Zhao Shu was not polite to the property that Chu Mengchun had amassed. He returned part of the money to the local people, and left the rest to Jiang Ru and Ding Muqiu to discuss opening a nursing home.
In the Lingtai Pavilion, Jiang Ru and Ding Muqiu discussed: "I think the almshouse must be properly run. In addition to the fields and houses, it is best to arrange for them to weave cloth, which can also meet the needs of livelihood."
Ding Muqiu didn't know much about secular affairs, so he nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll do as you say!"
Jiang Ru chuckled and shook her head: "I'm afraid this is not enough. I would say that the nursing home is only a temporary accommodation for women. It is best to find husbands for them and make them a home."
Ding Muqiu was not happy when she heard this: "Why? Do we women have to rely on men for everything? Don't we have to be inferior to others if we don't get married or start a family?"
Jiang Ru could only say: "Of course not, but not everyone has the same cultivation skills as you, Daoyou Ding. Ordinary women who do not marry and start a family will inevitably be bullied by hooligans in the countryside and markets."
Ding Muqiu was slightly stunned and said: "We don't punish the gangsters for this kind of thing, but we ask women to endure hardships? How can there be such truth in the world?"
Jiang Ru was immediately asked, and Ding Muqiu looked at Zhao Shu, who was copying and writing on the side: "Aren't you going to help me with some ideas?"
Zhao Mian kept writing and said without raising his head: "Who knows that a gangster is a gangster before he commits a crime? You can't assume that all men in the world are criminals, right?"
"I think it's about the same!" Ding Muqiu snorted coldly and slapped his palm on the table: "From high-end families to small towns, countless men take pleasure in bullying women. I can't stand it for a long time!"
Zhao Shu supported Mo Yan and said, "Then you shouldn't ask me for advice."
"Don't worry, you don't count." Ding Muqiu waved his hand casually.
Zhao Shu pen paused: "I thought you were going to say that I am not a man."
Jiang Ru covered her mouth and chuckled, while Zhao Shu sighed softly: "Fellow Daoist Ding, you can ignore long-term matters for now, but if there is no one to take care of it, the nursing home is indeed easy to be coveted... I have a way to let Ji
As the property of Mingxia Pavilion, the nursing home is specially used to take in women, children, orphans and widows. In addition to taking care of and raising them, it can also provide guidance on their livelihood and management. In addition, Mingxia Pavilion can also select those with good qualifications and temperaments and accept them as disciples."
Ding Muqiu thought for a moment: "This seems good?"
Zhao Shu went on to say: "On my journey along the way, I found that many people in the countryside drowned their baby girls. This is simply because ordinary people are unable to raise them. If the nursing home is within its means, it can come forward to take in the abandoned baby girls."
Jiang Ru asked: "I'm afraid temporary assistance alone is not enough to adopt so many women and children, right?"
"It's really not possible." Zhao Shu said: "So in order for the imperial court to set up another official office, the nursing home must have its own land management and public funds from the state. Mingxia Pavilion can also participate in it and take charge of various affairs."
Ding Muqiu was obviously surprised when she heard this. She didn't expect that rescuing a group of abducted women would be so involved.
"Can this really be done?" Ding Muqiu was half convinced.
Zhao Shu took out a document from his hand and handed it to Ding Muqiu: "My thoughts are all on it. If Ding Daoyou thinks there is no problem, I will immediately send someone to write to the court."
Ding Muqiu took the document, and Zhao Shu continued: "It would be best to ask Chief Ding of your office to come forward in this matter, but I remember that at the Yingzhou meeting, Chief Ding proposed to sacrifice the law water to save the people in the coastal fishing villages. I want to come here.
If we set up a nursing home to help women, children, orphans and widows, we can also get permission from Chief Ding."
"Okay, I'll go back and ask Master right now!" Ding Muqiu didn't hesitate, stood up and said, "Why don't you go to Mingxia Pavilion with me? Master happens to want to see you too."
Zhao Shu suddenly didn't understand: "Master Ding wants to see me? I don't know why?"
"Uh... you are setting up mandalas all over the country, so you don't plan to come to our Mingxia Pavilion to have a look?" Ding Muqiu asked again.
Zhao Shu noticed that Ding Muqiu was somewhat indifferent to what he meant and did not go into details, so he nodded and said, "Okay, let's go over and have a look."
…
Mingxia Pavilion is located in Lianxiao Mountain in the southeast of Huaxu Kingdom, close to the East China Sea. Whenever the sun rises in the east, the clouds will cover the mountains and linger for a long time.
The nearby woodcutter and villagers said that there were immortals riding on the clouds in Lianxiao Mountain to pick up the rays of light. This was actually a scene created by the practitioners of Mingxia Hall through their cultivation and hard work.
The predecessor of Mingxia Pavilion, Mingxia Sect, is a sect that has been cultivating immortals for a long time. However, compared to Shangjing Sect, Chongxuan Pavilion is more famous. For a long time, Mingxia Sect has only stayed quietly on the edge of the East China Sea.
A small sect of.
Even Yan Xiake, the founder of Mingxia Pavilion, was just a wandering cultivator of unknown origins who traveled around the mountains and rivers. He lectured on the magic of the immortal family in Lianxiao Mountain, enlightened several disciples, stayed for a while, and then set off.
He went to the East China Sea and was never heard from again.
If there is anything special about Xia Xia sect, it is that it has always only accepted female disciples. However, there are similar sects that cultivate immortality elsewhere. It is really not too unusual. As for Xia Xia’s method of cultivating immortality, it is by no means clear.
Unique to Xia Pai.
Perhaps because of this, the Mingxia Sect was not greatly affected by the wars in the past, and its disciples also kept quiet and never got involved in the fight for supremacy among heroes from all walks of life.
The only thing that affected the Mingxia Sect was decades ago, when Liang Tao used the name of the Guanshe system established in the Huaxu Kingdom to sweep through various immortal cultivating sects and seize the blessed land dojo.
With the strength of the Mingxia Sect, they were definitely no match for Liang Tao, so they chose to take the initiative to convert the sect into a pavilion and obey the national rules and regulations.
But perhaps it is the sect's custom of only accepting female disciples that makes Mingxia Hall very popular among the ladies of the noble families. Some noble ladies who want to escape from their marriage arrangements use all their means to become a member of Mingxia Hall.
As a result, the reputation of Mingxia Pavilion has naturally increased. If Madam Zhu Zi had not been the elder of the current ruler, perhaps the first Ding Feiling would have been praised as the number one female cultivator in Huaxu.
When Zhao Shu and his party arrived at Lianxiao Mountain, they found that the Mingxia Pavilion was located among strange rocks, beautiful water, and fragrant peaches and plums. In the distance, the countryside terraced fields could be vaguely seen. Looking around, the mist was flickering between the peaks and mountains, which was really extraordinary.
"You can see the sea if you climb the mountain here to the east. We have morning and evening classes every day, and we climb to the heights to pick up the clouds and admire the clouds." Ding Muqiu introduced proudly, raising her hand and pointing into the distance: "That apricot forest is our medicinal field and spiritual nursery.
, I have heard you talk about garden layout these days, if you are free later, you can give us some pointers."
Zhao Shu nodded and pointed to another place where smoke was steaming: "Where is that place? I sensed a trace of hot breath. Could it be a hot spring?"
"That's right." Ding Muqiu raised his chin slightly: "That's where our Mingxia Pavilion disciples bathe, so I won't take you to see it."
"It is indeed a blessed place for cultivation." Zhao Shu looked around and nodded in praise.
In fact, Lianxiao Mountain is far inferior to Yunyan Peak and Lingtai Ruins, but it is better than the meticulous care. As for setting up the mandala, it is unnecessary. This place has not been occupied by Chongxuan Pavilion, except for Mingxia in those days.
The reason why the faction surrendered in time was probably because the place was too small and difficult for Liang Tao to discern.
"Marquis Zhenming took the time to come, but we missed him a long way."
At this time, Ding Feiling, the head of the Mingxia Pavilion, floated up. She was dressed in simple clothes, holding a fly whisk in her hand. She looked Zhao Mian up and down, smiled and nodded: "I haven't seen you for a while, but Zhenminghou is making progress again. The weather pattern around her is strict.
It is quite magical that the dragon and the tiger return to the furnace and return the elixir nine times."
"Master Ding is so complimentary." Zhao Miao bowed and thanked him, but there was something strange in his heart. When Ding Feiling described his cultivation, why did he use the language of "Waitan Huohuo"? In his impression, Mingxia Pavilion did not seem to be based on
Good at alchemy.
"Master, Zhao Shu has agreed to help set up a nursing home, all that's left is you." Ding Muqiu said impatiently.
"Nothing big or small." Ding Feiling flicked her fly whisk and lightly slapped Ding Muqiu on the head: "Marquis Zhenming is busy with everything, and he is willing to help, but you call people by their names. You are really rude. It seems you want to do it again.
Retreat?"
Ding Muqiu's head shrank and he immediately did not dare to speak. Zhao Shu smiled and said: "Master Ding, there is no need to blame me. I am here as a junior. Officials, titles and positions are all in vain. There is no hindrance in calling me by my name."
"Forget it." Ding Feiling led Zhao Shu to a quiet courtyard and asked at the same time: "I received news before that you killed Chu Mengchun in Lingtai Xuge?"
"That's right." Zhao Shu frowned and replied, "I have already written to the king about this matter to explain the cause and consequences."
Ding Feiling nodded lightly: "This is the most appropriate. Chu Mengchun brought the blame on himself, and there is no need to cover up the killing. This can also scare the younger generation to avoid endless disasters."
Zhao Shu asked: "Did Mr. Ding know something?"
"I heard by chance that the Chu family in Yi'an gathered people in their hometown to practice spear and stick fighting formations and prepare to make crossbow armor." Ding Feiling said: "I'm afraid that you have different intentions. Chu Mengchun's attack on you is a sign of trouble.
.”
Zhao Shu actually expected this, shook his head and said: "With this move, they are planning to make a last ditch effort."
"Is that what you think?" Ding Feiling suddenly asked.
"The four surnames of Chongxuan are like giant beetles in the country. If they just sit back and do nothing, the Huaxu country will be destroyed." Zhao Miao's tone was somewhat decisive: "If they work together and move hand in hand, the court will be unable to take action. Fortunately, the four surnames each have their own thoughts.
In addition, Liang Guoshi cannot come out of seclusion, so that we can defeat them one by one."
Ding Feiling asked: "But have you ever thought about how you would deal with yourself if Liang Guoshi came out of seclusion?"
Zhao Shu once asked Chu Mengchun this question. It was because he was fully confident that he would not be held responsible for killing Chu Mengchun.
But now Zhao Shu has gradually figured out that what he really has to bear is the resentment and hatred of the four immortal surnames towards him. What's more, Zhao Shu is now so powerful and unscrupulous that he will also attract the jealousy of many people.
"Since ancient times, those who have suppressed the powerful and powerful have always incurred resentment and even the death of their clan." Ding Feiling looked at Zhao Shu and said, "You are also a cultivator of immortality, so you should be wise and wise in protecting yourself."
Ding Muqiu on the side couldn't stand it anymore and retorted: "I don't think Zhao Shu did anything wrong. Have the four Chongxuan surnames bullied men and dominated women and committed evil deeds? I heard that Wang Zhongding hanged himself before, and I felt it was a pity. This
Even if you kill this kind of harm a thousand times, it’s not too little!”
"Ignorant and arrogant." Ding Feiling swung the fly whisk and twitched again: "Do you think Zhao Shu can deal with the four Chongxuan surnames just by relying on his passion? You haven't seen the hard work that he has done. Do you really think he can do it easily?
Did you get things done easily?"
Ding Muqiu pouted her lips coquettishly, and Zhao Shu smiled faintly: "If I say that I don't care about life and death, it would be a lie. To be honest with you, Mr. Ding, there are some things that I didn't understand at first. It was really just a matter of passion.
Did it.
However, when I come back to my senses, there is no way out. At this time, I can only advance, not retreat, otherwise I will fall straight into the abyss and never recover."
When Ding Muqiu heard this, his face became serious: "You are so smart, is there really no way to solve it? When Jianjia Pass was so difficult, couldn't you have overcome it?"
Zhao Shu replied: "When I was at Jianjia Pass, as long as I concentrated on dealing with foreign enemies, everyone could share the same hatred. Although it was difficult, there was always a way. But my current situation was precisely created by myself, and I couldn't think of a way to solve it.
How to deal with it.”
Ding Muqiu slapped her thigh: "What are you afraid of? If it doesn't work out, just give up your official title and hide in the mountains and forests to become a hermit!"
"Nonsense!" Ding Feiling shouted in a clear voice: "What do you know? Now that Zhao Shu represents the authority of the imperial court, he can naturally deal with the rich and powerful in the country. But if Zhao Shu abandons his official position and goes into seclusion, people from all walks of life will immediately swarm in and take revenge!
"
"Zhao Shu is not powerless. With his cultivation, who dares to bully him?" Ding Muqiu asked.
Ding Feiling shook her head repeatedly: "Two fists are difficult to defeat with four hands. Facing a swarm of enemies, there will eventually be times when your magic power will be exhausted and your mind will be relaxed. This is why I always forbid you to act rashly in the past. Once a grudge is formed,
It will be difficult to resolve it.”
Zhao Shu couldn't help but agree with Chief Ding's words. Even if he had cultivation and magic power like Liang Tao and acted in a flamboyant manner, he still aroused resentment from all parties.
"People who cultivate immortality pay attention to tranquility and inaction, and are thrifty and non-competitive. This is a wonderful way to avoid disaster and protect themselves." Ding Feiling suggested: "You are too competitive and competitive, and it will not be beneficial to your future cultivation."
"Master, this is wrong!" Ding Muqiu stood up and contradicted: "In today's world, if you don't fight, others will bully you. If you fight back, others will blame you for resisting. Is it possible that after being bullied, you still have to give in step by step?
"
Before Ding Feiling could explain, Zhao Shu said: "The so-called non-dispute is to understand that the world is changing and unpredictable, and to understand that there is no constant strength in all things. Today's strong, prosperous, and dominant ones must also overthrow and decline.
A day of kindness can tolerate change, frugality can recognize opportunities, and only by not fighting can you grasp the beauty of movement and stillness. This is the way to live a long life."
"Very good, it seems that you have indeed understood something." Ding Feiling nodded in approval and signaled to Ding Muqiu: "You still have to watch and study hard, and don't rush to interfere when you see injustice."
Ding Muqiu was obviously unconvinced, but could not refute. Zhao Shu sighed deeply: "I have heard similar words before, but I often have to experience it myself to understand. But when I figured it out, I
I am already in the midst of endless troubles, unable to escape, and it is too late to regret now."