Master Fahai, the abbot of Lingyin Temple, looked like he was about forty years old, but when he looked closely, he felt like he was about thirty years old. Zhao Jiaren rarely sees a look similar to that of China's big city population in the 21st century on the faces of the Great Song people, because he has balanced nutrition and a certain amount of exercise, but he does not have too heavy physical labor. So it creates a feeling of 'looking at nothing'. Master Fahai gave Zhao Jiaren such feelings.

Seeing Zhao Jiaren looking at him with deep meaning, Master Fahai took the initiative to explain: "Master Zhao, you have a relationship with Buddhism. Sinhala is a country of Buddha and has very little contact with Middle-earth. According to the abbot of Tiantong Temple, Zhao Shizhu's fleet could travel back and forth between the Great Song Dynasty and Sinhala once a year. Being able to go to Sinhala to discuss the essence of Buddhism with local monks, Lao Qu has long had this idea. ”

These words were not convincing to Zhao Jiaren, he didn't believe that this Fahai master really had such a firm heart to worship the Buddha. The Great Song monasteries do not pay taxes, so each temple has a lot of land and income. When he was in New China, Zhao Jiaren felt that the monastery was destroyed by the Red Guards, and he was really pitiful. Seeing these monasteries sitting on tens of thousands of acres or even hundreds of thousands of acres of land, Zhao Jiaren himself wanted to become the leader of the Red Guards, drag these big monks out to fight hard, and give their land to the state.

Of course, the confiscation of monastic property was not the most critical thing at this time. Zhao Jiaren smiled happily, as if he really believed that Master Fahai had the heart to go to the Western Regions to worship the Buddha. "Master, what's so difficult about this. Before the north wind rises next year, please ask the master to make up the Sanskrit language for the monks in the temple who have a Sanskrit foundation, and I will inform the master before leaving. Did you know that Sinhala and Tianzhu have their own medicine? Those secret medicines prepared by pharmacy can prolong life and have the effect of rejuvenation. Moreover, it is said that Theravada Buddhism, which originated from Tianzhu, also has the Joy Zen, which can be strong and ...... for a long time after using secret medicine."

After hearing this, Master Fahai smiled indifferently, "Master Zhao, we are Mahayana Buddhism, and we do not cultivate twice. ”

"Yes, yes." Zhao Jiaren nodded in recognition of Master Fahai's extensive knowledge, but he also followed, "In Tianzhu, that curry rice is refreshing and poisonous, and it will be fine to have a glass of Ganges water after eating." ”

After listening to Zhao Jiaren's words, Master Fahai couldn't understand it. The sand of the Ganges is already a Chinese idiom, but such a river should be very beautiful. Why Zhao Jiaren's sincere tone seems to imply some indescribable malice no matter how it sounds.

As the manager of Lingyin Temple's great wealth, Master Fahai didn't want to do anything that made Zhao Jiaren feel guilty. Even if there is no grand scene of the 480 temples of the Southern Dynasty, the Great Song Dynasty does not lack famous temples. Even if they are not proficient in their studies, the major monasteries will not be without monks who are fluent in Sanskrit. In the Southern Song Dynasty, only Zhao Jiaren, a powerful maritime merchant who could reach Sinhala and Tianzhu by sea.

Since Zhao Jiaren likes Tianzhu's secret medicine, Master Fahai is really willing to cooperate with Zhao Jiaren. It takes a gimmick to run a temple, and Master Fahai has no intention of participating in maritime business, but he really wants to ask back some relics and other relics from Tianzhu to the Buddha's relics. There is no need to even ask for the real relics, as long as the Lingyin Temple claims that they have invited the real relics, those Buddhist believers will naturally believe it. At that time, the incense money was several times more than the money was said.

Seeing that Zhao Jiaren had the intention of cooperating, Master Fahai calmly replied with the experience of the owner of big capital: "Master Zhao's order, Lingyin Temple must obey it." I also asked Zhao Shizhu to come to Panheng Temple. ”

Although he didn't know what the abbot of Lingyin Temple, Fahai, had planned, Zhao Jiaren felt that he had reached an agreement on interests. Indian spices sterilize and maintain health, and have a role in prolonging life. Tianzhu's medicine is very developed, and the spice medicine is very complete, which belongs to the experience system and can be introduced as a whole. The phrase 'dry this cup of Ganges water' is by no means a mockery, Zhao Jiaren really thinks that the third Indian brother is not a fool, if the curry is useless, they cannot be so persistent in eating it for 2,000 years.

When I returned from Wolf's Tooth Repair last year, the crew of the fleet also ate curry rice, and some people didn't like the taste very much. But it is generally believed that after eating curry, your teeth will not bleed. It can also be served, and the curry juice will not be spilled on the bumpy boat.

Unexpectedly receiving such help, Zhao Jiaren happily visited Lingyin Temple accompanied by Master Fahai. He met cordially with the elders of the temple and met with the monks who knew Sanskrit in the temple, and wished them to strengthen their knowledge of Sanskrit and contribute to the development of Buddhism for the cause of the country through the use of Sanskrit.

At this time, it was getting late, and Zhao Jiaren simply stayed in the temple for one night at the invitation of Master Fahai. The next morning, he took people home. When I walked to the gate, I saw a group of people who had arrived at the door early. Look at the costumes turned out to be the chamberlain.

Before Zhao Jiaren could tell which escort it was, he saw the sedan curtain open, and a tall and thin chamberlain walked out of it. At this time, a little yellow door ran over, and after saluting, he asked sharply: "May I ask if this official is Zhao Jiaren and Zhao Zhizhou." ”

"Exactly." Zhao Jiaren's guard replied.

After receiving a definite reply, Xiao Huangmen immediately said: "Dong Zhizhou has invited Zhao Zhizhou." ”

Zhao Jiaren had already seen the tall and thin chamberlain at this time, and was sure that it was Dong Songchen. Dad Zhao Zhizhuo said that Dong Songchen returned to Beijing, Zhao Jiaren just didn't expect this Dong Songchen to come back so quickly, and he didn't expect that after returning to Lin'an, he would go to Lingyin Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha.

stepped forward to meet Dong Songchen, but it was only three years, Dong Songchen looked a lot older, and his hair became gray. There is no longer that sharp feeling between his eyebrows and eyes, and he looks like an old man.

"Zhao Zhizhou, our family thanked Zhao Zhizhou and dared to come and meet me. You and I meet here today. But I don't know how the ministers of the DPRK and China will arrange it after they know it. Dong Songchen's voice was quite emotional.

And Zhao Jiaren laughed after hearing this, "Haha! In my humble opinion, the person who wants to say something must say whatever he encounters. If we have a clear conscience, why should we care what others say? ”

Zhao Zhizhou said yes. I'm asking for trouble. Dong Songchen also showed a real wry smile on his face. After finishing speaking, he said with a straight face: "I haven't thanked Zhao Zhizhou in person about the glass greenhouse last time. Thank you very much for this time. ”

Seeing that Dong Songchen was about to salute, Zhao Jiaren took two steps forward and grabbed Dong Songchen's hand, approached Dong Songchen by the way, and said in a low voice: "Dong Zhuban, you look up to me, let me help, how can I not help." This time, when Dong Zhuban came back, I also had something to do. ”

Dong Songchen's expression immediately became serious after hearing this, and the fatigue dissipated in an instant. It was as if a dusty blade had been swept away from the dust of the years and revealed its true face again. However, Dong Songchen's voice was not loud, and he naturally knew what to do, "I don't know what happened to Zhao Zhizhou." ”

"My term of office as the governor of Quanzhou has come to an end, and I want to be the governor of Fuzhou." Zhao Jiaren replied in a low voice.

"To do it?" Dong Songchen asked in a low voice what he thought was the point.

"Yes. I'm going to do it. Zhao Jiaren emphasized his thoughts.

"Our family has just returned to Beijing, and we can't do it like we did a few years ago." Dong Songchen expressed his opinion.

"I'll ask for a recommendation." Zhao Jiaren replied.

Seeing that Zhao Jiaren knew each other like this, Dong Songchen replied with satisfaction: "If the official family is interested, our family will definitely not let others become the governor of Fuzhou." ”

I'll get to the bottom of it in a few short sentences. Both of them are very cautious people, and it is inappropriate not to say a word after meeting. It's not appropriate to go on at length. At this time, the two teams went about their own business.

When Zhao Jiaren returned to his parents' house, he gave himself a vacation. In addition to paying an early greeting to the guards of the Lin'an shop, he read the writing plan at home. Although there are some socials between New Year's Day and the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, they are all scenes. The one who is really busy is Zhao Jiaren's father, since his son wants to be the governor of Fuzhou, according to the rules of the Great Song Dynasty, he has to be recommended by the big man in Lin'an. Zhao Jiaren couldn't come forward, so Zhao Zhizhou, who was his father, had to come forward.

visited the old days, and on the fourteenth day of the first month, Zhao Zhizhuo came back happily. Calling Zhao Jiaren to the front, Zhao Zhizhuo announced, "Ma Guangzu, the head of the household department, thinks that San Lang can make Quanzhou City Bosi settle down and stay in Fujian." Even if you can't be the governor of Fuzhou, you can do it again. He promised me that he would recommend it after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. ”

"Thank you, father." Zhao Jiaren also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. It's hard to say whether Jia Rudao is reliable, and whether Dong Songchen is reliable is also between the two. However, as long as one of the two can contribute, Zhao Jiaren's errand is not difficult.

Thinking of this, Zhao Jiaren couldn't help but ask: "Dad, does this Ma Shangshu ask for anything?" I am in charge of the city, as long as Ma Shangshu is willing to invest some money, it is also appropriate for him to have some returns. I know that Ma Shangshu gave 10,000 taels of silver when the Mongols invaded the south, and you said that he spent hundreds of thousands of yuan in disaster relief. No matter how big the family is, if you only pay money, you can't bear it. ”

Zhao Zhizhuo looked at his son with satisfaction, "You should tell him these words in person when you see Ma Shangshu." ”

"When are we going to visit Ma Shangshu again?" Zhao Jiaren asked decisively.

Zhao Zhizhuo smiled confidently: "Ha! Tomorrow is the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. I invite Ma Shangshu to come to my house for a drink, you just need to prepare well. But don't make Ma Shangshu unhappy. ”

Time passed quickly, Ma Guangzu arrived at Zhao Jiaren's house in the evening, and Zhao's family opened the main door to greet him.

Seeing Zhao Jiaren, Ma Guangzu looked up and down for a while before turning his head and saying to Zhao Zhizhuo: "Sure enough, it is dignified." ”

"It's just tall." Zhao Zhizhuo said modestly.

"You can't cut off the Mongol army on both sides of the river by being tall alone." Ma Guangzu continued to tell his impression of Zhao Jiaren.

Zhao Zhihun saw that the atmosphere was harmonious, so he invited Ma Guangzu into the hall. At this time, a large table of wine and food had been set up, and Zhao Zhizhuo said with a smile: "This is a family banquet, and Ma Shangshu doesn't have to think about the government and the people anymore." Let's have a few drinks and have a good time. ”