Chapter 581 Constituent Assembly (Part 1)
With the arrival of the last batch of public opinion representatives, the entire Feiliu Castle became lively.
A large number of nobles and landowners who arrived due to panic gathered in Feiliubao. Local businessmen from other places, local citizens from other places, as well as rich farmers who had just finished sowing and workers watching the excitement gathered here. .
During this period, first the Salvation Army printed and posted a large number of leaflets and notices promoting the ideas of the Holy Doctrine, and then the Knights of North Mound County also printed a large number of Juano notices.
The monks from the Order of the Holy Father took to the streets and preached directly to the passers-by.
Not to be outdone, Meliati's priests and monks will also promote Meliati's policies on the streets.
Carriage drivers and boat owners carried complex and confusing news to spread along the waterways.
Although the church was driven away and replaced by one or two new lords, there was not much difference to the nobles.
They just need a lord above them. It doesn’t matter what their surname is, as long as it can protect their interests.
However, the news that Meliati and Horn both hoped to reduce the power of the nobility made it difficult for many young knights and nobles in the countryside to accept it.
They either rushed to Feiliu Castle to try to stop this behavior, or they secretly transferred their property and prepared to escape from Qianhe River Valley.
They used almost every method to bribe the Salvation Army and the Northern Mound Knights, and even bribed those public opinion representatives.
But what is unified is that they do not dare to use force to fight against these two.
From April 29th to May 3rd, Meliati continued to meet with noble lords, guild leaders and wealthy businessmen from all over the country, and even admitted some people to participate in the Constituent Assembly.
There is also a constant flow of people in front of Horn's residence, but except for some monks and monks, most of them are scattered laborers and refugees from the Saint Sun Rebel Army.
Compared with the power of the Grand Duchess, who has abundant resources, although Horn dominates Langsand County and has a record of defeating Prince Condai, he is unable to form an overall advantage in the Thousand River Valley.
Without the option of Meliati, those noble lords and wealthy businessmen would definitely have no choice but to come to Horn with their noses pinched.
Under the inertia of history, Meliati's identity has a natural uniting force - the blood of the Three Kings and the origin of a knight.
But without Meliati, Horn's rebel army would have been killed by Prince Condai's nine orders very early.
Both sides can't stand each other, and they don't have the strength to fall out.
With the Kingdom of Leia as their formidable enemy, they had no other option but to unite and compromise.
Amidst the noise and chaos, Feiliu Castle finally ushered in the moment of the Constituent Assembly.
On the morning of May 3rd, Jean Bon, wearing a rented dress, mingled with a group of craftsmen and citizens such as Liborole, and slowly walked into the venue under the guidance of the gendarme.
The venue where the Constituent Assembly was held was actually the Papal Palace in Feiliubao.
Of course, since Johnny VIII came to power and routinely visited the Thousand River Valley Diocese, this has been the palace of the Archbishops of Feiliu Castle.
The main venue for this meeting was the bishops’ preaching hall.
But compared to the cleanliness of the chapel and the Eucharist, the preaching hall was previously covered with dust and had obviously not been used for a long time.
By the time Rang Bang and others walked in, the venue had already been cleaned.
On the walls on both sides are floor-standing vertical flags. The flag on the left is black with red trim and a red cross frame embroidered in the middle. The flag on the right is blue with white iris and embroidered flowers. obsidian.
The early morning sunlight shines in from the tall but narrow colorful mosaic glass windows on both sides, illuminating the dust flying in the air.
Jean Bon hid behind Liborole and carefully looked at the venue in front of him.
The oval-shaped venue in front of you can seat about two to three hundred people. The side facing north and south is the main podium or the referee's seat.
Saint Sunhorn and Duke Meliati sit on the bench, one on the left and one on the left. They are both wearing red and white toga robes of ancient El nature today, with green olive branches pinned behind their ears. crown.
Saint Sun smiled as usual and extended his hand to greet the public opinion representatives who walked in.
In a rare move, Meliati only wore a gold-plated iron mask that covered half of her face, but placed the black iron fist in her left hand on the table.
That iron fist was a fist made of real iron. After her left hand was chopped off by Prince Condai, she specially made an iron fist and placed it on the original wrist.
These two people are obviously dressed as tribunes of Guel, and even their number is in line with the institutional tradition of tribunes of Guel.
Under the black and red flags on the left are Salvation Army officers wearing black woolen jackets and jackets and monks wearing linen robes to worship the Holy Father.
The person sitting in the first row closest to the referee's seat is Jeanne, followed in order by Jeshka, Grampvin, Busac, Grandma Vivian, Paslik and a group of others. Commander of the legions.
Under the blue and white flag on the right side are nobles wearing woolen tights and silk robes with split puffy sleeves, or knights wearing slim-fitting, narrow-sleeved knight uniforms, and of course a group of priests who have returned to secular life.
Sitting on the right seat in the first row closest to the referee's seat are the knight on the white horse Spitrochu, the knight on the red horse Morrow, Earl Sechinger of North Cold Valley, Earl Sambori of Stonewall Town, and Earl Na of Dagutun. Tagnier and more.
Under the guidance of the military police, the seats facing the presiding bench are the seats of public opinion representatives.
There are already people sitting in the first row, including Catherine, the ruler of Rapid City, Martin, the new abbot of Blago Abbey, Warren Taylor, Andre, and a group of bankers and wealthy businessmen in Rapid City.
Later representatives were automatically divided into three levels, with monks and minor nobles sitting in the front, citizens and merchants sitting in the middle, and craftsmen and farmers sitting at the end.
Seeing the public opinion representatives sitting in a mess and stinking of sweat, pushing each other, the people in the right seat couldn't help but roll their eyes.
"Before we begin, I have a small question." Clowen, who was the knight representative of Longfeng Castle, suddenly stood up and pointed at the public opinion representatives who were seated. "The Constituent Assembly is a meeting to determine the country of Thousand River Valley. Why let these "Low-class people defile our sacred temple?" "What do you mean?" Horn turned his head and looked at the knight with a thick mustache.
Clowin performed a chest-stroking salute: "Let them go out, and when they need to express their feelings, let them in."
The right seat represents Representatives of the aristocratic forces whistled or clapped to cheer for Cloven.
The powerless representatives who had just taken their seats in the middle seats and had not had time to speak lowered their heads in embarrassment.
"If low-level people are going out, then I will go out too." Horn leaned back on the chair, "I am originally a coarse cloth farmer in Honey Henan. Does Qianhe River Valley have any canonization for me?"
< br>"If Your Majesty leaves, then we will leave too."
"Yes, I am a refugee and a low-class person, so we will leave too."
Zuo Xi's Salvation Army The monks who worshiped the Holy Father started making noises one after another.
Seeing that the Salvation Army in the left seat was supporting them, the representatives in the middle seat were brave enough to clap and cheer.
Amidst the applause, the sitting nobles occasionally argued, while Clowen stood there frozen, his face turning blue and white.
This is obviously something that Cloven did not expect. You must know that Horn's position is honored at the level of a grand duke or even a king. He can still consider himself an "inferior person".
Even if a peasant bandit is canonized as a knight, he still has to claim a noble ancestor for himself.
Everyone is wearing clothes, why are you still running naked?
And he was not the only one, the legion commanders actually followed him and ran naked, which embarrassed Cloven.
Amid the boos and snickers from the people around him, Cloven could neither stand nor sit, as if there were ants crawling behind him.
Fortunately, Meliati on the bench came to his rescue: "We are all from Qianhe Valley, there is no such thing as inferiority or superiority. Clowen, please sit down."
< br>Cloven sat down with relief and glanced at the smiling Horn hatefully.
Muriarty turned her head: "Your Excellency Horn, since everyone is here, it is up to you to announce the beginning of the meeting."
Horn stood up without hesitation, holding both hands With a weak pressure, he signaled the audience to be quiet, and then said: "The distinguished Grand Duke Hema Shi, the respected representatives of the nobility and monks, and all friends attending this historic meeting.
Today, we gather here with reverence and responsibility to forge the foundation of a new nation.
This is not just an ordinary meeting, but a great mission, because what we shoulder is to lay the eternal cornerstone of order and justice for the future generations of the Thousand River Valley - the Constitution.
The Constitution is not just a compilation of laws, it is the guide for all laws, and it is also a sacred contract.
Its meaning transcends words, it carries faith and hope, and connects the will of heaven and the order of the world. In this land full of disputes, the Constitution is our common language.
It is the criterion that guides the actions of the country and is the castle that protects all the people of Qianhe Valley in the face of tyranny.
The struggles of the past have taught us that force and enthusiasm alone cannot maintain long-term peace in the country. The Constitution will be our peace agreement, teaching us how to find consensus in differences and seek reconciliation in conflict.
Dear representatives, standing here, I do not speak as a power holder, but as a humble servant, serving the will of the Holy Father and the faithful.
I believe that each of you also has the same sense of responsibility, because what we decide not only affects ourselves, but also affects the present and future of Qianhe River Valley.
Because of this, at every step in formulating the constitution, we must ask ourselves: Is this in line with the will of the Holy Father? Is this beneficial to the stability and development of the country? Can this protect the dignity and freedom of believers?
History will remember this day. Let us start this great cause with awe. May the glory of the Holy Father always shine on this land, and may His wisdom guide us to make the right choice. ”
As soon as he finished speaking, the whole audience burst into cheers and applause, even the people in the right seat applauded.
The applause lasted for a full minute before it stopped, and Meliati walked to the stage in time: "Under your chairs, there is a copy of the "Draft of the Sacred Charter of the Thousand Valleys". After reading it, we can enter It’s the first discussion session.”
There was a rustling sound in the venue.
Horn also sat down and picked up the "Draft Charter" he drafted.
In fact, the essence of this constitutional establishment is for all classes in the Qianhe River Valley to discuss together what kind of temporary country they want to establish.
Yes, a temporary state.
Horn actually knows in his heart that the country of Qianhe River Valley is still just the glue for all forces, a grass-roots team and empty shelves.
Without the powerful external enemy of the Kingdom of Leia, I am afraid that she would be divided internally.
But it is precisely because of the powerful foreign enemy of the Kingdom of Leia that it is possible to bridge the internal divisions in the Thousand River Valley.
Even though this is a temporary country, this time's constitution can greatly affect the later real constitution, so Horn has to be cautious.
Friends who often build countries know that the first step to determine a country is not the country's name or territory, but always the source and legitimacy of sovereignty.
Taking a deep breath, Horn turned to the first page of the charter, which clearly read -
"The sovereignty of the Thousand Valleys originates from the absolute authority of the Holy Father and is passed through the people of faith. The faith and will of the people are embodied, and the Holy Father grants all believers the right to participate in national affairs, but the believers transfer this right through a contract with the supreme ruler in exchange for protection and order.”
Single. It was the first paragraph on the first page that immediately caused an uproar in the Constituent Assembly.
(End of this chapter)