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Chapter 691 Homecoming
Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji said a few more things, but Li Yuan was not satisfied.

Li Yuan said in a deep voice: "The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. If the food and fodder are not ready, the battle will be lost before it is fought. I intend to follow the example of Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and abolish Buddhism, so that weapons can be used between pagodas and temples. Soldiers are under monks, what do you think?"

As soon as this remark came out, Li Yuanji almost applauded. The two emperors of the Sui Dynasty worshiped Buddhism, and the monks' production in temples was a great fortune.Moreover, the royal family of the Tang Dynasty always respected Taoism. When Li Yuan founded the country, he respected Lao Tzu as the great sage ancestor.

In the fourth year of Wude, the Taoist priest Fu Yi played eleven rules on Sha Tai monks and nuns.Taoists use the theory of Lao Tzu's transformation of Hu Jing, saying that after Lao Tzu left Hangu in the west, he went without knowing where he ended up, and said that Lao Tzu went to Tianzhu and changed into a Buddha, teaching the Hu people to be Buddhist, and using this to demote Buddha.

There was even a rumor in Li Tang's court that the position of the three religions should be re-established, with Taoism at the top, Confucianism at the second, and Buddhism at the bottom.

Li Yuan originally thought that his two sons would agree with him, but he did not expect that Li Jiancheng objected: "Father, this matter must not be allowed. Buddhism emphasizes the equality of all living beings. Even Confucianism and Taoism are incomparable. There are all wise kings and sages from ancient times to the present." I respect Buddhism. Now monks are not necessarily good people. Some behave badly, and some pretend to learn Buddhism in order to avoid taxes; If you foolishly curb them to return to vulgarity together, I'm afraid they will die together."

"Father, what's more, since ancient times, the kings who have destroyed Buddhism have succeeded for a while, but they have never had a good end. If they arouse a sudden change among Buddhist worshipers, the gain will not be worth the loss. Father, you should think twice about this."

Li Yuan was taken aback, and suddenly remembered that his son's nickname was Bishamonten. When he was a child, he was afraid that it would be difficult for him to grow up, so he chose this name to protect Li Jiancheng from growing up.This was a matter of course in the Buddhist Sui Dynasty. For example, Li Jing's nickname was Pharmacist, and his elder brother Li Duan's nickname was Yaowang.

Li Jiancheng has always believed in Buddhism since he was a child, so seeing his objection, Li Yuan hesitated and said, "If that's the case, let's leave it for now."

At the same time, Li Yuan was also a little relieved. After this incident, Li Yuan felt that Li Jiancheng was somewhat benevolent.

Youjing City.

A year has passed in a blink of an eye, and the new year is ushered in.

The second year of innovation in Da Zhao, and the fifth year of Wude in Tang Dynasty have arrived quietly.

Firecrackers blared from top to bottom in Youjing City, full of festive Chinese New Year.

The same is true for the Emperor's House in Linshuo Palace.On this day, Li Chongjiu held a family banquet, and everyone gathered.

The population of the Li family is increasing now, and the table is bustling with activity.Li Hu and Li Chongjiu drank together at the main seat, followed by Yang Ehuang, Shi Deyun, Li Zhiwan, Su Miao, and Li Chongjiu's sons and daughters Pingping, Li Ying and Niuniu.And Niu Niu needs to be hugged by the nanny to eat.

If things go on like this, if they add a few more children, one table will not be enough for the Li family to eat.Right now, Shi Deyun's belly is slightly swollen again, and she is three months pregnant with her second child, and the Li family will have another baby this summer.

At the wine table, Li Chongjiu was even more overjoyed. Not only was Shi Deyun pregnant with her own child, but she and Yang Ehuang's daughter were already full years old this year, thinking that Yang Ehuang's delivery last year was not smooth.Therefore, Li Chongjiu couldn't help loving this woman even more.

His youngest daughter was lively and active, and Li Chongjiu hugged her in his arms when he got excited about drinking.And the girl was not polite, and grabbed Li Chongjiu's beard.

During the banquet, everyone was talking and laughing, very happy, Li Chongjiu hugged his daughter, looked at Pingping and said: "My little daughter is still in her infancy, but my eldest daughter is already a big girl, I can't keep you this year I'm going to get married, or I'll be an old girl."

The banquet was full of laughter, and Ping Ping couldn't help being ashamed when he heard Li Chongjiu say this, and lowered his head, shaking his head all the time.

Seeing his daughter's expression, Li Chongjiu thought that all daughters in the world were like this before they got married, so he smiled and didn't care.

Among Li Chongjiu's concubines, Deyun and Pingping have been together the longest. Seeing him like this, he gently asked in Pingping's ear: "Tell me, but do you have a favorite husband in your heart?"

Pingping listened to Shi Deyun's question, but didn't speak, just hung his head and said nothing.Shi Deyun couldn't help being surprised, she knew that if her daughter's family had no attitude, if she neither nodded nor shook her head, then it meant yes.

Shi Deyun couldn't help being overjoyed and asked quietly: "Pingping, I'll ask you who it is, and let your father decide for you."

Ping Ping blushed but did not speak.At this time, Li Chongjiu also noticed the abnormality of his daughter, and immediately looked at Shi Deyun with a questioning expression.Shi Deyun shook his hand, signaling Li Chongjiu not to ask questions at this time.Li Chongjiu understood without saying anything.

After the banquet, Shi Deyun came to see Li Chongjiu.Li Chongjiu asked: "Who is Pingping's favorite person?"

Shi Deyun knew that she couldn't hide it from Li Chongjiu and said: "I can't speak normally, how can I answer. I asked her for a long time, and she drew a word Zhou on the table with her hand."

"Zhou? Could it be a man surnamed Zhou? Who is this person? Do you know your Majesty?" Yang Ehuang asked from the side.

Li Chongjiu squinted his eyes, and hummed lightly, "It turned out to be him."

"Oh?" Shi Deyun, Yang Ehuang couldn't help being curious, who is this man who walked into Pingping's heart.

Li Chongjiu immediately said to the two women: "This person is Zhou Zhou, the governor of Liaodong County. When I went to Luoyang, I saw two people fishing on a boat. Liaodong County, I didn't want the two to meet, I didn't expect that Pingping really had him in his heart."

After hearing this, Shi Deyun smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, your method is really bad. If there is affection in the heart of a man and a woman, separating the two will only increase the yearning."

Hearing what Shi Deyun said, Yang Ehuang smiled slightly and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, you really don't understand my daughter's thoughts."

Li Chongjiu said: "Why don't I understand, just letting the two of you be together, isn't it to further promote the relationship. Pingping was lonely since childhood, with a pitiful background, and grew up under your knees. She is pure and kind, and she doesn't know the evil people outside. I am really worried about her. It's not nice to meet people."

Yang Ehuang nodded and said: "I understand, the emperor was afraid that Zhou Zhou intended to take over Jiang Ping, and had other plans."

"Not bad." Li Chongjiu looked worried.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, this matter is very simple, let's try Zhou Zhou." Yang Ehuang said aside.

On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, on the official road leading to Youjing, it was snowing all over the sky.

A carriage, escorted by dozens of cavalry, was traveling through the snow.Both sides of the official road are covered with white caps, either heavy mountains or woods, and it is easy to pass a village, but there are no people.

Zhou Zhou was sitting in the carriage looking at the snowy scenery outside the window, and when he passed by the village, he suddenly said, "Stop!"

The carriage stopped, and the cavalry guards said: "Your Majesty, Youjing is coming soon. We have already delayed the court meeting due to heavy snow. Can't make it."

"Don't worry about the moment, the horses are tired, everyone take a rest."

Seeing Zhou Zhou looking at the village, the cavalry guards asked without saying a word for a long time, "Is there anything special about this village?"

Zhou Zhou looked at it for a long time, and then said: "Didn't others tell you? Am I a native of Youjing?"

"The humble official knows that Youjing is a place where dragons and tigers gather, so there are ministers like the envoy who assist the prime minister."

Zhou Zhou glanced at the other party and said with a smile: "The Youjing in your eyes, could it be that only the Youjing city within a four-square area is considered Youjing? Let me tell you that the entire area within a hundred miles belongs to Youjing."

Zhou Zhou gestured with his hand, then sighed and said, "This village also belongs to Youjing."

"Is it possible for the envoy?"

Zhou Zhou nodded and said: "Yes, I am from this village. I have grown up in this village since my father saw his back. Every plant and tree here is familiar to me. When the county examination After I failed the exam, I thought I would be a farmer for the rest of my life. It was ridiculous to think about it, and the human situation is really wonderful. If it weren’t for Lin Shangshu’s words at that time, I would have died here with the grass and trees in this life.”

The guard heard this and said: "So that's the case. Since the envoy is here, why not go into the village?"

Zhou Zhou said: "I'm not going. The people in the village who helped our mother and I have moved away long ago. Now it's just a return of clothes. Such a big battle has scared the elders of the hometown in vain. I want to take a look here. But fortunately, seeing it now is enough, so there is no need to alarm others."

(End of this chapter)