Du Zhongxiao said goodbye to Zhiming and Yu Chi Saburo, stood in front of the city lord's mansion, and looked at the city of Khotan. Today, he knows what the Buddha Kingdom is.

At this time, it was February, the flowers were blooming, and where Zhiming passed, flowers were spread on the ground, and all the people around greeted him. The city is more lively than it was during the New Year in Tokyo, with men, women, and children, and the streets crowded with people. On both sides of the street, the incense case is placed all the way to Longxing Temple.

Zhongzong of the Tang Dynasty succeeded to the throne, changed the name of the country from Zhou to Tang, and ordered the world to build a temple and named it Longxing Temple. The Longxing Monastery in Khotan was established at that time, mostly using Han monks, and was a symbol of the central court's rule in Khotan. Zhiming came from Khotan, and was actually the spiritual leader of the Song Dynasty faction here, representing the majesty of the central court, not just a mage.

Du Zhongxiao was not familiar with Buddhism, and Zhang Sheng, the deputy envoy of the scripture strategy who went to Longxing Temple, and other officials and generals stayed in the city lord's mansion. Today's lecture was held for three days and three nights, and three days later, Yu Chi Saburo ascended the throne, and a new era began in Khotan.

Back in the house, Du Zhongxiao sat idly in the study. Looking out the window, the poplars have already spit out their buds, the walls are blooming with unknown wildflowers, and the wind has no chill. Before you know it, spring has arrived. Khotan is relatively far to the south, and as soon as the cold wind from the north stops, the sky warms up, and there is spring everywhere. People have taken off their winter clothes and jumped for joy, and the city seems to be extremely vibrant.

A new kingdom has many things to do, and the most important thing is money. The Song Dynasty sent Yu Chi Saburo back, with some rewards, but it was far from enough to revive the kingdom. Zhang Sheng and Zhang Qi have been in Khotan for several months, and the most important thing is to sift through the local tyrants, seal the officials and make wishes, and of course they have to pay for it. At least in Khotan, the shelves of King Yuchi Saburo should be put up.

When it comes to money and power, things get complicated. Now some of the local tyrants in Khotan were elected to the palace, and they were all rejoicing. If you pay the money now, you will get it back with interest in the future, not to mention the status that comes with it. Most of those who were excluded were worried about being settled after the fall. Can he become a local tyrant under the rule of Black Khan, or in the city of Khotan, who has no handle?

Du Zhongxiao didn't want to care about this, he was a little homesick. It's been more than three years since I arrived at Hequ Road, and when it's time to hand over, it's time to go home. The railway to Yizhou, the Western Regions and the Central Plains are connected, and they are already unbreakable, and they are no longer the extreme frontier places they used to be. If there is an army stationed, the imperial court can send officials to govern it. The customs are different, and those who are not used to living under the rule of the imperial court can come to Khotan, and the indigenous law is practiced here.

The reason why Khotan was rebuilt, in addition to being obedient to Khotan and being able to win over the hearts of the indigenous people, there is another reason, that is, the place is closed. The south is the vast Kunlun Mountain, the north is the boundless desert, the exit is Shule in the west, and the other is Shazhou in the northeast. Now Shazhou is still under the rule of the party, the Hexi passage is closed, and as long as the Song Dynasty occupies Shule, Khotan is actually sealed.

In the past, Du Zhongxiao only had a superficial understanding of the Buddha country, which was determined according to history. In the past few days, I have been in the city of Khotan, and I have really realized the difference. Within a few months, Buddhism was revived in Khotan, and the people were extremely crazy, and many families went bankrupt to help build and repair temples. I don't know how many families send their children to the temple and become novices. That kind of piety made Du Zhongxiao a little confused.

In Khotan, Wei Chi Saburo is the king and controls the administration together with the local tyrants, Zhiming is the national teacher and is in charge of religion, and the garrison is the military force and is responsible for the local bombardment. Since there were no foreign enemies, Khotan's garrison was not much, but it was in an important position. Most things, as long as Zhiming and the garrison agree on it, the local government can only implement it, and it doesn't even need to be suppressed by the imperial court.

Outside the city, Hei Saburo changed into new clothes and shouted to the neighbor next to him: "Second Brother Yan, let's go see the senior monk preaching the Fa together!" ”

Second Brother Yan came out of the house and said, "Wait a minute, my Hun family is cleaning up, and we want to go together." ”

Ping Saburo agreed, and when he arrived in the courtyard of Second Brother Yan's house, they sat together and gossiped some things. When he looked up, he saw the house opposite, and said, "That Teng Saburo is a believer in the Green Sect, how arrogant and happy Hei Khan was when he was there!" Now that the black sweat has run away, I don't know what they look like. ”

Second Brother Yan said: "In the past few days, he has gone out at dawn, and I heard that it is a meeting with other parishioners, and I don't know what important matters to discuss. ”

Hei Saburo nodded: "These people, who used to have a good life, are naturally scared now." Fortunately, Song Jun didn't pay attention to these things, otherwise they should be arrested and severely punished. When Black Khan was there, these people paid little tax and did not serve on errands, how much benefit did they receive? Now that the king has come back to rule the world and establish a country with Buddhism, it is time to clean them up! ”

Second Brother Yan said: "The king is a kind-hearted person, thinking that they are also citizens, he is not to blame for the past. But in my opinion, these people are used to living a good life, how can they be willing? is like Teng Saburo opposite, who has been discussing with people every day in the past few days, and maybe something will happen. ”

Hei Saburo nodded, and suddenly said, "Second brother, you said they discussed, what did they discuss?" ”

Second Brother Yan said: "I heard that the Song army drove away the Black Khan and banned the temple of the Green Sect, and they were dissatisfied. I think it's a discussion together, and we have to hand over a petition to the government to reopen the temple. Now the Buddhist temples everywhere have to be rebuilt, which one will care about them. ”

Heizaburo listened, thought for a while and shook his head: "I don't think it's such a simple thing. If the Song army doesn't allow this kind of thing, will the king agree to it? They are not so stupid, and if they make such a request at this time, isn't it okay to find trouble. ”

At this moment, seeing Teng Saburo coming back, Ping Saburo deliberately said in a loud voice: "Brother Teng, today the Central Plains monks are giving a lecture in Longxing Temple, let's go and see it together!" There have been many years when a monk has not come to us, and listening to it is a lot of merit! ”

Teng Saburo said: "I don't believe in Buddhism, how can I listen to that!" Take care of yourselves, and don't bother us! ”

Hei Saburo said: "Khotan is a Buddha country, how can you not believe in Buddhism?" In the past, the destruction of the country was just a temporary catastrophe, but now the catastrophe has passed, and the Central Plains monks have arrived, and Buddhism will prosper in the future. The Black Khan people are gone again, what kind of green religion do you still believe! ”

Teng Saburo said: "This kind of thing, what do others believe to be in charge?" You make trouble with yourself, don't bother me! ”

While speaking, Teng Saburo listened to the courtyard, closed the door, and deliberately ignored Hei Saburo.

Heisaburo smiled: "This guy still knows how to close the door!" In the past, when the black sweat was there, he recruited the parishioners to his home every day, how could it be like this! ”

Second Brother Yan said: "These people, who have been worried in recent months, are all like this. ”

Teng Saburo returned home and said to the Hun family: "Khotan City really can't live for a day!" When I went out on the street just now, the road was full of people welcoming the senior monks of the Central Plains, and it was crowded! I discussed with Qiu Yuanwai and others, and during these few days of Buddhist meetings, both inside and outside were loose, and our family moved to the upper reaches of the Wuyu River. I heard that the land is fertile and the people are scarce, so I will no longer suffer from these angers. ”

The woman didn't have any knowledge, but said, "We have lived in Khotan for generations, and we don't know what is going on outside, so why did we move away?" As the saying goes, breaking a home is worth a lot, and if we move away suddenly, what should we do with the things we have here? How do you live outside? ”

Teng Saburo said: "He is willing to move a big business outside the enemy, what do we care about?" Qiu Yuanwai promised that the things at home would be given to him, and he sent people to sell them slowly in the city of Khotan. In the upper reaches of the Wuyu River, it is said that there are many idle fields, and there is water, so they can farm. ”

Hun Jia said: "What is it like in Khotan City? What would such a backwooded place look like? It's nothing more than the black sweat is gone, what does it have to do with us? Usually as long as you lower your head, how can it not be a lifetime! ”

Teng Saburo said: "What do you know! In the past, when Hei Khan was here, we were all human beings, and we didn't collect taxes, so I don't know how happy we were! Now, those people remember it. When I went home just now, I passed by Second Brother Yan's house opposite, and in the courtyard sat him and Heping Saburo's house, and he was teasing me there. If it was before, my boss would have beaten me with a shave in my ears, but now I can only endure it. Not to mention, now that the Green Temple has been demolished, we have nowhere to go, how can this be done? Farm the land, no one cares about us yet! ”

When the Hun family heard this, they just cried and refused to move. Teng Saburo said a few words, and then he got angry and beat the family. She wiped her tears and cleaned up with the children.

Tengzaburo sat alone in the courtyard, looking at the sun in the sky, just sulking. On a good day, Song Jun suddenly came, and it became like this all of a sudden. There are also many people in the city who believe in the Green Sect, but how can they beat the Song army? I had to hide from it.