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Chapter 1723 True or False Is Not Important
"I don't know what he's thinking, but this plan is just a little troublesome and won't really endanger the Holy See!"

Baldwin IV shook his head and said, the Holy See had stood for more than a thousand years, how could it be destroyed so easily.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Jerusalem is gone, and now the Christians are in crisis. If Your Majesty can turn the tide at this time, the position of Pope is not impossible!"

William looked at Baldwin IV and whispered that they were the ones who helped spread the news that leprosy was cured.

Although Baldwin IV was a Frankish nobleman, his ancestors had already gone to Jerusalem with the Crusades.

Later, they established the Kingdom of Jerusalem and became a royal family. The power of the Franks had long ceased to exist.

Now that Baldwin IV has returned with his men, the Franks no longer have their original fiefdoms, and the current nobles will not welcome them. They need to find another way and rebuild their own power.

"We were the ones who found the golden tablet of the Ten Commandments. If we speak up now, I'm afraid someone will suspect that we were the mastermind behind all this."

Baldwin IV shook his head. Although coming forward now could win the hearts of the church's top brass, it would also give people a chance to criticize him. The cost would outweigh the gain. Their current situation was already very good and there was no need to take the risk.

"Too!"

William nodded slightly. He also agreed with what Baldwin IV said, but he looked at the disciple with some fear. Ever since his leprosy improved, the disciple became a little unfathomable. He couldn't guess what the disciple was thinking.

The prayer ended after a long time, but everyone looked troubled and it was obvious that they still had not thought of a solution.

"Your Majesty, I have a solution!"

Suddenly a middle-aged archbishop spoke.

"any solution?"

Eugene III looked over quickly, and the others also looked over.

The middle-aged archbishop was Eugene III's teacher, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.

"Archbishop Bernard, what can you do?"

Several cardinals asked hurriedly.

“You shall not worship idols
Do Not Take God’s Name in Vain
Keep the Sabbath

Honor your parents

Thou Shalt Not Murder

Do Not Commit Adultery
Thou Shalt Not Steal
Do Not Bear False Witness
Don’t covet what belongs to others.”

"These are the Ten Commandments issued by the Lord. They are genuine. The only flaws are some of the details above. As long as we complete these details, who can still say that this thing is fake!"

Bernard said with a smile.

"What's fake is fake. The Lord will be unhappy if you deceive believers like this!"

An archbishop pointed at Bernard and accused him.

"Then let the believers know that the holy relics are fake? Infiltrate the Vatican? Let those Puritans and the old guard take advantage of the situation to strike back and tear the church apart? Will the Lord be happy then?"

"What will happen to you then? Will you still have your current status? Now we are the only ones who have seen the golden plates of the Ten Rings. As long as we believe that the holy relics have returned, who can deny it? If we say it is true, then it is true!"

Bernard said that the so-called holy objects were more symbolic than practical.

Everyone fell silent, weighing the pros and cons. If this matter was handled well, their church would prosper again with the return of the holy relic, and the problems within the church and the empire would be suppressed.

But if the truth came to light, they would become the target of public criticism, and angry believers would nail them to the cross and burn them to death.

But no one objected. They knew that this matter was related to their wealth and glory. They were now tied together and no one could escape. "It's amazing!"

Baldwin IV thought to himself that he actually had the same idea. The news of the return of the Ten Commandments had been released, and now there was only one way to go.

However, Baldwin IV still admired Bernard's courage for saying such words in front of so many people. If the news were leaked, I am afraid that the fanatical believers would tear him to pieces.

"Do you have any other ideas?"

Eugene III looked at everyone and asked. He agreed more with Bernard's approach. The best way now was to make this matter a reality. In this way, they would not only be able to deal with it, but also gain endless benefits.

No one said anything, which was considered as their agreement.

"Then let's do this. You quickly repair the golden plate of the Ten Commandments. On the day of the Holy Sacrifice, the golden plate of the Ten Commandments must be worshipped by all believers! The Lord will forgive us!"

Eugene III looked at the crowd and said, then he pointed four times on his chest, made the sign of the cross, and then began to pray while holding the cross in his hand.

Everyone also drew four circles on their chests, held the cross on their chests and began to pray.

After a devout prayer, the meeting ended and everyone left.

But Pope Eugene III stopped Baldwin IV and others.

"Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"

Baldwin IV gave a standard bow before asking.

"Your Majesty, you have been forgiven by God and are now a role model in the hearts of the believers. Your Majesty is invited to give a speech at the Holy Mass soon."

Eugene III spoke.

"It's my pleasure!"

Baldwin IV bowed again and spoke. He knew very well what Eugene III meant. The content of the speech must be to ask the believers to strengthen their faith and not believe in the heretical branches within the church.

"Your Majesty, did your illness really heal overnight?"

Bernard looked at Baldwin IV. He sized up the young man in front of him, a handsome young man with blond hair and blue eyes. It was really hard to imagine that this man had the title of Leper King.

Bernard had just returned from another parish and had not had time to greet Baldwin IV, but he had heard Baldwin IV's name countless times in the parish.

A sinner forgiven by God, a beloved child favored by God again, a king who guards the holy city with his broken body...

But Bernard didn't believe it. He traveled to various dioceses all year round and had seen too many lepers. It was an incurable disease and no matter how devoutly the patient confessed, it was useless.

Baldwin IV felt Bernard's scrutiny, and he looked into Bernard's eyes without avoiding them.

"Does your Majesty Saint Bernard have any questions?"

Baldwin IV smiled and stretched out his hand for Bernard to see. His fingers were long and slender, his skin was fair and clean, and there was nothing wrong with him.

Bernard was the teacher of Pope Eugene III. He already had a very high status in the church and could be given a holy name and be called His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood. How could I have any doubts? These are all witnessed by everyone. They are miracles! I just want to know some details. Your Majesty also knows that there are many believers suffering from leprosy. They are suffering from the disease and are always thinking about getting God's forgiveness."

Bernard said this with a pious and compassionate look on his face.

"As long as we are pious to the Lord and serve Him with our hearts, the Lord will feel our piety. Once we have redeemed our sins, the Lord's grace will come to us!"

Baldwin IV said this with a pious look on his face, holding the cross on his chest.