Chapter 62 The Contractor's Deduction
Dapiao Valley is located about ten miles west of Cuihua Mountain. The valley is wide and long, with a small entrance and a wide hinterland. It is shaped like half a gourd, so it is named Dapiao Valley. The river in Shibian Valley has vast blue waves and an icy feel.
It's a thrilling hike from east to west in Dapiao Valley.
Dangerous rocks tower into the sky in the deep mountains. Forests and weeds are covered with white peaks. Dozens of families are scattered in the mountains and fields. The road ahead is deserted and the valley is rustling with the wind. Climbing up the stairs, you will find the ancient temple of Guanyin Cave, with flowers growing on the cliffs. Guanyin Cave is cold and the clouds are drifting far away. Come and pay homage.
Qingyin Temple in the lower courtyard of Guanyin Cave is a good place for many good men and women to seek marriage.
Li Chengqian paid a lot of money to get this piece of land. The emperor's explanation was very simple. It was a good place to escape the summer heat. Cuiwei Palace should be renovated. The Taoist temples on the mountain and the temples were also an eyesore to him. As for how to do it, that's up to you.
It's a matter of fact. There is no such thing as a free lunch, not even for father and son.
The common people were easy to talk to, just to give them more money. But the monks and Taoist priests were not so easy to talk to. Li Shimin, who had just tasted the benefits of merging officials and provincial officials, immediately set his sights on them.
Li Chunfeng of Qintian Prison is indeed a good person. When he knew Li Chengqian's intention, he immediately patted his chest and promised to move out as soon as possible.
The establishment of the academy by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is actually for the country and the country, and Taoism is the state religion. Support for the Crown Prince is support for the Tang Dynasty, and Taoism has unshirkable responsibilities.
Since Li Chunfeng was so generous, Li Chengqian could no longer be stingy and promised the industrial zone to publish three thousand classics as a reward for Taoism.
When he heard that the prince returned such a generous gift, Li Chunfeng smiled like a peach blossom. You must know how precious the books of the Tang Dynasty are today.
But after Li Chengqian left, an old man walked out from behind the screen, looked out the door and said to Li Chunfeng: "His fate has changed."
Compared with Taoists, these monks are obviously not so easy to get along with. Sitting in front of Li Chengqian, Kong Huan, the abbot of Qingyin Temple, just shook his head silently no matter what Li Chengqian said.
"Master, I don't know if your teaching has chosen someone to go to the west." Li Chengqian's seemingly casual words stirred up a storm in the old monk's heart. The intention of his journey to the west was the top secret of the teaching.
How did the young prince know that his Li family worships Taoism as the state religion? Does this mean that the imperial court intends to help Taoism headed by Yuan Tiangang and suppress us?
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Li Shimin and his son are obviously not economical, nor are they devout believers like Yang Jian.
"How did His Highness know about it? Did he want to help them suppress my religion again?" The old monk's impoliteness did not make Li Chengqian angry. He picked up the teacup and took a sip and said: "Master, the tea from Cuihua Mountain is good."
"There are some common things that are rarely seen by His Highness. If you like them, you can take some with you when you leave."
In the eyes of the old monk, everything in the temple belongs to the ancestors and belongs to the outside world. This has been the case in all dynasties. Isn't it the case now?
But Li Chengqian's words really hit his weak point. If he can succeed in going west, the Buddhist religion will definitely win the competition with Taoism and firmly occupy the position of the largest religion in the Central Plains, unlike now where it is hampered by the so-called state religion.
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Li Chengqian saw the old monk's worry and immediately smiled: "Master, don't worry, the Li family is not interested in your fight, but you must always remember that in the whole world, is it the land of the king, the shore of the land, is it the subject of the king?
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My father and son are neither Emperor Wu of Liang nor Emperor Wu of Zhou. They both say that this family is good at making shaocheng without leakage. Master, there is no airtight wall, but I promise that it will not leak out from here, how about it."
The old monk wrapped the rosary beads in his hands, clasped his hands together, silently recited the word "fo", raised his head and said to Li Chengqian: "As your Highness wishes."
After speaking, he bowed deeply to Li Chengqian and walked towards the palace.
After returning to the East Palace, Li Chengqian immediately summoned Du Gou, the director of the military industrial zone, to discuss how to build a new school in Cuihua Mountain.
"Your Highness, you can kill me because of my humble position. Look, I'm so tired that I'm all skin and bones. How can I still have time to take care of the academy project?"
Du Gou has also learned bad things now. According to Li Chengqian's words, this boy is now unprofitable and cannot afford to be early, and there is no way he can compare with his honest brother.
Du Gou's words made Li Chengqian curl his lips: "Brother Du, I heard that you have been very close to the daughter of Niu Shangshu's family recently, and you were even beaten by his brother Niu Jianhu. Your romantic affair is the envy of the brothers.
It’s tight.”
After hearing Li Chengqian's ridicule, Du Gou couldn't help but rub his nose. The folk customs of the Tang Dynasty were open, and it was okay for unmarried men and women to have some contact with each other.
But Niu Jianhu said that he wanted to marry his sister like a chicken, so he was a scumbag, and even chased her around in Zhuque Street, and even gave his father Du Ruhui a good beating when he returned home.
As for the reason why Du Ruhui didn't help him propose marriage, Niu Jinda was a rare educated person in the Tang army. He was an upright man and had always served as a military judge in the army. Many generals had taken advantage of him.
The relationship between Du Ruhui and him is also very average, so his popularity is not that good. Of course, this is also the reason why Li Chengqian recommended him as the Secretary of the Ministry of Integrity. As for why Niu Jianhu beat him, it is probably because he was the Minister of Integrity of the Tang Dynasty.
That’s what Shangshu meant.
Niu Jinda was born into a family of civil servants. His great-grandfather was the governor of Hanzhou in the Eastern Wei Dynasty and Niu Ding of Pingyuan County in Shangzhu State. His grandfather was Niu Shuang, the prefect of Huaibei in the Northern Qi Dynasty. His father was Niu Han, the magistrate of Zhang County in Qing Dynasty in the Sui Dynasty.
Later, the world was in chaos and the whole family starved to death, including his favorite sister. This made Niu Jinda, a tough man, regret his life.
Li Chengqian once heard Niu Jinda say that his daughter looked very similar to his dead sister, so naturally he treated his daughter differently from how other people treated their daughters. Now there is a trapper who often harasses his baby.
In Li Chengqian's opinion, he didn't complain even if he was beaten.
"As long as you accept this job and complete it within the construction period, how about Niu Shangshu and your father's palace go and say it for you?" Li Chengqian looked at Du Gou with a smile.
Of course Du Gou knew that Li Chengqian and Niu Jinda had a good relationship. Li Chengqian recommended him as Minister of the Ministry of Integrity. Who doesn't know that Niu Jinda's cold-faced King of Hell only pays for the emperor and Li Chengqian's accounts. Now that Li Chengqian is willing to help, it is great. As for
Not to mention his father.
"Your Highness, you must keep your word. I am working for you every day. You must not chill the heart of a loyal minister." Du Zhuu tried his best to pretend, but Li Chengqian, who has been with these bad friends for many years,
Of course you don't know their virtues.
"Since when did I let you be a bully? Your annual dividend is more than ten times your salary. Get out of here. Go to Master Zhang to get the money first. If you don't do well, you will be beaten for the rest of your life.
"Bachelor"
Chapter completed!