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Chapter 461: Three Days of Farewell

Xiong Sanba lived in the capital all year round, guarded the Haikou Division and had close contacts with Li Zhizao. He had many contacts with royalist officials and eunuchs, and he had a general understanding of the emperor's character.

From his understanding, the Ming Emperor had no special preference for religion, and could even be said to be relatively indifferent. The reason why he took the initiative to make friends with European missionaries from the prince's stage and had a harmonious relationship with him was not so much about religious tolerance as it was about courtesy in personal interactions.

Even so, from Matteo Ricci to him, the two Jesuit leaders in the Ming Dynasty did not receive permission to preach extensively in the Ming Dynasty. All missionaries from Europe had to be carefully registered and did not have special badges issued by the Supervisor of Ceremonies. He Kanhe could not move around freely within the Ming Dynasty.

At this time, Pondy thought that an opportunity had come, and wanted to take the opportunity to expand the influence of the Jesuits in the Ming Dynasty. It cannot be said that it was too risky, and the success rate would not be very high. If the guarantee was not complete, it would also arouse the emperor's suspicion.

"...Could I ask your Majesty a question?"

But the emperor's reply was so unexpected. Not only did he accept it in full, but he also allowed new missionaries to participate in the construction of the track, which meant that the missionaries had the opportunity to contact more people in the Ming Dynasty.

Whether it is a church construction site or a track construction site in Guangzhou, there will definitely be tens of thousands of laborers, and the people at the bottom are often the priority targets for missionary work. This was a bit too abnormal. Looking at the emperor's always smiling face, Xiong Sanba decided to take the risk and ask, otherwise he would always feel uneasy.

"If it's a topic about religion, forget it. I never answer, including Matteo Ricci. But I can give you a piece of advice to facilitate long-term relationships in the future. I only like to cooperate with valuable people, and I only hate those who bring trouble. people.

Whether you, Pang Di or a priest, before making any decision, it is best to think carefully whether what you do will bring value or trouble to me and the Ming Empire, and whether it will bring more value or more trouble. If we think this issue through clearly, we will always be collaborators. "

Before Xiong Sanba could ask, Hong Tao made his principles for treating missionaries clear. Matteo Ricci also asked similar questions back then, but also received no clear answer. It’s not that I don’t want to answer, it’s that I really don’t know how to answer.

That I don’t believe in religion at all, that I am more wary of Christianity than I like it, and that I am always on guard against you missionaries acting like monsters? Wouldn't that be a falling out? If they want to use the missionaries to do things for them, they will definitely not be willing to do so.

In Linjiang Tower, Guangzhou, the first floor was bustling with people, drinking and drinking, but the second floor was completely empty. Only Suzaku and Huang Jianwang were sitting opposite each other at a small table in the corner, whispering.

Compared with a few years ago, Suzaku had gained a little more weight and his cheeks were no longer sunken, but he was still overall thin. Huang Jianwang is much richer, with two chins vaguely appearing. However, the two of them were dressed quite the same. They were all wearing jackets and trousers. They looked like navy soldiers, but they were changed to cyan.

As the New Deal was fully rolled out in Guangdong and Fujian, more and more factories opened, and related suppliers, workshops, and shops also sprung up everywhere. Changes in production methods have caused more and more practitioners to gradually change their lifestyles and ideas.

The previously unacceptable way of wearing clothes gradually became accepted as workers had to wear work clothes, which in turn influenced more people to try it. As a result, a trend was formed, which quietly became popular just like the Hufu back then.

Especially those people who are closely connected with the New Deal industry, after receiving the dividends of the New Deal, they are also a little bit in love with the house. They will show goodwill to all matters related to the New Deal and are willing to try it. Although Huang Jianwang is older and has passed the stage of chasing fashion, he is too closely connected with the New Deal. Every year, he makes a lot of money just by acting as an agent for the soft white sugar from Snowflake Sugar Factory. It seems that he is embarrassed if he doesn't wear New Deal clothes. Say hello to customers. This style of wearing is called the new style in Guangdong.

In fact, after wearing it, you will find that this kind of dressing up, which is similar to underwear and underwear, does have its reason. First of all, it is convenient for work. Without the fetters of robes and big sleeves, whether you are working in a factory or farming in the fields, the movements of your arms and legs will be much smoother.

Even if the common people's short-sleeved short-sleeved clothes are only five inches above the floor, it is not as convenient as simply wearing a narrow-sleeved, stand-up collared shirt that goes above the waist. The most important thing is saving. In the past, the fabric used to make a suit of clothes can now be used to make at least one and a half suits. This is not a small sum for the lower-class people who are not rich and need to do physical work often.

In addition, temperature and humidity are also important reasons for the navy uniform style to quickly become popular among people in Guangdong and Fujian. In the hot and humid climate, wearing a robe is obviously not as cool as wearing a short dress.

Today is not just a treat, but the settlement period twice a year for the thirty-six lines. For this reason, Huang Jianwang took over the entire second floor of Wangjiang Tower, the most famous building in the west of Guangzhou City, and made a special trip to entertain Zhuque alone.

If you ask whether Suzaku has such a big reputation, it certainly didn't exist a few years ago, even if the Snowflake Sugar Factory monopolized the supply of soft white sugar in Guangdong. After all, no matter how good the soft sugar is, only a small group of practitioners will profit, and it has nothing to do with the majority of the people.

But with the wide-scale rollout of the New Deal, the role of two people in Guangdong has become prominent. The chief envoy of Guangdong, Zuo Guangdou, was honored as Zuo Gong. Compared with Yuan Yingtai back then, he took greater steps and brought more and more direct benefits to the local people. He was regarded by the officials and the people as the protective umbrella of the New Deal.

Zhu Que, the manager of Snow Sugar Factory, is honored as Zhu Daguanren. On the surface, he is just the shopkeeper of a sugar mill and the major shareholder of several sugar mills. At best, he can serve as an invisible talker in the sugar industry.

But people who are familiar with the business community in Guangdong would not think so. They would tell everyone who is planning to open a factory in Guangdong: There is only one condition for making big money, and it is not capital, sales, or brains, but a person, Mr. Zhu Daguan .

Only by trying to get to know Zhu Daguan and gaining his favor can you get advice from him. The most valuable thing lies in this suggestion. You can open whatever factory you want to open, and you can make whatever you want to make.

Then as long as you build the factory, install the machines, train the workers, and prepare sufficient raw materials, you can dig a cellar and wait to send money into it. You can sell whatever you produce, without worrying about sales or price.

This is not just a legend, but a truth that has been personally verified by many people. Starting from soap, sugar cane wine, cans, biscuits, matches, lighters, and lamp oil, there is almost a new model every year. Every time those who follow Zhu Daguan's advice and invest in building a factory have already dug countless cellars to store money.

Therefore, if you want to make a lot of money in Guangdong, you cannot do without these two people. First, you must carefully read the laws promulgated by the Chief Envoy to ensure that you do not violate any of them, and then get to know Zhu Daguan and hang him. Try your best to find opportunities to cooperate with them to set up factories.

(End of this chapter)