Chapter 300: Be salt and clean
[In other places, the first people who became nobles protect the interests of their own class, but failed. 】
[In Venice, the nobles defended themselves as their country and finally won completely. 】
——G. Maralini "The Venetian Political System"
All countries and societies in the Middle Ages gave birth to aristocratic groups without exception.
They control military, political, economic and faith and become the real masters of the country.
The old kingdom of Jerusalem was established by the Frank nobles.
They brought tens of thousands of Frank people to kill Asia Minor and came to the Levant.
Conquering one city after another, dividing the territory, and building a kingdom.
For the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the nobles were unquestionable masters and the cornerstone of their rule.
For the Second Kingdom, this pattern has not actually undergone earth-shaking changes.
Although the Palatinian group brought by Gerris built a basic government framework, the source of government law relies on the framework of the old Jerusalem.
Even if the House of Commons was established, in this era of 95% illiteracy, it is only providing advancement for the "upstarts" group in a short period of time.
This means that the political cornerstone of the Second Kingdom was not overturned, but only replaced the old nobles with a group of relative progress, "nobles" who were willing to obey Gerris.
Whether the "new rich" group can further support reform depends on future development.
But this does not mean that the old rules of the game have expired.
After all, politics is like a game. If you don’t follow the rules, you can naturally get temporary benefits.
But if you persist in making a thousand, it will destroy the trust of game participants in the rules of the game.
Then the struggle between game participants will inevitably slide in a direction without bottom line.
It will almost inevitably lead to a winner-take-all without bottom line, allowing political participants to focus on zero-sum games rather than focusing on creating a bigger opportunity.
The reason why Luoshui's oath is so infamous is actually very obvious.
Even Garys is not willing to make a bad head, but tends to slowly cut it out in some more "generative" ways.
After all, he was young enough to be in a hurry. From the moment he entered the court, he was actually sure to win.
Geris's attitude profoundly influenced Isabella and also provided an ideological foundation for the besiege of Jocelyn's estate.
After the dispatch of the Military Affairs Department, the city defense force, cooperated with the police's actions, but after they set off their cars and horses and shook the flag.
The people in the manor actually surrendered, and there was no need to fight.
There are only a few landless nobles who really want to stop the search of the Ministry of Police.
After all, if you continue to check this and find something that shouldn’t be checked, that would be a bad thing!
At this moment, in the manor, there was a low whisper in the thick oak door, discussing how to escape and avoid this disaster.
However, their conversation was interrupted by a rough door-bumping.
"The search warrant has been executed, everyone stands up and is inspected immediately!"
Giller took the lead in, followed by several fully armed soldiers. Then his eyes swept across everyone's face and fell on someone with a little face.
The air in the room suddenly stagnated, and the blood on the faces of several nobles was instantly drained, and their faces turned pale. "Who is he? He looks a little unfamiliar." "This is my housekeeper, he-" Someone was trying to hide it.
"Butler? Then why did he wear the Saracen hat? Take it away!"
After Giller's order, a panic broke out in the room.
The man tried to stand up, but was immediately held down by two soldiers. There was no trace of fear in his expression, but just stared at Giller coldly.
"Take everyone away, the manor is completely blocked!" Giller waved his hand and issued an order.
When the news came outside, it was known to Gossell and the others. Gossel stood in the scorching sun, quietly watching the chaos in front of him.
"Sure enough, some people are either too greedy or too stupid..." He murmured himself, with an almost contemptuous indifference in his tone.
What awaits these former nobles will be the judgment from the law.
Picking out the radish and bringing out the mud, Jocelyn's manor has become a nest of poisonous snakes. It is far from selling children, but also has close ties with slave merchants in Damascus.
This problem can be big or small, but it is enough to be put forward. "Morris, it is stated in the scriptures that God created man in His image."
"In that case, any man, regardless of his color, his birth, his wealth, All are honored because they carry the image of God, and they should enjoy the inherent freedom and dignity. If someone turns his brothers and sisters into slaves because of greed and power, wouldn’t he blaspheme the image of God and despise His creation? "
"In Exodus, God personally rescued the Israelites enslaved by Pharaoh and led them into their own From the land. Isn't this a clear proof that God hates all forms of slavery? Moses's law constantly emphasizes: 'Do not oppress the sojourn, nor do you oppress him, for you have also been sojourn in the land of Egypt.' Otherwise Just remembering the Egyptian meat pot..."
Morris, who was beside him, recited a Scripture in a low voice: "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He anointed me with anointed me and told me to preach the gospel to me The poor, send me to report that the captives are free, and the blind are seen, so that the suppressed are free."
If slaves still exist in the world, how can this gospel be perfect?
No mistakes, one poem, one post, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one read!
Isn’t this good news from the Jubilee Year dissolved by the chains of powerful people?
They should follow the prophets, speak for the enslaved, and fight for freedom for the oppressed...
For in the kingdom of God, there were no Jews, no Greeks, no slaves, no slaves , there is no one who is independent, only the Heavenly Father is the Lord of all.
[It is He who calls us to be the light and salt of the world, and to be witnesses to love and justice. 】
【It should be noted that if salt loses its taste, it will be useless; if the lamp is hidden at the bottom of the bucket, it will not shine around. 】
[We are the vessels in Your hand, protecting and purifying society like salt, and illuminating dark corners like light. 】
[We are chosen, and we are servants of all servants. We speak for the poor, fight for freedom for the oppressed, and bring liberation for the enslaved. 】
[We are not cowardly bystanders, we do not silence because of fear of power, and we do not deviate from Your righteous way because of temptation. 】
Gossel whispered another oath from Paladin.
He may have been dismissed from his post by the Order, but the divine seal given by Gerris still shines because of his obedience to his oath.
The prototype of this vow comes from Matthew 5:13-16, which is Jesus’ teaching to his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount.
[You are the salt in the world. If the salt loses its taste, how can you make it saltier? It's useless in the future, but it's thrown outside and trampled on by someone. 】
[You are the light of the world, and the city cannot be hidden when it is built on the mountain. When a person lights the lamp, he does not place it under the bucket, but on the lampstand, it will illuminate the family.
[Thus shall your light shine before men, that they shall see your good works and shall give glory to your Father in heaven. 】
In ancient times, salt was often used to preserve food and preserve food, symbolizing that Paladin wanted to cleanse people's hearts and maintain justice in a corrupt world.
Similar at the same time makes food taste more delicious, implying that Paladin's mission is to bring love and truth into the world and make life rich and meaningful.
[Salt that loses its taste] is a metaphor, meaning that if salt loses its function, it will be useless.
This warns Paladin to be unable to fulfill their mission if he deviates from his faith.
Light is to dispel darkness, which means that Paladin will guide people to justice and truth through his actions and beliefs in the world.
The city built on the mountain cannot be hidden, and the light cannot be placed under the bucket, which means that Paladin's beliefs and good behavior should be revealed in public, rather than hiding or retreating.
These are all reiterated by Gerris repeatedly, and even if Gossell left the sect, he was unwilling to betray him.
What he lost was his position, but he followed his original intention.
PS: It seems that some brothers can't see the writer's comments, so I'll just say it in the main text. The content of this volume is mainly some extras, some short stories, full timelines, and full background.
The middle-aged Gerris mentioned earlier started when he jumped directly to the eve of the Fourth Crusade, which is another journey north and west by Gerris himself, which is the new main line of this story.
Because of the New Year during this period of time, I will wait until after the New Year in the Middle Ages. I wish you all a happy New Year! Good luck and good luck!
(This chapter ends)