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Chapter 679 Li Shimin: The monks are richer than me!
Seeing Cheng Yaojin's forgetful character, Li Shimin couldn't help but roll his eyes in his heart.

What's so great about being a grandpa?
It's not that Lao Tzu's daughter is not pregnant!
However, at this moment, seeing this guy's overjoyed appearance, he didn't bother to interrupt his excitement, and signaled to Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling, and the two of them immediately understood, took two quick steps, and took the lead to walk into the Marquis of Chang'an's mansion go.

Gu Zhong just wanted to lead the way, but Li Shimin waved his hand and refused.

"Go and do your work..."

Gu Zhong didn't insist, and stopped walking with a smile.Although these few people are dignified, they are also frequent visitors to the house. They come and go, and they are always informal.

Of course, I still have to be polite, after all, this is my duty as a housekeeper.

Wang Zi'an was in a good mood, and his attitude was a bit warmer than usual, especially towards Cheng Yaojin, who was so warm.

"Father-in-law, please sit down—"

While talking, he got up and personally helped Cheng Yaojin to sit down, and then brought tea, water, and snacks.

"You came just in time, I was about to send someone to the house to announce the good news—haha, Yinger is happy!"

Cheng Yaojin has been here so many times, and this is the first time he has enjoyed such super-standard treatment. He is dizzy and cheerful, as if he is in the clouds, and his mood is so beautiful that Li Shimin's teeth are a little gritty.

This dog, when my daughter was happy, why didn't I see him so enthusiastic!
Unhappy, he snatched the snacks from Cheng Yaojin's hand.

Cheng Yaojin didn't bother with him, instead he smiled.

"Hahaha—you eat, you eat, haha, the old man is in a good mood today, I don't care about you—come, come, come, come here, you are home, everyone..."

While talking, he got up and grabbed a handful of jelly beans, roasted beans, kidney beans and various exquisite pastries that Wang Zi'an personally fried for several people.

Looking at this guy, I am the master, and you are all outsiders.

Several people couldn't laugh or cry, Li Shimin was so angry that he wanted to kick him.

Fortunately, although he was not arrogant, his daughter was warm and polite, and she didn't neglect everyone at all. She yelled at each uncle, which made everyone put down their thoughts of following the old man's knowledge.

"You guys came at the right time. The leeks and garlic sprouts I planted are just right. We will make dumplings later, and I will make some refreshing side dishes for everyone. Everyone will not be drunk at noon today—"

As soon as they heard that this kid was going to cook in person today, everyone suddenly applauded and felt that it was worth it this time.

"Zian, hahaha—good job!"

Cheng Yaojin looked at Wang Zi'an with a face of relief, no matter how he looked at him, why did he think that this son-in-law was pleasing to the eye today.

"Hahaha - when you and Ying Er's child is born, the old man and your mother-in-law will come over and take it personally..."

Prince Ann:  …

The virtues of the two uncles flashed before his eyes.

"Cough cough, this--good feelings, good feelings..."

However, I couldn't help complaining in my heart, if you bring me up, will you make me look like my uncle?
That's not the end of the calf.

A good mood.

"Go, do it yourself, have enough food and clothing, everyone wants to eat something, follow me to the back garden to pick it yourself..."

When it comes to Wang Zi'an, not to mention anything else, it's just the same, nothing compares to it.

Here, you no longer have to worry about your status or pay attention to any red tape. When you come here, it's like you have suddenly unloaded all the burdens, and you are indescribably at ease.

This kind of warm and comfortable feeling is simply an unattainable luxury for their current identities. Even Changsun Wuji, who is often hated by Wang Zi'an, has to admit that every time he comes here , feel relaxed physically and mentally.

So, as soon as Wang Zi'an said, everyone laughed and got up and went straight to the back garden.

Familiar ones are the same as being in your own home, and you don’t need someone to lead the way.

When Cheng Yinger first got married, she still felt a little surprised, but now that she has seen a lot, she is no longer surprised, as long as they like it anyway.

back yard.

Several people each chose their favorite dishes, picked them by themselves, and then rinsed them individually.

Li Shimin chose tomatoes, rinsed them off after three swipes, and was just about to lie down on the rocking chair to rest when Wang Zian pulled him up.

"Don't just think about being lazy, come and choose leeks—"

In front of these tasks, it is troublesome to choose leeks.

Although the leeks that Wang Zi'an grows are fresh and tender, and there are no rotten leaves, Zi'an is very strict when cooking, and the dry skin at the root of each leek has to be carefully selected.

After a while, when the others were finished, seeing Li Shimin squatting there picking leeks, they all came over to help.

Facts have proved that there is still a sense of participation by doing it yourself.

These big guys are like playing farmhouse fun, they come to Zian's place to experience it every now and then.Looking at all kinds of clean vegetables, I feel very comfortable in my heart.

Naturally, Wang Zi'an fried the dishes himself, but everyone made the dumplings themselves.

How can there be a soul when eating dumplings made by others?

For making dumplings, Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin and others have been trained very proficiently. Only Du Ruhui, who came here less frequently, was clumsy. The dumplings he made were crooked, either big or small.

It caused everyone to laugh and joke from time to time.

"Brother Keming, the dumplings you made are all extraordinary in appearance. They are not ordinary at first glance. I will fish them for you later..."

Fang Xuanling made a rare joke to Du Ruhui.

Everyone talked and laughed, time passed quickly.Halfway through making dumplings, Wang Zi'an went to the back kitchen to cook. When he finished cooking, everyone's dumplings were almost done.

Separate the leek and pork dumplings from the leek and egg, and leave it to the back chef, so you don't have to worry about it.

The chef of the Marquis of Chang'an, not to mention making dumplings, even if Wang Zi'an comes one day and wants to eat a set of Manchu banquet, he can make it for you.Naturally, he can't say that he can compare to Wang Zi'an in his cooking skills, but after counting Chang'an City, even if he includes the royal chefs in the palace, no one can compare.

During this meal, everyone had a relaxed and happy meal, and everyone talked about casual and interesting things, and no one would mention those messy things in the court without opening their eyes.

I enjoyed the meal, but I didn't drink too much wine, although the wine here in Wang Zi'an was more mellow and softer than the Erguotou provided by the Royal Winery, leaving a fragrance on the lips and teeth.Because Susu didn't complete the task, Wang Zi'an consciously didn't drink, and Li Shimin and others were also concerned about the affairs of the court, so they didn't drink too much.

After the meal, several people chatted while strolling in Wang Zi'an's back garden.

Fang Xuanling seemed to have inadvertently mentioned that many people have written letters to His Majesty recently, attacking the Zhenguan Bank of the Tang Dynasty for competing with the people for profit, and even those monks who eat vegetarian food, recite Buddhism, and have nothing to do with the world have been cut off from their livelihoods.

Wang Zi'an immediately understood.

No wonder I came here so neatly today, and my feelings want to come here to ask for advice again.

However, although his face was calm, his heart couldn't help but smile.

Good guy, no wonder all those eminent monks in the later generations started companies one by one, started real estate, drove sports cars, fat and oily, and feelings are old traditions.

Thinking this way in his heart, his eyes glanced at Li Shimin who almost pricked up his ears with a half-smile.

"Hey, speaking of it this way, the Great Tang Zhenguan Bank has sinned too much. Who is the major shareholder? It's a bit dishonest..."

Li Shimin:  …

He rolled his eyes angrily.

This bitch likes to point at the monk and scold the bald donkey, isn't it because I took more of your shares?

"It goes without saying that it is naturally His Majesty today. Why, do you think His Majesty's actions are unreasonable?"

Li Shimin squinted his eyes and looked at the bastard with a half-hearted smile.

"Your Majesty's actions are unreasonable? Then you do it—come on, tell me, what would you do if it were you..."

"What should we do? Why don't we worry about it? Du Pushe and Fang Pushe are both great prime ministers here. Fang's plan is determined, and everyone in the world doesn't know, who doesn't know?"

Du Ruhui couldn't help coughing slightly in embarrassment, and cupped his hands at Wang Zi'an.

"According to the son-in-law's opinion, how should we deal with it?"

As for Du Ruhui, seeing him ask the question himself, he stopped joking with Li Shimin.

"Nature is the beauty of adults! People say it's so pitiful. Of course, our court has to give them a way to survive? Is it possible that we can still starve these poor and happy monks who are dedicated to Buddha?"

Everyone: ...

Seeing the dumbfounded expressions of these people, Wang Zi'an walked forward with his hands behind his back, and said calmly.

"This is the fault of the prime minister and His Majesty. He is a monk, the ancient Buddha of Qingdeng, and all four things are empty. In order to make a living, he has to devote his energy to take care of these mundane affairs. Doesn't it delay his practice? Amitabha, what a sin! Guilty..."

Cheng Yaojin was still staring, but Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and the others couldn't help hearing something, and looked at Wang Zi'an, who was standing with his hands behind his back, leisurely feeding the koi in the pond.

"You mean to say..."

Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin couldn't help but look at each other and interjected.

Prince Ann glanced at him.

"It's nothing interesting. I mean, it's not easy for people to become a monk. The court and His Majesty should take care of them, so that they don't have to work hard for their livelihood, get involved in chores, and delay their practice..."

Everyone: ...

They are all thousand-year-old foxes, who still don't understand what this kid is talking about.

……

After leaving the Marquis of Chang'an, several people couldn't help but look at each other.Li Shimin's eyes were deep, and he couldn't see any joy or anger.

"Everyone, what do you think?"

"I think it's okay!"

Du Ruhui twirled his beard and nodded solemnly.

"The minister agrees-"

"Subsidiary"

"..."

Fang Xuanling, Tang Jian and Changsun Wuji also nodded.

Especially Tang Jian, as the official secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the Tang Dynasty, was deeply touched by this.

"These monks are not engaged in production. Apart from chanting sutras and chanting Buddha all day long, they just try to exploit the people and enclose the land. Not only do they have a large amount of land, shops, and loan sharks under their names, they also hide a large number of people. Many temples even Under the banner of laying down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha immediately, hiding filth and sheltering illegal people, he has already become a moth of the country, my humble minister thinks that the son-in-law's words are very kind!"

"If this move is carried out, it will not only enrich the treasury for the imperial court and free up fertile land, but also will surely find out a large number of hidden people, and prevent those who have no parents and no parents who are lazy and lazy to escape into Buddhism in the name of worshiping Buddha, and increase labor for the imperial court—— It's just that I'm worried, I'm afraid there will be a lot of criticism..."

Changsun Wuji frowned slightly and looked at Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, after all, the king's son-in-law is a member of the Taoist sect. I'm afraid what I said today..."

"Put your mother's stinky farts on, is Zi'an that kind of person? You bastard, don't judge the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain—"

Before Changsun Wuji finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but cursed.

"Unfortunately, Zian entertained him with good wine and good food, and his feelings are all fed to the dog..."

Everyone: ...

You fucking didn't eat just now, did you?

Li Shimin looked at this licensed product angrily.

"You old thing is very busy recently, right? That's fine, I will leave this matter to you. If something goes wrong, I will ask you!"

Cheng Yaojin:  …

"Oh, it's not good, I seemed to be hungry just now, everyone, let's take a step first--"

After finishing speaking, he hugged his stomach and wanted to run away, but was grabbed by Li Shimin, who had been prepared for a long time.

Want to run again?
no way!

the next day.

An explosive news officially spread.

From now on, the imperial court will set up the Ministry of Sacrifice to manage monks and nuns all over the world in a unified manner.

First: The Ministry of Sacrifice, which belongs to the Ministry of Rites, governs the monks in the world on behalf of the imperial court.Anyone who wants to become a monk must obtain an official certificate, and those who do not have a certificate will be sent back to their original places, and the land will be uniformly allocated by the court, and they will marry and have children.

Second: Count the monks in the world, record them in the book, and deploy monks in a unified way.

If these are not shocking enough, the final decree, which seems to be an understatement, is astonishing.

"In order for the monks all over the world to concentrate on practicing, from now on, the imperial court will entrust all the assets of the temples all over the world, and all the expenditures such as monks' practice and temple repairs will be allocated by the imperial court after the application of monk officials."

This is tantamount to directly confiscating the assets of these temples!
For a time, the world was in an uproar.

Those dignitaries who attacked Zhenguan Bank wantonly with their words in the name of these monks were caught off guard by the court's action. One by one, like cats whose tails were stepped on, snowflakes of memorials rushed to Li Shimin's desk.

However, these memorials were like mud cows falling into the sea, without any response!
Those monks who complained and called grievances because they were robbed of their business by the Zhenguan Bank complained even more and regretted it. If we had known this, what would we call grievances?

However, there is no if in this world, and there is no medicine for regret.

Obviously, the imperial court was determined to take these monks under the knife this time, and Cheng Yaojin led the officers and soldiers and the corresponding officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs to come out forcefully and vigorously count the assets of the major temples in Chang'an.

If you don’t know, you don’t know. Once you count, you can jump to the next step.

Only then did Li Shimin discover how rich these monks were.The dozens of temples in Chang'an alone counted more than [-] yuan of various assets such as land properties and shops.

How many poor monks are richer than me?

Li Shimin's face darkened instantly.

Too fucking excessive!

(End of this chapter)