontation with Protestantism.

Although the Protestants had ceased war with themselves, and for the time being, for the sake of the same interests, they had united with themselves again.

However, the strength of the two sides is no longer so strong.

Therefore, it is really a little powerless to deal with Portugal and France, which are full of spirit.

But that's not a big deal.

In a protracted war of attrition, Portugal and France will still lose.

After all, both the Church and the Protestants had most of Europe's military power in their hands.

Portugal and France are only two countries, aren't they?

However, now the military community on the side of the Church and Protestantism is in financial crisis.

If you don't solve it, it won't be good.

Of the twelve cardinals, only Ruhl and himself understand this?

No!

The Pope doesn't think so.

Those who can do it in a group of twelve are not fools.

Those people don't agree only because it harms their private interests.

It is precisely for this reason that the Pope previously cursed short-sightedness and stupidity...... (To be continued......)