Chapter 1587: The party's beliefs, the two sides will talk again
Chapter 1587: Party members’ beliefs, the two sides will meet again
The Dangxiang people's belief was previously based on natural gods, and their highest belief was 'Heaven'.
However, after the late Tang Dynasty, their belief gradually developed into worshiping ghosts and gods.
Since the founding of the People's Republic of China by Li Yuanhao, although many natural gods are still believed in, Buddhism has gradually become the main belief of Dangxiang people, even the royal family and a group of nobles.
For example, the famous Chengtian Temple Pagoda was built by Li Yuanhao's queen after Li Yuanhao's death.
There is also the world-famous Mogao Grottoes, which were also built on a large scale starting from Xia Jingzong and Li Yuanhao. Subsequent emperors continued to repair and renovate them, and this is how the Mogao Grottoes became known to later generations.
It is precisely because of their belief in Buddhism that their domestic Buddha statues, large and small, made of various materials are not only extremely exquisitely carved, but each one is valuable.
Just like the two statues that Li Duo brought over, they are both nearly one foot in size. One of them is a white jade Guanyin statue, and the other is a sapphire Maitreya statue. Moreover, they are both carved from the finest Hetian jade.
If we talk about the craftsmanship of carving, it is naturally not as refined as the craftsmen of the Song Dynasty.
However, it has the unique heaviness and roughness of the Dangxiang people, coupled with this top-notch jade material, it is a priceless artifact no matter where it is placed.
"They have paid a big price, so the official has to be wise! The official has revealed your bottom line to them. The money and materials borrowed must be enough for at least one hundred thousand troops to fight for three months..."
Shen Tang raised his lips, when did this brother become so dark-hearted?
This is at least about five or six times the resources that the party members said.
"They have been thinking about it for a day, and just now they sent a message to the official, wanting to make an appointment with you tomorrow to discuss it in detail.
According to my official opinion, they will naturally not come up with that much, but there is still hope to achieve what the Lord said before."
"The price is high, just pay back when you get there!"
Shen Tang said with a smile, "It's not us who should be anxious!"
"However, since they have said it, let's talk tomorrow! If it is settled as soon as possible, the officials and the family will feel at ease!"
"Then I will go back to them and talk with you tomorrow?"
"good!"
After Li Duo left, Shen Tang returned to the backyard with two Buddha statues!
"I think Yue'er and Yu'er will like this thing!"
The Song Dynasty was indeed an era of inclusiveness. Needless to say, the prevalence of Taoism. Song Zhenzong and Song Huizong were extremely supportive of Taoism. There were countless Taoist temples and temples built across the country.
Moreover, there were many Taoist sects at this time, such as the Nanzong of the Neidan Sect of Ziyang Zhenren Zhang Boduan, and the Quanzhen Sect of Wang Chongyang who dug underground tombs for the living dead, all of which reached their peak at this time.
The same is true for Buddhism. During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, especially Zhou Shizong Chai Rong, he vigorously destroyed Buddhism.
After the founding of the Song Dynasty, Buddhism was mainly protected.
They even went to Tianzhu to seek Buddhist scriptures.
Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty personally wrote the new translation of the Preface to the Holy Teachings of the Tripitaka.
By the Tianxi period, there were nearly 40,000 temples across the country, which is enough to show the prosperity of Buddhism.
Especially for some women in the back house, worshiping Buddha is almost the most common thing! Whether it is for blessing or other purposes, some Buddha statues are enshrined in the home.
Although Xiang Ling and other girls are not paranoid about their faith and are not considered believers, they still bow to Buddha and pray for Shen Tang when she goes out.
Sure enough, after taking the two Buddha statues back, Yue'er chose the white jade Guanyin, and Yu Yatou chose the sapphire Maitreya.
However, Xiang Ling and others were not interested in such rough craftsmanship.
On the second day, at the beginning of Shen Shi, Li Duo brought people to join Shen Tang.
Afterwards, the group headed to Guanyi!
Entering the hall, both parties sat down separately.
Then, after a few polite words, Ren Dejing asked, "I wonder what your lord has been thinking about these days?"
A look of excitement flashed across Shen Tang's face, and then Shen Tang responded, "I can indeed feel your sincerity, but it is not enough! Although I, the Song Dynasty, do not lack this little money and food, but The Song Dynasty has a vast territory, and it will take an extremely long time to gather all this food and grass and transport the soldiers to a place to station them."
"It would be best if your country could lend us more grain and grass and save us the time of collection.
If that doesn't work, although I do have the idea of sending troops, I can't do anything about it!"
Although Shen Tang found an excuse again, his words were obviously not as absolute as last time. Therefore, Ren Dejing and Li Renyou were not angry but happy.
Just listen to Ren Dejing say, "But I don't know how long it will take if your country wants to mobilize food and grass. If it is not too long, we may not be able to wait!"
Shen Tang simply waved his hand, "It will take at least three or four months! If we really send out troops, the troops from the fifth western route will definitely be the first to move. In this way, we can also echo the troops from your country! I, Chengdu Mansion With hundreds of thousands of soldiers surrounding us, it would take three or four months to transport such a huge amount of grain and grass from the south of the Yangtze River."
"This is impossible!"
Ren Dejing shook his head, "Soldiers are very fast, and the opportunity is fleeting! After three or four months, it will be ice and snow, how can we fight again?"
"Then I have no choice! I can't send troops to help you and starve my subordinates! Since it's too late, that's it. It's been delayed for decades anyway. The worst is to look for opportunities again.
Moreover, our Song Dynasty just signed a peace treaty with the Jin Kingdom last year, so sending troops now is a somewhat unjust act, and I don’t want to bear such a reputation."
Ren Dejing gritted his teeth secretly. How could Shen Tang look like a high-ranking official? How could he be more like a humble businessman?
He only focuses on profit and doesn't even care about his own reputation. It is said that he is still the number one scholar in the Song Dynasty?
It’s simply unimaginable!
However, having reached this point, naturally we cannot let go easily! This is the best opportunity to use the Song Dynasty to stabilize the domestic situation. Once you miss it, it may be difficult to find it again! Moreover, it is not your own money that is spent, as long as you can successfully sit down Get in that chair and it's all worth it.
After thinking about it, Ren Dejing stood up and saluted Li Renyou and said, "Your Majesty, since Master Shen also has the ambition to conquer gold, how can he delay the major events of the countries because of such trivial matters?
Moreover, as long as all the countries work together and succeed in harvesting gold, everything will be worth it.
So, how about borrowing more money from Song Dynasty?
When the money and grain raised by the Song Dynasty are gathered together, we will return it to us."
Li Renyou thought for a moment and said, "What the Prime Minister said makes sense, so let the Prime Minister make the decision! The barbarians of the Jin Kingdom are the common enemies of all countries, and now we should work together as one!"