Royal road

Today, Huai'en Temple can be regarded as the most incense-filled temple in Jinyang City. From the moment the morning bell rang, there were believers waiting outside the temple, wanting to worship Buddha and burn candles, praying for peace.The shadow of the epidemic has not completely dissipated. At this time, it is always right to hug Buddha's feet.

Jiang Ni also mixed in with the group of pious believers, and slowly moved forward with the team.Along the way, many pedestrians wore face scarves on their faces, regardless of men, women, or children, and the styles were different.When passing by the monk's house that used to be a medical dormitory, these scarf-wearing people will put their hands together and salute to the monk's house.

Of course Jiang Ni knew that the cloth scarves on these people's faces were called "beam scarves", which were used by street cleaners all day long.He also knows that those who are still wearing the "beam scarf" are probably because someone in the family has been to the hospital and received treatment, and has also heard the anecdote of the Buddha's dream.

As if carelessly, Jiang Ni walked up to an old man wearing a scarf, and asked curiously: "Dare to ask the old man, the weather is so hot, why do you have to cover your face with a cloth scarf?"

"This is the method guided by the Buddha." The old man was obviously kind-hearted, and explained patiently, "As long as you wear this 'beam scarf', you will be able to prevent disasters and diseases."

"Why is it called Liang Jin?" Jiang Ni asked again.

"This……"

The old man was at a loss for words for a while, but there was a woman who was also wearing a scarf beside him, who helped to answer: "It is because a Liang Langjun received the guidance of the Buddha, he passed down this method. The great epidemic in Jinyang was also resolved because of this. "

"Is that Mr. Liang Lang so supernatural?" Jiang Ni didn't seem to believe it.

This statement immediately attracted the refutation of many people around.

"Of course it works!" "How else can the epidemic be eliminated?" "The monks in the temple have said that Liang Langjun once received the Buddha's guidance in dreams..."

The rush of answers immediately overwhelmed Jiang Ni's voice, and made many people look this way.Jiang Ni himself didn't expect that Lord Lang would be so famous in Jinyang, so he shrank his head and said in a low voice, "Will Lord Liang come to the ceremony in the middle of the month?"

Now that the news that the Fa Conference is about to be held has spread, how could these believers who came to worship early in the morning not know?However, most people have never thought about this issue. When they heard Jiang Ni's words, they immediately said: "Yes, Liang Langjun should also be invited to the Fa Conference!"

"Liang Langjun got the advice of the Buddha, of course the mages will invite him."

"You must ask the mage later..."

"Who is Mr. Liang Lang?"

The crowd gradually became chaotic, and began to talk about it.There are still many people who have never heard of Liang Feng's name, and only think that the prevention and control of the epidemic is all due to the monks of Huai'en Temple. Now, after hearing such an explanation from the people around them, they naturally know the anecdote of the Buddha's dream.There is nothing in the world more legendary than dreaming, not to mention the story of the Buddha saving the people through dreaming.After a short time, the believers guarding in front of the temple believed the story more or less, and they were full of enthusiasm.

At this time, the morning class in Huai'en Temple just ended, the door of the temple was opened, and the devout and hopeful believers immediately put the questions in their hearts in front of the monks.

"Master, will Liang Langjun participate in this Obon ceremony?"

"Master, Liang Langjun is the person guided by the Buddha, we must invite him to come to the Dharma meeting..."

"With Mr. Liang's protection, we can save those dead souls..."

Ordinary monks don't know what Liang Langjun is. They are almost overwhelmed. In the end, Zen Master Nianfa came forward and replied with a smile: "Thanks to Master Liang being guided by Buddha, he was able to restrain the plague ghosts. The host has already invited him to participate in the epidemic." Fa conference, all benefactors, please rest assured."

Yesterday, news came from the Palace that Liang Zixi had accepted the invitation and would go to Jinyang.Therefore, the confidence to read the method is particularly sufficient, speaking frankly.Seeing that the believers were looking forward to Liang Feng's arrival so much, he couldn't help but secretly sighed in his heart, Master's move was perfect.

These words were more effective than the imperial decree, and the remaining doubts in many people's minds disappeared immediately.The fact that the Buddha fell into a dream is true, did the masters of the Huai'en Temple admit it?Those onlookers who were only a little curious at first also began to look forward to the Fa Conference.If that Buddha could come in person, wouldn't the Buddha also take special care of the people of Jinyang?

Amidst the noisy voices, Jiang Ni's figure flashed and disappeared into the crowd.

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Hushi in the west of the city.

The epidemic has just passed, and today's Hushi is not as prosperous as it used to be.The number of open shops has decreased by half, and the remaining businessmen are also worried, soliciting customers carefully, hoping to make a few more money.

In a fabric shop that was still thriving in business, a young man covered with a cloth towel walked in.The clerks in Hushi were used to seeing customers wearing beam scarves, so they asked without any surprise: "I wonder what kind of fabric your lord wants to buy?"

The guest shook his head: "I don't want fabrics. I wonder if your family has clothes decorated with lotus flowers. Show bags are also fine."

The store also sells ready-made clothes, but no one has ever directly named a certain pattern regardless of the color of the fabric.The guy was stunned for a moment, and quickly replied: "There seems to be no lotus pattern, but there are a few hibiscus patterns..."

"Just the lotus pattern!" The man seemed rather anxious, "Mr. Liang is coming to Jinyang, isn't the Buddhist family Xilian? You must want the lotus pattern."

These words immediately aroused the curiosity of other guests. A woman who also wore a beam scarf asked, "Which Mr. Liang? Is it the Mr. Liang who the Buddha fell into his dream?"

"Which Liang Langjun could it be? I just came back from Huai'en Temple, and rumors spread throughout the temple that he is coming to Jinyang to attend the Fa Conference!" The man replied immediately.

"Ah!" The old woman standing next to the girl also said, "If Mr. Liang really comes to Jinyang, he will definitely go to see him. He is our family's benefactor!"

"Mother, do we want to buy some lotus-patterned clothes?" the girl asked hastily.

"Well, go to another place to see!" The old woman made a decisive decision, and the two walked out of the shop together.

The guy was still a little dazed, but the man had already said: "If there is no lotus pattern, I will go to other places."

After that, he also turned and walked out the door.The guy was really not slow to react, and hurried to the backyard.It is better to inform the master of this matter as soon as possible. The master has survived the epidemic with great difficulty. If Liang Langjun comes, why don't you have to meet him!

After walking through several shops in a row and buying a bunch of wooden boxes carved with lotus patterns, sachets, and robes, the man left Hushi.Although he didn't buy many things, many shopkeepers knew about Liang Langjun's upcoming arrival, and some even sent servants to Huai'en Temple to inquire carefully.If that Liang Langjun can really come to Jinyang, what if he prepares more clothes and accessories with lotus patterns?That's the Buddhist disciple who saved Jinyang. This bit of humility cannot be overstated!

Like a pool of spring water that has been disturbed, news spread like wildfire in Jinyang Fang City.

When he came to a secluded street corner, Jiang Ni took off the cloth towel covering his face, and took a light breath.I went around the city twice in one day, and I was a little tired, but I didn't live up to the Lord's entrustment.He is not those foolish men and women, but a businessman who is used to doing business.No one knows better than him that if the master becomes famous, it will affect the new porcelain and paper in the mansion.

It's just that even he didn't expect that the Lord Lang's reputation in Jinyang was already so loud.Not only in front of the monastery, but also in the Hushi market!What he thought was a difficult task was completed lightly, which made him somewhat uncertain.Is it really enough to just spread rumors in the market?Whether it's porcelain or paper, it's not something these people can afford...

The master's mind is really beyond the reach of ordinary people.Jiang Ni shook his head, who cares, as long as things are done properly!I don't know when the Lord will leave...

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"Reporting to Lord Lang, all the scripture papers picked up by Zhifang are here." Liu Lin stood nervously beside the long paper shelf. He didn't expect that Lord Lang would come to Zhifang in person. Check out the paper.But despite being nervous, Liu Lin couldn't help being a little excited. This batch of scripture papers is indeed the painstaking effort of Zhifang.

In the past few months, Liu Lin hasn't had a good night's sleep, and spends all day in the paper workshop studying new paper.From rough paper that is slightly inferior to Zuobo paper to this kind of yellowish and tough scripture paper, I don’t know how many barrels of paper pulp have been destroyed, and how much effort has been spent, even the small dark imprints have exhausted him. Brains.Now that it has finally paid off, how can it not make people happy?

Now the largest output in the workshop is the scripture paper in front of me.The narrow and long paper is used for copying, and a piece of paper can just write a volume of scriptures.In terms of paper quality, Liulin can guarantee that the scripture paper is a bit better than the prestigious Zuobo paper.However, the manpower of the paper shop was limited, and the landlord was very picky. In the end, he only got [-] sheets of good paper.

As for the two kinds of color paper, it is even more rare.After trying several ratios, he made two kinds of slightly stable flower paper. The red flower paper with hibiscus and rouge is called peach flower paper, which is elegant and light in color, soft and moving.The one with mint and borneol is called Jasper Jian, which is slightly green and has a cool fragrance, which makes people feel refreshed.The cost of these two kinds of paper is even more astonishing. Cutting into small paper, it is only [-] sheets each, which is barely enough for my own use.

Such a small amount of paper cost tens of thousands of dollars to develop, and the price of rouge borneol is even unimaginable.Liu Lin was always in fear every day, for fear that the landlord would be annoyed that he would only spend money but not produce finished products, so he would close the paper workshop.It wasn't until new paper was made that the rope around his neck was slowly loosened, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief.

However, this kind of output is not enough to sell on the market, right?

"Master Lang, the trial production of new paper is really time-consuming. The paper shop has now figured out a way to stabilize the paper product, so it won't be so laborious to wait for the next batch of paper." Liu Lin said cautiously.

"It will take at least two or three months to make a batch of paper?" Liang Feng asked.

"It will take more than two months. However, if the weather is fine in summer, the paper will dry faster, and the pulping work in the workshop has not stopped. It only takes about a month to produce a new batch of paper." Liu Lin quickly replied. .

This period cannot be shortened any longer.Liang Feng nodded slightly: "How much paper can be produced at that time?"

"The scripture paper is too wasteful to make. There can be five or six thousand sheets at a time. The paper depends on the season and the materials are selected. Three hundred sheets should not be a problem." Liu Lin said more and more anxiously.This kind of quantity is probably only enough to sell two or three times a year, right?

Liang Feng calculated in his heart, and nodded slightly: "There is no need to increase the amount of scripture paper and note paper, but we need to make more paper for daily use, for the family to use."

It’s just writing at ordinary times, you don’t need to be so precise, it can be done with a movable curtain bed.Liu Lin breathed a sigh of relief.

Liang Feng said again: "A few days ago, I asked Liu Jiangtou to make some exquisite long boxes. You sort the paper carefully, and put a thousand pieces of Buddhist scripture paper in each box. There can be no more, no less, and no mixing. into the waste paper. The rest of the paper is put in a small box, and I have other uses."

"Little one understands!" Liu Lin quickly replied.

"This time the new paper, you did a good job, go back to the account to receive the reward."

"This..." Liu Lin couldn't help but get nervous, "The little one has already received rewards twice, the quantity of these new papers is really not enough, I'm afraid they won't sell for much money, sir don't break the small ones..."

This is also what his father Liu Mutou taught him.The wooden workshop and the paper workshop have already received a lot of rewards, what if the owner finds out that he cannot make ends meet and gets angry?

"Who says it can't be sold at a price?" Liang Feng raised his eyebrows and smiled, "If you work hard, you will get the reward you deserve."

Confused by the laughter, Liu Lin didn't dare to say anything, and quickly knelt down to thank him.Liang Feng touched the new paper again, and heaved a sigh of relief.With these complete arrangements, he can finally go on the road with confidence.

Two days later, five healthy horses, thirty servants, and four ox carts slowly drove out of the gate of the Liang Mansion and headed towards Jinyang.