Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Luo Youdu said pointedly: "Do you have any ideas about the pagoda?"

Yu Hao hurriedly said: "King Jiaodong's request is to build the tallest Buddhist pagoda in Dayu, and it is best to surprise people. Your idea is to build a thirteen-story wooden pagoda in the White Horse Temple without using a wooden pagoda." Iron nails, made of pure wood."

Even if Luo Youdu knew that Yu Hao really built a thirteen-story wooden pagoda in history, he couldn't help but click his tongue when he heard it, and asked, "How tall is it estimated?"

Yu Hao said, "The preliminary estimate is 350 feet."

Luo Youdu did some calculations in his mind, and a foot in this era is about 31 centimeters in later generations, [-] meters, and a [-]-meter-high tower!
In an era without steel bars, cement, and various equipment, it is unimaginable to build a pure wooden [-]-meter-high tower.

Luo Youdu was inexplicably jealous, Qian Hongchu was a fairy day, unlike himself who cut down on food and clothing, donated a tower as soon as he made a move, and wanted the unique No. [-] tower in the world.

This guy's identity is Jiaodong King, Kaifu Yitong Sansi, Shoutaishi, Shangshuling and Zhongshuling, and he has received five highest-level salaries alone. In addition to these, he has additional income in Hangzhou.

What is Hangzhou most famous for?Tea of ​​course!
Like the state-owned salt and iron, tea was the best-selling material in Wuyue, and it was also controlled by the Wuyue court.But in the early stage of Natuguiyu, Qian Hongchu privatized tea and sold the largest and best West Lake tea garden to his brother-in-law.Because tea in Dayu is not a state-owned industry, anyone who has the conditions can grow it by themselves.It's better to leave the fat and water to your brother-in-law than to others.

Tea sells well in the east, west, north and south, and there is no need to worry about sales. Every day, Qian Hongchu can get a large amount of dividends every year.

There is no wealth list in this era, but Luo Youdu can be sure that Qian Hongchu's family wealth is not only in the top three, but at least in the top five.

Gotta find a way to get him to take some out.

His thoughts turned, but he also had a plan, and said with a smile: "The name of the first tower cannot be given to the King of Jiaodong. I also deliberately built a tall building, and inside it will be placed the meritorious ministers of our Dayu court, heroes and athletes. The portraits are like Qilin and Yuntai Pavilion in Han Dynasty, and Lingyan Pavilion in Tang Dynasty. You have to design and supervise this matter. As for King Jiaodong’s request, I will refuse it for you.”

Luo Youdu didn't reject Qian Hongchu's belief in Buddhism, but he didn't want Buddhism to become bigger again.

The White Horse Temple in Luoyang is already famous enough. As a scene in Luoyang, it is inevitable to rebuild the White Horse Temple, but the fact that it is the number one pagoda in the world, isn’t Buddhism taking all the limelight?
Yu Hao naturally understood the weight between Luo Youdu and Qian Hongchu, so he agreed without hesitation.

After meeting Han Tong, Wu Tingzuo, and Yu Hao, Luo Youdu just had time to visit his Luoyang Palace.

Seeing the imperial squad leading the BMW, Luo Youdu immediately felt a different feeling.

In the Bianjing Imperial Palace, people come and go with their legs, but in Luoyang Palace, they need to ride a horse. This gap cannot be justified.

It's not just women who like big things, men do too.

After getting on the horse, Luo Youdu suddenly thought of something, Luoyang Palace is so vast, wouldn't it be very inconvenient for Dou Yi to go to court?
There are still some people in this temple who need special care?

"It is my oral order that Mr. Dou and Wei Taiwei can enter the palace in sedan chairs and on horseback."

He thought for a while, and added, "You can also ride a donkey!"

The nickname of Dou Yi, the prime minister riding a donkey, has spread all over the world.

Wei Taiwei is naturally Wei Renpu. When dealing with the flood of the Yellow River, this veteran minister who has experienced wind and rain has overdrawn his body and can no longer bear the heavy responsibility of prime minister.But Luo Youdu still relied heavily on his intelligence and insight, and would invite him into the palace from time to time to discuss countermeasures.

As for people like Zhao Pu and Lu Duoxun, let them walk more, and give them the right to exercise. When they really can't walk, give them the right to do so.

On the second day, Luo Youdu received Qian Hongchu in Yongjing Hall.

Qian Hongchu saluted Luo Youdu with a red face.

Luo Youdu smiled and said: "King Jiaodong just doesn't listen to persuasion, I am close to you as close friends, how can there be so much etiquette in private. You are the first guest of Yongjing Palace, take a look, how is this Yongjing Palace?"

There are three main halls and one small hall in the atrium of Luoyang Palace, which are Qianyuan, Taihe, Rende and Yongjing small halls.

Among them, the most central and most luxurious is the Qianyuan Hall, which is the place where the grand court meeting and major celebrations are held, such as the place where the crown prince can be enshrined.The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the place for ordinary court meetings, and the Hall of Rende is the place where Luo Youdu usually works. It was here that Han Tong, Wu Tingzuo, and Yu Hao were summoned yesterday.As for the Yongjing Small Hall, which is similar to the Wende Hall in Kaifeng, it is a place for you to take a rest when you are tired.

The Hall of Rende is a place to do business, and the Hall of Yongjing is a place to rest. Only those who are close and valued can be honored to receive this invitation.

Qian Hongchu was also an insider, so he naturally knew this unwritten rule, and felt honored, with a smile on his face, rejoicing once again in his heart that he had chosen to surrender the land: Otherwise, how could he be treated like this?
Not just today, every banquet, Qian Hongchu is the chief, that kind of gratitude is more face-saving.

Qian Hongchu glanced left and right, and said, "Simple and generous, simple and heavy." He said words of praise, but he felt a little shabby in his heart.But compared to the dilapidated Wende Hall, it is at least new here.He has a feeling that it seems that the emperor in front of him seems to be living a life worse than himself.

Luo Youdu said nonchalantly: "To put it bluntly, it's crude. The court spends money everywhere. I, the emperor, really don't feel as comfortable as you."

Qian Hongchu had a burst of flattery, saying: "Your Majesty cares about the world and treats the people with generosity and frugality. The ancient Yao and Shun are nothing more than that."

Luo Youdu said: "That's because I'm really shy, who doesn't want to live a good life?" He waved his hand and said: "Let's not talk about it, the main reason for calling Jiaodong King today is for Yu Hao's affairs. Listen to what he said you want to live a happy life?" Build a hundred-foot tower for the White Horse Temple?"

Qian Hongchu didn't dare to hesitate, and said: "That's true. Your Majesty came to Luoyang a few days ago and went to visit the White Horse Temple. It's a pity that such an ancient temple was destroyed by the fire. I discussed Buddhism with Ling Guang, and I was deeply moved." , so I moved this idea.”

Qian Hongchu is a devout Buddhist believer. When Wu Yue was king, he proudly claimed that "in every spare moment, he kept reciting the books of Shishi and handing down the books of Shishi".During the period of ruling the two Zhejiang provinces, due to the war in the Central Plains, Buddhist classics were burned, and special envoys were sent to Koryo and Japan to seek Buddhist classics. In the capital Hangzhou, Lingyin Temple was rebuilt, Yongming Temple was established, and Liuhe Pagoda, Baochu Pagoda, and Lei Temple were built. There are also several cave statues that are rare in the south, such as Yanxia Cave, Ciyunling, Tianlong Temple, and Feilai Peak.

Wu Yue let Qian Hongchu create a Jiangnan Buddhist kingdom...

Luo Youdu nodded and said: "I plan to build a tall building to commemorate the meritorious officials. Those who have made great contributions to the court will be included in it. I have already thought of the name. It is called Chonghua Pavilion. I am afraid that Yu Hao will not be able to get away. Today You come to speak to you."

Qian Hongchu was full of doubts, it would be good to send someone to inform about this kind of thing, why call himself for an interview?He responded without hesitation: "Since His Majesty's matter is important, I'm not in a hurry here."

As he spoke, he was a little bit dispirited, and at this stage, he had no other demands.

With status, wealth is just a number, not worth mentioning, and what you want is just a name.

Why donate a pagoda that is the best in the world at Baima Temple?
Of course, it is because Qian Hongchu is indeed a Buddhist believer, but it is more for the sake of being famous and showing off his wealth.

With the rise of Luoyang's political status, Baima Temple, an ancient temple built during the Yongping period of the Eastern Han Dynasty, is destined to be more than ordinary. There is also a pagoda that is the best in the world. What will happen, needless to say.

At that time, Qian Hongchu's reputation will inevitably rise.

But how can he be famous, comparable to the eleven heroes of Qilin Pavilion?The 28 generals of Yuntai Pavilion?Lingyan Pavilion 24 heroes?
All of a sudden Qian Hongchu felt that the first tower was not fragrant.

Luo Youdu continued: "This high-rise building I built is slightly different from Qilin Pavilion and Lingyan Pavilion. Qilin Pavilion and Lingyan Pavilion are only for commending outstanding achievements in Wenzhi and martial arts, but my Chonghua Pavilion is different. In addition to the outstanding feats of literature, governance and martial arts, the rest of the floors will also honor some people who have made special contributions to the world. For example, Li Yu who led the literary world, Chu Yan, a master of magic, monk Huai Bing, a pioneer of mechanics, and various inventions from state-owned universities. Inventors such as novelty things, such as Zhang Sixun who invented water transportation. Even businessmen who opened up overseas for our court may become guests of the Chonghua Pavilion."

When Qian Hongchu heard this, he was immediately excited. Even so, does he have a chance to join the cabinet?
"Your Majesty? Then look at the minister, don't you?"

Qian Hongchu's eyes were shining with anticipation.

Luo Youdu hesitated and said: "The king of Jiaodong accepted the land and surrendered. If it weren't for the Qian family's savings for a hundred years, I would have no money and food to conquer the Southern Han Dynasty. This is not a small achievement, but it's not like there is no chance..."

He waved his hands casually as he spoke: "Let's not talk about that, the horoscope has not been written yet. Now the national treasury is empty, and the Western Regions are not stable, and I don't know when it will be completed."

Qian Hongchu understood everything in an instant, and said: "Your Majesty is devoted to the world, and my ministers are not talented enough to share his worries and problems. I can only offer a little money and silk to do my best."

On the same day, a cartload of money and silk was transported into Luoyang Palace.

This "a little money" is indeed a little...

Luo Youdu looked at the carloads of money, and felt that some people were more popular than others. As an emperor, he envied Li Yu for not spending money on brothels, and now he began to envy Qian Hongchu for having countless money...

Seeing the attendants busy up and down, Luo Youdu slapped his head fiercely, how stupid!

There is obviously a way to steal money, why ask for it?

A few years ago, he thought about promoting banknotes, but the influence of the Dayu court was not enough at that time. Now that the Khitan has been destroyed, and Koryo and Japan have also been taken down by the way, the influence and credibility are at their peak. Banks promote paper currency...

He actually forgot about this business of stealing money...