Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 679 The Mission of Jinli Pavilion
"Several vice-lords!" His wife threw herself at the leader's feet, crying and pleading while hugging him, "He's crippled and stopped doing this business—it's been many years! You just hold your hands high, Just bypass him as a cripple."

"It's okay, I won't kill him." The leader, Lan Zhangzhang, said, "As long as he answers honestly, he will be back in a few days. If he is not honest—" he paused intentionally, "it's hard to say gone."

Chen Lianjian was released from the office after two days, and his waist could not stand upright.Lost eyes.Unshaven.

"Your explanation is very good, we hope you don't have any worries, what are you hiding..."

"Don't dare, dare not," Chen Lianjian nodded and bowed, almost crying, "I, I said everything, I didn't dare to hide anything."

"Work hard after you go back! Don't mention things here, understand?"

Chen Lianjian was limping and walking with difficulty, but he walked desperately, the farther away from this ghostly place the better.

In these two days, he told everything he knew.Where do bandits usually operate, what is the name of a bandit with a brand name, slang words...

He felt as if he was being squeezed out bit by bit in the roller of an oil mill until he finally turned into a piece of dry skin.

As long as the characters who have anything to do with the bandits have enjoyed this kind of treatment one by one.This kind of "talk" is not limited to bandits, but also includes ordinary people and local wealthy gentry.

The advancement of the strategic village is also in progress. The long-distance survey team and the professional members of the urban construction planning of Lingao Construction Corporation have come from Lingao. They will assist the Danzhou authorities in the correct layout of the strategic village.To ensure that every strategic village can flourish and develop in the future.

"Father Trigg is in the reception hall." Umbrair reported in a low voice.

"Ask him to come in." Sitting on the seat, Jalanzani looked at the large glass newly inlaid on the window-this is an Australian glass plate, which can be made large and thin, and the weight is much lighter. The densely packed lead strips can be inlaid on the windows.

The large glass windows make the light in the house very bright, so that Gelanzani, who has worked and lived in the dark house for most of his life, was very uncomfortable at first.

The trade with Lingao made Macau more and more prosperous, and a large amount of goods were shipped from here to Europe and West Asia.Lingao's large-format glass has even begun to be sold back to Europe—even with the long-distance freight and loss, this kind of glass is cheaper than the bulky, heavy and small pieces of glass in Europe.

Meanwhile there are plenty of iron-tipped dip pens - which write more smoothly than quills and require no careful sharpening of the tip - and just replace them when they don't work.And the Australians also said that waste nibs can be recycled at a discounted price.

Not to mention the beautifully packaged rhubarb wine from Princess Datang.The Jesuits made untold amounts of money on it.The beautiful porcelain wine bottle alone has become the target of many local people's collections.And every three months, the texture and shape of the porcelain of Princess Datang's wine bottle will change once, which makes many people crave for it and set off a wave of collection.

However, what worries the Chairman most is that Australians have started selling Latin versions of the "Bible" and "Catechism" to the church.

The religious books they sell are not only cheap, but also beautifully printed, and there are many different editions.There are large print books, pocket books, and so-called "drawing books", which contain many illustrations.

Gellanzani personally reviewed each version and found that these versions were not only doctrinally identical to the official version of the Holy See, but also superior in proofreading.Even more perfect than the Holy See's version.

"It's really incredible." Jalanzani was shocked.It is too strange that a lost church should have the same scriptures as the official version of the Holy See.

But weird is weird.The price of religious books printed in Lingao is much lower than that printed by Germans.Soon, the merchant ships of the Society of Jesus began to traffic books to Europe—if Lingao hadn’t indicated that the current production capacity was limited, such a business would have been even bigger.

Lingao is really a strange place.Jalanzani's interest in the place and in Australians has grown by the day.

"My child, are you ready to go to Hainan Island?" After the priest kissed his ring, the president asked.

"Yes, Master President." The visitor said humbly.

The matter of Father Terry's going to Lingao was decided a few months ago - he and two other monks will go to supplement the two monks who have been called by the Lord successively in Li District for several months.But the Ming army's crusade against Lingao delayed this matter. "

They had originally planned to take a ship belonging to Wong Soon Lung Trading Company.But Huang Shunlong has already received news: Daming has taken action against the Australians in Lingao, and the army has crossed the sea to Qiongzhou, and at the same time, Ming's warships have blocked the Qiongzhou Strait.

"It's hard for any ship to get through now. If I insist on going over, I'm afraid I will lose both the ship and the cargo." Huang Shunlong said that it is best to wait for the situation to calm down before going.

The news of Daming's use of force against the Australians in Lingao was first learned by the church from Lu Ruohua's letter.This news once made the Jesuits very nervous-the missionary career in Lingao had just started a good start, and they didn't want it to end prematurely.For this reason, Jalanzani immediately wrote to the religious groups in Beijing, asking them to see if they could carry out some activities in this regard.

However, Lu Ruohua is very optimistic about the Australians. In his letter, he believes that the Ming army will be defeated.Because the Australians have organized "the most powerful and well-trained army in the Far East".

In the tense wait, summer arrived, and the news of the defeat of the Ming army also reached Macau.The blockade of Qiongzhou Strait has been lifted - the western waters of Guangdong have become the world of Australians.

Jalanzani returned to his desk: "I know: you originally wanted to take over Hangzhou to take over your uncle's missionary work in Hangzhou. However, the future of missionary work in China is not there. It is in Lingao."

Father Trigger heard the word again, and he lowered his head.

When he was sent from Flanders to the Far East two years ago, he thought that the Jesuits would let him take over from his great distant relative, who once received the favor of the Pope, but was honored not long ago in Hangzhou, China. Called, rest in peace Father Kinney Court in the arms of the Lord.And he himself has a strong interest in this Marco Polo's "city in the sky", and he really wants to see this legendary city with his own eyes.

However, after he arrived in Manila, Lingao spread like a curse in the church.This little-known little place has become the biggest excitement of the Catholic Church in the Far East, far surpassing that of convincing daimyo to be baptized in Japan and setting up a church in Beijing.Many priests hope to sow the seeds of faith for God in this land.

Everything about the Australians in Lingao has become an extremely hot topic among local churches and gentlemen.The gentlemen coveted the wealth of the Australians, and the church regarded the presence of the Australians in Hainan Island as God's guidance.

The copy of "Fr. Lu Ruohua's Correspondence Collection" from Macau has become a sought-after item for clergy and gentlemen, and everyone is trying to borrow it.In comparison, what Matteo Ricci and his successors have achieved in China for decades seems to have become insignificant.

Many priests hope to go to Lingao, but the Jesuits have firmly maintained the missionary privileges to Lingao and Hainan Island—and this privilege has been granted by the Holy See.

Going to Lingao means a very high mortality rate.In the past three years, two priests have unfortunately contracted the plague when they went to the "savage area" of Lingao to preach. They were summoned by the Lord.On the contrary, Father Lu Ruohua has always been in good health. He was infected with the plague several times, but he recovered miraculously.

After knowing that he was about to be sent to Lingao, Father Trigg had gone through the "Notes on China of Matteo Ricci" and all the manuscripts of books about China he could find, except for a few manuscripts written by missionaries in 1560, 1563 and 1584. In addition to the report of entering Hainan Island, it is known that Matteo Ricci was one of the greatest supporters in the Chinese court. The Chinese Minister Wang Honghui was a resident of this island.His family is still in a city called Ding'an on this island.His son Paul maintains a small local church.From time to time, I also come to Macau to ask for instructions on educational affairs.

The Jesuits originally had great interest in this small missionary site in Ding'an, but the appearance of the Australians turned their attention to the missionary work in Hainan completely to Lingao.

President Jalanzani introduced some information about Hainan Island and Lingao.Currently controlling Lingao is a group of Chinese who claim to be from "Australia". It is they who invited the Jesuit priests to spread the gospel of the Lord. "Australians" are different from ordinary Chinese. They are intelligent and sensitive, and they treat others with the modesty and courtesy of the most elegant gentleman in Europe.This talk made Father Jin Lige full of confidence in his career.
"The church in Lingao already has a large scale." Jalanzani stroked his forehead wearily, "but they are completely under the control of the Australians."

"I understand what you mean."

"No, you don't understand—" The corner of the president's mouth showed a smile, and he looked at the priest.

"—Your task is to expand the flock of God, not to create disputes among the flock."

"Yes, Mr. President."

"You have to observe Australians more, they are another kind of different Chinese." Gelanzani showed a strange smile on his face, "Observe them carefully, and always remember to ask those who have no faith Spread the Gospel of God - but do not offend them."

"I understand, the president will grow up."

"Mr. Lando will accompany you to Lingao."

(End of this chapter)