After walking around in the temple, Yu Wenshi squinted and remembered the young man just now. He looked so familiar... It seemed that he had seen him somewhere, and it was a long time ago. Could it be that he was an old friend?
"Lang Jun, I have asked." The attendant who went to inquire about the news said softly: "The village said it was the Li family from Longxi, but it is indeed from Lingnan."
"Longxi Li family?" Yuwen Shiji frowned. The young man just denied Longxi Li family. "Who is his father?"
"I haven't heard of his father." The attendant shook his head, "It is said that he failed to find relatives... From what he said, it seems that his father disowned..."
Yu Wenshi froze for a moment, then waved his hand to repel his followers, "It turns out it was him..."
At that time, the Yuwen family was famous in Chang'an. Yuwen Shiji's father, Yuwen Shu, was a famous official in the Sui Dynasty, serving as prime minister. He was given the title of Duke Xu and gained the trust of two emperors.
At that time, Li Dewu's grandfather, Li Mu, was granted the title of Duke Shen Guo. The descendants in the family were greatly favored. Dozens of his nephews became officials, and more than ten of them were knighted.
Yu Wenshiji knew Li Dewu and was very familiar with her because his biological aunt was the wife of Li Dewu's uncle Li Hun. The two families were family friends, relatives by marriage, and were close in age, so they were naturally very familiar with each other.
Li Shan's appearance is very similar to that of Li Dewu when he was young.
There were unspeakable emotions surging in his heart. Yu Wenshiji stood there for a long time, with a lonely atmosphere surrounding his body, which was incompatible with the lively atmosphere around him.
"Thanks for your hard work."
"I dare not tell you how hard it was." Li Shan, who had finally finished copying the scriptures, was a little surprised.
After encountering Wu Zhong, Li Shan had to consider whether he could survive in his current situation.
In the short term, as long as his identity is not widely publicized and Pei is supposed to be unaware, then the person he needs to face is probably Li Dewu.
Although Zhu Wei and his mother Zhu Shi seemed to have some background behind them, Li Shan also wanted to find any other support, and the person who came to seek help was obviously a big shot.
I don't expect that the relationship I am attached to can help me fight against the Hedong Pei family, but if I can connect the interests, it is still possible to force Li Dewu to retreat and protect myself...
As for the relationship of interests, whether it is political interests or economic interests... although it is a bit difficult, it is not impossible for a time traveler who is familiar with history.
"It's just a joke, don't worry." Yu Wenshiji forced a smile, "No one takes your trivial matters to heart. I just see that you have some skills in handling things."
"I really have no choice." Li Shan bowed and felt strange in his heart. He was neither cold nor hot before, but an hour later he was very protective in his words. Maybe he could really get along with him.
There was a female voice screaming over there. A ten-year-old woman couldn't put it down and took over a small and exquisite lotus lantern. The little child next to her was holding a very kawaii rabbit lantern in her hand. A young man handed it over.
A look of pride on his face.
"That is the Sixth Daughter of the Saint, who was enthroned as Princess Fangling. Last year she was Shang Taimu's nephew, Dou Fengjie."
Li Shan looked closely and saw that the woman was at most twelve or thirteen years old, with an innocent look on her face, and she was actually married.
After thinking about it in his mind, Li Shan didn't speak. Although he wanted to cling to the person next to him, being naked... was obviously the stupidest option. He needed to find an entry point.
"That child is Yang Yuzhi, the son of Princess Changguang, the fifth daughter of the sage. His father is the Yang family of Hongnong. Yang Shidao, the son of the former King of Guan Yang Xiong, is now the director of Lingzhou."
"Oh oh oh..." Li Shan sighed inexplicably. Although he didn't know why the man next to him introduced those noble people so carefully, Li Shan suddenly became interested!
Why the excitement?
Gossip!
In his previous life, Li Shan was born in a rural area. He couldn't read any books except textbooks and Buddhist scriptures. He didn't go to the county town until high school. Once when he was chatting with his classmates, he heard someone say "dirty Tang stinky man". Li Shan didn't understand what he meant and went to look it up.
Got the information... Tsk tsk, it's definitely not just about Li Shimin seizing his sister-in-law, Li Zhi stealing his concubine, and Li Longji picking up the ashes.
That's not far away.
This Princess Fangling later cheated on her... with the kid next to her who was carrying a kawaii rabbit lantern and babbling, the son of her sister Princess Changguang, and her nephew Yang Yuzhi, who was only three years old this year.
Princess Fangling's husband, Dou Fengjie, was not as tolerant as Fang Lao Er. He found an opportunity to catch Yang Yuzhi in bed and cut his body into pieces!
Tsk tsk, that’s so cruel!
Yu Wenshi pointed at the group of people walking to the right, "That is the warrior Xun who is a friend of the sage Long Qian. He is now the minister of the Ministry of Industry and the title of Duke Ying."
Oh, Wu Zetian's father.
"This person also has a friendship with the former King Guan, and he married his niece." Yu Wenshi said patiently: "These families are all relatives of the royal family, and are not involved in the dynasty disputes. If we can make good friends..."
Li Shan thanked him thoughtfully in a low voice. These two sentences were obviously a reminder to himself.
But there is no way to catch up... Li Shan smiled bitterly in his heart, and his eyes fell on the gorgeously made-up woman next to Warrior Yun. She should be Wu Zetian's mother Yang. It is said that she was forty years old when she got married, so she didn't look like her.
Although he couldn't see his face at a distance, the slight swing of his waist revealed a charming look... Li Shan clicked his tongue twice in his heart. This person is also a fierce man, even more powerful than his daughter Wu Zetian and his granddaughter Princess Taiping.
ox.
It is said that decades later in history, the Yang family was seventy or eighty years old, and had a close relationship with her grandson Helan Minzhi...
At dusk, all the dignitaries left, and Li Shan accompanied Yu Wenshiji down the mountain.
"Dongshan Temple is now famous. I wonder if it can allow female monks to practice?"
Li Shan huffed and said deliberately and tactfully: "You need to ask Zen Master Wuchao, who is in charge."
"I heard that Zen Master Wuchao has been practicing closed-mouth meditation for ten years?" Yu Wenshiji said with a half-smile, "But a month ago, I had not heard of Wuchao's name."
Li Shan smiled awkwardly, "It's natural for a noble person to wish to enter a temple to practice."
Li Shandan was wise enough not to inquire about Yuwen Shiji's identity, although today happened to be a slave rebellion and he needed a shield.
After watching Yu Wenshi get on his horse and leave, Li Shan returned to the mountain and touched the hair on his chin to guess who this person was.
"Da Lang, someone is looking for you..." Zhu Ba pointed at a young man pacing back and forth at the entrance of the hall.
"Is this the eldest son of the Li family?" The young man's eyes lit up, "I'm Wang Renbiao."
Li Shan returned the greeting in astonishment, "Brother Wang, this is..."
"Dongshan Temple has been unknown for more than a hundred years, but it has become famous within a month. It protects the temple with the scriptures of eminent monks, and also uses the scriptures and Qiongjtrajena..." Wang Renbiao chuckled and said: "Today I will offer incense, and the children will throw it.
Not a dime of Gewürztraminer.”
The corner of Li Shan's mouth moved. You only have one penny to pay for incense, but you still want a bowl of Gewürztraminer?
I haven’t seen you so stingy in the past half month!
Wang Renbiao, however, was in high spirits. As a son who had been taking care of the household affairs for a long time, he was keenly aware of the business opportunities. The other party linked Gewürztraminer with seeking scriptures and worshiping Buddha. This method could not be said to be ingenious, but it would not last long.
Although he didn't know how big the Gewurztraminer market was, Wang Renbiao was willing to take a gamble.
The Sui and Tang Dynasties were not like the Song and Ming Dynasties where "everything was inferior but only good at education". The hands and feet of aristocratic families spread to every corner of society. How could they not get into the fat of business.
But Li Shan was a little surprised that Gewürztraminer was targeted so quickly. He looked at the young man in front of him with interest, wondering if he should take a gamble.
"Please come inside to discuss in detail."
"Okay, there is no curfew in Beijing today, so there is plenty of time."
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During the Lantern Festival, there was no curfew in Chang'an City. Yu Wenshi left Dongshan Temple at dusk. After hesitating for a while by the Jing River, he turned his horse and drove away.
Half an hour later, wherever he looked, a small hill and a small temple appeared in Yuwen Shiji's eyes.
Knocking on the temple door, Yu Wenshiji was not surprised by the categorical rejection, and only handed in the scripture that Li Shan had copied today.
After standing blankly at the temple gate for a long time, Yuwen Shiji did not leave.
For a high-ranking official with a title of Duke and the title of Minister of Public Affairs, it is easy to break into this temple, but the man inside said it half a month ago, "I will die if I want to, but we can meet each other."
Yu Wenshiji did not regret his decision to return to the West to Li Tang, but leaving his wife and son behind became the most painful memory in his life.
Thinking of the young man he met an hour ago, Yu Wenshiji couldn't help but feel envious.
I was envious that Li Dewu, who I had been friends with since childhood and then parted ways, had such an outstanding son. I was even more envious that he also abandoned his wife and son, but Li Dewu's son was still alive.
At that time, he went west to Chang'an alone, and his wife, Princess Nanyang, and his ten-year-old only son, Zen Master Yuwen, were kidnapped by Dou Jiande.
Also kidnapped at that time were Li Tang's Huai'an King Li Shentong, Princess Tong'an and his consort Wang Yu, as well as Li Shiji's father Xu Gai, and now the crown prince of the East Palace, Xima Wei Zheng.
So many people returned to Chang'an alive, but Zen Master Yuwen died.
With the moon hanging high in the sky, Yu Wenshiji finally got on his horse, looked back at the small temple, and then left on horseback.
He didn't know why he was so fond of that young man at Dongshan Temple today, and even tried to resist the unnecessary pressure for him.
But he has no regrets and even feels that he should have done more.