Chapter 205: Deliberately disrupting the situation, there is no way to save it
Chapter 205: Deliberately disrupting the situation but unable to reverse the situation
In the afternoon, the dark clouds quickly became thicker in the sky over Xizhou. From time to time, flashes of lightning flashed between the clouds, and then there was a roar of thunder. The sky was hazy, and there seemed to be a curtain of rain in the sky, but there was nothing on the ground in front of me. There is still not a drop of rain in sight.
Liuli stood under the eaves and looked up for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh. Is it this weird weather again where the rainwater evaporates in mid-air?
Xiaotan, who was standing next to her, complained, "After waiting for half a day, it's another ghost rain! It's a waste of time." After saying that, he raised his legs and walked to the outer courtyard. As soon as he walked into the courtyard, a few huge raindrops were not seen at all. The foreboding one fell down and hit her on the head. Xiaotan jumped up with a "Ah" sound and jumped under the courtyard door in a few steps.
The next moment, raindrops larger than soybeans sparsely fell on the hard ground in the courtyard. The shape of the dust splashed was extremely clear, and it looked like small light yellow flowers that bloomed and withered in an instant.
Liuli couldn't help but be stunned.
A hand held her shoulder firmly, and Pei Xingjian's eyes fell on the raindrops, with a touch of joy on his face, "The rain did fall today."
Liuli smiled at him, "It's really a good day for traveling!"
Pei Xingjian pinched her cheek, his voice full of helplessness, "Don't worry, I'll take you there when the rain stops."
Liuli smiled and took a copper pot to watch the excitement. This deal was really a good deal. What would the old monk's face look like when he had the words "virtuous and highly respected" written all over his face? She has been waiting to see this scene for half a month!
The sparse but huge raindrops fell for more than a quarter of an hour and then suddenly stopped. The sky gradually became clear and clear. The sun shone through the thin clouds on Xizhou City, and the semi-wet ground suddenly steamed up. Fortunately, the wind after the rain was still cool, which somewhat dissipated the sweltering heat.
Pei Xingjian put on the thin white folded round collar robe that Liuli had newly made for him. The white folded robe was dyed light blue, and the cuffs and collar were wrapped with a slightly darker checkered pattern of green damask. It looked simple and elegant. Liuli was also wearing a light blue shirt and a blue silk skirt with a checkered pattern and dark flowers. Pei Xingjian usually didn't care much about what he wore. When he saw the two of them, he started to laugh. He stepped forward and took Liuli's hand and walked out. go.
Ah Cheng was already waiting at the door, holding a heavy photo bag in his hand. Xiaotan also changed her clothes and held a basket filled with incense candles. Liuli glanced at Cheng's photo bag and suppressed the smile on her lips.
It had probably just rained, and the sun was not too hot, so there were more pedestrians on the road than usual. After passing the south gate, there was an endless stream of people dressed as pilgrims. Everyone was covered with travel dust, and it was obvious at a glance. I know I have traveled a long way. The appearance of the Bronze Buddha in the Great Buddha Temple lasts for a month each time. Now there is not much time left. The people who come to offer incense are mainly believers from afar. Although it is not as crowded as the previous days, it is still very lively.
Pei Xingjian and his party were still a dozen steps away from the gate of the Buddhist temple. The leader of the imperial soldiers stationed outside the temple quickly came up to them, clasping their fists and saluting, "I've seen Chang Shi!"
Pei Xingjian recognized that this person was the confidant who usually followed Qu Chongyu, and he smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."
This captain didn't seem to expect that Pei Xingjian actually called out his surname and position in one breath. He was stunned for a moment, and then he said with a smile on his face, "Chang Shi has a good memory. I wonder if Chang Shi is here to burn incense?"
Liuli couldn't help but glance at the captain of the imperial army in confusion - is this nonsense? Although it is rare to offer incense in the afternoon, with the appearance of Buddha statues, it is not unusual to offer incense from sunrise to sunset.
Pei Xingjian also smiled and said nothing. Zhi Duizheng patted his head and said, "I'm confused." Pei Xingjian nodded and was about to walk away when Zhi Duizheng turned around and said, "You Shiliu, don't you have something to report to the chief?" Shi asked for advice?"
A young soldier who was less than 20 years old came over with a red face and saluted Pei Xingjian. He stuttered a bit when he spoke, "Chang Shi, my little brother, my little brother, didn't like to sleep when he was grazing half a month ago, so he lost it." The family couldn't find a foal, but just now they said that the long history can tell, so they asked the young one to ask the long history how to find the foal." After saying this, his face was red and his eyes were confused. Just look where you want.
Pei Xingjian smiled and shook his head, "It's been a long time and it's hard to settle this matter. Besides, I don't have any fortune with me. Why don't we talk about it later?"
The captain asked hurriedly, "Why don't you thank Chang Shi quickly?" He then smiled at Pei Xingjian and said, "Chang Shi doesn't know something. This brother of You Shiliu was herding cattle for someone else. If he couldn't find the foal, he would ask for it." I will wait for another two years in vain. His family has been in a lot of trouble lately, and I can’t help even if I want to, so I have the audacity to ask for help..."
After listening to a few words, Liuli gradually realized that something was wrong. The smile on Pei Xingjian's face did not change, but when the team was dragging you from You Shiliu to the Horse Guard, he still sighed and said, "Good day, team, but I still have something to do." , we will discuss it with the team later.”
Zhiqiu was busy laughing and said, "You see I'm confused. I'm really sorry for Chang Shi. Chang Shi, wait a moment. There are a lot of people here. I'll take you there right now."
As soon as they arrived at the inner courtyard, another team of government soldiers greeted them enthusiastically, but this time they came to repay. This time the Buddha statue appeared, it attracted 30% more pilgrims than in previous years. Fortunately, Chang Shi The arrangement with the prince was appropriate, and no one was injured in more than thirty days.
What's going on? Liuli became more and more surprised, and then she heard a familiar voice coming from behind her, "Shou, what a coincidence, why did you come to the Buddhist temple too?"
Qu Chongyu walked in from the temple gate, wearing a crimson brocade-trimmed cross-collar silk robe, and a gilt silver crown on his head. He was still breathing, and his cheeks were slightly red. He really looked like a spring dawn flower. It’s just that I don’t look like I’m worshiping Buddha at all.
Qi Zheng, who was eloquent just now, immediately bowed, lowered his head and retreated. Pei Xingjian turned around and hugged his hands, "What a coincidence."
Qu Chongyu walked a few steps with a smile, "I wonder why you came here to keep your promise?"
Pei Xingjian glanced at him and laughed, "What else can I do?" Qu Chongyu had a look of surprise on his face, "Is it true that you really want to worship the Buddha when you keep the promise? You are more diligent than me."
Pei Xingjian shook his head and said, "I dare not compare myself with the prince. My wife accidentally felt this in my heart and wanted to pay homage. However, I miss Master Xuanjue's good tea."
Qu Chongyu seemed to have seen Liuli just now, bowing slightly to her and nodding, "It turns out that Mrs. Kudi is coming to worship the Buddha."
Liuli still didn't understand what the two teams just now were doing. After hearing this, he couldn't help but smile and return the favor, "I'm also very surprised. Why are the two teams just now so dedicated to their duties? It turns out that The prince is coming to offer incense.”
Qu Chongyu seemed not to hear, and turned around to talk to Pei Xingjian again. While talking, he went up the steps, but saw Master Juexuan also turning out of the hall, clasping his hands and saluting, still with a kind smile on his face, " It’s so good that Chang Shi and the Crown Prince came together today.”
In the afternoon, the West Buddha Hall was not as bustling as usual, but there were also many pilgrims. When she was putting incense on the glass, she could hear devout praise and prayers in her ears. But facing the big Buddha not far away who was sweating more happily, she I felt my fingers were itching so much that I wanted to reach out and touch the Buddha statue to see if it was cold. I finally gritted my teeth and endured it. After looking at it for several more times, I reluctantly left the Buddha hall.
No one paid attention to her appearance. Qu Chongyu smiled at Juexuan and said, "Chang Shi said that the master's tea is very good. Chongyu also wants to have a cup of tea today. I wonder if it will be too intrusive?"
Jue Xuan's snow-white eyebrows stretched out, he put his hands together and smiled, "I can't get it."
It is still the elegant room in the east wing, and the young monk making tea is still graceful and skillful in his gestures. Even the tea cups he prepared are exactly the same as last time, but the atmosphere is somewhat different. Qu Chongyu seems to be very familiar with Buddhist scriptures, and he and Juexuan quote the scriptures. When he talked about karma and blessings, he had an elegance that was impervious to water. Although Liuli couldn't speak, even Pei Xingjian just smiled and listened. After a while, he turned around and nodded to Acheng. Ah Cheng turned around and walked quietly to the young monk who usually followed Juexuan. He whispered a few words. The monk was a little surprised and whispered back. When Ah Cheng nodded, he smiled and walked out of the door with him.
Even in his busy schedule, Qu Chongyu also glanced at the attendant behind him. The attendant followed the door briskly, turned around and smiled at Juexuan, "What the Master said is true, but I remember what Master Xuanzang said that day. However, if you don't encourage evil, how can you show righteousness..." In the witty words of Xuantan, the little movement just now was like a small raindrop falling on the lake. The ripples it caused quickly disappeared, and even the water splash was not stirred. Pick up one.
After about two cups of tea, the three people who had gone out quietly came back. Ah Cheng was still holding his photo bag, with a smile on his face and his eyes brighter than usual. The young monk lowered his head and could not tell what his expression was. However, Qu Chongyu's attendant looked as normal, shook his head slightly at Qu Chongyu and stood behind him.
Qu Chongyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but saw Pei Xingjian lowering his head to take a sip of tea, and suddenly said, "Master Juexuan, Pei came here this time to ask for something. It is said that Buddhism is compassionate, and Master must also know that, now in Xizhou Something unexpected happened.”
Qu Chongyu couldn't help but look at Pei Xingjian in surprise, and saw that he had a calm face and asked with a smile, "I wonder if the Great Buddha Temple would be compassionate and do this good deed for the people of Xizhou?"
Juexuan was already stunned, but the young monk next to him whispered a few words into his ear. The wrinkles on his face suddenly stiffened, and his mouth was slightly opened, but not a word came out.
Qu Chongyu raised his eyebrows and laughed first, "What do you mean by keeping the promise?"
Pei Xingjian sighed, "The prince also knows that the 120,000 shi of food and grass are limited, and the lower officials are incompetent. This summer's rent and taxes plus the money raised by the merchants in Xizhou can make up this amount. It's just that the Governor's Mansion There is no money in the account and no silk in the warehouse. I can't just open the warehouse and ask the merchants to hand over food. After thinking about it, I can only hope that the Buddhist temple will help save the people of Xizhou this time."
Qu Chongyu was somewhat surprised. In the past month, he had deployed countless men to guard against Pei Xingjian's move. However, in the past month, Pei Xingjian and the people around him were busy with the matter of military rations, and they met with Su Nanjin. Two times, he never got close to the Great Buddha Temple. Today, I suddenly received the news that he was offering incense again. I thought he had prepared some sharp words and clever methods. Unexpectedly, Pei Xingjian said it so simply and directly. come out…
Qu Chongyu composed himself, shook his head and smiled, "This is wrong. Buddhism is certainly compassionate, but the matter of money and food is the responsibility of us, the imperial officials, how can we pass the blame to others? Chongyu also admired the people's planning for keeping the promise, but today's matter was indeed too abrupt." He looked at Master Juexuan with a smile, "Master, don't worry, our Qu family will definitely do our best to deal with such government affairs. Taking responsibility will not make the people of Xizhou uneasy, nor will it disturb the purity of Buddhism."
Juexuan lowered his head and recited the Buddha's name, his voice obviously hoarse, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Qu Chongyu raised his eyebrows and smiled, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He was about to say a few more words, but heard Xuan's voice continue calmly, "It's just a matter of military rations. It concerns the 40,000 people in Xizhou. I want to come to my Buddha this summer." The purpose of manifesting the Holy Spirit is to save the people of Xizhou from this calamity. How can we not obey the Buddha's decree? The merits donated by believers from all walks of life now total more than 40,000 yuan, and our temple will donate all of them to provide military supplies. ! I hope the long history will be fulfilled!”
Qu Chongyu’s sip of tea suddenly spurted out.
Yesterday, there were 80 pink votes and more updates, and there will be more updates when it reaches 160 votes. Although I know I seem a bit lazy, please forgive me for being the unlucky guy who just lost my thesis outline again...
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