"Doesn't the Marquis know about the Nanjing religious plan? Oh, the Marquis hadn't come yet at that time."
Xu Guangqi started by remembering that Zhong Jinwei only appeared in the Ming Dynasty last year and rose like a comet. Of course he didn't know what happened during the Wanli period.
So, he gave Zhong Jinwei a slightly detailed introduction to the situation at that time.
It turned out that the Holy See was dissatisfied with Matteo Ricci's method of preaching according to local conditions and sent a new group of people over.
When the following group of people arrived in the Ming Dynasty, it was already six years after Matteo Ricci's death.
They changed Matteo Ricci's approach, resolutely rejected Confucianism, and strictly prohibited the people of the Ming Dynasty from worshiping heaven, ancestors, and Confucius. Therefore, they were opposed by Shen Guan, the minister of the Ministry of Rites in Nanjing at the time, and wrote to the court to ban their sect.
At that time, Xu Guangqi, out of the need to communicate with Western learning, sent a petition to Emperor Wanli to intercede on their behalf.
However, because this method of preaching was not accepted by the mainstream society of the Ming Dynasty at that time, more and more people opposed it, and it was eventually banned.
Many years later, due to the need for Western learning, these missionaries slowly began to become active in the Ming Dynasty. Tang Ruowang even served in the Qintian Prison of the Ming Dynasty on the recommendation of Xu Guangqi, and together they rebuilt the calendar.
Xu Guangqi introduced this point and said to Zhong Jinwei: "After the Nanjing religious case, they have restrained themselves a lot, but according to the observation of the lower officials, they are still stubborn that their teachings cannot be spread as they are."
After hearing this, Zhong Jinwei clapped his hands together with a "pop" sound, and then said happily: "It's over now, the reason is ready."
Xu Guangqi looked at Zhong Jinwei without speaking by the light of the torch, waiting for his next words.
"I will go back tonight to write a memorial and mention this matter again. Of course, I will report the purpose of doing this to the emperor in private." Zhong Jinwei expressed his thoughts.
"Master Marquis, if this is the reason, I'm afraid there is no room for change. How can we let them be good guides?" Xu Guangqi asked with a slight frown.
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he smiled and said: "This is easy. I would say that we Han people have taught the world with Confucianism since ancient times. It is our Han people's tradition to worship heaven, ancestors, and Confucius. Their teachings not only eliminate the Han people's Traditionally, they even made up some unheard myths and stories to fool the people of the Ming Dynasty. This is absolutely unacceptable. Unless I, the Ming Dynasty, see with my own eyes that their teachings are reasonable and can benefit the people, then they can be allowed to preach. "
After Zhong Jinwei finished speaking, seeing Xu Guangqi thinking, he said a little louder: "If they don't like it, get out and take back Macau. Without them, as long as we work hard, we can still create a system suitable for the Ming Dynasty." scientific system.”
Zhong Jinwei's words were filled with confidence that infected Xu Guangqi.
Thinking about all the words, deeds and insights of Marquis Zhongxing, he nodded and said: "Master Marquis is right, there are millions of people in the Ming Dynasty. I really don't believe that there are no talents to do these things."
"Okay, then it's settled. I'll write the memorial tonight. Master Xu will just remember to cooperate." Zhong Jinwei told Xu Guangqi.
"For the sake of China and the Ming Dynasty, even if I risk my life, I will be happy to do so." Xu Guangqi replied solemnly.
Yes, we Han people respect our ancestors. If anyone wants us to forget our ancestors, we will fight to the death.
Zhong Jinwei thought with sigh, and he and Xu Guangqi broke up and went back to their respective homes.
That night, he dictated, Archie wrote, and made some small suggestions, and a memorial was released.
The next day, Zhong Jinwei thought that he would talk to Li Wei first and then take him to see the king of Tang Dynasty, so he went out early.
There were not many pedestrians on the road at this time. They were mostly businessmen who got up early to work and walked hurriedly on the streets.
Zhong Jinwei and his group were walking in the middle of the street. There was no obstruction and they walked relatively quickly.
Suddenly, a group of people gathered around the doorway with "Yelai Inn" written on it. They didn't know what was going on.
Zhong Jinwei himself had something to do, and he had no time to care about the gossip among the people at this time, so he continued on his way without thinking about paying attention to it.
Slowly getting closer and closer to the crowd, although Zhong Jinwei didn't care about anything, a few words still reached his ears.
"...How about I pledge my travel notes first..." A deep and thick voice came out, allowing Zhong Jinwei to hear some of what was said.
"..What is your identity..."
Zhong Jinwei didn't want to hear it, but he still heard some voices. It probably meant that the shopkeeper looked down on the man's travel notes and didn't want to make a mortgage.
By this time, Jinwei and his party had passed the area closest to the crowd and continued towards the Forbidden City.
"...my Xiake's travel notes are unique in the Southeast, and everyone is vying to read them..."
That person was probably questioned by the shopkeeper, so he spoke a little louder, but you could still hear that he was neither humble nor overbearing, and he had strong confidence in himself.
Zhong Jinwei didn't react at first when he heard these words. After walking for a short distance, a name suddenly appeared in his mind. Could it be him?
It seemed that he was from the late Ming Dynasty. It couldn't be such a coincidence. Although Zhong Jinwei thought so, he still reined in his horse, pulled the reins slightly, turned around, and looked at the crowd.
When Zhong Jinwei's guards saw him like this, they had to stop. Li Dingguo, who was accompanying him, asked, "Uncle, do you want to go over and see what's going on?"
Zhong Jinwei glanced at him and said jokingly: "You are quite gossipy."
Then he grabbed the horse's belly and headed towards the door of Yuelai Inn.
As soon as Gu Baichuan saw this, he immediately assigned a few officers to rush over first and control the situation.
The crowd that had been watching and making noises immediately became silent. They all stepped aside and looked at the Dongchang officers with a little flinch. They also looked at a young man who was riding over there with curiosity. They were all worried.
Secretly guessing what will happen next.
The parties involved in the dispute immediately divided into two distinct sides, and turned to look at Zhong Jinwei, who was riding over.
When Zhong Jinwei approached, they recognized him as the Marquis of the imperial court from his clothes and hurriedly knelt down to greet him.
The shopkeeper glared at the waiter who was kneeling next to him. The waiter looked back helplessly. Then when Zhong Jinwei stopped, he first complained: "Sir, this guest stayed in the hotel and refused to pay the store. What a common man."
I am preparing to go to the official to sue."
Zhong Jinwei had heard a few words before and roughly knew what was going on.
But he didn't care about this. A servant could take care of such a small matter.
He looked at the customer who the waiter said would not pay him, and saw that he was about forty years old. Although he was kneeling on the ground, his upper body was straight and he was looking up at him without any fear.
Seeing Zhong Jinwei looking at him at this time, he immediately explained: "Cao Min stayed at this inn for three nights, but his bill was stolen. The deposit is not enough to pay. I have told the shopkeeper that I will use Cao Min's travel notes as collateral, and I will pay back if I have money. I'm defaulting on the bill."
It’s not something ordinary people would do.”
Zhong Jinwei ignored this and looked down at the middle-aged man on his horse: "Is your name Xu Xiake?"