Chapter 1589: Commissioned treasure hunt
"What? Treasure of the Knights Templar, I heard it right?"
David exclaimed directly, he sprang up from the sofa, his eyes were wide, and his two eyeballs were about to fly out of his eyes!
Like David, Ye Tian was also taken aback by the words of the Bishop of Kent, staring at each other dumbfounded, eyes full of incredible!
But he quickly controlled his emotions, took a deep look at the Bishop of Kent, then smiled and nodded and said:
"Wow! Templar treasures, of course I know that, as a professional treasure hunter, if you don't know the famous Templar treasures, then don't mix in this industry!
The Knights Templar, the poor knights of the Temple of Christ and Solomon, also known as the Knights of the Temples, is a French Catholic military organization in the Middle Ages and one of the three famous knights.
In 1119, nine French knights headed by Hugo de Pain established a friar group in the Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount to protect the safety of pilgrims and attack the infidels.
Because the Al-Aqsa Mosque was built on the ruins of the former Solomon Temple, this newly-born monk was called the Knights Templar and officially entered the stage of history.
In 1129, the Knights Templar received the official support of the Holy See, and obtained many privileges, and then quickly grew, and soon developed into a behemoth with a wealth of enemies.
Next, the Knights Templar participated in several crusades. In all the battles to defend the Holy Land, they could be seen charging and fighting, such as the crusaders' siege of Damascus.
In addition to being a military organization, the Knights Templar was also a business giant. They used their privileges to get involved in various businesses, especially in finance, even comparable to the Italian banking industry at the time!
In the heyday of the Knights Templar, it was the largest creditor of almost all the Crusaders in Europe, including the royal families of all countries, with unparalleled prestige and countless fiefs, gold and silver treasures.
is also the enviable huge wealth that brought them the catastrophe. In 1307, King Philip IV of France flagrantly accused the Knights Templar of heresy for refusing to account.
Next, Philip IV sent out a secret letter and started his purge operation, raids the Knights Templar members all over France, and almost all the members of the Knights Templar were arrested!
The arrested members of the Knights Templar either died of torture to extract a confession, or they were tied to a stake and burned alive as heretics, including the last commander Jacques de Molay.
This is not over yet. In 1312, Philip IV forced Pope Clement V to announce the dissolution of the Knights Templar and ordered the hunt for the members of the Knights in the entire Christian world, not letting go!
What disappointed Philip IV was that even though he killed almost all the members of the Knights Templar, he still did not find the huge wealth of the Knights Templar. As a result, the bamboo basket was empty!
And the curse before the death of Jacques de Molay, the last leader of the Knights Templar, was fulfilled. Neither Philip IV nor Clement V escaped the eternal trial, and they died in a single year.
With the complete destruction of the Knights Templar, the whereabouts of their huge wealth has become a mystery. From the Middle Ages to the present, there are countless legends about the treasures of the Knights Templar! "
Hearing this, the faces of the bishop of Kent and the forty-year-old priest were blushing, their cheeks were a little feverish, and a trace of embarrassment flashed in their eyes, and they were also a little bit ashamed!
Anyone familiar with this period of history knows that the complete destruction of the Knights Templar has a great relationship with the Holy See of the Vatican. This is a typical cunning rabbit death and lackey cooking!
What’s even more funny is that, not only did Philip IV and Clemence V not get a single piece of hair and a hard work for nothing, but instead took their lives in, it was not worth the loss!
Listening to Ye Tian at this moment, can Kent and the others blush?
Ye Tian didn't seem to see their performance, and continued to speak in a high spirit.
"According to the legend, it was one of the largest and most famous treasures in the Middle Ages in Europe. There were countless gold and silver treasures accumulated and plundered by the Knights Templar. The value is priceless and enough to make countless people crazy.
However, the most important thing in the treasures of the Knights Templar is not the dazzling gold and silver treasures, but a few Christian holy objects, all of which come from the Christian holy land "Jerusalem".
Including the crowns of the kings of Jerusalem, the seven candlesticks of King Solomon and the four golden gospels, there are even legends that the treasures of the Knights Templar have a lot to do with the Holy Grail and the Ark.
It is well known that the Holy Grail and the Ark of the Covenant are the two most important sacred objects in Christianity. In the past two thousand years, their whereabouts have been unknown. There are countless legends about them in the Western world.
Especially the Holy Grail, the relationship with the Knights Templar seems to be closer. After **** died, Mary Magdalene came to France with the Holy Grail, and the descendants of **** established the Merovingian dynasty.
And the Knights Templar was originally founded by nine French knights. Their attitude towards the Holy See was a bit disdainful, and they had close contacts with pagans. These may be related to the Holy Grail.
Different from the other two great knights in the Middle Ages in Europe, the famous Knights of Hospital and Teutonic Order, the members of the Knights Templar are mainly French, and their main stronghold is also in France.
The time when the legend of the Holy Grail spread rapidly on the European continent coincided with the time when the Knights Templar rose up. There seems to be a close connection between the two.
According to legend, the Knights Templar had a set of very mysterious symbols, and it was said that only the Knights Templar understood. They used this set of mysterious symbols to protect the treasures of the Knights Templar.
Of course, these are just legends, and the credibility is unknown. Since you mentioned the treasure of the Knights Templar, let me guess, do you know where this famous treasure is? "
The two senior priests from the Vatican once again looked at each other, and both nodded appreciatively, and a hint of excitement flashed in their eyes.
Immediately afterwards, the Bishop of Kent turned his head to look at Ye Tian and said their true intentions.
"Your remarks are really wonderful, Steven, it seems that you have a very clear understanding of the treasures of the Knights Templar, you deserve to be a top professional treasure hunter, and you really deserve it!
May as well say bluntly, the reason why the Pope agreed to your request this time to come to Boston to host your wedding and send blessings to your fiancee is not just because of the two top artworks.
Of course, Raphael's "The Madonna" and Michelangelo's "Mourning for Christ" are both top art works of great value. We are also very excited to be able to take them back after more than 200 years.
But, the Pope came to Boston this time, there is a more important reason, that is the legendary treasure of the Knights Templar, the Pope wants to invite you and your company to go out and explore this famous treasure.
Undoubtedly, you are the most famous and powerful treasure hunting company in the world today. You have succeeded in several operations and caused a huge sensation, and the gains are extremely huge, which is impressive!
Because of this, we want to cooperate with you and entrust you to explore the famous treasure of the Knights Templar, solve this famous unsolved mystery, and uncover the priceless treasures in the treasure.
After hundreds of years of in-depth research, we have roughly determined the possible burial locations of several treasures, but we are not sure, so we have to ask you professionals to go out and find this treasure! "
After speaking, the two priests from the Vatican stared at Ye Tian closely, looking forward to hearing the answers they wanted most.
David also turned his head and stared at Ye Tian, his excited face was red, and he seemed to wish he could nod directly for Ye Tian!
That is the famous treasure of the Knights Templar! Once discovered, it will inevitably shake the entire world, and the sensational effect it causes is even far greater than that caused by the birth of Napoleon's treasure!
Especially the few Christian holy relics in the treasures of the Knights Templar, they affect the hearts and emotions of all Christian believers. The importance can be imagined!
However, Ye Tian did not immediately give an answer. Instead, he fell silent and his expression became a bit solemn!
After pondering for a while, Ye Tian smiled and said:
"Kent, thank you for your affirmation of the Brave Fearless Exploration Company. You are welcome to say that we are indeed the most outstanding treasure hunting company in the world today. No treasure hunting company can compare with us!
But, as you just said, I can't give you the answer to the request of entrusting our company to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar. This matter is too important, and I must carefully consider it.
You also know that I am an atheist, not a Christian, and the Knights Templar treasure involves many religious secrets. Is it appropriate for me to preside over the exploration of this treasure?
Here, I would like to ask, if we accept a commission to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar in Europe, will we encounter the descendants of the members of the Knights Templar to stop or even sniping crazy?
As a military organization, the Knights Templar ceased to exist as early as the Middle Ages, but you and I know that some members of the Knights Templar escaped the pursuit and continued to exist after changing their identities.
For example, the Jesuits in Portugal evolved from the Portuguese branch of the Knights Templar. Scotland used to be a refuge for members of the Knights Templar, and there are many descendants of the Knights Templar!
Even in the United States, there seem to be many descendants of the Knights Templar. Soon after the Americas were discovered, some descendants of the Knights Templar fled to this new world by boat in order to take refuge.
There is one more practical question. If we accept the commission and find the treasure of the Knights Templar, how should we distribute the treasure? Combining these circumstances, I certainly can’t make a hasty decision"
This time it was Kent's turn and they were silent. Both of them fell into contemplation ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and whispered a few words in Italian.
After a while, Kent smiled and said:
"It’s okay, Steven, you can think about it. There is time. Whether you accept the commission or not, it will not affect the Pope’s coming to Boston to host your wedding and send good wishes.
After arriving in Boston, the Pope will choose the opportunity to meet with you in person. Regarding the treasures of the Knights Templar, the Pope knows best, and we know only some furs."
"That's great! I am looking forward to a private meeting with the Pope! Bishop of Kent, I would like to ask one more question. Where are the locations where you mentioned that the treasures of the Knights Templar might be buried?
According to legend, the treasure of the Knights Templar is probably buried in the Argeny Castle in France, and the treasure must be found according to the changes in the sun. Some people say that the treasure is buried in the castle of Barberzier.”
Ye Tian smiled and nodded, his eyes full of curiosity.
is the same, staring at Kent's face, as if wanting to find the treasure of the Knights Templar from the cardinal's face!
Kent looked at the two of them, and shook his head slightly noncommittal.
"Don't worry, Steven, when you think about it, accept the commission to explore the treasures of the Knights Templar, we will naturally tell you the locations and provide relevant information..."
Before the voice fell, Ye Tian's cell phone rang suddenly.
The call is from Jason, they have arrived at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel!
