Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

"What the mage did was really unexpected and made people unable to defend themselves!"

In the main hall of the state capital, Li Tai looked at Master Tan Jing sitting opposite him and sighed helplessly.

At this time, there were still various sighs and comments from the onlookers outside the door who had been unwilling to disperse for a long time. The scene created by Master Tanjing could be said to be very effective.

After Master Tanjing heard what Li Tai said, he smiled kindly and said, "Why do you need to visit me? Isn't that why you came to the temple to visit me? I am now fulfilling your long-cherished wish. The reason why I tell the people all the time is also to praise you." The principle of cause and effect and blessing. If you do something bad, you will be afraid that the public will know about it. But now you are putting moral education into your own words and deeds, so why should you fear the public's comments? "

Li Tai also had to admit that this old monk was really capable of being carefree, and he was almost catching up with him. It was obvious that he had been squeezed so hard that he had no choice but to proceed at his own pace, yet he still wanted to thank him for helping him promote his righteous deeds and educate the masses.

Of course, Li Tai did have to thank him. He had never seen someone so active in digging a hole for him. Even if he buried him, Li Tai would not feel any sense of accomplishment.

"In this case, I will no longer waver in my mind. I will entrust all the matters of making Buddhist rituals to the Master. I hope that the Master can do his best and live up to his trust. If things go as I prayed for in the next year, then I will have something else for the Master. Thank you very much!”

This trap and being cheated are also a two-way process. Everyone has taken ninety-nine steps, and of course Li Tai has to take one step forward, so he put on an expression of being unwilling but helpless and said. .

Master Tanjing was not arrogant because he succeeded in forcing the palace. Instead, he expressed his attitude seriously: "Please rest assured, once this Buddhist ritual is performed, it will definitely attract the attention of the public. It is not only about If you are filial and righteous, the old monk will have to bear the judgment of the public, so he must not be negligent!"

Li Tai believed this, so he added: "Although I am short of resources, I am also short of power. If there is anything I can do, Master, please tell me frankly."

Master Tan Jing couldn't help but smile when he heard Li Tai's blunt statement that public power could be granted privately. Isn't this the purpose of all this trouble? With a layer of filial piety to cover up his behavior, the young county governor became bolder and took the initiative without waiting for his own request.

Master Tanjing was naturally not polite. He stood up and invited Li Tai to come outside the hall. He stood next to the newly cast statue of Maud Lian and sighed: "I have to trust you. Although the old monk is full of energy, the manpower in the temple is still very low." There are deficiencies. Please take a look at this statue. Although the materials are sufficient, the skills are lacking, so if you want to make it into a high-quality product, you still need to find craftsmen elsewhere!"

Li Tai also saw that the proportions of this Buddha statue were out of proportion and the surface was rough. It was completely different from the one made by Hongfa Temple in the old years. After hearing this, he nodded and said: "The master is the governor of Wei Na, and the servitor Liben of the temple has been assigned to take office." There is no need to sue me for any internal affairs."

"Even so, the fact is that it is still a little inconvenient. The best person in the county who is good at making statues is the slave of Wanfotang Temple..."

Master Tanjing said while observing Li Tai's expression.

After hearing this, Li Tai was not in a hurry to express his position. He returned to the hall and sat down with a thoughtful look on his face. Then he looked at the old monk and said, "Before leaving, Mr. Hanoi told me to be harmonious with the public and not to offend the public easily. Ten Thousand Buddhas The church has been established for a long time and is widely worshiped by the people in the county. I’m afraid it’s not easy to offend it rashly, right?”

"If it were anyone else, it would be unavoidable to worry about this, but you are a strong young man. As the saying goes, you would rather bully a white-headed old man than a young man. Why should you be afraid of being disturbed by evil emotions! What's more, you also said that this is an old monk's job. As long as the government does not intervene in matters that are within his scope, the old monk can ensure that the public opinion in the village will not favor those arrogant monks in Wanfo Hall!"

Seeing that Li Tai was still hesitant, the old monk placed more emphasis on the bet. He took out a sketch and put it on the record, saying that in addition to the previous Buddhist ritual procedures, he would also fund the construction of a majestic Buddhist hall in his temple to worship this event. Those Buddha statues cast by Buddhist rituals enjoy the incense of believers all year round, and their pursuits are bound to be more effective.

After Li Tai heard this, his expression gradually relaxed, and he also warned: "The mage can requisition it at any time, but he must return it in time after use."

After hearing this, the old monk nodded repeatedly. As long as he cooked the rice, dispatched people, and whether he needed to return it afterwards, he didn't need anyone else to give him advice.

Seeing that Li Tai was so talkative, he added more energy: "If all the ritual vessels must be perfect, then the craftsmen and slaves in the Wudu nunnery are also indispensable."

Hearing that the old monk was pushing the envelope and even dared to make plans for the royal family's property, Li Tai was secretly happy. If I didn't put all the black debt on you, I wouldn't be sorry for working so hard to dig a hole for me, so he nodded. The permission just ordered the old monk to be impeccable in the procedures.

Both of them try their best to accommodate each other. This cooperation is naturally harmonious and happy. While helping each other, they also feel that they have gained a lot. This is probably the so-called win-win, of course it depends on the plot. under normal development.

The old monk was very efficient in his work. After reaching a consensus with Li Tai, he immediately returned to the temple and ordered the deacons and monks to organize and prepare all the materials needed for the Buddhist ceremony. Those who can produce in the temple should speed up production; those who cannot produce should hurry up and buy from the market.

Li Tai was also paying close attention to the development of the matter. When he learned that the prices of various Buddhist ritual materials in Qinzhou had increased due to the large-scale purchase of various materials at Guangming Temple, he couldn't help but sigh that Guangming Temple was really lavish. , with its financial resources, it was able to stir up the price rise in Hezhou. In Longyou, where Buddhism is prosperous, all kinds of Buddhist ritual supplies definitely do not belong to the small market. This shows how much silk Guangming Temple put on the market in a short period of time!

Of course, the old monk's willful manipulation of temple slaves and craftsmen from other temples also brought a lot of trouble to Li Tai. The owners of Wanfotang and other temples also came to the state capital to complain.

Li Tai would not unsettle all the monks in Qinzhou just to build a Guangming Temple. Those who believe in these superstitions are not smart enough. If they are instigated by monks whose interests have been harmed, who knows what kind of chaos will result.

So he also tried his best to appease the temple managers. He first came up with an excuse to pray for the lost relatives, so that everyone would be wary. If they didn't dare to come forward, he would break up their faces first. Then he solemnly promised that he would order and urge the Guangming Temple to be returned as soon as possible afterwards. Temporarily calm down the crowd.

Li Tai withstood the pressure from all parties here, which also made Master Tanjing very happy. He had ideas for many temple industries that he had coveted for a long time but did not dare to take action easily in previous years, and he had great intentions of using this to unify Qinzhou Samana.

Of course, he did not dare to neglect Li Tai's affairs. Since casting required a large amount of precious metals and gems, they were also scarce in Longyou, where the Silk Road had not been smooth for many years. Master Tan Jing ordered the monks to try their best to purchase them. The prices of these goods have nearly doubled.

With his teammates so awesome, Li Tai certainly can't let his guard down. I took some time this day to personally lead a group of soldiers to escort dozens of carts wrapped in layers of felt, straight to Guangming Temple.

After arriving at the temple and chatting briefly with Master Tanjing, he pointed to the motorcade and said, "I was really moved to know that the temple has spent all its savings and collected materials for my family affairs recently. I dare not push all the burden of this material thing on to the temple. Therefore, we try our best to raise some funds to meet the expenses, but please do not go to the market for the time being, and let the temple handle it after the incident."

When Master Tanjing heard this request, his wise eyes couldn't help but flash, and he nodded immediately and said: "Please rest assured, this old monk knows his own seriousness."

But Li Tai was still worried, and asked Master Tan Jing to clear out a remote warehouse in the temple, and asked the soldiers he brought to move the money and goods in personally, while he stood aside and supervised it personally.

Master Tanjing was also present at the scene. Suddenly, a soldier slipped and the sealed box he was carrying fell to the ground, immediately revealing the neatly stacked official brocades inside.

"You idiot, put it away quickly!"

When Li Tai saw this, he was furious. He strode forward and kicked all the people and goods into the warehouse. When he turned back, he saw the old monk looking up at the sky with great interest, looking at the scene just now. Completely turning a blind eye, I couldn't help but feel happy again.

After the goods were moved, Li Tai expressed the need to send a thousand state soldiers to garrison here and help maintain law and order in the temple. After all, Guangming Temple frequently makes large-scale purchases, and it is well known that the temple has accumulated a large number of rare goods.

The old monk is not worried about this, because the temple has a considerable number of monk soldiers. As long as there are no strong soldiers coming, it is more than enough to guard the safety of the temple. But he also knew Li Tai's deep intention of sending troops here, so he did not refuse.

As various things progressed, time quickly entered May. A few days ago, Li Xiaoyong led more than 700 Chang'an elite troops to Longshang along the Chencang narrow road, but Li Tai was still patient and did not launch immediately.

Waiting until mid-May, the military intelligence report from Liangzhou arrived at the state capital. Seeing that Duguxin's army had solved the Liangzhou rebellion without any accident, Li Tai was overjoyed and directly ordered the state soldiers stationed at Guangming Temple to withdraw quickly to prepare for the reception. The triumphant army is ready.

In the temple, the state soldiers stationed here were packing their bags, but Zhang Shinu put on his armor and came to the old monk's residence. He pushed the door open and said in a bad tone: "The state government is urging us to urgently need to withdraw urgently. But my husband, Mr. The goods stored here must not be lost. Please ask the Master to arrange for the monks and soldiers in the temple to be closely guarded and no one is allowed to peek inside!"

Master Tanjing had great confidence in the security of his temple, but when he saw that Zhang Shinu looked ferocious and did not seem to be consulting with him, he nodded and said: "General, please don't worry, I will order the monk soldiers to guard closely, and we will wait for the general to come back for inspection." ”

However, Zhang Shinu still refused to give up and asked the old monk to mobilize nearly a thousand monk soldiers to surround the remote warehouse before nodding with satisfaction and leaving. During the journey, several of his confidants did not follow the brigade directly back to the city, but went to the mountains and fields to the south.