When Kongji heard that Shi Le had summoned him, he immediately thought that it might be because of Xixia's bribery of ministers.
"I'm going to the palace."
Kongji stood up, immediately put on a red cassock and went to Shile Palace.
Pu Xuan sighed and went back to his room.
After leaving the abbot's room, Kongji saw that the monks in the temple were listless and talking in low voices in groups.
There were obviously far fewer believers offering incense in the temple, which seemed a bit deserted.
Seeing Kongji walking by, the monks scattered in a hurry and pretended to be busy.
Kongji hurriedly left Zhaoti Temple, walked through the streets, and arrived at the palace.
Eunuch Ma Fang is waiting at the door. ??
"Master, the king is waiting for you in the backyard."
Ma Fang led the way, followed by Kong Ji, to the backyard.
Shi Le was listening to a report from a young eunuch, and his face was ugly.
"The poor monk pays homage to the king."
Namaskar of emptiness and silence.
Shi Le glanced at Kong Jie and said calmly: "Sit down."
Kong Ji sat down and Shi Le asked, "Have you heard all the rumors outside?"
Kongji didn't dare to hide anything, so he replied: "I've heard a few things. It's said that Foyuan Tower is wooing the ministers of the DPRK."
Shi Le looked unkind and said, "Have you heard about it too?"
Monk Kongji nodded helplessly.
Shi Le said unhappily: "My king has already handed over the household department and Duzhi to Tianxiahui, and they still want to win over the ministers of the court!"
"What do they want to do? To make me a puppet? To make me a puppet?"
"Then the world will naturally seize my kingdom?"
Shi Le became angrier as he spoke, and finally stood up and roared.
Monk Kongji suppressed the anger in his heart and did not want to quarrel with Shi Le.
Last time, both of them were so angry that they started fighting while talking.
After Shi Le finished venting his anger, Monk Kongji said: "Your Majesty, this matter is indeed something that the world has done wrong. This poor monk will go to Situ Jing and explain this matter properly."
shile He sneered and said: "They did it intentionally, what's the use of saying it?"
Kong Ji sighed: "Just tell us to express our attitude."
"If. If Situ Jing still doesn't change, we'll make a fuss again."
Shi Le snorted coldly: "How can we care? Our money is being pinched by others, just like their necks are pinched by them."
Empty and silent.
After a long time, Shi Le said: "National Master, I want to take back Hu Bu and Du Zhi. What do you think?"
Kong Ji was surprised and said: "Your Majesty, you want to break the agreement? No, Your Majesty, if we violate the agreement, the world will definitely unite with the Eastern Zhou Dynasty to attack us."
"We are in danger of destroying our country by then! We can't do this, Your Majesty!"
Xixia is safe and sound now because Tianxiahui stopped Long Chen and returned the Zhenguo Temple.
If Shi Le and Tian Xia were at odds with each other, Tian Xia would probably support the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in attacking Xi Xia.
That's when I was truly desperate.
Shi Le said angrily: "Then what do you think we should do?"
Kong Ji said helplessly: "When the poor monk goes to interview Situ Jing, if they are unwilling, we will make plans."
Shi Le was very angry and turned back to his bedroom.
Kong Ji looked at Shi Le leaving and sighed slightly.
"Master, the king is also upset, don't take it to heart."
Ma Fang persuaded and followed Shi Le to the sleeping hall.
Kongji left the palace and walked towards Foyuan Tower.
When we arrived at the door, carriages and goods were coming in and out, and business was very lively.
"Lord Wen?"
Kong Ji met a stout man at the entrance of Foyuan Building, about 50 years old, wearing brown casual clothes.
This person is Wen Qining, the Minister of Household Affairs of Xixia.
Wen Qining saw nothing
Ji, with a very embarrassed look on his face, replied: "So it's the Imperial Master, you are."
Kong Ji chuckled and said, "I came to see Master Situ for something."
Wen Qining was stunned for a moment, then showed an understanding expression.
"The host is inside. The Imperial Master needs to hurry up. If he gets there late, he will be gone."
Wen Qining walked away with a smile.
Monk Kongji felt bad.
Wen Qining thought Kong Ji was here to borrow money, so he said he was gone because he was late.
In this way, Wen Qining came to Foyuan Tower to borrow money.
Moreover, he was not the only one borrowing money.
Tianxiahui is really trying to bribe the ministers of the DPRK and China.
Kong Ji walked into the building, and the steward Wen Shouyi came over immediately to greet him.
"Why is the Imperial Master here free?"
Wen Shouyi was very enthusiastic.
Kong Ji tried his best to keep his expression natural and polite.
"The poor monk has something to do with Master Situ, please let me know."
Wen Shouyi immediately reported to Situ Jing.
Soon, Situ Jing came out and said with a smile: "Why is the Imperial Master here free? Please come inside."
The two of them entered the tea room and sat down.
"How can the Imperial Master be free today?"
Situ Jing asked with a smile.
He thought Kongji was also here to borrow money.
Monk Kongji smiled and said: "I haven't been here for a few days, and I want to talk to Master Situ."
Situ Jing chuckled and said, "Yes, I haven't seen you for a while."
"Is everything okay in the temple?"
Monk Kongji sighed: "To be honest with the owner, the temple is not doing well and we have no money."
Situ Jing chuckled and said: "Zhaoti Temple is the largest temple in the world. There are so many believers, and the money for incense is much greater than ours."
In the past, this was indeed the case.
Unfortunately, things are not what they used to be.
"After the establishment of Zhenfo Temple, We don’t have enough money for incense.”
Monk Kongji laughed at himself: "No one can be as heroic as the original poster."
Situ Jing smiled and gave Kong Jing a cup of tea.
"Is the Imperial Guard unable to make enough money?"
Situ Jing was quite happy and took the initiative to ask.
Monk Kongji said: "It is true that the turnover cannot be solved, but we will find a way ourselves."
"Let's just say it directly. The poor monk is just telling me that it is really difficult for me in Daxia, and the original poster also knows the reason."
"However, the king also said just now that he does not hope that the world will take the opportunity to bribe and win over the ministers of the DPRK."
"I don't want to say much about this matter. The host also knows that this is against the rules."
Situ Jing was stunned. He originally thought that Monk Kongji was here to borrow money, but he didn't expect that he was here to accuse him.
"National Master, the ministers of the DPRK and China can't get rid of the blame. They came to ask us for a loan. We also have good intentions."
"I didn't expect to be regarded by the king as winning people's hearts. It's true."
Situ Jing sneered.
Monk Kongji said calmly: "Please understand, host, we will find a solution ourselves."
Situ Jing sneered and said, "Okay, I understand."
Seeing that there was nothing more to say, the Imperial Master got up and left Foyuan Building.
After the people left, Wen Shouyi walked in and said, "Kong Ji doesn't know what's going on. We helped him out, but he said we bribed the ministers."
Situ Jing sneered coldly: "Since he said that, why not do it for us."
"I'll ask the president for instructions. If the president agrees, I will really bribe the minister."
Situ Jing had never thought about it originally, but what Kong Ji said made him feel unhappy.
Situ Jing immediately wrote a letter and sent it to the headquarters.
Long Shuai Mansion.
Long Chen changed into court clothes, and He Juntao prepared his horse.
Today was the day of the court meeting. Long Chen got on his horse and slowly headed to the Daming Palace.
