It was determined that Peter would go back with him, escorted by a warship, and Mai Ke was relieved and relaxed on the way back. When I thought about killing Zeng Guofan again, I suddenly had an answer. He had spent a quarter of an hour praying before going to bed yesterday, and had not received clear guidance from the Holy Spirit until just now, and now he knew what to do.

God let him travel here, and it was not easy to change history, it was not God's will. If we simply change the outcome of history, we don't need to mobilize people. We come, mainly to change people. Since Ye Mingchen began to change, Zeng Guofan can also change. All people can change, if God wills.

Not only can those who are changed change, but also those who change people. Half of us need to have a life change, and those who have changed lives need to grow in this environment.

All of these qiē changes, whether he changed himself or made others change, all had a heavy effect.

Therefore, I must not forcibly cut off history and let it transmute in a direction that is not in line with God's will. Therefore, not only can I not kill him, but I will try to influence him with Christian ideas from now on. Whether or not his man will be saved in the end, I don't know, and I can't change his end, and it's my responsibility to let him know that I should sue him.

As he pondered, he paid attention to the streets and noticed that the business was quite thriving. There are many frontage buildings with shops in front of them and houses in the back, crowding both sides of the street. Many goods, various services are mixed together.

Looking up at the sun, it was already lunchtime, and he walked not far from the inn where he was staying, and walked into a small restaurant that operated food.

Go in and take a look, cough, it's really a coincidence, Zeng Guofan also happened to be here, probably the two of them had similar thoughts, while having a light meal, they rested, and then went to participate in the afternoon talks.

Since we have touched a piece, we will eat it together. The two were not polite, so they each ordered two dishes and started eating. I didn't drink alcohol, and the two of them attached great importance to the afternoon meeting, lest they drink and make mistakes.

This small shop is obviously cooking local cuisine, and although the national feudal clan asked for more chili peppers in advance, it still felt that it was too light. Although Mai Ke can adapt to various cuisines, he also likes spicy in taste.

At this time, I saw Lao Zeng take out a porcelain bottle from his arms, more than two inches high, pull out the stopper at the top, and sprinkle it on the dishes on his side. Seeing the red fine powder sprinkled on the dish, Mai Ke saw clearly that this was chili powder. At first, I thought it was a snuffbox, and even maliciously thought, this guy can't be addicted to Fushou cream, right?

Lao Zeng didn't realize the other party's malicious speculation, and kindly invited Mai Ke to taste his treasures. Mai Ke tried it, and sure enough, the spiciness increased greatly, at least three times that of the original! After Lao Zeng's introduction, Mai Ke learned that his chili powder was made from a variety called Chaotian pepper. He eats at home and out.

Mai Ke is also very enjoyable, and ordinary snacks suddenly become delicious. Mai Ke saw that he was so spicy, and suddenly remembered that the condiments he brought also had a spicy taste, which was extremely spicy, even if it was more than ten times spicier than the Chaotian pepper powder he had just eaten, it was a veritable "spicy essence".

So, he took out a small bottle from a small waist bag he carried with him, which was the tenth of the old Zeng just now. It was handed to the other party.

"Disheng, you try me this, don't put too much. It turned out that the two of them had a relationship, and they felt a little right temper, so they began to familiarize themselves with each other. Of course, Mai Ke's name is the same.

Looking at such a small point, Lao Zeng didn't look at it too much, and it wasn't enough for me to take a bite. Out of politeness, he really didn't pour too much, only half of it, and he had to leave some for his friends. Mai Ke laughed secretly in his heart, there is a joke now, although he can't be solved on the spot, get rid of the troubles, and give you some hardship.

As a result, Lao Zeng really suffered a lot. The half bottle of spicy essence was swallowed by this spicy guy in one gulp. At first, he didn't take it seriously, and when he was halfway through his swallowing, a fire exploded in his throat with a "bang". Suddenly, Lao Zeng's throat, tongue, mouth, lips, and stomach all burst into flames. The second-grade master, who was calm and abnormal, and did not panic in case of trouble, jumped up from his seat all of a sudden.

I saw Lao Zeng stomping on the ground with both feet and grabbing his throat with his left hand, as if this could extinguish the fire. The other hand picked up the cold water on the side of his bowl and took a sip. Then he did the same for the bowl prepared for Mai Ke. felt that even the two wrists of cold water still did not solve the problem, and yelled at the store to send cold water quickly.

Mai Ke saw that he was really anxious, and he was afraid that he would make his throat bad and affect the subsequent talks, so he took out a small bottle from his waist bag and handed it to Lao Zeng, "Drink this." ”

Lao Zeng was in a hurry to go to the doctor, he didn't think much about it, and he forgot the lesson just now, so he took it and poured it into his mouth, and Mai Ke had already opened the stopper in advance.

Suddenly, Lao Zeng felt a clear spring at the entrance, down the mouth, over the tongue, through the throat, pouring into the stomach, up and down the body in an instant, a thousand holes, a piece of pleasure. The fire-like spicy heat just now vanished in the blink of an eye. Lao Zeng was sweating profusely, relaxed down, and collapsed on the stool.

The liquid medicine that Mai Ke gave Lao Zeng was the same as the pill he used to save Ning Zuo last time, not to mention spicy, even if it was highly poisonous, it could be solved. However, if the poison is incomprehensible, it will kill people, but this giant spicy will not kill people, and after a long time, it can make people lose their voices. Therefore, Mai Ke still gave him medicine.

This time, Lao Zeng no longer felt that the spicy energy was insufficient, and after taking a short rest, he swept up the food on the table, which was called a whirlwind. After the two heavens of ice and fire, he felt that his appetite was particularly good.

After a while, the food on the table was wiped out. The remaining half bottle of spicy essence is also missing. When Mai Ke saw Lao Zeng swallowing the food on the other side, he took it into his arms. It's really spicy.

Mai Ke suddenly remembered that this old man had been riddled with ringworm and scabies all his life, and he was tormented, whether it was related to his eating habits. If he had stayed in Hunan, it might have been fine, but the problem was that the northern meridian was already dry, and he continued to eat chili peppers, and he could do it both inside and outside to double the stimulation, at least it could aggravate the condition. I would like to remind him if I have a chance.

After the meal, the two went back to the inn together, and along the way, they were like friends for many years. Mai Ke said to Lao Zeng, if you like this kind of spicy essence, you can ask me for as much as you need. However, if you still live in the northern longitude, you should eat less, because the climate there is not suitable for such hot things. Didn't you say that you have to pay attention to the right time, place, and people in everything you do? This is one of them.

Although the atmosphere of the meeting between the two was greatly eased by the interlude of eating, the intensity of the confrontation when it came to substantive issues did not diminish in the slightest. Mai Ke also saw from previous research and today's contact that although the person in front of him was more open than the governor of Guangdong in the morning, his openness was only at the level of application, not in terms of fundamental beliefs. And for the so-called "body" level, the person in front of him is very unswerving.

The dialogue began with the Christian faith in Gwangju. Lao Zeng frankly said that these beliefs may have some effect on the ignorant and foolish, but in the face of the grand and far-reaching tradition of Confucius and Mencius, they are still nothing more than crooked ways.

It seems that it is-for-tat as soon as it comes up, and direct collision is inevitable. Mai Ke could only smile bitterly secretly. It seems that this is the case in all times, and often before it is understood, the Christian faith is rejected.

"So, Disheng, what do you think is the fundamental principle of Christianity and the way of Confucius and Mencius, and what is the fundamental difference between the two?"

I know that Confucius and Mencius insisted on a lot, but what about Christianity? I only heard about it by extreme chance during the Northern Classic, and when I arrived in Gwangju, I heard Mingchen roughly explain that a folk belief that does not become a big climate is not worth my too much effort to figure out. I'm a second-class member of the central organization.

He had no choice but to say the truth, "I know that the core content of the Tao of Confucius and Mencius is 'benevolence loves others'; I don't know too much about Christianity, it should be "everyone loves God", right? How can an ethereal god love, and what is the meaning of loving God?"

This guy is still not too outrageous. But if it's at this level, it's definitely a moderate rating at best. Not only did they not understand the Christian faith, but their understanding of the way of Confucius and Mencius only stayed on the path of the clouds. I'm going to add a fire to him.

"Disheng, what you said is not very wrong. To be more precise, whether it is Christianity or the way of Confucius and Mencius, you have only answered part of it correctly......

Seeing that Lao Zeng showed an unconvinced expression, and straightened up to refute him, Mai Ke waved his hand lightly and said, don't worry, listen to me explain to you, I said the reason for your one-sidedness. If it's not right, you can correct me.

"First of all, let me tell you that the core of your Confucian and Mencian way is to love the people, which is inconsistent with the entire system of Confucius and Mencius, and even less consistent with the status quo of the observance of Confucius and Mencius. Let's talk about the three outlines and five constants. What's the biggest, and everything else has to make way for it?"

"Of course it's Jun Weichen!" Zeng Shilang blurted out.

Mai Ke looked at him with a smile, "You also know this, if the minister is not benevolent, righteous, courteous, wise, and faithful, he will definitely be killed by the king, punished, and even exterminated by the nine clans." These people are all human beings, and they are all objects of benevolence and love for others, right? However, they are all "princes and ministers of the whole world," and they must abide by the fundamental principle of the monarch as the minister. Isn't that right, Disheng?"

"Of course it's good, the biggest courtier is also a companion like a tiger. Lao Zeng replied honestly.

And for the benevolent lover, this is at most a good wish for you, and it is not binding. Not only is it not the only fundamental principle of a king who can do this, but it is not in general. Can you still say that this is the root of the way of Confucius and Mencius?"

Lao Zeng was silent, not only was he not sure, but he didn't even want to oppose it, regardless of whether he was Zeng Disheng or Zeng Shilang. This is a great sin to talk about kings and lose their heads. Mai Ke can, he doesn't dare.

"Forget it. Change the topic, tell us about your Christian faith, what is the comprehensive fundamental proposition?"

"Yes. But we remember one thing, that is, the way of Confucius and Mencius is to serve the king, and this is already very clear. Let's contrast this claim with the claim of the Christian faith. Is that okay?"

"Let's do it first. Lao Zeng replied helplessly. The people in the officialdom, all the intellectuals, who don't know this? Those who don't know have also moved their homes for dinner.

"Christianity has two fundamental commandments: one is to love God and the other is to love others. So what you say about loving God is only one aspect, and it is one side that lacks connection with everyday life. You know you know too little about Christianity, right?" said Mai Ke, a Manchu professor-level intellectual, and an expert-level high-ranking official, his face turned red for a while.

But he was also really curious, grasping the key question and asking, "What is the matter with the lack of connection between Eros and life?"

Mai Ke explained to him in detail the relationship between loving God and loving others in the Christian faith. The Bible clearly teaches and requires that God is invisible, and to love God is to love those who see, to love brothers and sisters in the church, to love the world as Jesus did, and even to the point of sacrificing one's life. At the same time, this love is the same as the love that Jesus demonstrated, to love when sinners are not worthy of love, to love to the extreme, not to get something and stop at it.

In the end, Mai Ke emphasized that the principle of love, the object of love, the process of love, and the standard of love are not just to think about it, but to fill daily life as the expression of life. Instead of being like the way of Confucius and Mencius, many times it only stays at the level of thought, and as long as you are familiar with the principles, you are very happy.

Lao Zeng, who had been listening attentively, couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"Mai Ke, it seems that you have also misunderstood the phrase "learn and learn, and enjoy it"!"

"Isn't it true that constantly reviewing what you have learned makes people happy?" replied Mai Ke suspiciously. He distinctly remembers that this is what the teacher who taught him said that.

Of course not! That "Xi" is not a review, or even a study, but an internship or an operation. Of course, what you learn is only happy when you do it. Otherwise, I always repeat those things that I have learned, and it would be good if my head didn't hurt to death, where did the joy come from!" Lao Zeng only adjusted his feelings at this time, "I think that in terms of connecting with the reality of life, the way of Confucius and Mencius is not worse than Christianity, oh hehehe!"

Okay, you're right. Mai Ke secretly regretted that he was also a little sorry for his lack of Chinese cultural cultivation. However, it is still not helpful to have a practical link without a correct understanding of the key issues.