111 – Saemaeul Movement in the Middle Ages (2)

Although I raised the wages of the workers, it is impossible for them to lead a normal life with this amount of money.

If a worker receives 4 silver coins as a salary, he must first pay 2 silver coins in taxes.

After that, 5 copper coins for a cheap lodging where he can stay, or 1 silver coin for staying in a dirty, cramped one-room room.

If he is married, his wife adds one silver coin to it, and the couple and their children barely buy cheap porridge or bread.

Of course, the serfs of other estates and the poor citizens of the city live in tents or dugout huts that are far worse than this, and live on only rice with a few grains of wheat.

No matter how much they are expelled from the countryside, if they live a miserable life compared to the serfs who own land…

The one who grasps this situation will stand up with a flag of uprising and say this.

“Workers of all countries, unite! All you have to lose is the chains of slavery, and all we have to gain is meat and wheat bread and a comfortable house!”

That said, if I start pouring money directly to the workers to support their lives, I can guarantee it with my head, and guys like NEETs who receive living subsidies from the neighboring country, Japan, will start pouring out.

Who would work if the price of cutting bones for 10 hours a day was only a single room and cheap bread or porridge?

Read at noblemtl.com

Just slow down and say you won’t do anything.

So I constantly thought about this problem, and as a result, the place where my thoughts landed…

“Major Frost, prepare to go to Nantes Cathedral. I will need their help.”

“Yes, Your Excellency.”

**

A luxurious cathedral covered with the finest marble from the walls to the floor, and filled with sacred images symbolizing the anecdotes of Deus on the ceiling.

From the door to the pulpit, hundreds of chairs that could seat dozens of people were lined up.

Also, on the pulpit, as if to express the archbishop’s aspiration to become a cardinal, there was a staff similar to that of a cardinal’s symbol and a crest engraved.

Besides that, the pipe organ that seemed to have been plated with silver, and the statues of Deus and the Virgin decorated with gold and silver were just as splendid as the Elysium Cathedral.

After a while, the archbishop, who had been blunt when we first met, jumped out with a tabi, probably hearing the news of my arrival.

And he, nominally equal to me, bowed his head politely to me first.

“Meet Your Excellency, Earl Kreuttel, humble servant of the Lord.”

“The Noble One saw me and said to me… thank you

“Aren’t you the one who devotes the most to us, the servants of the Lord, and no one else? And he is the owner of the land on which we minister. So, I can only express an example like this to His Excellency. Please come in, I have prepared food and tea for you, at least a little bit.”

After that, the archbishop ordered an assistant bishop to guide me to his office, as if he were my subordinate.

Read more novels at noblemtl.com

Maybe it’s because I’m grateful that my power has increased thanks to the fact that I’ve attached countless wandering preachers to that nobleman and ordered priests to be dispatched to the military as well…

It seems that the man also wants a lot from me, so it would be easy to talk.

After walking for a while and reaching the archbishop’s office, a nun came out and put tea and snacks in the place where the cardinal was and left.

The Archbishop first sat down, then looked at me and held out his hand as if asking me to sit down.

“Thank you, Your Excellency Archbishop.”

“It is a tea using foreign tea leaves imported through Medica. Eat it before it cools down.”

“I will drink well.”

As the archbishop said, the finest tea leaves from Medica were used, and the bitter taste and aroma unique to tea were very strong.

However, I felt a sense of comfort, perhaps because the aroma and bitterness matched mysteriously.

I had to spend a lot of money, but I think Ella will like it, so should I put in a lot?

“It is a very fragrant and good tea. It is an honor to serve me with such tea.”

“No, Your Excellency. On the contrary, I am sorry that I could only serve you, Your Excellency.”

Although he says so, the archbishop’s expression says this.

‘Since I have treated Your Excellency this way, I believe that you will soon deliver good news to me!!’

So, in order to win the Archbishop’s heart, I decided to praise him.

“Your Excellency Archbishop, I couldn’t drink tea like this even in the imperial palace in the north. Thank you so much for serving me this kind of tea that even the king could not eat.”

“It is an honor, sir. For what purpose did you come anyway?”

“No, actually, I came because I have a business I want to ask the Archbishop… Before that, may I ask you some questions first?”

“Tell me.”

“What is the current financial situation of the church and the number of clergy?”

Hearing this, the archbishop opened the drawer of his desk, took out a huge book, and began to read.

“The church receives 13,000 gold coins every year from Nantes Cathedral alone, 4,000 gold coins each from Blueport, Hellsmann, and Creutel Cathedrals, and 10,000 gold coins from each church in each village. If you count all the various incomes, 35,000 gold coins come in every year.”

Hearing this income, His Highness, the Duke of Maxburg, who has been stuck in hell because of me, must be wailing by now.

Even if the archbishop, who does not even have church decrees, has 35,000 gold coins, no matter how much tithe and various offerings can be imposed almost as an obligation…

I can’t believe it, but that’s not what I’m saying, since I earn 300,000 gold coins every year.

“The clergy are one archbishop, four bishops, ten auxiliary bishops, 1,300 priests and monks, and 2,000 nuns.”

The cut-off is different from modern brides who unconditionally must have a master’s degree or higher, and although I deliberately accepted wandering brides, the numbers are no joke.

“Where did the nun get so much from?”

“After receiving some of the wandering women as nuns, the number has increased to this extent.”

“Then, how many of the monks and nuns can I have my monastery or cathedral work in the direction I want?”

“About 500 people.”

With 500 people, we can educate the children of cities such as Nantes, Blueport, and Hellsmann, and we should build a kindergarten around them, including women who became prostitutes due to the last factory accident.

And for children who come to kindergarten and school, we plan to provide various foods and necessities for life in the name of childcare support and growth support.

The items will be labeled as food for childcare support and daily necessities, but it is perfect if they are given generously so that not only children but also adults can enjoy a more abundant meal and life.

Also, if the parent’s work is premised, the idiot who lives only on support without work can be blocked in advance.

At the same time, it prevents children from dying from neglect or from growing up to become criminals.

“good. Then, we will invest 500 people to expand kindergartens, daycare centers, and orphanages that protect and educate young children. And all the operating expenses will be borne by me and the county’s finances. Instead, the Archbishop… ”

“Originally, relief and salvation are the work of the church. Of course, I will participate, even though they are humble serfs and citizens, it is our job to edify and protect them.”

“Along with that, please hire the women who were abandoned in Changgwan due to the last factory accident to continue their lives by employing them in kindergartens and daycare centers. and at the same time… ”

At that, the Archbishop cut off my words and started talking excitedly.

“Okay, I will go ahead with the confession of those women. Although selling a body is an unacceptable crime under any circumstances, this time it can be treated as if it were raped. In fact, aren’t they the poor people who didn’t get married because they didn’t go voluntarily, but because the superiors of the wicked guild didn’t take them as concubines or abandoned them?”

… .. What the hell was that crazy guy thinking, did he say that he would confess so obediently to those who became prostitutes no matter how hard he was forced to?

In normal times, even if they were compelled to sell their bodies, not because of rape, but because they were forced to sell themselves, they would make absurd excuses and not accept the confession…

I’m terribly insecure, but I can’t help it because my reputation will be damaged if I neglect these women…

I hear the sound of money breaking, but there’s no shortage of money anyway.

If it doesn’t work out, I’ll have to go to Elaine to collect the interest on the money I lent to His Excellency the Marquis.

The Archbishop didn’t care about my feelings and continued the story.

“Also, even though they didn’t want to sell their bodies, they deserved the grace of God Deus. Therefore, it is necessary to arrange marriages with older men or those who need to remarry. We will do this too.”

“Thank you, Your Excellency Archbishop.”

At that, the archbishop gave me an evil smile and said,

“No, how much grace have we received from the Count? Thanks to you, I have a chance to rise to the position of cardinal, which I never dreamed of in my life.”

Apparently, the reason our Archbishop wanted to help me was, of course, his greed for the position of cardinal…

Well, to be honest, 70-80% of the cardinals of this era are evaluated based on their political connections and whether they have increased the amount of money sent to the Vatican in Romania…

In return for going to Nantes and doing what I wanted, I would have sent tens of thousands of gold coins there every year. It is not strange even if the word comes out.

However, in order to become a real cardinal, he needs a lot of support… Is it worth giving that level of support to the archbishop in front of me?

“I will be honest. In fact, a few days ago, His Highness the Minister of the Interior sent me a secret letter. Read it once.”

And I received the secret letter and opened it and read it.

[To Andrea von Augustus, Archbishop of the County of Creutel.

Currently, the Vatican in Romania is very concerned about the depreciation of the Church. A plan to overcome this has already been discussed by 13 cardinals in the Vatican, and as a result, it was decided to build a new cathedral to preserve the dignity of Romania. The cathedral was planned to be built on Philous Hill in Romania, and although the cost to enter it was enormous, it was decided that something larger than the Maunia Mosque of the foolish Mouses should be built. Accordingly, the directors of the entire church ordered to collect as much money as possible… (omitted)

Because of the urgency of the situation, the sale of indulgences, which have the same effect as the sacrament of confession, is permitted. 20% of the proceeds from the sale of indulgences is to be taken by the church, and the rest is to be sent to the Romanian headquarters.

-Vergius von Benia, Minister of the Palace-]

“The Duchy of Maxburg in Romania is already on fire, and the cathedral… Is this true? Your Excellency Archbishop?”

“Yes that’s right. Already other dioceses besides ours are probably selling indulgences to secure money.”

under… That’s why the archbishop stooped along today.

Right now, in my heart, I want to replace that nobleman and get a new archbishop, but if another guy comes, he will definitely give a ridiculous reason and try to undermine my legitimacy, and he’ll pay the bills.

So I have no choice but to compromise with the guy in front of me…

“The sale of indulgences is permitted. Instead, the price of one piece should not exceed 1 silver. Also, what can be forgiven with indulgences is limited to punishment from the Deus God.”

“then… .”

“Well, since even crimes like murder and rape were forgiven using indulgences, you don’t want to say that you are protected by church law, right?”

“Is it possible… ”

And the archbishop soon noticed that our equal relationship had changed to that of me, and quickly put on a polite expression as much as possible.

“In this letter, the authority of indulgences and the effect of indulgences are not clearly stated, so there will be no problem with this. And, Your Excellency the Archbishop.”

“Yes, Your Excellency Count.”

Now that this has happened, I’ll need a cardinal who will act as a window to give my voice to the Vatican.

If the Archbishop in front of me now can’t live without my donations, it will surely prevent the storm that is raging in the Vatican to some extent.

At the same time, by using that nobleman, we will be able to prevent crimes such as conflicts between religions and various witch trials…

I stood up, looked at His Highness the future Cardinal, and asked in an arrogant voice.

“Are you willing to give up everything to become a cardinal?”

At that, the archbishop did not speak, but rather acted, got down on one knee and bowed his head in front of me, as my vassals do.

He knelt down and bowed his head, but there was a tremendous will to power within him.

“If I become a duke or a king, I will make you a cardinal. Instead, serve as if you were my vassal.”

“I will follow your orders, Your Excellency.”

“In return, I will fully pay for the work I asked for and for becoming a vassal. I will give you 20,000 gold coins, send the entire amount to the Romanian Vatican Headquarters. You know how to deal with it, right?”

“Fortress, we will silence those who say that your Excellency is a heresy, and promote your achievements as much as possible. By the time you die…”

“I am not interested in the afterlife. As a priest, just do your best.”

After saying that, I left the office.

It will take years for the seeds I have sown to bear fruit, but if we do not act now, our lands will be swept away by the witch-judgment madness created by the frenzy of religious wars.

Of course, it’s much weaker than that of the famine in the early modern days, but… If we can’t stop this, it’s not something that will end in one or two real revolts.