Sure enough, I saw Herbert holding this embroidery in love, and he couldn't say anything about it, Li Changsheng saw this, and hurriedly said: "This embroidery is produced by our workshop itself, and there is an embroidery girl in our workshop who has entered the religion, and she is willing to dedicate herself to God, I hope that this embroidery can help spread the glory of God, and I also ask Father Herbert to you, for her sake, don't refuse this gift." ”

"Is it a dedication from the believers?" Herbert quickly asked.

Seeing Li Changsheng nodded, Herbert breathed a sigh of relief, accepted the embroidery, and said with a slight flush: "Since, since it is a believer's dedication, then I will accept it, thank that believer for me, I will pray for her in front of God." By the way, you said that you are looking for me, there are two things, I don't know the second thing, what is it?"

Seeing Herbert accept the embroidery, a glimmer of light flashed in Li Changsheng's eyes, in fact, if you want to find General Wiggens, he doesn't necessarily have to rely on Herbert, the reason why he went through this way, first, is because Herbert and General Wigans have a good relationship, and second, don't look at Herbert's own poverty, but the foreigners he knows are one race and one rich, this embroidery is the killer feature of the boutique handmade by Li Changsheng that Li Changsheng intends to make.

In the West, regardless of rich or poor, almost everyone believes in Catholicism, such an embroidery containing religious characteristics, Herbert will not let him put aside to accumulate dust, Li Changsheng believes that as long as it is a person with a little vision, you can see the delicacy of this embroidery, with the exquisite craftsmanship of the embroiderer and his aesthetics from later generations, Li Changsheng believes that this embroidery will open a market among foreigners, and it will be very beneficial to his future transactions with Wiggins.

As for the last point, once he befriends Herbert, Li Changsheng can slowly use him as a springboard to contact more Westerners, you know, in Foshan, not only General Wigens of England, but also many high-level foreigners from France, Germany, and Italy, the only pity is that Herbert's influence is only on the Western European side, and it has no effect on the American side.

Even so, if used properly, Herbert will be a big help to the rise of the Xinghuang Gang.

Hearing Herbert's words, Li Changsheng immediately said: "That's the case, I also have some understanding of Western science and technology, and I deeply feel that the people of Foshan are a little ignorant, and now the capital is carrying out the Westernization movement and learning Western culture, I also want to follow the footsteps of the imperial court, and set up a Western teaching hall at the dock, I heard that Father Herbert has a wide range of knowledge, and I hope you can go to our school to teach some basic Western knowledge." ”

"You know, we plan to cooperate with General Wigans, if you don't know anything about the West, you can't even speak, how difficult it is to cooperate, I don't know, do we have the honor to have you join?"

"This?" Hearing this, Herbert hesitated, in the West, it is not uncommon for learned missionaries to impart knowledge, and even serve in universities, but in China, this is the first time, and Herbert's ambition is in mission, therefore, hearing this, Herbert thought about it and refused:

"Mr. Deputy Gang Leader Li, I am glad that you can look up to me, but I am just an ordinary missionary, and I usually study, that is, God's teachings to us, and other knowledge, I don't know much about it. “

Hearing Herbert's refusal, Li Changsheng was not disappointed, but said with a smile: "You misunderstood, I set up this teaching hall, not to say how much smart knowledge I want them to learn, but just to let them be able to communicate with some adults in the West normally, so that the business can go smoothly." “

"You know, many people, have never seen the appearance of the machine, I plan to use the machine to produce, the workers under my hands, always can't see the machine, even don't know how to use it, many people, but when they see the machine move, they will be scared, so I just want to ask you, teach them some basic common sense. “

"Moreover, I think that your missionary work of going out early and returning late every day is too inefficient, and the local faith in Foshan is too firm, and instead of working in vain, you can take advantage of the opportunity to impart knowledge and spread the faith of God in an instant, and a large part of the reason why it is difficult for you to preach is that those people do not know God at all? If they have learned enough Western knowledge, they will naturally have a better understanding of God and the Bible, and only by understanding the greatness of God can they truly believe in God, right?"

I didn't expect Li Changsheng to say this, Herberta was stunned for a while before he reacted, "Yes, why didn't I think of this, my God, Mr. Li, Deputy Gang Leader, you are really a genius, your understanding of the West and God is the most thorough one among the Chinese people I have seen over the years, I don't know if I have the honor to invite you to join the religion?"

Hearing this, the smile on Li Changsheng's face was stiff, joining the church, believing in God, what kind of joke, in order to use you to say two good words about God, you still take it seriously, if he really enters Catholicism, don't say that he is not happy in his heart, I am afraid that Huang Feihong will be the first to kick him out of the school.

I saw the corners of Li Changsheng's lips twitch, and then he sneered: "Father Herbert, thank you very much for the invitation, but you know, according to our Chinese tradition, I am my master's apprentice, and my faith can only be the ancestor of my master's lineage, if I join the Catholic Church, my master will expel me from the sect, but if you can convince us Xinghuang to help other people join the sect, I will definitely not stop it, please rest assured." ”

Hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed on Herbert's face, but the Chinese tradition is indeed like this, Herbert didn't expect Li Changsheng to use Huang Feihong as an excuse, and he could only shake his head regretfully when he heard this, "There is no way, I heard that Deputy Gang Leader Li was raised by Master Huang, since this is the case, I respect your faith." ”

"Okay, since you are willing to believe me, I am also willing to accept your offer to serve as a teacher in the teaching hall formed by your Xinghuang Gang, but I still have to remind you first, my knowledge is limited, if the professor is not good, I hope you don't mind. ”

"Where, where, you are so polite, I am looking forward to your joining. Li Changsheng hurriedly said.