"So, does Cui County Ling know the details?" The little monk Huiming's eyes widened, and his face was cute and cute that was harmless to humans and animals.

"Where do you know where to go?" Cui Geng was speechless.

"Oh~~" The little monk Huiming touched his head, "Anyway, Cui County's orders have agreed, it doesn't matter if you know it or not, don't say it!" ”

"I'll tell Lao Tzu quickly, otherwise I will promise you something, do you believe it or not, I will knock you out of Yangzhou City now?" Cui Geng was furious.

Huiming's face was innocent, for fear that Cui Geng would regret it, so he had to explain: "That's the case." Among my Buddhism, the confrontation between the north and the south of Zen Buddhism has been a long time, and now the leader of the North Zen Buddhism is the monk Shenxiu, the national teacher of the dynasty. And my mentor, Master Huineng, is the leader of Southern Zen Buddhism! Since you want to help us Southern Zen Buddhism spread the Dharma in Yangzhou City, you will inevitably offend Northern Zen Buddhism. What's that, Cui County Order, you shouldn't want to regret it, right? The young monk knows Cui County, that is a great ...... who is unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness, has a promise of a thousand gold, and stands up to the sky."

The little monk Huiming was busy putting on a high hat for Cui Geng.

Northern Zen Divine Show?

Southern Zen Huineng?

Cui Geng was lazy to ignore the sycophants of the little monk Huiming, but remembered a Buddhist case in history, that is, the dispute between the north and the south of Zen Buddhism!

Back then, Hongren Zen Master, known as the five ancestors of Zen Buddhism, had ten disciples, among which the two disciples with the best and most outstanding understanding were Huineng and Shenxiu.

In other words, the leader of Southern Zen Buddhism, Monk Huineng, and the eldest brother of Northern Zen Buddhism, Monk Shenxiu, they are brothers who inherited one person.

Later, the five ancestors of Zen Buddhism, Hongren Zen Master, secretly passed on the mantle to Huineng, known as the six ancestors of Zen Buddhism or the five ancestors Huineng.

However, Huineng does not have Shenxiu to toss, and no Shenxiu knows how to market. As the first disciple of the Fifth Ancestor Hongren, Shenxiu Monk, his team of disciples is the largest and the widest. Although he did not inherit the mantle of the five ancestors, he propagated the Dharma on his own, especially in the hinterland of Chang'an, where the movie stars were huge, and he already had the potential to set up another sect.

How great is the influence and fame of Monk Shenxiu? In history, on the day when the Shenxiu monk entered Chang'an, Wu Zetian personally greeted him with a bow and named him a national teacher. At this time, the Huineng monk only inherited the mantle, and both his reputation and influence were far inferior to the Shenxiu monk.

Later, none of the disciples of the two people obeyed anyone, and no one recognized who was orthodox in Zen Buddhism, so they were distinguished by Southern Zen Buddhism and Northern Zen Buddhism.

The dispute between the north and the south of Zen Buddhism, according to the historical trajectory, at this stage, it is definitely the northern Zen Shenxiu monk who has the absolute upper hand

As for Huineng? At present, it is just a little famous in the south of the Yangtze River, and it is completely different from Shenxiu.

……

These allusions and secrets flashed in his mind, and Cui Geng regretted that he had just promised Monk Huiming for Mao, and he agreed so simply?

It's really a lot of trouble, flying into trouble, sitting in the county government in a good manner, why did you provoke the national teacher of the dynasty?

Although Wu Zetian worships Buddha and worships Buddha, he treats Shenxiu monk as a national teacher, and will not let Shenxiu monk interfere in the affairs of the imperial court. But her old man is definitely in favor of Northern Zen Buddhism, and she is in opposition to Huineng's Southern Zen Buddhism at this time, and provides convenience for them to propagate the Dharma in Yangzhou, isn't this blatantly contradicting Her Majesty the Empress and slapping Her Majesty in the face?

"This ......"

Cui Geng pondered for a moment, and wanted to shirk it, "Little monk, you can rest assured and boldly teach the Fa in Yangzhou." As for this official, as an official of the imperial court, he has always had no prejudices about Zen Buddhism in the north and south, and he must treat everyone equally. ”

Cui Geng himself was panicked when he said this, it was definitely an official remark, obviously he wanted to push and regret the promise just now.

Fortunately, the little monk Huiming is not an unreasonable person, he knows that his friendship with Cui Geng alone is not enough for the family to bear such a big responsibility, and he risked his career to help Southern Zen Buddhism.

Immediately, he nodded and said, "It's not that Cui Xian Ling will support our Southern Zen Sect clearly. As long as you secretly help when necessary, the little monk will be grateful. ”

Without waiting for Cui Geng to reply, he continued: "What's more, even if Cui County's order doesn't help us with Southern Zen Buddhism, Northern Zen Buddhism is not friend or foe with you. Do you still remember that at the beginning, the Raushzi 'Julongfeng' silver number wantonly bought Jufenglong's money tickets, and the cash was all from the Northern Zen Buddhism. ”

Not?

Cui Geng remembered that there was another monk who came to Guiren Restaurant with Zou Huozi Lu Ruolan that day, didn't he claim to be a monk of the God Society? Lu Ruolan used to be a monk of this god and had a great influence in various Zen temples in Yangzhou, and it turned out to be from Northern Zen Buddhism.

However, he was not provoked by the little monk, waved his hand, and said with a smile: "Don't mention the past, now the Zou family and Jufenglong Silver have turned enemies into friends." ”

"Oh? Is it? The little monk Huiming smiled cutely, and said: "The Zou family is the Zou family, and the Northern Zen sect is the Northern Zen sect." You don't think that Northern Zen Buddhism is the only one of the Zou family, right? Northern Zen Buddhism operates a lot of money villages, there is a way to be peers and enemies, you gather Fenglong so famous, even if Cui County Ling does nothing, it is not friends with them. ”

Cui Geng touched his nose, and was really talked about by the little monk to the sore spot, and said with a wry smile: "Snatching people's wealth is like killing parents, it seems that this official and the Northern Zen sect have already existed, and it is really difficult to resolve, is this what it means?" ”

The little monk said: "It can be resolved, Cui County's order can close Jufenglong, and close all the Jufenglong branches in Datang." Then admit defeat with the Northern Zen Sect, settle the matter, and maybe they will uncover this beam! ”

Cui Geng: "......"

How is it possible to let him close the cornucopia of Jufenglong and close the silver semicolons everywhere?

"Alright, little monk, let's talk... Come on, serve tea, serve good tea! ”

……

……

Here, Zhang Qian's decision on expanding Yangzhou City and building Luocheng went quickly, and the imperial court's reply was also fast.

In less than seven days, the official document of the imperial court with an urgent request of 800 miles came down, and it was completely corrected.

It's very simple, who's stupider than whom? As soon as they saw this official document, the high-ranking ~ officials and nobles from all walks of life realized the huge benefits contained in it and gave the green light one after another.

A month later, wealthy businessmen from all over the world gathered in Yangzhou City, ready to take a share of this gluttonous feast.

Jiangdu County Ya, inner house.

Song Genhai pointed to the door and said with a smile: "Cui County Order, look at who I brought here?" ”

To be honest, Cui Geng was very unimpressed by Song Genhai's habit of directly taking acquaintances in front of him every time he didn't ask for instructions.

But today, as soon as he saw the visitor, the little mustard in his heart completely disappeared.

The elegant and simple cheeks are slightly powdered, and the big black eyes are full of agility and shrewdness. A large-sleeved shirt with peony petal pattern rolls slightly in the wind, making it even more graceful.

"Yuechan, is that you? What are you doing here? Cui Geng was overjoyed and amazed.

Cao Yuechanqiong's nose was slightly long, and she said coquettishly: "What? Not welcome? ”

"How can that?" Cui Geng hurriedly explained: "What this official means is that if you don't say a word before you come, I will send someone to pick it up." ”

"There's no need for that."

Cao Yuechan didn't see anything else, sat down in front of Cui Geng by herself, pulled the hair in front of her forehead and said, "As soon as the concubine heard the news that Yangzhou was going to build a new city, she rushed here non-stop. When you send someone to greet you, I really don't know how much it will be delayed. ”

Cui Geng was puzzled and said: "Yangzhou's Jufenglong Silver Number, with Wang Youcheng taking care of it inside, and this official taking care of it outside, what can be delayed?" ”

"Won't you make a mistake?" Cao Yuechan raised her eyebrows slightly, and said, "The concubine asks you, how much has Ju Fenglong lent out in total these days, and what is the interest?" Loan to whom? What are those people? Lending money to them, apart from interest, what other benefits can we get from gathering Fenglong? ”

Cui Geng's face was full of confusion, and he said: "How do I know this, you ask Wang Youcheng!" ”

"It's not much better to ask him than to ask you." Cao Yuechan said firmly: "Although Wang Youcheng is a talent, he will only do things step by step. When encountering such a big scene, he can't handle it. ”

"That's why you came to Yangzhou in a hurry?"

Cao Yuechan tilted her head slightly, and said playfully: "Otherwise? Erlang, what do you think? ”

"Well, I thought it was ......"

Cui Geng wanted to speak and stopped.

Originally, he still had some extravagant hopes, but Cao Yuechan's sudden visit, didn't she want to give herself a big surprise?

However, judging from Cao Yuechan's performance later, it was completely self-inflicted.

In the next few days, Cui Gengxian led Cao Yuechan to visit various leaders in Yangzhou City, and then attended several banquets with her.

And then ...... There's nothing Cui Geng to do.

Cao Yuechan is shrewd and capable, but she just needs Cui Geng's introduction. As for the future, she can handle it by herself, and she doesn't need Cui Geng to mix with it at all.

But not long after Cui Geng had just recovered his leisure, Zhang Qian called him to Yangzhou Assassin Shi Yamen.

"Erlang, you taste it, this is Guzhu purple bamboo shoot tea from Huzhou, it is very fragrant. The most rare thing is that this is Qingming pre-rain tea, and the yield is extremely small. Thanks to the old man's big face, it is not easy to get a little. ”

Since Cui Geng met Old Man Zhang, he had never seen him so polite to himself.

Nothing to be courteous, either a traitor or a thief!

An ominous premonition surged into Cui Geng's heart, and he asked cautiously: "Zhang Tingshi called the lower officials today, I'm afraid it's not just for a cup of Gu Zhu purple bamboo shoot tea, right?" ”

"That's nature." Zhang Qian took a sip of tea soup and said slowly: "Today, the old man came to Erlang, mainly for a business matter. This matter is very important, and I ask Erlang not to shirk. ”

Isn't it okay to give orders directly on official business? Is it worth being so polite to Old Fox Zhang?

The uneasiness in Cui Geng's heart became even stronger, and he swallowed his saliva and said, "But I don't know what kind of business it is?" ”

Zhang Qian sighed and said, "It's about building Luocheng." There are several places where the city wall must pass are occupied by private houses. If they don't move, they won't be able to start building the city. The old man thought about it, this errand can only be handed over to Erlang you. ”

Wipe!

This is to let Lao Tzu engage in forced demolition!

This is a thankless errand that even provokes public resentment.

Cui Geng was a little dumbfounded at the time.

He swallowed his saliva and politely refused: "The lower officials are shallow in their studies, and their abilities are limited. Zhang Jianshi, can you give this errand to someone else? ”

Zhang Qian asked rhetorically: "Erlang, what do you think?" The matter of Jiangdu County, if the old man doesn't look for you, who else can he find? ”

"Well, when I didn't say it." Cui Geng said with a bitter face: "Then can you introduce to the lower officials, who are these nail households?" The person who can make you embarrassed by the history of Yangzhou is definitely not simple, right? ”

"Nail household? Haha, that's a brilliant word. Yes, these people are like nails in there. It's hard, and it hurts the old man's hands. and when they came soft, they opened their mouths widely. Zhang Qian shook his head angrily and reprimanded.

Then, Zhang Qian explained the origin of these nail households to Cui Geng one by one.

The first nail household is a large local household in Yangzhou, the palace family.

Coincidentally, the ancestral tomb of the palace family was built on the necessary place of the city wall. This ancestral tomb is not one or two, but stretches over a large area, and it is impossible to get around at all. In order to successfully build the city wall, the palace family had to move the grave.

This year, moving the ancestral grave is a desperate thing, although the palace family does not have any high-level ~ officials and dignitaries, but there are still a few officials of the fourth or fifth grade. Who knows if they will soar into the sky in the future?

And the most important thing is that there is a person named Gong Zhengzong in the palace family, who is now supervising the imperial history for the right Su Zhengtai. He had already let out the wind, and whenever Zhang Qian touched the grass of the ancestral tomb of the Gong family, he wrote to impeach the old man Zhang for being greedy for ink.

The second nail house is a Zen temple called Hannyaji. Its host is the personal disciple of the national teacher Shenxiu, and Zhang Qian doesn't want to offend too much.

The third nail household is Wu Zetiannan's pet Xue Huaiyi...... The housekeeper Xue Youfu. Don't look at the housekeeper on the table, but it depends on the owner to beat the dog.

The old house of Xue Youfu's family was built in the necessary place of the city wall.

He didn't say that he wouldn't move, but the asking price was a little too high - 500,000 yuan, which can be less than one child.

It's not that Zhang Qian can't get this money, but the problem is, being knocked by a small person with such a large amount of bamboo bar, where can Zhang Da stabbing Shi's face go?

In addition to these three, there are more than a dozen others who are more difficult. One sheep was also driving, and the two sheep were also leading, and Zhang Qian was handed over to Cui Geng to deal with.

After Cui Geng finished listening, he snorted a few times, and said bitterly: "Zhang Tingshi, when the lower officials recognized the case of Lai Junchen, they have already carried the black pot for you. This time, you are going to offend so many people on your behalf...... No, I can't do this work in vain, you have to compensate me accordingly. ”

As long as Cui Gengken is willing to take this hot potato, Zhang Qian sat up and hurriedly said, "I don't know what compensation Erlang wants?" As long as this assassin can do it, he will never shirk it!! ”