Princess Nanyang is the only daughter of the Xiao family, and was married to the younger brother Yu Wenshi of the Sui Dynasty.Yu Wenhua and killed Yang Guang as the emperor, so Princess Nanyang turned against the Yuwen family, and her husband Yuwen Shi and also became the most familiar strangers.After the Sui Dynasty was extinguished, Princess Nanyang was displaced for several years, and then became a monk in Xingshan Temple, with the law name Jingchen.The practice place of Princess Nanyang, located behind Xingshan Temple, is a small courtyard.The fence of the small courtyard is the wall, the firewood is the door, and the grass house is the room.It's very simple, and it's also very dusty.When Xiao and Princess Nanyang met, the mother and daughter wept sadly and omitted it.That night, Xiao stayed in Princess Nanyang's cottage for the night.And Zhao Yunze's brigade stayed in Xingshan Temple.Naxingshan Temple covers an extremely wide area, and there are many guest rooms for pilgrims to rest in the temple.Zhao Yunze's people were nearly 300 people, and those guest rooms could accommodate them.It can be seen that the incense of this Xingshan Temple must be extremely vigorous.On weekdays, there are also a lot of pilgrims who stay in the temple.Those pilgrims who stayed overnight had to donate a sum of money to Xingshan Temple as food and lodging.Calculated together, the cost of food and lodging in this Xingshan Temple must be much more expensive than the inn and inn outside.But this time the people who received Zhao Yunze, Xingshan Temple made a loss-making business.Because, when Zhao Yunze left Xingshan Temple, he didn't mention the donation of incense money.It's just a vigorous effort to thank the monks in charge of the temple and thank them for their hospitality.After all, the temple is not a real inn, and the monks are not merchants after all.In the past, the monks and temples entertained pilgrims, and the cost of food and lodging did not need to be really declared, and the pilgrims would naturally pay in the name of donations.And a lot of it is given.Like Zhao Yunze, who is so "sincere", really thinks that the monks are entertained for free, which is really rare.But since Zhao Yunze is pretending to be stupid, the monks in the temple are not easy to expose, so he can't pull down his face, regardless of the face of the great monk, and directly ask the official of the court for room and board.Forget it, let's admit it, in the past, it was the pilgrims who gave us alms, this time, we should give some charity to the court.The monks returned to the temple in great depression."
Peng Yu, you seem to be prejudiced against the monks" Not long after hitting the road, Xiao asked Zhao Yunze.Zhao Yunze said: "I respect a monastic like Master Jingchen.What I look down on are those monks who wear the cloak of Buddhism and do a lot of things to accumulate wealth.Niangniang, you may not know, these monks of the Gaomen Temple are the richest people in the world.As for the monks who are still doing penance, their lives are more comfortable than those of the emperor. ”"Why did Peng Yu say this," Xiao Shi said in surprise."
At first, I didn't know how rich those monks were.I remember that last year, Lord Wei Zheng Wei once gave His Majesty the Emperor a recital.It is said that the temples in the world occupy a lot of land, and they do not pay taxes.Many people in the vicinity of the temple also sold their land to the temple and paid a small part of the tenant rent to the temple in order to escape the taxes of the imperial court.There are even many outrageous temples that ask believers to donate their family wealth on the grounds of persuading people to worship the Buddha for goodness.It is not uncommon for some overly superstitious believers to go bankrupt and donate all their wealth to the temple."
Niangniang, what Lord Wei said is definitely not a lie.Some temples can occupy as much as half of the acres of land in a county, plus the land that others pretend to be attached to the name of the temple.Coupled with the donations of pilgrims and believers, the temple can not be rich, not to mention, many temples recruit monks in order to expand their own power.If they are allowed to do so, there will be less and less land for the state to collect taxes, and fewer and fewer people will be able to farm. ”Xiao fell silent thoughtfully.Zhao Yunze said again: "Because of this, Wei Dacai proposed to curb this kind of sign before the influence of the temple has expanded.Last year, the Tang Dynasty only visited all temples, and all those that were not registered with the government were banned.He also ordered him to return the land and property of the people, so that the monks could return to the laity.But a big temple like Xingshan Temple is still doing a great way to make money.That's why I don't want to see those monks. ”"Alas, hearing Peng Yu say this, the old body also felt that those monks had gone too far.But in the eyes of the old man, the monk has always been sacred.Now, the old body doesn't know where to put it. ”Xiao shook his head and said with a wry smile."
In fact, I also have a lot of respect for Buddhism, and in my spare time, I also read some Buddhist books and refer to Buddhism.I also respect the true Buddha monks.What I don't want to see are just monks who are fascinated by the smell of worldly copper and have completely given up their desire to seek Buddha.Niangniang doesn't have to be conflicted. ”Zhao Yunze comforted Xiao Shidao.Xiao Shi smiled and said, "The old body is just a momentary emotion. ”The dividing line team left Jingcheng County and headed west, still by land.In fact, Zhao Yunze could have chosen to take the Yellow River waterway, but the waterway was slower after all.Zhao Yunze and all the tribes, everyone is like an arrow, so they can't care about the hardships of the land route.At noon on the tenth day of the first lunar month, the team arrived at Lintong, Xinfeng County, the east gate of Chang'an.After lunch in Xinfeng County, the team continued on the road.Zhao Yunze sent a messenger to rush back to Chang'an to inform him of his itinerary.After setting off again, Shaw became apprehensive.is about to arrive in Chang'an, and Xiao has mixed feelings in his heart.When the team arrived in Luoyang, Xiao went to see Luoyang Palace.There, there are too many imprints of her life.It's the same with Chang'an, where the Xiao family once lived for decades.The timidity of homesickness is probably the mood of the Xiao family now.In the middle of the afternoon, the team finally arrived in Chang'an.To Zhao Yunze's surprise, the only people who went out of the city to greet him were Yang Xiaoming and Cheng Chumo, as well as Yang Xiaoming's four subordinates.This situation is not right, I have already sent someone to inform the court of the itinerary.Supposedly, Comrade Li should have sent officials to greet him with great fanfare.Could it be that his official position is too low, but other officials don't welcome it, just forget it, Wen Yanbo, I'm a partner with him.He went back to Chang'an City early to enjoy the blessings, but I was blowing the wind and drinking dew outside, isn't it true that Old Man Wen feels guilty in his heart, so why don't you go out of the city to greet him, "My lord is back" Yang Xiaoming said as soon as he approached Zhao Yunze."
Master has suffered a lot, look at this black and thin appearance, I feel distressed to death."
Cheng Chumo said with a slurp in his mouth."
Chu Mo, why are you kid in Chang'an today, didn't you go to the martial arts hall and skipped school" Zhao Yunze asked Cheng Chu Mo with a straight face."
Master, you're stupid outside.Today is the tenth day of the new year, Mu Xiu.Besides, the martial arts hall hasn't opened yet," Cheng Chumo said."
Oh, I really don't remember the days."
Zhao Yunze said embarrassedly.Jin Bao and Chen Xing rushed to the front at this time, the two jumped off the horse, and faced Yang Xiaoming is bear hug, and another person stabbed Yang Xiaoming.exchanged a few pleasantries."
My lord, do you want to enter the palace immediately to give the decree" Yang Xiaoming asked Zhao Yunze again."
That's right, the officials who went out of Beijing, the first thing they did after returning to Beijing was to face you" "My lord, then you have to be careful when you answer." ”Yang Xiaoming suddenly said with an unnatural face."
What's wrong" Zhao Yunze wondered.Cheng Chumo said: "A few years ago, the Turks sent envoys to Chang'an to sue you in front of Your Majesty.That Zhao Deyan actually stayed in Chang'an and didn't leave.I don't mean to wait for you to come back and fight a lawsuit with you. ”"Oh, no wonder no one in the imperial court went out of the city to greet me, it turns out that I am now carrying a lawsuit."
Zhao Yunze suddenly realized.Zhao Deyan, hehe, this grandson actually came to Chang'an: