"Looks like we won't be short of food for many years …" After hearing Li Huailin's report, Anthony didn't know whether to laugh or cry. 120 million tons of food was a little out of his expectations, but it was cool that there was no compensation.
In fact, the humans' harvest was also very rich, mainly because of the addition of the Dwarven craftsmen. These super-cheap skilled craftsmen could create a terrifying amount of value for the humans. After a long time, the effect would naturally be reflected. Although they didn't earn a lot of money in one go, the actual effect was still very good.
"What is the Sahamela region?" Anthony asked after looking at the report. Like the undead, the humans also asked the Dwarves for a piece of land, but Anthony didn't really know what this region called Sahamela was.
"Your Majesty, Sahamela is a region in the northwest of the Dwarves, bordering our human territory. It's famous for producing blue-green crystal ores and red feldspar. It's a very good area for producing rare ores," Prime Minister Mach, who was more knowledgeable, immediately answered.
"Yeah, it just so happens that there are a lot of Dwarven slaves. Send them all there to mine. Didn't they say that Dwarves are also very good at mining?" Li Huailin said with a smile. Of course, he didn't know about this place at all. It was Su Ruoyan who helped him find it.
"Your Majesty, blue-green crystal ores are materials for alchemy, while red feldspar is a material needed to forge some special items. They are both very important resources," Mach explained again.
"Oh, I see." Anthony nodded. "Huailin, you've worked hard this time."
"It's fine, it's fine." Of course, Li Huailin was fine. He had made a lot of money. On the other side, Su Ruoyan was already calculating how much money she had earned. Including the loot and the treaty, she estimated that it was no less than 30 million gold coins.
"Remember this credit. When the war against the Demons is over, we will reward them together," Anthony said.
"Your Highness, the people from the church are here." As they were talking, Knight Captain Dernate walked over and whispered into Anthony's ear.
Anthony immediately frowned. It wasn't a good thing that the people of the Church of Light had appeared now. Their target was probably Archbishop Drgusby, who was still in prison. After all, the cardinal of the Church of Light had been captured, so it was impossible for them to lock him up here. However, the fact that the Church of Light had helped the rebels made Anthony very angry. Now that the other party wanted to take him away, Anthony naturally felt uncomfortable.
"What's wrong?" Li Huailin asked, noticing the change in Anthony's expression.
"The people from the Church of Light have come to ask for him." Anthony naturally wouldn't hide it from Li Huailin, so he immediately said.
"That Degusby?" Li Huailin nodded. This was within his expectations, but he didn't expect the other party to arrive so quickly.
"Damn it. If it weren't for the people from the Church of Light, I would have killed him long ago." Anthony said, "Now, the people of the Radiant Church are going against me, but I can't touch them. After all, the Radiant Church's influence in our country is still very big, and their prestige among the people is also very high. This is really troublesome."
"It's really troublesome." Li Huailin also said. He had been disgusted by the people from the Church of Light several times, but he really couldn't do anything about it.
"Although other religions have also begun to spread in the country, there's still too little time. The Church of Light will still be the largest church in our country for a short period of time, but they obviously don't like me as the new ruler. This is very disadvantageous to my rule." Anthony said in annoyance, "Huailin, is there any good way to quickly disintegrate the power of the Church of Light?"
"Sigh … Religion is the most difficult thing to deal with," Li Huailin said. "After all, beliefs and whatnot are really very troublesome."
"Your Majesty, this matter must be done step by step," said Mach, who was next to him. "After all, the power of the Church is so great. If we want to get rid of them, we can't do it without more than ten years of effort. This is a long-term battle."
"I know, Prime Minister." Anthony, on the other hand, was just grumbling. He knew it wasn't that easy to deal with. "Sigh … Looks like I have to bow my head again. Really … If only you were the pope, Huailin."
"Huh?" Anthony's casual words suddenly made Li Huailin's mind flash. "Wait, Anthony, what did you just say?"
"Huh? I said that you were the Pope? "Anthony asked, a little puzzled.
"That's it!" Li Huailin suddenly shouted, startling Anthony.
"What's wrong? I was just joking, "Anthony said.
"No, I thought of a way. Since we can't break through from the outside, we can start from the inside. Just send a spy in," said Li Huailin.
"Sigh … Send a spy into the Church of Light? It's not that I haven't thought about it, but to be honest, it's very difficult, "Anthony said. "The first is the Church of Light. Although it's easy to join, it's too difficult to enter the upper echelons of the Church of Light. The bishops of each region are basically the Pope's confidants, and the succession of bishops is hereditary. The Church of Light's audit is also very strict, so it's very difficult to sneak in. The second is the temptation of the Church of Light is too strong. Some spies are influenced by the so-called God of Light and really become their believers. This is very difficult. "
"It's okay, it's okay. I know someone who is deeply trusted by the Pope, and he will never believe in their teachings," Li Huailin said with a smile.
"Huh?" Anthony asked curiously. "Who?"
"Ahem, it's me," Li Huailin said, looking up.
"Huh?" Anthony was stunned. "Uh … Huailin, everyone knows that you are on my side. The Church is now semi-openly hostile to us. How can they trust you?"
"It's okay, I have a way. Anyway, I'm very free. I'll sneak in and see," said Li Huailin.
"Are you serious?" Anthony said with a little worry. Of course, he was worried that the Church would detain Li Huailin.
"Of course I'm serious." Li Huailin said, "Don't worry, don't worry. Can the Church of Light reform me? I really don't believe it."
"Uh … Forget it. Since you want to try, you can try." Anthony thought about it and felt that it was unlikely to succeed. If Li Huailin was really detained by the Church of Light, he would lead the army to get him back. Anyway, he had long been unhappy with the Church of Light. If there was a war, then so be it.
"Okay, no problem." Li Huailin said confidently. "In that case, call the people from the Church. I need them to help me pass a message to the Pope."
Soon, two people from the Church were brought in. The Church of Light had inherited their previous arrogant character. This time, the Church of Light actually sent two ordinary priests over. They looked very displeased as they walked into the palace hall casually.
"Bishop Lindeen (Jonny) of the Church of Light greets Your Highness Anthony." The two bowed slightly to Anthony, as if they didn't want to talk to him.
This arrogant attitude made Anthony even angrier. "Why are you two priests here?"
"I heard that our Cardinal Drusby has been detained by Your Highness for some reason. I don't know if we can take him away." Lindeen stepped forward and replied.
"What reason?" Anthony sneered. "Your so-called archbishop is helping the rebel army to threaten the politics of our country, and you still don't know the reason?"
"This is definitely slander," Lindeen said immediately. Linden immediately said with a look of righteous indignation. "How is that possible? Our church has never interfered with the internal affairs of the country, so this is absolutely impossible."
"Millions of people in the main city can testify. How can you say that it's a misunderstanding?" Anthony said.
"That's impossible. Your Highness, you can ask anyone. This is definitely not true." Lindeen said confidently. Even if it was the truth, as long as the Church said it, would the civilians dare to say it was not true?
Anthony naturally understood the meaning behind Lindeen's words. Once again, he sounded the alarm for the Church. This was definitely a huge threat.
"Your Highness, our Cardinal just happened to pass by and was taken away by you because of this misunderstanding. Of course, we understand the situation at that time. The Pope will not pursue this matter. We hope that you can immediately release our Cardinal Drusby," Lindeen said.
"Pursue this matter?" Just when Anthony was about to get angry, Mach, who was next to him, saw that the situation was not right. He immediately stepped forward to remind Anthony. Anthony also realized that this was not the time, so he could only swallow his anger. Of course, he didn't want to talk nonsense with them. He waved his hand and said, "Let him go. Go to the prison and get him."
"Thank you, Your Majesty of the Human Race." Both of them smiled out, as though they had expected this to happen.
"Wait for the two of you." At this time, Li Huailin suddenly stood up and said.
"Oh? It's the Duke of Aquitaine. " Seeing Li Huailin, the two of them suddenly put on a smiling expression. After all, Li Huailin's current good impression in the church was still very high. "May I know what's the matter, sir?"
"Erm, you are going to see the Pope now, right?" Li Huailin asked.
"Yes, we are going to report to His Highness with Cardinal Drusby," Lindeen replied.
"Then help me ask the Pope if I can join the Church of Light." Li Huailin said.
"What?" Lindeen was stunned. "Duke of Aquitaine, are you saying that you want to join the Church of Light?"
"Yes, how about it?" Li Huailin asked.
"That's great. Of course, I can't make the decision. I will immediately tell His Highness what you want. Please wait for the good news, Your Highness," Lindeen said.
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