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Text Chapter 794 Negotiations Begin

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    The Dutch came with Reyes Zorn, who was sent by the new Governor-General of Taiwan Duvert, a naval commander who had many dealings with the Ming Dynasty.  The slogan has always been to open China's trade routes with force.  However, after repeatedly suffering at the hands of the Ming Dynasty's army, the Dutch senior officials also felt that they were beyond their reach, and they have been maintaining it on the southeast coast, Nanyang and other places.  There are also more than a dozen British East India Company warships in his fleet.  It has a lot of power on the southeast coast.  It is absolute dominance.  Even their suzerain country eighty years ago, although the Netherlands fought for more than forty years of independence wars, it has only been officially independent for twenty years (the Dutch War of Independence in 1566, the Beggar's Revolution against Spanish rule, and finally in 1609,  The formal twelve-year armistice agreement actually recognized the independence of the Netherlands) The Netherlands is very similar to Portugal in that they are extremely short of the most basic means of agricultural production - land, and have to rely on the sea to make a living.  While Portugal's vitality continued to be consumed in the vast area from North Africa to Japan, the Netherlands quietly completed the accumulation of navigation industry.  But now, Spain¡¯s influence in the Southeast China Sea is no longer that of the Netherlands.  This makes the Dutch even more proud.  These foreigners looked at the Ming soldiers with broadswords and spears with a condescending attitude, especially Reyes Zorn, who had fought many battles with the Ming Dynasty and was king on the southeast coast.  It is used alternately with semi-hot weapons and semi-cold weapons.  Although he failed several times, Zorn still despised Ming in his heart. He had guns and cannons in his hands, so of course he despised that cold weapon.  The Portuguese soldier Robo was actually the second governor of Portugal.  Come in person this time.  Luo Bao was the second Macau military commander sent by the Portuguese royal family. Of course, the second military commander was much luckier than the first military commander, Maascaru.  Although Macau is small, it is one of the most critical nodes for the Ming Dynasty's raw silk and Japan's silver trade.  So there are many benefits involved.  The previous military leaders were blocked by the Jesuits and the Parliament, and it was difficult for them to take office. Only Mascara also established a firm foothold, laying a good foundation for those who came after.  This is not Luo Paul, but he is one of the people who came to pick peaches.  ??Three things to do for this new official.  It coincided with the Catholic coalition's "crusade" against the Ming Dynasty. Of course, he wanted to use this opportunity to show his ability.  After arriving in the Ming Dynasty, Jin Nige and his party first faced a strategic problem, that is, the Ming Dynasty had defeated Jiannu!  Although the war did not end with a final victory, it was settled within the border walls.  This bad news really shocked Jinni Pavilion!  Of course they knew that the Emperor of Ming Dynasty personally conquered Mongolia, but they eliminated the slave establishment so quickly.  This was completely beyond their imagination.  You must know that Jiannu is in the north, restraining the main force of the Ming Dynasty. With the help of this general trend, as long as the Catholic side makes trouble at sea, the Ming Dynasty will have to run hard, no matter how strong the Ming Dynasty is.  We also have to consider a two-sided battle.  The Catholic Church can even threaten the Ming Dynasty. With its maritime transportation capabilities, it can unite with the slaves. Instead of providing maritime transportation power, it can even directly transport the soldiers and horses of the slaves to the deep south of the Ming Dynasty!  But all this happened too quickly, in only half a year.  From the time the Ming army sent troops to repelling the Jiannu, the situation reversed too quickly.  This had to force everyone in Jinni Pavilion to adjust their negotiation plan.  The foreigners and his entourage certainly attracted the attention of the people in the capital. Although Ricci once lived in the capital and was no stranger to foreigners and the people in the capital, this was the first time he saw so many foreigners coming.  I couldn't help but start talking about Zhang Yanshan's performance.  "Why are there so many foreigners?" "Yes, last year, I heard that the Holy Emperor had already decreed not to allow these foreigners to preach in the Ming Dynasty. Why are they here again?" "Yes, the emperor said,  That is the teaching of white people and has nothing to do with us Han people. "Oh, not to mention, these people are really white, much whiter than the little lady in the hook bar!" "And the hair is also colorful!  Look at those soldiers, they all have red hair, wow, they are just like my parrot!¡± ¡°And the ones with yellow hair are similar to that pug!¡±  Well, it¡¯s not much different!¡± ¡°Yes, I didn¡¯t notice it before. Look at their eyes. They are different. Their eyes are not black!¡± ¡°See?  "Wow! It's so beautiful. It looks like a gem cat's eye when you pull it out." "Don't pull it out. If you can, go pick it out and see!" "Hahaha, it's just a joke."  It has nothing to do with the Han people. They all believe in the religion of their ancestors. Now it seems that it is really good." "Yes.We Han people have our own ancestors and our own totems. Instead of worshiping the gods of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors who have made outstanding contributions to the Han people, we worship gods who don¡¯t have half a penny with the Han people. Isn¡¯t this just because we are full?  " "It's not just because you're full. The emperor said this is betraying your ancestors and forgetting your ancestors!  Forgetting one¡¯s origins and violating one¡¯s moral character!  " "Where can we be? Without our ancestors, we cannot be forgotten. We must not forget our ancestors. As a human being, we must drink water and think of our origins."  " "Yes, we can't believe this white man's teaching.  " "When it comes to ancestors, one of my neighbor's family members has become a Catholic and is not allowed to worship his ancestors. I don't know what my neighbor is suffering from, so he still believes in it.  " "There are also those literati who can't even worship Master Confucius, but they still have letters of promotion and promotion to officials," "Hey!  Did you see that one of the people in the team is Han Chinese?  " "Yes, it seems that he was sold into slavery!  " "What a shame!  " The people sighed for a while. The next day, Tongwenguan. "Your Excellency, Minister of Rites, on behalf of the Holy See, I am quite disappointed with the Emperor of Ming Dynasty's rejection of my Catholic missionary mission in Ming Dynasty. To express the friendly attitude of the Holy See, the Pope, this time  Your Excellency, I have once again sent you to lead a delegation, together with envoys from the Netherlands, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, to negotiate with your country about Catholic missionary matters in the Ming Dynasty. Please put the overall interests of peace first, stop rejecting the gospel of God, and allow us to  Catholicism spread its divine glory in the Ming Dynasty.  " When it came time for formal negotiations, Jinnige said to Li Guopu. Jinnige behaved like a gentleman, like a nobleman. "I already understand your envoy's words in the letter of credence, and I also read the words of your Pope.  Gotta understand.  I came from the Ming Dynasty to be a country of etiquette, and I like to make friends. Kong said: It's not a pleasure to have friends from far away, and my great ancestor has the purpose of not conquering the country in the fifteenth year. They also come to congratulate each other every year.  Come to court.  For the Holy See, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Portugal and other countries, we are very willing to communicate with your country in the fields of culture, economy, medicine, science, astronomy, geography, commerce and other fields, and to establish equal and friendly diplomatic relations with your country.  However, the Catholic matters mentioned by the Pope of Rome had to be rejected because they involved the core interests of Ming Dynasty.  " Li Guopu sat at the negotiation table made according to Zhu Youxiao's requirements and spoke arrogantly. One of the people accompanying him was the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and the other was Zheng Zhilong. Of course, this arrangement was given by Zhu Youxiao  Designated. ¡°Core interests?  I would like to ask your Excellency, Catholic missionaries have been preaching in the Ming Dynasty for many years. What they did in various places was to do good deeds, save people, teach knowledge, etc. How did they touch the core interests of the Ming Dynasty?  Especially in the field of knowledge, we have successively introduced Western astronomy, calendar, mathematics, physics, geography, music, art, architecture, machinery manufacturing, artillery technology, etc. into China, which has had different impacts in different fields and set off cultural exchanges between China and the West.  of**.  " "For example, I, Matteo Ricci, Xiong Sanba, Yang Manuo, Deng Yuhan, Long Huamin, Luo Jacob, Tang Ruowang, Nan Huairen, Xu Risheng, Anduo, Su Lin, Bai Jin, Zhang Cheng and other missionaries  It not only updated the astronomical instruments of the Ming Dynasty, compiled a large number of astronomical calendar books with the astronomers of the Ming Dynasty, but also trained a group of astronomers who applied Western methods, gradually changing the backwardness of the Ming Dynasty in astronomical calendars, and also made up for the Ming Dynasty¡¯s celestial astronomical problems at that time.  Gaps in understanding.  You can't deny this, right?  " "In addition, the achievements in geography such as Matteo Ricci, Ponti I, Ai Julius, Nan Huairen, Jiang Youren, Lei Xiaosi, Mai Dacheng, Du Demei, etc.; Ai Julius, Matteo Ricci, Deng Yuhan, etc.  , Tang Ruowang, Nan Huairen, Bai Jin, Muni Ge and others in mathematics; achievements in medicine by Tang Ruowang, Nan Huairen, Yang Manuo, Long Huamin, Wei Kuangguo, Ai Julius, Tang Ruowang and others  ; and the achievements in musicology of Matteo Ricci, Xu Risheng, Nan Guangguo, Ba Duoming, Bai Jin, Li Leisi, Ma Guoxian and others all played an important role in the development and progress of Ming Dynasty's science and technology.  " "If nothing else, your country's Ministry of Industry Minister Xu Guangqi's mathematical knowledge and geometry were passed down by my missionary; and vaccination of cowpox to prevent smallpox was first practiced by our missionary in the Ming Dynasty. What is the point of such deeds?  Does it conflict with your country¡¯s core interests?  "Jinnige couldn't help but feel a little angry. Being rejected by others is definitely not a happy thing. Catholic missionaries have paid so much over the years, but their core interests are completely negated. How can they be convinced?  "The Ming Dynasty also saw the good deeds done by the missionaries sent by your sect in the Ming Dynasty. This must be quite affirmative by the emperor.  It will also serve as a testimony of the friendship between our Ming Dynasty and other countries. In the future exchanges, our Ming Dynasty will also give you a peach and repay it with a plum.  " "But behind the good deeds is the purpose of spreading Catholic teachings.  This is related to the Ming Dynasty's people's support, imperial power, customs, culture, etc.There are discrepancies in equality, and even wanting to violate them.  It is impossible for Ming Dynasty to betray the core interests of Ming Dynasty for the sake of small favors from your sect.  There is no room for difference.  "
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