noveltune Chapter 100. 100. I'll kowtow on the spot.
Chapter 100. 100. I'll kowtow on the spot.
Chapter 100. I'd even kowtow on the spot.
The struggle between the church and the court was eventually temporarily resolved.
In this struggle, the court undoubtedly emerged victorious.
At any time, unless the domestic situation is unstable, the Church, no matter how powerful, can hardly defeat the Tsar and the court, since the military power is always in the hands of the Tsar.
The peace of these years has given Elizabeth complete control over the military and the domestic situation.
Even though the church had amassed countless riches, in Elizabeth's eyes it was nothing more than a lamb to the slaughter.
"After this experience, I think these archbishops will realize how powerless they are in the face of the court."
Peter the Great once melted down church bells to make cannonballs in an attempt to teach the church a lesson. Now, Elizabeth II is forcing the church to "donate" supplies in an attempt to teach the church a lesson, resulting in the loss of a large amount of resources.
They were forced to turn the church into a refuge for beggars seeking shelter from the cold within thirty days.
Ironically, the church cannot oppose such a thing.
Because this is a good thing in itself!
The Department of Relief and Rescue further proclaimed that all of this was the Church's initiative. Although it was widely believed by discerning people and the general public that this was the decree of the court and Elizabeth, the Church could not object to the Department of Relief and Rescue's propaganda.
To disagree at this point is tantamount to going against both the court and the people.
That would completely shake the foundations of the church!
"Now that the church has been temporarily suppressed, the next thing to worry about is the succession to the throne," Sergei guessed.
Sure enough, the next day, Sergei learned from Vadim that Elizabeth had summoned Shuvalov.
Originally, the matter of the Grand Duke and Duchess giving birth to a new heir to the throne had been the responsibility of Prime Minister Bestudev, but after the Dzogolokov couple's affair, the matter was handed over to Shuvalov.
This gave Shuvalov more time and opportunities to meet with Peter.
Elizabeth's office.
"Peter! That bastard Peter! Does he want Russia to collapse?!"
Elizabeth's roar silenced Shuvalov.
Elizabeth stepped forward and glared at him angrily.
"Pyotr Romanov, the last male descendant of the Romanov family. If I die tomorrow, either the idiotic virgin Peter or that imprisoned, mentally challenged Ivan will become emperor! Russia is doomed!"
Elizabeth was almost hysterical.
As Elizabeth turned away, Shuvalov glanced at the doctor beside him, his eyes cold.
The doctor swallowed hard and said, "Your Majesty, the Duke's condition is physiologically caused by phimosis."
Elizabeth turned around, puzzled. "What's that?"
"A disease that reduces libido."
"Why didn't you say something like this sooner!"
The doctor's voice trembled with fear: "Because this kind of thing usually doesn't affect fertility, it's very simple to handle; it just requires a minor surgery on the grandfather."
"Does it work?" Shuvalov asked.
Elizabeth raised her hand: "At this point, we have to do it for him, regardless of whether it's useful or not!"
Secret Committee.
"Circumcision?"
Sergei raised his head.
Elizabeth's bodyguard nodded: "Yes, Her Majesty has ordered you to persuade Grand Duke Peter to have a circumcision."
Sergei nodded and then went to Peter's room.
This was the last resort Elizabeth, or rather the court, could think of, because when he returned from Zakhar, he discovered that Elizabeth had already relaxed her grip on those with ulterior motives who were approaching Catherine.
This indicates that Elizabeth is about to run out of options.
The problem lies with Peter. Even if Peter were given an ugly wife, he might not be able to have children. More importantly, Elizabeth has lost patience.
Her kidney stones, which came on recently, almost cost her her life.
For this matter, Razumovsky even beat up the doctor, who was skilled at treating stomach ailments but unable to cure Elizabeth.
Therefore, whether or not Catherine is dealt with, the problem can no longer be solved.
Replacing Ekaterina would even waste more time.
In this situation, if even the last resort of circumcision is ineffective, then Elizabeth has only one option: to have Catherine have children with another man!
That's right, this is a decision that should only be made as a last resort.
In this way, the descendants would no longer have the Romanov bloodline!
At least, the Romanov family line has been preserved in history!
Having served as a minister in the court for so many years, Sergei had long understood the mind of Elizabeth, or rather, the emperors of all time, very well: fame was more valuable than profit, and profit was more valuable than life.
Life is the least valuable thing.
When it comes to finding a man for Catherine, looking across the entire court, in terms of age, appearance, and intelligence—is there anyone more outstanding than him?
No!
Sergei went to Peter's room, where Peter was yelling at the doctors.
Upon seeing Sergei, Peter immediately ran away.
"Sergei, you actually brought the secret police to arrest me! You bastard! I'll tear your ass apart after I'm crowned king!"
Peter ran, Sergei chased.
Peter ran, Sergei chased.
The two of them made their way to the Royal Theatre.
Peter climbed onto the stage so he could look down at Sergei, and then he roared, "I won't do the surgery! It's too shameful! Nobody can make me submit! Nobody!"
Sergei remained silent.
Peter was so angry that he jumped up and down.
"How could she do this to me? She's a monster! I'm not a child anymore!"
Sergei, seeing that he was tired of shouting, slowly said, "Are there secret police behind me? Am I here to arrest you? It's because I was chasing you that you came to the theater and escaped those doctors."
Peter was taken aback, then looked at Sergei with suspicion.
"Did you come to save me? But why didn't you say anything just now?"
"Should I have told those doctors that I came to save you?"
"You can't say that, but you really came to save me?" Peter still didn't believe it.
Sergei shrugged: "Not entirely. I'm just here to plead for Naryshkin. He offended you, so you haven't been able to see him for a long time. I didn't expect to run into this as soon as I arrived."
Peter finally believed it and came over.
"I thought Naryshkin didn't want to see me, but why should I reach out to him if he doesn't? I'm the Grand Duke, and what is he? A nobody, an insignificant nobody."
"So, in consideration of helping you escape the doctors' pursuit, are you willing to forgive Naryshkin and give him a chance to apologize with a drink?"
"Drinking? Of course!"
"Then it's settled. You hide first, I'll go call Naryshkin and get some wine while I'm at it. We'll drink at the theater."
"Okay, okay! Go quickly!"
Peter went to the island and hid.
Sergei found Naryshkin, who was already the director of the Relief Department. Naryshkin had made great contributions to the church incident and had won the Queen's approval, so he naturally became the director.
This is a fifth-rank civil official. At Naryshkin's age, only outstanding individuals like Zakhar, Gleb, and Georgi could surpass him.
It can be said that Naryshkin has surpassed the vast majority of noble children!
"What? Circumcision!"
When Naryshkin first heard that Sergei had come to him to ask him to apologize to Peter and have a drink, he was extremely unwilling and even tried to persuade Sergei to stay.
After all, Sergei is now a favorite of the Queen, and he doesn't need to curry favor with Peter or bow down so low.
But when he heard that the real purpose was to get Peter drunk and send him for a circumcision, Naryshkin immediately agreed.
"It's just an apology. If I could get him drunk and get him to have a circumcision, I'd kowtow to him on the spot!"
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