I'm the Dauphin in France

Chapter 1041 Persian Lion
Tribal high priests like Stone Eagle are the ones who truly hold the power of speech among the Indians.

They allowed Western missionaries to come and preach because they knew that Catholicism was so different from the way of life of the Indians that it would never be widely accepted.

Just like the paradise that all Europeans yearn for, Indians would only think it was a weird place - there were no dense forests, no buffalo to hunt, and even no cigarettes to smoke! Who would want to go there after death?

So as long as the missionaries didn't give money and guns, the Indians would immediately say goodbye to their God.

But the Indian Gospel that Vigne just narrated is completely different.

Shi Ying was certain that his people would accept what was in it.

Even the communion given during mass was replaced by corn cakes, pine needle tea and tobacco leaves!
Shi Ying knew very well that the Indians' scattered, boring and full of loopholes myths were no match for the Catholic religious system with its self-consistent logic and tortuous plots.

As long as Vigne starts preaching, within half a year at most, the right to speak on religion will fall into the hands of these white people.

He must stop them!

However, Vigne did not seem surprised by his attitude, because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already told him that this situation might occur.

"Don't rush to refuse." Vigne didn't take the Gospel, but smiled and said, "I can assure you that my people and I are only responsible for preaching. All matters such as baptism, confession, funeral, and mass in the tribe will be managed by you or other priests.

"Oh, a large tribe like the Creek Alliance should be governed by a red-robed high priest. And you are definitely the most suitable candidate."

Shi Ying narrowed his eyes immediately.

This temptation was indeed great. He knew that the degree to which this set of "Indian Gospels" brainwashed the tribesmen was a hundred times greater than the ancient myths and legends.

If he could become a red priest, he could attract all the small Indian tribes in Florida and even Tennessee to join the alliance just by relying on religious appeal.

The Coweta, Casita and other tribes can also be more closely integrated into the Creek Alliance - in the future everyone will worship the same totem, that is, Jesus, and they will inevitably be more united.

Yes, as an old charlatan, he keenly discovered the purpose of Joseph sending Vigne and others to compile the "Reformed Bible".

The myths and legends of the Indians are so complicated that the gods of two neighboring tribes are different, and the totems of each family are even more different.

When cultural beliefs are incompatible, tribes can only form temporary alliances, and they will disband immediately once the immediate crisis is resolved.

At the same time, Americans can also use these tribal differences to sow discord.

With the advent of "The Indian Gospel", the myths and legends of all tribes were able to be "unified", and this slight barrier disappeared.

By establishing an Indian-autonomous church system and carrying out hierarchical management of each tribe, the power of the Indians can be integrated in the shortest possible time.

It is indeed difficult to establish an administrative system in a short period of time, but the religious system is much simpler.

Moreover, in Indian tribes where everyone is illiterate, religious rule may be even more efficient.

Shi Ying looked at Vigne and asked cautiously, "So, who will appoint the high priest? Your church?"

The latter immediately shook his head: "No, no, it is elected by your tribe, including all red-robed priests, ordinary priests, and assistant priests.

"We just need to report the candidate for the red-robed high priest to the Vatican for confirmation. Please rest assured that the Vatican will not obstruct us in any way.

"And you will definitely not suffer any loss if you respect the Holy See, because the Holy See will often provide financial assistance to various dioceses."

Shi Ying stared at Vinnie for a long time, and finally nodded and said, "I will call the high priests of other tribes to discuss this matter."...

Eastern coast of the Black Sea.

Transcaucasus.

A Persian official in a silk beige robe and a white turban bowed devoutly to the tall figure in the sun: "Great Shah, the foolish and stubborn Alker II once again refused to serve you as his master. But he is willing to offer..."

Agha Mohammed, who was sitting on his warhorse, drew out the sword inlaid with various gemstones at his waist and interrupted him: "Then let them pay the price for their choice."

He pointed his saber at the vaguely visible city of Tbilisi in the distance and said calmly, "Order Abul Jalili to attack."

"Yes, Shah!"

As Agha Muhammad's order came out, the surrounding Persian troops moved like a giant beast.

More than 2,000 armored Turkmen heavy cavalrymen were arranged into ten neat square formations and began to advance slowly towards the Kertchanis Hills south of Tbilisi.

On both sides of them were 3 Turkic rangers providing cover.

Following closely behind were tens of thousands of Mazandaran musketeers equipped with heavy matchlock muskets.

This was only Agha Mohammed's vanguard.

He had nearly 4 Persian troops under his command, and had already swept through Adaran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and other places, expanding the western territory of the empire to the south of the Caucasus Mountains.

Georgia is the last country south of the Caucasus and also the last target of his expedition.

After occupying this place, Persia will be able to gain access to the Black Sea and conduct maritime trade to the west and Europe.

They can also use Georgia as a base to continue to encroach on Ottoman territory westwards.

Agha Mohammed raised his telescope and looked at his majestic army. The heavy cavalry in the front were about to come into contact with the Georgian soldiers. A cold smile appeared on the corners of his mouth.

He had already given the Georgians the opportunity to become his vassal state, but that Erkel II decided to be the Tsar's slave.

Then crush them.

There was a loud rumbling sound like thunder coming from the front; it was the heavy cavalry charging.

Agha Mohammed turned his head to the messenger and said, "Tell Jalili that after entering Tiflis, kill all the men there and pile their eyeballs outside the city gate. Sell all the women and children as slaves."

"Yes, the great Shah."

The armor on the Turkmen heavy cavalry could not effectively resist the Georgian bullets, but they always maintained the rhythm of the charge, as if they did not see their comrades who were shot and fell off their horses.

Because according to Agha Mohammed's military order, any soldier who hesitated during the attack would be immediately executed, and even his family would be implicated.

It was precisely because of this strict military order that the Persian army was almost invincible in Central Asia.

Just over ten minutes later, the two heavy cavalry phalanxes in the front cut into the Georgian defense line like spears.

(End of this chapter)