When it comes to missionary work, the Ming Dynasty is no less capable than anyone else.

It is true that the Ming Dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu, but its foundation was built by the great Master Zhang who led the Ming Cult brothers... It was Liu Futong and Han Shantong who led the White Lotus Cult, "Don't say that the stone man has only one eye, he incited the world to rebel against the Yellow River."

Although Zhu Yuanzhang turned his back on the White Lotus Sect after becoming emperor and banned it, the Ming Dynasty had been in existence for 200 years and all the rules were in name only. The White Lotus Sect was still relatively sensitive, but its variants, such as Jinchan, Wuwei, Longhua, Wukong, Maitreya, Jingkong, Dacheng, Wenxiang, etc., were active in the north and south of the Yangtze River, in the countryside and towns... their followers were almost everywhere.

Fatty Tang has traveled far and wide and has a wide range of knowledge. Although he does not understand the Christian religion, he knows all about the White Lotus Sect very well. He knows that if any religion in the world wants to attract believers, they must rely on the three tricks - giving alms, curing diseases, and cultivating the afterlife.

"I originally thought that if my business went bankrupt, I would join the Wenxiang Sect. With my eloquence, I could easily get a position like the incense master. Of course, it is impossible for Mr. Zhao to go bankrupt now." Tang Youde said confidently, "But I have figured out the White Lotus Sect. As long as the doctrine is simple and the practice is easy, combined with the three tricks I just mentioned, we can quickly develop a large number of believers. Not to mention the secret support of the city hall."

"You better be careful. If you start a cult rebellion, I will punish you." Mr. Zhao warned him sternly. But in fact, he also planned to use Jeju Island as a test field to see what problems would be encountered in the colonization and how to solve them.

"Hey, don't worry, sir." Tang Youde nodded hurriedly. "I definitely can't let those rebellious sects in."

The most suitable ones are naturally Buddhism and Taoism, which have been transformed and domesticated through successive dynasties. However, Master Zhao felt that these two religions had been transformed too much, and if they did not restore some of the vitality during the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism, they would not be able to bear the responsibility of competing with the Christian religion.

However, such a profound question is not something that can be discussed with Fatty Tang. After returning to China, Mr. Zhao plans to gather a group of monks and Taoists to study it.

"Sir, why don't we just set up a scientific religion and you be the leader..." Tang Youde thought to himself that at least I could get a job as a protector, which would be like fulfilling my childhood wish.

"Go to hell..." Young Master Zhao almost blew up, kicked him in the butt, and cursed in a low voice: "That's a cult, not science!"

The scientific spirit can be a kind of belief, but it must not be turned into a religion. Because religious believers will defend their doctrines and denounce any doctrine that is inconsistent with their doctrines as heresy. If science is turned into a religion, the most precious spirit of questioning in science will be lost, and science will be imprisoned in the past for a long time and unable to move forward.

The most obvious example is Aristotle, who was one of the greatest scientists before Christ. Even today, Mr. Zhao still translates his works such as "On the Tool" to teach his disciples. But when his doctrine was introduced into the interpretation of the Bible by the Catholic Church, it became a cage that imprisoned Europe for the long Middle Ages. His doctrine is unquestionable and unshakable. I don't know how many outstanding scientists were sent to the stake of the Inquisition for questioning his doctrine...

If Yazi, who said "I love my teacher, but I love the truth more", were still alive and knew that his doctrines had become an accomplice in the Dark Ages in the West, he would probably continue to be the imperial physician in the palace and would not become the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect.

After all, the most valuable spirit of science is to always allow people to question, and to always convince people with facts rather than forcing them to change their beliefs.

Therefore, science is destined not to be religious. Science that has been religiousized is no longer science, but a cult.

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After talking about the serious topic, Master Zhao continued to appreciate the graceful dance of the Li Dynasty dancers. Suddenly he thought of a serious matter and waved his hand, motioning Fatty Tang to come closer.

"When you were entertaining the troops, did you take the opportunity to promote it and invite the police officers to come to Xingang City to celebrate the New Year?"

"Ah, what, is it not possible?" Fatty Tang shuddered. He had long been targeting those soldiers who could not go home for the New Year, and was ready to treat these fat sheep with generous salaries and huge bonuses... oh no, the cutest people, as the first shot of the opening of the new port.

He knew that about 80% of the police officers were reluctant to use their precious points to exchange for extra vacation time. The fixed New Year holiday was only ten days, and if they went back to the mainland, it would not be enough for the round trip, but they could come to Xingang!

If we can attract 2,000 people to celebrate the New Year, and each person spends 100 taels, that would be a full 200,000 taels! The value of this customer is so damn high that it can boost Xingang City in an instant!

In the past few months, Tang Youde has been working overtime and has built two blocks outside the New Port Fort. He has built a series of service industries such as shops, hotels, restaurants, and brothels. He has also stockpiled a large amount of consumer goods such as wine, meat, sugar, and tea, waiting for the coast guard soldiers who have been holding back for a year to come and make retaliatory purchases.

If the young master issued a house arrest order, wouldn't he be at a loss immediately?

"Who said we can't do it? Everyone has worked hard for a year. If we don't let them relax, they will get sick." Zhao Hao took a sip of Zhenlu and grimaced, "But I have three rules for you. First, no gambling! I have emphasized this repeatedly. The money that the police officers have earned with their lives cannot be wasted in the casino. And if someone owes gambling debts, he is useless and must be removed from the team!"

"Oh, don't worry, sir. I guarantee that there is not even a Pai Gow in the city." Tang Youde said softly while grilling pork for Zhao Hao, "But if we leave Xingang City, my words will not count."

"Don't let them leave the market for the next few years." Zhao Hao picked up a piece of golden roasted meat and chewed it, saying, "We'll talk about the future later."

In fact, he also knew that gambling is human nature and it is impossible to completely ban gambling. He just wanted to prevent the spread of gambling and avoid the formation of a gambling culture in the police force...

"Second, you must clear the area by the seventh day at the latest. If this causes a large number of them to be delayed in returning to the team, I will hold you responsible," Zhao Hao reminded again.

"Oh, don't worry, sir. On the seventh day, all shops in the city will be closed. I guarantee that no one will stay in the city." Tang Youde quickly agreed and took the initiative to ask, "What about the third day?"

"Three..." Mr. Zhao was a little embarrassed to say it. After all, he was a pure boy and was embarrassed to talk about such dirty topics. But the scientific spirit is to seek truth from facts, and we can't turn a blind eye to the huge safety hazards.

"I heard that there will be a brothel in the city?" So he asked in a low voice.

"Ah, I've opened a few, but this one is not allowed?" Fatty Tang was about to cry. You can only make a few bucks just by eating and drinking, gambling and prostitution are the big money. If gambling is not allowed and the pornography is also banned, how can you make money?

"Ah, can't we just not open it?" Master Zhao looked at him.

"No, sir, we can't let a full man not know the hunger of a hungry man..." Tang Youde blurted out, and quickly slapped himself with a smile, saying, "Look at me talking nonsense, sir, I haven't eaten yet."

I thought it took up the whole room.

Zhao Hao almost choked. He coughed twice and drank a sip of tea to calm down. He said, "If you really want to open the restaurant, then open it. But you have to ensure hygiene. Don't let those guys get syphilis. If Wang Rulong and his gang come to destroy your place, I won't stop them."

"Oh, what was I worried about, it turns out to be this..." Tang Youde smiled brightly, it was not easy, finally there was something that he understood but the young master did not. "No wonder, the young master is still young and has never been to such a place, of course he didn't know that others had thought of this problem a long time ago."

"Oh?" Zhao Hao was surprised and blurted out: "Do we need the raincoat now?!"

"Little Raincoat?" Tang Youde's eyes lit up when he heard that, and he couldn't help but say with full conviction: "Young Master is truly a god, this name is so appropriate."

As he said this, he leaned close to Zhao Hao's ear and told him about the small raincoats commonly used in brothels.

"I use the swim bladder of a large fish. I clean it and put it on Longyang's head. It is very elastic and feels great, just like it is not worn at all."

"Oh." Mr. Zhao nodded and glanced at the bowl of stewed fish maw on the table with a strange expression.

Tang Youde was a shop owner who owned a southern food store. He immediately thought of fish maw, which is dried fish bladder. He quickly ordered, "Take this down quickly."

Then he apologized profusely.

Zhao Hao waved his hand and said, "It's okay. What I mean is, this thing is not cheap, right?"

"Of course, the main reason is that the materials are very hard to find. There are few big fish weighing more than three pounds, and even fewer fish bladders of the right shape." Tang Youde quickly reassured him, "But don't worry, young master. We will make sure that every girl can get one, and we will use it in every battle!"

"Repeated use?" Zhao Hao was even more worried. "Wouldn't that be even more unsafe?"

"They will be washed carefully after use. I will make sure they don't be lazy." Tang Youde said hurriedly.

"Wash with boiling water for five minutes!" said Master Zhao in a deep voice.

"Sir, then it will really become fish maw..." Tang Youde said with a sad face.

"Oh, forget it, I'll tell you what's cheaper." Zhao Hao sighed helplessly and whispered in his ear: "There are a lot of sheep in Jeju Island, right? Go and ask someone to get some sheep's large intestines. One of them can make dozens of them. Make them disposable and throw them away after one use. Do you understand?"

"Hey, I heard it." Tang Youde nodded quickly, then said with a bitter face: "That thing is slippery and smelly, how can I use it?"

"Of course it's not something you can just put on and use!" Zhao Hao explained in a scientific manner: "First, soak the sheep's large intestine in water for six hours, then turn the soaked intestine inside out."

"Then, continue soaking it in wood ash water for a day, changing the water every half a day. After soaking this time, gently scrape off the intestinal mucosa, leaving only the muscle layer, and then fumigate it with burning sulfur. After processing, wash it with soapberry and water, blow it dry, cut it into pieces of appropriate length, and sew one end with thread. But to be on the safe side, put a belt on the other end and tie it when using it so that it is not easy to fall off..."

Fatty Tang was stunned when he heard this. He thought to himself, "How stupid I am! How could I think I know more than the young master? No one knows more than him, okay?"

ps. There is one more update.