Zhao Han is playing with a Japanese sword. This is a small sword with a blade length of about two feet. The sword is inscribed with "Echizen Yasuki". According to the format of the sword inscription, it is probably similar to "Suzhou Zhang San".
This knife is tough and sharp and should have been made by a famous Japanese knife maker.
After slashing for a while, Zhao Han returned the sword to its sheath.
Zhu Youdong stepped forward with a hammer in his hand: "Your Majesty, the pro-army army has replaced many kinds of war hammers, but the Ming Dynasty's standard war hammer is the most practical."
Zhao Han looked at the unpretentious hammer and couldn't help but smile: "Since this hammer can be classified as a weapon of the Ming Dynasty, it has been tested on the battlefield. We made a detour before. The Iron Armored Army will be equipped with this hammer in the future."
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This kind of war hammer is about two feet long, with the handle accounting for two-thirds. It is made entirely of wrought iron, and the hammer head is only the size of a fist.
It looks featureless, but it is simple and effective, and its length and center of gravity are all conducive to actual combat.
In fact, not only did Zhao Han decide to equip the Ming Dynasty's standard warhammer, but Huang Taiji had trained the Han Army Flag Double Cone Soldiers back then, and he also used the Ming Dynasty's standard warhammer as a weapon.
This kind of hammer force is specially used to break through heavy armored infantry formations.
As the Ming Dynasty's border troops became weaker and weaker, the Manchu and Qing Dynasty's Han flag double-cone soldiers were of less use and had been canceled before entering the customs. Otherwise, in last year's Gaizhou city defense battle, the casualties of the Datong defenders would have doubled.
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At this moment, Dorgon was plundering North Korea and reforming the Eight Banners Army at the same time: first, converting the Han Army flag shotgun vests into Manchu dragoons; second, selecting strong soldiers to reorganize the Han Army flag double-cone soldiers.
As the war continues, everyone is exploring progress.
"Your Majesty, Xi Yi brought us here." Li Xiangjun came over to report.
Zhao Han put away his smile, held the Ming Dynasty standard war hammer in his hand, sat back on the chair and said: "Bring them in."
A group of Europeans lined up to enter, their bodies tied with ropes.
When Peter Mundy met, he cried and cried: "Your Majesty, I am wronged! I am not a missionary. Even if I am a missionary, I should still spread Protestantism."
Zhao Han held back his smile, waved his hand and said, "You caught the wrong person, let him loose."
Peter Mundy, who had regained his freedom, quickly knelt down to thank him. Not only was this fellow very proficient in Chinese, he was also very proficient in kneeling and kowtowing, and he had no idea who his Chinese teacher was.
Zhao Han looked at the missionaries again and said in a deep voice: "In the Fu'an missionary case, three Spanish missionaries died, 11 Han Chinese believers in Fu'an died, and dozens of others were injured. I... need an explanation.
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Ben Ande, the Holy See's observer in China, said: "Your Majesty, those who caused trouble in Fu'an belong to Dominican missionaries, and we are all Jesuit missionaries."
"So, it has nothing to do with you?" Zhao Han asked.
"Yes, it has nothing to do with the Society of Jesus." Ben Ande not only wanted to clear his name, but also wanted to take the opportunity to eliminate dissidents. "Your Majesty, 90% of the missionaries in China belong to the Society of Jesus. But there is still 10% left.
Belong to the Dominicans, Franciscans and other churches. Our Jesuits respect Chinese culture, customs and traditions, while other churches are very conservative and completely ignore the cultural customs of the Chinese. Please expel other churches so that they will no longer
Something happened."
Zhao Han turned to Peter Mundy and asked: "Have you heard of Domingo?"
Peter Mundy replied: "Of course, Your Majesty. The Dominicans were founded in Spain and began presiding over the Inquisition more than four hundred years ago. They like to accuse believers of being heretics. Over the past few hundred years, they have burned countless people to death.
.In Europe, many innocent women, as well as scholars who spread science, were condemned as heretics by the Dominicans and burned to death. A hundred years ago, the Dominicans also committed crimes in Britain. At most, they burned to death several people a year.
Hundreds of people."
Zhao Han suddenly realized: "It turns out that they are in control of the Inquisition."
Ajulius took the opportunity and said: "Your Majesty, the Dominicans are extremely cruel, while I, the Jesuits, are open-minded and kind. Although we both believe in Christianity, the two cannot be confused. Please authorize the Jesuits' missionary rights and expel all Dominicans from China.
I will become a monk tomorrow!"
In fact, the Jesuits were also founded by the Spanish, but are now controlled by the Portuguese government.
In addition to religious disputes, the struggle between the two churches is also mixed with the national competition between Spain and Portugal. Although Portugal has declined, from India to China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, the Jesuits supported by Portugal have a monopoly.
The reason is very simple, the Portuguese were the first to come to Asia!
As for the religious disputes in Japan in recent years, it is the Protestant forces represented by the Netherlands that are squeezing out the old religious forces in Spain and Portugal.
Missionaries such as Matteo Ricci, Tang Ruowang, Nan Huairen, and Ai Julius were all from the Jesuits. They were keen to study Confucianism and spread Western knowledge to China, leaving many positive meanings in Chinese history.
This is related to the tradition of the Jesuits. In Europe, they liked to preach, open schools and hospitals, and were keen on serving as officials and priests (lecturing to nobles).
Even, they do not wear monastic clothes, but only daily life clothes, which can bring them closer to believers from all walks of life.
Zhao Han did not want to be used as a weapon in the sectarian struggle. He said with a stern expression: "Don't go around the topic. This is not a matter of you being good or me being bad. I don't care who your sect is good or bad. According to how many people have been arrested,
Missionaries from the Ming Dynasty confessed that the Pope in Rome banned Chinese believers from honoring Confucius and worshiping their ancestors. Is this true?"
Ben Ande said bravely: "There is indeed this order. But the Pope was bewitched by Xiao Xiao, and the Jesuits did not implement this order."
"You really dare to disobey the Pope's order?" Zhao Han said with a playful smile.
"Yes." Ben Ande could only reply.
Zhao Han suddenly laughed happily: "Well, from now on, in every church, there will be a notice of Christianity encouraging believers to respect Confucius and worship their ancestors. If I find out that you have one thing on the surface and another behind your back, then leave it alone.
I will show no mercy!"
All the monks were stunned.
Their plan was to please both the Pope and Zhao Han, and adopt a policy of obedience to both sides.
However, Zhao Han didn't give them a chance and forced them to take sides directly.
This is simply impossible to agree to, especially in churches in coastal cities, where European businessmen must come to worship. Posting a notice that blatantly defies the Pope on the door of the church may be reported back to the Holy See next year, and the Jesuits will definitely be severely punished by the Pope's order.
The Pope cannot deal with the Jesuits in China, but he can deal with the Jesuits in Europe!
Long Huamin, as a relatively conservative member of the Jesuit order, caused the Nanjing Missionary Incident by banning believers from worshiping their ancestors. Now he has changed his mind to the believers. Although his methods have changed, his philosophy has not. He immediately protested: "Your Majesty, please take back your order. This is because
Forcing the Jesuits to break with the Holy See."
"You can't do it?" Zhao Han asked.
Long Huamin bravely said: "I can't do it!"
Zhao Han played with a hammer in his hand, slapped the palm of his hand with the hammer head and said: "You once caused the Nanjing Missionary Incident. This is a sin. You helped Ming Dynasty and Datong compile calendars, spread a lot of astronomical knowledge, and rescued people in Shandong.
This is merit. The merits and demerits are equal, so I will not embarrass you. I will give you three hundred taels of silver for travel expenses, and order you to leave China within three months. If you don't leave after three months, I will arrest you and do coolie labor!"
"Your Majesty..." Long Huamin still wanted to fight.
Zhao Han interrupted directly: "Drag him out!"
Two personal guards quickly stepped forward and escorted Long Huamin away.
After dealing with one die-hard, Zhao Han said to the remaining missionaries: "Anyone who refuses to agree will do so. I will not embarrass you. Those who have merit will be given travel expenses. You can do whatever you want to preach when you leave China."
Mild means, tough attitude!
If everyone refuses to agree, then the Society of Jesus in China will be doomed, and Zhao Han will order the complete expulsion of the Society of Jesus.
Tang Ruowang, who had escaped from the north, suddenly missed Li Zicheng. When Li Zicheng was in Xi'an, he had in-depth exchanges with the missionaries, went to Beijing and even hung a sign at the door of the church: Do not disturb Tang Ruowang.
Some officials of the Ming Dynasty also fled to the church in order to avoid being tortured and were recommended by Tang Ruowang to Li Zicheng as officials.
It would be great if Li Zicheng could conquer the world. Christianity will definitely flourish in China!
Unfortunately, Li Zicheng was defeated too quickly, and Tang Ruowang ushered in the Manchu regime. The Manchu regime treated missionaries neither too well nor too badly. Those who could build artillery were reused, and those who couldn't were left alone.
Tang Ruowang did not know how to build artillery, so when the Qing Dynasty returned to Liaodong, he did not run away with him, but went south with more than a hundred believers.
Of the more than 100 believers, a dozen died on the road and were detained in Shandong to settle down and divide their fields.
Tang Ruowang came to Nanjing with full expectations. He was very happy at first. Because he compiled the calendar for the Ming Dynasty, he was left to work at the Qintianyuan Planetarium in Nanjing. He even gave lectures at Jinling University once a month. In addition to spreading religion, he was
If he is allowed, he can teach anything at Jinling University.
But now, the Chinese emperor is forcing him to break with the Pope!
Tang Ruowang swallowed his saliva and said in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty, can you give us a few days to have a meeting and discuss before making a decision?"
"Okay." Zhao Han continued to play with the hammer.
These missionaries were taken back to the church and detained. Although they were allowed to move within the church, they were not allowed to leave even half a step without permission.
Convene a general meeting.
Ajulius was the first to speak: "We cannot refuse the emperor, otherwise the Jesuits will become extinct in China, and decades of efforts may be lost in one day."
"Are we going to break with the Holy See?" Ben Ande asked.
Fu Fanji said: "Breaking with the Holy See is tantamount to breaking with the Portuguese royal family."
Saying these words made the missionaries even more desperate.
The Eastern missionaries of the Jesuits are all funded by Portugal. They build churches in China, talk with Confucian scholars in China, and benevolence to the people in China to recruit believers. These activities all require stable funding!
After breaking with the Pope and breaking with Portugal, there will be no money for missionary work in the future.
Regardless of belief, money is the most practical thing!
Tang Ruowang said: "Once it breaks with the Holy See and Portugal, the Chinese Jesuits will have to change. The missionaries will have to find jobs to support themselves and must be completely integrated into Chinese society."
Ben Ande was shocked: "Do you really want to follow the orders of the Chinese Emperor?"
"Otherwise? Like Long Huamin, was he deported by the emperor?" Tang Ruowang said, "I don't want to leave China, I want to stay here to preach."
Ajulius said: "I also want to stay in China."
Ben Ande said angrily: "You are betraying the Holy See. I would rather be expelled than accept such an order!"
The moment the Jesuits in China were forced to take sides by Zhao Han, they could no longer escape the fate of internal division.