Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 1589: Entrust a treasure hunt
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"What? Treasure of the Knights Templar, did I hear correctly?"
David exclaimed and jumped up from the sofa. His eyes were so wide that they almost flew out of their sockets!
Like David, Ye Tian was also taken aback by Bishop Kent's words and looked at him with dumbfounded eyes, his eyes full of disbelief!
But he quickly controlled his emotions, took a deep look at Bishop Kent, then nodded with a smile and said:
"Wow! Of course I know about the Knights Templar treasure. As a professional treasure hunter, if you don't know about the famous Knights Templar treasure, then don't get involved in this industry!
The Knights Templar, whose full name is the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of 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 Paing, established a monastic 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 the former Solomon's Temple, this newly born order of monks was called the Knights Templar, and officially entered the stage of history.
In 1129, the Knights Templar received official support from the Holy See and obtained many privileges. They then grew rapidly and soon developed into a behemoth with incomparable wealth.
Next, the Knights Templar participated in several Crusades, and they could be seen charging in all battles to defend the Holy Land, such as the Crusaders' siege of Damascus.
In addition to being a military organization, the Knights Templar were also a business giant. They used their privileges to get involved in various businesses, especially in finance, and were even comparable to the Italian banking industry at the time!
During the heyday of the Knights Templar, it was the largest creditor of almost all Crusader countries in Europe, including the royal families of various countries. It was unparalleled in majesty and owned countless fiefs and gold and silver treasures.
It was the enviable huge wealth that brought them disaster. In 1307, King Philip IV of France blatantly accused the Knights Templar of heresy in order to default on their debts.
Next, Philip IV sent out secret letters and began to carry out his purge operation, searching for members of the Knights Templar throughout France. Almost all members of the Knights Templar were arrested!
The arrested members of the Knights Templar 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 dissolution of the Knights Templar and ordered the search for Knights members throughout Christendom, not sparing any one!
What disappointed Philip IV was that even though he killed almost all the members of the Knights Templar, he never discovered the huge wealth possessed by the Knights Templar. As a result, everything was in vain!
And the curse before his death by Jacques de Molay, the last leader of the Knights Templar, came true. Neither Philip IV nor Clement V escaped eternal judgment, and died within a year of each other.
With the complete destruction of the Knights Templar, the whereabouts of their huge wealth has become an unsolvable mystery. From the Middle Ages to the present, there are countless legends about the treasures of the Knights Templar! "
Hearing this, the Bishop of Kent and the forty-year-old priest both blushed and felt a little feverish. Their eyes flashed with a hint of embarrassment and a bit of embarrassment!
Anyone who is familiar with this period of history knows that the complete destruction of the Knights Templar has a great relationship with the Vatican. This is a typical example of the cunning rabbit dying and the lackey being cooked!
What’s even more funny is that not only did Philip IV and Clement V not get a hair, and their hard work was in vain, but they also invested their lives in it. It can be said that the gain outweighs the loss!
When Ye Tian said this, could Kent and the others not blush?
Ye Tian seemed not to notice their performance and continued to speak in high spirits.
"According to legend, it was one of the largest and most famous treasures in the European Middle Ages. It contained countless gold and silver treasures accumulated and plundered by the Knights Templar. It was priceless and enough to drive countless people crazy.
However, the most important thing in the Knights Templar's treasures is not the dazzling gold and silver treasures, but several Christian holy objects, all of which came from the Christian holy land of 'Jerusalem'.
These include the crowns of the kings of Jerusalem, King Solomon's seven-branched candlestick and the four golden gospels. There are even legends that the Knights Templar treasure has 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 sacred objects in Christianity. In the past two thousand years, their whereabouts have been unknown, and countless legends about them have been circulated in the Western world.
The Holy Grail, in particular, seems to have a closer relationship with the Knights Templar. After **** died, Mary Magdalene brought the Holy Grail to France, and the Merovingian dynasty was established by Jesus' descendants.
The Knights Templar were originally founded by nine French knights. Their attitude towards the Holy See was a bit disdainful, and they had close contacts with pagans. These may all be related to the Holy Grail.
Unlike the other two major knightly orders in the European Middle Ages, the famous Knights Hospitallers 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 across the European continent coincided with the rise of the Knights Templar, and the two seemed to be inextricably linked.
According to legend, the Knights Templar have a very mysterious set of symbols that only the Templars understand. They use this set of mysterious symbols to protect the Knights Templar's treasures.
Of course, these are just legends, and there is no way to know their credibility. Since you mentioned the Knights Templar treasure, let me guess, do you know the location of this famous treasure? "
The two senior priests from the Vatican looked at each other again and nodded appreciatively. A hint of excitement flashed in their eyes.
Immediately afterwards, Bishop Kent turned back to look at Ye Tian and told them their true purpose.
"What you said is really wonderful, Steven. It seems that you have a very clear understanding of the treasures of the Knights Templar. You are indeed a top professional treasure hunter, and you truly deserve your reputation!
Let’s just say it bluntly, the reason why the Pope agreed to your request this time, to come to Boston to officiate your wedding in person, and to give blessings to your fiancée, was not just because of those two top-notch works of art.
Of course, Raphael's "Madonna" and Michelangelo's "Lamentation of Christ" are priceless top-notch works of art. We are also very excited to be able to recover them again 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 Knights Templar treasure. The Pope wants to invite you and your company to explore this famous treasure.
There is no doubt that you are the most famous and most powerful treasure hunting company in the world today. You have achieved success in several consecutive operations and caused a huge sensation. The harvest is also huge and eye-catching!
That's why we want to cooperate with you and entrust you to explore the famous Knights Templar treasure, solve this famous unsolved mystery, and uncover the priceless treasures in the treasure.
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 have to ask you professionals to find this treasure! "
After finishing speaking, the two priests from the Vatican stared at Ye Tian closely, their eyes full of expectation, looking forward to hearing the answer they wanted most.
David also turned to stare at Ye Tian, his face flushed with excitement, and it looked like he wanted to just nod his head and agree for Ye Tian!
That is the famous treasure of the Knights Templar! Once discovered, it will definitely shock the whole world, and the sensation it will cause will even exceed the sensation caused by the discovery of Napoleon's treasure!
In particular, the few Christian relics in the Knights Templar's treasures affect the hearts and emotions of all Christian believers. The importance can be imagined!
However, Ye Tian did not give an answer immediately. Instead, he fell silent and his expression became a little solemn!
After thinking for a long time, Ye Tian then said with a smile:
"Kent, thank you for your recognition of Intrepid Exploration Company. To put it bluntly, we are indeed the most outstanding treasure hunting company in the world today. No other treasure hunting company can compare with us!
However, as you just said, I cannot give you an answer to your request to entrust our company to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar. This matter is too important and I must consider it carefully.
You also know that I am an atheist, not a Christian, and the Knights Templar treasure 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 and go to Europe to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar, will we encounter any obstruction or even crazy sniping by the descendants of the Knights Templar?
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 have escaped pursuit 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 refuge for members of the Knights Templar, and there are many descendants of the Knights Templar there!
Even in the United States, there seem to be many descendants of the Knights Templar. Shortly after America was discovered, some descendants of the Knights Templar fled to the New World by ship in order to seek refuge.
There is also the most practical question. If we accept the commission and find the Knights Templar treasure, how should we distribute the treasure? Considering these circumstances, I definitely cannot make a hasty decision."
This time it was Kent's turn to be silent. Both of them were lost in 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. There is plenty of time. Regardless of whether you accept the commission in the end, it will not affect the Pope's coming to Boston to preside over your wedding and send his best wishes.
After the Pope arrives in Boston, he will choose an opportunity to interview you in person. Regarding the treasures of the Knights Templar, the Pope knows the most clearly. We only know a little bit about it."
"That would be great! I am very much looking forward to the private meeting with the Pope! Bishop Kent, I would like to ask one more question, where are the places you just mentioned where the Templar treasures 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 the treasure must be found according to the changes in the sunlight. Some people also say that the treasure is buried in the Castle of Barbezières"
Ye Tian smiled and nodded, his eyes full of curiosity.
David next to him did the same, staring closely 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 slightly in disbelief.
"Don't worry, Steven. Once you think about it carefully and accept the commission to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar, we will naturally tell you the locations and provide relevant information..."
Before he finished speaking, Ye Tian's cell phone suddenly rang.
The call is from Jason, they have arrived at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel!