Tao Qian knew that Zhenrong had invested tens of millions of dollars on the grounds of promoting Buddhism, which made him feel distressed! He said that at the time, who knew that he was an arrow, and he took it seriously and became obsessed with Buddhism! As for how much money was cut into his pocket, could he not know about the little caution of Zhenrong? It's still within his tolerance.

Seeing that Zhen Rong was so aggrieved, he soothed: "Look, look!" Ah Rong, did I tell you something? Look at your little bit of interest, get up! I mean military spending, money or something, it costs a lot of money, you spend all the money, people don't say you are weird! Why do we promote Buddhism? It's not about letting the people get out of the Taiping Sect spiritually as soon as possible! This is a great thing for the benefit of the country and the people! But we are upright, for the country and the people, but teach others to misunderstand the indiscriminate spending of money, are you wronged? You know, people in this world are terrible! So, you must listen to the sound after spending money! ”

Devoted to the Buddha, he didn't touch Tao Qian's mind for a while, and said disapprerovingly: "My lord, I think there is nothing wrong with promoting Buddhism, this is to eradicate the Taiping Tao from people's hearts, and the imperial court will support ......."

But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Tao Qian. Tao Qian said solemnly: "Of course, this is a first-class good thing!" It's just that what you're doing is wrong, I heard that you still accept money from believers, how can you ask for other people's money? What kind of promotion is this, oh, I have to spend money to break the sect, many people are so poor that they are dying, where can I get this money? You're clearly getting in the way! ”

"W-This...... What's the best way for adults? Zhenrong's face was full of anticipation.

Tao Qian said face-to-face: "All those who come to believe in Buddhism are all free, and they will be given money and food, and food and clothing will be free of charge, which can be regarded as propagation!" Your scale is too small, only to get dozens or hundreds of people, what's the point? If you want me to say, if you want to do it, don't make a small fight, at least get tens of thousands or even tens of millions of people, and make it vigorous! ”

Hearing these words, Zhenrong, who was still kneeling there, trembled all over, and stared at Tao Qian with wide eyes, as if he had never known him as a person. Then he kept prostrating and saying, "My lord! You are the true living bodhisattva! O great savior of the people! Ah......" After knocking, the Buddha began to cry profusely.

"Also," Tao Qian continued to enlighten him, "You held the 'Buddha Bathing Festival' on the eighth day of the fourth month to commemorate that ...... What's the release? ”

"The prince of Shakya." Zhen Rong hurriedly said.

"Oh, no matter who is commemorating, make that scale bigger, it's too shabby!" Obviously, there was something in Tao Qian's words, and he didn't fully believe Cao Hong's report, but sent someone else to investigate.

Di Rong obviously heard it, kowtowed like pounding garlic, and said excitedly: "Lord Mingjian, Mingjian!" He said a lot of flattering words, cried his poverty, and finally asked the most crucial sentence: "It's just, it's just...... Where does this money come from? ”

"What do you say?" Tao Qian didn't look at him, he didn't know when he picked up a jade Ruyi in his hand, and looked at it with interest.

"I ...... Belch? Adults ......" Zhenrong's mouth opened wide, looking at the thing in Tao Qian's hand. This sheep fat jade Ruyi was embezzled by Zhenrong and bought it from overseas to give it to Tao Qian, coupled with this rhetorical question, he finally understood Tao Qian's intentions.

The huge promotion fee for Buddhism can only be done with the money and tax money just collected! At the same time, he also did not shudder at Tao Qian's Ming Chaqiu, he secretly embezzled taxes, but he did it extremely secretively! It seems that when I go back, I will have to secretly find out who leaked the news.

The two discussed repeatedly, and finally finalized the scale of the Buddhist service, and the annual fee was initially set at 10,000, that is, 100 million, which was not enough to add temporarily. In most cases, the Han system of "100 million" is 100,000, and in some cases, "100 million" refers to 100,000. Of course, one percent of this money is still used to supplement the family, and the other three percent is used for Tao Qian to maintain his life, and the rest is used for the daily expenses of Buddhist affairs.

After Zhen Rong was satisfied, he swaggered out of the Assassin's Mansion and met his good brother at the gate, Cao Hong, the chief bookkeeper of Xuzhou. Cao Hong was hurriedly running towards the Thorn Shi Mansion, and when he saw him, he arched his hand: "Ah Rong, don't leave tonight, come to my house and have a drink!" ”

Before he finished speaking, Cao Hongren had already entered the Assassin's Mansion. Zhen Rong looked at his back, and a sneer twitched at the corner of his mouth: "Dead eunuch!" You're so amazing, I'll make you look good someday! Naigong has a fart with you and leaves! ”

Cao Hong, who was running over there, suddenly felt that his ears were hot, and he wondered who missed me again?

Someone had already reported that Tao Qian had met Cao Hong in the back hall, but the news brought by Cao Hong made him very angry.

"What? Zhang Rang committed suicide! Now we give it away! ”

There is nothing more frustrating for Tao Qian, although he has a heavy army, he is only a 600-stone thorn history! Six hundred stones, six hundred stones! It's not enough to stuff his teeth, Huang Wan in the next state is two thousand stones, nearly three times as many as him, and he debuted more than ten years earlier than Huang Wan!

People who are familiar with him are unhappy with him, but he said: "I, Tao Qian, am for the country and the people, how can I care about that little money?" ”

But it has been his dream since he was a child!

thought that with the merit of exterminating the Yellow Turban, he could realize his dream and at least be promoted to the state pastor. Who knew that the general He Jin couldn't get used to seeing him being poor and happy, and he couldn't get used to wearing a patched crown dress when he sacrificed, and joked: "It's worse than what I wore when I killed pigs!" He retorted on the spot: "Is this what a great general said?" This remark touched He Jin's sore spot, and it was rumored to be a beautiful talk at the time. But now it's okay, after He Jin took power, he repeatedly obstructed him from being a marquis and a general.

In desperation, he had to secretly turn to the eunuch Zhang Rang, not wanting the dead eunuch to commit suicide after taking the money! Tao Qian couldn't help but scold him, he didn't commit suicide sooner or later, but he committed suicide at this juncture.

"Don't worry, master, although Zhang Rang committed suicide, He Jin Pifu was also killed. Although the newly in power Dong Taiwei is brutal and unkind, he likes to make friends with celebrities the most, as long as the lord sends one person as an envoy, humble words and generous courtesy, why worry about big things? ”

"Huh?" Tao Qian's eyes lit up, "Ah Hong, as far as you can see, who is the most appropriate?" ”

"Don't drive Zhao Yu Zhao Yuanda is known as a virtuous person, everyone at home and abroad knows it, he is the person Dong Zhongying likes, and the master can call ......"

Before Cao Hong finished speaking, Tao Qian waved his hand again and again: "Don't mention it, that sour Confucian has asked me several times to show him as a party guard, and there are only a few counties in Xuzhou?" Isn't he dreaming? ”

Cao Hong said with a flattering smile: "The master arranged for Xu Tan to control the military and government of Guangling, so why not let Zhao Yu be an empty shelf?" A sour and rancid Confucian like Zhao Yu, a master who cherishes his false name, feels that it is very easy to deal with. ”

Tao Qian listened, and also felt that he made some sense, touched his beard and said with a smile: "Actually, let him do Xuzhou don't drive, and his duty is to follow the old man's outing to see the scenery!" No wonder he wants to be a Taishou, haha......"

Cao Hong, who has a good relationship with Tao Qian, also smiled: "It is rumored that the master is a benevolent gentleman, honest and honest, and loves the people like a son, and now I have to add the idea of being virtuous and thirsty!" ”

When he presented the gift list of domestic officials to congratulate Tao Qian on his birthday, Tao Qian resolutely pushed it down. Tao Qian said with a serious face: "Master Cao, please return these gifts in their original packaging, can I accept such a valuable gift?" That's a bribe! ”

Cao Hongwei said: "No." The Master is a man who understands righteousness! Now that the country is in a difficult time, the people are suffering and waiting to be done, but these officials are doing these things. Hum! The villain will resolutely return, reprimand and notify the whole state! By the way, forget about some ordinary gifts, who doesn't have personal etiquette? ”

"Uh......?"

"For example, the pair of jade buckets sent by Hu Cao Sun Feng, he said it was very ordinary." Cao Hong took out the offering from his arms and said to Tao Qian, "I have found someone who knows this way to identify, but that person said that it is a rare treasure. I suspect this person is a liar, do you want to arrest him and ask him?"

Tao Qian looked at the pair of crystal clear jade buckets and said, "Don't ask, I still don't believe you Ah Hong?" By the way, a few days ago, the little lady got angry and dropped a few jades, it seems, right? Among them is a pair of jade buckets. ”

Since this pair of jade buckets is very ordinary, Hong will dare to buy it and give it to his wife, and turn around and send a few hundred dollars to Sun Feng. There are also ......." He reported to Tao Qian one by one those who gave "ordinary" gifts, except for a few Tao Qian nodded again, but most of them resolutely returned. At the end, Tao Qian said with an extremely serious expression: "Those who are officials must be innocent, clean themselves, honest and self-disciplined!" Don't be burdened by money that life doesn't bring and death doesn't bring! ”