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In private, the people in Kassel felt that Huo Teng's concern was 'too much', as if they had ulterior motives for them, which made Huo Teng very sad for a while after learning the information through spies.

At this time, Brother Morris came in a hurry from Göttingen, and as soon as we met, he pointed out the mistakes of Horten's current policy towards Kassel:

"The most important thing now is to hold a funeral for Earl Tepler and those who died, although it is not grand, but it must be solemn enough."

funeral?

It was only then that Huo Teng felt belatedly why the Kassel people were still in a daze and their hearts were unstable.

Because Huo Teng still didn't understand these people, and didn't grasp the most critical issue.

What is the key?

It is faith!

The ritual of death is the most suitable religious ritual to appease people's hearts.

The difference between the thinking of ancient people and modern people may be even greater than that between humans and monkeys.For people in the Middle Ages, he was baptized by the church from birth, and although he did not have much contact and understanding, he always believed in God, heaven and hell, and felt that he was living in hell.From birth to death, they cannot escape the intervention of the church and faith. The Jesus Christ who came out of Jerusalem is a deep symbol in everyone's heart.

Therefore, the key to the human heart lies in faith.

The key to faith lies in proper religious rituals.

This made Huo Teng a little dissatisfied.He tried to build a house, build a residence, and repair roads. Could it be that spiritual satisfaction is not as good as the real security foundation and material needs?

Brother Morris shook his head slightly and criticized Huo Teng: "You, you think of people too simply. Pigs, cows, and sheep can lie down peacefully after they are full. Dogs, cats, and chickens can be kept in the courtyard." It will stay if you give it some leftovers. But what about humans? Are humans just like these beasts, who feel at ease when they are fed, and can be infinitely grateful to you with a little favor? No way.

Humans are thinking lambs.Because of thinking, we will seek salvation in faith, our sins, our souls, we have received God's gift, we will go to heaven or hell in judgment, and finally resurrect in God's kingdom of righteous people. "

A conversation made Huo Teng wake up like a dream.

In addition to safety needs and physical needs, people also have spiritual needs.

If you want the people of Kassel to be grateful to you, the first thing you need to do is not to build bridges and pave roads. Those public things are not painful for ordinary people.

On the contrary, if you satisfy them in the spiritual field, even if life is still as difficult, they will be very grateful to you.

This made Huo Teng very unhappy.

When I feel that this parental thinking that is good to you is combined with the reality that is good to you but useless, Huo Teng can only compromise with reality.

Let's calm down first.

The next day, Horten first announced to the crowd that Bishop Morris, a well-known hermit and well-known in the nearby area, would hold a solemn funeral for those who died in the disaster.Whether it's the poor commoners, or the noble knights who died protecting the commoners, even Earl Tapler, they will all go to heaven with his blessing.

This shocking news made the people happy in an instant. They cheered for the arrival of Brother Morris, and gave the monk who had done nothing all kinds of gifts they had collected, and they were not stingy at all.However, for Huo Teng, who had rescued them, he could still pick his nose and eyes, which really made Huo Teng almost turn his nose in anger.

After declining people's gifts, Brother Morris first announced: "We will collect the bones of the poor victims and build a church as a cemetery so that everyone's souls have a resting place and can wait for the return of Christ. Resurrected through judgment."

In funeral ceremonies, Europeans have very special artistic styles, whether it is ancient Rome or the current church.

Afterwards, Huo Teng was just a spectator, and recalled the funeral etiquette learned in the church.

The church is responsible for providing the most important funeral service for people.

He watched these ordinary people in Kassel take out the bones of their dead relatives, as if they had known that this day would come, and piled up the bones in the basement of the newly built church.Layers of broken femurs, ribs, and skulls piled up under the church whose foundation has not yet been dug, looking extremely creepy.

When a relative died and it was too late for them to go back to their hometown, people might choose to goug out the perishable flesh, bury them separately, and then bring the bones of their relatives back to their hometown.There may also be cremation and burning of ashes, but it is more common to directly carry the bones back.

Therefore, this is why these people seem to be very experienced.In life, what I see and hear is this way of handling, so I don't feel creepy.

And for this church, which is currently useless except to consume food, such a method of storing bones is also necessary.Because although churches are places where people bury their relatives, the capacity of general church cemeteries is limited.Therefore, in order to make space, many churches will dig out ancestors from more than a hundred years ago, and accumulate their remaining bones in the ossuary to make room for new residents.

The chapel had to accommodate so many burials, so it was only natural to adopt this plan to ensure that everyone's bones had a place to be stored at all times.

In fact, Friar Morris was convinced that these people would be resurrected.

In the eyes of religious people, the millennium will definitely come, Jesus Christ will be resurrected, and he will rule the world with the king of the righteous. After 1000 years of trial and governance, the good people will be resurrected, the demons will die, and the world will finally go to the final doomsday judgment .

Therefore, buried and dead people will be resurrected, just like Jesus Christ will be resurrected.

And for mortals, those distant futures are really out of reach.People only know that their loved ones finally have a place to bury.They and the people who died together lie peacefully in the basement of the church.

They have a home to return to.

They can rest in peace.

For themselves, they finally feel at ease, because this church, the sleeping people here, will tell them who is more trustworthy.

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The next day, the temporary church didn't even have time to seal the roof, and only a thick circle was formed according to the walls of traditional wooden houses.

All the refugees whose families were killed, as well as the people who suffered the most from the disaster, gathered around the church in circles and circles. Regardless of men, women, old or young, regardless of dignity or humbleness, they all made the cross with their hands and bowed their heads. , Silently, under the leadership of Brother Morris, prayed to God that the souls of the dead people could rest in peace.

Brother Morris’ Mass today used the Gospel of Mark in the Bible. He first quoted the original text of the Bible, and then spread it out on his own, explaining to the people in light of the current situation: “...the gifted God knows that in this life of hardship and suffering, Every lamb has his pasture of rest..."

It was the first time for Huo Teng to see such pious and polite people who didn't make funny things during the mass.They sincerely longed to be able to soothe the pain in their hearts from Morris' explanations, and longed to find a safe place in the turbulent winter.

Teppler's nephew, Oster, the heir to the Principality of Kassel, and his wife were holding hands, covering their red eyes in the corner.I don't know whether I am feeling sorry for my uncle's death, or worrying about my own fate.

At this moment, the Earl of Kassel is only one breath away from extinction.

Perhaps it was precisely because of his insight into the intentions of the people that Morris said at the end of the mass ceremony: "Now, may the messenger of God take them to heaven...Amen..."

When the people were all intoxicated with the sanctity and enjoyment of the religious ceremony, he suddenly raised his eyebrows and said, "The mass is over. Now please allow me to talk about my personal thoughts."

coming.

Huo Teng raised his head nervously.

This is a special link that Morris specially prepared for Huo Teng to win people's hearts.Huo Teng had the cheek to go to Morris last night, hoping that he would speak good words for himself at the end of the church, at least paving the way for the people to accept the fact that Huo Teng intervened in the County of Kassel.

Huo Teng said it very bluntly, and he felt shameless, but in Morris's opinion, Huo Teng still didn't understand ordinary people enough.

Morris, who has lived in seclusion for decades, has seen countless rulers.In his opinion, most of them are simply not worthy of being called qualified.Some earls forced the people to pay taxes even for marrying daughters and daughters-in-law, and some even went so far as to imprison many slaves in the castle.Others, who don't even believe in God, go to country parties like demonology societies.

But Huo Teng is different.

This is a young man who has a high moral standard, but seems to be prone to errors in method.

For the people of Kassel, the most important thing is to provide a sense of security.Religious ceremonies are a sense of security, and Huo Teng's arrogance and even seizing power are another sense of security.It can make them feel safe, even if they want to kill a third of them, they will execute it without hesitation.

Of course Brother Morris would not do evil things, but in his view, assisting Horten to win the turbulent Cassel County is also a necessary justice.

Obviously, if Brother Morris knew that Horten ordered someone to assassinate Eckard I, he would definitely not think so.

"I know that many people are talking about whether they will die tomorrow or whether death will come. But I think this sentence has become empty talk after I and the respected Earl Huo Teng arrived. Huo Teng brought Horten brought order, health, roads, housing and benevolent hospitality. Earl Horten hopes that the poor and weak among you can settle in Göttingen temporarily, and hope that the brave among you will fight bravely with Earl Horten A powerful enemy. Can’t acts of kindness get your response? Shouldn’t acts of justice be remembered? Maybe it’s not for me to say this, but I hope you understand that Earl Horten came with a righteous heart and cannot let He left disappointed."

This long series of words was like a thunder that pierced the darkness, shaking the hearts of the people with guilt.

That's right, when Kassel was killed, the only one who announced to lend a helping hand was Huo Teng; Huo Teng was the one who promised to help; when Tepler died in battle, it was Huo Teng who arrived in time to repel the Beastmen. Horten.

Horten tried his best to help the people of Kassel, but he did not get the praise he deserved.

"Guardian! Guardian! Guardian!" The crowd applauded and looked hopefully at Huo Teng.

Under the advocacy and guidance of Brother Morris, the people raised Huo Teng's helping hand to his position.

Without Huo Teng, Kassel would have perished.

Even Viscount Oster hid his face in shame, not daring to come out and claim that he was the orthodox successor of the Earl of Kassel.

[Congratulations on unlocking the special position: Protector of the Cassel County]

[Unlock special unit: Cassel Giant Deer Knight]

[Elite unit: Cassel Giant Deer Knight, base number: 8 people, monthly salary 70 gold, recruitment fee 700 gold, required pre-buildings: giant beast breeding ground, blacksmith shop.Cassel Giant Deer Knight, a brave warrior who lives between the hills and forests, lives and dies with the specialty giant deer, and fights to the end with the mortal enemy, the Beastmen.Traits: supreme hatred, they who hate the Beastmen get a 'violent attack' when fighting the Beastmen; destructive charge, the galloping furious hooves of the giant beasts are far better than war horses; expensive, it is very difficult to train Kassel Jude Knight Will put your coffers on the brink of bankruptcy. 】1

For a moment, Huo Teng deeply understood what it means to do and say while being surrounded by honor.

If you don't find someone to publicize your achievements, how can you get a matching status for your efforts?

The only problem is that this Cassel Giant Deer Knight is too expensive.Just like the Lily Guardian Knight that Huo Teng obtained in Göttingen, they are super units that are too expensive to maintain.Huo Teng didn't even dare to recruit the guardian of the lily with a monthly salary of 50 gold, let alone the giant deer knight.

Difficult.

……

After the public mass in the morning and the burial of all the victims, a separate burial ceremony for Earl Tapler will be held in the apse of the church in the afternoon.

"The gap between the ancient Romans and today's people may be far greater than I imagined."

Huo Teng heard from Brother Morris that in ancient Rome, when a dignified person died and carried the coffin for burial, he would hire a clown to wear his previous clothes and a mask, and use joking language and acrimonious ways Sarcastic about the deceased, teasingly telling the people behind and around him all the good and bad things he did during his lifetime.

At this moment, the openness and wantonness of classical Rome has been strictly eliminated by Christianity. Medieval people are preparing for the last journey of the dead with suffering and grief.

Earl Teppler was washed and wiped, anointed with oil and wrapped in a chaste shroud, and carried in a simple coffin.

Brother Morris said mass for him, praying: "God, please spread your mercy, and remember this brave warrior. He once fought to the death with the enemy in order to protect the poor people; Redemption, at the expense of his life. If we need a model of nobility, I think it should be a good man like Teppler Cassel."

Normal Christian believers should confess their sins to God before they die.And Tepler's death in battle allowed Morris to say some good things for him.

Perhaps these good words touched the successor Oster, when he knelt down on one knee when the coffin was parked in the side hall, he pleaded earnestly to Horten: "Please, come and lead the direction of the County of Kassel. Without you, I hardly know how to lead a country."

"How did this happen?" Huo Teng was taken aback, and half-truthfully evaded.

The rest of the participating nobles also knew that there might be no second person to help in this bad situation, and they also knelt together and begged Huo Teng: "Please come and lead us!"

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All the nobles urged Huo Teng to come over to take over the County of Kassel. On the one hand, it is because the current County of Kassel is a mess. It is an old dormitory building in a university, and an urban village transformed from an old city. Daunting place.Such a bad thing, if there is a person (fool) who is willing to jump into the pit on his own initiative, then he has to hold on quickly.

And the bigger problem is that Teppler Cassel is dead.

He is the chief patriarch of many branches of the Kassel family in Kassel, and the most prestigious and authoritative warrior in the territory.If he is here, the County of Kassel and the family will be stable; if he is dead, everything will be for nothing.

"There is nothing better than this."

Huo Teng understood the current situation very clearly.No matter how strong and terrifying Teppler was during his lifetime, once he died, all these prestige and past achievements would be gone with the flow of water.Thinking about it carefully, Bernard has failed many times in his life, but as long as he survives, he always manages for a few more years to regain his reputation; while the late emperor Otto III waved his fists everywhere, going to Rome to establish a real Roman Empire, Suppressing civil uprisings, digging out the five senses of the opposing pope, changing the pope, and changing the position of the powerful. It can be said that Otto III gradually became an adult in the constant internal struggle between his grandmother and mother, and finally took power. A set of majestic and powerful Wang Baquan.

so what?If a person accidentally dies from a fever, all the punches will be useless.

This changed Huo Teng's stingy mind and didn't want to recruit elite knights.

Recruit Lily Guardian Knights, who can serve as your own generals and guards.These knights with superb martial arts skills and unique strength could at least protect Huo Teng from being assassinated by an unexpected assassin.

It is better to spend money than die.

"I am grateful for everyone's trust. If Viscount Oster does not refuse, then I will temporarily be the leader of the Cassel County in this Beastman disaster, and lead everyone to drive away the monsters and live a peaceful life!" Huo Teng did not refuse, and accepted the nominations of the Kassel families without hesitation, and became the temporary guardian.

If nothing else happened, Huo Teng would be able to assume the title of Earl of Kassel after the Beastmen were killed.

The Viscount Oster, who was involved, was forced by the atmosphere created by Brother Morris's speech in the church, as well as his own lack of ability and reputation. He was beaten violently by Horten on the battlefield, and he was suppressed in three aspects, which made Viscount Oster a little embarrassed. renounced the claim of count of Kassel.

Huo Teng also saw another problem from him.

Apart from his ability and reputation, the reason why Auster did not dare to claim the earl was that he was not Tapler's own son, but just a nephew.

"I still have to give birth to a son quickly, or I won't be able to keep the territory." Huo Teng reflected on himself in this way.

Connorsa, Goldilocks, no matter whether it is fat, swallows and thin, or fish and wild goose, it is more important than anything else to leave a seed for future generations.

Teppler and Oster's nephew are like a mirror, allowing Huo Teng to see his own shortcomings.

"I... support Your Excellency Huo Teng." Viscount Oster reluctantly gave up his claim.

Huo Teng himself did not expect that he took a risk and finally decided to lend a helping hand to his neighbors under the persuasion of Gaudistius, thus gaining the control of the County of Cassel by accident.Sure enough, reality is more unreasonable than fiction.

"Ahem." Brother Morris suddenly coughed a few times, winked at Horten, and pointed his fingers at the unwilling Oster Cassel.

Horten had an epiphany.

You have robbed someone else's field, at least keep three points back.This is called advancing three retreats and one withdrawing. It can be decent on face, and it can also leave favor on the inside.Even in the future, if everyone's conflicts intensify, there will be a way out to pave the way for justice and morality.

Huo Teng hastily took the hand of Viscount Oster, sincerely grateful: "Of course, as the real successor of the County of Kassel, I am willing to include Fulda-Minden as the capital, including the north and south All the territory of Göttingen is handed over to Viscount Oster. I hope you can stick to the last remaining territory of the County of Kassel and defend our people. You have a total of 42 knights from this city to the north. Guardianship, as well as the commercial tax of Minden City, I am willing to swear this in front of Earl Tapler's coffin."

This decision shocked everyone.

Huo Teng almost gave up all the territories he had acquired in Kassel, and handed them all over to Oster.

What spirit is this?

This is the fearless spirit of justice of the feudal class.

Don't want anything, just ask for the name of a guardian, but leave the real power to the original heir, and lead the army to fight against the invaders. Is there such a good person in this world?

For a moment, Viscount Oster and other nobles were very grateful, wishing to call Huo Teng 'father' immediately.

Brother Morris also stared wide-eyed, praising Huo Teng for his boldness and carefulness.