Chapter 198: Dongguan Church Seeks a Way Out
It's not that Chen Mu doesn't want to go to Tianhou Palace, but he has more important things to do.
The affairs of the Tianhou Palace can allow Lu Shengwu and others to help, and even preside over the overall situation, but this matter can only be completed by Chen Mu alone.
Although there is still a hunt outside, Chen Mu believes that there will be no danger when he goes out today.
Because he knows very well that Lin Sheng's hands are not monolithic, and there is no impermeable wall in the world, and tonight's Tianhou Temple will be very lively.
Whether it is the government or a foreigner, or Yin Lizhang of Longji, anyone who has ambitions for Chen Mu should have made sufficient preparations at this time, just waiting to go to Tianhou Temple tonight.
Such a season is undoubtedly the safest for Chen Mu.
Lu Shengwu and the others really wanted to deter Liwei tonight, but Chen Mu also had another intention, that is, to divert the tiger from the mountain and lead all the pursuers to the Tianhou Palace, so that he could walk on the street unharmed.
Chen Mu just made a simple disguise, put on an old Taoist robe, and stuck the fake beard that he came back from the troupe, and went out.
Successfully walked out of Xinhui County, Chen Mu went all the way to the north, and finally walked to Huicheng in the evening.
Huicheng is located in the north of Xinhui, backed by Guifeng Mountain, with beautiful scenery and special tangerine peel, which is also a good place.
Moreover, the literary style here is prosperous, and the Xinhui School Palace in the city is a must-visit place for literati and artists.
This Xinhui Xue Palace was built in the fourth year of the Qing calendar of the Song Dynasty, and was built according to the layout of the Confucius Temple in Qufu, Shandong.
Although Chen Mu is a scholar, he will never come here to worship his brothers when they are born and die.
The reason why I want to come to Huicheng is because there is one person living here - Prussiantown!
Earlier, when foreigners bombarded Xinhui County, Chen Mu asked Hebo, Pu Wu and others to take the people who had taken refuge to go out to the north gate and seek refuge in Prussiantown.
This is the place they came.
Christianity spread to Xinhui during the Tongzhi period, when missionaries from Citigroup came to Xinhui from Guangzhou, recruited local believers into the church, and raised funds to build the church.
This first church, located at the top of Dongguan in the city, is called Dongguan Gospel Church.
Although Chen Mu has studied with Prussiatown for a short time, and he is no longer confused about the affairs of the sect, he still doesn't care too much about the difference between the Church of Our Lady and the Gospel Hall.
At that time, Chen Mu asked Hebo and Pu Wu and others to go to the Church of Our Lady to find Prussiatown, which is actually the Dongguan Gospel Church.
Although it was built with funds raised by Citi missionaries, it fell into disrepair and was unmaintained, and with the withdrawal of Citigroup's power, it was maintained by native believers.
When the French entered the new congregation, Prussian raised money and rebuilt the gospel church, which is now his territory.
Although Chen Mu has never been to Huicheng, but because there is a school palace here, there are many other scenic spots, so it is also lively, the so-called road is at the foot, the road is more at the mouth, Chen Mu just asked, and found the gospel hall.
At that time, the foreigners bombarded Xinhui, and it was also chaotic, but it stopped later, and Hebo and others went back to Xinhui to take care of Chen Mu's house.
Chen Mu hid in the suspicious grave for so long, Sun Youlin and others also paid attention to the movements of the Chen family's house, the government did not harass them, and the foreigners were also one yard to another, and Chen Mu was relieved if he and others were not arrested.
Now the fleeing people have gone back to their homes, but the gospel church is still bustling.
Speaking of which, Prussian should be grateful to Chen Mucai.
Because Chen Mu asked Hebo and others to take refuge, Prussian would not refuse, and later the foreigners withdrew from the army, making a false alarm, but it won Prussiatown and the gospel church an excellent reputation and great reputation.
The Gospel Church sheltered so many refugees during the war, and there were not a few people who came to visit it, and many people came back to donate one after another.
Although these people did not have much money, the sand was built into a tower, and the life of the gospel church was better.
Chen Mu inquired when he asked for directions, so when he arrived at the door of the church, he would not be surprised to see rows of ragged people receiving relief.
Although Prussiantown was old, he did everything himself, and at this time, wearing a teaching uniform, was giving soup to the poor who came to ask for help.
The old priest was very attentive and serious, his forehead was covered with sweat, and his back was wet, but he was still smiling and full of compassion and kindness.
"Father, may the Lord bless."
Chen Mu walked forward, lowered the brim of his hat, and said in a rough voice.
The old priest didn't notice it, but he held a bowl of gruel in his left hand and a white-flour steamed bun in his right hand and handed it to Chen Mu.
"May the Lord bless you."
Chen Mu didn't go to pick up the food, but asked the priest: "Priest, I have a stomach problem and can't eat these coarse grains, can you lend me some money, and I'll buy some good ones?" ”
The priest frowned: "Do not be greedy for money, but be content with what you have, for the Lord has said, 'I will not leave you nor forsake you.'" ”
He seemed to be a little bored, took the food, and didn't look at Chen Mu.
Chen Mu didn't expect this old priest to be so serious, a joke annoyed him, thought about it, and immediately said to the priest: "This is Hebrews 13:5." ”
As soon as these words came out, Prussian also turned abruptly, as if he did not expect that among the poor people receiving relief would be so familiar with the scriptures.
However, when he turned around, he couldn't cry or laugh, because Chen Mu was already too high with the brim of his hat and showed him a mischievous smile.
Prussian was very happy, but he quickly froze his smile, glanced at it vigilantly, put down his family, and said to Chen Mu: "You are a pious person, come in with me, I have something to preach to you." ”
Chen Mu also cooperated, and immediately followed into the church.
"Chen, you're still alive!" Prussian was also cautious, dragging Chen Mu to the corner of the confessional before grabbing Chen Mu's shoulders in surprise.
"I haven't read the Bible well, I'm not qualified to be my Lord's servant, I don't have a place in heaven, where can I be willing to die......"
Chen Mu also joked indiscriminately, but Prussian did not blame, but laughed.
However, he quickly stopped laughing and said to Chen Mu, "What is the matter with you coming to me?" ”
Chen Mu smiled and said, "I can't come to you if it's okay?" You're my teacher, I just miss you, and thank you for taking in the refugees. ”
There may be some hesitation to take in the fugitives, but Prussiantown, a devout missionary and a believer in fraternity, never regarded this as his own merit, and did not care.
He looked at Chen Mu and said: "You can keep missing in your heart, no matter how far away the isolation is, there is no urgency, only when problems arise, people will be eager to solve them, in front of me, you can be honest." ”
Chen Mu no longer had a hippie smile on his face, and said to Prussian: "The teacher is right, I do have something to ask for your help." ”
Although he was already an old acquaintance with Prussiantown, Chen Muda did not get along very well with Prussian from the beginning, and it took a long time to accept this old man, but his speaking habits and tone did not change much because of this.
Prussian also understood: "You are rarely so polite, and I think it is not a small problem, but there are some things that I must say in advance." ”
"You blew up our warship, strictly speaking, you are also my enemy, I can not help you."
Chen Mu also frowned: "I am not your enemy, you are a priest, a believer, greed, violence, war, and the devil are the enemies, religion has no borders, where did you and us come from?" ”
Prussian shook his head: "Religion has no borders, but priests have nationality, I am a missionary in France, and there seems to be nothing wrong with thinking about the interests of our country, right?" ”
Chen Mu also shook his head and argued: "That means that your consciousness is not high enough, aren't we my lord's people?" ”
"Cain and Abel were brothers, and Cain was jealous that Abel's sacrifice had been chosen by God and stoned Abel to death, wasn't Cain also punished by God?"
"What is the difference between the people of God, and the French and the French, who are brothers in your religion, and who are jealous of our wealth and want to encroach on our homes and wealth?"
"As a servant of God, shouldn't you, help me punish Cain, the Frenchman?"
Prussian was also stunned, but he didn't expect Chen Mu to use the story of the Bible to refute, which can be regarded as attacking the shield of the son with the spear of the son.
However, Prussian has been preaching for most of his life, and his verbal skills and chest cultivation are first-class, and he immediately said to Chen Mu.
"Forgiveness and punishment are God's authority, and the apostles did not have this authority."
Chen Mu seemed to have finally waited for this sentence, nodded in approval: "You're right, these are God's things, so let's put these aside, I'm your friend, my friend needs your help, can you stand by and watch?" ”
Prussian still shook his head: "If religion is abandoned, I am a Frenchman, you are my enemy, and not only will I not help you, but I will kidnap you to receive a reward." ”
I thought that Chen Mu was speechless, but Chen Mu responded to him: "Since you won't help me, since you regard me as an enemy, why are you so happy when you saw me just now?" ”
Prussian also couldn't cry or laugh, talking to Chen Mu about human feelings, he reasoning with you, you reasoning with him, he talked to you about righteousness, he talked to him about righteousness, and he talked to you about human feelings.
"What problem do you want me to help you solve?"
It is not Chen Mu's style to be a strong man, the twisted melon is not sweet, he understands this truth, but only Prussian can help him in this matter, and he can only ask for it with a cheeky face.
Besides, what he needed was not Prussiantown's move, but just a pass from him.
Hearing that Prussia Dun was relieved, Chen Mu also secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said to Prussia Dun.
"I'm desperate now, and I want to take refuge in Guangzhou, but there are many checkpoints on the road, and I need a pass from you......"
"That's all?"
"yes, that's all."
Prussiatown also eased up, the missionary's pass could indeed be recognized by the local government, and Chen Mu's reason was also very reasonable, but Prussiatown seemed to be a little hesitant.