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Lu Cheng's eyes flickered-after this war, he might not be able to integrate the entire Western Continent.But at least, he can unify the religious beliefs of the entire Western Continent, at least in name.

This is the first step to integrate the power of the entire Western Continent.

...

at the same time.

"Are we really going to do this?"

Inside the Papal Palace, the Cardinal Council.These powerful cardinals in red robes are discussing a matter related to the future destiny of the Holy See:

"Now, the archbishop is victorious in all battles. But is his army too far away from Guangyao Peninsula?"

Cardinals of the moderate faction expressed their concern: "We now express our support for him. If the emperor sends an army to attack us, then..."

In fact, this is exactly what most cardinals worry about.

If they can, they really want to be more stable. At least they have to wait until the war between Arbashi and the Faro Empire is fought, and the emperor's main force is sent to the front line, and then they can say supportive words?

"But in this way, in front of the archbishop, we might not be able to speak."

There were also radical cardinals who said loudly in a dissatisfied voice: "We can't show our strength right now. Do we have to wait for the emperor's army to be defeated by Arbach before the archbishop come here to show off his might?"

"We are not willing to succumb to an emperor, are we willing to succumb to an archbishop?"

"Think about it, what will he do then? He will control the Holy See in his own hands. All of us will be his captives. All of us will be his puppets, the wealth of the entire Holy See, all Everything will be left to the other side's request!"

Following the other party's words, the cardinals present, even the bishops who had previously expressed doubts were silent.

This is indeed something they don't want to see.

"Not so..."

Some cardinals protested weakly: "After all, he is also a priest of the Holy See..."

"Soon it won’t be. Soon he will become another emperor of the Holy Faro Empire, or, another pope. Even the priest emperor, if we don’t advance and think of a way, there’s nothing wrong with him. Dare to do, there is nothing he can't do!"

"..."

The cardinals are discussing with each other.

Yes, yes, indeed, if a person can use force, power, and other powers to control the entire world in his own hands, then indeed, he can do whatever he wants.All resistance is futile.

What the cardinals want to do is to grab as many chips as possible for themselves before then.

At least we have to fight a situation in Guangyao Peninsula.Let the new emperor take a look at his own strength.Fortunately, when you become a subordinate of the other party, you can get a good treatment, or bargain.

"..."

"Our situation is very good."

"All the nobles on the Guangyao Peninsula are willing to accept the guidance of the Holy Light."

"We have ample financial resources, and our military strength is sufficient. There are countless strong cities on the peninsula. In this case, I can't think of what we should do to lose!"

...

As the cardinals said, their power is indeed beautiful on the books.

The geographical location of the Guangyao Peninsula is similar to the Italian Peninsula in the everyday world.But the climate, natural environment and geographical environment are better than those of the Italian peninsula.

Because of the power of magic, more food is produced on the peninsula, and the plains and plateaus are broader.As a result, the population is larger.Commercial trade is more developed, and city defenses are stronger.

Headed by the Prince of Florence, the princes of the peninsula can form a large coalition force anytime and anywhere.

The mercenaries, the knights of the princes and dukes, and of course the civic soldiers of the city.They can gather an army of 100,000 in the shortest time!

And the cardinal's plan is not to fight in the field, but to defend the city.Defensive operations.In this way, although the emperor has a lot of troops, there is no way to defeat them in the shortest time, right?

They believed that before that, the invincible army of Arbach would overthrow Otto I.At that time, as the heroes of this war, they will have the right to enjoy the fruits of victory.

Their identities, their status, and their merits, even a new emperor cannot obliterate them.He had to recognize them and share power.

They can retain the Guangyao Peninsula and even the most religious rights in the world.Counting the Argoss who converted to the Holy Light before, they will even be more powerful than before the change of dynasty.

"Then make the decision, Holy See!"

"Yes, let's make a decision!"

The cardinals kept discussing, and finally came to such a decision.

war.

After making a decision, they looked at Leo X with piercing eyes.

"you guys……"

Seeing the scene, the pope couldn't help sighing secretly.

"Before the war, you persecuted me and couldn't wait to reject Albash's request for neutrality. But since the war started, seeing the strength of Albash, you can't wait to force me to go to war with the Holy Farrow Empire."

Saying this, the pope looked around, and almost all the cardinals turned their heads away, not daring to look at the pope.

Because they know this is their fault.

I can't wait too much.If they had listened to the Pope earlier and watched the changes, they would not be so embarrassed when Arbashi defeated Argos, nor would they be eager to declare war on Farrow in order to make up for their previous mistakes.

Get to the point it is now.However, now that it has reached this point, regret is useless.

They can only continue, continue to persecute Pope Leo X, and fulfill their wishes.

Chapter 13 Peninsula Alliance

This war is called "the rise of a new empire" by good people.It lasted until the third month, when it was autumn, the Holy See on the Glory Peninsula decided to change the gate.

The messengers connected the city-states across the peninsula to form a new alliance at the fastest speed-this alliance claimed to be willing to form an alliance with Arbas, but in fact it did its own thing-ah, of course, dispatched to Arbas The envoy who persuaded the archbishop that he expected the archbishop to send troops to attack the empire was indeed sent.

But this does not change the nature of the Peninsula Alliance.

...

This incident angered the emperor greatly.

Otto I was in Sanshou Palace, angrily shouting, screaming to break this bastard alliance.All the cardinals will be arrested and hanged, and the Pope will pay the price.

Of course he said that now.

The rebellion on the peninsula, coupled with the ambiguous attitudes of Swabian and Brandenburg.And confidant Albas.