Chapter 186: Three Happinesses

In fact, the outcome was entirely predictable.

After all, such a relic, unprecedented, the temple’s incense money, comes from the good men and women’s identification with the temple.

Whichever temple is more spiritual, people naturally prefer it.

If temples also have inner volumes, then this Cockatoo Temple, now, definitely belongs to the king of volumes.

Therefore it is entirely conceivable that the future incense money of the Cockscomb Monastery will increase substantially.

As for the enhancement to what extent, although Zhu is not sure, can definitely say that this is a huge income.

Therefore Zhu Di had to show both regret for Zen Master Huigen and ecstasy in his heart, and this complexity caused him to condescend to himself and desperately suppress his emotions.

“Besides ……,” Zhang Anshi added after a pause.

Think that’s exciting?

Actually, the next one is the main event.

Only saw Zhang Anshi said, “I heard that, Western and Japanese …… countries are deeply believe in Buddhism, such as Annam and Siam …… and Luzon and other places, I heard, there are also many high priests, these high priests …… also all burned out relics, this various temples, all for this relics built pagodas enshrined, the local natives are not to its god, pious and incomparable.”

Zhu Di gazed at Zhang Anshi and said, “Hm? Is that so? Secretary Zhang is also this concerned about the Western affairs?”

“I have to be concerned.” Zhang Anshi said, “For the sake of your majesty, for the sake of the merchant bank …… minister naturally have to care more.”

After a pause, Zhang Anshi then said: “Western countries believe in Buddhism, this temple in the Western countries, and Daming is different, their influence is great, and even have a monastic order, can cut hair for the monks, all are dignitaries, the temple occupies the real estate, far beyond the imagination of the people …… Your Majesty! …… can remember the three martial arts to destroy the Buddha?”

Zhu Di suddenly understood something, and a glint swept across his eyes.

As soon as he said that, he was interested.

He knew only a little about the Western Ocean, but he was quite familiar with the history.

Prior to the destruction of the Buddha by Sanwu, a large number of people fled into the temples because of the perennial wars.

These people do not need to pay taxes, do not work, and the monks at that time, almost no strict purity rules, monks can marry, so the vast majority of the so-called temple, in fact, the essence of one armed, with a lot of wealth, while owning a large amount of land vassals, they have great influence, and even can affect the state policy.

It was only after the destruction of the Buddha by the three armed forces that the management of monks began to become strict! For example, strict precepts were laid down requiring monks to refrain from eating meat, drinking alcohol, marrying wives, and so on.

In addition, the number of land owned by the temple and the number of monks were limited, and no one could become a monk without an ultimatum issued by the government.

But even in today’s Ming, temples continue to generate a staggering amount of revenue.

Zhang Anshi said: “This Western countries, many temples, in fact, with this Wei Jin time is not very different, the so-called four hundred and eighty temples in the South, how many buildings in the smoke and rain.”

“From this we can see that it was in full bloom. Some Western countries even directly adopt Buddhism as the state religion, and dignitaries must shave their heads to practice, and the authority held by this temple is not below that of the secular monarch.”

Zhu Di couldn’t help but sigh, “If I were their monarch, I’m only afraid that I would have to destroy the Buddha as well.”

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, “There are also many monks there, the relics of these monks are not worth mentioning compared to the ones that I burned. I was just thinking …… I want to organize a tour of Western relics first, so that the people all over this Western Ocean, have seen what is called the real cultivation!”

“This Hui Zhen Zen Master, but also to be well packaged …… not, well proclaimed his deeds, what was born with the Buddha’s light, three years old can recite the scriptures, five years old jumped into the well to save people …… to the age of ten, has become a high monk, even the Great Ancestor Emperor Gao, have heard of his great name ……”

Zhu Di frowned as he listened.

Zhang Anshi thought to himself, fortunately, Hui Zhen died, and except for a relic, even the ashes are gone, otherwise it is really risky to tout him.

The very essence of propaganda lies in the fact that one should never characterize the living; this can only be used on the dead, because the dead don’t die socially and don’t P-whore.

Zhang Anshi then said: “I also intend …… to gather some monks, and then prepare some pamphlets on the life of Hui Zhen, and then …… will take the Jixing Temple as the backbone, into the Western Ocean, to be in the Western Ocean, to build thirty sub-temples, by means of the Shariton The tour of the exhibition, create a great momentum. Your Majesty …… I have heard that ……”

Speaking here, Zhang Anshi lowered his voice: “In Annan, there are people who are dissatisfied with my merchant bank’s governorate, and most of these dissatisfied people are sheltered by many temples in Annan. This temple in the Western Ocean, is tantamount to my Daming’s scholar-gentry, they are spread all over the world, if not manipulated in the hands of the merchant bank, the rule of this Governor’s Office, I’m afraid that it will be in jeopardy.”

“But once …… people believe in the chicken temple, then the rule of the Governor’s Office can be greatly stabilized, not only so …… this temple’s profits …… very Amazing ah, I’m not polite to say, I am the most spiritual temple in Daming, the annual income of incense and oil money, and that the temples of the Western countries, compared to the temple, is also dwarfed.”

“To be able to greatly increase the power of the Viceroy’s Office, and a great profit, and at the same time to propagate the Buddhism of our Great Ming against the Buddhism of the West, where can one find such a good thing?”

Zhu Di at this time is considered to understand, so he said: “Listened to the words of the Secretary Zhang, but I think this policy is very good, Zhang Qing really far-sighted, just …… really can be promoted smoothly?”

Zhang Anshi said, “The merchant bank side is responsible for the effort, and then call a large number of monks into the Western Ocean, with the chicken temple as the backbone, plus the Governor’s Office side of the momentum, the important thing is that we still have this relics, which relics, the first time, on the Western temples, is the descending blow.”

In fact, hearing some new words here in Zhang Anshi has been the norm, Zhu Di was not surprised, but gazed at Zhang Anshi and said, “What is a descending blow?”

“Uh ……” Zhang Anshi said, “I am talking blindly, that is to say that this relics are very powerful, this Western countries of the temple, has been publicizing the importance of the relics, the relics on behalf of the monk’s cultivation, they have been proclaiming for hundreds of years, and now …… but it happens to be a divine weapon for the great invasion of the chicken temple.”

Zhu Di suddenly more interested, said: “This matter …… to be valued up, chicken temple incense and oil money, can be put into it, the merchant bank can be three years or even five years do not want to chicken temple’s profit, but the Western temple’s camping is important, the chicken temple’s monks … …I’m afraid the manpower is insufficient, so that …… I order the monk record division, will be some of the monks of other temples, allocated to is the chicken temple.”

Zhang Anshi said: ”Your Majesty, just who …… should be allowed to preside over this Annan temple as well? First of all, this person needs to be a monk, and secondly …… this person needs to know how to operate. In addition …… to this, it is best to be younger, if it is an old monk …… this way the mountains are long and far away, I am worried, I am afraid that I will go to the halfway point, the person will be rounded, and then I will have to pull back to burn the relics again.”

Zhang Anshi still has a conscience, in fact, this person, Yao Guangxiao is the best, Yao Guangxiao, after all, black heart, went to the Western Ocean, but not the other temples to play dead?

But after all, he’s old, and I’m just afraid he can’t take such a bumpy ride.

Zhu Di had his hands behind his back and was pacing back and forth, thinking hard.

“Yes, if there is not a monk …… can not really do such a big thing! Zhang Anshi, do you have a candidate?”

Zhang Anshi said, “I …… don’t know anything about monks, that’s why I ask your majesty to take the idea.”

Zhu Di and lowered his head, frowning honestly, after a long time, said, “Managing such a big stall, people also have to be reliable, but also monks …… If it is halfway out of the house, looking for a minister shaved …… seems also not good ……”

Fiercely, Zhu looked up, “What do you think of Empty?”

Zhang Anshi was directly startled, he immediately said, “Your Majesty, can not ah, empty this person is not reliable, if he ……”

Zhu Di faintly said: ”This kid, although stupid, but after all, he has ruled the world, experience is extraordinary, he has the lesson of losing the country, I think …… it will be smarter than before. Can his experience and insight, take care of dozens of temples, should not be anything difficult. What’s more, he has shaved his head to become a monk, and his age is still young, this body is enough to cope with the situation in the Western world.”

Said, Zhu Di added: “In addition to this, he is after all the Zhu family, I still worry about him a monk, still dare to rebel? He has been at master Yao’s side for a year, he should have learned some skills, instead of staying at the Jixing Temple, he should go to Annan, if he really has any greed, doesn’t Xiyang still have Zhu Gaoxu?”

“You do not have to pretend to cut with him, I ask you, is to let you on the matter, do you think, you say a few good words about him, I will think that you have collusion with that Zhu Yunzhu?”

Said, Zhu Di settled down, frowned and continued: “the emperor in the time, the most assured is their own children and grandchildren, he is the cloth origin, ate a lot of pain, know the world of hardship, so especially afraid of the children and grandchildren are the same. When the Jingdan, is he Zhu Yunxu not righteous in the first, but I can not be unkind, Zhu Yunxu stupid lost the country, but after all, is still the grandson of Emperor Taizu’s high emperor, he has disappeared into the empty door, I have no fear of it?”

“I have thought about it, and since he is suitable, I will teach him to go! If he does a good job, I will never treat him badly. If he dares to have any other thoughts, I can teach him to fly away with a snap of my fingers, and there will be no politeness to speak of at that time. ”

Zhang Anshi said, “Your Majesty is benevolent.”

Jenyi’s a dick.

Zhu Di said, “You this method is very good, this matter, must merchant bank in the back to plan properly.”

“Since Your Majesty has chosen Empty, then I have another story to tell you, it is said that there was an imperial son who opened his spiritual consciousness when he was a child, and his heart was devoted to Buddha, and after that he became the emperor, but he ran away by himself to cultivate himself in the deep mountains, and he preferred to forsake the worldly throne and enjoyment, but also to offer himself to Buddha, with a green lamp as his companion. Your Majesty …… do you think this is good?”

Zhu Di was stunned, and only after a long time did he say, “This prince you are talking about, is it Sakya Mani?”

Zhang Anshi was surprised, “Is that so? Huh, it’s actually a bit like that.”

I can’t help but think to myself, I wonder if Sakyamuni, his old man, has a fourth uncle?

Zhu Di said, “How to toss, I do not understand, I just need to see results, three or five years later, if it is futile, then my silver is all in vain.”

Zhang Anshi said, “I will do my best.”

Zhu Di nodded: “Right …… Zheng He’s treasure fleet is about to return, their fleet has arrived in Champa, sent a man to send a message on a flying horse …… However …… ”

Zhu Di looked deeply at Zhang Anshi, and then said, “Deng Jian, who went with Zheng He, is claiming to have your authorization to continue sailing west ……”

Zhang Anshi said, “Speaking of which, it seems that I have explained to Deng Jian to do so, but in fact it was just a casual remark at the time.”

He said carelessly, in fact, this is Zhang Anshi’s principle of survival, anything, can not be said to death, to enter the attack, retreat can be defended.

If His Majesty is furious, he can immediately say, “I was just kidding, but that idiot Teng Jian believed it, so what’s it to me?

But if His Majesty is pleased, he can show that. At that time, Deng Jian still refused to do so, and I forced him to go.

However, Zhu Di’s face did not see joy and anger, only calmly nodded: “This Deng Jian has some guts, just this trip, I’m afraid that it is dangerous, let’s just think of it as him exploring the sea route for the next trip to the West. Zhang Anshi, you teach him to continue traveling west, can there be any intention?”

Zhang Anshi saw that Zhu Di did not look angry, while his heart breathed a sigh of relief, he immediately came to the spirit and said, “Treasure hunting.”

“Seek treasure?” Zhu Di obviously did not expect to get such an answer, lost his smile and said, “You kid, my Ming Dynasty is rich in the four seas, his few ships, what treasure can be found? Even if this ship is loaded with gold …… do not have to go to such great lengths.”

Zhang Anshi grinned, “There are some treasures, which can be worth more than gold, but now the eight words haven’t been written, I am a stable person, so forgive me for selling a secret.”

Zhu Di glared at Zhang Anshi, but also did not continue to this on what to say more, but said: “The temple thing hurry up to set up, and your internal thousand households …… also need to tighten up some …… I listen to the North Zhenfu Si said that their side, the Has found out some eyebrows.”

“Eyebrows?” Zhang Anshi was surprised, “What eyebrows?”

Zhu Di said, “You are the Commander Commander, in charge of the Inner Thousand Households, these things, still need me to tell you?”

Zhang Anshi: “……”

Zhang Anshi took a deep breath and said, “On my side, there are also clues right away, please rest assured, Your Majesty, within a few days, I will uproot the rebellious party that is in the capital, leaving no one behind.”

…………

Hurriedly out of the palace, Zhang Anshi returned to Qixia, only to realize that several of his brothers are still in the chicken temple to see the hilarity, did not go down the mountain.

Then he summoned Chen Li and Zhu Jin.

Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Jin first: “On the side of the desert, is there any news?”

Zhu Jin said, “These two days there will be news …… some days ago, that person’s letters in the middle of the letter, there has been an eyebrow.”

Zhang Anshi then looked at Chen Li: “Where are the people …… keeping an eye on them?”

Chen Li said, “Have begun to stare, the important thing at the moment is …… to follow the melon, now it is not appropriate to hit the grass to scare the snake.”

Zhang Anshi nodded, “So wait a little longer, be patient, be careful and never let the other party notice.”

“Yes.”

Zhang Anshi added, “On the side of the Northern Zhenfu Si, have you heard any news?”

Chen Li said, “It is said that Ji Gang went to Datong in person and captured a number of rebels, and is now being interrogated.”

Zhang Anshi disdainfully said, “This Ji Gang …… is really eager to make a success!”

Chen Li hurriedly said, “That’s right, he’s worthy of being compared to you, Marquis? In my humble eyes, Ji Gang isn’t even worthy of shining the Marquis’ shoes.”

Zhang Anshi pressed his hand, “It can’t be done that way, he is after all the Commanding Officer, in terms of that, I am only his adjutant, a mere Commanding Officer Commander.”

Chen Li was anxious: “So what, my humble self and the brothers up and down the Inner Thousand Household Office only have the Marquis in their eyes, and as for Ji Gang, who is he?”

Zhang Anshi only smiled, “Alright, cut the nagging, you find some of the Inner Chitose to come, I’ve forged some good steel here and beaten it into armor and weapons, let them come and try it out.”

“Ah ……” Chen Li froze, surprised, “There is no need for the Brocade Guards to wear armor, why not tighten up the Model Battalion side first.”

“I mainly want to try it out, is this spear powerful, or is the shield powerful, just listen to me, you stop nagging.”

Chen Li: “……”

…………

“Your Majesty, Ji Gang seeks an audience.”

Yilungha cautiously walks in to report to Zhu Di.

Zhu hmmmed, noncommittal.

Yiluoha didn’t guess Zhu’s mind for a moment, so he stood still and was silent.

Only after half a minute did Zhu look up at him, “Call it in.”

A few moments later, Ji Gang entered the hall, and he fell to the ground in fear and trepidation, “My humble ……”

Zhu interrupted, “What is it again?”

A look of impatience.

Kizuna became even more terrified.

Zhu Di stared at him and said, “I have heard that you and the commanding officer of the co-conspirator Deng Wu do not get along and quarrel repeatedly, this guard is also stirred up by you guys, humph, you hall commanding officer, can’t you even control the guard?”

Ji Gang shivered and said, “My humble self is guilty of ten thousand deaths.”

Zhu Di faintly said, “What is it, say it.”

Ji Gang said, “I was in Datong, captured dozens of rebels, tortured …… severely.”

He wanted to say severe torture, but then thought, at first because of this, almost did not fold themselves in, then hastily ignored the past: “They explained, involved into the case of rebellion, not only Xu Wen, and …… border towns of the military generals, as well as merchants and businessmen, the minister … …feel that this is a big matter, specially come to report.”

Zhu Di’s face eased slightly, “Is that so? Who is involved?”

“This ……,” Ji Gang said, “I am still investigating, I think there will soon be a brow.”

“And who have they colluded with? Was it the Wara, or the Tartars?”

Keegan: “……”

Zhu Di grunted, “You only caught a few grubs and came to me to claim credit?”

“I die ten thousand deaths.” Ji Gang kowtowed, and then, he raised his head up, “I thought …… that the …… King of Ning …… might also be involved.”

Zhu Di’s pupils contracted violently as he listened.

“Zhu Quan?” Zhu stood up, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back.

Ji Gang said, “There are many indications that …… the military officials involved, may be related to the Duo Yan three guards stationed in the border towns …… and …… among them …… many of them are active in Daning, this Daning, is His Highness the King of Ning’s vassal land ……”

Zhu frowned as he seemed to smell something.

He may not be too wary of others.

But King Ning Zhu Quan is different.

When Zhu Di Jingdi, the main army and horses one originated from his Yan Wang Guards, while the other army and horses, Zhu Quan’s Duo Yan three guards as well as the Ning Wang Guards.

It can be said that Zhu Quan had a bit more troops than Zhu Di.

When he first ‘borrowed troops’ from Zhu Quan’s side, Zhu Di also assured Zhu Quan that when he did enter Nanking in the future, after it was accomplished, the two brothers would share the wealth and prosperity and divide the world equally.

Obviously, Zhu Di is cheating, the old man Jing’s difficult, why take turns with you as emperor?

After the success of Zhu Di’s success, Zhu Di immediately began to pretend to be confused, saying that he never said those words, and then because Zhu Quan’s fiefdom in the important border town of Daning, and Zhu Quan is a quite capable person, it is not too much to say that it is the rule of the civil and military, this Daning military and civil affairs, are handled extremely well, and very much popularity.

So Zhu Di changed Zhu Quan to Nanchang again.

If other people, Zhu Di can not care, even Zhu Yunzhu, in front of Zhu Di is just a waste of general existence, that the generation of King Zhu Gui, is even more worthless, Zhu Di single-handedly, will dare to rush up to beat him to death.

But Zhu Quan is different.

Among all the sons of Emperor Taizu Gao, only this Zhu Quan was not below Zhu Di in ability.

Zhu Di suddenly looked back at Ji Gang deeply and spat out two words, “Investigate thoroughly!”

Ji Gang raised his head slightly and said, “What Your Majesty said about a thorough investigation ……”

Zhu said lightly, “What, are you afraid?”

“No, I don’t dare.” Ji Gang hurriedly hung down his head and said, “I just …… hope that Your Majesty will make it clear that if His Highness the King of Ning is truly involved, whether or not ……”

“Yes!” Zhu made an instant decision5: “Investigate thoroughly to the end, no matter who is involved!”

Ji Gang said, “I understand.”

It was as if Ji Gang had taken a tranquilizer pill and finally retired gracefully.

Zhu Di but became afflicted, he was worried to wrinkle deep eyebrows, and then jerked his head up to look at also lost ha, said: “I have expected, I and seventeen brothers will have today ah …… hey …… ”

Yiluoha whispered, “Your Majesty, do not worry, we will know once the brocade guards check.”

Zhu Di sighed, said: “you do not understand, this seventeenth brother, is a man in the dragon phoenix, not to mention …… Duo Yan three guards, there are a lot of with me to pacify the meritorious ministers, can be mindful of his benevolence. What’s more, he is also regarded as the first-class ministers of the Jingdan, I am worried about the matter, if it involves him, things will not be simple.”

Also lost ha said, “Your majesty why not such as the first will be the king of Ning, his highness, called to the capital …….”

Zhu Di nodded: “You’re right, at this time, we can’t let him stay in Nanchang, summon him to the capital!”

“Under the call, just say that I am very much miss the seventeenth brother, I hope he can come to the capital to get together. Remember, the etiquette must be thoughtful, if he claims to be sick and does not come, do not force him, send the Chinaman ……… no, send the Minister of Rites to go.”

Yiluoha knew very well that the weight of this Zhu Quan was not ordinary, so he said, “What about King Ning’s family?”

Zhu Di shook his head: ”This is not necessary. Just let them stay in Nanchang, I let the 17th brother come to the capital only as a precautionary measure, not to incriminate him, when I think about it, if I didn’t get the soldiers and horses from him, how could I succeed?”

“When I think about it, I promise him in the name of Taizu high emperor, equal division of the world, to say that there is really a shame …… If he is harboring dissenting thoughts, it is also reasonable, I am afraid that if I were him, I would also be against his mother.”

It was not a good idea to make too many comments down the line with this kind of talk, so Yiluoha only nodded.

…………

On the other end, Ji Gang hurried back to the Jinyiwei.

His first time, the first back to his public room, at this time, he no longer see the previous frustration, summoned the North and South Zhenfu Si up and down the martial arts ministers to the front, stable seat, then said: “Today there is a big case, all the people listen to the order.”

Just …… the expression of the people up and down this guard is different, and there is no former general caution, and the appearance of respecting him as a god.

Teng Wu, in particular, sat with his legs crossed, still holding his tea, seemingly smiling.

The corner of Ji Gang’s mouth curled into a cold smile.

And then, he suddenly drew the long knife at his waist.

The Embroidered Spring Sword in his hand violently cut through the silver light.

The back of the blade was in front of him, ruthlessly chopping towards this Deng Wu’s hand that was holding the tealight.

Uh …… ah ……

Deng Wu let out a mournful roar.

Although Ji Gang used the back of the knife, but this kind of force chopped down, his wrist, level as if all of a sudden folded in general, the hands of the tea cups, also then fell down.

Deng Wu ate the pain, and his person fell on all fours.

The crowd was staggered.

Ji Gang, on the other hand, was cold, walking towards Deng Wu step by step, and then lifted his leg and stepped on Deng Wu’s face on the ground, pulling his foot harder and harder, as if he was going to stomp Deng Wu’s head off in the next moment.

Ji Gang’s eyes were grim as he slowly said, “Tongzhi Deng, this Governor is talking here, how dare you still have the leisure to drink tea?”

Deng Wu was caught off guard, his heart was shocked and angry, and he couldn’t help cursing under his breath, “Ji Gang, what are you doing?”

“Just teaching you the rules, that’s all.” Ji Gang gave him a disdainful look, and then his eyes swept over the crowd, and then slowly said, “From today onwards, whoever is like this again, Deng Wu is the next step.”

Deng Wu was in so much pain that he was going to faint, but he still said defiantly, “Ji Gang, you are a commanding officer, but I am also a colleague, so don t think …… that you can do anything about it.”

“What do you think? Think that because you’re a co-conspirator, this governor is going to think highly of you? What are you, are you worthy?” Said, Ji Gang and swept this hall in the crowd, face with contemptuous smile: “If you are not convinced, you can go to sue, go to sue the Royal Court can also, here is not your turn to Deng Wu in this bossy.”

With that said, the leg lifted, and then it stomped down hard.

Deng Wu let out a loud roar, but this kick hit his chest and abdomen, and he only felt his body turning inside out, as if his ribs were about to break.

Ji Gang no longer paid any attention to him, turned around, pressed the hilt of the Xiu Chun Sword that had been retrieved from his waist, and coldly shouted, “Starting now, everyone listen to the order!”

“Here.” The crowd roared in response.

…………

Sushumi.

Chen Li hurriedly sought out Zhang Anshi and anxiously said, “Marquis, marquis ……”

Zhang Anshi was turning his back to him, his hand at that moment was holding a long blade, which he played with, lovingly, and slashed it hard in the void before turning his head and saying, “What is it?”

“You can do it ……” said Chen Li, “It’s been found out ……”

“Yes?”

Zhang Anshi’s eyes instantly brightened a few points, and he immediately shook himself up and said, “Surely it’s that person?”

Chen Li said without hesitation “There is absolutely no mistake.”

Zhang Anshi nodded his head while making an immediate decision, “Immediately order all the men and horses, I’m going to personally lead a team forward to get the man.”

“Yes.”