Chapter 487: What qualifications do you have to reject them? (Please subscribe)

May Tian Ce Dynasty Imperial Capital, Ministry of Rites office.

Minister of Rites Zheng Shiqing held the gold-stamped state letter, his fingers trembling slightly.

The vermilion fire wax seal on the letter paper shone with a glaring luster in the sun; it was the unique mark of the Yongzhou Empire's royal family.

He carefully tore open the seal, unfolded the parchment scroll, and saw the words written in gold powder dancing like dragons and snakes:

"To the wise monarch of the May Tian Ce Dynasty, His Majesty Li Chen:

I, Charles, favored by the Holy Light, hold the power of the Yongzhou Empire. I now send an envoy to write this letter, hoping for eternal alliance between the two countries. The Holy See is the state religion of my empire; the bishops are benevolent, and the teachings are broad, wishing to send missionaries north to your country to spread the gospel of the Holy Light..."

Reading up to here, Zheng Shiqing's forehead was already covered in fine sweat.

As the Minister of Rites, he had been paying attention to the state affairs of various countries for so many years; he knew too well the meaning behind this "spreading the gospel."

Thirty years ago, seven countries in the south gradually became vassals of the Yongzhou Empire under the same name.

Preaching is not simple recruiting; it is changing the faith of the people.

If this thing gets in, the consequences are unimaginable.

The Vice Minister of Rites on the side saw his expression was wrong and reminded him in a low voice: "Minister, did the Yongzhou Empire make any unreasonable demands again?"

Zheng Shiqing slammed the state letter heavily on the case, shaking the teacup until it clattered: "That guy Charles actually wants to establish a Holy See within our May Tian Ce territory!"

He stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, his jade belt swaying left and right with his hurried steps: "If this matter is not handled properly, it will cause disputes between the two countries; if it is serious..."

He didn't say the following words, but the Vice Minister of Rites also understood his meaning.

Now Li Chen was not here; if he didn't handle it well, Li Chen would deal with him when he returned.

Zheng Shiqing couldn't just pretend not to see the state letter written by the Emperor of the Yongzhou Empire himself.

His official position in May Tian Ce was not low, and it was a position with real power; he didn't look down on the kings of small countries, but this was not a small country.

Seeming to think of something, he suddenly stopped his steps, a flash of light in his eyes: "Someone, prepare the sedan chair! Go to the Ministry of Sect Affairs!"

Inside the Ministry of Sect Affairs office, sandalwood curled.

Minister Lin Yue'e was reviewing official documents when she heard hurried footsteps outside the door.

When she looked up, Zheng Shiqing had already broken in with the state letter.

"Minister Lin, there is an urgent matter to discuss!" Zheng Shiqing handed over the state letter, his face piled with the unique smile of the bureaucracy, "This matter concerns the entry of foreign religions, according to Article 7, Chapter 3 of the 'May Tian Ce Law', it should fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Sect Affairs."

Lin Yue'e took the state letter, her slender fingers stroking the paper surface lightly.

She caught a glimpse of Zheng Shiqing's secretly relieved look from the corner of her eye, and sneered in her heart.

This Minister of Rites had a good plan, throwing the hot potato to her.

If it were before, Lin Yue'e certainly wouldn't understand, but under Li Chen's teaching, she had been in the bureaucracy for a long time; how could she not understand these ways?

This was a big deal; Zheng Shiqing didn't want to make a mistake, so he let her handle it.

Lin Yue'e put down the state letter, her voice cold: "Minister Zheng, the Holy See stands behind the Yongzhou Empire royal family; this is no longer a simple religious affair, but an interaction between countries, which should be handled by the Ministry of Rites. His Majesty indeed didn't authorize me on the issue of foreign religions."

Zheng Shiqing hurriedly bowed: "Minister Lin, please see clearly, but this official thought about it, this matter indeed involves sect management."

Lin Yue'e suddenly smiled and handed the state letter to him, saying: "Why not ask Prime Zhao Xiang to decide? After all, it involves the diplomatic relations between the two countries; it cannot be decided without the talent of a Prime Minister."

Zheng Shiqing felt as if he had been granted amnesty, hurriedly taking the official document: "Minister Lin has a high opinion! This official will go to visit Prime Zhao Xiang."

After Zheng Shiqing left, Lin Yue'e's personal female official couldn't help but whisper: "My lady knows that Prime Zhao Xiang hates this kind of shirking the most." ===== CHAPTER 488 =====