Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 70: Round table meeting

The word mass comes from the Latin "meeting". It was originally a ritual for the church in Rome to gather believers to sacrifice to **** Christ. After thousands of years of evolution, many foreign rituals and ordinances were added, and it finally became an extremely Trivial and complicated religious ceremony. 』』2

Whether the priests or cardinals of the dioceses were able to hold a formal mass that fully conformed to the ceremonial ordinances of the Holy See has become a big difference between the rich and the poor between the local dioceses, and whether the priests are strong or weak. index.

At this time, Christianity has not yet convened the second Vatican Ecumenical Conference, which means religious reform. The Holy See has very strict requirements on religious ceremonies. Subordinate clergy are not allowed to sneak over the thunder pond. Private reformers will be degraded and punished. That is to say, the pope ordered to expel the teaching as a heresy.

The Mass held by the Holy See for Xu Jun is the highest-ranked Pope Mass among all masses. It is carried out in full compliance with the ancient procedures handed down for hundreds of years. Generally, there are no less than five priests on site. For hundreds of people, the Holy See would hold masses of this scale only when they encountered major religious holidays. Since the establishment of the Vatican City, this is the first time that a Pope's Mass has been held for a person alone. It can be said that the Vatican has already used its ability to entertain this Yuan.

This is the most formal Triton Mass. Latin must be used throughout the ceremony. Before the second Vatican Council, to host a complete Triton Mass in Latin is a professional ability for a bishop The huge test.

Although Pius XII was entangled in mundane matters all year round, he never ceased his religious explorations. He had considerable attainments in Christian classical religious etiquette. He had written many books on religious ceremonies, and often returned It will explain some etiquette issues sent by the lower dioceses, and personally formulate some new norms.

This is a qualified pope. Xu Jun, who participated in this sacred ceremony all the way, had to sigh like this.

The whole ceremony was extremely cumbersome, but it didn’t make people feel bored at all. The magnificent and luxurious halls, the exquisite altars, the complicated and rigorous ritual procedures, the heavenly hymn echoed in the ears, and the scene was solemn and solemn. The religious atmosphere of the People's Republic of China has infected everyone present, and made people involuntarily respectful. This is the peculiar power of religion, and this is the historical heritage that has been deposited over thousands of years.

This mass lasted more than an hour in total. This is the result of shortening part of the ceremony. If it is a large-scale mass held during a religious celebration, it will take at least 80 minutes from beginning to end.

When the ceremony was over, Xu Jun was led by several cardinals to the Vatican Palace on the east side for a rest. This is also known as the Pope’s Palace, where the Pope usually works and lives.

The German dollar received the highest level of hospitality here. Senior priests gathered in the magnificent parlor, and the dining table was filled with various drinks, fruits and delicacies. That one may be a fine silver plate handed down from the Roman Empire. Italian specialty ham and fragrant belly are piled into hills. In a large gilded bowl on a carved silver base, there is a plump roast swan crouching impressively, Florence The crystal bottle made is filled with wine brewed by the Holy See using ancient methods. This is a special benefit that only the priests of the Vatican can enjoy. Even if they spend more money, they can’t buy it. They are often gifted by the Holy See. Gifts from bishops everywhere.

"I think it is not difficult to infer, sir." Xu Jun held a delicate crystal glass in his hand with a charming smile on his lips.

"The final winner of the US presidential election this time must be Mr. Thomas Dewey." Yuan said, tasting the wine in his sip.

"The influence of the Holy See in North America is gradually weakening, so the support of the German immigrant community is very much needed." said a cardinal in red.

"Your Excellency, I have no personal opinion on this. You can talk to Ribbentrop for the specific situation." Yuan put the wine glass on the table.

"My Yuan, the meeting room is ready." Daogen stepped forward and reported to Xu Jun respectfully.

At this time, a young assistant priest wearing a black robe and a white shawl quickly walked to the cardinal's side and whispered. Xu Jun and the cardinal looked at each other, tacitly telling each other. Soon all the high-level people in this room left quietly and quietly. In the end, only a group of regional bishops and high priests were left, chatting and eating.

Like many Italian medieval buildings, many secret rooms have been built in the Vatican Palace to store important property and classics, or to hold important confidential meetings. Xu Jun was introduced into such a conference room, which had been carefully checked by an officer of the Flag Guard, and there was no security problem.

This is a ten-meter-by-ten-meter square room, decorated in a standard Renaissance style, with rose-red curtains embroidered with golden bluegrass on the surrounding walls, and a velvet tablecloth of the same color is placed in the middle. A huge round table with a circle of golden tassels rolling around the edge of the tablecloth.

This room has two entrances and exits, both of which are cleverly disguised. If it were not for someone to lead the way, Xu Jun would have thought it was just an ordinary wall panel.

Phil XII changed into a white uniform, covered in a woolen shawl of the same color, wearing a white round cap of the Pope, sitting at one end of the round table, smiling at the German dollar who entered the door.

"I hope the hospitality will satisfy you, Lord Steed." The pope reached out his hand and made a gesture of asking to sit down.

"I feel flattered by being able to receive such a kind hospitality, and I am subjugated." Xu Jun bent down and sat down.

Diesenhofen pushed up a chair for him behind Yuan, and then together with Dogen, he found a place to sit on the wall. There were already many bishop's secretaries or clerks sitting there, holding each A small book is ready to record the meeting.

"I think, now we have a lot of understanding between each other, sir, so I don't think we need to waste precious time anymore." The pope smiled and opened the file in front of him.

"I agree with you, under the crown, our time is precious, and we can't waste it on these trivial things." Xu Jun also opened the file in front of him.

"The Pope believes that it is necessary to sign a new [Imperial Treaty] between Germany and the Vatican. We have relaxed several of these conditions. For example, the fourth item, the second, the fifth, and the tenth. Seven, the specific clauses, I believe that Your Excellency Yuan has read them." A cardinal priest stood up and said.

"I have read this document carefully. The terms in it are indeed reasonable. I don't see any problems." Xu Jun said while touching the paper.

Hearing Xu Jun's answer, the faces of the senior leaders of the Holy See and even Pius XII were suddenly relieved.

"But..." The German dollar dusted his cuff lightly.

"If Germany agrees to your terms, it can be foreseen that the Holy See will reap huge benefits in the new European order. Don’t rush to deny this, sir, among the people sitting in this room, there is not one You are a stupid person, please don't insult everyone's IQ." The German dictator suddenly lowered his face and raised his hand to stop the cardinal's words.

"In this treaty, I only saw the various conveniences and privileges given to the Holy See by Germany, but did not see what the Holy See paid for Germany. If this is a deal, it is obviously unfair to Germany. I know the influence of the Holy See in the Christian world, sir." Xu Jun pointed to a cardinal, who could only hold back what he had just said.

"I can understand that the Vatican’s idea of ​​strictly maintaining a neutral position is quite normal for this country without armed forces. The problem is, respect. It’s time for the Vatican to make a choice~ IndoMTL.com~ You must know that the giant beast in the east is sharpening its minions. Once it crawls out of its nest, Europe will face a terrible catastrophe." Xu Jun tapped his finger on the table.

"We are aware of it, and we are also worried about it, sir." The pope nodded his understanding.

As early as the beginning of the eighteenth century, the Holy See has established a huge intelligence network around the world. Where Catholicism spreads, the tentacles of the Holy See can be extended. Through preachers and **** servants all over the world, the Vatican can probe into events in any corner of the world. While countless believers repent and confess, they also handed countless secrets to the Holy See.

There are not many areas in the world that are difficult for them to penetrate. To say that the biggest black hole at this time is undoubtedly the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

The Orthodox Church has now been broken by the iron fist of the proletariat. While the Holy See is gloating over misfortune, it is more panic. Under the tragedy of the rabbit and the fox, but also in order not to fall into the same fate as the brothers in the east, the Holy See firmly stood on the opposite side of the Soviet Union, not only encouraged and supported all anti-Soviet activities, but also sent a large number of special envoys to spare no effort to pry around the world. The corner of the Soviet Union.

"Then what can we do for you? Your Excellency." Pius XII looked at the young dictator.

"Many things are more than you can imagine, respectfully." The German Yuan held his chin with his hand and raised one eyebrow.

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