Chapter 643: Chaos Begins [ first update ]

Barton’s tax reduction treaty after becoming the pope caused the outer wall to sink into a sea of cheers. In this era where the class system was clear, the tax burden far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people, at this moment, no one would protest against the fact that the new pope had succeeded to the throne. However, places like the military and the Knight’s Hall were excluded.

“What does the Holy See want to do this time? Reduce taxes? They want to use such a method to gather the People’s hearts?”

In the conference room of the military headquarters, many generals and chief of staff, led by the three commanders-in-chief, were sitting in the hall. Some looked worried, some looked deep, and some were deep in thought.

“According to the latest intelligence, I have found the identity of the new pope. If I tell you, you will think that I am joking.”A five-star general with a full beard looked around the crowd, there was a trace of mockery and coldness on his face.