Chapter 332 Listening to the instruction of the Bishop
A nun with a white cloth on her head played the organ. Melodious Western music sounded in the church. The believers had free breakfast. A group of nuns and children prepared cakes and hot porridge for the believers. The one-and-a-half-meter-high donation box made a pleasant metal collision sound. There were also two cute children walking among the believers carrying small donation boxes on their chests. Each believer donated his or her share of love.
Li Guolou held a gambling cake in one hand and a plate in the other. He bowed to the bishop with a smile.
"Mike, haven't I seen you for a long time?" The foreign bishop is a man of high IQ and speaks very smoothly.
"Yes, Lord Bishop, I went out of the city to fight the pagans. I wiped out all the pagans who did not believe in God." Li Guolou did not shy away from everything he did. Catholics should shoulder the responsibility of world unity.
The foreign bishop said eloquently: "Oh, God. Mike, this is not good. God is merciful. He is kind to others. You have to impress others with your sincerity. Let go of love and hate. Let everything take its course. Do your best for others, that is, do your best for yourself. .Everyone has potential energy. But it can easily be covered up by habits, blurred by time, and consumed by inertia. Don’t be satisfied with the small achievements in front of you. You have to ask yourself: Is this the only thing I can do in my life? I don’t know. People with their own shortcomings will never want to improve their lives. A beautiful face is for others to see, but a wise mind is for yourself to use. When we accidentally fall, don’t rush to get up. Since we have fallen If you fall, just stay where you are and enjoy the feeling of falling. Human wisdom does not come from the study of great theories, but from the observation of ordinary things. After the desire is truly eliminated, the shackles of life and death are released. What follows is True peace. Death teaches people everything. When people are most sad and panicked, there are no tears. Tears are always left at the end of the story. They are left at the end of everything. There are two kinds of people in the world who can get happiness and happiness. Happiness. One is a person who practices good deeds and does not commit sins. The other is a person who commits sins and knows how to repent. Hate can stir up disputes. Love can cover up all mistakes. Feeling lonely. Just because you have nothing to pay attention to and nowhere to give. The past. The thing is over. How to make a new start from now on is what really matters. Tolerance is for a while, but it will last for a long time. Tolerance is also a kind of learning and training. Treating bad intentions with good intentions is compassion."
Li Guolou and the believers around him looked at the bishop with reverence and listened to the bishop's lectures. From a Bible, he could understand such a wealth of knowledge and he could understand it comprehensively. He could also speak warning mottos. The bishop was really like a dragon or a phoenix among men.
Li Guolou memorized the bishop's lectures and reflected on his own words and deeds. It is very difficult for foreigners to come to a strange country to preach and preach. The bishop sent by the Vatican to preach is a knowledgeable person. The Chinese people know that the earth is round. He is the Italian Matteo Ricci. It is taught to Chinese people that the Catholic Church used to be very cruel to pagans. It treated science as witchcraft and hindered the progress of the world. It hanged or even burned pagans. But times are progressing, and Catholic teachings are also advancing with the times. The knowledge taught in this Bible can change. A country's policies will also change according to the environment.
Only those who are good at packaging can catch up with the trend. Li Guolou is only in his early twenties and is living a life of fun. Life, old age, illness and death are still far away. He still enjoys boundless love. At this time, he has not taken his faith seriously. He regards Catholicism as a I rely on myself and stay on the surface. Like most young people, I have elements of admiration for foreign things mixed in my thoughts. I have a strong thirst for knowledge and have no taboo on accepting new things. People's beliefs also increase with age and cognition. It gradually formed and became firm. At this time, Li Guolou had already agreed with Catholic teachings. Catholic teachings that keep pace with the times are closely related to people's lives. Li Guolou is ready to accept Catholic baptism.
Chen Xiangfang was discussing with Grandma Rong in a room about the "Yelia Charity Church". After some discussion and bargaining, the "Yelia Charity Church" was officially affiliated with the Catholic Church and became a branch. From now on, "Yelia Charity Church" Jelia Charity Hall held a charity fund-raising meeting outside in the name of the church.
Chen Xiangfang immediately sat down and wrote a check. She handed it to Aunt Rong and said: "Aunt Rong, please send someone to my accounting office at No. 8 Dengcao Hutong to collect the money. From now on, I will settle the accounts with you once a month. As for We each have a copy of the ledger. We supervise each other and make progress together."
Aunt Rong picked up the flower paper, turned it over and over, and said, "Mrs. Chen, why does "Yeliya Charity Hall" not use banknotes but use your own checks? You are also preparing to mint coins."
Chen Xiangfang smiled kindly and said: "Mother Rong Yelia is about to set up a bank. Coinage is not considered for the time being. But the official check version will be out soon. The check in your hand now is the prototype. I hope you will The money of the church is deposited in the "Come in Bank" founded by a fellow woman, Jelia. Regarding this, I believe that as a role model for women, you will not support it."
"Well..." Aunt Rong glanced at Chen Xiangfang and Mayuko with a pair of shrewd and sharp eyes. There were some words that were hard to say.
"Don't worry, Grandma Rong. Our "Please Come in Bank" is registered in the British Concession in Tianjin. It is protected by British law. It can be used in Zhili and Liangjiang areas. It can be used nationwide in the future. You have to believe that we women can also do great things. "." Chen Xiangfang exuded the aura of an aggressive and successful person, suppressing the usually arrogant and domineering Grandma Rong.
"Oh, a bank founded by women. I will definitely support it. I will ask the Bishop for instructions. Please rest assured, Mrs. Chen. Happy cooperation." Grandma Rong stretched out her right hand and held Chen Xiangfang's hand tightly. Her face was filled with tears. A proud smile.
Mayuko hurriedly stood up and learned the handshake ceremony. She was very excited. Women who were bullied by men in the past can also be self-reliant. There are so many strong women in the family. She also has to learn to speak forcefully. Little Japanese women are by no means blind. She bowed her head ninety degrees. She also wanted to become a heroine.
Li Guolou received a hardcover Bible given by the bishop. He left Xuanwumen Hall in a very excited mood. The bishop promised to baptize him personally and he became an official Catholic. Even his future children can receive the baptism of God. As for the matter of marriage, Li Guolou did not dare to have any unreasonable thoughts. People must be content. He did not dare to do whatever he wanted.
Li Guolou sat proudly on the carriage. Although it was a little crowded, the two beauties were sitting beside him. It was his contribution to the harmony of the family. He came up with the shareholding system to settle everyone in the family and keep the harem clean. No need. Spend money to buy peace.
Li Guolou asked: "Sister Xiaofang, how much money did you spend to settle Aunt Rong?"
Chen Xiangfang let out a long sigh and said: "Hey, the Qing Dynasty became a nun. Why do you still need to accept bribes? What does Aunt Rong want money for?"
Li Guolou said: "It's all about living a good life. Grandma also has relatives at home. She also wants to give money to her family."
Chen Xiangfang said: "Mama Rong is very greedy. She wants a 10% commission, which is settled every month. God will punish her."
"Hey." Li Guolou sighed: "God knows whether God will punish Grandma Rong. Anyway, people like Grandma Rong will donate their property to the church when they die. Don't worry about it. Already."
Mayuko interjected: "Grandma, you are too generous. You don't know how to maneuver according to the wind. I was put in a position by Grandma Rong. I will do the negotiation in the future. Minus 20%. No problem. If you are not in a hurry, just say so. Do it yourself. Stop cooperating with the church. Just say a few harsh words and you can get a bigger discount."
Li Guolou glanced at him and said: "My eldest grandma, did you hear that? Don't just try to show off. I don't feel bad for selling my father's land. It's easy to hold a fundraiser. How many bows does Mayuko have to bow? How many men does Jelia have to kiss? ah."
Chen Xiangfang smiled and said: "Xiaolou, Mayuko. I call it a quick knife to cut through the mess. A quick decision. It can be done in one round. How wonderful."
"No, no, grandma, you are not good at doing business. This is not how we Japanese do business. Negotiation requires full preparation. Lower the price little by little. Play with the wind. See the weak points of the other party. Kill them with one blow.中.Grandma, you are still suitable for reaching out for money. Anyway, you are thick-skinned. Who dares to give you a penny less? You dare to ask for it. As for the negotiation, don't come forward in the future. Grandma, you have no concept of numbers. Will I was deceived." Mayuko now dares to tell the truth and no longer blindly obeys.
Chen Xiangfang knew what was wrong with her in her heart. She couldn't change her anxious temper. But she said, "True cause, don't just blame me. Anyway, bargaining. I'm fifty times better than Xiaolou."
"Well. What a wonderful wife. Everyone is good at it. You are all good. You will be rewarded when you go back." Li Guolou smiled happily and looked around happily. He caressed the waists of the two beautiful ladies.
"Xiaolou, go home and practice calligraphy and read for me. I have an exam tomorrow. What are you still thinking about?" Chen Xiangfang squinted with dissatisfaction. She is a busy person now. How can she stay in the inner house with Li Guo? building.
"Oh..." Li Guolou calmed down. It's time for him to read a book. The test papers were handed out, and he didn't necessarily write a word. He waited for the teacher Li Hongzao to write out the answers to the test questions and gave them to him for plagiarism. This was too much. The status has dropped.
Chen Xiangfang warned: "Xiaolou, during the exam, don't hand in the test paper in the afternoon. You will have to wait until dusk. Don't be the first to do it. Mayuko and I will wait for you to come out at the gate of Gongyuan."
The scientific examination enters the examination room at 9 o'clock. Candidates enter the examination room by roll call. They stay inside for a day and do not come out. Candidates are released three times in the middle. Cannons are set off in the afternoon. Candidates who have passed the exam first can hand in their papers. Cannons are set off again at dusk. The second batch of candidates can hand in their papers. By the time it gets dark, the examination room will be closed. Candidates who have not finished the exam papers will also be forcibly collected. The invigilator will drive all the candidates out of Gongyuan. The one-day exam is considered to be over. This is inherited from the Ming Dynasty. The customs passed down from the Qing Dynasty did not change much. Except for the Manchus, the examination papers for the Han people were different.
Chen Xiangfang wanted Li Guolou to keep a low profile and not show off his identity in the examination room, which would make the examiner Li Hongzao uncomfortable. Li Guolou nodded and said, "Oh, don't worry, grandma. I won't leave the examination room this afternoon. Just you guys." Come pick me up at dusk."
"Oh. Xiaofang goes home and talks to Xiaoliuzi. Set up a line with the palace. I want to meet Li Lianying and Xiaode Zhang. In four days, on the day when the exam is about to take place, let the eldest brother and the younger brother go out of the palace. "I have something to entrust them to do." Li Guolou doesn't care about family affairs now, but leaves it to Chen Xiangfang to take care of it.
Chen Xiangfang looked at her strangely and asked: "Xiaolou, you want to see Li Lianying, why are Xiaode Zhang doing it? They don't have the right."
"Idiot. In a few days I will enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit. I will sit in the Qianqing Palace and write articles. I don't want to choose a good seat. How can everyone's articles be different? They are all flattering articles. I will be able to enter when I see it. The Holy Eye of Emperor Tongzhi. With my image, as long as there is a cloud, I can emit radiant light." Li Guolou was ambitious. He was thinking about the three thrones of Yijia. Instead of his teacher Li Hongzao, "Guiziliu" He was assigned to the top 30 in the top 20.
Li Guolou climbed up step by step. His ambitions grew bigger and bigger. He wanted to successfully enter the court at a young age. Every friend he made was valuable. Nowadays, a seat in the Qianqing Palace is worth a thousand taels. Only He saw the value in it.
Chen Xiangfang was very excited. She stared at Li Guolou's angular face and kissed him fiercely. She said: "Oh, I'll do it later. Xiaolou has to work hard these days and practice calligraphy calmly. Don't do anything bad. The ink is still wet on the embarrassing thing. Write for me for half a day. I will continue to practice calligraphy in the evening."
Li Guolou nodded with a smile. With the kiss of two beautiful ladies, he has endless motivation. Tomorrow's scientific examination will completely change the trajectory of his destiny. Although the sky has become dark and there will be a heavy rain at any time, but at this time Li Guolou was immersed in joy. With the halo of being a disciple of the Emperor, his career would undergo earth-shaking changes.