Bi Francis closed his eyes and pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Since Father Matteo Ricci formulated the strategy of Confucian Chinese language and academic mission, we who came after him have been following his guidance. We worked hard to learn the official dialect of the Ming Dynasty, and in order to alleviate the hostility of the local people, we wore the direct soap robes of the Ming Dynasty, temporarily stopped talking about religion, and paid a lot of money to hire local famous scholars to introduce the situation and explain the scriptures, so as to have more common language with the Ming class. We also used Western science and technology to attract them and win the favor of the local people. We have integrated Catholic doctrine into ancient Chinese texts, extracting entries on "heaven" and "emperor" from books such as "The Mean", "The Book of Songs", "Zhou Yi", and "Shangshu", which are likened to the ...... of God in Western Catholic teachings."

"Ahem" Yang Bo coughed abruptly, interrupting Bi Fangji's endless gushing, "Father, let's talk about the point"

"Huh? Focus? "Actually, we brought all kinds of books on the humanities and natural sciences, such as: astronomy, geography, mathematics, nature, mechanics, languages, medicine, etc......"

Yang Bo was overjoyed for a moment, he thought about it and asked, "I think there are still a lot of books left here by the priest, right?" ”

Bi Fangji nodded, "Although a large part of the loss has been lost, with the help of Ming scholars and literati, we Jesuits have translated and written many books on astronomy, calendricals, geography, physics, and linguistics, such as the "Geometric Originals" dictated by Matteo Ricci in mathematics and translated by Xu Guangqi; In geography, Matteo Ricci's "Kunyu Wanguo Quantu" and various editions of the world map, Tianyou's "Tianxue Shiyi" and Julius's "Outer Records of the Staff"; Physics includes "Strange Instrument Illustration" dictated by Deng Yuhan and translated by Wang Zhenghua; In linguistics, Matteo Ricci's "Western Character Roman Phonetic Essays" and Kinnige's "Western Confucian Ears and Eyes", in order to attract the curiosity of those officials, we also brought mechanical gadgets such as chiming bells, prisms, and statues of the Virgin......"

Every time Bi Francis said a book, Yang Bo couldn't help rubbing his hands, and when he heard that Bi Francis even brought a clock, Yang Bo was already smiling.

"Leisurely?" The priest did not feel that his relationship with Yang Bo was already so close: "I see that Zhixian is happy, but I don't know ......."

Yang Bo nodded: "Father, look, our second problem has been solved, isn't it?" ”

Bi Fangji was stunned: "Could it be that Zhixian wants the private school to teach these miscellaneous studies?" Will they be willing? Isn't a private school supposed to teach the Four Books and the Five Classics? The purpose of their study is to seek fame ......"

Yang Bo shook his head: "What do we often say in later generations? Ahem...... There's a saying I don't know if the priest has heard? Governing the world, Buddha in troubled times, and ruling chaos from chaos is Confucianism, so this private school does not need those advanced things, but miscellaneous studies are necessary, because I need such talents...... Whether they want to or not, the priest has nothing to worry about. ”

Bi Fangji didn't make a sound, Yang Bo gave him a very contradictory impression, he was very familiar with Western countries, and he didn't reject new things, but it was not too much to say that he didn't learn and didn't know how to do it, and the domineering words just now made him feel the need to re-examine this person.

"What does he want? Why would he do that? The priest was confused.

"You see, Father, we've solved a problem now, haven't we? As for the most difficult part, I think it will be solved soon. But now the big question is, would you like to go to Shandong with me? Yang Bo's unintentional words put Bi Fangji in a more difficult choice.

Just a few days ago, Bi Fangji had entrusted the faithful to negotiate the purchase of land, and the matter of building the Lotus Hall was also under intense arrangement......

Of course, Yang Bo's suggestion on the development of believers really made his heart pound, and his faith, his mission, and everything he did was not for this result. Even if Yang Bo was lying falsely, he felt that he should try it!

After thinking about it, Bi Fangji shook his head calmly: "Brother Zhixian, with all due respect, you can donate anywhere, why do you have to choose Shandong Mansion?" As far as I know, the rebellion of the marshal of Dengzhou has been going on for a long time, and I even heard that there is no food in Dengzhou, and the rebel generals defending the city have begun to kill people to satisfy their hunger! Oh God, maybe they exaggerated the current situation there, but Brother Zhixian, why don't you consider Xuzhou Mansion? I'm going to visit the prefect of Huai'an, Lord Yan Ersi, and maybe I can recommend you to him......"

"Father, do you know the prefect of Huai'an?" Yang Bo suddenly seemed to have discovered a new continent

"Ahem, actually...... Actually, I don't know, I just found one of his stewards to take a line, but there is no news that the prefect is willing to meet me, just now I was in the silk shop and was planning to prepare some gifts for the meeting" Bi Francis replied with some embarrassment

"Presumably the priest is seeking refuge from the prefect?" Yang Bo looked at Bi Francis meaningfully, and said: "Maybe this is an opportunity for us to solve the first problem, I need to think of a perfect plan......

Bi Fangji was very dissatisfied with Yang Bo's way of thinking that he had a hammer in the east and a stick in the west, so he interrupted Yang Bo and asked, "Zhixian, you haven't answered my question just now?" ”

"Just question?" Yang Bo raised his head in some surprise: "Oh? Why not in Huai'an? Well, Xuzhou, the land of the four wars, is not suitable for me. ”

Bi Fangji's mouth opened into an O-shape, and he didn't close it for a long time, no matter what answer Yang Bo gave, he could accept it, but?

"The Land of the Four Wars? I still don't quite understand what it means to be idle."

After a while, Yang Bo realized that Bi Fangji was still waiting for his explanation, so he couldn't help but smile and said, "Priest, don't you still understand?" Shandong Kong Youde is in turmoil, and the surrounding people are displaced, isn't this your best chance? Does this explanation clear your doubts? ”

"I finally understand what the elder brother means by understanding the needs of everyone's heart, yes, this explanation did move me, but if we say so, why don't we go to Shanxi, Henan and other places where the disaster is serious? It should be better there, right? Bi Fangji felt that he was about to be taken into the pit by Yang Bo, so he quickly corrected his thinking.

"Shanxi? Henan? There's no outlet to the sea? There are no nineteen guards, huh? Yang Bo shook his head, ignoring Bi Fangji's O-shaped mouth that opened again, and said, "Now it's time for you to make a decision, Father, do you decide to spend a relaxing and unsuccessful time in Huai'an Mansion, or follow me to Shandong Mansion to create a new situation?" ”

"I need a little time to think about it," Bi Francis leaned back weakly in his chair, "I need God's guidance, you know, this choice is a little too difficult for me...... We still have many difficulties that we have not found a solution to."

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