I was beheaded in the Middle Ages for 20 years

Although the Black Death gave Philip VI a headache.

But what was even more troublesome was the failure of the Battle of Crecy and the loss of the Calais territory.

If you want to retake Calais, you have to spend money. How can you get an army without spending money?

The nobles refused to pay or pay taxes, and the pope was unable to protect himself because the Black Death was the first to wreak havoc from the south.

Avignon, in the southern corner of the Kingdom of France, was first affected by the Black Death. People around Clement VI were infected with the Black Death one after another, and one-third of the people died in the early stages.

Because of the Prisoner of Avignon, the French monarchy rose and the religious authority declined.

In this incident, the previous supreme status of the Holy See began to become a vassal of the royal power.

Clement VI had some complaints about Philip VI, especially after the defeat.

Now that he was suffering from scalp numbness caused by the Black Death and could not protect himself, Philip VI was still enjoying himself in Paris, and he held a meeting of the Estates-General to ask everyone for money to fight the war?

That's why I say that in this delicate situation, Mayfair's appearance broke everything.

There is no doubt that Mayfair is a noble first, but both the royal family and the Holy See now know that Mayfair has received revelation from God and knows that Mayfair has the means to control and cure the Black Death.

Therefore, Mayfair is extremely popular in the eyes of the royal family and the Holy See.

However, the problem lies in the letter written by Mayfair.

Mayfair made it clear that in the word of God, Philip VI was the legal king of France, and she would also support Philip VI to regain the territory belonging to France and fight against the Kingdom of England.

Philip VI was happy, but the Pope was troubled.

Of course they were afraid that Mayfair was the real saint, but they were even more afraid that the real saint would still side with the royal family.

The saint does not have a clear position in the Holy See, but she has a great say. If the saint wants to support Philip VI

Then maybe in the future, if Philip VI wants to impose taxes on the Holy See and get money, he doesn't need to ask the Pope, he can just ask Saint Phileas to nod.

"God has asked the saints to support me in retaking Calais. What's wrong with me asking your Holy See to pay for my war?"

As long as Mayfair stands on Philip VI's side, these words will definitely come out of Philip VI's mouth and hit the Pope in the face.

And now it is difficult for the Pope to deny Mayfair's identity, because she can indeed control and cure the Black Death, so what is this if not a miracle?

This can only be a miracle.

But if it is a miracle, then Phil Raya is a real saint. A real saint cannot let her easily side with the royal family!

Otherwise, the Holy See will completely become the royal family's pocket, and everything will be in chaos.

"I told you, Miss Raya is still young and weak. Do you want her to go all the way south to see the Pope in Avignon? Are you kidding England? There are a lot of refugees in the south. If something goes wrong on the road, What kind of accident, can you guys take the responsibility?"

"It's about the definition of Miss Raya's identity in the Holy Church. Or officials, do you think Miss Raya's identity is not important? Now the entire French Kingdom is waiting for Miss Raya's rescue, and the people of the kingdom are still suffering from the Black Death. ! Every night Miss Raya goes south, the people of the kingdom will suffer one more day, can you bear to see these things happen!"

In the banquet hall, the officials of the kingdom and the clergy of the Holy See were already arguing.

This situation really surprised Feier.

It was fine before I came here, but why did the noise become so heated when we just had a meal and chatted all day long.

Especially the spearhead of the quarrel was her.

Mayfair's blue eyes looked at Xu Siling, slightly helpless, asking what to do.

Xu Siling slowly shook her head in response, signaling her not to worry yet.

Seeing the people on both sides arguing, Xu Siling fell into deep thought.

Now it is also a major choice for Xu Siling.

According to the direction of history, he should support Mayfair to go south to find Pope Clement VI first.

No matter what, let's get the identity of the Vatican Saint first. If the Pope has other instructions to Mayfair later, let's talk about it separately.

Historically, it was only about thirty years before the Holy See was about to move back to Rome. Although not long after moving back to Rome, the Holy See fell into a split again.

But at least the religious power will not become an accessory to the royal power as it is now.

The dominance of the religious authority is still very great. In thirty years, as long as he and Mayfair operate properly, there will be too many things that Mayfair can master and control.

After the Holy See moves back to Rome, without the influence of the Pope, Mayfair will become the most religious icon in the Kingdom of France.

But then again.

The direction of history will change.

Including the occurrence of this incident and the quarrel between people on both sides of the banquet.

This is something that has never happened in history.

Without him, Mayfair would have died of illness, Raya Town would have fallen into a dead city, and the same would have happened to Tamu Castle.

Pope Clement VI would also die of the Black Death a few years later. After Philip VI's first wife Jeanne died of illness, he would forcibly marry his daughter-in-law Blanche.

The Hundred Years War between England and France then begins, and France has been defeated.

The trend of history is important, but Xu Siling now finds that because of his appearance, many historical trends have changed.

Faile did not die of illness, the pope and the king's wife Jeanne would not die of illness with the decoction, and Philip VI would not forcefully marry his daughter-in-law.

Raya Town has not become a dead city.

So, will the Prisoner of Avignon really only last until 1378?

Could it be that because of his appearance, France had the advantage in the Anglo-French war, the kingdom did not fall into panic, and the Holy See, under the control of the powerful French royal power, was unable to move back to Rome and completely became a vassal of the French royal power?

This is all possible.

Because he, Mayfair and the Holy See are not the same people after all. They still have to live in France and support Philip VI.

The status of French nobles comes first, and the status of the Holy See comes last. This priority must be clearly understood.

Putting aside her status as a saint, Mayfair is originally a French noble and should support the French royal power.

Especially now that he is here, maybe we can really work hard to make the Holy See completely a vassal of the royal power?

After all, Xu Siling never thought that he would lose the war with England.

If France were to win, the subsequent turmoil in France would be much less, and the direction of history would really change!

Fei'er saw that Xu Siling was thinking, but when she heard the people on both sides arguing, her little head was about to explode, so she couldn't help but wave to stop.

"Everyone, please stop arguing. Let me think about this. You don't need to make any decisions for me. I have grown up and can think for myself. I will think deeply about how to choose to go south or north."

The official wanted to say something when he saw this, but Fei'er glared back.

"I want to tell you something again. My uncle John did not die in an accident. He wanted to usurp my territory and was killed by his son Abner. Many people have seen this, including Endri. Father Special.”

Feier touched her face, showing a helpless expression.

"I'm tired. Please forgive me for not accompanying you. And you can stay in Raya for as long as you want. I will arrange for someone to take care of you."

After speaking, Fei'er gave Xu Siling a wink, stood up and left the main seat.

Xu Siling also stood up and followed him out, leaving the officials and clergy looking at each other in confusion.

Since the rightful owner is gone, there is no need for them to quarrel, and it is more important to eat next.

Fei'er and Xu Siling came to the bookstore.

As soon as Feier sat down, she sighed loudly and asked anxiously: "What should we do now? Aren't we mainly focused on obtaining the status of a saint? We should go south first."

Xu Siling did not sit down, but habitually came to the window to lean on. He rubbed his chin and glanced at Fei'er.

"What do you think?" "According to our plan, we should go south first. Although this refutes the king's face, it should not have much impact. Even if the king asks, I can use the excuse of saving the people of the kingdom to perfunctory. The king will not blame me. What."

"Philip VI is a cautious man."

Feier raised her eyebrows and hugged her shoulders with her small body: "It's really strange. I have never met the king. I don't even know what kind of person he is. How do you know him so well."

"I felt it from some events in his past."

"You pay so much attention to others, why don't you pay attention to the people around you?" Mayfair looked a little annoyed, and then said: "If we go north, I'm afraid that the Pope will be unhappy and it will affect our plan."

Due to the influence of the current social environment, Mayfair felt that she had to rely on the Holy See in order to gain the status of a Holy See.

She is right, after all, she cannot see the future direction of history.

Xu Siling was different. After knowing Fei'er's thoughts, he nodded clearly.

"Fei'er, do you believe me?"

Fei'er rolled her eyes cutely, and then asked strangely: "Why do you want to go north?"

Xu Siling nodded. Compared to Pope Clement VI, he wanted to contact Philip VI, his son John II, and his grandson Charles V first.

Philip VI is 54 years old this year. Even without the torment of the Black Death, he would not have lived long.

Xu Siling was not optimistic about Philip VI at first, but he was optimistic about the father and son John II and Charles V.

As a father, John II had good character. Historically, his character was highly praised. He was also called 'Good John'. Although his ability to govern was not outstanding, look at whose mess he inherited.

Regarding the problems left behind after the death of Philip VI, what can be done?

Then there was John II's son, Charles V.

He is a clever child.

The mess made by Philip VI and the mess made by John II, who made the bigger mess, grandpa or father.

Undoubtedly his father's.

But faced with various difficulties, it was not easy for Charles V to still turn the tide of the first stage of the Hundred Years' War between England and France and revive France.

Charles V did not make too many reforms to France, and his ability to govern should not be overestimated.

But what stands out about him is that in the face of the loss of territory and the uprising of the people, it is not easy for him to be able to suppress everything and reverse the situation of the war with limited resources.

As for what happens next?

Xu Siling felt that it was not his time to consider it.

He didn't like Philip VI, but if he had to choose to help, he was more willing to help Philip VI's descendants, John and Charles.

Taking advantage of the opportunity now, he still wanted to go north to contact these two future kings.

Even though Charles V was only 10 years old now.

"Let's write a letter to the Pope first. Don't ask the clergy of the Holy See to deliver it. We will personally arrange for someone to deliver it."

"Write what."

"Tell him and reassure him."

Fei'er was surprised: "That's it?"

"He is the pope and you are a saint. You must be a bit talkative when communicating. Why do you speak so clearly?"

Feier showed a strange expression, and she felt that she was an alien for a moment.

"Is that enough? How can the Pope understand what I mean?"

"He can understand that you and he are both people who serve God. Your words are telling him that you will not help Philip VI torment the Holy See at will. With your words, he should feel at ease Quite a few. After we return from the north, we will go south to look for him."

"Really or not, this sentence can put him at ease." Fei'er was a little unconvinced, but out of her blind trust in Xu Siling, she had no reason to support it, so she began to take out the envelope and write: "Then let us Is there any purpose behind sending it by my own people instead of clergymen?"

"It is to tell the Pope that you are a person with the ability to make independent judgments and will not be manipulated by others."

"Xu, you always say that I am too narrow-minded, but in fact, I feel that you are no less narrow-minded than me."

Xu Siling's brown eyes showed helplessness. It's not that I'm too narrow-minded, but that you've become less narrow-minded.

If Fei'er's city skills hadn't dropped so drastically, her thinking in this regard wouldn't be much different.

"Then it's over?"

"This letter will be sent out, and then we will be ready to go north."

Mayfair thought for a moment and asked, "Tell me, who should I take with me when I go to Paris this time?"

Xu Siling was definitely going north. Fei'er was not stupid enough to ask this question. Instead, she was asking if she wanted to take An Li with her.

"It depends on what you think, but there is no need to bring too many people with you on this trip north."

"How many soldiers do you bring?"

Xu Siling blinked: "If you don't take it, you're not going to fight."

"Then should I bring it? If I don't bring it, will it look like I'm losing face?"

"It's true that you are a noble, but you are also a devout saint. You can't just be superficial."

Fei'er rolled her eyes again: "Then I'd better take Enri with me. At least she has been north a few times and is familiar with the road."

"Who else should I take?"

"With you and Enri here, if anything happens, bring a few servants with you."

"Then I'll go back and prepare and leave early tomorrow morning."

Fei'er understood and began to prepare the work before departure.

As for her decision to go north or south, should she tell the officials?

The answer is to be too lazy to take any notice and take direct action to prove it.

Xu Siling returned to the manor and began to make preparations for the trip.

This trip requires riding two horses, so they can be used interchangeably.

The two children, Luo Shui and Vali, knew that Xu Siling was going north, and their expressions of eagerness were undisguised.

Unfortunately, Xu Siling didn't want to take anyone with her on this trip and asked them to stay at the manor.

Ella very thoughtfully prepared clothes and protective gear for Xu Siling and packed them.

Falina stuffed many of the healing medicines she made into her gift backpack and told Xu Siling about the various medicinal effects of the medicines.

Although it was said that preparations were made before traveling, Xu Siling actually had nothing to worry about.

With Ella here, everything was in order. (End of chapter)