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Chapter 118: State Religion Arrangements (Part )
Chen Xi actually doesn't have any good ideas about state religion.

He did plan to make Rostov II the future capital of the sub-sector, but at present the development of the sub-sector was almost blank, and the planet had no tendency to develop into the political center of the sub-sector.

The state religion only needs to build the church before he completes all this, and then establish this planet as a holy place, and it will naturally develop in the direction of a shrine world.

The only way Chen Xi can fight against this is to increase the construction of the planet and compete with the church for territory.

In this regard, Chen Xi is undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

Apart from anything else, the resources and money that the state religion can mobilize are far beyond what Chen Xi can match.

He is now investing heavily in the construction of Rostov and seems to have no shortage of money.

But this was based on the heavy investment made by both the State Church and the Inquisition in him. Moreover, Chen Xi knew the answer to who took the lion's share of the Holy Blessing Wine that he secretly shipped without any investigation.

In other words, Chen Xi's main source of income now still depends on state religion.

If he turns against the state religion, he won't have many cards to play.

The Inquisition may be a trump card, but this card must be kept until the critical moment to be effective.

Moreover, from the perspective of the current Qing Dynasty, the state religion has made a concession and there has been no falling out between the two sides. There is still room for improvement between Chen Xi and the state religion.

However, Chen Xi still needs to think of a suitable way to convince the radical believers of the state religion to give up building this world into a shrine world.
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Chen Xi felt embarrassed, but the actions of the national religion were not slow at all.

Although various forces have stretched their hands on Rostov II, the main forces are the Ecclesiarchy, which has already established a foothold here and has deployed a large number of armed forces, as well as the Mechanicus forces invited by Chen Xi.

In the old bishop's opinion, as long as the Mechanicus is won over, everything else will not be a problem.

After all, designating Rostov II as a holy place does not conflict with Chen Xi's interests and will bring him enough benefits. Chen Xi has no way to object to this.

Moreover, the state religion designates a certain place as a holy place. This is an internal affair of the state religion and no one can stop it. Even the Inquisition cannot interfere in the internal affairs of the state religion.

Once this planet is designated as a holy place by the state religion, there is no need to force anything else. The state religion only needs to continue building its own churches and allow more pilgrims to come to this world and settle there, and it will naturally become a shrine world.

As for winning over the Mechanicus, it only adds some guarantees to the plan and is indeed a practical need.

"Anderson, go contact Sage Olivia and tell her that the Ecclesiarchy is willing to support her research project and discuss the environmental transformation of multiple Ecclesiarchy worlds in the star zone. I hope she can complete the transformation of this planet as soon as possible." The old bishop called over a trusted priest and gave him his orders.

"Yes, Bishop." The priest named Anderson bowed and listened to the old bishop's order before standing up to prepare to carry out the old bishop's order.

However, the old bishop stopped him and added, "Also, tell Sage Olivia that the State Church is willing to work on her behalf to eliminate her status as a technological heretic."

Hearing this, Father Anderson was surprised for a moment, but quickly nodded, indicating that he had taken note, and turned to leave.

The State Church's support for Olivia's planetary transformation was already a foregone conclusion, and Anderson's mention of it was merely a reiteration of the fact. This remained the same even if the old bishop included the various other worlds controlled by the State Church within the sector.

For the Mechanicus, this is just business and cannot completely influence Olivia's attitude and position.

But helping Olivia eliminate her identity as a technological heretic is a huge benefit for Olivia.

After all, as a technological heretic, Olivia can't do many things, and she doesn't even look like a sage.

As to whether the state religion can accomplish this, there is no need to doubt it.

Although the two are not in the same system and seem to be unrelated, they are both part of the empire. It is not difficult for the state religion to help clear Olivia's identity as a technological heretic. It is just a matter of how much the state religion is willing to pay.

"Williams, come here." The old bishop called another priest.

But unlike Anderson, this is a young priest who looks underage. He usually only serves the old bishop in his daily life and takes care of the old bishop who is already unable to walk.

"Bishop." The young priest came to the old bishop's side, first straightened his clothes for him, then helped him adjust his posture so that he could lie more comfortably on the anti-gravity platform, and then asked the old bishop, "What instructions do you have?"

The old bishop was satisfied with Williams' service. He raised his hand and touched Williams' palm, then said to him: "I am old enough, and I will soon be summoned by His Majesty to serve him.

I have dedicated my entire life to Your Majesty, preaching the gospel and establishing parishes, and I believe that I have done my best for the sake of Your Majesty's holy faith. Even when I am by Your Majesty's side, I can still say that I have tried my best.

But you're different, Williams, you're different.

You are my last student and I am worried about you.

There is no doubt about your knowledge and ability, your piety is obvious to all, and everyone praises you.

But you are too young, too young, kid! You haven't even had your own coming-of-age ceremony yet! I'm worried about whether you will be able to live well after I'm gone."

"Teacher, you don't have to worry about me. As long as I have devout faith in His Majesty, I believe that His Majesty will protect me!" The young Williams gently held the old bishop's old and dry arm and replied to him softly.

However, the old bishop shook his head and said, "No, child! Devout faith in His Majesty will not allow you to live a good life, so I will give you a task, a task that only you can complete."

"Please give your orders, Bishop." Williams still lowered his head respectfully.

"Our Governor-General lacks members of the State Religion. Although he has combat sisters from the Order of the Holy Rose, they are better at punishing heretics, and the Governor-General needs someone who can assist him in matters of faith and doctrine." The Bishop looked at his youngest disciple with reluctance, but continued, "So I want you to go to the Governor-General and become his advisor. While providing him with assistance, you will also strive to strengthen the relationship between the Governor-General and the State Religion.

This is a big job, but I believe you can do it..."

(End of this chapter)