Zhu Gaochi rode a horse, with his toes high, looking around, as if to say, let me see, which unlucky guy do you want to start with?

He looked around, and then his eyes fell on Xu Jingchang beside him.

"That cousin...... Your Xu family is the head of the nobles, right? ”

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids and snorted, "When your grandfather was alive, it was indeed like this. ”

In a word, Zhu Gaochi was scared back, you want to go under the knife, don't start from your own family!

Zhu Gaochi paused, a little embarrassed, but he still said very seriously: "Brother Xian, how many slaves are there in the Ling family?" ”

"Nope." Xu Jingchang said simply.

Zhu Gao was stunned, "Really? Don't you lie to me? ”

Xu Jingchang snorted: "I'm idle, why lie to you." All the servants in my family have re-signed the covenants, and as for the generals, I have dismissed them in batches, and I have also helped them make up the yellow books for the rest. At present, all the servants in my house are hired hands. ”

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback, "Brother Xian, could it be that you have been prepared for a long time?" You're amazing! ”

Xu Jingchang didn't say much, Zhu Gaoxu was in charge of him all day long, and there was also the academy, where students needed to teach some living habits, as well as queue training...... All in all, Xu Jingchang had already dismissed his servants early, or redrafted the contract, without leakage.

can't take Xu Jingchang to start, Zhu Gaochi is a pity!

"I said, cousin, who else can do it but you?"

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "It's not easy, go to Rong Guogong and start with the old thief." ”

Hearing that it was Yao Guangxiao, Zhu Gaochi's face darkened, "Brother Xian, if you want to kill someone, just say it, why do you want to harm me?" ”

Whoever you are looking for to open the knife will not be Yao Guangxiao's turn, and if you provoke this, it will be even more terrible than provoking Zhu Di.

Xu Jingchang didn't care, others were afraid of Yao Guangxiao, he was not afraid, on the contrary, he was now eager to try, and wanted the old thief to learn his recent experience.

"Let's go, follow me to Jishan Temple, and we'll meet Young Master Yao."

Zhu Gaochi, who was still in high spirits just now, wilted like a refreshing eggplant at this time. The grasshoppers after the autumn can't jump for a few days. The tail of a rabbit can't grow ......

"Brother Xian, spare your life, spare your life!" Zhu Gaochi said aggrievedly: "I still want to be an honest prince, I won't toss anymore." ”

Xu Jingchang smiled, "Your Highness, if you get on the thief ship, don't think about coming down, come with me!" ”

Xu Jingchang didn't say a word, and according to Zhu Gaochi's horse buttocks, it was a whip...... Facts have proved that the Wolong and Phoenix Chicks are also divided into high and low, and it is obvious that Xu Jingchang's level of tossing is far better than Zhu Gaochi.

They were aggressive and came to Jishan Temple.

"Go, inform Rong Guogong, it's me who comes to visit."

Xu Jingchang and Yao Guangxiao played chess for so long, and the little monks also knew him.

"Dingguo Gong, you just have to go in, can the young master not see you?"

Xu Jingchang's face sank, "Little monk Wuxin, I can tell you, this time I came here for office business, please come out quickly, otherwise I will not be polite." ”

The little monk had no choice, hurriedly ran in, and after a while, two old monks came out of it, one was Yao Guangxiao, and the other was Pu Qia, who presided over the Sanglu Division in the Jianwen Dynasty, and was still Yao Guangxiao's senior brother.

Originally, when Yao Guangxiao was in Beiping, he lived in Qingshou Temple, and after arriving in Yingtian, Zhu Di planned to build a new Qingshou Temple for Yao Guangxiao.

But Yao Guangxiao refused, and only lived in Jishan Temple with Pu Qia.

Puqia monk Xu Jingchang has also seen it, and knows that this person's Buddhism is profound, and his cultivation alone is even deeper than Yao Guangxiao...... But when it comes to deceit, it is far inferior to Young Master Yao.

Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Master Puqia, Young Master Yao, my original intention was to work with the crown prince to track down the whereabouts of the exiles...... Later, it suddenly occurred to me that Buddhism is vast, compassionate, and during the four-year martyrdom, it must have taken in a lot of homeless poor people, right? ”

Pu Qia clasped his hands together, "What Dingguo Gong said is very true, that is, there are many in the temple of Lao Gao." ”

Xu Jingchang had a bright smile on his face, glanced at Yao Guangxiao, and said excitedly: "Young Master Yao, you can listen well, this is what Master Pu Qia personally admitted, and I didn't force it at all." ”

Yao Guangxiao's face was gloomy, he had already noticed it slightly, and knew that Xu Jingchang was not holding back a good fart, but at this time, he couldn't say anything.

Master Pu Qia said with a smile: "Dingguo Gong, the monks don't speak, the court wants to release the slaves and help the people reunite, which is a good thing to make merits." If you want to ask for someone from this temple, the old man will not stop you, and you will stay for yourself. ”

The old monk was so reasonable that Zhu Gaochi on the side was very happy.

Secretly give Xu Jingchang a look, okay, just accept it when you see it!

Don't make Young Master Yao angry.

But Xu Jingchang is a person who accepts it when he sees it!

He came over with a lot of momentum, and he sent it away in just two sentences, do you still have face?

Thinking of this, Xu Jingchang approached Pu Qia, and said with a smile: "Master, I have something I really want to ask you, as a monk, you have also experienced the Battle of Jingjing. I want to ask you, Your Majesty has been on the throne for more than a year, and he has made great efforts to make the Ming Dynasty look new. With your insight, Your Majesty clarified Unai, what is the credit? Can it be compared to a bodhisattva? ”

Pu Qia said with a smile: "My emperor is merciful, great merit, not only a Bodhisattva, but also a Buddha." ”

Xu Jingchang nodded, "Master's words are too good. I suddenly had an idea to communicate with the master, I wonder if the master can give me a solution?"

Pu Qia said with a smile: "Dingguo Gonghui has deep roots and quick thinking, if you want to cultivate good fortune, you will definitely be able to achieve great achievements." ”

Xu Jingchang thanked again and again, "Master, look at this, the Buddhist scriptures say that there is great merit in making offerings to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, and there will be countless good men and women who burn incense and worship the Buddha." Offering money and giving food and clothing. Make offerings to Buddhist temples for good fortune. I have also heard the master say in the past that the temple receives alms from all directions and provides convenience for the eight directions, but is this so? ”

Pu Qia said with a smile: "Naturally, the temple fair is held in front of the Buddhist temple to facilitate the people. Buddhist temples have meditation halls to take in homeless people. It is okay for a walking monk to go to the temple and beg for a bite to eat and stay for a few days. ”

"Master Mercy." Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "I have always praised the compassionate heart of Buddhism, and I deeply feel the lofty virtues of the masters, and I admire the five bodies to the ground. ”

Xu Jingchang's good words were like not asking for money, and Yao Guangxiao next to him had already lowered his face and glared at Xu Jingchang angrily...... Don't go too far, boy.

The old man is still here!

Zhu Gaochi simply subconsciously stepped back, he was afraid that he would fight for a while and burst into blood. But Zhu Gaochi was a little curious, he didn't understand, what tricks could Xu Jingchang play?

Xu Jingchang saw that the foreshadowing was almost over, so he smiled and said: "Master Pu Qia, you just said that Your Majesty is comparable to the Buddha...... The people of the world, pay taxes, support the court, and be loyal to our emperor...... Is this a truth for good men and women to make offerings to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas? ”

Pu Qia's face changed suddenly, "Dingguo Gong, I'm afraid this matter is different, the imperial grain and national tax, I'm afraid it's not okay." In our temple, there is no limit to the amount of money! ”

Xu Jingchang smiled, "Then please ask the temple to make some changes...... Wouldn't it be better to stop worshipping wood carvings and clay sculptures and instead worship the true Buddha? ”

Pu Qia's eloquence is unparalleled, and when it comes to Buddhism alone, Yao Guangxiao is not his opponent.

But Xu Jingchang, this kid is too lacking in morality, and he dug a pit for the monk.

You admit that Zhu Di is comparable to the Buddha, although it is a boast, then you should also make offerings to this "true Buddha", how to make offerings, naturally pay taxes.

Good one with rigorous logic and invulnerable.

Yao Guangxiao couldn't hold back, "Dingguo Gong, you want someone, the senior brother has already given it, you still have to inch in, you must know that there are not only Bodhisattvas who lower their eyebrows, but also King Kong's angry eyes!" ”

Xu Jingchang was not afraid, "Young Master, you are an angry-eyed King Kong, and you should also uphold the right path." His Majesty needs someone to pay taxes and support the expenses of the state...... However, among the Buddhists, there are many people who do not work. With money, he would rather turn it into incense than give it to the imperial court. How is it good to go on like this? ”

Yao Guangxiao gritted his teeth in anger, "You kid don't have to make all the monks vulgar?" ”

"No, I respect the Dharma and I respect the masters. I mean, since the young master is in charge of the Sangha Division, shouldn't he set a number of people for each temple? Moreover, learning Buddhism requires wisdom, and everyone can't live in it. The exams that should be there need to be implemented also need to be implemented, right? Take this Jishan Temple as an example, how many monks are there now? At least hundreds, right? The rest of the idle people will not talk about it. In the end, three or five, ten or eight, that is. There are still so many people left, pointing to the Buddha to dress and the Buddha to eat. This is excessive. ”

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Young Master, I am also kind, otherwise if they make a fuss on the side of the Daoist officials, it will not end well." ”

Yao Guangxiao almost wanted to strangle this kid, without your support for them, who would dare to make trouble with Lao Gao?

"Okay, you're forcing the old man to go to the palace to sue you!" Yao Guangxiao snorted: "Go, let Your Majesty judge!" ”

Xu Jingchang smiled, "Let's go, anyway, I'm coming down with His Royal Highness the Prince, so let's ask the young master to compete with the prince!" ”

Zhu Gaochi cried, Brother Xian, please spare me, this really has nothing to do with me, even if I lose my heart and go crazy, I don't dare to go to the young master to spread wild.

Xu Jingchang doesn't care about this, "Your Highness, don't be afraid, the loyal ministers and righteous people of the court will support you, where the Tao is, there is no turning back!" ”

Zhu Gao's heart is gone, I can be regarded as making you miserable.

At this time, Master Pu Qia, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said: "Amitabha, Dingguo Gong's lofty remarks, Daigo empowerment, the old man is impressed. He turned his head again and said, "Senior brother, don't blame the Duke of the Kingdom." In the past, we recited that the Buddha gate was vast, and those who came did not refuse, but now we look at it, the Holy Lord is in the court, His Majesty is the Buddha, and the world is the Pure Land, so why bother to leave home to avoid disaster? No matter how vast the Buddhism is, it is not as good as the great tomorrow after all! ”

The old monk's words surprised Yao Guangxiao, "Senior brother, your mind and cultivation are really unparalleled in the world. Xu Jingchang, this kid, is hateful, he told me back then that he wanted to worship me as a teacher, but now that he has gained power, he will bully him in turn, and he can't be killed! ”

Pu Qia said with a smile: "Senior brother is wrong, Dingguo Gong had the heart of Buddha, this is a good thing, you don't want to accept him, Lao Qu has this thought, I'm afraid that Dingguo Gong will not look down on Lao Qu, a wild monk." ”

Xu Jingchang blinked his eyelids, this old monk is also a wonderful person, not only from his heart, but also wants to accept himself as an apprentice.

He thought about it for a while, then smiled and said, "Master Pu Qia, have you forgotten?" When I was born in the late years, my father also invited you to read the scriptures, and our fate was already decided! ”

"Disciple Xu Jingchang, meet Master."

As he spoke, Xu Jingchang bowed deeply.

Pu Qia was overjoyed, and hurriedly grabbed Xu Jingchang's arm, "Hurry up and excuse me, you come in with the teacher." ”

Pu Qia pulled Xu Jingchang to the meditation hall inside, and then he took out a volume from under a stack of books and handed it to Xu Jingchang.

"This is a record of what he did for Emperor Jianwen during the four years of his teacher...... You can help the teacher and hand it to Your Majesty! ”

Xu Jingchang nodded, "Master, Jianwen is dead, right?" ”

Pu Qia was slightly stunned, and then smiled: "Are there still immortal people in the world?" ”

(End of chapter)