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This indifferent attitude of avoidance angered Huang Zhen and others. [Read the latest chapter] Coupled with the sudden increase in the number of onlookers these days, the mood of the entire anti-religious group has been greatly boosted. I believe that justice lies within the human heart. They became more and more motivated. Originally, Huang, Zhang and others just arrived at the door of the church, handed in their defense papers, and posted a list of questions on the wall in front of the door. Recently, they just gathered in front of the church. Denounce "Taiwan evil ways".
Gao Xuan stood in the crowd and saw more and more people. At first he thought they were idlers who came together to watch the fun, but then he realized something was wrong. Because every one of those people seemed to be in high spirits and with a fierce momentum. They were rolling back their sleeves and waving their fists, and they were swearing fiercely: "Evil way! Are you going to come out?"
"If you don't come out, we will break down the door!"
"Hey, don't you usually pretend to be modest gentlemen and say "I'm guilty" all day long? Now come out and take the blame! "
The curse words became more and more fierce and harsh, and the noise became louder and louder. Huang Zhen listened, but felt a little at a loss. Because the situation is very clear, the group of Confucian scholars and citizens who have never met before are here specifically to denounce and besiege the cross religion in Western Europe. In the first few days, he felt excited when he saw a lot of people coming, but recently he slowly started to feel strange: the dispute between the two religions was not even a big deal in the city of Hangzhou, so why were more and more people coming? Many people are not Buddhists at all, not even scholars. Looking at some of the characters jumping up and down, they are obviously the "burning ghosts" in the city. Senior Brother Zhang is a serious Zen disciple, and a person who has received the ordination would not use these people to prop up the scene and build up his reputation.
"Well, it's obvious that they have bad intentions. Who are they? How did they find themselves here? Is there someone behind the scenes?" Thinking of this, Huang Zhen suddenly became alert, in case someone takes advantage of the two sects. If you want to compete for the opportunity and try to fish in troubled waters, the reputation of the Zen sect will be greatly damaged.
He was about to find a job, but suddenly, because the church kept the door closed and refused to show up, the group became increasingly impatient. They continued to curse loudly, and one or two of them simply came forward, clenched their fists, and started beating the door violently with "dong dong dong dong". Some people in the crowd even shouted slogans that they wanted to rush in and smash it.
At this time, a small door next to the yard opened, and I saw that the group was getting more and more noisy, and then an old man with a cross hanging on his chest came out in a hurry, clasped his hands and said, "Everyone, everyone, don't worry. No matter what, this is the holy land of the church, a quiet and peaceful place for meditation. If you have any questions, please invite a few people inside to talk. I hope you will be considerate." When he said this, his attitude was very respectful and his tone was very calm. Unexpectedly, instead of becoming quieter, the group of people started angrily reprimanding: "Monster! Do you know, we are here to beg the demon today!"
"Pure place? You, an old guy who has forgotten all the scriptures from his ancestors, still have the nerve to say that! The people living here are all demonic monks from overseas. It is obviously a place where filth and evil are hidden. How can it be said to be clean?"
"I miss you, so get out of here and don't bother us. Otherwise, you won't even be able to save your old bones!"
All kinds of scolds, threats, and abuses flew over him, leaving the old man dumbfounded and his face turned gray. Seeing that he couldn't resist it, he had to make the sign of the cross and retreat dejectedly.
Witnessing this situation, Gao Xuanzhong, who had been following people to see him, was a little angry. Because no matter what, the other party's words were very polite, and besides, I haven't heard of any evil things done by the Cross Cult in Hangzhou. As he was thinking about it, the troublemaker became more and more complacent. They shouted loudly, stamped their feet vigorously, and beat the church door more violently. Suddenly, someone shouted: "If he doesn't open the door, we will smash it open!"
"Yes, smash it! Smash it open!" More people responded in agreement. So they began to crowd and swarm towards the door.
However, both Zhang and Huang felt that something was wrong. Although they denounced the Catholic Church as a "demon", this church was supported by many big shots in the court, especially among the local gentry. Apart from what they consider to be "violations of ethics" in his teachings, there are no evil deeds.
Nowadays, the government has not banned religions. They are bound to encounter strong backlash from the religious gentry when they attack the churches. To say the least, they claim to be scholars. What they care about is "differentiating the principles" before using them clearly. Violent means will inevitably lead to defeat.
Seeing that someone was about to use violence, they shouted loudly for everyone to quiet down. But the situation at this meeting is no longer controllable by these people. Zhuang Haoren and others were paid to cause trouble. They were willing to listen to the greetings of a few scholars and monks, and they were all gearing up to make a big fight.
In the Tianshuiqiao Church, Jesuit priests headed by Guo Jujing and Fu Fanji and enthusiastic believers in the church were discussing countermeasures. After the two pillars of the Hangzhou church passed away, the church's influence in the Hangzhou government was greatly reduced. Yesterday, they had sent people to take the films to the government offices of Qiantang and Renhe counties, and asked the government offices to send officials to suppress them, but now they have not seen any of them. On the contrary, many irrelevant people came. Obviously,
Some people are trying to take advantage of this to harm the church.
Guo Jujing and Fu Fanji were quite calm... They had seen many such things in their missionary careers, and they had long been prepared for martyrdom, but the foundation of the church that had finally been opened in Hangzhou was destroyed in one fell swoop. They are not willing to give in.
Several Confucian scholars present here are also proposing countermeasures. Some want to sue the officials immediately, others volunteer to go to Shanghai and Jiaxing to invite people from the Xu family and other families to come forward, and some are dissatisfied with the Jesuits. Those who participated in the discussion expressed doubts, believing that this would only make people outside more arrogant.
"Father, we can't go on like this." A young Confucian scholar said eagerly, "These people are fabricating all kinds of lies to slander the church. If we don't come forward to clarify, it will only make everyone think that it is true! "
As he said this, he took out a pile of messy stickers from his sleeve, put it on the table, and said with a sad and angry face: "Everyone, please take a look!" What he took out was the black material quietly distributed at Hangzhou Station recently.
Several people picked it up and looked at it, and all of them shook their heads and sighed, or were indignant. Everyone was already suffocated by the priests' avoidance of war, but now they saw that some people were openly spreading rumors and inciting ignorant people, and they felt even more angry.
Guo Jujing was about to say something when suddenly there was a shout outside, and then another servant stumbled in and said in panic: "It's not good, a beating is coming!"
Several Confucian scholars were shocked and stood up at the same time. Some of them were pale, but they were still calm, and some of them could hardly stand. Most of the believers were unprepared for this and could not help but take a few steps back in shock and looked outside in astonishment.
It was the Jesuits who held their ground and reassured everyone not to panic.
Before he finished speaking, he heard ping-pong-pong banging and smashing outside, and several voices yelled: "Tamp him down!"
"Make him proud!"
"Smash, smash! Smash hard!"
"Block all the doors first!" The young Confucian scholar instructed the believers to block the doors,
The two doors were closed and blocked, and the priests were asked to go to the back to take shelter. At this moment, other believers in the church heard the noise and ran out from all corners. Some of them were holding handcuffs in their hands. Arrived sticks. Dozens of people gathered up and down in the blink of an eye. When they knew someone was going to smash up the church, everyone showed surprise and anger. Some people advocate going out and fighting to the death with the other party, even if they die as a martyr.
Just as they were discussing, the door outside made a loud noise as it was knocked open.
A middle-aged man dressed as a Confucian scholar raised his voice and shouted: "Stop, stop! We have something to say!" He shouted several times in a row, but the outsiders ignored him at all. On the contrary, the beating became even more crazy.
At this moment, someone came to report that Mr. Zhao from Wanbi Bookstore had sent someone.
Although Mr. Zhao of Wanbi Bookstore is not a believer, he is a "catechumen" and Father Jin Lige also followed him to Hangzhou, so people in the church originally had great trust in him.
"Please!"
The person who came was a lean man in short clothes. He hurriedly saluted everyone: Judge...Zhao Tong! He announced his home address, "My Mr. Zhao heard that someone is besieging the church outside. Please go to Wanbi Bookstore to take shelter first!" The sedan chairs were waiting in the alley behind. "Probably because I'm afraid they won't believe it." My master has already invited the heroes from the Oolong Club to occupy the back and escort everyone out. "
The so-called heroes in Wuwu Society were gangs that existed in various places in the south of the Yangtze River at that time for the purpose of gathering people to fight and cause trouble. Each gang had dozens to hundreds of people, and the composition was complex: there were wandering children of wealthy gentry families, and others. Ordinary street gangsters, even scholars and small businessmen were mixed in.
Shortly after the Black Dragon Society personnel of the Foreign Intelligence Bureau arrived in Hangzhou, they established a similar peripheral gang in the name of "Oolong Society" and recruited such a group of people to be used as peripheral prostitutes for the Hangzhou Station to do various things. Popular activities: Acting as thugs and spreading rumors are their specialties.
Going to Wanbi Bookstore to avoid danger is a way to at least temporarily ensure personal safety, but this is the church's largest industry in Hangzhou. Once it is destroyed by others, the loss will be immeasurable. Everyone can't let go. When he was unsure whether to stay or go, Guo Jujing said: "You just go and take shelter. I'm right here." He made a sign of the cross and muttered a prayer in Latin. ! .
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