While Borunevsky was thinking about it, Tingyun suddenly asked again: "Buru, looking at your face, it seems that you are sure that the church will be the first to know the news? How can you be so sure?"
Upon hearing this question, Brunevsky's expression froze, and then he said: "Your Majesty, there is a person in the envoy team of the Kingdom of Castile who has a good relationship with the minister, and he is also leaning towards the Holy See. He can pass this matter through Italy.
Report it to Rome. Quijano and others will not deliberately spread it around, so I am sure that the Holy See will know it first."
"That's it." Yun said, and then ordered Donatello and Claviyo: "Ke Qing, Donatello, you two cannot tell Castilli about this matter before the first day of February next year.
Envoys from Asia and Florence, with the wishes of Mr. Quan Boru."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Claviyo agreed quickly, but Donatello was a little confused and only agreed after Claviyo's prompting.
"Donatello," Yun said with a smile, "You have been in the capital of the Ming Dynasty for more than a year. What do you think of this city?"
"Dear Your Majesty the Emperor, I have to say that this city is really too prosperous. I have never seen a more prosperous place than this city all the way from Italy to the east."
Donatello said: "First of all, it is the population. This city has a population of nearly one million. If I hadn't come to the capital of the Ming Dynasty and seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that there was a city with such a large population in the world.
A city with a large population generates a lot of waste every day, but it is incredible that this city is so neat and clean. City managers from all European countries should come to Daming to have a look and learn advanced management methods.
.”
"..."
Donatello spoke a lot of praises for the capital, and finally said: "And this city also has so many novel things. Dear Emperor, I am not talking about those goods that are extremely precious in Europe, such as silk and porcelain.
Although these things are rare in Europe, they are still there, and I am mentally prepared for the fact that these things are very cheap in the country of origin and can be seen often; I am talking about those that I have never even heard of, not to mention those I have seen.
Things, like bicycles.”
"Your Majesty, this thing called a bicycle is so amazing. It can be ridden without animal power! The first time I saw this kind of thing, I was stunned. Although I borrowed a bicycle later and understood the operating principle,
But I can’t help but be amazed.”
"Bicycles are not very strange things," Claviyo couldn't help but say.
"The bicycle is certainly not a very exotic thing, but I heard that it was invented a few years ago; and at the same time, other things were invented or discovered, such as glass, such as clairvoyance, such as projectors, etc.
It shows that Ming Dynasty is a vibrant country and a vibrant society. This is what I envy most about Ming Dynasty."
Donatello said excitedly: "Europe is too silent now. All the so-called new inventions are improvements on things passed down from the East, or they are excavated from ancient Greek and Roman documents and recreated based on the documents."
, it can be said that there is no new invention in any real sense."
"In terms of art, Europe has also been progressing slowly. The sculptures and architectural styles of churches were what they were seven or eight hundred years ago, and what they will still be seven or eight hundred years later. It was not until a few years ago that Messrs. Ghiberti and Borunevsky
Improvements have been made to make the church more beautiful.”
"Philosophically, there is no progress in Europe. Everyone obeys the philosophical theories of the church, and there is almost no innovation. And as long as someone wants to innovate, he will be accused of heresy by the church. This culture is relatively loose in Italy. After all,
Although the consuls of the republics such as Venice, Genoa and Florence were not interested in philosophy and would not give even a Grosso to those who studied philosophy, they would not throw them into the Inquisition because of any heresy they proposed;
But in Castile, anyone who puts forward opinions different from those of the church in the name of exterminating heretics will definitely be arrested by the Inquisition."
"On the other hand, the Ming Dynasty was so advanced compared to Europe. The government encouraged new inventions, and so many new things appeared. There were no restrictions on art, and they actively absorbed foreign artistic achievements."
"Ideologically, Ming Dynasty is even more open to a degree that I can hardly imagine. Although the Ming Dynasty government still has mainstream ideas, it allows anyone to interpret the words of sages according to their own understanding, and can make their understanding public without fear of being caught by the police.
Even if someone puts forward a theory that is completely different from the mainstream thinking, the government will not care about it. The only price he pays is that he can no longer be an official. Not being able to be an official is also a relatively severe punishment, but it is comparable to the life-threatening punishment in Europe.
Compared to, it’s already much lighter.”
"The Tianfang area has been making progress in science, crafts and art, even as good as the Ming Dynasty, but their philosophical restrictions are just as serious. Their philosophical research is also subject to church restrictions, and those who propose heresies may be safe.
You may also be executed. This is something that is uncertain and often depends on the thoughts of the ruler at that time. It is far less free than the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, most of the land in the Tianfang area is too barren, and ordinary people's living standards are not high. They want to live a good life.
Having to take risks to do business or become a pirate is not as good as the Ming Dynasty."
"Anyone in the Ming Dynasty can enjoy a richer life than in Europe, and can freely research new inventions, freely create art, and freely study philosophy. It is really so happy!" Donatello used
This sentence ended his speech.
When the guards behind Yun heard these words, they couldn't help but feel proud. Although the people of the Ming Dynasty have always believed that their country is the best in the world, how can outsiders praise them when they brag? They even involuntarily puffed up their chests.
Even the two lustful girls who were born in the Ming Dynasty couldn't help but be happy that they lived in the Ming Dynasty after listening to Donatello's words, even if they were sometimes discriminated against.
Listening to Donatello's words, Borunevsky felt that his words meant to accuse the church, and wanted to argue, but in the end he did not say anything. Although what he said was a bit exaggerated, such as these seventy-eight words in art
The past century is not without progress, but it is indeed very small compared with the progress in art in the East, and there is no point in arguing. As for Clavijo, he never paid attention to science, crafts and art when he was in his hometown, and he definitely will not
If Yun is offended, of course he won't say anything.
"Mr. Donatello is so complimentary." Yun said with a smile.
"Dear Your Majesty the Emperor, what I said is true and I did not exaggerate the merits of the Ming Dynasty." Donatello said.
"Mr. Donatello, where do you live now?" Yun suddenly asked.
"I live in a courtyard in Fanguan. If I work too long at my workplace and it's too late to get back to my residence before the curfew when I leave, I will live in a house near my workplace." Donatello
answer.
"The location of Fanguan is a little off. Mr. Donatello, I will give you a house in Jing'anfang, south of the imperial city, and give you four servants to facilitate your entry and exit into the city." Yun said.
"Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor, for the reward." Donatello bowed and said, unable to suppress the joy on his face. He knew that Jing'anfang was a place with a good location and high house prices. He suddenly had a large amount of assets;
And when he wanders around the city in the future, he doesn’t have to worry about not being able to get back and not dare to stay in the city for too long. The curfew in the capital of the Ming Dynasty is very strictly enforced. He once did not rush back to his residence before the curfew and was punched several times by the soldiers.
, the bridge of the nose was almost broken.
Claviyo was also very envious. This was a house given to him, rather than a public rental house. Not many ministers of the court could receive such a generous reward. "Would you like me to tell you more about the Ming Dynasty?"
What are the good places in Europe? Forget it, I have been in Ming Dynasty for eight years. Even if I say this, I will be considered as deliberately bragging, and there will not be such a generous reward.' He struggled in his mind, and finally gave up.
came up with this plan.
Yun talked to them for a while, and a guard came up to him and whispered in his ear that the eldest princess had finished selecting the jewelry. Yun nodded and said to them: "Today is the New Year. Although most of you are not natives of the Ming Dynasty, but
I also want to feel the atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty, so I won’t delay you all from strolling around the streets, so don’t go there.”
Klavyo and others hurriedly stood up, bowed again, and then left one by one. When it was Borunevsky's turn to leave, Yun seemed to suddenly think of something again and said to him: "Borunevsky
Please stay here for a moment, I have something else to tell you."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Borunevsky didn't think there was anything wrong, so he agreed, told his concubine to go out and wait, and stayed in the house.
"Bolu Aiqing, it must have been more than five years since you came to Ming Dynasty," Yun said.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"You have met me many times. You also know me somewhat, and you know that I hate being deceived the most. In that case, why did you lie to me just now?" Yun suddenly changed his tone and said.
"Your Majesty, I did not tell lies." Borunevsky was startled, but still said.
"You are still lying. Just now when you answered the question, 'Look at your face, it seems you are sure that the church will be the first to know the news? How can you be so sure?', your expression clearly showed that you were not telling the truth. I am right
This is still certain. Tell me, why did you deceive me? What is your purpose of deceiving me? "
"Your Majesty, sir," Brunevsky hesitated for a moment, but still said, "I did not deceive Your Majesty."
"Do you think I can't find out if you don't tell me? Everyone knows who you met in the past, where you met, and what you did during the meeting. I just don't like trouble, so I came to ask you, but if you
If I don't say anything, I can only order someone to investigate. After I find out, I will execute all the people involved. Whether it is Clavio, Genoa or Florence, I don't have to worry about it, and you know it.
"Yun said in a cold voice.
"Your Majesty, I apologize to Your Majesty. I have indeed deceived Your Majesty," Borunevsky said this time.
"You deceived me and committed a heinous crime. I will not punish you without punishment; but if you can confess later, I will also reduce the punishment for you and others as appropriate."
"Your Majesty, what I just said is not a lie, but there are some things that I have concealed. There is indeed one person in the team of envoys led by Quijano who is an old acquaintance of yourselves, and who is leaning towards the Holy See. However, because he is leaning towards the Holy See,
It's because he is a missionary sent by the Holy See." Borunevsky said.
Hearing the words 'missionary', Yun appeared to be completely motionless, but in his heart he said to himself: 'He is indeed here!'
Yun has always been curious about why no Christian missionaries came to the Ming Dynasty after the trade routes between the East and the West were opened. Historically, even in 19xx, there were still devout missionaries preaching all over the world, not afraid of danger to their lives or the journey.
It is not easy to travel, so one has to go to remote places to preach. In the southwestern provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and other provinces, the cross religion spread due to the spread of these missionaries who were both pious and not afraid of hardships. Many poor people even lived in whole villages.
People in the village believe in Christianity, learn foreign languages, and even speak foreign languages more fluently than Chinese.
Since there are still many devout missionaries in the era of prosperous science and technology more than four hundred years later, there should be more such people now that science is still in its infancy. But in the eight years since the trade route was opened, he has actually
Never heard of it. It turns out they have quietly entered the Ming Dynasty.
"..., after the church heard that the trade route from Fu to Daming was opened, it immediately sent out missionaries. For the Pope, if all the people of Daming can believe in the Lord, what a great achievement it would be.
Compare St. Peter to become one of the greatest popes. Especially now that the church is in a state of schism, if the church in Rome can realize this vision, it will have an overwhelming advantage over the Aveni church, forcing the other party to give in and recognize Rome as orthodox."