Ricci's frankness let Qu Rukui know a lot of things that he didn't know before. As a scholar who was very interested in Western culture and science, Qu Rukui was not short-sighted.
"There is also this relationship …"
Qu Rukui looked at Ricci and then said with a bad look, "Mr. Li, I won't say anything else. It's best that nothing happens on Luzon Island. Once something happens, if Xiao Zhennan knows, as long as he writes a memorial, the court will allow Xiao Zhennan to attack Luzon to punish Franco.
In recent years, Daming's martial arts have been at its peak, and he has won many battles. Especially Xiao Zhennan, whose military ability has not been seen for fifty years. He is a strong general who has been trained in the Nine Border, and he has made war achievements in Ningxia, Korea, and Burma. He has never lost a battle, so the court is relieved to hand over Nanjiang to him. "
After so many years of dealing, Ricci also knew that Chinese literati liked to speak in a roundabout way and let the listener comprehend it himself, so that he could appear more profound. At first, he didn't understand, but now that he had been with the Chinese for a long time, he also understood that Qu Rukui's meaning was very clear.
You did bribe the eunuch, but it was not over. The opinion of the emperor was important, but if Xiao Ruxun had a legitimate excuse and reason, it was really hard to say whether the court would allow it or not. You had to satisfy Xiao Ruxun's opinion. Otherwise, if Xiao Ruxun wanted to make trouble, he had many ways to do it.
And most importantly, the Chinese community in the Philippines was an extremely unstable factor. Everyone on the island was very nervous. If something went wrong and caused a big incident, it would be over. This matter was definitely not something that could be resolved privately.
Ricci already knew what he had to do.
He declined Qu Rukui's invitation to stay for a few more days and insisted on returning to Macau. On the way back to Macau, Ricci happened to see a team of Xiangshan County bailiffs pressing several unlucky Portuguese to the direction of the Xiangshan County government. Needless to say, they were definitely going to beat them.
He didn't know what these unlucky fellows had done, but they all looked dejected. When Ricci saw this, he quickly lowered his head and walked past quickly, ignoring them.
Let's not talk about whether he could speak or not. Now that Qu Rukui wasn't by his side, he didn't have an amulet to protect himself. If he provoked these people, he would be beaten up at any time.
The civilized Chinese, the knowledgeable Chinese elite officials, actually had such a violent side.
Arriving at the port of Macau, under the arrangement of the Portuguese, Ricci took a ship to the Philippines. When he returned to the Philippines, it was already three days later. There was still a long way to go from the port to Manila, but before he arrived in Manila, the governor had already run to meet him.
Of course, Ricci knew that it wasn't because of God, but because he carried the decisive factor that would determine the safety of the Philippines.
"How is it?"
"The emperor of China has already taken care of it. He will never give the order to attack us. The rumor of mountains of gold and silver has already been determined to be false."
Hearing Ricci's words, the Governor heaved a sigh of relief, looking as if he had just survived a disaster.
"Great! It's really great! We don't have many merchant ships coming to do business these days, and we don't have much food in reserve. If this continues, we will all starve to death here. Mr. Leech, I will never forget your contributions to the Philippine and Spanish governments. I will present your contributions to the great King and His Highness the Pope on your behalf. "
Since the matter was done, he would be rewarded according to his contribution. The Governor had always been generous with this kind of thing.
Ricci hurriedly said, "This is not urgent, Mr. Governor. There is one more thing I want to make clear, and you must also understand."
The Governor was stunned.
"What is it?"
"My friend said that although the emperor of China will no longer pay attention to this matter, in this sea area and the surrounding areas, the most powerful person is General Xiao, who is in Burma. The emperor of China is in the north and can't control here. General Xiao is here, and the most difficult place is General Xiao.
He doesn't necessarily have to send troops. He only needs to say a word to stop the merchants from the surrounding countries from doing business here. Otherwise, he will punish those people. What can you do? General Xiao's power is very big, and we shouldn't provoke him. You can't offend General Xiao! "
The Governor's face showed an awkward expression.
"Mr. Ricci, of course I understand, but those Chinese people are very important labor force for us. Those damn Filipinos only know how to ask us for money. Once it doesn't meet their requirements, they will start to cause trouble. Every time they cause trouble, we have to spend a lot of money and resources.
Perhaps you don't know, but the former Governor and I know very well why we would rather use the Chinese than those damned natives. Those damned natives are lazy and greedy. If we ask them to do something, they will slack off. If we scold or beat them, they will immediately run back to their tribes and become enemies with us. Every year, we encounter big and small rebellions.
But the Chinese workers are different. They are very hardworking and abide by the law. They will definitely complete the work we give them, and they will also contribute a lot of taxes to us. If it wasn't for the Chinese merchants contributing taxes, if it wasn't for the Chinese workers working, our rule would be very problematic. "
"But they are Chinese."
Ricci said loudly, "If they are willing to return to their homeland, but you stop them, then General Xiao will be very angry. The consequence of his anger is that we and you will lose all our wealth and status in the Philippines. Such an outcome is unacceptable to us and you!"
As a friar of the Roman Curia, Ricci stood on the side of the Roman Curia and spoke to the Governor. Although the Governor's position was much higher than Ricci's, the Governor couldn't ignore his opinion. After all, he represented the Catholic Church, and there was still a cardinal living in the Philippines.
The Governor was silent for a long time. He only replied to Ricci, saying that they would talk when they returned.
It wasn't that he didn't know the disadvantages of doing so, but he really couldn't think of anyone who would be responsible for the basic production in the Philippines if they let the Chinese people go. Could it be those stupid and greedy natives? Then they would starve to death!
He didn't have much talent or ambition. Compared to his predecessor, he was more timid and conservative. The death of his predecessor at the hands of the Chinese had greatly stimulated him. He was more wary of the Chinese than most people here, and he understood the danger of the Chinese people.
China in the north and Myanmar in the northwest had given him a lot of mental pressure. He gradually felt that he was not very suitable to be an overseas Governor.
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