Cui Wenqing was born in the countryside before he crossed over, so he naturally understood what land meant to farmers, and asked silently: "In the face of such a situation, does the imperial court just ignore it?" ”

"Alas! Tube, how?! Speaking of this, Su Shi became a little indignant, "It is the wealthy families and dignitaries who occupy the land who make the long-term policy of the temple in the court, will these people embarrass themselves?" Even the officials have no choice but to let it go. ”

Cui Wenqing sighed and said: "As the old saying goes, the world is not the world of one person, but the world of everyone. ”

"Yes, you understand this truth, I understand it, and they understand it, but ......" Su Shi shook his head and smiled bitterly, "It's impossible to ask them to give up their vested interests." ”

Speaking of this, Su Shi suddenly perked up and said: "In view of these circumstances, An Shi Xianggong led the reform of many systems of the imperial court, and I believe that after the reform is deepened, the field system must be the top priority of An Shi Xianggong." ”

Cui Wenqing knew that Wang Anshi was very good, and couldn't help but nod excitedly, but in the Song Dynasty of the world in his past, Wang Anshi's change failed, so Cui Wenqing couldn't help but be a little worried, and asked: "Brother Su, can this change led by Anshi Xianggong be sure of success?" ”

"How can I say this," Su Shi sighed, "If the situation is stable, the official family can spare no effort to support it, and there is a certainty of success, but if there are any variables, I am afraid of ......"

Cui Wenqing understood what he meant, and couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, the two suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves behind them, and looked back in amazement, but saw a group of cavalry galloping along the official road.

These knights were dressed in red armor, white horses under their hips, and black cloaks behind them swaying in the wind, looking extremely imposing.

Above the cavalry, a large flag with the word "Qi" written on it swept in the wind, fluttering endlessly.

Seeing this, Su Shi's face sank slightly, and without thinking about it, he instructed the driver: "Coachman, drive the carriage off the official road and let them pass first." ”

The coachman nodded yes, and hurriedly steered his horses down the official road from a forked path, and stopped on the withered yellow grass to wait.

The cavalry came at a high speed, stirring up a cloud of dust and whistling through, and the heavy sound of horses' hooves resounded like war drums.

Rao was Cui Wenqing's preparation, and he also ate a burst of dust, holding his mouth and nose and coughing.

After half a ring, the cavalry gradually moved away, and the smoke and dust were scattered, Cui Wenqing asked: "Brother Su, where did the cavalry come from just now?" Dressed in angry horses, galloping on official roads, ignoring passers-by? ”

Looking at the direction in which the cavalry was leaving, a sneer floated from the corner of Su Shi's mouth, and he said coldly: "This is the famous Qi Wangwei rate in Luoyang. ”

"Qi Wangwei rate?" Cui Wenqing frowned, "You mean, they are the personal guards of Qi King Chen Xuan?" ”

"Yes, except for the famous His Royal Highness King Qi, who dares to be so presumptuous!" At this point, Su Shi's mouth was already full of ridicule and ridicule.

Cui Wenqing nodded sympathetically, but was silent for a while.

The royal family has always loved the eldest son, and the people love the youngest son, but the Empress Dowager Xie, who was in charge of the dynasty at the beginning, was an alternative.

Although the current official Chen Hong and Qi King Chen Xuan are her biological sons, she has never had the slightest affection for her eldest son Chen Hong, but is particularly partial to the protection of her youngest son Chen Xuan.

According to the hearsay news in the court, the reason why Empress Dowager Xie didn't like Chen Hong was because she almost died of dystocia when she gave birth to Chen Hong, and a broom star was born on the day of Chen Hong's arrival, which was regarded as an ominous person, so Empress Dowager Xie had no mother-son affection for Chen Hong.

And this Chen Hong is also weird, he does not rely on his mother like ordinary children, but he has been very independent and sensible since he was a child, and the mother-son relationship between the two is even more indifferent.

It is rumored that if it weren't for Emperor Taizong's heyday when Liang He was defeated and depressed, maybe the one who inherited the unification would not be Chen Hong, but Chen Xuan.

Even so, Empress Dowager Xie is still affectionate to her two sons, and she especially loves Chen Xuan.

When Chen Xuan was young, he was knighted King Qi to show his honor, and "Qi" is the name of the country, and its intention is self-evident, and it has also aroused a lot of discussion inside and outside the government and the opposition.

Now, Chen Xuan's enrong is even more prosperous, and the name of King Qi is almost overshadowing today's official family.

And Empress Dowager Xie also intended to let Chen Xuan serve as the Yin of Luoyang Mansion.

You must know that this official position is not simple, when Emperor Taizong and the current Son of Heaven were both princes, they had the power to pass the Luoyang Mansion Yin.

Therefore, at some point, this position will be regarded as a symbol of the prince.

It's just that the current Luoyang Mansion Yin Bao Zhengbao is not old, and his judgment is like a god and has a reputation among the people, and it is inconvenient for the Empress Dowager Xie to move him for a while, and the situation is deadlocked in this way.

Thinking of this, Cui Wenqing sighed and said: "This King of Qi is so swaggering, I believe he is not a simple person, it seems that this court situation is really turbulent!" ”

Su Shi also understood that even if it was the relationship between the two, it was still inconvenient to say many words, so he agreed with his head and said with a smile: "It's not too early, Brother Wenqing, let's continue to hurry." ”

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In early autumn, the clouds are high.

Located in an open plain, the golden dome of the White Horse Temple is brilliant, the weather is solemn, the heavy bell rings up continuously, and the bursts of green smoke curl up, just like the Buddha country in the world.

This White Horse Temple was founded in the Eastern Han Dynasty Yongping 11 years, is the first ancient temple in the Central Plains, because the Tianzhu monks were invited by the Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty, in the name of the White Horse Tuo Sutra to come, named "White Horse Temple", worthy of the name of the ancestral court and the source of Buddhism in the Central Plains.

The layout of the White Horse Temple is regular, the style is simple, the main buildings have the Tianwang Palace, the Big Buddha Palace, the Daxiong Treasure Palace, the Receiving Palace, the Pilu Pavilion, etc., are all listed on the central axis of the north-south direction, it is a pity that many palaces and pavilions were destroyed in the war several times, and then there are several times to build, which has a great relationship with the rise and fall of the change of the dynasty.

Therefore, there is a very appropriate metaphor among the people: if the White Horse Temple is prosperous, the dynasty will prosper, and if the White Horse Temple is defeated, the dynasty will die.

At present, it is the prosperous era of the Great Qi, although there are many defeats in the martial arts outside, but the entire Central Plains is still rich and prosperous, thriving, therefore, the incense of the White Horse Temple is also prosperous.

When the cavalry led by Qi Wangwei, who was dressed in red armor, was like a fiery poplar forest in autumn, rolling up from the official road Pegasus, and Qi Shushu stopped outside the White Horse Temple, it was noon.

The White Horse Temple is adjacent to Luoyang, there has always been no lack of nobles and wealthy families to come to incense, but the majesty of the army escort like the King of Qi is rare, so as soon as the horse team arrives, it immediately ushered in the pilgrims to stop and watch, pointing and pointing constantly.

(End of chapter)