Daming Yuanfu

Chapter 764 Giving is more blessed than receiving (4 more than ten thousand)
The missionaries not only made a request for recommendation to Gao Mengnan, but even came to Annan with the boat and arrived at Thang Long.

This news really made Gao Pragmatism feel emotional. The missionaries of this era are not like the pioneers of the colonists. The vast majority of them still hold the belief of spreading the gospel of God to the whole world. And action.

However, the missionary probably also knew Ming people's suspicion towards them, so he did not disembark with Gao Mengnan at that time.

It wasn't until Gao Wushi heard Gao Mengnan's introduction that he sent someone to invite him.

But when Gao Wushi saw this missionary for the first time, he almost couldn't help laughing—he was a European with a high nose, deep eyes, tawny hair, and a big Western beard, and he was actually wearing the costume of a Ming monk. !
"Luo Mingjian, the envoy of the great Roman monk and the young monk, has met His Excellency Gao Qiuzhen, the most knowledgeable man in the Ming Empire. I wish you good health forever." The European priest said with a very standard salute.

Gao Wushi was a little taken aback. It was not surprising that he bowed his hands, but this European was actually speaking Chinese. Although the intonation was a little weird, and the pronunciation was a bit obvious in Cantonese, it was indeed Chinese!
This is a bit powerful. European missionaries started learning Chinese when they first came into contact with Ming Dynasty.

"Father Luo Mingjian, welcome to your arrival. I dare not take your praise seriously, but thank you for your wishes. I also wish the successors of St. Peter's legacy to enjoy eternal health."

Now it was Father Luo Mingjian's turn to be surprised. He opened his eyes wide: "Ah, Your Excellency, you are indeed the most knowledgeable person in the Ming Empire. You actually know that the Holy See is the successor of St. Peter's legacy?"

Gao Wushi smiled and said, "Are you surprised? I even know that the current pope is Gregory XIII."

He did know, but not because of other things, but because the pope promulgated a new calendar about a year later to replace the Julian calendar, which became the basis of the Gregorian calendar for later generations.

The priest was even more surprised, and even stammered a little: "You, your erudition surprised me...so surprised."

It seems that this priest has not studied Chinese for a long time, at least his vocabulary is somewhat lacking.

Gao Wushi smiled even more happily, and asked, "Father, you don't have to pretend to be a monk in front of me... I know you far more than you think... Well, where are you from? I mean, your Where is your hometown?"

"Honorable Excellency, I am grateful for your inquiry. I am from Spinazzola."

Gao Wushi thought for a while and asked tentatively, "Naples?"

The priest was so surprised that his eyes almost popped out: "My God, you... your knowledge is simply too profound."

Spinazzola is just a small city in southern Italy, which now belongs to the Kingdom of Naples—well, the co-owner of the Kingdom of Naples is King Philip II of Spain.

Gao Wu said honestly: If I hadn't watched Serie A for a while, I really wouldn't know such a small place.

But since he guessed right, he can pretend to be mysterious. He smiled and said, "I said before, my understanding of Europa is far beyond your imagination."

Father Luo Mingjian was emotional and excited, and hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, your knowledge is far beyond my imagination! It is a gift from the Lord to meet you in the Ming Empire!"

Gao Wushi smiled and said: "I heard from my elder brother that you and your colleagues have hit a wall in Guangzhou. Every time you go to Guangzhou, you can only stay in my port and cannot go to more places, so you Come see me, I hope I can create better conditions for you to enter Daming?"

"Yes, yes, the most knowledgeable Your Excellency Gao Qiuzhen, my colleagues and I have received news that you are the closest friend and classmate of His Majesty the Ming Emperor, and Jinghua Private Port (Guangzhou) is the friendliest to Europeans. And an open port, we think you will be able to understand that we came from a long distance, not only because of respect and admiration for the Ming Empire, but also to spread the gospel of the Lord, we hope to learn more about this great empire and its people , so we found His Excellency Gao Mengnan, who is of high moral character, and asked him to introduce you to us..."

"Forgive me, Father Luo Mingjian." Gao Wushi waved his hand with a smile, interrupted him, and said, "I remember, your "New Testament" says that giving is more blessed than receiving."

Giving is more blessed than receiving, another translation is: giving is more joyful than receiving.

Father Luo Mingjian's theological attainments are of course far beyond the high pragmatism, and he is close to 40 years old. Of course, he is not a person who is not ignorant of the world. But he nodded immediately and said: "Yes, the Lord's teaching, we should abide by and implement it. I don't know what you need us to do?"

Wonderful, I love talking to smart people like that.

Gao Wushi smiled kindly, and said, "I am a studious person, you should be able to see that..."

"Yes, yes, your knowledge is as profound as the vast Atlantic Ocean. I have never seen it in my life. I am full of admiration for you." Father Luo Mingjian said seriously.

Well, Father, as far as I know, the Pacific Ocean seems to be a little bit more profound than the Atlantic... Well, never mind, that's beside the point.

Gao Wushi continued: "I like all kinds of learning. Of course, you also know that in terms of literature and philosophy, I have achieved the highest achievement in the Ming Empire. I think I can let it go for a while... So My current interests are more inclined to other aspects, such as mathematics, physics, and even navigation, shipbuilding, and even the manufacture and use of firearms."

"Oh, I understand, I understand that many learned people in Ming Dynasty have expressed their interest in these things." Luo Ming said firmly: "I am very happy to help a great scholar like you acquire more knowledge. I also feel honored, but I don't know what kind of help you need from me?"

Gao Yushi said with a smile: "I need the latest European research results on these aspects, including books, papers, and even invite some scholars to come and discuss with me. Of course, if there are some real results, it will make me feel happier."

Father Luo Mingjian nodded and said: "Except for the fact that it may be relatively difficult to invite scholars to come to Ming Dynasty, I can think of other ways. His Majesty the King of Naples is also the King of the Kingdom of Castile. He has a lot of power at sea. A powerful force, and extremely loyal to God. Regarding the knowledge of navigation, the Kingdom of Castile has the most say, um... His Majesty Philip II is also my king, I think I can give him Letter, so as to obtain his help."
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Continue to ask for subscriptions and various tickets~
(End of this chapter)