Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 94

Although Li Shimin also wanted to re-establish Luo Yan as an official, but there were indeed only a few pits under his hands, and they were all occupied, so he could only continue to keep Luo Yan under Li Xuandao's hands.But you don't have to deal with a lot of business every day like before.At the same time, Luo Yan was dragged back to the Literature Museum.It was a further affirmation of Luo Yan's talent.

Luo Yan didn't care about the treatment Li Shimin gave.Anyway, he is now attracted by Huang Lao's theory.

Time passed to April, and the debate on Buddhism and Taoism in the court officially ended.Because Li Yuan hated monks and Taoists who evaded taxes and did not abide by the precepts, Taoist temples were set up everywhere, so he issued an edict, requiring monks, nuns, Taoist priests, and female crowns all over the country to move to large temples and temples if they practiced profound monkhood. Food and clothing are provided, while others are ordered to return to vulgarity and return to their hometown.Three Buddhist temples and two Taoist temples were retained in the capital, one in each prefecture, and the rest were abolished.

For a while, it caused turmoil in both Buddhism and Taoism.

Thinking that there are many Taoist temples in Chang'an, no matter how hard Xuji works in the past few months, he may not be able to pass the examination by then, so Luo Yan is still planning to go to Qingping Temple.

When he arrived at the temple, he could only hear Xu Zhi sighing.As my junior, this assessment is indeed in between.Compared with Xuji, the few little Taoist priests of Xuanzi's generation are more reliable.Although Li Yuan asked the Taoist priests to move to the Daguan, but this place always has to bring a few disciples, isn't it?In addition, these little Taoist priests are smart and have a deep understanding of Taoism, so it is a sure thing to stay.

But regarding Xu Ji's matter, Luo Yan is also helpless.He knew very well that there would definitely be someone who would protect some people outside the party in this matter.So it's not impossible to ask for favors, but Luo Yan's difficulty at the moment is that he can't find such a person who can help him.

To say that I have come into contact with many powerful people, Li Shimin is all a prince.But it's useless, Luo Yan can't go to Li Shimin because of this trivial matter, he will definitely be looked down upon by Li Shimin.For the rest of the people, it seems that talking doesn't work very well.

There is no way, Luo Yan can only be prepared to spend money.

Pulling Xu Zhi over, Luo Yan said: "Although I am now a writer in the Prince Qin's mansion, and I have gained some appreciation from the King of Qin, but regarding Xu Ji's matter, I don't have the face to ask the King of Qin to come forward to help. So when the time comes If we can get through the door, the money left at that time will be used here, but if it doesn’t work, then we will give Xu Ji a part, let him buy a few acres of Susukida in Chang’an County and settle down, so that we can meet often.”

Now that things have happened, they can only follow Luo Yan's method.

In mid-April, the cleanup of Chang'an Daomen officially started.Fortunately, Xu Ji's hard work in the past few months was not in vain, and finally passed the test with a risk.Now all the people in Qingping Temple moved to Xuandu Temple.

That's right, it is the Xuandu Temple that Luo Yan and the Cui brothers visited before.Because of being good at management, the incense of Xuandu Temple has always been at its peak, and there are a few Taoist priests who have become monks with profound cultivation, so among the two Taoist temples left in the capital, there is a copy of Xuandu Temple.After hearing the news, Luo Yan ran over to visit them a few days after Xuzhi and the others moved to Xuanduguan.

Taoist priests from all over the place crowded here, fighting openly and secretly.Although Luo Yan himself did not have the ability to help, but when he visited Xu Zhi, he inadvertently revealed that he was from the Qin Palace, which must have helped Xu Zhi and the others.

Compared with the road to Qingping Temple, the road to Xuandu Temple is much more lively.In April, it was the time when the peach blossoms in the mountains were in full bloom, and tourists came and went along the way, which was very lively.These talents don't care how many Taoist priests you eliminate, as long as the scenery remains the same, even if the Xuandu Temple is withdrawn, it doesn't matter.

Slowly stepping up the long steps, Luo Yan walked unhurriedly.Anyway, he came alone this trip, he didn't bring food and drink, and he didn't want those wealthy people to bring a group of music bands.Therefore, among the crowd up and down, it seems particularly eye-catching.

When they arrived at Xuandu Temple, regardless of the beautiful peach blossoms blooming outside, they told the Taoist priest that he wanted to visit Xuzhi, and after clarifying the Taoist temple where Xuzhi was located, the Taoist priest took Luo Yan to a small place. courtyard.

Different from the narrowness of Qingping Temple, Xuandu Temple has been greatly expanded in the past few years. In addition to the hundreds of acres of peach blossoms outside the temple, a lot of houses have also been built inside the temple.Because Xu Zhi and Xu Ji are from the same Taoist temple, they are assigned residences next to each other.As for the few little Taoist priests, they were naturally taken over by Xu Zhi who was protecting the calf as soon as they came in.

After seeing Xu Zhi, he no longer put on a show in front of people like he used to be when he was the temple master. Instead, because he now has enough food and clothing, he doesn't have to worry about it as usual, so he is naturally very happy.After pulling Luo Yan to sit down, he ordered the little Taoist priest Xuanqiao: "Go, call your uncle and tell me that Luo Xiaoshu is here."

"Haha, call me Luo Bili now, and I'm no longer the school clerk." Luo Yan was still embarrassed to let people call the school clerk by his name directly.After all, if he is not in his position now, how can he steal his name.

The little Taoist didn't agree, and ran out directly to the yard next to him.Fortunately, the place was changed, and the child was still a little constricted. He remembered that when Luo Yan went to Qingping Temple in the first month, it was this kid who opened the door. At that time, he was shouting and making noise in Qingping Temple.If this had been left before, the little Taoist priest would have definitely shouted through the wall: "Uncle Master, that Luo Xiaoshu is here again."

Soon Xu Ji rushed over.He didn't say much when he entered the door, he was just a chief inspector to Luo Yan.

This sudden salute made Luo Yan a little dazed, he hastily helped Xu Ji up, and kept saying that he couldn't do it.

"No, you absolutely deserve this gift." Xu Zhi said.

This made Luo Yan a little dizzy, so he asked: "Could it be that Daoist Xu Ji spent money to come in?"

This made Xu Zhi burst into laughter, and Xu Ji said dissatisfiedly: "Could it be that Xu Ji is that tired and lazy person in Xiaoshu Luo's mind."

Luo Yan quickly waved his hands: "You guys misunderstood, but I was really confused by your gift, so I only thought of this reason."

It was only then that Xu Ji eased his expression.

After the three of them sat down, Xu Zhi then slowly said: "If you really can make money, I'm afraid not to mention Xu Ji, even I won't be able to get in. There are many Taoist temples in Chang'an, and there are not a few of them who are full of incense. Which of them doesn't have dozens of strings."

Feeling that others live so richly, but the few of us live tight every year, Xu Zhi continued: "Fortunately, today's saints also know the inside story, so the people they send are extremely strict. All intentions Those who got the money to pass the customs were all expelled on the spot. This way, I felt a lot more at ease when I waited for those who had no money on weekdays. Xu Ji was also let go because of his hard work in the past few months."

At this time, Xu Ji interrupted and said: "Yes, if Luo Xiaoshu hadn't mentioned this matter to me earlier, I'm afraid I would have been digging the soil outside the city by this time, how could I be able to read scriptures every day like I am now?" .”

Luo Yan rolled his eyes, it turns out that your Jishou is for this.

But Luo Yan was naturally very happy that these people stayed.However, Luo Yan still has some doubts.

"Since you can't make money, is there anyone who stayed here by virtue of your relationship?" Luo Yan was very curious. In his opinion, he had even thought about asking for help. I'm afraid that others are not much different. It's nothing more than whether he can make a move. question.

"Originally, I thought there would be, but after these few days of contact, it really didn't." Xu Zhi gave an answer that surprised Luo Yan.No way, there is none at all.Luo Yan couldn't figure it out, could it be that the entire Xuandu Temple gathered more than half of the Taoist priests in Chang'an, and there wasn't a single parallel importer?
"Even the governors in the observation are much more cultivated than the fellows expelled." Xu Zhi seemed to have seen through Luo Yan's thoughts. "Although in recent years, many high-ranking officials and dignitaries have been close to some colleagues, but this inspection has just become an opportunity for those nobles to test us. They are not stupid. If we have the ability, we will naturally pass. If we usually lie Yes, everyone has been cheated, it’s already good if you don’t make trouble, so why bother with me.”

The hypocritical words are indeed very reasonable.High-ranking officials and dignitaries practice Buddhism and favor a certain master, which also depends on whether the other party's cultivation level is really high.This time Li Yuan eliminated his family members as a test, if he failed, he was not a fool and would continue to be deceived.

Seeing Luo Yan's sudden realization, Xu Zhi also laughed.

Several people chatted for a while, and there was nothing to say, so Luo Yan proposed to leave.

Just when Xu Zhi got up to see him off, Xu Ji said: "School Luo finally came here, you might as well look at the peach blossoms before leaving. Although this place is not quieter than Qingping Temple, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and it is also a beautiful scenery. Going to have a look, is also a disappointment to the great time." Luo Yan was a little tempted by Xu Ji's invitation.Having stayed in Prince Qin's mansion for so long, he dealt with the same trivial matters as in the previous chapter every day. If there were not books to read, Luo Yan would almost suffocate to death.

Brother Xu Zhi and his brother led Luo Yan to a place with relatively few people, sitting under the peach tree, enjoying the flowers quietly.

After a long time, Xu Zhi said: "School Luo has always been famous for his poems and essays. If you come here today, you might as well leave a few sentences, so as to add some interest."

Xu Zhi didn't intend to embarrass Luo Yan, but felt that it was a pity that there were a few poems missing in such a beautiful scenery.

Luo Yan didn't refuse either, and just opened his mouth:
"April in the world is full of beauty, and the peach blossoms in the temple begin to bloom.

There is no place to look for the spring return of eternal regret, and I don't know where to turn into it. "

Anyway, this is for self-entertainment when there is nothing to do, so there is no need to place any special emotions. Luo Yan just changed a few words, and made Bai Juyi's poem "Xuandu Guanyingxu Zhi Taoist Chanting" Peach Blossom".

I thought Luo Yan's poem title was a bit exaggerated, but seeing it with my own eyes, the two Taoist priests were completely conquered, and they sat there for a long time, watching Luo Yan.

(End of this chapter)