In this magical medieval world, knowledge was a precious treasure.
Not to mention slaves, even civilians generally did not have the opportunity to come into contact with such wealth.
Naturally, the nobles did not have to worry about this. Their castles had a large number of books, and there were also private tutors who were responsible for the education of the nobles.
However, it was very difficult for the civilians to learn.
There were two main ways for them to master knowledge.
The first way was through the church.
The churches in various places would set up schools for the civilians to study. However, the children here would basically learn theological knowledge. In addition to being taught a lot of principles on how to serve God and why to serve God, it was basically impossible for them to learn much useful knowledge in daily life.
The second way was through the nobles.
Yes, the nobles would also recruit some civilian children to accompany their own children.
However, such a quota was very rare. Normally, it would only be left to the descendants of the retainers. After these descendants of the retainers grasped the knowledge, they would be able to better serve their lord.
In fact, there was a third way, and that was the Empire's White Tower Academy.
However, this way was very difficult for the nobles to come into contact with, let alone the civilians.
This was because the White Tower Academy's admission requirements were very simple and harsh. It did not look at identity, but only looked at talent.
Only talented children, regardless of whether they were nobles or civilians, could enter the White Tower Academy to study for free.
However, there was only one White Tower Academy in the entire Empire of Light, and the number of students admitted every year was less than two digits.
Therefore, most of the civilians would be illiterate their whole life, not to mention the slaves.
However, this might be what the rulers wanted to see.
The first Pope of the Empire of Light, His Holiness Peter Messer, had a famous saying —
"It is easier to fill an ignorant mind with loyalty and faith."
Only the ignorant civilians and slaves would be able to facilitate the rule of the Church and the nobles.
"Bishop emeritus, do you think that I should not let people teach these slaves knowledge?" Colin was not worried that his behavior would cause dissatisfaction with the Church. After all, the Church did not explicitly prohibit this.
Of course, this was because generally, no lord would teach knowledge to the slaves.
"No, my Lord, I have no right to interfere with how you govern the people in your territory." The Bishop emeritus bowed to Colin and said with a smile.
After that, he bowed to Vera and it was obvious that he had recognized her identity.
Colin's eyes flashed. He was not too surprised that the Emeritus Bishop could recognize him. After all, he had dealt with him many times. Moreover, his disguise was not very tight.
However, how did the emeritus bishop recognize Vera?
How did he know that Vera had come to Icestone City?
Therefore, Jiang Yuning was afraid that one of the servants in the Red Castle might have leaked the news of Vera's arrival to the church!
Although Colin did not deliberately hide the fact that Vera was in Icestone City, the feeling of being surrounded by so many people still made Colin feel extremely uncomfortable.
However, he did not have any good ideas for the Church at the moment.
Faith, to the people of this world, was an extremely serious matter.
If they had to choose between a lord and a deity, most of the people would choose the deity.
The nobles could only accept this helplessly.
When they were in Silvermoon City, Colin deliberately planted the seed of hatred for the Church in Prince Harrison's heart. In addition to finding some trouble for the San Lorenzo family, he also wanted to use this opportunity to test the true strength of the Church.
When Vera saw this, she had no choice but to lift her skirt and bow in return. She then asked in a crisp voice, "Bishop emeritus, why did you say that knowledge can also be a curse?"
"Miss Vera, for you, of course, knowledge will not be a curse. However, for these lowly slaves, knowledge can make them more aware of their own situation and thus fall into the abyss of despair. If this is not a curse, then what is it? "
Vera was silent.
Colin sneered in his heart.
It was obviously a trick to fool the people, but in the words of the Bishop, it seemed to be a kind of humane concern. It was as if not letting the slaves come into contact with knowledge could save them from suffering.
Although Colin was complaining in his heart, on the surface, he pretended to be enlightened. "Ah, Bishop, you are right! Fortunately, you reminded me. Otherwise, I am afraid that I would have done something bad! "
"Lord Viscounts, you are too serious." When the Bishop emeritus saw that the young lord had taken the initiative to admit his mistake, he had a look on his face. "In fact, there is nothing wrong with your approach. It is not impossible for these slave children to learn how to read, but please do not forget to spread the glory of the Lord to them!"
Colin finally understood the true intention of the Bishop emeritus. He wanted to brainwash these slave children.
In fact, when Colin arranged for the teachers to teach these slave children literacy, he deliberately omitted the related content of theology. Instead, he replaced it with more content about who gave them food to eat, who gave them the opportunity to learn and so on. He wanted to instill the concept of loyalty to the Lord in these slave children.
Unexpectedly, the Church was still aware of it.
"Of course! It is only right for these slaves to bask in the glory of the Lord. "Colin smiled as usual.
"Very well, I will arrange for a few priests to come and assist you in teaching these slave children."
"Thank you, Bishop, for your help!" Colin could only nod in agreement.
Although he was wary of the Church, Colin would not provoke them at this time.
He hoped that Prince Harrison of the San Lorenzo family could become the hero charging at the frontlines against the Church, while he himself could just wave the flag and shout from behind.
Seeing that his goal was achieved, the Bishop emeritus nodded in satisfaction, then said, "Lord, there is something else I want to tell you."
"Please tell me."
"Next month, I will be transferred out of Icestone City. However, don't worry, there will be a new Bishop to take over my position."
"Oh? Where will you be transferred to? "
"Chilly Winter City." A ripple appeared in the Bishop emeritus' eyes.
"Then I must congratulate you!" Colin smiled.
Compared to the Bishop of Icestone City, the Bishop of Chilly Winter City was clearly a promotion.
The Bishop emeritus also smiled humbly, but the joy on his face could not be concealed.
The Bishop of Chilly Winter City was also a popular candidate for the Archbishop of the Northern Frontier Diocese. Therefore, this Bishop emeritus was only one step away from stepping into the true core of the Church.
"I wonder where Bishop Zeon has been transferred to?" Vera suddenly asked.
The Zeon she spoke of was the former Bishop of Chilly Winter City.
The Bishop emeritus had a sorrowful expression and sighed, "Bishop Zeon has returned to the embrace of the Lord."
Vera was shocked and hurriedly expressed her apologies and condolences.
However, Colin keenly saw a trace of unnaturalness on the Bishop emeritus' face, so he asked,
"May I ask, how did Bishop Zeon pass away?"
"From what I know, Bishop Zeon passed away due to illness."
Passed away due to illness?
At this time?
Colin was certain that there was something fishy about Bishop Zeon's death.
Thinking about it carefully, the Duke Of St. Hilde was injured in the duel with the Troll Paladins, so the one who treated him was most likely this Bishop Zeon.
However, he passed away at this time?
What secrets were hidden in this?
What was the situation in Chilly Winter City?
One question after another appeared in Colin's mind, causing him to unconsciously fall into a daze.
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