"It turned out to be a Chezhidan sect......" Lin Aping was shocked. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

He is a Ming man, and in China, where there is no religious terror, it is difficult to understand the need to be persecuted for his beliefs, at least, Christianity is not one of those cults. There was no evil coming out.

Therefore, when he heard that the Japanese shogunate had vigorously encircled and suppressed the rebellious Christians, Lin Aping never felt sympathy for the Christians.

I didn't expect to see these Christians here today.

The Christians imagined in our minds may be a little unreal and illusory. Now that I have seen these Chezhidan disciples, I feel that they are really pitiful.

Most people are destitute, and it was still cold in Japan in March, but many were ragged and shivering from the cold. In fact, what Lin Aping didn't know was that if they hadn't been beaten by Zheng Sen in Kushimuno and were taken in as prisoners of war for a period of time, I'm afraid many people would have frozen to death and starved to death.

is not as good as those maritime merchants in the old era, Zheng Sen, as a maritime merchant born as a scholar, has a bit of benevolence on his body. For others, captives are a burden, and it may be unknown to kill them, but if you don't ask them, they will freeze to death and starve to death, but they will save worry and trouble.

All in all, these Chezhidans are indeed pitiful.

Lin Aping heard Li Dongjia say before that poor people must have something to hate. But when it comes to hateful places, Lin Aping doesn't feel much of it. But when I really got in touch, I felt that these people were really a little too submissive.

Perhaps the shadow of the Shimabara Rebellion was too great, and as a result of the violent resistance, tens of thousands of Chechitan followers were exterminated to the point that only a few remained. There may still be people hiding among the people, but it is an indisputable fact that they are dying away.

If you read a little more, Lin Aping may have heard a sentence written by His Majesty the Emperor in his essay, describing them as exactly the right time: mourn their misfortune and be angry with them.

It's just that it's obviously at least a little stronger now than it was before.

They had already tasted the benefits of the rebellion - Xianyan Garden.

Senganen Garden is a villa for Shimazu Mitsuhisa, and although only a few houses have been hastily built here, and it is not on the scale of the historical large-scale construction, it still makes these Chejitan believers who have lived in thatched houses and fields for a long time feel a leap in their quality of life.

Everyone had a place to live, and they had enough food in the villa.

For this purpose, the Chezhidan held a bonfire that could be called extravagant. Originally, this kind of thing was unimaginable for the Chezhidans. But today it is clear that the situation is special, and they are thanking one of the Cheechtain leaders who led them to a turnaround, as well as ...... Tomoko's savior: Lin Aping.

At this moment, Lin Aping noticed the man in front of him, who was known as the leader of the Chezhi Dan sect.

Different from the man he imagined must be serious and polite, this famous man Chen Jianhong can be called personable, elegant appearance, he is dressed in a slim and concise improved Hanfu, when he saw Lin Aping, he smiled generously and shook hands: "I have been a stranger in a foreign land for a long time, and I miss my relatives every festival." It is a great joy in life to be able to meet fellow countrymen in a foreign land. At the behest of Mr. John Tong, I came to look for Catholics in Japan. I didn't expect to see so many compatriots in such a remote place. Chen Jianhong, fortunately. ”

Lin ...... Lin Aping...... Chen Sang was too polite. I'm just a small people, and I don't dare to take this big gift. Lin Aping felt a little flattered. Chen Jianhong on the opposite side can indeed be called personable, but in comparison, he seems too restrained.

"Where there is any etiquette. We Chinese are in a foreign land, so we should help each other. As he spoke, Chen Jianhong pondered for a while, and then said: "But this time this time this turmoil will make you tired." ”

Chen Jianhong looked at Lin Aping apologetically.

In a way, this is probably an unwarranted disaster.

Lin Aping heard this, but kept shaking his head, he closed his eyes and remembered the scene of Tomoko being pointed at by the samurai with a knife during the day, and said: "Tomoko is right, bullying the weak is not done by a samurai. I am a Chinese and an ordinary person with a little benevolence. If I'm really defenseless and physically disabled, I can't resist. That's it. But since I have hands and feet, I cannot be indifferent to my conscience. ”

"Good! A good heart of benevolence, a good one can't be indifferent! Chen Weihong high-fived and admired, and then pulled Lin Aping into the atrium of the villa.

There was no such thing as those banquets, and there was no flowing water banquet. It was a bonfire party, and all kinds of seafood barbecues were taken to fill the stomachs of the Chechitan cultists who had not had a full meal for a long time.

Chen received a warm welcome, as did Lin Aping.

What's especially different is that Chen Weihong cheered for a while, and was pulled aside by an old man and a few young people. However, after Lin Aping got together for a while, everyone left Zhizi by Lin Aping's side.

Lin Aping's complexion turned red, but Zhizi seemed to be much more active, staring at Lin Aping with a pair of big eyes, and the freckles on his face looked lively and cute.

The two were alone for a while, and soon they began to talk and laugh.

The good times are always short-lived, though.

Not long after, a man called Lin Aping to Chen Jianhong's side.

At this moment, Chen Jianhong is talking to Amakusa Kuji.

"After consideration, we decided to conceal Chen Sang's identity. As a Ming person, I have come all the way here to help us. We are very grateful, and we can't let what happens next affect Chen Sang's safety. The rest of the people did not know Chen Sang's name, and asked Mr. Lin to keep it a secret. Please! Amakusa Kuji was very humble, bowed and said.

"Where, where, Chen Sang's matter, I will definitely keep it secret." It turned out to be this matter, and Lin Aping was still a little puzzled. The Chezhidan disciples discussed important matters, and they should not go to him. But since it is for Chen Jianhong to keep it secret, it is not surprising. After all, they killed Mitsuhisa Shimazu's people, and it was a catastrophe.

Looking at the desperate courage of the Chezhitan disciples this time, I do not doubt that they will despair in the face of the encirclement and suppression of the Satsuma Domain, but in any case, it is indeed grateful not to let the benefactor suffer.

"Thank you Lin Sang for your help!" Amakusa Kuji is another salute.

It is said that Lin Aping should leave next.

But Chen Jianhong seemed to be a little horsey, and directly talked about business: "The Satsuma Domain is currently in trouble between the Zheng family and the Ryukyus, and it is estimated that it will not have the heart to enjoy the cherry blossoms for a while, let alone the things here in Sakurajima. The dock, Fang Jiuji has already arranged for someone to take over, and there are almost no other people on the island. I will also deal with those Chinese friends. I don't think I'm going to get involved in this incident. In the short term, Shimazu Mitsuhisa should not be in trouble with us. ”

"It's all Chen Sang's credit." Amakusa Kuji said humbly, and sighed with emotion: "Originally, I looked forward and backward, and I was afraid of the retaliation of the Satsuma Domain. Now it seems, perhaps it was my cowardice that caused us to suffer again and again. ”

"Kuji has done a good job. I heard that many of the Cheechitans in other places have had to live incognito, and even those who usually want to listen to the gospel of the Lord have no chance, and many more are in a more difficult situation than we are. Chen Jianhong was relieved, and said: "It's just that it's more troublesome than the Satsuma Domain." There is a bigger problem that we need to solve. ”

"Grain." In this matter, Amakusa Kuji seemed very calm and clear.

Lin Aping listened to the two of them talking about things word by word, and was a little embarrassed at first. But then they understood that this was a move that they would only have if they trusted themselves, so they lowered their heads and remained silent.

Originally, Lin Aping was worried that these people were wasting food and didn't know how precious it was.

But now that Amakusa Kuji is very clear about this problem, Chen Jianhong also understands the seriousness of this matter, and can't help but be curious, in this case, why do you want to hold a bonfire ball?

"Sakurajima is not a place where there is a lot of production, there are too many mountains here, and there is too little place for farming. With the savings in the villa, we don't have to worry about hunger for a while, but if we don't find a way to sustain ourselves, then we have to face exile again. Chen Jianhong's expression gradually became serious.

Amakusa Kuji sighed, "Even if this place is suitable for farming, it will be too late. ”

Instead, Kuji Amakusa turned his head to look at the expressions of everyone on the field.

Of course, not Lin Aping, but those other Chezhi Dan disciples.

They were able to gather here, and now they are quite united. But after being safe and worry-free for the time being, many people have their own ideas. They are not monolithic, and although Amakusa Kuji has a high reputation, he does not have enough ability to integrate and unify.

Some people even had the idea of dividing luggage. If it weren't for a bonfire, it would hardly be able to bring everyone together.

Now that the difficulties are being revealed, everyone is making a fuss, and each has its own opinion.

"Then it seems that we should leave Sakurajima as soon as possible and find another place."

"While you have savings now, you should go to other believers as soon as possible to continue to overcome the difficulties."

"What better place to find than here? Leave, we can only face death. ”

"Could it be that Inoue-san has a way?"

"There's no way, it's better than sending them to death."

……

Everyone was divided and discussed, but soon they all felt that the atmosphere had become tense.

"Unity is the only force to solve our difficulties!" Amakusa Kuji glanced at the audience in a deep voice: "Solution, of course it's not nothing." But what I want to know is whether you can do it. Would you like to ...... Pay with the terrible consequences of possible death. ”

"Dead ...... Who wants to. But if there is a way out of danger and we don't try it, it may be a more terrible and unacceptable thing than death. Chen said.

"Say, what's the solution?"

Chen Sang was right. If we don't try, we will die like this, and we will suffer even more. ”

"Please speak, we will definitely try!"

……

"When I came to Japan, I had a conversation with an English parishioner in Ryukyu Province. He is very keen to expand into the East Asian market. The trade barriers of the Ming were unbreakable, and although their envoys had made initial contacts in Beijing, they were still far from being able to trade. When my friends in England told me about this suffering, I couldn't help it. But here...... Sakurajima is not far from the Satsuma Domain, and we also have boats that can dock on any coast. I believe in the unity of the Czechitan parishioners, if ...... There is a large and abundant variety of Japanese goods here. I'm sure my English Catholic will be very interested! Chen Jianhong finished speaking in one breath and did not continue.

He understood that everyone was lost in thought.

Even Amakusa Kuji is following his eyebrows at this moment. Although he had already made a decision before, when he thought about it, he couldn't help but feel solemn.

The rebellion of the Chezhitan cultists once caused a national encirclement and suppression.

The riots also forced Western merchants to leave Japan.

The first thing that has survived the surviving Chezhitan followers is to keep a low profile. There are even those who simply abandon their faith.

Originally, in order to survive, they had ostensibly abandoned all Chezhitan characteristics, lest they should provoke official encirclement.

But now, in order to survive, they have to embark on trade with the British.

Such a risk is something that everyone has to weigh.

"Today, a famous retainer and lackey samurai make us fearful, and if it weren't for Chen Sang's encouragement and help, we wouldn't dare to resist. But...... Amakusa-san, do you remember? Your uncle is an existence that the daimyo of all Japan cannot defeat. Trade is what keeps us alive. To make Sakurajima a stronghold for the Chechitan cultists, and for the suffering parishioners in exile throughout Japan to live in peace, we can only seize the opportunity of trade. An old man spoke slowly.

There is a terrible custom in Japan that the old man is carried to the mountains. On the surface, it sounds good to go and meet the mountain god. But in fact, it is to let the old people die, and not to burden the young people.

The living conditions of the Chezhi Dan followers are even more sinister, and naturally they have no spare energy to feed the elderly.

In such a situation, the old man was able to survive, apparently because he had enough prestige. He is an old man who survived the Shimabara Rebellion. Don't look at his aging now, when he fought against the Japanese samurai, he defeated two samurai with a wooden stick.

"Then ...... Please, Chen Sang! Amakusa Kuji bowed.

"Actually...... I thought I might be able to help a little bit as well. Lin Aping hesitated for a moment, but still spoke slowly.

Everyone looked sideways, but they were pleasantly surprised.

Half a month has passed in a flash.

Here in Sakurajima, cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Ship after ship arrives at Sakurajima's harbor, and Bernie Brian happily descends ashore, eager to kiss the land.

He felt like he was finally in the running.

Bernie completed the deal of Zheng Zhibao and sold the goods of the Ryukyus to Japan. What's more, in the past, he might have had to go home empty-handed. But this time, he returned from Sakurajima. The goods here were a little barren, but for the Dutch, who had all been evacuated, an Englishman could still trade with the Japanese, which was in itself a matter of pride.