Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

If you want to get the Holy Grail back from Bao Zixuan, money is of no use at all. Although the Vatican is very wealthy, there is absolutely no shortage of funds. But the richest man Bao's financial resources are not weaker than theirs, and are definitely stronger now; and he has made it clear that they must be exchanged for other cultural relics. In addition, the other party is not a believer at all, and there is no reason for him to donate it.

Now I can only think of a way to get the Holy Grail back. But for Christian holy objects, the stock price is really not good. If the valuation is too low, Mr. Bao will definitely not be satisfied; it also shows that the Vatican has no sincerity. But the valuation is too high, and the price paid will inevitably be a bit high. In short, this is a very contradictory thing, and it gives me a headache just thinking about it.

Seeing the Pope in deep thought, another important figure, Angelo Mohana di Corona, thought that he could not let the Knights Templar take away the credit alone; after all, they also had an unshirkable responsibility for the loss of the Holy Grail. . As long as you are a man, you must take responsibility.

Corona is not just a junior, but the current Grand Master of another famous Knights Hospitaller; it can be said that he has a high status in the Holy See.

The full name of the Knights Hospitaller is the "Knights Hospitaller of St. John of Jerusalem", also known as the Knights of St. John the Baptist. It was founded in 1099. It was originally founded by nobles of the Principality of Burgundy and several companions in the Church of St. John the Baptist in Jerusalem. A nearby hospital was established, its main purpose being to care for the wounded and pilgrims.

Due to their selfless dedication to the pilgrims, the Order of Hospitallers developed rapidly, and the medical work of the Knights Hospitallers has also been widely praised by Christians. From 1110 onwards, the order agreed that the property scattered in the territory of Jerusalem could be given to the Knights Hospitaller.

In 1113, the Holy See recognized them as an independent order; and granted them a series of economic and political privileges, such as not having to pay tithes, not having to accept the leadership of any political power, and only being subject to the control of the Pope.

In its early days, the Knights Hospitaller was just a charity organization. It was not until 1120 that the Knights Hospitaller began to operate as a military order, using force to protect pilgrims from pagan attacks. It developed into an important military force in the Kingdom of Jerusalem and had a great influence on the political situation in Jerusalem. . Baldwin III praised them for their "excellent medical skills, well-equipped equipment, and pious faith."

The rules of the Knights Hospitaller are based on the rules of the Order of Augustine. Members of the order are divided into priests, knights and sergeants, as well as members or recipients. The Order was ruled by a Grand Master, assisted by a Council of Priests and eight judges. Its organization is very similar to the Knights Templar, but its performance in charity is more significant.

Unlike the Knights Templar, who were disbanded and developed underground, the Knights Hospitaller has always existed from its founding to the present. Therefore, it is not easy to preserve a very good inheritance and continue it for thousands of years.

The Knights Hospitaller also had a certain responsibility for the loss of the Holy Grail; now they must show sincerity, at least let the believers see their responsibility.

Corona, the current Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, thought for a moment and said: "The Knights Templar announced their disbandment hundreds of years ago, and it is somewhat inappropriate to reappear now. The Knights Hospitaller is also responsible for the loss of the Holy Grail, so I am still rich in the past. Chaila. After so many years, the Hospital Knights have some savings. If Bao Zixuan needs it, it doesn’t matter if it’s all given to him.”

The words must be beautiful, at least the attitude must be expressed in front of John Paul II.

At present, the Knights Hospitaller is a sovereign "quasi-state" and it can be said that it does not completely rely on the Vatican. In fact, the Knights Hospitallers are somewhat similar to the East India Company; but in terms of the elements that constitute the country, the Knights Hospitallers are far more complete than the East India Company. The latter only had the right to form an army, issue currency, and rule colonies; but in terms of completeness and political status, the East India Company was obviously not as good as the Knights Hospitallers.

Because the Hospitallers have their own national anthem, official language, constitution, currency, passports, stamps, and independent judiciary; they have a foreign minister, a finance minister, legislation, and a parliament. The most important thing is that it has established diplomatic relations with 104 countries in the world, and it also exists as an observer entity to the United Nations.

Its only flaw is that it has no territory. Therefore, this also causes the Knights Hospitaller to exist as a political entity, but does not have the nature of a country. Although it possesses many of the constituent elements of a state, it does not have a territory, so it is not a state in the true sense. However, it still exists as a political sovereign entity recognized by international law.

Although it does not need to be completely obedient to John Paul II, if it wants to develop or seek other resources, it must be consistent with the Vatican.

You must know that the Knights Hospitaller does not have a territory, so in terms of funds, it may be worse. The two office buildings are still leased from the Italian government. Even if there are some channels to obtain funds, it is through charity, or relying on the influence of the Holy See.

If we break up with the Vatican, the final result will definitely not be good.

John Paul II was very moved when he heard that the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller wanted to go there. Although this will increase the influence of the Knights Hospitaller, it is still a good idea.

The Knights Templar had been declared disbanded by Pope Clement V in 1312. If it appears at this time, it is somewhat unclear. Isn’t that a slap in the face? We must know that the authority of the Pope is absolutely unquestionable, and we must not let the world watch the Vatican joke.

At the same time, he also understood in his heart that the Knights Hospitaller wanted to use this time to welcome the return of the Holy Grail; to increase their influence. But is there any other better way at present?

At this time, I saw Ildefus Paula not far away; I immediately had an idea in my mind. Such a great achievement cannot be taken away by the Knights Hospitaller. The Teutonic Knights can also participate.

The Teutonic Knights, also known as the German Knights, officially known as the German Knights of Jerusalem, were a Catholic military organization in the medieval period of the Holy Roman Empire and one of the three famous knights. The early members were all Germans, but the Knights were forced to accept the Poles after they surrendered to Poland.

On March 5, 1198, the Teutonic Knights were founded in Acre, now in Israel, and used Acre as their headquarters until 1291. In 1224, the Teutonic Knights established the Teutonic Knights State after conquering the Prussian region and the ancient Prussians.

In 1512, Albrecht, who came from the Hohenzollern family of Brandenburg, was elected Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights. He was a close relative of the Elector of Brandenburg. Under the influence of Martin Luther, he announced his conversion to Lutheranism in 1525, thus severing ties with the Holy See, the titular patriarch of the Knights. He declared the Teutonic Knights to be secular and changed the Knights' territory to the Principality of Prussia. Albrecht appointed himself Duke of Prussia, but the Teutonic Knights continued to exist as an organization.

In 1809, Napoleon disbanded the Teutonic Knights as a military organization.

In 1929, Pope Pius XI decreed that the Teutonic Knights became a purely religious order of monastic orders, which exists to this day with assistance and public welfare.

Although the Teutonic Knights have also experienced many twists and turns, compared to the invisible Knights Templar and the relatively independent Knights Hospitaller, the Teutonic Knights definitely belong to their own people. They went over and added two red archbishops. Not only is the sincerity sufficient, but even believers will believe that everything is coordinated by the Vatican; legitimacy must be established.

Ildefus Paula is such a smart person, having been with the Pope for so long; her ability to observe words and emotions is not bad at all. Of course you understand what John Paul II meant. So he said directly: "This matter is related to the honor of all knights. Although it is difficult for the Templar Knights to come forward, the Teutonic Knights must participate and contribute to the return of the Holy Grail."

John Paul II was very satisfied with this kid's statement. It seems that I still understand things and know what I want to express. If the Knights Hospitaller were allowed to bring back the Holy Grail, their influence would inevitably increase significantly. This is not in the long-term interests of the Vatican and religion.

But if the artifacts of the Holy Grail were exchanged, all the relics would be borne by the Vatican; John Paul II felt a little distressed. After all, with Bao Zixuan's appetite, the price will definitely not be small.

They do not produce labor themselves and rely on other sources of income. Although it is easier to make money than ordinary people, wealth is more important than anyone else.

Now let the Knights Hospitaller provide money and people, and the Holy Grail will still be placed in the Vatican in the end. This is the result he wants to get, it depends on how Corona chooses!