The missionary not only asked for introduction to Gao Mengnan, but even came to Annan and Thang Long with the ship.
This news really made Gao Pragmatic sigh. The missionaries of this era did not completely become the pioneers of the colonists like they did later. Most of them still hold the belief of spreading the gospel of God to the whole world. And action.
However, the missionary probably knew Mingren's suspicion towards them and did not disembark with Gao Mengnan at that time.
It wasn't until Gao Pangshi heard Gao Mengnan's introduction that he sent someone to invite him.
But when Gao Pangshi saw the missionary for the first time, he almost couldn't help laughing - he was a European with a high nose, deep eyes, tawny hair, and a Western-style beard, and he was actually wearing the costume of a Ming monk. !
"The great Roman monk Luo Mingjian and the young monk Luo Mingjian have met His Excellency Gao Qiuzhen, the most knowledgeable person in the Ming Empire. I wish you eternal health." The European priest made a very standard hand-over-hand salute and said.
Gao Pragmatic was slightly surprised. It was not surprising that he could bow his hands, but the European was actually speaking Chinese. Although his intonation was a little weird and his pronunciation even had an obvious Cantonese accent, it was indeed Chinese!
This is a bit amazing. European missionaries started learning Chinese as soon as they came into contact with the Ming Dynasty.
"Father Luo Mingjian, welcome to your arrival. I cannot accept your praise, but thank you for your wishes. I also wish the successors of St. Peter's legacy good health forever."
Now it was Father Luo Mingjian's turn to be surprised. He opened his eyes wide: "Ah, Your Excellency, you are indeed the most knowledgeable person in the Ming Empire. Do you actually know that the Holy See is the successor to the legacy of St. Peter?"
Gao Pragmatic smiled and said, "Are you surprised? I even know that the current Pope is Gregory XIII."
He did know, but not because of anything else, but because the pope promulgated a new calendar about a year later to replace the Julian calendar, which became the basis of the Gregorian calendar for later generations.
The priest was even more surprised, and even stuttered a little: "You, your profound knowledge makes me, makes me... so surprised."
It seems that this priest has not studied Chinese for a long time, at least his vocabulary is somewhat lacking.
Gao Pangshi smiled even more happily and asked: "Priest, you don't have to pretend to be a monk in front of me... I know you much more than you think... Well, where are you from? I mean, your Where is your hometown?”
"Dear Your Excellency, thank you for your inquiry. I am from Spinazzola."
Gao pragmatic thought for a while and asked tentatively: "Naples?"
The priest was so surprised that his eyes almost popped out of his head: "Oh my God, you...your knowledge is so profound."
Spinazzola is just a small city in southern Italy that now belongs to the Kingdom of Naples - well, the co-king of the Kingdom of Naples is King Philip II of Spain.
Gao Pinggong said sincerely: If I hadn't watched Serie A for a while, I really wouldn't have known about such a small place.
But since he guessed it right, he can pretend to be mysterious. He smiled and said, "I said, my understanding of Europa is far beyond your imagination."
Father Luo Mingjian was both emotional and excited, and said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, your knowledge far exceeds my imagination! It is really a gift from the Lord to meet you in the Ming Empire!"
Gao pragmatic smiled and said: "I heard from my brother that you and your colleagues have hit a wall in Guangzhou. Every time you go to Guangzhou, you can only stay in my port and cannot go to more places, so you Come see me, hoping that I can create better conditions for you to enter the Ming Dynasty?"
"Yes, yes, the most knowledgeable Your Excellency Gao Qiuzhen, my colleagues and I have received news that you are the closest friend and classmate of His Majesty the Ming Emperor, and that the Jinghua Private Port is the most friendly and open to Europeans Port, we think you can understand that we have come all the way, not only out of respect and envy for the Ming Empire, but also to spread the gospel of the Lord. We hope to know more about this great empire and its people, so we We have found the noble Lord Gao Mengnan and asked him to introduce us to you..."
"With all due respect, Father Luo Mingjian." Gao Pragmatic smiled and waved his hand, interrupting him and saying, "I remember that your New Testament said that giving is more blessed than receiving."
It is more blessed to give than to receive. Another translation is: giving is more joyful than receiving.
Father Luo Mingjian's theological attainments are of course far superior to those of Gao Pragmatism, and he is already close to forty years old. He is certainly not a person who does not understand the world. He understood the meaning of Gao Pragmatism as soon as he heard it, although he was once again surprised by Gao Pragmatism's "profundity" , but still nodded immediately and said: "Yes, we should abide by and implement the Lord's teachings. I wonder what you need us to do?"
Great, I just love talking to smart people like this.
Gao Pingshi smiled kindly and said, "I am a very studious person, you should be able to tell this..."
"Yes, yes, your knowledge is as profound as the vast Atlantic Ocean. It is really the only one I have seen in my life. I am full of admiration for you." Father Luo Mingjian said seriously.
Well, Father, as far as I know, the Pacific seems to be a little more knowledgeable than the Atlantic... Well, forget it, that's not the point.
Gao pragmatic continued: "I like all kinds of knowledge. Of course, you also know that in terms of literature and philosophy, I have achieved the highest achievements of the Ming Empire. I think I can put it aside for the time being... So My current interests are more inclined to other aspects, such as mathematics, physics, navigation, shipbuilding and even the manufacture and application of firearms."
"Oh, I understand, I understand, many knowledgeable people in the Ming Dynasty have expressed interest in these." Luo Mingjian said seriously: "I am happy to help a great scholar like you acquire more knowledge. This will make the Lord I also think it’s an honor, but I don’t know what kind of help you need from me?”
Gao Pragmatic smiled and said: "I need the latest research results in these aspects in Europe, including books, papers and even inviting some scholars to come and discuss with me. Of course, if there are some physical results, it will make me feel even happier."
Father Luo Mingjian nodded and said: "Except for inviting scholars to come to the Ming Dynasty, which may be relatively difficult, I can think of other ways. His Majesty the King of Naples is also the King of the Kingdom of Castile, and he has many possessions on the sea. A powerful force and extremely loyal to God. Regarding navigation knowledge, the Kingdom of Castile has the most say. Well... His Majesty Philip II is also my king. I think I can give it to him. letter to get his help."
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