Liang Fang thought about it, and then said solemnly to Zhu Jianshen: "I also ask the emperor to cast a golden body for Taishang Laojun, and build a pure gold alchemy furnace, so that the ministers can seek a more pure pill in it." ”

After Zhu Jianshen heard him say this, he hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded in agreement, he said: "Okay, since that's the case, then everything will be done according to what you say, but this matter, don't be known by too many people, if those ministers know, things must be much more difficult to do, and those ministers like to do it against me the most." ”

As soon as Liang Fang heard Zhu Jianshen say this, he hurriedly nodded and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, the minions can tell whether the matter is important or not, and they must know how things should be done." As long as the emperor orders the minions, the minions will definitely be able to do it for the emperor. ”

Zhu Jianshen heard that he swore there, so he relieved his heart and said, "Okay, then I will leave this matter to you." As for how much gold you need to allocate first, you should budget it first, and when you have calculated it, you will give me that account, and let me see it first. ”

Liang Fang nodded again and again and said: "The emperor is wise, if it is not expected by the slave, according to what is said in the book, since the emperor is so sincere and pious, he promised to mold the golden body for the Taishang Laojun, and at the same time build a pure gold alchemy furnace, the slave thinks that the Taishang Laojun will definitely not play tricks on the emperor again." If the slave thinks well, the book says that the emperor should not have any pain or itching by tonight. ”

When Zhu Jianshen heard him say this, he felt incredible, he felt that this thing was too weird, there was such a strange thing in the world, it didn't seem to be happening around him at all.

So he said to Liang Fang: "Okay, I know that you are sincere to me, but this kind of thing is all about doing your best and obeying the destiny of heaven, as for the consequences, I can't predict it." ”

So, unconsciously, it was night, and when it was night, Zhu Jianshen had already made it to burn in the fire and endure the endless itching taste.

But at night, the pain and itching didn't hit.

What made him strange was that he thought those feelings would come later, but all night, there was nothing, Zhu Jianshen didn't fall asleep at night, and sat there all night.

On the second day, he suddenly remembered what Liang Fang had told him before, was he really in pain and itchy at first, was it really because he was cursed by the gods in the sky?

And now that he has recovered his whole person, is it really because he sincerely agreed to help Taishang Laojun shape his golden body, and also help Liang Fang build an alchemy furnace made of pure gold?

When he thought about it, he always felt that things were too unbelievable, but the world was full of wonders, and anything strange could happen, not to mention, what about this little thing? So thinking of this, Zhu Jianshen didn't think much about it.

And Liang Fang quickly designed a picture of an alchemy furnace and a golden body sculpture of Taishang Laojun for the emperor.

After the emperor saw it, he estimated the amount of gold, and the gold used was about one million to two million silver.

The emperor thought about it, and felt that his body was still important, so he signed this batch of gold, and then he said to Liang Fang: "Okay, you now have a large amount of gold in your hand, you can use the gold to do what I need to do for me, I hope you will do your best in everything, you know?" ”

Liang Fang kowtowed again and again, and said to Zhu Jianshen: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best and not let the emperor down." ”

Zhu Jianshen nodded and said, "Okay, since I have asked you to be in charge of this matter, I must believe that you can do your best." Either way, if you have any questions, just ask me. ”

Liang Fang hurriedly agreed: "Yes, Your Majesty, the slave knows." ”

So he went down.

Those eunuchs swore and cursed with Liang Fang before, just to see his ability, but they didn't expect that he really had the ability to ask the emperor for so much gold, casting the golden alchemy house and the golden statue of Taishang Laojun, they all thought it was very strange.

That Liang Fang was originally famous for being obscene, but after this incident, they all knew that Liang Fang had weight in the emperor's mind, so no one dared to despise Liang Fang this time.

Liang Fang suddenly became unscrupulous because of this incident, plus he was already very favored by the emperor, and now he was respected by these eunuchs, he was very happy for a while.

And the emperor's order for Liang Fang to cast Taishang Laojun's pure gold and pure gold alchemy house also quickly spread to the court and the opposition, which immediately caused panic and opposition among the people in the court.

Among them, the most opposed was Li Xian, who was almost so angry that he vomited blood after hearing about this incident.

Because although it is said that the world is peaceful in the world, there are still many ordinary people who have no food to eat, how can the emperor, as the king of a country, waste the money of the treasury like this.

So Li Xian wrote a note, which stated to the emperor that he hoped that the emperor could give up his decision.

Zhu Jianshen had already expected that since he had built this pure gold golden house and alchemy furnace, he would definitely attract opposition, so he had already been prepared to oppose it.

But I didn't expect that it was Li Xian who opposed it the most.

Because Li Xian is now sick in bed and does not come out at home.

When he saw Li Xian's recital, he was not surprised, nor was he shocked.

Although Li Xian was indeed very capable before, but now that he has become a minister of qi, Zhu Jianshen is not afraid of him.

He felt that Li Xian was sick at home, so he should recuperate at home, why did he come out and interfere with his actions if he had nothing to do.

What he didn't expect was that after Li Xian's recital did not receive a reply from Zhu Jianshen, he would personally come to the court to advise the emperor.

On this day, when Zhu saw Shenshen ascending to the early dynasty, he raised his hand to Gu Leng and said: "Tell the ministers to come if you have something, and retreat from the court if you have nothing to do." ”

So, Nagu Leng shouted in a sharp voice: "Come if you have something, and retreat if you have nothing." ”

The ministers all shook their heads.

Because although they were very dissatisfied with Zhu Jianshen's creation of the Pure Gold Alchemy House and Taishang Laojun, they had performed a lot of concerts before, and Zhu Jianshen was not able to accept it.

So they feel that it's useless to say anything now.

So everybody shook their heads there.

And at this time, someone suddenly said loudly: "The old minister has something to start." ”

Zhu Jianshen looked up and saw that Li Xian had already been helped by someone to walk in.

Li Xian's body trembled, and it was his servant who supported him.

After he walked in, he knelt down at Zhu Jianshen with a "plop" and said, "Your Majesty, Li Xian has something to do." ”

Zhu Jianshen didn't expect Li Xian to really come.

He was stunned and said, "Okay." Why did you come to see me? Li Qing's family, your health is not good, you should take care of it more. ”

Li Xian shook his head and said, "Actually, the minister also wants to have a good life at home, but now that something has happened in the court, how can the minister, as an official of the court, sit idly by." Your Majesty, you should know why the ministers came to see the emperor today, right? ”

Zhu Jianshen shook his head and said, "Li Qing's family, if you have anything, just tell me quickly, my body is uncomfortable, I want to rest, I don't know why you came." ”

Li Xian said solemnly: "Okay, since the emperor doesn't know, then Li Xian will complain." The emperor is now addicted to alchemy, Li Xian has already heard of it, not only in the government and the opposition, but also in the harem, and even the people in the world know about it. Your Majesty, this alchemy is not a good thing in the first place, I hope the emperor will not indulge in it again in the future and can't extricate himself. Otherwise, the emperor will definitely regret it in the future. These techniques can sometimes be harmful. ”

Li Xian was sincere and loyal, and he admonished Zhu Jianshen deeply.

After Zhu Jianshen listened, he waved his hand and said, "Where am I addicted to alchemy, I just want to think about my own physical strength, is this also wrong?" Besides, I don't usually touch those alchemists, but I just ask the alchemists to refine the pills for me to take. The pill wasn't poisonous, if it was, why would my body be stronger after taking it for so long. ”

Zhu Jianshen refuted Li Xian's words one by one.

Li Xian shook his head and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, the minister is really thinking about the emperor, and I hope that the emperor can listen to the minister's advice." ”

"Okay, you don't have to say anything. Li Qingjia, I know that you have worked hard and made great achievements, and I also know that you are full of loyalty to the imperial court. But I think you must be mistaken, you think I want to ask for some elixir, I can tell you very clearly, I believe that there is no such thing as immortality in this world, so I will never ask for any elixir. I just hope that I can be strong and able to treat the people of the world well and contribute more to the country and society in my lifetime, is this also wrong? ”

"Okay, if the emperor says so, then the minister has nothing to say. The minister wanted to tell the emperor another thing, that is, to build the pure gold statue of Taishang Laojun and the alchemy house, how could the emperor do this? The pure gold statue of Taishang Laojun and the gold needed for the alchemy house were enough for the people of several provinces to live a good life. Your Majesty, you are a Ming monarch, how can you be so squandering and wasteful? ”

Zhu Jianshen waved his hand a little impatiently, and he said, "Li Qingjia, why don't you understand when I tell you?" I said I wasn't obsessed with it, and I wasn't trying to waste money. It's just that the art of alchemy is about sincerity, and if I am not honest, I will definitely be blamed by the gods. I used to be itchy and itchy, but since I decided to build this pure gold house and reshape the golden statue of Taishang Laojun, all my ailments have been cured. Don't you even agree to it for the sake of my body? ”

"Your Majesty, the people are precious, the community is secondary, and the monarch is light, the emperor should understand this truth, right? The emperor is still young now, as long as he keeps his body well, how can there be problems with his body? If the emperor insists on linking his health with this profligacy, then the minister has nothing to say. ”

Li Xian burst into tears as he spoke, which showed that he was very sincere.

Who knew that Zhu Jianshen didn't appreciate his affection, Zhu Jianshen felt that Li Xian was a little annoyed in his heart, and thought: "You are so sick, just raise it at home, why do you come to the court to get along with me?" ”

So Zhu Jianshen said to him helplessly: "Li Qing's family, you are not in good health, you better go back first and give birth to it." As for what happened in the future, I will tell you slowly. I am thinking about whether to build a golden house or not to build a pure gold statue of Taishang Laojun. ”

"No, I can't. Li Xian can't go, Li Xian will die in this court even if he dies. If the emperor does not retract his order, please forgive Li Xianchang for not being able to kneel. ”

After finishing speaking, Li Xian knelt on the ground.

His hair was already a little gray, and the whole person looked old and pitiful, but Zhu Jianshen was not moved by him.

What Zhu Jianshen saw was not the sincere heart of a courtier, what he saw was that Li Xian was using his identity to threaten him, making him feel that his majesty as an emperor had been provoked.

So he glanced at Li Xian fiercely, patted the case heavily, and said, "Li Xian, you are really bold, is it up to you or me to have the final say in this country?" Are you the emperor or am I the emperor? Why don't you listen to what I tell you? Do you have to let me punish you? ”

By the time he said this, he was clearly furious.

Immediately, several courtiers who were good friends with Li Xian stepped forward to persuade him, and they all said: "Lord Li, since the emperor is already angry, let's wait until later to discuss this matter." ”

"Yes, now they are all angry, so why bother to say these words to hurt the harmony."

"Master Li, you better go home first and raise soldiers, the emperor has promised you to wait and discuss this matter."

Those courtiers had good friends with Li Xian or admired Li Xian's backbone, and everyone advised Li Xian.

Who knew that Li Xian didn't listen to this at all, he waved his hand and said, "Li Xian once assisted the emperors of the Three Dynasties, and what Li Xian did thought was very right. Therefore, if the emperor does not take back your order and cause the people to be in fire and water, Li Xian will not rise up no matter what. If the emperor thinks that Li Xian is wrong, then Li Xian will kneel and die here. ”

After finishing speaking, Li Xian knelt on the ground and couldn't move.

That Zhu Jianshen was very angry, so he stroked his sleeves and said, "Okay, Li Xian, since you want to kneel here, then you can kneel." ”

When he had said that, he was about to go out.

At this time, several ministers knelt down one after another, and they all persuaded Zhu Jianshen and said: "Your Majesty, in fact, what Master Li said is very reasonable, whether it is worshipping Buddha or believing in religion, it is all about sincerity. If it were measured by money, then the Buddha would not have manifested himself. ”

Zhu Jianshen had been blinded by the pasty at this moment, and he refused to listen to everyone's advice.

He saw that more ministers were kneeling on the ground, and he only felt that it was all Li Xian's fault.

If Li Xian hadn't provoked him there, how could those ministers have trouble with him.

Therefore, he glanced at Li Xian and said angrily: "Master Li, I don't care about you anymore, but you have instigated so many people to make things difficult for me, what do you mean?" ”

Li Xian said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Li Xian doesn't mean anything, Li Xian just hopes that the emperor can understand Li Xian's good intentions." Now the country is in an eventful time, and the lives of the people are not getting worse day by day, and in the past, because of the false holy decree, many people have been displaced. The year before last, the Yellow River burst its banks, and last year there was a great drought in Shanxi, and the people of the world were still in dire straits, but the emperor wanted to take out millions of taels of silver to build a pure gold alchemy furnace and reshape the golden body for Taishang Laojun. ”

"What, you said I'm a faint king? Li Xian, I see that you are impatient, I respect you as a veteran of the Three Dynasties, but I didn't expect you to be here to distinguish between dignity and inferiority. If you continue like this, I will punish you severely. ”

Li Xian looked at the emperor and said fearlessly: "Your Majesty, since Li Xian has come today, he has not thought about leaving. And since Li Xian came, he had already expected the pain he might endure, and Li Xian might have thought that he would be punished by the emperor, but it didn't matter. The only thing Li Xian hopes the emperor will do is to hope that the emperor can change his mind and take back his life. ”

With that, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily.

Li Xian's head was extremely heavy, and a trace of blood suddenly oozed from his forehead.

Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but be shocked when he saw it, and now he himself has softened a little.

He felt that what Li Xian said was not unreasonable, it was indeed a bit too extravagant to spend so many thousand taels of silver to build this alchemy house and reshape the statue for Taishang Laojun.

But now that so many ministers are kneeling here, it is clear that they want to blackmail him and make it difficult for him to ride a tiger.

If he had promised everyone so, wouldn't he have lost face?

But if he didn't agree to everyone's words, and Li Xian kept threatening him here, and the ministers were also kneeling here, so he didn't know what to say for a while.

At this time, Wang Zhi stepped forward and said to him: "Your Majesty, you are the king of this country, and the dragon body for the emperor is of course more important than anything else." Since the emperor wants to build an alchemy furnace or reshape the golden body statue for Taishang Laojun, what he does is nothing more than his own physical plan, is the emperor wrong? The country cannot be without a monarch for a day, and the emperor is the foundation of the country's society. If something happens to the emperor's dragon body, who will be able to bear it. ”

That Wang Zhi had always won Zhu Jianshen's trust, so he jumped out to speak for Zhu Jianshen.

Zhu Jianshen felt that what Wang Zhi said was very good in his heart, but he felt that Li Xian and others were too ignorant.

He beckoned and said, "Okay, Li Qing's family, I have already talked about today's matter, and I will discuss it later, so you better step back quickly." As for how this matter is resolved, we will talk about it later. ”

Who knew that Li Xian refused to listen to the emperor's words at all, but instead he angrily reprimanded Wang Zhi and said: "Wang Zhi, you are just a small governor of Xichang, you dare to make a big statement in the court, do you think that letting the people of the world live in dire straits is what you should do as a Ming monarch?" The reason why the emperor would make such a extravagant and wasteful move is because he was instigated by you traitorous ministers. If there were no traitors like you in the world, the emperor would be a wise king through the ages. ”

Li Xian's words were sonorous and powerful, and Wang Zhi felt very uncomfortable listening to Wang Zhi's heart.

He wanted to refute Li Xian, but he didn't know how to say it.

Because everyone knows that Li Xian is a veteran of the Three Dynasties, he can't be offended, and Li Xian and Jian Huaizhen have always had a friendship, and Zhu Jianshen has always respected him.

But what Li Xian did today really made Zhu Jianshen unable to step down.

Zhu Jianshen coughed and said, "Okay, okay, I promise you that this matter will be resolved within three days." ”

Li Xian looked at the emperor fixedly, he stood up straight, and said, "Your Majesty, no, please ask the emperor to solve this matter today." If the emperor has the heart to build an alchemy house and reshape the golden body of Taishang Laojun, even if he waits for a month, the emperor will not agree to take back his fate. If the emperor is determined to think about the people of the world, then what about the decision at this moment? ”

After finishing speaking, he looked at the emperor resolutely.

This moment made Zhu Jianshen feel very uncomfortable, Zhu Jianshen thought about it for a long, long time, and didn't know how to answer Li Xian.

And those ministers all knelt on the ground and said to him one after another: "Your Majesty, please take back your fate, for the people of the world, for the sake of Li Minsheji, and for the sake of the common people, please take back your fate." ”

Everyone knelt down there one after another, and Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but be upset for a while.

He was angry because he was upset, so he yelled at Li Xian: "Li Xian, are you enough? I respect you as the elder of the Three Dynasties, but don't be unforgiving here, don't be presumptuous here. ”