I am Da Song

chapter 43
The newly recruited [-] troops gathered in Qishengyuan, which is also the place where Wu Ge recruited righteous soldiers for training in history.

Qishengyuan is next to the wall of the Great Inner Palace, and it can be reached not far west after leaving the palace.

After Zhang Shuye left Xuande Gate, the person who accompanied Zhao Huan to inspect Qishengyuan was replaced by Zuo Xiangmei Zhili.

The two walked together, and Zhao Huan asked, "Did the Jin people send envoys to discuss peace?"

According to Zhao Huan's calculation, after the Jin army burned the city, they should quickly send envoys to intimidate them, intimidating the Song Dynasty monarchs and ministers to continue negotiating peace with the Jin people.

As Zhao Huan said before, never do what the enemy wants you to do.

The one who most hoped that the peace talks would be successful, that the emperors and ministers of the Song Dynasty would be disarmed, and that the one who would be captured without a fight was the Jin Army.Every day the two sides continued to fight, the Jin people would die and injure a group of people.

Even if Song Dynasty lost 3000 casualties every day, it still has the ability to recruit from the millions of soldiers and civilians in Tokyo.As the capital of the Song Dynasty, Tokyo was "ten times more populous than the capitals of the Han and Tang Dynasties", and "has half the wealth of the world and the department stores of Shanze".Therefore, as long as the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty resist firmly, they will surely be able to continuously recruit troops.

But there are only so many Jurchens in the Kingdom of Jin, one dies one less.

But there are too many areas for the Jin people to conquer and deter, from North Korea to the Bohai Sea to the remnants of the Liao Kingdom, Xixia, and the huge Hebei and Hedong regions of the Song Dynasty.

It's not that if you break through Tokyo, you can sleep peacefully.

The Jin people have not yet completed the integration of the territory of the Liao Kingdom. If too many Jurchens die under the city of Tokyo, even if they take down Tokyo, it will not be worth the loss.

Mei Zhili replied: "Reporting to the officials, the Jin army remained silent, and only stepped up their attack on the city."

"It was I who underestimated Nianhan, but he was calm and did not let the inner city see his state of mind at all." Zhao Huan said with a solemn expression.

Mei Zhili nodded and said: "Nianhan is very scheming, even if he intends to negotiate a peace, he will not send envoys immediately. At least he will storm the inner city for a few days to scare the inner city. Then he will send envoys to negotiate a peace, so as to reap the greatest benefits."

While talking, the two arrived at Qishengyuan.The architectural styles of the Zen gardens in the Song Dynasty are all grand in scale and luxurious in interior facilities.

For example, in the famous Daxiangguo Temple, "Guangdianting, porches, pavilions, 450 and five districts", "the monks' houses are scattered, and the two verandahs in the atrium can accommodate thousands of people."

As the Qisheng Temple next to the royal family, it is also as large as Daxiangguo Temple. When it was first built, there were "more than [-] temples, all of which were covered with glazed tiles."

The interior decoration is extremely luxurious. For example, Zhao Huan remembers from the memory of his predecessor in his mind that there is a "pure gold shackle" in the monastery, about one foot in size, wrapped in ten layers of brocade silk and sewn silk. Cook, wrapped in three layers of red brocade.

Walking into the monastery, Zhao Huan saw a large number of soldiers lined up in the wide courtyard and training, and a group of novice monks were standing aside holding brooms, mops, etc., pointing at the soldiers and civilians who were training.

Zhao Huan said to Mei Zhili: "It is said that the Buddha blesses the common people, but I only saw Buddhist monasteries covered with veils and brocades. I have heard of soldiers froze to death on the battlefield, but rarely heard of monks whose fingers and toes were frozen off."

Mei Zhili's expression froze, not knowing the official's attitude, he could only reply ambiguously: "Perhaps... people who practice Buddhism, should be calm, upright and peaceful?"

Zhao Huan glanced at the fair and gleaming monks big and small, and said calmly: "Not only that, right? They keep warm and worry-free, even if they are full of evil desires, they won't freeze their fingers."

Mei Zhili was surprised, he did not expect the officials to have such a big prejudice against monks.

When the emperor arrived, Zen Master Jing, the director of Qishengyuan, appeared in front of Zhao Huan immediately with two monks.

As a royal monastery, it is still unknown what Zen master Ren Jing's Dharma is, but this person is so sophisticated in the world.

Seeing the emperor, Zen Master Ren Jing saluted immediately and said: "Holy bow, all blessings, the Buddha blesses you."

Zhao Huan took a look at this fair and round-faced master, and said: "The food in Qishengyuan seems to be good. I see that all the monks in the courtyard are ruddy and full of energy, but they are better than my soldiers. many."

If Zhao Huan hadn't been the emperor, the big and small monks of Qishengyuan would have rushed up to let Zhao Huan know what it means to be angry.First talk about winning the monks' sandbag-sized fists, and then go to reason with the Buddha.

But who made Zhao Huan the emperor, and an iron-blooded emperor who had absolutely nothing to do with harmony.

So Ren Jing immediately smiled and said: "Thanks to the compliment from the officials, if the officials don't give up. Qisheng Temple can prepare fast meals for the soldiers trained in the courtyard."

Zhao Huan asked: "Shenwu Youjun has 3000 people today, and I'm afraid there will be more in the future. Can Qishengyuan supply timely?"

Ren Jing calmly replied: "Monks don't lie. During the Taiping period, residents in Tokyo who came to worship Buddha and offer incense often enjoyed fasting meals in the temple. When encountering a grand ceremony, the number of people in the temple may reach tens of thousands. The monks in the temple have experience in entertaining thousands of people. .”

No wonder Wu Ge chose to train troops here in history, and now the government also chooses to station the new army in Qishengyuan, probably also with the intention of using Qishengyuan to supply fast meals.

Zhao Huan glanced at Zen Master Ren Jing. This Zen master is very upright and has absolutely no mentally retarded and provocative thoughts.It can be said to be extremely insightful and intelligent.

But Zhao Huan didn't really have a good opinion of Buddhism, so he said: "Zen Master, I have a question, and I want to ask Zen Master for clarification."

Seeing the emperor's calm expression, Ren Jing was very flustered.The power of the sky is unpredictable, how can I, an old monk, solve the puzzle?
If possible, Ren Jing just wanted to say, hold back, don't ask, let me be alone.The old monk still wants to live a few more years.

But with thousands of words in his heart, Ren Jing said: "I hope that my decades of studying Buddhist scriptures can clarify a thing or two for the officials."

Zhao Huan glanced around at the radiant, solemn and luxurious temple, and said, "Has the pure place of Buddhism always been detached? If Tokyo falls, the golden man will take over. At that time, the incense of Buddhism was still there, and is it different from today?"

Ren Jing broke out in a cold sweat instantly. This was not a question, but a life-threatening talisman.

If Buddhism is ruled by the Jinren, there will be no difference, and Qishengyuan will still spread incense, praying for the Jinren to enjoy blessings.The support of hundreds of millions of subjects in the Great Song Dynasty, the devout chanting of countless people, so much kindness and kindness, isn't it all given to those who are ungrateful and ungrateful?
After deliberating for a long time, Ren Jing replied: "The Buddhist scripture "Master Ouyi's Words" has a saying. This body is already in the Hanyuan Hall. Where can I ask Chang'an? I dare not speak falsely about Buddhism, but Qishengyuan is supported by the people of the Song Dynasty. In 200 years, if the common people are not here, who will listen to the Buddhist scriptures in Qishengyuan?"

"Therefore, Qishengyuan must live and die with Tokyo. The old monks will send out all the monks in the hospital to be under the command of Shenwu Youjun to defend Tokyo together."

This old monk is really invulnerable, and there is no reason to get angry.

Zhao Huan said with a smile: "Very well, Buddhism is not detached, and still regards itself as a member of Tokyo. Then I will not be harsh, and everything can be done according to the conscription law. The monks aged 23 to [-] in the temple are also my subjects. Perform military service according to the law, join the army to defend the country."

Then Zhao Huan turned his head and said to Mei Zhili: "The same is true for other Taoist temples and monasteries. I don't know how many monks and Taoist priests are worshiped by the people of Tokyo in the 480 temples in Tokyo. How can they stay out of the matter when the country is in crisis?"

(End of this chapter)