Although he gave some advice, he only did it casually and did not put as much effort into it as he did when he gave Bai Suzhen advice.
Fahai can realize it because he has the root of wisdom.
Bai Gui just gave Fa Hai a clue to enlightenment.
If we say grace, then it must be there. But it may not be that big. It’s completely up to Fang Hai to think about this matter.
People who appreciate kindness will remember it in their hearts, even if it is a small favor.
Obviously, Fahai is this kind of person.
One of them gives a salute and the other returns a salute.
Without saying anything else, Fahai left.
The group finished their tour.
Bai Gui stayed temporarily in Lin'an's palace.
This palace in Lin'an was the palace left by Zhao Gou. He did not demolish it. After all, it was a palace of people, so there was no need to demolish it.
On the third day, he issued an order to exempt the people of Lin'an from agricultural taxes, and to exempt commercial taxes.
In rural areas, if there is an emperor, he will be kind to the people of the hometown. For example, when Liu Bang became emperor, he exempted Feng County and Pei County from rent and tax. And Zhu Yuanzhang, after he became emperor, announced that Fengyang and Lin were exempted from taxes.
After ten years of paying taxes in Huai's two counties, he later felt that he was too stingy to the people in his hometown and was not as good as Liu Bang, so with a stroke of his pen, he permanently exempted the two counties from paying taxes.
The local people in Lin'an immediately sang and danced and held a banquet for three days to celebrate this event.
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Lin'an, Guanxiangkou.
Li Jiangshisheng Pharmacy.
Xu Xian, who was over 20 years old, was sitting at the counter as an apprentice in a drug store, looking listlessly out into the street.
The street is paved with green stone passages, clean and tidy.
From time to time, actors performing Nuo operas passed by the door of the medicine shop, accompanied by Lin'an people who joined in the fun. Everyone was celebrating the good news that Emperor Qian had exempted Lin'an from taxes.
"Emperor Qian..."
Xu Xian thought of the boy he had seen when he was a child. His conversation was astonishing and made people feel ashamed.
After that, the boy came to see him several times.
It's just that after Bai Gui was diagnosed as a child, he felt that he couldn't reach the level of Bai Gui, a boy, and voluntarily stayed away.
Now one of them lives in a temple as an emperor, and the other is an apprentice in a herbal medicine shop.
He has reached a weak age. Because his parents died early and his family is poor, he has not even booked a wife for a house.
"Good news, uncle, good news..."
"The matchmaker from Tonglu County came to our Lin'an and said that she wants to arrange a good marriage for you. She is the daughter of a rich man's family. She is tall and graceful, and her face is like a crescent moon. Most people can't ask for a marriage."
Brother-in-law Li Jishi came over, carrying cooked food wrapped in oil paper, and said with a smile.
Zunjiu refers to Xu Xian, my brother-in-law.
"Brother-in-law, please don't make fun of me. I don't even have a bride price, so how can I be worthy of a rich man's daughter? Besides, why did you spend so much money to buy so many chickens, ducks, and fish?"
Xu Xian fiddled with his abacus, his eyes dull.
Although the Song Dynasty emphasized the dowry and despised the betrothal gift, this was also true for well-matched families. The betrothal gift still had to be paid, although the dowry would not be less than the betrothal gift.
But at this moment, Xu Xian had not even saved enough for the betrothal gift. Although his brother-in-law's family was still wealthy, they had already spent a lot of money on raising him. His brother-in-law and his sister had been arguing about this, and he had no shame in asking his brother-in-law's family for money.
"No need for any betrothal gift."
"The rich man from Tonglu County took a fancy to our Lin'an household registration and wanted to marry him."
"The government has exempted us from the local rent and taxes in Lin'an. Although the commercial tax is not completely exempted, it has been reduced by at least 40%. Now the rich people around Lin'an are robbing men of your age."
Li Jishi explained.
"What?"
Xu Xian looked happy.
Although he knew that Bai Gui had brought a lot of benefits to Lin'an's tax exemption, he was limited by his knowledge and failed to expect that such a good thing would happen to him.
But after I'm happy.
He ate the cooked food and sighed secretly: "I didn't expect that my companion in the past became an official, and just by doing random things, he solved my life-long affairs and lost a lot of benefits. What if..."
If you want wealth and honor, don't forget each other.
Recently, the news that the West Lake boatman received a thousand gold reward from an official has also spread like wildfire in Lin'an City. The boatman is not familiar with Bai Gui, an official family, but he finally has some friendship with Bai Gui. If he can meet Bai Gui,
On the previous trip, it is estimated that the harvest was much more than that of the West Lake boatman.
Xu Xian told his brother-in-law Li Xi about his acquaintance with Bai Gui.
"I didn't expect you to have an old relationship with the official family."
"But this is normal. The Guan family is about the same age as you. Qinghe Street and Guanxiang are not far apart. It makes sense that you have played around before..."
Li Jishi nodded.
Lin'an City is neither big nor small. Qinghe Street is not far from the entrance of Guanxiang, and children of the same age will definitely play together.
"I'll tell the officials right now. I don't know if the officials will be happy to summon you and reward you with an official rank."
When Li Jishi thought of this benefit, he couldn't help but feel excited.
If they can meet Emperor Qian, it will be a huge fortune. Even if it is not given to a senior official, but only to a small official or a clerk on duty, they will benefit immensely.
"no."
"I have an old relationship with the Guan family, but I guess the Guan family has forgotten me a long time ago."
Xu Xian shook his head and said.
When he said this to Li Jishi, he just wanted Li Jishi's brother-in-law to help him do something so that he could be more face-to-face. But after he said it, he regretted it.
Others regard this as a huge show of wealth and wealth.
But as for him, although he had no jealousy, how could a commoner be so decisive when meeting the emperor, with uneasiness, shame and other thoughts lingering in his heart.
Li Jishi began to persuade Xu Xian with nice words.
If Xu Xian succeeds, he, as the brother-in-law, can also benefit from it.
The next day, Li Jishi sent money and asked a clerk from the county government to help him handle the matter. The clerk mentioned it in front of the county magistrate, and the magistrate felt that there was much potential for this matter, so he reported it to the governor.
So, on the third day, Bai Gui learned the news.
"Xu Xian?"
Bai Gui was slightly startled.
The reason why he went to Xu Xian before was because he was a little curious about Xu Xian. Later, he felt that Xu Xian was weak and not a person who could achieve anything. In addition, he was too mature to play with little kids, so he never went to see Xu Xian again.
.
But Xu Xian wanted to get rich through him, so he didn't mind.
No matter how you put it, it's all about getting acquainted.
Ordinary wealth and honor are already nothing to him.
soon.
Bai Gui then made a decree.
Xu Xian was rewarded with three thousand gold coins and ten shops were given as gifts.
As for the official position, he did not give it. If the official position is abused, it will not be a good thing for Xu Xianhe and the people under his rule.
At the same time, he ordered Xu Xian to go to Jinshan Temple, meet the abbot of Jinshan Temple, and obtain several volumes of Buddhist scriptures for him.
This is not because Bai Gui converted to Buddhism, but because Xu Xian has been a good person for many generations and has the possibility of becoming an immortal and enlightened.
However, on the journey to immortality, Bai Gui felt that it would be difficult to overcome Xu Xian's character. Being a good person for many generations can only mean that he has almost cultivated his merits, but not necessarily other things.
But on the Buddhist path, Xu Xian's kindness may lead to some achievements.
Sure enough, Fa Hai ordained Xu Xian and accepted Xu Xian as his direct disciple to teach Buddhism.