I studied in modern times

Chapter 551 You are making things difficult for me!

The next day, Yujia went out to Kaifeng Mansion as normal.

Yan Chen and his younger brother Yan Yuan, who had returned to Beijing, served as imperial envoys.

Each leads a guard of Yulongzhi.

By the way, all Yulong Zhuzhi have now added a new training content - throwing.

I have to train for half an hour every day.

This is the common will of both inside and outside the palace.

And the Yulongzhi people have no objection to this - it's just training, no big deal.

Moreover, the Yulongzhi people led by Yan Chen who went south all made a fortune.

Especially those wives brought back by Yu Longzhi.

Zhao Xu glanced at him and remembered.

What if it works?
Even if it's useless, I can still have peace of mind.

This monk has an eagle nose and deep eyes, and his skin color is different from that of China.

Zhao Xu vaguely remembered that he had met this cousin under the leadership of his father when he was a child.

"Excuse me, sir!" He waved his hand gently.

The arms trained in the palace are almost rounded.

He wants to live a few more years and live healthily.

He had some impressions of Zhao Zhongyu. He was Zhao Xu's cousin and the eldest son of Zhao Zongyong, the fourth son of King Pu'an Yi.

Zhao Xi, the direct bachelor of Longtuge, the official of Chaofeng, and the envoy of Xihe Lanhui Road, was the official of the imperial court.

Sitting in the cart, Zhao Xu flipped through the summary of recent events at home and abroad that had been sent from Baoci Palace this morning.

Tang Yiwen, the deputy envoy of the Hebei Road transportation department, was reminded of the official affairs of the Hebei Road prison.

Therefore, Buddha, Taoist ancestors, the Great Emperor of the Five Sacred Mountains, and the God of Haotian.

Zhao Xu came to his senses and got off the cart with Wen Xunniang serving him.

He didn't want to be like his father, grandfather, great-grandfather, etc., who suffered either a stroke or diabetes after middle age.

And there is a high probability that it was a stroke caused by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is estimated that he will only be alive for a few days.

Thinking of these, Kaifeng Mansion has already arrived.

Zhao Xu was naturally anxious.

Zhao Zongsheng, the Prince of Da Zongzheng and Gaomi County and the Military Envoy of Anhua Army, said: Zhongyu became seriously ill after the Dingguo army stayed, and he begged for imperial medicine and sent imperial doctors for diagnosis and treatment. Accordingly, he ordered the imperial medicine hospital to select an imperial doctor and give it to the emperor. medicine.

Pray to all who can.

At that time, Zhao Zhongyu looked fine except for being a little fatter. He spoke with great vigor and looked like he was still young and vigorous and could continue to flourish the old Zhao family.

Anyway, these temples and Taoist temples were originally built and worshiped by the royal family.

"In addition, more sesame oil should be offered to Kaibao Temple... Zhongtai No.1 Palace, Dongtai No.1 Palace, and Jixi Temple should not be forgotten."

When Zhao Xu ascended the throne last year, this cousin also kowtowed to Zhao Xu under the leadership of the two clan elders, Zhao Zongsheng and Zhao Zongjing.

Zhao Xu felt a little anxious when he saw this.

I am discussing with the officials, and I have sent Han Zhen, an old official, to die, and write down his legacy, begging his descendants to follow him.

The imperial court appointed Dr. Mu Yan as a member of the Ministry of Finance.

“You can’t help but worship at Wuchengwang Temple and Wenxuanwang Temple.”

Of the ten clan members who died of illness, at least six were due to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and diabetes.

"The sugar content in future drinks must continue to be reduced."

As a human being in three generations, you have to ask Zhao Xuxiang whether he believes in ghosts, gods or higher-dimensional existences?
Of course he believed it.

Zhongdafu, Li Zhichun of Zhilong Tuge, was transferred to Zhilong Tuge, edited by Ji Yingdian, and became the transfer envoy of Hedong Road.

But he fell ill after a little more than a year.

The imperial court invited Dr. Sun Lu to be the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Road transfer.

There is really something wrong with the genes of the old Zhao family.

"Jin Zongji?"

The old monk seemed to notice Zhao Xu's gaze, and immediately bowed his head and seemed to chant a Buddha's name.

He is also the cousin with the best relationship with Zhao Xu's father in the clan.

It really stimulates these Yulongzhi in the capital!
Therefore, training is very diligent.

"It seems that in addition to maintaining the current light and less greasy diet, I also need to exercise more."

Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the figure of an old monk wearing a purple robe.

"I respectfully welcome your Majesty!" Cai Jing and officials from all over the Kaifeng Mansion knelt on the ground in front of the government office and greeted him respectfully.

This was a master of Tantric Buddhism, the pioneer who spread Tantric Buddhism in the Song Dynasty.

At the same time, he is also the leader of the Buddhist community in the Song Dynasty today - the master of translation of Tripitaka in the West.

"It seems that even if you are a monk who has nothing in the world, you still have to run for worldly wealth." Zhao Xu chuckled softly.

However, Zhao Xu knew that it was his job as an emperor to unite and appease the religious community.

This is the family law of the ancestors of the Song Dynasty.

Since Taizu, the court has been established to use the power of the state to translate Buddhist scriptures, spread the Dharma, and build royal temples.

At the same time, Taoist temples were also established in the name of the royal family to worship Taoist gods such as the Five Sacred Emperors, Haotian God, and Taozu.

It even allowed imported religions such as Nestorianism, Dashijiao, and Zoroastrianism to set up religious sites in trading cities such as Bianjing, Guangzhou, and Mingzhou so that merchants could worship the gods they believed in.

This is of course not because Zhao officials are open-minded and already have the concept of freedom of religious belief.

This is entirely a choice based on simple pragmatic political philosophy and the need to maintain stability.

Scholar-officials must unite.

Because scholar-officials can help rule.

The religious community also needs to be united, because great monks, Taoist priests, or other chaotic religious figures can help the emperor deceive the people.

But...

"It's better to dry it first..." Zhao Xu thought, ignoring President Jin's eager gaze, and headed towards the Kaifeng government office surrounded by Cai Jing and others. Before entering the government office, he gave Feng Jing a few instructions.

……

As a minister, Feng Jing still believes in Buddhism.

So far, he has enshrined Ksitigarbha Buddha in the palace and prayed for Li Shunju for blessings.

Therefore, he has great respect for General Jin, the "Master of Translation of the Tripitaka in Purple Clothes of the West" who was passed down by the court, and the presiding officer of Kaibao Temple, who was canonized by the two palaces.

When he arrived in front of President Jin, he first saluted with namaste: "I've seen Master Tripitaka!"

"Amitabha!" President Jin returned the gift, and Baoxiang asked solemnly: "Is Tan Yue here on purpose?"

"Yes!" Feng Jing said respectfully: "I am here to tell you, Master, that everyone has a good message: We have been worried about the state affairs recently and it is inconvenient to meet each other. Please go back to Kaibao Temple and sit down."

"This..." President Jin's brown pupils were shining with strange colors: "Please Tan Yue, please report to the officials on behalf of the poor monk..."

"I would like to ask the officials to summon me at my leisure..."

"The poor monk is in Kaibao Temple, chanting sutras and praying for the officials day and night."

There was nothing he could do.

He is now the abbot of Kaibao Temple, and the entire Bianjing monks have placed high hopes on him.

Although it is said that the four elements of the family are empty and not stained by external objects.

However, it is very hard for the monks to preach Dharma, chant sutras and pray for blessings.

The Buddha statues, Bodhisattva statues, Arhats, and Vajras enshrined in temples also need to be carefully maintained.

In addition, everyone also needs money to copy scriptures, pray for peace in the world, and pray to Buddha and Bodhisattva for good weather.

Furthermore, after all, the monk has not yet achieved Buddhahood.

He can neither escape grain nor develop the magical power to survive by sucking incense.

In short, he had to meet the official once no matter what.

Feng Jing listened and said quickly: "I will tell everyone what the Master said."

……

Plum Blossom Hall.

Zhao Xu is reviewing various official documents sent by Cai Jing.

In fact, just stamp it and move on to the next step.

Because most of these things have already been done.

He came just to make a final confirmation that this matter was implemented with his approval and consent.

Therefore, these official documents are all good things and are all favors.

For example, a subordinate official in Kaifeng Prefecture had been on duty for twenty or thirty years and had never made any mistakes or broken the law. Someone asked him to be given an official position - the Song Dynasty had a system where subordinate officials were old enough and could be promoted to official positions.

Of course, they are generally awarded to low-level and unworthy officials.

Moreover, whether there is a mission depends entirely on God's will - there are thousands of candidates waiting for Que in the Ministry of Personnel every year.

No trap at all!

Some candidates with serious Jinshi background may not be able to get a vacancy in three years.

This is redundant officialdom!
There are too many officials and too few officials.

Everyone is working hard to get papers. Subordinate officials have to work hard to get out of the official position. Unless they are willing to go to Lingnan or remote military states to do inspections or serve as officials, they usually get a mixed salary and let their children and grandchildren start from official families.

For example, the counties and towns under Kaifeng Prefecture requested to reduce or reduce the taxes paid by some people in need this year or the taxes owed to the government.

There is nothing wrong with something like this, it is completely a welfare matter.

Now it's basically Zhao Xu who approves.

Cai Jing is still very sensible and knows that kindness comes from above.

The dirty and tiring work is naturally done by Cai Jing and other officials in Kaifeng Mansion.

If anything goes wrong, it must be because of his dereliction of duty and negligence in the Kaifeng Mansion.

It has nothing to do with the innocent and benevolent officials.

Therefore, Zhao Xu didn't need to look carefully, he could just glance at it and stamp it.

He didn't even need to stamp it himself.

He directly asked Wen Xunniang to help him use the seal - the female officials in the inner court of the Song Dynasty had a tradition of helping the emperor read memorials, organize documents, use seals and even draft texts on behalf of the emperor, and spread them to the inner court officials.

Shao Zhaoming, the palace commander in the Taizong and Zhenmiao eras, is an example.

While he was constantly looking at the document, he handed it to Wen Xunniang and stamped it with the "Treasure of Kaifeng" specially made by Zhao Xu after leaving the Kaifeng Mansion. .

"Everyone, I'm back to give you my order."

"What did President Jin say?" Zhao Xu glanced at Feng Jing and asked.

"Master Sanzang said: I would like to ask Your Majesty to take the time to summon you..."

"He also said: I must pray for the officials and their families in Kaibao Temple day and night."

"Yes!" Zhao Xu nodded: "This great monk is quite knowledgeable."

"that is……"

"Other great monks don't know much about it, which makes me very embarrassed!"

It has been almost a year and a half since I took the throne.

The civil servants, military officials, nobles, and relatives have all surrendered obediently.

Everyone is saying, 'With the Holy Emperor in court, the country's rejuvenation can be expected.'

What's going on with you monks?

Haven't you heard that the eminent monk Zhiyuan has announced to all parties in Zisheng Temple in Xizhou that the current official family is the incarnation of Buddha in the human world and the human body of Sakyamuni Buddha?

There’s more!
Your treasury and monk fields have not been paid to me for so many years.

This also makes me very embarrassed!
In addition, at that time, Master Xuanzang went to the West to seek the true scriptures, and Master Jianzhen traveled to the East to spread the Dharma.

In contemporary times, there is also Master Zhiyuan who, despite his old age, went to Xizhou to teach the various ethnic groups of the Han Dynasty.

Why, it has been so long since Wang Shi defeated Jiaozhou.

But none of the eminent monks in Bianjing took the initiative to go south to the north of Jiaozhou to spread the Dharma and save sentient beings?
Is it because of my weak virtue that I cannot move the masters?
Or is it that the masters no longer have the compassion of the Buddha, no longer care about the common people in the world, and are no longer willing to travel thousands of miles to promote Buddhism?
(End of this chapter)