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In the following days, representatives from other countries also came to Port Carroll. Not only the allies of France, such as the Republic of Northern Italy, the Republic of the Netherlands, the Union of the Rhine, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Prussia, the Austrian Empire, and the Turkish Empire have all sent representatives, and on the Holy See side, Pope Pius VII has also sent representatives. Come to Ireland in person to attend the founding ceremony of Ireland.

For the pope, the independence of Ireland means that Catholicism has expanded its territory in Europe. This is the first time in many years that the territory of Catholicism has expanded. Although the Pope basically didn't have any credit for this matter, it is a little bit of a little bit.

In addition, the Russians, who had been neutral before, also sent observers, and also began to contact the Irish to discuss the possibility of establishing diplomatic relations between the two parties.

All kinds of receptions and preparations made the United Irishman very busy. After all, they are not yet a complete government, nor do they have enough diplomatic talent pool. All of a sudden, so many representatives of friendly countries came here, and some heads of state even ran over. This reception task really made Russell's head a little bigger.

Nowadays, in the federation, almost all those who have been to foreign countries and can speak foreign languages ​​have been mobilized and used as reception staff for foreign affairs, but there is still a shortage of manpower, so many times, the people participating in the reception do not even know foreign languages . And because their English is too full of Irish flavor, some foreign guests who know English can't understand it. So much so that many jokes were made.

But all the participating countries expressed their understanding. Of course, some fellows, superficially understandable, went back to their rooms and immediately began to jeer that the Irish were worthy of being potato growers.

On March 3, 1813, the day of the founding ceremony of Ireland finally came. The day was sunny and cloudless. Class 1 of our third grade—ah, wrong, it was our comrades from the United Irish Federation who were the president Under the leadership of Comrade Russell, he came to the rostrum.

The rostrum was set up in an empty field near the No. 2 Fort. The location of the rostrum was originally a range-finding platform attached to the No. 2 Fort. At this time, only some small adjustments were made to this place, dismantled the instruments used for distance measurement, and then put a row of tables, a row of chairs, and hung a banner on it, even if it is The rostrum is up.

Compared with places where major ceremonies are held in other countries, such as the French Peace Palace, this rostrum is naturally a bit too crude. However, President Russell believes that Ireland is still a poor country, and the money of the Irish people is hard-won, so they should be as frugal as possible.

In this way, the founding ceremony of Ireland is relatively simple. In Carroll's words, it is comparable to the feeling of electing a village chief in rural France.

Joseph was naturally invited to the podium to sit with Pope Pius VII.

"Ah, Dean Joseph, hello." Upon seeing Joseph, Pius VII's fat face burst into smiles, "It's great to meet you here. This is really God's favor."

This was the first time that Pius VII saw Joseph, but he was very clear about Joseph's true status in the Bonaparte family. This is not because some pious believers said it when they confessed in the church, but because the Holy See has a lot of economic ties with the Bonaparte family.

The Holy See has accumulated amazing wealth over the centuries. These wealth can't be put there for nothing, can they? However, the best way to make these wealth run efficiently is naturally to engage in the banking industry. However, the precepts of the Catholic Church forbid making money by lending money. Therefore, the Holy See cannot run a bank by itself.

But regulations are dead, but people are alive. Just like back then, the Knights Templar was a Catholic organization, but it still created the world's earliest multinational bank. Of course, the Knights Templar became heresy later, but the Knights Templar became a heresy for being a heresy, devil worship, blasphemy, everything, except for lending money.

Because in theory, the Knights Templar did not lend money, they just collected rent. For example, they rent you a sum of money or a piece of property, and then charge some rent. Is this a problem? Not at all. Even Christ did not dare to say that it was wrong to collect rent. If he really said this, and his disciples insisted on not forgetting, then Christianity would never be recognized by Rome, let alone become the state religion of Rome. At most, it can also become a ghost, a ghost that wanders over Europe.

After the end of the Knights Templar, the Holy See did not deny the reasonable and legal means of getting rich by renting out property and obtaining rent. Since then, some big banks that have emerged in Italy successively, especially the banks of the Medici family, all have the shadow of the Holy See behind them.

After the rise of the Bank of Rome, it also had a lot of contacts with the Holy See. The Holy See entrusted a lot of money and property to the Bank of Rome, and the Bank of Rome paid the corresponding rent according to the agreement between the two parties, or as an industrial agent, distributed dividends to the Church on time every year.

Precisely because the church has so many economic contacts with the Bank of Rome, the Holy See knows a lot about the internal situation of the Bonaparte group. They knew that although this person seldom showed his face and his presence was far inferior to that of the second and third children, in this family, the silent Caesar was the one who was really at the helm.

"Your Majesty, it is also my honor to meet you. To be honest, I am surprised that you have traveled so far to come here in person. You must know that this is strictly a war zone. Maybe there is still some danger. said Joseph.

"Ah, if Caesar of the Roman Empire can come here, why can't I, an old priest, not come?" Pius VII laughed, "It has been a long time since the Irish diocese fell. Since the War of Independence began, the Holy See has been standing On the side of the Irish people who pursue freedom, and also sent priests to help the Irish people. Now that the British heresy has been expelled, and the diocese should be re-established, how can I not come and see it?"

The Irish are Catholic. But now, there are several factions within the Catholic Church. Among other things, the Catholicism of the French Church is a heresy, and the Holy See has not yet dared to say that they are heresies. This is really... But the guys from the French church are honest and trustworthy, and they basically don't spread their stuff to the outside world. However, there is now a more terrifying heresy under the banner of Catholicism-revolutionary theology!

Of course, most of the fellows of revolutionary theology have gone to America to build the heaven on earth. But Europe is not completely left behind. These guys' set of things is very provocative. If these guys go to Ireland and take the opportunity to make something, it will really be a problem for the Holy See...so the Pope must send the authentic Catholicism over quickly.

In addition, the French and the Irish prepared a plan for the reconstruction of Ireland, as far as the Pope was concerned. If you think about it with your heels, you will know that there must be many opportunities to make money. Well, of course the Holy See doesn’t love money anymore, but isn’t money more conducive to spreading the Lord’s gospel? Among other things, when attending Mass and sharing the Holy Supper, prepare a little more blood and flesh of Jesus Christ (in the Holy Supper, the broken bread is used to represent the flesh of Jesus; wine is used to represent the blood of Jesus) If you are willing to attend Mass, more people will be blessed. However, the church does not know the miracle of five fish and two loaves. Naturally, it can only be "small money, true sweetness".

Therefore, it was great for the Pope to meet Joseph here. Even the reason why the Pope came so far was to talk to Joseph about some important issues.

Of course, this time is not the time to talk about such things. So Joseph said to the Pope: "Your Majesty, what ship did you take? Did you get seasick on the way?"

The Pope immediately understood what Joseph meant, and replied with a smile: "I came here on a ship shipped by Herd. I shouldn't be too picky, but this ship is really not very comfortable. Especially for an old man like me. Say."

After hearing this, Joseph responded, "Your Majesty, after the matter here is over, why don't you take my boat and let's go back together?"