Chapter 280 Nanyang Diocese of Worship God (please order, please vote)
The distance from Huaqiao Pass in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to Anting Pass in the Qing Dynasty was only a hundred feet away, but for Mr. Xu Zhenghui, who was slumped on the sliding rod, it was like stepping from "hell" to "heaven" distant.
When his sliding rod passed through a wooden archway with a plaque of "Antingguan" hanging on it, the spirit that had just been "taken away" by the big man from heaven suddenly returned to him, and that kind of power that could not be described in words came back to him. Pressed, it suddenly disappeared without a trace.
"Mr. Xu, it's safe!"
Huang Huangbao, who was leading the way with a flag with the word "Xin" on his face, actually didn't know who his real boss was. At this time, he also said in a brisk tone to the man who was sitting on the sedan chair and recited "The Great Merciful and Great Compassionate Namo Guanshiyin Bodhisattva bless you" for a while. Mr. Xu said: "Mr. Xu, in front of you is Anting Town, surrounded by ditches and wooden walls. The town is not big, but it is very prosperous. There is everything you need to eat, drink and have fun. There are also brothels, gambling stalls, and opium dens. Do you want to take a rest for the night? Leave again?」
The business of "pornography, gambling, and drugs" is prohibited within the jurisdiction of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, but it is allowed on the territory of the New Army in Shanghai. However, it is not completely liberalized. Instead, you need to apply to the Governor's Yamen of Yuyuan Garden. A franchise license is required to open the business.
In addition to the three special industries, opening a bank (bank) on the Shanghai Bund and engaging in the sale or production of military products also require a license from the Yuyuan Governor's Yamen.
As for other walks of life, as long as they have a storefront, they need to apply for a license from the Shanghai County Government, Baoshan County Government or the Shanghai New District Management Committee. If there is no storefront, just a street stall or a small business selling along the street, then No need to apply for any license.
All sales and large-amount leasing businesses in real estate transactions need to be registered or transferred at the real estate office under the Yuyuan Governor's Yamen, and the corresponding taxes and fees must be paid.
These rules and regulations involving the management of various industries were drafted and implemented on a trial basis after Luo Xueyan discussed with the leaders of Shanghai New District, Shanghai County, Baoshan County, and Jiading County during the days when he was in charge of Yuyuan.
In addition, there is also a unified municipal construction plan, which is currently being drawn up by the Shanghai New Area Management Committee. By the time Luo Xueshuai "wins back to Shanghai" again, it should be almost complete.
"No, no, no"
When Mr. Xu heard that he was going to spend the night in Anting, which was so close to the Taiping Army's jurisdiction, he shook his head like a rattle. "I keep a clean mind. I don't smoke, gamble, or whore. And I don't want to spend the night in Anting either." , I’d better enter Shanghai County earlier to feel at ease.”
"Okay!" Of course Huang Jinbao understood Master Xu's thoughts. Most of the landowners who fled from the Taiping Army's territory were like him, wishing they could spread their wings and fly into Shanghai. "Then we have to hurry up, otherwise It won’t even arrive until dark.”
Mr. Xu knew that now was not the time to save money, so he gritted his teeth and announced loudly: "Everyone, please work harder. When we get to Shanghai, we will reward each of you with a piece of ocean!"
"Thank you sir!"
The strong country men who helped Mr. Xu carry the sedan, carry poles, and push the trolley received extra rewards and worked extra hard. The group of people rushed towards Shanghai at a fast pace.
Yufeng Mountain, Prince Wu’s Mansion.
A unique Jiangnan garden stands quietly in the mountains and rivers, decorated with light golden lights, making it look extremely elegant.
In the memorial written to Xianfeng, this land where there were repeated battles and killings were everywhere was peaceful and peaceful in reality.
A strong man wearing a yellow robe, long hair shawl, and a beard was kneeling in the lobby, kowtowing to Luo Yaoguo, who had just returned to the palace to sit in command, and said: "Greetings to His Highness the Holy Angel Wu King, who is five thousand years old!"
"Brother Yuyue is here so quickly! Get back on your feet."
Luo Yaoguo was sitting on a Taishi chair, looking at Luo Outline with a smile, who had been transferred from Hunan to Jiangsu by him, and asked: "How is the situation in Hunan? When is the King of the South planning to invade Guangdong?"
Luo Gang stood up and replied: "The King of Nan moved to Chenzhou after returning from Wuchang at the beginning of the year. After the spring sowing, he sent troops to capture Lechang County, which belongs to Shaozhou Prefecture. He also prepared to march along the Wushui River to attack Shaozhou Prefecture during the autumn harvest. Qujiang, the first county in Guangdong. If Qujiang can be captured, the gateway to the hinterland of Guangdong will be opened. In addition, Nan Wang also contacted several heroes of the Guangdong Tiandihui to prepare to raise troops to respond when he moves south from Qujiang. If everything happens All goes well, by next Spring Festival, Guangzhou will be the territory of my Taiping Heavenly Kingdom."
Luo Dayou's tone was a little low, and Luo Yaoguo knew in his heart that he was somewhat regretful that he could not participate in the Guangdong Campaign.
"Brother Guzhang, I transferred you here because I have a more important mission to entrust you with."
Luo Yaoguo looked at this elder who was from the same clan as him and was almost a hundred years older, and said with a smile: "You and Uncle Lanfang and Luo Fang are from the same clan, right?"
Luo Dayou was stunned, as if he heard a name that sounded familiar to him, but he couldn't remember whose name it was.
"He is also a member of the Luo family in Jiaying Prefecture. During the Qianlong period, he led his tribe to Southeast Asia and founded a Lanfang Republic on Borneo." Luo Yaoguo reminded, "Have you remembered?"
"Oh," Luo Diyuan then remembered, "You are talking about King Pontianak. He passed away during the Qianlong period."
Luo Yaoguo stood up with a smile, a look of relief on his face.
"Although Uncle Fang is no longer alive, the republic he founded is still on Borneo. Although it is a small country with few people, it is also the country of our Hakka people. We always have to help if we can. Brother Dian Dian, are you here? Have you ever seen Queen Xi in Tianjing?”
Hong Xuanjiao did not return to Wuchang Mansion immediately after attending the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's Capital Ceremony. Instead, she stayed in Tianjing to help Luo Yaoguo preside over a "Dancing Master Class". When Luo Outline passed through Tianjing, this "Dancing Master Class" should not have happened yet. Finish.
However, Luo Dayou was from the Nanwang system and had little contact with Hong Xuanjiao, and he had no interest in dancing. He shook his head and said, "It's true that I have never gone to the West Prince's Mansion to meet him."
"I was negligent. I should have called you to see him."
Luo Yaoguo paused and then explained: "The reason why she stayed in Tianjing is to help me train a group of priests to be sent to Nanyang. These priests will go to Nanyang with you and directly obey your orders."
"I want to go to Nanyang?"
Luo Gangyou looked puzzled. He really didn't understand why he wanted to go to Nanyang?
"You have two missions in Nanyang. One is to serve as the Consul General of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Singapore. I have reached an agreement with the British Minister Wen Xian. Our Taiping Heavenly Kingdom will set up consulates with the United Kingdom. The British consulate will be located in Kunshan, and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's consulate It will be located in Singapore, the capital of the Straits Settlements. Your second mission is to serve as the bishop of the Nanyang Diocese of the Catholic Church. This is also carried out in accordance with the agreement between me and Bonham. Their Anglican Church can preach in the territory of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Our God-worshipping religion can also preach on their territory."
Luo Yaoguo knew that Luo Youyang was not interested in the tricks of dancing. He was still a big boss of the Tiandihui. But it was precisely because he had the triple background of worshiping God, Tiandihui, and the Lanfang Luo family that he worked as a leader in Guangdong in his early years. Pirates often deal with foreigners and have very outstanding military talents, so they are most suitable to go to Nanyang to open up territory for worshiping God.
Seeing Luo Diyang standing there speechless, he went on to say to him: "Brother Diyang, the matter of opening up a Nanyang diocese is extremely important, and no one else can do it. After thinking about it, only you can take on such an important task. You don't know how to preach and preach." Diplomacy doesn't matter. I can teach you how to do it. You can follow me in Kunshan these days. After a while, I will take you to Shanghai to see the foreign ministers Wen Xian and Marsali."
Luo Dayou was stunned again.
"Going to Shanghai? Isn't Shanghai the territory of Luo Xueyan and Luo Yaotou?"
Seeing that Luo Dingyuan was puzzled, Luo Yaoguo laughed and said: "I am Luo Xueyan, Luo Yaotou! Shanghai is still the territory of Qingyao on the surface, but in fact it is under the control of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Xian Yaotou even made me a five-year-old Minister of Commerce and Industry, I am now the one negotiating with the foreigners on behalf of Qing Yao. After a while, I will also send consuls general to the Straits Settlements and California in the United States in the name of Qing Yao Five Ministers of Trade. And I sent Consul General Qing Yao to the Straits Settlements. I will also accept your command. You and he will be a good guy and a bad guy, and save the Lanfang Republic first.
The Chinese in Nanyang are the most honest. They will burn incense in any temple where the gods are efficacious. If we worship God and can preserve the Lanfang Republic, we will not be afraid that the big Chinese families in Nanyang will not agree with the Hongmen leaders. If the Catholic Diocese of Nanyang can organize these Nanyang Chinese hills, then our Taiping Heavenly Kingdom will sooner or later become the suzerain of Nanyang, which is rich in sugar, spices, rice, and controls the trade throat between East Asia and Europe!
Only by seizing the vibrant land of Nanyang can we, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, be able to find a real way of life for the poor people in the world and be on an equal footing with Westerners in the world!"
Luo Dayou gradually understood Luo Yaoguo's thoughts, which were indeed unexpected and long-term.
He bowed and said: "Then I will go to Nanyang. But I can't do it alone, I have to bring a group of old brothers with me."
"Of course," Luo Yaoguo nodded, "Write a list of no more than 500 people, and I will help you discuss it with Third Brother."
Chapter completed!