Need for money

When the seasons changed from spring to summer this year, there was almost no rain in the north, and droughts were caused in many places. Although it was not very serious, the seedlings would not die, but the harvest was definitely not as good as in previous years. According to historical records, after the drought, autumn is likely to be severe. When the plague of locusts came, Lin Jingzhi used to be well-versed in poetry and books, so he was no stranger to historical records. In addition, he was a businessman, so he paid more attention to these geographical miscellaneous notes.

After the drought, Lin Jingzhi became more careful and asked his subordinates to carefully investigate the signs of locust plagues in the four northern continents. Because of this, Yang Wei had the opportunity to go north. At first, it was still early, and Yang Wei did not find anything unusual. Later, Knowing that because of the war, some intelligence points at the border were destroyed, so I went to the border to take care of it.

Until recently, he suddenly received urgent letters from several city intelligence points, saying that a large number of locusts had appeared in some mountains in the north, which aroused his vigilance, so he resolutely put aside the border affairs and hurried back to Liuzhou. Coincidentally, he had just rushed back to Liuzhou, and Lin Jingzhi's health was recovering at this moment, so after discussing around, they decided to meet in the bamboo forest near Qingguan.

Lin Jingzhi knew that even in modern times, after encountering locust plagues, manpower is limited. At most, we can only use airplanes to spray insecticides to kill the locusts, and farmers will also reduce production, or even lose crops. What's more, this is similar to China's The ancient Dagan Dynasty?

There have been continuous wars at the border and a large area of ​​locust plagues in the north. For the Daqian Dynasty, this year is really eventful!

"Yang Wei, immediately convey my order to hoard a large amount of food and grass in the southern five continents, the more the better!" Lin Jingzhi pondered slightly, and said.

Yang Wei nodded when he heard the words, and asked, "What about the specific quantity?"

Compared with the four northern continents, the area of ​​the southern five continents is much smaller, but the climate here is warm and suitable for grain growth. In addition, in some places, the grain can be cooked twice a year. Someone once counted that the grain of the southern five continents alone The output can supply the people of the whole country for two years.

But having said that, who can have no food in the common people?It is impossible for them to keep their rations accurately and sell the rest, and the people are poor. Who doesn’t want to earn more money? If they hear that there will be a large-scale locust plague in the north, they will definitely put the food in their hands. Looking forward to selling it for a good price.

If the common people are like this, let alone the grain merchants, if they know the news, they will definitely buy a large amount of grain and grass, and then drive up the price of the grain several times in order to make huge profits. Although Lin Jingzhi is a traveler, he also understands this truth, The method of purchasing grain must be careful, otherwise it will be bad if people smell the signs.

Nowadays, the price of grain in the south is still relatively cheap, and the selling price of a load (about 120 catties) is [-] copper coins.

One tael of silver is equal to one coin, that is, one thousand copper coins. In this era, silver is still relatively rare. As for gold, only the rich and nobles have a small amount of stock.

"The approximate quantity is between 300 million and 500 million dan, but you must be careful when buying grain and grass. Once someone is driving up the price of grain, you should stop immediately. Also, you should cast a wider net to avoid different people. This way, it will not attract the attention of grain merchants from all over the country." Lin Jingzhi secretly calculated that the price of these grains ranged from 10,000+ taels to 40 taels, and the Lin family could still afford them.

"In addition, try not to reveal our identities. After the food is obtained, we must transport it back to Los Angeles as soon as possible. Otherwise, after the large-scale locust plague breaks out in the north and the refugees flood into the south, the food will become extremely precious, and it will arouse the suspicion of those who care. peep."

Yang Wei knew that it was not too late, he immediately saluted with fists in his arms, turned and left.

Shi Mo saw that his master was frowning slightly, with a gloomy expression on his face, and wanted to ask, but he didn't dare, so he stepped forward to help Lin Jingzhi's hand, and the two walked out of the bamboo forest. Walking back again, after arriving at the main hall, I learned from the subordinates who left behind the message that the other masters of the Lin family had already scattered around to enjoy the sights.

It's just an agreement to reunite here at noon.

"Second Lord, why don't we go for a stroll too?" Seeing that the master was not happy, Shi Mo proposed to take a walk around to relax.

Having nothing to do, Lin Jingzhi nodded and wandered around in this temple. Yiqing Temple occupies a large area. In addition to the main hall, there is also a backyard, where countless delicate flowers are planted, and trees are full of flowers. Looking from a distance, the fruit trees that have grown fruit, those red or green fruits are abundant, envious of tourists.

"Second Master, this Taoist priest is so stingy, he doesn't allow visitors to pick the fruit. Look, the notice clearly states that if you pick a fruit, you will be fined a tael of silver!" Si Mo left tiredly. I felt thirsty, but although there were many fruits hanging around me, the Taoist didn't allow anyone to pick them and eat them.

Lin Jingzhi smiled when he heard the words, and explained: "The Taoist priests don't let the tourists pick the fruit to eat, because they are afraid that the tourists will damage the trees in order to pick the fruit, and the fruit is at the bottom of the mountain, and how much does a basket cost? I won’t cherish it, and it will be thrown all over the ground.”

Shi Mo scratched his head and suddenly realized.

Unknowingly, the two walked along the path and reached the depths of the fruit tree, bursts of fruit fragrance wafted over, which made the two feel a little hungry.

"Huh? Second Master, look, is that grandma?" Si Mo's eyes were sharp, and he asked a familiar figure standing in front of him.

Lin Jingzhi turned his head and turned his head when he heard the words, and then he was stunned. He saw a slim figure standing in front of the left, white clothes like snow, black hair hanging down his shoulders, against the surrounding green leaves, it looked more like a flower blooming in the blue river. White lotus in the pond.

Si Mo at the side saw that the master stayed there, so he pushed him and asked, "Second Master, do you think that person is Grandma? Why do I feel weird?"

Lin Jingzhi came back to his senses, his face flushed, how could he just look at his sister-in-law in a daze?It's really embarrassing, remembering that when he first met Lin Zhou, he was as rude as today, and his heart is even more embarrassing, but since he met, he can't turn around and leave, he has to go up and say hello.

Of course, this is because there is Shi Mo standing beside him, if he was alone, he would have already run away.

"My sister-in-law is so elegant that she came here to enjoy the scenery." After walking a few steps forward, Lin Jingzhi realized that Lin Zhou was followed by two maids.

Lin Zhou stood under the tree blankly, recalling the memories of visiting the scenery with her husband back then, but did not expect to meet Lin Jingzhi. After recovering, her pretty face flushed slightly, although she thought It was her old husband, but she was still nervous and shy, so she quickly stepped forward to salute, and said, "Second Master, do you also like to see this fruit tree full of fruit?"

Lin Jingzhi was just wandering around at first, but he nodded cooperatively. When he got closer, he realized why Shi Mo said that he looked weird just now. It turned out that Lin Zhou didn't turn his head up today, but dressed up She has become the appearance of an unmarried girl, her waterfall-like long hair is draped over her shoulders, and her two naughty ears are half hidden. Although she only changed her style, she changed Lin Zhou back into the appearance of a pure girl .

Of course, Lin Zhou's figure is relatively hot, and her mature charm has not dissipated in the slightest. The combination of these two beauty looks seems contradictory, but they complement each other.

Lin Zhou raised her head just in time to see the inadvertent surprise in Lin Jingzhi's eyes, and her face blushed again. It stands to reason that a married woman can no longer wear her hair down, but she is now It was on a whim earlier, thinking of the good times when I was with my husband, that I violated the rules.

'Second master wouldn't think that I was not strong-willed and had a new heart, and that's why I dressed up as a girl? Lin Zhou tightly twisted the silk handkerchief in her hands, and hung her head on her chest, for fear that Lin Jingzhi might misunderstand.

"Sister-in-law, it's getting late, why don't we go back to the main hall now." Lin Jingzhi felt that it was awkward to be alone with this widowed sister-in-law, so he said.

Seeing that Lin Jingzhi didn't say anything to blame herself, Mrs. Lin Zhou felt relieved and responded lightly. Then the two turned around and walked back side by side. After walking about 200 meters, they happened to meet the old lady and others. Lin Jingzhi hurriedly took a step forward, supported the old matriarch's right arm, and said, "Grandma, be careful where you step?"

Seeing the filial piety of the grandson, the old lady felt happy for a while, but she still gave him a reproachful look, and said, "The old man's body is always strong, but you have to take care of your own body."

"Got it, grandma. In fact, my grandson is already in good health. This morning, my grandson got up early and even ran around." Lin Jingzhi said with a smile.

The old matriarch was followed by a large family, including Aunt Rou and Aunt Shuang. Seeing Lin Jingzhi walking with Mrs. Lin Zhou, the two of them looked at each other with naked jealousy. Aunt Rou was better. , just feeling sorry for herself, lamenting that her appearance is not as good as others, but Aunt Shuang is much meaner, cursing secretly in her heart,

'Hmph, I don't even think about my identity, I'm just a widow, and I dare to take the second master's idea, I'm really shameless! '

Mrs. Lin gave Lin Jingzhi a few more words, and then she looked at Mrs. Lin Zhou who was standing aside. She looked back and forth at the two juniors a few times, full of deep meaning, "How are you two going?" Arrived together?"

"Back to the old lady, after the granddaughter-in-law worshiped the incense, she was enjoying the scenery in the backyard of the Taoist temple. The second master thought that he also liked to see the trees full of fruits, so they met together." The old matriarch looked unnaturally, and hurriedly opened his mouth to explain.

It was fine if she didn't explain, but when she explained, everyone's attention was drawn to them. Among them, Aunt Shuang gritted her teeth and secretly hated, thinking that Lin Zhou was implying to everyone that she and Lin Jingzhi had the same hobbies.

"Well, the way you dress up today is very good-looking and pleasing to the eye." Mrs. Lin patted Lin Zhou's little hand and ignored her explanation at all. Lin Jingzhi also noticed that everyone seemed to have misunderstood, so he raised his head Lai glanced around, wanting to see if Tang Yuxiang was angry, but didn't want to find no one after looking around, so he asked, "Grandma, where is Yuxiang? Didn't she walk with you? "

"No, didn't she walk out of the hall with you?" Old Madam Lin's face gradually darkened after she finished speaking. She always thought that Tang Yuxiang was serving Lin Jingzhi, but she didn't want to run away without a trace.

"Second Master, didn't Second Mistress just say that she was going to take the clear spring on Nanshan Mountain to make medicine for you? She also said that using the spring water there to make medicine would be more effective." Shi Mo knew that Lin Jingzhi liked Second Mistress very much. Taijun's face remained unchanged, and he quickly lied to excuse him.

Lin Jingzhi didn't know what to do, so he quickly cooperated and said, "Yes, I just asked the old matriarch if you saw the second grandma who came back from fetching water."

In this era of emphasizing filial piety, the younger generation cannot lie in front of the elders, otherwise it is unfilial. Although Lin Jingzhi knew this fault, but in order not to make the old lady angry with Tang Yuxiang, he had to commit the crime knowingly.

After hearing the words, Mrs. Lin really looked better. Lin Jingzhi quickly changed the subject and asked a few more questions. Only then did she realize that Mrs. Lin felt a little tired, so she planned to go to Puguang Temple early and wait for everyone to finish their classes. Xiang, go home.

"Grandma, Yuxiang is accompanied by more than a dozen guards. It should be fine. If you don't leave a servant here to pass the message, we will go first." Lin Jingzhi was afraid that Tang Yuxiang would suddenly appear at this time to expose his lie, and said proposal.

Mrs. Lin pondered for a while, then agreed, and then she walked in front and led everyone to Puguang Temple.

Puguang Temple is not far from Yiqing Temple. It is juxtaposed on two peaks. There is a path in the middle where three people can walk side by side. Many tourists and pilgrims finish their incense here, and then go to the other side. From the point of view of everyone, no matter which one is efficacious, it is always good to put more incense sticks.

This time, even Mrs. Lin didn't sit in a sedan chair, but led the crowd to walk slowly. After walking for about half an hour, they finally arrived at Puguang Temple.

"Second...Second master, I heard that there is a place called Tingtao Pavilion in front of the Puguang Temple, is that true?" Seeing that she was getting closer and closer to Puguang Temple, Aunt Rou's excited little face turned red. From a poor family and as a daughter, how did you ever have the opportunity to come to this Puguang Temple?

Thinking back to those friends who said that Tao Pavilion was a wonder in the world, but couldn't help asking softly.

Lin Jingzhi had been with Aunt Rou for ten days, and had a good impression of her. This girl was just like her name, gentle as water, nodded and smiled, "Yes, there is Tingtao Pavilion, but after you get there, you have to Stay by my side and don't wander around."

Aunt Rou knew that Lin Jingzhi had a good temper, and usually would not speak in such an orderly tone, so she quickly nodded her head to indicate that she understood.

Just as I was talking, everyone in the Lin family had arrived at the door of Tingtao Pavilion. Mrs. Lin stood at the door and stopped in her tracks, "The Tingtao Pavilion is really noisy, so I won't go in, respectful , you lead them in to play."

Lin Jingzhi nodded when he heard the words, and stepped into the Tingtao Pavilion first. In fact, it is a pavilion, but it is just a large room, and only three sides of this room are artificially built brick walls. It is a cliff of the mountain peak, and there is a big hole with a radius of one foot on the cliff, and there is a wave after wave sound coming from the big hole.

"Rou'er, this is the Tingtao Pavilion. If you want to know the strangeness of this Tingtao Pavilion, you have to go to the entrance of the cave."

Although Aunt Rou was anxious, she still nodded her head obediently, not daring to run over to watch on her own.

Although Lin Jingzhi knew the strangeness of Tingtao Pavilion from his memory, he was still very curious in his heart. Looking up, he saw an incense burner placed on the left and right under the entrance of the cave, and the cigarette smoke curled upwards. , above the entrance of the cave, there are four square characters engraved, "Daigo Enlightenment".

Lin Jingzhi patted Aunt Rou's little hand, and signaled her to stand where she was and wait for a while, then he walked over slowly, not far from the entrance of the cave, his eyes could already see through the thick wall of a cave. A waterfall as high as hundreds of feet, white waves cascading down from the top of the mountain, passing through the air, painting a majestic picture scroll. He wanted to see if there was a deep green pool below, but he didn't want to step on it just now. Suddenly, a series of explosions came from my ears,

'Boom, boom, boom...'

The huge sound rushed into Lin Jingzhi's ears like an explosion of thunder, and he was lifted up, his pupils dilated, and he instinctively took a deep breath, praising in his heart, what a revelation!

This feeling is very strange, the sound seems to be like a hot spring, pouring down the head and reaching the soles of the feet, it is refreshing!

"The sunshine incense burner produces purple smoke, and the waterfall hangs in the distance.

Flying down three thousand feet, it is suspected that the Milky Way falls nine days! "

Energized, Lin Jingzhi unconsciously read "Looking at the Lushan Waterfall" by poet Li Bai. As soon as this poem came out, all the people standing behind him were stunned. Such catchy lines with profound artistic conception, How have they ever heard of it!

Among the crowd, the talented and famous Aunt Shuang was the most shocked. At first, it was precisely because she admired Lin Jingzhi's talent that she disregarded the opposition of her parents. , married into the Lin family without hesitation, this kind of love is quite unforgettable.

Later, when Lin Jingzhi saw that she was deeply affectionate, he was moved, so he often found time to chat with her, and the most talked about were poetry, songs, music, music and chess. She is very good, but she has always kept her oath and never wrote a line of poetry. This has always been a regret in her heart. It is a pity that she cannot hear Lin Jingzhi's new poems with her own ears!

"The sunshine incense burner produces purple smoke, and the waterfall hangs in the distance.

Flying down three thousand feet, it is suspected that the Milky Way falls nine days! "Aunt Shuang muttered to herself, moved her lotus steps lightly, stepped forward, and under the burning eyes of everyone, she just hugged Lin Jingzhi's arm lightly. Lin Jingzhi came back to his senses, turned his head, I saw the extreme admiration in the eyes of the girl in front of me.

Cough, I am so shameless that I went so far as to go whoring and stealing the fruits of labor of the ancients!

Although it was unintentional, Lin Jingzhi couldn't tell the difference at this time. Although Aunt Rou who stood beside her didn't understand poetry, she felt something in her heart. She saw Aunt Shuang holding Lin Jingzhi's arm with a happy expression on her face. Feeling envious for a while, she forgot Lin Jingzhi's previous instructions, and wanted to hug her husband's arm. She didn't ask for anything else, only that Lin Jingzhi could look at her tenderly, even if it was just a glance.

As she ran, she got closer and closer to the entrance of the hole. Just when her little hand was about to touch her husband's arm, there was a sudden explosion in her ear, and the timid her exclaimed , the legs lost half of their strength, and the whole body went limp, and they were about to fall to the ground.

Although Lin Jingzhi's health is still not in good condition, after eating the medicinal diet for so many days, plus he insisted on running a lap every day, his body's agility has been greatly improved. After a familiar exclamation, he instinctively stretched out his hand and hugged Aunt Rou who was about to fall to the ground into his arms.

Poor Aunt Rou was frightened, her little face turned pale, and she lost half of her color. Lin Jingzhi looked at her with distress, "Rou'er, are you alright?"

Aunt Rou was trembling all over, but instinctively hugged Lin Jingzhi's waist, trying to find a safe place to lean against, but the loud noise like thunder just now really scared her.

Aunt Shuang was originally holding Lin Jingzhi's arm, immersed in happiness and joy, but she didn't expect to be interrupted by Aunt Rou's exclamation. After waking up, she saw Lin Jingzhi hugging Aunt Rou into her arms in public. There was pantothenic acid in my heart.

"Immeasurable Daoist! I haven't seen you for a long time. Donor Lin's talent is still the same as before. This wonderful poem is enough to be passed down through the ages!" Following a man's voice, Lin Jingzhi raised his eyes when he heard a monk walking in Tao Pavilion. Looking at him, I couldn't help but tremble all over. No one knew that the second master of the Lin Mansion actually recognized the famous thousand-year-old Daoist and the century-old Buddha in Luocheng!

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