At this time, it was Wei Zheng who came on horseback. However, Mr. Wei has changed from his previous decadence today. He has new clothes, shoes and socks, his hair, crown and beard are neatly combed, and he is riding a black horse.

The end is full of energy, radiant, and proud of the spring breeze!

As soon as Gao Bufan saw him, he knew that Wei Zheng was living a good life now, and said with a smile: "After a few days of separation, Mr. Wei's demeanor is even better than in the past. I'm happy to congratulate him!"

Wei Zheng looked slightly embarrassed, but his life has indeed improved a lot now. Not only are his colleagues polite to him, but even Prefect Lu, who never looked at him in the eyes in the past, occasionally asks him for advice. His monthly salary has also increased from one thousand yuan in the past.

When it reached two thousand square meters, it had doubled. The mother-in-law at home also rarely smiled at him and served him wholeheartedly. These changes were undoubtedly brought about by Gao Bufan. Of course, he also relied on his own ability.

Earned.

Wei Zheng rolled his saddle and dismounted, saluted and said: "Young Master Gao is just laughing. I am sending horses to Young Master Gao this time on the order of the Grand Administrator. There are fifty horses in total. Please check with Young Master Gao."

Gao Bufan was overjoyed. Although Prefect Lu was a little timid, he was still quite kind. But he refused and said, "How can this make Chang Qing'an dare to accept the horse sent by the prefect?"

Wei Zheng said solemnly: "The horse is not a gift from the prefect, but a reward from the county to Mr. Gao and your father, so Mr. Gao does not have to refuse, and the prefect has already submitted a petition to the emperor for credit. I believe there will be more from the emperor later."

reward!"

"In that case, I would like to thank the prefect on behalf of my father." Gao Bufan said, this is different from what Cui gave him for free. Don't be a fool.

Wei Zheng stroked his beard and smiled: "This is what Mr. Gao deserves. Hey, who is this?"

Wei Zheng's eyes fell on Manager Cui, and Gao Bufan quickly introduced him: "This is Manager Cui of the Cui family in Qinghe. Manager Cui, this is Mr. Wei, whom Prefect Lu relies on very much. His name is Zheng, and his surname is Xuancheng.

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Cui Hu quickly raised his hands and saluted politely: "I have met Mr. Wei and heard about Mr. Wei for a long time."

The polite words are naturally not meant to be taken seriously. Wei Zheng knows his own family affairs. A few days ago, he was sitting on the bench in the prefect's mansion and eating ashes. Only a ghost can recognize him!

After exchanging pleasantries, Gao Bufan invited Wei Zheng and Manager Cui to the living room for tea. The two parties took their seats respectively. Gao Bufan said apologetically: "My father is injured and cannot come out to meet the guests. Please forgive me."

Wei Zheng and Steward Cui quickly said it didn't matter and chatted with each other for a while. Gao Bufan found that Steward Cui was not only well-spoken, but also well-informed and mellow in dealing with people. He couldn't help but secretly lamented that the Cui family in Qinghe was indeed one of the top big families and talented people.

Jiji, even one of the stewards is so outstanding.

After sitting for a while, Cui Hu stood up and left. As expected, Gao Bufan wrote him an IOU. Manager Cui didn't show any pretense. He took it and left without making any demands.

When Wei Zheng saw Gao Bufan writing an IOU to Cui Hu, he couldn't help but appreciate it even more. He had seen Gao Bufan before that he was young and steady, bold and cautious, and daring to act. He felt that this man was not simple. Now he saw that he was not interested in profit.

Being seduced, I even concluded that the other party was not a thing in the pool.

Gao Bufan sent Manager Cui out and returned to the living room to refill Wei Zheng's cup of tea. He said, "Chang Qing has already ordered the kitchen to prepare lunch. Mr. Wei should finish his meal before leaving. Chang Qing happens to have something to ask Mr. Wei for advice."

Wei Zheng said happily: "In that case, I would be disrespectful."

"Shixiong, Shiheng, where are you?" Gao Bufan turned to ask.

"No, it's not too late for us to go back to the city and eat again!" Gao Shixiong and his brother immediately waved their hands and shook their heads. The two of them disliked the literary and sour scholars the most, let alone a black-faced and sour scholar like Wei Zheng, sitting at the same table with him

Eating is undoubtedly asking for trouble.

"Boss Changqing, it's getting late. Let's go back and report to the clan leader first, and we'll come back to you another day to ride and shoot arrows." Gao Shixiong said this and took his younger brother with him to go out together.

"Wait a minute, bring back all the war horses from the clan and give them back to everyone. Now there is no shortage of horses in the racecourse!"

"You can tell the clan leader yourself!" Brother Gao Shiheng ran out of the gate without looking back.

"These... two guys!" Gao Bufan shrugged helplessly and said apologetically to Wei Zheng: "These two clan brothers are rough people and don't understand etiquette. Please don't take offense, Mr. Wei."

Wei Zheng snorted coldly and said: "We are not from the same place, and we can't talk together. Let them go, so as not to play the piano to others." After speaking, he picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

Gao Bufan secretly sweated that Old Wei's character was indeed unpleasant and his merciless speech was not acceptable to ordinary people. He changed the subject and said, "I wonder how much Mr. Wei knows about the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism?"

Wei Zheng asked strangely: "Why is Mr. Gao suddenly interested in this aspect?"

Gao Bufan said with a smile: "I recently heard my second brother mention the extermination of Buddhism in the previous dynasty, and then I realized that the contradiction between Buddhism and Taoism was so serious. I thought Mr. Wei was well-informed, so I asked Mr. Wei for advice.

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Wei Zheng curled his lips and said contemptuously: "Confucianism is the only way to govern the country. Whether it is Buddhism or Taoism, they are all hereditary. When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty deposed hundreds of schools and only respected Confucianism, it was such a wise move. Even our dynasty still uses Confucianism to govern the country.

It is the Lord, and the Buddhist and Taoist families are just auxiliaries."

Gao Bufan followed Wei Zheng's tone and said: "My dynasty governs the country with Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, which I think is quite good."

Wei Zheng nodded and said: "Taoism is a native religion that has long been deeply rooted among the people. Since Buddhism was introduced to Tianzhu, there are still believers all over the country. Its power cannot be ignored and it is impossible to completely eradicate it. The late emperor practiced the combination of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

The strategy of governing the country is undoubtedly very wise, and it has greatly alleviated the conflict between Buddhism and Taoism, and has also won the support of monks and Taoists in the world, especially Buddhism, which cherishes the hard-won environment and supports the emperor more than any other force."

Gao Fan nodded in agreement after hearing this. After two bloody baptisms that destroyed the Buddha, Buddhism was probably frightened. It was rare to see the rulers of the Sui Dynasty treat Buddhism with courtesy and it would be strange if they did not support it vigorously.

At this time, Wei Zheng said again: "As far as I know, whether it is Buddhism or Taoism, there are many internal branches and schools. The most influential ones of Buddhism are Zen and Pure Land Sect. Zen is represented by the eminent monk Daoxin, and Pure Land Sect is represented by the eminent monk Daoxin.

Master Huijing from Yunbai'an is the representative, and both of them are well received by the emperor. However, these two together are probably not as good as Wang Yuanzhi, the leader of the Taoist sect."

When it came to Taoist leader Wang Yuanzhi, Wei Zheng showed a rare expression of respect. Gao Bufan was slightly moved in his heart and asked, "Why do you see that?"

Wei Zhengdao: "Master Wang studied under Tao Hongjing, Mr. Zhenbai, and practiced the three-hole technique of the Qing Dynasty and the Longteng Big Valley Technique. According to careful calculation, he is now over a hundred years old. It is said that he only eats dew and a small amount of pine nuts every day. The emperor is also the governor of Yangzhou.

At that time, he received Dharma Master Wang. In the seventh year of his great career, the emperor received Dharma Master Wang again at Linshuo Palace in Zhuo County, and even performed the ceremony of disciple. Now Dharma Master Wang lives in the Yuqingxuan Altar in Luoyang. The Yuqingxuan Altar was specially built by the emperor for him.

From the Taoist temple, we can see the prosperity of its holy family, which is actually not comparable to that of Dao Xin and Hui Qing."

Gao Bufan couldn't help but secretly gasp. This Wang Yuanzhi is already over a hundred years old? Even in modern times with advanced medical science, he is considered to be old. It seems that the man in black with a grimace is not lying to him. There are indeed many immortals in this world!

However, what Gao Bufan didn't know was that Wang Yuanzhi later lived until the ninth year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, a full 126 years old. He was really no ordinary person.

Gao Bufan and Wei Zheng chatted for a while before dinner was served. After they had finished drinking and eating, Wei Zheng said goodbye and went back to Mrs. Lu.

Gao Bufan and Butler Xia personally sent Wei Zheng across the suspension bridge. Only then did the latter realize something and reminded him: "Master Gao, don't leave for Luoyang for the time being. It is said that the rules for handing over horses have changed this year. Please wait for now."

Just wait, so as not to make the trip in vain."

Gao Bufan frowned and said, "There won't be another temporary increase, right?"

Wei Zheng shook his head and said: "That's not possible, but the delivery location may be changed to Zhuo County. The emperor will be on a personal expedition early next year. The frontline army is in urgent need of war horses. Instead of sending them to Luoyang and then transferring them, it is better to send them directly from racecourses in various places.

Go to Zhuojun."

"Is this matter settled?" Gao Bufan asked.

"I guess we are still close to each other. We will wait for the official document from the court to be issued." After saying this, Wei Zheng got on his horse, waved goodbye and left.
Chapter completed!