Old-time musicians

That night, it was dinner time again.

Compared to the banquet at the mayor's residence in Lebic, this dinner provided by the director of the San Pereto Philharmonic Orchestra, Galinitz, was much more restrained. It was held in one of his private villas. In addition to being quiet, it was not extravagant. There were only a number of attendants to maintain the necessary decency and traditional etiquette. The dishes were authentic and rich but not extravagant, which was in line with the temperament of the conductor and did not violate the living habits of most of the high-level officials in the church.

There were not many people, more than 20. In addition to the high-level officials of the church in San Pereto, there were also the Bologna School's inspection team and several art masters from the church.

In theory, tonight should have been the first dinner to welcome Miss Luo Yin, if she had not temporarily changed the first stop of her trip to the small town of Lebic.

Of course, in this situation, the dinner has other important meanings: to celebrate Lavoisier's new position and the dazzling success of the premiere of the "Mass in B Minor" conducted by Master Galinitz.

Bishop Tukwell always felt like he was living in a dream when he was toasting with everyone.

He swore that he really just wanted to promote a subordinate to become a priest.

But now Bishop Lavoisier

Bishops also have a rough ranking!

The Holy Sun Church currently has 16 bishops, who are responsible for overall management in the North Continent and the West Continent. Those like them who are in the first level of profound enlightenment are basically ranked in the bottom ten.

And Lavoisier, who is outstanding in strength and has extremely high artistic attainments, has unlimited future status.

Not to mention the future, his current second title, the deputy chief judge of the Inquisition, actually has a higher status bonus!

Excluding saints who are not discussed in the secular sense, the only people who rank ahead of Lavoisier are Pope Janinger IX and Chief Inquisitor Melaltin. There may be two more people who rank the same as him. Due to the scope of missionary work, the church appointed two additional "cardinals" to lead a continent and directly coordinate and share management affairs for the pope. This title does not require higher strength, but it is highly respected and is close to the status of the "vice chief judge" of the Inquisition.

In short, it can be basically considered that Lavoisier is already the "number three person" in the entire Holy Sun Church!

"Brother Tucqueville, we have to send more people to inquire about the disappearance of Hester's assistant." The other party raised his glass and reminded kindly.

"Oh, of course." Tucqueville came back to his senses and quickly raised his glass to indicate, "I have to follow up in person after Miss Luo Yin finishes visiting the parish I am responsible for."

This matter is related to the "worm", and Bishop Lavoisier also attaches great importance to it. It was his own subordinate who died, so he was naturally very concerned.

But this matter is indeed strange. An ordinary assistant disappeared. In the current curfew system and urban access control, the whole city police force searched for several days but still could not find him.

"Master Lavoisier." The Pope's address was polite and not alien. "You are now a bishop, a senior official, and you are naturally very different from a priest who is in charge of a diocese. It is normal for you to manage more than a dozen or even dozens of dioceses. If you have any ideas about the specific division of jurisdiction, everyone is basically here today, and you can talk openly."

Out of the importance of Miss Luo Yin's investment project and the milestone significance of the publication of "Mass in B Minor", the church was very full of people attending the banquet tonight: the Pope, the deputy presiding judge, the cardinal of the Western Continent, and several bishops

The only one absent was the "number two" Melaltin.

The presiding judge went to "express sincere apologies and condolences" to Chief Inspector Owen on the order of the Pope.

Now the Pope spoke like this in front of everyone, obviously intending to "divide Lavoisier's territory."

The other bishops present could not help but admire him, because the pope actually used a tone of negotiation.

You should know that the previous division of jurisdictions was "delegated" and there was not much room for self-determination. Moreover, whenever there was a change in position, there would be some adjustments to the area in charge of each person.

The development differences between dioceses are very large. The absolute number of dioceses under management is not of reference significance. Only when there are more good places can we have greater power and more resources to achieve results.

"I am happy to see any city sent to me, but the day of my ascension is coming, and the pope does not make a decision, so I am determined to go to Pontua and Apel."

The knife in Fanning's hand passed through, and the outline of the flame was drawn on a porcelain plate that looked like a pancake.

A long and oblique area west of San Perto, which is roughly east-west, is the County of Pontua.

Then, to the southwest, a larger oval area, this is the County of Apel.

"Master Lavoisier, are you sure?" A silver-haired old man wearing glasses and a cross necklace asked in surprise.

This is Cardinal Richelieu of the Western Continent, who is also the "number three person" in the church.

"You don't even want the jurisdiction of the old Bishop Sessler in Saint-Porto?"

Bishop Tucville even suspected that he had seen it wrong.

The area engraved by Lavoisier is not only not a "fat job", but it can even be said to be a very unpopular area!

There is no such thing as "frank" discussion, because if you really want to choose, there is no need to discuss with others!

Pantua County is a long and narrow area, roughly oriented from northeast to southwest, running through the northern hinterland of the Kingdom of Janus, with dense rivers and lakes. It consists of 11 parishes (corresponding to the administrative level of urban areas or small towns). Its economic and cultural size is considered a medium-sized county. After the war started, a large amount of administrative authority was transferred to the military, a large number of waterways became smuggling logistics channels, and covert organizational activities became more frequent. In short, it was in a position that was neither embarrassing nor embarrassing.

If the County of Pontua is still "not much to be desired", the County of Apail, which borders the Kingdom of Lydia to the southwest, is a complete mess. It has 8 parishes and is at the forefront of the war, where conflicts have broken out. The first stop, where administrative authority is almost completely transferred, is the place where economic activities and infrastructure are most severely damaged, and where smugglers and covert organizations are most active!

But in Fan Ning's goal, going to such a place to organize arrests and investigate intelligence in abnormal areas is the most efficient choice.

"Mass in B Minor" will be in its best form for a while after its reappearance, and there won't be much left.

The flaming outlines of Pontuavia and Apple County disappeared from the dinner plate. Fan Ning grabbed a piece of white bread uprightly, chewing with a weathered face that couldn't help but encourage:

“Send me to them, that their eyes may be opened, and that they may turn from darkness to light, and from the power of false idols to the Lord, that through faith in her they may receive forgiveness of sins and all who obey righteousness Everyone gets the inheritance.”

Several bishops felt ashamed and moved when they heard this, and they had complicated thoughts going over and over.

The nineteenth generation of Yaningge couldn't help but be moved.

Bishop Lavoisier really does not have any personal interests in his heart, nor does he have any factional position. He always stands from the perspective of the entire church foundation and goes to the places where the church needs it most. If such a person does not place him in an important high-level position In terms of position, who else is worthy of reuse?

The Pope recalled Melaldine's attitude towards him before leaving, nodded and solemnly said:

"In this case, please let Master Lavoisier free his hands to govern the area. Mr. Presiding Judge said that you can boldly invoke the power of the Inquisition. At this moment, I also express my position. The bishops in other areas will fully cooperate with your work. ”

At this time, Luo Yin also raised his glass to congratulate Fan Ning, and said with a smile: "Father Lavoisier is so ambitious and accomplished, as long as you choose a parish, I will carefully look at it and give priority to more places, even if it is not enough Now that it is a bit weak, with you as your coach, the priests who preside over the work will surely have more confidence in developing the theater."

This was Fan Ning's inclination suggestion after she shared her listening results of "Mass in B Minor" with Fan Ning, and she completely agreed with it.

"Miss Luo Yin's words will definitely come true for me." Fan Ning held the cup and bowed politely, "Because the things related to enlightenment will definitely come true, and I am willing to do these things you have done along the way. Explain it truly and truthfully, so that those who have believed in God will pay attention to the cause of making light known.”

Christopher sighed and said with a smile: "In this case, Bishop Lavoisier's trip in the next few days will not only visit the new priests under his jurisdiction, but also accompany him to inspect the construction of the hospital. It will kill two birds with one stone."

The celebration tonight was a great achievement, and no one was preaching at an inappropriate time. The atmosphere was very harmonious as cups and cups were exchanged. When the party was about to end, Cardinal Richelieu said again:

"Master Lavoisier, I almost forgot. The premiere of this mass on the Feast of the Baptism is a rare event in a century. It is a national event. Your assumption of the duties of new bishop and deputy presiding judge is one of the few high-level changes in the Western Continent. It is also a national event. Starting tomorrow, a series of newspapers and radio headlines will make the report public."

“My personal idea is that the front page column invites the “Voice of Janus” to report on the grand premiere of “Mass in B Minor” from the perspective of the conductor, Master Galinitz, and mainly promotes Rava Bishop Xi's artistic creation thoughts are accompanied by an 'interview session' placed next to it. This one focuses on interviewing and promoting a series of coaching concepts of Bishop Lavoisier after he took office. Does His Majesty the Pope think the above idea is feasible? "

"Just do what the cardinal says." Pope James XIX agreed.

"What did Master Lavoisier mean?"

"I am happy to see that this is done. If anyone wants to make God's name known, no one will act in secret. Your Excellency, Cardinal, come and inquire. I will make a report after your inquiry."

Probably because this colleague's tone was too polite, Richelieu said "You're welcome" repeatedly, and then tried to suggest:

"Let's talk freely now. I'll ask the media to make a written summary later, but Master Lavoisier can confirm something directional first, such as the title of the interview report. In this way, the content of our conversation will be more focused and conveyed. The concepts that come out will be clearer and easier to understand.”

title? It means on the front page, with the font bold and enlarged? Fan Ning put the tableware upright and thought about it. After thinking about it in his mind, he said:

"Recognize the situation clearly and give up your illusions."

"?" Luo Yin, who was arranging his hairpin with both hands, raised his head in confusion.

The Pope, who was wiping his face with a hot towel, also stopped moving.

It's just that he seemed to think of the "very long and wide list" that was mentioned most frequently in the "Priest Candidates Solicitation".

"That," Richelieu coughed, "sounds like an eye-catching title, but can Master Lavoisier expand on it?"

Fan Ning slowly and gently explained: "Let the priests and people of this country know in advance that among them, in the cities given to them by the 'Unfallen Fire', no matter which city, if there are people, The Lord will not do any of these things, whether a man or a woman, who does evil in the sight of the Lord, who violates His covenant, who trespasses on the roads, who worships false idols, who worships totems, mountains, or celestial beings. If someone tells him something, or if he sees it, he must first inquire carefully.”

“If it can be testified by the mouths of two or three deacons that there must be someone doing this abomination among them, then the man or woman who has done this evil thing must be dragged outside the city gate and those who deserve to be put to death must be put to death. ; Do not rely on the testimony of a few people. The priest must do it himself, and the people will lay hands on him and put him to death. If a dispute arises, whether because of bloodshed, confusion, or deceit, it will be difficult for him to resolve it. If you have any questions, come and ask me, and I will give you my judgment, and I will put that evil away from them.”

"All these things are to make the people in the city 'understand the situation'."

"Whoever speaks a truthful word among them will receive a gift; but if anyone gives a false witness against his brother, they are to treat him as the brother he would have treated, so that the evil will still be put away from them."

“Also if anyone rushes before the judge and confesses his crime, he must repay the full amount of the wrong he has done to him according to your estimate of the price, plus one-fifth, and it shall be returned to him who has wronged him. man, he will be forgiven."

“And if anyone commits a more serious sin, or does not have the strength to repay it, he must offer himself as a guilt offering, like a ewe of the flock, or a lamb, or a goat. A sin offering before the Lord, and the priest shall make atonement for his sins.”

"If any of these families have children who are enlightened today on the Feast of Baptism, they will be redeemed for more. If those who are enlightened are still indifferent, once justice comes on their heads, they will be put to death even more quickly. Notes: What is planned before the Holy Lord? None of the words in the list will fail, and they will all be fulfilled in the future.”

"All these things are trying to make the people in the city 'give up their illusions.'"

After Fan Ning explained the general idea, he also introduced many details, such as how to reward those who come to the door on their own initiative, how to punish those who make false accusations and slanders, to what extent they can be compensated without being held accountable, to what extent they can get reduced sentences, and if there are new members in the family. How can those who have official knowledge enjoy immunity while continuing to die despite repeated admonitions?

At the last moment of the dinner, the cardinal gradually became stunned.

I originally thought of attaching an "interview report" next to the headline.

Why do you feel that the "Guidelines for Reporting and Surrendering" appeared in newspapers?

Does publishing in a few mainstream newspapers really have such a big effect?

But looking at the Pope's expression, he actually agreed with it, and combined with the meaning of the presiding judge Melaldine conveyed before, it should be that the entire power of the Inquisition can be used.

Forget it, just follow what he said. There is no problem in terms of identity and law.

Richelieu had a hunch that when this newspaper was thrown out in the next few days, it would probably be an even bigger bomb!

After the show ended late at night, dense icy rain fell on the streets again.

Luo Yin took the initiative to make an appointment at the door to go to Pontua in three days to investigate. In the past few days, she would continue to travel around the diocese of San Porto. Before Fan Ning took office as the bishop of the two counties, she also had some colleagues and church sects in the holy city. The artist needs to visit, and more importantly, he can finally gradually read some dossier or secret book that only high-level people have access to.

Fan Ning watched the car taillights in front of her gradually disappear into the rain curtain.

The pope's voice sounded from the side. The old man's tone seemed to be a little more thoughtful and solemn than the smooth and lively one at the banquet:

"Master Lavoisier, at your convenience, you can follow me to the secret realm of the "Glory Wheel" at the headquarters."

"I think it's good now." Fan Ning was heartened.

That majestic altar, turned out to be the place where the Holy Sun Church moved to the secret realm?

The Pope motioned for him to board a spacious sixteen-wheeled carriage. As the vehicle was speeding, the surrounding area outside the window was gradually swallowed up by darkness, while the candlelight above his head burned brighter.

"The current situation is secret enough. These questions are asked by the saint on my behalf."

His tone was not questioning, but asking with inexplicable expectation under continuous deep breaths——

"How many doors has Master Lavoisier passed through so far? Where did the key come from? Was the time of passage before or after the Special Patrol Office implemented control?"