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Li Zhi looked at Cardinal Klaus and smiled.

The purpose of the Pope's visit to China has been spread out by the old man: the Holy See wants to sacrifice the interests of the European aristocracy in exchange for the expansion of Catholicism.

The Pope put forward two basic conditions, and as long as these two conditions are accepted, basically the interests of the common people in Europe are guaranteed. Under these two conditions, even if the Han Chinese ruled Europe, they would only replace the nobles who were high above.

Of course, these two conditions are only basic conditions. Now the Pope is standing here, everything can be discussed. Since the Pope has traveled thousands of miles to China, he is naturally ready for various options. Li Zhi felt that as long as he gave enough benefits to the Holy See, such as encouraging Catholics to preach in his own territory, I am afraid that it would be possible for the Pope to stand on his side.

If the Holy See were on Li Zhi's side, the impact on Europe would be devastating – if the Holy See obstructed the union of European countries, or even instigated riots among the European people, I am afraid that the kingdoms of Europe, large and small, would not be able to unite at all. Only one province of European countries will be defeated by the Tiger Army.

The most powerful army in Europe is France, which, according to Li Zhi's intelligence, now has more than 800,000 troops. But the equipment of these more than 800,000 people is far inferior to that of the Tiger Army, and I am afraid that they are not the opponent of the more than 200,000 Tiger Army. And as Li Zhi's rule extended to all of China, the Tiger Ben army was bound to expand next, and the conquest of a country like France was not a big problem.

Since France is no match for Li Zhi, other countries are even more important. As long as the Holy See does not support the union of Europe, it is only a matter of time before Europe is conquered.

But Li Zhi was not prepared to give any benefit to the Holy See.

There is no other reason, it is because Li Zhi is not interested in Catholicism. Li Zhi was an out-and-out nationalist who believed only in native Taoism, ghost and god worship, and ancestor worship. It is unrealistic to allow Lee Sik to turn to Catholicism in order to rule Europe.

Out of politeness, Li Zhi sat on the throne and thought about it.

But the answer was decided long ago, Li Zhi said: "The Pope came from Rome to Beijing for the purpose of cooperation. I should have encouraged the Pope's actions. However, China is really different from Europe, with different cultures, different histories, different levels of science and technology, and different geographical environments. Cooperation between us and the Holy See is probably impossible. ”

Hearing Li Zhi's words, Alexander VII's face turned white. He took another step forward and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor thinks about it again, the Holy See is really sincere in cooperating with Your Majesty. ”

After a pause, the Pope said loudly: "Our conditions may not be as difficult to achieve as His Majesty the Emperor thought. ”

The Pope is trying to compromise. Although the conditions have not yet been proposed, the Pope has actually silently lowered the requirements of the Holy See

Li Zhi shook his head and said, "The Pope has a heart for European civilians, and Li Zhi admires it. But cooperation is not possible. I don't have time to continue discussing this with the Pope. ”

After saying this, Li Zhi no longer sat on the throne, and turned around and walked towards the back of the Imperial Palace.

Alexander VII was dumbfounded, and looked at Li Zhi's back with his mouth wide open.

He thought that he would give Li Zhi the "key" to Europe, and Li Zhi would definitely treat the Holy See well.

This time, he came to China under the pressure of European royal families, and almost quarreled with the king of France in order to make the trip, but he was rejected by Li Zhi in the end. Now that I am so gray, I am afraid that all the European royals and nobles will laugh at themselves.

The Pope's face darkened.

Li Zhi is indeed terrifying in power, but the Holy See is not a vegetarian. Almost all European civilians were influenced by the Holy See, and Alexander VII felt that Li Zhi had made a very wrong choice by offending him.

Cardinal Klaus couldn't accept such an outcome, and he suddenly shouted loudly in the middle of the Imperial Palace, trying to stop Li Zhi who was leaving. But no one understood what he said in Latin except for the translation, and Li Zhi ignored him and left directly.

Zhong Feng also sneered when he saw that Li Zhi had already made the final decision. He didn't bother to look at the "Western Barbarians", he shook his hand and walked out of the Imperial Palace and walked towards the army headquarters outside the Forbidden City.

Only Cui Changwu was left in the Imperial Palace.

The Pope and Cui Changwu looked at each other for a while, their faces very ugly. Only then did he realize that the top officials of the Great Qi Dynasty in China were all hardcore Chinese nationalists, instinctively resisting all foreign cultures and religions. The Holy See came to Beijing with great sincerity, but it was rejected by all the parties.

The Pope was silent for a long time, and the old man's face became redder and redder, as if he was a little angry.

Cui Changwu looked up at the Pope of the Holy See, his brows furrowed. He thought for a moment and said, "Your Excellency, we have arranged a banquet for you in the Hibiscus Pavilion in the east of the city. If His Holiness the Pope has time, he can accompany our officials on a tour of Tianjin's advanced industry and agriculture. ”

The Pope looked at Li Zhi's throne and narrowed his eyes.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, there is no need. There is a lot of business in the city of Rome, and if it is convenient for your Excellency the Prime Minister, arrange for us to return to Europe tomorrow. ”

When Cui Changwu heard this, he understood that the Pope was already very dissatisfied.

After being silent for a few seconds to express regret, Cui Changwu said lightly: "Since this is the case, then I can only say goodbye to the Pope." ”

King João IV of Portugal smiled and said to Cui Changwu: "Your Excellency, Great Prime Minister, I would like to stay in the city of Beijing for a while. If I have the opportunity, I hope to visit the Prime Minister's Office. ”

Cui Changwu nodded.

Alexander VII no longer wasted time in the Imperial Palace, and strode out of the Forbidden City with a group of priests.

Walking out of the Forbidden City, looking at John Tang and the officials of Daqi more than ten meters away, Klaus leaned into the Pope's ear and whispered, "Pope, what should we do now?" ”

Now the Pope's situation has become somewhat awkward. The royal families in Europe knew that the Pope had come to contact Li Zhi this time, and knew that the Pope wanted to sell them, but the Pope was rejected by Li Zhi and did not achieve any results. Li Zhi had not allowed Catholicism to spread in his territory before, but now he has not even opened this opening.

While the "abandonment of papal power" as the French boy king calls is unlikely, it is also an important setback for the pope.

Alexander VII's face finally showed anger, he really felt that he had been humiliated by Li Zhi.

He lowered his voice and said, "Klaus, we have seen the most terrible thing in the world in Tianjin. It's not science, it's outright witchcraft and magic. The Chinese cooperated with the devil and got the power of evil. ”

Hearing the words of Alexander VII, Klaus nodded vigorously. Since Li Zhi does not cooperate with the Holy See, Li Zhi is a complete devil.

"Europe is at risk of being devoured by the devil of the East, and all literate Europeans understand this and are all worried," the Pope said. Whether it was Attila, the king of the Huns, or the Mongols, they were not as evil and powerful as Li Zhi, and the civilization of Europe was in jeopardy. Now all the Holy See has to do is to propagate the terrible and evil of China and unite Europe to deal with the threat of the Chinese. “

Klaus nodded again.

Alexander VII whispered: "Immediately after returning to Rome gather all the kings and archdukes of Europe to Paris, we are going to organize an alliance like never before. “

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