Wanli 1592

Chapter 396 Chen Longzheng's Journey to the West ([-])

When Xiao Ruxun heard Chen Longzheng talk about his vacillation, he laughed and was overjoyed. He immediately asked the cook of the Hou Mansion to make a bowl of noodle soup for Chen Longzheng, so as to relieve Chen Longzheng's nostalgia.

Chen Long smiled wryly and continued to tell his story.

Regardless of Chen Longzheng's vacillation, the Governor of Genoa expressed his warm concern and greetings to Chen Longzheng, and asked about Chen Longzheng's hometown, the situation of the country, and the purpose of his visit, etc. Of course, the most important thing is the country and the purpose of his visit.

The Europeans present were very interested in this, or they were most interested in this point, the country full of milk, honey and gold, and they all wanted to see it.

Chen Longzheng said according to Xiao Ruxun's instructions - I am here to establish peaceful and friendly diplomatic relations with your country and establish a stable trade partnership. I hope that the two countries can have more friendly contacts and development, and welcome businessmen from your country Do business in our country.

After this speech was translated by Matteo Ricci, it immediately aroused the great concern of the Governor of Genoa and the bankers-they asked breathlessly: "Do the Chinese want to establish diplomatic relations with us and are willing to cooperate with us?" Our long-term trade? Officially? And allow us to visit China? Or even live?"

Xiao Ruxun said——Of course, as long as they can bring enough money, the four major port cities do not restrict the residence of foreigners, but they do not allow the sale of land. Houses can still be bought. As long as you have money, come here live.

Chen Longzheng nodded according to Xiao Ruxun's instructions—this is a body language common to all human beings all over the world.

In fact, Chen Longzheng himself didn't understand why Xiao Ruxun wanted to establish any trade relationship with these white-skinned guys, and Xiao Ruxun just wanted to establish a peaceful and effective stronghold in Europe. At least in the next few decades, Genoa would be relatively peaceful and peaceful. It is safe, and it is also the trade center of Europe. If you don’t establish a relationship with them, why not establish a relationship with the British?Aren't you afraid of being robbed by the Spanish navy?
Of course, the more important thing is that it is safe, peaceful, and economically prosperous, which will attract a large number of adventurers to come here to take risks. Just like people from mainland China rushing to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, all kinds of talents are gathering in Genoa at this moment. Chen Longzheng and Matteo Ricci can recruit the talents they need here, and they can continuously obtain the latest scientific and technological progress in Europe-the local news of economic prosperity is also very well-informed.

Xiao Ruxun told Matteo Ricci that talents in machinery, blacksmiths, firearms, and even watchmakers can be brought to me, and I will naturally be useful.

After being expressed by Xiao Ruxun in this way, Matteo Ricci had no choice but to follow Xiao Ruxun's needs honestly. He also knew that Xiao Ruxun needed these people to work for him and build a more complete arms facility—but what he wanted There are too many. He only has [-] troops. The existing scale is enough for him to produce cold weapons and firearms that the army needs. Why does he need so many people?
Chinese officials don't pay much attention to technical and scientific talents - this is the fact that Matteo Ricci discovered after living in China for several years, but Xiao Ruxun, uncharacteristically, attaches great importance to these talents. With a lot of salary and bonuses, many craftsmen are willing to work for Xiao Ruxun, at least in Matteo Ricci's view.

The governor of Genoa and the bankers expressed that they would have a more friendly and in-depth conversation with Chen Longzheng, and announced that they would buy all the seven ships of high-grade products brought by Chen Longzheng. I lose the price!Although we are not as rich as China, we are not short of money personally!Silk china and tea we can afford!

The bankers who have accumulated a lot of wealth are not short of money. Spending a lot of money is their daily life. Of course, they are also very good at making money. Bankers are evil ghosts who eat people without spitting out their bones.

Especially in the Chinese, in front of this group of proud Chinese, let alone show that you have no money to be ridiculed by the Chinese, this is not acceptable, we want to save face!We want dignity!
Only money can reflect our face and confidence!
So we have to spend a lot of money, throw a lot of money, let these Chinese people know how much money we have!Then they will value us!
Little did he know that in Chen Longzheng's eyes, all these fat-headed guys were just rich pigs, waving banknotes just to gain Daming's respect?dream!Is it possible for a small country such as a nouveau riche to speculate on the Celestial Kingdom?Is it possible for you to covet the nation of civilization under thousands of years of long history?No matter how rich they are, they are just a bunch of idiots and inferior people!

Chen Longzheng despised these guys from the bottom of his heart, and really couldn't stand their hypocrisy and flattered each other, so he resolutely decided to show China's style, and let these local turtles have a good look at what it means to be a kingdom of heaven!
So the climax of the banquet came. Chen Longzheng said that he wanted to show Chinese calligraphy, and he wanted to write a letter to the Governor of Genoa. After Ricci’s explanation, he said that this is a unique art in China. It is like painting with Chinese characters. The aesthetic feeling is astonishing, and the Chinese characters are unique in the world.

The governor of Genoa, who had never experienced the beauty of Chinese culture, asked: can Chinese art compare with Da Vinci's paintings?
Matteo Ricci pondered for a while, and said objectively——Chinese art is completely different from our art. Their art is full of historical precipitation. Their history is very long, and it feels very heavy. For example, comparing Michelangelo's sculptures with Leonardo da Vinci's paintings, there is no comparison, they are both very precious works of art.

After finishing talking here, Chen Longzheng had already asked the accompanying clerk to prepare rice paper, pens and inks, and managed to find a usable desk—the soil turtle didn't even have a usable desk!
At this juncture, Chen Longzheng still didn't forget to slander, there is no way, there is really too much to say, but this is his territory, as a foreign guest, he should not overwhelm the host, just write instead of talking!Let these local turtles see it!
Then, Chen Long was spreading out four rolls of rice paper, preparing to write his pride that has been passed down for thousands of years.

Under the watchful eyes of foreigners, this elegant "Chinese gentleman" rolled up his expensive and gorgeous sleeves, put one hand behind his back, and held up a writing instrument called a "writing brush" that was completely different from a quill pen, and Stained with some black ink similar to ink, the pen is held in one hand, and the posture of holding the pen is very unusual. Just looking at it like this, you can see the demeanor of this Chinese gentleman, calm, elegant, handsome, and charming!

Many women have developed a strong interest in this elegant Chinese gentleman. Whether it should be said or not, Chen Longzheng has thick eyebrows, big eyes and a righteous face, and he looks quite good.

Chen Long was taking a deep breath to calm down his state of mind, and then swiped his pen in one go.

Huanghuang Huaxia
State of Etiquette
Heaven and Kingdom
Congratulations from all directions
Close up!

(End of this chapter)