Need for a Guard

Yanjing also suffers from headaches due to the emptiness of the national treasury on weekdays. Hearing that Shi Yue has a wonderful method, she can't help but feel refreshed, strode down the high platform, and said pleasantly: "What good idea does Deputy Shi have? Tell me quickly."

Shi Yuedao: "I have two ways to treat the symptoms and the root cause. Although the minister has a plan for the root cause, it has not been detailed and thorough. I will not mention it for the time being, but the technique of treating the symptoms is enough in my chest, which can temporarily relieve the urgent need." Smiling, looking at Zeng Shan and Liu Dahua, there was a sly look in his eyes.

Zeng Shan and Liu Dahua looked at Shi Yue's wicked eyes, as if they were being targeted by a wolf. They were terrified and had goosebumps all over their bodies.

Xiao Yan had a premonition that something was wrong, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you... are you in a hurry to urinate? It's a big deal to suffocate the dragon's body. I'm very worried. We'd better discuss the matter of finance and taxation tomorrow."

Yan Jing was furious and cursed in her heart: Baldy Xiao, grandma is such a loser, just now when you rushed towards my palace like a rainbow, I was in a hurry to urinate, and you threatened me as a foolish king, so that I would not let me urinate, now you are down and out like a dog , actually cared about Lao Tzu's dragon body?I pissed on your face!

He had a smile on his face, "Thank you, Cheng Xiao, for your concern, but although my dragon body is important, it is far from the peace and happiness of the common people. Do you want to be a fool? In order not to be a fool, I have to listen patiently, Prime Minister Xiao, is what I say makes sense?"

"Yes...it makes sense, the emperor is really the wise king of the world." Xiao Yan took a soft nail, helpless, squinting at Shi Yue, and had no choice but to see the trick.

"Vice Envoy Shi, if you have any good ideas to cure the symptoms, let the ministers listen to you." Yan Jing said.

Shi Yue said loudly: "It's a coincidence that I had a drink with Mr. Dong, the minister of the Ministry of Industry yesterday. When the wine was hot, he mentioned the incident in the Jile Temple. Mr. Dong said that he believed in Buddhism, and Mr. Liu, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, also believed in Buddhism. Under Master Liu's earnest concern, funds were allocated to build more than 100 temples across the country, of which there are more than 30 large-scale temples, and all of them are in the most prosperous areas, where the incense is flourishing and the stream is endless..."

Hearing this, Dong Jun's heart skipped a beat, his eyelids twitched, thinking about it badly: Shi Yue, don't you kid me, you want to pull Liu Dahua into the water, don't push me out as cannon fodder, I tricked you into messing with you?

Liu Dahua frowned, thought for a while, and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, and then said: "I have been doing good deeds all my life, and I am devout and Buddhist. Everyone knows, but what does Fushi Shi mean by mentioning this?"

Shi Yue said: "It's a coincidence, I am also a Buddhist believer, speaking of which we are still in the same way, and then I will ask Master Dong where the temples are built and what are their characteristics. If you have time, You can also go for a tour. Mr. Dong told me that these temples are easy to find. There are more than 100 temples, all of which are built together with government-run colleges. ..."

Speaking of this, Shi Yue deliberately put on a trick and asked: "I just want to ask all the ministers why temples are connected with government-run colleges. Is this a custom since ancient times, or is it an innovation in the new era? Shangshu, you are in charge of the Ministry of Rites, and you are in charge of Buddhist temples, Taoist temples and other religious sites. What is your intention in doing this? Also, Liu Shangshu, these temples were built by you yourself. Is it because of xing?"

As soon as this remark came out, all the ministers hissed, and even they vaguely guessed what was going on.

Zeng Shan and Liu Dahua both broke out in a cold sweat, secretly screaming that something was wrong, but fortunately Zeng Shan was more quick-witted and said with a smile: "Master Liu and I did this on purpose, people who study want to cultivate themselves, Those who worship the Buddha are dedicated to goodness, and self-cultivation and goodness have the same origin and root, and they are connected together, but they have the same effect."

Liu Dahua was far less calm than Zeng Shan, and asked Shi Yue with a guilty conscience: "Vice Envoy Shi, what strategy does he have for increasing his financial and tax holdings? Just say it clearly, why did he mention the matter of the temple school for no reason? The emperor and the ministers are busy with their affairs, so follow along." Deputy Envoy Shi can't afford to waste time."

"Master Liu, what are you in a hurry for?"

Shi Yue sneered, and said slowly to Zeng Shan: "Shangshu Zeng's move to innovate is refreshing, and I admire it very much, but I don't understand why Shangshu Zeng wants to build so many temples. Have these temples been approved by the cabinet? Have the approval documents been read by the emperor? Are the temples in the approval documents consistent with the real ones? Are these temples a waste of money from the treasury? Please Shangshu Zeng to clarify my doubts."

After Shi Yue finished speaking, he winked at Bai Mochou, Bai Mochou immediately understood, and brewed a mouthful of dantian qi, just waiting to be furious and do it. He fired.

Zeng Shan was quite impatient, but he still forced himself to look calm and calm, and said calmly: "These plans are secrets of the Ministry of Rites and have nothing to do with Deputy Envoy Shi, so there is no need to answer them one by one to Deputy Envoy Shi." ?”

Shi Yue laughed, "Shang Shu Zeng said seriously, I am not asking on behalf of the emperor, you are answering the emperor's words, what does it have to do with me?"

Yan Jing also faintly felt something was wrong, so she said with a straight face, "Shang Shu Zeng, Deputy Envoy Shi asked you something on my behalf, why didn't you answer?"

Zeng Shan knew that it was impossible to give up today, restrained his panic, and explained: "Buddhism is flourishing in Dayan, and the hearts of the people are toward the Buddha. The Buddha is the foundation of stabilizing the hearts of the people. The large-scale construction is conducive to maintaining the hearts of the people and defending the emperor. Moreover, these temples have also passed through the cabinet. Approval, the construction is reasonable..."

He talked for a long time, going around and talking about it, Bai Mochou was completely angry, came out, and asked bluntly: "Zeng Shangshu, the emperor is asking how many temples you have built. How much money did the temple cost? Don’t drag other people, but answer these two questions first.”

"This……"

Zeng Shan thought for a while, then explained embarrassingly: "I didn't remember clearly a while ago, and I can look it up when I go to court tomorrow."

He just wanted to get the matter out of the way now, and study it carefully before responding to Shi Yue's provocation.

Bai Mochou laughed out loud, and said triumphantly, "Shangshu Zeng don't have to think about it anymore, someone Bai remembers clearly, since you took office, the cabinet has approved a total of 58 temples across the country, and all the temples are in remote places. There has never been a crowded place in the state school, Zeng Shangshu, am I right?"

Zeng Shan held back for a long time before saying, "Bai Yushi is really nice...so memorable..."

"Hmph...you don't care if my memory is good or not."

Bai Mochou suddenly snorted coldly, and asked straight-forward: "I don't bother Deputy Envoy Shi to ask about the rest, I will personally come to kiss you, Mr. Zeng Shan, and now I ask you how to deal with the land that should have been used to build temples. ? Among the more than 58 temples, except for the [-] temples, where does the construction cost of the remaining temples come from?"

Zeng Shan's face changed instantly, he was as pale as paper, without blood!

[Author's digression]: Going back to Harbin today, it takes 6 hours by train, plus taking a taxi back and forth, it will take 8 hours anyway, the update will be very slow today, forgive me!