For the current Harry, asking Qi Yu for advice is his only choice.
Why do you say that?
Because except for Mr. Qi, he has no real colleagues in the officialdom, and he doesn't even have more than five fingers of acquaintances.
More importantly, Qi Yu is a trustworthy person.
Previously, he not only recommended himself to the emperor, but also gave him instructions on how to preach. Although his methods were not very decent, they were very practical.
Since you have received someone's kindness, let's express your gratitude by the way.
In view of this consideration, Harry sent a formal invitation to Qi Yu, writing: I am fortunate to have a jug of imperial wine, but I dare not enjoy it to myself. I would like to discuss the wine with you and taste it together.
Well, this is not a bad reason!
Taking Yujiu as a guide, I believe Qi Yu will not be able to stop him.
This time, he really guessed it right.
When Qi Yu read the greeting card, he couldn't help but feel happy: You are actually sincerely inviting me to taste the special dish?
With such a good thing, you must go!
If you're passing by, don't miss it.
So, after going to the Yamen, Qi Yu went directly to the banquet upon invitation.
The location of the 'Wine Tasting Discussion' was set in a fairly high-end restaurant, but there were no singers to entertain, so the popularity was relatively low.
Harry felt that only a clean place like this was suitable for discussing Taoism. The key point was - it was cheaper here.
Alas!
He is a majestic foreign godfather, but unexpectedly his edges have been blunted by reality and he has become more and more 'Chinese'.
However, Harry didn't think so. He felt that he was doing as the locals did and integrated into the local culture.
As soon as they met, the two greeted each other warmly, like old friends they hadn't seen for many years.
Qi Yu even improvised a few words in British English, which made Harry, a stranger in a foreign land, burst into tears.
It is rude to come and go without reciprocating.
Harry was also unambiguous, and also improvised a few words of authentic Qilu dialect to flatter Qi Yu.
drink! Three Days of Farewell is really something to look upon with admiration!
Tsk tsk~~
Qi Yu was surprised to find that Harry's speech and behavior had been completely Chineseized. If it weren't for the eye-catching blond hair on his head and his accent, he would have been a great servant.
Suddenly, Qi Dalang had a sense of enlightenment.
Take Harry for example. He originally wanted to spread the culture of his mother country to all parts of the world, but the actual situation is that he himself has been subtly influenced by our Chinese culture.
Haha, I originally wanted to brainwash others, but unexpectedly I was brainwashed by others first.
After the two complimented each other, they began to take their seats politely.
Delicious dishes have already been placed on the table, ready to start the meal at any time.
At this time, Qi Yu blinked: Where is Yujiu?
Harry nodded, having an epiphany.
Then, he took out the treasured imperial wine as if he was paying respect to his ancestors' tablets, and imitated the Chinese way of sniffing it through his nose, then made a comfortable and intoxicated gesture, and finally gave it to Qi Yu. Full.
"Master Ha, you're welcome."
"Uh... Master Qi, my last name is not Ha, but James Potter."
"Otherwise, you have to learn to do as the locals do. In China, your last name is Ha."
"Not to mention, His Majesty the Emperor also called me that..."
"..."
While talking, Qi Yu was still observing Harry secretly.
However, he found that every time he smiled, a cloud of sadness would appear in the corner of his eyes, as if something was not going well.
Could it be that he encountered something difficult?
Qi Yu thought about it for a while and realized that others didn't know what he was worried about, but he could guess that he must have saved the Japanese pirates.
If Harry were to know that this bad idea was his own, would he be so angry that he would flip the table?
However, Buddha said: It cannot be said!
…
With a snap, the two clinked glasses.
Then they squeaked at the same time and drank together.
"Master Qi, do you think this royal wine tastes good?"
"Not bad! What do you think?"
"A little spicy."
"Slowly you will get used to it..."
After three drinks and five dishes, Harry started talking.
Under the influence of alcohol, he couldn't wait to express his inner troubles.
Alas, I was doing well in Shandong, why did His Majesty the Emperor suddenly transfer myself? In this case, wouldn't Taishan's efforts be in vain?
How can this matter be resolved?
After thinking for a while, Qi Yu said: "Master Ha, it seems that you still haven't fully understood our Chinese culture!"
Harry was stunned: "What do you mean?"
Qi Yu added: "Let's put it this way, it is definitely a sign of high trust that the emperor entrusts you with such a big responsibility." After a pause, he added: "In your situation, you are under orders to be in danger. If If it is accomplished, the name will surely be immortalized on bamboo and silk."
What? Have you been reused?
He understood why prisoners could not be slaughtered. In this case, the only way left was to reform. In this dilemma, the emperor could actually think of himself first. What is this if not reuse?
After thinking about it for a while, Harry agreed with this statement.
However, this is somewhat contrary to my original intention of preaching!
Seeing his doubts, Qi Yu began to do psychological massage, using a step-by-step method of persuasion.
"Mr. Harry, what is your original intention of preaching?"
“I want God’s light to shine on the whole world.”
Qi Yu coughed and said seriously: "Your understanding is not wrong, but it is too one-sided! We Taoists have a saying: I am good at those who are good; I am also good at those who are not good, and they are virtuous. This is a wise saying. What does it mean? In short, you can only be considered a truly virtuous person if you lead people to do good. And your teachings and purposes are also to lead people to do good. How can this be said to be contrary to the original intention? What? If you can turn those guilty Japanese pirates into 'normal people', wouldn't this be a great good deed with immeasurable merit?"
"Leading people to good deeds?..."
"Think about it carefully..."
Finally, after seeking common ground while reserving differences, Harry agreed.
Apart from these, there is still one of the biggest problems in missionary work.
That's the language barrier.
Although I, Mr. Ha, am familiar with Chinese culture, I can’t understand Fusang dialect!
Qi Yu suddenly realized and said with a smile: "In my opinion, these are not problems! You have to know that faith has no national boundaries. What's wrong with the language barrier? We can still manage to communicate normally!"
Harry's face froze and he said honestly: "I can't do it..."
Qi Yu thought for a moment and said, "Let's do this. I'll take you to the prison of the Ministry of Justice tomorrow. I want to prove to you with facts that you can still communicate well even if you don't understand Fusang."
"The Penal Department Prison? What are you doing there?"
Qi Yu said seriously: "On the Tao! It is said in the Tao Te Ching: The Tao is simple. When the time comes, you will understand this truth..."
Go to a prison cell to discuss the doctrine?
Although Harry didn't know what he meant, he nodded.
