The missionaries wanted to give Ryan Cui some gifts and ask him to say a few good words to the emperor. Ryan Cui shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "If you only have these things, it is not enough to exchange for the opportunity to stay in China."
It sounded as if he was asking for a bribe. Liu looked at him with wide eyes. The missionaries all felt the joy of the missionary work and happily asked the translator to pass on the message: "What does your Excellency want? We not only brought books that spread the Gospel of God, but also various Western glassware and paintings, Central Asian jewelry, woolen fabrics, Indian gems and spices... We came here on a Portuguese merchant ship. If your Excellency needs anything, you can ask the merchants to bring more."
Ryan Cui pointed to a clear prism among many glass cups and plates and said, "The glass is good, the plant with red fruits is new in China, and this math book is also good. Are these all made in Italy? What kind of ship did you take to come to China? How could you travel thousands of miles to Guangdong? What weapons did you have on the ship to defend against pirates?"
The oldest missionary said cautiously, "We are on a merchant ship, and we don't know much about its structure. If you like books, we have brought more books on mathematics, logical reasoning, and astronomy and calendar. But we don't have many glassware and peppers. Can you ask your emperor to allow more merchants to dock and trade with your country on our behalf?"
Liu Zhushi said in a deep voice: "Our dynasty has had a maritime ban since the □□ years. The maritime ban is a major issue and should not be acted rashly. I hope Lord Cui will not just take advantage of the moment."
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