“？？？？”

"I'm sorry, this, I ......"

Tang Ruowang was stunned, as if he had discovered a new continent, and looked at Xu Changqing incredulously.

How many years, how many years.

has been living in the environment of the Ming Dynasty, he has already become Hua Guotong, although he is white-skinned, in fact, he is no different from the Ming people, how can he ever hear this familiar language again?

Although John Tong was a German and went to university in Paris, foreign languages were compulsory for missionaries at this time, and John Tang not only knew German, French, English, Portuguese, but was also proficient in Chinese.

Tightly about this, Xu Changqing took down Tang Ruowang, which was already a big profit.

Not to mention, he is also extremely proficient in the basic principles of gunpowder and artillery!

"I'm sorry, sir, I didn't hear you clearly, can you say it again?"

After a while, Tang Ruowang came back to his senses and said to Xu Changqing in English.

"Huh."

Xu Changqing smiled: "Of course, dear Mr. Tang, as a believer in God, it is really my honor to meet you here. By the way, Cologne, what a beautiful city, if possible, I must go and take a good look. ”

"Oh God."

Tang Ruowang was about to explode, holding his head in his hands, unable to express his mood for a while.

Even though he was almost fifty years old at this time, he was happy like a child.

"God, God forbid, General Xu, it's my honor to meet you! I really didn't expect to see God's believers again in this great land. ”

Saying that, John Tang wanted to give Xu Changqing a hug.

Xu Changqing naturally would not refuse, and warmly hugged Tang Ruowang, "Praise God, priest, you have really completed a miracle." ”

This is not that Xu Changqing deliberately complimented Tang Ruowang, because Tang Ruowang himself is indeed a legend.

came to Daming in his twenties, lived in Daming for nearly half a century, and after his death, he did not return to his hometown and was buried in Daming.

At this time, it is true that many colonial pioneers were missionaries, but they could not kill everyone with a stick, and there were indeed many unforgivable people among the missionaries, but more were almost Puritans like John Tong.

By this time, it was already 1641, and the prisoners, beggars, and thieves on the Mayflower had been in their early twenties in the New World.

A new era has slowly and heavily begun!

After a while, Tang Ruowang calmed down and smiled enthusiastically at Xu Changqing: "Honorable general, praise God, you, when did you believe in Catholicism?" ”

Believe in Catholicism!

Xu Changqing laughed in his heart.

Born under the red flag and growing up in the new era, Xu Changqing has always been an atheist, believing that 'man will conquer heaven', how can he mess with such messy things.

But at this time, in the face of John Tang, Xu Changqing seemed to be a staunch Catholic.

"Father, it's a long story, when I was young, I had a serious illness, but fortunately an English priest passed by and saved me......"

Make up the story Xu Changqing came as soon as he opened his mouth, anyway, he would go back and tell his mother about this matter, and he could pass it casually.

Of course, Xu Changqing must be very sincere in this story.

And at this time, in the ears of John Tong, this is no less than the sound of heaven.

"Oh God, oh God, this is the best news I've heard in years."

Tang Ruowang was really about to cry, tears were rolling in his old eyes, and he couldn't express his mood at this time.

After a while, Tang Ruowang calmed down and said with a smile: "General Xu, you are really a warrior, congratulations on your great victory in the war against the barbarians, I think, the noble emperor of the Ming Dynasty will definitely give you a heavy reward." ”

"Of course."

Xu Changqing smiled: "As a professional soldier, the battlefield is always our best stage. Father, I have only heard of your "Long Mirror", but I have never had the opportunity to get the original copy, and I have never read it, which is really my regret. ”

Tang Ruowang laughed: "General Xu, I have written a lot of works in Daming, but they will soon be like a stone in the sea. ”

Although the old priest was laughing, it was indescribably bitter.

Xu Changqing couldn't understand what Tang Ruowang meant, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Father, that's really a pity." Maybe you just didn't meet the right person. I think maybe we can work better together. ”

"Oh?"

Tang Ruowang was already a little uncontrollable excited: "General Xu, I don't know, how do you want to cooperate?" ”

Xu Changqing already had a case, and said with a smile: "Father, as you know, I am about to be canonized by our emperor and become a nobleman, and I will soon own a lot of land, I hope that you, Father, can use your knowledge to help me cast some muskets and artillery, including clairvoyant mirrors and the like." In return, I will pay you an annual salary of one thousand taels of silver, and I will allow you to serve in my domain. Of course, if you need it, I can also fund the construction of your church. ”

"Oh God."

Although Tang Ruowang had long expected that Xu Changqing would be very open-minded, he didn't expect Xu Changqing to be so generous, and said busily: "Of course, dear general, it is my honor to cooperate with you. ”

reached this big framework, and the relationship between the two soon became more warm, and it was almost too late to meet each other.

In fact, many missionaries were not poor, but wealthy because they had the support of the Holy See.

All new believers in religious expansion start with small favors, and they naturally can't preach without money.

However, in Daming, this is the exception.

At this time, although the Western colonizers had already gained a foothold in Southeast Asia, with several strongholds such as Macao and Yingzhou Island, their focus was more on Southeast Asia, especially the French and Germans had almost zero power on this side, coupled with the domineering 'big brother of an official', which made it impossible for John Tang to be supplemented by follow-up forces.

Not to mention, China itself has a history of almost 5,000 years, and how broad and profound are the various religions and beliefs?

If John Tang wanted to pry the corner of the wall, he was naturally struggling.

John Tong was undoubtedly more concerned about being able to truly proselytize than silver.

In the 21st century, faith is no longer valuable, but at this time, it is more important than life.

Since Xu Changqing can provide him with this platform, how can John Tang not be excited?

……

reached an agreement with Tang Ruowang, and Xu Changqing's mood was also extremely comfortable.

John Tong is only the first step.

In the future, Xu Changqing will use John Tang as a fulcrum to connect more closely with Westerners and obtain the world's most advanced technology, especially the system.

Before, Xu Changqing said that he wanted to go to John Tang's hometown Cologne to play, but it was not a joke, he would definitely go, but when the time came, there would definitely be giant ships and cannons from the Chinese.

In the evening, Xu Changqing was about to have dinner with Tang Ruowang to learn about his newly written book "The Secret of Fire Attack", when news suddenly came from the palace that Emperor Chongzhen invited Xu Changqing to meet again.

This made Xu Changqing a little blind.

Summoned by the Son of Heaven, he must not go, and agreed with Tang Ruowang to talk again tomorrow, Xu Changqing sent someone to greet Cao Bianjiao, and quickly went to the palace.

More than an hour later, still familiar with the East Warm Pavilion of the Heart Nourishing Palace, Xu Changqing saw Emperor Chongzhen again.

This time, Emperor Chongzhen's attitude was much softer than yesterday, and he smiled and said with a bit of control: "General Xu, how do you feel today?" Oh, have you seen this, these, these, and these, all of them are excerpts from you. ”

Looking at the twists and turns piled up like a small mountain, Xu Changqing felt a little funny in his heart, but he definitely didn't hold it up on his face, so he pretended to be sincere and fearful: "Your Majesty, lowly position, lowly position really didn't expect it to have such a big impact." Now, only the emperor can save the lowly position. ”

Emperor Chongzhen wanted to take Xu Changqing again, but at this time he couldn't help it, and laughed: "You are self-aware." ”

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeves and sat on the dragon chair with a smile: "Today, you handled the affairs of Funing Hou and them well." ”

Xu Changqing had already grasped the context of Emperor Chongzhen, and pretended to smile bitterly: "Your Majesty, I can't help but be forced to do my humble job." ”

Emperor Chongzhen laughed, maybe he hadn't laughed much in the past ten years, "Okay, I won't scare you, tomorrow, Hong Chengchou and Wu Sangui will enter Beijing, I am ready, the day after tomorrow will be rewarded, what do you think?" ”

"Hey, hey."

Seeing that Emperor Chongzhen was in such a good mood, Xu Changqing also beat the snake and put a stick: "Emperor, the lowly position is your soldier, what reward you give, what reward you take for the lowly position." However, if the emperor can give the humble position a reward of glory to the ancestors, it will naturally be the best. ”

Hearing Xu Changqing change his name and make a request in a flattering manner, Emperor Chongzhen was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but smile even happier: "Little Xuzi, you are really a clever ghost." You've talked to me, can I still say yes? Okay, get out, get out, I still have to get up early, and there is an early dynasty. ”

"Thank you for your favor!"

……

When he got out of the palace, Xu Changqing really relaxed, but his heart was a little cold, and his clothes were already soaked.

It is no wonder that the ancients said, 'A companion is like a tiger'.

When encountering a leader with a temperament like Emperor Chongzhen, it was really a bit of a toss-up.

However, after facing the saint twice, Xu Changqing also felt the character of Emperor Chongzhen more clearly, and his previous strategy was completely correct.

However, Xu Changqing definitely can't relax tonight, why did he go to the Wu family today, and there is a 'big wife' who has to be comforted.

……

At noon the next day, Xu Changqing was busy with Tang Ruowang's affairs, and Lao Cao, who had been holding back for several days, finally caught Xu Changqing.

However, there was no chance to talk to Xu Changqing.

Because Hong Chengchou and Wu Sangui are coming, everyone came to greet them together.

Outside the Guangqu Gate.

At this time, hundreds of people had gathered, and everywhere was a big red.

This is not counting the many personal soldiers and guards on duty around them, counting these, there must be at least tens of thousands of people.

Coupled with the people behind, there are 20,000 or 30,000 people.

Although Xu Changqing beheaded Huang Taiji in battle, it was the first merit, but the real main merit was Hong Chengchou's, after all, Hong Chengchou was the governor of Jiliao and was strategizing.

The imperial court also gave Hong Chengchou enough face at this time.

Not only the soldier Chen Xinjia came, but also Chen Yan, a scholar of Dongge University, Xu Yunzhen, the Duke of Dingguo, Wang Chengen, the great eunuch, including Zhu Guobi, the Marquis of Funing, and Luo Yangxing, the commander of Jinyiwei, and many other bigwigs and dignitaries came.

In contrast, Xu Changqing, Cao Bianjiao, Wang Pu, Yang Guozhu and other martial artists are a bit inconspicuous at this time.

"Brother, why is Grandpa Dingguo here, I always feel that something is wrong with this matter. Let's be careful. ”

In the crowd, Wang Pu said to Xu Changqing in a low voice, and looked at Xu Yunzhen, the prince of Dingguo, who was smiling and talking to people not far away.

Cao Bianjiao also understood what Wang Pu meant for a moment, and forgot to educate Xu Changqing, and looked at Xu Changqing with concern.

Xu Changqing was also a little embarrassed.

I don't know what the hell Xu Yunzhen is thinking for a while.

However, at this time, Xu Changqing is not false to Xu Yunzhen!

It is true that everyone is an ancestor, but, since Xu Changqing's grandfather, he has been separated from his own family, this has been decades, and with the support of Emperor Chongzhen, Xu Yunzhen is not a moth, if he really dares to come out, Xu Changqing doesn't mind letting him increase his memory!

"Big brother, it's okay, can't we hide if we can't afford to provoke us."

After a while, Xu Changqing rubbed his nose and said with a bit of an urn.

Wang Pu saw that Xu Changqing was prepared, and he was a little relieved.

"Coming, coming, I see the flag, Hongdu and they are coming!"

At this time, there was a sudden noise ahead, and in the sound of majestic horses' hooves, I could faintly see the fierce flags fluttering in the wind in the distance, and Hong Chengchou and them finally arrived.