On the grandstand.
Not only was Li Chengdao here, but Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, the civil officials, Su Dingfang, Xue Wanche, and the other generals were all present.
Apart from that, there was also a dazzling figure dressed in gorgeous clothes-the Pope!
Today's trial was presided over by the Pope.
"Your Majesty, it's about time."
The Pope bowed to Li Chengdao and said respectfully.
What he had to do today was to admit the Great Qian Dynasty's ruling position in front of countless people and believers, judge Heraclius 'crimes, and represent the Church to submit to Li Chengdao!
Li Chengdao nodded slightly and said indifferently,""Go, don't forget what you promised me.”
The Pope's heart trembled when he heard this.
Naturally, he would not forget what he had promised Li Chengdao. This was related to the survival of the Holy See!
After bowing deeply, the Pope turned around and left the grandstand.
Not long after, the Pope's honor guard appeared outside the square.
Thirty brightly armored Church guards opened the way and surrounded them. The twelve Arch-Cardinals followed closely behind.
And the person they were clustered around like stars surrounding the moon was the Pope!
The Pope was wearing a luxurious golden and white robe. He held a Bible in one hand and a golden scepter in the other. His entire body exuded a holy aura.
The appearance of the Pope immediately caused the countless people, believers, and slaves in the square to boil with excitement.
"It's His Holiness the Pope!"
"Heavens! It really was His Holiness the Pope! I actually met His Holiness the Pope!”
"Your Holiness the Pope! Please give me salvation and mercy."
"Judge the Blood Emperor on behalf of God, Your Holiness!”
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Countless people in the square were extremely excited.
Wherever the Pope's ceremonial procession passed, the crowd automatically parted to form a path and knelt down.
Their faces were filled with indescribable excitement and fanaticism.
This was the terrifying influence of the Holy See, and this was the position of the Pope in the hearts of the people!
On the grandstand, Li Chengdao was watching this scene.
"The country has such a religion, and it is a disaster for all the people in the world.”
Wang Gui shook his head with a serious expression.
It was not just him. The others also could not understand the fanatical beliefs of these people.
In the Central Plains, all religions were inferior to the imperial power. It was impossible for them to reach the level of the Holy See.
To them, the Church was sick.
This was the disaster of a chaotic country and the sign of a subjugated country.
Belief in the Holy See was not beneficial to the country. A truly wise ruler would not completely rely on this method to rule the country. At most, it would be used to consolidate the regime.
This was the case throughout all the dynasties in Huaxia.
"The culture and environment are different, but no matter how glorious the Church was in the past, it will definitely submit to me in the future and become a tool for me to rule the European continent!”
Li Chengdao clenched his fist, his eyes sharp.
It was as if everything was under his control.
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On the other side, under the devout worship of countless people, the Pope ascended the high platform in the middle of the square and faced the countless people below the stage.
"People of God, please stand up.”
The Pope had a kind expression and spoke in a gentle voice.
Hearing his words, all the people stood up obediently, but their eyes were still focused on the Pope, waiting for him to speak.
"The Byzantine Empire was officially destroyed two months ago," the Pope continued.
For the past two months, I had been hiding in the Church, seeking answers from the benevolent and omniscient Father, asking him why the Byzantine Empire was destroyed.”
Hearing this, the people were stunned.
They had originally thought that the Pope was imprisoned by the terrifying Blood Emperor, but it turned out that it was not the case. His Holiness had only gone to communicate with the Heavenly Father.
"Your Holiness, have you found the answer? How did the Heavenly Father answer?"
A devout believer asked excitedly.
As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately added,"It must be because of that Blood Emperor! He is the incarnation of the devil and Satan!"
As soon as he said this, the crowd immediately became noisy.
"Nonsense! His Majesty the Emperor is so kind to us slaves. He is not a demon, not Satan!”
A slave retorted, his expression extremely furious.
Not only him, but all the slaves present were the same.
Li Chengdao held a very high position in the hearts of the slaves because he had truly given them respect!
The citizens and believers were unhappy and immediately scolded,"What does a lowly slave like you know! He had killed so many people. He was a demon!”
The slave's face flushed red. He couldn't stand Li Chengdao being insulted like this, so he pushed the person who scolded Li Chengdao away.
The latter was instantly furious.
A mere slave dares to attack me?!
He immediately knocked the slave to the ground with a punch and went up. This time, he had poked a hornet's nest. The surrounding slaves saw this and wanted to go up and make a move.
The slaves were no longer the same as before. Although they still had inferiority and servility in their hearts, Li Chengdao had already unlocked their shackles and made them have the consciousness to resist.
Therefore, how could he tolerate seeing his own compatriots being beaten up?
The Heavy Armor Army soldiers who were in charge of maintaining order turned a blind eye to the dozen or so people fighting.
At this moment, a dignified voice suddenly sounded,""Stop!"
The Pope had walked down from the high platform at some point and berated with a serious expression.
His prestige was extremely high. As soon as he spoke, everyone immediately stopped.
The citizen who was beaten up said hatefully,"Your Holiness the Pope, these lowly slaves actually dare to offend their superiors. They are as evil as the Blood Emperor!”
However, the Pope ignored him and went over to help the slave up. He then asked with concern,""Are you alright?"
The slave was flattered and nodded excitedly.""Thank you, Your Holiness. I, I'm fine."
This scene made everyone's eyes widen.
His Holiness the Pope was actually so concerned about a slave?
After personally wiping the blood off the slave, the Pope looked at the crowd and spoke with a serious expression.
"I received an oracle from God. The Heavenly Father told me that Emperor Heraclius was guilty!”
"The entire Byzantine Empire is guilty!”
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