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After saying this, Li Zicheng seemed to think of something, showed a thoughtful look, and asked instead: "By the way, how have Tang Ruowang's foreigners behaved recently?" Is there any cooperation in the development of firearms? And those Western books, how are they being translated? ”

For a while, everyone was still immersed in Li Zicheng's policy just now, reminiscing about the meaning of "eradicating illiteracy", but they didn't react, they were all stunned.

Li Zicheng's eyes shifted to Song Yingxing's body, and when he saw the other party's suspicious expression, he knew that those foreigners must be very dishonest, did not obey orders, and assisted Song Yingxing, Jiao Miao and others in the development of firearms, and the translation must have been progressing slowly, and it is estimated that those foreigners did not pay attention to it at all.

However, although he had a rough idea in his heart and guessed seven, seven, eight, eight, eight, or eight, Li Zicheng did not urge Song Yingxing to be responsible for managing those foreigners.

At this time, Xu Zhengming, the youngest of them, couldn't bear it at first, and said angrily: "Chief Li, those foreign missionaries are not obedient at all, and they don't pay attention to the study of firearms and the translation of books at all, and they only have their God, preaching in the base area and propagating the doctrine of Catholicism. ”

"In the past few months, they have translated books that are all about Catholic doctrinal texts, called the Bible and so on. If Mr. Song hadn't stopped me, I would have smoked these foreign missionaries a long time ago. ”

Li Zicheng smiled slightly, and secretly said that this Xu Zhengming is really interesting, since he came to this base, he saw the village like a paradise, and he no longer wanted to leave, and he begged Tian Jianxiu to get all his family here.

Therefore, among this group of literati and writers, in addition to Song Yingxing, Li Changmao, and Xu Xiake, Xu Zhengming is Li Zicheng's most trusted. Especially about foreigners, Xu Zhengming is particularly concerned.

Of course, the main reason is that Xu Zhengming is extremely interested in mechanical knowledge, which is also the key to his interest in foreigners.

As soon as Xu Zhengming finished speaking, Song Yingxing secretly said "not good" in his heart, he has a good friendship with foreigners, and it can be regarded as a friendship between teachers and students for several years, without waiting for Li Zicheng's response, he hurriedly pleaded and explained: "Boss, it's not all like that, there are only a few foreigners, and there are so many Western books in the library, even if John Tang doesn't eat, drink, or sleep, even if it is ten years, it can't be completed at all." Moreover, during this period, they also had to assist Lao Yu and Jiao Miao and others in the development of firearms, so they did not have so much time to translate books. ”

"But ....." Xu Zhengming wanted to say something and refute, but was stopped by Li Zicheng waving his hand.

At this moment, Li Zicheng didn't continue to say anything, but stroked his chin, his eyes flashed with an inexplicable light, and he smiled with a smile, as if he was playing some crooked idea.

Soon, Li Zicheng smiled faintly and said softly: "Since we are discussing the affairs of foreigners, if Tang Ruowang and the others are not present, how can they be?" Anyway, listen to what people have to say. ”

Half an hour later, in an attic, in a huge room, thirty or forty people gathered, most of whom were literati and ink writers recruited by Li Zicheng, people who were extremely trusted, and who planned to live in the Zhongnanshan base area for a long time.

The other half is just a dozen people, all of whom are foreigners, and the leader is John Tong.

As soon as the two people sat down, a person walked out from Tang Ruowang's side, with a big thorn, standing straight in front of Li Zicheng, and said unceremoniously: "Hey, you must be their head." Let me tell you, my name is Gao Yizhi, the priest of the Shanxi church, and I and Father Long Huamin are doing a good job in Shanxi, why did you arrest us here? ”

Li Zicheng still smiled faintly, looking noncommittal, but Xu Zhengming couldn't get used to the arrogance of Gao Yizhi, a foreigner, and took a step forward, he was about to scold, but was stopped by Li Zicheng's eyes.

At the same time, Song Yingxing's heart was also uncomfortable, knowing that Gao Yizhi came up like this, and there would never be good fruits to eat. Don't look at Li Zicheng's politeness to himself, he is always called Mr. Long and Mr. Short, but Song Yingxing knows that this boss is by no means an easy person.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been so many secret villages? There won't be such a capable person under his command?

As soon as he thought of this, Song Yingxing's face showed a look of anxiety, and he frequently glanced at Gao Yizhi. However, the latter turned a deaf ear, and as if they did not see it, they still took care of themselves and made wild remarks.

"I'll tell you, you'll just get us here. But we don't have that much time to waste talking nonsense with you. If you have something to say, there are still a few new believers who are waiting for the baptism I presided, and you can't afford it. ”

"Also, may I warn you, don't do anything evil with me? Do you know Xu Guangqi, a university scholar? Do you know Sun Yuanhua, the governor of Dengzhou? Let me tell you, they are all our followers! Moreover, the godfather Deng Yuhan, the godfather of Yang Mano, the godfather of Luo Yagu, and the disciple Bi Fangji in our Holy See are all capable people from the West, who know the astronomical calendar, and are helping your country compile a new calendar, which is not something you can provoke! ”

The smile on Li Zicheng's face disappeared, his face was expressionless, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he stared straight at Gao Yizhi until he stared at the other party uncomfortable, and his words stopped abruptly, then he snorted coldly and said faintly: "I have decided that in the next two years, you people will translate at least three hundred books for me." And all the firearms that I have proposed will be made for me. Otherwise, this is where you will be buried! ”

“hy?”

"What?"

"How is that possible?"

"Can't you do this to us?"

A series of exclamations suddenly sounded, and Tang Ruowang even crossed the crowd and came to Li Zicheng's side, and said anxiously: "This leader, it's no wonder, Gao Yizhi has just come to your country not long ago, and his temperament is a little irritable, I hope you can forgive him for his offense." ”

"Also, this chief, you can let us translate Western books and develop firearms. However, you must understand that in two years, the translation of 300 books and the development of the firearms you have proposed will be too hasty to be completed. There are only a dozen of us, and our nationalities are still different, so in other words, almost every two to three days, we have to translate a book, and at the same time, we have to assist Song Yingxing and them in developing firearms, which is simply an unfinished task. ”

However, Li Zicheng turned a deaf ear, as if he hadn't heard it, and smiled coldly: "Hmph... Since you can put such a big score, you must have that much ability. I don't care so much, anyway, within two years, I have to complete these tasks. Otherwise, no one will be able to help you! ”

In an instant, the atmosphere in the room became extremely tense, and the foreigners led by John Tang looked ugly. More precisely, it's fear!

At this time, Gao Yizhi didn't seem to realize that the situation was not good, if he didn't get it right, his life would be in danger, and when he was about to refute something, he was glared back by Tang Ruowang's warning eyes, and the latter even turned his eyes to Xu Xiake for help.

As a Catholic, seeing John Tang's eyes asking for help, Xu Xiake knew that he couldn't hide from this help. Immediately took a few steps forward and came to Li Zicheng's side, first bowed and saluted, and then said slowly: "Boss, the reason why these foreigners are here is nothing more than the manufacture of firearms, and translating those books is a matter of convenience. I don't know much about firearms. However, for the compilation of books, let alone 300, it is just dozens, and it is not something that we can accomplish in three or two years. ”

"Of course, if you don't care about the quality of these foreigners' translations, 300 copies can indeed be completed. But if that's the case, boss, is this what you'd like to see? ”

Among Li Zicheng's subordinates, Xu Xiake is definitely a pivotal one, and Li Zicheng cannot be regarded as a deaf ear to what he says.

With Xu Xiake's plea to help speak, the atmosphere was obviously relaxed, and seeing this situation, Song Yingxing also stood up: "Boss, researching firearms and making gunpowder are all meticulous work, and they can't be completed at one time." If you push so hard, it will only slow down the development of firearms and make the development of gunpowder more dangerous, which will defeat your original intention. ”

As the backbone of the development of firearms, Jiao Miao also stood up and helped speak: "Yes, boss, as Mr. Song said, the development of firearms and gunpowder is a meticulous work, and there is no urgency. If it's too much, it's not beautiful. ”

Li Zicheng did not reply immediately, but looked at the pleas one by one, and then let out a long breath, and said in a slow tone: "Whether it is developing firearms and gunpowder, or translating Western books, I can no longer limit the date." ”

Hearing this, Song Yingxing and the others were relieved in their hearts, and secretly said, Tang Ruowang and others turned the danger into a disaster and avoided a difficulty, Tang Ruowang and the others' expressions were obviously relaxed, and they were about to say something with a smile, but they saw Li Zicheng's expression change, and the topic changed: "However, we don't raise idlers here, and we don't have so much food waste." Therefore, if you want not to go hungry and die of starvation, you have to contribute to this place in order to get food, daily necessities......"

However, before Li Zicheng's words were finished, Gao Yizhi jumped out again and interjected inappropriately: "Food is easy to handle, I believe that as believers in Catholicism, those congregants will not let the priest go unattended, and will definitely contribute some food and daily necessities." ”

Between speaking, Gao Yizhi straightened his chest and looked very confident, in Li Zicheng's eyes, he was an idiot at all.

"Hehe..." Li Zicheng sneered, his face showed sarcasm, and as soon as Gao Yizhi finished speaking, he said in a deep voice: "This reminds me." ”

After a pause, Li Zicheng's gaze swept over the faces of Tang Ruowang and the others, and then said coldly: "From now on, you are not allowed to preach here before the books have been translated and the firearms have not been developed. Otherwise, you do it at your own risk! ”

Hearing this, it was no less than a slap in the face, Gao Yizhi was so angry that he was about to argue, but he was dragged by Guo Shoujing, a foreigner on the side, and Gao Yizhi immediately became honest, like a deflated balloon.

Who is Guo Shoujing? That's the head of the Holy See in Greater China, who is directly responsible to these priests and believers in China, and has the power to appoint, dismiss, and expel from the Church! Whether it is his status in the church or his personal prestige and erudition, Gao Yizhi does not dare to disobey Guo Shoujing.

stopped Gao Yizhi's-stirring stick in time, Guo Shoujing's heart was relieved, for fear of angering Li Zicheng again.

At this moment, Guo Shoujing had a slight smile on his face, as if he didn't care about Li Zicheng's overlord clause and forbade them to preach, but asked with a smile: "This leader, what do we do to make a contribution here, so that we can get food and daily necessities?" ”

When he asked these words, Guo Shoujing knew very well in his heart that no matter who pleaded for mercy or what the situation was, it was impossible for this young leader to let himself and the others go.

At the same time, Li Zicheng was very surprised, he didn't expect this Guo Shoujing in front of him to be so powerful, and he immediately restrained Gao Yizhi, who still had no temper at all, so he retreated to the back.

knows that Guo Shoujing is not a simple person, but Li Zicheng doesn't care, this is his one-third of an acre. Besides, no matter how powerful Guo Shoujing is, he is faintly the leader among foreigners, and it is only among foreigners, or in the church.

At this moment, Li Zicheng nodded lightly, somewhat appreciating Guo Shoujing's interest, and said softly: "I know that you foreigners come from different countries and don't speak the same language. I also know that these people among you either know Western medicine, astronomy, mathematics, botany, and so on. ”

"Therefore, if you want to get food and daily necessities and contribute to this place, you must give your life's work to the people here. Rather, I'm going to set up a school here, and you'll be the teachers, teaching you what you're good at, and of course, the languages you know. ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Guo Shoujing was about to say something, and it seemed that he suddenly remembered something, and Li Zicheng added: "Oh, by the way, if there are more people who know the language of your country, it will also be good for you." In this way, the pressure of your translation work will be reduced, the progress will be faster, and you will be able to preach here sooner, right? ”

......

At the same time, thousands of miles away in Beijing, in the palace, in the place where Emperor Chongzhen reviewed the folds, Xu Guangqi hurriedly walked in, and as soon as he stood still, he said anxiously: "Emperor Qi, Tang Ruowang, Guo Shoujing, Gao Yizhi and other foreigners who were ordered to enter Beijing to participate in the compilation of the new calendar are nowhere to be found. Not only that, but the church where they lived was either stolen or robbed, and its contents were empty. Moreover, as the main foreigner assistant who assisted Weichen in compiling the new calendar, Deng Yuhan also passed away suddenly. ”

"These foreigners are dead when they die, and when they are missing, they are missing, and how can I find them? What's more, without these foreigners, Lord Xu, can't you, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, compile a new calendar? ”

"But... But..."Xu Guangqi was stunned for a long time, but he didn't say it, confessed, and then left.

The moment he met Chongzhen, Xu Guangqi wanted to refute, said what was in his heart, and left those foreigners, although the jealousy of the compilation of the new calendar has eased, it is not impossible. However, the books and documents of the foreigners, the records of astronomy, especially the books that were in the possession of the Jinnige Pavilion during his lifetime, are all gone.

Without those astronomical books, how could he learn from the new calendar when compiling it? How can a new calendar be compiled with more precision?