Treasure Hunt all over the World

"What? Templar treasure, did I hear that right?"

David exclaimed directly, and jumped up from the sofa suddenly, his eyes were wide open, and both eyeballs were about to fly out of their sockets!

Like David, Ye Tian was also taken aback by Bishop of Kent's words, and stared at him dumbfounded, his eyes full of disbelief!

But he quickly controlled his emotions, took a deep look at the Bishop of Kent, then nodded with a smile and said:

"Wow! The treasure of the Knights Templar, of course I know, as a professional treasure hunter, if you don't know the famous treasure of the Knights Templar, then don't be in this industry!

The Knights Templar, whose full name is the Poor Knights of the Temple of Christ and Solomon, also known as the Knights of the Temple, is a medieval French Catholic military organization and one of the three famous knights.

In 1119, nine French knights headed by Hugo de Pain established a monks' order at the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount to protect the safety of pilgrims and attack heretics.

Because the Al-Aqsa Mosque was built on the ruins of Solomon's Temple in the past, this newly born monk order was called the Knights Templar, and thus officially entered the stage of history.

In 1129, the Knights Templar received the official support of the Holy See and gained many privileges, and then grew rapidly, and soon developed into a behemoth with wealth and rivalry.

Next, the Knights Templar participated in several Crusades, and they can be seen charging forward in all the battles to defend the Holy Land, such as the Crusaders' siege of Damascus.

In addition to being a military organization, the Knights Templar is also a business giant. With their privileges, they are involved in various businesses, especially in finance, even comparable to the Italian banking industry at that time!

During the heyday of the Knights Templar, it was the biggest creditor of almost all Crusader countries in Europe, including the royal families of various countries.

It was also the enviable huge wealth that brought them disaster. In 1307, the French King Philip IV flagrantly charged the Knights Templar with heresy in order to renege on his debts.

Next, Philip IV issued a secret letter and began to carry out his purge operation, hunting down members of the Knights Templar throughout France. Almost all members of the Knights Templar were arrested!

The members of the Knights Templar who were arrested either died under torture or were tied to the stake and burned alive as heretics, including the last leader Jacques de Molay.

This is not over yet, in 1312, Philip IV forced Pope Clement V to announce the disbandment of the Knights Templar, and ordered the search for members of the Knights throughout the Christian world, not letting go!

To Philip IV's disappointment, even though he killed almost all members of the Knights Templar, he never discovered the huge wealth owned by the Knights Templar, and the bamboo basket was empty!

Moreover, the curse of Jacques de Molay, the last head of the Knights Templar, was fulfilled before his death. Neither Philip IV nor Clement V escaped eternal judgment, and they died within a year of each other.

With the complete destruction of the Knights Templar, the whereabouts of their huge wealth has become an unsolved mystery. From the Middle Ages to the present, there are countless legends about the treasures of the Knights Templar! "

Hearing this, the faces of the Bishop of Kent and the 40-year-old priest blushed, their skins were a little hot, and a hint of embarrassment flashed in their eyes at the same time.

It's also a bit embarrassing!

Anyone who is familiar with this period of history knows that the complete destruction of the Knights Templar has a great relationship with the Holy See of the Vatican.

What's even more ridiculous is that Philip IV and Clement V not only didn't get a hair, and didn't talk about their hard work, but instead put their lives in it, it can be said that the gain outweighs the loss!

Hearing Ye Tian say this now, can Kent and the others not blush?

Ye Tian didn't seem to see their performance, and continued to talk with high spirits.

"According to legend, it is one of the largest and most famous treasures in the Middle Ages in Europe. It contains countless gold and silver treasures accumulated and plundered by the Knights Templar. It is so valuable that it is enough to drive countless people crazy.

However, the most important thing in the treasures of the Knights Templar is not the dazzling gold and silver treasures, but several Christian relics, all of which come from the holy place of Christianity 'Jerusalem'.

These include the crowns of the kings of Jerusalem, the seven-branched candlestick of King Solomon and the four golden gospels. There are even legends that the treasures of the Knights Templar have a lot to do with the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant.

As we all know, the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant are the two most important holy objects of Christianity. In the past two thousand years, their whereabouts have been unknown, and there are countless legends about them in the Western world.

The Holy Grail, in particular, seems to be more closely related to the Knights Templar. After Jesus died, Mary Magdalene brought the Holy Grail to France, and the descendants of Jesus established the Merovingian dynasty.

The Knights Templar was originally established by nine French knights. Their attitude towards the Holy See is a bit disdainful, and they have close contacts with pagans. These may be related to the Holy Grail.

Unlike the other two major knights in the European Middle Ages, the famous Knights of the Hospital and the Teutonic Knights, the members of the Knights Templar are mainly French, and their main stronghold is also in France.

The time when the legend of the Holy Grail spread rapidly in the European continent coincided with the rise of the Knights Templar, and the two seem to be inextricably linked.

According to another legend, the Knights Templar has a set of very mysterious symbols, which are known only to the Knights Templar, and they use this set of mysterious symbols to protect the treasures of the Knights Templar.

Of course, these are just legends, and its credibility is unknown. Since you mentioned the treasure of the Knights Templar, let me guess, do you know where this famous treasure is? "

The two senior priests from the Vatican looked at each other again, and both nodded in appreciation, and a hint of excitement flashed in their eyes in unison.

Immediately afterwards, the Bishop of Kent turned his head to look at Ye Tian, ​​and told their real purpose.

"Your words are really wonderful, Steven, it seems that you have a very clear understanding of the treasures of the Knights Templar, and you are indeed a top professional treasure hunter, and your reputation is indeed well-deserved!

Let me just say that the reason why the Pope agreed to your request to come to Boston to officiate your wedding and send blessings to your fiancée is not just because of the two top artworks.

Of course, Raphael's "Madonna" and Michelangelo's "Mourning for Christ" are priceless top-level works of art, and we are also very excited to be able to take them back after more than two hundred years.

However, there is a more important reason for the Pope to come to Boston this time, and that is the legendary treasure of the Knights Templar. The Pope wants to invite you and your company to explore this famous treasure.

Undoubtedly, you are the most famous and powerful treasure hunting company in the world today. You have succeeded in several operations in succession, and caused a huge sensation, and the harvest is extremely huge, which is eye-catching!

That's why we want to work with you and entrust you with exploring the famous Templar Vault, solving this famous unsolved mystery and uncovering the priceless treasures within.

After hundreds of years of in-depth research, we have roughly determined the possible burial locations of several treasures, but we are not sure, so we invite you professionals to find this treasure! "

After finishing speaking, the two priests from the Vatican stared closely at Ye Tian, ​​their eyes full of expectation, expecting to hear the most wanted answer.

David also turned his head to stare at Ye Tian, ​​his face flushed with excitement, it seemed that he wished he could just nod in Ye Tian's place!

That is the treasure of the famous Knights Templar! Once discovered, it will definitely shake the whole world, and the sensation it caused is even far greater than the sensation caused by the discovery of Napoleon's treasure!

In particular, the few Christian holy relics in the treasures of the Knights Templar have touched the hearts and emotions of all Christian believers, and the importance can be imagined!

However, Ye Tian didn't give an answer immediately, but fell silent, his expression became a little dignified!

After pondering for a while, Ye Tian smiled and said:

"Kent, thank you for your affirmation of the fearless exploration company, to put it bluntly, we are indeed the most outstanding treasure hunting company in the world today, no treasure hunting company can compare with us!

However, what you just said about entrusting our company to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar, I can't give you an answer for the time being. This matter is too important, and I must carefully consider it.

You also know that I am an atheist, not a Christian, and the treasure of the Knights Templar involves many religious secrets. Is it appropriate for me to preside over the exploration of this treasure?

Here, I would like to ask one more question, if we accept the commission to go to Europe to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar, will we be stopped by the descendants of the Knights Templar, or even sniped wildly?

As a military organization, the Knights Templar ceased to exist as early as the Middle Ages, but you and I both know that there are still some members of the Knights Templar who escaped and continued to exist under different identities.

For example, the Jesuits in Portugal evolved from the Portuguese branch of the Knights Templar. Scotland once became a sanctuary for members of the Knights Templar, and there are many descendants of the Knights Templar there!

Even in the United States, there seemed to be many descendants of the Knights Templar. Shortly after America was discovered, some descendants of the Knights Templar fled to this new continent by boat in order to take refuge.

There is also the most practical question, if we accept the commission and find the treasure of the Knights Templar, how should we distribute the treasure? Based on these circumstances, I certainly cannot make a hasty decision."

This time it was Kent's turn to be silent, and the two of them fell into deep thought and whispered a few words in Italian.

After a while, Kent smiled and said:

"It doesn't matter, Steven, you can think about it as much as you have time, whether you accept the entrustment or not in the end, it will not affect the Pope's coming to Boston to preside over your wedding and send him good wishes.

When the Pope arrives in Boston, he will choose the opportunity to personally interview you. Regarding the treasure of the Knights Templar, the Pope knows the most clearly, what we know is only superficial."

"That would be great! I am very much looking forward to the private meeting with the Pope! Bishop of Kent, I would like to ask one more question, where are the places where the treasure of the Knights Templar you mentioned may be buried?

According to legend, the treasure of the Knights Templar is likely to be buried in the castle of Argeny in France, and it is necessary to search for the treasure according to the changes in the sunlight. Some people say that the treasure is buried in the castle of Barberziel"

Ye Tian smiled and nodded, his eyes full of curiosity.

David next to him was the same, staring at Kent's face, as if he wanted to discover the treasure of the Knights Templar from the cardinal's face!

Kent looked at the two of them and shook his head noncommittally.

"Don't worry, Steven, after you think it through and accept the commission to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar, we will naturally tell you about those locations and provide relevant information..."

Before the voice fell, Ye Tian's cell phone rang suddenly.

The call is from Jason, and they have arrived at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel!