Wang Gui and Wei Zheng said Princess Anna's name at the same time, causing Li Chengdao's eyelids to twitch.
"Let Princess Anna be my concubine?”
Li Chengdao asked in a doubtful tone, wondering if he had heard wrongly.
"That's right," Wang Gui nodded.”
Wei Zheng also said," From all aspects, we think that Princess Anna is very suitable to be His Majesty's concubine.”
The two of them had the same opinion.
Li Chengdao couldn't help but be a little surprised. Both of them had taken a fancy to Princess Anna, which puzzled him.
As if he could see the doubt in Li Chengdao's heart, Wei Zheng took the initiative to ask,""Your Majesty, what do you plan to do with the Church?”
These were two completely unrelated topics.
"The Church has already submitted to me, so I will relax the pressure on them appropriately and find an opportunity to completely control them.”
Li Chengdao raised his eyebrows and answered truthfully.
This was the future strategic plan for the Holy See. Even if he didn't say it, Wei Zheng and Wang Gui could guess.
Hearing Li Chengdao's words, Wei Zheng shook his head.""I have a different opinion."
Li Chengdao's expression immediately turned solemn. He straightened his back and said seriously,"Wei Qing, please speak frankly."
When it came to serious matters, Li Chengdao was not careless.
"In my opinion, the Church's influence and power over the people is simply too great.
Although the Church's prestige and power had greatly declined after submitting to His Majesty, there were still a large number of fanatics who were absolute believers and supporters of the Pope.”
Wei Zheng's tone was very serious.
Li Chengdao thought about it and felt that it was indeed so.
The Pope judged Heracles in public and honored him as a new faith, higher than God.
This move caused a large number of believers and people to change their faith, and all of this was because of the Pope's words.
It was because the Pope had asked them to believe in Li Chengdao that they had followed him.
This was passive and not proactive.
One could imagine how deeply the Pope cared about the masses of believers and the people.
"Currently, the Church is forced to submit to the imperial power and is suppressed by the Empire. However, this is only a formality. It is very likely that it will rise again in the future.”
"When the time comes for our army to go east, the Church within the Empire will seize power again, and the consequences will be unimaginable!”
"Thus, I believe that we cannot appease the Church. The only way is to destroy them with lightning speed or completely control them!”
"If the Church is still outside of our control during the Eastern Expedition, then the great cause of the Eastern Expedition will definitely fail!”
Wei Zheng's tone gradually became stern.
Li Chengdao's expression became more and more solemn.
After careful consideration, Li Chengdao knew that Wei Zheng's words were not an exaggeration. It was indeed possible. He had underestimated the threat of the Holy See.
Religion was as terrifying as a plague.
"The Holy See cannot be destroyed yet, or else there will be a rebellion.”
Taking a deep breath, Li Chengdao said slowly.
Wang Gui, who had been silent all this while, smiled and said,"This is the reason why I asked Your Majesty to take Princess Anna as his concubine.”
"Teacher, what plan do you have?"
Li Chengdao cast a probing gaze.
Although he could be considered to be extraordinarily intelligent, Wang Gui and Wei Zheng were truly old foxes. Be it in terms of experience or insight, they were much better than him.
He had learned all his strategies from them.
"Your Majesty, do you know that Queen Sophia is the Holy Maiden of the Church?”
Wang Gui stroked his beard.
"I naturally know, but so what? Could it be that Teacher wanted to use her to control the Church?”
Li Chengdao was puzzled.
"Yes and no."
Wang Gui smiled.
Then, he began to explain to Li Chengdao the plan he and Wei Zheng had in mind and the reason for doing so.
"Your Majesty also knows that it is impossible to destroy the Church within three months, so the only way is to control the Church.
Queen Sophia was the Holy Maiden of the Holy See and the daughter of the Pope. From her status, she had the right to take over the Holy See.
As long as we help her take the position of Pope, the entire Church will be under the control of His Majesty!”
Wang Gui's eyes sparkled as he revealed his entire plan and ambition.
Li Chengdao was shocked by this extremely bold plan, but at the same time, he instantly discovered the loopholes in it.
"The plan is indeed very good, but I have looked through the history of the Holy See, and there has never been a female Pope.
Besides, the Pope and the Holy See will not just stand by and watch us succeed. Besides, even if Queen Sophia becomes the Pope, what can we do to control her?”
Li Chengdao was suddenly stunned as he realized something.
"This is the reason why Your Majesty wants to take Princess Anna as your concubine." Wang Gui smiled in relief.
Princess Anna was the daughter of Queen Sophia. If His Majesty took her as his concubine, he could use her to control Queen Sophia and the Holy See!”
This was the real purpose of making Li Chengdao take Princess Anna as his concubine.
With this information in hand, he was not afraid that Queen Sophia would disobey him!
Wei Zheng continued," Your Majesty, don't forget about the reaction of the female Pope and the Church. You are now the true believer of the Church. A god has descended to the mortal world."
Is it okay for you to appoint a new pope? The King of Pantheon was personally coronating the new Pope. Who would dare to object?”
An old fox was indeed an old fox. He had considered everything thoroughly.
This was an open and aboveboard scheme!
The Church had acknowledged Li Chengdao's identity as the King of Pantheon, so Li Chengdao's words could be the rules. He was the one who set the rules!
If the Holy See objected, it would be going against their previous recognition and slapping themselves in the face!
Li Chengdao thought about it and felt that this plan was flawless. He couldn't help but admire Wei Zheng and Wang Gui's scheming.
Compared to them, he was still a little young.
And this plan was feasible!
"If that's the case, then follow Teacher and Wei Qing's plan. I will take Princess Anna as my concubine.
Li Chengdao's eyes flickered as he nodded in agreement.
No matter how he felt about Princess Anna, as long as marrying her was beneficial to the empire and the Eastern Expedition, he would do it.
Wang Gui and Wei Zheng looked at each other and smiled, both heaving a sigh of relief.
It was not easy to persuade His Majesty to take a concubine.
"Your Majesty, I heard that Queen Sofia is extraordinarily beautiful. If Your Majesty brings her and Princess Anna into the harem, the effect may be better.”
Wei Zheng coughed and said seriously.
Li Chengdao felt the veins on his forehead throb, and the corners of his mouth twitched."We'll discuss this matter later!"
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This old man was too indecent!
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