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Chapter 503: The selfishness of the female historian

"The reason for the postponement should be told frankly, moved with emotion, and explained with reason. How can I persuade you to explain it?"

On the street, it was quiet for a while.

Ouyang Rong walked forward with a rosewood piano case carved with auspicious clouds and beasts in his arms, speaking intently.

Lin Cheng turned his head, looked at Ouyang Rong's side face for a while, and sighed:

"Being aboveboard and open-minded, sometimes I have to admit that Ouyang Changshi's demeanor is indeed impressive."

"Mr. Lin Lingtai is not someone who is easily convinced."

Ouyang Rong shook his head.

Lin Cheng smiled: "What kind of person does Ouyang Changshi think I am?"

Ouyang Rong was silent for a while.

"Meat-eaters are despicable and lack foresight. Although Lin Lingtai is from Luoyang, he is obviously not."

Lin Cheng thought for a while, with a look of surprise on his face:
"Ouyang Changshi is saying that I can make long-term plans?"

Ouyang Rong nodded and shook his head:
"Lang Lingtai is very similar to me, but they are different. I always feel there is something different."

"Maybe it's because we all come from poor families. We're not from a noble family, so we naturally feel friendly."

Ouyang Rong turned to look at him for a while, and said in a serious tone:

"Since we are both from a humble background, then Lin Lingtailang should be more able to sympathize with the hardships of the lower class like me. Looking at it these days, I should be able to understand a little more about the postponement of the Donglin Giant Buddha."

Lin Cheng smiled:
"This is natural. I also know how lucky the people of Jiangzhou are to have a parent official like Ouyang Changshi."

Ouyang Rong looked serious:
"This is not the point. The point is that the people of Jiangzhou can't stand the trouble. There is a war on the front line now, and Xunyang City is also in a tight situation. The specific details have been listed by Hu Zhongshi and Lin Lingtai Lang. The Donglin Giant Buddha will take a moment to calm down. In the end, It's good. Not long ago, General Manager Qin came to Jiangzhou Hall and ordered us to stay behind to stabilize the rear and not make any radical moves in the short term..."

Lin Cheng was noncommittal and did not answer Ouyang Rong's remarks about turning to official duties and asked:

"The merchant who just criticized Ouyang Changshi, did Ouyang Changshi really not teach him a lesson?"

He said calmly:

"An official is an official, and the people are people, not to mention a vulgar businessman.

"Ouyang Changshi, it is not wrong for us, a humble scholar from a humble background, to be approachable on weekdays, but as an official, you must be dignified, and you must be thunderous when necessary.

"Otherwise, if private criticisms are allowed to fly all over the place, when people below see it, they may not feel that the chief officer is compassionate and down-to-earth. Instead, they will easily feel contempt and feel that they cannot even deal with a low-level businessman. They will inevitably become frivolous and neglectful of the chief officer. , Losing respect is human laziness.

"Actually, all you need to do is send someone to warn and give a beating. Of course, it's best to catch a typical example. This is called killing the chicken to scare the monkeys."

Lin Cheng gave a sincere suggestion.

Ouyang Rong still shook his head:
"This is not how majesty comes. In other words, this kind of majesty generated by fear is not a problem."

Lin Cheng tilted his head, stared at Ouyang Rong's angular face like a marble statue, and said with concentration:

“Those who eat meat are despicable, those who eat grains are foolish, those who eat breath live long, those who do not eat live forever…

"Ouyang Changshi, it's true that we come from a humble background, but even saints admit that people have a hierarchy, and we can only use vulgar methods to deal with vulgar and despicable people."

Ouyang Rong stared ahead for a while and said softly:

"I beg to differ."

Lin Cheng said calmly:
"It doesn't matter. I am the same."

"But I would like to thank Mr. Lin Lingtai for your concern."

"I just mentioned it casually, Ouyang Changshi should just listen to it casually."

"it is good."

Ouyang Rong smiled and changed the subject:
"Lang Lingtai just said that apart from His Majesty who worships the Buddha devoutly, Rong Nushi is the one who most hopes that the Donglin Buddha will be built as soon as possible. How can we interpret this statement?"

"What's the meaning? It's not just the literal meaning."

Ouyang Rong's eyebrows gathered together, with a look of confusion on his face:

"I'm asking, is the Donglin Giant Buddha closely related to the history of Rong Nu?"

After a pause, he added:
"To put it bluntly, apart from the routine rewards from the court for successful inspections after the construction of the Buddha, what other benefits can Rong Nushi get?"

Lin Cheng looked a little surprised, looked up and down at Ouyang Rong who asked, and asked:
"Ouyang Changshi, do you really know or don't you know?"

Ouyang Rong looked at Lin Cheng's expression and shook his head.

"Yes, Ouyang Changshi is not from our Si Tianjian after all..."

Ouyang Rong raised his head and interrupted: "Rong Nu Shi only mentioned that a golden Buddha head will be sent from Luoyang... Is there any connection between it?"

"Almost...actually, it doesn't matter if Ouyang Changshi doesn't understand, some things about the Yin Yang family's Qi practitioners."

Ouyang Rong said seriously:

"I should know something, please give me some advice from Mr. Lin Lingtai."

Lin Cheng narrowed his eyes and said:
"Okay, Ouyang Changshi can understand this. The promotion of the Yin Yang family's Qi practitioners requires special ceremonies. The bigger the scale and the luck involved, the better... And the construction of the Donglin Giant Buddha is a very special ceremony. It is a ritual that meets the conditions for promotion to the Yin Yang Family. It is also the type of ritual that a sixth-grade qi practitioner like Rong Zhennvshi needs most at the moment. It is impossible to complete the promotion from sixth to fifth grade in one step. "

Ouyang Rong suddenly said: "With the Tianshu of Song De and the four Buddha statues, excluding the one in Guizhou, wouldn't there be three Buddha ceremonies?"

Lin Cheng nodded:

"That's right, there are three ceremonies, three opportunities, and there can only be three Yin Yang family Qi practitioners...and they need to participate in the whole process until the moment the giant Buddha is completed."

Ouyang Rong nodded: "I understand, our Donglin Buddha in Jiangzhou has a female history quota, right?"

"Yes."

Lin Cheng sighed:
"Since King Wei and King Liang promoted the construction of the Songde Center of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the four directions of Buddha statues, Luoyang Sitianjian has no idea how many people are eyeing these four places. Among them are many seniors who have been in the sixth rank for a long time. Rong It’s really amazing that a true female history can occupy a place, both in terms of strength and connections.”

Ouyang Rong suddenly said: "Envoy Lin Lingtai also really wants the position occupied by Rong Nu Shi."

Lin Cheng nodded unabashedly:
"That's right, but I thought about it before I came to Jiangzhou. After visiting Xunyang Grottoes in Jiangzhou, I didn't think much about it anymore."

Ouyang Rong smiled and asked, "Why is this?"

Lin Cheng hesitated for a moment and said vaguely:
"According to the teacher's instructions, the feng shui at the Shuangfeng Peak is not very good. I need to stay away. That is not my opportunity, so don't think too much about it. Besides..."

"Besides what?"

Lin Cheng shrugged:

"Besides, even if I have any extra thoughts, it's of no use. This opportunity of Donglin Giant Buddha has been firmly determined by Rong Zhennvshi. Who dares to fight for it? Not only does it have to pass the test of Da Si Ming, but also that person The prince’s relationship..."

"Which prince?" Ouyang Rong asked smartly.

Lin Cheng's face changed slightly, as if he accidentally let something slip. He immediately calmed down his expression, smiled and said nothing, and changed the topic:
"Don't say that Ouyang Changshi said this about the ceremony. It's good that you know it in your heart. Rong Zhen's female history is indeed very loyal to Ouyang Changshi. If it were anyone else, he would wish that the giant Buddha was built as soon as possible. Ouyang Changshi should take care of it. …”

Ouyang Rong frowned at him. Lin Cheng looked around innocently, ready to leave.

"By the way, I wonder if Ouyang Changshi is free tomorrow afternoon?"

Ouyang Rong nodded: "Of course."

Lin Cheng smiled and said:
"Looking back, I have been in Xunyang City for many days. Recently, I visited the Xunyang Grottoes with Ambassador Hu. I admire Ouyang Changshi for his hard work in building the giant Buddha. At the same time, I also have some small insights. And suggestions... I will come over with Ambassador Hu tomorrow, and we will meet and talk. It will be... the last gathering before returning to Beijing. "

Ouyang Rong immediately understood that this was their last opportunity to express their stance and communicate before returning to Luoyang for inspection.

He nodded immediately

"Okay, then we will welcome Ambassador Hu and Lin Lingtai tomorrow. If there is anything wrong in Jiangzhou Hall, just say it."

"Okay." Lin Cheng fisted, turned and left.

Ouyang Rong watched his figure disappear, looked up at the sky, which was already getting late, and said to himself:

"Prince... which prince... first of all exclude Uncle Li, then it's easy to guess. Apart from the King of Wei, who else can lead the construction of Buddha statues in all directions?
"But what did Lin Cheng mean when he said this? Did he say it to me on purpose? Or did he accidentally let it slip and reveal it deliberately to interest him?"

Ouyang Rong looked thoughtful and muttered something:

"Putting aside his petty thoughts, if what he said is true, then Rong Zhen can firmly occupy the position of Donglin Giant Buddha, so that Lin Cheng doesn't even dare to think about it, even if King Wei speaks The relationship is in it...

"But why does King Wei want to speak for Rong Zhen? Is it because he wants to make friends with the people who invest in His Majesty's side, so that Rong Zhen owes a favor to the Wei family? But why does Rong Zhen owe a favor... Wait."

Ouyang Rong suddenly looked up.

The words Rong Zhen said to him before parting in the backyard of Yunshui Pavilion not long ago flashed through his mind:
Ouyang Lianghan, you said your selfish motives tonight... And if I tell you, I actually have selfish motives when I come to Xunyang City...

After being silent for a long time, Ouyang Rong murmured:
"Wei Shaoqi... overturning the case... has been clinging to the case of the owner of Die Lianhua from the very beginning..."

Ouyang Rong suddenly turned his head and looked south in the direction of Dagushan Mountain in Longcheng in the distance.

He remembered something again.

When he was on Dagushan in the early days, he broke into the small courtyard where Zhao Rushi's corpse was morgue, and when he eliminated Li Li and others one by one, he found that the Persian businessman was stalling for time, as if he was waiting for some reinforcements.

Ouyang Rong also speculated at that time that it was Xuezhongzhu who was killed later?
Now it seems that Yunmeng Jianze and the Wei family have no connection, and they are almost becoming enemies by taking the blame.

And that night, later in Dagushan, Ouyang Rong, who was destroying the corpse and preparing to leave, bumped into Rong Zhen who seemed to be chasing after him to investigate the case. It was also at that time that he mistakenly handed over her purple bellyband...

"Were you the reinforcement that Li Li and the others were waiting for before they died... In other words, Li Li contacted you in the name of providing clues and wanted to work with you to encircle and suppress me in Dagushan, so you just happened to 'Appeared in Dagushan...connected."

Ouyang Rong sighed and murmured to himself:
“Selfishness…selfishness…is this your selfishness, Ms. Shi?

"From the beginning of the investigation of Zhao Rushi's case to the case of the owner of Die Lianhua, we have been pursuing it... It turns out that you are not completely selfless, do you also have some selfish intentions?"

Ouyang Rong calmed down, returned to the carriage, turned to look out the window at the dark night, and was speechless for a moment.

After an unknown amount of time, he looked back and rubbed his face fiercely:

"You said that everyone has selfishness, and I agree with that. You have also asked me many times whether I have more publicity or selfishness...

"And this time, to overturn the case of Zhao Rushi and Zhu Lingxu and his son, how fair and selfish are you? Which one is more..."

When Ouyang Rong said this, he raised his head, frowned and asked:

"No, why is this Lin Cheng telling me this? Accidentally or on purpose? What is his purpose in revealing Rong Zhen's affairs? Is he... trying to lead me in any direction?"

He frowned and the car fell into silence.

At this moment, the carriage stopped halfway, Ouyang Rong pulled back from his thoughts, turned around and asked:
"What's wrong? Are you there?"

Ali's voice came from outside the carriage:
"Tan Lang, there is a carriage parked in front of Huaiye Lane, blocking our way..."

Ouyang Rong opened the curtain and looked at the motionless low-luxury carriage at the entrance of the alley in front of him. He immediately recognized it and calmly ordered:

"Stop for a moment, Ali, and wait for me on the side. I'll be back as soon as I go."

"Yes, Tanlang."

Ouyang Rong got off the carriage and walked straight into the low-key carriage in the shadows.

"What can you do for me, little princess?"

Ouyang Rong came in and sat down directly, asking politely.

Opposite me, I saw a little girl with plum blossom makeup covered in black gauze sitting quietly.

Her eyes are like stars, without any ripples, and she has a peaceful makeup that has aged well. The black veil further accentuates the fair skin of her forehead and narrow neck. Combined with the luxurious interior of the private room with Persian carpets and velvet pillows, she looks from the inside out. Revealing a noble indifference.

When a woman wears a black veil, she actually gives people a sense of mystery and taboo like the night, which makes most men want to tear off the mask of nobility and arrogance to see what is hidden inside...

Li Guo'er, who was originally in a daze, slowly turned his gaze back and glanced at Ouyang Rong's serious expression.

Her jade lips parted slightly:
"Come back so late, where are you going?"

"How long have you been waiting, little princess?"

Li Guo'er's pretty face was tense, and her tone was without a trace of emotion as she said, "I came just in time for your next duty."

"Cough cough."

Ouyang Rong was a little embarrassed.

"Sorry, I went to Xingzifang to handle some chores... Your Highness, the little princess, please tell me something."

Li Baoer lowered his eyes:
"I'm not looking for you on any important business, it's about my brother... Ouyang Lianghan, what's going on with my brother recently?"

"What's going on?" Ouyang Rong asked calmly.

Li Guoer looked at his subtle expression without blinking:

"Brother came to see me today and transferred the porridge shed in Bihantang to Xingzifang. He said he was going to distribute porridge and clothes and do some charity.

"I asked him why he suddenly thought of doing this. He said he was inspired by Tan Lang and wanted to learn from you... Ouyang Lianghan, what did you teach him?"

"..." Ouyang Rong.

His first reaction was actually to refute, and he immediately refuted it, obviously he didn’t teach anything!
However, Ouyang Rong immediately reacted and restrained himself, shutting his mouth tightly.

Transferred the porridge shed of Bihantang to Xingzifang? Isn't there Princess Anhui's porridge shed there? Are you sure you want to do charity?
Ouyang Rong didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"What's your expression?"

Li Guo'er's eyes were a little suspicious.

"No...it's nothing. Dalang is really...becoming more and more efficient in doing things. He just does what he says. Okay, good job."

He praised sincerely, while the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

(End of this chapter)