The Rise of the European Emperor

Everyone present did not have much opinion on why Marin was canonized as a "Holy Spirit Warrior". However, with regard to the statue on the side of the Lateran Temple Square, everyone's opinion is very big.

Generally speaking, only Jesus and all the saints can be erected in the core cathedral of the Holy See. Or, the late pope. What is Komarin? A rough boy from the countryside! Kings of all countries are not qualified to erect statues in the square of the Holy See headquarters, why should he?

Therefore, representatives of various countries protested one after another, especially the French diplomats protested the most. But Julius II was not in a hurry, he said calmly:

"Who can help the Holy See to take down Florence and Siena like Marin, and also help the Holy See negotiate to get Rimini back, and I also help the monarch of the country erect a statue in the Lateran Temple Square!"

Speaking of this, everyone was silent for a while. Because, when it comes to the credit to the Holy See, other countries are really incomparable. Everyone knows where the Republic of Florence and the Republic of Siena are. That is the third and fourth largest economic power in Italy, and it is more powerful than the Papal States. If other countries lay down these two places, they will definitely swallow them instead of dedicating them to the Holy See. Speaking of which, Marin is really stupid, isn't he mentally retarded...

However, it is said that this guy robbed millions of gold coins in the vault of the Bank of Siena, and he heard that the cardinals of the Holy See had deposits in it, and then returned the money in a disheartened way... Moreover, it is said that this guy He was also stabbed in the butt... This matter, everyone feels very relieved...

Of course, this news was deliberately released by Marin. After all, getting too many benefits is to be hated by others. Therefore, Marin deliberately sent someone to release the news and described himself as very sad.

But those messengers didn't inquire carefully, and they didn't know that Marin had killed all the family members of more than a dozen shareholders of Siena Bank. Although the money was returned, the shares of Siena Bank also fell into Marin's hands. After all, the original shareholders are all dead...

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Under the envious, jealous eyes of the envoys from all over the world, Marin rode the second-generation war horse Carter in high spirits and came to the gate of the Latran Temple. Then, there she modeled for Michelangelo. After all, if Michelangelo wanted to carve Marin's image, he had to let Marin pose as a demonstration.

In order to make his image more glorious and tall, Malin specially rode the snow-white war horse Carter to create the illusion of "Prince Charming". At the same time, he also put on a black cross vest on a white background to express his devotion to religion. As for how to pose on a horse. After thinking about it, Marin asked a priest to go to the church to get a "Bible" and a cross. Then, on horseback, he held the Bible in his left hand and the cross in his right...

"This posture is good!" Julius II praised with satisfaction.

The Bible in one hand, and the cross in the other hand, absolutely showed Marin's devotion to Christianity, which was very much in line with the church's taste. After Julius II praised him, many bishops and priests present applauded Marin's gesture and praised his devotion to religion.

"Bah—a sycophant..." The French messenger spat privately. Of course, he would not dare to do so publicly. After all, that would offend the church. But in his heart, the French envoy despised Marin's shameless behavior of flattering.

But at the same time, the French messenger had to admit that Marin did pretend to be like... the Bible in his left hand and the cross in his right... This image, if it is put into the public, will definitely make those devout believers feel good about him. ...

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Julius II looked at everyone's envious, jealous and hateful eyes, but was very happy in his heart. Because this shows that the statue on the square of the Holy See headquarters is still very attractive to all countries. It's good to attract everyone...

So, Julius II took this opportunity to announce loudly:

"Everyone, 'Holy Spirit Warriors' are not unique. 'Holy Spirit Warriors' are under the status of saints and belong to warriors among mortals. If you can make great contributions to the great cause of the Lord and the Holy See, you are also eligible to receive Sealed and erected in the Lateran Temple Square."

"For example, the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon are fighting to reclaim Morocco, a region occupied by infidels. If they can successfully occupy the whole of Morocco, then, His Majesty Juan III and Ferdinand II, also have Qualify to become a 'Holy Spirit Warrior' and enshrine it in the Holy See!"

"In addition, if anyone has the ability to recapture the holy city of Jerusalem, then he will be canonized as a higher saint by the Holy See after his death!"

"saint!"

"saint!"

"saint!"

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The future Pope Leo X - Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici saw it, he immediately raised his arms and shouted, turned into a cheerleader, and led the priests in the square to shout together to help Yuli Uss II campaigned.

Spanish Foreign Minister Joaquin was also very proud to learn that his own king had the opportunity to erect a statue in front of the Holy See Temple. However, he proposed that the statue of his own monarch should not be placed behind the statue of Marin.

In this regard, Julius II made a statement on the spot - the statue of Marin stands on the left side of the gate, while the statues of the two kings of Spain stand on the right side of the gate of the temple, no farther from the gate than the statue of Marin.

Seeing that the Pope gave face like this, Joaquin was elated and accepted the congratulations from the envoys of various countries. Marin glanced at him and said in his heart:

"What's the air? No matter how good you are, you will be ranked behind me. Brother is the first to erect a statue at the gate of the Holy See Temple, and the first is the first!"

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After the "Holy Spirit Warrior" and the issue of the statue came to an end, Julius II announced the award to King Edward of England:

"In view of the fact that the Kingdom of England sent the Newcastle Regiment (Fourth Army) to assist in the siege of Siena, and that the Royal Family of Scotland has died out, I have decided to grant the Scottish throne to King Edward of England..."

"Wait a minute!" At this moment, the French messenger Mbappe suddenly shouted.

Julius II suddenly paused and asked in a bad tone:

"Ambassador Mbappe, don't you agree with me?"

The French envoy Mbappe immediately saluted and said:

"Sorry, His Excellency the Pope. You just said, 'The Scottish royal family is extinct,' which is not the final conclusion!"

"Oh? Do you mean Bishop Alexander Stewart of the Stewart family? But he has decided to dedicate himself to God, to serve the church permanently, and to give up his right to the throne."

Mbappe shook his head and said:

"I'm not talking about him, but the heir of His Majesty John Stewart!"

"What? John Stewart's heir? Isn't he childless? Do you want to say his illegitimate child? Mr. Mbappe, don't you know that illegitimate children have no inheritance rights?" Julius II said angrily. Also, he felt offended by the French.

The French envoy Mbappe did not panic, but said calmly:

"No, His Excellency the Pope. You should know that before Edinburgh was breached, His Majesty John Stewart..."

"No, Mr. Mbappe. John Stewart cannot guarantee the legitimacy of his throne because of his alleged murder of His Majesty James IV!" a bishop corrected.

Mbappe nodded and said:

"Even so, Lord John Stewart's identity as Duke of Albany should be recognized by everyone, right?"

Everyone nodded...

"That's it, no matter what, the children of Lord John Stewart, or children of the royal family, have the right to inherit the throne..."

"However, as we all know, Duke John Stewart did not leave a legitimate heir!" Giovanni Di Lorenzo de' Medici couldn't help saying.

Mbappe shook his head:

"No, his legal wife, Queen Margrethe, after fleeing to France, found out she was pregnant..."

"What?" Everyone present was shocked...