Chapter 339 Confucianism and Taoism
Rescue Carlos, his originally tense itinerary has become loose, and now he is in a hurry to do anything. Even if he wants to do it, he only has the opportunity to build a shipyard after he really gets the big and small city of Alexander.
Carlos, who had just returned to Damietta, must personally arrange and master the defense before going to Cairo can be carried out.
"Look at this place, I guess if the Crusaders want to land, they will arrive after winter. To some extent, this will be their target!"
Zhao Fubo, who was following Carlos, asked in surprise.
"Governor, how did you determine these?"
Carlos glanced at Zhao Fubo, young, strong, tall, with a very strong military force, a province and several islands, all of which were told by his daughter Sophia last night. Especially those strange things were created by Mr. Martin, who had been "the metaphor of God", which made Carlos look up to Zhao Fubo even more.
Although Sophia cannot hear Zhao Fubo's core secrets many times, she has known a lot of things that she has been following the army to fight in Aden.
"Do you know, the Arab Empire itself is not a solid piece of iron. This is all due to the actions of the hero who created the Ayubic dynasty, Emperor Saladin, which has become what he is today and what he is today's internal and external troubles!"
Zhao Fubo didn't understand why Carlos suddenly mentioned Saladin, but he still heard that Carlos had no good feelings for the Saladin Emperor. Although Zhao Fubo grew up in the Arab Empire, although he also grew up listening to the legend of Saladin Emperor, after he learned "mathematics, physics and chemistry" and learned some political principles with his teacher, he knew that Carlos's evaluation was not wrong at all.
"It's not the Governor. No matter how wise your judgment is, it's gone!"
Carlos looked at Zhao Fubo unexpectedly, as if he didn't believe that he had any profound insights about Saladin's actions, and even suspected that he was not flattering himself. But when he looked back, Zhao Fubo, who was young and already had a province, had another teacher who had been "the metaphor of God". What could he have flattered himself?
However, since it is choosing a future support for his daughter, Carlos has to be more careful.
Although according to his daughter, Zhao Fubo now has five possible wives, including Shu Yuer, Juliana, Amina, Fatima, and Oria. However, living in Arabia, where more than four real wives were allowed to marry, this is certainly not an important matter.
In a place where the Arab Empire is constantly in war, a good reliance may be more noteworthy than other things.
"Why do you think this way too? Tell me, young man, let me listen to your opinion. Maybe our views are different!"
With the teacher's warning last night, Zhao Fubo has paid a lot today. He even guessed that Governor Carlos was trying to compare his skills. Then, when it comes to marrying Sophia, it really has a huge benefit to Zhao Fubo.
After all, Sophia is Carlos' biological daughter. It will not be difficult to completely control the Cote Province in the future by relying on Zhao Fubo's power. On the other hand, Zhao Fubo will not be difficult to fully possess the Cote Province's power and will have more support in the decisive battle with the Mongols in the future.
Zhao Fubo looked at the sea in the distance and recalled in his heart the merits and demerits of Emperor Saladin that he had discussed with Teacher Martin. His most serious problem was to establish a foolish country that combines one thing with ten things, and to use the most clumsy and confusing military feudal system that was in trouble for the future.
Thinking about it, this is the land of the Arab Empire, so naturally it cannot express the previous serious problem. As Teacher Martin said, in the era of cold weapons, the weakness of a country that integrates politics and religion cannot be seen. But when the world enters the era of science and technology, it is proved that no matter which believer of God faces machine guns and cannons, he is just a pitiful crowd of people who are enslaved.
"Governor, I think the biggest problem with the great achievements of Emperor Saladin is the military feudal system. He made armed separatist in various places possible, and the subsequent government orders would be blocked, and the trade routes would be cut off to form hatred. When civil strife in the country continued, how could he fight against the crusaders that had arrived several times? I think the Europeans did not form a joint force because they were multiple countries. The Arab Empire did not form a joint force, either because of multiple kingdoms! Although the invasion of the crusaders was defeated every time, the long-term consumption would eventually cause the country and nation to lose everything!"
Zhao Fubo's long speech made Carlos nod in his heart. As a Spaniard and a governor who was also armed and separatist, he also saw this. However, in his heart, this was not all, but he only dared to say the other point to the young man in front of him.
"Well, the analysis is good. It is definitely not easy for young people to have such a long-term vision for you. Your teacher Martin taught you well! But..."
This result was not beyond Zhao Fubo's expectations. He had discussed these things with Teacher Martin a lot. When he said that, Zhao Fubo was a little confused. He didn't understand whether Governor Carlos in front of him dared to doubt the Arab Empire's policy of unity of politics and religion.
"Fernando, go and invite the lady. We're going to check it out on the beach. Maybe Fubo can give me some advice on my defense there!"
After sending Fernando away, Carlos and Zhao Fubo were no one around him, so Carlos asked carefully.
"Fu Bo, did I hear you are a Song Dynasty person? Then you may not believe in Allah, right?"
When Zhao Fubo heard this, he immediately thought of the so-called "gaps" between him and Sophia that Martin once mentioned. Zhao Fubo, who now has a friendship with Sophia, but absolutely no relationship between men and women, is not at all difficult for this.
"Of course, the Confucian, Taoist, military, law, and Mo that we Song people value are not religions, but some knowledge!"
When Zhao Fubo answered, he abolished Buddhism, which was not a native religion in China. Although the Song Dynasty in the future will be a country of freedom of belief, the completely idealistic things like Buddhism and Taoism should not be promoted. In the Song Dynasty in the future, the Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, and military arts that do not believe in ghosts and gods can be used as a great way. As for other religions, it is enough to be a charity organization.
"Well, since you don't believe in Allah, then..."
Zhao Fubo was secretly happy when he heard Carlos's words. Sophia said so cute, but as for Zhao Fubo, he had to have feelings for women, otherwise it would be better not to talk about it. But he never expected that Carlos actually said something.
"... Then I can speak freely. Actually, Sophia and I are Catholic. We came here because of the position of governor of the province of Cote. I hope you understand this. I think that Juliana may be a British or French girl, so she is probably a Catholic, so I think if you are friends with Sophia, there shouldn't be any religious problems!"
Zhao Fubo didn't expect Carlos would say that. Since he was a friend, there was no problem.
"Of course, Governor, don't you remember that we were originally friends. Moreover, the Confucianism advocated by our Song people originally only respected heaven and earth, not ghosts and gods! Therefore, as long as any religion is given enough respect, we can be friends with them!"
Carlos smiled with relief. It seemed that he really understood that the relationship between men and women was in a hurry. Therefore, his words below became more deeply rooted.
"I know you don't want to go to Cairo. If it weren't for Alexandria, you might not be staying here at all. But, I hope you can bring Sophia with you when you go there. You know, Sophia is very interested in the divine metaphor that Teacher Martin received. So I forged that you can allow her to follow you and learn more from Teacher Martin..."
At this point, Zhao Fubo felt dizzy. Although Governor Carlos had no intention of marrying, what is the difference between what he is doing now and handing over his daughter to him. Especially, he just wanted him to take care of him, and he couldn't even say anything he refused.
Carlos looked at Zhao Fubo and pondered, and then put more pressure on him to understand that Carlos would pay more for this matter.
"Let's do this, you can save the money you paid in Huangsha City in the future. Even if it's Sophia's tuition, if Teacher Martin thinks it's too little, we can discuss it again!"
Speaking of this, Zhao Fubo did not have the ability to refuse. After all, Huangsha City is part of the Cote Province, and whether Alexandria and Alexandria in the middle can be obtained, it probably took Carlos's efforts to achieve it.
"Since the Governor is so earnest, I think Mr. Martin would never mind teaching another student. But Governor, you know that some of our knowledge will not be spread out, so..."
Carlos immediately showed extreme magnanimity to Zhao Fubo, who looked embarrassed.
"It doesn't matter, let her stay by your side. Just treat her as your own person. In the future, she will inherit the province of Cote, so..."
Zhao Fubo was stunned this time. Although he didn't talk about marriage, what's the matter? Sophia just followed him inexplicably. This is not a easy thing to deal with!
Before Zhao Fubo could think of a way to refuse, Carlos pressed a step further.
Chapter completed!