Suzaku

Eight The Vatican

“It seems inappropriate to ask me for diplomacy.” Yi Tianxing turned to Fatty Joe and said, “You know I don’t like meddling in such nosy things.”

Fatty Joe spread his hands and said, “But we lack a chance to communicate directly with you. Eastern ascetics and us servants of the Lord have some kind of conflict in nature.”

“One focuses on serving, and the other focuses on learning. I don’t know which one is better in effect, but you said that there are conflicts in nature, which is true.”

“Your Excellency’s status in the world of Chinese practitioners, of course, needless to say.” Fatty Joe smiled: “So we know that you have come to the United States, and we decided to seize this opportunity to have a talk with you.”

“What are you talking about?” Yi Tianxing raised his eyebrows and asked with interest: “Is it the Holy Alliance? I haven’t found anyone in this world who needs our two to cooperate to deal with it.”

The Lancia limousine is walking on the mountain road. The pure black body and the blue windows bring a visually heavy texture. There were several other cars following behind, but they didn’t have the guts to intercept them.

Yi Tianxing and Fatty Joe are plotting something in the Lancia car.

“Please, I’m not very good at things like conspiracy, power, and diplomatic rank.” Yi Tianxing held the thick document in his hand, panting heavily.

Fatty Joe wondered: “Your Excellency, you can express your opinion. What do you think about the establishment of diplomatic relations?”

Yi Tianxing thought for a while, shook his head, and comforted him: “These are government affairs. First, I don’t want to take care of them. Second, I take care of them too much, and the government doesn’t look good.”

Fatty Joe was a little disappointed, and said vigorously, “It’s easy to talk about.” He thought in his heart that as long as his father established a personal friendship with this oriental man, then things would be relatively simple afterwards.

Yi Tianxing turned his head and glanced at the cars that were not far behind, frowned and said: “This is Europe, and the Americans still don’t let go.”

“Maybe someone from the Foreign Intelligence and Counterintelligence Bureau.” Fatty Joe analyzed: “You and I are walking together, even if the Americans don’t suspect you now, they must be guessing whether something is going on between the Vatican and your country matter.”

“Foreign Intelligence and Post-Espionage Bureau” Yi Tianxing repeated it and remembered: “The famous European sick man of the intelligence community, a French institution.”

Fatty Joe’s face was a bit ugly, Yi Tianxing asked curiously: “What’s wrong?”

“My mother is French.”

“Oh, sorry.”

“Not far from Monaco”

Fat Joe answered, somewhat puzzled at his sudden question.

Yi Tianxing explained: “My hands are itchy, and I want to gamble.”

Fatty Joe frowned, thinking that this man is really a gambler, how could someone who loves games of luck so much have such a high level.

Yi Tianxing glanced at the following vehicles behind him, and sighed slightly. Once many things were involved in politics, they would appear extremely boring. In order to dispel everyone’s suspicion, he must act as a gambler.

Under his insistence, Lancia slowly drove down the road on the mountainside, against the sea wind, and entered the famous tourist city.

Lancia slowly stopped outside the casino without making a sound, like a ghost.

Yi Tianxing and Fatty Joe got out of the car, and someone greeted them immediately.

Yi Tianxing glanced around the casino and found a row of good cars parked, including Mercedes, Rolls Royce, and Bentley’s Lancia, which was not very eye-catching.

The reception staff at the casino saw Yi Tianxing’s face clearly, and couldn’t help being stunned for a moment. In just two or three days, the casinos in various countries who secretly have connections have included Yi Tianxing in the unwelcome list.

Yi Tianxing ignored these, and walked in as if the other party didn’t exist at all, without a trace of expression on his face.

He found a table to sit at random, squinted his eyes slightly, and started to gamble.

Fatty Joe sat next to him bored, a little surprised in his heart, coming to gamble at this time, what is Yi Tianxing thinking in his heart?If he was acting for the French agents behind him, the acting would be too fake.

On the surface, Yi Tianxing was gambling, but in fact he was resting and adjusting his breath to calm down his inner emotional fluctuations.

Deep in his heart, he had a faint feeling that his emotions seemed to be getting farther and farther away from this world, seeing things getting more and more indifferent, and a slight panic was growing, just like five years ago in the small county town of Gaoyang, where Jiazhu In the afternoon full of peach blossoms, the problems I once worried about.

I don’t know how long it took, Yi Tianxing said softly: “I’ll go out for a while, you wait for me here.”

Before Fatty Joe could speak, he was already walking outside the casino. His walking was windless and his back was so firm that Fatty Joe didn’t dare to follow him for a moment.

Monaco’s casino is the most luxurious place in the world, and it is another taste than Las Vegas. If Las Vegas is like an upstart in the western enclosure of the United States, Monaco is really a bit of an aristocratic atmosphere inherited from Europe for thousands of years.

Outside the casino is an artificial garden. Yi Tianxing’s aesthetic principles are not well learned, and he can’t recognize the style. He only knows that it is very beautiful, which is very different from the beauty in the details in Suzhou.

Walking slowly in the garden, he subconsciously wanted to take out a cigarette to smoke. He touched his pocket only to find that his luggage had been thrown away long ago. Now, apart from the clothes he took from the small shop in La Coruña, all he had left was the one in his coat pocket. small schoolbag.

He smiled wryly, and looked up to the sky through the tall vines in the garden.

There is a round of faint moon buds in the sky, which is showing a delicate figure in the twilight. Before the sun goes down, she comes out in a hurry, as if calling for someone.

“I really don’t understand, what are you doing in Europe?” From the depths of the green vines, came a beautiful woman. The beautiful woman was dressed in black, with a white brim as a cap, covering her eyes and nose, only showing the soft curve of her lips.

“It’s nothing. I was going to go to the United States to play and then go home, but someone invited me to come and play, so I stopped by to play.” Yi Tianxing turned around slowly, looked at her, thought for a while, scratched He scratched his head, thought for a while, and finally said:

“I am married.”

Qin Zi’er took off her hat and put it behind her back, her long hair like a black waterfall was gently spread on her shoulders, revealing that beautiful face that was not like anything in the world.

She looked at Yi Tianxing with a half smile, and said softly: “Is this to strengthen your own determination, or to strengthen my determination?”

Yi Tianxing smiled: “Maybe it’s just a notification.” He paused and said: “After all, I regard you as my friend.”

Qin Zi’er smiled slightly, shining brightly: “Back then, you were angry when you saw me.”

“That’s because you often did things that made me angry.” Yi Tianxing said, suddenly interested: “I thought you wouldn’t come to see me.”

He suddenly noticed Qin Zi’er’s dress, frowned, and raised his voice twice: “You are a nun.”

Looking at his appearance, Qin Zi’er felt some comfort in her heart for some reason, and smiled sweetly: “For your level and my level, does it matter what kind of identity you live in?”

Yi Tianxing spread his hands and couldn’t say anything. The two walked to the depths of the garden, their figures hidden by the light blue vines.

“What have you been doing in Europe this past year?”

“What are you doing in the provincial capital?”

“Are you ready to go?”

“I actually still have time to travel to Europe at this time.”

“Honeymoon, why is my heart sour?”

“Oh, you can try saying it two more times.”

“What did you learn in Europe? Those foreigners don’t seem to be at the same level.” Yi Tianxing sighed.

“It’s a very interesting land. Some people here have abilities different from ours.” Qin Zi’er smiled and said, “If you have time, you can try to get in touch with it.”

Yi Tianxing shook his head and said with a wry smile, “I don’t have time.”

Fat Joe exclaimed in the car: “I didn’t expect such a beautiful oriental nun to exist in Europe.”

Yi Tianxing gave him a blank look, thinking how to say it out of the fat man’s mouth, Qin Zi’er was like an old lady, after thinking about it, he said coldly: “Don’t bother her. , come to a conclusion, so far, at least I am very strong.”

“She’s strong too.”

In the early morning of the next day, the car slowly drove into the city of Rome.

The car deliberately turned around the old city to facilitate Yi Tianxing, a tourist from the East, to enjoy the scenery along the way.

The remnant tank of the ancient Colosseum still retains the majesty of thousands of years ago in the morning light. The ancient buildings and uneven brick floors have cast a different flavor on this ancient city.

Yi Tianxing squinted slightly, watched quietly, and didn’t say anything.

These are human civilizations, human civilizations, which need to be respected.

The car entered the northwest corner of Rome, where the Vatican is located.

The car stopped, and Yi Tianxing followed Fat Joe into St. Peter’s Square. Everyone stepped on the square, just in the shadow of St. Peter’s Church.

Fat Joe saluted respectfully with the priests who bumped into him from time to time.

In the silence, occasionally a few small pigeons were looking for food in the square, and some people came from afarThe priests in various clothes lowered their heads and walked slowly among the various buildings.

Here is a quiet place in the world.

The Vatican is the Papal State. It is a very small place with a very small population, but its status is very special.

After all, the Pope lives here, and the College of Cardinals lives here, and in this world, not many people dare to challenge the number and piety of believers.

In the morning, in the white house, Yi Tianxing accepted the commendation from the Inquisition Office, and after receiving a medal, he threw the medal into his pocket.

Yi Tianxing is not a Christian, but he doesn’t care much about the differences between religions. Since there are Bodhisattvas in this world, there must be Jehovah. This theory can be deduced and proved. So he was still more careful not to be too disrespectful to the other party. The so-called bridal sedan chair was carried by everyone, and the Pope gave him enough face, so he had to give the other party face. In his opinion, he was willing to come to accept the medal, which was already giving enough face.

But those priests obviously didn’t see it that way, and seemed a little indignant at his rude behavior. During lunch, the table was silent, and no one wanted to talk to him. Fatty Joe’s status is obviously not enough, he is not qualified to dine at this table, so Yi Tianxing is very annoyed that what he eats is tasteless.

Yi Tianxing didn’t bother to talk to these bishops, because he was a little angry when he thought of the name Inquisition Office.

After lunch, he walked out the door, pointed to the balcony of a two-story building in the distance, and said to Fat Joe, “Do you know that house?”

Fatty Joe smiled awkwardly: “Your Excellency should be clear.”

“Yes, Galileo was imprisoned there for many years.” Yi Tianxing frowned and said, “I always feel that Christianity is too fierce.”

The adjective fierce is more interesting.

Fatty Joe smiled and said: “Everything is changing, and so is religion. But His Majesty the Pope, as the agent of Christ in the world, naturally must maintain a certain authority.” He looked at Yi Tianxing and said: “When I ordered the imprisonment Galileo’s, that is, the pope of that term, is actually a good friend of Galileo. If it were not for such a relationship, Galileo would never have been able to publish that book, and the Pope would not regret it afterwards. Perhaps, the Vatican does not have to worry about this matter at all. Apologize.”

Yi Tianxing shrugged: “Maybe, things in this world are always so wrong.”

A quiet room, with white veils hanging by the window, the room looks a little dark, the bed is thickly cushioned, high pillows are piled on the gilded headboard, and an old man with a tired face is reclining on the pillows.

Fatty Joe stepped forward lightly, took the old man’s hand lying on the bedside, and kissed lightly on the back of his hand: “Your Majesty, Chief Yi is here.”

His voice was very soft, but Yi Tianxing could hear him clearly. Hearing the other party use the official title of Director Yi, his heart moved slightly and he became alert.

He walked forward slowly, stood by the bed, and saluted sincerely to the old man on the bed.

This salute is not to respect the status of the pope, but to respect the elderly. It has been rumored that His Majesty the Pope, bathed in the highest glory, has not been in good health since the assassination, but Yi Tianxing saw with his own eyes today how weak the other party’s body was.

But such a frail old man is one of the most honorable figures in this world.

This is not the influence of the Vatican itself or the Pope’s name, but the policies he adopts.

As the pope from a communist country in Eastern Europe, during his tenure, an unprecedented reconciliation was reached among various sects. Whether it is a Protestant country or the Orthodox Church, since seven or eight years later, they have expressed enough respect for the Pope. revered. And the number of Christians, countries that believe in Christ occupy a strong position in this world, which also created the unique status of the pope.

No matter which country in the world Paul II appears in, thousands of believers will inevitably be crowded around that weird car.

The power of belief may not have real power, but when it comes to a large number of people, it is extremely terrifying.

Yi Tianxing didn’t kiss the back of his hand, because Paul II’s hand was shaking slightly, which was a typical symptom of Parkinson’s disease.

He saluted in accordance with oriental etiquette, then moved a stool and sat down at the Pope’s gesture.

Fat Joe drew up the heavy curtains, the whole room was plunged into darkness, and then stepped out gently.

Paul II began to speak, his voice was weak and trembling.

“Your Excellency’s fight against evil is deeply appreciated and appreciated by us.”

Yi Tianxing bowed his head and did not answer.

“Your Excellency is invited to come here this time because there is one thing and a sentence I want to discuss with you.”

Yi Tianxing smiled and said, “If it’s about the establishment of diplomatic relations, I’m afraid I can’t be the master.”

Paul II smiled slightly, and the wrinkles on his forehead seemed to carry the unique breath of the elderly: “As a servant of the Lord, my greatest wish is to hope that the glory of the Lord can spread to every corner of the world. What do you say I know that there is no rush for that matter, I just hope that there will be enough smooth channels for communication between the East and the West to understand the differences between us, on the basis of mutual respect and mutual acceptance. ”

Yi Tianxing smiled and said: “It is very necessary to establish a channel.”

“Ahem” After saying such a long sentence, the Pope coughed, but for some reason, no medical staff came in.

Seeming to see his doubts, Paul II smiled and said: “I ordered, I hope that no one else can hear the conversation between us.”

Yi Tianxing frowned and said, “You’re reckless.” He stepped forward, held the back of the pope’s boring hand with his hand, and sent a faint dao yuan into the pope’s body. ”

Paul II smiled and did not stop him.

But it didn’t seem to have any effect, Yi Tianxing frowned and took his hand back.

Paul II smiled and said: “I only have a few years to live, or, in fact, I should have returned to the embrace of the Lord long ago, but I forcibly stayed in the human world, so all human medicines, even divine powers, are of great help to me. None of the diseases helped.”

Yi Tianxing was dumbfounded, thinking that this big man would stay in the world forever

“What is that sentence you want to tell me?” Yi Tianxing thought about it, not knowing why the other party called him to the Vatican so solemnly.

“Two years ago, Your Excellency should have returned to the place where you came from.” Paul II’s eyes were dimmed, as if he was having a hard time talking for a long time, “At that time, I sensed your existence. After all, this paragraph Time is the day you are about to leave, so please come and have something to say.”

“Please speak.” Yi Tianxing said respectfully.

“If you find something in that world, please try to prevent the things in that world from extending to our world.”

Yi Tianxing bowed his head slightly, thinking for a long time, trying to figure out the true meaning of this sentence.

According to legend, the pope has the power of divine revelation and can directly talk to the heavens.

I don’t know if it was during a certain conversation that the Pope discovered something weird. Because judging from this sentence, Paul II obviously knew something, so he stayed in the world, but if you want to ask him what happened in that world, the other party probably won’t say anything.

Yi Tianxing looked at Paul II’s wrinkled face, and knew from his expression that he would never go into details.

thought long time.

Yi Tianxing finally nodded: “It’s not a world, of course we have to distinguish it clearly.” He smiled and said to the seriously ill old man: “Your Majesty, before meeting, I have been thinking about what kind of person you will be.” people.”

“Oh, what do you think I am now?”

“An ordinary old man.”

Paul II smiled: “I am an ordinary servant.”

Yi Tianxing thought about it again, and said after consideration: “I agree with you on at least two things. Just for this, I think there will be peace between the East and the West.”

Peace, that is the promise, and it is also an important purpose of the Pope’s invitation to come to the Vatican.

“Which two things?” Paul II was a little interested.

Yi Tianxing said with a smile: “One is that the two worlds mentioned just now should not interfere with each other, and the other is against abortion.”

Paul II smiled and said: “I am a conservative old man.” He suddenly raised his trembling right hand, pointed to Yi Tianxing’s left chest, and said with a smile: “Your Excellency, however, is a very bold and strong man.”

In the dark room, Yi Tianxing was slightly startled.

The Pope on the bed was indeed not an ordinary person. Although he couldn’t see any ability at all, the other party could easily find the small schoolbag with the nuclear bomb on his left chest.

He smiled slightly, saluted, and patted himself on the chest: “Maintain world peace.”

Paul II laughed and said softly, “Be careful, don’t tell anyone anything, just go and show your body to the priest, and because you are clean, offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to everyone.”

“The Gospel of Mark.” Yi Tianxing said with a smile, understanding what he meant. :