Cheng Yue said: "Does the prime minister know that when I came back from Japan, I also brought a few senior monks from the Southern Song Dynasty to preach in Japan?" ”

An Tong was stunned and said, "I don't know this." Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo”

Cheng Yue said: "To be precise, there are two Song monks and an old Japanese monk. Two Song monks one is called Lanxi Daolong, one is called Da Xiu Zhengnian, and the Japanese monk is called Yuaner Yuanyuan, these three people are the leaders of Japanese Buddhism, and the Buddhism of the Great Song Dynasty can also be regarded as a first-class figure, since the Great Khan likes Buddhism so much, it is better to let the Han Buddhism of the Great Song Dynasty try it, it is much stronger than the Taoist appearance of Tibetan Buddhism. ”

An Tong stroked his palms and laughed, and said, "The prince really hates lamas." ”

Cheng Yue sneered: "Because no one in the world knows the true face of these so-called monks better than me, they are kind and kind on the surface, and they talk about Buddhism like a river, but in fact they only covet their own power and wealth, how can they ever have a trace of compassion for all sentient beings?" It's not even as good as livestock, it's a bunch of scum at all! ”

An Tong didn't know where Cheng Yue's views came from, but he listened to them very happily, and couldn't help but wave his fist excitedly: "If the prince wants to kill the lama, the lower officials will definitely follow the prince!" ”

Cheng Yue laughed and said: "Among the Mongolian princes and ministers, you are the first to say this kind of thing to me, and your courage is really not small." ”

An Tong sighed: "Xia Guan actually believes in Buddhism, but he really can't stand what the monk does. It's just that Xia Guan is not like the prince who can treat Tibetan lamas coldly, so he can only endure all the time. ”

Cheng Yue sighed: "It's not just you, among the government and the opposition, there are many people who are dissatisfied with lamas, and there are more people who are blinded by Tibetan Buddhism, so take your time." ”

An Tong thought for a while and said, "Lord Wang, Li Jushou seems to be deliberately avoiding Lord Wang, if it is inconvenient for Lord Wang, the lower officials can talk to him in private." ”

Cheng Yue nodded and said: "Yes, Li Jushou is a very smart person, I have not been in Dadu for many years, and it is not much good for him to have close contacts with me." You can talk to him first, and if he's still worried, I can talk to him again. ”

An Tong said: "Yes, then...... Which ministers do you need to contact? ”

Cheng Yue said: "There should not be too many people involved in this matter, just a few are enough, otherwise the Great Khan will be unhappy." In my opinion, it is enough for Li Jushou to open his mouth to persuade him, and to arrange two or three old and serious ministers next to him to persuade him. ”

An Tong said solemnly: "Obey the will of the prince, in this case, can the minister go to Boyan and Yao Shu?" ”

Cheng Yue shook his head and said, "Yao Shu has a lot of relationship with the prince, so it's best not to look for him." ”

An Tong couldn't think of a more suitable candidate for a while, and said earnestly: "Please ask the prince for advice." ”

Cheng Yue said without hesitation: "Go find Dong Wenzhong!" ”

An Tong was stunned and blurted out: "Dong Wenzhong? ”

Cheng Yue said: "Yes, Dong Wenyong went to Lian Xixian, Dong Wenzhong is still in Dadu, it's time to use him." ”

An Tong said with a little worry: "Lord, the Dong family and the prince have some old feuds, although Dong Wenyong was promoted by the prince to be a feudal official, and Dong Wenzhong also got the prince's life-saving elixir, but the Dong family may not be willing to accept the prince's affection, and it is difficult to make Dong Wenzhong obey the prince's orders!" ”

Cheng Yue didn't answer An Tong's question directly, but said, "Doesn't Dong Wenbing have a second son, Dong Shixuan?" Back then, he served under Boyan and was not blown up by me with Dong Wenbing, and now his filial piety is over? ”

An Tong pinched his fingers and calculated, and said with a smile: "Just finished guarding, you can come out to be an official." ”

Cheng Yue smiled and said, "I'll make a special trip to Dong's house once, but I have to go quietly." ”

An Tong said: "Do you want to go down to the official to accompany the prince?" ”

Cheng Yue shook his head and smiled: "No need, the Dong family is not a Longtan Tiger's Den, how can I still be accompanied?" He added: "When I convince Dong Wenzhong, we will set a time, let Li Jushou persuade first, and then let Boyan and Dong Wenzhong help from the side, and the probability of success in this matter is at least eighty percent!" ”

An Tong was overjoyed, patted his thigh, and said, "Okay, the lower officials obey the orders of the prince!" Prime Minister Boyan is there, how about the lower officials to get a mouthful? ”

Cheng Yue nodded and said, "Yes, Boyan shouldn't refuse, and when I confirm with him again, something big can be expected." Also remember not to let anyone know that this matter is related to me, especially the Great Khan, except for a few people involved. ”

An Tong nodded heavily and said, "Understood, the lower official will go back and arrange it." Tomorrow, Xia Guan will go to Li Jushou first, and then visit Prime Minister Boyan's mansion. ”

Cheng Yue smiled: "It's about to be the New Year, you should go and walk around." ”

An Tong laughed, got up and said goodbye: "The lower official will leave, and the prince will stay." ”

Cheng Yue got up and shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "I didn't plan to send you out at all." ”

An Tong laughed out loud, the night was dark, but his mood was extremely happy!

The next day, Cheng Yue still entered the palace early to supervise the preparations for the New Year in the palace. Because she was very relieved of Cheng Yue, Queen Chabi, who presided over the overall situation in previous years, even saved sending someone to ask about it, and handed it over to Cheng Yue for decision.

Houzaimen is the place where Cheng Yue puts the most thought, and the performances of all the artists and musicians are rearranged by him according to the form of the evening party in later generations. Many forms that have been played badly in later generations are extremely fresh in the Yuan Dynasty, which really amazes all the artists and musicians!

At night, An Tong was alone, and he wore the clothes of a small servant, and quietly came to Zhennan Wangfu to meet Cheng Yue again, and the two talked secretly for nearly an hour before An Tong sneaked out of the palace.

On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar month, Cheng Yue brought a large number of servants from the palace into the palace, all of whom were sent to the imperial kitchen to help prepare meals.

This year's Chinese New Year is more special, because of the unification of Mongolia, Kublai Khan wants to celebrate, so all the important ministers have to gather in the palace for the New Year on the 30th night, that is, they are not allowed to go home until the first day of the new year. Fortunately, the customs of the Yuan Dynasty for the New Year advocated simplicity, without too many constraints, and Cheng Yue could also let go.

In the past few days, Cheng Cheng in the palace has given more and more orders, and many lamas who usually enter the palace from time to time have disappeared, and many of the rituals in the palace have been canceled in the past, and the harem concubines, chamberlains, and palace maids have their own responsibilities, what can be done and what not can be done have clear orders, the inner courtyard of the palace is busy but not chaotic, and it is more orderly, and everyone is impressed by the means of the king of Zhennan to pacify him.

By the morning of the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, everything inside and outside the palace was complete, the music was playing, the streets of the capital were lively, and it was still orderly, and even thieves did not dare to come out to make trouble. The new atmosphere of the capital can be deeply felt by everyone.