Chapter 269: Making Money for the Church
"Alas!"
In fact, this topic has always been a relatively sensitive topic in the church, but at this time, in the face of the cold wind, the fat man simply didn't bother to hide it anymore, but let out a long sigh, and a trace of depression appeared on his face.
You must know that the life of the upper echelons of the church has always been extremely luxurious, and even to a certain extent it is not much better than the secular imperial power.
And the income channels to keep it running, there are nothing more than a few:
Donations from the faithful, income from the fields, and a collection of curiosities and treasures that they have looted over the years.
Playing a crucial role in this is undoubtedly the income from the fields.
Don't underestimate the church!
You must know that he has always been the largest landowner in the entire kingdom except for the royal family, and the land in his hands occupies nearly half of the country.
It's just that, with the continuous rise of the royal power, the space for the church has been continuously compressed, so that the land in its hands has been constantly annexed and purchased cheaply through various means, so that the land in the hands of the church is only half of what it was at its peak.
As a result, its revenues began to plummet, and as the church's expenses continued to increase, its finances immediately began to become stretched.
It's a shame to say!
Originally, when Pigg returned to the church headquarters with a sample of the magic guide made by the cold wind, it aroused a lot of interest from the higher-ups.
Historically, with Bishop Pig's tireless lobbying, the Church would have placed an astonishing amount of orders at once.
It's just that the original financial situation was really tight, so I had no choice but to postpone the procurement plan.
Even, the reason why Bishop Pige came with the four princes this time was mainly because the price he gave was enough for the church to squander for more than two years.
But even this does not mean that the church will be willingly used as a gun by the royal family.
Depend on!
Listening to this pige constantly spitting bitterness at himself, Leng Feng couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
I have to say that this church's calculation is really loud!
He obviously wanted the two families to eat, but he didn't want to do anything for the royal family, but instead looked for himself to seek cooperation.
I have to say that this practice is very contemptuous of the cold wind!
But the situation at this time did not allow him to pretend to be a saint, so he said after a slight smile.
"In fact, we can have another way to cooperate, and that is to be our agent!"
"Agent?
Pig couldn't help but ask with a little worry.
After all, as a pure clergyman, he had never been in contact with business matters, so it was inevitable that he would be worried.
"Big brother, I didn't say you!"
Leng Feng obviously showed an expression of "you really can't think about it", and said with some disdain.
"Although your already stretched financial situation is now worse because of the loss of a large area of land, who still uses agriculture as your main income!"
"Take this cup in your hand! I'm afraid you also know that this thing is a very affordable luxury in the upper echelons of the nobility, and if you can sell it outside the province, it will be a common thing to sell it several times!"
"What's more, today's Ukrainian provinces are not just this glass commodity, whether it is cement, water pumps or others, which one is not popular in the market? If it can be trafficked to other provinces, or even abroad, then the benefits are so great that I don't need to say it at all, right?"
"But we are God's slaves, and God will be displeased if we blindly pursue profit!"
Although Pige was tempted, he still said worriedly.
Damn, I can't see that you guy is still a master who wants to be a young lady and has to set up a torii!
Leng Feng couldn't help but sneer in his heart, but fortunately, the other party's concern had already been expected by him, so he hurriedly flickered.
"Actually, what you said is right, as a servant of God, you should indeed put aside material pleasures, serve the gods devotedly, and extradite the lost lamb!"
"Then let's change to a new method of cooperation, think you can also see, with the gradual development of industry and commerce in the Ukrainian provinces, its internal market is no longer enough to meet the needs of expanding production and sales, and now there are countless merchants who have begun to take our goods out of the province, and even out of the border, selling them to distant places!"
"In this case, then it is better for you to cooperate with our merchants, usually you do not need your church to come forward, only need you to provide a part of the equity funds, and give certain convenience when needed, then our merchants will definitely voluntarily offer the golden gold coins!"
Although the church today is squeezed enough by the imperial power, it has to be said that the emaciated camel is bigger than the horse, and it actually has a lot of influence in the world.
Not only are many officials actually devout believers, but even if they go abroad, in some other small countries, the influence of the Church of Light is much greater than in the kingdom.
There is no doubt that with the help of such a behemoth, the market for cold wind will be much wider than it is now.
"That's a great idea!"
Pig couldn't help but nod and said.
After all, you don't need to come forward yourself, and you can still get money afterwards, where in the world is there anything more wonderful than this?
As for the convenience required by the cold wind when necessary, it is not unacceptable in the eyes of this dead fat man!
However, because the situation was so big that even Pig himself could not act independently, even if his heart was moved, he still cautiously asked.
"In this way, you come up with a detailed plan as soon as possible, and I will give you an answer as soon as possible!"
You think Lao Tzu is an immortal, does this plan mean that you can take it out?
Leng Feng couldn't help but sneer in his heart, but fortunately, he was not unprepared, and immediately took out a stack of manuscript paper from his arms and handed it over.
"This is just a draft, and we will discuss the detailed constitution after your church confirms it!"
"Good!"
After a cursory glance at the contents, Pig nodded slightly, and then turned to leave.
You must know that you have found a rare opportunity to sneak out behind the back of the fourth prince, if you don't hurry back and be found by the other party, then not only himself, but even the Church of Light will be humiliated and humiliated.
I didn't know where the cold wind was? I didn't keep it, and I sent it directly to the door.
"By the way, brother, I am very reassuring and relieved of your ability, but sometimes, you may still be too young, in fact, you should know that the God of Light has already opened its benevolent arms to you, always waiting for your return!"
As he was leaving, Bishop Pige suddenly turned his head and said after a slight hesitation.
This made Leng Feng slightly stunned, but soon realized it again.
Needless to ask, this is clearly saying that he is so close to the girl of the Ice and Snow God of War that it makes the God of Light feel uncomfortable.
And the cold wind is extremely determined, these words are definitely Pig's dead fat man's admonition to himself in his personal capacity, and it has nothing to do with the god of light!
"Big brother, don't worry, I will pay attention to everything!"
While a trace of warmth flashed in his heart, Leng Feng nodded vigorously and said.
Seeing Leng Feng's ambiguous reply, even Pige couldn't figure out his true thoughts for a while, and in desperation, he could only let out a long sigh, and then turned around and disappeared into the night.
It seems that this god of light really has evil intentions for himself!
Leng Feng looked up at the vast sky, and the corners of his mouth had already outlined an inexplicable sneer.
But after Lao Tzu's plan is fully implemented, see if you can still be arrogant? Even if Lao Tzu is unhappy, he will directly pull you down from the divine position, what can't you?
"Your Excellency, the province of Ukraine is ahead, right?"
I saw a young man straddling a snow-white war horse and wearing a battle armor, who walked quickly to a carriage and asked.
I saw that this young man was not only extremely handsome, but also full of grace and luxury, and under the background of the warriors who were also wearing armor behind him, he looked even more outstanding.
At the young man's call, the curtain next to the carriage was gently opened, revealing Pig's fat face, and said with a gentle smile.
"Your Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, you are really smart-minded, you are not wrong, as long as you go forward, it won't take long to be within the scope of the Ukrainian province!"
"Your Excellency, the Bishop, is serious!"
After smiling humbly, the four princes looked in the direction of the Ukrainian province, but they couldn't help but show a trace of confusion in their eyes.
It stands to reason that he has not concealed his deeds at all for a period of time, and he should have understood it a long time ago, but why has the other party still not taken any action, but has been silent so far?