The Red House starts from Liaodong

Chapter 111
There is no doubt that Wang Fengsu is one of the most broad-minded people in this era and in the entire world.

As the ancients said, read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles.

He was originally an Italian nobleman, received a good education since he was a child, and entered the Jesuit Junior College.

Although it is theology, as the spiritual governing institution of Europe, it has been passed down for thousands of years, and it is undoubtedly the most knowledge-rich place in Europe.

In college, he studied humanities for two years, philosophy for five years, rhetoric for three years...

The person in front of him is one of the top scholars in this time and space.

And his itinerary, from Italy to China, has experienced no less than one hundred thousand miles of bumps.

So Tang Qing'an was very polite to this person.

Wang Fengsu felt flattered. After decades in Macau, he tried his best to get in touch with some officials, all of whom were in the state of heaven and country, with their noses turned upside down, and he regarded them as barbarians and ignorant savages.

In Wang Fengsu's view, the culture of the East is excellent, but Europe is different from the past. It has escaped from the age of ignorance, and its knowledge is advancing rapidly. The two can learn from each other.

However, no one has ever been willing to communicate with him sincerely. This time in Jinzhou, seeing General Jinzhou, from his attitude, Wang Fengsu knew that he was right this time.

This is also caused by Wang Fengsu's tough character.

There are not many missionaries who come to the East every year, but they give up after encountering setbacks, but this person never gives up and insists on his purpose until his death.

So knowing that the hope is slim, but still not afraid of hardships, from Macau all the way to Jinzhou, it is very human.

As for the general, Wang Fengsu understood.

According to the handwriting left by Matteo Ricci, he knew how to deal with Eastern literati, and the only thing left was to let him in.

"General, please rest assured that I came to Jinzhou with knowledge, technology, and wealth, and I will not cause trouble for the general.

I will contact the Confucian scholars in Jinzhou without arousing their disgust. With the attitude of learning oriental culture from them, I am not ashamed to ask them, and ask them to educate people outside the mountain. "

Being able to speak out without shame, coupled with his fluent Dazhou dialect, Tang Qing'an knew that this person could succeed.

"I have a deep respect for culture, even if it is Western culture, I will not underestimate it, and I look forward to the exchange, integration and complementarity of Eastern and Western cultures.

Confucian scholars in Jinzhou are not as arrogant as those in the mainland. As long as Mr. Wang has a humble attitude, I believe that Mr. Wang can quickly open up the situation.

And I hope that Mr. Wang can help me persuade the Portuguese to set up gun factories, shipyards, and gun factories in Jinzhou. "

Wang Fengsu was overjoyed at first, and then he was more confident when he heard that the general was able to distinguish Hong Yi clearly and knew that they were Portuguese.

When he heard the lion behind the general speak loudly, his face showed embarrassment. It was difficult for him to convince the Portuguese in Macau.

"Of course, I won't ask for it in vain. I plan to release the sea ban on an island next year. Portuguese merchant ships can come here to sell and purchase Da Zhou's supplies.

All the products they want from Dazhou can be obtained here, without any restrictions, and they can be bought and sold in a completely fair manner. "

After listening to Wang Fengsu, he was a little skeptical.

Eastern powers are different from their western counterparts.

Western aristocrats have a high degree of autonomy, while eastern aristocrats are subject to the emperor's control over every word and deed.

Although General Tang ruled a population of 40, he could not go against his emperor's wishes, otherwise he would be severely punished.

However, he can delay this matter first, which is also the essence of what he learned from the Eastern officials, and he suffered greatly from it.

This character is the deepest culture he has learned in the East, which he will never forget.

It's all about preaching.

Wang Fengsu comforted himself in this way.

Tang Qing'an sent Wang Fengsu away and was about to go back to the backyard. Zhou Ji stepped forward to tell him with a smile.

"My wife sent me to tell my uncle that she has a lot of guests today, all of whom are female relatives from Jinzhou, and she planned to keep them for dinner."

"You go back to her, she decides these things herself, don't worry about me." Tang Qing'an nodded and changed direction.

"Go to the study to prepare meals, I'll eat there."

Only then did Zhou Ji ask someone to arrange it.

Tang Qing'an walked to the study room, picked up a few books and began to read, and could vaguely hear the voice of the woman in the next yard.

There are some things that he didn't think of.

Before Qin Keqing came, he was the only male master in the General Military Mansion.

Jinzhou is strictly controlled. He has a very high prestige in Jinzhou now, and now he has become his voice. No one can affect his authority.

But this is too masculine, although the promoted generals obeyed their advice, but their dealings were all business affairs, and they were more afraid than close.

Since Qin Keqing married into the General Military Mansion, Jinzhou officials and the female relatives of the generals began to visit his wife at home.

With such a personal friendship, it actually had a slight impact on the atmosphere of Jinzhou.

At least the officials and generals of Jinzhou, and themselves, besides official business, have an additional relationship of friendship. Although the fear is still there, it has added a little bit of cronies.

As if yin and yang were reconciled, Tang Qing'an's orders in Jinzhou became more and more instructive.

There are also quite a few generals, such as the dazzled woman, he calculated secretly, and within ten days, more than half of them came to the General Military Mansion to meet Qin Keqing.

After all, I underestimated the benefits brought by my wife's communication.

In the original text of A Dream of Red Mansions, the main theme is Yuanzi Opera, but there are still many descriptions of Mrs. Wang's visits to various prefectures.

Thinking about it this way, it's really not an addition, but rather a deep meaning, which I didn't see through.

While thinking about it, bursts of laughter came from the yard next door, and even Tang Qing'an couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth while eating.

Tang Qing'an eats three meals a day, and people who are able to do so have begun to learn. When he is eating, Zhu Xiu, the battalion general, is also eating at home.

He hasn't been home for a month.

As one of the top ten battalions with the shallowest foundation and the fastest promotion, the training in his battalion was the most stringent, so many soldiers complained.

Although no one dared to complain in front of him, they all scolded him in private.

In this way, he is more cautious in doing things, and he has to personally intervene in everything in the camp, regardless of size, to ensure that there are no mistakes.

After he was promoted to battalion general in September last year, he also got married. The other party was the daughter of the teacher of Lushun Academy.

He used to be a run-down military family. He came to Jinzhou to join the army and fought bravely, so he was valued by the general and promoted all the way to the battalion commander.

His own future comes from the general, and he has always kept this kindness in his heart. Looking at his daughter-in-law, who he never dared to think about before, he couldn't help complaining.

"I heard that many people from colleagues' families went to visit their wives, and those from Huayan's family were as close as they were at home in the General Military Mansion.

Although you have a calm temper and sound knowledgeable, you have to go to your wife's place anyway, how can you be indifferent.

When I was in the army, I heard Mr. Qian talk about some of his colleagues’ wives going to work in the fields outside Jinzhou city.

Although it's just a superficial effort, how can you not go if all those women are going, after all, you want to gain favor with your wife.

In case there is a villain who speaks ill of me around the general, you can also say something about me to the wife for me. "

Zhu Xiu wasn't talking nonsense. Since he was promoted to the battalion general, the harder he worked, the worse the results he got.

It is also because of this that I lived in the camp for a month.

His wife's surname is Zhao, and she can only read a few characters. When she was a daughter at home, she didn't go out very often.

The husband didn't come home for a whole month, and when he got home he began to complain about others, and he felt aggrieved.

In the early morning of the second day, Mrs. Zhao mustered up her courage, took the maid who had been bought at home for several months, and went out to the street.

The soldiers outside the door saw the woman standing in front of the door for a long time, so they went up to inquire, and learned that it was Zhu Xiuying's daughter-in-law who came to see her, so they warmly pointed her out.

Enter through the small door in the side alley, where there are people guarding, leading directly to the inner courtyard. Several people have already gone there today.

"Ha ha."

The dazzled woman is the most presumptuous, she dares to say anything, even dare to tease her husband about things in the boudoir.

The families of many generals were not of high birth, and their speech was somewhat inferior.

Qin Keqing came from the capital, although she was the daughter of an official's family, she just covered her mouth and smiled without interjecting.

Mrs. Zhou came in from the outside, followed by a strange woman with her head bowed.

"Hey, isn't this from Zhu Datou's house? Ever since Zhu Datou married you and entered the house, he hid you like a treasure at home, how could he be willing to let you out today?"

The dazzled woman recognized the person and said with a smile.

Those from Zhu Xiu's family heard the commotion before entering the door with Mrs. Zhou, and after entering, there were indeed a room full of women and maids.

The more it was like this, most of the courage she had summoned up dissipated at once, and she couldn't even speak.

"This is Mrs. Zhao from Zhu Xiu's family, the general manager of the battalion. My wife hasn't seen her yet." Mrs. Zhou introduced to Qin Keqing with a smile.

Qin Keqing is not only outstanding in appearance, but also has nothing to say about her personality.

In the red building, he won the praise of the people on and off.

Even people like Wang Xifeng had the best relationship with Qin Keqing, and the servants of Jia's mansion had their eyes on the sky, and they also praised Qin Keqing very much.

So with just one glance, one can tell that this woman is not from an ordinary family and has an introverted personality.

So enthusiastically got up and stepped forward, took a look at her, and said with a smile, "With such a face, if it were me, I would be reluctant to let her show up in public."

That Zhao family.

Although my father is a scholar, he is also a small family. Although he doesn't go out much, he knows his neighbors.

Therefore, the reputation of Master Zhao's family having a beautiful embryo spread far and wide.

Later, when the hometown fell, my father took his family and hid in the mountains with the villagers. After seeing the Jinzhou soldier flag, he ventured out of the mountain and boarded the boat.

Despite this setback, Mrs. Zhao did not suffer too much, and because of her appearance, she was actually quite conceited.

Now that I see my wife, I know that my reputation is well-deserved, and it really is like the rumors outside.

"Ma'am, I've really wanted to come here a long time ago. It's just my family. I only stay at home for a few days in a month, and I can't sit still after returning home.

He often talks about what the general said, and he can't let go of his affairs in the camp, so no one is looking after him at home, so he dared to come today. "

After all, I can recognize some characters, and I can say everything.The blind daughter-in-law often puts out silly words, which are a bit interesting at first, but get tired after listening too much.

Qin Keqing pulled Zhao Shi to sit down, smiled and said to everyone, "This person came in quietly. I was worried that she would be timid, but I was too worried."

(End of this chapter)