The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 450 Untitled
Chen Jingke never looks at people with malicious eyes, but he never overestimates people's qualities, and they will never let go of the opportunity to make money.

Hairtails that are more than one meter long can be bought for ten or eight pennies, and if you buy them for two pennies and change hands, you can make five or six pennies, which is called huge profits.

If there are no restrictions, good things can turn into bad things at that time.

Directly ordered by the imperial court, this is a welfare given to everyone by the sage Nian who is living a difficult life during the Chinese New Year. No one can resell it at a price of more than two cents.

With this order, I dare not say that the situation of reselling at high prices can be eliminated, but it will not mess things up, and the people will also think well of Li Shimin.

In fact, what really needs to be avoided is that people with relationships buy in large quantities, and they don’t eat bad food at home.

Don't doubt that there are too many such people.

Therefore, those who sell hairtail are all businessmen who have cooperated, and they are supervised through the channels of Taoism and Mochizuki.

Although it is impossible to completely eliminate this situation, it is a little bit less.

As for why this benefit should be given to Li Shimin...

Now Taoism is too strong, and Zixiao Temple's reputation is too great.

Had it not been for Sun Simiao and Chen Jingke, the imperial court would have split it up long ago.

Even so, there are still precautions that should be taken.

Li Shimin once said bluntly that the leader of Taoism can only exist for two terms.

One was Sun Simiao and the other was Chen Jingke.

When the two are gone, either Taoism does not have a leader, or the leader can only be appointed by the court.

Chen Jingke naturally wouldn't say anything about this, the unified Taoism is too dangerous.

Not to mention Li Shimin, even Chen Jingke himself feels scared sometimes.

If Wu Shu hadn't helped to watch over him, he wouldn't have become the second leader.

Under such circumstances, he also tried to keep a low profile, and often did good deeds without leaving his name.

The benefit of selling treatment to the people at a low price must be given to Li Shimin, and it can only be given to him.

Besides, if this benefit is not given to Li Shimin, what reason does the imperial court decree not to allow the price to be raised.

Standing in front of the fish stall for a while, more and more people are buying fish.

After buying the fish, many people chanted the sage's blessing and longevity.

Yuchi Xunyu admired his way of operation.

No wonder this guy is so popular, it's incomparable, incomparable.

After the two came to the temple, Chen Jingke asked Qin Huaidao and Cheng Huailiang to come over while making people prepare a banquet.

The good brothers came back, and the two came faster than the other.

It is very happy to meet again after a long absence.

The four chatted while eating and drinking.

It was mainly because Yuchi Xunyu introduced his working situation in Liuzhao, and Chen Jingke and others occasionally interrupted to talk about the situation in Chang'an.

After finishing the business, I started chatting all over the world, and imagined the future by the way.

Speaking of the future, the four of them became even more excited.

Although everyone's path is different, the future is quite bright.

Yuchi Xunyu has gained a firm foothold in the army and is a leader in the new generation.

Qin Huaidao also has a promising future in the East Palace.

Relatively speaking, Cheng Huailiang's change is the biggest, because you were the second son in the family before, and you became the princess.

He can only be an idler all his life.

Whenever he talked about his ideals in life, he always expressed frustration.

It is different now, Qiuxuan Academy is letting him find his goal.

With the large-scale application of various strange machines and the opening of various new factories, Gephysics has attracted more and more attention.

Qiuxuan Academy also rose with the tide and became a first-class place of learning in the Tang Dynasty.

As the principal of the courtyard, he would be looked at highly no matter where he went, and even the great Confucian scholars would be polite when they saw him.

Now when people mention him, the first thing that comes to mind is no longer labels like 'Cheng Yaojin's son' or 'Princess Qinghe'.

It was Cheng Huailiang, the courtyard of Qiuxuan Academy.

The success in his career also allows him to stand tall in front of his wife and children.

As for Chen Jingke, let alone, he seems to be running around every day, doing things with a hammer and a stick.

But wherever he has been, there will be completely different changes.

After talking nonsense for a while, the four brought the topic back to reality and talked about their recent plans.

Yuchi Xunyu said: "At first, I thought that the forces in Liuzhao were complicated and there would be opportunities to make meritorious deeds."

"I didn't know that Taoism managed it very well there, not to mention that everyone's hearts are similar to the Tang Dynasty, and there is no chance to go to the battlefield at all."

Speaking of this matter, Chen Jingke was very proud, saying: "Haha... When it comes to uniting various ethnic groups, there is nothing more suitable than religion."

"It can make people who have nothing to do with each other fight each other, and it can also make enemies become brothers."

"Southwest can be said to be the best example of Taoism's expansion in recent years."

Yuchi Xunyu nodded, then hesitated for a moment and said, "But the Taoism of Liuzhao seems to have deviated from the teachings of Zixiao Temple."

"And the influence of Jingyun Temple is stronger there. Most believers only know Jingyun Temple, not Zixiao Temple."

Chen Jingke explained with a smile: "I know that every place has its own customs, and Taoism wants to expand and follow the customs."

"As long as the core idea remains the same, as long as believers recognize Huaxia and Datang, everything else is acceptable."

"Taoism can only progress if a hundred flowers bloom, and rigid dogma will only stagnate."

"As for Jingyunguan's dominance, this is what they deserve, and they have already obtained the tacit approval of the imperial court and Taoist sect."

Why can Jingyun Temple dominate the southwest?
Naturally, it wasn't because Li Chunfeng was an official in the court, nor was it because of Zixiao's views, but because of his hard work.

Before Jingyunguan, a handsome Taoist priest went to the southwest to preach, and by chance, he married the daughter of a chief of a large local tribe.

Relying on this opportunity, he successfully persuaded the tribe to convert and took the lead in the southwest.

Afterwards, Jingyun Temple used [-] to [-]% of its power here to expand its achievements.

Li Chunfeng even took the time to go to the Southwest twice in person to have talks with local believers and tribal chiefs.

In this case, the fact that Jingyunguan's family dominates has been established.

Of course, the help of the imperial court is also indispensable, and Zixiao Temple has made great efforts.

Why does Jingyun Temple spend so much energy on managing the Southwest?
The reason is simple, the Central Plains and Jiangnan have been divided up by the major schools of Taoism.

As latecomers, there are only two ways for them to develop, one is to compete for the territory of other factions, and the other is to go out.

Today's Taoism has a leader, and Zixiao Temple is in the middle to regulate it. It is not feasible to compete for the territory of other factions.

Then you can only go out.

It just so happened that their disciple married the chief's daughter and laid the foundation.

Jingyun Temple can also be said to follow the trend.

The purpose of the imperial court's support of Jingyun Temple is also very simple. First, it helps to educate the local aborigines, and second, it creates a new mountain in Taoism.

Now that Sun Simiao and Chen Jingke are here, it doesn't matter how many hills there are.

When both of them are gone in the future, these hills can ensure that Taoism will no longer be unified under one person.

And Jingyun Temple is also an example, telling other small factions that as long as you dare to go out, you can get development.

Because of his achievements, those small sects are indeed actively expanding one by one, just like chicken blood.

Now Taoist evangelists spread all over the surrounding areas of the Tang Dynasty, including islands in the southeast, primitive jungles in the southwest, deserts in the north, and the western regions...

Regardless of how many achievements there are, the existence of these evangelists is of great significance.

It can collect intelligence from various places, and can publicize Datang's strength and propositions to the outside world.

And the concept of Chinese civilization is known to more and more people through them.

Yuchi Xunyu has not been in the capital for a long time, and the military commander seldom cares about these things, so he doesn't know the inside story.

However, Chen Jingke is still very happy about his good brother's concern.

After some explanations, Yuchi Xunyu suddenly realized, and said: "I didn't expect it to be so complicated. It seems that I should be a general honestly."

Qin Huaidao shook his head and said, "When your position is high enough, you must take care of these things, otherwise you will be unable to move forward."

Yuchi Xunyu said indifferently: "Isn't it because of you, I will leave these intrigue matters to you, and I will only be responsible for the charge."

So people will not say anything anymore.

Yuchi Xunyu continued: "There is no war in the southwest, so next year I plan to go to the Western Regions."

"Ah Weng said that the main battlefield in the future will be there, and I can go there early to seize the opportunity."

This is indeed a good proposal. Chen Jingke was about to agree, but he heard Qin Huaidao say: "Mobei is more likely to mobilize troops next year."

Yuchi Xunyu asked in surprise: "Mobei? Isn't Xue Yantuo already defeated, who is going to attack?"

Chen Jingke was also very puzzled, it shouldn't be.

Qin Huaidao looked around and said in a low voice, "His Highness summoned his confidants in Donggong to discuss this matter, saying that Tumozhi could not convince the crowd, and Xue Yantuo's internal turmoil was imminent."

"The intention of the imperial court is to take this opportunity to completely defeat Xue Yantuo and cancel the Xue Yantuo Khanate."

"Then set up the Beiting Protectorate in Mobei, responsible for the whole north to Beihai, in preparation for the follow-up development."

Yuchi Xunyu's eyes lit up, and he said: "That's great. Your Highness has already discussed this matter. I'll go to Mobei next year and talk about it."

This is the advantage of someone inside, who can pre-empt the layout and have more opportunities to make meritorious deeds.

Chen Jingke said jokingly: "Yes, you can participate in such meetings. It seems that you have become the prince's confidant."

Qin Huaidao was not humble in front of his brother, and said proudly: "That is, with brother's ability, it is not easy to catch."

Everyone laughed and praised him for his outstanding ability.

In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that his ability to become the prince's confidant had little to do with his ability.

There are two real reasons:

One is to bet early. Before Li Chengqian was unanimously approved by the government and the public, the Qin family put all their chips on it.

The second is his background, he is the representative of Qin Cheng Yuchi's three alliances.

Of course, it also has a certain relationship with Chen Jingke.

But no matter what the reason was, it was a fact that he had entered the core of the East Palace.

As long as you are not an idiot, relying on your qualifications, it is not difficult to become a general in the future.

Speaking of short-term plans, he only said: "There is nothing to say, just four words, step by step. While studying hard to improve yourself, while waiting to serve a good prince."

This is a planned route in itself, and there is really nothing to say.

When it was Cheng Huailiang's turn, he drank the wine in his hand and said happily:

"I don't have any plans, the same four words, step by step."

"Take good care of the academy, develop Gephysics well, and by the way, carry out the industrialization that Jing Ke talked about, and this will be like this in this life."

Chen Jingke laughed and said: "This is not easy, whether it is physical science or industrialization, there is no end."

Cheng Huailiang said leisurely: "It doesn't matter what I do so much, I can develop into whatever I can develop in my life, and future generations will worry about the rest."

Chen Jingke gave a thumbs up and said, "Free and easy."

Cheng Huailiang said: "Don't just talk about us, talk about you, do you have any plans for next year? Let me know in advance so that I can cooperate with you."

Chen Jingke smiled and said: "There is no plan, and it is done step by step. There is a plan that is not a plan, but it is a matter of the court, and the academy does not need to be moved."

Cheng Huailiang asked curiously, "Can you tell me what it is?"

Chen Jingke said: "It's a very secret matter, I can't tell you the details, so don't ask about it."

The three nodded and skipped the topic without further questioning.

Chen Jingke said it was very secretive, so it must be a big secret, it's better not to ask.

To be happy in life is to have fun, and the three of Cheng Huailiang were drunk.

Although Chen Jingke didn't drink, he was already intoxicated.

After sending the three of them away, he got into Wu Shu's bed with excitement and tried many new postures.

In the end, at Wu Shu's request for a second child, a big release came.

Perhaps Chinese New Year is a day of reunion, and within a few days another unexpected figure appeared in front of Chen Jingke.

"Ping'er, why are you here... No, why didn't you inform me in advance when you came."

Zhang Ping smiled lightly and said, "I want to give you a surprise, do you like it?"

Chen Jingke nodded repeatedly and said, "I like it, I like it very much."

"Cough cough." While the two were talking, there was a dry coughing sound from the side.

Zhang Pingqiao blushed and said hastily, "My real man, this is me, Aunt."

Chen Jingke turned his head to look, only to find a five or sixty-year-old Taoist priest standing beside him.

Hearing her introduction, and thinking of the family relationship she mentioned earlier, I immediately knew who this old Taoist priest was.

He quickly saluted and said, "The junior Chen Jingke has seen a real person."

Zhang Xiaozhun slightly nodded and said: "Excuse me, I'll pay a visit to the leader's old man."

Zhang Ping covered her mouth and laughed lightly. Zhang Xiaozhun gave her a hard look, then turned to look at Chen Jingke, and said:

"I don't know if it's convenient for the leader?"

Chen Jingke didn't know what the two of them were trying to do, but he didn't think too much about it, and said, "Master is in the temple, I'll take you to see him right now."

Zhang Xiaozhun said reservedly: "How can you be so hasty when meeting the leader, I still want to inform you."

Chen Jingke said: "Hey, outsiders naturally have to inform us that we are our own family and don't need so many vulgar etiquettes, otherwise Master will also scold me."

Zhang Xiaozhun was very satisfied with this sentence, but he still maintained a serious face, saying: "I will be rude in this way."

Chen Jingke also noticed that this real Zhang was a little nervous.

But thinking about it, I think it's normal, after all, Sun Simiao's age and status in the world are there.

Almost all the people who came to visit him were in this mood.

(End of this chapter)