Matteo Ricci never expected that Guo Dan could speak fluent Franji. Although the accent was a little different, it was not the kind of Chinese accent, and it was definitely much better than his Chinese. He was very surprised and said in Franji: "Can you speak our language?"

Xu Guangqi also looked at Guo Dan in shock.

I just feel that Guo Dan is unfathomable!

“I not only know Franji.”

Guo Dan pointed his finger at Matteo Ricci's chest and got a cross, "I'm still half a Catholic."

Teach...speakers?

Matteo Ricci almost burst into tears. He was thousands of miles away and could see a churchman with different skin and hair colors.

Virgin Mary!

Great Virgin Mary!

Is this the gospel you gave me?

Matteo Ricci believed that this must be the will of the Virgin Mary and said in a trembling voice: "You... are you saying it true?"

"certainly."

Guo Dan recited a few Bibles casually.

Although he was not religious when he was in America, he paid great attention to denomination. If he confused Catholicism, Christianity, and Judaism, it would cause unhappiness among customers.

Matteo Ricci was immediately ecstatic and quickly gave tribute to his comrades.

Just a few words made Matteo Ricci feel that Guo Dan was like a relative.

Guo Dan's face tightened, "Father, don't do anything randomly, something will happen."

Matteo Ricci was suddenly frightened and looked at Aunt Xu, Ji Gui and the others, "I'm sorry, I'm so excited."

Guo Tan smiled and said, "Actually, I am more excited than the priest. Let's go inside and talk."

"Please please!"

The two went directly to the room inside.

Xu Guangqi stood in front of the door and was stunned.

What...what's the situation?

Matteo Ricci had completely forgotten Xu Guangqi, and entered the house and said to Guo Dan: "Mr. Guo, how did you know about our Catholicism?"

Guo Dan shook his head and said, "This is really a long story. When I was a child, I met a priest named Fario, who was from Venice. I remember he told me that it was a very beautiful water town. The priest was knowledgeable and kind-hearted. He taught me a lot of principles of doing things and gave me a name called Mario."

Although Matteo Ricci is not the kind of simple and ignorant believer, not only that, he is still a very smart person. Otherwise, he would not be able to get here. However, he believed in this. Otherwise, he would not be able to explain why Guo Dan recited the Bible. He would know Venice and speak Franji language. He hurriedly asked, "Is Father Fario still here?"

Guo Tan said: "He left here eight years ago."

Matteo Ricci was slightly disappointed and asked again, "Mario, do you have a church here."

Guo Dan sighed and said, "This is Father Fario's lifelong wish. I also want to help him realize it. It's a pity... It's a pity that I banned missionary in the Ming Dynasty, so, alas... I disappointed Father Fario."

Matteo Ricci said: "No, no, no, it is enough for you to have this intention. Oh... I also know that missionary preaching is prohibited here. Look at me, look, I am wearing your Confucian robe now."

Guo Dan's eyes turned and said, "Does the priest want to use Confucianism to preach?"

Matteo Ricci looked stagnant and said cautiously: "You can't say that either. I just think Confucianism has many similarities with our Catholicism, so..."

Don't pretend, I know you, you are also cunning. Guo Dan shook his head and said, "I'm afraid this won't work."

"Why?" Matteo Ricci said excitedly.

Guo Tan said: "Because we Confucianism worship our ancestors and worship saints, everything must be spoken by the saints. Before you become a saint, if you change Confucian classics randomly, you will be driven out and even beheaded."

Matteo Ricci was so scared that he shook his eyes and asked, "Then...what should I do?"

If you can't preach, why did he come?

Guo Dan pretended to be meditating. After a while, he said, "It's been a while since the priest came to Weihui Mansion."

Matteo Ricci nodded and said excitedly: "Weihui Mansion is so great. It reminds me of Venice here. I heard that all this is because of you, it's incredible!"

He began to brag about Guo Dan in a crazy way, and it was from the heart, because it gave him a sense of home. Venice and the current Weihui Mansion were both in the budding period of capital, with many similar places.

Even this place is much better than Venice, after all, there is less oppression here, without a pope or aristocrats.

Guo Dan said a few words modestly and said, "Father, if you want to preach here, first of all, you must gain everyone's trust..."

“Yes, yes.”

“Build your reputation…”

“Yes, yes!”

Guo Dan looked at Matteo Ricci who nodded straight, and couldn't help but feel funny and continued: "Weihui Mansion now focuses on business, especially now, every businessman is trying to improve his production tools. I know that in Franji, some knowledge is not available to me in the Ming Dynasty. If the teacher can teach them some skills and knowledge in this area, they will definitely be very grateful to the teacher. When the teacher comes to preach again, he will definitely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Matteo Ricci nodded thoughtfully.

Guo Tan said: "So, let's not mention Catholicism for the time being, but we will mention knowledge, first win everyone's trust and support, and then preach."

Matteo Ricci said: "Mario, you make a lot of sense."

Guo Dan laughed and thought to himself, dear Matteo Ricci, it’s useless to make sense! Our Confucianism is simply a religious nemesis. It’s useless to teach anything. Just be a technical consultant.

Matteo Ricci suddenly asked, "Why don't you do this?"

"Well...!"

Guo Dan blinked and said, "This is because I am too young, I can only take everyone to make money, but no one will listen to me in terms of philosophy and thought."

Matteo Ricci nodded and said, "Yes, yes, I know that your high-ranking officials are all old people. So what should I do now?"

Guo Dan thought for a while and said, "I will hire a priest as our technical consultant to guide those businessmen and craftsmen. What does the priest think?"

Matteo Ricci was overjoyed. He was still a manager, which was really great.

He hurriedly agreed, and thought for a moment, and suddenly said, "Look at this, I... I will help Weihui Mansion build a bell tower. By the way, do you know the bell?"

The reason why the smart Matteo Ricci agreed to Guo Dan without hesitation was because he thought this was very right. You have to help others so that they will believe in you and believe in religion.

It's useless to just say it's not good.

These missionaries are very keen to help others everywhere.

Guo Dan was immediately delighted and said, "I know, if the priest can build a bell tower, it will definitely be famous in Weihui Mansion."

Matteo Ricci was a little embarrassed, "But I... I rushed here and didn't bring much money."

Guo Dan immediately said: "I pay the money, the priest doesn't have to worry about it."

"Mario, you are sent by the Virgin Mary to help me."

Matteo Ricci became more and more excited when he spoke, and opened his arms to hug Guo Dan.

Of course, Guo Dan did not let this old man succeed.

The two chatted for a long time before coming out of the house. When Matteo Ricci saw Xu Guangqi, he felt so guilty that tears were about to fall out. He hurried forward to apologize like Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi was originally a little concerned, but when he saw Matteo Ricci apologizing to him sincerely, he felt that he was too stingy.

Guo Dan said: "Xu Xiucai, I have appointed the priest as the technical consultant of our Weihui Mansion. However, the priest was not familiar with the place when he first arrived at Weihui Mansion. Since you already know him, you should take him with you first."

Xu Guangqi said excitedly: "Person Guo really knows people with a keen eye."

It can be seen that he already knew that Matteo Ricci was very knowledgeable and talented.

Guo Dan said, "When it comes to knowing people with wise eyes, I am most proud of myself, that is, I keep you in Weihui Mansion. I heard that the rivers in Weihui Mansion have become better under your control."

Xu Guangqi immediately blushed and said, "That's my fault, I'm far inferior to Captain Guo. I didn't expect that Captain Guo would still understand Franji language."

Guo Tan smiled and said, "This is not a skill, it's just a coincidence."

The three of them chatted for a while, and Matteo Ricci and Xu Guangqi said goodbye to Guo Dan.

Guo Dan also personally sent them to the door.

"By the way!"

Matteo Ricci suddenly remembered something, "Mario, where is Catherine in you?"

Guo Dan was stunned for a moment and smiled, "She is in Beijing now, and I forgot to bring her here together."

"Is she okay?"

"very good!"

"Thank God."

Matteo Ricci breathed a sigh of relief.

"Personnel Guo!"

Suddenly, I saw Shanxi merchant Hu Du coming over.

It's such a thing! You can drink so many things even if you drink a cup of tea. Guo Dan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

After seeing this, Xu Guangqi and Matteo Ricci bowed to Guo Dan and left.

After they walked a few steps away, Hu Du said to Guo Dan: "Personnel Guo, I heard that the Daming Mansion suddenly ordered our merchant ships not to pass the pass. What's going on?"
To be continued...