Zhao Miaohui immediately said: "The concubine body doesn't dare, the concubine's body is not thin and beautiful, and the mother is the best in the world." She is not exaggerating, Yu Chongrong is a famous beauty in the harem, and she can be called on a par with Yang Shufei.

Quan Jiu smiled and said, "Don't praise each other, the saint still needs to see it." ”

Zhao Miaohui hurriedly walked in front of Xie Daoqing, Xie Daoqing looked up and down, and was also amazed, and said: "The governor of the capital is not only extremely beautiful in his wife and concubine, but also his subordinates are rare beauties,?????? Ah, you see that the mourner has lost his words again, sorry. I heard that the Metropolitan Governor asked Mrs. Meng to be responsible for publishing various books and newspapers, but I don't know if there are any finished products? ”

Zhao Miaohui had already prepared according to Cheng Yue's instructions, and immediately took out the "China Daily" from his arms and sent it to Xie Daoqing, and said: "The concubine learned that she could come to meet the saint today, and it happened that there was a newspaper on the first day of today's release, so she brought a copy and asked the saint to teach her." ”

Xie Daoqing took the newspaper, looked at the title of the article on the front page, and couldn't help but be surprised, and then saw that the author was Cheng Yue, and looked up at Cheng Yue, who was standing with a smile below, and suddenly felt like he had been fooled. Cheng Yue wrote this article, but he gathered many concubines to reward them, didn't he agree with him? This Cheng Yue is extremely hateful!

But people are coming, and they are coming, can they still drive them away? How can it be possible to do it to others, but to Cheng Yue? For today's plan, I can only support Cheng Yue head-on, and there is no other way. And even if you support him, others know that it is not necessarily your intention, and the risk is not great.

Xie Daoqing made up his mind and said, "Does the Metropolitan Governor want to destroy the Buddha?" Think twice. ”

The concubines were shocked, the palace was lonely, and many people believed in Buddhism to seek inner peace. If Cheng Yue insists on destroying the Buddha. What do they do?

Cheng Yue did not answer directly. He smiled and said, "Sage, since the refined salt and steel have been refined, the use of the palace and the court has been reduced, right?" ”

Xie Daoqing couldn't help but sigh, and immediately said: "The metropolitan governor is for the country and the people, of course the imperial court is considerate, and the metropolitan governor has also relieved the tax revenue of the special zone to the central government, and the various expenses are quite enough." In fact, she didn't dare to say that the income of salt and iron accounted for more than forty percent of the entire financial revenue of the Song Dynasty. As a result, Cheng Yue almost took it away. If you want to maintain the use of the palace, you have to put money in the inner treasury. Fortunately, the inner library is abundant, and it is not much of a problem to last for ten or eight years.

Cheng Yue said: "The saint is sympathetic to the minister, and the minister is of course grateful." However, it can't be because the minister makes everyone live a hard life, so the minister wants to tax the temple property of the world's temples and Taoist temples like ordinary people. In this way, the treasury can breathe a sigh of relief, and the people will not have to transfer their land to the monastery to evade taxes. The officials and the people get both, what does the saint think? ”

Xie Daoqing said in embarrassment: "Now Zongzheng Temple has a tight investigation of the Taoist temples in the world, and there are not many people who transfer their land and property to the temple, even if they are all taxed. And how much can you get? Instead, it hurts compassion. ”

Cheng Yue said: "The ministers not only have to collect taxes, but also check the temple property and the private property of the monks. Limit the number of monks and crack down on the scum among the monks! ”

The whole hall was shocked, and Quan Jiu said in a trembling voice: "Why does the Metropolitan Governor want to make a move on someone outside the other party? Have you forgotten the 500 monks and soldiers in Changzhou? ”

Cheng Yue said: "It is precisely because the minister has not forgotten that he is merciful, otherwise the minister's shot will only be heavier." ”

Xie Daoqing heard Cheng Yue's voice as if he was out of the strings, and said, "The Metropolitan Governor suddenly wants to deal with Buddhism at this time, but what is the mystery of it?" ”

Cheng Yue said with a smile: "I really can't hide anything from the saint, in order to avenge his younger brother, the national teacher of the Yuan Dynasty has sent a large number of monks to the south, wanting to take advantage of the discord between the minister and Buddhism, and was recognized by Yang Ting under the minister." The minister was about to clean up the temple near Lin'an, and he came to inform the saint. ”

Xie Daoqing had never received relevant news before, and said in surprise: "There is such a thing? Fortunately, the Metropolitan Governor discovered the conspiracy early, so how to clean it up? ”

Cheng Yue didn't explain in detail, but said: "The sage and look at the means of Weichen. ”

Xie Daoqing knew that he couldn't stop Cheng Yue at all, so he simply didn't care about him, but just persuaded: "Don't do more killing." ”

Cheng Yue bowed and said, "The minister obeys the order." ”

Xie Daoqing glanced at Quan Jiu helplessly, and said, "Since Mrs. Meng is a powerful subordinate of the Grand Governor, she must have merit in this matter, and she will be rewarded with a jade Ruyi as a reward." ”

Zhao Miaohui received the reward. She had just seen with her own eyes that Cheng Yue dared to persecute the two saints in court, and she saw Cheng Yue's power. In contrast, Cheng Yue is extremely tolerant to himself, as long as he goes, he must be sent home by Cheng Yue himself, the same as Cheng Yue's concubine.

Quan Jiu cheered up and said, "There are still many concubines in the Grand Governor's room that have not been seen, please introduce the Grand Governor." ”

Cheng Yue introduced the concubines one by one, and many of the concubines have been famous for them for a long time, and after they met, they were quite affectionate, especially Yunluo, because of Cheng Yue's song, coupled with the fact that she is still the famous female shopkeeper of Yaleju, it has attracted countless curiosity, and every concubine wants to enjoy it there.

Concubine Yang Shufei and Cheng Yue also had some friendship, and said: "Metropolitan Governor, since the eight concubines of Cheng Mansion have already taken the musical instruments today, can they please sing for the two saints once, and let the slaves feast their ears?" ”

Cheng Yue said with a smile: "The concubine has a life, don't dare not disobey, if there is an insult to Qing, the minister will make amends first." ”

The chamberlain and the maid moved the table and chairs and let the eight concubines sit down. The concubines saw that Bahime's clothes and hairstyles were very good-looking, and they were very envious, and they observed it very carefully, and they wanted to do the same when they went back.

After Baji adjusted the musical instrument, a melodious song "Rolling Bead Curtain" echoed in Cining Palace. Up and down the palace, all of them listened to it like fascination, and many concubines and palace maids who were sentimental about their life experiences on weekdays were even sung to tears, choking up and unable to help themselves.

After singing a song, Xie Daoqing heard the sound of heaven, applauded, and the concubines applauded, and the applause of the concubines was endless, and there was jubilation inside and outside the hall.

Xie Daoqing sighed: "This song should only exist in the sky, and I don't want to hear it in the world!" The mourning family thanked the Governor for his kindness. ”

Cheng Yue bowed down and said, "Don't dare, sage, please listen to it again, there are still a few songs." ”

When the concubines heard that there was more, they were very happy, and listened intently to the eight more songs. After singing them all, Xie Daoqing was still unfinished, and he wanted to let them continue singing, but he was embarrassed to speak. Although they were courtesans before, they are now Cheng Yue's concubines, and they are not something that others can command casually.

Cheng Yueke didn't care if they had heard it or not, and said: "They still have to sing at night, they can only sing here, and the saint forgives his sins." ”

The concubines couldn't cry or laugh when they heard Cheng Yue say this, no one had ever taken performing for the palace so lightly, and they had to protect their voices in order to sing outside. This metropolitan governor is different from others everywhere, but his heart for caring for his concubines is undoubtedly good.

Xie Daoqing felt a little regretful, thinking that he should really go to Yaleju to have a while, and said: "The governor of the capital loves his wife and concubine so much, of course the mourning family must be fulfilled." When he is free, he should go to Yaleju and his party, and then he will bother the governor again. ”

Cheng Yue smiled and said, "The minister is looking forward to it." If you want to go, please inform the minister in advance, and the minister will definitely let Yunluo arrange it. There is a special house for ladies behind Yale Ju, which is quiet and pure, and can be enjoyed by all nobles. In the future, the minister will build dozens of houses next to it, which is guaranteed to be a style that the nobles have not seen, and it is fun to be tight. ”

The concubines were very moved, although they rarely could go out of the palace, but occasionally went out to play, as long as they didn't go too far, Xie Daoqing couldn't help it. The deep palace is deserted, why bother with each other?

Yang Shufei also has an elder brother who is working for Cheng Yue, and she wants to get closer to Cheng Yue, and said: "It's better to bring a few nobles to the Metropolitan Governor in a few days, and the Metropolitan Governor doesn't want to trouble us." ”

Cheng Yue smiled: "The minister is welcome." The concubine has a noble status and serves a lot around her, but she is afraid that the place is too small to accommodate many people. ”

Yang Shufei said: "Last time, I went to congratulate the governor of Dadu as an official, and the honor guard must be a full set to be respected." If you want to go to Allegia to play, what do you do with so many people? The carriages and horses are simple, and it is enough to have a few waiters. ”

Yu Chongrong knew that Concubine Yang Shufei had the intention to win over Cheng Yue, and her heart moved, why didn't she have an elder brother doing things for Cheng Yue? smiled: "Sister, don't leave the slave family, the slave family also wants to join in the fun." ”

Yang Shufei smiled and said: "Sister, don't worry, count the number of people when the time comes, don't be too many, just go." ”

Several concubines were already excited in their hearts and planned to go together.

Seeing that it was getting dark, Quan Jiu said, "What arrangements does the Metropolitan Governor have today?" ”

Cheng Yue said: "The minister is waiting for Yang Ting's return to the minister, and he thinks that he will come soon, so the minister wants to retire now, thank you to the two saints and all the nobles for their generous rewards." ”

Xie Dao cleared his jaw and said: "Since the Metropolitan Governor has something to do, the mourning family will not be retained, please remember to save people's lives, and win the sentence of the seventh-level floating slaughter, only when the mourning family asks the Metropolitan Governor for the monks in the world." ”

Cheng Yue smiled and gave a salute, and walked out of the palace with the concubines.

As soon as they left the palace gate, Xiao Zhen and Ma Fu had already surrounded Cheng Yue and escorted Cheng Yue back to Cheng's mansion.

Cheng's mansion was slaughtered, and idlers were not allowed to approach within ten zhang of the mansion gate, which was very different from the joyful atmosphere in the palace.

Cheng Yue walked into the house, and Yang Ting, Zhang Gui, Toto, and Zhang Xiaozhong were already facing him.

Yang Ting said: "In the name of arresting fugitives, his subordinates searched more than 20 monasteries, arrested 272 monks from the north, and escaped and deliberately let go of more than 110 people. A total of 127 monks and nuns of the Southern Song Dynasty who colluded with them also deliberately let 39 people go. After these people fled, more than two dozen people sneaked into the house of a Dutong surnamed Hong. There are not many weapons and maps found in various temples, but a lot of money has been found, and there are treasures from the Yuan Dynasty inside. People and things were locked up in the barracks outside the city, and only a dozen of them were mentioned and are now waiting for the governor to interrogate him personally. ”

Cheng Yue breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It seems that it is still early for them to launch, and you have done a good job." (To be continued......)