Chapter 376

"Pinghu Town has a permanent population of more than 27000 people. This church has long been unable to meet the needs of believers. Especially on Sundays, believers in all villages take public carriages to Pinghu Town to receive the blessing of the light. In addition to morning prayers and evening prayers, we have to hold two additional light dispersions. However, it is not enough for some believers in other villages to receive a baptism of the light. They stay in the square , if you want to participate in the next dispersion, you often have disputes with other believers, block traffic and cause chaos. "

"With the support of viscount Randall, I built two more churches in the East and West. The three churches hold two holy light prayers every day, with more than 7000 people each time..."

In the prayer hall of the church in Pinghu Town, father David glanced at the Pope who was reading the file scroll and said, "for the time being, we can meet the believers led by Randall."

Clement went on reading the scroll in his hand. Turnans, dressed in a bishop's robe, sat in the Pope's left hand without saying a word, with a solemn and deep expression. He remembered Clement's teaching: on formal occasions, he listened more, spoke less and did not express his position easily, so he was like a qualified archbishop.

"What do you mean temporarily?" Bishop Perot sighed in his heart and had to take over the topic of his confidants. Turnans glanced at him faintly, as if to say: I knew you could not help it.

Father David said respectfully: "the population led by Randall is growing rapidly. According to the planning of Randall family, the permanent resident population of Pinghu Town will exceed 60000 in five years and 100000 in ten years. Therefore, I think it is necessary to build a cathedral in Pinghu Town." He paused and added: "Lord Randall is very enthusiastic about the construction of the cathedral in Pinghu Town. He is willing to bear all the construction costs of the aboveground part of the cathedral and invites Lord Anthony to help design the cathedral... Lord Anthony is the most popular architectural designer at present. His representative work silver moon manor adopts a large number of spire designs, showing strong feelings of mystery, sadness and sublimity It is often suitable for church architecture. "

According to the agreement between the Lord of glory and the early Pope, he will convert the power of faith of more than 7000 people into holy power and inject it into the holy power pool for middle and high-level clergy. If the number of prayers is less than this, this law cannot be activated.

At first, however, this was not the main way for the church to collect holy power.

In the city-state era, mankind occupied the rich northern territory, with hundreds of thousands or millions of people in each city. Even if the priest was too tired to vomit blood, he could not preside over the prayer ceremony for so many people. The church built a towering Cathedral in the center of the city, and each Cathedral was a large prayer array. With the cathedral as the center, every believer within 300 square kilometers, No matter what they are doing, as long as they pray sincerely, their faith will be transformed into holy power by the Dharma array.

The prayer ceremony presided over by the priest is mainly for the villages and towns affiliated to the city-state.

The large prayer array was built underground and required a large amount of Mithril and white crystal. The cost was very high. Fortunately, each city-state had a wizard tower. The priests demolished the tower and obtained enough materials to build a city-state cathedral. At that time, each city-state had a large prayer array.

Today, the fertile fields in the north have become the arena of ORC monsters, the ancient city states have become ruins, and the church has only the last large prayer array - Shenghui Cathedral in King al.

According to the current population density, the church does not need to build a large prayer array. Now the clergy mainly build a medium-sized prayer array to automatically collect the power of faith within 200 square kilometers, and occasionally build a small array to affect 100 square kilometers.

Even for the medium-sized array, the cost is quite amazing. If the precious materials required by the medium-sized array are converted into money, it will cost at least 600000 gold sol, which is only the cost of building the array, not including the construction cost of the church itself.

With the current human and material resources of the church, the establishment of a cathedral must be particularly cautious. According to the regulations, the resident population of the city is no less than 100000, and the resident priests are eligible to apply for the construction of a cathedral.

Once the cathedral is established, it marks a mature parish.

The cathedral should be equipped with at least 60 junior paladins, 5 junior priests, two combat priests and four middle-level paladins. Of course, the staffing of the cathedral will often be vacant, but as long as someone comes to obey orders, the stationed priests don't have to be trapped in the town. They are busy presiding over prayers, preparing potions and treating the wounded every day. They will get rid of trivial affairs and have enough time to enter The promotion of priests is closely related to learning, striving to improve their level of knowledge, going deep into subordinate villages and towns, consolidating people's beliefs and collecting scattered holy forces.

For the Lord, there is a cathedral under his rule. The church will strive to maintain the legal status of his family. As long as there is no problem with the family blood, the Senate of the kingdom can't act rashly, and his political foundation will become very solid. At the same time, the priests of the cathedral will try their best to cooperate with the Lord's army to resist or eliminate monsters for the safety of the parish. The Lord can also use the church's network, Master the dynamics of other families and new technologies.

In short, the cathedral means an overall upgrading of the territory.

Ant people are the biggest threat to Randall's leadership. When the ant tide invades the human horse hills again, the church clergy appear on the wall of the southern fortress, which can not only boost the morale of Randall's mercenaries and militias, but also stabilize the rear. Viscount Randall certainly wants a cathedral in Pinghu Town.

According to the principle of reciprocity, the presiding priest of the cathedral must be a fourth level priest. As a dependent, Miller has no room for promotion. The third priest David can replace Miller and be promoted to the fourth level to become the presiding priest of Randall's Cathedral. With the potential of viscount Randall, as long as David holds the position of presiding priest, it will be easier for him to be promoted to a high-level priest in the future.

Bishop Perot is about to give up the diocese led by Duke Nim and concentrate on the management of man and horse hills. He began to promote his confidants and eliminate dissidents. On the other hand, the more cathedrals in the man horse hills, the more missionary priests, combat priests and paladins Perot mastered. After all, the resources of the church are limited. He needs to queue up to apply for the prayer array. He doesn't fight for it at this time, and he doesn't know when to wait.

Perot is also a pope, but Clement's eyes are more than a man and a horse? The fierce competition for parish resources now is bound to arouse the vigilance of the shining knights and the ivory castle, leading to the early division of the Privy Council. Clement has a longer-term perspective. He intends to lead the change of the church. In contrast, the gains and losses of one place at a time are nothing.

Putting down the scroll in his hand, Clement asked gently, "David, is soap your invention?"

"Thank you for your guidance." David drew a triangle from his forehead to his chest, symbolizing the holy mountain of light, and said modestly: "The Borui people made bath cream from the pancreas and fragrant glands of water lizards, white kidney bean powder and milk. I used their method to wash the dirty blood of pig pancreas, grind it into a paste, add molten pig fat, thorn kidney bean ash, a small amount of crude sugar, stir it evenly, press it into squares, and dry it naturally. But Viscount Randall insisted on calling it soap or soap..."

David slightly said: "soap is to add precious spices to soap. Soap and soap are very popular in the market of yeliucheng. Viscount Randall decided to expand the planting scale of thorn kidney beans to 180000 mu. The Lords of Renma hills are also ready to open terraces to plant thorn kidney beans."

"It takes planting scale and cultivation time to obtain the mutant plants of prickly kidney beans. Relying only on the 700000 mu of prickly kidney bean field of the Wellington family, we may not be able to see the prickly kidney beans turn into food. Now, the large-scale introduction of prickly kidney beans in Renma hill has solved a big problem, although most of them have to feed pigs with prickly kidney beans... At least, the Lord won't ask us why the Ayre religion country Refuse to plant thorn kidney beans? " Clement smiled and asked Perot, "now, pricked kidney beans can raise pigs and make soap. What are the Wellington family's plans?"

Perot shook his head and said: "In any case, raising pigs is not cost-effective for raising cattle and sheep. Moreover, the central and south central parts of Gambis are the brinor plain, and all the land that can be reclaimed has been reclaimed. If the Augusts do not plant thorn kidney beans, kite castle will still introduce the surplus population to the South central part, and it is impossible for the Duke of Wellington to raise pigs with thorn kidney beans... The established strategy of the Wellington family remains unchanged, The surplus population will be introduced into the human horse hills, the thorn kidney bean field will be reduced to 300000 mu, and the more than 400000 mu of cultivated land will be used to retain the family knights. "

"After all, they have to prepare for the development of the southern continent. They need farmland to canonize knights, train vassal soldiers, store grain and leather. Kite Castle supports the Duke of Wellington's war preparation plan, and Bishop Thain has no reason to stop them."

Bishop Perot paused and continued: "I will take over the cultivation plan of thorn kidney beans. The York family is stepping up the development of terraces. It is expected that the planting scale of thorn kidney beans will reach one million mu. In addition, bishop Dawson sent someone to contact me. He seems to be ready to promote terraces, thorn kidney beans and pig farming in Machu Mausoleum of Dodo kingdom."

"The boar family raises pigs... The York family deserves its name." Clement was in a happy mood and couldn't help laughing. The people couldn't help smiling. The Pope praised David again: "without soap, the York family wouldn't agree to grow thorn kidney beans so readily. You did a good job."

David was secretly pleased to hear the Pope say, "within ten years, a small town that pioneered the Lord will have a population of more than 100000? If I didn't see it with my own eyes, I would only think you were lying. Now, I firmly believe it. However, the rules are the rules. Pinghu Town wants to build a church. You can apply to the holy see only when the population reaches 100000."

Reverend David was stunned and thought: No, the Holy See agreed to reward Viscount Randall. How could he refuse my proposal?

He looked at bishop Perot, but didn't get any hint. He was unwilling to mutter: "the church is the landmark of the town. If the cathedral in Pinghu Town can't be implemented as soon as possible, I'm afraid it will affect Viscount Randall's urban planning..."

"Planning?" Clement became interested in the new term and asked, "what does that mean?"

David perked up and explained in a loud voice: "When the time is ripe, a general development Lord will canonize a territory to a vassal knight and let him set up a guard team, recruit farmers, build village farms, open up arable land and raise cattle, sheep and horses. Viscount Randall is different from ordinary development Lords. He has a comprehensive and long-term consideration for the development of the territory, including towns, villages, workshops, farmland, pastures, forests The population and army must reach what scale at what time. Randall has a five-year plan, a 10-year plan and a 20-year plan... "

"Wait." Clement interrupted the gushing David and asked, "what does Randall's 20-year plan look like?"

"Crown, what are you asking?"

Clement thought about it and said, "Randall led the master plan."

"Yes." David bowed slightly, looked up and said: "20 years later, Randall led 4000 square kilometers of territory into pasture, cultivated land, terraces and regenerated forests, and the remaining 5000 square kilometers of territory temporarily remained in a natural state. One city, seven towns and 14 villages were built in the territory, with 42 farms under it. The total population of the territory was no less than 400000 and no more than 500000. Six mercenary legions were established, with a total of more than 24000 people."

Clement's eyes flashed, and after a moment of silence, he smiled, "what a great ambition... How does Viscount Randall realize this plan?"

"I don't think he can." Turnans couldn't help interrupting, "can he still control how many children the people have?"

A lord who even has to take care of the people's toilet. I'm afraid he can really take care of the people's children... Clement thought secretly.

Sure enough, bishop Perot coughed and said: "Victor and I have discussed population control... I basically agree with him and am writing relevant reports. Of course, he currently encourages people to have children. Women in working families can get a ewe if they give birth to the third child in Randall, and get a monetary reward if they give birth to the fourth child, but if they give birth to the fifth child, her husband will be punished. Victor I think that women should not become men's reproductive tools, which will increase the risk of women's dystocia. Depending on the number of priests, it is difficult for the church to ensure the safety of pregnant women and young children. In fact, Victor attaches great importance to medical treatment and hygiene. He forces employees and families to use soap, and even pays soap as wages... I must admit that this does reduce the workload of priests Therefore, I ask the priest to appease the believers and let them accept soap as part of their wages. "

"We teach believers to stay away from spoiled food and sewage and pay attention to cleanliness, which has not been effective. Randall's people can maintain good hygiene habits, which is a model of the cooperation between the Lord and the priest." Clement nodded and told, "report Viscount Randall's views on population control to me as soon as possible."

"As you wish."

"David, continue to answer the question."

"Yes." David straightened out his ideas and replied: "Viscount Randall first formulates a long-term goal, and then decomposes the long-term goal into medium-term goal and short-term goal. The medium-term goal is handed over to Mrs. Lilia, and the short-term goal is distributed to subordinates. For example, how many terraces must be opened by village head George in a year, how many thorn kidney beans must be planted, etc. in case of difficulties, you can ask Mrs. Lilia for help. If you fail to complete the task goal on schedule George will be held accountable. "

Clement thought for a moment and commented, "it's terrible and amazing." He continued, "what about cathedrals and urban planning?"

David quickly replied: "the cathedral is the center of the city. Viscount Randall plans to design Pinghu City around the cathedral, including sewers, urban roads, residential areas, business areas, handicraft areas, urban squares, urban farms, gardens, waterway bridges... And the architectural style should also match the cathedral."

"Viscount's urban planning is very attractive and detailed." Clement smiled and said, "he must have drawn the drawing, right?"

"Yes." David said dejectedly. With plans and drawings, you don't have to build a cathedral first.

"David, what do you know about Randall?" Clement asked faintly.

David adjusted his mind and said thoughtfully: "crown, I think the core idea of viscount Randall's territorial development is to turn useless resources into useful resources and adverse factors into beneficial factors."

"Inedible acorns, sweet potato leaves and worms are used to feed pigs and turn them into pork; aged thorn kidney beans are dried and powdered to make soap; weeds and shrubs on the hills are of little value, so they will be developed into terraces to plant fruit trees, oil trees, thorn kidney beans, rye and Pennisetum; fish are raised in streams and reservoirs; wheat straw is used for papermaking."

"The same is true for people. Randall collar is about to implement the three field rotation farming system, with a planting to income ratio of 1:7. The collar family can rent 30 mu of wheat field, 30 mu of sweet potato and 30 mu of fallow farmland, and retain 30% of the harvest after 11 taxes. The sweet potato does not need to be looked after carefully, and the two strong workers can feed 30 mu of wheat field and 30 mu of sweet potato. Based on the average yield of 420 pounds per mu, the collar family can harvest every year 3400 pounds of new wheat and 3500 pounds of sweet potatoes, coupled with the policy of exchanging new grain for old grain, two farmers can support a family of eight. "

"In this way, the rest of the family members can choose to work or participate in militia training, and gradually become excellent craftsmen, craftsmen and hired soldiers."

"Viscount Randall is also going to rent the terraces to hired families so that their children can also have the opportunity to learn skills and receive militia training. The specific method is still under discussion, but the implementation time is scheduled to be two years later. However, the children of hired families are not entitled to school for the time being..."

Clement's eyes brightened and ordered, "talk about school."

David nodded and said, "Pinghu Town opens a school mainly for the children of leading families. Every year, 80 people are recruited to learn writing and arithmetic, and all expenses are borne by the Lord. After three years of study, those with excellent results can serve as deacons. Admission places need to be recommended."

"School? It's a new thing... Viscount Randall's ideas one by one, woven into a big net, and brought all the refugees in... What a rare aristocrat." Clement said to himself.

Bishop Perot shook his head and said with a smile, "Victor can't help it. Sylvia is worried that the noble children will affect the decision-making of Randall family and won't allow him to recruit knights and scholars."

Clement nodded without hesitation. David clenched his teeth and said, "under the crown, I don't think Miller is qualified to lead Randall's priest."

"The vassals of ordinary territory use the refugees to secretly collect the resources of the commons, and then let the free traders sell them to avoid the 11th tax. Most of the Lords symbolically accept some commons and turn a blind eye to the actions of the vassals. The presiding priest can hardly receive the resources of the Commons. The situation of lander is completely different. All the resources of the village commons have been transformed into useful things by Lord victor Capital, sisal hemp into oil canvas, trees into carriages... And pig industry... "David gasped and continued: "Randall collar currently has more than 70000 domestic pigs, which are sold in ten months, divided into five batches, and slaughtered every three months. This means that Randall collar's 11 taxes can't be collected once a year. Considering Randall collar's transaction tax, the collection of 11 taxes will become very complex."

"In the windy season this year, we are about to levy 11 taxes on the man horse hills. With father Miller's ability, he can't cope with the special situation of Randall's collar."

"Eleven taxes..."

Clement shook his head and sighed, "the vassal is also a believer of the Supreme Lord, but when the eleventh tax is paid, they gnash their teeth at us and beg us when they are sick and injured... It is said that Lord Nelson's son was born under the care of Miller?"

Bishop Perot said, "almost all the newborns of Randall's vassals are taken care of and baptized by Miller."

Clement turned to David and asked, "it's so difficult to collect eleven taxes once a year. How many times are you going to collect them in Randall? Or do you dare to point at Viscount Randall's nose like Miller?"

"This..." Reverend David was speechless.

"Eleven taxes must be collected. The more you collect, the better!" Clement said with a smile, "you can't rely on Miller. You can't rely on you. Miller needs an assistant. You need a shield, okay?"

David took a deep breath and said, "crown, I see."

Just then, a paladin walked into the hall, saluted the Pope, presented a sheepskin scroll, and said respectfully, "under the crown, the result of that case came out, which was decided by Viscount Randall himself!"

Clement took the scroll and said, "you all go down."

David and the paladin bowed away. When they left the prayer hall, turnans asked impatiently, "what's the verdict?"

Clement smiled and said, "it doesn't matter how to judge. What matters is that Sylvia thinks the same as me. This is the best result."