"Err!" Xiaoxia Niang reached out to grab the strong and straight fingers in front of her eyes, but then her fingers moved to the other side.
Xiaoxia Niang immediately took advantage of the opportunity, which suddenly made her even more anxious and shouted: "Err!"
Li Xuan couldn't help laughing.
Playing with children is really a pleasure.
"Okay, Lang Jun, stop teasing Xia'er and eat quickly. We have to go to Honglu Temple in a while!" Liu Jinyu sat at the dinner table and couldn't help but give Li Xuan a rollicking look.
Princess Peng Ouyang on the side laughed along with her, looked at Li Xuan and said, "Da Lang, it's time for you to calm down and stop fooling around every day."
"Son, there's nothing we can do about it." Li Xuan turned around, his slightly bearded face full of helplessness: "There are only a few things in Honglu Temple every day, and they are all done before the next shift. Instead of staying there, It’s better to come back and stay with Sanniang and Xia’er.”
Ouyang was speechless for a moment. She didn't know that in a cold yamen like Honglu Temple, apart from celebrating the New Year and festivals, there weren't many normal things to do. So Ouyang stopped trying to persuade her and turned around and asked, "By the way, I heard that you Are you at Cha Thousand Buddha Monastery?"
Li Xuan was stunned and asked in surprise: "Why, does the mother-in-law know about Thousand Buddhas Monastery?"
"I have some offerings." Ouyang said in an understatement, but then asked: "I heard that Zen Master Huiyang was related to some things in the court. What, is the matter serious? It seems that many monks were arrested and taken into Dali Temple? "
"Yes, this matter is that the new imperial censor Di Renjie was ordered by the emperor to investigate the Zhaoling arson case, and those monks were involved." Li Xuan paused for a moment, then looked at Ouyang and asked: "Concubine, my family is in Qian. Are there many offerings in the Buddhist temple?”
"Not much, it's just that my family has some offerings in all the temples in Chang'an." Ouyang said it lightly, but Li Xuan was completely confused.
Of all the temples in Chang'an, how many temples are there?
Although Chang'an does not have that many of the so-called 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, it is definitely not a minority.
Every temple has offerings, and it's definitely not something that can be spent with just a few dozen coins. It's possible that nearly half of the mother-in-law's income over the years has gone into it.
Li Xuan turned to look at Liu Jinyu, her eyes twinkling: Mother-in-law and concubine were not like this before!
Liu Jinyu's eyes fell on Xiao Xia'er, then back to Li Xuan, and then looked at him deeply.
Li Xuan suddenly understood in her heart that her mother and concubine were offering incense and praying not only for him, but also for Xiaoxia'er to grow up safely.
Li Xuan's mind changed. There was no way to persuade him about this kind of thing, and even if he tried to persuade her, it might not work.
Turning around, Li Xuan looked at Mrs. Ouyang and said, "Concubine, there are some things that my son will only say to you, so you don't want to tell others."
"Say it." Seeing Li Xuan's solemn look, Ouyang became equally serious.
"Chan Master Huiyang of Qianfo Temple, although he is called a Zen Master, is just a broker for one or more high-ranking officials in the court. Some people are nominally paying tribute to the Buddhist temple, but in fact, the money falls into the hands of someone in the court. In the hands of some high-ranking officials, of course, if the person who spends the money has any intention, those big shots will naturally help to achieve it."
After a slight pause, Li Xuan sighed softly and said: "Recently, many officials have fallen into the water for no reason, lost their feet, and even choked to death while eating. This is the reason behind it."
"They are killing people and silencing them." Ouyang immediately understood what was going on. After all, she had also come through the bloody storms of the Yonghui period, and was no stranger to the dangers involved.
"So, mother and concubine, although my family will not be stingy with the Buddha when it comes to worshiping the Buddha in the future, we must not let those bad monks and court officials get involved in this matter. When the time comes, not only will the Buddha's blessings fail, but it's hard to say , and you will be blamed." Li Xuan had a look of worry on her face.
"You don't have to look like this, my mother and concubine can still see the good and bad in this." Ouyang rolled his eyes at Li Xuan angrily.
How could Ouyang, the person who knew him best, fail to notice Li Xuan's hypocritical appearance.
Li Xuan quickly laughed, and then Ouyang continued: "My mother and concubine will reduce the offerings to other Buddhist temples as much as possible, but they will not stop. The rest will be sent to Da Ci'en Temple."
The name of Daci'en Temple is very famous. Although Xuanzang died, the name of the living Buddha is still there.
Worshiping in Daci'en Temple can accumulate some merit.
As long as it's not just throwing money into the water, Li Xuan doesn't have any objections.
After all, Da Ci'en Temple enshrines the tablet of Queen Wende, and the emperor makes a large number of offerings every year to recommend Queen Wende's blessings. Li Xuan is just following suit.
What's more, it was Ouyang's own money.
It is better to use this money to worship the Buddha and gain peace of mind than to get sick due to random thoughts.
Li Xuan still understands the truth behind this.
"Everything will be in accordance with the wishes of the mother and concubine." Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly turned around to eat.
Ouyang hugged Xiaoxia'er, her eyes full of love.
After a while, Li Xuan came to the front yard, got on his horse, looked at his mother-in-law holding Xiao Xia'er in the hall, then looked down at Liu Jinyu on one side, and whispered in a low voice: "Tell the people below, No monk is allowed to visit the house."
"Don't worry, Mr. Lang. As long as I'm here, nothing will happen to the family." Liu Jinyu smiled slightly, and then asked in a low voice: "Mr. Lang, is there no news about Luo Xi?"
"Not yet, but it should be soon." Li Xuan took a breath and said, "There have been constant disputes between the DPRK and China recently. Although the matter of General Quan has ended, the current investigation of Di Renjie may make some people jump over the wall. , things in the DPRK are always a mess, it would be great if there could be a foreign minister who could take over your mother and daughter's duties as well."
"Lang Jun has forgotten that due to the official system, officials who serve outside are not allowed to bring relatives and guests to their posts..." Liu Jinyu shook his head slightly, and then said: "It would be best if Lang Jun can be closer to Chang'an when he is appointed. That’s it.”
"I'm afraid this won't be easy!" Li Xuan sighed softly and said, "Okay, my husband is leaving, but although I can't go anywhere, there are still other ways to think of."
Li Xuan smiled, then turned around and rode away outside, with a hint of confidence in her words.
If nothing else happens, his future appointment as governor will be in Xinzhou in the west.
Although Xinzhou is on the plateau, it is very close to Taozhou.
Other things cannot be accommodated, but if Liu Jinyu goes to Taozhou in the name of worshiping his ancestors, and then meets Li Xuan at the border of Hezhou, it is still possible.
Of course, this is a bit of a stretch. If someone stares at Li Xuan, it will not be easy to operate.
These things about Quan Shancai taught Li Xuan a great lesson.
Be careful in everything you do!
…
In the study room in the backyard of Honglu Temple, there were more than a dozen books in front of Li Xuan, and a piece of rice paper in front of him.
On the rice paper, there is a clear map of the Qingnan Basin, to the west is the vague Qaidam Basin, and to the south is the higher Tubo Plateau, which is also blurry.
The Tubo Plateau is one level higher than the already extremely high Qinghai.
People go there, even those who originally survived an altitude sickness in Qinghai may not be able to adapt to the Tubo Plateau.
Even after Datang captured Wuhai, it still had to cross many mountains to reach Luozhe.
We don’t know the terrain, we don’t know the people’s livelihood, we don’t know the hydrology and climate.
The time, place, and people are not with me, so how can I capture Luozhe?
Moreover, what would happen if Luoche was captured? The Tang Dynasty could not garrison the area because the area was full of Tibetan people. The Tang Dynasty could not move the Han people there at all, so it had to retreat in the end. Once it retreated, the previous conquest would only make the Tubo temporarily weak. There is nothing else to gain.
Li Xuan frowned tightly. In this world, any land that the Tang Dynasty cannot actually occupy will eventually return to its own hands. This is a law.
The Tang Dynasty's attack on Luozhe should not take occupation as the ultimate goal.
After figuring this out, Li Xuan felt inexplicably relaxed. It seemed that there was some logic and there were other strategies that could work.
Li Xuan had just picked up a paintbrush to draw out her thoughts. At this moment, rapid footsteps sounded outside the door.
Su Baotong appeared outside the door with a solemn face, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty has summoned you."
"Come here." Li Xuan took a deep breath, put down the brush in her hand, straightened her clothes a little, and then left Honglu Temple with Su Baotong.
Here comes the news from Luoche, the news that Li Xuan has been waiting for.
…
In the Zichen Hall, Li Zhi was wearing a yellow tapestry twelve-chapter Gong suit and a black heaven-reaching crown. He was sitting behind the imperial desk in high spirits, and Empress Wu was sitting aside solemnly.
A memorial with a black cover was placed between the two of them.
When Li Xuan came, there were already several people standing on both sides of the hall with bows.
Zhongshu Ling Hao Chujun, Shizhong Zhang Wenguan, Shangshu right servant shot Dai Zhide, Inspector of the Military Department Gao Kan, Secretary Supervisor Wu Chengsi, Zuo Qianniu Wei Zhonglang General He Guan, Zuo Shi Fan Lubing, Taishi Ling Li Yan and others are already here.
Behind the wind curtains on both sides, there seemed to be more shadowy figures shaking.
When he saw Li Xuan entering the palace, he had to bow his hands in salute. Li Zhi waved his hand directly and pointed at Zuo Qianniu Wei Zhonglang General He Wei. Li Xuan immediately stood behind He Wei.
Standing behind him were the author Lang Yuan Wanqing, Zuo Shi Fan Lubing, and Taishi Ling Li Yan.
"Okay, everyone is here, let's start." Li Zhi picked up the memorial on the table, then looked at everyone and said: "At this time today, some urgent reports were sent back from Songzhou. On the 26th of last month , the Tubo deputy envoy finally met Zampu himself.
I don’t know how the process went, but on the second day, the Tubo Palace was completely sealed off, and the number of guards increased several times.
Later, the deputy Tibetan envoy was arrested, the personnel of the Ministry of War's Staff Department were wanted, and the entire city was arrested. However, only one day later, all arrests were stopped. "
"On the 29th of last month, the King of Nanchang arrived in Beijing with a report: On July 26th, the Western Star fell." Li Zhi's eyes fell on Li Xuan, and then he looked at Taishi Ling Li Yan and asked directly : "Taishi Ling, have you found anything during this period?"
The Taishi Ling is in charge of the Taishi Bureau and the celestial calendar. The current Taishi Ling is Li Yan, the son of Li Chunfeng.
Li Yan took a step forward, cupped his hands and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Tubo Zanpu Xingming is still there, but its appearance is weak and vain, but it also has the meaning of endless growth."
"King of Nanchang?" Li Zhi turned to look at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan immediately raised his hand and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, if my prediction is correct, Tubo's new Zanpu has been confirmed, and he has been borrowed, so he has the intention to continue to thrive."
"It can be said that." Li Yan nodded and said: "I used astrology experts to cover the stars, and then connected them to the new Zanpu. Therefore, the star of the Lord of Tubo still hangs in the western sky, but because of his young age, he is weak. That’s why it looks weak and vain.”
"So, Tubo Zanpu Mansong Mangzan is really dead." Zhongshu ordered Hao Chujun to look up at Li Zhi with a solemn and cautious expression.
Li Zhi took a deep breath and glanced sideways at Empress Wu.
Empress Wu was also looking at Li Zhi.
Li Zhi smiled, turned to look at the crowd, waved his hand and said, "Yes, Tubo Zan Pu Mang Song Mang Zan, Yu Si died of illness on July 26, the third year of the Yuan Dynasty."
Yu Si, what I mean here is that Tubo Zanpu died of illness, how can it be said that it was Yu Si.
Li Zhi and Empress Wu looked deeply at Li Xuan at the same time, but Li Xuan had already bowed.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty, Your Majesty. May Your Majesty's God bless you and may you be blessed forever!" All the ministers present bowed solemnly, with uncontrollable joy in their expressions.
As soon as Tubo Zampu died, the situation between Tang Dynasty and Tubo turned to a completely new page.
(End of chapter)
