Johnson Chan was in the Ming Dynasty for many years and knew the etiquette and habits of the Ming Dynasty. Hearing this, he stood up and said fluently in Chinese: "Reply to Your Majesty, this time I came to meet the saints because according to my observations from all over the Ming Dynasty, there will be rare heavy rain in the south of the Ming Dynasty this summer. We may have a major disaster. I will come to report to Your Majesty and respond early."

Zhu Xu smiled and nodded, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Tang, the court has noticed this matter and is preparing."

Tang Ruowang's expression remained unchanged, but he was a little confused. With just a few short conversations, he could feel that the Emperor of Ming Dynasty was not happy with him and seemed to be trying to expel the guests.

He could understand that the Ming people did not like foreign "gods". Over the years, he worked tirelessly to preach everywhere. Those who could let go of their constraints were special people, such as disabled internal prisoners, poor people, and confused officials. At the beginning, they were even regarded as "cults". If they had not persuaded people to do good and had no evil deeds, they would have been suppressed long ago. Even so, they were repeatedly suppressed by the government.

Joshua Chan was not sure what the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty thought of them, and said straight to the point, "Your Majeshua Chan, Joshua Chan is here, and to spread Western education, I hope you can ask Your Majesty to allow it."

Zhu Xu knew the generality of what John Cho said, and said with a light expression: "We are wise people do not believe in your God, we have our own religion."

When Chau Wang saw that the Ming Dynasty emperor knew more than he expected, he was silent for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I am forgiving that the Confucianism, Taoism, etc. of the Ming Dynasty do not belong to religions. They do not involve prayer, faith, or vows. God will bring peace to the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Xu shook his head and said, "You have tried it before, and there are many conflicts."

Johnson Chan and some missionaries in Macau entered the Ming Dynasty decades ago, but there was no progress and conflicts broke out. At this time, many people should have needed comfort in their thoughts, but they have never been popular, which shows that the Ming people are still relatively resistant.

Johnson Chan did not expect the Ming Emperor to be so determined. He frowned and immediately said, "Your Majesty, Western learning is mostly beneficial to the Ming Dynasty. Whether it is culture or technology, especially cannons, it has made many achievements in preventing foreign invasions and protecting territory in the Ming Dynasty. Johnson Chan hopes that the Ming Dynasty can open the door of convenience so that China and the West can communicate smoothly."

Zhu Xu looked calm and said, "My country has an external management yamen, and there is orderly entry and exit."

Xu Guangqi listened quietly and watched without interrupting. The emperor's words were simple, and he always seemed to say halfway. Although his tone was calm, he exuded a strong dislike. This made him very confused, but he was not in a hurry to speak.

Although Joshua Thanh had been in the capital for two years, the Ming Dynasty's management of foreigners became increasingly strict, especially in Macau. There was a "foreign affairs office" with tightening policies. Those who could stay in the inland only had one year, and then they had to go to Macau for half a month to review before they could obtain the qualification to enter again.

Foreigners in Australia, who have committed crimes, bad criminal records, or even suspected impure purposes, will be driven away. In recent years, most of them have been forced to leave, including a large number of missionaries.

Joshua Chan was worried that Zhu Xu would drive people away, so he said directly again: "Your Majesty, I am here this time. I hope that we foreigners can set up judges and criminal officials in Macau, similar to the patriarchal system of the Ming Dynasty and manage people in our country. Of course, everything will respect the Ming Dynasty's laws of the Ming Dynasty and will not exceed the rules."

Zhu Xu raised his eyebrows. This is the so-called consular judgment power? Isn’t this equivalent to the concession?

Of course, he would never agree to this!

Zhu Xu tapped his finger on the table, and said with a slightly cold expression, "In line with the idea of ​​freedom of thought and the idea of ​​communicating and communicating, I allow you to preach, but you must not be involved in politics. No official, internal supervisor, scholar-in-law are allowed to enter the church, be baptized, discuss the government affairs, and prohibit contact with dangerous elements. The number and list of people who set up churches, the number of people who preach must be approved by the court, and no arms are allowed, and the king's law is greater than heaven. In the Ming Dynasty, only the king's law is, and Westerners are attributed to the Ming Dynasty's law. They are not allowed to have any privileges..."

Johnson Chan's expression changed, and the emperor of the Ming Dynasty was firm and even harsh. This situation had never happened. You should know that many officials of the Ming Dynasty treated him well now, and the emperor's attitude seemed very strange.

He still refused to give up and said, "Your Majesty, Western technology and the Ming Dynasty have many complementary features, Johnson Chan believes..."

Zhu Xu waved his hand, interrupted Tang Ruowang, sat upright, and said with a bright look, "I know that Western countries are invading, killing, and robbing everywhere, among which missionaries play an extremely disgraceful role. Whether you are intentional or unintentional, everything you know will become a tool for militants. The Portuguese have declined, Spain and the United States are about to die, and the Netherlands seem to be powerful, but in fact they are small countries. If they invade the coast of our Ming Dynasty again, I will send the navy to sea to fight! Go back and tell those ambitious people that our Ming Dynasty is invincible in the Far East! The entire earth is also invincible!"

Joshua Chan's face changed drastically, he raised his hand suddenly and said, "Your Majesty, don't misunderstand, our Holy Roman Church is just for peace and spreading the glory of God..."

Zhu Xu said in a decisive tone, "Australia is not suitable for Westerners to live in. I will find a new place for you. After you go back, you notify the Westerners in Australia and other places to prepare for relocation. You do not have the right to refuse, either relocate or leave!"

Zhuo Wang Tang didn't expect this situation to be like this today. He frowned, had a calm face, and his expression kept changing.

The resolute attitude of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty frightened him. Is he going to drive them out completely?

Xu Guangqi's body moved. There were many places in the Ming Dynasty that needed these missionaries, such as firearms, calendars, warships, water conservancy, farmland, etc. Some Western technologies could make up for the lack of the Ming Dynasty.

Xu Guangqi didn't want these missionaries to leave, so he looked at Zhu Xu with some inquiry.

Zhu Xu didn't look at him, but just looked at Joshua Chan with a firm expression.

John Choi was a missionary with strong ambitions. The Ming Kingdom had a larger population than the whole of Europe. What a glory it would be if he could turn the Ming Kingdom into a country of faith of God!

He would not give up, even if the Emperor of Ming Dynasty disliked them so much!

Chau Wang was also an extremely smart person. He knew that the Emperor of Ming Dynasty did not drive him away immediately and did not take action before. Something must be needed!

Johnson Thomson was just a missionary. Although he had studied the Ming Dynasty a lot, the court was still in a fog. He couldn't tell the difference and could not guess Zhu Xu's thoughts.

Joshua Chan thought for a while, looked up at Zhu Xu and said, "How can I allow me to preach? Please let Your Majesty make it clear."

Zhu Xu laughed secretly, but a smart man said, "I know that Putmans is mobilizing warships to start a war with my Ming Dynasty. I want to talk to him."

Johnson Chan frowned. Putmans was a person in charge of the Holland in the Far East, controlling all the fleets, and he actually didn't know this person.

However, in order to preach, he decided to meet this person and preach this for the Emperor of Ming Dynasty.

"I will reply to Your Majesty within two months." Chau Wang said. Since he understood the intention of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, he would no longer panic.

"Okay." Zhu Xu smiled and said, "Then I'll wait for two months, come and send Mr. Tang out of the palace."

This time, Joshua Chan entered the palace and did not meet his expectations at all. He also caused trouble and frowned and left the imperial study room with a calm face.

Xu Guangqi then stood up, raised his hand and looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, this is..."

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea and said lightly: "The Jinyiwei received a rest from the South Sea, and He Lan is ready to go to war with my Ming Dynasty."

This news was received not long ago. The Dutch people asked the Ming Dynasty to cut off trade relations with the Spanish, Gastronomy, and the Grapes. They wanted to monopolize the Ming Dynasty's overseas trade, or to dominate East Asia, so they would naturally not be accepted by the Ming Dynasty. Three days ago, the Dutch people launched a surprise attack on the west side of Taiwan, tentatively attacking the island. Although they were defeated, they were "explored to the bottom" by the Dutch people and were preparing to attack with all their strength.

Xu Guangqi's face changed slightly. He had been in the Military Weapon Bureau. He knew the dangers around the Ming Dynasty more deeply than other officials. He listened to Zhu Xu's words and pondered: "Master, the North and South Navy has merged and has outstanding combat power. There should be no problem."

If it were just a guard, there would naturally be no problem.

But Zhu Xu was not thinking about this. Looking at Xu Guangqi, he said without hiding it: "In my original plan, I was planning to cooperate with the Red Haired Man to go to sea with the warships and see the world, but now it is obviously going to change the plan."

Xu Guangqi nodded thoughtfully, understood the emperor's intention, and wanted to talk to the Holland people again.

This is naturally not Zhu Xu's idea. The ones that Ming Dynasty had to choose were not only the Holland people. He needed time to communicate with the Spanish and Spanish people, and also prepared on the southeast coast, just to delay time.

Zhu Xu looked at Xu Guangqi's slightly pale expression, sighed in his heart, and said with a smile: "Go back and rest with peace of mind. Leave less care about the affairs of the Military Weapon Bureau and focus on the affairs of the Ministry of Works."

Xu Guangqi looked grateful and raised his hand and said, "Thank you, the emperor, I will remember. Today I enter the palace, I want to report some artillery matters."

Zhu Xu's eyes lit up, which was exactly what he cared about, and said, "Tell me, look."

Xu Guangqi said, "Master, the power of gunpowder is increasing. The Military Weapons Bureau has also tested a bomb that can explode in the water. In addition, the range of artillery has been further increased. These artillery range is longer than that of the Red Haired Man. If a naval battle occurs, it will definitely have an absolute advantage."

In naval warfare, different from land warfare, the advantages of artillery are almost decisive, and Xu Guangqi naturally knows this.

Zhu Xu nodded slightly. Artillery is indeed very important, but the Ming Navy is strictly a "navy". If you want to go on the ocean, you still have a long way to go, so it is best if someone helps you.

"Your Majesty, King Ping is here." Cao Huachun came in through the side door and said.

Zhu Xu was stunned, then opened his eyes and said, "Well, King Ping is going south with me this time, and the date is gradually increasing. He should be here to talk about some details."

Xu Guangqi coughed again, and most of the time came today was for Joshua Chan. After he finished speaking, he raised his hand and said, "I will leave."

Zhu Xu turned to look at Cao Huachun and said, "Send the imperial physician to Xu's mansion and take good care of it."

Xu Guangqi's eyes were excited, and the corners of his mouth moved, and he said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Xu watched him leave, knocked his fingers on the table, and said, "Transfer the order to Fujian, the Navy, and order him to speed up preparations for war, and then order Tianjinwei to speed up shipbuilding! The court will discuss tomorrow, and leave Beijing in three days!"
Chapter completed!