Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 52 Li Yuanfang Brings the Goods

Qizhou.

Fufeng County.

During the Han Dynasty, in order to maintain the stability of the capital, the hinterland of Guanzhong, which is located in the capital, was divided into three parts, and Jing Zhaoyin, Zuo Fengyi, and You Fufeng were respectively established, collectively known as the Sanfu of Guanzhong, and the name of Fufeng County was passed down from this. Down.

If we go back a thousand years, this is still the early capital of the Zhou people, not far away is Fengming Qishan, and it was on this land that the Western Zhou Dynasty established the earliest cities, palaces and ancestral temples.

Li Yan was walking on the streets of Fufeng right now, feeling like he came alive.

He used to think that drinking the tea soup of this period was the most testing thing, but he soon discovered that traveling in ancient times was the real torture.

Especially marching with a large force.

This time Liangzhou governor Pei Sijian led the team, and returned to Beijing to report on their duties together with Qiu Ying, the leader of the inner guard cabinet, and Li Yan of Wu Dewei.

Escorting the Tubo envoys in name, but actually escorting Jia Sibo, a key criminal in Liangzhou, and other Tibetan secret spies.

A group of more than [-] people set off from Liangzhou in a mighty way, passed through Lanzhou and Tianshui, and finally arrived in Guanzhong after more than half a month.

Since Li Yan is also an official of the imperial court, he cannot walk freely on the road and has to guard criminals, so his daily life is boring and monotonous.

Fortunately, upon arriving at the Qizhou Posthouse, he could finally hand over the envoys to the guards from Chang'an, and Li Yan was relieved.

So, after simply placing his luggage in the room in the upper hall, he immediately took a few entourages out for a stroll.

The flow of people in Qizhou is obviously not as prosperous as Liangzhou, but there are obviously more monks on the street, with pious faces on their faces, gathering in one direction.

Fufeng County is a famous archaeological site in later generations. A large number of Western Zhou bronzes have been unearthed, and there is also a Buddhist holy site. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot, representing world-class quality.

Li Yan followed the direction of the monks, and soon saw the continuous temples, and could vaguely see a tall tower rising from the center: "That is Famen Temple! Is that tall tower a stupa?"

Qiu Shenji, who followed all the way behind, hurriedly acted as a tour guide: "Liulang's eyes are as bright as a torch. This Famen Temple was established at the end of the Han Dynasty. At that time, Buddhism was just introduced to the Central Plains, so it is also known as the ancestor of the Guanzhong Pagoda Temple."

"This temple was called 'Ashoka Temple' before the Zhou and Wei Dynasties. It was renamed 'Chengshi Daochang' during the Sui Wen Emperor, and it was renamed 'Famen Temple' until Gaozu."

"And in the stupa, what is enshrined is the real relic of the Buddha Sakyamuni."

Qiu Shenji looked at the stupa, with awe in his expression: "Unfortunately, there was a fire in the temple. After the flames shot up into the sky, the stupa was burned to the ground, leaving only the ruins of the stupa. There is no trace of scorching..."

Li Yan raised his brows: "What else?"

"Absolutely true!"

Qiu Shenji spoke eloquently: "In the fifth year of Xianqing (660), the sage welcomed the relic to Luoyang, the eastern capital, and made offerings for three years. I was still young at that time, and I was fortunate enough to bathe in the Buddha's light of the relic. I immediately felt peaceful all over my body. My body is also much healthier.”

"It's really miraculous..."

Li Yan responded perfunctorily, feeling noncommittal in his heart.

After the great prosperity of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Buddhism has been deeply rooted in the hearts of many aristocratic families. The names and characters for children are all based on Buddhism.

Not to mention others, his grandfather Li Jing, whose name is Pharmacist, is a standard Buddhist character, hoping to be blessed by the Buddha of Pharmacist.

And the phalanx in this stupa involves Sakyamuni, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is so miraculous.

The current period is fine, but in the late Tang Dynasty, the scene of welcoming the Buddha bone was called fanaticism.

Hundreds of civil and military officials and wealthy families competed for gold and silk, and people from all over the world helped the old and the young to pay their respects. Many people even cut off their arms and fingers on the spot, just to show their devotion to the Buddha.

Qiu Shenji also believed in Buddhism. Seeing that Li Yan seemed interested, he started to talk about it.

Through his narration, Li Yan also knew that when the relic was welcomed to Luoyang, the temple that was burned by the fire began to be rebuilt.

In order to show his importance, Li Zhi took the lead in rewarding 5000 coins and 5000 pieces of silk, corresponding to about 1500 million RMB in later generations, and then called on ministers to donate materials and money.

I donate, you can do whatever you want.

Who dares to be random?

Therefore, in less than ten years, Famen Temple has changed from a ruin after the fire to a magnificent and continuous temple today, and the stupa has also stood up.

Just as he was thinking, there was a noise in front of him. Li Yan walked a few more steps, but saw a monk with red lips and white teeth, surrounded by several strong monks, and the atmosphere was tense.

"Kumara?"

This haughty little king of Tubo has lived in seclusion among the envoys ever since he showed up once when the Tubo ambassador died.

Li Yan had seen him a few times from a distance, and they were always practicing seal techniques, and felt pressured immediately, so he hurriedly found a place to practice martial arts.

Now Kumara came to the Famen Temple: "I heard that the middle land is practicing Zen and preaching the Dharma, and the door of convenience is opened wide, and the boat of compassion is widely transported. The little monk is here to pay a visit. Why do you stop me in front of the door?"

The Zhigu monk of Famen Temple was also very tactful: "Your Excellency has come from a long way, and our temple will welcome you. However, as an envoy, you need to go to Xijing to take a public inspection, so I can receive you."

Kumara did not leave: "Buddha has no borders, and saves all living beings."

The Zhike monk replied: "Buddhas have no national boundaries, but people have national affiliations."

"There is a level!"

Li Yan was secretly amused.

The Tubo envoys came to the Tang Dynasty not for the purpose of using force. It was the army's job to fight with real swords and guns. Their duty was to win against the Tang Dynasty in other fields besides diplomatic negotiations.

Like polo.

Such as Buddhism.

Kumara came here just to discuss the Dharma. If he had won over the eminent monks from the Tang Dynasty, his prestige after returning home would be very different.

But Famen Temple is very thieves, they just don't accept the tricks head-on, sticking to the public proof of identity, a dragging formula, so that Kumara has nowhere to use.

The two sides debated a few more words, Kumara looked up and took a deep look at the stupa in the distance, folded his hands together, turned and left.

After turning around and taking a few steps, I saw Li Yan watching the excitement in the crowd, and waved to him.

Kumara had no expression on his face, and left with a slightly faster pace.

"This little monk is unhappy, the mirror is full of dust, and the Dharma has not been fully cultivated!"

Li Yan couldn't be happier to see the other party deflated: "Let's go, let's go into the temple."

Hearing this, Qiu Shenji walked a few steps quickly, came to the Zhike monk, announced his name, and passed some yellow things over.

The Zhike monk weighed the weight, and Baoxiang's solemn smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he opened the door of convenience: "Please, benefactor!"

With his hands behind his back, Li Yan walked in leisurely and began to visit.

In all fairness, nothing to look at.

The fire a few decades ago was so severe that the temple and stupa were almost destroyed.

It was slightly repaired during the Zhenguan period, and it was officially rebuilt eight years ago. The scale has grown, but it is not magnificent enough.

If it weren't for the name of the Buddha's bone relic, the interior decoration of this temple might not be ranked among the Buddhist temples in the country.

It can be seen that Li Zhi's support for Buddhism is limited. The purpose of building a temple to welcome Buddha's bones is how many believers in Buddhism, and how much is to call on officials to donate money, so as to achieve some political goals. Only this saint knows.

Seeing that Li Yan was not influenced by Buddhism, and seeing that he had an extraordinary bearing, even his followers looked like masters, the Zhike monk gave him a wink, and the young monk next to him immediately retreated.

Not long after, a benevolent old monk replaced the middle-aged Zhike monk and came to welcome the rich guest.

Li Yandao: "It's a great honor for me to be greeted by an eminent monk from a famous temple. I don't know the master's name?"

The old monk had a peaceful face and put his palms together: "Don't dare to call yourself a master, old monk Faming."

Li Yan smiled and said, "So it's Master Fa Ming."

The two chatted, as expected of a master, the old monk introduced the history of the temple, which was much more professional than the Zhike monk just now.

Qiu Shenji in the back listened, and felt that it was an apology to the conscience of heaven and earth for not accepting donations to pay homage to the Buddha.

Li Yan didn't have a good impression of Buddhism in his heart, he listened with a smile on his face, and nodded from time to time to cheer up the atmosphere, but he never spoke.

Fa Ming saw that the idea was difficult, but he didn't panic. It happened to be noon, so he invited: "Please move to eat some fast food."

"it is good!"

This was exactly what Li Yan wanted, and when the fast food was served on the table, he said, "I also like to drink tea, and I have figured out some unique drinking methods recently, please taste it too!"

As soon as he finished speaking, another inner guard took out the tea cakes and utensils that had been prepared earlier, and Li Yan began to cook tea smoothly.

Fa Ming was taken aback.

Anyone who has drunk the monk's morning tea knows that this little man has such a strong taste?

"Huh? This fragrance..."

But soon, let alone explaining, even the other monks around stretched their necks in amazement, sucking in the steam of tea fragrance that spread out.

Why is it different from the medicine we drink!

After the tea was cooked, Li Yan took a spoon and shared it himself: "Please!"

The old monk Faming took a sip, showing surprise.

Although it can't be said to be particularly delicious, but the refreshing works are preserved, and the taste is much better, which is really amazing.

He also understood that the young gentleman who dared to love came to sell tea products, no wonder he didn't let go.

However, there are two groups in the world who are so poor that they only have money left, one is called the poor family, and the other is the Buddhist family.

The latter is often more exaggerated because believers donate to Buddha.

Even if the Famen Temple is far from reaching its heyday, there is no shortage of money, but I just want more points.

If this tea can really become fragrant and pleasant, Fa Ming is willing to buy some, even if it costs some money.

However, when everyone finished tasting tea, Li Yan nodded slightly, but the inner guard put down the tea cake and tea set: "This is a gift for your temple, as a token of my heart, and I hope the master will accept it!"

Fa Ming was surprised, and clasped his hands together: "Thank you, benefactor!"

Li Yan smiled slightly, and after a few polite words, he turned and left.

The road to bring the goods is very long. Every time he and his cronies go to a monastery, they will invite the monks to taste a new tea to let them know what the hell they were drinking before.

What is merit, this is called merit.

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